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New Teacher Academy provides some relief in teacher shortage By Derek Hall
NEWS .............. 6 Long battle to prevent South Mountain Freeway seemingly ends
SPORTS ........ 16 La Joya boys basketball starts strong with new roster
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LETTERS ........................11 BUSINESS..................... 14 SPORTS ..........................16 FEATURES .....................21 NEIGHBORHOOD......24 SCHOOLS .....................25 OBITUARIES .................27 CLASSIFIEDS................28 NORTH
As students file in to Adrianne Penullar’s general chemistry class at Westview High School, their first task is relinquishing their phones. Each student has a labeled pocket on a shoe caddy that hangs in the room. It’s called “Ms. P’s Cellphone Hotel,” and it’s a classroom management tool Penullar found on Pinterest and adopted with the help of her mentor, Teri Thomsen. Thomsen identified phones as a disruption during one of her many visits to observe Penullar in the classroom as part of the New Teacher Academy, a mentor program designed to support beginning teachers in the Tolleson Union High School District. The program was established in 2014 after a partnership with a teacher induction program dissolved, said Vickie Landis, director of curriculum and instruction at TUHSD. Landis was instrumental in planning and implementing the New Teacher Academy, which supports more than 100 teachers per year in the district. “Without a teacher mentor program, it can take five to seven years for a teacher to be effective,” Landis said. “We know that we can reduce that time by providing a mentor.”
Adrianne Penullar (left) discusses her chemistry class with Vickie Landis, TUHSD director of curriculum and instruction. (West Valley View photo by Derek Hall)
Penullar, who is in her second year at Westview High School, credits the support she receives from the New Teacher Academy as the primary reason she’s still teaching. When Penullar began teaching in 2016, she was overwhelmed by the long hours
and large class sizes, and she considered quitting several times within her first few months in the classroom. Her mentor also saw she was struggling.
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Chewy center bringing 700 jobs to Goodyear By Connor Dziawura Online pet products retailer Chewy Inc. is opening a fulfillment center in Goodyear, and with it will come 700 new jobs for Valley residents. The PetSmart-owned Chewy recently began construction on the facility, and a job creation agreement was approved by Goodyear City Council on December 11. The meat and potatoes of the agreement
will waive development fees and provide up to $910,000 in incentives for Chewy. Goodyear estimates $4.1 million of direct revenue to the city over five years. “We are getting just such great companies and Chewy.com is one of them,” said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord. “The word ‘Chewy’ means something. I mean, we’ve heard that, so it’s not a company
I’ve never heard of. I’m very comfortable with it, and I think their location is just perfect.” The 802,671-square-foot fulfillment center, on 49 acres of land south of Van Buren Street on 143rd Avenue in Goodyear’s Airport Gateway master-
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Buckeye’s General Plan 60-day review underway By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Buckeye residents are invited to review and comment on the city’s 2018 General Plan by January 15 at imaginebuckeye2040.com. Imagine Buckeye 2040 is the city’s General Plan document and the primary tool used to guide the municipality’s future. It includes the city’s vision, goals and policies for guiding future
growth based on previous input from residents. The plan is grouped into three themes: • Growth – includes elements that help guide growth and development to ensure it is balanced and promotes a healthy and vibrant community; • Services – provides guidance for the
investment and development of city of Buckeye services; and • Stewardship – includes several components that guide development of an excellent quality of life. Anyone with questions or comments is asked to call Terri Hogan, deputy director of planning, at thogan@ buckeyeaz.gov or 623-349-6214.
Buckeye takes home major awards By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The city of Buckeye recently received three major awards for its efforts in planning and graphic design at statewide award competitions. At the annual Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association Annual Conference, Buckeye’s Reclaim the River; Enliven the Banks El Rio District Area Plan was the winner in the Master Plan/ Study category. Project objectives include: • Preserving and restoring the existing natural habitat areas along the Gila River in Buckeye • Design recreational opportunities that
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preserve the environment while taking advantage of waterways and existing trails • Support a variety of land uses along the north bank of the Gila River, creating a destination place in the city. AzAPA recognizes outstanding achievements from Arizonans who contribute to the planning profession and create positive change in our communities. The El Rio District Planning Area was approved by the Buckeye City Council in August. Buckeye’s Communication Department also took home gold and silver awards
at the annual Arizona Talent in Event Concepts awards competition for graphic designs. The awards were: • First place for Best Volunteer Appreciation and VIP Gift for the Buckeye Marathon for the event’s swag bag and event T-shirt • Second place for Best Merchandise for Sale for the Demolition Derby for the event’s T-shirt design. The AzTec Awards recognizes outstanding examples of festival and event production and promotion throughout Arizona.
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planned business park, has been under construction since November. “I think the location really met their needs for the size and the number of employees they were going to have in Goodyear,” Lord said, also citing its convenient location near Interstate 10 and Loop 303, as well as Goodyear’s bustling restaurant scene. Chewy is expected to move into the fulfillment center when construction is completed in the second quarter of 2018, although a more firm date has yet to be set. Chewy is similarly anticipating this new venture in the West Valley. “We’re excited to further expand Chewy fulfillment operations to Arizona, our first in the state and seventh in the country,” said Ryan Cohen, Chewy’s cofounder and CEO. “We greatly appreciate the partnership with the city of Goodyear and look forward to investing in the local community with the creation of 700 new jobs.” He added, “In addition to job creation, our new fulfillment center will enhance our capacity and extend our delivery network in the Southwest region, allowing us to better service Chewy customers with even faster delivery times.” The project has a capital investment valued at at least $30 million, a number that includes land, building and furniture, fixtures and equipment. Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson said in a statement, “Arizona offers the depth of talent a growing company like Chewy Inc. requires, and our geographic position provides the ideal location for the company to easily serve its customers in key markets around the world. We thank Chewy Inc. for its commitment to and investment in Arizona.” While the project has a number of months left until occupancy, the involved parties are excited for the prospect of this new residency. “We need jobs and jobs produce a great deal,” Lord said. “It brings density to the city and density brings other things – retail and entertainment – and that’s part of our goal. But the No. 1 goal is to give people a job.”
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Agua Fria grad begins military career Families bring Fuoco-Karasinski holiday joy to 16,000 ByU.S.Christina Air Force Airman 1st Class Marques A. DeHerrera graduated from children overseas basic military training at Joint Base San By West Valley View staff
The West Valley’s Samaritan’s Purse volunteers collected 16,074 gift-filled shoeboxes during Operation Christmas Child, surpassing last year’s number. Although collections have finished for the season, there is still time to pack a shoebox gift online via samaritanspurse.org/buildonline for children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. Donors can select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement. They also can donate $9 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child or to view gift suggestions, call 303-745-9179 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 146 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.
Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. He earned an E-3 Rank because he completed three years of ROTC in high school. The son of Tony and Julie
Marques A. DeHerrera is the son of Tony and Julie DeHerrera of Avondale. (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force)
DeHerrera of Avondale, DeHerrera graduated from Agua Fria High School in 2017.
Arts grant opportunities still available By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Nonprofit agencies and educational organizations are invited to apply for the City of Avondale’s Art Sponsorship Program. The program, offered through the Avondale Municipal Art Committee, provides funding to nonprofit or educational organizations to support and enhance arts education and activities in Avondale. Successful applicants could be awarded up to $1,000 for art enrichment programs, special events or community projects that serve Avondale. The Avondale Municipal Art Committee, formed in 2005 to advise the City Council on matters pertaining to public art, has set aside $5,000 annually from its operating budget to fund the arts sponsorship program. In addition to public art installations, the committee funds the Mayor Marie High School Art Contest, a scholarship opportunity to encourage budding artists to pursue higher education. Details on Avondale Art Sponsorship Program, including qualifications and the application form, is available at avondaleaz.gov/art. One electronic copy of the application and required attachments should be submitted no later than January 31. Applications and required attachments should be submitted with the application. For questions regarding the guidelines, requirements or application process, contact the Public Art Office at 623-333-2787 or by email at dfranklin@avondaleaz.gov.
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Teacher..continued from page 1 “I didn’t think she was going to make it past her first quarter,” Thomsen said. “She was struggling so severely. She was scared and intimidated.”
Providing support Thomsen said the New Teacher Academy begins when a new teacher is hired. Mentors in the program identify first- and second-year teachers, who begin intensive training to prepare for the classroom before the start of the school year. Mentors are in the classroom observing and supporting their mentees almost daily for the first month, Thomsen said. “In the beginning, I like to meet in my office because I want to pull them out of the classroom,” Thomsen said. “They’re stressed in the classroom, and there’s a lot going on.” Thomsen, one of six mentors in the Academy, said the program develops more structure as the year progresses, with mentors observing once a week and then sitting down with mentees to discuss their observations. “There’s no opinion and there’s no judgment at all. It has to be judgmentfree because they have to trust me,”
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Thomsen said. “And it cannot feel like an evaluation or an attack because if you do that, you’ve just damaged the relationship and they’re not going to grow.” Thomsen said the needs of each teacher vary, and the role of the mentor is to identify problem areas and provide the support and guidance necessary for teachers to develop their own solutions. Penullar said she would typically have 36-40 students per class, and her struggles in the beginning centered on classroom and behavior management. “I used to be afraid of being next to kids,” Penullar said. “There are many questions, and more often than not they all talk to you at the same time.” Thomsen worked with her to address the issue, making observations and suggestions, and the two of them tweaked and adapted a few successful strategies, including the cellphone hotel. “The two of us worked together, and she honestly is my pride and joy. I know that it was Adrianne and I together that got her where she is,” Thomsen said. “Now I actually take teachers into her classroom to see what she’s done. It’s given these other teachers the motivation and the power to recognize that they can do this, too.”
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Appellate ruling ends last obstacle to South Mountain Freeway By Paul Maryniak After 11 years of work and thousands of pages of legal arguments and exhibits, the fight to stop the South Mountain Freeway appears to have ended, making it a near certainty that West Valley motorists will have an alternative to congested I-10 around downtown Phoenix when they are crossing the county or traveling to or from Tucson. A three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously rejected an appeal by the Gila River Indian Community and a group of Ahwatukee residents to stop the 22-mile, eight-lane highway from opening in late 2019. The ruling upheld U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa’s August 2016 decision that the Arizona Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration conducted a proper environmental study in determining the location of the freeway, which will connect the I-10 interchanges in Chandler and at 59th Avenue in West Phoenix. Pat Lawlis, president of the 11-yearold, Ahwatukee-based Protect Arizona’s Resources and Children, threw in the towel after attorney Howard Shanker
saw little chance of getting even another hearing on his case to stop the most expensive highway project in state history. The Gila River Indian Community, the other major party in the long court fight, did not respond when asked if it would seek another shot to stop the $1.7 billion freeway it claims desecrates South Mountain – a site Native Americans consider sacred. But even if it decides to press its case, the options are limited to three. The tribes can seek a re-argument before the same panel, which showed little interest in opponents’ case during the October 19 oral argument, twice rejected requests to halt construction pending the appeal and issued an opinion marked “not for publication.” That meant it could not be cited in other federal appeals because the panel considered the case had insufficient value as a legal precedent. The other two options are to seek a hearing by the entire Ninth Circuit court or ask the U.S. Supreme Court to take it. Shanker said neither was likely because “there’s not really a national issue to warrant a hearing.”
“I’m very disappointed by the ruling,” he said. “I think we might be done.” Lawlis was even more emphatic about “being done.” “This is the end of our legal attempt to fight the freeway,” she said. She also noted that the fight had run up a tab of more than $200,000 in fees owed Shanker, an Ahwatukee lawyer who likely won’t see more than a fraction of that. The panel also upheld Humetewa’s rejection of opponents’ arguments that the estimated 140,000 vehicles a day using the freeway posed a significant health hazard to people living on the reservation and to thousands of children attending more than a dozen schools in the freeway segment going through Ahwatukee. The panel said highway planners “adequately considered the proposed freeway’s potential impact on children’s health…We give deference to an agency’s judgment when the agency undertakes ‘technical scientific analysis.’” It also rejected opponents’ contention that it did not adequately consider a “nobuild alternative,” stating “we conclude that their examination of the no-action was not arbitrary and capricious.”
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And it barely touched the Gila Community’s arguments, ruling that the agencies “permissibly determined there was no feasible and prudent alternative” to taking a tiny part of South Mountain Preserve and cutting a 200-foot-wide swath across three peaks. The judges noted that the agencies already had agreed to protect three groundwater wells on the reservation and only said they “conducted planning to minimize harm to” South Mountain and “related cultural resources.” A jubilant John Halikowski, director of ADOT, hailed the decision as “a clear victory for one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, ensuring that progress will continue on a project that will make this a better place to live and do business. “ADOT has worked closely with the city of Phoenix, the Maricopa Association of Governments and Federal Highway Administration to develop the most extensive environmental review of any highway project to date in Arizona, and the courts have taken notice of this by ruling in favor of this project at every step,” he said. “We’re committed to delivering on a promise to Maricopa County voters to complete the Loop 101 and Loop 202 system that will connect communities and employment centers while helping position the Phoenix area for continued growth and opportunity,” Halikowski added. Major construction on freeway began early this year with interchanges taking shape at 17th Avenue and 40th Street in Ahwatukee, two half-mile-long bridges in Laveen that will provide a much-needed grade separated crossing over the Salt River and a skyline of flyover ramps around 59th Avenue in West Phoenix. Two days before the decision was handed down, ADOT announced that new concrete decks had been poured for the westbound freeway segment running over 40th Street – the final steps in build the first of 41 bridges being constructed for the freeway. Crews pumped approximately 235 cubic yards of concrete, enough to fill more than 20 dump trucks, into the eastbound and westbound steel-reinforced bridge decks during several nightly closures at the 40th Street and Pecos Road intersection, ADOT said. Concrete approach and support slabs also were poured on the eastbound bridge, while the next phase of bridge construction will include adding concrete barriers. The bridges will be painted during the final stages of the project.
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Goodyear, SRP agree on delivery of CAP water supplies By Tim J. Randall The Goodyear City Council approved a long-term transaction with Salt River Project, which will use the SRP delivery system to wheel the city’s high-priority Central Arizona Project water as well as additional CAP supplies leased from the Gila River Indian Community. The agreement provides Goodyear with a direct and reliable connection to the CAP Canal, which maintains Goodyear’s assured water supply and allows for future growth and a solution to current water-quality challenges. The agreement, which still requires approval from SRP’s publicly elected Board of Directors at its next meeting on February 6, will be implemented when Goodyear completes construction of a future water treatment plant. Goodyear has access to more than 17,000 acrefeet of water annually from CAP and the lease with the Gila River Indian Community. “The city was looking for a way to access its Colorado River water allocation,” said Javier Setovich,
Goodyear’s director of public works. “Being able to move Colorado River water into the SRP system to be delivered to Goodyear was a perfect match of goals for both organizations. The long-term plan entails a continued relationship that could result in additional water resources for Goodyear.” Goodyear residents rely on groundwater pumping for their water allotment, as geography restricts access to their annual allotment of 17,000-acre-feet of water from CAP. “It’s all about location,” said Stuart Peckham, senior water planning analyst at SRP. “The CAP canal is many miles away from the city. Under this agreement, SRP will take delivery of Goodyear’s CAP water at the SRP-CAP Interconnect Facility near Granite Reef Dam and then transport Goodyear’s water through SRP’s system of canals and laterals.” From there, Goodyear must build a physical pipeline, approximately five
miles into the city. “Access to water allows us to move ahead and build a new water treatment facility scheduled to be completed in late 2021,” Setovich said. Goodyear will lease SRP infrastructure as part of the collaboration, and initially receive 8 million gallons of water a day following treatment and pipeline completion. The 15- to 20year projection of flows is 16 million gallons a day, according to Peckham. Representatives from SRP and Goodyear, including Mayor Georgia Lord, visited Arizona Falls in Phoenix on December 11 to discuss the project and answer questions from attendees. “This is truly an exceptional project for the city and West Valley,” Lord said. “This historical partnership will allow the West Valley – specifically Goodyear – to grow sustainably through 2040, and will demonstrate our city’s commitment to innovative issue management and problem solving. “Goodyear city staff and leadership
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Franks’ vacancy brings legislative questions By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services Sitting state lawmakers are free to run for the now-open congressional seat vacated by Trent Franks without having to quit their current job – at least according to an attorney paid by state lawmakers. Ken Behringer, general counsel of the Legislative Council – the legal arm of the Legislature – acknowledged that the Arizona Constitution says lawmakers convene each year on the second Monday in January. For 2019, that means January 14. What makes that significant is Arizona law says elected officials who run for any other office forfeit their current one if it’s not in the last year of their current term. The deadline to file for Franks’ CD 8 seat is January 10. But Behringer, asked to look at the issue by legislative leaders, dismissed the contention that the January 14, 2019, start date of the new Legislature means anyone who files for Franks’ office before January 14, 2018, has to resign.
He contends that that second Monday reference in the Arizona Constitution refers only to when lawmakers meet. Behringer said he reads another section of the document to say that the terms actually start the first Monday in January – giving congressional wannabes enough time to meet the filing deadline to run for Congress without triggering the resign-to-run law. Ultimately, though, what Behringer thinks does not matter. Under Arizona law, the only person who can seek to have an elected official declared holding office illegally – whether for resign-to-run violations or anything else – is Attorney General Mark Brnovich. And as of late Thursday, December 14, he had yet to weigh in. Current state Sen. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, is not taking any chances. He planned to quit Friday, December 15. Fellow Sen. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, who said she hasn’t yet made a
formal decision about running for Congress, said if she does make a bid for Congress she will announce at that time if she will try to keep her Senate seat for the session. But Lesko said that, for all practical purposes, it would likely be difficult to run in a primary while trying to fulfill her legislative duties, regardless of what the resign-to-run law Trent Franks’ district includes Litchfield Park and requires. Goodyear. (Photo courtesy Capitol Media Services) Also yet to decide whether more than a dozen Republicans, to run for Congress are Sen. Kimberly Yee, R-Phoenix, Rep. Tony including other elected officials like Riveo, R-Peoria, and Rep. Darin Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman, as well as several Democrats. Mitchell, R-Goodyear. The unexpected vacancy follows The special primary election is set for Franks resignation after he admitted February 27, with the general election that he talked with female staffers about on April 24. Whoever wins would have to being a surrogate mother for he and his wife, who have had trouble conceiving, immediately begin campaigning for reportedly offering $5 million for the the regular August primary, as the special election determines only who service. With congressional seats opening up completes the current two-year term infrequently, the vacancy has attracted that ends at the end of 2018. Your Smile is My Satisfaction
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Political hypocrisy Editor: Why is it that most intelligent Americans do not trust Congress? If we researched all congressional hearings, and analyzed the results, we could definitely feel the feigning on the questioning or the grilling of the person in front of the committee. The Democrats and Republicans treat the person cordially or repressively, depending on the party affiliation of the individual being questioned. Such hypocrisy was revealed during Hilary Clinton interrogation and Jeff Sessions’ confirmation and other members of President Donald J. Trump's cabinet. Some of our Congressional and Senatorial representatives think Americans are naïve or highly ignorant because we voted for them after lying and cheating their way into our lives. But not all of us are naïve. Like President Abraham Lincoln said, “You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” We need to get rid of representatives who are wavering their responsibility and representing their self-interests, not us the people. Jaime Ruiz-Sandoval Litchfield Park
You know Arizona? Editor: This is for David Leibowitz. Because you only came to the Valley in 1995, I’ll give you a little wiggle room. You didn’t know Phoenix when it only reached 106,000 people. We moved here in 1952. All my schooling has been in Arizona. I’m an ASU graduate, class of ’68. You, sir, want a national conversation when people are more concerned with local issues. Guns weren’t an issue when we were outside the city limits. You could see the gunracks in the pickup trucks in the high school parking lots. This, of course, stopped in Phoenix in the mid-’50s, but it continued right into the mid-’60s in smaller towns like Buckeye. My parents moved us out of Phoenix in the summer of ’59. The place was called the White Tank Subdivision.
If you lived north of McDowell Road, you went to the elementary school in Litchfield Park, and south of McDowell, you went to Liberty Elementary. For high school, those north of McDowell went to Agua Fria in Avondale, and those south of McDowell attended Buckeye Union High School. I know the gunracks were still in the pickups through the ’60s. Since then, living and teaching in several small towns, I’ve seen the gunracks and the rifles in them. In America, guns have never been the problem. The problem is who’s handling the guns. So, you’ve been in Arizona for 22 years, and you don’t know that rural Arizona still acts like it’s the ’60s? Bernard Oviatt Sr. West Valley
Where are the superintendent’s priorities? Editor: This is in regard to the recent article in the West Valley View concerning the shortage of teachers in Arizona because of low pay and heavy work load. Arizona’s school superintendents obviously don’t care or see a problem, because the 271 of them can’t see beyond their own large salaries. School superintendents’ salaries range from $140,800 for the district of Prescott to $158,381 for the district of Lake Havasu. I think we know where the superintendents’ priorities rest. Who makes the biggest impact on students for the rest of their lives? Superintendents or teachers? The 271 superintendents are 261 too many. Spend more on teachers and less on superintendents. Vickie Chelini Buckeye
Season’s Greetings Editor: Now that it’s December, it’s again appropriate to consider Hanukkah’s importance for everyone.
Thousands of years ago Antiochus Epiphanies (ruler of the Middle East) had a not terribly original idea. He wanted to make his kingdom great again, unifying it, by requiring everyone to follow his religion (and its “traditional values”). The plan failed in the land of Israel, where the people revolted, threw out the foreign occupiers, and rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem to their God. (Hanukkah means “rededication.”) This may be the first war fought for religious freedom, a signal event in human history. It’s important for America, a land founded on freedom of religion, and freedom from government meddling in or control of religion. It also has significance for Christians. Consider the consequences had the revolt failed. Jesus would have been born into a pagan family, in a pagan land. The Jewish scriptures would have long been forgotten. Could Jesus have even commenced preaching in such circumstances? Would there be an audience that could even understand, much less be inspired by the message? So as my Christian neighbors and friends prepare to celebrate what I hope is a very Merry Christmas, remember:
without Hanukkah there could be no Christmas. Happy Holidays to everyone! Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson
More about Moore Editor: In the recent letters to the West Valley View, we saw both male and female perspectives about sexual harassment. I can understand both views and I also wonder how far this “Me Too” thing will go. Where I differ drastically is the view expressed about Roy Moore. Innocent till proven guilty only applies to a court of law. Actions (not words) are the best way to judge a candidate. Moore denies everything, including his presence at locations were the women state the alleged acts took place. Yet people (including policemen) without ties to the victims have come forward to say otherwise. Public records also put him at the time and place described by the victims. Why did he lie? The statement that these women suddenly came forward is false. It turns out Roy Moore was a small-town dirty secret for years. Outsiders simply came on
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the scene and made it all very public. In addition to telling untruths about the harassment ordeal, he swore he didn’t enrich himself from a charity he ran. When the charity’s books were reviewed, the audit determined he received more than $1 million over several years for a part-time job. It also determined his charity purposely underreported the income given to him. Next, after swearing an oath of office, Moore later decided the rules of the job didn’t apply to him. He was removed of his judgeship twice. By his own deeds, actions and words, Moore’s proven himself to be untrustworthy. I believe the women whose stories have been vetted. Lastly, Moore is the guy who insisted on leaving segregation language in the Alabama Constitution. Who in 2017 supports a segregationist? Karla Thompson Avondale
Christian parents beware Editor: You get your kids believing in Santa,
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the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, leprechauns and Jesus. Then one day, you have to admit you lied about Santa, you lied about the Easter Bunny, etc. What is a kid to think about Jesus after they find out you have been lying to them all this time about the others? Are you hoping they will have been brainwashed enough in Sunday School to overcome any doubts? Are you thinking they are just as dumb as you were when you were a kid, and will get over it? Here’s a suggestion: Teach them about the legend of Santa, but don’t teach them to believe in him, or elves, flying reindeer, or that presents come from him. If you give up the selfish desire to make Christmas a “magical” time in your children’s eyes, you can instead build a relationship with them based on truth. Merry Christmas! Patrick Orr Avondale
Infotainment Editor: “If you ignore the media you are
uninformed, if you read the media you are misinformed,” paraphrasing Mark Twain. They wrap themselves in rainbow flags and pro-female hats. Others are wrapped in American flags and crosses. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Of course, I’m referring to the lies that brought Vietnam and Iraq 2. After the latter, not one journalist I know of was fired or disciplined. Phil Donahue was blackballed for questioning Iraq. Civilians were killed by drone strikes, 70 percent, as admitted by the Obama administration. They only hit 30 percent of targets. This is, by definition, terrorism. The unconstitutional mass surveillance. The militarization of the police. Demonizing most, if spoke of at all, demonstrations, also constitutional. Political ads, oil and energy corporations, military industrial complex, Wall Street, big banks, and the ridiculous rates we pay for health care and medicines. They won’t be critical because they pay the bills with ads. All they care about is the bottom line (money).
Nothing wrong with making money, but all money is not good money. Honesty, decency, integrity and transparency are fundamentally most important for our or any democracy. Damion Armstrong Avondale
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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! Although you’re likely to have read the biggest news of the week – Chewy Inc. and the city of Goodyear’s partnership to provide 700 jobs to Valley residents – on the cover of this issue, the news goes well beyond that in Business Briefcase. Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? This week, I have a host of information for you. As usual, there is much to discuss, and I am going to get straight to the point, beginning with Avondale’s first El Pollo Loco! Beyond this development, though, there is plenty more to discuss. I have great events ranging from networking potential at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce all the way to things like the 2018 West Valley State of the State Luncheon, where Gov. Doug Ducey will make his presence known and answer questions. But to find out all the details, surely you’ll have to continue reading. So here it is, this week’s news! First, El Pollo Loco opened an Avondale location Friday, December 11. This is the 25th Valley location for the popular fire-grilled chicken chain. At 2,995 square feet, the restaurant’s new location can seat up to 70 patrons, and on top of that, El Pollo Loco is putting forth its new “Vision Design,” which the company describes as highlighting “an authentic, Mexican-inspired atmosphere.” Its “menu and brand identity” will also be promoted. Warm textures and rustic elements, as well
as an open-layout kitchen are highlights at the El Pollo Loco, 10135 W. McDowell Road. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily to place your order. After a brief holiday hiatus, Buckeye Business Connection is returning on Tuesday, January 9. From 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. weekly, stop by the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce at 508 E. Monroe Avenue in downtown Buckeye. The approaching meetings are scheduled for January 9, January 23 and January 30. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day occurs on Monday, January 15, there will be no meeting the following day (Tuesday, January 16). This is a networking event that is open to the whole community – that includes members and nonmembers. As is standard, coffee and a light breakfast will be provided, and each week will feature a different speaker. It was announced on December 13 that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a policy effectively making Maricopa County a “second-chance employer.” But what does this mean? Well, it will remove questions of past criminal convictions from most, but not all, job applications, effective January 1. Some careers or departments may still have more strictly enforced rules. Background checks are still required after the initial application process. This new effort from Maricopa County will help give convicts a second chance
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and more opportunities. Also, Networking at Noon continues! From noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays December 20 and December 27, the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce will meet at Haymaker Restaurant Co., 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. It’s simple – it’s all about business, and it’s all about networking. So, keep your business cards on deck! The event meets weekly and occasionally takes field trips outside the usual Haymaker location. Anyone can attend for free for two meetings, but after that, you will be asked to join the Southwest Valley chamber. For more information, contact Danielle Brown at info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623.932.2260. Finally, join WESTMARC at the 2018 West Valley State of the State Luncheon. The event is set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Boulevard, Glendale. The event’s two hours
are broken into two sections: first is networking, then the second hour will be devoted to the program and lunch. There is a plethora of different price tiers to attend the event, whether you’re a sponsor, member or nonmember of WESTMARC. To participate in event sponsorship, the bronze, silver and gold levels cost $1,500, $2,000 and $2,500, respectively. For a table, the cost is $750 for members or $900 for nonmembers. If, however, you’re just looking to attend as an individual, members must pay $80 and nonmembers must pay $95. Guests looking to attend can register at westmarc.org, where there is also a form to submit a question to Ducey. Whether you’re an elected official or involved member of the West Valley’s thriving business community, this event is likely to appeal to many different citizens. And with that, this week’s Business Briefcase is a wrap. Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
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PebbleCreek Rotary officially chartered By Bob Charlton The new Rotary Club of Goodyear President, Ray Klinginsmith; past PebbleCreek received its official district governors; and local club charter from Rotary International at a representatives from across Arizona. recent Charter Celebration & Dinner, They supported and applauded the first during which 22 members were club in District 5495 and the newest inducted in the Chianti Room of the club in Arizona. Based on the value of Tuscany Falls Clubhouse. “Service Above Self,” the Rotary District Gov. PebbleCreek group will join Nancy Van Pelt presented 34,000 other Rotary clubs the charter to Joan Smith, around the world with 1.2 the club’s president. Smith million members dedicated is a former Rotary Club to truth, fairness, goodwill, president in Clackamas, friendship and enriched Oregon. communities. The Charter Night The Rotary Club of Celebration included a Goodyear PebbleCreek dinner provided by the PebbleCreek banquet team. Rotary District Governor is open for membership. International’s Craig Wilson, past district Nancy Van Pelt. (Photo Rotary purpose is to bring together governor and member of courtesy Rotary District 5495) professional leaders the Phoenix 100 Club, gave to provide humanitarian services, an inspirational talk. In addition to Van Pelt and the 22 encourage high ethical standards, and charter members, there were several advance goodwill and peace. “We are proud and excited to have distinguished guests at the event, including Rotary International Past the spirit of Rotary thriving again in the
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Goodyear PebbleCreek community,” said John Spooler, longtime Rotarian and PebbleCreek resident who inspired and was the organizational lead in the formation of the club. “Over a decade ago, a local club which met at PebbleCreek moved and I have been committed to rebuilding a Rotary presence in the PebbleCreek community.” Tom Leyda, a former Anthem, Rotary Club treasurer now living in PebbleCreek, was also instrumental in the club’s formation. He is treasurer of the new club. At the ceremony, Spooler was also recognized as a Paul Harris Society member for his generous contributions to the Rotary International Foundation. Concluding the charter ceremony, Smith underscored that Rotary is simply a mix of neighbors, community leaders and global citizens uniting for the common good.
The club is already engaged in community service projects – most recently supporting the Tour de Tonopah Bicycle Ride with set-up and water station volunteers. Club members also volunteered for the PIR NASCAR races, transporting handicapped race fans to the gates. The Rotary Club of Goodyear Pebble Creek meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays in the Chianti Room of the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls clubhouse. “Prospective new members are encouraged to visit and check out the club,” Smith said. “We also welcome snowbird Rotarians from other locations who may reside seasonally in Goodyear PebbleCreek and can participate as affiliate members.” For more information, call Joan Smith at 503-348-9468 or email her at jbsmith80@aol.com.
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La Joya boys hoops moving on after large graduating class By Casey Pritchard
La Joya boys basketball lost its entire 6-foot-2. “If I had real post players, Tre starting lineup from a year ago to graduation, but that hasn’t stopped the would probably be swinging (between varsity and JV) and not getting a lot of Lobos from emerging strong in 2017. The Lobos won three of their first minutes. Tre’s started two games, and four games, and did so by grinding he’s 6-foot-2. We’re going small. You out wins of four points or less. The thought we ran and shot before, it’s about to be a track meet strong start is impressive now.” considering the number of BOYS La Joya lacks size, but new Lobos. “We lost five starting BASKETBALL Lefebvre likes the way his players attack the basket, seniors who played for two years, and lost two bench players,” allowing them to get to the free-throw line. Through the first three games, the said La Joya coach Roger Lefebvre. Even so, Lefebvre had a strong crop Lobos attempted 75 free throws. “We’re pushing the basketball,” of players to choose from to fill out this year’s varsity roster. The JV team went Lefebvre said. “It’s like we’ve always 17-2 last year, while the freshmen were done. Teams realize they can’t guard us man to man, so they go to a zone. But, 14-4. “I like what we’ve got,” Lefebvre said. get me a four-point lead and they’ve “You thought we were small last year? got to be coming out of that zone.” La Joya’s two returning players with My biggest player is 6-foot-3 and a half, and he’s out for the year. He’s out for the varsity experience are Raheem Oliver and Alfred Jordan. Oliver is a leftyear because of a dislocated shoulder.” Lefebvre is referring to senior Sergio handed guard who’s been outstanding Rodriguez. That makes Lefebvre’s son, so far, Lefebvre said. Jordan is the Tre, the tallest player on the team at point guard.
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“He’s got a third and fourth gear that people can’t keep up with,” Lefebvre said. Other than Oliver, the only other healthy senior is Malik Wilson, who transferred from Kansas. “I really like Malik, he’s a grinder,” Lefebvre said. “He had a heck of a game December 1 against Anthem Boulder Creek. He can shoot it, he can handle it; he’s smart and has great basketball IQ.” Fellow starter junior Bryan Nicholas is a left-handed shooter who can get to the rim, rebounds well and has no fear, Lefebvre said. La Joya’s fifth starter is sophomore Nashon Harper. “He gets to the rim,” Lefebvre said. “When his feet are set, he can shoot the ball, he’s just got to get quicker.” Rebounding is a focal point for the team. In years past, the Lobos have just let one or two guys do the heavy lifting on the glass. “To be honest, I was telling the guys from the beginning, people look at it as our weakness, but we’re going to make it our strength because we don’t have a Milan Sanders who gets all the rebounds and everyone watches,” Lefebvre said. Sanders averaged 9.9 rebounds per game last year, accounting for nearly a
quarter of the team total. “Everyone has to rebound, so, we’re making it our strength, and guys are really stepping up with it,” Lefebvre said. In their season-opening 80-57 loss to Mesa Dobson, the Lobos “had their tail kicked” on the boards, Lefebvre said. When La Joya beat Boulder Creek on December 1, the Lobos had 37 rebounds. “They had a bunch of big kids, but our guys went out and rebounded,” Lefebvre said. “We went after it. Defense and rebounding got it for us.” La Joya hosted Millennium on December 12 in its first game of 6A West Region play, followed by a December 19 matchup against Surprise Shadow Ridge. The Horizon Holiday Hoops Invitational kicks off December 21. Despite a young and mostly inexperienced team, Lefebvre still has the same expectations. “Everyone looks past us, so we have a chip on our shoulder and we want to win the region,” Lefebvre said. “Everyone thinks Westview or Millennium or whatever, and that’s good, I hope so. I hope everyone keeps looking past us. I want to continue holding that carrot, that flame over our guys’ head. But we’re young, so anything can happen.”
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Verrado girls basketball coach Saturday night I’ll get a text message, Vernon Beard has always had seniors ‘Coach, can I come shoot the ball?’ on his roster. This year is different. She’ll get in the gym and get 300, 400 Despite the absence of upperclassmen, shots up. She has the talent, and she the team started the season 4-4 on the can play almost any position.” Verrado’s captain is Imani Crawfordstrength of talented young players. In August, the young women came in King. She’s one of only two juniors on ready to condition and work out. They the team, but has been a varsity player didn’t know the seniors weren’t going for three years, so she understands what it takes to be a leader, Beard said. to try out. “She’s had captains before who helped “They’re growing every game,” leave the blueprint,” Beard Beard said. “I’m very said. “She’s a 4.0 kid, real pleased with where we’re GIRLS mature young lady, so I at right now. We won the games we should have BASKETBALL think it was just a natural progression and her being won, and we battled in the (captain) was a logical choice. She’s been games we lost.” Two of Verrado’s four wins came in really vocal in helping the young ladies in the Scorpion Shootout tournament at the maturation process of playing varsity Desert Edge High School, while the basketball, being the coach on the floor.” The other junior is Andrea Munoz. other two were power-points victories. One of those was a one-point win against She transferred from Millennium, so Gilbert Williams Field on November 28. she had to sit out the first nine power“The game was back and forth.There points games of the season. “She’s coach Andrea right now, was a lot of energy,” Beard said. “Being the first (power-points) game, their waiting for her time,” Beard said. Verrado doesn’t have a very deep eyes were a little ‘wow,’ but once they bench, carrying only 10 players and got their legs under them, they were going just six deep in its rotation. doing things the way we practice it.” Sophomore Nicole Castellanos scored Sophomore Grace Johnson is the sixth 28 points in that game, making 11 of man. What they lack in depth, they her 14 field goal attempts. The Lady make up for in friendship, Beard said. “We’ve done a lot of team bonding, Vipers were routed 74-30 by Scottsdale Chaparral on November 30, but they gone to the movies together, gone to responded with a 58-44 victory against eat,” Beard said. “In women’s basketball it’s imperative the girls like each other, Surprise Willow Canyon the next day. Beard explained the team didn’t play and they really care for each other.” well November 30, but it came back December 1 against Willow Canyon. “My two freshmen led us in scoring,” OMEGA DENTAL Beard said. GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY Maya Rubio had 20 points in that FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN game, while Yasmeen Beltran added 19. Happy Holidays! N Danielle Martinez is another freshman. OPE SAT. “They’re starting to see that there’s a Crown $ Clean 39 $ reason they were put on varsity, because 585 (in absence of gum disease) Zirconia $685 DIGITAL they have varsity skills,” Beard said. X-RAYS “When they start believing in themselves & EXAM Fill Extraction From $ (new patients) a little bit more and stop looking on the (White) 80 From$90 roster and seeing ‘freshman’ by their Dentures Teeth Whitening * $ $ name, just play basketball, they’re going From 295 49 New s to be something to reckon with come Patient *Restrictions Apply Mention This Ad Welcome! January.” Celebrating Our 11 Year Anniversary Rubio is the one Beard said people CALL NOW FOR APPOINTMENT FREE are going to read about years from 2nd (623) 535-8777 Opinion SE HABLA ESPAÑOL now. She’s already 5-foot-11. 14551 W. Indian School Rd #200 • Goodyear, AZ “She’s just a real hard worker,” Southeast Corner of Indian School & Bullard Beard said. “She’s the type where, on Same Day Emergency Welcome
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Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion before the library’s discussion noon. For information, call 623-333-2602.
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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 news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.
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Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Storytime
Bring toddlers ages 2 to 4 to enjoy an interactive story with songs and games that grows vocabulary at 11:15 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Family Movies
Join other families at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road at 3:30 p.m. to see Elf. Snacks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623349-6300.
Verrado Visionaries
Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.
Needle & Thread
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 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.
Babytime (Ages 0 to 23 months)
Babies and parents can enjoy books, songs, playtime and more at 10:15 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye
Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Teen Movies
Join other teens at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road at 4 p.m. as they hang out and watch I’ll Be Home For Christmas. Snacks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Community Center Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 201 E. Centre Avenue, Buckeye, from 11 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Intermediate Computer Class
Learn about social media, Excel and more at 10 a.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6314.
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Family Winter Storytime
Join other families for a winter story, books, games and a craft from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Computer Class (Ages 18+)
Master mouse skills, Microsoft Word, basic internet, email and more at 11 a.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Judo
Learn basic Judo graphing and throwing techniques from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Sundance Crossings, 21765 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. Membership fees are $50. For information, visit
The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.
Alateen
The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Alateen allows teens affected by someone else’s drinking to share experiences, learn effective ways to cope with obstacles and support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.
Holiday Extravaganza
Bring the family to the Litchfield Park Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for holiday carols, hot chocolate, cider and crafts. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Not Hungry Tonight is a program that seeks to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Walgreens, 1451 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.
Computer Class: Using Canva
Learn how to create flyers, poster, invitations and more with Canva from 11 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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DLRR, a nonprofit lab rescue group, will be visiting the Glendale Cabela’s at 9380 W. Glendale Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call 623-872-6700.
A Christmas Cause
The Buckeye Elementary School District’s Family Resource Center is planning a Christmas giveaway complete with gifts, free vision screenings, essential items and food for the holidays from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Buckeye Elementary School, 210 S. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-925-3400.
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Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and their 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.
Contemplative Prayer & Meditation
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.
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Enjoy Christmas worship music at 9 a.m. at The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
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Bring toddlers ages 2 to 4 to enjoy an interactive story with songs and games that grows vocabulary from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Bingo
The American Legion Post 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting at 6:45. These bingo nights have 17 games, including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.
Yoga for Preschoolers
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschoolers to weekly yoga classes from 11 a.m. to noon. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Buckeye Business Connection
Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the
WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 20, 2017 community. Each week, there will theran Church, 918 S. Litchfield also be a different guest speaker. Road, Goodyear. For information, For information, call 623-386-2727. call 623-932-2394.
Code Club
The Coyote Branch Library invites kids age 8-12 to come to 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, at 5 p.m. to learn how to create video games and websites. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Babytime (Ages 0 to 23 months)
Babies and parents can enjoy books, songs, playtime and more from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Storytime
Bring toddlers ages 2 to 4 to enjoy an interactive story with songs and games that grows vocabulary at 11:15 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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Help prepare preschoolers for reading through music, books, games and crafts from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Wednesday
Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Master Microsoft Word, Excel, smart phones and more at 10 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6314.
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Preschoolers Storytime
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Patriot All-America Invitational Collegiate Golf Tournament
The seventh annual Patriot All-America will attract golfers from the three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA for a five-day tournament at the Wigwam Golf Club, 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Admission is free. For information, visit www.patriotallamerica.com.
Quilters
Spend time with friends making quilts for people in need at 6:30 p.m. at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. For information, call 623-935-4858.
Thematic Book Club
The Litchfield Park Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds monthly book club meeting that focus on a new theme each month. This month focuses on books from childhood. For information or help finding a book for the meeting, call 602-652-3457.
Family Book Club
Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds a monthly book club for children ages 9-12 and their parents. Come down to the library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.
Aerobics for a Better You
Bring an exercise mat and hand weights to a free class from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Rec Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Hospice of the Valley Support Group
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Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers meets weekly with those struggling with weight or looking for some extra support. Come from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Toddler Time
Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Playgroup (Ages 0-5)
Connect with other parents and caregivers as your children build their social skills during Avondale Civic Center Library’s open-play group at 10 a.m. The library will provide toys and an indoor play space at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Family Movie Day and Craft
Enjoy a movie and fun craft from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Festival Ranch Park Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26252 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can get a library card and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Festival Sage Rec Center Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Business Workshops
Meet fellow businessmen and learn over 100 marketing ideas for businesses at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.
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Pacify app introduces new mothers to helpful providers By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Care1st Health Plan Arizona wants what is best for mothers and their children. To help expectant mothers and those up to 12 months postpartum, Care1st teamed with Pacify to provide a live video chat service that provides women immediate access to certified providers, including lactation consultants and nutritionists. It is available 24/7 through smartphones’ Pacify app. Mothers can receive breastfeeding support as well as guidance related to any health issues their babies may be experiencing, such as colic, digestion, transitioning to solid foods and more. “We understand how important these early years are to both mothers and their young children when instilling healthy habits that will affect a lifetime,” said Scott Cummings, state president of Care1st, an AHCCCS and KidsCare health plan in Maricopa and Pima counties. “This collaboration is exciting because it will aid us as we strive to promote the health and wellness of
our members in a more interactive and modern way.” The Pacify app also features push notifications that appear regularly on the mobile devices of registered members. These alerts include health and safety tips that are beneficial to mothers and their babies. “The Pacify mobile app will provide immediate, cutting-edge support for new moms at the touch of a button,” said George Brandes, co-founder and chief operating officer of Pacify Health Inc. “Care1st members will now have an unprecedented level of access to care, with video-enabled consults available even in the middle of the night and on weekends when there aren’t a lot of other options.” Cummings said the response has been positive since Pacify became available in late summer. He described the app as similar to Uber. “They hit the app and say they want to talk to a lactation expert, or someone different,” he said. “It uses an Ubertype model. A nutrition or lactation
expert will sign on from somewhere in the country when they want to. The average time to connect is under 30 seconds, then they’re Facetiming with someone who can help them.” At the end of the call, clients are asked to rank the service, which Cummings said gives new mothers peace of mind and an afterhours resource. Cummings has been with Care1st and Pacify linked up to offer a video chat service Care1st for 11 years, before that provides information for mothers and their children. it was acquired by WellCare (Photo courtesy Care1st) Health Plans in January. Care1st partnered with the were traveling to Phoenix for services.” city of Avondale in 2009 to open a The services available in Avondale family housing and resource center at include Adelante Healthcare; A New 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. For Life, support group for survivors of more information, visit care1staz.com. domestic violence; DUET monthly “The city has staff there who work support groups; Area Agency on with the health and human services Aging; Avondale Family Education agencies,” he said. “Avondale is pretty and Resource Program and Teenage remote. They were finding their clients Outreach and Pregnancy Services.
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Revitalize Studio offers myriad aesthetic services By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
A 22-year medical practitioner, Dr. Vicente Diaz-Gonzalez felt a calling to explore aesthetics to help women and men look their best. Diaz-Gonzalez, an internal medicine doctor and pediatrician, was asked about new technology by one patient and the requests snowballed. Now he is the medical director of the recently opened Revitalize Studio Laser Clinic and Medical Spa in Goodyear, adjacent to his full-time medical practice, Arizona Medical Institute. His wife, Dr. Grissell Ramos, is an aesthetic specialist, as well as founder and manager. “He found a need for a med spa in the West Valley,” said Ramos, who lives in Litchfield Park with her husband. “One time, one of the drug reps from a laser company came to offer him a machine for body contouring. It’s called SculpSure. We thought that could be good. We started offering that service first and it continued from there.” Diaz-Gonzalez was the first to train and practice SculpSure in the West
Valley. He has performed more than 100 SculpSure procedures so far. “SculpSure is one of our favorite services because it is noninvasive, permanent fat cell destruction that will make you look as you always wanted, but skipping the surgery,” Ramos said. Revitalize Studio, which opened in July, also offers injectables, fillers, skin tightening and more. Patient Lourdes Guerrero likes that the facility is a one-stop shop. “Why go someplace else, when you know that Dr. Diaz-Gonzalez and his staff will be sure to make you look your best, naturally, and you always feel safe with the procedures,” she said. Ramos’ goal is to have her own facility in the area, so Diaz-Gonzalez can still act as medical director. His patients feel comfortable knowing he is always on site and practices and trains on all the services along with his staff, she said. Dr. Diaz loves to help patients forget about their medical conditions and look and feel beautiful.” “We’ve been a medical office for
Medical aesthetician Victoria Sierra, Dr. Vicente Diaz-Gonzalez and Dr. Grissell Ramos head up Arizona Medical Institute and Revitalize Studio. (Photo courtesy Arizona Medical Institute)
so long,” she said. “We see patients with diabetes and hypertension for treatment, but this is the other side. When they come to the studio, they forget about their illnesses. Those are not going to go away, but looking better and feeling better will help them get better. They forget about the other issues. They say, ‘Yes, I am beautiful
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Luces de Navidad Tolleson The city of Tolleson held its annual Luces de Navidad Street Festival December 8 and December 9 with live music by Desperadoz and Las Fenix. Crowds also indulged in food trucks, craft vendors, carnival rides and kids’ activities. Van Buren Street illuminated on December 9 when the light parade made its way through Tolleson. 1. City of Tolleson employees celebrate the holidays on their festive float; 2. Slow & Low Car Club of Phoenix drives decorated cars and trucks through downtown Tolleson; 3. Santa and his elf greet guests while riding on the Tolleson Fire Department ladder truck; 4. A decorated Tolleson Union High School District bus drives through Tolleson; 5. Girl Scouts wave from their float; 6. A decorated motorcycle revs its engine; 7. The Tolleson Union High School Marching Band’s music resonated throughout the city.
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Litchfield Park teen wins Duke scholarship By Israel Gonzalez Litchfield Park resident Madelynne Clair Olexa, 17, won a scholarship to Duke University that may be worth up to $300,000 after competing against 5,759 other QuestBridge 2017 National College Match finalists. Olexa, who attends BASIS Peoria, competed in total against a pool of 15,606 applicants that was cut down to 5,759 finalists. Ultimately, she was one of 918 students selected after sharing her success as well as her personal hardships through her high school career. Winning the scholarship has left her stunned. “I couldn’t put words to it,” Olexa said. “It’s like if I did get accepted to all those universities without the scholarship I would’ve been (in debt). It’s just such a weight off your shoulder knowing that you’re going to the school for free. You’re getting this brilliant education for free.” Olexa, who ranked in the top 5 percent in national test scores, learned about the scholarship opportunity from a college counseling course at school. The QuestBridge National College Match has high-achieving, low-income youth compete for full scholarships to some of the nation’s top colleges,
including Yale and Stanford. To compete, Olexa ranked 12 schools she wanted to attend, and applied to all 12 of them, on top of other writing supplements and applications. She listed Yale, Stanford and others, but it was Duke, that was seventh on her list, that she matched with. “Duke is just an amazing university,” Olexa said. “It has so many opportunities for every single type of student. And that’s just kind of comforting knowing that you’ll go into (the university) to find something that you love doing and people who also love doing the same thing that you do.” On the final day of the competition, Olexa kept her eyes glued to her email. “I was really anxious that entire day because they don’t tell what time they’re going to release their decisions on December 1,” Olexa said. “So, I was kind of just refreshing my email all day. I was in a parking lot in front of Target when I finally got the email that I had matched with Duke.” Olexa comes from a single-parent household, living with her brother, who is 15, and her father, who is legally blind. Olexa is the only person in the house who can drive. She
Students given opportunity to study abroad By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Qualified high school students are offered an opportunity to spend an academic year, semester or summer holiday in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. Students 15 to 18 years old qualify on the basis of academic performance, character references and a genuine desire to experience life abroad with a volunteer host family. Families abroad are carefully screened to provide a caring environment in which students can learn the language and culture of their host country. Students do not need to know the language of the host country prior to departure but will acquire the language skills through experiencing the day to day culture of their host country. ASSE students attend
regular high school classes along with their new teenage friends. ASSE is dedicated to promoting closer ties of friendship between the United States and other countries by fostering intercultural understanding through youth exchange programs. ASSE also provides international opportunities for families to host students from Spain, Mexico, Germany, Great Britain, France, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, and many more. These carefully screened and selected students are 15 to 18 years old and will attend the local American high school for an academic year. Students or families interested in learning more about becoming an ASSE exchange student or host family should contact us at 1-800-733-2773 or visit our website at asse.com, host.asse.com or email us asseusawest@asse.com.
manages school and extracurricular activities, which include volleyball and basketball, along with her brother and father’s activities. She views her situation as an educational one. “You really learn that there’s no time to waste,” Olexa said. “Every single hour, every single minute, you can put toward being productive. You can put it toward either your family, your school, your extracurricular – something. Your time has to be dedicated toward something valuable or else you’re going to lose time.” Her father was also a big reason she won, she said. “He was the train tracks and I was the train,” Olexa said. “He kept me focused and had he not been there who knows what would’ve happened.” Olexa plans to study neurobiology with her full scholarship to Duke University and hopes to contribute to the field of study within the next 10 years. “At the rate that science is expanding right now, who knows where any of us in STEM will be,” Olexa said.
Madelynne Clair Olexa, 17, won a full-ride scholarship to Duke University after being one of 918 students selected from a pool of 15,606 applicants as part of the QuestBridge National College Match. (West Valley View photo by Israel Gonzalez)
“Research is constantly changing. The facts that we knew five years ago have been proven completely false by the research we’ve done today. Hopefully, I’ll be in an occupation that is contributing to that pool of knowledge. Just trying to figure out how things work and why.”
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Student Chronicles Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@timespublications.com. Park University held its Kansas City-area commencement ceremony on December 9 at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. Among the graduates was Molly E. Frank, who earned a master of public administration in disaster and emergency management. She attended Buckeye Union High School. The university had 397 students eligible to participate in the ceremony — 156 students received a master’s degree and/or a graduate certificate, and 241 students earned a bachelor’s
degree, associate degree and/or undergraduate certificate. Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, Park University is a nonprofit, private institution. In 2000, Park achieved university status and now serves 16,500 students annually at 41 campus centers in 22 states and online, including campus centers in Parkville, Independence and Kansas City, Missouri; Lenexa, Kansas; Austin and El Paso, Texas; Barstow and Victorville, California; and 33 military installations across the country.
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Shawn Adrian Ortega, 27, of Avondale passed away November 10, 2017 in Goodyear. Shawn was baptized February 27 in 2005 at the Potter House Christian Fellowship Church in Avondale. He is survived by Parents Linda Sandoval and Fernando Ortega; Daughter Janette Marie Ortega; Sister Janette Marie Gardea; Grandparents Antonio and Elaine Sandoval; 6 Aunts Donna, Joanne, Rosie, Audrie, Terry and Denise; 2 Uncles John and Joseph; and many cousins. Services were November 25, 2017. Condolences can be left at www.Avenidasfuneralchapel.com
Ofelia Villa Navarro Loving, caring, and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister Ofelia Villa Navarro, 79, of Tolleson, Az passed away on December 12, 2017. Ofelia was born on November 26, 1938 in Tolleson, Az to Manuel and Teresa Villa. Ofelia was retired from her career as a communications cable technician. Her passion was her family and her grandchildren. She loved traveling, listening to music, and most of all, outings with her family. Her sense of humor, wit, and culinary skills were enjoyed by all who knew her. Ofelia is survived by three sons, Arthur Navarro (Constance), Joseph Navarro (Mai Klein), David Navarro (Deborah Dominguez). She is also survived by three grandchildren, Dylan, Zachary, and Jacob; three brothers, Daniel Villa(Kathleen), Manuel Villa(Rosemary), and Carlos Villa(Debra); and four sisters, Celia Acosta, Stella Villa, Nora Cabrales(David), Ruby Pina(Tony) along with many nephews and nieces. Ofelia is preceded in death by her parents, sister Consuelo, and sister Sylvia Macias. A visitation will be held from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on 2017-12-21 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home, 9925 West Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ, United States. A celebration of life will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on 2017-12-21 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetary and Funeral Home, 9925 West Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ, United States. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on 2017-12-22 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetary & Funeral Home, 9925 West Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ, United States.
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF AVONDALE PUBLIC NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Beatriz Adriana Ruiz Vega Carniceria Y Taqueria Sinaloa II Location: 10953 W Buckeye Road Avondale, AZ 85323 Series 10 - Beer & Wine Store Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10953 W. Buckeye Rd., Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 10 Beer & Wine store license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by January 2, 2018. Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on January 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published: December 13 and December 20, 2017 / 9836
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OBITUARIES Joseph Robinson Newton, III
Mr. Joseph Robinson Newton, III, age 88 of Goodyear, AZ died December 9, 2017 in Goodyear. He was born April 13, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Joseph Robinson Newton, Jr. and Blanche Hazzard. He served in the US Army from 1952 - 1954.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Joan Christine Newton; daughter, Cindy L Carbaugh (Richard); sons, Thomas J. Newton and John M. Newton; and four grandchildren, Caitlin L. Pfaff, Kyle D. Pfaff (Allison), Julia R. Newton and Lauren Newton. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Shirley Louise Elsass Shirley Louise Elsass, age 82 of Litchfield Park died December 1, 2017 after a productive, joyous life. She was born April 8, 1935 in North Canton, Ohio to Margaret and Howard Geitgey. Her husband, John Elsass, preceded her into heaven Jan.14, 2017. She is survived by her children, Cindy May (spouse Roy), Michael Elsass (spouse Deborah), Diane Dotson (spouse Timothy), 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Phyllis Elsass and brother-in-law David Elsass. Come join us in celebrating Shirley's life at A Celebration of Life at 11:30am on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Streams Church, 6532 N. El Mirage Rd, Glendale, AZ 85307. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Mrs. Cecelia Robert Mrs. Cecelia Robert, 72, of Goodyear passed away in her home on Dec 1, 2017. Mrs Roberts will be greeted in heaven by her husband of 54 years Richard Roberts who passed back on June 21,2017. Her parents Harry and Wilma Moore along with her brother Eldred Moore will also be there to welcome her home. Her memory will be cherished by her surviving family. Her two daughter Tamara Roberts of Buckeye and Kimberly Cherney of Goodyear her son Rodger Kieth Kelly of San Bernardnio. As well as her two sisters Theresa Langston who resides in Parker and Maryann Murffy in Peoria. We are having a celebration of their life together on January 13, 2018 at their home in Goodyear at 2pm.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Henry Clay Eugene King of Avondale announces his passing, on December 9, 2017, at the age of 90 years. He was born December 30, 1926 to Edgar and Loria Mae King in Kellyville, Oklahoma. Clay, served in the United States Navy as a Seaman First Class from September 1944October 1946. He worked as a pipeline welder for more than 50 years and traveled around the world. Clay is survived his wife Beverley King; daughters, Cheryl Wootten, Tina Fishman, Teresa Johnson, Tiffine Surber; sons, Michael King, Gregary King, Andrew King, Brian Surber, Scott Surber, Terry Surber and Steven Surber; and 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, 2 sisters and one of his children. Condolences for the family may be left at www.simply cremationaz.com
Tony Ray Gallardo, 31, of Avondale, unexpectedly passed away on November 22, 2017 in Goodyear. He was born September 6, 1986 in Phoenix. Tony’s life consisted of love and laughter. He had the gift of music, a love of food, and a need for speed, Tony had hopes and dreams that he wished to achieve with his son Tony Ray Jr. Tony is survived by his parents Leonard and Maria Gallardo; siblings Michael and Ali; son, Tony Ray Gallardo Jr.; and grandparents Manuela Ortiz and Manuela Padilla. He was preceded in death by his siblings Stephanie Marie Gallardo and Leonard Gallardo Jr. Services were held December 1, 2017. Condolences may be made at www.Avenidasfuneralchapel.com
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Remembering the life, and honoring the legacy of Police Officer Paul Lazinsky. Paul Lazinsky, 58, from Phoenix, AZ passed away December 12, 2017 at Boswell Hospital in Sun City, AZ with his family at his side. Born in Manhattan, NY on December 14, 1958, he was the son of Helen and Howard Lazinsky. He served 23 years with the United States Army and honorably retired as a First Sergeant. Paul, determined by his compelling drive to serve, initiated his law enforcement career with Phoenix Police and later joined the ranks of El Mirage Police. While there, he served as a sworn Peace Officer for 17 years, until his death. While at El Mirage he worked as a Patrolman, SWAT Operator, Field Training Officer, HOA and School Liaison, Community Policing Officer, and El Mirage Police Employee Association Representative during his impeccable servitude. Paul is survived by his wife Tammy; daughters Laura Lazinsky, Jennifer James and Ashlee Allen; mother Helen Lazinsky; sister Elizabeth Schembeck, brother John Moschetta and 4 beautiful grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and sisters Karen Iannotti and Helene Cangley. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Surprise Funeral Care, located at 16063 West Bell Road. Surprise, AZ 85374. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at 10:00am at Radiant Church, located at 15522 West Paradise Lane. Surprise, AZ 85374. Officer Paul Lazinsky will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Please visit www.surpisefuneralcare.com to offer your condolences.
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Paul Emerson Hayden, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Buckeye on Saturday, December 9, 2017. A third generation Arizona farmer, Paul was born at home in Scottsdale, on what is now Hayden Road, March 30, 1934 to Wilford "Boy" and Thelma (Cox) Hayden. He spent his childhood and early adult years in Scottsdale. He attended ASU, was an avid bowler, active in quartermile race cars, and a lifelong hunter and outdoorsman. In 1964, Paul and his brother, Wilford, traveled from Buckeye to Australia where WPW Farms was formed. Paul remained there for 8 years growing cotton. On his return to the States he re-joined the management of the family farm in Buckeye, remaining there until his retirement. Paul was active in the community, a member on the Town council 1982-86 and founding member of Buckeye Elks Lodge #2686 where he assisted in fund raising for the Elks' Annual Scholarships. Paul was preceded in death by his son Jerry. He is survived by his wife, Pat, sons Ron (Tracey) Hayden and Mark (Brenda) Grimes; daughters, Janet Harris and Paula Bailie; grandchildren Autumn, Somer, Ryan, Stephanie, Katie, Blake, Michael, and Brook; great-grandchildren, Faith and Ryker, and special friend, Jax. Surviving siblings Roberta Boyett, Wilford (Karen) Hayden, Beverly Hayden, Sandra (Al) Leslie, Karen Williams, Everett Hayden, Cynthia (Kenny) LeRoy, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, will forever hold fond memories of him.
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$100 to $200 per week. The Arizona Republic wants to contract you to deliver newspapers on the weekends in the West Valley. For additional details, inquire via email to Rchristen@ republicmedia.com Part time Telemarketer for local recycler. Duties are responsible for outbound calls to prospective customers, answering inbound calls and general office duties. Hours 12-4 MonFriday. Call 623-907-5430 Local Deleivery and Turn Drivers Needed for delivery and pick ups in the Valley. Class A CDL req. 2 years experience req. Good pay and benefits. Call Mark or Mike 602-254-9922 LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521 HIRING a CDL class B driver, and a septic install helper w/backhoe experience. Full service septic pumping and installation company. CDL Class B req'd. Salary depending on exp. 623-386-4112
!
In the View Classifieds
623.535.VIEW (8439)
MISCellANeOUS FOr SAle
Classifieds: Friday 1pm for Wednesday
AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.
FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT!
WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 20, 2017
GArAGe SAleS/ BAZAArS Church Thrift Shop Open Thur Dec. 21st 8:30-12:30 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd (across from Wigwam Spa). Clothes, jewelry, books, kitchen items, and more. Christmas Items 1/2 off. Open for donations, Wed. Dec 20th 8:30-10:30
HANdYMAN HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602434-6057.
lANd FOr SAle MOUNTAIN View Lot. 1.44 acres. Power, water & paved road. 20 minutes to Prescott Valley, 45 minutes from Phoenix. $29,900. Owner 602-463-2352
WENDEN, AZ. Beautiful 40 acres, near government land, special price $48,900. Close to Highway 60 off Alamo Road. Owner 1-888-444-1220
WENDEN Family LiquidationLast 160 acres, $149,900. Offers accepted. Owner will carry for 3 years at a low 8% interest. 1-888-444-1220
COMMerCIAl PrOPerTY OFFICE/Retail/Premium/ Affordable suites available. 722' - 2000'. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Litchfield. 602-694-3158
HOMeS FOr reNT 4 Bedroom, 2 bath $1400 a month. 1750 Sq ft. 411 E. Cascada Rd. Litchfield Park. Call Tom 623-980-8768
WANTed TO BUY
FOR SALE Dining Room Table With 8 Chairs Plus Accessories Including 2 Leaves, Glass Top, Felt Pad. Seats 6-8 Picture on Request. Asking $425 Call 623-935-0339
Large Upright Freezer Like New. $200/obo Oak Bar Hutch $150/obo Chair and Ottoman $200/obo 623-312-2987
CASH PAID FOR MILITARY ITEMS Uniforms, Gear, Medals, Awards, Helmets, Hats, Documents, Swords, Blades, Arms, Armor, Manuals, Ext CALL Kenneth at: 623-935-3660
PUBlIC NOTICe NOTICE City of Avondale Request for Qualifications Festival Fields Phase II Design/Build RFQ EN 18-004 Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is issuing this Request For Qualifications seeking statements of qualifications (“SOQ”) from qualified, licensed firms (“Vendors”) interested in providing professional services for the design/build services for Phase II of Festival Fields Park located at 101 West Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale, Arizona (the “Services”), as more particularly described in the Scope of Work. A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 9:00 AM at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323. This meeting is Non- mandatory. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Thursday, January 18, 2018. Responses must be received by Thursday, February 1, 2018, 3:00 PM (Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk's office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope: Festival Fields Phase II Design/Build RFQ EN 18-004 The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Qualifications Packets will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondaleaz.gov Information regarding this Request for Qualifications opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Loretta Browning at (623) 333-2029 The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Publish: West Valley View and West Valley View, December 20, 2017 / 9895
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVONDALE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY JANUARY 1ST, 2018 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY JANUARY 2ND, 2018 IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEARS DAY. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, DECEMBER 2O, 2017/ 9877
NOTICE
A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, December, 27, 2017 10:00 AM at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Friday, December, 29, 2017. This meeting is not mandatory.
CITY OF TOLLESON Notice of Intent to Establish NEW Special Event PERMIT Fees and FACILITY USE Charges PURSUANT TO ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-499.15 The City of Tolleson intends to add new fees, pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-499.15, to cover the cost of the City providing services for special events held in the City and for facility rentals. A listing of the new fees and the written report or data supporting the fees can be found on the City’s w e b s i t e a t www.tollesonaz.org or at City Hall. The Mayor and City Council will consider adding the new fees at the regular Council Meeting to be held on January 9, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona. A public hearing will be held to allow an opportunity for public comment. If you have any questions, please contact Intergovernmental & Public Relations Manager Pilar Sinawi at (623) 474-4986. Published in the West Valley View and the West Valley Business on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 / 9906
with View Classifieds every Wednesday!
623.535.VIEW (8439)
DIRECTORY
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Avondale Request for Proposals Unarmed Security Guard Services RFPPR 18-023.2 Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is issuing this Request For Proposals seeking proposals from qualified, licensed and bonded firms interested in providing professional unarmed security guard services.
Responses must be received byWednesday, January, 10, 20183:00 PM (Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk's office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope: Unarmed Security Guard Services RFPPR 18-023.2 The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Proposal Packets will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, 85323 or download at Avondale, Arizona www.avondaleaz.gov/departments/finance-budget/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Marsha Chavez at (623) 333-2033 The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Publish: West Valley View and West Valley View Business, December 13 and 20, 2017 / 9788
AIR CONDITIONING Minuteman Home Ser vices
HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7 FREE Service Call with Repairs
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any total work performed $
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480-755-5818
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CARPET REPAIR
SUPERCHARGED
Over 25 Years of Quality Service West Valley Resident
Repair of Pet Damage Re-Stretching • Patching Tile Edge Finishing
NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Jerry Family Owned & Operated
623-242-1578 Not a licensed contractor
We Accept Cash, Check, Bitcoin
CLEANING
Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial & Residential Housecleaning
FREE ESTIMATES
www.pnponecarecleaning.com
APPLIANCE SERVICES
623-546-7714
Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7 FREE Service Call with Repairs
10% OFF
Licensed/Bonded/Insured
ANYTHING ELECTRICAL:
602.550.7732
TAX & ACCOUNTING Indian School & Dysart
Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions
any total work performed
Epoxy Polyurethane or Fleck $2.59/sq. ft. •Simulated Cool Deck •Flagstone
Meduna, CPA 30+ Years Serving The Valley! 623-535-8500
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade
Call Today/Clean Today
Desert Rose • Garage Coating
QUICKBOOKS help
ELECTRIC
FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Minuteman Home Ser vices
Get your business accounting & income taxes in order now!
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www.thedesertrose.com
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Res. and Com. Roc203136 • Bonded/Insured
480-755-5818
CONCRETE / MASONRY
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
GABRIEL’S APPLIANCE PARTS & SERVICE
MAJOR APPLIANCES REPAIRED IN HOME Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Ranges
January 3rd Edition: Classifieds Thurs., Dec. 28th 10am Obits/Legals Wed., Dec. 27th Noon
ELECTRICAL
CONCRETE COATINGS
Parts & Repairs for most major brands.
December 27th Edition: Classifieds Wed., Dec. 20th 10am Obits/Legals Tues., Dec. 19th Noon
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
ACCOUNTING
ESTABLISHED IN 2006 Providing service to people, not just machines.
EARLY Holiday Deadlines:
29
(623) 535-9611
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Broken Springs Replaced
New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs
gabrielsapplianceservice@hotmail.com
Office 623-872-7622
623-512-6194
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
CONCRETE / MASONRY
HOME HELP
COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552
DGO Concrete
30 Years Experience Owner – Operator
ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available
& Pavers
Concrete Sidewalk Patio Driveway
Pavers
Travertine
Sidewalk Driveway Patio
Cell: (602) 349-0370 not a licensed contractor
ROC# 299652
Honey Do List Too Long? Check out the Handyman Section!
CLASSIFIEDS
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623.535.VIEW AIR CONDITIONING
WEST VALLEY BUSINESS GLASS SERVICES Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
HANDYMAN I AM
Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
Residential • Commercial
*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”
www.airNOWac.com
623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
(623) 878-1180
623.556.8378
Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
Irrigation Replace & Repair Leaks, Bad Valves or Just a Tune Up Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees
“A Passion for Caring” The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West! In-Home care service for your loved ones On Call 24/7 Customized Care Experienced Staff • RN Supervised Serving the Greater Phoenix West
623.547.7521
HANDYMAN
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
Professional Handyman
Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527
Landscape
Free Estimates
Landscape Maintenance Services
Clean-ups • Weed Control Bush/Tree Trimming or removal Maintenance Sprinkler/Drip Repair • Overseed Dethatching • Planting • Mowing
* 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.
We’re on A-CALL A-CALL aa cacallllreawawonayaylyly PAINTING
Javier 623-249-9395
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly
Free Estimates Jack Pacheco
Residential & Commercial, Big Properties
602.301.3429 (Call/Text)
623.910.0742
We’Wree’ only a call away !
HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com Jack Pacheco
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
Avondale Garage Doors Inc.
FLATIRON
Los Felix Lawn Service
Showroom & Parts Store
Custom Landscaping & Hardscaping • Pavers • Synthetic Grass • Putting Greens • Concrete • Fireplaces• BBQ • Retaining Walls • Curbing • Sprinkler Installation & Repair • Tree & Plant Installation Licensed • Bonded • Insured FREE ESTIMATES
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687
623.466.3712
Not a licensed contractor
HANDYMAN
GET UP TO 150 CASH BACK OR FREE WINDOW TINT
&
Local/Family Owned One Call Can Fix It All! Water Heaters • Faucets Toilets • Filtration & R.O. Drywall • Painting/Texture Electrical • Fans • Lighting Pool Repairs/Svc • Landscape Plus Much More! 20 Years Experience Free Estimates
623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com Insured Not a licensed contractor
HANDYMAN
All Insurance Accepted
18503 W. Van Buren St. • Goodyear, AZ 85338 www.avondaleautoglass.com
623-337-3352
DESIGN
ROC#202397 ROC#219652
www.flatironlandscaping.com
623-670-0080 LANDSCAPING VISTA DEL
T H E H A N DYM E N
Repairs & Maintenance from A to Z
We service Buckeye & Beyond! CALL NOW!
480-229-5925 480-295-5746
• Home & RV • Honey-Do Lists Repairs • Any Task • Landscaping Considered If I’m not working for you, you are losing money! NO JOB TOO SMALL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!
Pavers • Brick & Block Walls Flower Beds • Mowing General Clean Up Tree Trimming • Sprinklers Drip Lines New Installation & Repair
Armando Felix (602)460-7100
Not a licensed contractor
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
Free Estimates
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Bob
PAINTING
Insured & Bonded ROC#230926
SOL
LANDSCAPE Maintenance Irrigation Install & Repairs Synthetic Grass Pavers Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups
vistadelsollandscape@q.com
Uriel 623-297-0114
with approved glass replacement by your insurance New Windshield Replacement starting at
Not a licensed contractor
LANDSCAPING
Plumbing & HVAC
$
100
623-444-0056
Not a licensed contractor
AUTO GLASS
$
602-931-0904
Tree Trimming • Removals Stump Grinding • Cleanups We Do Everything
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
LOW PRICES!
Same Day Service & Free Estimates
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
Estimate Today! Best Prices!
602-635-0011
ROC# CR65 090690D
Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers
Family Owned & Operated
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
MEDICAL SERVICES
HandymanIam@cox.net
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300
Garage Doors
HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
LANDSCAPING
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
Repair • Service • Installation
HANDYMAN
LANDSCAPING
HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs
Mowing & Hedging Tree Trimming Weed Removal/Spray Sprinkler/Drip Repair One-Time Cleanup or Regular Maintenance
Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
480-338-4011
ROC#309706
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& SERVICE DIRECTORY Saunders Painting Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Interior & Exterior
FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff R. Saunders
623-266-9798 602-826-3969 Mobile
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
PAINTING
ERIC SAUNDERS
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES
POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7 FREE Service Call with Repairs
10% OFF
any total work performed
All Plumbing Repairs
29 SERVICE CALL
$
with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
ANYTHING PLUMBING • Water heaters
PLUMBING
• Leaks
• Garbage disposal • Bathrooms
minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005 APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.
HAMILTON & HAMILTON Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
AZ MAD
Almeida Roofing Inc. Heating & Cooling All Types of Roofing
FREE
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602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com
480-755-5818
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
623-322-9100
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758
PIGEON CONTROL
PLUMBING
POOL SERVICES
ROOFING
PIGEON REMOVAL
If Your Water Won’t Flow or Your Air Won’t Blow...Call...
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
AZ’s Best Roofing
MOBILE:
602-722-7696
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
ROC Lic. #170982
Solar Panel Bird Fencing High Pressure Cleaning Solar Panel Cleaning Insured/Work Guaranteed (623) 547-4618
WWW.GOTPIGEONSAZ.COM
PEST CONTROL The Bug Stops Here
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L&M
PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC
• Residential & Commercial Our Goal is not to be the • Pest Control • Weed Control With A 6 Month Biggest - Just the best! Guarantee Mitch Stevens • Restaurant Inspections & OWNER-OPERATOR Quality Control A Referral Is The • Home Inspection & Sealing • Pigeon Control • Bees & Wasps Best Compliment Bus • Roof Rat & Gopher Abatement 623 932 4168 • West Nile Virus Control & Cell Treatment For Residential & 623 932 4168 Golf Courses • Scorpions • Fleas & Ticks License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com
Code T14
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
www.fastflowplumbingandair.com Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak locating Drain Cleaning • Heating Air Conditioning • Air Purification Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation
65
$
24 hour Service (No Extra $)
Senior & Military Discounts
00
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee Water Heaters Installed starting at $
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
“1 Call & We Do It All”
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
Built Stronger to Last Longer
REMODELING
695
FREE ESTIMATES
Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair
623-299-7111 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
15% OFF
(623) 582-4477
www.yoursoncontracting.com
234804 & 234805
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
REMODELING
1 Buckeye Plumbing Valley Wide Service
Mel White Ent., Inc.
Your West Valley Plumber
For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589
623-386-0710
• Water Heaters • Slab Leaks
From a drip to a repipe Your West Valley Plumber Residential/Commercial
Sr & Military
A+ Discount www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC Lic #138051
All Types of Roofs New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial
FREE Estimates
& Design Studio
No Contracts • Payment Plans
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
AIR CONDITIONING
ROOFING
Minuteman Home Ser vices
PLUMBING
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
Inc.
PAINTING
Licensed •Bonded • Insured • ROC#223524
• Remodeling • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions • New construction • Residential or commercial
(602)291-1801
LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED • REFERENCES • ROC 121414
Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best!
Monsoon Specials Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured
623-522-9322 ROC#286561
31
NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU OR HOLIDAYS!
623-535-8000
Same Day Service
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
35.00 CHECK-UP
$
Phoenix Metro Area
ROC#212627
Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! ROOFING
STORAGE
602-622-2859 623-936-5775
Insulated concrete sheds that double as a safe house
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
$
beginning at
5,200 for 9'x13'
Customizable. Installed in one day. Built within HOA regulations. Contact Castle Rock Homes
623.935.5004
ROOFING
TREE SERVICES
Estrella Custom Designs
Lawn Care
ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Painting & More
• Tree Trimming
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
FREE ESTIMATES
623-293-2648
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
STORAGE
UPHOLSTERY
35 Years Experience in the Valley
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked
Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326
FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
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LOWEST TA XES IN THE VALLEY
OUR GIFT TO YOU!!
FAMILY PLAN PRICING ON SELECT 2017/2018 FORDS
2017 FORD F-150’s
2018 FORD F-150’s
Family Plan:
Family Plan:
MSRP $28,500 Invoice - $27,188.29
$
21,657 * .29
MSRP $31,745 Invoice - $29,032.67
$
Stock# 17562
ONLY 11 MODELS LEFT!
25,667 * .67
Stock# 18019
OVER 50 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM!
2017 FORD EDGE’s
2018 FORD ESCAPE’s
Family Plan:
Family Plan:
MSRP $25,440 Invoice - $24,612.64
MSRP $29,970 Invoice - $28,993.22
$
24,132 * .22
$
Stock# 17655
ONLY 4 MODELS LEFT!
21,447 * .64
Stock# 18018
OVER 20 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM
2017 FORD FUSION’s
2017 FORD EXPLORER XLT’s
Family Plan:
Family Plan:
MSRP $36,830 Invoice - $35,247.51
MSRP $27,230 Invoice - $24,889.38
$
20,536 * .38
$
Stock# 17350
ONLY 2 MODELS LEFT!
30,598 * .51
Stock# 17665
ONLY 6 MODELS LEFT!
From Our Family To Yours - 20 Deals Under $10,000 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
2006 KIA SPORTAGE EX
#17027B Silver .....................................................................
#P7592A Black Cherry .........................................................
4,767
$
2005 FORD FREESTAR WAGON SEL #P7607A Vibrant White .......................................................
2007 HONDA ODYSSEY LX
#P7517A White ....................................................................
4,777
$
5,264
$
2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO #T7453B Silver .....................................................................
2007 HONDA FIT SPORT
#P7531M Nighthawk Black Pearl ..........................................
5,686
$
5,774
$
2011 FORD FIESTA SE
#17636A Blue Flame Metallic .............................................
5,877
$
6,554
$
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY #17614B Limited, Light Sandstone Metallic ........................
2006 NISSAN XTERRA
#17152B Silver Lightning Metallic ......................................
6,847
$
6,855
$
2008 CHYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY #P7570A Touring, Modern Blue Pearl ..................................
6,874
$
2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ SE #17522A Liquid Silver .........................................................
6,897
$
2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED #17473A Phantom Gray Pearl .............................................
2011 HONDA FIT SPORT #X7638
Alabaster Silver Metallic .......................................
#P7613
Ironman Silver Metallic .........................................
#P7629
Molten ..................................................................
8,744
$
8,845
$
2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5-DOOR GS 2013 KIA SOUL BASE
8,975
$
9,282
$
2014 DODGE AVENGER SE #P7678
Redline 2 Coat pearl .............................................
2014 FORD FOCUS SE
#18022A Tuxedo Black Metallic ...........................................
2007 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT
#P7595B Light Khaki Metallic .............................................
2016 FORD FOCUS SE #P7653
Oxford White ........................................................
#P7631
American Value Pkg, Bright Silver Metallic ................
2014 DODGE JOURNEY
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $349.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 12/26/17. See dealer for details.
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