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March 27, 2019

McSally working to raise sexual assault awareness

BY BAYAN WANG AND ERIC NEWMAN

Cronkite News and West Valley View Staff Writers

Sen. Martha McSally announced during a March 21 visit to Luke Air Force Base that the Department of Defense has agreed to establish a task force to combat sexual assault in the military.

During her visit, McSally, who spent nearly three decades in the military, introduced some of the task force’s goals, including improving responses to sexual assault, especially the way they’re investigated and prosecuted.

McSally, who revealed earlier this month that she had been raped by a superior officer while in the Air Force, admitted she has always felt strongly about the issue, but was particularly inspired after hearing a talk on military sexual assault in Washington, D.C., earlier this year.

“I decided that night that I was going to share my perspectives, not just as someone who served and not just someone who was a commander, but also as a survivor of military sexual assault myself. That was not an easy decision, but I felt like it was the right thing to do at the right time so that I could help lead on this is-

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Sen. Martha McSally visited Luke Air Force Base on March 21. (West Valley View photo by Eric Newman)

Buckeye works to rehab former shooting spot

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

The city of Buckeye is moving forward with its plan to acquire and develop a controversial swath of land that was previously popular with recreational activities including target shooting.

If all goes according to plan, the city could receive a large municipal sports

complex and an area for off-highway vehicles (OHV) and bicycling.

Buckeye officials on March 21 submitted a patent application and development plan to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the area in question, which is located off the Tonopah Salome Highway, west of Miller Road and north of I-10. In addition to those 1,030 acres of federal

land, which have yet to be annexed into city jurisdiction, the city has in its crosshairs a 320-acre parcel slightly farther north, which was annexed by the city in 2000 but remains undeveloped.

The larger area was temporarily closed for public use on February 20, 2018, after

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She said the Air Force is already “leading the charge” on an initiative she proposed.

“I asked (acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan) to create this task force that I can also participate in,” she said. “It’s a little nontraditional that these different branches of the government would be at the table together, but we need to solve this together.

“I want to participate in that task force to bring the thought leaders and the experts together to swiftly see what other initiatives we can come up with before we mark up the defense bill and in about 60 days, we can bring to the table to address this issue.”

McSally said commanders need to be invested in the task force, more prepared and more accountable to successfully combat sexual assaults.

“If you want anything fixed in the military, the commanders have to own it,” she said. “If the commander is the problem, we need to make sure that there are opportunities for people to go around the commander, to go to the command level above them, to go to outside organizations … and those relief valves are there, but we need to make sure that trust is there so that if somebody is a victim, that they understand who they could go to … they understand what the process is going to be, that the investigation is done swiftly and thoroughly.”

During her visit, McSally also spoke with multiple high-ranking officers about their own experiences in dealing

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“On this particular topic, it was really important for me to hear from current commanders as to what their current challenges are so that I wasn’t forming my opinions based on my own experiences, and based on my own anecdotes from others around the time I was a commander,” she said.

Though she said issues such as preventing assault and giving tools to those who are At Luke Air Force Base March 21, Sen. Martha McSally spoke facing it in the moment about an anti-sexual assault task force being established by the are important, McSal- Pentagon. (West Valley View photo by Eric Newman) ly said a major effort is being put into more, so that they feel confident they figuring out the best ways in which to can report and it’s going to be dealt assist victims after they report assaults. with directly,” she added.

“We’re very much focusing on after McSally said she finds the work assault is reported. What can we do to the military has vowed to put forth improve the process of investigations, inspirational, as she does the inforand the judicial process? What other mation with which she walked away resources do they need?” she said, ad- from Thursday’s meeting. While she dressing prevention, culture, training hopes new legislation can be passed and education. to prevent military sexual assault in “The rate of reporting is going up, the future, she is also putting responbut we don’t know what the denomina- sibility on the people currently servtor is. So, we don’t know whether that ing to make sure the actions are cut means the rate of assault (is) going up out. or that people are trusting the system “The status quo is not OK,” she said.

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U.S. Air Force Airman Brandon J. Barrios graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

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. U.S. Air Force Airman Airmen who complete Brandon J. Barrios is a basic training also earn 2018 graduate of Betty Fairfax High School in four credits toward an as- H. Laveen. (Photo courtesy Joint sociate in applied science Hometown News Service) degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

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Steps...continued from page 1 months of controversies, including the death of 24-year-old pregnant woman Kami Gilstrap, who was struck in the torso and killed by what may have been a stray bullet while on municipal land approximately 1 mile to the north; complaints from Westpark residents regarding the potential danger of the nearby desert shooting; boosted law enforcement presence that yielded numerous illegal activities; and repeated damage to an above-ground fiber-optic line. In a preventative measure, the Cox Communications line was reportedly buried in the summer months of 2018.

For now, that area remains off limits. But at a November 6 council workshop, BLM officials said if Buckeye does not move forward with its plans, the temporary closure will eventually be lifted, once again allowing recreational activities. When it was open for public use, it was technically legal to shoot there, as it’s not part of the city.

So, council gave city officials the OK to submit an application and development plan to BLM on March 5.

The city plans to patent the full 1,350 acres and subsequently annex the larger portion.

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Robert Wisener, Buckeye’s conservation and project manager, recently told the West Valley View that in the months following the November workshop the city did more research into the areas in question.

From that research, Buckeye officials discovered that a third parcel contained in the plan – 160 acres annexed by the city in 2008 – had already been provided to the Army National Guard.

Officials subsequently developed the application and a draft plan for how the two remaining parcels could be used.

But Wisener called the draft plan of development a “placeholder.”

“As we go through the whole patent process, it will get further vetted and refined and we’ll be seeking public comment,” he said.

Of the 1,030-acre parcel, 400 acres are developable for a large municipal sports complex, according to a March 5 presentation Wisener delivered to council. A conceptual amenity plan incorporates multiuse fields, a dog park, a lake, a playground and splash pad, a concessionaire area, support facilities, an amphitheater and events center, a ropes course, a multi-gen center and an aquatic center.

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developable for OHV and bicycling.

Tentative plans incorporate OHV trails, an OHV skills training course, competitive and pump tracks for bicyclists, support facilities and a staging area.

Many of these potential uses were previously disclosed in November, along with a proposal from landscaping and construction material supplier West Valley Rock to mine 50 acres while a recreation area is developed.

But Wisener said it’s still too early to consider potential public-private partnerships.

“The city’s position is once the patent is issued, we’ll develop a process to evaluate some of the proposals that we’ve received,” he said, of which there have been several. And that process, he said, would include criteria as to how such partnerships could inspire development opportunities while also boosting revenue to aid said development.

It could be years and much evolution before residents see the plan come to fruition anyway.

According to Wisener’s recent presentation, the city plans to ensure the completion of required studies of the land between 2019 and 2021, during which BLM also plans to assess and remediate the site. Wisener told the West Valley View BLM’s evaluations are underway, with cleanup to come in the future.

At the November workshop, BLM officials detailed the cleanup process.

It includes a voluntary partnership between them and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. It was said eventual cleanup, which includes that of leftovers from shooting, could take 18 to 24 months.

In response to the West Valley View’s request for comment, BLM officials issued the following statement: “BLM is working closely with the city of Buckeye to explore potential future uses of the parcel. Any future uses of the land will depend on results of a comprehensive evaluation. We are working with a contractor on the environmental evaluation of the parcel and expect the results in early 2020.”

As for the required studies, city officials have requested funds for the 2019/20 fiscal year, Wisener said.

These studies, according to Wisener’s presentation, include an environmental site assessment, biological and cultural surveys, an appraisal, and further fleshing out the plan of development. The studies require an estimated $220,000.

Aside from these studies and a $100 application fee, the city will incur no other costs to acquire the land if rec-

Buckeye officials are looking to patent and develop 1,030 acres of federal land that were popular with recreational shooting, as well as a 320-acre undeveloped city parcel.

The larger area, which is currently closed to the public, also has to be annexed into the city. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

reation or public use is planned, due to the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. BLM will provide a mineral potential report.

The patent is expected to be issued sometime between 2020 and 2021.

Since being discussed at the November workshop, Wisener said, the city still plans to go direct to patent, with a “no reverter” clause. As BLM officials described at that workshop, that clause would allow Buckeye to change its plans for the land once the patent is approved, without ownership reverting back to BLM. The development plan is only needed during the application process.

Once the patent is issued, the annexation of the larger portion could follow as soon as 2021 or 2022, Wisener’s recent presentation reported.

Updates will be provided to council throughout the process, and council will be required to take action at the final patent and annexation stages.

Wisener noted the process has been fast-tracked due to favorable reception.

“It seemed like (council) wanted staff to move sooner rather than later,” Wisener said. But he clarified Buckeye officials can still withdraw their application at any time.

Though quite some time is still expected to pass before Buckeye residents and others across the state will witness Buckeye’s vision in action, should it occur, city officials have made it ambitious.

“It’s a great opportunity for the city to be able to acquire 1,300 acres of land at no cost, and its location being centrally located within Buckeye’s municipal planning area has the opportunity of being Buckeye’s ‘Central Park,’” Wisener said.

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Red Cross honors Southwest Phoenix resident

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The American Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter recently honored a West Valley resident for his outstanding volunteer work.

Southwest Phoenix resident KD Kannenberg received the Betty Grenig Service to the Armed Forces awards during a Red Cross volunteer awards ceremony March 23 at the Black Canyon Conference Center. Kannenberg was among 10 Valley residents to be recognized at the annual event.

Kannenberg, 84, has donated more than 3,000 hours volunteering at the Luke Air Force Base pharmacy for the past 16 years. He started volunteering after retiring as a chief master sergeant at Luke Air Force Base. He had previously served 45 years in active duty and civil service. His breadth of knowledge of the Air Force and the base’s surrounding area is very beneficial to the patients.

“I like working with people and helping them out,” Kannenberg said.

Patrick Washington, who nominated

Kannenberg for the Red Cross award, said he treats all patients with respect and care.

“His customer service is phenomenal and extremely professional. He makes our patients feel valued. He is really the model volunteer. His selfless dedication is unwavering and extremely appreciated,” Washington said.

The Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter serves 4.83 million people across Maricopa, Pinal and Gila counties, as well as Luke Air Force Base. About 530 adult and youth volunteers are trained to

use their Red Cross skills to help save lives. Volunteers assist families during disasters including house fires, flooding and forest fires. Red Cross volunteers also train people in life-saving skills like water and fire safety. In addition, the Red Cross helps keep Arizona’s military families connected by relaying critical messages around the world.

For more information about volunteering, call the Red Cross Greater Phoenix Chapter at 602-336-6660 or go to redcross.org/arizona.

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U.S. Air Force Airman Oliver H. Zache graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

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.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Zache earned distinction as an honor graduate.

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The airman is a 2017 graduate of Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies in Buckeye.

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Help is needed to build the blood supply locally and across the country.

Arizona has less than a one-day blood supply of both O-positive and O-negative blood types – the universal blood that is substituted for other types in emergency and shortage situations. While donors of all blood types are needed, Type-O is in greatest demand.

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West, East Valley Realtors groups approve merger

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Members of the SouthEast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR) and the West Maricopa Association of Realtors (WeMAR) have voted to merge, creating one of the largest groups of its kind in the state.

Members approved the union of the two 53-year-old groups, culminating discussions that began in October.

“We have a lot of work to do at this stage, but I’m encouraged by what this can look like in 12 months,” said Derek Anglin, SEVRAR president.

“I’m looking forward to what our combined, local associations can accomplish within our community outreach efforts and how our government affairs networking can improve to ensure our members’ and clients’ rights toward home ownership are protected.”

The transition team hosted eight informational town hall meetings at SEVRAR and WeMAR in February and March to discuss how the merger might expand benefits and services, improve economies of scale and give members access to multiple locations throughout the Valley.

“The impact to the members would vary with three locations to serve the members, additional national speakers, streamlining the process for brokers, a broad outreach program engaging our communities and advocacy in protecting homeownership and private property rights,” said M. Teresa Rubio-Acuña, WeMAR president. “The list can be endless.”

“The transition team was vital to the process in order to implement their idea of merging the two largest Realtor associations in Arizona,” said SEVRAR CEO Pamela Frestedt, noting the small group could “move the process quickly and smoothly.”

The new association will have about 21,000 Realtors – nearly half of Arizona’s Realtor membership and covering more than 30 municipalities in the state.

A spokesman said that it will be bigger than 30 state associations and will be the fifth largest local association of its kind in the country.

SEVRAR draws its membership from Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, San Tan Valley,

Guadalupe, Mesa, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, Sun Lakes and Tempe. WeMAR members are in Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolleson, Youngtown, Waddell and Wickenburg as well as in Douglas and Western Pinal chapters.

A “broker liaison” will be designed to assist members “with receiving cutting-edge industry advancements that can better serve their businesses,” a spokesman said, adding that complaints will be processed more quickly and that community outreach programs through SEVRAR’s critical needs fund and WeMAR C.A.R.E.S. will reach more people in need.

Now that both memberships voted to merge, the transition team will begin the process of merging the two associations, said Roger Nelson, CEO of WeMAR. “This process includes updating bylaws, creating organization policies,

drafting business and strategic plans, and developing new budgets,” he said.

“Much of this work will provide the opportunity for the two associations’ current volunteers and leaders to work in unison through work groups and task forces.”

Nelson added that the new association would focus on creating a better professional experience for its members.

“We will do this by enhancing professional development curriculum, and increasing activities and commitments to Realtor and personal property rights,” he said.

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Pineda named to coalition’s board

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The Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) has named Avondale Councilman Mike Pineda as its newest board member.

Through his role on the organization’s board of directors, Pineda will represent his city.

Headquartered in Glendale, WESTMARC is a coalition of public, private and education leaders that is committed to the West Valley’s economic vitality and enhanced quality of life.

Founded in 1990, the coalition membership is comprised of the cities of Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Gila Bend, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Phoenix, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolleson, Wickenburg and Youngtown.

WESTMARC’s board of directors represents all three sectors of its membership, through which it sets the strategic direction for the organization.

Currently serving his first four-year term on Avondale’s City Council, Pineda was elected in 2016. Prior to his time with the city, he served as a mem-

ber, vice president and president of the Littleton Elementary School District’s governing board.

In addition to being on WESTMARC’s board of directors, Pineda currently serves on the Maricopa Association of Governments’ economic development and human services coordinating committees. He is also part of Avondale City Council’s subcommittee for boards and commissions and serves on the Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) business advisory board.

Employed as a small business analyst at EMCC through a partnership with the small business development Mike Pineda will represent Avondale on WESTMARC’s board of directors. (Photo center (SBDC), Pineda works with in- courtesy city of Avondale) dividuals looking to develop and grow their business. He holds certifications A former educator and a father of in profit mastery, GrowthWheel and as four, he also coaches youth sports. an SBDC counselor.

A proud graduate of Agua Fria High Prior to joining the SBDC, Pineda School in Avondale, Mike Pineda was an instructor at Rio Salado Com- holds a Bachelor’s degree in business munity College’s small business start- administration and a Master’s degree up program. He has been with theB:10”in secondary education from Grand Maricopa Community College DistrictT:10”Canyon University. He has been a lifesince 2013. long resident of the West Valley.

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Avondale hires first in-house city attorney

MAG seeking input on region’s transportation future

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is asking individuals who live or work in the Maricopa County region to complete a survey about what they value about the regional transportation system. Their opinions play a key role in creating the next long-range transportation plan, Imagine.

“This survey asks people what they value most, and allows them to tell us their transportation priorities,” said MAG Chairwoman Gail Barney, who is also the mayor of Queen Creek. “We want them to imagine how they want to get around in the future.”

MAG will use the survey results to help develop plans for future roads, public transit, bikeways and pedestrian improvements.

A primary focus of MAG is the devel-

The city of Avondale has hired its first in-house legal counsel.

Michael Wawro’s employment contract was approved by City Council at a March 18 meeting. His first day is set for April 1.

Though he is the city’s first in-house legal counsel, it has been noted he will play a key role in the formation of the city’s in-house legal department. Four positions are currently being sought after to fill the department.

Wawro, who has 14 years of municipal experience in both civil and criminal law, will serve as the city’s chief legal advisor, a position through which he will provide legal services to City Council, City Manager Charles Montoya and all other departments, as well as the city’s boards, commissions and committees.

“I am looking forward to this exciting opportunity and am ready to devote my talents, experience and energy to building a city attorney’s office that will be the pride of Avondale for years to come,” Wawro said.

He served as Peoria’s assistant city prosecutor from 2005 to 2008, before taking on the role of its assistant city attorney, handling various types of civil litigation. He currently serves as the Maricopa County Justice Courts’ justice pro tempore.

Prior to his professional experience, he graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree (magna cum laude), and obtained his law degree from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School.

Michael Wawro is expected to play a key role in the formation of Avondale’s first in-house legal department, for which four more positions are currently being sought.

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“Avondale is a city on the move, with a number of new major new projects and developments on the horizon,” Mayor Kenn Weise said. “As our city grows, so too must our organization, and it’s time bring on an in-house legal department to serve the needs of our city departments and residents.”

Montoya added, “We are pleased to welcome Michael to the Avondale team. Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and legal experience in municipal government and will guide Avondale through the process of forming its in-house legal team and outlining its functions within the organization.

“The city wishes to thank Andrew McGuire of Gust Rosenfeld PLC for his years of service representing Avondale as our contracted city attorney, he added.”

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“This system isn’t only for us, it also is for our kids and grandkids, the future generations who will be using this system and calling this place home. It is our responsibility to be forward thinking,” Barney said.

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Virginia’s abortion law Editor: Recently the governor of Virginia signed into law a bill which takes all restrictions off third-trimester abortions in that state. In essence, a child surviving an abortion could be killed if the mother at any time – even during labor – decided that an abortion is in her best interest.

These actions by Gov. Ralph Northam, as odious as they are, beg the question: If our politicians are willing to go this far in the name of “freedom,” what’s next? Euthanizing the infirm?

Eliminating those who are indigent?

The mentally deficient? And who decides? When man assumes the role of God, all bets are off.

It sounds more like the “final solution” all the time.

Stan Jefferson Litchfield Park

How to really make America great again Editor: How do we determine what is an emergency? Do we base it on current facts or future predictions? Trump declaring a border emergency doesn’t pass the fact check. Trump says, “We’re going to confront the national security crisis on our southern border.”

What about the national security crisis due to climate change? Drought, severe storms, warmer climates, flooding, ocean acidification, crop damage and extreme fires will exponentially affect national security more. Our American power will be diminished economically and financially as more extreme weather devastates communities and lives. Investing in solutions to combat climate change will keep America strong and protect our national security. A wall cannot stop a migration of refugees seeking safe drinking water, shelter from fires, floods and disease due to weather catastrophes. Let’s in-

stead build political will to address climate change. Share your concerns with your representative. Let your voice be heard. Write, text and email your state and national representatives about your climate concerns. This is how you can make America great again.

Maggie Kraft Tempe

History in review Editor: Ever wonder why the secular progressives in Congress are not on board with President Trump’s plan to build that wall? The answer is simple. They are socialists who do not believe in borders. They want to see global governance. Economically, socialism is a huge failure. The only people who want socialism are those who have been indoctrinated by their liberal college professors, or those who will gain power. Many of the progressive politicians in Washington, D.C., see themselves as citizens of the world, rather than the United States.

During the 2000 presidential election, John Kerry many times declared himself a citizen of the world. Back then when I heard Kerry say that on TV, I was shocked. Today I understand their agenda.

On February 17, 1950, James Paul Warburg said before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, “We shall have world governance, weather or not we like it. The only question is whether world government will be achieved by conquest or by consent.”

Warburg held unprecedented power.

He was progressive, and for all practical purposes the beginning of what we today call the establishment. It consists of mainly unelected officials with enormous power entrenched in the multitude of agencies of the federal bureaucracy.

Donald Trump was the only Republican candidate pledging to challenge the establishment, expose the deep state and drain the swamp. Despite insurmountable odds against him, Trump was elected.

Today, many Americans have concluded that God, the God of the Bible, the same God who gave inspiration to the founders in 1776, was the one who really intervened in our 2016 election, not the Russians. Dan 2:21 (KJV) tells us God changes times and seasons and removes and sets up kings. Had Hillary won, everything would already have been lost.

It appears God had a different idea.

Most importantly, His hand of forgiveness is still extended to us as a nation today.

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Crisis on the border Editor: Our border crisis has been going on for decades. Our elected federal, state and local officials have taken an oath of office to protect the U.S. Constitution. The ongoing invasion from our southern border has to stop.

I support President Trump’s proactive efforts to protect the United States. Having said that, we can’t wait for the feds to take action. The swamp is against President Trump. Therefore, Arizona needs to step up to the plate to protect our borders and AZ citizens.

Gov. Ducey campaigned in 2018 to protect our borders. There is also a shared responsibility with the Arizona Legislature. To date, Arizona has fall-

en short to protect itself. Actions that the governor and Legislature can take now would be: To call up the State National Guard or militia to protect our border. Only catch and return.

Arizona can build its own wall.

Funding can come from taxing money orders going out of country and a tourist tax going into Mexico.

Use the 10th Amendment to nullify unconstitutional actions of the federal government, like DACA and printing voting ballots in other languages.

Enforce strict penalties on employers still hiring illegals. The E-Verify process is not effective.

Not giving any state aid or benefits to illegals, asylum seekers and anchor babies.

Not accepting asylum seekers who are dumped here by the feds. Since December the feds have dumped more than 15,000 asylum seekers, OK, illegals, in Phoenix.

Giving non-citizen birth certificates to illegal and asylum babies born in Arizona.

Prohibiting anchor babies and illegals from serving in elected positions in Arizona.

Cutting off any state aid and/or tax exemption status to entities giving aid to asylum seekers and illegals in Arizona.

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Depression is a tale we too often avoid

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

With each passing birthday comes a sense of time shortening. The older you get, the more you understand that you have more days behind than days left to come. You awaken to each new morning determined to invest meaning into whatever time you have left.

Some people might call this occurrence a midlife crisis. Me, I’m not that eloquent. I call it feeling supremely tired of life’s bull.

Like hiding things. I’m so very tired of hiding things.

I’m not talking about privacy, keeping secret your Social Security number and passwords. I’m talking about how fear of what others may think or say prevents us from revealing who we are and that with which we struggle.

I’m talking about the burdens we carry in silence from cradle to grave, the things we never say for fear of stigma or humiliation. I’m talking about speaking aloud the truths most of us confine to the voice that speaks to us from deep within.

Here’s my truth. If you don’t care, I can’t say as I blame you. There are plenty of other pages in this publication. You should read stories those instead.

My whole life, since I was a child, I have struggled with depression strong enough to blacken sunny days and life’s victories. I have been sad when I should have been jubilant, sad when I should have been indifferent, horrifically sad when shedding a few tears would have sufficed.

I’ve talked to therapists and doctors for more than 20 years. I’ve taken antidepressant medication. I’ve told pieces of the story to trusted loved ones. But never once have I been honest about myself with the world at large.

I am doing so today because I am 54 – old enough to understand that I am no exception to life’s afflictions. I’ve had good friends take their own lives because of depression. I’ve watched brilliant men and women, people of the utmost character, have their lives decimated by this burdensome darkness.

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At 54, there is not one more material thing I need as a gift. Thus, on this birthday I thought it would be more fitting to flip the script and offer a gift to anyone who happens to read these words. Call it advice or some hard-won knowledge, or a whisper from a fellow traveler.

This thing you have is real, and it sucks. But you are by no means unique in this. The voice in your head that tells you no one cares, that you are not worth it, that you should suffer in silence – that voice is a trick played on us by our affliction.

There are millions of people alive today who know the exact same feeling, people who would gladly walk beside you if only they knew what was in your heart, your mind.

Speak your truth. Ask for help. Help someone else. But know this – you are not alone. You never were, except that like me you allowed your silence to make it so. Depression may not be a choice, but honesty absolutely is.

Depression is but one story in a life full of them. It’s a tale we too often avoid, fearful of how the world might react. All these years have taught me that it’s the stories we keep to ourselves that do the most damage.

This darkness hates the light. Better to speak the truth, then, to let the light flood in.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Colorectal cancer common at age 50 and older

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Trump haters Editor: Soap Box. Today on the news a lady was cited in Phoenix for slashing the tire of a guy’s vehicle because he had a Trump hat inside. Really, this is so sad.

News also said there have been 335 attacks on Republicans from people who say they are Democrats since November. There have been zero attacks on Democrats by Republicans. Hmm. This hate needs to stop. I would like one of these haters to tell me one thing that Trump has done negatively that has affected their lives. I don’t care if Trump created on his wife. I don’t care what he does in his personal life. I care how his job affects me.

So far, I have more money in my 401K, I am getting more interest on my savings, my friends that had lost their jobs now have jobs, and they have more money because of the tax cuts.

Trump is also securing our borders to keep us safe from those who would desire to kill us and from diseases which we had eradicated in the United States but now are coming back (like measles and mumps, of which a great concern has been reported on the news lately).

Currently, we have people coming into our country who have not been vetted to see if they have diseases or if they want to harm us. We should absolutely let immigrates into our country, but legally so we know who they are.

Susan Lee Goodyear

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

BY REP. DEBBIE LESKO Eighth Congressional District

Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. It’s a month to reflect on and celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions of women to our nation. As the first Republican woman to represent Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District, I feel so blessed to serve alongside 105 other women, the most women to ever serve in the U.S. Congress. I am also fortunate to live in and represent the state of Arizona, which has been leading the way for women for 107 years.

Arizona gave women the right to vote in 1912, the same year it officially became the 48th state, which is eight years before the United States gave voting rights to women. Our state has had more female governors than any other state in the nation, and the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor, was an Arizonan. We are a leader in electing women, and we are home of the “Fab Five,” when the top five statewide elected offices were all held by women. These are just a few of the ways that Arizona has forged the path for women leaders.

In Congress, I was elected to serve as the Republican chairwoman of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus. I lead the caucus with Brenda Lawrence, a Democrat representative from Michigan. What makes the Women’s Caucus unique is that we truly are a bipartisan group. Each woman in Congress is a member of the caucus, so we have a large, bipartisan group CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE & STONE • LAMINATE • VINYL

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Other issues we will address include the high rate of maternal mortality in the United States. We will also look for ways to expand women’s financial security, including improving access to capital for women-owned small businesses, economic self-sufficiency, and retirement security. We will continue to focus on combating sex and human trafficking and violence against women and girls, including on our campuses and in the military. Care giving, elder care and health issues specific to older women, as well as opioid misuse and mental health, will also be some of our priorities. If there are issues you would like to see the Women’s Caucus focus on this year, please visit my website at lesko.house.gov.

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Hello, readers! And welcome back to the Briefcase. This week is quite interesting, as a longstanding downtown Phoenix welding business has changed hands to owners from Goodyear. Beyond that, Litchfield Park will soon bear witness to a new business and the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce has several events. Let’s jump right in. Here’s the news!

First, precision fabrication shop RM Garrison purchased custom fabrication and welding business Valley Machine Works Inc. Tyler and Tricia Williams of Goodyear are the new owners. Through the merger, Tyler and his father, Shane, will combine and operate RM Garrison, All American Billet, Accutronix Motorcycle Products and Valley Machine Works at a 24,000-square-foot building at 1138 W. Watkins Street, Phoenix. The sale is separate from the building; assets will be moved over within 90 days. Valley Machine Works Inc. has been a historic Downtown Phoenix staple since 1909.

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Next, TeenyTown Playland will celebrate its grand opening from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27. The grand opening event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bounce houses, outdoor fair games with prizes, face painting and more. Additionally, admission to the playland will all day be cut in half – $5 – and there will be food trucks and additional booths.

TeenyTown Playland is a mini town for children ages 0 to 10 that features a variety of playhouses, according to its website. The environment and toys it provides foster education and fun activities. Birthday parties and other special events can be booked, and there is a light snack and beverage bar. It’s located at 12958 W. Indian School Road, Suite B8, Litchfield Park.

For more information on the business, visit teenytownplayland.com or find it on Facebook @teenytownplayland. For more information on the grand opening event, contact Courtney Kovats at 623-776-6002 or courtney@ teenytownplayland.com.

Next, I can’t leave out Figure 8’s Body Sculpting. Founded by Stacey Kenney, Figure 8’s is a home business based around non-invasive treatments “to get you the body you deserve,” according to its website. Different treatments range from cupping vacuum therapy to bamboo wood therapy, to acupressure facial rejuvenation and

ultrasound cavitation, to reflexology. Those prices range from $45 to $95, and session durations vary. Monthly specials are offered, too. It’s located at 287 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For more information, visit figure8sbodysculpting.com or find it on Facebook @figure8sbodysculpting.

Let’s step away from Valley Machine Works in Phoenix was acquired by RM Garbusinesses.

The two companies’ operations will merge with All First, Liz Illg of Puff rison.

American Billet and Accutronix Motorcycle Products at a new & Fluff Grooming and building. (Photo courtesy NAI Horizon) Pet Sitting will speak at an upcoming Lunch N start-ups. The organization also proLearn. That event, noon to 1:30 p.m. duces seminars and has subject matTuesday, April 9, covers “Branding, ter experts. In an effort to expand its Managing Your Social Media Rep- Southwest Valley presence, SCORE utation, and how to Simplify with is looking for successful businessmen Systems.” Lunch will be provided. and -women who can help assist startAttendance is free, but reservations ups. For more information on SCORE, are required. The event will be at the visit https://youtu.be/MTZ_N76ttyc. chamber office, 289 N. Litchfield For more information on Southwest Road, Goodyear.

Valley Chamber of Commerce-proFinally, Small Business Administra- duced events, contact the chamber tion-affiliated organization SCORE office at 623-932-2260 or info@southwill host a recruiting event at the westvalleychamber.org.

Southwest Valley Chamber of ComThat’s all the briefs for this week. merce from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues- Thanks for reading! day, April 30. SCORE is comprised Have an item for Business Briefof business executives who volunteer, case? Email Connor Dziawura at cdzifree of charge, to assist new business awura@timespublications.com.

Litchfield Park funding nonprofits

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Litchfield Park is currently accepting applications for funding from nonprofit organizations whose services or programs benefit the city and its citizens. All qualified applications will be presented to the Litchfield Park City Council for review and consideration.

Criteria that will be looked into are benefits provided to the community, benefits to be provided to the com-

munity, community needs, duplication of existing services, geographic service area, methods of documenting benefits provided, clarity of goals and objectives, longevity and reputation of the organization, documented past benefits, follow-up documentation for previous appropriations, and ability to obtain funding elsewhere.

Applications must be completed and mailed or hand delivered to City Hall by 5 p.m. Friday, April 19.

Applications are available online at litchfield-park.org. Application packets can also be obtained from City Hall 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Litchfield Park City Hall is located at 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

To mail in an application, address it to: City of Litchfield Park, Attn: Tricia Kramer, 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.

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BY JIM WALSH

West Valley View Staff Writer

After a cold, wet start, the Cactus League recently staged a late-inning rally at stadiums across the Valley.

As temperatures rose and skies cleared last weekend, Mother Nature’s clutch play drove up attendance at most Cactus League stadiums.

But nowhere was the impact more visible than at Mesa’s Sloan Park, where over 16,000 fans basked in the sun on St. Patrick’s Day as the Chicago Cubs – the Cactus League’s perennial meal ticket – helped propel a late surge in attendance.

The latest Cactus League statistics, through the March 20 games, show that Sloan Park and Cubs fans are the clean-up hitters in the Cactus League’s rally from the dismal weather that gripped the league when spring training began.

The Cubs had drawn 189,041 through 14 games, for an average crowd of 13,569.

Elsewhere in the League, the usual teams were leading in attendance at a level far below the Cubs’ benchmark.

The Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants were locked in a close battle for second place in the attendance sweepstakes.

The Giants have drawn 128,041 to Scottsdale Stadium through 14 games – an average of 9,146 a game and an average 583 fewer fans than a year ago.

The Dodgers have drawn about 300

more fans than the Giants, 128,475 through 13 games, but were still down 271 fans per game at Camelback Ranch in Glendale.

The Los Angles Angels of Anaheim had drawn 102,471 through 15 games for an average crowd of 6,831 at Tempe Diablo Stadium; and the Oakland Athletics had drawn 58,978 in a 10game schedule, for an average crowd of 5,898 at Hohokam Stadium.

The Cleveland Indians suffered among the deepest declines in attendance this year at Goodyear Ballpark. The Indians had drawn 70,481 through 13 games – an average of 5,422, a decline of 1,045 fans per game.

A rare series of five rainouts throughout the league on March 12 seemed like a distant memory, however, as fans laid out on blankets in the sun on the outfield berm behind the left field fence at Sloan recently.

Even though the Arizona Diamondbacks were rained out at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 12, the Cubs got in their game against the Cincinnati Reds on that cold, damp night and still drew 12,536 fans.

“The weather wasn’t perfect. It was cold, not Cactus League-like,’’ said Tim Baughman, president of the Mesa HoHoKams, a civic organization that raises about $500,000 a year for charity by parking cars and performing other duties at Sloan Park and Hohokam Stadium.

The Cleveland Indians suffered among the deepest declines in attendance this year at Goodyear Ballpark. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)

Cactus League President Jeff Meyer predicted the strong finish, attributing the sluggish start to more games starting too early in February and the unseasonably cool temperatures.

“It’s down, but it’s early,’’ Meyer said, referring to league statistics that reflected a decline in the average number of fans per game at most Cactus League stadiums through March 12.

“I’m optimistic about it. I think we will have pretty good success,” he added. “I can tell with the traffic.’’

Overall, incomplete statistics through

190 games for the season showed the Cactus League has attracted 1,440,976 fans – 355,427 fewer than last year so far, with an average crowd per game of 7,584, a drop of 126 fans from a year ago.

With two sellout games against the 2018 World Champion Boston Red Sox, who as of print time were scheduled to make a highly unusual Cactus League appearance at Sloan on March 25 and March 26, it appeared the Cubs will easily erase an early season attendance deficit.

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The Cubs deficit was whittled down from 906 fans per game on March 12 to 307 through March 20.

Even a split squad game featuring a few Cubs starters and pitcher Yu Darvish, versus a Mariners team composed of mostly minor leaguers, drew more than 13,000 fans on another sunny day on March 18.

“It’s going to work out for the Cubs.

Plus, we have those last two games against Boston,’’ Baughman said. “We are going to finish the season strong at Sloan Park.’’

The league has no control over the early start, which Meyer describes as a new normal that fans haven’t accepted yet after decades of games starting at or near the beginning of March.

Although fans don’t associate February with baseball, games need to start earlier because Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement with the Major League Players Association requires more days off during the marathon regular season.

Meyer said part of the February attendance issue is that out-of-state fans make their travel plans for March, reducing the pool of potential fans.

Rather inauspiciously, the league’s

first game, between the A’s and the Mariners at Hohokam Stadium, on Februar 21, was rained out in the second inning.

The A’s and the Mariners major leaguers also left Arizona early to start the regular season in Japan, where Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki enjoyed a swan song at the Tokyo Dome, creating another quirk in this year’s Cactus League season.

Predictably, the Cubs first crowd that totaled above capacity was 16,069 on March 3 against their crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox. Rabid Cubs fans also undoubtedly contributed toward the Diamondbacks setting an all-time attendance record of 14,035 for a game against the 2016 World Champions on March 16 at Salt River Fields.

“It’s been great for player development and for our fans. It’s a great asset for the city of Mesa,’’ said Justin Piper, general manager of Sloan Park for the Cubs.

He said Sloan Park has been open since 2014 and has been a big hit since opening its gates for the first time.

“On every possible level, it has exceeded our expectations,’’ Piper said.

“Attendance has been strong.’’

He said the attendance for those games has been the highest for any MLB team in spring training, including the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League in Florida. The leagues have 15 teams apiece.

Contributing factors for spring training attendance include a team’s following and the size of the ballpark.

In contrast, Tempe Diablo Stadium, the league’s oldest and most intimate facility, has a capacity of about 9,500 and the Angels of Anaheim, like most other teams, don’t draw the same loyal throng as the Cubs.

Still, Tempe Diablo also benefitted from the league’s late season rally, with the Angels drawing back-to-back capacity crowds of 9,655 fans on March 15 for a game against the Diamondbacks and 9,693 on March 16 against the Cleveland Indians.

“It’s not too bad. We had four games in February. It’s been very early,’’ said Jerry Hall, manager of Tempe Diablo.

“I think we will have a strong finish.’’

Diablo had somewhat less of a buzz this year because Shohei Ohtani, a two-way Japanese star, was in rehabilitation after arm surgery and was unable

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to play.

“We definitely would have gotten a lot more attention,’’ especially from Japanese media, if Ohtani had been able to take the field, Hall said. “It would have helped.’’

Some Cubs fans seemed a bit surprised by the cooler weather in February and early March, but they were more than satisfied with the season after a long winter in the Midwest.

“We got here on Valentine’s Day and it was rainy and cold. Then, it started to change. I think this is the hottest day since we have been here,’’ said Bill Shannon, a longtime season ticket holder at Wrigley Field in Chicago who has been coming to Mesa for spring games for 30 years.

But Shannon and friends were not complaining and said they were enjoying their time in Arizona as usual.

“We will miss this beautiful weather in April and May,’’ he said.

Kerry Bonora, who has coming from Chicago to Mesa for Cubs games since 1996, said he likes Sloan Park even more than Hohokam Stadium, where he said the parking was tighter.

“I love Sloan. It’s bigger and it has better facilities for the Cubs,’’ he said.

“I think it’s beautiful.’’

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Trivium beach volleyball players enjoying another season together

BY ERIC NEWMAN

“We talk about that, how they can play well With plenty of returnagainst schools with a ing starters, talent and lot more people to pick team chemistry, the Trivfrom. But really, they just ium Prep beach volleyball like competing, so it’s not team looks set to have ansomething we’re thinking other successful season. about all the time,” WilThe current crop of seson said. niors has played together Trivium Prep has a since freshman year – chemistry advantage over several of them are fourmany of the teams it facyear starters in multiple es. Nearly the entire roster sports – and the younger played indoor volleyball girls have shown promise under Wilson this season, as well. Coach Beth Wiland has played on previson said it has been fun ous Trivium teams togethto watch the girls grow, er before this one. Four both as players and young seniors played indoor volwomen. leyball, soccer and now “We have definitely had beach volleyball together. some talented teams be- Left, Senior Maddy Schleifer attempts a serve for Trivium Prep beach volleyball. Right, Junior Sara Frankowski bumps a ball “Really, this is the only fore, so it would be tough for Trivium Prep beach volleyball. (West Valley View photos by Eric Newman) group we know, because to say whether this is the there are six conferences based on Even so, the Crimson Knights have so many of us have played most talented team we’ve had or not, school size, beach volleyball merely found plenty of success. They reached together all these years,” senior Maddy but these girls love each other so much, has Divisions 1 and 2. Even in Divi- playoffs the last two seasons. Wilson Schleifer said. and they love competing together,” sion 2, Trivium often competes against said the girls take pride in competing Team beach volleyball matches coach Beth Wilson said. schools with student populations near- against – and often beating – teams that consist of five individual two-on-two Unlike indoor volleyball, where ly doubling theirs. overlook the small school. matches. Best of five wins the overall contest. In practice, Trivium players compete to move up and down their own line-up, with the top pair playing at No. 1. With a recent infusion of freshman and sophomore talent, intra-squad matches could become hostile.

However, the great team chemistry keeps hurt feelings at a minimum, and the girls offer nothing but cheers to their teammates come game time.

“It’s so competitive, because pairs are always competing and trying to move to different spots. But, when we get in our matches, we all support each other. I think we all really appreciate that,” senior Paula Rosztoczy said.

James M. Johnson, M.D. The Crimson Knights would love Raymond D. Suarez, M.D. to hoist a championship trophy at the end of their season, and it appears they have the talent to compete for a state Gema Fernandez, M.D. Cari L. Cowling, M.D. title. However, the girls are not looking that far ahead. They merely want g Acceptin s to enjoy the experience while it is hapt n e i t a pening.

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Verrado baseball seeking another deep postseason run

BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Some digging is required, but once found, it’s staggering to see the kind of maintained success the Verrado High School varsity baseball program has enjoyed in the past decade.

It was 2009 in which the school last had a baseball team sport a sub.-500 record through the first 10 games of the regular season.

Since then, it’s been a decade-long stretch of postseason contention, 5A Desert West Region titles and an appearance in last spring’s state championship game.

This year appears to be no different.

Brimming with new faces and a young core, this year’s squad has already prolonged that hot streak, courtesy of its 6-2 record through eight regular season games this spring.

Because of its established resume in recent seasons, the Vipers were invited to participate in the prestigious Boras Classic tournament in March.

The tournament, fronted by mogul sports agent Scott Boras and The Boras Foundation, is a “16-team invitational (that) pits the most elite high school teams from Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Nevada to name a Southwest Champion,” per the organization’s press release.

The Vipers played four games in the Boras Classic, and despite departing the tournament without a win, firstyear head coach Darrell Hatfield said just being amongst the most elite programs in the Southwest was beneficial for his young bunch.

“Maxpreps.com has that as the sixth best tournament in the nation,” Hatfield said following his team’s 11-1 win over Campo Verde on March 20. “We played some very good competition. Going forward, it helps us out a lot.”

The four tournament losses do not count toward Verrado’s regular season record, per AZPreps365, hence a listed 6-2 record thus far in the season.

The year Verrado started this formidable streak in 2009, the Vipers’ current catcher, junior Tanner Spallina, was just seven years old.

Now, Spallina is a driving force in ushering Verrado back into the postseason for a sixth straight season, according to Maxpreps.

Spallina, back for his second season as the varsity team’s backstop, is batting .317 through 14 games this spring.

“In the Boras Classic, we faced really

good teams constantly. It really showed us where we have to be as a program, even just off the field,” he said.

“The game just got quicker (in the tournament). The game sped up so much more. Guys throwing harder, guys coming off the bench just playing solid baseball.”

Slowing the pace of play down and letting the game come to them is what Verrado is learning – among many other things – on how to compete with the most elite programs in the Southwest region.

Easier said than done, though?

“It’s a lot easier said than done,” Spallina chuckled.

Paired with Spallina, Verrado is returning leadership from last year’s team through the likes of senior pitcher Rocky King.

The southpaw King has thrown 22 innings this season to the tune of a 3.50 ERA. He’s struck out 30 hitters and walked just eight.

King is one of several bright spots Hatfield has spotted with his starting rotation. “(Junior) Cameron Hood’s come in and been great, (junior) Jake Occhipinti’s been really good. Our defense has been strong – even though we’re young out there, it’s strong,” Hatfield said.

Eight underclassmen have already graced the roster, per Maxpreps, and four of them are lineup regulars.

Freshman Larry Haskins and sophomores Eli Walling, Christian Ramirez and Jake King, younger brother of senior lefty Rocky, are seeing plenty of playing time at the varsity level.

Jake King burst onto the scene last spring, during the Vipers’ magical run to the title game, and stationed himself as their right fielder of the future with the thump he provides from the leftside of the plate.

Haskins, though just a freshman, has been the team’s primary shortstop to begin the spring. Ramirez has already seen 22 at-bats in the nine games he’s appeared in.

Hatfield said Walling caught the attention of the coaching staff early on in the season. He’s batting .278 with 10 RBI. “He puts the ball in play consistently, and he came up with huge hits early,” he said.

A year ago, as the Vipers advanced to the title game, Walling had just wrapped up his first season of high school baseball with Verrado’s freshmen team.

Tanner Spallina and the Verrado Vipers are hoping to make another deep run into the postseason. (Photo by Griffin Fabits)

Now, he’s been thrust into the spotlight, hoping to be a key player that slingshots the Vipers back into another deep postseason run. “(My teammates) don’t mess around as far as keeping it real with you.

They’ll let me know when I’m keeping my head up and not really listening, and they make me put my head down and grind, so I just put my head down and grind. I started the season off well, and I started keeping my head up and not really listening. They made sure I kept my head down and grinded.”

From Verrado’s opening day lineup last year, just two of those starters returned this spring. They had 11 seniors graduate.

Getting the underclassmen up to speed seems like a tall task. But, Spalli-

na ensured, it’s really just “putting the puzzle pieces together.”

“The junior varsity guys, all of our program, we run the same practice, same format,” he said. “Our varsity team is up here, JV team is down at their field, but everything and all expectations are the same throughout every level. It’s the same norms, same outcome. The guys on junior varsity last year were learning the same stuff as the varsity guys were last year.”

And despite the flurry of roster moves, nothing has wavered when it comes to Verrado baseball’s production. New players will introduce themselves to the varsity scene, and a postseason berth will likely ensue.

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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 Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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.

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Litchfield Park Museum

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

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Litchfield Park Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 4 p.m. at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Needle and Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will cover basic strength and bodyweight training from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Goodyear Lions Club

Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.

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Come and Play with Me

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

Children’s Christian Community Choir

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

Monday

In a Digital World 301: Technology and Relationships

Learn how to identify digital abuse, set healthy boundaries with technology and balance life in the digital world from 4 to 5 p.m. at Southwest Family Advocacy Center, 2333 N. Pebblecreek Parkway, Goodyear. Children ages 12 and older are encouraged to attend the class with a parent or guardian. Registration is required for this free class. For information, visit swfac.org/classes.

Weather Spotting Class

Become a National Weather Service Storm Spotter with a free training class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Avondale Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107h Avenue. Register online at goo.gl/ forms/xdbr9ZkOAaBlwXeH2.

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POUND at Fitness in the Park

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

Not Hungry Tonight is a program that hopes to stop hunger and food insecurity in the community 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.

Tai Chi at the Library

Certified Tai Chi instructor John Leo will give free weekly lessons for adults and teens ages 12 and older at the White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Concert in the Park: Desert Dixie

Enjoy a free musical performance at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3152 N. Litchfield. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets and beverages without glass for the concert.

Trinity Lutheran Church Car Show

Stop by a car show at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a breakfast to follow. Judging will start at 10 a.m. and awards will be given at 1:30 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing, raffles, T-shirts, food and vendors. Proceeds benefit the church’s senior youth program. For information, call 602-618-9476.

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St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

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

Free tax preparation services will be offered to households that make less than $55,000 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Please contact the center at 623-333-2703 for a complete list of documents to bring.

Residential Household Hazardous Waste Event

Residents of Avondale, Goodyear and Tolleson are invited to dispose electronics, lawn chemicals, home repair chemicals, automotive liquids, passenger car tires and other hazardous household items from 8 to 11 a.m. at the former Coldwater Park property located at 10 N. Eliseo C. Felix Way, Avondale. There is no charge, but residents will be required to provide proof of residency such as a recent utility bill or driver’s license. For information, call 623-333-4700.

Hope

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

Adult Book Club

Build flexibility, strength, mental clarity and balance with a gentle form of yoga at 2 p.m. All materials are provided, so simply bring a positive attitude to Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

Saturday

Baby Time

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

Stop by the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street for a library book discussion from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For the book title and information, call 623-936-2746.

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Free Tax Assistance

Mingle with Goodyear police over coffee from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Sugar N Spice, 14970 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. There is no agenda or formal presentation. Simply stop by and meet local police officers.

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Not Hungry Tonight

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

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

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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

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Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

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

Contemplative Prayer and Meditation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice

Applications for Avondale’s summer teen employment program, Avi TEMP, will open at 8 a.m. and will be accepted in-person at Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street, until April 11.

For information, call 623-333-2719.

Legislative District 13 Democrats Meeting

Jeanne Casteen, a candidate for Maricopa County superintendent of schools, will be a guest speaker for the LD13 Democrats at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 445 S. Watson Road, Buckeye. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for social time.

For more information, email outreach@AZLD13Democrats.org.

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How does the drought impact Avondale?

Learn the consequences of drought in a class from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400 or email eavila@avondaleaz.gov.

non-denominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.

Thursday

Bingo

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

Buckeye Business Connection

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

For information, call 623-386-2727.

Quilters Anonymous

Quilters Anonymous is calling all quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the

Estrella Toastmasters

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

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All About Medicare

Attend a free information session from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Long Term Care at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Come down to the Goodyear Community Room at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15. Participants can register by phone or in person at 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-882-7525.

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In Stitches in Goodyear

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

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Stop by Christ Evangelical Church at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a Lenten service. This year’s theme will cover 12 steps of humility. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Wednesday

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.

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facts and watch manga and anime with friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive.

For information, call 623-333-2602.

All graduating Avondale high school seniors are encouraged to submit paintings, drawings, mix media, photography or sculptures to the Achieving Artists Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers Scholarship Art Contest. Prizes will range from $1,000 to $2,000 to help further college education. The deadline to submit is April 3. For information, visit avondaleaz.gov/ArtContest.

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After School: Minecraft Club (Ages 7-11)

Join others in a game that lets people think creatively and solve problems in three dimensions from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

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Toddler Time

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Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest ups the ante in sixth year

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

The annual Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest attracts more than 5,000 people to the city every year. Now six years in, the festival’s planners have something big in store.

Presented by the West Valley Arts Council – a multi-disciplinary arts organization whose mission is to grow a vibrant and connected arts and cultural community – the free music festival is known for showcasing local talent.

But this year, ‘90s pop rock band Smash Mouth has been tapped to headline the festival, which returns to the West Valley at Estrella by Newland’s Lakeside Amphitheater Saturday, April 27. (See related story below.)

Despite a major headliner, attendees will, nonetheless, still experience performances from a music lineup that is very much local.

It is this kind of local support that Bernadette Carroll, executive director of the West Valley Arts Council, said is the council’s main goal.

“It’s a bit different this year because we’re bringing in a major headliner.

But, the groups leading up to Smash Mouth are all local groups,” Carroll said. “They’re all new to this festival.

We try to highlight and just really focus on what great music we have here in the Phoenix area.”

On top of shining light on regional artists, the council also features a diverse range of music each year, which Carroll said is one of the reasons the event is such a crowd puller.

“Every year it’s different as far as

which genres we pull from. We try to mix it up, test it all if we can, and try a little bit of everything,” Carroll said. “We’re trying to appeal to different musical tastes.”

The council, the city of Goodyear and Estrella handpick which bands and artists will take the stage at each festival based on video submissions and social media followings.

One of the bands that checked off all the right boxes and made it into this year’s music lineup is New Chums, an indie rock band based in Phoenix that took off in 2017.

Being selected to perform at the event has been a humbling experience, New Chums vocalist/guitarist Seth Boyack said. Local group New Chums will perform at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 27. New Chums are, from left, guitarist Matt Lloyd, drummer Ben Hedlund, vocalist/guitarist Seth Boyack and bassist Cassandra Clark.

“We feel really honored to be (Photo courtesy Rachael Smith) able to be on a stage like this, and not only to have the oppora local band at some point in time.” $50. Boasting a number of incentives, tunity, but also we love representing The music starts with reggae act Walt these tickets give purchasers access to Arizona and Arizona bands,” he said. Richardson and Friends at 4 p.m., fol- VIP parking, a VIP tent, catered dinner, “Being an Arizona festival, that makes lowed by country group Rebel Heart prime seating and viewing area of the it that much more special for us.” at 5:05 p.m. New Chums follows at stage, open bar, shade, a free giveaway, The sense of support the West Valley 6:10 p.m. The bluesy Mike Eltred Trio and a chance to win a meet and greet Arts Council extends locally is import- performs at 7 p.m. And then, Smash with Smash Mouth. ant for up-and-coming Valley artists, Mouth takes the stage at 8 p.m. he added.

On top of an evening full of live GOODYEAR LAKESIDE “Being a local band, it’s hard be- music, the festival will also feature a MUSIC FEST cause you kind of have that platform number of food trucks, an interactive When: 4 to 9 p.m. of ‘Hey, we’re just a local band.’ But kids’ zone and a beer and wine garden Saturday, April 27 pretty soon, local bands get more and for guests ages 21 and older. Attendees Where: Estrella by Newland’s more followers, more and more people are encouraged to bring their own lawn Lakeside Amphitheater, out to shows, more recognition,” he chairs and blankets.

10300 S. Estrella Parkway explained. “So the support is huge beDespite being free, the family-friendInfo: westvalleyarts.org/glmfest cause any big band that you know was ly event features VIP tickets priced at

Smash Mouth still injecting humor into its music

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Staff Writer

Smash Mouth bassist/songwriter Paul De Lisle knows about making time for family.

He spends time with his 9-year-old daughter, listening to “a lot of Halsey and Ariana Grande.”

“I’m well-versed in that side of mu-

sic,” he said with a laugh. “Some of it I like; some, not so much.”

Smash Mouth – whose cover “I’m a Believer” was on a “Shrek” soundtrack – will provide family-friendly fun at the sixth annual Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater.

Smash Mouth will be joined by local bands and artists. food trucks, a VIP tent, an interactive kids’ zone, and a beer and wine garden. Admission is free. See accompanying story for details.

The last 12 months has been meaningful to Smash Mouth, as guitarist Greg Camp returned to the fold.

“Almost all of the original guys are back,” De Lisle said. “It’s been really fun and more real. Greg understands the guitar parts better than anyone else.”

Smash Mouth has been working on new material with Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels, and the ska band Fishbone.

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Millennium High School presenting ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

Millennium High School fine arts teacher Kimberly LaGuardia calls the school’s upcoming production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” a refreshing change for the members of the drama club.

“It’s a play that has a lot of awesome roles for females. It provided us with such a great opportunity because so many plays are very male dominated.

This play is really just the opposite,” LaGuardia said.

Millennium Theater Company, the drama club at Millennium High School, will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” a musical comedy set in New York City during the 1920s at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, through Friday, March 29.

The musical tells the story of a country girl, Millie Dillmount, who moves to New York seeking a modern lifestyle and a rich man to marry. Soon enough, though, her plan falls through when the wealthy man she had her mind set on is no longer available and she realizes she is falling for someone else. A series of twists throughout the musical teach the characters to follow their hearts.

LaGuardia said students have been rehearsing five, sometimes six days a week for at least three hours a day, despite juggling six other classes. Nonetheless, she said, they manage to stay on top of everything because of their love for performing.

“This is their creative outlet. They’re just so talented in all these different ways that this is kind of something fun for them,” she said.

LaGuardia and Millennium Theater Company are excited for the community to come out and support the youth and the fine arts.

“It’s a great way to just come out and laugh and clap and enjoy a fun evening.

You’re never going to get more bang for your buck, entertainment wise,” LaGuardia said.

Tickets, $10, can be purchased at the box office at Millennium High School.

“THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, through Friday, March 29 Where: Millennium High School auditorium, 14802 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Goodyear

Millennium Theater Company will present a production of famed musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” from Wednesday, March 27, through Friday, March 29. (Photo courtesy Millennium Theater Company)

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Mother channeling grief to help other children

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West Valley View Staff Writer

Allison Bones lost her husband, Jamie, and 4-year-old son last year; her husband of colorectal cancer, her son of Isolated Congenital Asplenia or a lack of a spleen.

To ease her grief – if at all possible – she’s paying tribute to her son with T.E.A.M. 4 Travis, which recently received its nonprofit status.

The two died within five months of each other. When her husband passed away, her foremost goal was to make sure Travis’ life didn’t change.

“We focused on getting Travis to play T-ball again in the fall, like 2017,” she said. “We had his 4th birthday party – a huge pool party – at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center.”

A week later – in August, the heart of the summer – Travis complained he was cold and he didn’t want to see his grandparents.

“I said, ‘Let’s go out and have a bite to eat with them,’” she recalled. “I put him in the car to drive him to the restaurant and Travis threw up in the car.

“We got to the restaurant and I thought I should take him to urgent care because he threw up again. I was really upset so I brought him home, cleaned up up and noticed he had a high fever.

I gave him Children’s Motrin and the fever started coming down.”

During the evening, his breathing became “very shallow” and she took him to urgent care again because it was 6:30 a.m. By 1:30 p.m. he was lethargic and not interested in food, so she was advised to take him to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She buckled him in his car seat and Travis’ eyes rolled into his head. First responders worked on Travis. The family priest met the family at the hospital.

Travis coded.

“Obviously, I became hysterical at that point,” she said. “We went through an investigation and the ME told us he didn’t have a spleen.”

She said, “With no functioning spleen, Travis was unable to fight infection. Within 20 hours of first spiking a fever, a bacterial infection invaded Travis’ bloodstream, he developed sepsis and died. Travis’ death came five months to the day when his father (my husband, Jamie) died of colorectal cancer.”

Bones is hoping folks will take Tuesday, April 2, Arizona Gives Day to donate to her cause. Her goal is to encourage hospitals to routinely screen for spleens.

In October, she contacted Dr. Licia Selleri, the University of California, San Francisco. Selleri and her colleague, Dr. Jean-Laurent Casanova, initially identified a genetic mutation responsible for ICA. “Dr. Selleri and I had a lengthy conversation, and she introduced me to Dr. Casanova,” she said.

“In November, my mother and I traveled to Dr. Casanova’s lab at The Rockefeller University in New York to meet him and have our DNA tested to see if we carry the genetic mutation. Dr. Casanova’s lab is also examining Travis’ and Jamie’s DNA. In January, I visited Dr. Selleri’s lab at UCSF, giving a presentation to her lab team and department director about Travis’ short but spectacular life, detailing his final day.”

Last month, she traveled to Bethesda, Maryland, to attend Rare Disease Day at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While there, she met with Dr. Dan Kastner, of the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH. She also met Michael O’Neill, the editor and publisher of the online medical magazine, Bio Quick News. O’Neill published an article about Rare Disease Day, writing about T.E.A.M. 4 Travis at the end of the article.

T.E.A.M. 4 Travis is focused on raising funds to contribute to ongoing research, increase public awareness and partner with the medical community to develop better education, a diagnostic tool and a treatment plan to someday prevent at least one other family from experiencing the traumatic grief of suddenly losing a child to the silent killer that is ICA. “I can’t sit back and let Travis in his short life just be in vain,” Bones said.

“He brought so much love and light and he enjoyed entertaining people and making them laugh. I’m not ready for that light to be extinguished.”

TOGETHER ENDING ASPLENIA MORTALITY Info: P.O. Box 361, Litchfield Park, 85340 623-693-33, team4travis.org

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The songs weren’t released, but nevertheless it was exciting.

“It’s been a real thrill for me,” he said. “We love DMC and we played with them before. Fishbone are childhood heroes.”

Smash Mouth is continuing to write.

Camp has a collection of tunes, and the band uses their office’s studio to record.

“It’s a nice time in our career,” De Lisle said. “We still create and write and everything and go out and play on the weekends.”

De Lisle and singer Steve Harwell are Smash Mouth mainstays, with the front-

man doing his fair share of writing.

“A lot of our band’s inspiration stems from humor,” De Lisle said.

“Steve is one of the funniest people I’ve ever known. As we get older, he gets funnier.

“The other night we were in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and that went great. You have to have thick skin to be in this band. We have a bunch of songs ready to go, but we’re seeing what management wants to do here.

We’re in a good position. We could release a couple songs every year and see how they do. But no matter what we release, fans want to hear ‘Walking on the Sun’ and ‘All Star,’ and that’s fine with us.”

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Smash Mouth is best known for its hits “Walking on the Sun,” “All Star” and “When the Morning Comes.” (Photo courtesy Smash Mouth)

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Wildlife World Zoo announces spring births

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

With the spring months underway, Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has announced the birth of several new species.

The newly unveiled species include black-backed jackal pups, baby black and black-necked swans, an African blue duiker, capybara, Australian geese, crested screamer, endangered addax, beisa oryx, Arabian oryx and, for the first time in the history of the park, a prehensile-tailed porcupine.

Like the southwest’s coyotes, blackbacked jackals survive by hunting a variety of small animals and foraging on plant matter in Africa. Jackals are small predators with slender legs and large ears for cooling and are often found in arid grasslands. The young pups can be seen being cared for by the park’s expert hand raising staff inside the baby animal nursery.

Prehensile-tailed porcupines live in the forest of several South American countries. They are excellent climbers and spend the majority of their time in trees. Their prehensile tails do not have

spines and are used for stabilization and grasping while climbing as well as a means of hanging. The tail also has a callus pad near the ventral tip in order to help grasp branches and vines.

Wildlife World strives to maximize genetic diversity in the zoological population with its breeding programs.

With more than 600 species and 6,000 animals on display, there are often new arrivals at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park. Other babies on display include Jr., the sea lion pup; a colobus monkey; spider monkey; twin red-handed tamarins; and several hoofed animal species like baby goats in the petting zoo and other youngsters throughout the 100-acre park.

As a USDA-licensed, private institution, accredited by the Zoological Association of America and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums, Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park receives zero taxpayer funding. No tax dollars have ever been spent to build or operate Wildlife World in its 35-year history.

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The capybara is just one species announced to have given birth this spring at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park. (Photos courtesy Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park)

Safari Park is located at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park (at the southeast corner of State Route 303 and Northern Avenue). It is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Zoo exhibits are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last zoo admission is at 4:30 p.m.)

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Catherine Garcia’s classroom at La Joya Community High School is at the far end of a long corridor that looks like any other high school hallway.

Outside her door, a small sign reads, “Learn to thrive.” Much like the high school’s name, La Joya, which is Spanish for “the gem,” the students in her classroom are gems themselves. Hidden gems.

Garcia works with a mix of 42 high school juniors and seniors who are all involved in Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates program, a class that focuses on students’ career and college readiness based on the standards set by its national affiliate, Jobs for America’s Graduates. La Joya’s program, coordinated by Garcia, won Program of the Year in 2018.

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Personal, economic, academic and family-related issues are some of the factors that often take a toll on student performance, JAG President Graciela Garcia Candia said.

“Our primary focus is looking for young people that have multiple barriers to their success. We want to make sure we help them with all of the resources we can to break through those barriers,” Candia said. “We want our young people to graduate high school with the necessary skills for them to be successful in their career pathway.”

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vice. Activities range from creating resumes and cover letters to carrying out food, blood and voter registration drives.

“They’re problem solvers. They’re advocates for their own future. They will be prepared for any employment or career opportunity. They’re going to be confident. They’re going to be well prepared for interviews,” Candia said, describing the qualities students walk away with upon completing the program.

On top of becoming college and career ready, JAG students, who otherwise would not be involved, also gain a sense of belonging, both at school and in their communities.

“I think for students who were not engaged, weren’t in a club, hadn’t tapped into their leadership skills – I think that this class encourages them.

They’re excited to come to school and feel part of the school,” Garcia said. “I think when we’re doing these activities, when we’re planning events, they know that they need to be here because other people are counting on them to be here.”

According to Candia, the students who are the most disconnected tend to be the ones at the bottom of the middle of the class, academically speaking.

“They’re the kids that are not really doing much. They’re not engaged.

They’re not your star athletes. They haven’t been successful in engaging in programs,” she said.

“We then focus on all of their strengths and work on their strengths.

Once they graduate, they’re community minded, civically minded, involved in opportunities within their community,” Candia said.

Students are even more inclined to connect with the community and explore career opportunities when they hear JAG alumni success stories, Garcia said.

“We have a few prominent elected officials that are JAG alumni. Our state representative, Diego Espinoza, is a JAG alumni. The mayor of Tolleson, Anna Tovar, is also an alumnus of JAG,” she said. This is something Garcia said is cultivating a strong leadership base for JAG. “We’re creating an army of leaders.”

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McDonald’s restaurants raise money for teachers

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Several Goodyear and Litchfield Park McDonald’s restaurants raised more than $8,600 for local schools during the McTeacher’s Night Challenge in February.

As part of McTeacher’s Night, a portion of McDonald’s sales during a two-hour period benefited each of the 18 participating schools, while principals and teachers “worked” at McDonald’s, greeting customers and working the registers. Families of students and local school supporters visited Mc-

Donald’s and tipped their teachers to help raise funds.

Las Brisas Academy received the first-place title in the competition, and received an additional $1,000 donation, which totaled $1,503. Corte Sierra placed second, receiving an additional $500 for a total of $985.

Finally, Westar Elementary placed third and received an addition $250, which totaled $725.

Fifteen additional elementary and middle schools participated in the Southwest Valley, including Center-

Buckeye’s Goddard School holding art auction, Make-A-Wish benefit

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The Goddard School will auction budding artists’ artwork at its first annual art auction from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, at its Verrado campus in Buckeye. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Make-A-Wish Arizona.

Students will display individual art projects in a silent auction. Parents, in turn, will have to opportunity to buy their child’s bid sheet for a $10 donation.

Additionally, each classroom will create a group art project that will be sold to the highest bidder during a live auction at 6:30 p.m.

The event is the culmination of Wish Week, which starts Monday, April 1.

Other features of Wish Week are Wish

Stars, which can be purchased from the office for $1 each; a Coin Drive, through which the winning class will get an ice cream party; and raffle prizes and a silent auction.

Different Goddard School locations will hold different events as part of Wish Week. The goal is to raise $10,000 to grant a specific wish through MakeA-Wish Arizona’s Adopt-A-Wish program. The school that raises the most donations will win a Papa John’s pizza party for the entire school.

The Goddard School’s Verrado campus is at 4320 N. School Hill Road.

Registration is now open for Estrella Mountain Community College’s (EMCC) Kids College.

The yearly program, which runs from June through July, is open to children ages 8 through 16. Classes last anywhere from four days to six weeks, and include courses for culinary skills; mariachi for kids; mine, craft, build, survival game using LEGO; Spanish; all-day mad science; stop animation; cheer camp; battle

“We were delighted to bring this McTeacher’s Night Challenge to the Southwest Valley community and work with our local schools to raise money for education,” Mellon said.

“Our family takes great pride as local business owners in giving back to our community.”

Over the past decade, the Don Mellon family-owned McDonald’s restaurants have raised $119,000 for Southwest Valley schools.

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Palo Verde Elementary School news

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Oasis. At halftime, Palo Verde led 146, and both teams scored in the second half. Palo Verde ended up with the win 21-12. Brock, Garret and Sir-Izzik each scored a touchdown for Palo Verde.

The Palo Verde team has 13 eighth graders who played their final game in junior high and will be moving onto high school. Brady was the only player to have played on the last three seasons. Several other players have two championships during their junior high years at Palo Verde. Palo Verde students attend sixth to eighth grade as junior high pupils within the school.

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Palo Verde Elementary School is off to a fantastic spring.

Girls’ basketball wins The Palo Verde girls’ team had an exceptional season in basketball this school year. Coach Alex Ramirez had the honor of taking the girls to the White Tanks Championships, where they beat Vulture Mine 23-19.

“It was a tough game and I credit Vulture Mine with playing back-toback games, playing strong to win the championship,” Ramirez said.

The 12 ladies – seven eighth graders and five seventh graders – all had a part in the undefeated season. The A team basketball girls are Kerstyn Flippo, Lupita Martin, Alexis Merrill, Ollivia Clickscale, Alicia Vizcarra, Isabel Ramirez, Hayleigh Sawyer, Briana Lazcano, Kyadince McHaffey, Briana Barcenas, Esmeralda Calvillo and Adrianna Sanchez.

Ramirez said the season started off slow with its first game against Nad-

Palo Verde’s Family Game Night The Palo Verde football team includes, back row, from left, Julian Arroyo, Hyrum Scow, Adam Ramirez, Aidan Nobbs, William Gonzalez and Evan McHaffey; middle row, Gael Hernandez, Jonathan Alvarez, Garret Hall, Max Perez, Ted Scow, Alex Wilson, Brady Lambrecht and coach Kris Allaman; and first row, Grayson Soto, Brock Hold, Rigdon Hunter, Everett Chiantaretto. (Photo courtesy Palo Verde Elementary School)

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Alexis was the lead scorer with nine points scored during the championship game.

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The boys’ team is 13 eighth graders: Brock Holt, Gael Hernandez, Garret Hall, Hyrum Scow, Brady Lambrecht, Aidan Nobbs, Adam Ramirez, Alex Wilson, Jonathan Alvarez, William Gonzalez, Max Perez, Everett Chiantaretto and Evan McHaffey; and five seventh graders: Julian Arroyo, Grayson Soto, Ted Scow, Sir-Izzik Caldwell and Rigdon Hunter.

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Each year, Palo Verde Elementary School surveys the parents and community members in the district.

This allows the community to share thoughts on the district and the schools’ performance. The Professional Development Leadership Academy (PDLA) team – Superintendent Robert Aldridge, Vice Principal Sarah Morales and teachers Amie Blackwell, Marilyn Jennings, Melissa Hodge and Sally Schwenker – breaks down the survey. As a team, the goal is to act upon the top three items from the survey. One of the suggestions was to involve the community more.

In turn, the PDLA team created Family Game Night, during which participants played Life, Monopoly, Battleship, Sorry and Candyland. The eighth-grade sponsors, Victor Morales, Laura Figueroa and Sandi Wilson, set up a snack stand to provide families with goodies.

The evening was a great success. The PDLA team hopes to continue this.

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OBITUARIES Diane C. Kennedy Diane Carolyn Kennedy, 65, was found February 12, 2019 at her Surprise, Arizona home after passing away from a lengthy terminal illness.

Ms. Kennedy was born November 25, 1953 to John and Dorothy DeFlorin in St. Paul, Minnesota where she resided until her relocation to Alaska in 1979. She soon began her career in purchasing, surplus and contract/lease negotiations and had been employed by the State of Alaska, Alaska Railroad as well as running her own business, Team Procurements until her illness forced a much too early retirement and relocation to Arizona. Diane was a savvy business woman whose skills were highly sought after and admired. She enjoyed the companionship of her Mastiff, Walter whom she rescued from a local shelter, socializing with friends, spoiling her grandchildren, politics and watching her favorite soap opera, Days of Our Lives.

Ms. Kennedy is survived by her mother Dorothy DeFlorin; daughter Kassandra Smiley, both of Eagle River; daughter and son in law Kay and Chris Waddell and grandchildren Jaycen, Cierra, Hayden, Elle and Kynnzey all of Goodyear, AZ, Josie Kochendorfer of Cleveland, OH and great grandson Kayden Waddell of Anchorage, AK; Brother and sister in law Lee and Donna DeFlorin and nephews Adam and Matthew all of Cottage Grove, MN as well as extended family members and friends Kathy Kochendorfer, Rick and Ashley Lewis, Joe Spurlock, Joyce Wallbaum, Theda Pittman, Gretchen and Larry Weaver, Loretta Douglas and her dog Walter - with a special heartfelt thank you to each of you for your care, companionship, support and friendships provided to her over the years.

Ms. Kennedy is preceded in death by her father John DeFlorin, son Michael (Mikie) Kochendorfer and daughter Krystal Kochendorfer. In accordance with her wishes, Ms. Kennedy has been cremated and her ashes scattered in the beautiful Valley of the Sun in a peaceful, serene area by the lake amongst her beloved Palm trees.

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Carol Ann Manning, age 67 of Tolleson, passed away on March 16, 2019 in Glendale. She was born July 26, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, one of three children born to Leonard and Margaret James Wurth. Carol grew up on a small farm in Butler County, OH. She had a difficult childhood and was responsible for her brother and sister at a young age. Even so, she loved her father very much.

Carol was a beautiful soul, full of strength, laughter and a love of bright, fun jewelry. She had a heart of gold and would give to anyone in need. She loved Bible Study, traveling with her husband, Tom, and an occasional visit to the casino. She took good care of Tom and he saw her as a saint for it.

Her son James was the joy of her life. For the first sixteen years of his life it was just the two of them. She worked unbelievable hours to provide for him, but she always found time to have fun with him on weekends.

A loving mother, she had the strength and courage to make hard choices that would provide James with the greatest growth. She fought for him and her constancy became the rock he would rely on. She brought James into this world, holding his hand and she left this world with James holding her hand.

Carol is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Manning; son, James Manning; stepson, Thomas E. Manning; stepdaughter, Rosemary Briton Manning; sister, Nancy Curry; brother, Mike Wurth; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Margaret Wurth.

Services were held Saturday March 23, 2019 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, 85338. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Richard Garland McDaniel passed away on March 15, 2019. Born on April 9, 1967, he was 51 years old. Rich's body could not overcome the trauma from the kidney transplant and the subsequent heart attack. But he has moved on to live with his Heavenly Father, his mother (Jean McDaniel), his grandparents (James and Doris McDaniel and Archie and Marvourine Darling) and generations of family that have been waiting for him.

Rich is survived by - and will be deeply missed by- his Father (Dick McDaniel), his sister (Stacey John), Nieces and Nephews (David and Brenna Butler, Matthew and Katelynn John and Taylor John), Great Nieces and Nephew (Kennedy, Kassidy and Archer Butler), Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a multitude of friends. He will forever be remembered for his wit, his smile and for being a true friend. A Celebration of Life will be held at the BUHS Cafeteria on Saturday, March 30th from 12 noon- 2pm.

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James Stephen Stacy James Stephen Stacy, 74, of Goodyear, formerly of Jackson, KY passed away February 11, 2019 after a sudden illness. He was born May 4, 1944 in Dayton Ohio. He was the son of the late Floyd Daubert and Nancy Ann Stacy. He was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His wife Anna Carroll Stacy of 51 years passed away on December 6th, 2014.

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OBITUARIES Jacob Brown Viglietta Jacob Brown Viglietta, age 17 of Goodyear, passed away March 17, 2019 in a tragic accident. He was born December 24, 2001 in Salekhard, Russia and joined our family in Michigan at the age of 13 months. Jacob’s infectious smile and playfulness captured our hearts the minute we met him. Jacob loved to play outdoors with the Lyncott kids, especially with “the littles” Delaney and Brendan Gannon. He created lifelong friendships with Joel Walker and Luke Rop. In Arizona, Jacob became best of friends with Josh Pennartz. They built gaming computers together and spent many hours (too many if you ask his parents) playing video games together. Jacob enjoyed being a member of the Estrella Foothills High School cross country team. He was passionate about snowboarding, swimming and video games. Jacob was a quiet, gentle soul. He loved his three cats, Sadie, Trouble, and Lucy.

As a typical teenager, he preferred sports and gaming more than homework and haircuts. He was very fortunate to have so many people who loved him. His village included: the Morenos, The Svetz’s, Mari Hammond, Florida, the Pallantes, the Walkers, Sheila Keeley, and of course, “Mr. Bill” and the Seyferth family.

Jacob is survived by his parents, Gene and Mary (Fisher) Viglietta; brothers and sisters, Benedict (Crystal) Viglietta, Matthew Viglietta, and Bethany (K’Leb) Shivvers; nephew, Ben Viglietta; nieces, Kaitlynn Shivvers, and Sarah (Viglietta) Spencer; maternal grandparents, Sandy and Walter Fisher; Aunts and Uncles, Liz (Marty) Pallante, Lewis (Jody) Fisher, Walter (Lori) Fisher, Chris (Amy) Fisher, Ben (Terri) Viglietta, Tony (Martha) Viglietta, Joe (Fifita) Viglietta, Ted (Camille) Viglietta, Peter (AnnaMarie) Viglietta, Sue (Scot) Arthur, Rose (Bruce) Carpenter, Pat Viglietta, Sarah (Robert) Boser, Lilly Williams, Jeanne (Brian) Darby, Marion (John- deceased) Embry; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ben and Marion Viglietta, and dear friend, Sue Johnson.

A funeral mass was held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A memorial service will be held in N. Muskegon, MI at a date and time yet to be determined. In honor of Jacob, please attend the service in casual, comfortable clothing.

For an update on services in Michigan and to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Estrella Foothills High School Cross Country Team.

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Carmen was born January 13, 1954 and passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Carmen was preceded in death by his Father, Carmen J. Mendoza and brother Martin M. Mendoza.

Carmen is survived by his mother Martina M. Mendoza, wife Linda B Mendoza, two sons Steve Nathan and Kevin M. Mendoza, two granddaughters Shirley Ann Ybarra and Brynlee A. Mendoza, brothers, Arturo, Jesse and Armando, sisters, Irma, Sylvia, Rosa and Cristina.

Services were held Tuesday March 19, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

Lois R. Adams

Lois R. Adams age 100 passed away March 11,2019 due to a injury of a fall. Lois was still living on her own, enjoying lunch dates, bridge games, drop in visitors, her daily walks and the many joyful years of playing the piano.

Lois was born in Hale Missouri to EB and Ruth Debolt. She eloped and married her friend and love John Russell Adams Jr. October 1938.

Lois enjoyed her husband military tours traveling to many foreign Countries and across the United States.

Lois life was a example of one of many of her favorite bible versus. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as Christ God forgave you.

Lois was proceeded in death by her loving husband John Russell Jr. May 2003, Son John Russell Adams III November 2006, Daughter Peggy R. Daily November 2011 and Grandson Clyde Adams January 2017.

Lois will be solely missed by her family and numerous friends.

A private celebration of life will be held in April.

ANIMALS/FARM

CLEANING SERVICES

2001 APHA MARE Moving, must sell! 2001 APHA mare, tobiano, two blue eyes, homozygous. Will need an experienced rider to restart. Good attitude and very flashy. $3,500 OBO 602 291 9402

Valley HOUSE CLEANING Offering Excellent Service With A Great Price.

Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly Service.

Ref. Available.

Call Lorena 623-330-8589

AUTOS - FOR SALE Chevy Silverado 2001, 4 X 4 1/2 ton, runs and looks great 197K $8,500 623-594-4987 CLASSIC CAR 1957 T-Bird Auto, A/C, PS, PW. Two-Tops. Like New. $48,000.

Call 503-472-7151

SELLING CARS MADE SIMPLE Autos, RVs, Boats & Golf Carts, I Will Sell It All!

S O L D I will Sell Your Vehicle For As Little As $50!

• Car Wash • Photo Shoot • Online Advertisement on Multiple Websites!

• Handle Phone Calls • I Come to You • No Charge Until the Vehicle Sells

NELSON’S AUTO SELLING SERVICE Call Nelson at 623-235-7999

AUTOS MOTORCYCLES/ BOATS/GOLF CARTS You Can Make a Difference for the

[Future of Healthcare.]

Your gift will help educate compassionate healthcare professionals for tomorrow.

Call 623-806-7990 for more information.

Midwestern University

Body Donation Program azbodydonation@midwestern.edu www.midwestern.edu/bodydonation

2017 SUBZERO Pro 36, in excellent cond., built in ice maker, french door style, bottom freezer, Only $4000, valued at new $12,000. 623-670-9670 lv msg

CLEANING SERVICES HOUSECLEANING. We provide excellent and professional service. More than 12 years of experience.

We will keep your place up and presentable.

FREE estimates Ana 602-326-2780

EMPLOYMENT

MR. SUSHI CORP. Since 1986

Well Known in the Valley for over 22 years

NOW HIRING • COOK • SERVERS • KITCHEN HELP • SUSHI HELP • BUSSERS

Must be 19 years of age to apply.

2293 N. PebbleCreek Pkwy., Suite 101 Goodyear.

Please apply in person or e-mail resume to ktashiro11@outlook.com

Are you energized by being in the action, you'll be on your feet 8-10 hours a day, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds that keeps your body in constant motion. Are you incredibly reliable & responsible. You must have excellent attendance and consistently meet goals and metrics. Have high school diploma or equivalent, need to be at least 18 years old.

Starting wage is $13.46.

You may apply on line at www.stitchfix.com/careers LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521 Looking for Production, Planner and Shipping Associate. Responsibilities will include work within and with the production shipping and receiving groups both systematically and/or manually to aide in insuring smooth operations throughout production and distribution. Tasks may include, but are not limited to raw material receipt, production planning/scheduling, inventory monitoring, carrier appointments and paperwork, and carrier delivery follow up. Manufacturing scheduling exp, preferred. email resume to careers@kingkoil.com

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Classifieds

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 27, 2019

West Valley View 250 N. Litchfield #130, Goodyear AZ 85338

623.535.VIEW (8439) • Deadlines

EMPLOYMENT

EARN EXTRA INCOME!

The Arizona Republic wants to contract you to deliver newspapers in the early morning hours. Work just 2-3 hours a day and earn an extra $700-$1,200 per month. Routes available now in your area!

Call 1-855-704-2104 or visit deliveryopportunities.gannett.com

Trucking Company in Buckeye is hiring a full-time mechanic, some hand tools required,skill level will determine pay scale, please email your resume claudewingfield@gmail.com WINGFIELD LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION

Looking for several DRIVERS

with 2 yrs OTR Exp. Please Call 623-694-9063

ACE ASPHALT IS HIRING NOW! * CDL Class A Drivers/Laborers * Equipment Operators * Grade Checkers We are looking for operators who can run any or all of the following equipment, Finish blade/grader, scraper, skip loader/gannon, water pull, water truck (no CDL required), loader and excavator.

Year round local work, competitive pay with great benefits.

We train and promote from within, the majority of our superintendents and some of our project managers started at Ace as hourly laborers or operators.

EXP'D LANDSCAPERS Wanted in Goodyear area.

Starting pay $13/hr.

PLEASE text M-F 7a-2p

623-399-0139

CAREGIVERS

Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley **No Exp necessary! Paid training.

Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation.

Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.

RECREATION CENTERS OF SUN CITY WEST

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

LANDSCAPERS - $11.25 p/h - Manual labor. Previous landscape experience a plus. Must be able to work M-F, some OT and MUST have a valid AZ driver's license with a good driving record.

Reputable feed mill in Buckeye looking for two full-time positions, day shift hand add specialist, to assist in mixing feed, general clean up and perform various tasks as needed. Will need to be able to pick up and move 50 lbs. bags, forklift/skid steer loader experience needed.

Position for swing shift loader to load trucks also needed.

Benefits offered, include dental, vision and 401k, we are a ESOP employer Candidates are welcome to apply on line @ www.westernmilling.com/careers, walk ins are welcome, apply at 29700 W. Lower River Rd, Buckeye 602-251-3600

The above positions include golf when availability is open.

All positions must be able to communicate in English.

Apply M-F, 8-3, at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375. Fax 623-544-6124 or apply online at hrsearch@rcscw.com For more info on open jobs visit www.suncitywest.com (Association) All positions are open until filled. EOE

Buckeye Valley Fire District

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS Big Garage Sale, March 28th,29th & 30th, from 9:00 am - 3:00pm.

4039 S. 185th Lane, Goodyear,Located in Las Brisas Sub Division RUSSELL RANCH HOA COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE Sat., March 30 7AM -2PM 200+ Homes Participating.

Electronics, Furniture, Dishes, Clothes, Art, Citrus / Bethany Home.

Sundance Adult Village Community Wide Garage Sale!

Saturday, April 6th, 8am-noon.

Located ½ mile east of the Watson & Yuma intersection, (north of Yuma Road), in Buckeye.

FINANCIAL SERVICES AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.

Please e-mail your resume to employment@aceasphalt.com with the job title in the subject line.

TECH III – PLUMBER, F/T, $18.61 with benefits. Responsible for performing skilled/semiskilled labor in the Plumbing fields. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, valves and sewer systems. Must have current knowledge of plumbing codes and must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and a good driving record. One year current plumbing experience. Perform preventative maintenance and work in other areas of the maintenance field.

EMPLOYMENT

Classifieds: Friday 1pm for Wednesday

EMPLOYMENT

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LOAN ON MOBILE HOME TITLE In Park or Land With Less Than 25% Mortgage. $500 to $5,000 Max, No Job or Credit Needed, No Initial Cost & No PrepaymentFees. 602-696-3288

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES AZ Best Garage Door Service Service & Installation Door off Track Routine Maintenance Licensed, Bonded & Insured Valley Wide Service 24/7 623-225-1930 azbestgaragedoors.com

HANDYMAN JOEL Cedillo- I do construction work! Concrete, Block, Stucco, Bobcat work, Haulaway, Demolition. Call for free estimates, 623-707-6072. *Not A Licensed Contractor

HANDYMAN - 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan 602-434-6057

25206 W. US Hwy 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326 Phone: (623) 386-5906 Fax: (800) 409-0225 Chad Lancaster-Chairman, Roger Wallace-Clerk, Daniel Richardson-Member, Mike Rose-Member, Deron Miller-Member, Mike Duran-Fire Chief

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Billing & Office Assistant Salary: $19.24 (hourly) Location: Buckeye, AZ

Job Type: Regular, Non-Exempt Closing: 3/29/2019 5:00 PM

The Buckeye Valley Fire District (BVFD) is a full-service Fire District located in the far west valley. BVFD personnel respond to approximately 10,000 calls a year and serve an area of approximately 200 square miles.

The BVFD is currently looking for a full-time administrative position to perform a variety of administrative office functions. The ideal candidate will be an energetic professional; well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse personnel.

This position will report directly to the Administrative Office Manager.

Responsibilities: •Review and quality control of ambulance transport forms.

•Generate reports using various MS Office applications.

•Prepare and monitor vendor invoices.

•Provide information and customer service.

•Answer phone calls and relay messages.

•Schedule and manage calendars.

•Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.

•Attention to detail.

•Excellent written and verbal communication.

•Excellent customer service skills.

•Ability to follow and take direction.

Duties Include: •Maintain electronic file system.

•Maintain vendor file system.

•Assist with purchasing office supplies and maintaining purchase logs and inventory.

•Interact with office and administrative management personnel.

•Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: •High school diploma or equivalent certification.

•A minimum of 2 years of general office experience.

Preferred qualifications: •Working knowledge of MS Windows 10 and Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

•Completion of some college preparatory classes.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Vacation, Dental, Short-Term, Insurance, Sick Leave, Vision, Holiday Pay, Arizona State Retirement System PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: •Regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and various office equipment.

•Reach, stoop, and kneel to operate and install computer and other various office equipment.

•Close vision requirements due to computer work.

•Light to moderate lifting.

•Regular, predictable attendance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: •Moderate noise (i.e. business office with phones, computers, and printers; light traffic).

•Confined work area.

Application Process: Resumes will be accepted in person at our Administration Office located at 25206 W. MC 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326, via regular mail or by email to admin@bvfd.az.gov. Resumes must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019. For questions, please contact 623-3865906. Resumes will be pre-screened based on qualifications. Applying does not guarantee an interview. Applicant must pass a background check following conditional employment offer. The Buckeye Valley Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the hiring authority.

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CLASSIFIEDS LANDSCAPING SERVICES

O.N.B. Specializes in landscaping and trimming. Also Concrete: patios, driveways, sidewalks, additions and more. Free estimates.

623-249-0610 - Robert Residential/Commercial.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 27, 2019

LAND FOR SALE 10 Acres Power, water, natural gas available. $79,000 556th Ave, Tonopah AZ. Owner will carry for 3 years at low 7% 602-618-1159 www.firstbuyusa.com

HOMES FOR RENT

La-z-Boy Sleeper Sofa, Mocha brown, excellent condition $215 OBO. Call 623 935 2963 Buying silver dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars ,watches & pocket watches, call 623-594-4987 Factory running boards off 05 Chevy Trail Blazer $125 cash call Larry @ 623-594-4814 Items for sale, sofa, love seat, chair, all Southwest Style in excellent condition.

Please call 720-934-4181 KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Sprays, Kits, Mattress Covers Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com KILL ROACHESGUARANTEED! Buy Harris Roach Tablets, Sprays, & Concentrate Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com DIATOMACEOUS EARTH-FOOD GRADE HARRIS DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FOOD GRADE 100% OMRI Listed-For Organic Use Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray/Kit Odorless, Non-Staining Effective Results Begin After Spray Dries Available: The Home Depot, homedepot.com, Hardware Stores

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

Brand new immaculate home for rent in gated Estrella community. 3300 sf. Golf Canyon. 1 level, heated pool, spa, 3br, bathroom in all 3 bdrms. All glass doors to view pool, grass & palm trees. Enormous kitchen, cabinets & pantry, Extended master bedroom & bath.

Master closet is bigger than my current 3 closets combined. $2800/mo. 1 yr lease.

Call Mindy (480)823-9414

WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices!

Fast, free pickup.

602-329-3996

PUBLIC NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: BGREAL PLC II The address of the registered office is: 12846 W La Reata Ave AVONDALE, AZ 85392 The name of the Statutory Agent is: BRADON J GARCIA III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER: BRADON J GARCIA 12846 W La Reata Ave AVONDALE, AZ 85392 Published West Valley View Mar. 27, Apr 3, 10, 2019 / 19456

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623.535.VIEW (8439)

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 10:00AM Project: East District North Boundary Channel DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the construction of the East District North Boundary Channel which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with the grading, concrete, shotcrete and rip rap in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Thursday, March 21. Contact Deana Burris dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. Please reference “East District North Boundary Channel” in your Email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB Associates Offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ on Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 am. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 10:00AM Arizona Time. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference East District North Boundary Channel. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 – 10:00AM Project: East District Ph3B Exeter CFD Civils DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the East District Phase 3B Exeter CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to storm drain, concrete, paving, street lights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work.

Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye – Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 10:00AM Arizona Time. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00AM Arizona Time on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monro e, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids submitted after 10:00AM will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference East District Ph3B Exeter CFD Civils. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 27, 2019

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

ACCOUNTING

AIR CONDITIONING

Desert Valley Palms, llc Cynthia (Benson) Traugott, EA

OFFERING FULL ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES • Bookkeeping/QuickBooks • Individual & Business Tax Returns • Payroll

602-601-6002

www.desertvalleypalmsllc.com desertvalleypalmsllc@gmail.com

AC-HEAT-PLUMBING

FREE ESTIMATES! FREE DIAGNOSIS!

AIR CONDITIONING

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

COOPER’S CARPET ..

CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552

30 Years Experience Owner – Operator

CLEANING

Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

25 OFF

A/C Repair!

LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED

FREE ESTIMATES

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APPLIANCE SERVICES

Call Today/Clean Today

602.550.7732

Parts & Repairs for most major brands.

MAJOR APPLIANCES REPAIRED IN HOME Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Ranges

(623) 535-9611

Avondale Garage Doors Inc.

✔ Concrete Removal ✔ Pool Removal ✔ Demo Jobs ✔ Driveway Removal

WE DIG OUT ANYTHING!

Fully insured.

We carry work insurance on all employees.

602-428-8733

ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

Office 623-872-7622

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

AIR CONDITIONING

APPLIANCE SERVICES

CONTRACTORS

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

Remodeling & Concrete Resurfacing

$

CASH FOR JUNK CARS ~ All “As Is” Autos! ~

15 Years Experience Call Now For SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

AUTO SERVICES

100- $500 +

Good Condition=More $$$

Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!

623-329-2043

Professional Handyman Over 25 Years Construction Experience

Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF* Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

(623) 878-1180

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

ROC# CR65 090690D

HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

602-931-0904 HandymanIam@cox.net

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Not a licensed contractor

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HANDYMAN & HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

Check us out on Angie’s List, Manta, Porch and Yelp Business Listings.

714-380-9826 Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC

Free Estimates

Clean-ups • Weed Control Bush/Tree Trimming or removal Maintenance Sprinkler/Drip Repair • Overseed Dethatching • Planting • Mowing

Javier 623-249-9395 Not a licensed contractor

REMODELING

AQUA STONE POOL PLASTERING • Pool Remodeling • Concrete Work & Deck Resurfacing • Landscape Design • Custom Work • Complete Demolitions Concrete & Pool Work • Complete Resurfacing: Pebble Tech, Quartz, White Plaster

480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured

623.466.3712

Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED

gabrielsapplianceservice@hotmail.com

• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed

ROC#198687

623-546-7714

www.acexpertek.com

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Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com

Don’t let your broken panes...

Break your bank!!!

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

HANDYMAN

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

SUPERCHARGED

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

Showroom & Parts Store

GLASS SERVICES

CONCRETE / MASONRY

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING

432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300

ELECTRICAL

www.superchargedelectric.com

ERVICE

ESTABLISHED IN 2006 Providing service to people, not just machines.

GET AN ESTIMATE TODAY!

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

GABRIEL’S AP PPLIANCE &S ARTS

623.537.4830

Housecleaning

(623) 244-6447

COUPON REQUIRED

★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!

Commercial & Residential

OPEN 24/7/265

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

ELECTRIC

ROC #156315, ROC #285317

$

CONTRACTORS

2-Year WARRANTY On All Work!

Garage Doors

Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

(6 2 3) 5 8 2 - 4 4 7 7

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

LUXURY HOME REMODELS

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Broken Springs Replaced

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #297133

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623.556.8378

Same Day Service & Free Estimates

623-512-6194 ROC# 299652

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KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING

Visit Our Design Studio 11203 W Nevada Ave. Youngtown, AZ LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED - ROC#223524

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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

623.535.VIEW AIR CONDITIONING

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Lawn Care

Saunders Painting

HANDYMAN

Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing

Interior & Exterior

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

*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 A+

623-932-1674

LANDSCAPING Landscape

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •

Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation

Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor

Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small

602.301.3429 (Call/Text)

623.910.0742

Landscape Maintenance Services References Available

Mike (623) 764-1294

* 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.

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor

REMODELING

Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA

Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926

DEL DEL

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Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups

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

REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

LANDSCAPING

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

FREE ESTIMATES

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Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete.

Retaining Walls.

Pavers.

Artificial Grass.

Putting Greens Fireplaces.

Outdoor Kitchens.

Curbing.

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete.

Walls.

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Outdoor Curbing.

Tree• and PlantKitchens.

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PAINTING

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

Free Estimates

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

PAINTING

Plumbing Experts

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Free Estimates Jack Pacheco

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O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

MEDICAL SERVICES

PAINTING

ERIC SAUNDERS

“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

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

PAINTING

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POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

PEST CONTROL

L&M

PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC

VALLEYWIDE!

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602-434-7050

623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com Insured *Not a Licensed Contractor

ROC Lic. #170982

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

– Licensed and Bonded –

Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience

brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com

The Bug Stops Here

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

One Call Can Fix It All!

• ALL PEST CONTROL • Fleas/ Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches • Weed control • All surfaces with 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers

Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s

Mitch Stevens OWNER-OPERATOR A Referral Is The Best Compliment Bus

623 932 4168 Cell 623 810 6035

License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com

No Contracts • Payment Plans

— 623-869-7378 — Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com

Lic# 4147

FHA/VA Inspections

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

$

Lic. / Est. 1981

CLASSIFIEDS

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& SERVICE DIRECTORY Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

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% 10 OFF Labor Only

With this coupon

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ROOFING

POOL SERVICES

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

55

$

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

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623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

PLUMBING

Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from

585 $ 4400

$

includes labor

Unclog Drains from Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets

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623-386-0710

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623-935-9221

Built Stronger to Last Longer

RESIDENTIAL CARE

Locally & Veteran Owned

FREE SERVICE CALL

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Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 4/30/19

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Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

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623-293-2648

ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775

125 OFF

$

Offering long-term residential care for seniors.

RN Owner / operated.

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Private suites and Shared rooms available in Goodyear and Glendale, AZ Insurance and Private pay accepted.

We make sure the person caring for your loved one is someone we would trust with our own.

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

FREE

ESTIMATES!!!!!

Water Heater Install Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 4/30/19

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

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

FREE ESTIMATES! 26 Years Experience in the Valley!

ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

ROOFING

AZ’S

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New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching, & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded ROC 286561

623-522-9322

Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

35.00 CHECK-UP

$

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Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

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

Free Plumbing Inspection

AIR CONDITIONING

Phoenix Metro Area

ROC#212627

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

UPHOLSTERY

STORAGE Rainbow Storage

ROOFING

PLUMBING

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Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 4/30/19

Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

Also training Caregivers for NCIA Board certification.

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

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Honest Integrity Value

U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.

“1 Call & We Do It All”

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Inc.

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PLUMBING

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Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

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872-3047

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24 hour e!

Servic ra $) (No Ext

Senior & Military Discounts

6500

$

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

$

75 OFF

Any NEW Water Heater Install

Sewer Camera Inspections

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805

40

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BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TAX RATE

SINCE

1970 th e ma d n ess in Marc h co ntin u es at

JONES FORD Mega Super Store Sales Event!

2018 FORD ECO SPORT S & SE

$

STK# 18411 Only 5 Left!

2018 FORD ESCAPE SE & SEL

7,000

$

OFF MSRP

$

15,695

*

OFF MSRP

2018 FORD MUSTANG ECO BOOST STK# 18482 Only 3 Left!

$

10,000

8,000

STARTING @

STK# 18474

19,090*

$

Only 1 Left!

2018 FORD EDGE SEL & TITANIUM

$

FINAL PRICE:

28,565*

$

OFF MSRP

Only 4 Left!

OFF MSRP

2018 FORD EXPLORER XLT

STARTING @

$

8,000

STK# 18610

10,000

STK# 18073

Only 2 Left!

OFF MSRP

STARTING @

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perfect trucks for your RV hookup!

2017 SONOMA EXPLORER EDITION

23,965

$

2014 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 KING RANCH

#19216A Crew, 4x4, Diesel!

Gorgeous! KR

$

29,765*

*

44,427

under 6k!

2005 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8

4,927

2008 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS

5,627

$

#19206A Very Nice! ..........................................................

1999 FORD F-150 WORK SERIES

5,727

$

#P8319A 4x4! ....................................................................

2009 VW JETTA S

5,827

$

#19096A Nice! ...................................................................

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT

5,927

$

#P8253A Must See! ..........................................................

2017 RAM 2500 LARAMIE

#T8320 4x4 !

Cummins Mega Cab!

$

48,727

BY FOREST RIVER • MODEL 240RKS

2015 BMW 328i #T8376 Well Equipped!...............................................

14,727

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 #T8346 Low Miles, Must See! ....................................

2017 AUDI Q3 PREMIUM #T8377 Loaded! Sharp!...............................................

2015 ACURA TLX V6 #T8400 A must have! ..................................................

19,827

$

20,427

$

21,527

$

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML 350 #T8313 Only 29K Miles! 1 Owner! ............................

JONES $ SPECIAL:

SPORTY! $

25,927

$

Loaded w/Equipment!.................................

2014 DODGE CHARGER RT #T8357

Sharp! Must See Hemi! ................................

17,727

$

18,627

$

2013 FORD MUSTANG GT PREMIUM #T8380A Low Miles! Trac Pac!......................................

18,827

$

2017 FORD MUSTANG ECO BOOST #T8573A Like New! Appearance Pkg! ........................

2018 CHEVY CAMARO LT #T8303

Only 17K Miles! RS Pkg!...............................

21,420

MUST GO!

2016 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN SPORT #T8399

MSRP - $37,072 LIKE NEW!!

• 24 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER • SINGLE SLIDE OUT • 13.5K BTU A/C • 30K BTU FURNACE • POWER AWNING • MICROWAVE, RANGE, AND FRIDGE • TANKLESS WATER HEATER • ROOF LADDER • LCD TELEVISION • MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!!

LUXURY!

$

#T8325A Low Miles! Clean!.............................................

$

19,627

$

20,927

$

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Financing. All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale.

Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 04/02/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.

2012 VW BEETLE w/SOUND/NAV

8,727

$

#T8307 Super Nice! Warranty Included! ......................

2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE #T8341 Low Miles! ......................................................

2014 VW TIGUAN S #T8304A Well Equipped! ...............................................

2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA #T8312 Only 22K Miles!!.............................................

2012 HONDA CR-V EX-L #T8310 Warranty Included! .......................................

10,927

$

11,827

$

12,927

$

13,427

$