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June 19, 2019

BLM proposes recreational shooting site near Buckeye

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

Nearly a year and a half after the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) closed an area located off the Tonopah Salome Highway due to numerous incidents caused by target shooting and other recreational activities, the federal agency has proposed the development of a designated target shooting “microsite” east of Buckeye and State Route 85.

In addition to that site, located on Narramore Road, BLM’s proposed shooting sports pilot project includes three more areas throughout Maricopa and Pinal counties: Saddleback Mountain would be southeast of Lake Pleasant and a quarter mile south of State Route 74; Church Camp Road would be on North Christian/ Church Camp Road, southeast of Lake Pleasant and half a mile north of State Route 74; and Box Canyon would be on North Hidden Valley Road, south of State Route 238 and east of Maricopa.

Still in the early stages, officials are seeking comments, concerns and suggestions as part of a public scoping process that ends Tuesday, July 2. As part of that process, a public scoping meeting was re-

Conceptual plans for BLM’s proposed Narramore Road microsite, the closest to Buckeye of four planned designated target shooting areas, incorporates a long-range rifle range with fixed steel targets; 100-, 50- and 25-yard bays; a shotgun skeet shooting range; concrete paved platforms with shooting structures; shade structures; a “projectile zone;” permanent restroom(s); and a gravel access road and improvements to parking. (Photo courtesy BLM)

cently held at Buckeye Community Center.

“With such a large population base and growing, and one of the largest-grow-

ing counties in the country, we wanted to take a look at how we can manage for

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Legislators reflect on 2019 session at coalition’s breakfast

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

West Valley stakeholders joined state and federal representatives at the WESTMARC Legislative Agenda Breakfast in mid-June to hear about highlights from the 2019 legislative session.

WESTMARC, or the Western Maricopa Coalition — an economic development agency comprised of the 15 com-

munities, businesses and educational institutions in the West Valley — invited Sen. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale; Sen. Tony Navarrete, D-Phoenix; Rep. Joanne Osborne, R-Goodyear; and Democratic Rep. Lorenzo Sierra, AZ LD 19, to participate in the event’s panel discussion at the Arizona State University West campus.

The panel opened by asking each of

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the legislators to rate the 2019 legislative session on a scale of one to 10. Kern and Navarrete, who rated it a seven, noted there were significant bipartisan efforts throughout the session.

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BLM...continued from page 1 these various uses (of public lands) in a responsible way,” BLM Phoenix District Manager Leon Thomas said at the meeting. “This is the beginning of that as far as recreational target shooting.”

Active sites The four microsites were selected because they are already popular with recreational activities and have minimal conflict with surrounding development. BLM officials primarily considered access, safety and use, Thomas told the West Valley View.

Once developed, the areas would range from passive management, where simple safety measures would be installed, to active management, with full infrastructures and possibly even range masters, details Thomas likened to the Ben Avery Shooting Range northwest of State Route 74 and I-17.

As the project is still in the scoping stage, current designs are conceptual and BLM is taking suggestions before moving into the engineering and design process.

Various levels of development could include firing lines, backstops, side

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berms, concrete pads and/ or restrooms, among other features. (See accompanying sidebar for proposals by site.)

One local woman, Trenda Long, spoke favorably of the plans while looking over a conceptual drawing of the Narramore Road microsite.

“This would be great.

It’s just right around the mountain from our house,” Long told the West Valley View. “We’re just excited to see that they’re going to put more places that say, ‘Here’s a designated area.

Shoot here and don’t trash up the desert.”

But many residents, including Long, had feedback for Thomas and other officials.

Long suggested a running deer target, and in- The conceptual plan for BLM’s proposed Narramore Road microsite, east of Buckeye and State Route 85, quired about the types of incorporates a long-range rifle range with fixed steel targets. (Photo courtesy BLM) targets that would be used.

Thomas responded that “everything’s formally before official determinations Though 1,000 yards would be his on the table,” and that Long and oth- are made. dream, Bauer admitted that’s not feaers would have to submit suggestions Another resident, Dan Bauer, said sible. So, he suggests at least including range is one of the most important de- 500-yard targets. tails to residents.

“We had people that would drive “I think one of the big things that from Scottsdale and Mesa just because we’re looking for is distance, because we had 500 yards available,” he said. when we had the primitive range, “That’s one of the big things that I which is out where Joe Foss is now, think would be extremely popular. If Florian T. Walter we had known distances out to 500 and you have a safe, 500-yard range — at D.O. 600 yards,” Bauer told the West Valley least one or two of them — that would Raj S. Rathee, M.D. View. But when “they built Joe Foss, be huge.”

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Thomas said, is to get a firm grasp on how to best manage recreational shooting on public lands.

Though four sites have been proposed, officials are open to suggestions for additional or even different locations, should conflicts arise.

And while BLM is not considering fees to partake in recreational shooting on these sites for the time being, Thomas admitted the possibility exists.

“We want to manage it for a year or two, just for a little while, just to learn and see what the dynamics are; what type of staff do we need; are people actually using these sites; as far as resources go, is it one of those things that we’re going to have to passively manage or actively continue to put money into,” he told the West Valley View.

“We’re going to learn from this pilot and then that will determine whether we’re going to move out and do other sites.”

Reducing incidents Approximately 97% of the BLM-managed lands in Arizona being open to recreational shooting. Public lands are also used for activities such as OHV, hiking and equestrian use.

While Thomas said recreational shooting access or licensed hunting elsewhere will not be affected by the pilot project, the Tonopah Salome Highway site remains closed.

Months of incidents prior to the closure of that site included the death of 24-year-old pregnant woman Kami Gilstrap by possible stray bullet; complaints from Westpark residents regarding the potential danger of the nearby desert shooting; police discovery of illegal activities; and repeated damage to a then-aboveground Cox Communications line.

In the year and a half since that area was closed, Buckeye officials have been working to patent, annex and subsequently develop that site with a large municipal sports complex and an off-highway vehicle (OHV) and bicycle area.

The hope of BLM’s pilot project is to encourage safe recreational target shooting at the four proposed microsites.

“We want to take a look at how we would manage these sites as an agency, along with our partners out there, and see if we can reduce some of the conflicts that we’re seeing as far as resource damage and conflicts with other recreational-type activities,” Thomas told residents.

In addition to berms and backstops, safety precautions at the proposed microsites could involve park rangers or other law enforcement personnel, who Thomas told the West Valley View would patrol to ensure rules are followed and waste is not left behind.

“We also want to take a look at access,” he added. “We want to make sure that there’s a good ingress, good egress, and any other roads that are out there right now that may be in the firing line and design, we want to go ahead and reclaim those roads from people using those roads.”

Among the concerns of those who live closest to the Narramore Road site were the sounds of shooting and Tannerite, a form of exploding target, late

at night and early in the morning.

Thomas suggested he would like to enact operating hours at the four microsites, though public input and further analysis will be determinants.

And with only a mountain between Narramore Road and homes, some residents acknowledged worries of longrange weapons.

But operating plans to be developed at a later stage, Thomas said, will determine maximum occupancy of the sites, caliber weapons and target distances.

What comes next?

After the scoping process, BLM officials will review residents’ comments and put together a draft environmental assessment, which considers direct, indirect and cumulative impacts. At a later date, the assessment will be released for public review and input, after which a final environmental assessment will be approved.

For the design process, Thomas suggested groups like the National Rifle Association (NRA), Arizona Game and Fish and Ben Avery, all of whom have experience, will be brought in for input.

Possible project funding sources

include internal BLM funds, support from the Department of the Interior, partners such as gun clubs, and grants suggested by Arizona Game and Fish, he told the West Valley View.

And the hope is to break ground in January or February, though officials will have a better sense of the timeline after the scoping period concludes, he noted.

“The next step is we’re going to pull in groups like shooting clubs, members of the public (and) the NRA as a part of the process to help inform us as far as how we’re going to design these things,” he told residents.

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SWFAC a hand held out in the dark for child victims

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 19, 2019

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

Child victims of abuse and neglect are often silenced, shamed and left in the dark. Because one in 10 children is sexually abused before their 18th birthday, to many, child abuse is a problem that cannot be ignored.

The Southwest Family Advocacy Center (SWFAC), a child and family focused multidisciplinary facility in Goodyear, is working to reverse that.

While child abuse is difficult to discuss for many, Christopher L. Panneton, SWFAC prevention coordinator, said having age-appropriate, open conversations about safety and sex abuse makes children less vulnerable.

“Generally, when it comes to cases like child sexual abuse, not a lot of people want to talk about it. It’s one of those things that, ‘What happens in the family, stays in the family,’ and ‘Let’s not talk about it because that’s too hard,’” Panneton said.

“I get asked, ‘Wow! How do you do that job?’ It’s about protecting kids.”

Community education and prevention Panneton works directly with communities in the West Valley to raise awareness and prevent child sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault by facilitating workshops at the center.

From recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse, to boundaries, healthy touch and respectful ways to interact with children, Panneton covers a gamut of prevention programs that educate and empower families at no cost.

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“The media is full of those types of cases — the teacher does something

inappropriate; the church that does something. We hear those things, and, sometimes, we turn our head,” Panneton said. “But do we ever sit down and have healthy conversations? What are healthy boundaries? Instead of cringing from it, going, ‘OK, how do we address this?’”

SWFAC therapist Joy Todd said the kind of prevention information provided in Panneton’s workshops make a difference.

“By being aware and having knowledge, we can take steps to protect our kids,” she said. “And also, know how to help our kids heal and grow when they do experience a traumatic experience.”

Multidisciplinary collaboration Panneton and Todd are just two of the 40 staff members at SWFAC. The center houses a multidisciplinary team made up of law enforcement professionals from the Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear police departments and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO); advocates; prosecutors; therapists; medical personnel; and the Southwest Region Department of Child Safety (DPS).

SWFAC forensic interviewer Ann Baker works directly with child, teen and adult victims. She said the center has everything they and their families need.

“It’s all in one building, and it’s all accessible within minutes of each other. That is critical,” Baker said. “We all work together; we’re all on the same page; we all know what’s needed.”

Panneton described Baker’s role as the hub of the center, as she conducts interviews with the victim of the crime and shares her findings with everyone involved in the investigative process.

“When people start asking questions, the child gets re-traumatized because, ‘I told it to mom, then I told it to the teacher, and then I told it to the police

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Kim Escobedo, SWFAC victim advocate, is on the support side of the investigative process. Through Baker’s findings, she determines the kind of resources and help families need.

“Throughout the course of the investigation or prosecution — whatever that looks like — I’m that support for the family; that one person that they can go to if things come up — making sure that their needs are met throughout the entire time from beginning to end,” Escobedo said.

Friends of SWFAC Friends of the Southwest Family Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization that supports the needs of the center that are not funded by the four law enforcement departments — Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and MCSO. Through local partnerships and donations, the nonprofit covers therapy, clothing, comfort items, toys and food, said Debra Olson, SWFAC director.

“Because all of our therapy sessions are at no cost to the victim and their family, we have several different ways that we pay for that. Some of it is through grant funding — that goes through our partners,” Olson said.

Such personal needs, including psychological support and counseling, are essential to a victim’s healing process,

Olson said.

“It’s all about making them feel comfortable and safe. We want every victim and their family members to feel respected. And that’s why when we ask for clothing donations or toy donations, we ask for new items,” Olson added.

While the center is thankful for the support provided by the cities and the nonprofit, there is still a void to be filled.

Clothes, Barbie dolls, sports balls and painting kits are only some of the items the center needs funding for. Monetary donations are accepted via checks made payable to Friends of the Southwest Family Advocacy Center and can be mailed or dropped off at 2333 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Suite A-200, Goodyear.

Shedding light on the darkness Since SWFAC opened its doors in 2008, it has served 7,235 children and adults — and conducted 440 forensic interviews in 2018 alone. Looking at numbers, Todd said child abuse is too big of a problem for it to fall through the cracks.

“From a statistical standpoint — whether it’s somebody we directly know or somebody in our circle or community — chances are at some point in time these services will be needed; just because one in four girls and women will experience sexual abuse by their 18th birthday,” Todd said.

“When we let things be secret and dark in a corner — and we don’t shed a light on things — that’s when things continue to grow and cause difficulties. This is a place that can open and shed light and help families move forward.”

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BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Arizona lawmakers won’t be getting a sharp increase in their living allowances, at least not this year — and not next year, either.

Gov. Doug Ducey late June 7 vetoed legislation which would have given rural lawmakers — those living outside of Maricopa County — $190 a day, seven days a week, for the time the Legislature is in session. That is more than triple the current $60 figure set in law.

Ducey, in his veto message, said he agreed with supporters — which included Rep. Diego Espinoza, who represents Tolleson and Avondale — that out-county lawmakers need more, given that they have to find lodging during the legislative session. That can mean a hotel. But for many legislators it has meant having to rent — or buy — housing in the Phoenix area, as sessions can and have run for five or six months and it is difficult to get a half-year lease.

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wrote. “So for rural legislators and those representing areas outside of Maricopa County, there is a strong case to be made for ensuring we are appropriately recognizing what is required for them to be here at the state Capitol in Phoenix during session.”

But the governor clearly was turned off by the fact that the bill that reached his desk also boosted the daily allowance collected by lawmakers who live in Maricopa County from $35 a day to $92.50. These are lawmakers who can go home every night and have no need for local lodging.

Ducey had another objection to the bill: It would have taken effect later this year, meaning the lawmakers who voted for it would be the ones who benefit.

“Any change in the per-diem rate should also be prospective, and apply to the next Legislature, which will be sworn in on Jan. 11, 2021, following the 2020 election,” the governor wrote to legislative leaders. “I am open to working with legislators on such a change next session.”

The veto — and the governor’s conclusion that Maricopa County lawmakers don’t deserve an allowance increase — annoyed Sen. David Livingston, R-Peoria. He defended the provision.

“It’s part of the overall compensation package,” Livingston said, even though it’s listed in statute as a “subsistence allowance.”

Livingston also suggested that the Republican governor may have done himself harm with the Legislature.

“He could have done something like this that would have benefited the 90 members. That would have made working relationships better,” the Peoria lawmaker said. “This makes it more strained.”

Rep. Noel Campbell, R-Prescott, who sponsored one of the versions of the measure, said he had no immediate comment.

During floor debate, Campbell, one of those out-county lawmakers, called the boost in the allowance “the right thing to do.”

“We’re only asking to be reimbursed for our expenses,” he said.

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Among the foes of the change was Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale, who said his driving distance to the Capitol was such that he didn’t need to be paid $92.50 a day.

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But he urged colleagues to ignore that possibility.

“Let’s rip off the Band-Aid,” he said.

“Let’s ignore the folks that will beat us up over it, ‘cause it will go away,” Thorpe argued. “This will be forgotten.”

Livingston, for his part, said he’s not concerned about the political fallout of being a Maricopa County lawmaker seeking to boost his allowance.

“I’m very strong in my district,” he said.

“I go to a lot of things in my district,” Livingston continued. “So I figured I can take the arrows easier than anybody else.”

Campbell had urged unanimous support, saying it would “give (political) cover to anybody who has questions about it…and threaten us with retaliation because we voted to raise our per-diem rate.”

He didn’t get his wish.

The Senate vote was 22-7. There was even more doubt in the House where 23 of the 60 members voted against it.

Livingston also said there’s another reason lawmakers, both in- and out-county, need a bump in their allowance: the Tax Cut and Jobs Act signed in late 2017 by President Donald Trump.

On one hand, that law cut tax rates and increased the standard deduction. But it also repealed a section of the tax code that, until this year, gave employees a deduction for the amount of out-of-pocket expenses they incurred that were not reimbursed by their employer.

The net result, Livingston said, is that lawmakers whose actual expenses exceed the current per-diem rates no longer can deduct the difference from their adjusted income in computing their federal and state taxes.

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Doughnut cook, suspected drug dealers arrested for bakery robbery

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Left, Joseph Conklin, 45, of Phoenix, was charged with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Middle, Durrell Whitfield, 21, of Peoria, was charged with kidnapping, aggravated armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Right, Terrell Whitfield, 21, of Peoria, was charged with kidnapping, aggravated armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. (Photos courtesy Goodyear Police Department)

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

After nearly half a year of searching for leads, three men have finally been arrested for an armed robbery that occurred at Sugar n Spice, a bakery located in Goodyear.

Joseph Conklin, 45, of Phoenix, and twin brothers from Peoria, Terrell and Durrell Whitfield, both 21, were arrested in early June after detectives uncovered substantial leads, Goodyear police said.

Conklin, who was the store’s doughnut cook, allegedly amassed a drug debt with the twin brothers, who were selling him fentanyl pills. Police said they robbed the store to settle the debt.

The robbery occurred around 12:38 a.m. January 13. Two men wearing gloves, dark pants and black-and-red hoodies with ski masks robbed Sugar n Spice at gunpoint, though they were not located at the time. Police said Conklin was present.

The suspects reportedly took a victim’s phone and three victims’ wallets and IDs, as well as around $500 from the store. No employees were injured.

Probable cause was ultimately established for Conklin’s arrest. On June 4 he was taken into custody during a traffic stop, after which he confessed to police.

Search warrants were conducted for the Whitfield brothers, and multiple stolen items were recovered.

Terrell was arrested without incident, but Durrell was already in custody on an unrelated charge.

The brothers were charged with kidnapping, aggravated armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Conklin was charged with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

Terrell and Conklin were booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail.

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BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

A partnership between Abrazo West Campus and the Rotary Club of Verrado to support Project C.U.R.E. — the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world — was recently proven successful.

And all it took was a little inspiration — and a desire to help.

Together, the hospital and Rotary donated five pallets and $250,000 of medical supplies and equipment, which will be sent to developing nations.

“When we shut down Maryvale campus, we brought a lot of their products over, their supplies and their equipment over as well. We ended up with a surplus of equipment; surplus of supplies that I felt was just too bad to waste; and I didn’t want it to just end up going to the landfill,” explained Mark Navarro, the hospital’s director of support services.

According to Navarro, the five pallets of donations included items like blankets, pillows, lab coats, gowns, masks, gloves, bandages, cots, incubator lights, mobile x-ray units, infusion pumps, ultrasound machines and bassinets.

“These are supplies we would generally consider for use with emergency management, surplus supplies that we need in case something happens. The benefit of having so much product is that we already had our set amount,” Navarro explained.

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artwork were also donated.

“We are in the business of not only physical health but whole health, psychological and spiritual healing, keeping people at peace and trusting that you have a facility that cares for them,” he explained.

And it just so happens, Anderson is a member of the Rotary Club of Verrado, which formed in September 2017, according to Carl Goin, the club’s president. Anderson ultimately proved to be the bridge between these two organizations.

“Club members wanted to contribute back to the community,” Goin said.

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“This put a burden on my heart,” he said.

So, he and some colleagues helped pull the donation initiative together.

Abrazo West Campus Chief Executive Officer Christina Oh called him the catalyst.

“What an easy, nice fit that is, that there is equipment that couldn’t be used and there’s equipment that could be needed so desperately in Kenya,” Anderson said.

“This is a story about the heart … when I go out to Kenya or I go out to these places, I’m sitting with somebody one on one and I say, ‘You’ve got an issue. You’ve got to go to a hospital,’ and there’s actually a hospital to send someone to … It’s just such a blessing to make an impact.”

A larger effort Rotary’s side of the initiative goes beyond just a small Verrado club of about 31 members, however.

According to Dale Gray, the Rotary global grants sub-committee chairman, there is a large, ongoing community effort that reaches as far as the Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, governors’ offices.

“Rather than having Rotary running around doing little projects everywhere, let us help focus you,” Gray said was the idea when bringing the governors into the fold. “This (Abrazo West/ Rotary Club of Verrado partnership) is

an effort that is part of that focus.”

On the larger scale, Gray said needs assessments were conducted in six hospitals in Sonora in July 2018.

“Rather than us saying, as Americans, ‘Well, we want to take something somewhere,’ we went to the ministries, working governor to governor, and said, ‘What could we do and where do you need it?’ And so they were very effective in aiming us,” Gray explained.

This allowed specific locales that need medical supplies to be determined, he said.

“We get a lot of communication and supplies and money that goes to the communities where the expats live, like Puerto Penasco — Rocky Point — and Nogales and Agua Prieta,” he explained.

“But as you go (farther) into Sonora, it becomes less prevalent to get the help.”

One such area is Navojoa, the fifth-largest city in the Mexican state of Sonora, where some equipment was recently sent, according to Gray. Medical personnel are even being trained in the local hospitals.

“We will train them how to do the surgeries, how to use the equipment, how to clean the equipment so it stays sterile,” Gray explained. “And so, on Mondays we do the surgeries; on Wednesdays they’re helping with the surgeries; by Friday they’re doing the surgeries and we’re helping.”

It’s all about ensuring the right equipment is donated to the right places, and that the medical personnel receiving the donations are properly trained.

And another need, Gray explained, was determined to be ambulances. American Medical Response recently donated an ambulance for use in Sonora.

According to Enrique Franco, a representative of the state of Sonora in Arizona, ambulances and fire trucks are a large need in small Sonoran towns.

Officials hope to receive more ambulances and fire trucks.

And last year, the Rotary Club of Scottsdale even donated nearly $1 million in equipment to Sonora, Franco added.

“We are very excited and grateful” for others’ efforts and donations, he said.

Beyond Sonora, supplies were recently donated to Rwanda, Gray said, and Kenya is in the works.

“I think that if you look at Rotary, a lot of people don’t know all the good we do. And it all starts with people like the Rotary Club of Verrado.”

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Buckeye discussing bicycle/ pedestrian master plan

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Residents are invited to attend the final interactive public workshop to provide input on the city’s bicycle/pedestrian master plan.

The meeting is from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19, at the Festival Foothills Fire Sation, 27360 W. Wagner Complex Drive.

Topics planned for discussion include an update on the development of the bicycle/pedestrian master plan,

based on input received at the previous meetings held earlier this year.

The bicycle/pedestrian master plan is a critical component of the city’s transportation master plan. Both plans will define the transportation network to support the city’s general plan, which was approved by voters in August.

For more information on Buckeye’s bicycle/pedestrian master plan or the transportation master plan, visit buckeyeaz.gov/bikepedmasterplan.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 19, 2019

AESD memorializes deceased staff

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Avondale Elementary School District recently honored deceased staff members in a community ceremony.

Families and friends of those employees shared memories of their loved ones as they held red balloons to celebrate the life of each member. Each family received a brick, engraved with the late person’s name, and placed it in the courtyard at Avondale Elementary School District recently honored the district office. deceased staff members in a community ceremony.

For the past five years, the (Photo courtesy Avondale Elementary School District) district has commemorated the dedication of deceased employees by Morales’ father-in-law, Gilbert Morales, adding these names throughout the who served as principal at the district. memorial lawn. Names include those The district has added over 40 names of teachers, bus drivers, maintenance to this memorial courtyard since it was staff, principals and superintendents started. who served the district since it was esSuperintendent Dr. Betsy Hargrove tablished in 1894. said this memorial unites multiple gen“I have several friends who I taught erations of friends and families who with and their names are there, and it is come together to share stories of the such a special tribute to them. It is very impact of former staff. heartfelt for the families. I think that it “It is our privilege to be able to celeis a beautiful way to honor them,” said brate the lives of staff who have given Karen Morales, a former employee of their talent and passion to our AESD the district and organizer of the event. family. Their service and legacy to the This year, one of the names added was AESD community lives on,” she said.

Valley Metro Public Hearings about Proposed Paratransit Service & Fare Structure Changes for Residents in Unincorporated Areas of Maricopa County Public input is requested on the following proposed paratransit service and fare structure changes*. If approved, these changes would take effect on October 1, 2019.

Valley Metro and Maricopa County are considering changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service area and fare structure that will result in paratransit service being limited to those portions of unincorporated Maricopa County that are within ¾ of a mile of a bus route or light rail station and a standardized fare of $4.00 per trip for all paratransit riders. RideChoice will be the service option for people outside the new proposed service area, if you are ADA certified.

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Kern added, “This session was unlike any other in the sense that in the House, anyway, we were able to work together — both parties — and get some good legislation done. I’m very proud of being down there.”

While Sierra also mentioned a high level of bipartisanship, he rated the session a solid five. He believes some areas were overlooked.

“There was some really good opportunities where we showed we can work together across the aisle to do significant things,” Sierra said. “I just think there was some missed opportunities in terms of our ability to fully fund our K-12 system; our pre-k all the way into higher education.”

When asked about the most impactful bills that were passed and signed by the governor in the latest session, the legislative leaders shared conversation on topics from taxation and infrastructure to water.

For Osborne, the passage of HB 2702 is a major win. The bill, dubbed “Wayfair,” requires out-of-state vendors to

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Reps. Lorenzo Sierra and Joanne Osborne and Sens. Tony Navarrete and Anthony Kern discuss the 2019 legislative session during a panel hosted by WESTMARC.. (Photo courtesy Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet)

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“Consumers have changed, and I get that. That’s fine. But it has to be fair, and I fought for that for years and years. The fact that we finally got (HB 2702) through — it was something that we all know affects everyone in our communities,” Osborne said.

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“Because it’s not just retail. It’s the restaurants that are with the retail places. It’s your hairdresser. It’s the holistic energy and the quality of our life that comes with retail,” she added.

Because of Arizona’s fast-paced urban growth, Sierra deems the passage of the Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) — a plan that stabilizes the Colorado River system and promotes water security in the Valley — especially important. “(The DCP) was one of the examples of where we had water experts on our side, on the Democratic caucus, and the Republican caucus had some

experts, and we were able to work together,” Sierra said.

But Sierra said there is still work to be done.

“We’ve still got significant water issues that we’ve got to work out here.

Part of it is identifying and understanding that climate change is real. Climate change is happening and we need to address that on a much more global scale, while at the same time making sure that our farmers and ranchers are being taken care of here; that the urban growth that we’re experiencing is going to have the water to sustain it.”

Moving forward, transportation needs in the West Valley is something all of the legislators said needs to be addressed.

“The infrastructure that we need in these communities is not only going to bring significant amount of dollars to families in these regions; they’re going to bring opportunity; they’re going to bring more access to health care facilities; more access to higher education. Transportation isn’t simply just to move people around. It really is an investment to communities,” Navarrete said.

Sierra added, “When 69% of our workforce leaves from west of I-17 eastward, we just don’t have the capacity to achieve our full potential.

“I think each and every one of us — we’re all going to fight to the death to make sure we get our fair share of what’s coming to us for transportation and infrastructure and investment here in the West Valley.”

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Southwest Valley Chamber honors key businesses, community members

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized key businesses and community members in the cities of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson at its 2019 awards gala.

The Southwest Valley Awards Gala, dubbed “The Swaggies,” was once again held at The Wigwam June 14, and featured three-time host and ninetime Emmy Award-winning CBS 5 anchor Sean McLaughlin.

The second-highest attended gala in Southwest Valley Chamber history, 410 people attended, including the mayors of all four represented cities and various other elected state and local officials.

Recognitions were bestowed in the categories of: Emerging Business of the Year, Excellence in Business, Spirit of the Chamber, Community Impact and Icon.

Nominees are submitted by chamber members, and winners are determined by a volunteer group, McLaughlin said.

But first, Southwest Valley Chamber President and CEO John Safin surprised longtime Estrella Mountain Community College President Dr. Ernest “Ernie” Lara with the new President’s Choice Award. Lara, who recently announced his retirement, will be succeeded by Dr. Rey Rivera.

“When a dream becomes reality it’s called success. When a dream has a lasting and positive effect on future generations, it’s called the legacy,” Safin said.

“For over 30 years in higher education, 12 years as a president for Estrella Mountain Community College, Dr. Ernie Lara had the vision, dedication and passion to help turn what was a very small community college into the powerhouse education center it is today.”

Moving into the main portion of the evening, Board and Brush Avondale emerged victorious in the category of Emerging Business of the Year. The DIY, BYOB wood sign art studio bested Angel’s Diner, MomDoc Midwives and Urban Air Goodyear.

“An experience, quote unquote, is the best way to describe the unique service and products,” said presenter Jill Lopez, a local Massage Envy owner, who also cited “excellence in customer service.”

“Their customers enjoy the experience, they learn something new and they have a personalized memento when they go away. Their business has been growing and will continue to grow in the future.”

Joy Bauer of the Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, center, receives the Spirit of the Chamber Award from Laura Meehan, West Valley View associate group publisher, and John Safin, Southwest Valley Chamber President and CEO. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company topped the list for the Excellence in Business Award. Runners up to the microbrewery included ISM Raceway, Puff & Fluff Grooming and Pet Sitting, The Giordano Team/Realty ONE Group, River Crossing Avondale Storage & RV, Thompson’s Flower Shop and Whispering Dragons.

“They’ve won several awards for their products, expanded their distribution line to 30 locations around the Valley, and support several local charities including Fighter Country Partnership and the West Valley Mavericks Foundation,” said presenter Christopher Amos, business advisor for DexYP. “They have a cult-like following of their customers because of their amazing staff and high-quality products.

Their businesses have grown much in only a few years.”

It was decided that Joy Bauer of Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain best showcases the Spirit of the Chamber.

She surpassed nominees Lona Hardy of Legal Shield, Carol Keyes of River Crossing Avondale Storage & RV, Joey Lucidi of Haymaker Restaurant Company and Robert and Raylene Sanchez of A Better Surety & Insurance Services.

Bauer attends “every ribbon cutting, every mixer, every event, every activity and (is) always one of the first people to arrive and the last to leave, no matter what time of day,” according to presenter Laura Meehan, associate group publisher for West Valley View.

Meehan added that Bauer always thinks “about the members, (is) aware of the influence the chamber generates, and looks to improve organization for the betterment of the membership and the community.”

The nominee with the most signif-

icant Community Impact was determined to be Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank. Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain, Homeless Youth Connection, MLR Professional Tax & Accounting Services, River Crossing Avondale Storage & RV, Southwest Valley Family YMCA, West Valley Mavericks Foundation and West Valley View were also nominated.

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“They have a pantry program for our seniors, give baby care items and school supplies for children and struggling families, and support the people that are facing crises. This means they help more than just the homeless. A crisis can be a job loss, an illness or an unexpected death of a working family member. Without our award winner, thousands of people with would be without food, without clothing and, most importantly, without hope.”

The final award of the evening was the Icon Award. It was bestowed upon Faith, Ledyard & Faith PLC. AZFirearms.com/Pot of Gold Estate Liquidations, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Osborne Jewelers were runners up.

The law firm has a “heart in the Southwest Valley and an exceptional reputation throughout the state of Arizona,” said presenter Naomi Prieto, project manager consultant for APS. Prieto also cited community involvement.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 19, 2019

Sanderson Ford, Wildlife World donate to conservation group in Mexico

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

There’s a quote that says, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” In the case of the Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Project, that message is true.

The project, which is based in Baja California Sur, Mexico, aims to protect peninsular pronghorn — a critically endangered subspecies that is endemic, or unique to deserts of Baja California.

In 1997, when the subspecies was down to 170 individual animals, a nonprofit conservation group called Espacios Naturales y Desarrollo Sustentable (ENDESU), Spanish for “Natural Spaces and Sustainable Development,” launched the preservation program.

Melodi Tayles, the program leader for the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) peninsular pronghorn studbook, said while the subspecies’ population has gradually increased over the years, it is still very much endangered.

“There are very few actual animals in the wild. A very rough estimate would be that there’s about 50 animals that are

living in the wild. There’s another 400 to 450 that are living in a semi-captive situation where (ENDESU) is working on breeding them,” Tayles said.

Tayles, who is also a lead keeper at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, said her zoo and six others, including Litchfield Park’s very own Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, belong to a consortium that supports ENDESU’s program.

“They help by being holders of the peninsular pronghorn because the animals in zoos here in the United States are forming an assurance population for those down in Baja. Those zoos are serving to educate the public on this endangered subspecies,” Tayles explained. “They’re also helping out in various financial ways.”

This year, thanks to a partnership between Wildlife World and Sanderson Ford, the Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Project is going to receive a free truck.

Mickey Ollson, director and owner of Wildlife World, said he knew who to turn to when ENDESU needed help finding a vehicle for its sites.

“It’s close to home, No. 1. It’s a species that needs help. And these people

From left to right, Melodi Tayles, lead keeper at San Diego Zoo Safari Park; Jeff Holland, Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Project coordinator; David Kimmerle, Sanderson Ford Lincoln owner; Andrew Kimmerle of Sanderson Ford Lincoln; Connie Ollson; and Mickey Ollson, Wildlife World director. (Submitted photo)

in Mexico are very dedicated,” Ollson said. “I expressed all of this to David Kimmerle, who’s a friend of Wildlife World Zoo — but also the owner of Sanderson Ford in Glendale. It took David about two minutes to say, ‘Yeah, we’re going to get them an F250.’”

Ollson said the two-year-old F-250 diesel truck Kimmerle donated is equipped with special features, including a brand new bed liner and towing package.

“Just like a new truck — and a very valuable truck. They could pull a horse trailer with this truck; they could move food for the animals from the different reserves or out to the different reserves that they have in Mexico,” Ollson added.

Projects like that one of ENDESU are the kind that Ollson said he likes to be involved with.

“They don’t get any government funds. They’re doing this with funds they can raise in Baja. These are the kinds of conservation projects that we like to do — we’re helping a species of animals that was down to (170) individuals with a partnership between us and Sanderson Ford,” Ollson said.

“This is how for-profit businesses can step forward and do good things for conservation projects.”

Tayles said the truck will be delivered to Baja California once legalities and import taxes are worked out with Mexico.

Howard graduates basic military training

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

U.S. Air Force Airman Jasmond C. Howard 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.

Howard is the son of Talicia D. Holt of Tolleson and Jasper C. Howard of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and stepson of Marvis Howard of Fort Belvoir and Randy D. Holt of Tolleson.

He is a 2018 graduate of Agua Fria High School in Avondale.

U.S. Air Force Airman Jasmond C. Howard is a 2018 graduate of Agua Fria High School in Avondale. (Photo courtesy Joint Hometown News Service)

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Hero Editor:

My newest hero is Ensign Hunter Jones of the U.S. Navy. Reading the article about this well-spoken, dedicated young officer was a breath of fresh air. I served in the USMC as a pilot many years ago, and his story brought back memories of unlimited horizons.

Well done, Mr. Jones!

Ron Mahan Goodyear

A sincere thank you

Editor: On Friday, May 31, my 37-year-old son complained of shortness of breath, chest pains and a tingling in his left arm. My wife dialed 911. The operator, while acting with a sense of concern and urgency, relayed the call to the emergency responders and assured help was on the way.

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There are numerous names and faces I’ll never see or know. But you are heroes.

Also, to the people who ensure the phone lines work, the vehicles are operational, the facilities are maintained and these professionals are well-trained — the unsung heroes — you, too, are heroes.

Often times we humbly say, “I was just doing my job.” Most of the time these professionals handle the emergency, and that’s the last they see or hear of it. Rest assured your actions saved the life of a son, brother, father

and friend. Thankfully, he is back to work and recovering fine.

A heartfelt thank you, and may God bless.

Ed Ritchie Avondale

Inaccurate and untruthful statements Editor:

The June 12 issue of the West Valley View had lots of letters — thank you for that. But, as usual, several of them were attacks on liberals/Democrats, using inaccurate and untruthful statements. Let me respond to some of them.

Think back to the fall of 2008 — the country was facing a financial crisis second only to the Great Depression. Republican policies led to hundreds of banks failing, pensions being lost and thousands of people losing their homes. Unemployment was close to 10%. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson begged Congress for a $700 billion bailout of some major financial institutions, which was signed by President Bush on October 3, 2008. Other bailouts and loans were also necessary in the following months.

President Obama took office in January 2009. After a year of new policies, we have these numbers: GDP has risen, unemployment has fallen and the number of people working has risen, all steadily from 2010 to 2018. Mr. Trump did not create this economic revival. These are facts, not the opinions that some writers offered.

More recently, in 2018, federal tax revenues from individuals went up about $90 billion while corporate taxes went down about $90 billion. The CBO reports annual deficits close to $1 trillion in 2017 and 2018 and projects more in 2019. The Trump tax cuts worked well for his wealthy friends and donors but not so well for the rest of us.

A writer smears the Mueller report — started by a Republican-controlled House with a Republican attorney general appointing respected Republican Robert Mueller. His report confirmed major Russian meddling to aid Trump in the 2016 election. As Putin said in

Helsinki — he wanted Trump to win. It also detailed a dozen acts by Trump that could be criminal obstruction of justice, but current federal law does not allow an indictment of a sitting president. When he leaves office, he can face charges.

The reports of Trump’s extramarital affairs were documented facts, not “fake news.”

So are his many lies — over 10,000 and counting, according to the Washington Post. Fox News, Hannity or Limbaugh are not the most reliable, truthful sources.

One of your frequent contributors lists eight issues supported by progressives.

All of them are misrepresented, suggesting lack of research or intentional falsehoods. One of his examples is the Equality Act recently passed by the House. He and another writer wrongly say this forces people to change their religion and allows men to use women’s bathrooms. Really?

No, it just calls for equal treatment in employment, housing and finance for people, regardless of gender, race, religion, etc. This principle should be self-evident.

A reference to Johns Hopkins teacher Dr. McHugh says being transgender is a mental disorder and sex change is impossible. However, that is not the position of the university, according to its website. He is a not a credible source.

P.S. Members of Congress do not retire with full pay and benefits after one term; not even close. Look it up. But that is the problem: some of your writ-

ers do not bother to look beyond Fox or the far-right internet or some bumper sticker for their facts. They prefer lies and distortions that fit their views. Of course, so does our president.

John Flynn Goodyear

'Democraps'?

Seriously?

Editor:

This is a response to James Logan’s letter to the editor in the June 12 edition. Democraps? Seriously? The name-calling is silly and just plain immature. Just because Trump resorts to belittling anyone who disagrees with him or perhaps looks at him sideways does not mean the rest of us need to fall to this level of behavior. Let’s all try to have a civil conversation and leave the personal insults out of it.

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The West Valley View welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The West Valley View will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing. The West Valley View will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’ authors, not the View, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 19, 2019

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

Recently, some business and personal trips prompted me to fly back and forth across the continent several times. Nothing makes a better case for staying home — forever — than traveling in the 21st century.

On the positive side, I finally understand what famous French smart guy Jean-Paul Sartre meant by the immortal line “Hell is other people.”

Curiously, Sartre wrote this in 1943, long before the 2001 founding of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the advent of “secure” modern air travel. More on the TSA — aka “Thousands Standing Around” — momentarily. First, however, we need to discuss how awful some of you are at basic geometry.

Current travel restrictions dictate that the maximum size for a carry-on suitcase is 9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches. Imagine a rectangle of such

Oh, I didn’t know coins were metal.

– Jean-Paul Sartre proportions. Because a jetliner’s overhead bin is made to accommodate bags up to that size, one cannot fit a larger bag into this space.

Among the things that won’t fit into an overhead bin: A Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, a German Shepherd, Louis Vuitton himself, or a child over the age of, say, 4.

Trust me, this last point is galling, because I have contemplated stuffing many a wailing child into an airplane’s storage compartment.

As modern airlines have discovered they can screw travelers by charging extra for “luxuries” like seats and baggage, many of you seem determined to get your money’s worth by bringing all your worldly possessions on your trip.

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Don’t do this. You may notice other passengers laughing at you or giving you dirty looks. You’re not wrong. We do hate you.

Other objects worthy of scorn include: Travelers who fly in their pajamas, people who tote fake “emotional support animals” and the appalling lack of signage at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Anyone who has ever tried to figure out which side of Terminal Four they’ve parked on knows exactly what I’m talking about.

Then there’s the TSA. I get that there are evil people in the world who want nothing more than to bring down another airliner. Thus, security is paramount.

Even so, federal security personnel would do well to remember a valuable insight: No one remembers what you say. They remember how you made them feel. Between the arbitrary nature of many TSA rules — that Dixie cup of water must be confiscated — and the sneering tone of some of these blueclad Napoleon complex victims.

I’m often left feeling like I would gladly trade a little bit of safety for common sense and common courtesy.

Still, I can’t imagine doing that job.

Not after witnessing a grown man, told to completely empty his pockets, wonder aloud why a few dimes and nickels “counted.”

His explanation: “Oh, I didn’t know coins were metal.”

Common airport scenes like this remind me that many of our fellow travelers suck at life. Told to remove from their baggage every electronic device larger than a cell phone, they ask if that

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In 1903, a scant 116 years ago, Wilbur and Orville Wright risked their lives to fly the first heavierthan-air, controlled airplane. That day, Wilbur reportedly flew 852 feet in 59 seconds.

Today, that same flight would involve a full-body pat-down, a $12 cheese plate and a $50 upcharge for Wilbur’s second suitcase. Such is progress.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 19, 2019

BY REP. DEBBIE LESKO (AZ-08)

their health care through their job or union into a plan chosen by the federal Does Medicare for All provide free government. About 75% of Americans health care to illegal are satisfied with their immigrants? That is the current private health question I asked in the care plans and would House Rules Committee be forced to leave these hearing late last month. plans for a lower-quality, The disturbing answer more costly government was, yes, Medicare for health care plan. IndividAll, the Democrats’ push uals, not the government, for a government-condeserve the freedom to trolled, one-size-fits-all select the plan that is best health plan, will indeed for themselves and their provide free health care families. Medicare for to illegal immigrants at All will take this choice the American taxpayers’ away from you and your expense. family.

Debbie Lesko. (Photo courIf that is not bad Rep. The expansion of tesy Debbie Lesko) enough, consider this: Medicare, a program that all private health insurance, all Medi- is already at risk, would be dangerous. care Advantage plans, and even the If every American was put on Medicurrent Medicare program would care, like this legislation would rebe eliminated, while still carrying a quire, experts say Americans’ income price tag of over $32 trillion with no tax rates would have to double, makplan on how to pay for it. Medicare ing it the largest tax increase in modfor All is a shift away from the mar- ern American history. That means your ket-based health care system toward taxes will double to cover the cost of a government-run, socialist health free health care for illegal immigrants. care system that will inevitably reI am committed to working together quire rationing of care, increasingly to build on proven solutions to lower higher taxes, and an overall reduc- health care costs for American famition of quality. lies. I will not support legislation, like Medicare for All would eliminate all Medicare for All, that threatens the Medicare Advantage programs. In Ar- health of seniors, strips hard-working izona’s eighth district, 44% of seniors, Americans of their health care free70,000 seniors, utilize Medicare Ad- dom, and forces hard working Amervantage. icans to pay for illegal immigrants’ Seniors would be forced to move out health care. I urge my Democrat colof a program that they have paid into leagues in Congress to change their their entire lives to enter a mandatory minds and stop this government takegovernment program in which every over of our entire health care system American would be competing for and work with Republicans to cretheir hard-earned health care. Not only ate viable health care options for the is this system unfair, but it jeopardiz- American people. es the health care of millions of senior citizens. I believe our seniors deserve Rep. Debbie Lesko represents Arireliable and superior medical care at zona’s Eighth Congressional District affordable prices. in Congress. She serves as co-chairMedicare for All would terminate woman of the Bipartisan Women’s employer-sponsored health care, forc- Caucus. ing 158 million Americans who receive

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 19, 2019

BY AVONDALE MAYOR KENN WEISE Guest Columnist

Over the last year, your Avondale City Council has made a commitment to improve city parks. We understand that parks serve as a cornerstone of communities and want to make sure our families are able to enjoy these amenities throughout Avondale.

First, we hired park maintenance staff to keep our parks clean, green and safe. There has also been significant investment to repair and replace some of the park’s aging infrastructure, including new park benches, basketball play areas, area and security lighting throughout the parks, trash receptacles, picnic shelters, and renovated restrooms that are cleaned regularly.

The city is currently expanding park improvements at Festival Fields, which is fulfilling a commitment made by city council to expand recreational opportunities for our residents in the southern part of our city. I am happy to report the project is currently on schedule and will be completed and open for

Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise grills some hot dogs at last year’s Waterpalooza, the inaugural Independence Day event. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

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summer, don’t forget Friendship Park’s splash pads are open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please know that parks staff is eager to receive any additional feedback and comments from the community about any of our city parks.

We’re excited to once again host our family-friendly Independence Day event! Please join me and my fellow councilmembers at Avondale’s second annual Waterpalooza at Friendship Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. We invite you to come out to celebrate this national holiday with free water activities at the splash pad, or to use the water slides or a dunk tank, participate in family-friendly festivities, and learn about city services and programs. Bring the kids, your sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen, and don’t be afraid to get wet! Pack your own picnic, enjoy complimentary hot dogs, or buy from concessions that will be fully stocked with icy delights.

Friendship Park is located at 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale.

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Business Briefcase

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

farga, and relocated the full-service restaurant experience to the nearby Lighthouse Sports Bar. Now, one half of the restaurant is dedicated to Don

Manny’s, while the other half remains Lighthouse. But the twist is the two share a kitchen, as well as the Don Manny’s authentic Sonoran Mexican food menu. On the Lighthouse side, guests can still keep up with the bar experience.

Don Manny’s and Lighthouse are located at 12351 W. Indian School Road.

For more information or to find out about specials and events, visit Don Manny’s on Facebook @donmannysmexicangrill or Lighthouse @lighthousesportsbar1.

That’s all the briefs for this week!

Stay tuned for next week! Thanks for reading!

Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@westvalleyview.com.

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Hello, readers! Welcome back to Business Briefcase. This week, I’m looking to branch and find a bit more throughout the West Valley to send your way. And find businesses I have.

No events this time around, but I have developments ranging from Tolleson to Buckeye, and Goodyear to Avondale. And there’s even more slated for next week! Let’s get down to the details!

First, let’s put the spotlight on Tolleson for a moment. Often underrepresented in the column, but never forgotten, the easternmost city in our circulation zone has snagged International Furniture Direct, a case goods manufacturer. The furniture importer purchased 48,000 square feet of a 250,000-square-foot industrial building at 9310 W. Buckeye Road for $1.63 million. With product lines that include dining and bedroom furniture, entertainment units, occasional tables, consoles, bars, barstools and more, International Furniture Direct has two factories in Mexico and four warehouses between Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta and Chicago.

“International Furniture Direct has doubled its footprint in Phoenix to meet the increasing demands for their product lines in the United States,” said NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Isy Sonabend, who represented the Houston-based furniture importer.

“IFD is engaged in a long-term strategy of growth in Arizona while expanding its territorial reach.

Now, let’s move to Buckeye! You may recall my mention last fall of a QuikTrip coming to the northwest corner of Watson and Yuma roads, between AutoZone and Wendy’s. Though the gas station was initially slated for a late April or early May completion, QuikTrip Corp. spokesman Mike Thornbrugh told the West Valley View it seems to be headed for an early October opening now. Previously, Thornbrugh said this location will be around 4,800 square feet with 10 pumps that

Philly Pretzel Factory will soon open its first Arizona location. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)

can accommodate 20 cars fueling at the same time.

Speaking of Watson and Yuma roads, keep checking in, as that busy intersection — which has been covered in the column numerous times — has a lot going on!

Back to Goodyear, Philly Pretzel Factory is coming — and rather soon, I might add. As of press time, the store was set to open its first Arizona location Friday, June 21.

The Philadelphia-based franchise, to be located at 650 N. Estrella Parkway, boasts everything “pretzel” — from traditional to twists and minis.

Beyond standard pretzels, the Factory specializes in pretzel dogs, pretzel cheesesteaks, cinnamon pretzel twists and so much more.

For more information, visit phillypretzelfactory.com/goodyear, find it on Facebook @ppfgoodyear and check it out when it opens. It will be open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Finally, let’s round out in Avondale with a restaurant that’s not exactly new, but did slip through the cracks this spring. Longtime West Valley establishment Don Manny’s Mexican Grill underwent some changes.

After a brief closure at the turn of the year, Manny’s Mexican Restaurant owner Manny Lafarga added “Don” to the name in honor of his recently deceased father, Manny Garcia La-

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EFHS’ Vanderhei selected by D-backs in MLB Draft

BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Ryan Vanderhei huddled over his laptop, streaming day three of the 2019 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on June 5 with a small contingent of family members in their Goodyear home, when his cell phone buzzed.

On the other end, his adviser, the middle-man of the drafting process, spoke.

“They’re interested with this next pick. Get ready.”

Vanderhei was now on full alert. A 6-foot-6, 185-pound right-handed pitcher from Estrella Foothills High School with a fastball residing in the low 90s, virtually every MLB club had expressed interest in selecting Vanderhei at some juncture of the 40-round draft.

His adviser, the man whose job it was to provide the family with information regarding Vanderhei’s value as a draft prospect, had called to relay the news to his client he had been longing to hear, ever since he began playing baseball as a boy: The Arizona Diamondbacks, his hometown team, were moments away from selecting him.

They made it official shortly after, drafting Vanderhei with their 38th round pick, the 1,142nd overall selection.

“When my name got called, we all celebrated, took pictures,” Vanderhei said.

“It was just crazy. It was one of the best moments of my life.”

Vanderhei wrapped up an illustrious three-year varsity career at Estrella Foothills this spring. Over the course of his career, he logged 64.2 innings pitched, struck out 80 batters, walked 56, and surrendered 26 earned runs to the tune of a 2.81 ERA, per MaxPreps. He held opposing hitters to a pedestrian .196 batting average over that span.

The selection made Vanderhei the first player out of Estrella Foothills to be taken in the MLB Draft.

“Going into my freshman year, I was just hoping to make the varsity team, and now to be able to say that I’m the first player ever to get drafted out of Estrella Foothills is just crazy. It’s such a cool feeling.

Again, another huge motivator for me to keep pushing harder and harder,” he said.

Last summer, the prospect of getting drafted had not yet presented itself to Vanderhei. He was a big, lanky, right-handed

pitcher with an upper-80s fastball — this much scouts knew already. But then, they noticed an uptick in his velocity as he made the rounds throughout the country playing club ball. He was living in the low 90s with more frequency now, music to the ears of big league scouts when exploring a high school arm.

The revelation from big league scouts came when Vanderhei was playing in a tournament in Nashville with his Northeast Baseball club team. Over the next handful of games, more and more scouts began to trickle in to watch Vanderhei.

This officially made him a legit candidate to be drafted the following summer, and soon his starts — whether they were with his club team or school team — were regularly littered with pro scouts.

They flocked to the bleachers and backstops, radar guns in hand, whenever he toed the rubber.

“As those teams started reaching out to him, one you think might be an anomaly,” said Robert Vanderhei, his father. “I think our spreadsheet at home had 28 out of the 30 teams that have reached out …

It becomes a reality.”

Along with the Diamondbacks, the San Diego Padres showed heavy interest in Vanderhei, dating back to last summer.

They invited him out to their facility in Peoria and showed him around their spring home. They loved the Estrella Foothills righty, and the endearment they showed only motivated Vanderhei to work harder.

As special as it was to hear his name called, his emotions were kicked up a notch when it was the Diamondbacks doing the calling. An Arizona native, Vanderhei was born in Tucson. His family moved to Goodyear when he was 5.

All he’s known, he said, is Diamondbacks baseball, so, instinctively, he became a fan. His Little League team, when he was roughly 5 years old, was the Diamondbacks. His idols growing up were guys like Paul Goldschmidt, Miguel Montero and Jason Kubel.

“It’s just crazy to think that I got picked by the same team that they were all on,” he said. “It’s just surreal.”

The signing value for a 38th round selection is not worthy enough to pass up a college education for, he believed.

Vanderhei committed to the University

of Kansas last summer and, despite the offer from the Diamondbacks, he will honor his pledge to the Jayhawks and join them this fall. His selection could have potentially come in a higher round if big league teams felt Vanderhei was more inclined to take their offer than go to college.

But, the general consensus among teams was Vanderhei would wind up at Kansas, so there was no need to Ryan Vanderhei, an Arizona native, grew up idolizing the Diawaste a pick, per se, on mondbacks. On June 5, the D-backs selected the Estrella Foothills right-handed pitcher with their 38th round selection. (Photo a player who would not courtesy Robert Vanderhei) sign with them.

His role with the Jayhawks also ap“It’s a great opportunity for me. I feel like three or four years there will get me pears to be in limbo, as it was when he bigger, stronger and give me a better signed last June. He’s unsure if he’ll chance to go higher in the draft,” he said. slide into the rotation, or appear out of Vanderhei said as soon as he was draft- the pen. He just wants to pitch, he said, ed, his phone began to blow up with con- and will go to whatever lengths to do so. gratulatory text messages. There were “I’ll probably find all that out in the hundreds, he said, from family, friends, fall when I get there, but it’s all what my teammates and coaches. coach thinks. I know I’m going to put in “It was such a cool feeling. It was a my end, so hopefully everything works great thing to know because that means out in the end,” he said. people are out there supporting me, The next time Vanderhei will become looking out for me. It’s a great thing to draft eligible will be at the conclusion have. I know the whole community has of his junior season at Kansas, per MLB my back,” he said.

Draft rules. The plan is to become bigAnd, yes, he did return those messages ger and stronger — perhaps see another increase in his fastball velocity — to re— all within the same day.

“If they take the time to reach out to position himself into the higher rounds me, I’m going to take the time to reach of the draft.

But regardless of what transpires over back out to them for everything they’ve the next three or four years, Vanderhei done,” he said.

Vanderhei will spend the summer as will always be able to proudly say he a member of the Pacific Union Finan- was selected in the MLB Draft. cial Capitalists, a prolific travel baseball And by who else but his home town team comprised of prized recruits enter- team. ing their freshmen seasons as top base“This is something that I can have and ball colleges around the country. nobody will ever be able to take that Located in Palo Alto, California, Van- away from me. That means so much to derhei and the Caps will play 40 games me that the team I have been idolizing this summer against other prominent since I was a kid thinks that much of me collegiate summer teams. to think they’ll be able to draft me and Vanderhei expects to be pretty active — I don’t know, it’s just such a crazy — whether it be in the starting rotation feeling,” he said. or out of the bullpen — given how many “I’m beyond flattered. Hard work pays games the Caps will play. off; that’s all I can say.”

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Crimson Knight football ready to build upon previous success

BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Staff Writer

With an undefeated, 9-0 record in its first 11-man 2A football regular season, the Trivium Prep football team completed its best season in its fouryear history.

While a 10-1 record, including a first-round playoff win and a loss in the 2A quarterfinals as the No. 2 seed, was something to remember fondly, the bar has been set. Coach Michael Spencer is in the process of getting his players ready for an even bigger challenge.

“We’re not going to sneak up on anybody this year. This is the second time we’ll play the same schedule, so every game is going to be a revenge game this year. We’re going to get a lot of people’s best,” he said.

There are many returning starters and contributors from last year’s successful team, but it is not the exact same group. Among those who were lost to graduation is former senior Mason Moore, who threw for 1,678 yards and 22 touchdowns last season, and added nearly 550 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, according to MaxPreps.

On defense, they graduated several defensive backs. New players will have to step up at corner and safety to hold opponents to low point totals.

With a chance to work on techniques, running routes and making the correct passes, Spencer has time to coach his veteran group on the run closer to the start of the year.

“We have a new quarterback, so we have a new kid coming up that we all need to get in rhythm with, and we’re getting better at that here,” senior running back David Marquez said.

While the Crimson Knights still hope to have a solid passing attack, Spencer hinted that the team’s strength, both on offense and defense, will be up front in the trenches. The offensive and defensive lines return several of the team’s top producers from last year, with another offseason of training and lifting under their belts.

In summer big-man challenges, many players have competed and beaten players from much larger schools, giving them confidence the front lines could be among the best in 2A come fall.

Then, with Marquez, whose power-running style earned him 23 rushing touchdowns last season taking plenty of carries, the offense could prove hard to stop.

Junior receiver August Hubbard runs a route for Trivium Prep football. (West Valley View photo

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“Any run plays, we’re definitely solid,” senior lineman Zion Gamilla said.

There is a lot of excitement surrounding Trivium football this season.

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It would be hard to expect anything less after such a splash into AIA-sanctioned play, and a schedule of teams the team has recent experience beating.

Junior receiver August Hubbard, however, has the end of the season imprinted in his mind. As the No. 2 seed, the Crimson Knights were not only upset, but blown out 47-7, by No. 7 St. Johns in the quarterfinal round.

Rather than hang his head after a disappointing playoff loss, though, Hubbard and the rest of Trivium are looking to use the past defeat as motivation to prepare at an even higher level.

“Ever since our last game, we’ve been thinking about the next one coming up. We had so many wins, but now we want to do the same and then make a longer playoff run, too,” he said.

The upcoming season will be the final run for senior captains, such as Marquez or Gamilla, that have been with the team since it first started three seasons ago. Spencer hopes they both leave the team in good shape, and have a long, successful run to send them off from high school ball.

“They (seniors) have a chance to continue the success they’ve had for the last three years,” Spencer said.

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

Friday The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

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Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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The Litchfield Park Historical Society

The Litchfield Park Historical Society is now on its summer schedule: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

Admission is free and docents are available. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, call 623-535-4414 or email office@lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

Come and Play with Me

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

For information, call 623-333-2601.

Song-Ercise for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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

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.

More to Explore

Kids ages 6 to 12 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learn-

ing program from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Kids Café Food Service Program

Children up to 18 years can enjoy a free, healthy meal and an activity from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Kids Café is a USDA program responsible for ensuring children in low-income areas continue to have access to nutritious meals during long school vacations. The free lunches are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be offered Monday through Friday through August 2.

For information, call 623-333-2703.

Bake Sale and Raffle

The Buckeye Community Center at 201 E. Centre Avenue will hold a bake sale and raffle to supportive program’s Site Council Trip Fund.

For information, call 623-349-6600.

Mission Solar System Escape Room

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

Have fun with friends and family while solving space-themed clues in less than 45 minutes to complete a space mission at Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. Up to eight people can register for a session from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To reserve a time, email kcornish@buckeyeaz.gov. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Toddler Storytime

Join others in a game of cards from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. This free program is open to all Buckeye Senior Program participants. For information, call 623-349-6600.

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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.

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.

Adult Laser Tag

Compete with family and friends in a fun game of laser tag from 5 to 7 p.m. at the White Tank Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Fit and Strong!

Senior Exercise Program

Fit and Strong! is a free exercise program designed for seniors with lower-extremity osteoarthritis. Stop by from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. to manage joint pain and develop an active lifestyle at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Free Men’s Health Seminar

Abrazo West Campus will host a free men’s health seminar for men’s sexual health and urology from 6 to 7 p.m. at 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Refreshments will be served. To register, visit abrazohealth.com/menshealthwest.

Family Summer Crafts

Families are invited to work on crafts together from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

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Stay and Play

The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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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.

The Search for Ancient Agave Cultivars

Author Ron Parker will explore the depth and duration of human and agave co-evolution across the desert southwest from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren. Registration is required.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

Writing Like a Pro (Ages 18+)

Patrica L. Brooks, author of “Sick as My Secrets: A Memoir,” will host a free writing workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Tartesso Community Park Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at East Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Visitors can get a library card to check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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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Wildlife Encounters

Come down to Wildlife World Zoo at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, at noon, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to learn about the zoo’s wild animals from its knowledgeable professionals and see the animals foraging and flying. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, 15255 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Walkins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

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Baby Time

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

West Valley Human Services Alliance

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

Hope

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

For information, call 480-994-4407.

Magician Eric Giliam

Bring the whole family to enjoy a magic performance by Magician Eric Giliam from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at White Tank Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Craft it Up

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue

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Hogwarts Academy

Celebrate J. K. Rowling’s fantasy creation with magical exercises, Quidditch strategy, potion making and “Harry Potter” trivia from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

Teen Leadership Club

Teen Leadership Club is a group that creates and carries out new programs for the Goodyear Branch Library. The team meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Registration is required.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

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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.

EON Business Monday Night Meet-Ups

Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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.

Hot Coffee Series

Learn about the West Valley Art’s award-winning youth arts employment program that pairs students ages 15 to 18 with professional artists in order to design, develop and install a permanent piece of public art for display in the West Valley.

The presentation will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Ministries Bible Study

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.

Estrella Republican Club

The Estrella Republican Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays of the month to listen to a guest speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. For information, call 623-695-2435.

Summer Food Service Program

Lunch will be provided to all children, ages 18 and under, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. without charge at Esther Angulo Community Center, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson.

Additionally, free breakfast will be served for children from 8 to 8:45 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Tolleson Park and Recreation Center, 9521 W. Washington Street.

Bingo for Books

Have a fun afternoon of Bingo for Books from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

Anime Club (Ages 10-18)

Learn Japanese words and cultural 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.

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

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

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In Stitches

‘Chicken Little’ Film Screening

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.

Teen Volunteer Tuesdays (Ages 12-18)

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

Cool off with a free film screening of “Chicken Little” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Popcorn will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Teens looking to serve their community and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library’s Volunteer Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale.

For information, call 623-333-2602.

Wednesday

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Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activi-

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Goodyear Lions Club

Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses, and more.

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

Financial Information Coffee Club

Learn more about the market from Financial Advisor Anne Jensvold over coffee and breakfast from 10 to 11 a.m. at Edward Jones, 700 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite 240, Goodyear.

To RSVP, call 623-925-8243.

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“It’s also being used by athletes in the NFL, MMA among other physically demanding sports as a safe alternative.”

Clearing Up the Confusion Around Hemp One of the biggest mistakes people make when talking about hemp extract is mixing it up with marijuana.

Although the two fall under the same plant category, cannabis sativa, they have completely different effects on the body.

Remarkably, hemp extract is available in the U.S. and can’t get you high (ever!). That’s because there is no THC in it, the chemical that

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The cannabinoids found in Hemp Gummies, hemp extract, replenish your levels quickly, easing discomfort over the entire body.

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Parenting: becoming loyal advocates and faithful intercessors Recently, a Māori pastor and close friend of mine, Matai Bennett, made a post on his Facebook page that caught my attention. It was a picture of Matai and his teenage daughter sitting at a restaurant table. She had a smile on her face the size of the Southern Alps in Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand.

Here is Matai’s post: “I had lunch with my daughter today because she came home early for school. I loved on her by spending special time with her. I invested in her by listening more than speaking.

No need for discipline when a parent invests double doses of ‘spending special time with’ and ‘listening more than speaking’ to their children.”

Matai goes on to say, “Great

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kids don’t just happen. You need to invest in them, love them and discipline them. No discipline or boundaries produces no inner boundaries in children. No love in word and deed produces a child who will look for love elsewhere.

No investment in children produces no return in children.” Sounds good to me.

So, what does a parent who is a loyal advocate and faithful intercessor look like? Because every child is different, there are no perfect for-

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mulas for parenting. However, there are general principles, concepts and guidelines that apply to most children. Let’s explore some ideas that might help both parents and their children. Why? Effective parenting is easier on both the parents and their children. And every child has the right to not only be fed, but to be well-led.

Let’s consider some wisdom from the Scriptures in Lamentations 2:19. “Pour out your heart…before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your… children.” In other words, parents can bring their parenting fears to God. Every family will experience ups and downs in parent-child relationships. Parenting is scary. However, we parents have an advocate to whom we can bring our concerns and fears. God understands. God has advice and answers. God listens to the prayers of all parents, especially hurting parents, because God is a parent, too.

The Word for Today magazine gives us some practical advice on getting God involved in your parenting through prayer. “…When your child is in crisis, turn to Jesus.

But don’t wait for a crisis to come.

When you send them off to school each day, do so with a blessing.

When you tell them goodnight, cover them in your prayers. When they are stumped in a homework assignment they can’t handle, pray with them about it. Pray that your children will have a profound sense of their place in this world, and a heavenly place in the next one.”

Parents, you can do this! Prayer is not weird. Prayer is normal. Make a prayer investment in your children.

Be your children’s faithful intercessor. Most times, the answer to a parent’s prayer is a parent praying for their children.

Now, let’s consider a parent being a loyal advocate. Here’s more from Word for Today: “Fear turns some parents into prison guards who monitor every minute and

check the background of every friend. They stifle growth and communicate distrust. A family with no breathing room suffocates a child. Fear can also create permissive parents. Feeling their child may be too confined or fenced in, they lower all boundaries. High on hugs and low on discipline, they don’t realize appropriate discipline is an expression of love. Permissive parents or paranoid parents may be well meaning but not always beneficial to their children’s future.”

Let’s close with short sentences on being a parent who is a loyal advocate and a faithful intercessor.

A child who lives with criticism learns to condemn. A child who lives with hostility learns to fight.

A child who lives with fear learns to be apprehensive. A child who lives with jealousy learns to feel guilty. A child who lives with tolerance learns to be patient. A child who lives with encouragement learns to be confident. A child who lives with praise learns to be appreciative.

A child who lives with approval learns to like himself. A child who lives with recognition learns it is good to have a goal. A child who lives with honesty learns what truth is. A child who lives with fairness learns justice. A child who lives with security learns to have faith in himself and those around him.

A child who lives with friendliness learns the world is a nice place in which to live.

Parents, now is your time to make your children’s present and future better. Parents, you were born for this. In child rearing, the days go long but the years go fast. Be intentional now. Be engaged now. Take time now. Make yourself better and you will likely make your children better.

To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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West Valley View Columnist

The Mazda 6 is an excellent sedan. It offers practical utility, sport performance, and a reasonable starting price of $22,000.

The particular car we test drove was their Signature edition. It is supposed to be loaded with all the standard features, though we were charged extra for two items.

First was the red paint job, called “Soul Red Crystal.” That costs $595. Next was an extra $75 fee for a cargo mat, which seems insulting on a top-line car. In any case, the total tab comes to a tide $36,435.

The base engine is a 187-horsepower unit, but the Signature edition gets a potent 227-horsepower turbo engine, which can be increased to 250 horsepower if premium gas is used. It’s hooked to a six-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually with controls on the steering wheel.

The materials and workmanship of the cabin are very nice. The controls are easy to use once the master infotainment control knob is learned. The second row seats have enough room for two full-size adults.

This car is a blast to drive.

It’s quick, smooth and quiet. The cornering ability is there, and the brakes stop the vehicle in a hurry. There is nothing boring here. Fuel economy tested at 19 mpg in hard city driving. But the highway figures were much better, with 28 mpg at 75 mph, and 32 mpg at 65 mph.

While I find the Signature edition a bit pricey, there are cheaper versions of the model 6 sedan that offer the same amount of fun for less money with less fluff. Either way, this is a well-designed car.

The Mazda 6 Sedan Signature edition comes in “Soul Red Crystal” for an additional $595. (West Valley View photo

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Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.

Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag!

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Goodyear teen hoping to empower her peers

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

Goodyear resident Madison See is active in her community and at Millennium High School, where she is an incoming junior.

The 16-year-old holds positions with student council, and the Key and Environmental clubs. She participates in March for Our Lives and Climate Strikes protests through Zero Hour Phoenix. See is also on the Goodyear Youth Commission and attend summits regularly like the AZ League of Cities and Towns and Governors Youth Leadership Day. Recently, thanks to a scholarship, she visited with other like-minded teens at the Hugh O’Brian (HOBY) Leadership seminar in Phoenix, which she called “amazing.”

“They try to empower all the teens who have the leadership potential in the schools to just stay driven and harness that potential,” she said.

“It was really amazing to meet the other students in the state who are passionate about different issues, to see that passion when they were speaking about it, and that was what impacted me the most. We see so many negative things in everyday life. To hear that message was really inspiring.”

The seminar encourages students to be the best version of themselves and lead others in serving their community.

Now, See is hoping to extend her involvement and attend the HOBY-hosted World Leadership Congress in Chicago. The seminar emphasizes empowering students to become global leaders and combat world issues. The WLC 2019 is July 20 to July 27 on the campus of Loyola University Chicago.

“However, the price of attendance is not cheap,” she said. “I live in a single-parent household with my dad, and he works two jobs just to pay the bills. Paying for me to attend the World Leadership Congress would be amazing, but given our current financial situation, it is just not very plausible.”

She needs to raise $1,825 by June 28, via GoFundMe, http://bit.ly/2XgbaGr. Students from 14 countries are expected to participate in the annual event.

“I’m hoping to bring the inspiration of other students around the world back to Arizona,” said See, whose siblings live in Washington state with her mother.

See’s dream is to attend Stanford, where she would study environmental or political science — or even tie to two together.

Millennium High School incoming junior Madison See, center, visits with junior facilitator Vivek Ravi and her group facilitator, Gavin Imes, at the Hugh O’Brian (HOBY) Leadership seminar.

(Photo courtesy Madison See)

Somerset Academy registering students for first school year

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

Somerset Academy-Skyway Campus of Goodyear is recruiting for its first school year, which begins August 5.

The school serves as a college preparatory school with an emphasis on “cultivating effective leaders, developing good character, and instilling in each child a desire to render service,” according to the school’s application. It’s open to children in grades kindergarten to fifth grade this year. Eventually, it will become kindergarten to 12th grade.

The charter school will be managed

by Academica, which services over 100 charter schools in Florida, Utah, California, Nevada, Texas and Washington, D.C.

Somerset Academy of Goodyear will prepare children in an academically challenging and personally meaningful learning environment with an emphasis on developing leadership skills, increasing literacy, fostering good citizenship and character, and seeking opportunities to serve their classmates and their school community. A collaborative effort including students, teachers, parents and staff will be devoted to establishing, achieving and celebrating individual goals for each child at the school.

All Somerset programs implement the neighborhood school paradigm in their management structure to consistently maintain the feeling of a small school environment.

Varying from 150 to 2,200 students, all Somerset programs welcome parents to be a part of the educational process for their children.

The principal is longtime educator Jennifer Carmichael, who has worked with special education students and as a dean. Her career started in Colorado, and then she worked for Litchfield Elementary School District. She opened a Denver charter school called Global Village Academy.

“I’m very familiar with the charters as well as the public aspect of things,” she said. “Somerset is really big on achievement, making sure kids get a quality education no matter the circumstances.”

She explained Goodyear and the West

Valley is a “very competitive area.”

“Residents aren’t familiar with our name. That right there is trick in itself.

Once you start diving in and reading about what the school has done, you can’t help but go, ‘My gosh. They really do have a name for themselves.’ The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools sought out Somerset and asked them to come to Arizona. We have a strong program that’s competition or unmatched, compared to the charters already here.”

Somerset AcademySkyway Campus 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear 623-208-4629, somersetacademyaz.org

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Millennium, Verrado send scholastic bowl teams to nationals

BY MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR West Valley View Staff Writer

With the 2018-19 school year behind them, Millennium and Verrado high schools recently sent their scholastic bowl teams to the 2019 High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta.

Presented by National Academic Quiz Tournaments LLC, the national championship, however, requires teams to place in the top 15% in the league in which they’re competing to qualify.

And on that local level, Millennium and Verrado competed against other high schools such as Brophy, Tolleson and Valley Lutheran in the Arizona West Valley Quizbowl League.

Millennium and Verrado each sent three teams to the state competition — A, B and C — but only the A teams qualified to compete nationally.

And at the end of the national competition, Millennium finished in 295th place, and Verrado finished at 315th place. Both teams went 3-7 throughout the weekend, competing with the best 336 teams from 38 states, the District of Columbia and South Korea.

Millennium Coached by Dr. Louise Privette, Millennium’s scholastic bowl team consisted of seven students — Isabel Glass, Logan Dalton, Ananya Eeraveni, Daphne Faber, Nathan Padley, Micah Stull and Catherine Broski — six of whom are recent graduates.

Glass, the team’s captain, said her experience at nationals was unforgettable, thanks to her teammates.

“Being able to go to nationals with (my teammates) — especially my senior year — was a lot of fun,” Glass

said. “(Nationals) was after we all graduated, too, so it was the last time I may be seeing all of them. It was a really great thing to do with all my best friends.”

Although four students are allowed to play in a single round of quiz bowl at a time, Millennium’s seven students interchanged with each other. And according to Glass, each student had his or her own strengths when it came to answering questions.

“If we were ever dealing with sports, we would look to Micah or Nate, military would be Logan, and that kind of thing,” Glass said.

Qualifying for nationals by finishing in the top 15% locally was a tough feat on its own, however. But Millennium’s A team ultimately placed second in the Arizona West Valley Quizbowl League with a 12-1 record.

“The way we finished our league this year was Brophy (A) was No. 1, and then it was Millennium (A), and then it was Verrado (A),” Glass said.

During the school year, members of Millennium’s scholastic bowl team dedicated their lunch break three times a week to practice. But Privette said that commitment went even further when it came to preparing for nationals.

“In preparation for nationals, (Millennium’s scholastic bowl team) also committed to coming after school one day a week, and these are kids that you know who have been involved in so many sports and activities,” Privette said. “They have limited free time, but they made the time to practice and practice on their own. Six of my seven students had graduated already, and yet they came in and spent hours practicing the week before nationals.”

Millennium’s A team placed second in the Arizona West Valley League with a 12-1 record. At nationals, the team finished in 295th place. (Photo courtesy Dr. Louise Privette)

Though practice questions are given to teams in preparation for state competitions, the national level has a different set of practice questions, which are at a college level, according to Glass.

The experience of transitioning between the state and national levels is unlike anything Glass had seen before.

“These kids get the questions within the matter of 10 words sometimes,” Glass said. “The kids at nationals — they really knew their stuff. It was a humbling kind of experience. By the time we figured, ‘OK, I’m going to buzz in and say it,’ the (other team) had already got it, and they got it correct.

It’s a different game.”

In round 6 during the national competition, Millennium faced Gwinnett Math and Science from Lawrenceville, Georgia, losing in a nailbiter 190-180.

“As team captain, it was really difficult to make the decision and find the balance between ‘who should be playing this round’ versus ‘who hasn’t played enough yet,’” Glass explained. “Because the majority of us were seniors, it was difficult to find that balance. During round 6 it was just a matter of some of the questions that were normally someone’s specialty, that person was sitting out that round. That’s a one-question

difference, so it’s mostly luck.”

Though going to nationals was an expensive task, according to Privette, the help of sponsors and grants allowed Millennium’s team to make the trip.

“It’s very expensive to go to nationals, and it took a lot of support from Ms. (Tamee) Gressett. Our principal really stepped up to the plate to make it happen for us,” Privette said. “We earned a ($2,000) grant from the Agua Fria Foundation, and we have the support from tax donations from family members, friends and the (Goodyear) Rotary Club and Kiwanis.”

The six graduates from the team are all off to colleges and universities around the nation. Faber will attend MIT; Eeraveni UCLA; Dalton West Point; Glass Barrett, the honors college at ASU; and Stull and Padley will attend Baylor. Broski was the lone junior on this year’s team. Privette said she will be instrumental in the continuation of the team moving forward.

Even Privette is retiring from her position at Millennium.

“If these seven individuals were my children, I would think that I had hit the lottery,” Privette said. “It’s been such a privilege to work with them, and I’m just going to miss this part of my

Student Chronicles

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Goodyear’s Erin Burgess graduated from Eastern New Mexico University on May 11. ENMU is a state institution offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree options.

The following students graduated from Ottawa University in Surprise: • Kelly A. Smith of Goodyear, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration.

• David Chandler Solis of Good-

year, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, magna cum laude.

• Shombri Elizabeth Baranski of Litchfield Park, Bachelor of Arts, Communication, cum laude.

Students who graduate cum laude must achieve a 3.5 to 3.799 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Magna cum laude honors require a 3.8 to 3.899 GPA.

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job more than anything.”

She continued, “It has been a dream come true. It has been the highlight of my professional career to be the coach of scholastic bowl and particularly this team.

They have been so dedicated.

They have great camaraderie.

They are highly intelligent, and they just brighten every day and made work a pleasure.”

Verrado Coached by Sucheta Thomas, Verrado’s scholastic bowl team consisted of four students — Delena Hoang, Minh Thu Nguyen, Eliana Valenzuela and team captain Dan Lunaria — the minimum needed to compete.

This being Valenzuela’s — an incoming senior — first year on the scholastic bowl team, the experience was eye opening.

“It was really incredible to see how big of a scale that this takes place on,” Valenzuela said. “For (Verrado), we only see a couple other teams on a regular basis — like five other high schools — so to go to Georgia and see over 300 teams from all over the country, it was incredible.”

Like Millennium’s A team, Verrado had to finish in the top 15% of the Arizona West Valley Quizbowl League to qualify for nationals. The team ultimately reached third place, with an 11-2 record in the league.

One of the major accomplishments for Verrado’s A team was its victories against two of Brophy’s teams.

“One of our strongest opponents is really Brophy,” Valenzuela said.

“It’s the one team nobody wants to lose to because they’re always winning. We were able to beat Brophy twice in the league. As a public school beating a private school, it’s just ecstatic for the kids. It builds confidence for the kids.”

With only four students on Verrado’s team, each member needed to be knowledgeable in all the question categories. Valenzuela said Thomas did a stellar job putting this team together.

“All four players offered really valuable assets to the team,” Valenzuela said. “I don’t think any other combination of people from our school could have done any better — Ms. Thomas chose the right people.”

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Verrado finished third, with an 11-2 record, in the Arizona West Valley Quizbowl League to qualify for nationals. The team ultimately finished 315th at nationals.

(Photo courtesy Sucheta Thomas)

She continued, “You can’t know everything — that’s just impossible — and we’re high schoolers, but I’m good at religion, my friend is good at math, and we’re also good at science. Together we know a lot more than one person individually. It was really amazing to learn how to combine our individual strengths and function highly as a team.”

Verrado won its first match-up in the third round against Brunswick County Early College from Supply, North Carolina, with a score of 100-85. But Valenzuela said it took a few games to get in the groove of things.

“It took us about two rounds to really start to mesh well as a team, and we weren’t people who have really played together because we all played on different teams, and the third round was when we started to work well together,” Valenzuela said.

Before the national tournament, Verrado’s students knew they would have to practice a lot more in order to compete at the national level, according to Thomas.

“Once we knew we qualified for nationals, we added some more practice sessions. The team practiced on their own, at home, online, and as they compete within my classroom and do mock trials with each other — it’s just a lot of practice, practice, practice.”

Despite the extra practice, Thomas said Arizona schools are at a major disadvantage.

“Schools in the east, they do not end until June, so they don’t have finals during this time, whereas our students have finals leading up to nationals,” Thomas said. “Here they are studying for all these challenging courses and finals because grades are important, but at the same time they’re having to devote time for preparations for nationals.”

Valenzuela said the team felt defeated until checking the statistics online.

“3-7 doesn’t sound great on paper, but you have to remember some of these east coast schools have quiz bowl as a class, they have more funding than we do, they get teachers specializing in this, but for us, we’re putting in our own time — (money) is coming out of pocket for us. Winning three out of the seven matches, we were so proud of that.”

She continued, “We compared ourselves to Millennium, and that was an epiphany moment for me because we realized we did really well. They had almost twice the amount of people on their team, and we were still able to compete with them.”

Funding for academic events is not easy to come by in public schools, according to Thomas.

Verrado applied for the Agua Fria grant, but they did not receive it.

Each team player ended up spending $650, and Thomas said she paid close to $1,200 out of pocket.

Verrado’s administration was able to pay for the $675 registration fee for Verrado’s scholastic bowl team to compete at nationals.

Thomas said she’s very thankful, but fundraising is “challenging.”

“Athletics gets funded, everything gets funded, but quiz bowl, we have to go out and find our own sponsors, and it’s hard,” Thomas said.

Hoang and Lunaria will both attend Barrett, the honor’s college at ASU this fall. Valenzuela and Thu Nguyen will return next year.

“I would like to see (the team) progress. I don’t see us coming first or second in the nation, and that’s OK,” Thomas said. “For next year, I would still like to see us qualify for nationals, and at nationals I would like to see us progress a little bit further.”

Michael Robert Newman 65, of Goodyear, passed away the evening of June 8th, 2019. A lifelong Arizona resident, Michael was born in Phoenix, to Harold and June Newman, the youngest of eleven children.

Michael was known for his kind nature, forgiving spirit and hardworking personality. He served in the United States Air Force from November of 1975 to June of 1978, being honorably discharged. Michael learned the plumbing trade during his time in service, continuing in the construction industry until he retired as a project manager in April of 2016. Michael then started his own business with his daughter, Adriane, refurnishing cabinets. A two time cancer survivor, Michael stuck to his core values of respect, strength and putting others first no matter his adversities. He instilled these values into his children and grandchildren. Michael was always around to support his children in all their ventures, attending every sporting event. Michael carried this on through his grandchildren who he made time to spend with individually and collectively, often teaching them how to build, and fix things. An avid sports fan, Michael loved his home teams, the Cardinals and Diamondbacks but his heart was with the Greenbay Packers. Michael and his wife, Tanya loved to travel and often found themselves relaxing at the beach. Michael was a member of The Rock Church, Goodyear and just last April was baptized alongside his granddaughter.

Michael is survived by his wife, Tanya Jean Newman; his daughter, Adriane Marie Harris; his sons, Derek Stephen Newman, Harry James Clifton, Chad Lewis Clifton, and James Brandon Cisco; his siblings, Linda Barbee, Louise Banks, Susan Garcia, Sally Maddox, Patty Rabjohn, Sandra Higbee,Bill Newman, James Newman, David Newman, Robert Rees and his eleven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Albert Friedrich Newman; his mother, June Rose Newman Rees; his sister Mary Newman; and brother, Arville Newman.

Elldora Mae Reinhold Ellingson

Elldora Mae Ellingson passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family, on May 24, 2019. Dora was one of her family's greatest treasures and certainly one of God's sweetest beings.

Dora was born in Murray County Minnesota on October 12, 1930 and later moved to Slayton, MN where she met her husband, J, who shared her life for 66 years. The family eventually moved to California where Dora was honored to be the “Checker of the Year” at ABCO/Alpha Beta groceries. Her family, friends and colleagues were drawn to her beautiful smile, sparkling green eyes, exuberance, quick wit, laughter, humor, innate empathy and her devotion to her family, friends and church.

Dora's second family was her church. She and J were active at the Church at Litchfield Park as Deacons and participated in every activity they could after moving to Arizona in 1980. She was an avid bridge player who hosted bridge at her home for the last time only two days before she died. Dora was a volunteer at her church thrift shop for many years and loved to play golf with J in her earlier years.

Dora was preceded in death by her husband, J, but is survived by her sister, Irene Bennett, her daughters Judi Belinda and Marsha Jane, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.

Dora’s life will be celebrated on Monday, July 8th at 10 a.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park 300 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, Arizona with a sanctuary service and reception following. In honor of Dora's memory and in lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a donation in her name to The Church at Litchfield Park’s Children and Youth Ministries.

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Joe, Garcia

Laura Jean Koncewicz-White

Della Marie Lelakowski

Laura Jean Koncewicz-White, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Phoenix.

Laura served in the US Navy. A burial service was held Monday, June 17, 2019, at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, CA. To read a full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please go to www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Della Marie (Spaid) Lelakowski of Litchfield Park, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2019. Della was born in Syracuse, NY to Frederic and Frances Spaid on April 7, 1943.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery. For a full obituary and to leave condolences for the family please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

William “Bill” Eckhoff William “Bill” Eckhoff passed away on Saturday, June 8 th at the age of 68.

He was born in Floral Park, New York on January 12, 1951. He served two tours as an Army sergeant in Vietnam from 1968 – 1970. After his service, he lived on Long Island and married Kim Eckhoff in 1976. They moved to Arizona in 1986 and Bill began his 28year career as a United States Postal Service carrier.

Well-known for fixing just about anything, Bill’s family, friends and customers relied on him often for his mechanical ability and unending willingness to help. He would never disappoint when asked for a favor. Whether he was asked to build scenery for his kids’ school play, run errands for a neighbor, or help a friend restore his ’54 Chevy, he would get it done. He took pride in everything he did. When delivering mail, landscaping his yard, or cooking a gourmet meal, every task was done with precision. Food was his currency. If Bill cooked for you, you knew he loved you. Pampering his family and friends with Sunday feasts was his signature. He was the Pied Piper with babies and animals, always willing to please them by wearing silly hats to entertain or taking them on long walks or preparing them delicious snacks.

Wherever he went, kids and dogs followed. He had a passion for touring the West on his Harley then spending endless hours polishing it for his next adventure.

Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kim Eckhoff, his son Matthew Eckhoff and daughter-in-law Kelly Eckhoff, his daughter Justine Emeigh and son-in-law Will Emeigh, sister Judy Mulhearn, sister Linda McGinley, brother Kenneth Eckhoff, four grandchildren, Charlie, Lyvia, Dakota and Axel and his two dogs Henry and Pearl.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Bill on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 from 5 – 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bill’s memory to the American Cancer Society and the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA.

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Annie Frances ("Fran") Morrow Our beloved mother, Annie Frances (“Fran”) Morrow of Litchfield Park, passed away on June 12, 2019. Fran was born November 18, 1934 in Greenville, Texas to Olive (Ollie) and Oliver (Ollie) Bradford.

She is preceded in death by her husband Winfred Grey Morrow, infant daughter Sharon, sister Helen, brothers Ollie (Junior) and Bill. Fran is survived by her children: Linda Morrow, John (Tami) Morrow, Donna (Chuck) Ransom, Matt (Cheryl) Morrow, her niece Rosemary (Tim) Reudelhuber, seven grand kids, five great grand kids and one more on the way.

Fran met her future husband on a blind date while attending nursing school, and they were together for over 50 years. She worked as a nurse to put Win through college and chose to be a homemaker after they started a family. As a field engineer, Win’s job took them from one end of the country to the other and everywhere in between, until they finally settled in Grandview, MO and then Leavenworth County, KS. Fran loved that she visited all but a few States. She was a frequent room mother in her kids’ classrooms, “kool-aid” mom in the neighborhood, a great gardener, and cook. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and was an amateur artist. For many, many years she collected donations for the March of Dimes; she also volunteered on the Council for the Aging in Leavenworth.

After Win passed away, Fran came to Arizona in 2009 for a two week visit to see her newest granddaughter – and stayed the rest of her life for the warm weather and to be near her youngest grand kids. Fran loved every Arizona sunset she saw.

In celebration of her life and in lieu of flowers, her family request that donations be made in her name to the March of Dimes, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Joe E. Garcia, age 61, a life-long resident of Avondale, AZ died June 7, 2019 in Goodyear.

He was born January 15, 1958 in Phoenix, AZ to Henry and Mary Garcia.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at St. John Vianney Church, Goodyear, AZ 85338. To read the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Juan Carlos Enriquez

Juan Carlos Enriquez, age 38 of Avondale, died on June 7, 2018. Juan was born September 23, 1980 in Phoenix, to Bertha and Juan Enriquez.

Juan graduated from Agua Fria High School in 2001 and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Juan is survived by his beloved son Andres Enriquez, parents Bertha and Refugio Camarillo, and Juan Osvaldo Enriquez, siters Rosa Juarez (Tony), Monica Haynes (Herman), Cindy Enriquez, brother Cesar Enriquez, four nephews, three nieces, two great-nieces, two great-nephews, and ex-wife Kristina Enriquez.

Juan loved his family and friends and was loved in return by everyone he met. He had a great sense of humor and always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.

George Wister McAfee, JR.

George Wister McAfee, Jr., 82, died May 22, 2019 in Gilbert. His family will hold a celebration of life service at 11:00am on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd in Phoenix. For more info: www.PhoenixMemorialMortuary.com or call 623-434-7000 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in memory of George W. McAfee to support the Stem Cell Transplant Program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. To make donations by check: 1. Please make the check out to BANNER HEALTH FOUNDATION 2. Please note on the memo line: BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT IMO GEORGE W. MCAFEE 3. Mail Check to: Banner Health Foundation Attn: Memorial Giving Program 2901 N. Central Avenue, Suite 160 Phoenix, AZ. 85012 All gifts will be acknowledged by the Banner Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Public Notices Valley Utilities Water Co. Inc. 6808 N. Dysart Rd., Suite 112 Glendale, AZ 85307 (623) 935-1100 2018 Drinking Water Annual Water Quality Report We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the water quality and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually monitor the water quality process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of the water provided to you.

We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements.

This report shows our water quality and what it means.

Our water and its source.

Valley Utilities water comes from deep underground, from the Agua Fria aquifer. Our aquifer was created primarily from mountain runoff and storm water infiltrating beneath the ground along the Agua Fria River and up in the Bradshaw mountain range.

Our 5 active wells pump water from 350 to 800 feet below the earth’s surface from the aquifer.

Water from the wells is pumped into storage tanks. With a series of booster pumps, the water is pressurized and pumped through transmission and distribution mains to reach your home.

Source Water Assessment Report Source water protection is a method to identify, develop and implement local measures that advance the protection of the drinking water supply. Based on the information currently available on the hydro geologic setting of and the adjacent land uses that are in the specified proximity of the drinking water sources of Valley Utilities Water Company Inc., A.D.E.Q. has given a low risk designation for the degree to which our public water system drinking water sources are protected. The Source Water Assessment Report is available at our office upon your request.

Who do I contact if I have any questions about Valley Utilities drinking water supply or this report? If you have any questions about your water or this report please call (623) 935-1100 during normal business hours (8:00am to 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm., Tuesday through Friday, except holidays.)

Monitoring your drinking water is important to us.

Valley Utilities Water Company and the State of Arizona via ADEQ’s Monitoring Assistance Program, routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2018. Drinking

water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

These people should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. Environmental Protection Agency/Center For Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the land, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radio active material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• For public Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water run-off and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off, and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring, will be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and drug administration regulations es-

tablish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

Lead and Copper Health Information Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your homes plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800- 426-4791.

Arsenic Health Information “While your drinking water meets EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Nitrate Health Information Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High Nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity.

If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. Valley Utilities provided its customers drinking water below the MCL of 10 ppm during 2018.

Attencion, hablantes de Espanol Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su agua beber. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with.

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum Residual Disinfection Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known

Valley Utilities Water Company 2018 WATER QUALITY RESULTS

Violation

Y/N

Collection Date

Total Coliform Bacteria

N

2018

Fecal coliform and E.coli Chlorine Disinfectant Residual (ppm)

N

2018

0

n/a

n/a

0

N

2018

.86

.61 - .86

mg/l

MRDL=4

MRDL=4

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Copper

N

2018

24

ppb

NA

80

ppb

NA

60

ppm

1.3

1.3

Contaminant

Highest Level Detected

Range of Levels Detected

0

n/a

Unit Measurem ent

MCLG

Regulated Contaminants

N

2018

2

15.8 – 31.5 0 – 4.4

N

2017

90th

n/a

Lead Consumer Notice (LCR)

Y

2017

Arsenic

N

2018

Nitrate (as Nitrogen)

N

Barium

Fluoride

Percentile

n/a

0

MCL

presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples 0

0.14

Inorganic Contaminants 6

4.7 - 10

ppb

NA

10

2018

7

4.3 – 7.2

ppm

10

10

N

2018

.12

.079 - .12

ppm

2

2

N

2018

1

.68 – 1

ppm

4

4

Chromium

N

2018

12

8.9 – 12

ppb

100

100

Selenium

N

2018

8

ND - 8

ppb

50

50

Sodium

N

2018

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

N

2018

Unregulated Contaminants 140

65 - 140

ppm

N/A

Radioactive Contaminants 2.5

2.5 – 2.5

pCi/L

0

Likely Source of Contamination

Naturally present in the environment

Human and animal fecal waste Water additives used to control microbes Byproducts from disinfection of drinking water Byproducts from disinfection of drinking water Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservations; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

We failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested within 30 days of receiving results. Violation has been corrected.

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits.

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries, discharge from mines, erosion of natural deposits.

N/A

Erosion of natural deposits, leaching.

15

Erosion of natural deposits.

Valley Utilities Water Company

is inter-connected with Liberty Utilities and Tierra Buena Water Company, and from time to time Valley will acquire needed water from either/both sources. Pursuant to state regulations we are required to include the annual water quality report from any water source used other than Valley Utilities. Below are the 2018 annual water quality results for those utilities.

Tierra Buena Water Company 2018 WATER QUALITY RESULTS

Violation

Y/N

Collection Date

Total Coliform Bacteria

N

2018

Fecal coliform and E.coli Chlorine Disinfectant Residual (ppm)

N

2018

0

n/a

n/a

0

N

2018

1

1-1

mg/l

MRDL=4

MRDL=4

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

Y

2018

2

1.6 - 1.6

ppb

NA

80

Haloaecitic Acids (HAA5)

Y

2018

ND

ND

ppb

NA

60

Copper

N

2017

90th

NA

ppm

1.3

NA

ppb

Action Level 1.3 Action Level 0

Contaminant

Highest Level Detected

Range of Levels Detected

0

n/a

Unit Measurem ent

Regulated Contaminants

Percentile

n/a

0.12

Lead

N

2017

90th

Percentile

15

Arsenic

N

2018

Fluoride

N

Nitrate (as Nitrogen)

MCLG

0

Inorganic Contaminants

MCL

presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples 0

Likely Source of Contamination

Naturally present in the environment

Human and animal fecal waste Water additives used to control microbes Byproducts from disinfection of drinking water.

Violation: We failed to test our drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Because of this failure, we cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during the period indicated.

Byproducts from disinfection of drinking water.

Violation: We failed to test our drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Because of this failure, we cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during the period indicated.

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservations; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.

15

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

10

9.3 - 12

ppb

n/a

10

2014

1

1-1

ppm

4.0

4.0

N

2018

3

2.9 – 2.9

ppm

10

10

Barium

N

2014

.054

.054 - .054

ppm

2

2

Chromium

N

2014

8.4

8.4 – 8.4

ppb

100

100

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

N

2014

Radioactive Contaminants

Combined Radium 226/228 Sodium

N

N

2014

2018

3

3-3

pci/L

0

15

Erosion of natural deposits.

.9

.9 - .9

pci/L

0

5

Erosion of natural deposits.

N/A

Erosion of natural deposits, leaching.

Unregulated Contaminants 75

75

ppm

N/A

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or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions: Non-Detects (ND) Not Applicable (NA) Parts per million (ppm) Parts per billion (ppb) Parts per trillion (ppt) Parts per quadrillion (ppq) Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) Entry Point Distribution System (EPDS) Millirems per year (mrem/yr) Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) Variances & Exemptions (V&E) - State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.

An MCL based on running annual average of monthly sample (AVG) Action Level (AL) Treatment Technique (TT) Maximum Contaminant Level – (MCL) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – (MCLG) Maximum Residual disinfection Level Goal–(MRDLG) Maximum Residual Disinfection Level – (MRDL) Water Conservation Water conservation is everyone’s responsibility and there are many ways to accomplish conservation. Stay vigilant in finding and repairing ALL water leaks regardless how small.

A small investment in repairs today will pay big dividends in the

pelling reason for our diligence, we who work here, as well as our children and grandchildren, drink and use this same water. Even with all of our testing monitoring and treatment, we also depend on you, our customers, to advise us if you notice any differences in the water such as taste, color and aroma, even pressure. We also depend on our customers to report any water leaks, not only in our transmission and distribution system but also for your neighbor’s homes and businesses.

There is another area where we depend on our customers help. Please, call us if you see anyone, other than a Valley Utilities employee, working on water company equipment.

Also, if you suspect someone is tampering with any water company equipment or on company property, call us any time day or night. Intentional damage to equipment or theft of water costs all of us money. Worst of all, intentional or accidental contamination of a water source or water lines could be devastating to people’s health and costly to all of us who pay for the water we use.” With the aid of our customers, we at Valley Utilities will continue to deliver to your tap, dependable, high quality water, at a reasonable price.

Thank you for your help in our ongoing effort, from all of us at Valley Utilities.

future. The following are a few simple ways to conserve water: 1. Install water-saving shower heads.

2. Many high water consumption problems stem from toilets which slowly leak water because of bad valves, improperly positioned float arms or defective overflow tubes.

Use anything that will safely color the water in your toilet tank. After several minutes if you see that color in your toilet bowl you know you have a leak. Consider installing a high efficiency toilet (HET) that only uses 1.28 gallons/ flush.

3. Wash only full loads in the dishwasher. Use the “light wash” setting when possible.

4. Water your lawn in the early morning hours or early evening. In many cases when you water your lawn in the heat of the day as much as 90 percent of that water can evaporate.

A note from the team at Valley Utilities Water Company: All of us at Valley Utilities are concerned about the quality and cost of our product, the water we deliver to your home. As we have all experienced the price of everything is on the rise and the cost of producing and treating the water we deliver to your homes and businesses is no exception. Although we pump the water from a deep underground aquifer, we constantly monitor for quality and treat for harmful constituents as they are identified by the agencies that regulate our industry.

Not only is this the right thing to do and a requirement of the law but there is an even more com-

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Contaminant

EPA’s Action Level (AL)

Ideal Goal (EPA’s MCLG)

Lowest to Highest results found

Average of Detected Results

Samples Exceeding AL

Violation

Typical Sources

Copper

90% of homes less than 1.3 ppm

1.3 ppm

ND - 0.166

0.074

0

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems: erosion of natural deposits

Lead

90% of homes less than 15 ppb

0 ppb

ND—6.6

2.5

0

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems: erosion of natural deposits

INORGANIC CHEMICALS Contaminant Highest Level Allowed (EPA’s MCL)

Ideal Goal (EPA’s MCLG)

Range of Test Results

Highest Detected Result

Year Tested

Violation

Typical Sources

Arsenic

10 ppb

0 ppb

5—8

8

2018

No

Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from orchards and glass and electronic production waste.

Barium

2 ppm

2 ppm

0.05 - 0.12

0.12

2016

No

Erosion of natural deposits, discharge from metal refineries and drilling wastes.

Fluoride

4 ppm

4 ppm

0.43 - 1.45

1.45

2016

No

Erosion of natural deposits, water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and

Chromium

100 ppb

100 ppb

ND - 10

10

2016

No

Discharge from steel and pulp mills, erosion of natural deposits

Selenium

50 ppb

50 ppb

ND - 11

11

2016

No

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries, discharge from mines, erosion of natural deposits

Nitrate

10 ppm

10 ppm

4—8

8

2017

No

Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from fertilizer use-leaching from septic tanks, sewage

RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS Contaminant

Highest Level Ideal Goal Allowed (EPA’s (EPA’s MCL) MCLG)

Range of Test Results

Highest Detected Result

Year Tested

Contaminant

Highest Level Allowed (EPA’s MCL)

Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Ideal Goal (EPA’s MCLG)

Range of Test Results

Average or Highest Detected

0 ppb

ND

ND

6 ppb

Violation Typical Sources

No

Discharge from rubber and chemical factories

DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS—Tested in 2018 Contaminant

Highest Level Ideal Goal Allowed (EPA’s (EPA’s MCL) MCLG)

Range of Test Results

Highest Detected Result

Violation

Typical Sources

Sodium Hypochlorite (MRDL)

4 mg/L

4 mg/L

1—1

1

No

Water additive used to control microbes

Haloacetic Acids(HAA5s)

60 ppb

NA

<2.0—2.5

2.5

No

Byproduct of drinking water chlorination

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

80 ppb

NA

10.0—23.6

23.6

No

Byproduct of drinking water chlorination

MICROBIOLOGICAL—Tested in 2018 Contaminant

Highest Level Allowed (EPA’s MCL)

Total Coliform

Ideal Goal (EPA’s MCLG)

NA

NA

Range of Test Results

Highest Month %

0-0

Present or Absent

0

Violation

Absent

No

Typical Sources

Naturally present in the environment

Testing of Unregulated Contaminants Our utility is committed to protecting public health and meets or surpasses all state and federal health standards for tap water. To help advance the science of drinking water, we have been collecting data for the EPA since the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule was enacted. Collecting information about the occurrence of these compounds in water supplies is the first step in the EPA’s efforts to determine whether they should be regulated.

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS—Tested in 2014 Contaminant

Highest Level Allowed (EPA’s MCL)

Ideal Goal (EPA’s MCLG)

Range of Test Results

Average of Detected Results

Violation

Typical Sources

Sodium (mg/L)

NA

NA

58 - 235

120.2

No

Erosion from natural deposits, leaching

Hardness (grains/gallon)

NA

NA

9.11—15.5

11.09

No

Erosion from natural deposits, leaching

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS — Tested in 2018

LEAD AND COPPER—Tested at customer’s taps every 3 years. Testing year - 2016

Violation

Typical Sources

Gross Alpha

15 pCi/L

0 pCi/L

2-6

6

2016

No

Erosion from natural deposits

Uranium

30 ug/L

0 ug/L

1.3 - 5

5

2010

No

Erosion from natural deposits

Combined Radium

5 pCi/L

0 pCi/L

ND

ND

2016

No

Erosion from natural deposits

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ORGANIC SYNTHETIC COMPOUND—Tested in 2016

Contaminant

Minimum Range of Test Reporting Results Level

Average of Detected Results

Violation

Germanium

0.30 ppb

0.32—0.77 ppb

0.43 ppb

No

Manganese

0.40 ppb

ND—32 ppb

5.53 ppb

No

1-Butanol

2 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

2-Methoxyethanol

0.4 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

2-Propen-1-ol

0.5 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

ND-ND

ND

No

Alpha0.0101 ppb Hexachlorocyclohexane Chlorpyrifos

0.0303 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

cis-Permethrin

0.011 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Dimethipin

0.202 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Ethoprop

0.0303 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Oxyfluorfen

0.0505 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Permethrin, cis & trans

0.0404 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Profenofos

0.303 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Tebuconazole

0.202 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

trans-Permethrin

0.0293 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Tribufos

0.0707 ppb

ND-ND

ND

No

Typical Sources

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