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NEWS .............. 6 D-backs dedicate Jackie Robinson Field in LP

SPORTS ........ 18 Lobos football seeking redemption for playoff snub

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LETTERS ........................12 BUSINESS..................... 16 SPORTS ..........................18 FEATURES .....................22 YOUTH ...........................28 OBITUARIES .................30 CLASSIFIEDS................31 WEST

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June 26, 2019

The Voice of the West Valley for 34 years

EMCC names new president as nationwide search ends

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

From its academic programs to its community partnerships, Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) takes pride in being an innovative, collaborative and inclusive college.

So, when Dr. Ernest Lara — outgoing EMCC president — announced his retirement in February, the Maricopa County Community College District began to look for a successor who could carry out those very same principles.

After a nationwide search, longtime educator Dr. Rey Rivera emerged as a successful candidate and was named EMCC president in mid-June. He will assume his position July 1.

Rivera, who has held a number of leadership positions at EMCC, boasts more than 23 years of higher education experience.

“I actually started in 1996 teaching mathematics here at Estrella Mountain.

I did that for about 15 years, and then I had the opportunity to become the interim dean of occupational education,” Rivera said.

Rivera, who went on to work at South Mountain Community College in 2012, returned to EMCC in 2016 after taking on the role of president of learning.

“I came back home, and I’ve been here for the past three years in that role — over-

Dr. Rey Rivera will assume the role of Estrella Mountain Community College president July 1.. (Photo courtesy Estrella Mountain Community College)

seeing all the academic areas which involve instruction; learning support; curriculum development in our performing arts center; and of course our great innovative

spaces, like nursing and our maker space,” Rivera explained.

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Eastern European, Central Asian educators visit Waddell school

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

In an effort to reimagine American high school education, Canyon View High School was not only designed to meet the needs of students in today’s digital era, but to enhance their safety

and communication.

To emphasize that design, the school hosted a group of lecturers, researchers, school violence intervention officers and entrepreneurs from Eastern Europe and Central Asia in June.

The group, which brought to Arizona

education leaders from countries the likes of Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, SlovaMEDICATION kia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, is part of A

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King graduates from basic military training

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U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley E. King graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Waddell...continued from page 1 the International Visitor Leadership Program.

And during the tour, the group — 21st Century Changemakers: Be Best: Strategies for Combating Cyberbullying — learned about some of the ways the school promotes positive behavior both online and on campus.

School Principal Phillip Nowlin, who hosted the tour group alongside Agua Fria Union High School District Superintendent Dennis Runyan, shared one of his main focuses: creating an environment where students collaborate and communicate in a clean, productive way.

“In this day and age, one of the pieces we really look at is this,” Nowlin said, holding up a cellular phone. “A

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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.

King is the daughter of Diana and Corey Peterson of Scottsdale, and Adam and Flor King of Litchfield Park.

The airman is a 2018 graduate of Horizon High School in Scottsdale.

lot of times, we’re focused on, ‘Let’s take this away,’ because then we can avoid the things they can do online.

But that’s not realistic. These are never going away.

“So, how do we focus on helping the students doing a better job on managing their behavior, their social interactions? Those are some of the things that we try to focus on here at Canyon View High School.”

Wendy Anderton, Global Ties Arizona president and CEO, said the international exchange group works under First Lady Melania Trump’s “BE Best” initiative, a program that promotes well-being, online safety and opioid-abuse awareness. “(Global Ties Arizona) is the local host for the International Visitor Leadership Program — the premier

professional exchange program out of our U.S. Department of State,” Anderton said. “They were really excited to come to Arizona so that they could learn about what we’re doing to prevent cyberbullying — not just from a rules standpoint, but from a cooperative standpoint.”

Triin Toomesaar, who traveled to the United States from Estonia for the first time for the program’s symposium, is the executive director of Kiusamisvaba (Bullying-Free School), a foundation with a mission to wipe out bullying in Estonian schools. Her foundation raises awareness through the use of print, social media and partnerships with public figures.

Efforts like these are similar to those at Canyon View. Nowlin noted the school’s “common language,” a language used on campus by students and staff to emphasize a more positive use of words.

“When you talk about cyberbullying or any type of bullying — the first step you have to do is, you have to establish a culture where those students feel supported. If they don’t feel connected to you, you’re not going to get through.

Period,” Nowlin said.

That culture goes hand in hand with the design of the high school’s facility.

DLR Group Senior Associate David Schmidt, who was at Canyon View’s ribbon-cutting ceremony a year ago, said his firm designed the school in such a way that would increase collaboration and engagement.

“Smaller learning communities was something the district took to a new level here. Phillip and the team are using it as an academy. This last year they had just freshmen. They had one academy. In a couple years, they’ll have four academies. And each of those has their own home room — a big, open space,” Schmidt said.

“The idea of a smaller learning community is building relationships, not just among students, but among the administrators and the teachers as well,” he added.

Nowlin, who said 951 students will attend Canyon View this coming school year, said students from all across the Valley made it their choice.

“We’ve got parents that are passing about 10 different high schools to get here. And so that’s a testament to the work that my staff has done as far as providing this great environment.”

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“And then I had the opportunity to apply for this position, and I was fortunate enough to be selected.”

Rivera said he will continue EMCC’s initiatives to encourage students to transfer to local universities.

“We have very innovative faculty, staff and (programs). For example, our nursing program.

Just last year, we had a 100% completion on the NCLEX exam, which is their certification exam.

And that’s just one of many programs we have here at Estrella that focuses on workforce — in terms of transferring to a four-year institution,” Rivera said.

Strengthening current partnerships and building new ones is also on his agenda, Rivera said.

“We have a really great partnership with APS and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station with our energy program. We are training power plant technologists to replace the workforce that’s retiring at Palo Verde,” Rivera said.

“These are all areas that we want to look at and expand. And of course we also want to continue our partnerships with our university partners to increase the numbers of pathways to four-year institutions.”

Rivera said EMCC, which is a federally designated Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution, will continue to embrace its diverse population of students.

“It’s not just the Hispanic population, but we have a very strong veterans’ presence here on our campus. We have returning adults; students with disabilities. Everything that we do is to ensure that we are meeting students where they are and we’re creating the best learning environments for them,” he said.

As a first-generation college student, Rivera understands the importance of inclusivity. He still remembers his undergraduate experience.

“I was the first in my family to go to college, and I went to the University of Texas at Austin.

I remember stepping on that campus for the first time and feeling so overwhelmed. Luckily, I had a lot of mentors; a lot of friends that helped me navigate the environment there. Because of that, I believe I was able to be successful,” Rivera said.

“That’s the same type of environment I want to create here at Estrella, so that every student, every community member that steps on our campus feels welcomed; feels that they’re supported; and feels that we’re going to help them attain their goal.”

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Covert promoted to assistant economic development director

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale has promoted Cheryl Covert to assistant economic development director.

Covert has more than 12 years of municipal development experience. She became Avondale’s employment, business and development specialist in 2012, after having served with the city of Buckeye.

Her primary focus is leading the business attraction and marketing efforts across industry sectors, and she is responsible for locating projects which provide new capital investment and high-quality jobs for residents.

Covert was the recipient of the 2018 WESTMARC President’s Cheryl Covert. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale) Choice Award and the 2017 WESTMARC Economic Development She and her husband reside in the Chairman’s Recognition Award.

West Valley, and have three young She earned her bachelor’s degree children. from California State University, SacFor information about the Avondale ramento and her Master’s in Business Economic Development Department Administration from Grand Canyon visit avondaleaz.gov/government/deUniversity. partments/economic-development.

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Avondale’s deputy city manager directs high-level projects and citywide initiatives and assists with oversight of key programs impacting city operations.

And now, Tracy Stevens will fill that key role.

Stevens has been with Avondale for over 12 years, formerly serving as development and engineering services director. She joined the city as planning manager in 2007.

Her distinguished career in public service includes having worked in the West Valley for 23 years in planning, development services and economic development. While in the West Valley, she played a key role Tracy Stevens. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale) in capital and private development projects including ISM Raceway, pleased to promote her as the city’s the Camelback Ranch Spring Training deputy city manager.” facility, University of Phoenix Stadium, Dedicated to public service, she is a and several master planned communi- member of Arizona Forward’s Regionties and commercial developments in al Council, American Planning AssociAvondale, Glendale and Peoria. ation, International City/County Man“Tracy is a results-oriented manager ager’s Association and Arizona City/ who is proficient in project manage- County Manager’s Association. ment, leading teams and consensus She holds a bachelor’s degree from building,” City Manager Charles Mon- San Diego State University and a mastoya said. “She has a proven record of ter’s degree from Northern Arizona performance excellence, and we are University.

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D-backs dedicate Jackie Robinson Field in LP

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

The Arizona Diamondbacks dedicated Jackie Robinson Field in Litchfield Park on June 21, its 42nd facility as part of “Diamonds Back” Field, presented by APS. Jackie Robinson Field is located at 14451 W. Camelback Road, Litchfield Park. Mayor Thomas Schoaf said the move reflects Litchfield Park’s attitude and beliefs.

“One of the very first activities I had when I moved here in 1980 was to be a Little League coach,” Schoaf said. “This is a very important part of our community. We’re a very inclusive community, with all ethnic backgrounds and religious creeds.

“Jackie Robinson absolutely represents the foundation and beliefs of our country. We’re happy to have his field in our community.”

D-backs, APS and city officials were on hand at the dedication ceremony, including D-backs President and CEO Derrick Hall, Dr. Charles Williams, nephew of the late Jackie Robinson, D-backs Play-by-Play Announcer Steve

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Berthiaume, and APS Chairman and CEO Don Brandt. The field features LED lights, which will save more than $6,000 per year in energy and maintenance costs compared to traditional sports lighting and reduce the carbon footprint by nearly 20 tons per year.

Williams spoke briefly on behalf of the family.

“I’d like to thank the Arizona Diamondbacks for the dedication of this beautiful facility for the legacy of Jackie Robinson,” Williams said.

Little Leaguer Kaleb Fisher shared his appreciation.

“I love baseball,” he said. “If it were not for Jackie Robinson, a lot of players, like myself, would not be able to play baseball. I thank the Diamondbacks for building this amazing baseball field.

Jackie Robinson, I can’t wait to play on your baseball field. Thank you, Jackie Robinson, for all that you have done.”

Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier when he became the first black athlete to play in a Major League game on April 15, 1947, as a first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field.

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The Buckeye Union High School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $1,200,000.

The Diamondbacks dedicate Jackie Robinson Field in Litchfield Park as part of the Diamonds Back Youth Field Building Program. (Photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks)

and Community Impact Debbie Castaldo said the dedication was a ninemonth process and she is excited about the field’s first game.

Hall expressed a similar sentiment.

“We’re thrilled our name is associated with Jackie Robinson, forever in the future,” he said.

Every year on April 15, MLB honors Robinson’s legacy by celebrating his life, values and accomplishments.

The extensive and unified league-wide show of support has included retiring Robinson’s number throughout the Majors in 1997; dedicating April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day each year since

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He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Since 2000, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has built or refurbished 42 baseball and softball fields representing a community investment in youth sports programs exceeding $10 million.

With support from APS, and charitable contributions from D-backs players, the program has allowed children from across the state to play baseball and softball at quality facilities. The fields generally feature new lights, a branded electronic scoreboard, new fencing and backstops, new irrigation and new grass and dirt, with additional support provided by local contractors and businesses.

The West Valley fields include Paul Goldschmidt Field (2017) and D-votion Field (2008), both of which are in Goodyear; and Craig Counsell Field in Buckeye (2006). D-votion Field in Goodyear’s Estrella was dedicated in the name of D-backs fans at the request of a player who donated $50,000 and wished to remain anonymous.

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Avondale releases annual water quality report WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 26, 2019

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale’s annual water quality report is available in a calendar format. Avondale residents and businesses are invited to look in the mail box, or pick up a copy at City Hall.

This year’s calendar covers July 2019 through June 2020, a 12-month journey exploring the vast beauty and recreational opportunities offered by Arizona’s waterways. Each month highlights different and interesting facts about the various reservoirs, dams, rivers and wetlands that make everyday

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living in Arizona possible, as well as information from Avondale Public Works highlighting water quality, conservation, recycling and bulk trash.

This is the 13th year the city has provided residents this report in a friendly mid-year calendar format.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality require community water systems to put annual drink-

ing water quality reports into the hands of their customers. These reports (also known as consumer confidence reports), enable Americans to make practical, knowledgeable decisions about their health and their environment.

Avondale residents this week received the water quality consumer confidence report in the mail, which covers all testing completed from January through December 2018. In

this report, residents are assured that their drinking water is safe and in full compliance with all state and federal requirements.

The annual water quality report is available electronically on the city’s website at avondaleaz.gov/waterqualityreport. Calendar versions of the report are also made available for pick up at Avondale City Hall (11465 W. Civic Center Drive).

For more information contact the Public Works Department — Esmie Avila at 623-333-4400 or at eavila@ avondaleaz.gov.

Avenue, Phoenix. The Maricopa County Elections Office will staff it for the full week prior to and on Election Day. As this is a renewal election, taxes will remain the same and the override funds will be used in the following manner: • Maintain an average teacher-pupil ratio of approximately 27 students to one teacher, including current teaching po-

sitions supported by the existing override. The override will also enable the district to add new teaching positions as enrollment increases.

• Maintain a critical focus on student learning during their early years by providing free full-day kindergarten at all sites and/or the staff resources to support teachers in the areas of reading

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• Enhance student learning opportunities and enrichment activities for all district children. The current override provides programs in music, art and physical education.

• Support programs in counseling, health and wellness and library services.

Pendergast holding override renewal election

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Pendergast Elementary School District will hold a 15% override renewal election on November 5.

This will be a mail-in ballot election, so registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail. There will also be a ballot drop off and ballot replacement service at the district office located at 3801 N. 91st

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Goodyear Fire Department continues success at Camp F.I.R.E.S.

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This June, girls who are interested in firefighting were able to explore their passion through Goodyear Fire Department’s Camp F.I.R.E.S. (Females in Responding Emergency Services), an annual program that has grown every year since its debut.

Young women who are between the ages of 14 and 18 are able to participate in Camp F.I.R.E.S. Lora Davis, the Goodyear Fire engineer and paramedic who spearheads this program every year, said the program is geared to give girls a glimpse of the firefighting world.

“We take them through an academy type of experience to get an opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a firefighter,” Davis said. “They get the opportunity to work in a team, and we do a lot of confidence-building activities and team-building activities.”

The activities in which the girls participate showcase what firefighters do on a regular basis and give the girls a hands-on experience.

“One of the things we do at the end

Left, Phoebe Godfrey, 14, and father Capt. Orion Godfrey climb the fire truck ladder at the Goodyear fire station 18. Right, Elisa Flores, 15, receives final instruction from mentor Paola Hegerle before climbing the ladder. (West Valley View photos by Pablo Robles)

of the camp is the ladder climb,” Davis said. “They climb up a 100-foot ladder. It’s our ladder that’s attached to our ladder truck. They get an opportunity to climb all the way up to the top

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and overcome that fear. We also do a search-and-rescue drill where they are searching for a down firefighter.”

But seeing as firefighters don’t fight fires most of the time, the girls were able to learn the other side of the job as well, and even listen to guest speakers.

“They also learn the medical side of what we do, and they got the opportunity to become CPR certified,” Davis said.

The program originated from an idea Fire Chief Paul Luizzi had, according to Davis. Thanks to this idea, Davis has been able to run the program and has had tremendous success.

“The biggest thing that has made this program so successful is the amount of support we have for the program throughout our entire department,” Davis said. “We have just a lot of support from the crews that are on shift; from our charities who basically help us make this camp even happen; our cadet program helps out; and then just a lot of firefighters, engineers and captains that want to be involved and help be a part of the camp.”

Davis attributes a lot of success to the women in the fire department as well.

“We have our female firefighters that are a really big part of (the camp) and get pretty excited to be a part of it and help with it — they are the ones who really make it successful, and it’s just grown every year because of them.”

Compared to last year’s 8 a.m. to noon camp, this year’s camp included

an extra-long day session from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. so the girls would be able to learn more about firefighting. Davis hopes the future of this program will continue to expand.

“We just keep thinking of more things that we want to do with them and show them and have them experience,” she said.

And Davis believes this program is important as a new generation of girls enters the firefighting world. She ultimately wishes she had such an opportunity growing up.

“When I was in high school, I didn’t have an opportunity like this, and I think it’s neat for them to see there’s a lot of options out there that maybe they’ve never even thought of,” Davis said. “A big thing is for them to just get a little bit out of their comfort zone and push themselves and get them to see that they can do a lot more than they ever thought they could.”

She continued, “One of the things we do is we kind of force them to stand up and speak in front of everyone. That’s always something I had been a little apprehensive about. We push them out of their comfort zone.”

Davis ultimately has one message for all future firefighters. “(Firefighting) is something you can do if you put your mind to it,” Davis said. “Don’t hesitate because you think ‘maybe I can’t.’ The biggest thing is to push yourself, and if it’s something you want, be driven to accomplish that goal.”

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Avondale introduces city attorney department

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ney for Peoria, and city attorney for Littleton, Colorado, prior to coming to Avondale.

The city of Avondale has introduced a city attorney department to provide legal services to the city council, city manager and all departments, boards, commissions and committees.

Led by City Attorney Michael Wawro, the new legal counsel team consists of Deputy City Attorney Nicholle Harris, Assistant City Attorney Steve Kemp, Legal Administrator/Paralegal Ben Ganados and Legal Assistant Bobbie Colvin

Ben Ganados Ganados holds two degrees from Arizona State University and has over 20 years of management and legal experience. He previously served as the senior paralegal for the Peoria city attorney’s office.

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Michael Wawro As Avondale’s first in-house attorney, a position to which he was hired in April, Wawro is the chief legal advisor for the city.

He previously served as an assistant city attorney in Peoria, an assistant city prosecutor in Glendale, and a deputy county attorney in Maricopa County. He is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and obtained his J.D. from Brigham Young University.

From left to right, Bobbie Colvin, Steve Kemp, Michael Wawro, Nicholle Harris and Ben Ganados comprise Avondale’s new city attorney department. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

Nicholle Harris Harris was formerly a partner in the public law practice group at Gust Rosenfeld PLC and served as an assistant attorney general for the Arizona attorney general’s office. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration and her J.D. from the University

of Arizona.

Steve Kemp Kemp graduated from Michigan State University and the University of Toledo College of Law. He served as chief legal deputy in the Pinal County attorney’s office, city attor-

Colvin has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/pre-law from the University of Nevada. She was the office manager/legal assistant for a law firm in Nevada specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury for 10 years before moving to Arizona, where she served as a legal assistant for civil litigation in the Peoria city attorney’s office.

To contact the city attorney department, visit avondaleaz.gov/ government/departments/city-attorney-city-prosecutor or call 623-3331500.

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Conference founders lauded with prestigious awards

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countless volunteer hours to a cause The co-founders of the Speak Up, in which they deeply believe. The Stand Up, Save a Life Contwo met during Leaderference were recently laudship West Class XXII and ed with prestigious awards. founded the movement as a Pendergast Elementary class final project in 2017.

School District Dr. Lily Now in the Speak Up, Matos DeBlieux was seStand Up, Save a Life lected for the Valle del Sol Conference’s third year, Profile of Success 2019 over 5,000 students, counLatino Advocacy Champiselors, law enforcement, on Award. parents and education adGina Godbehere, Marvocates came together at icopa County Attorney’s Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux Grand Canyon University Office northwest bureau was selected for the Valle in January to eradicate the Sol Profile of Success chief, was selected for the del stigma and consequences 2019 Latino Advocacy Center of the Future of Ar- Champion Award. (Photo of bullying and to prevent izona’s (CFA) Gabe Zim- courtesy Pendergast Ele- teen suicide. Due to their mentary School District) merman Civic Leader efforts to help Arizona be a Award. better place for this and fuPresented each Septemture generations, 38 school ber, the Profiles of Sucdistricts participated with a cess Hispanic Leadership total of 158 schools.

Awards Celebration recThe daylong event inognizes Latino leadership. spired attendees to connect The luncheon launches and create lasting solutions National Hispanic Heritage they can implement back at Month in Arizona. their schools. What makes CFA honorees are recogthis free youth conference nized at the annual Arizona Gina Godbehere was se- unique is the innovative City/County Management lected for the Center of speakers, and the outreach Association luncheon in the Future of Arizona’s offered to the adults. This Gabe Zimmerman CivJuly. The award is named ic Leader Award. (Photo amazing movement has in honor of Gabe Zimmer- courtesy Pendergast Ele- touched almost 400,000 man, who lost his life on mentary School District) lives throughout the state.

January 8, 2011, while serving the citFor more information about Speak izens of Arizona at a constituent out- Up, Stand Up, Save a Life conference reach event. and movement, visit the website at DeBlieux and Godbehere, dedicate speakstandsave.com.

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Care1st hosting Wednesday farmers markets

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The Care1st Avondale Resource Center has launched a farmers market, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through October 30.

The farmers market will offer the community fresh, locally-grown produce and agricultural based products. Seasonal items will include peaches, plums, watermelons, cantaloupe, onions, garlic, cucumbers, potatoes, leafy vegetables, carrots and tomatoes.

The market operates rain or shine, and is open to all. Cash, debit and credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. Adelan-

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The farmers market is made possible through a partnership between The University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, Arizona Community Farmers’ Markets and Adelante Healthcare WIC. For more information about the market, call 623-333-2703. The Care1st Avondale Resource Center is located at 328 W. Western Avenue in Avondale.

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Friends of SWFAC Editor:

Thank you to Andrea Estrada for the excellent and well-written article in the June 19 edition of the West Valley View.

You truly understood and represented the incredible work being done by this multidisciplinary collaboration of our local police departments and the MCSO. The nonprofit, 501(c)(3) Friends of SWFAC board welcomes support from our communities and businesses to supplement any grants we are able to receive. Please forward checks to FSWFAC at 2333 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Suite A-200, Goodyear, AZ 85395, or come and tour the site in person to make your donation. We appreciate our friends who help our families grow together for a brighter future.

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Surprise billing!

Editor: The presidential candidates who are calling for Medicare for All or free health care for everyone must know that is simply not doable. First, they would have to define the meaning of health care, and no one can do that.

There are some issues in the health care system that can be addressed by legislation using a system that involves doctors and insurers to create a process for independent dispute resolutions or arbitration that takes the insured patient out of the billing process when claims have been denied.

Many people have received surprise bills that come months after an emergency or urgent care visit because a service has been denied by their insurance carrier as an out-of-network issue.

Of course, the patient has no choice in an emergency, and insurance companies know this. They should deal with the doctors or labs to negotiate these fees. Patients shouldn’t be involved.

Your elected officials need to address this problem.

Eric Powers Goodyear

How to stop a bully

Editor: Do what Iran did: slap Donald Trump on the mouth. Real hard.

I thought Donald Trump was gong to trip on his shadow. He didn’t do anything when Iran bombed those oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. Even when Iran came back, we didn’t do anything.

We just took pictures. A Democrat would not stand for that.

Donald Trump’s excuse was that if it was one of our allies, he would have done something. Excuse me? Isn’t Japan our ally?

Israel just named a town after Donald Trump, called Trump Heights. It has only 10 people. That’s about his approval rating in the United States of America.

Have you Republicans noticed that not too many Republicans are on the intelligence committee? It makes you wonder, doesn’t it?

Alfred C. Molina Tonopah

Democratic socialism Editor:

Is democratic socialism an oxymoron; a contradiction? Is democracy compatible with socialism? The brilliant prize winner for economic scienc-

CORRECTION For the June 19 front-page article entitled “BLM proposes recreational shooting site near Buckeye,” BLM officials incorrectly described the Narramore Road microsite as being east of Buckeye and State Route 85. Narramore Road is actually west of Buckeye and State Route 85.

es, Milton Friedman, stated, “A society which is socialist cannot also be democratic, in the sense of guaranteeing individual freedom.” Do freedoms become more limited as a country moves toward socialism? Does controlling individual health care and energy consumption limit basic freedoms of choice? What happened in Venezuela is an example of why socialism inevitably leads to totalitarianism.

In 1998, Lt. Col. Hugo Chavez was elected president of oil-rich Venezuela on a platform of implementing constitutional reforms, eliminating corruption and fighting poverty. To consolidate power, Chavez soon began nationalizing private companies and replacing the professional class with political appointees that drove many businesses into the ground. He used poor people as pawns in promoting class warfare against the rich. Instead of developing new industries, he relied on oil money to prop up his regime. When oil prices started dropping, he started borrowing heavily, which led to gross inflation. In 2013, Chavez died and turned over his socialist utopia mess to Maduro, who was more concerned about holding onto power via the military than incorporating true market reforms. Like a cancer, socialism was introduced until it finally has metastasized into a full-fledged humanitarian disaster with basic needs not being met. Mismanag-

ing economies is symptomatic of all socialist-run countries because they rely heavily on bureaucratic, wasteful government control.

Throughout history, starting with the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), socialists have made promises that were either misrepresented or were never kept. Stalin had to kill over 30 million people to ensure compliance with his five-year plan that involved the elimination of private property and forced collectivization.

In 1927, Hitler stated, “We are socialists; we are enemies of today’s capitalist system of exploitation.” Hitler later founded the Nazi party (National Socialist German Workers’ Party), which embraced socialism with the goal of gaining full control of the government and all industries.

The majority of young people today under the age of 30 prefer socialism over capitalism. They argue that democratic socialism is a more benign form of socialism, a system that is more fair, equal and just. However, how they plan to implement this more “equal” society is not clear. Like all previous socialists they claim this time it will be different. Dare we trust them with our future?

Igor Shpudejko Goodyear

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tration occasioned by working in a profession where everyone else is an Running an errand this week, I expert despite never walking a day on watched two Phoenix poa beat. lice officers offer a bottle I think, as well, of havof water to a homeless ing my work judged not by man grabbing some shade what I do myself, but by outside a local grocery the conduct of a handful of store. my colleagues — a minute One of the officers was of video here, an allegation still there when I came out of abuse there. and I said what I always I don’t think I could hansay when I pass a cop on dle it. the street.

In fact, I doubt many of “Thank you for your serus could. Americans as a vice. Stay safe out here.” general rule value personal David Leibowitz. (Photo He thanked me for thank- courtesy Advisor Group) responsibility, individual ing him. We went our sepaccountability and the conarate ways. The moment stayed with cept of innocence until guilt has been me, however. Remembering it called proven — except when we judge an to mind a number I looked up not long entire police department or the entire ago. profession through the lens of a single $31.08. frozen moment in time.

That’s the average hourly wage for a Then, instead of rational thought, the police officer in Arizona, according to screaming begins. “The Phoenix pothe Bureau of Labor Statistics. lice this.” “The Mesa cops that.” “The It’s a good living in a state where the Tempe police this.” “The west side average worker makes less than $24 cops that.” for an hour’s work. Police work typiBefore you start screaming, please cally comes with decent health insur- understand I am not excusing a single ance, the opportunity to advance into bad act committed by a police officer, management, and solid retirement ben- nor am I arguing that any cop should efits. above the law.

It’s also a job I couldn’t imagine doBad acts committed in uniform ing — not now, not in the 21st century, should be punished accordingly, using not in the present moment we find our- the same investigative and prosecutoselves in as a Valley, a state, a nation. rial tools and laws that govern holding Not for $31.08 an hour. Not for 100 accused criminals responsible for their times $31.08 an hour. crimes.

A caveat: As I have explained before, My point? That we appear to be my day job involves helping people choosing sides these days. There are and organizations tell their stories and those who view every police officer as answer reporters’ questions. inherently evil. There are those who My clients include virtually all believe wearing a badge entitles the the state’s law enforcement organi- holder to be judge, jury and execuzations. That means, among other tioner. things, I am paid to help tens of thouThen there’s the rest of us. sands of cops explain the truth about We think that putting yourself in their profession. harm’s way to protect a community It also means I generally support merits respect, not disregard. We see and respect the men and women who the man, the woman, not merely the do the job — a job I could never fath- uniform, not merely the video snippet. om doing myself. Not for $31.08 an We think that maybe cops who work hour. an hour deserve better than 31 bucks My rationale for chickening out has and all the disrespect an angry mob can little to do with the danger police offi- muster. cers face every day — though that danger has never been more real.

David Leibowitz has called the ValInstead, when I think about not be- ley home since 1995. Contact david@ ing a cop, I think mainly of the frus- leibowitzsolo.com

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Medicare for All is the epitome of freedom

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BY LINDA NAPIER AND CAROL MATTOON Guest Columnists

In Rep. Debbie Lesko’s June 19 article, she stated “Medicare for All strips away health care freedom.”

However, just the opposite is true.

Everyone benefits: seniors on Medicare, those with employer-based insurance, those with pre-existing conditions, young, old, and those in-between. Everyone!

Under a well-researched and fiscally sound universal health care bill introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and 112 cosponsors, HR1384, “The Medicare for All Act of 2019,” our present Medicare system would be expanded and improved and cover all Americans. It includes primary and emergency care, dental, prescription drugs, vision, hearing, mental health, addiction treatment, long-term care, both home-based and institutionally and more. It eliminates premiums, co-pays, deductibles and the need for supplemental insurance. And it will be implemented within a twoyear time span with no one losing

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any benefits during that period, only gaining.

Sound too good to be true? It isn’t, and here is the “rest of the story.”

Rep. Lesko is concerned about illegal immigrants receiving health care at the expense of taxpayers. She said she asked this question of the House Rules Committee hearing in April and they said “yes” they would receive health care, but it was a partial yes, and what she didn’t tell us is that it would not be at the expense of the taxpayers. Quite the opposite. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, undocumented immigrants actually contribute significantly to state and local taxes collectively paying an estimated $11.74 billion a year — $213,574,000 in Arizona alone. If they were granted full legal status, state and local taxes in Arizona would gain $39,384,000. In 2015, according to the IRS, undocumented Americans paid $23.6 billion in federal income tax along with Medicare and social security that they can’t even use.

Rep. Lesko was also concerned about cost and that the health care plans that many have are now being eliminated. Yes, those chaotic, brain-numbing plans that you never know what’s really covered or not, until something happens, will be eliminated. In their place, everyone will have what was just mentioned above, along with the freedom to choose their doctor and no networks to worry about. Taxes may go up, but your premiums, co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance and out-of-pocket expenses will disappear. A huge part of the savings includes: 1. Redirecting funds that are already allocated for health care and reducing unnecessary and wasteful spending in the current system, and 2. Eliminating nonpatient costs that do not improve health — insurance company administrative overhead, exorbitant executive salaries, marketing, shareholder’s dividends, billions lobbying congress and campaign contributions. With the elimination of all the health care costs that people are already paying

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along with the savings from the elimination of the for-profit Big Pharma and insurance companies that spend billions on above-mentioned costs, 95% of the people will pay less than they pay now.

Eliminating the expensive role insurance companies now play in the lives of employers and employees will result in higher pay and jobs better suited to individuals, positively affecting our economy! Studies now show that employees are very unhappy with their rising deductibles, outof-pocket costs and wage stagnation.

Also, very importantly, the opportunity for re-training health-insurance personnel for other needed jobs is included in HR 1384.

Today, people are suffering and dying unnecessarily of untreated conditions and preventable diseases as we continue to debate the issue rather than moving forward with concrete, cost-effective solutions. We are the United States. We don’t have to follow other countries’ systems. We can learn from them and create our own.

We have the blueprint to build on the 54-year Medicare infrastructure, but make it even better, covering all health needs, costing less and covering everyone.

Why does this plan face opposition? The health insurance and drug companies and for-profit hospitals are framing the discussion on TV, social media and with legislators.

With hundreds of billions of their profits at stake, they are spending millions of dollars to spread misinformation to protect their interests and defeat significant change. Do not fall for their scare tactics and false arguments.

Ask yourself at least one of these questions: “Who is behind this…? Are they using fear-based language or trying to scare you? What do they have to gain? Which studies are they using and who paid for them? We reference The World Health Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and many more.

Healthy people, healthy economy, healthy country!

Linda Napier is a business owner from Sun City West, and Carol Mattoon is a health care advocate from Sun City.

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American greatness Editor:

“Keep America Great.”

Music to every red-blooded patriot’s ears.

Ken Williams Goodyear

Trump’s accomplishments Editor:

To help verify the chronic arguments from Trump-hating, misinformation-spreading letters to the editor, the following points are information released by the White House for public dissemination and transparency about the Trump administration’s accomplishments: • Almost 4 million jobs created since election. More Americans are now employed than ever recorded before in our history. We have created more than 400,000 manufacturing jobs since the election. Manufacturing jobs growing at the fastest rate in more than three decades.

• Economic growth last quarter hit 4.2%. New unemployment claims recently hit a 49-year low. Median household income has hit highest level ever recorded.

• African-American unemployment has recently achieved the lowest rate ever recorded. Hispanic-American unemployment is at the lowest rate ever recorded. Asian-American unemployment recently achieved the lowest rate ever recorded. Women’s unemployment recently reached the lowest rate in 65 years. Youth unemployment recently hit the lowest rate in nearly half a century. Lowest unemployment rate ever recorded for Americans without a high school diploma. Veterans’ unemployment recently reached its lowest rate in nearly 20 years.

• Almost 3.9 million Americans have been lifted off food stamps since the election. The Pledge to America’s Workers has resulted in employers committing to train more than 4 mil-

lion Americans. We are committed to vocational education.

• 95% of U.S. manufacturers are optimistic about the future — the highest ever. Retail sales surged last month, up another 6% over last year.

Signed the biggest package of tax cuts and reforms in history. After tax cuts, over $300 billion poured back in to the United States in the first quarter alone. As a result of the Republicans’ tax bill, small businesses will have the lowest top marginal tax rate in more than 80 years.

• Helped win U.S. bid for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Helped win U.S.-Mexico-Canada’s united bid for 2026 World Cup. • Opened ANWR and approved Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines. Record number of regulations eliminated. Enacted regulatory relief for community banks and credit unions.

• Obamacare individual mandate penalty gone. The Trump administration is providing more affordable health care options for Americans through association health plans and short-term duration plans.

• Last month, the FDA approved more affordable generic drugs than ever before in history. And thanks to the Trump administration’s efforts, many drug companies are freezing or reversing planned price increases.

• Reformed the Medicare program to stop hospitals from overcharging low-income seniors on their drugs — saving seniors hundreds of millions of dollars this year alone. Signed rightto-try legislation. Secured $6 billion in new funding to fight the opioid epidemic. Reduced high-dose opioid prescriptions by 16% during Trump’s first year in office. Signed VA Choice Act and VA Accountability Act, expanded VA telehealth services, walk-in clinics, and same-day urgent primary and mental health care.

• Increased our coal exports by 60%; U.S. oil production recently reached all-time high. United States is a net natural gas exporter for the first time since 1957.

• Withdrew the United States from the job-killing Paris Climate Accord. Can-

celled the illegal, anti-coal, so-called Clean Power Plan.

• Secured record $700 billion in military funding; $716 billion next year. NATO allies are spending $69 billion more on defense since 2016. Process has begun to make the Space Force the sixth branch of the Armed Forces.

• Confirmed more circuit court judges than any other new administration. Confirmed Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh, both originalist judges.

• Withdrew from the horrible, one-sided Iran Deal. Moved U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. Protecting Americans from terrorists with the Travel Ban, upheld

by Supreme Court. Issued executive order to keep open Guantanamo Bay. Concluded a historic U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal to replace NAFTA. And negotiations with Canada are underway now. Reached a breakthrough agreement with the European Union to increase U.S. exports. Imposed tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to protect our national security. Imposed tariffs on China in response to China’s forced technology transfer, intellectual property theft, and their chronically abusive trade practices. Net exports are

on track to increase by $59 billion this year.

• Improved vetting and screening for refugees, and switched focus to overseas resettlement.

• We have begun building the wall. Republicans want strong borders and no crime. Democrats want open borders.

Susan Hewitt Goodyear

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West Valley View Managing Editor

Hello, readers! Thanks for turning the page to Business Briefcase. I’ll waste no time dilly dallying, and instead get right down to the details. But first, I should mention I hear a lot is going on in Buckeye! And while I don’t have the specifics to confirm some developments just yet, I hope to mention some new ones as well as offer progress updates on ones previously covered soon!

In the meantime, today’s agenda includes a relocated business in Litchfield Park, a new wing spot in Tolleson, and then a couple award-related topics in Goodyear and Avondale. Here’s the news!

First, Small Goods Market recently

relocated from the Grand Avenue Arts District to Purple Elephant Cakes in Litchfield Park. A coffee bar and local goods market, it sells items made by local arts, craftspeople and food producers out of the small, West Valley bakery. Items include Beehave Raw Local Honey, Tío Bens Coffee, Süss Pastries confections, candles, artwork and jewelry. The full-service coffee bar includes espresso, cold brew, iced tea, handcrafted lemonade and more. Military and first responders receive a 15% discount.

“We rented out the retail space, which allowed us to expand our coffee business and reach a growing part of the Valley,” said Paul Bratcher, who co-owns the shop with Benny Dixson.

“This also allowed Purple Elephant to

accept more cake orders since they no longer have to work the front counter during the day.

“Moving to Litchfield Park and sharing space with Purple Elephant has been an awesome experience for us so far. We’re super happy to be here.”

Purple Elephant Cakes and, now, Small Goods Market, are located at 13331 W. Indian School Road, Suite 202, right off Osborn Road. For more information, find it on Facebook @ smallgoodsmarket.

Moving along, The Buffalo Spot opened in Tolleson recently. With other locations in Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, this is the first for the West Valley. The Long Beach-based franchise features sauces from mild to atomic hot, Cajun to teriyaki, sweet and sour to honey BBQ, garlic parmesan to lemon pepper, and chipotle to Jamaican jerk. Boneless and bone-in wings are available, as are tenders.

And bread sticks, French fries, onion rings and veggie sticks are available as sides. Even salads, wraps and shakes are on deck.

Stop in and spice up your day at 9897

W. McDowell Road, Suite 550, at the southwest corner of McDowell Road and 99th Avenue. For more information, visit thebuffalospot. com/arizona/tolleson.

Then, skilled nursing facility and Genesis HealthCare affiliate Estrella Center, 350 E. LaCanada Bou-

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Fourth Street and north of La Canada Boulevard. For more information, contact 623 932-2282 or visit genesishcc.com/estrella.

Finally, Dawn Baker of Goodyear, a meat/seafood merchandiser for Fry’s Food Stores, was recognized as one of Progressive Grocer magazine’s Top Women in Grocery. Baker, who previously received this award in 2017, is one of three Fry’s leaders on the local level to receive this national award for 2019. Those recognized display exceptional achievements in and out of the office. Baker will be formally recognized at the magazine’s awards gala in November in Orlando, Florida.

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West Valley View Contributing Writer

After suffering low functionality in her hand and wrist from a prior surgery, Cheryl Maro discovered Pilates.

The fitness method, founded in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates, focuses on controlled, low-impact exercises that help improve flexibility, core strength, posture and endurance.

And within just four months of taking up Pilates, positive results sparked a desire in Maro to open her own studio with two close friends.

That studio, Club Pilates, is at 783 S. Cotton Lane, Goodyear.

“With so much growth in this area, it was important for us to pick a location where we really felt a strong need for our studio,” Nichol Eiting said of choosing Goodyear. Eiting co-owns the center with Maro and Eileen Dejno.

So far, most members are beginners who the owners enjoy watching progress. But Pilates can be modified for each individual, so any age, body type, ability, rehabbing person or serious athlete can benefit.

And as all can benefit from classes, Eiting explained that the reasons they come in vary.

“Our main goals are to actually find out what our members’ goals are and to be able to help them achieve their individual goals,” she said. “We may have a member who wants to improve with their cycling performance and others who want to feel better about their bodies, posture, etc. Some of our members have had inju-

ries and they are wanting assistance with getting their body back to feeling good again. Every member has a story of their own about why they joined.”

One identified reason to join Club Pilates is the live classes. The courses convey a certain energy that doesn’t exist in a workout video.

Experienced instructors are also a draw.

“Our instructors have a minimum of 500 hours of intense training and education and are taught to help facilitate our members through each class safely, doing moves in the correct form, and making sure that our members are getting the most out of each class,” Eiting said. “Before each class, instructors will ask about any injuries or any specific needs so they can better assist the members through their workout.”

Members can choose from four class levels and eight signature group class formats that utilize a variety of equipment, including Reformers, EXO chairs, TRX, TriggerPoint and springboard.

Those interested in Club Pilates can also sign up for a free introductory class.

“Pilates is truly the foundation of exercise for everything else you do.”

Eiting said. “Through the controlled movements on the reformer, Pilates chair and other equipment we use, you will learn to engage the deeper muscle layers to support the spine and pelvis, which allow you to move more efficiently in all areas of your life.”

For more information, visit clubpilates.com or find it on Facebook.

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Lobos football seeking redemption for playoff snub

BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Staff Writer

The 2018 La Joya Community football team sat together last October, anxiously watching the AIA’s selection show unsure of whether it had done enough to secure a spot in the 6A playoffs.

When the Lobos, despite a 7-3 record, were ranked No. 19 and left out of the 16-team bracket, the room instantly went silent. Quickly after, there were some tears, especially from the graduating seniors who were hit with the realization that their high school football careers had ended abruptly.

The memory still stings for the returning players to the 2019 squad, and they vow to make up for the way last season ended with not just a playoff berth, but hopefully a long run if they get there as well.

“We never want to feel that feeling

again,” junior Zachary Blackwood said.

Despite a .700 winning percentage — better than five of last year’s 6A playoff teams and even the Nos. 17 and 18 squads ranked ahead of them — new coach Devin Dourisseau remembers being told by an AIA board member that the team had not beaten any “elite” competition. Its three losses came to Chaparral, Basha and Westview, all of which made the playoffs.

The Lobos take on all three of those teams again in 2019, with Chaparral and Basha games back to back in their second and third weeks of the regular season. A repeat of last year’s wins against the other teams, and a defeat of one or both of the Firebirds and Bears, the team believes, will launch it into the discussion of big-time programs, and eventually playoffs, or what the

La Joya Community football celebrates after winning the San Diego State Passing Tournament. (Photo courtesy La Joya Community Football Twitter)

staff calls the “promised land.”

“That will get heads turning, people looking and saying La Joya is a real team that they should take notice of.

Then, these guys will have arrived,” Dourisseau said.

The season kicks off for La Joya in late August. The Lobos still have several weeks of strength and conditioning training to go before they even put pads on.

However, there have been several accomplishments along the way that give the team confidence they can win come the regular season.

One such moment came in a recent seven-on-seven passing contest.

The Lobos traveled to California and won the San Diego State Passing Tournament at San Diego State University, defeating Horizon in seven overtimes to claim the first title anybody on the La Joya roster can remember in a major competition.

“After that we know where we stand, what kind of talent we have. It’s just about putting it all together now,” senior Carlos Fernandez said.

The tournament not only provides momentum to a team that was desperately looking for it, but also showcased some of the talent and maturity of the players suited up in navy and gold. Senior quarterback Miguel Valdovinos, who returns after throwing for over 2,400 yard and 29 touchdowns last season, was impressed with the skill that will surround him at the offensive skill positions this year.

“We’ve got a lot of weapons on offense. They are fast, smart guys for me to get the ball out to. It’s going to be fun to see what we can do,” Valdovinos said.

Where coach Dourisseau is concerned in mid-June, though, is in the trenches and with overall numbers.

There were no more than 30 or 40 players at a June session, including varsity through freshman players.

Many of the players will be back soon, missing practices due to summer school or family trips. When they return to the field, the numbers will obviously increase. The staff, now, are focused on making sure the players who have had time off are conditioned enough to play four quarters of football in the heat in the approaching season.

However, the Lobos are ready to go to battle with the players they will have this year, low numbers and all.

Dourisseau reflected on an old poem he learned in college when it comes to making excuses for numbers or any perceived weakness.

“Excuses are monuments of nothingness; they build bridges to nowhere.

Those who use these tools of incompetence seldom become anything but nothing at all,” he quoted.

“That’s something I tell them, and if they’re willing to work hard and follow me, we’re going to get to where we want to be.”

La Joya Community Football kicks off its season August 30 at Maryvale High School.

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Verrado alum Johnson makes pledge to prestigious Air Force Academy

BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Price Johnson always was intrigued by the military. Plans for life after high school — which would begin after he graduated from Verrado High School this May — had yet to be cemented.

It was only August of 2018 at this point — several weeks into the school year — when Johnson’s interest in the military heightened.

An Air Force Academy alumnus ventured out to Verrado High School to speak to several students who were toying with the idea of joining a military academy.

Johnson was one of them, though this was the first time he had learned what a military academy was and all the opportunities that came with it.

And his intrigue spiked.

“The thing is,” Johnson said, “not a lot of people know about what service academies do, so I went home and researched, talked to my parents about it. One thing I had always talked about was the military in general, but then I found out the academy was a way to really get a superior edge in my career path and in my life.”

The Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, is “both a military organization and a university,” according to its website. It’s one of five U.S. service academies.

“The mission of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation,” per its website.

Johnson applied to the U.S. Air Force Academy and, months later, was admitted. He officially signed his commitment to the academy in early June.

The path to get there was a lengthy, exhausting process.

He first needed to receive a congressional nomination from an Arizona representative. He then had to interview for a spot in front of four military academy alumni, given a series of challenging, thought-provoking questions in Prescott. He also had to be in good academic standing — the academy requires around a 3.9, Johnson graduated with an unweighted 4.0 — as well as top-notch physical condition.

Johnson had to pass a physical test that included pull-ups, push-ups and a mile run. He also needed to prove his possessed strong leadership and communicative skills, in which he cited his membership to both the National Honor Society

and student government at Verrado.

“It took me a good three, four months to get everything done,” he said.

As if the application process wasn’t strenuous enough, Johnson initially heard back from the academy in early spring and was informed he had not been selected. A disappointing development, he slowly began to concede to the fact that perhaps the academy wasn’t meant to be.

But he still clutched on to the hope that it was, even after he applied and was accepted to Arizona State University.

In early June, however, the academy reached back out to Johnson. He had planned to be at ASU in the fall, with classes already selected and a roommate picked. But a spot had opened up for him in Colorado Springs, and the academy inquired Johnson about his interest in still attending. He only had a handful of days to make this decision.

He deemed this final opportunity was too strong an offer to pass up. He accepted their offer days later.

He packed his bags and left for Colorado Springs, basic training and his new life on June 23. His first day of the five-and-a-half-week basic training process begins on June 27.

The last three years at Verrado, Johnson was a member of the varsity soccer team as a defenseman. He played in 43 career games, a centerpiece in getting the Vipers to the postseason the previous two seasons. He was named to the 5A Desert West Region All-Region First Team this season. He also netted Verrado’s 2019 Most Outstanding Player Award.

Johnson also compiled a two-year stint on the varsity tennis team his last two years of high school.

At the Air Force Academy, Johnson will major in computer science. By furthering his education in the academy, he believes he’ll gain a competitive edge over others in his career field.

“I hope to be coming out of this with the amount of discipline, respect, responsibility — just a whole new look on life; a whole new way of living my life based on the standards I’d have learned at the academy,” he said.

Coupled with gaining an advantage by studying at the Air Force Academy, Johnson also believes he received an edge over others by growing up in Verrado. It’s a smaller town, which made it more difficult to receive a congressional nomination. Students who attended high schools in larger cities have easier

access to a congressional representative, he said, so it was instilled in him that he must work twice as hard as someone with similar aspirations in a neighboring town.

Because of his commitment, Johnson is required to put in five years of service in the academy following his graduation from the university. He can choose to be done entirely after those five years. If he chooses to stay in the service for another 20 years, however, he’ll receive full retirement, he said.

“My end goal is to work at a government agency and I thought this would be one of the best ways to get there,” he said.

Johnson’s first trip home is slated for Thanksgiving break, the first opportunity he’ll have to return home to see family and friends. Aside from that, he’s mostly looking forward to the career opportunities the academy will present, and the person it’ll likely mold him into.

“I’m looking forward to just seeing where I go in life. It’s something new, for sure.”

Price Johnson, a three-year varsity starter for the boys’ soccer team at Verrado High School, committed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in early June. (Photo courtesy Trisha Madrid)

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Friday

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Kids Café Food Service Program

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

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

9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis.

The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

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

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The Litchfield Park Historical Society

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, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

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.

Thursday

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Al-Anon Stepping Stones

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

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, firstserved basis, and will be offered Monday through Friday through August 2.

For information, call 623-333-2703.

Yoga at the Library

The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture, and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.

‘Game of Thrones’ Escape Room

“Game of Thrones” fans are invited to solve riddles to escape the room and defend Castle Black in less than 60 minutes. Each session from 2 to 3:15 p.m. accommodates three to seven teenage or adult participants at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Summer Movie Fridays

Toddler Storytime

Goodyear Lions Club

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.

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.

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. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Agua Fria Toastmasters

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

Buena Vista Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 2000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye, from 1 to 2 p.m. Visitors can get library cards and 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.

Sunday

Movie Night: ‘Smallfoot’

Bring a blanket and enjoy a free film screening of “Smallfoot” at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.

Cool off at the library with a movie from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information and movie titles, call 623-333-2602.

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.

skills from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required.

For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Estrella Mountain Church, 10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. Walkins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

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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.

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

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

JULY

Monday

Basket Weaving (Ages 16+)

Learn some simple basket weaving

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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.

Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Adult Book Club

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

Craft it Up

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.

Quilters Anonymous

Quilters Anonymous is calling all quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Bingo Hall, 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. For information, call 623-935-1117.

Sewing for Babies

Bring a sewing machine and equipment to join the volunteer Tolleson Community Interfaith Group in creating premature hospital clothing, burial layettes, quilts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 N. 95th Avenue, Tolleson. For information, call 623-936-3412.

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.

School Supply Donation Collection

Avondale’s Neighborhood and Family Services Department is collecting backpacks and school supply donations for the upcoming school year at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue, through July 12. Suggested donations include crayons, colored pencils, pencils, erasers, markers, rulers, composition notebooks, backpacks, folders and other school supplies. For information, email tere@azcommunityimpact.org.

Teen Volunteer Tuesdays (Ages 12-18)

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.

Buckeye Council Meeting

Buckeye City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 530 E. Monroe Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6000.

Conversational Café: English/Español

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug.

For information, call 623-333-2601.

Adults looking to practice the English or Spanish language can engage in one-on-one or small group conversations at the Buckeye Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth Street, at 10 a.m.

For information, call 623-349-6300.

Teen Leadership Club

Buckeye Senior Program participants are invited to a free afternoon of Texas hold’em poker from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

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.

Tuesday

Cosplay Crafting: Foam Bracer (Ages 13+)

Learn basic foam manipulation techniques from 2 to 4 p.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

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ble 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.

Bingo

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The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Dou-

Texas Hold’em Poker

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 activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623936-2746.

Disciple Outreach 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.

Lunch and Bunco

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

Summer Food Service Program

Lunch will be provided to all children, ages 18 and under, without charge at Esther Angulo Community Center, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, weekdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. through July 26. 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, through July 26.

Farmers’ Market

Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host a farmers’ market with fresh and locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday through October 30 at 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. For information, call 623-333-2703.

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.

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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.

Agua Fria Toastmasters

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

Avondale Waterpalooza

Celebrate Independence Day with free water activities, water slides, a dunk tank, family-friendly festivities and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Bring the kids, a pair of sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen.

For information, call 623-333-2400.

Splash Bash

Stop by Litchfield Park’s Recreation Center at 100 S. Old Litchfield Road for a sea of patriotic celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Litchfield Park’s lifeguards will host relay races, cannonball contests, greased watermelon polo and more. Admission is only $2. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-935-9040.

Independence Day Celebration

Enjoy a festive summer afternoon with water slides, food, live entertainment and a fireworks show from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. The fireworks show will start at 9 p.m.

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Crockette the sea lion recently became a father for the third time. (Photo courtesy Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park)

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In addition to Crockette’s third baby, it is mother Paris’ second.

Zoo officials announced the sea lion pup’s birth in honor of Father’s Day. Sea lions are highly intelligent animals. They are known for their ability to learn complex, voluntary husbandry and medical behaviors through operant conditioning principles and positive reinforcement.

In fact, Paris was already voluntarily participating in maternal husbandry behaviors, such as ultrasounds, long before the pup was conceived. By participating in her own health care, the animal care team, including two veterinarians, a veterinary technician and three specialists, is able to better monitor Paris and her unborn baby’s health.

This ensures the birth of a healthy pup, while maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of mom.

Wildlife World’s exhibit was carefully designed for the success of a sea lion breeding program in an effort to maximize genetic diversity within the zoological population. With approximately 150,000 gallons of man-made salt water for the sea lions, the expanding sea lion family will have plenty of room to raise the new pup.

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visitors to attend public educational demonstrations featuring these acrobatic animals twice a day. In addition, guests get the opportunity to feed the sea lions and participate in photo opportunities after their scheduled feeding times and shows.

Wildlife World’s expert sea lion care team is committed to providing the best care to their animals and engaging, informative and fun educational experiences for visitors of all ages. In fact, each year Wildlife World offers savings for parents and schools, enabling 80,000 students the opportunity to discover and learn about more than 600 species of birds, fish, mammals and reptiles.

Like all marine mammals, sea lions are protected by the landmark legislation known as the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), passed in 1972. The MMPA makes it illegal to hunt or harass any marine mammal species found in U.S. waters. Sea lions, like many marine animals, face an uncertain future due to ocean pollution, dwindling fish stock, and competition with human activities.

The energetic sea lions are seen daily at “Shipwreck Cove,” a pirate ship display with upper deck and underwater viewing. With an outdoor exhibit pool, public seating and several viewing areas, there are plenty of opportunities for guests to get an up-close and personal encounter with the sea lions.

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park With more than 600 species and 6,000 animals on display, there are always new arrivals at Wildlife World. Other babies on display include a baby jaguar, a colobus monkey and several hoofed animal species, including wildebeests and other youngsters throughout the 100-acre park.

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

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is located at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park (at the southeast corner of State Route 303 and Northern Avenue). It is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Zoo exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last zoo admission is at 5 p.m.). Aquarium exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission includes access to the zoo, aquarium and safari park.

For more information, call 623-935-WILD (9453) or visit Wildlife World on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @zoowildlife, and at wildlifeworld.com.

Giraffe gives birth at Wildlife World WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 26, 2019

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

In celebration of World Giraffe Day on June 21, Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park welcomed a newborn reticulated giraffe to the family.

Jarabi, already standing 6 feet tall, made his debut into the world earlier this month. The playful newborn can now be seen on exhibit exploring and bonding with mom.

Female giraffes have a gestation of up to fifteen months, one of the longest gestations in the animal kingdom.

Deputy Director Jack Ewert said, “The calf is thriving under the close watch of his attentive mother. Over the next few weeks, keepers will continue to introduce mother and baby to the rest of the herd.”

At Wildlife World’s 12-foot giraffe feeding station, visitors have a unique opportunity to feed and come face-toface with the giraffes and see the newest addition to the giraffe herd. Using their 18-inch tongue and prehensile lips, these gentle giants will eat a mouthful of pellets right out of visitors’ hands.

In the wild, the giraffe population is under a lot of pressure. This is large-

ly due to habitat loss, fragmentation, degradation, poaching and, ultimately, the growth of the human population. In 2016, the species was declared Vulnerable to Extinction on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Joining in the fight to save the giraffe population from extinction, Wildlife World has not only donated to worthy organizations working to preserve these gentle giants but has also raised 10 giraffes in the last 17 years. The giraffes are ambassadors for their species already standing 6 feet tall, made his debut into the world and inspire visitors to Jarabi, earlier this month. (Photo courtesy Wildlife World, Zoo & Safari Park) conserve and protect their wild counterparts. tise and dedication from its manageMickey Ollson, founder of Wild- ment, keepers, veterinary team and Arlife World, believes the success of the izona’s ideal climate conditions, which zoo’s internationally recognized giraffe is similar to the savannas throughout breeding program is due to the exper- Africa.

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‘Zootopia’ coming to Avondale’s summer movie series

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“Zootopia” is next up on the list of films slated to be shown during the summer movie series at Avondale’s City Hall Council Chambers.

The Disney movie will be shown from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27.

The summer movie series was created by Avondale’s neighborhood family service department, and is free to attend. Free snacks will be served while supplies last.

The Avondale City Hall Council Chambers are located at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive.

For more information, call 623-3332626 or email jdayer@avondaleaz.gov.

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Leadership: building the airplane while it’s flying CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

A few years ago, I was asked some questions on leadership by a graduating university student for a paper he was writing. I thought sharing what I shared with him might be helpful to you. No matter what you do or how old you are, increasing your leadership competency is always good. Everyone is a leader to some degree. I tried to think outside of the box on some of these questions. He asked me five questions. My responses follow.

As we explore leadership, remember there is no perfect leader or type of leader. Every leader is different, developing as they lead. I call it “building the airplane while it’s flying.” Leader Bob Ehrich says, “I don’t know what leadership is. You can’t touch it. You can’t feel it. It’s not tangible. But I do

know this: You recognize it when you see it.” Interesting. Now let’s explore some of the heart and art of leadership.

What makes a good leader?

John Maxwell says a good leader needs the convictions to keep focused, the creativity to keep relevant, the foundation to keep him/her solid, and the vision or faith to keep soaring. Also, an effective leader must be able to endure pain. A leader said it this way: “My level of leadership is based on my willingness to endure pain in making difficult decisions.”

One pastor says every time your church attendance doubles, 50% of your staff can’t go with you. Whether in business or church leadership, people will come and go. Many can’t endure that kind of pain, yet effective leadership requires it.

How have you grown as a leader over your lifetime?

I have come to understand timing.

Timing is as important as what to do and where to go. You can have the best idea ever but if it is released too soon or too late, the great idea will look like

a bad idea. Alfred Sloan once said, “Success does not lie in your ability to adjust to change. Success lies in your ability to anticipate change.” In these dynamic, changing times, success will happen to those who know the times and what to do, who to do it with, how to do it, and when to do it.

I have also come to understand the power of “why?” I used to give my employees talks about “what?” Here’s what we do. Here’s where we’re going.

Here’s how we do it. All the time my leaders and congregation were thinking to themselves, “Why?” Why are we doing what we do? “What” is knowledge but “why” is understanding. Once those I led understood “why the what,” they moved from information to revelation, their attitude and production elevated. In today’s world, clarity is a rarity. Understanding “why” changes everything. Insight gives the best sight, especially when it’s on-sight.

How important is character in leadership?

As someone once said, “Vision will

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Another character issue is insecure leaders. A leader cannot lead people if he or she needs people. Leaders who need the adulation of people, who use people to feel good about themselves, disqualify themselves from objective decision making. Steve Jobs once said, “If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader. Sell ice cream.”

What would be your advice to me as to how I can grow as a leader?

I would say understanding there are paradoxes in leadership. A good leader knows what to do in the season in which you need to do it. For example, knowing there are times when a leader must serve (Matt 20:25-28) as well as times when a leader must rule (I Tim 5:17). A leader must be confident (Matt 7:29) as well as humble (James 4:10). A leader must be a man of action (Gospel of Mark) as well as a man of prayer (Luke 18:1). A leader must have a strategy (Luke 14:28-32) and must submit to God’s will (Acts 16:1-10). Knowing when to be “what” is effective leadership in action.

What should I avoid as a good leader?

Letting the fact that you are a leader go to your head. Pride precedes the fall.

Also, the more a leader empowers, the more that leader gains power. The converse is true also. Finally, become a person of significance rather than a person of success. Madonna is a person of success. Mother Teresa was a person of significance. Many leaders pursue success rather than significance, both to their detriment and their communities’ detriment.

Conquest without contribution hurts everyone, especially the one doing it.

There you go. I’ve created you a suit to wear. Now all you need to do is fill it.

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West Valley cities celebrating Independence Day WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 26, 2019

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Fourth of July is a time of remembrance. It has now been 243 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed.

But while Independence Day has its own historical significance, it’s also a time of fun in the sun, situated perfectly in the heart of summer — and the Arizona heat.

Here are five city-hosted Independence Day celebrations in the West Valley:

Avondale Avondale’s celebration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship Park.

The theme of Avondale’s Waterpalooza is just that — water. With the summer months underway and temperatures reaching upward of 100 degrees, Avondale will allow guests to cool down in the hot summer sun with free water activities such as water slides and a dunk tank. There will be plenty of other family-friendly festivities to boot.

Complimentary hot dogs and chips will be provided while supplies last, and concession stands will be stocked with purchasable icy delights.

Friendship Park is at 12325 W. McDowell Road.

For more information, call 623-3332400 or visit avondaleaz.gov/events.

Buckeye Buckeye’s annual Independence Day celebration will be at 6 p.m. at Youngker High School.

The event will feature All-American eats and treats with a variety of food trucks, vendors and live entertainment.

The Buckeye Main Streat Coalition will provide free watermelon, and there will be fun activities and shopping for the whole family. The evening

will conclude with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs.

Youngker High School is at 3000 S. Apache Road.

For more information, please visitbuckeyeaz.gov/events.

Goodyear The city of Goodyear will bring a little bit of the Fourth of July to Goodyear Ballpark with its Star-Spangled Fourth celebration from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

The celebration will feature live music, inflatable water slides, bounce houses, a zipline and carnival swing, and a 20-minute fireworks show.

Guests may bring blankets.

Parking and admission are free, though air-conditioned suites with all-you-caneat buffets and nonalcoholic beverages for up to 15 people can be reserved for $550. For more information, visit goodyearbp.com or call 623-882-3120.

For a list of items allowed/not allowed at Goodyear Ballpark, visit goodyearbp.com/ballpark-information/ballpark-policies.

Goodyear Ballpark is at 1933 S. Ballpark Way.

Litchfield Park Over in Litchfield Park, celebrate the patriotic holiday at the recreation center pool from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Splash Bash will feature relay races, cannonball contests and greased watermelon polo. Activities have also been expanded to the library lawn, and include face painting, giant lawn games, cornhole, sack races and a kids’ water slide. A family-friendly affair, kids can win prizes and take home patriotic mementos. Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty will even make a special appearance.

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Tolleson The city of Tolleson will host its Fourth of July celebration from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Veterans Park.

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recommended, and there is a limit of 10 people per contest. To register for contests, visit tollesonaz.org/events.

City staff will participate in the time-honored cutting of the watermelons, and slices donated by Rousseau Farming Company will be passed out.

A fireworks show will close out the evening at 9 p.m. It is recommended that guests bring blankets and chairs.

Veterans Park is at 8601 W. Van Buren Street. Parking will be available at City Hall and the 91st Avenue and Van Buren Street parking lots. Shuttle services will be provided to Veterans Park.

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Buckeye implements summer reading program

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The Buckeye Public Library System is asking readers of all ages to continue reading and learning over the summer with the A Universe of Stories summer program, which celebrates the Apollo moon landing’s 50th anniversary.

The Maricopa County Library District-provided program emphasizes reading 20 or more minutes per day, with a variety of different summer-based activities such as storytelling sessions or even escape rooms.

Buckeye libraries are not part of the Maricopa County system, though they do participate in the reading program.

By going online to maricopacountyreads.org and logging reading time daily through August 1, kids will be eligible to receive prizes, while not los-

The Coyote Branch Library is participating in the Maricopa County summer reading program. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye)

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In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Avondale Elementary School District is notifying its property taxpayers of Avondale Elementary School District’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over the current level to pay for increased expenditures in those areas where the Governing Board has the authority to increase property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019. The Avondale Elementary School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $ 2,300,000.

The amount proposed above will cause Avondale Elementary School District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $56.312. Without the tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed would have been $0.1135.

These amounts proposed are above the qualifying tax levies as prescribed by state law, if applicable. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.

All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the proposed tax increase scheduled to be held July 9, 2019 at 5:30 pm at 295 W. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323.

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While the program targets kids in school, Buckeye libraries also encourage parents or caregivers to read alongside their kids.

Library staff hope parents who participate will not only drive up numbers, but the overall amount of reading happening at home even when the school year comes.

“The kids can see their mentors do it, which obviously helps the adults because they’re continuing to learn, but also then the kids are more motivated because they see their parents or guardians,” said library manager Jana White.

For more information or to get involved with or volunteer in the summer reading program, visit buckeyeaz.gov/ residents/library or stop by one of the city’s locations in person.

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Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@westvalleyview.com.

Millennium High School graduate Isiah Romo will receive his white coat in July and start medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix.

He was also chosen to receive the University of Arizona Health Sciences Office of Diversity and Inclusion Arizona Health Opportunities Pathways to Excellence scholarship for $7,000.

This scholarship will help pay for medical school tuition.

He is among 80 exceptional men and women in the Class of 2023, the 13th incoming class set to be welcomed by the College of Medicine — Phoenix.

Avondale’s Michael Zhang graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Actuarial Science and Mathematics from Wartburg College.

He is among 443 students who were named to the winter/May dean’s list.

The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of

3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the terms. Four of the five course credits have to be graded with a traditional letter grade.

Wartburg students take four courses during the winter term, which runs from January through April, and one course during the one-month May term. The latter term’s courses often involve travel and study abroad.

Litchfield Park’s Dominic Torres was recently named to the dean’s list/ Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year.

Torres, a senior history major, was named to Interim Dean Elizabeth Theiss-Morse’s list for the College of Arts and Sciences. Qualifications vary among the eight undergraduate colleges, though students who make the dean’s list at the College of Arts and Sciences must maintain a 3.7 gradepoint average.

More than 5,100 students at Nebras-

ka have been named to various deans’ lists for the spring semester.

Goodyear’s John Maxson recently received a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Management from Bellevue University.

Maxson joins the ranks of more than 57,000 Bellevue University alumni who are succeeding around the globe.

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OBITUARIES Paula Adame Paula Adame, age 88 of Avondale, died June 19, 2019, in Avondale. She was born April 19, 1931, in Texas to Gumecindo Trevino and Paula Penilla.

A funeral service was held on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Burial was at West Resthaven Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. To read a full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Evelyn Luree White Evelyn Luree White was born December 8, 1946 in Phoenix. She passed away on June 14th, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years Bill White.

She also leaves behind her sister Sharon, best friends Sheila and Carmen. Her children Justin, Clint and Layle. Her grandchildren; Michelle, Andrea, Lacey, Paizleigh, Clint Jr, Ethan and Cody.

Evelyn was a wonderful wife and grandmother. She loved her family very much. She loved going to yard sales with Bill and she loved her antiques.

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OBITUARIES Erin Elizabeth Burley Erin Elizabeth Burley, age 36 of Phoenix, AZ died June 12, 2019, in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born December 29, 1982, in Urbana, IL to John and Barbara Burley but lived her entire life in Arizona. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 24, 2019, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. To read a full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Elldora Mae Reinhold Ellingson

Elldora Mae Reinhold 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.

Carmen A. Benitez

Carmen A. Benitez, age 84 of Goodyear, died on Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was born on October 17, 1934 in Goodyear, to Zacarias and Geronima (Ureño) Alvarado.

Carmen retired from Arizona Public Service in 1990. She was devoted to her family and had deep faith in God. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Goodyear since 1962. She is survived by her companion of 40 years, Oscar Hony of Phoenix; children Belén Herner of Phoenix, Miguel A. and his wife, Debra of Goodyear, Steven J. and his wife Martha of Laveen, Mary E. Barr and her husband Thomas of Glendale, and Juan R. and his wife Krista of Phoenix; 15 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fidencio L. “Benny” Benitez; brothers, Socorro, Plutarco, and Johnny Alvarado; sisters, Soledad Trujillo and Refaela Trevino; and son-in-law, Robert R. Herner.

Services were held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 W. La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial was at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Hospice of the Valley, or the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Homer Lloyd, Bigbey Homer Lloyd Bigbey (Ladd) of Harquahala Valley has gone to be with his lord on May 31, 2019. Born on September 23, 1935 in Bixby, OK to parents Homer Lindsay Bigbey and Mary Marguerite Bigbey. Homer was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings (Anita Burris, Juanita Viltrakis, Ahnawake Palka, and Courtney Bigbey). He is survived by his wife Elisa Bigbey, children Joseph Bigbey (AnnaLisa), Julie Self, grandchildren Ryan Self, Mason Bigbey, Bishop Bigbey, Madison Bigbey, great granddaughter Isabella Self, siblings John Bigbey, Kay Roberts, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Homer and Elisa were married in Ajo, AZ on November 24, 1960 and were planning on celebrating 59 years together. Homer was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved his family above all else. He also was a good man. He never turned anybody away and always tried to help where he could.

Homer loved to sing and he had the best laugh and loved to joke around, which endeared him to many.

He was a Navy Veteran and had multiple commendations. After the service he worked for Phelps Dodge in Ajo, AZ at the copper mine. He moved his family to San Manuel and worked for Magma and later he moved his family to Phoenix, where he belonged to the IBEW Local Union 640. He also worked for Bechtel at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station during construction. That was when he moved his family out to Harquahala Valley. He wanted to live on a farm. Homer retired from the IBEW in 1998 and had just recently received his 55 year pin. He spent the rest of his years enjoying his family and close friends.

Homer was also a registered Cherokee and so are his children. He was very proud of his heritage and made sure his children knew where they came from.

Services July 2, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church 8615 W. Peoria Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 Memorial immediately following Rio Vista Community Park 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria, AZ

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CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552

Broken Springs Replaced

Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

Commercial & Residential Housecleaning

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pnponecarecleaning.com

Call Today/Clean Today

602.550.7732

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

(623) 878-1180

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

ROC# CR65 090690D

HANDYMAN

Not a licensed contractor

HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

602-931-0904 HandymanIam@cox.net

LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA

Honey Do List Too Long?

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

CLEANING

BROKEN SPRINGS

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

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

30 Years Experience Owner – Operator

ROC# 319202

623-546-7714

Call for further information regarding our services

AC-HEAT-PLUMBING

Professional Handyman Over 25 Years Construction Experience

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

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

BUILDERS

HANDYMAN

623-225-1930

ELECTRIC

“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.”

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices!

Fast, free pickup!

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

GET AN ESTIMATE TODAY!

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

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

CONTRACTORS

Check out the Handyman Section!

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

DEL DEL

SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

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

vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com

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

REMODELING

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Good Morning, Hiring days went very well! We hired 30 people in total, which is excellent. I will definitely continue to use your paper for our ads.

Thank you and have a great day! :) V. Meloy, McDonald’s

33

WWW.YOURSONCONTRACTING.COM

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

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

ROC# 299652

LUXURY HOME REMODELS

623-512-6194

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300 Showroom & Parts Store

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

LOW PRICES!

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687

623.466.3712

KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING

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

34

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 26, 2019

WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

623.535.VIEW

LANDSCAPING

AIR CONDITIONING

MEDICAL SERVICES

HANDYMAN

Lawn Care

“A Passion for Caring” • Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape

Same Great Service!

Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens

Same Owners, Same Service!

Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete.

Retaining Walls.

Pavers.

Artificial Grass.

Putting Greens Fireplaces.

Outdoor Kitchens.

Curbing.

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete.

Walls.

Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces.

Outdoor Curbing.

Tree• and PlantKitchens.

Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor Kitchens • Cubring Tree and Plant Installation ES FREE T Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation

www.airNOWac.com

623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE LANDSCAPING Landscape

623.910.0742

* Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE.

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

• Regular Maintenance • • Bi-Weekly & Monthly Service • • One Time Clean-Ups • • Plant & Tree Renovation • • Tree Trimming & Removal • • Irrigation Repairs & Installs • • Weed Control & Removal • • Next-Day Service in Most Cases •

Gardeningpluslandscapes@gmail.com

Ben - 623-764-1364 Not a licensed contractor

REMODELING

We’re on A-CALL A-CALL aa cacallllreawawonayaylyly PAINTING We’Wree’ only a call away !

HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 • Fully ROC#302675 • Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com

PAINTING

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

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

Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor

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

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818 References Available

Mike (623) 764-1294

Free Estimates

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

ERIC SAUNDERS

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR SPECIALISTS & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal

623-308-2801

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com

MOBILE:

9

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Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!

623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown

Quality Attention to Every Detail

For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02

★

IN

Kitchen & Bathroom • Designer Showroom

Listed HOA/PORA

Charles Residential Care LLC. • Offers long-term residential care for seniors • RN Owner/operated • Serene, Secure & comfortable environment • Trains caregivers for NCIA Board certification and Heart Saver CPR/1st Aid • Beds available in Goodyear and Glendale

Contact us at 309-269-0798 or 309-314-7790

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

ROC Lic. #170982

PAINTING

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

Interior & Exterior

FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

Insured

*Not a Licensed Contractor

PAINTING

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

PEST CONTROL

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

VALLEYWIDE!

Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

602-434-7050

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

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBING

– Licensed and Bonded –

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

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

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

623 932 4168 Cell 623 810 6035

License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com

No Contracts • Payment Plans

PEST CONTROL

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s

— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

$

Lic# 4147

L&M

The Bug Stops Here

PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC

Saunders Painting

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Painting, Remodeling and Construction

30

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ALBRECHT AND SON

623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

FREE ESTIMATES

MEDICAL SERVICES B R AT L E ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ I

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

Jack Pacheco

LANDSCAPING • • • • • •

Plumbing Experts

Water Heaters • Faucets • Toilets • Filtration & R.O. Drywall Painting/Texture • Electrical • Fans • Lighting Pool Repairs • Drain Cleaning • Sewer Cameras Bathroom Remodel/Update • Plus Much More!

Free Estimates Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

LANDSCAPING

One Call Can Fix It All!

623.547.7521

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

stonecreek-az.com

(Call/Text)

Landscape Maintenance Services

D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275

ROC#202397. ROC#219652

stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com

602.301.3429

• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

**FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”

The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!

Lic. / Est. 1981

Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from

585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $

includes labor

Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets

Senior Citizen Discount FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 26, 2019

& SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589

ROOFING

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367 Valleywide CR 42 DUAL

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

623-873-1626 55

$

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

623-299-2637

SAME DAY SERVICE

PLUMBING

30 Years Experience References Available

HAMILTON & HAMILTON

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

623-522-9322

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

™

24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection

623-322-9100

POOL SERVICES

Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned

™

™

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

FREE SERVICE CALL

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

Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

“1 Call & We Do It All”

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

SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS

30 OFF

49.95

Service

Water Heater Flush

100 OFF New Water Heater

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 7/31/19

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 7/31/19

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 7/31/19

$

$

$

623-688-5243

triplerpool@gmail.com

623-935-9221

Built Stronger to Last Longer

ROOFING

All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

Estrella Custom Designs Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate

ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

45.00

$

phillipsroofingaz.com phillipsroofing@cox.net

FREE ESTIMATES!

26 Years Experience in the Valley!

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing ESTIMATES!!!!!

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

PLUMBING

ROOFING

If Your Water Won’t Flow or Your Air Won’t Blow...Call...

www.fastflowplumbingandair.com Water Heater • Water Treatments • Faucets/Toilets • Leak locating Drain Cleaning • Heating • Air Conditioning • Air Purification Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation

24 hour e!

Servic ra $) (No Ext

Senior & Military Discounts

6500

$

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

$

75 OFF

Any NEW Water Heater Install

Sewer Camera Inspections

www.almeidaroofing.com

FREE ESTIMATES

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758

623-293-2648

Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

ROC#212627

UPHOLSTERY

All types of roofing!

602-743-3175

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Phoenix Metro Area

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

We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

Painting & More

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Same Day Service

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

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

New Roofs & Reroofs

Additions Garages Patios

NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR

623-535-8000

ROOFING

FREE

www.theplumberguy.com ROC 185143, 192987

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member

PLUMBING

AIR CONDITIONING

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

PLUMBING Your leaks stop here!

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Inc.

ROOFING

35

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805

36

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 26, 2019

BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE

FINAL DAYS! ONLY 9 2018s LEFT! LAST CHANCE! MUST GO!!

2018 FORD FIESTA SE SEDAN STK# 18501 • Sync w/ App Link • Keyless Entry • Alum Wheels • Rear Camera • More

$

MSRP:

18,000

JONES DISCOUNT:

$

$

2018 FORD FIESTA SE HATCH STK# 18453 • Sync w/ App Link • Keyless Entry • Alum Wheels • Rear Camera • More

$

5,150

$

JONES FINAL PRICE:

12,850

$

MSRP:

18,145

JONES DICOUNT:

12,895

2018 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST CPE STK# 18463 • Perform Pkg • 10 Sp Auto • Sync 3 • Navig • More!

MSRP:

JONES DISCOUNT:

$

$

$

MSRP:

34,355

JONES DISCOUNT:

6,315

$

JONES FINAL PRICE:

19,730

$

JONES FINAL PRICE:

2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT CARGO VAN

26,045

$

$

5,250

STK# 18226 • Keyless Entry • Pwr GRP • My Key • Cruise • More!

$

2018 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN STK# 18312 • Sirius XM Radio • SE Appear Pkg • 1.0L Ecoboost • Rear Camera • More

$

MSRP:

22,015

JONES DICOUNT:

6,025

JONES FINAL PRICE:

15,990

2018 FORD F-150 SCAB XLT STK# 18593 • XLT Chrome Pkg • Trailer Tow Pkg • BRK Controller • 3.5L Ecoboost • More!

$

6,775

$

JONES FINAL PRICE:

27,580

$

MSRP:

45,885

JONES DISCOUNT:

13,000

JONES FINAL PRICE:

32,885

2018 FORD F-150 CREWCAB XLT

2018 FORD TRANSIT 350 12 PASS WGN

2018 FORD F-150 CREW 4X4 XLT

STK# 18102 • Class IV Trailer Hitch • XLT Chrome Pkg • 2.7L Ecoboost • Rear Camera • More!

STK# 18496 • Trailer Tow Pkg • 3.5L Ecoboost • Sirius/Sync • XLT Pkg • More!

STK# 18293 • Fx4 Off Rd Pkg • 26 Gal Fuel Tank • Trailer Tow Pkg • 5.0L V8 • More!

$

$

$

MSRP:

46,140

JONES DISCOUNT:

13,000

$

JONES DISCOUNT:

$

JONES FINAL PRICE:

33,140

$

MSRP:

46,160

$

9,000

$

JONES FINAL PRICE:

37,160

$

MSRP:

51,775

JONES DISCOUNT:

13,000

JONES FINAL PRICE:

38,775

TWENTY EIGHT UNDER $20,000 2008 JEEP COMMANDER SPORT

4,526

#18348A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

5,226

#19132B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2012 FORD FUSION S

8,426

#19185A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2013 HONDA CR-V EX

10,826

#18556B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2013 FORD F-150 STX

10,926

#19139A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2017 FORD FOCUS SE

10,926

#P8458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE

11,226

#T8497 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2018 KIA FORTE LX

11,326

#P8528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2016 FORD FUSION S

11,826

#P8463 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT

11,926

#P8490 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2013 FORD F-150 XL

12,426

#18225A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2015 FORD ESCAPE SE

12,926

#T8475A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2012 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED

13,426

#D8274A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2016 KIA SOUL +

13,526

#19221A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT

13,626

#T8526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

20018 NISSAN SENTRA SV

13,826

#T8525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2016 FORD FUSION SE

13,926

#T8496 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2017 FORD ESCAPE SE

15,726

#19024A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SV

15,926

#P8518 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL 2018 NISSAN ROGUE SV 2011 FORD F-150 XLT

2018 DODGE JOURNEY CROSSROAD 2018 SUBARU LEGACY PREMIUM

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 07/01/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.

19,826

#P8520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE

16,726

19,726

#P8492 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2015 KIA OPTIMA EX

#P8491 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

18,626

#19185M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE +

15,926

17,526

#P8500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2016 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING #19196B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

16,826

#T8503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

19,926

#P8481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

19,926

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