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NEWS ........... 10 Abrazo West donates healthy cereals to food bank

SPORTS ........ 17 Goodyear Little League headed to state tourney

9 DAYS ......... 18 Looking for something to do? Check out the 9 Days a Week calendar

LETTERS ..................... 11 BUSINESS................. . 13 SPORTS ...................... 16 FEATURES .................. 19 NEIGHBORHOOD .... 22 YOUTH ....................... 24 OBITUARIES .............. 26 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 27 SOUTH

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July 11, 2018

Tempers flare at emotional Verrado forum

By Israel Gonzalez

Community members voiced frustration during an emotional community forum at Verrado High School following an incident that allegedly occurred on a school bus in April.

More than 100 parents brought up lack of communication, concerns of bullying from school staff, little supervision and direct criticism at the athletic director and staff during the July 2 meeting. There were also two emotional stories told by current and former students at Agua Fria Union High School District.

“I gave up my jersey. Softball was my passion and I gave it up because of this school. Because I didn’t feel protected.

It just hurts me,” said Sara Russell, the sophomore at Verrado High School who reported what she saw on the bus.

Russell, who is now homeschooled, received anonymous threats of violence, rape and other forms of harassment after reporting what she believed to be a sexual assault on the school bus. Her mother said they received little to no communication and protection from Verrado High School.

Agua Fria Union Superintendent Dennis Runyan asked to receive copies of the emails and the threats.

The community forum was run by Runyan, Verrado Principal Kristen Tiffany

Sara Russell is consoled by her father, Matthew, during a community forum on July 2 as she shares an emotional account of the bus experience. Sara Russell said "horseplay" was actually a sexual assault. She faced threats of retaliation after coming to adults in charge and has had to leave the school for her own safety. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

and Verrado Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Adam Brezovsky.

According to police reports, the girls’ junior varsity softball and the boys’ varsity baseball teams were on a bus back to Verrado from Maricopa High School.

Videos reportedly show boys holding down teammates, putting their hands over

a boy’s mouth and pulling down their pants. One boy covered a camera with his hand, the report stated.

However, after police investigations, no sexual assaults were conclusively found, no arrests were made and no charges were

Verrado forum...continued on page 3

Laura Kaino appointed to Goodyear City Council

By Eric Newman

Longtime Goodyear resident Laura Kaino was appointed to the City Council to replace Joanne Osborne.

Kaino may have taken her place at the diocese on June 25, but she has plenty of experience working with local government.

Kaino retired from the city of Phoenix in 2014 and immediately immersed herself into Goodyear by participating in the Goodyear Police Citizens Academy, Arts and Culture Committee and Water

Conservation Committee.

“Probably one of my favorite things about serving for Goodyear was when we installed the honor wall in front of the police operations building,” Kaino said.

“When I worked in Phoenix, we lost a lot of police officers, and my son is a police officer in Glendale. It’s important to me to not only honor those who have passed, but those who carry on and continue to do their jobs, despite the risk and despite the hazards.”

Mayor Georgia Lord, who oversaw much of the selection process, said although there were plenty of quality applicants, Kaino was selected for her involvement in Goodyear government and her experiences in Phoenix.

“She retired from the city of Phoenix,” Lord said. “She served in several divisions there, including human resources and parks and recreation, and right now we’re

Kaino...continued on page 4

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26 nonprofits awarded funds Litchfield district approves to help Goodyear residents significant pay increases

By West Valley View staff

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The Goodyear City Council approved grant funding to 26 nonprofits who will share a pot of more than $114,000 this fiscal year, which started July 1 and runs through June 30, 2019.

The awardees provide food, child and family services, job training and senior care.

“These services are crucial for some residents,” said Mayor Georgia Lord.

“We are grateful these organizations are here to provide them with the support they need.”

One of this year’s first-time grant recipients is Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.

“The city of Goodyear’s generosity will be used to stabilize the lives of neighbors in homelessness through our Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP),” said Connie Phillips, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.

The Litchfield Elementary School District gave significant pay increases to its teachers and staff, effective July 1.

Thanks primarily to last fall’s voterapproved override and the recent increase in Arizona’s education funding, the 2018-2019 school year includes: • Up to 10 percent to 18 percent pay increases for teachers and certified staff (includes student advisers, instructional coaches and specialists). Ranges are dependent on position, experience, and performance.

• Up to 12 percent pay increases for classified hourly staff.

• Up to 7 percent pay increases for classified salaried/supervisors.

• More than 5 percent pay increases for psychologists and therapists.

• Up to 5 percent pay increases for administrators (excludes superintendent).

“Our students consistently perform among the highest in the state and that is due, in great part, to our A-plus teachers and staff,” said Steve Yamamori, governing board president.

“Through partnership with local congregations, Southwest Valley I-HELP serves as an entry point for connections to community resources that help participants move beyond homelessness. We are thankful to the city of Goodyear for their support of this critical need.”

Since 2001, the city of Goodyear has provided grants through its Community Funding program to applicants who adhere to set criteria.

A complete list of awardees is available at goodyearaz.gov.

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“In an effort to protect Litchfield’s ability to attract and retain quality teachers in a highly competitive market, the governing board studied the compensation plans and salary averages in many Maricopa County school districts. Ours are among Arizona’s highest pay increases, and we thank the community for supporting the dedicated professionals who are developing tomorrow’s workforce.”

Superintendent Jodi Gunning added, “Thanks to our proud history of community support, Litchfield has always been a statewide leader when it comes to high test scores and low administrative costs. These pay increases fortify the district’s competitive edge to blanket our schools with talented and passionate professionals. Our teachers and staff are honored to play a valuable role in our community, and they are profoundly grateful for this generous display of respect.”

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The Buckeye Police Department is set to build a secure police evidence facility that will allow officers to properly impound their seized evidence — with the hope of prosecuting criminals more effectively.

Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall said the department needs a new storage facility because the current one is outdated, and lacks space, technology and safety equipment.

“We wanted to have a better facility to better serve our victims and ultimately to have better prosecution to cases,” Hall said.

The facility will allow all seized evidence to be properly stored and handled. The staff hopes the new facility will allow for growth in the changing Buckeye community.

“In better serving our victims, the facility itself is going to have a lot of different features that we currently don’t have,” he said.

It will include a significant increase in size that will allow for larger freezers and refrigerators, a drying room, areas for processing entire vehicles and collapsible shelving.

Additionally, the new facility will allow for more worker safety stations including showers and eye washing stations.

The facility will be staffed by property and evidence supervisors and custodians.

The new facility comes after funding was secured for the project’s $6 million budget at last month’s city council meeting. The facility is set to open in fall 2019.

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Verrado forum...continued from page 1

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filed, according to the police report and Runyan.

The bus video also did not contain any evidence of genital exposure, according to the report.

The students involved in the incident were suspended from school for between five and nine days, Runyan said.

But the first time many of these parents heard about the bus incident was through a recent West Valley View story, and many were frustrated by the school’s lack of communication.

“No email, no communication, there is none,” one parent said at the community forum.

Multiple parents chimed in, saying that emails and phone calls seem to never be returned by the staff, and some suggested they feel they’re being ignored.

“One of the biggest things for me that I’m hearing is communication,” Tiffany said. “That’s something that is important to me. I encourage it with my teachers, with their parents and with their students. I like to think I do a good job of communicating with parents, but what I’m hearing tonight is that I’m not. So, that is something that I will reflect on and work on in order to make sure that I am communicating with all of you with your concerns.”

Supervision was another talking point.

Three coaches were on the bus, but there were supervisory issues during the trip, Runyan said.

Going forward, there will be specific seating for coaches on the bus, whether it’s one, two or three coaches, Brezovsky added.

Perhaps the highlight and emotional high point of the meeting was when a former student who attended the school district in 2013, Kayla Shosho, took the microphone and in tears, asked what she did wrong.

“Why weren’t you there to protect me?” Shosho said to the staff, with tears in her eyes.

Shosho was a student at the district when Kyle DeBerry, a 25-year-old wrestling coach at the time, pled guilty to child abuse with sexual intent, she said. DeBerry stalked and abused her, she said.

The room was silent as Shosho accused the staff of covering up her story and not helping her.

“I came out to multiple people,” Shosho said. “I told my counselor, I told everybody.”

Runyan said his heart goes out to the victims who shared their stories during the community forum.

“There was a Title IX report done on the district approximately finished four months ago,” Runyan said. “It does indicate that the district did report and did prosecute and did manage through some teacher events over the last 10 years.”

That report included Shosho’s situation, Runyan added.

At one point during the meeting, attendees verbally attacked the staff, in particular Brezovsky, who was accused of covering up incidents.

“There were disciplines for these behaviors,”

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Verrado High School Principal Kristen Tiffany, Agua Fria Union High School District Superintendent Dennis Runyan and Verrado High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Adam Brezovsky speak to concerned community members, students and parents during a community forum on July 2. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

Runyan said. “There was information for these behaviors. There was a police investigation for these behaviors.

We’re jumping to conclusions at this point that are not reflective of the actions of the district.

“We’re not going to spend the evening here attacking my staff.”

Runyan and the staff tried to share a message about the good of the community.

“I am looking to the community to partner with,” Tiffany said. “I am here for kids. I got into education for kids. I live in this community, I care very much about this community and this school.”

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Kaino...continued from page 1 in the process of building two parks in Goodyear. I’d say that resume is a dream for a mayor to bring someone on in the middle of the year.”

Kaino said she has regularly attended City Council meetings for years, but still has a lot to learn about the legislative process. She is spending the council’s summer recess brushing up on governmental knowledge.

“I have a number of meetings scheduled with department heads, and I’m going on tours of different buildings and departments,” she said.

“There is a lot I need to learn about finance and budgets and capital improvement. So, I’m really dedicating the summer to getting up to speed and getting out in the community.”

And, if anybody can manage the challenge of succeeding in a new system, Lord said she believes Kaino is the smart choice.

“Sitting at a council position will be different for her, because it’s a policy position,” Lord said. “But, she’s ready for it and we’re excited about having her on board.”

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 11, 2018

Columbia College launching Goodyear academic advising office

By Connor Dziawura

Columbia College will open an academic advising office in Goodyear on July 16 at 250 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 202. A welcome week will follow shortly thereafter, with more details to be confirmed.

The Missouri-based Columbia College is not new to the Valley, though. Having already offered online courses in Arizona, Columbia College is expanding its outreach with the academic advising office and future in-seat courses.

“The initial plan is to determine the needs for community by reaching out to the hospitals, the corporates and individuals, and then determine what type of programs that are needed,” said Dr. Jeff Musgrove, vice president of adult higher education for Columbia College.

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Columbia College worked with Goodyear officials for two years to bring this project to fruition. It had to seek approval from the state of Arizona and Higher Learning Commission to locally hold online and in-seat programs.

Arizona will be the 14th state to have a Columbia College campus, which is also located in Cuba, Musgrove said.

A variety of educational opportunities will be offered. For more information, visit ccis.edu.

“Our city has a bright future, and one that will be dramatically enhanced through a partnership with Columbia College,” Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord said. “We recognize

the importance of higher learning and are committed to expanding the educational resources in Arizona. We wholeheartedly welcome Columbia College to Goodyear.”

The academic advising office’s location is also important, as it puts Columbia College near Luke Air Force Base. The school is well-known

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Lopez graduates from military training

By West Valley View staff

U.S. Air Force Airman Michael C. Lopez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

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

Lopez is the son of Guadalupe Lopez of Tolleson. He is a 2013 graduate of San Joaquin Memorial High School, Fresno, California.

U.S. Air Force Airman Michael C. Lopez is the son of Guadalupe Lopez of Tolleson.

(Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force)

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College...continued from page 4 in the military community, Musgrove said.

Through its Truition initiative, Columbia College does not charge for textbooks or additional fees. The only costs are single tuition rates. A military grant and reduced costs are also offered to those in service. For more information, visit MyTruition. com.

“We’re a not-for-profit college, we’ve been around since 1851, and we truly care about affordability,” said Dr. Scott Dalrymple, president of Columbia College. “West Valley students will pay only for tuition— there are no fees. Best of all, textbooks are included.”

Though the college will focus on Goodyear for the time being, demand elsewhere could drive how Columbia College moves forward, Musgrove said.

“It’s convenient access to affordable, quality higher education,” said Darah Mann, Goodyear’s economic development project manager. “It addresses a need for Goodyear residents and the surrounding

“West Valley students will pay only for tuition— there are no fees. Best of all, textbooks are included.” communities in the West Valley.

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Monsoon knocks over trees, flips cars in Buckeye

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A large monsoon rolled into Buckeye just after 9 p.m. July 8 causing widespread damage, including fallen trees, structural damage to homes and two flipped mobile homes.

All downtown city facilities were closed July 9 until about 10:30 a.m. due to power outages, and the Buckeye Police administrative number was out, according to Fire Capt.

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Allstate staff earns grant for Homeless Youth Connection

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Twenty-four Allstate agency owners and licensed sales professionals recently came together to secure a $24,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grant to benefit Homeless Youth Connection in Avondale.

The grant will support the nonprofit’s mission to provide housing, basic needs and services to homeless youth as they make positive, life-affirming choices toward becoming responsible, productive adults.

The agency owners and licensed sales professionals earned $1,000 each for Homeless Youth Connection by collecting hygiene products.

The participants are among thousands of agency owners, personal financial representatives and licensed sales professionals around the country working to improve communities by volunteering for the causes they care about most.

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Cox, The Trust for Public Land seek heroic nominees

By West Valley View staff

Cox Enterprises and the Trust for Public Land have opened the nomination process for the 10th Cox Conserves Heroes program, which serves to honor environmental volunteers who create, preserve or enhance shared outdoor spaces in their local communities.

The nomination deadline is July 31.

Past Arizona honorees recognized

by Cox include Marilyn Hanson, Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center; Shawn Redfield, Arizona Trail Association; Eric Sophiea, Climbing Association of Southern Arizona; Ashley Camhi, Arizona Sustainability Alliance; Dora Martinez, Flowers and Bullets Collective; Greg Clark, Wild at Heart; Brad Lancaster, Desert Harvesters and Green Infrastructure Planning; and Melinda Gulick, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

Celebrating its 10th year, the nomination process is open in eight select markets: Atlanta, Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Virginia and Washington. Once a winner from each market has been chosen, these winning individuals will be the candidates to win the national competition that the public will vote on in October.

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Boy, 17, dead after Avondale shooting

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POLICE BRIEFS Connect Wireless store manager accused of fraud

Michael Anthony Cole Jr., a store manager for Connect Wireless/AT&T Wireless, was arrested by Buckeye Police Department property crime detectives June 25, according to a Facebook post from the police department.

Police were notified

by Connect Wireless/ AT&T Wireless’ asset protection department on June 21 that Cole Jr. was committing a fraudulent scheme and practice. They estimate Michael Anthony a more than $150,000 Cole Jr. (Photo courtesy Buckeye Police loss in product.

Department) Cole Jr. was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on several felony charges.

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Tiffany Everest, a 30-year-old inmate at ASPC-Perryville, was found dead in her cell in an apparent suicide Saturday, June 16, according to Arizona Department of Corrections officials.

Staff and paramedics tried unsuccessfully to save her after she was found with clothing wrapped around her neck and tied to an air vent.

Everest was serving a 2.6-year sentence for aggravated assault. She was sentenced out of Pima County and had returned to ADC last year. The county medical examiner’s officer aids in the investigation of all inmate deaths, according to officials.

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Abrazo West Campus staff collected 16,333 servings of healthy cereal during the annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive. (Photo courtesy Abrazo West Campus)

Abrazo West donates healthy cereals to food bank

By West Valley View staff

Abrazo West Campus donated the equivalent of 16,333 servings of healthy cereal to the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank, thanks to its annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive.

“The cereal drive recognizes that hunger doesn’t take a vacation when children are home from school during the summer months,” said Abrazo West Campus CEO Stan Holm.

“Beginning each day with a nutritious breakfast is important every day of the year.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Who is looking out for us?

Editor: I know I come across as naive to lots of my friends and I am sure after reading this letter you will probably agree with them.

I am serving on an HOA board of a beautiful gated community here in Goodyear and it has been quite a learning experience. We are dealing with a “Sissoo Tree” issue. When we first drove into our community five years ago, my family, as well as the other families, fell in love with the beautiful community and its tree-lined streets.

For the first six years the developer had control of the board and were able to change rules as they saw fit. Four years ago, the community was able to take charge of the HOA board of directors. For the last two years we have had sidewalk issues, perimeter wall issues, all stemming for the hundreds of Sissoo trees that were planted by the developer to help draw individuals into the community. The developers are gone, and we are left to deal with this issue, costing the residents more and more money. It costs us all money to repair the sidewalks, perimeter walls and it costs money to remove the existing trees.

The real kicker in the whole situation is that the developer and the original board listed the Sissoo tree as a tree not allowed to be planted anywhere in the community. When we went for legal advice, we were told there was nothing we could do now. Our state legislature has done everything they can do to protect the developers but what about us, the homeowners? Who is there at the state level that can help HOA’s and the problems developers leave behind?

In closing, my advice to anyone who is looking to move into a beautiful community with Sissoo trees in the common area is to turn around and look elsewhere. If they aren’t doing any damage, just you wait. The day will come when you will be faced with costly repairs paid for by increased HOA fees. By the time the damage is done, the developers will long be gone and you and your community will be

left to fix all the damages caused by these fast-growing and intrusive trees.

Dan Dillon Goodyear

Hooray for Lesko Editor: What a month July is for celebrating our country’s independence. It is all about freedom. Look around Arizona and see how much we add to ensuring all this wonderful freedom. We have the most modern fighter jet ever made at Yuma Air Station and Luke Air Force Base. The F-35 Fighter Jet is to assure our right to remain free for many years to come.

Debbie Lesko, who is our newest congresswoman, has been in office just a few weeks but she knows the importance of keeping our country free. She showed leadership on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which is the funding for rebuilding our armed forces and restoring our military readiness. It funds the F-35 for fiscal year 2019. She knows how important it is to keep our best equipment funded to keep our country safe. Regardless if you’re a Republican or Democrat, I feel we should thank her for making our country’s safety a top priority.

Betty Underwood Avondale

Wacky liberals Editor: With each passing daily cycle of the mainstream media, it becomes clearer and clearer that Michael Savage was indeed right: Liberalism is a mental disorder. It’s so Orwellian that we’re way past being forced to believe and recite that two plus two doesn’t equal four.

We’re being told to intimidate, harass, demean and actually physically assault those who voted for President Trump and those in his administration who support the common sense of President Trump’s policies. We’re being told to believe that Trump and anyone who is happy with the state of the country is a racist. A Nazi. Well, the devil.

And this is why liberalism is a mental disorder. There is no respect or context for history or objective reality. In other words, if 45 seconds into an attempted conversation with a, let’s see, Trump

hater, they state with complete certainty that Donald Trump is a racist, rest assured you are dealing with someone that needs to lose the hate. I mean, just because Hillary Clinton lost the election it doesn’t give you any strange permission of sorts to abuse words and falsely accuse half the nation of racism.

If it’s true Donald Trump is a racist, then everyone and no one is a racist. Nice job liberals. And great groupthink, huh?

But keep pressing today’s liberal (actually an anarchist) if it’s A-OK to intimidate, harass, demean and actually assault anyone in public who supports or works for the Trump administration, and you will be told, well there’s a lot of anger out there. Oh, I see. So, because Hillary Clinton lost, her supporters can claim anger and start a civil war. Maybe she should have worked harder. Maybe she should have considered her gender alone did not make her our next president.

Maybe it’s not so wise to call 50 percent of us working stiffs deplorable in public and wonder what happened.

What happened and what we have in our homes, hearts and streets is a civil war. Liberals need to lose their hate.

Hypocrisy doesn’t describe their words and actions enough. Anarchism does.

Criminality does. Liberals today appear to have no shame, no moral compass, no chosen capacity to think for themselves.

They believe their anger defines them. If it does, they look and sound completely unhinged. And it would be nice if they loved their country and themselves with

even 10 percent of the effort they put into hating our president. And um, the rest of us.

Tony Zizza Avondale

To Roy Azzarello Editor: Roy Azzarello, you state that Ms. Sinema “is as politically ambitious as they come. For that reason alone, she would not make a good senator.” Don’t all leaders have ambition to lead? I’m just a teacher, but I thought I read somewhere about the “American dream.” Maybe it’s her dream to help people?

Dana Crujido Litchfield Park

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AARP is too much of a reminder of getting old

By David Leibowitz

Three years ago, right about the time I turned 50, the membership packet arrived in the mail. I took great joy in chucking it in the recycling, the same as I do junk mail, phone books and those lie-filled mailers the politicians send.

At Chez Leibowitz, we are steadfast believers that ignorance is bliss. Thus, I intend to ignore all evidence that I’m aging at least until rigor mortis sets in – if not longer.

Which is why accidentally clicking on an AARP ad last week was so deeply horrifying to me.

Follow me here: If I clicked on such an ad, that means I was served such an ad. If I was served it, that means some algorithm did a calculation that went like so: “Hey, this putz is old. Show him ads for old people. Like maybe an AARP membership.”

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I’m afraid of dying. It’s all the stuff that leads up to dying that I’m afraid of.

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Retired Persons. In 1998, would look terrific with they changed it to AARP – calf-length white socks and which rhymes with “carp,” a pair of yellow golf shorts.” a useful verb in a column Or seeing a story in the like this, since it means to AARP magazine – there habitually complain. is such a thing – headlined Frankly, carping about “How Ted Danson Found getting old is the only thing His Balance” – there was I like about getting old. such a story – and saying My father, now 72, has to myself, “Self, I bet that David Leibowitz. (Photo gone the other way with bajillionaire who played courtesy Advisor Group) aging: He likes growing Sam the Bartender on Cheers is chock full of wisdom about older, if only for the cost savings.

You ever meet those people who graceful aging. Dagnabit, that’s a must use an extra gallon of gas at almost read.”

For the record, I abandoned four bucks a pop because deep in their getting life advice from Ted Danson wallet they have lodged a frayed and at precisely the moment the cliche faded Burger King coupon saving them “attitude of gratitude” appeared. And I two bucks on a double cheeseburger was deeply grateful not to read another meal? That’s my old man. Every time he seems depressed about getting on word.

If I sound anti-AARP, that’s untrue in years, I remind him the Wednesday – especially after I found out only two newspaper will show up next week decades after the fact the organization with all sorts of terrific coupons.

Me: “If I was you, dad, I’d try to has changed its name. Originally, they were the American Association of live to be 100. Think of all the money

you’ll save.”

My Dad: “You know, I stopped at this Jimmy John’s sandwich place the other day. They make a gigantic roast beef and ham sub, 16 inches, for just $13.99. It was so big, I had to cut the thing in thirds. You cut it in three like that and the unit price ends up being just $4.67 per sandwich.”

Why in the name of all that’s good would I fear aging? Gosh, guys like my father and Ted Danson make it look so darn appealing.

Personally, I’m going to stick with ignorance.

All AARP membership offers will go immediately into the blue bin. Digital ads will go unclicked. You won’t catch me piloting a golf cart through Sun City any time soon. And the only time I’ll ever wear a white belt? To bind my hands when the medics transport me kicking and screaming to senior living.

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

Trump, Lesko agree: Secure the border

By Rep. Debbie Lesko

I met with President Donald Trump at the White House in June to discuss the crisis happening at our border. Thousands of migrants are entering our country illegally, human traffickers are exploiting women and children, and illicit drugs are being smuggled in and flooding our streets. As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I have heard detailed accounts of these tragedies. At our meeting, President Trump and I agreed— we must secure our border.

A few weeks ago, the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act, legislation supported by President Trump.

I cosponsored and supported this bill because it secures our border, funds the wall and closes loopholes—ending our nation’s illegal immigration crisis for good. Unfortunately, the bill did not pass, because not one single Democratic member of Congress would support it. We need both sides of the aisle to come to the negotiating table and prioritize securing

our border. Obstruction by Democrats continues to put our national security at risk.

Most recently, the House voted on the so-called “consensus” or “compromise” immigration bill, H.R. 6136. I did not support this legislation because it gave a pathway to citizenship to the parents of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. It’s one thing to help DACA recipients, it’s another thing to provide citizenship to the parents who broke the law. Again, not one single Democrat voted for even this bill.

Our greatest weakness continues to be taken advantage of—an unsecured border. If we are going to end these surges of unlawful border crossings, stop the exploitation of women and children, and prevent drugs from flowing into our country, we must secure our border.

Only then can we solve our illegal immigration problem and permanently repair our broken system.

Rep. Debbie Lesko. (Photo courtesy Debbie Lesko)

Rep. Debbie Lesko represents Arizona’s eighth congressional district in Congress and is a member of the House Homeland Security Committee.

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By Connor Dziawura

Greetings, readers! Thanks for stopping by. I have a small roundup of info for you.

While this issue is not jam-packed with a list of businesses – don’t fret!

More are sure to be included in the future – I’ll make this one count, as I finally have an answer to a longtime reader question.

Then, I’ll move along to the chamber, which is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new business I covered back in April, as well as another great networking opportunity. Anyway, let’s get on with it!

First, I have received several inquiries about the old Room Store on Litchfield Road and what plans for the building are.

When I inquired into the city of Goodyear’s economic development department back in April, I was told the building permits were pulled by the owner with no tenant disclosed.

Well, I can confirm after several months that the building, located at

555 N. Litchfield Road, is an Amazon facility. The building, at the northeast corner of Litchfield Road and Auto Drive, underwent tenant improvements over the past several months, according to Goodyear spokeswoman Sherine Zaya.

“Amazon is excited to be opening a new facility in Goodyear supporting the fulfillment of customer orders,” according to a statement issued by the company shared by Zaya. “Amazon’s network is made up of a variety of building types and sizes to support customer fulfillment, and the new Goodyear building is part of that network.

“Amazon has more than 700 full-time associates currently supporting customers in Goodyear and currently employs more than 7,000 full-time associates at its four existing Arizona fulfillment centers and other facilities throughout the state,” the statement continued.

Continuing previous Business Briefcase items, remember in March

Go on a Sherwood Adventure with archery-based activities

By Connor Dziawura

A long-time love of mini-golf evolved into a new adventure – and passion – for Alisa and Jeff Schmidt of Litchfield Park.

Sherwood Adventure is an archerybased events company that offers activities like hoverball and archery tag, bringing the activities directly to their clients. Though the couple was interested in family entertainment centers with mini-golf, arcades, laser tag and snacks, they ultimately ventured into archery and the rest is history.

“Archery has been a fun theme in a lot of movies,” Alisa said. “So, we had that hook, we thought. I think it’s working pretty well, and people really like it. It’s safe. It’s not painful like in paintball.”

Jeff said there isn’t a large market or following for archery in the West Valley.

That gives the couple an in, but their goal isn’t to take over the family entertainment market.

“We’re not looking to become like the place you go to buy a bow and learn

how to shoot,” he added. “We’re really about trying to bring people together to deepen their relationships by doing things together. This is a fun kind of combat sport that brings teams together.”

Alisa chimed in, “Families can play.

You can get all ages out there playing.

The old, the young. So, people can do it together.”

“And so it’s really the vision of what we want to do for the community is have a place for people to meet and deepen the relationships,” Jeff responded. “You do that by doing things together, not by on your phone texting each other, but, you know, if you go bowling together, that’s fun. And people are still bowling after how many years.”

He let out a laugh.

“That was one of the fun things about the whole mini-golf idea, because you’re out there, you’re spending 40 minutes

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when I addressed Direct Carpet One Floor and Home’s newest showroom in Goodyear? Well, the business is a chamber of commerce member, soon to be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The event will take place in collaboration with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce at noon Thursday, July 12.

Having opened in early March, Direct Carpet One Floor and Home is located at 14270 W. Indian School Road, Suite C5, which is the northwest corner of Indian School and Litchfield roads.

Offering products like carpet, hardwood, vinyl, tile and laminate, Direct Carpet One Floor and Home is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

You can find more information on the Goodyear showroom at directcarpetone. com/about-us/goodyear.

Continuing with the chamber – and that day – Healthy Spines Chiropractic

with LegalShield independent associate Lona Hardy will host a Business After Hours event.

Set from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, the event will take place at Healthy Spines Chiropractic, 1473 N. Dysart Road, Suite 11, Avondale.

Sure to be an exciting time, this Business After Hours will be a “Christmas in July Luau,” with Hawaiian-themed food and – get this – an appearance by the one and only Santa Claus. Yep, you heard that right. Don’t let the five months ‘til Christmas stop the fun.

For more information on either of these Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce-produced events, call 623-932-2260 or email info@ southwestvalleychamber.org.

That’s all the briefs for this week!

Thanks for reading, and stick around for more news next week!

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Archery...continued from page 13 talking with each other, trying to be mildly competitive. We’re not talking Olympic competitiveness. That’s why people join softball teams, too. We want it to be friendly for all ages.”

To further their effort, the Schmidts looked toward the Goodyear Branch Library’s free, shared space InnovationHub, a partnership between the city of Goodyear, Entrepreneurship + Innovation at ASU and the Maricopa County Library District. They are alumni of the ASU Startup School, and are frequent participators in the monthly Business Builders meetup.

“The InnovationHub for me has been a good continuation of other things I’ve already learned,” Alisa said. “I had taken a class on small business management at Estrella (Mountain Community College) and got that certification.”

Alisa said she learned how to create a business plan at the college, but Darah Mann, the Innovation Hub manager, gave her the resources to explore. Also offered were tips on networking, building a 30-second pitch and creating a concise, one-sheet business plan.

It’s “a lot more practical than head

Sherwood Adventure's rental costs range from $300 to $700 Jeff and Alisa Schmidt of Litchfield Park own Sherwood Adventure, an depending on the desired activity and duration. Hoverball archery-based events company. (Photos courtesy Sherwood Adventure) and archery tag are offered.

knowledge,” Jeff said.

Though Sherwood Adventure allows customers to rent the Schmidts’ services, the eventual goal is to have a brick-andmortar facility in the West Valley, Jeff said.

“I fell in love with the West Valley when we moved out here,” he said. “It just felt like home. We want to make this a place where people want to stay. If you want to go mini-golf you have to go to Mesa or to Phoenix for Castles and Coasters. You can’t stay out here. And we think we offer

something different than the chains that are coming in.”

The most popular activity is archery tag, which Jeff describes as “dodgeball with a bow and arrow.” Activity rentals range from $300 to $700, depending on the desired activity and duration, and customers can use their services for a variety of different events or purposes.

Because of high rental costs, Jeff and Alisa need a large number of participants to make it truly worth it. So, they are

looking into expand their offerings through Golden Arrow Tournaments. They plan to continue the effort September 1, when the weather cools.

The tournament – set to be held the first Saturday every month at Scott Park – costs $175 per team of five, with 20 percent of the entry fee going to The Honey Foundation. Prizes will be available.

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Tolleson man helps middle school refs make history

By Lauren Serrato

At basketball games, ticketholders see players, coaches and referees on the court all around the same age. However, the Isaac School District in Phoenix and Just Ref It Youth Officials have defied this norm and are training children to become referees.

Isaac Junior High and Udall Middle School students learned how to referee basketball through Anthony Estrada’s Just Ref It Youth Officials in Tolleson.

The 9-year-old program will make history Saturday, July 14, when the students referee the Junior High AllStar game during the 16th annual Native American Basketball Invitational at Talking Stick Resort Arena. This will be the youngest group of referees to ever officiate at the arena.

Estrada, the Just Ref It Youth Officials’ coordinator, started the program with the Isaac School District. The program now includes students from other districts, including the West Valley.

“We focus on life skills and teaching them to be a part of a team, wearing a uniform, managing a calendar, showing up on time, communication with peers, players and coaches, and working in a fast-paced environment and learning from mistakes,” Estrada said.

The program was a dream come true for Estrada, who served as a junior official.

“I started officiating when I was 12 because my two uncles, Dennis Trujillo and Frank Ramirez Sr., suggested I try it out. They gave me my first opportunity and supported me from day one. So this

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Estrada runs the program with Johnny Gonzales, the recreational activities liaison of the Isaac School District.

Gonzales works with fourth- and fifthgrade students who participate in the program. Estrada said Gonzales is the program’s backbone.

Members of the referee community have taken a liking to this young group of students and have made donations to help the program thrive.

“We are part of a referee forum on Facebook and groups love them,” Estrada said. “I would post stuff and get a bunch of likes and some referees I never even met sent me money, whistles and bags for the kids.”

Refereeing at the Native American Basketball Invitational is monumental in size and prominence. One hundred and twenty-eight teams from the United States, Canada and New Zealand will compete. The young referees will be officials in the All-Star Game between the championship games.

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Just Ref It Youth Officials referees include, from left, Robert Aguirre, Sara Batrez, Ivan Gomez, Ahmed Nasir, Alex Arumbaro, Juan Carlos Soto and Anthony Trujillo. (Photo courtesy Just Ref It Youth Officials)

Estrada said this program is more than just getting the kids in the game as officials. He believes the true end result is seeing the students mature. “All in all, it’s a success because they grow as individuals and the officiating is the icing on the cake,” Estrada said.

Estrada plans to continue this program

and hopes to see it grow. He will also be holding referee clinics with Valley high school students. Estrada states that he will continue to run the program with his motto, “Training Arizona’s youth, one official at a time.”

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In Goodyear this summer, Little League baseball is big.

On July 14, an 11U Goodyear Little League All-Star team will play in a state tournament in Mesa to determine the best team in its age group. Goodyear will play champion of District 8, which covers southeastern Arizona. The opponent's name was not available at deadline.

In late June, the team advanced to the state tournament by going 4-0 to win the District 2 double-elimination tournament. District 2 encompasses most of the West Valley.

The District 2 tournament culminated in Goodyear’s 9-4 victory over Litchfield Park in the championship game on June 29. Each city in District 2 sent its own All-Star team to the tournament. Goodyear opened play by beating the same Litchfield Park squad.

“The kids were pretty excited and jumping around,” after winning the championship, said the team’s coach, Richard Hitchner.

Hitchner was selected by other Little League coaches in Goodyear to guide the team after leading a separate Goodyear team of 11- to 12-yearold athletes to the best record during the last spring’s regular season. After the season, each coach in Goodyear recommended his best players to try out for Hitchner’s All-Star team, which was eventually whittled down to 13 players, 12 of whom are 11 and one of whom is 10.

Pitcher Junior Ortiz, 11, was selected to three all-star teams, but said this one is the best.

“I felt happy,” when learning he made the roster. “I wanted to see how far we could go.”

Once the roster was finalized on June 4, the team practiced five days a week in the summer heat. The District 2 championship rewarded their work ethic.

Winning the championship “says a lot about the players, about their hard work and dedication,” said Ortiz’s mother, Monica Echeverria. “They were so devoted to winning the tournament and being able to go to states.”

The championship game was more dramatic than the final score might indicate. Parents and players

The 11U Goodyear Little League All-Star team enjoyed its victory, which it dedicated to the city of Goodyear. (Photo courtesy 11U Goodyear Little League)

experienced butterflies. “It felt crazy,” said Ortiz, who started the game and did not leave until he reached an 85-pitch limit. “I was super nervous (before and a little bit into the game) until I just started to not be nervous anymore.”

The victory was not sealed until Litchfield Park’s cleanup hitter struck out with bases loaded and two outs to end the game.

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Hitchner’s 11-year-old son, Lucas, plays second base for the team. The father said residents should be proud of the young player’s accomplishments.

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Sunday

13 Family Yoga and Movie Night

Enjoy a yoga class designed for families from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ignite Yoga, 14130 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The class fee is $25. For information, call 623-374-7812.

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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Wednesday

11 Come & 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.

Verrado Visionaries

Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.

Kickboxing with Natalie

Join a morning exercise program at 9 a.m. at the Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. For information, call 623-333-2705.

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.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

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

Meet the Legislative Districts 4 & 13 Candidates

Learn more about the candidates for legislative districts four and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Palo Verde Energy Education Center, 600 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye. For information, call 623-386-2727.

Thursday

12 Dance Aerobics with Debbie

Join a morning exercise program at 9 a.m. at the Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. For information, call 623-333-2705.

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 602-6523000.

Code Club

The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to 310 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn to code python, html and scratch. Registration is required.

For information, call 623-349-6300.

Festival Sage Rec Center Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Baby Time

Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 11:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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 623-8820721.

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Movie Friday @ the Library

Join other families at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive at 2 p.m. as they cool off and laugh to Smurfs: The Lost Village. For information, call 623333-2602.

Are You the Missing Piece?

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon full of jigsaw puzzles from noon to 3 p.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Summer Movies at the Library

Watch Disney’s Moana for free from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road.

Moana is a family-friendly film featuring a headstrong daughter of the chief of a Polynesian village. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Saturday

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

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

Monday

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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

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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.

Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13 and older)

American Red Cross certified instructors will teach everyone from 6 months of age to adults how to swim from July 16 to July 27. Times vary. Lessons will take place at the Goodyear Community Pool, 430 E. Loma Linda Boulevard. Registration is $30 to $35. For information, call 623-882-7525.

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

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites poets, comedians and musicians to share their art with others from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. to sign up for a performance slot. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Smart Couponing

Learn couponing tactics to save money from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Sundance Adult Center Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 930 N. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye, from 10 to 11 a.m. Visitors can get a library card to check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Paws for Reading

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

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Junior Summer Camp at Main Event

Children ages 5 to 7 are invited to enjoy a week-long STEM camp from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each weekday at Main Event Entertainment, 10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. This week’s themes are Connecting the Coding Cubes and Camp Kelvin.

Prices vary. For information, call 623936-5300.

Yoga @ the Library

The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, will hold weekly yoga classes from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. for those 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Teen Leadership Club

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

For information, call 602-651-3507.

Meet fellow businessmen and entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions and receive advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

Tuesday

17 Bingo

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

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

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.

Kartchner Caverns State Park Trip

Tag along with the Goodyear Senior Program to visit Kartchner Caverns from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The bus will pick up travelers at the Goodyear Community Pool, 430 E. Loma Linda Boulevard, and will offer transportation to and from the caverns. Cost is $74 to $78. For information, call 623-882-7525.

Crafting with Friends

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and work on new or current projects at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Wednesday

18 Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.

Family Bingo Night

Have a fun evening of Bingo and snacks from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Needle & 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.

Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)

Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Computer Class

Master mouse skills, Microsoft Word, basic internet, eBooks and more at 6 p.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6314.

Tynker Code Club (Ages 6-8)

Learn to code while playing computer games from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Latin Dance Aerobics

Strengthen cardio fitness from 9 to 10 a.m. with a free dance class provided by the Dr. Saide Rec Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Thursday

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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.

AA Meeting

Find support and recovery from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Dance Aerobics with Debbie

Join a morning exercise program at 9 a.m. at the Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. For information, call 623-333-2705.

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.

Baby Time

Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 11:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Writing Workshop with Jannette Rallison

Bestselling young adult romance novelist Jannette Rallison will host a workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. to discuss how to craft a novel at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Adult Book Discussion

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of The Mothers

by Brit Bennett before the library’s discussion at noon. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Avondale Parks and Rec announces improvements

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Avondale is celebrating Park and Recreation Month by inviting residents to explore the “undiscovered” roles of local facilities this July.

Soon, however, residents will have even more reasons to check out parks as, during the next several months, approximately $1.1 million in improvements are scheduled. Three sites are under construction at Mountain View, DeConcini and Fred Campbell parks.

Improvements to these parks include basketball court resurfacing, and improved area lighting, for all these neighborhood parks.

Mountain View Park, in addition, will receive new picnic benches, tables and picnic shelter area, as well as an updated sand volleyball court, and turf and irrigation improvements. Improvements will be completed in September.

Approximately $1.9 million is slated for updates to Friendship Park to begin as early as December. Improvements include LED fields lights on soccer fields nine and 10, restroom and playground replacement on the west end of the park, and enhanced lighting

at the dog park.

Design is underway for an estimated $12 million update to Festival Fields.

This extensive project will include a splash pad, skate park, fishing lake, picnic areas, basketball courts, two Little League fields, a community pavilion, and a dog park. Construction is scheduled to start in early 2019 and be completed by early 2020.

For more information, follow Avondale Parks and Recreation’s Facebook, avondaleparksandrec or visit avondaleaz.gov/parks or avondale.recdesk.com. To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit nrpa.org/july.

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Buckeye’s Community Service Department is hosting a slew of classes this season ranging from fitness to toddler sports to CPR. Scholarships are available to Buckeye residents who do not have the financial means to participate in fee-based recreation programs.

The city is also looking for skilled instructors in art, music, preschool and other varieties of classes. Liability insurance, background checks and CPR/ first-aid certification may be required.

Preregistration is required for most courses. All courses must meet a minimum number of participants to prevent cancelation and some courses have limited space available. If a class is canceled, full refunds are issued.

Registrations are accepted online at buckeyeaz.gov/rec or at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue.

The center is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Friday. For additional information call 623-349-6350 or email recreation@buckeyeaz.gov.

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

An average of 850 lifesaving blood transfusions are required by the young patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital every month. Blood donors help people like Kellie, who has been diagnosed with leukemia twice.

Kellie, whose last name was withheld, experienced symptoms while on a weekend camping trip in Show Low and was airlifted to the hospital, where immediate blood transfusions sustained her life. Today Kellie is a healthy college student thanks to 131 blood donors.

To make an appointment to donate blood, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1877-827-4376) or visit bloodhero.

com (enter the city or ZIP code).

There is a West Valley donor center at 14270 W. Indian School Road (at Litchfield Road) that is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Local blood-drive events are: 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, and Thursday, July 12, Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce Street, Avondale.

7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Bloodmobile.

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Buckeye Union grad brings mixology skills to Hash Kitchen

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Buckeye Union High School graduate Sheldon Wiley wanted to be “so many things” growing up. His interests changed with the wind, but while “broke,” in college and single, he became a bartender.

Little did he know, he would make his mark on the world.

The director of beverage/corporate mixologist for The Maggiore Group, Wiley holds the Guinness World Record for “The Fastest Bartender in the World.” He shows off his skills regularly at Scottdale’s Hash Kitchen in Scottsdale, which is known for its build-your-own bloody mary bar.

“This cocktail program is a lot of fun,” Wiley said. “Not only is it playful, the price points are a bargain. From flights of mimosas and the colossal build-your-own bloody mary bar, to the Craft Caffeine section that takes your espresso, matcha and cold brews to new heights. It screams fun.”

His favorite drink from the Craft Caffeine menu is the Brooklyn Brew,

which he said, “has it all.”

“The amaro (herbal Italian spirit) blends beautifully with our housemade amaretto cordial,” he said.

“Adding saline solution Brooklyn Brew blocks the 1.5 ounce vodka bitterness while 1 ounce espresso enhancing the .5 ounce Amaro sweetness of the espresso .5 ounce amaretto syrup without losing Top cinnamon rum cream its captivating aroma.

Buckeye Union High School graduate Sheldon Wiley holds the Guinness World Record for “Then, it’s topped with our “The Fastest Bartender in the World.” (West Valley View photo by Kimberly Carrillo) housemade cinnamon cream rum for texture and garnished with a high five.” the proper setting, I’ll make an effort understand that it’s a vast category in While the bloody mary bar is to educate people in a manner that’s the wine world, and most of them are popular, Wiley has seen his share of respectful to the guest as well as the not sweet. It’s a major misconception.” unique drink orders. But, he admitted, craft/spirit. No snobbery, though. he’s a little troubled when guests order Ever.”

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Macayo’s celebrates French fries, tequila

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants are taking National French Fry Day and National Tequila Day to new levels this month.

In honor of National French Fry Day, Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants will offer fries with red or green chile for $5 from Friday, July 13, to Sunday, July 15. They are regularly priced $8.99.

To celebrate National Tequila Day, Macayo’s will serve margarita flights for $7 on Tuesday, July 24.

Guests can customize their flight by choosing their favorite four flavors from house, apple, mango, peach, prickly pear, raspberry, strawberry or wild berry. They’re regularly $9.99.

Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants, including the Goodyear location, is offering margarita flights for $7 in celebration of National Tequila Day on Tuesday, July 24. (Photo courtesy Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants)

Macayo’s Mexican Restaurant is located at 1474 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For more information, call 623-209-7000.

For National French Fry Day, Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants will serve fries with red or green chile for $5 from Friday, July 13, to Sunday, July 15. (Photo courtesy Macayo’s Mexican Restaurants)

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Punk Rock Puppets Stacey Gordon, puppeteer behind Puppet Pie, led an all-ages Punk Rock Puppet workshop at the Sam Garcia Library in Avondale recently. Gordon’s resume includes working as the puppeteer for Sesame Street’s newest friend, Julia, a curious 4-year-old with autism. Gordon operates a local downtown studio, Puppet Pie, in which she hosts regular workshops.

1. Puppets created by Daniella Castillo of Avondale and Ben Mapp of Tolleson flirt. 2.

Jackelin Duarte, 11, of Avondale cuts out her puppet arms. 3. Local puppeteer Stacey Gordon demonstrates her craft. 4. Local puppeteer Stacey Gordon helps 17-year-old Daniella Castillo of Avondale create her puppet arms. 5. A puppet waits to be brought to life. 6. Daniella Castillo, 17, of Avondale, is proud of her puppet. 7. Local puppeteer Stacey Gordon demonstrates her rockin’ punk rock puppet.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs by offering healthy meals every school day August 6 to May 24.

Breakfast and lunch are served free every day to all enrolled students.

Nonstudent breakfast costs $2.50 and lunch is $3.50. The school is located at 2504 S. 91st Avenue, Tolleson.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the federal relay service 800-877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA program discrimination complaint form, AD-3027, at ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office. Folks may also write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information

requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866632-9992. Submit the completed form or letter to USDA by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410; or fax to 202-690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For more information, call Jenny Michael at 480-298-5302 or email jmichael@plccharterschools.org.

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Registration open for Lil’ Squirts preschool program

By West Valley View staff

Buckeye’s Lil’ Squirts preschool program is open for registration.

The recreation-based program helps children learn, grow and create friendships through arts and crafts, group games, imaginative play and music.

It is geared toward children ages 3 to 5, and runs 9 a.m. to noon school days August 13 to May 17 at Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue. Space is limited.

Registration is on a first-come, firstserved basis. Enrollment applications are available online and must be submitted directly to the Dr. Saide

Recreation Center 48 hours prior to participating in the program.

Children enrolled in the Lil’ Squirts must be between 3 and 5 years old; potty trained; and able to feed themselves.

Lil’ Squirts is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accepts DES for payment. In addition, all employees pass an annual federal background check and training to ensure all locations are safe and fun.

To learn about the Lil’ Squirts program, visit buckeyeaz.gov, call 623-349-6350 or email recreation@ buckeyeaz.gov.

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Buckeye’s Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program is open for registration. BASE offers a safe, convenient and affordable before and after-school care program located at Buckeye Elementary School District campuses.

Program hours are 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each school day, including earlyrelease days.

Applications are available online and must be submitted directly to the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, 48 hours prior to participating in the program.

BASE provides a fun and safe

alternative to having children alone at home; homework assistance and educational activities; healthy snacks; and physical fitness and creative play.

The BASE program is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accepts DES for payment. In addition, all employees pass an annual federal background check and training to ensure all locations are safe and fun.

Learn more about the BASE Program and download an application online, at buckeyeaz.gov, call 623349-6350 or email at recreation@ buckeyeaz.gov.

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Compiled by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Know of a student doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email christina@westvalleyview.com.

Michaela Daniels of Goodyear and McCall Radavich of Litchfield Park were named to the University of Iowa’s dean’s list. The University of Iowa is known around the world for its leadership in the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Bao Duc Dang of Avondale and Patricia LaPierre of Goodyear earned degrees at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Dang earned a Master of Science in psychology, while LaPierre earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Fort Hays State is one of six public universities in the Kansas Board of Regents system.

Lizbeth Peralta of Tolleson achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Hofstra University dean’s list in Hempstead, New York.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York, that is the only school to host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016).

Melanie Van Den Heuvel of Buckeye graduated from Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Founded in 1866, Davenport is a private,

nonprofit university serving about 7,500 students at campuses across Michigan and online.

Matthew McCaskill, who graduated from Verrado High School, earned a merit scholarship to Baylor University based on his class rank and/or SAT/ACT scores for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Perry Craglow and Demi Gomez of Buckeye were named to the University of Dubuque dean’s list.

The school, in Dubuque, Iowa, names students to the dean’s list who have a 3.5 or higher grade point average. The University of Dubuque is a private university affiliated with Presbyterian Church offering undergraduate programs in 31 areas of study; graduate programs in communication, business administration, and physician assistant studies; and theological studies.

Eric Shriver of Buckeye made the dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. A business management major, Shriver is joined by 1,763 other students receiving the same honor. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education.

The BASE program provides healthy snacks, physical fitness and creative play. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye)

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Brian Jeffery Cahoon Born January 17, 1963. Passed on June 28, 2018 in Avondale, AZ. Born to Robert E. Cahoon and Georgia C. Sims (Cahoon).

Survived by mother, Georgia C. Sims; brother, Michael A. Toy (Jennifer Toy); 6 sisters, Roberta Cahoon, Izinna Collins (Robert Collins III), Jennifer Sims, Tonya Sims, Rhonda Sims all of AZ and Brenda Sims, TX; 13 nieces; 15 nephews and a host of friends. Memorial service to be announced at a later date.

Rev. Charles "Wesley" Clark Rev. Charles "Wesley" Clark, 78, of Tolleson, went home to be with the Lord on July 3rd, 2018. Rev Clark became an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God in 1969, retiring in 2010, but continued on with a heart for people. His final pastorate had been in Tolleson, where during his time he founded the Tolleson food bank which continues to feed the community to this day.

He is preceded in death by his sons Charles "Darin" Clark, Robert "Kent" Clark, son-in-law Stephen Penney and parents Charles S Clark & Virginia Lee (Smith) Clark.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Bernadine Clark of Tolleson; a daughter Deyon Penney of Phoenix; a brother Mark Clark of Bella Vista, AR, and sister Zonna (Clark) McNabb of Neosho, MO; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren & a multitude of friends.

Funeral s ervices have been held with interment at the Gibson Cemetery in Neosho, Missouri. Condolences may be shared at www.menkefuneralhome.com

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John Eugene Gullett, Sr., age 84 of Buckeye, died June 28, 2018 in Buckeye. He was born October 27, 1933 in Adams Township, OH to Fredrick and Mary Gullett.

John served in the US Coast Guard from 1954 to 1962 achieving the rank of SNBM and receiving the National Defense Service Medal. By trade he was a journeyman mason, carpenter, and cabinet maker. He became the Vice President in charge of new construction with Valley National Bank. He also worked as the superintendent for Desert Crest Builders, Inc. John is survived by his wife, Joan Ellyn Gullett; daughters, Cynthia Kay Gullett, Mary Catherine Tanaka; sons, Fredrick Leslie Gullett, III; John Eugene Gullett, Jr.; sister, Nila Jean Starkey; 10 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick Leslie and Mary Ellen Gullett, brothers, Richard Gullett, Fredrick Leslie Gullett, II; and sister, Mary Lou Bretz.

A graveside service was held Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. The family suggests that donations be made

William A. Brown, age 86 of Waddell, died June 13, 2018 in Goodyear. He was born November 16, 1931 in Bell, PA to Melvin William Brown and Estella Marie (Queer) Brown. William served in the US Army Company 1, 32nd Infantry Regiment in Korea from 1952 - 1954.

He was a member of the VFW Marne Post 13.

William is survived by his sons, William Brown, Jr. (Ruth), Gregory Brown (Marianne), Brian Brown (Haley); sisters, Francis Shaffer, Sara Jane Freytag, Maryanna Bonham; brother, Melvin Brown (Carol); grandchildren, William Brown, III (Marie), Shaun Brown (Amber), Ashley Sutter (Travis), Heather Brown (Dustin), Isabella Brown, Paige Brown, and Piper Brown; great-grandchildren, Sylas, Erisa, Orion, Dylan, Jakob, Andrew, and Devon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Rose Brown; parents, Melvin and Estella Brown; grandson, Joshua Stephen Brown; brothers, John, Robert and Gene Brown.

A memorial service was held on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 110 S School St, Braidwood, IL 60408. Burial with honors took place at 12:30 pm at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Judith A. Geilenfeldt, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 5th after her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was with her family and friends in La Jolla Beach, CA, a beloved vacation spot of hers.

Survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert (Bob); brother, Rob of San Diego, CA; daughter, Julene and her husband Randy of Buckeye; son, Paul and his wife Susie of Taos Ski Valley, NM; and 4 grandchildren.

She obtained her masters degree at UNM, married Bob in 1963 and went on to start and grow a successful insurance agency. As a consummate entrepreneur, she was curious about how things worked, never backed down from a challenge and knew the recipe for success.

She was a lifetime resident of Albuquerque until moving to Buckeye in 2012 to be with her grandchildren.

She loved to shop, eat, travel, teach Sunday school at Grace Fellowship Church of Buckeye and live life to its fullest.

She was an active member of Chi Omega Sorority, gave her time to numerous local organizations and was always there to help anyone in need.

Always selfless, always caring, always knew the right thing to say and was always there when you needed her.

She taught everyone how to be a better person and we will never forget that.

Her favorite sayings include; "Do More of What Makes You Happy" and "Dream Big, Smile Always and Good Things Will Happen".

She left us all with a lifetime of happy memories and an afterglow of smiles. We will always love and greatly miss Judy.

Celebration of Life in Buckeye and Albuquerque, NM to be announced. Her final resting place will be Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks that you please donate on Judy's behalf to the National Pancreas Foundation www.pancreasfoundation.org in order to help fund research for pancreatic cancer.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TOLLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #17 Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records All special education data and information on students who were in special education will be destroyed five years after the child has withdrawn, transferred, promoted from the district, or phased out of special education. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or adult age student (18 years of age or older) to obtain copies of the information they may need for other purposes before special education data and information is destroyed. (Authority - 20 USC, 1412(a) (8), 1417(c)).

Should you have any questions or would like to obtain copies of special education records you can call the Tolleson Elementary School District at (623) 936-9740.

Tolleson Elementary District Provides Screening for Children with Special Needs Parent of School age Children If you think your school age child (k-8) may have a delay in academics, speech/language, motor skills, adaptive (self-help), or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher or the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923.

Parents of Preschoolers Do you have a child in your home who is 3 or 4 years old?

Tolleson Elementary School District provides free screening for children who may be delayed in the following areas: • Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) • Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development • Communication/Language: receiving Information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development • Social/ Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development • Adaptive: self-help development to attain basic needs.

• Sensory: vision and hearing If you think your child may have a delay in any of these areas, please contact the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923.

Parents of Child Birth to Three Years Old A child from birth to 36 months of age will be considered to exhibit developmental delay when that child has not reached 50 percent of the developmental milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains: • Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) • Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development • Language/communication: receiving information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development • Social/Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development • Self-help: adaptive development to attain basic needs.

• Sensory: vision and hearing If you have questions regarding developmental delays for your child birth to three years old, call your local Arizona Early Intervention Program, 602-532-9960.

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$

41,711

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Financing. All vehicles subject to prior sale.

Prices do not include sales tax, license, $349.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 07/17/2018. See dealer for details.

4x4

$

31,711

2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER LIMITED

2017 FORD F-150 LARIAT

4x4

$

#P7975 Crew, 4x4, 6” Lift, 20” Tires & Wheels, 1 Owner!

#18090A Crew, 4x4, Lift, Wheels & Tires, 1 Owner, Like New!

#18075A Only 16K miles, 4x4, Loaded w/ Equip, 1 Owner!

4x4, Only 16 K Miles!

$

36,711

2017 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD LTZ

#18275A 4x4, Diesel, Loaded!

1 Owner, Crew Cab, Low miles!

4x4

$

55,711