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BLM initiates next steps in recreational shooting project

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management has released the draft environmental assessment for its recreational shooting sports project, which proposes the development of five designated sites throughout Maricopa and Pinal counties.

One of the sites is near Buckeye, northeast of West Narramore Road, approximately 0.6 miles west of South 339th Avenue and 1.2 miles east of South 355th Avenue.

The draft environmental assessment analyzes the effects the proposals will have on cultural and biological resources, recreation, livestock grazing, public safety and soils, and addresses waste, noise, visual resource management and Native American religious concerns.

It will be open for public review and input through Wednesday, September 4.

Besides the Narramore Road site, farther south, Box Canyon is a proposed semideveloped site approximately 0.1 mile west of North Hidden Valley Road and south of State Route 238.

Elsewhere, in the Northwest Valley, BLM has proposed Saddleback Mountain, a minimally developed site approximately 0.8 miles south of State Route 74; Church Camp Road, a developed site about 0.4

The Bureau of Land Management has proposed the development of a designated recreational shooting sports area northeast of West Narramore Road. (Photo courtesy BLM)

miles north of SR 74; and Baldy Mountain, a minimally developed site nearly 2.4 miles north of SR 74 and 2.5 miles west of Lake Pleasant.

Baldy Mountain is the newest proposal since BLM conducted a 30-day scoping period this summer.

According to the BLM, the five sites were chosen due to their ease of access and minimal conflict with surrounding activities, land uses and resources.

BLM Phoenix District Manager Leon Thomas said the Baldy Mountain site was added to ensure that, should any others

end up conflicting with their surroundings, enough sites will be constructed.

“As we were going through the analysis of the sites, we didn’t know just how many sites would fall off as far as resource conflicts,” Thomas explained. “And so just to kind of ensure that we had the right number of sites and make it all the way through the process, we added another site, which didn’t have the potential of having different resource conflicts like the other sites did.”

The draft environmental assessment

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Friends of airman killed: ‘He always had a smile on his face’

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

It felt like another normal day for Amiri Myers. But a phone call with bad news changed everything. After finding out his best friend, Cody J. Fryhover, had been shot and killed, Myers said he ended the call immediately.

“I can’t really explain how it feels. It feels unreal. Just before that happened, I was talking to him, texting him, Snapchatting,” Myers said. “And the next day, I found out.”

Police said Fryhover, 21, who was a Luke Air Force Base airman, attempted to break into an Alta Camelback apartment

at 4949 N. Seventh Street in Phoenix on August 18.

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Shooting...continued from page 1 reports each site will have a “facility area” and a “hazardous exclusion area,” the latter of which will be off limits. Because the five facilities will range from minimally to fully developed, amenities and structures will vary. And because the level of development will differ, so will the presence of management. Some facilities could simply implement safety measures while others could have range masters.

Facility areas, at a minimum, however, must have a designated shooting platform, target zone and parking area, the assessment specifies.

And specific amenities could include target structures, short- and long-range target zones, shooting bays, shotgun sporting clay shooting, concrete shooting platforms, information and education signs, shade structures and restroom facilities. Visitor contact stations could be identified further down the line. (See sidebar for proposed Narramore Road amenities.)

According to Thomas, the formal design process is only 35% complete, so there’s still room for adjustment.

“We have a pretty good sense as to what we want these sites to look like,

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but we’re still in a sweet spot to be able to get more input,” he explained.

After the draft environmental assessment input period closes September 4, Thomas said officials will analyze comments and make adjustments as necessary, before a final environmental assessment is signed.

Approximately 97% of BLM-managed lands in Arizona are open to recreational shooting. Public lands are also used for activities such as off-highway vehicles, hiking and equestrian use.

Those activities will not be affected, according to the BLM. Feedback thus far has been “extremely positive,” Thomas said.

“Most of our feedback is, ‘This has been a long time coming. We’re really glad that you all are finally finding a way to manage for this activity while not completely shutting it down. We are happy that you’re being responsible with the resources,’ and they’re very happy that we’ve included them in the conversation,” Thomas explained.

“It has been very, very positive feedback, not only from the community but also from our county supervisors and congressional staffers as well.”

BLM has already begun preparing various plans to facilitate the devel-

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opment process as well as eventual operation. Necessary plans include, but aren’t limited to, operation plans, safety plans, environmental stewardship plans, recreational area management plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans. Business plans could also be needed for any sites that implement fees, which aren’t off the table.

“Outside of this environmental assessment, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done — we actually have already started on (it) — to really get to the way that these sites are going to operate efficiently and safely,” Thomas said.

But the hope, he added, is to get the ball rolling on construction in January.

And while the idea is to eventually build all five sites, recreational target shooters may only see a few to start.

Which sites those could be, however, has yet to be determined. Cost and

funding are also undetermined.

And, according to the draft environmental assessment, fully developed sites could start with minimal amenities and eventually be expanded.

“I’m confident that at this stage we will eventually get to five over the next year,” Thomas said. “I’m thinking once we get to about the January timeframe, which was our goal to break ground, we may only be at two to three to start off with, but we know that we’re analyzing all five and we’ll eventually get to build out on at least five.”

For more information or to submit comments, visit https://go.usa.gov/xmfVv. Comments may also be mailed to BLM Phoenix District Office at 21605 N. Seventh Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, to the attention of Tyler Lindsey, or faxed to 623-580-5580. Include “Rec Shooting Sports Project” in the subject line.

Narramore Road • Located northeast of West Narramore Road, approximately 0.6 miles west of South 339th Avenue and 1.2 miles east of South 355th Avenue • Access provided from West Narramore Road • Approximately 20-acre facility area • Approximately 46.7-acre hazardous exclusion area Proposed amenities: • Shooting bays with earthen berms/backstop • Shotgun sporting clay shooting with concrete platform • Concrete shooting platforms with shade structures • Information and education signs • Improved gravel access road within the project area • Additional shade structures • Restroom facilities • Parking area improvements

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community relations. He has a phiThe city of Avondale has losophy of team work and hired Louie Tovar as the will fit in well,” Chief new assistant chief of the Dale Nannenga said.

Avondale Police DepartTovar holds bachelor’s ment. Tovar, who recently and master’s degrees from retired from the Phoenix Northern Arizona UniverPolice Department as an sity and is a graduate of assistant chief, brings 35 the FBI National Academy, years of public safety serSession No. 237. He shares vice experience to his new his profession with all three role in Avondale. He startof his brothers, who work ed the job August 12. with Phoenix and Surprise Louie Tovar. (Photo courte“Avondale is fortunate sy city of Avondale) police departments. to have Louie Tovar join Tovar will oversee Avonour team. He has tremendous pas- dale PD’s support services division. sion for the job and his background The department encompasses 182 emis strong in recruiting, training and ployees in two divisions.

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hospital, where police said he was pronounced dead.

“Losing a member of the Air Force family is always difficult to come to terms with, no matter the situation, and I send my sincere condolences to Cody’s family and friends following this tragic situation,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing Commander, in a statement.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Candice Dillitte told the West Valley View the incident is under investigation and Phoenix police are working with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

“Throughout that investigation, I think more details on what exactly transpired will come out,” Dillitte said.

Myers, who lives in Leesburg, Florida, and met Fryhover at Leesburg High School when they were freshmen, doesn’t believe his friend wanted to burglarize the apartment.

“That sounds like the Cody that would just be lost,” Myers said.

“This has happened before; people mistaking their apartments for another person’s apartment, and that’s how I see it, because Cody was, in no way, capable of thinking like that. He was never worried about another person’s belongings or another person’s ‘anything.’”

Rhonda Coffie D’Haiti, Myers’ mother, also speculates Fryhover’s actions were not intentional.

“That just doesn’t sit well with me at all.

That was not the type of person he was. He had no reason to break in, rob anyone. Maybe he thought he was at his apartment, and when his key didn’t work, he was trying to get in thinking he was getting into his own apartment,” D’Haiti said.

D’Haiti, who said she considered Fryhover part of her family, remembers the airman as a “wonderful kid.”

“His personality. That smile,” she said, crying.

“He always had a smile on his face, even if him and Amiri had a disagreement. It was like two brothers. He was outgoing, he was lovable, playful, a jokester.”

Myers doesn’t want Fryhover to be remembered as a burglar.

“I just want everyone to know that he is not the person that he may be seen to be. He’s a great person. He was determined. He tried to help me with all of my goals. He was there for my child; he was made the godfather of my son,” he said.

“I love the man to death, and if he did this out of any negative intention, I want to know who persuaded him, because he never ever had negative intentions.”

Fryhover was laid to rest on Monday, August 26, at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City, Michigan.

A memorial is tentatively scheduled for the first week of September at Luke Air Force Base, Dillitte said.

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Cody J. Fryhover, pictured wearing glasses, and Amiri Myers became friends while attending Leesburg High School in Florida. (Photos courtesy Rhonda Coffie D’Haiti)

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BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

The Goodyear City Council on August 19 unanimously approved the development agreement for Civic Square at Estrella Falls — a project councilmembers say will catalyze economic vitality.

According to the agreement, property owner Globe Corporation, which donated approximately six acres of land to the city for the project north of McDowell Road near 150th Drive, will build all of the infrastructure in the first phase of the civic square, including a 125,000-square-foot City Hall with a library, two-acre park, 100,000-squarefoot Class A office building and structured parking garage.

Goodyear City Manager Julie Arendall said the new space will accommodate festivals, concerts and parades.

“A public place to gather with friends and family; it would create a sense of pride and the hometown feel for our growing community,” she described.

And for future phases, Arendall said the remainder of the site can support

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mixed uses like restaurant, retail, office, general commercial and high-density residential.

The project, which is budgeted at more than $87.7 million and is slated

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Without Globe Corporation’s public-private partnership, the City Hall project would not be possible, Councilwoman Wally Campbell told George F. Getz, Globe Corporation president.

“I’d like to thank you for stepping out and wanting to partner with us, because it is a big step for the city. But it’s an even bigger step for you because doing this, you’re going to be the catalyst for that entire area,” Campbell said. “We thank you for your willingness to do this with us, because I don’t think we could have gotten it done any other way.”

Getz, whose company owns 47 acres where the new space will be built, said it’s an honor to work with Goodyear.

“I’m just as excited as all of you to make sure this happens, and happens on my watch. We’re committed with our team at Globe Corporation, and we look forward to a successful partnership and a great outcome here with the city,” Getz told councilmembers.

Mayor Georgia Lord, who mentioned the longstanding demand for a new City Hall at the meeting, signed the resolution.

“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I’m trying not to cry,” Lord said to Getz.

“I’ve signed a lot of papers since I’ve been the mayor, but this is probably the most special one I’ve ever signed.”

In a statement, Lord said, “This project has been a long time in the making and is one of the reasons I began my career on council years ago. Our residents are what makes our city a closeknit community, and I look forward to celebrating holidays and special occasions in this new gathering space together.”

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Welding, wielding power in male-dominated industry

BY THALIA M. ESPAÑA Cronkite News

Rachel Miller’s chestnut hair is tied up in a ponytail that slides halfway down her back. She’s wearing steel-toe boots that are ripped at the seams and a plaid button-up over a gray T-shirt.

Her clothing reflects a gap in women’s wear, where trade uniforms are rarely made for them.

Through safety glasses, Miller surveys her workplace, a warehouse next to the Goodyear Airport.

She’s a welder, and she’s ready for the day.

Miller is a modern-day Rosie the Riveter, who became the face of thousands of American women who worked defense-industry jobs so men could fight World War II. Miller, too, is doing a job that’s mostly done by men.

Miller grew up watching her father, a trucker, work on trucks and engines.

The work was tough. As a woman, she never saw it as a career option.

Welding wasn’t her first career choice after college. In a recent interview, she talked about trading her daytime kha-

“I don’t get intimidated very easily,” Rachel Miller said, “but being in this industry I do because, I guess in my head, I’m afraid that the men will judge me.” About 47% of American women are employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of those, 4.5% work in welding, soldering and brazing. (Photos by Thalia M. España/Cronkite News)

kis for girlie dresses, combating stereotypes and harassing remarks, loving the work and developing her power.

She shifted from social work to welding Miller works at Gorbel Inc., which

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makes work stations, material handling cranes and fall-protection products. The company has only a few female welders at its 50,740-square-foot Goodyear facility, she said.

“I’m all for girls who go against the grain, against the norm, who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty or work hard,” Miller said. “It makes me proud to be one of them because there’s not a lot of us. I take pride in it.”

Miller has been welding for four years, although such a career was never something that would have crossed her mind when she was weighing what to do after high school. She graduated from Arizona State University and worked as a social worker, but it wasn’t fulfilling.

Trade jobs weren’t something that was pushed as an option in high school, especially for women, who were encouraged to pursue careers that followed along traditional gender roles, Miller said. It was simply about going to college and getting a good job.

Switching from social work to welding uncovered her passion.

The fear of being judged drives her harder Miller says things are great at Gorbel, but it hasn’t always been that way.

In the U.S., about 47% of women are employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of those, 4.5% of women work in welding, soldering and brazing, 2.2% work in carpentry, 3.3% work construction and 2.4% work in automotive repair.

Miller feels she has to go the extra

mile to prove herself.

“I don’t get intimidated very easily, but being in this industry I do because, I guess in my head, I’m afraid that the men will judge me. That’s what drives me to work harder so I can prove myself to be as good, if not better, than most of them.”

Misogyny is common in the industry Miller describes a previous supervisor as “misogynistic and sexist.”

“He would always be like, ‘Go make me some coffee!’ It got really old, really fast. He did it to be funny, but it was not.”

At some of her other previous jobs, “the men will try to ‘help’ me, like, ‘I didn’t ask for your help,’” Miller said.

“They just go and take over, and I’m like, ‘I’m good. I know what I’m doing. Leave me alone. I didn’t ask for your help.’ They’re trying to be nice, I guess, but it just annoys me.”

Miller also recalled “the most disgusting thing” at a previous job when she was loading some stairs onto a flat trailer. When her supervisor passed by, he made gestures of throwing imaginary dollar bills at her, insinuating she was in the same position as a stripper, Miller said.

The Pew Research Center states that a majority of women in male-dominated workplaces say sexual harassment is a problem. In a 2017 survey, 1 out of 3 women said it was a problem in the workplace, and 2 out of 10 women said they had personally experienced sexual harassment.

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Miller often begins work before sunrise, and that’s fine with her

At 6 a.m. each day, she grabs the day’s work order and collects the metal pieces she needs for the day. She powers up the welding machine by her workstation, which includes rulers, a hammer, chalk, color tags, two welding helmets and various tools and safety equipment.

She rapidly runs a flat piece of chalk against the table, sharpening it to make accurate measurement marks. The functionality of products made at Gorbel, Miller said, depends on getting the math and measurements correct.

Miller and another female welder, Jeanine Begay, work in the same welding bay. All the bays are in the middle of the warehouse, and each is enclosed by translucent, protective welding curtains made of vinyl. Occasional flashes of bright blue dance inside the bays, similar to a flash of lightning. It’s like a mad scientist at work in a sci-fi movie lab.

Welding sounds like crackling fireworks coming at you from every direction. Even the smoothest weld sizzles.

With her helmet on for eye protection, Miller sets focus on every weld

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she makes as she leans in closely, sparks flying around her.

Usually, by 2:30 p.m., she’s done for the day.

Miller has developed a sense of her own power and femininity “This is Safety Samantha,” Miller said, pointing toward a metal contraption she created that stands at the entrance to a Gorbel warehouse.

Safety Samantha’s head is a metal square that has linear scrape marks up, down and side to side. Her eyes, made of washers, seem to sparkle.

Random pieces of metal create her triangular nose and Jeanine Begay, left, Rachel Miller and Leticia Rodriguez are welders at Gorbel Inc. in Goodyear. “I’m all for girls who go against the grain, against the norm, who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty or work hard. … her squared smile. In her I take pride in it,” Miller said. (Photo by Thalia M. España/Cronkite News) elongated body, she holds the key to all the safety needs in the of a cut-up lavender towel. lot of ‘male-typical’ things. So it feels warehouse. Her warm, yellow arms are Safety Samantha symbolizes Mill- nice when me and my girls, we get all raised, elbows folded as she holds two er’s empowerment on and off the job. dressed up just to go out for dinner. blue buckets, one in each hand, filled “It’s hard to feel feminine when I do It’s like, ‘OK, you’re so cute somewith safety shoe covers called clogs. so much ‘manly’ stuff,” Miller said. times!’

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Avondale Public Library awarded Quetico to build massive industrial logistics building in Goodyear prestigious LSTA grant

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The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, has awarded a $48,595 grant to the Avondale Public Library.

The grant has allowed for the purchase of a new trailer to be transformed into a mobile library to serve residents out of reach of the two Avondale libraries.

“Community support has been great for bringing the mobile library to underserved neighborhoods,” said Ava Gutwein, library manager. “Schools, senior living facilities, preschools and nonprofit organizations have expressed a lot of interest in visits by the mobile library.”

The trailer, proudly named the W.O.W. mobile, which stands for Words on Wheels, will roll out soon to provide a miniature library of adult, teen and children’s books and DVDs and also be a WiFi access point.

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welcome all patrons with hopes of bringing resources and services to more convenient locations. The mobile library will also be taken out to special city of Avondale events.

In 2019, the Arizona State Library received about $3.4 million under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Arizona libraries received $678,175 awarded on a competitive basis. The remaining funds are used to support statewide services, including family literacy and reading programs, electronic databases, digital government initiatives, continuing education classes and other programs.

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Quetico will keep a small location in Chino, California, which will help retain key employees who are unable to move to Goodyear. This will also allow the company to continue to support its collaborative efforts with AbilityFirst, which promotes opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

“Quetico is proud of its partnership with AbilityFirst and, over the last decade, has become the largest private provider of job opportunities to AbilityFirst participants. Our AbilityFirst workers are among our favorite employees. They are so happy and appreciative to have a job,” Fenchel said.

“This group of people will always be a part of the Quetico family, and we get personal satisfaction knowing we not only give them employment, we are giving them an opportunity to have a place to come every day to feel important about themselves.”

The management team has not only found value in improving lives for people with disabilities, but it has also helped build a positive work culture, while encouraging teamwork and building long lasting friendships. The company hopes to develop a similar partnership and program in the new Goodyear location.

The city of Goodyear, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona@Work will also work in partnership to assist Quetico in hiring the workforce to support its Goodyear location.

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Carrillo, Underhill receive Entries sought for Billy management achievements Moore Days Parade WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 28, 2019

The Most Entertaining award went to Cuadra Espinoza for its entry featuring dancing horses in 2017. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF Christina Underhill. (Photos courtesy city of Avondale)

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale recently announced two achievements among its management staff.

Marcella Carrillo, the city clerk, has earned the prestigious Master Municipal Clerk designation, or MMC, while Christina Underhill, assistant parks and recreation director, has earned the status of Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) awarded by the National Recreation and Park Association.

The MMC is awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Inc. (IIMC). IIMC grants the MMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements and who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and state.

Carrillo, who joined the city in 2018, has more than six years of municipal

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clerk experience.

Underhill’s Certified Park and Recreation Executive designation establishes a national standard for managerial, administrative and executive parks and recreation professionals.

The mastery-level credential focuses on the practical knowledge and current real-world skills necessary in today’s changing park and recreation environment.

Only 12 parks and recreation executives in the state of Arizona have this distinguished national credential status.

Underhill has more than 20 years of parks and recreation experience, and has served the city of Avondale since 2007.

“Both Marcella and Christina have worked hard to achieve these prestigious designations, and it is a testament to the caliber of professionals we are fortunate to have in Avondale,” City Manager Charles Montoya said.

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Decorated floats, horse-drawn wagons, dance groups, local celebrities and political figures, community organizations, antique cars, school clubs, scouts and more will march down Western Avenue in Historic Avondale for the annual Billy Moore Days Parade this October.

The city of Avondale invites businesses and local organizations to be part of this time-honored tradition, which starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 19. The full weekend, which also features a street fair and carnival, is Thursday, October 17, through Sunday, October 20.

The parade participation fee is $25 with a registration deadline of Wednesday, October 9. It is open to all types of entries this year.

Awards will be provided to those entries with the Best Community Spirit, Most Entertaining, Best Overall Appearance and Best Marching Band.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the Best Overall appearance category and to the Best Marching Bands. First place will receive $1,000, second $500 and third

$350. Register at billymooredays. com/parade.

Event coordinators are seeking volunteers for multiple roles at the event, and are also looking for parade marshals. Marshals participate in the organization and flow of parade entries along with assistance with crowd control and traffic management along the parade route. Opportunities and applications for all volunteer roles are listed at billymooredays.com/volunteer.

At the conclusion of the parade, everyone is invited to join the rest of the festivities on Western Avenue, a street fair and carnival, which will be held all weekend long in Historic Avondale.

Visit the event website to learn about all the other festivities, including community stage performers, wild west demonstrations, carnival rides, a beer garden, food trucks and more.

Admission is free, though food vendors and carnival rides will charge.

For more information visit billymooredays.com or call the city of Avondale at 623-333-2400.

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The Party for Joy Gala is set for Saturday, October 12.

The event will begin with cocktails and registration at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. It will be at PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls, 16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear.

This elegant affair will benefit Meals of Joy and honor several Community Impact Award winners — Rep. Joanne

In honor of Fire Prevention Awareness Week, Avondale firefighters will welcome the community into their “house” on Saturday, October 5.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107th Avenue.

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The event features a Roaring ’20s theme and will have live music, dinner, an auction and other fun activities.

Admission costs $80 prior to Sunday, September 15, or $95 after. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

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escape planning. Station tours will be available as well.

Free hot dogs, chips and ice cream will be available while supplies last.

The National Fire Protection Association has resources online, on behalf of National Fire Prevention Week.

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Avondale’s annual Shop with a Cop program is dedicated to creating a holiday experience for children who have been victims of a crime.

Now, the Avondale Police Department is asking for donations from the community to keep this tradition strong.

“Shop with a Cop is a way for Avondale law enforcement officers to bring holiday cheer into the lives of some children. It also is another way of giving back to the community we care so much about and do our best to protect,” said Melisa Urtuzuastegui, Avondale Police Department community services advocate.

“The Avondale Police Department is asking for your help to keep this program going strong, through community partnerships or donations towards this program.”

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The Avondale Police Department is accepting donations for the Shop with a Cop program throughout the year.

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Obama’s real legacy Editor:

When Barack Obama became president, he said he wanted to fundamentally transform America. He succeeded on a dangerous scale. The damage he and his administration did to this country is immeasurable. Obama had a vice grip on the law and intelligence departments. His administration authored scandals like “Fast & Furious,” which put guns into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. It used the IRS to target conservative organizations, it spied on journalists and other media members and it abused law enforcement powers to punish political opponents and expand its power. And, as it became clear, it spied on the presidential campaign of Donald Trump.

Obama’s administration attempted to stop Mr. Trump’s campaign to win the Republican primary election. Later it made a treasonous attempt to overthrow his presidency! That plot continues to this day. It stirred up racial strife and encouraged a cultural and moral decline.

During Obama’s second term, Peter Strzok, chief counterespionage officer at the FBI, led the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s e-mail server, and also the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. At the same time, he was having an “affair” with a colleague named Liza Page. During both investigations the two exchanged text messages that revealed a sinister double standard: a clear bias in Clinton’s favor and against Trump.

Their texts also revealed that White House officials, including President Obama, were seriously interested in the investigations and directed them.

Just a few days after the Trump-Russia investigation began, Strzok texted someone at a meeting, “The White House is running this.” On September 2, 2016, as the FBI was filing reports about the Clinton e-mail investigation, Page texted Strzok, “POTUS” wants to know everything we are doing.” Thus, they had the backing of the highest of-

fice in the land.

Every American should be alarmed by this! The justice department, including the FBI, is duty bound to be impartial. FBI officials are to uphold the standards of the bureau and apply the law equally and justly, not use their power to alter politics.

On January 5, 2017, just days before Trump’s inauguration, Obama gathered his top intelligence leaders to discuss how to continue the investigation into Trump even after he took office!

Just before Mr. Trump’s inauguration, the Obama administration obtained a new court warrant for 90 more days of spying. The CIA looks for terrorists overseas. However, more recently, it has been looking for terrorists in the Trump administration, accusing the U.S. president of being a Russian agent.

When Trump came to office, nearly all of these powerful intelligence agencies were being used against him. The entire investigation into Mr. Trump was based on a fraudulent, unverified dossier paid for by Hillary Clinton.

The Obama administration used the phony dossier to rally the media and radical Democrats. It was an attempt to somehow overturn the election and overthrow the president! It was treason of the highest kind! The Obama White House weaponized these federal agencies.

Joe Biden recently told The View that in his eight years of serving with Obama as vice president, he is most proud of the fact that there was not even “one single whisper of scandal.”

Yet those eight years were filled with scandal! Worst of all, they were laying the ground work to overthrow their successor. They wanted to overthrow the law and government of the land.

Robert Mueller, along with his cadre of unelected, extremely biased lawyers, attempted to overthrow the man who received the votes of 63 million people. That is treason!

The media is supposed to help and constrain such abuses of power. But the mainstream media was fully complicit in this treasonous plot. Those

federal agencies could never have pulled off what they did without the mainstream media’s fervent support.

They had a political agenda in lockstep with Barack Obama. These people are treasonous to their own country!

That is Obama’s legacy.

DJ Hammond Buckeye

Republicans, Democrats headed for bankruptcy Editor:

Today both major parties, Republicans and Democrats, are careening toward bankruptcy. The Democrats are headed toward philosophical bankruptcy by their sharp turn to the left (free stuff for everyone) and are making their candidates unelectable.

Republicans, on the other hand, are careening toward moral bankruptcy by their refusal to publicly censure President Trump’s improper and sometimes immoral personal behavior.

This looks like an opportunity for Libertarians. Michigan Rep. Justin Amash is the most consistently Libertarian member of Congress. He should re-register Libertarian and run for president. He can show the country what a

true believer in limited government, combined with a man of impeccable character, can accomplish.

Roy Miller Phoenix

The race card

Editor: When the race card gets played over and over and over again, you know the other side is winning. You can’t be intellectually honest by repeating the same lie in your sleep, in person and online. The lie, of course, is that Donald Trump is a racist. Think about it.

If Donald Trump is a racist simply because you’re upset Hillary Clinton lost the election what feels like a lifetime ago, why was one of her most important mentors Sen. Robert Byrd? Now, that man was a racist. Look it up. And the gall of Barack Obama. He gave the eulogy at his funeral for crying out loud. Trying to find common sense with how Democrats relate to race in America is like that “Seinfeld” episode when George thought the solution to all his problems was just to do the opposite thing.

As an American, you have some explaining to do when your best-winning argument to anything that smells

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Letters...continued from page 11 conservative is that Donald Trump is a racist. And to think their alleged “mere winning” argument is even better. That is, the mere fact that if you voted for Donald Trump that alone makes you a racist. The hits just keep coming. If you support anything he says, you’re a racist. If you like even one of his tweets, you’re a racist. Heck, if you put any stock in what the Hollywood brain trust thinks, if you don’t believe Donald Trump is the Devil himself, you’re a racist. Never mind what in the world has happened to Robert De Niro after he allowed an illogical hatred of our president to eat him up alive like bad sushi from a corner gas station refrigerator.

It just doesn’t make any sense to hate a fellow human being more than love what you are doing with your own life. Blind hate and blind idolatry are twin evils in this regard.

Those who hate Donald Trump 24/7 and wish the day actually consisted of 48/14 so they can hate on him even more are devaluing their own lives.

Do you want to be remembered more for the love you spread in the world or your own chosen hate of someone you

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will never meet? For those who love Donald Trump to the point that he can do or say no wrong and is our only answer, you too need to get your head examined. He is a man of skin and bone and bleeds red like the rest of us.

And this will not change, no matter how many times you post something true or false about him over and over and over on social media.

Words have both intent and consequence, not to mention a sense of history. In the past, if someone called you a racist it could severely damage you for life, especially if it were true.

These days, if anyone and everything is racist, this does a disservice to real racism victims in the past, present and future. It is worth noting that if you see absolutely everything through the prism of skin color, you may indeed be a walking and talking definition of what it means to engage in, well, racism. Things have gotten so perverse that in some circles a black man or black woman is no longer black if they simply vote Republican. Identity politics have never been more toxic than right about now.

So what’s the solution? Do we give in to the lie that if you voted for Donald Trump and/or plan on voting

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for him again you’re a racist? Absolutely not. It’s not right that some people are given the luxury of popping off at the mouth unquestioned while the rest of us bow our heads down to the altar of political correctness, hoping this isn’t how things are going to be from now on. No, I don’t think so. You better check yourself. Personally, I’m not the one who cowers and says, “Thank you, sir, may I have another?”

Perhaps Tomi Lahren, author of the smart and sassy new book “Never Play Dead: How the Truth Makes You Unstoppable,” sums where we are best when she writes, “Trump won because he’s not a traditional Republican. He didn’t need to play to a team. He plays for the American people. Other Republicans, however, lose every time they stop standing up for themselves.

They bow to the left and let them set the rules of the game. John McCain was the candidate I supported, even though I was too young to vote in the 2008 election, and Mitt Romney was the first candidate I voted for, so I watched both of these elections very closely. Why did they lose? Because they apologized! Both Romney and McCain apologized for being Republican, they apologized for being conservative, they apologized for being white and they apologized for being men. Don’t apologize for the truth, which also means that you don’t back down if you know that your intentions are honest and pure.”

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Over the last several years, the Democrats have weaponized the word “racist” to achieve political outcomes.

Interestingly, that ploy seems to work well for them.

The word “racist” has lost all meaning. When the left uses that word against someone, it just means they cannot win the debate in the court of public opinion. They use that word to shut down opposing voices. I am sick

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of that ploy and I am calling out the left for being so dishonest and despicable — right here, right now!

Turn on CNN or MSNBC. Those networks, both political arms of the Democratic Party, will use the word “racist” more times than any other word to describe Republicans.

Not surprising. The Democrats have absolutely nothing to offer the American people. They have no economic plan. They have no foreign policy plan.

They have no original ideas. What they do have is calling the other guys racists. That’s it. Nothing else. All Republicans are racists, all the time.

That is their agenda for America.

That will probably be their entire seven-word platform at their 2020 convention. They are betting that if they weaponize that word “racist” often enough, they can win the election. Now that is definitely delusional thinking!

Ivanka Trump is being called a racist for buying her daughter a white dog with blue eyes. No joke. Google it.

Nancy Pelosi called Trump a racist for criticizing Elijah Cummings.

Trump’s criticism had absolutely nothing to do with race, and Pelosi knows that. But, of course, Pelosi plays the race card. Why? Because that’s all the Democrats have! They have nothing else!

That’s their plan. Nobody likes to be called a racist. So call people racist, and that will shut them up quickly.

Even though a person does not deserve to be called a racist, call them that anyway. Pretty smart, especially when you have absolutely nothing else to offer the American people!

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

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Why golf on a hot summer day? Because it’s there

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

The emails came back to back early Tuesday afternoon, two apologies for canceling meetings on short notice.

With my schedule suddenly as wide open as the upper deck at an Arizona Diamondbacks’ game, I did what any reasonable Arizona resident would do on a record-breaking 113-degree afternoon in August.

I went to play golf.

Over at The Phoenician, the cart kid seemed surprised to see me. “It’s too hot for most normal people,” he said.

“But if you drink a lot of water out there, you should be OK.” Who doesn’t appreciate such unbridled optimism?

I loaded the golf cart cooler with 10 bottles of water and headed out. Forget hitting my driver. I could have fired the ball out of a grenade launcher on the first tee and not endangered a soul — the course was that devoid of signs of life. Even the jackrabbits looked a little woozy lying in the shade.

You may ask why a grown man would

risk heat stroke by playing 18 holes of one else out hiking and spoiling the golf in the middle of a searsolitude. ing August afternoon.

Golf in the extreme heat Allow me to paraphrase also inevitably draws a few the British adventurer hardy souls no matter how George Leigh Mallory, scorching the temperature. who in 1923 was asked by And it does have its ada reporter for the New York vantages. Golfers who faTimes why he wanted to vor fancy courses will tell summit Mount Everest. you that a summer round “Because it’s there,” Malon a hot day is about 80% lory famously explained. less expensive than playing Because I can — that’s in the fall. the only logical explanaGolf in August is also at David Leibowitz. (Photo tion for my strange fascina- courtesy Advisor Group) least twice as fast as playtion with doing things outing a round in February. side when few other folks will.

My Tuesday afternoon round was Before taking up golf a few years done in two hours and 10 minutes. back, I used to hike Piestewa Peak Given that a round of golf is allegedduring the hottest part of the hottest ly supposed to take four hours, being days of summer.

46% more efficient only added to my My goal? To be the only person on sense of accomplishment. the mountain. Part of the motivation So did setting a personal best by was foolish pride and part of it was drinking 14 bottles of water. I’ll spare how annoying other hikers can be with you the details on restroom pit stops. that peppy “hiya!” whenever you cross Not long ago, I spoke to my doctor paths. about undertaking outdoor activities when Regardless, there was always some- the Valley is as hot as the surface of Venus.

His sage advice: “Make sure you stay hydrated and stop if you start to feel lightheaded or begin to cramp.

Mostly, just try to use common sense.”

Unfortunately, if you read this column on a regular basis, you’re likely aware that common sense isn’t my strong suit.

This explains the four wood I dunked into the water on the 18th hole, all the times I voted for Joe Arpaio and wearing a round of golf played in inhumane conditions as a badge of honor.

Afterward, I contented myself with the knowledge that I fared better than Mallory did on Everest. He attempted another trek to the summit a year after that New York Times interview. Some climbers located his frozen corpse 75 years later on the mountain’s northern slope.

All I got was a little sunburn on my nose and a double bogey on 18. All in all, not a bad way to spend a 113-degree day.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 28, 2019

Arizona high school students will receive financial education this fall

BY ARIZONA TREASURER KIMBERLY YEE Guest Columnist

As the back-to-school season is finally upon us, it is encouraging to think about all that our children will learn in this new academic school year. I was among the many parents in Arizona packing lunch boxes and taking the traditional “first day of school” photos of my children. As they headed into their new classrooms, I smiled, thinking about all of the opportunities they will have.

This school year, Arizonans have something new to smile about as all our high school students will be taught financial literacy during their economics class as a requirement before they graduate. This change is due to legislation I advanced during my first weeks in office as the state treasurer.

SB 1184 passed through both the Senate and the House of Representatives with wide, bipartisan support and was signed by Gov. Doug Ducey on April 11.

The importance of Arizonans knowing the basics of personal money management being taught in schools

became obvious 12 years ago, when States have a budget and keep track of I spoke at a student orientheir spending tation for freshmen being • Of millennials ages 18 to introduced to college life.

34, 1 in 8 individuals have As I walked to the balldebts in collections. room, where I was to give • 39% of millennial women a speech, I saw a group don’t pay their bills on time of credit card companies and are twice as likely as lined up table after table, millennial men to take out ready to register hundreds a high interest loan to cover of young students as new a $2,000 emergency carriers of credit cards.

• A record 7 million AmerDuring the forum, I asked icans are three months bethe college students in the hind in their car payments audience, “How many of Arizona Treasurer KimAs Arizona’s newly berly Yee. (Photo courtesy you just signed up for your Kimberly Yee) elected treasurer, it was imfirst credit card?” Dozens portant for me to continue of hands went up. Then I asked, “How my advocacy of financial education many of you have ever taken a financial and make this important issue a coreducation class in your high school?” nerstone of my administration. My fiNot one hand went up. nancial literacy bill was just the start.

This eye-opening experience oc- In June, I appointed Arizona’s first curred more than a decade ago. And the task force on financial literacy, aimed situation has not improved. Consider at making sure all Arizonans will have the following statistics: the opportunity to attain proficien• Outstanding student loan debt stands cy in basic money management. This at $1.6 trillion, up from $1.52 trillion 17-member task force is already takthe previous year ing the next steps to bring resources to • Only 41% of adults in the United students, seniors, military veterans and

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vulnerable populations who need help with managing their money across our great state.

While the task force is hard at work, our high school students will be starting the new school year with learning the basics about personal finances. This is a critical life skill.

Finally, Arizona students will be prepared to manage their money before going out into the world as adults.

They will be taught the basic skills of balancing their checkbook and understanding the consequences of not paying off credit card debt month to month. Financial education empowers young people to achieve financial freedom so they can attain their personal and professional goals. With that freedom, our young people can achieve anything.

Kimberly Yee is the treasurer of Arizona. She oversees the cash management of Arizona’s $40 billion state budget and payments to agencies, local governments and schools and manages $16 billion in assets under management.

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Business Briefcase

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

Hello, readers! And welcome back to Business Briefcase. You’ve asked, and I’ve heard. With all the hot happenings in Buckeye, there’s no way I could leave the fastest-growing city in the country out.

So, you’ll find several new establishments in the far West Valley.

Elsewhere, we’ll of course revisit Goodyear, where there always seems to be shops popping up, and Tolleson. In the coming weeks, expect to hear plenty more, too — as more developments

spanning these cities are on deck! For the time being, here’s the news!

Let’s start with Buckeye. The long-awaited Quick Quack Car Wash is finally open. Though the grand opening has passed, Quick Quack is still in the midst of its “10 Days of Free” promotion.

During this promotion, customers can get unlimited free “best” washes from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Friday, September 6. Quick Quack’s eighth Valley location is located at 23395 W. Yuma Road, at the northeast corner of Watson and Yuma roads, beside Walgreens. For

more information, visit dontdrivedirty. com.

Also in Buckeye, Sandstone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is open. Led

by Dr. Brent Bethers, Sandstone offers oral surgical procedures for clients of all ages. These can range from dental implants to wisdom tooth extractions, TMJ surgery and even facial trauma reconstruction. Sandstone is at 20755 W. McDowell Road, off I-10 and behind Starbucks. For more information, visit sandstoneoms.com or find it on Facebook @sandstoneoms.

Over in Tonopah, Cohen Asset Management purchased a 329,000-square-foot Class A industrial building from Trammell Crow Company Phoenix. The building, on 22.2 acres at 200 N. 99th Avenue, is fully leased by two international companies. So, this is just a simple property ownership change.

Moving along to Avondale, Tacos Tijuana has opened its fifth Valley location — this one in Avondale!

Founded in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, nearly 30 years ago and four years later relocated to Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, this popular taqueria is popping in the Valley. It opened in

Peoria just three years ago, and has since expanded to Phoenix, Mesa and Surprise. Tacos Tijuana is now also at 10220 W. McDowell Road, Suite 100, near Harkins Theatres Gateway Pavilions 18. For more information, visit tacostijuanaaz.com or find it on Facebook @tacosaz.

Rounding out this week’s column in Goodyear, Ascent Audiology & Hearing is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, September 27. The event will include snacks and drinks. The practice provides hearing consultations and can help individuals who may be in need of hearing aids. Ascent Audiology is at 3090 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 120, off Avalon Drive. For more information, contact Ascent Audiology at 602-734-1984 or visit ascentaudiologygoodyear.com.

That’s all the briefs for this week!

And remember, that’s not all! I have more Buckeye, more Tolleson, more Goodyear and even some Avondale in the works. Thanks for reading!

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

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Training clients for obstacle course races

BY ERIN MAHONEY

grip strength will come in handy.

In the beginning, the basics will be fine. Target the larger muscle groups and slowly increase weight. Then, as the date gets closer, start to increase loads.

Finding the right balance between training pure strength and training endurance will be difficult, and this can be helped by a certified personal trainer.

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Warm weather is here, and summer has officially started. That means it’s officially time for obstacle course races. Whether it’s the 12-plus grueling miles of Tough Mudder or the rough obstacles of a Warrior Dash, obstacle course race training has become the cornerstone of fitness for millions. And it’s easy to see why.

Obstacle races push you to your limit. They ask you to give everything you’ve got, and then to keep going.

Commonly inspired by the challenges presented in military training, people often wonder, “How would I measure up to that standard?”

There’s plenty of it in pop culture now, too. American Ninja Warrior, the U.S. spinoff of the popular Japanese show, has also done a lot to contribute to the modern fervor for this kind of competition. But there’s an enormous gap between learning about these events and actually jumping into some sort of obstacle course race training, or OCR training. So, what’s the best approach to take and what workouts will get you across the finish line? Here’s how to train so that you’re ready to have fun yet stay safe.

The course When you decide to start training for an obstacle course mud run like the Commando Challenge, it’s important to know what the course consists of.

This means knowing how long it will be, the kinds of obstacles involved, as well as the density of obstacles compared to the running course.

For instance, both Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash average out to having 12 obstacles to negotiate, but the length of the courses is considerably different. A Warrior Dash is about three to four miles whereas Tough Mudder will be a little over 12. As such, preparation for these two events requires similar strength training, but different endurance sets completely. Either way, your muscles will be exhausted at the end, but knowing the course will make the difference between crossing the fin-

Endurance training

ish line and going home disappointed.

Make no mistake, you will need to train like an athlete and need to understand the sincerity of the training you’re going to undertake. As such, make sure you’ve gotten the approval of a doctor before taking up this challenge.

Also, look into what the obstacles consist of. How often will you need to be able to independently support your own body weight? How often will you need to free climb a rope? How often will you be expected to move your entire body to the top of an apparatus? All of these need to be considered when putting together a training program.

Training program overview One of the issues people new to obstacle courses experience is the magnitude of upper body strength you need for climbing. It’s one thing when you’re fresh and doing a set of pull-ups after a rest, but it’s a whole other thing to climb a rope after running a mile, then continue to the next objective.

For this reason, it’s important to make sure you’re not just isolating training sessions. Although you will need to spend some days on strength and others on endurance, you will also need to spend time combining these practices into one. Grit and determination must be trained to succeed with these races, and the only way to train grit is to push yourself harder and harder at the gym.

Training concerns The most-used joints will be lower body and leg joints — mainly the knees, ankles and hips. It is also important that you take proper care of your feet. Do not sacrifice your health for these races.

When something hurts, stop immediately. If you get injured, remember: rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Take care of your body and your body will take care of you. Also, make sure you begin training in advance. It can take months to properly build a person’s strength and stamina to the point where they can safely negotiate the obstacles, so make sure you give yourselves sufficient lead time.

Strength training When it comes to these courses, the importance of strength cannot be overstated, especially as it applies to your grip. This is going to be one of the single most important components of your strength training. Your body weight will likely be all you need to train this, although deadlifts and other such exercises can also be helpful.

Think in terms of rope climbs, most anything with kettlebells, squats, lunges and dumbbell exercises. Also, all different variations and types of pullups are important. Any exercise requiring you to lift your body via your own

Plyometrics are a really great way to build endurance, but you must make certain that your form is as perfect as possible. Box jumps are a great way to boost the type of grit and endurance needed for these races. High-intensity interval training is also a good way to push your endurance. It doesn’t have to be overly complex — even something like mountain climbers for longer durations of time can be excellent wholebody preparation for the grueling challenge ahead.

Keep your chin up There is nothing easy about obstacle course races. They will push you to the brink of your ability, which is largely why they’re attempted to begin with.

But there are other benefits, too.

One huge one is that, win or lose, you will feel great about yourself and your accomplishments. Simply completing a tough obstacle course challenge is something that you should be proud of.

The training will be tough, and sometimes you might wonder if you’re even capable of getting through the workouts, much less the race.

These races can be a great motivator and can keep you focused on your goals. So, take a breath and prepare like never before. You’ll be soaked in mud and crossing the finish line before you know it.

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SPORTS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 28, 2019

Senior class playing an important role for Millennium football

BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Staff Writer

Things look oddly familiar for the Millennium football team, probably more than in recent memory.

In coach Lamar Early’s third season leading the Tigers, the current senior class is the first he has groomed since they were first sniffing varsity football as sophomores.

He said the class is somewhere around 40 players who have fully adopted the culture he has aimed to establish.

“When I first got here, we had 23 sophomores that played for us, and we’ve gotten more players and they just gained more and more experience over time. I was looking for that leadership, and they’ve provided it,” Early said.

Coming off a 9-3 season in which the Tigers reached the second round of the 5A conference playoffs — the team’s best season record-wise since 2008 and first winning tally since 2013 — the group, led by its large senior class, is looking forward to defending its region title.

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Left, Millennium football is led by coach Lamar Early. Right, Senior safety Joey Rosales catches a ball at Millennium football practice (West Valley View photos by Eric Newman)

Senior safety Joey Rosales said another successful season is expected, led by the large class of experienced players and the culture set during Early’s years of coaching.

“His first year we went 4-6, and the year after we had a winning record and made playoffs, and we’ve just been believing in trusting the process. I think that has a lot to do with the senior class, because we’ve been so close,” Rosales said.

Another senior hoping to lead the team to victory is Jalan Early, son of coach Lamar, who said he could tell

from a tough but productive training camp that this team was something special.

He has seen up close the improvements on both sides of the ball, as both the projected starting quarterback and safety alongside Rosales. It started in camp, waking up at 5 a.m. on hot mornings to focus on football all day, sweating out both their bodies’ water and any inhibitions they might have about the direction of the team.

Again because of a range of experience, led by the large group of seniors, he said the team is exceptionally balanced.

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“Our speed is going to be killer, same with our strength on the line. For everything we need on the field somebody is able to do it,” he said.

While the main focus of this season will be to amass wins and compete for a spot in the postseason — either the newly-founded open division or 5A playoffs — Millennium is also playing for the future.

Coach Early noted that he has noticed some early promise from his JV players, especially the new freshman class. While the seniors are only technically around for one more season, ending at best in December competing for a title, he said they have a tremendous impact on the younger generation of Tiger players, both in their attitude and work ethic.

“I told them, ‘You have to leave something besides records.’ The young kids look up to them, and what this program looks like in the future depends on how they act now,” Early said.

From the Tigers’ season opener, an August 30 road game at Maricopa High School, to the last of the season, there is no way to know exactly how the season will unfold.

However, there are sure to be some exciting games and plenty of fun moments as an older group playing one more season with their “brothers.”

“We’ve all been waiting for this since we started varsity football,” Rosales said. “So now it’s time for all of that to come together.”

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Byers named head coach of Verrado HS swim team

BY GRIFFIN FABITS

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The senior leadership he’s demonThe timing felt right for Sarah strated already is encouraging, Byers Byers to finally do this — to finally said. It’s the kind of senior influence hand over the keys of her booming needed to get back to the state tournaclub swim program to her assistant ment weekend. coach and accept a high school head “One thing he really brings to the coaching gig. team is an excellent work and practice And the position just so happens to ethic. He does all the ‘little things’ in be one she’s eyed for years. the pool correctly,” she said. “And Byers, a former Division I swimhe does them consistently well. This mer at Miami University (OH), was is obviously a result of hard work named the head coach of Verrado in practice and a commitment to be High School’s swim and dive proexcellent and other swimmers on the gram in the spring. Now a week beteam watching him can learn by his fore the first meet, Byers believes her example.” coaching pedigree and the roster she Verrado opened its season with inassumed is enough to top last year’s formal workouts in the beginning of storied season.

August, its September 5 season open“We have been working a lot on Hoping to top last year’s historic season, the Verrado Vipers’ swim team will aim to do so with a er quickly approaching. new head coach at the helm. Sarah Byers, a former Division I swimmer, was named head coach in team goals so far and our team goals the spring. (Photo courtesy Sarah Byers) Byers joining Verrado’s swim profor the year are to have team spirit, gram is as win-win as it gets, a marhave team unity and be undefeated,” was named team captain of the Red- this fall, an Auburn commit entering riage that will undoubtedly benefit she said.

Hawks her senior campaign. his senior year after a dazzling junior both parties.

Six years ago, Byers introduced ViA bonus for Byers is the opportunity campaign. Along with the clinic he The road to the state tournament tras Swim Club, a club team based in to stroll into a program like Verrado’s, routinely put on last year, he was also weekend begins now, with Byers fiVerrado. She oversaw the program for which has been arguably the school’s named to the National Select Camp at nally guiding the program she’s been six years, establishing herself as a legit most successful program since the the USA National Olympic Training eyeing for years. high school head coaching candidate school’s inception more than a decade along the way. ago. A state tournament appearance for She learned of Verrado’s coaching the Vipers is customary, while college vacancy in the spring. Multiple com- commitments have been a common ocmunity members and parents of high currence. school swimmers had implored her to At last year’s state tournament, the apply in the past, but her commitment girls’ 200-yard freestyle relay team to Vitras always hindered her from do- turned in a first-place finish. Junior ing so.

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High School swim team a positive exByers’ reasoning behind accepting perience for all those on the team and this job stems from the fond memories challenge the athletes to grow personof her swim career. It began at 10 years ally and athletically during their time old and ended with a four-year colle- in high school.” giate career at Miami University. She Plenty of eyes will be on Nabor

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CALENDAR

Baby Time

Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 10:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. 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.

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.

Estrella Republican Club

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

Career Coaching

In preparation for an August 29 job fair, Avondale and Goodwill are partnering to offer a career coaching workshop titled “Wow an Interviewer and Get the Job.” The workshop will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue.

Qualified job seekers can also receive no-cost interview clothing from Dress for Success. For information, call 602-535-4444.

Tiny Handmade Books (Ages 21+)

Make and bind an adorable book using a Japanese binding method from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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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.

Toddler Storytime

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 623936-2746.

Avondale Job Fair

More than 20 businesses, in addition to service programs and other resources will be at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees should bring a resume copy, dress to impress and be prepared to meet several prospective employers. For information, call 602-535-4444.

Toddler Time

Help prepare children ages 2 to 3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

Fury Wellness at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program taught by a certified trainer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Thursday classes feature 25 minutes of functional fitness followed by 25 minutes of nutrition education. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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POUND at Fitness in the Park

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

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.

SEPTEMBER

Sunday

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.

Monday

Zumba at the Library

Join a certified Zumba instructor from 9 to 10 a.m. at White Tank Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. All levels of experience are invited. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Bingo

Buckeye Senior Program participants are invited to a free afternoon of bingo from 12:45 to 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Pinochle

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.

Three-on-Three Basketball

Teens are invited to bring friends for a mini basketball tournament at 3:30 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye.

For information, call 623-349-6350.

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.

Healthy Rhythms Drumming Circle

De-stress and learn music at Healthy Rhythms Drumming Circle at 1:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Registration is recommended, as space is limited. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Tartesso Community Park Bookmobile

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

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

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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 other information, call 623-936-2746.

Yoga at Fitness in the Park

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

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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, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

EON Business Monday Night Meet-Ups

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

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

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 28, 2019 creating premature hospital clothlunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is ing, burial layettes, quilts and more $15 for Goodyear residents and $18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church for nonresidents. Participants can of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, register by phone or in person at 701 N. 95th Avenue, Tolleson. For in3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. formation, call 623-936-3412.

For information, call 623-882-7525.

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.

PiYo at Fitness in the Park

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

A History of The Church at Litchfield Park

Litchfield Park Historical Society member Meredeth Stucky will share the story of The Church at Litchfield Park’s origins, influences and architectural inspiration. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

For information, call 623-535-4414.

Preschool Art Studio

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites preschool-age children to participate in an hour of art at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Texas Hold’em Poker

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.

Conversational Café: English/Español

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.

Venomous Creatures of AZ Hike

Learn about snakes, scorpions and more during a one-mile hike from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. Afterwards, participants will switch on an ultraviolet black light from a glowing scorpion hunt. For information and registration, visit goo.gl/oYWFQ5.

The Book is Always Better

Join other teens for a book discussion from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a high-intensity workout synced with music on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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.

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.

Latin Dance Aerobics

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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.

After School: STEAM Time (Ages 7–11)

Join fellow students after class for hands-on activities surrounding science, technology engineering, art and math from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Meet fellow businessmen and entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions and receive advice at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

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.

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

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.

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Buckeye Youth Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Avenue. The group works to develop leadership skills by focusing on strengthening character, community awareness and communication. For information, call 623-349-6000.

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Avondale’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced the movies that will comprise its fall outdoor movie night series.

Held at various locations across the city, the events are free to attend.

Guests are invited to bring folding

chairs or blankets. Free popcorn will be served, while supplies last.

Though movies start at sunset, guests are encouraged to arrive early to reserve a sport and to take part in preevent festivities and games.

“Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” will be the feature on Friday, Septem-

ber 20. The pre-movie fun starts at 6 p.m. at Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road.

“Missing Link” is the feature on Friday, November 22. The pre-movie fun starts at 5 p.m. at Las Ligas Park, 12421 W. Lower Buckeye Road.

“Elf” will be the feature on Friday,

December 13. The pre-movie fun starts at 5:30 p.m. and is hosted at the Avondale City Hall amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive.

For more information call the Avondale Parks and Recreation Department at 623-333-2400 or find more details at avondaleaz.gov/events.

What are we going to do with what we know we need to do?

CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

Here’s an unusual story, created by a usual cause, with the usual effects, until now!

Some sailors had been drinking.

It was late on a dark night and they wished to return to their ship. They arrived at the place where they had left their rowboat and drew out the oars.

They rowed and rowed and seemed to make little progress. Finally, the most sober among them discovered that they had never loosened the boat’s painter from the wharf. A painter is rope that is attached from the back or front of the rowboat to a wharf.

There’s a lesson here that can set captives free. God asks us to do two things in order to go forward. Not only do we need to row, we also need to cut loose of past, present or future things holding us back. Unresolved issues behind us in our past can impede us from what God and life have for us in the future. There’s no future other than the past when we are tied to the wharf. The harder we try, the more exhausted we become. Our effort is not as strong as a wharf.

I’m sure all of us can relate to this in one degree or another. Some are tied to wounds from their childhood. Others are tied to unmet expectations they had of themselves or others. Some are tied to a spouse who cheated on them, a pastor who disappointed them, a business partner who betrayed them or a person who offends or offended them. Some are tied to humanistic philosophy and a world view that produces nothing but confusion in the end. Some are tied to besetting habits. Some are tied to fear of the future and what it will bring.

Others are tied to false self-image and identity issues. The list goes on and on.

Think of the rope of unforgiveness.

Unforgiveness is the rope which ties us to the wharf of the past. We can row like crazy but wherever we go, our unforgiveness goes with us. We are handcuffed to the one who caused our pain.

It’s like dragging around a person who weighs 500 pounds with us wherever you go. It wears us out. We eventually give up, coping with but not confronting the rope which ties us to the wharf.

Forgiveness is not for others. Forgiveness is for us. It’s the key to the handcuffs, freeing us from them. We are free, but we need to uncuff ourselves to experience what can be, rather than what was. Playing the victim only reinforces unforgiveness by blame-shifting. Victimization may empower us to row harder and faster on

the fuel of hate or revenge. But, row as we will, we will still be tethered to the wharf of victimization. Like a rat inside the cage on the wheel of misfortune, we’re going nowhere.

May I say something personal? You are not a victim. You are a human being, made in the image of God, who had something bad, even devastating, happen to you. What happened to you is not who you are. Quit taking on a false identity or you will be tied to the wharf ad nauseum. You will become a lightning rod for calamity, and a mighty magnet attracting problems from near and far.

Many of you would agree with much of what I have written so far. The key is doing something about it. The solution is often as simple as untying the rope.

The rope, not the wharf, is the problem. Here’s the solution all effective, life-transforming counseling is aiming you toward. When you are finally ready, loosen your grip on the rope of your issue, then let go. Don’t look back. You’re not going that way.

Now that we know what we need to do, what are we going to do with what we know we need to do? Probably nothing. Here’s an explanation from author James Clear.

“Human beings have been procrastinating for centuries. The problem is so timeless, in fact, that ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates and Aristo-

tle developed a word to describe this type of behavior: Akrasia. Akrasia is the state of acting against your better judgment. It is when you do one thing even though you know you should do something else. Akrasia is procrastination or a lack of self-control. Akrasia is what prevents you from following through on what you set out to do.”

Why do we do this? Our brain values long-term goals for our future self, when it’s in the future. But when the time comes to decide in the present, we will no longer make a choice for our future self. We are in the present and our brain is thinking about the present self. Researchers have discovered the present self likes instant gratification, not long-term payoff. Being present-minded takes us backward to the road of least resistance and back to being tied to the wharf.

People, this isn’t information, It’s illumination. Understanding how our brain works, then managing your brain, empowers you to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Decide to be future-minded. A decision is a breakthrough into your real self in seed form.

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

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Heating and air conditioning expert Bryce Heffelfinger, owner of A/C Expertek Service & Installation, reminds home owners that maintenance on your HVAC system should be performed regularly, about once a year. In addition, Heffelfinger offers the following practical tips to stay cool and save money on your monthly utility bill.

people in hot climates often eat spicy food! Capsaicin, the substance that makes spicy food spicy, binds to receptors in your mouth. The brain interprets this as being hot and instructs your body to sweat. The evaporation that occurs on your skin subsequently cools you down. It’s a brilliant method to cool down when the temperature goes up.

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Eating something hot is a great way to stay cool. It’s the same reason that

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the time. About 90% of the energy in incandescent bulbs goes into making heat, while about 80% of compact fluorescent lights go to heat! So, replacing these heat sources will make a big difference in cooling your home while lowering your electric bill. And, while LEDs are more expensive to purchase, they last 25 times longer, saving you significant money over the life of the bulb.

to ensure it’s running at peak efficiency and saving you money. One faulty part can place strain on the rest of the system, and can lead to sudden and expensive breakdowns. Tune-ups are very affordable and extremely cost-effective. Most of us wouldn’t dream of going a whole year without getting an oil change for our vehicles. It’s just as important for our air conditioning systems.

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Part of the joy of being a parent is introducing your baby to all kinds of new skills and activities. The important skills that you teach should take place on both the land and in the water. Teaching your baby how to swim and how to be safe around water is one of the most crucial life lessons that all parents must offer.

There are many benefits of baby swimming, even if it is a slightly daunting experience for most parents trying it for the first time. One of the benefits of baby swimming is that it starts building water confidence early. Going in the water with your baby will not only make them more assured about being in and around water, it can build your confidence as well.

Parents always ask me, “How young can a baby be to start swim lessons?”

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diatrics formally stated that they now recommend that children as young as 1 year old get enrolled in formal swim lessons.

We also keep the temperature of our indoor pools at a very warm and comfortable 90 degrees all year long.

Benefits of swimming on your baby’s body and brain • Swimming strengthens your baby on the inside. While swimming will certainly help to develop their muscles and joints, it also improves the strength of their heart and lungs, and helps to develop their brain.

• Swimming can help to improve a baby’s coordination and balance. Because much of your baby’s body is supported by water, the main focus for them is on maintaining balance.

• Swimming can improve their sleeping pattern. While it isn’t going to make them sleep through the night every night, the extra exercise will help to make your baby sleepier.

• Swimming can improve a baby’s

appetite. Lots of gentle exercise and warm water helps to make a baby hungry.

• A study done by Griffith University in Australia in 2012 showed that children who participate in regular swimming activities not only reach physical milestones faster but have a higher level

2019 Subaru Forester

BY C.A. HAIRE

West Valley View Columnist

Those shopping for a vehicle that is inexpensive to purchase, economical to own, reliable and well-constructed should pay a visit to the Subaru dealer. This Forester is their popular model, with a starting price of $24,295.

Under the hood is a 2.5-liter boxer engine rated at 182 horsepower and hooked to a CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive system for excellent traction. Fuel economy is claimed to be 26/33 mpg. We clocked 400 miles to get the real world numbers.

The cabin is nothing fancy, but materials are very sturdy and workmanship is what we expect of a vehicle assembled in Japan. Many other Subaru models are made in the United States.

The rear cargo area can hold 33 cubic feet of gear, or 71 if the second row seats are folded. A spare tire is located under the floor.

The air conditioning controls are very simple to operate — just three knobs and a few buttons. Unfortu-

nately, turning the blower at maximum speed on a hot summer day is very noisy, as it sounds like the back end of jet engine thrust. This takes some getting used to. Also, the steering wheel blocks air flow from the two left vents, which is an odd arrangement. But the air flow is cold enough, so these are not serious complaints.

With about 8 inches of ground clearance, and four-wheel traction, the Forster can be taken off-road.

The computer-controlled drive system has settings for snow, dirt and mud. On the street, the fuel economy was not impressive at 18 mpg while driving in heavy city traffic.

On the other hand, some freeway trips did show 30 mpg at 75 mph cruising, with 24 mpg overall for our test. This is close enough to the claimed 26 overall.

While the starting price of about $24K is reasonable, watch out for that option list. Our Forester is loaded up with extras, and passes the $34K mark.

The 2019 Subaru Forester starts at $24,295. (West Valley View photos by C.A. Haire)

of intelligence due to earlier brain and cognitive development.

Enjoy “tub time” at home to help prepare your baby for swim lessons • Practice getting baby’s face wet. It’s important to get your child comfort-

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able with water on their face. You can do this by first wetting different parts of their face. Move on to a slow trickle of water over your baby’s face and down the back of the head.

• Teach bubble blowing. Blowing bubbles in the bath tub teaches children how to clear their nasal passages when they don’t have any free hands to plug their nose. One way to do this is to blow ping pong balls across the surface of the water. You can teach bubble blowing by making funny noises while blowing. Not only is this fun for your toddler, it also prepares them for skills they’ll need in formal swimming lessons later on.

• Use bath toys or household items that they can interact with in the tub.

Not only do bath toys help your little one develop their motor skills, but this kind of play time in the bath allows them to use their limbs more freely in the water.

Eventually, watching your child take his or her first swim strokes across the pool will be just as exciting and memorable as watching them take their first walking steps across the floor. Enrolling in swim lessons may also prove to be one of the most enjoyable, special bonding experiences the two of you will ever experience together.

Bob Hubbard and his wife, Kathy, have become internationally renowned speakers and experts in the field of infant swimming. The Hubbards own three swim schools around the Valley — in Phoenix, Peoria and Mesa. A new, fourth location will open soon in Goodyear. Now celebrating their 21st year in business, their swim schools offer lessons to babies and children, ages two months up to 12 years of age.

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BEFORE THE ARIZONA POWER PLANT AND TRANSMISSION LINE SITING COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A.R.S. § 40-360 ET SEQ., FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY AUTHORIZING THE WILDCAT AND CYCLONE TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 230-KILOVOLT SINGLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINES, WITH THE INTERCONNECTION ORIGINATING AT THE EXISTING APS PALM VALLEY-RUDD 230-KV TRANSMISSION LINE (RUDD TRANSMISSION LINE), PROCEEDING TO THE TS15 SUBSTATION, NE QUARTER OF THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 21 OF TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, CONTINUING TO THE TS18 SUBSTATION, SE QUARTER OF THE SE QUARTER OF SECTION 21 OF TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, AND CONTINUING SOUTH TERMINATING AT THE RUDD TRANSMISSION LINE LOCATED WITHIN MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.

DOCKET NO. L-00000D-19-0196-00183 Case No. 183 NOTICE OF HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD before the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Committee) regarding the Application of Arizona Public Service Company (Applicant or APS) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) authorizing the construction of the Wildcat and Cyclone 230 kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Project (Project).

The Project will consist of new single-circuit 230kV transmission lines between the existing APS Palm Valley – Rudd 230kV transmission line and the TS15 Substation and TS18 Substation. The Project is located in the City of Goodyear, Arizona within Maricopa County. A map of the Project is attached as Exhibit A. The hearing will commence at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 15575 W. Roosevelt Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, on September 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will continue on September 25, 2019 through September 27, as necessary, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on each day, unless a tour is taken. If a tour is taken, it will begin on September 25, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. or an alternative date and time set by the Chairman of the Committee. If any revisions to the hearing schedule are necessary, they will be noticed on the Project website at www.aps.com/siting and on the Arizona Corporation Commission (Commission) website at: https://www.azcc.gov/arizona-power-plant/meeting-schedule.

PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE TAKEN IN A SPECIAL EVENING SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M., AT THE COMFORT SUITES HOTEL. PUBLIC COMMENT ALSO MAY BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH HEARING DAY OR AT OTHER TIMES DURING THE HEARING, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE. The Chairman of the Committee may, at his discretion, recess the hearing to a time and place to be announced during the hearing, or to be determined after the recess. The date, time, and place at which the hearing will be resumed will be posted on the above-noted Project website and the Commission website. NOTE: NOTICE OF ANY RESUMED HEARING WILL BE GIVEN; HOWEVER, PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SUCH RESUMED HEARING IS NOT REQUIRED. The Committee may conduct a tour of the Project area. The map and itinerary of any such tour will be available at the hearing and posted on the Project website. Members of the public may follow the Committee on the tour in their personal vehicle. During the tour, the Committee may hear testimony at stops on the tour concerning where the stops are located, what is visible at the stops, and the relevance of the location and view to the Application and Project. No other discussion or deliberation concerning the Application will occur during the tour. A court reporter or recording device will record any testimony taken on the tour for transcription.

Maps and detailed information about the Project are contained in the Application, which is available for inspection at the following locations: • ACC Docket Control Center, Phoenix Office, located at 1200 West Washington Street, Suite 108, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 • Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 East Western Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323 • Goodyear Library, 14455 West Van Buren Street, C-101, Goodyear, Arizona 85338 • APS’s website at www.aps.com/siting Applicant will make available final copies of the pre-filing meeting, pre-hearing conference, and hearing transcripts at each of the above locations and website.

Each county, municipal government, and state agency interested in the Project that desires to be a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten (10) days before September 24, 2019, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

Any domestic non-profit corporation or association formed in whole or in part to promote the conservation of the natural beauty, to protect the environment, personal health or other biological values, to preserve historical sites, to promote consumer interests, to represent commercial or industrial groups, or to promote the orderly development of the area in which the Project is located that desires to become a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten (10) days before September 24, 2019, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

The Committee or the Chairman, at any time deemed appropriate, may deem other persons as parties to the proceedings. Any person may make a limited appearance at a hearing by filing a statement in writing with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, not less than five (5) days before September 24, 2019. A person making a limited appearance will not be a party or have the right to present testimony or cross-examine witnesses.

This proceeding is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §§ 40-360 to 40-360.13 and Arizona Administrative Code R143-201 to R14-3-220. No substantive communication not in the public record may be made to any member of the Committee. The written decision of the Committee will be submitted to the Commission pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-360.07. Any person intending to be a party to the proceeding on this matter before the Commission must be a party to the proceeding before the Committee.

ORDERED this 14th day of August, 2019.

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/s/ Thomas Chenal, Chairman Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee Office of the Arizona Attorney General

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Litchfield Park-based robotics team wants WV to get involved

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

Ten years ago, when Pavan and Sharon Vasudev started coaching the Beep Patrol, a FIRST Robotics team from Litchfield Park, they didn’t know what to expect. Today, the couple mentor and encourage K-12 children in the West Valley to be science and technology leaders and innovators.

“I’m an engineer, and I wanted to do something with my children that would help develop them. I heard about this program called FIRST LEGO League,” Pavan said. “We didn’t know what we were getting into, but jumped headfirst in. It was an amazing experience.”

That program is one of four research and robotics programs under FIRST Robotics, a worldwide, youth-serving nonprofit that helps young people discover a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and develop skills they’ll need to succeed in today’s competitive workforce.

The four programs — First LEGO League Jr. (6-10), FIRST LEGO League (9-16), FIRST Tech Challenge (12-18) and FIRST Robotics Competition (14-18) — exhibit a series of teambased robotics challenges throughout the year, including designing, building,

FIRST Robotics is a worldwide, youth-serving nonprofit helping young people discover a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and develop skills they’ll need to succeed in today’s competitive workforce. (Photos courtesy Pavan Vasudev)

coding and operating Android smartphone-controlled robots, as well as industrial-size ones.

“The competitions are unlike anything else. They make the children feel like rock stars. What you see there is all the teams are cheering for each other.

As much as there’s competition in wanting to have the best robot, it drives us to support the community,” Vasudev said.

That kind of attitude reflects some of

The Beep Patrol, which is made up of more than 25 student team members, recently held a presentation at Arrowhead BMW for WESTMARC — the Western Maricopa Coalition — which supports six issue committees that focus on specific economic development workforce needs in the West Valley, including education and workforce development.

FIRST Robotics’ philosophies, including that one of “Gracious Professionalism.”

According to the nonprofit’s website, “Gracious Professionalism” is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others and respects individuals and the community.

Unlike other STEM programs, FIRST Robotics is full-encompassing, Sharon said.

“We promote the entire engineering life cycle … promote what the industry calls soft skills; the business side. It’s just as important for these kids to learn to grow their business as it is for them to develop their tech skills,” she said.

Recently, the Beep Patrol, which is

made up of more than 25 student team members, held a presentation at Arrowhead BMW for WESTMARC — the Western Maricopa Coalition — which supports six issue committees that focus on specific economic development workforce needs in the West Valley, including education and workforce development.

The team presented STEM, leadership, communication and other skills they’ve learned through the programs, Pavan said.

“The education committee, we’ve seen their strategic report where they talk about increasing STEM; increasing soft skills in students K-12. We know that (FIRST Robotics) is key to both of those together,” he said.

The students also talked about forming a STEM coalition between First Robotics, WESTMARC and other West Valley institutions, Pavan added.

According to Sharon, the East Valley outnumbers the West Valley when it comes to FIRST Robotics teams. For that reason, she encourages parents and the youth to get involved.

“It doesn’t matter your education or your skill set. There’s a place for you to mentor these kids,” she said. “You can add value to them.”

According to its website, a FIRST Robotics mentor can be a person of any age and can bring either technical or nontechnical expertise to the program.

To learn more about mentor opportunities and find local support, visit firstinspires.org.

Boy Scout builds mini sharing library for Avondale school

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BY CARRIE SNIDER

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Joel Cluff loves to read, and his dad is good at woodworking.

So, when it came time to plan his Eagle Project, a free mini sharing library seemed a natural fit.

“Reading is important,” the scout said. “It’s an escape.”

Mini sharing libraries have been popping up at random places all over the country. They look like a little house about the size of a very large mailbox. They hold free books that people can take, with the understanding that people also donate a book for others to read.

Joel put his head together with his dad, Paul Cluff, and the two came up with a game plan. They designed it, drew it, got materials and started building.

“We thought it would be an easy project,” Joel added. But as his mom, Erika Cluff, explained, things didn’t always go as planned.

“There were a few setbacks,” she said.

For one, a small piece of the nail gun broke, then there were issues with the shingles and finally when they cemented the post into the ground it wasn’t quite right and had to be adjusted.

But as Joel had been experiencing during his years as a scout, you just keep working until it’s done.

“I learned that you can get over setbacks. You can’t give up,” Joel said.

Joel also enlisted assistance from his fellow scouts in Boy Scouts of America (Scouts BSA) Troop 924, who helped by staining shingles, painting the sides

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OBITUARIES

Mario B Misquez

Mario was a long time resident of Avondale. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, he will dearly missed.

Karl G. Bergstrom

Karl G. Bergstrom, of Goodyear, died August 5, 2019. He was born March 23, 1934 in Boise, ID. Karl served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1954 on submarines, and continued to serve in the US Naval Reserve until 1985, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He worked for 27 years as a detective in the Seattle Police Department and in the King County Sheriff’s Office for an additional 11 years.

Karl loved the ocean, sailing and boating.

Karl is survived by his wife Susan Bergstrom; daughter, Lisa Bergstrom; sons, Michael Bergstrom, and Timothy Bergstrom; brothers, Paul Bergstrom, and John (Karen) Bergstrom; four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren, all of WA State ; brother and sisters-in-laws: Tom and Sheila Snyder, Goodyear, AZ; Tim and Danette Rector, Tom and Jeanine Moore, and Burt and Peggy Geiger all of Montana, and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Scout Joel Cluff recently completed his Eagle Project, which was building and installing a mini sharing library. Jill Helland, principal at Garden Lakes Elementary in Avondale, was excited that he chose their school to put the library. (West Valley View photo by Carrie Snider)

blue and also installing the completed mini library in its final resting place.

The mini sharing library found a home at Garden Lakes Elementary in Avondale. Joel knew the principal, Jill Helland, who was overjoyed about the idea of adding it to the school.

At the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, Helland explained to students the concept of the mini sharing library and that she hoped they would use it often.

“You put a book inside, and then you can take one out,” she said.

One student in the crowd had a

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question: “Can you keep it?”

The answer: “Yes!” The mini sharing library is located outside in the middle of the courtyard of the school, close to the school library. The school’s librarian will keep an eye on the mini sharing library.

Joel had already received donations of several books, which he put inside to get it all started.

And, by the way, his favorite book is “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.”

For more information about mini sharing libraries, visit littlefreelibrary.org.

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She was a Lieutenant at DCASR in Los Angeles, Ca where she achieved the honor and recognition of being the first female security police officer supervisor. Some of her other careers involved working for the VA and Tri Care.

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OBITUARIES Charles Ray Collins Charles Ray Collins of Tonopah Az passed away on July 17, 2019 in Goodyear Az. at the age of 76. He was born in Two Buttes, Co. April 28, 1943 to David and Gertrude Collins. He is survived by his wife Doris Collins.

A memorial service will be held at Willamett Memorial Park, Albany Or. on September 09, 2019 at 2:00 pm. To leave condolences for the family please visit ww.advantagefunerals.com

Richard Brundige Richard was born in Ft Wayne, IN to Guy and Marie Brundige. He had three siblings; Ruth Ann Lee, Ralph Brundige and Lincoln Brundige, all three of whom preceeded him in death.

Richard was blessed with a loving wife Sharon and had three children as well; Scott Brundige (deceased), Kevin Brundige (Teresa) and Julia Norwood (Josh).

Richard enjoyed spending his time building and flying model airplanes, working with stained glass, rockhounding and lapidary, watching the Suns and Diamondbacks and most of all fishing. Richard passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Alan Brogdon Alan Wilson Brogdon, 64, passed away suddenly, Friday, July 26, 2019 while on a family reunion camping trip at Hutch Mountain, AZ. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Teri (Ashby) Brogdon; his kids Rebecca (husband John Friddle Jr.), Adam (wife Jenna Brogdon), Lydia (husband Michael Lyon), Kayla and Trampus ; 14 grandchildren and his three brothers, David, Daniel and Jeff Brogdon. He is preceded in death by his parents LV and Gertrude Brogdon and his brother Gary Wayne Brogdon.

Alan was born July 28, 1954 in Phoenix, AZ. He was raised in Tolleson, AZ with his four brothers. He began farming at a very early age and was a partner in Complete Demolition before retiring to Wilhoit, AZ in 2018.

Alan was an avid hunter and fisherman, golfer and lover of the outdoors. He will best be remembered for his sense of humor, his gift for giving nicknames, his laugh, his story telling, his signature walk and the love he proudly gave to his family.

A memorial service will be held on August 29th, 2019 at 10:00am at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Please join us in celebrating his life.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of KAREN BOSTRON, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 4249 Nobel Dr Unit 43 San Diego, CA 92122. DATED this 8TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2019 /s/ CURTIS BATTLE CURTIS BATTLE PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business Aug 14,21,28, 2019 / 22686

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: Thursday, September 26, 2019 – 10:00am Project: Thomas Rd & Verrado Way CFD Intersection Improvements DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Thomas Rd & Verrado Way CFD Intersection Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to the removal of existing sidewalk ramps, aprons and gutters, then reconstructing including the addition of traffic signals and associated items in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Friday August 30, 2019.

Contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com for access to the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ 85396 – Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 10:00 am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting.

Sealed bids will be received Thursday, September 26, 2019 no later than 10:00 am at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract.

All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Thomas Rd & Verrado Way CFD Intersection Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

COOPER’S CARPET ..

CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552

BUILDERS LTD

• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish

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

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

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

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BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

602-931-0904

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

HANDYMAN

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED

30 Years Experience Owner – Operator

ROC 054363

Over 25 Years Construction Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Broken Springs Replaced 623-512-6194

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

LANDSCAPING

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs ROC# 299652

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CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

ELECTRICAL

GLASS SERVICES

Appliance Repair Now

CARPET REPAIR

SUPERCHARGED

Don’t let your broken panes...

Break your bank!!!

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

Over 25 years of Quality Service West Valley Resident

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

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NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured AUTO SERVICES

100- $500 + ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!

Call Jerry

623-980-8950 Not a licensed contractor

We Accept cash, check, bitcoin

CLEANING

623-329-2043

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

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Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

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

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Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

(623) 878-1180

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

ROC# CR65 090690D

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

Avondale Garage Doors Inc.

$

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices!

Fast, free pickup!

ELECTRIC

HandymanIam@cox.net

Professional Handyman

Call for further information regarding our services

623-824-4481 602-540-4940

HANDYMAN

432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300

Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

Commercial & Residential Housecleaning

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pnponecarecleaning.com

Call Today/Clean Today

602.550.7732

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

Showroom & Parts Store

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

LOW PRICES!

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687

623.466.3712

CONCRETE / MASONRY

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING

Repair • Service • Installation

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

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

Office 623-872-7622

Garage Doors

Family Owned & Operated

623.556.8378

Same Day Service & Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

WWW.YOURSONCONTRACTING.COM

(6 2 3) 5 8 2 - 4 4 7 7 LUXURY HOME REMODELS

KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING

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

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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

623.535.VIEW

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

AIR CONDITIONING • • • • • •

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

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

Serving the West Valley Since 1990

References Available

Not a licensed contractor

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

www.airNOWac.com A+

623-932-1674

LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA

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

Landscape

602.301.3429 (Call/Text)

623.910.0742

Landscape Maintenance Services * 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.

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

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

REMODELING

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 • Cubring E FRE Tree andKitchens Plant Installation ST E Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation

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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

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Kitchen & Bathroom • Designer Showroom

Listed HOA/PORA

Insured

*Not a Licensed Contractor

PEST CONTROL

“A Passion for Caring” The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!

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

623.547.7521

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

PLUMBING

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

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers

Your West Valley Plumber

Interior & Exterior

For All Your Plumbing Needs

FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

L&M

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

YEARS

Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!

PAINTING

The Bug Stops Here

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Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com

Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

PLUMBING

MEDICAL SERVICES

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Free Estimates Jack Pacheco

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

PEST CONTROL

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

IN

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

MEDICAL SERVICES

Charles Residential Care LLC.

Painting, Remodeling and Construction

We’Wree’ only a call away !

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

stonecreek-az.com

• 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

ALBRECHT AND SON

We’re on A-CALL A-CALL aa cacallllreawawonayaylyly PAINTING

Plumbing Experts

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

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

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

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ROC#202397. ROC#219652

stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com

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

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PAINTING

LANDSCAPING

Lawn Care

• Tree Trimming

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

LANDSCAPING

Not a licensed contractor

DEL DEL

Free Estimates Bob

Mike (623) 764-1294

Residential & Commercial, Big Properties

LANDSCAPING

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

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

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly

REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

HANDYMAN

PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC • 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. / Est. 1981

Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Lic# 4147

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

PLUMBING

HAMILTON & HAMILTON Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

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

623-322-9100

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

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• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

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

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& SERVICE DIRECTORY ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775

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$

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

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

POOL SERVICES Your leaks stop here!

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SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

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

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623-935-9221

Built Stronger to Last Longer

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322 Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned

™

™

FREE SERVICE CALL

SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS

49.95

$

FREE ESTIMATES!

26 Years Experience in the Valley!

ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

ROOFING

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367 Valleywide CR 42 DUAL

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New Roofs & Reroofs

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

FREE ESTIMATES

623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

$

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

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Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

45.00

$

Phoenix Metro Area

ROC#212627

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

WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

872-3047

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

PLUMBING Service Done Right... Day or Night!

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

30 OFF

Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

ROOFING

PLUMBING

$

All types of roofing!

AIR CONDITIONING

UPHOLSTERY

623-293-2648

™

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

ROOFING Estrella Custom Designs

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Inc.

PLUMBING

ROOFING

100 OFF

Service

Water Heater Flush

New Water Heater

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 9/30/19

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 9/30/19

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 9/30/19

623-688-5243

www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

PLUMBING & SEWER EXPERTS

phillipsroofing.org phillipsroofing@cox.net

TREE SERVICES Estimate Today! Best Prices!

TREE TRIMMING REMOVALS STUMP GRINDING CLEANUPS

We Do Everything!

601-596-4447 Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees

623-444-0056 623-444-0056

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Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak Locating Drain Cleaning • Hydro-Jetting Kitchen & bath Remodels Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation

www.ampmhomeservices.com 24 hour rvice!

Se (No Extra $) Senior & Military Discounts

$

6500

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

$

75 off

Any NEW Water Heater Install

Sewer Camera Inspections

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 324892

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JONES

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

LABOR DAY SALES EVENT

F-150

RANGER

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2019 F150

Retail Customer Cash $3,250 Select Retail Customer Cash $750 Bonus Cash $1,500 Ford Credit Bonus Cash $750 ** Labor Day Retail Trade Assist $1,000 Total Cash* $7,250 1.9% for 60 plus $3,250 0% for 72

2019 EcoSport

*

Retail Customer Cash $3,000 Select Retail Customer Cash $500 SSE Retail Bonus Cash $915 Labor Day Retail Trade Assist** $1,000 Total Cash* $5,415 20% Estimated Saving PLUS $1,000 Retail Trade Assistance

PRE-OWNED LABOR DAY SALES EVENT 2011 FORD F-150 XL #19398A

Was $9,995

2017 FORD FOCUS SE #19207A

Was $13,995

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL

2015 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING #X8578

#T8593

Was $16,495

Was $15,595

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU LIMITED LS #19135A

Was $16,995

$7,828

$10,728

$12,928

$13,728

$14,228

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S

2016 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED PLATINUM

2016 FORD ESCAPE SE

2017 NISSAN ROGUE S

2012 DODGE CHARGER ROAD/TRACK

#P8615

#X8519A

#19026A

#P8600

Was $17,695

Was $18,795

Was $18,995

Was $17,775

#P8612

Was $18,795

$14,528

$15,428

$15,528

$15,928

$16,628

2015 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.4L LIMITED

2012 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T PLUS

2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

2015 FORD F-150 XLT

2017 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

#T8603

#P8602

#T8597

#D8562A

Was $19,595

Was $20,995

Was $25,595

Was $21,995

#T8579

Was $26,995

$16,928

$18,728

$18,828

$21,428

$22,928

2014 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT

2016 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT

2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT

2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT

#T8566A

#D8464A

#19079A

#T8587

Was $26,595

Was $26,795

Was $27,995

Was $26,795

#T8598

Was $28,895

$23,228

$23,628

$23,928

$24,928

$25,328

2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL XLT

2016 HONDA PILOT ELITE

2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5

2011 FORD F-150 XLT

2013 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500

#19210A

Was $28,995

$25,628

#19424A

Was $28,995

$26,828

#19210M

Was $39,995

$35,928

#P8613

Was $40,995

$37,328

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM

*Must finance and Qualify with Ford Motor Credit Company. ** Customer must have Owned or Leased a 1995 or newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury/Competitive Car, Truck or SUV vehicle for a min. of 30 days prior to the sale date of the new VIN. 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 09/03/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.

#X8607

Was $50,895

$47,828