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October 17, 2018

Sinema’s bill would fund salt cedar removal

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Kyrsten Sinema has introduced legislation that would help fund the removal of drought-causing invasive species like salt cedars around the Gila River in Buckeye.

Salt cedars suck up huge amounts of groundwater while crowding out native plants such as mesquites and cottonwoods.

Salt cedars are prime fuel for wildfires and increase flood risk. Removing them has been a top concern for Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck.

The biggest impediment holding back large-scale removal of salt cedars is simple: funding. Sinema’s bill, the Drought Relief through Innovative Projects (DRIP) Act, helps address this problem by setting up a $10 million competitive grant program for partnerships like the one between the Lower Gila River Collaborative and the city of Buckeye.

“The reality is, they’re a threat that won’t go away until we take action,” Sinema said. “There’s just not enough funding to do the job. We want to take action to help them and the West Valley.

“I know Buckeye can win this grant this year because of the demonstrated need for the community.”

The grant funds, as directed by the secretary of agriculture, would be used to remove salt cedars and other non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions and replace them with native

Salt remains on the riverbed of Gila River because of widespread growth of Salt Cedar trees in Buckeye. (Photo courtesy Tynin Fries/Cronkite News)

plant species. It’ll help Buckeye’s efforts to battle this invasive species.

“I have been working to restore the Gila River for the last 40 years and I am thrilled Arizona’s delegation is coming together to address an important issue to our commu-

nity and that will pay dividends for generations,” Meck said.

“I fully support DRIP Act legislation to help us eradicate salt cedars and restore

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Tolleson beef plant slapped with lawsuits amid salmonella claims

By Connor Dziawura

A Tolleson-based meat production facility has been slapped with two lawsuits after nearly 7 million pounds of its raw beef products were recalled due to possible sal-

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Beef...continued from page 1 As of October 4, 57 individuals with ages ranging from younger than 1 to 88, and spanning 16 states, were reported ill between August 5 and September 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fourteen cases out of 45 with available information resulted in hospitalization.

Fifteen cases were in Arizona. There are no reported deaths.

Ultimately, JBS Tolleson Inc. recalled approximately 6.9 million pounds of various potentially contaminated raw beef products, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

According to FSIS, it is a Class I recall, which is identified as “a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”

The Tolleson facility’s parent company, JBS USA, issued the following statement when reached by the West Valley View for comment: “On October 3, out of an abundance of caution, JBS USA initiated a voluntary recall of ground beef products from

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our Tolleson, Arizona, beef production facility due to the potential presence of salmonella. Our priority at all times is consumer safety. We are working in close partnership with USDA to make sure all potentially impacted product is removed from stores and homes.”

FSIS, CDC and various state public health and regulatory officials are investigating. The outbreak’s likely source was determined to be ground beef, which was linked to JBS Tolleson Inc. An epidemiological investigation identified the 57 case-patients.

According to reports, Raab used the ground beef to make meatloaf a few days after her initial purchase, and suffered symptoms such as severe diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

She spent five days in the hospital, where she was diagnosed with severe dehydration, a blocked bile duct and stool culture that tested positive for salmonella newport. She is recovering.

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“Antibiotic-resistant salmonella has been a growing concern in the U.S. over the last decade,” said Bill Marler, a managing partner at Marler Clark, in a press release.

“USDA/FSIS must consider calling it what it is – an adulterant – and banning products Two lawsuits were filed against JBS Tolleson Inc. after it nearly 7 million pounds of raw beef products, that are in fact contaminated recalled including ground beef, for possible salmonella newport with it.” contamination. (Stock photo) After the second lawsuit was filed, Marler added, “This is one of JBS Generic and Showcase (Walmart), the largest meat recalls that I have seen according FSIS, which has more detailed in the last several years. JBS should be lists regarding affected products, labels commended for recalling this product. and retailers on its website.

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Gila River feeds into a canal near Gillespie Dam in Buckeye. Buckeye officials and Kyrsten Sinema said Salt Cedar trees have pushed out the native vegetation. (Photo courtesy Tynin Fries/Cronkite News)

Sinema...continued from page 1 the Gila River in the West Valley.”

Salt cedars, which look like oversized shrubs, have grown along swaths of the Gila River bed, stretching from a quarter-mile wide to more than a mile wide in some areas. The 30,000 residents living in the river’s floodplain risk the possibility of flooding during heavy rain.

A flood in 1978 forced residents in Hopeville, a Buckeye community, to move elsewhere in the area.

Fire is another danger. Salt cedars burn hotter than other trees and because they are packed so tightly, fires can spread easily. Salt cedar trees suck up 200 to 300 gallons of water a day, making it tough for native vegetation to survive.

Salt cedars, originally brought to Arizona in the 1800s, take over native plants’ territory. Only one to two cottonwood trees grow per acre along the river bed. About 3,000 to 4,000 salt cedar trees, also known as tamarisk trees, crowd into one acre.

“The proliferation of salt cedars in the Gila River has created a wasteland and a danger to our community,” Meck said. “What should be a resource for recreation, wildlife habitat and water conservation instead poses a serious threat of wildfire and flooding to Buckeye and the surrounding communities.”

In addition to hundreds of homes and thousands of acres of farmland, there is also critical infrastructure within reach of the threat of fire and flood – including the State Route 85 bridge and a Buckeye wastewater treatment plant, Meck said.

“Salt cedar eradication, combined with thoughtful restoration, is necessary to take full advantage of the precious natural resources in the Gila River,” he said. “My most sincere thanks to Congresswoman Sinema, and Congressmen Grijalva and Gosar for their time and effort in developing and introducing DRIP Act legislation.”

Reps. Raul Grijalva and Paul Gosar provided input on Sinema’s bill and joined as original cosponsors. She will continue to work across the aisle with both congressmen to pass the DRIP Act into law.

“We’re excited about this bipartisan effort,” she said. “I thank Congressmen Gosar and Grijalva.

My biggest thanks goes to Mayor Meck and Buckeye for alerting me to this concern.”

Shayla Hyde from Cronkite News Service contributed to this report.

Buckeye is poised for what the city calls “hyper-growth.”

By year 2030, its population is estimated to rise to nearly 148,000 from its current figure of about 70,000.

This poses a challenge to the Buckeye Police Department, which needs to start planning now to keep its services at current levels. This means doubling the department within the next 10 years, according to Robert Sanders, assistant police chief of Buckeye.

The department has assigned a consulting company, the Matrix Consulting Group, to formulate a 10-year Police Department Master Plan to address staffing, training, patrol beat design, community policing, projected growth impacts and facilities, among others.

“We basically needed a blue print, a foundation to know where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.

When other chiefs come in and take

over the police department, we’ll have a great foundation to understand the challenges,” said Sanders, who worked 18 years in Peoria, which experienced similar growth, and formulated a similar long-term plan there.

Sanders has undertaken the initiative to do the same for Buckeye; this is its first master plan for the department, which so far had only had internal strategic plans for development.

To obtain input from residents, Matrix has organized three town hall meetings scheduled as follows: noon Wednesday, October 17, at Sundance, Sundance Community Center, 930 S. Sundance Parkway; 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, at Verrado, The Center on Main, 4239 N. Village Street; and 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18, at Sun City Festival, The Sage Recreational Center, 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard.

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Golfers swing for a worthy cause at Avondale Cup

By Steven Solomon

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix is hosting its 23rd annual Avondale Cup Golf Tournament to raise funds for its Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch on Friday, November 2.

Over the past 22 years, more than $280,000 has been raised from the tournament and all the funds raised are used to directly support the Avondale Club.

“Our clubs are located in the neighborhoods that need us most,” said Josh Stine, BGC’s director of grants and government relations. “We have a number of clubs that serve the West Valley, including one in Avondale. Most of the operations and staffing are underwritten by philanthropy and special events like the Avondale Cup.” With a $10 million budget, BGC of Metro Phoenix reports it served 339,542 nutritious meals to hungry children organizationwide last year and that more than 27,000 youth were served at 12 clubhouses. That includes 28,242 meals at the Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch.

BGC of Metro Phoenix states that for every $1 invested in BGC of Metro Phoenix, $18.22 is generated in positive economic benefits to the community.

“During the school year we serve the kids a healthy snack and a hot, nutritious dinner, thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” Stine said. “In the summer we serve our youth breakfast, snack and lunch. The kids are only with us until 6 p.m. in the summer.”

Core club values The BGC ensures that every member who joins the Tri-City West Club learns the core values of club rules – safety, respect and no bullying. Results from the club’s Summer Learning Literacy program show 99 percent improvement from pre-testing, and two months ahead of where they started, for grades K-3.

One of the many youths helped by BGC from money that has been raised at previous Avondale Cup tournaments is Tanis Castillo, the oldest child in a family of BGC members. A member since he was in the third grade, Castillo, now a high school senior, credits support from the BGC with helping him keep focused when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. He was named 2017 Youth of the Year from his BGC branch.

“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix empowers all young people,

especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community,” Stine said.

He noted youth stay active and healthy through BGC Junior and Senior Suns basketball leagues, volleyball, soccer, Triple Play, Healthy Habits and other programs.

Castillo also plays varsity soccer at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear.

He enjoys fishing and camping, often with his dog. He has two career paths in mind; going to college to study law enforcement to be a corrections officer and then a police officer, or an airplane/tank welder in the military. He is restoring a car with his father, who is teaching him to become a certified welder.

2017 branch stats Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch stats for 2017 show those served are 60 percent male and 40 percent female; 56 percent are Latino/Hispanic, 22 percent African-American, 12 percent other/multi-racial, and 10 percent Caucasian; an average of 132 youth attend a program daily during the school year; 51 percent live in single-parent/guardian homes; and 45

percent of the families who participate are living below the poverty level.

Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise will be joining community leaders and elected officials for golf at the Wigwam at 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, as well as networking to support the affordable after-school and summer programs provided by BGC. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 7 a.m.

Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Lunch and the awards program start at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given for longest drive, closestto-the pin, and individual prizes for first-, second- and third-place finishers.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000, such as a $1,000 team sponsorship that includes tee box signage and a golf foursome. A limited number of foursomes are also available. For information, jstine@bgcmp. org or 602-343-1250.

The golf tournament is the only targeted event for the Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch, which is also supported through a variety of other fundraisers throughout the year, including an annual Stars gala in February, Dish It Out in October, and several other partnerships that help to support operations.

Give hope to cancer patients by giving blood

By West Valley View staff

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s time to give blood or platelets to support cancer patients and others.

Anna Gwinnup was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in September 2017.

Within weeks, it advanced to stage 2, forcing her to undergo a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and multiple surgeries, which required blood products.

Though she was a blood donor prior to her diagnosis, Gwinnup now has a new passion for the cause. “I want to raise awareness about the need for blood to treat cancer,” she said.

Cancer patients may need red blood cell or platelet transfusions during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications.

Donors of all blood types are needed

to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this fall, especially after Hurricane Florence and subsequent flooding forced the cancellation of more than 6,000 blood and platelet donations last month.

There is a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27, LDS Buckeye Stake, 25800 W. Southern Avenue, Buckeye.

Make an appointment to donate blood

by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

As a thank you, those who donate blood or platelets in October will automatically be entered to win one of five $500 gift cards redeemable at hundreds of merchants. Learn more at RedCrossBlood.org/GoForGoal.

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Sides form between Pendergast candidates during debate

By Chase Hunter

The Pendergast Elementary School District, whose teachers were the first to band together and protest low pay at the Arizona Capitol, held a debate on October 11 at the Pendergast Community Center between school board candidates.

The five candidates proposed their plans and visions for the district, including strategies to retain teachers, plans for teachers’ pay and the prospect of less state money due to the new charter school in the district.

They separated into two visions for the future: remain on the path the school is on and increase investment for teacher pay or begin trying alternative ideas to fix the low graded schools in the district and welcome competition from charter schools.

“Pay increases are not the end all be all,” said Edgar Martinez, a charter school teacher running for the district board.

Martinez, along with the other candidates, acknowledged the district needed to create a better culture for teachers. However, he and Alan Gaugert believe district schools should use available resources to outperform charter schools.

Members of the current board, State Sen. Martin Quezada and Susan Serin, said they believe pay was an important part in teacher retention and a better culture.

“There should be no employee at Pendergast who makes the state’s minimum wage,” Quezada said. “It’s that show of respect that affects the culture.”

Nine of 12 Pendergast district schools were forced to close down in March when 231 teachers called in sick as part of their plight for higher pay.

This action, and the subsequent protests of tens of thousands of other state teachers, helped pass Gov. Doug Ducey’s 20x2020 bill to increase Arizona teachers’ pay by 20 percent by the year 2020.

As part of Doug Ducey’s plan to improve education, school choice – which inherently means an investment in charter schools – is a top priority. Charter schools receive money from the state based on the number of students who attend them. This can lead to less money for public schools.

Nine of 12 Pendergast schools also hold the grade of C or worse assigned by the Ari- From left, candidates Susan Serin, State Sen. Martin Quezada, Alan Gaugert, Edgar Martinez and Jete debate about issues affecting the Pendergast Elementary School District. Gaugert and Martizona Department of Education. White nez believe competition from a new charter school would help the district. Other candidates oppose “My military mindset is, them and believe it will siphon money from the district. (West Valley View photo by Chase Hunter) ‘You take on a challenge and you improve,’” said Gaugert, a ating a better culture and curriculum PTA President Christina Purpura beformer ROTC instructor, about charter would lead to empty charter schools. lieved the debate was helpful for the schools. “Competition is good.”

Martinez said the district needed to flip public to see past the names on a ballot White, Serin and Quezada do not the idea for the public on taking risks and see what candidates were propossee charter schools as competition, but on charter schools and instead prove ing to help the district. entities that take advantage of students Pendergast can provide quality educa“My granddaughter is actually the and the state. tion for its students. one who goes to school here, and we White said he had taught in a few Those on the other side believed bet- had gone and interviewed 30 schools school districts and he knows the char- ter investment of the state’s resources within a certain radius of our home to ter school playbook. Charter schools using proven programs would help in- make sure that my granddaughter had only want to tally the number of stu- crease the quality of education. the best education. I don’t believe that dents for funding, and around Martin “If we want the same thing, we the carter schools have that much more Luther King Day – the hundredth day should do the same thing, but the defi- to offer,” Purpura said. of school – students flood back into nition of insanity is doing the same In the 2014 elections, Quezada and public schools after charter schools re- thing over and over again and expect- Serin won 99.6 percent of the vote beceive their funding from the state. ing that to change,” said PTA secretary tween the two of them as incumbents.

“I guarantee you we will have those Eliss Beyer. “I have been very unsatis- After the events of the past four years, students back by the hundredth day,” fied with the current state of our board more candidates have risen to chalSerin said about special education for several years.” lenge them. students, English learners and other Beyer said there has been a sharp de“If you want things to continue as special need students. “There is no ac- cline in the focus in students and ed- they are with B, C and D schools, elect countability at charter schools.” ucation and the school board’s “gross the people to my right,” Gaugert said, Gaugert said he believed that cre- lack of transparency.” gesturing to Serin and Quezada.

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Vendor applications available for Buckeye airport events

By West Valley View staff

Showcase your business or nonprofit agency at the 2019 Buckeye Air Fair, Saturday, February 9, and Sunday, February 10, at the Buckeye Airport.

The 2019 Air Fair is partnering with Copper State Fly-In and will feature a live air show each day.

The single day 2018 Air Fair had more than 12,000 spectators attend the free, family-friendly event. Attendance at the 2019 two-day event is expected to draw even larger crowds, and will include a live aerobatic show each day,

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The information presented at all three meetings will be the same, said Donna Rossi, a police department spokeswoman.

Residents will be asked to comment on the current police service needs in each of the city’s areas and indicate whether the needs are met now by the department, what improvements are needed and what they see as needs in the future as the city grows.

Matrix has also conducted an internal survey with the department’s employees to make sure their expectations are being met.

Sanders called it a holistic approach. “That’s one advantage of hiring consultants; they have an ability to garner all the input from the community and the community stakeholders so we’re not missing anything,” he said.

“We want to make sure our lines of communication are open with the community so that we understand their desires and wants and expectations and that we’re meeting them,” he added.

The plan, to be ready by December, will cost the city $84,000 and be funded by the police department’s budgetary savings.

In tandem with rising population levels, and similar to other Valley cities, crime levels have risen in Buckeye.

This year’s property crime rate has increased 14 percent, which is attributed to the increase in home construction.

Sanders said that the department is proactively trying to reduce those levels for next year.

static displays of historic and military aircraft, hands-on activities, Sci-Tech Fest booths, rides, games and food.

Vendors of all types are welcome to be part of the festivities – arts and crafts, nonprofit organizations, homebased businesses and food vendors.

Download a vendor application and submit to Philip Yabes at pyabes@ buckeyeaz.gov.

The Buckeye Air Fair is produced by the city’s Community Services Department. To learn more about the event, please visit buckeyeairfair.com.

Violent crime is also on the rise, but statistics are unavailable because the department is changing the method of counting.

“There’s a couple of crews that are hitting all the suburban cities with burglary, thefts and thefts of vehicles,” Sanders said. “However, street robberies, and those types of crimes, we haven’t been experiencing those.”

The need for more infrastructure and personnel is substantial.

The city employs 97 sworn police personnel (the 35 others that make up the police department are professional staffers).

It has one main station at Yuma and Dean roads, a dispatch center at MC 85 and Apache Road and a substation at Sun City Festival. A $6 million property and evidence building is being designed to be built next year.

The master plan will indicate the funds necessary for the new services and facilities so that the City Council and the city manager will have “something to keep an eye on when planning the capital improvement projects,” Sanders said, adding, “we have other competing needs and all the other departments are going to grow, too, and they’re going to need some money in their budgets.

Buckeye is developing capital improvement plans to build a water campus to take care of the needs of future residential and commercial development.

Matrix will present its findings to City Council in December.

“City Council and city manager can look at what they recommend, see what we can afford and see what we have to plan for the future,” Sanders said.

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Block Party to connect Goodyear community with small businesses

By Carrie Snider

Goodyear’s The Wellness Center is hoping to bring together its city’s residents by hosting a block party featuring about 40 vendors.

The event will be held in The Wellness Center’s parking lot, 13385 W. McDowell Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 27.

Locally made soap, sensory boxes for kids, syrups, and fresh baby food are just some of the items that will be for sale, as well as booths with information about local gymnastics, day care and dental offices in the West Valley. Mini massages and facials will also be available, as well as face painting, raffles and two food trucks. There will also be a costume parade for kids.

The Wellness Center staff believes the block party is something that can really help the community thrive and fill a strong need for people to connect with their neighbors.

“People were hungry for this,” said registered nurse Amey Fields, who offers a free postpartum support group every Tuesday at the Wellness Center.

They held a “mini” block party in June,

The Wellness Center’s first block party was such a hit that it’s hosting a second one on Saturday, October 27. (Photos courtesy The Wellness Center)

but the turnout was so great that they knew they had struck a nerve.

“We had 300 moms with strollers,” said Dr. Elise Strickland, DPT at The Wellness Center. “I love farmers markets where creative and unique businesses can connect with people. They really help a place become a community. We wanted to show the West Valley that we really do have stuff here.”

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Vendor booths are free so they’re accessible to small businesses. The Wellness Center’s staff hope to make the block party a tradition where people can connect and have opportunities to grow.

The block party is an extension of what The Wellness Center already does inside of its walls. The business offers holistic and traditional therapies that complement each other. Many times, people will come there for one thing, and while they are there are helped with another resource offered.

The Wellness Center CEO Dr. Katie Sprouls said the company recently moved into a new building that has allowed them to reach more people in the area.

“People actively find us. They are trying to be proactively healthy. We have so many excuses to not take care of ourselves, so we try to make it easy

Mariah Kooistra, left, Elisa Strickland, Amey Fields and Katie Sprouls of The Wellness Center have been busy planning a block party set for Saturday, October 27.

and comfortable for people here,” she said.

The Wellness Center offers yoga and fitness classes and workshops, therapies and supports for children such as speech language and behavioral therapy, and holistic therapies such as acupuncture and reflexology. They also offer support groups for moms.

Whether people come to The Wellness Center or the block party, organizers hope it can be a place where community members can gather and create lasting friendships.

“As adults it can be hard to make friends,” Strickland said. “We feel better if we can get out and meet people and connect.”

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Why we need a wall Editor:

While the “mainstream” media and much of the nation are preoccupied with sob stories about the shelter accommodation of illegal aliens, the U.S.-Mexico border remains a cesspool of crime.

Federal agents have confiscated more than 360,000 pounds of drugs, arrested thousands of individuals with criminal convictions and busted hundreds of violent gang bangers, according to statistics issued by Border Patrol. These statistics illustrate the urgency of properly securing the porous southwest border.

The frontline Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency seized 360,241 pounds of marijuana, 7,205 pounds of methamphetamine, 5,321 pounds of cocaine, 315 pounds of heroin and 309 pounds of fentanyl.

The agency also encountered 18,568 criminal aliens convicted of a crime or wanted by law enforcement and 509 gang members, mostly from Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), a feared criminal organization that’s spread throughout the United States and is renowned for drug distribution, murder, rape, robbery, home invasions, kidnappings, vandalism and other violent crimes.

As media coverage has focused almost exclusively on the separation of illegal alien “families” (which Obama started in 2014), Border Patrol sectors tasked with guarding the 2,000-mile southern border report large quantities of smuggled drugs and other illicit activity from Mexico.

In late June, a Honduran man convicted of raping a child was caught trying to reenter the United States through the Eagle Pass station in Texas.

At Arizona’s Port of San Luis, more than 123 pounds of meth was seized in one day in June.

Less than 24 hours earlier, the Laredo sector seized $4.2 million worth of crystal meth at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge.

During the last week in June, violent gang bangers were captured by Border Patrol in Arizona, California and Texas.

One of the men was convicted of child molestation.

Border Patrol and U.S. Customs officers say the vast majority of kids arriving from Mexico are either totally unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents.

DHS say there have been cases where minors have been used and trafficked by

unrelated adults in an effort to avoid detention and, in the last few months, there has been a 314-percent increase in adults and children arriving at the border and fraudulently claiming to be a family unit.

So, if you want these illicit activities to increase, vote for David Garcia; but if you want a secure border, less crime and a safer life for your families, vote for Doug Ducey.

DJ Hammond Buckeye

Political attack ads

Editor: Six weeks to go? Yikes. The political attack ads are awful this year.

The worst ones played endlessly attack David Garcia and Kyrsten Sinema. The misleading claims make one wonder, “Did Doug Ducey and Martha McSally really approve these distortions?” If so, it is a sad commentary on their integrity.

Consider the attacks on Garcia, a candidate for governor: “He wants to abolish ICE, the agency that enforces our border laws.” False: He would reform ICE, if he could, one of several federal agencies that enforce our immigration laws. Of course, the governor has no control of ICE; it is a federal agency. Tragically, they still have hundreds of children in detention who were taken from their parents who came to America seeking asylum.

Worse, “Garcia would grant in-state college tuition to illegals.” First, they are people, not “illegals.” Second, these are young people who have lived in Arizona since they were children and should be treated as all their high school classmates are. They will soon become tax-paying contributors to the only state and country they know.

And – are you sitting down? – Garcia envisions “no wall on our southern border,” so crime will run rampant in Arizona, apparently. We have never had a wall, and border security experts say this would be an expensive and foolish boondoggle. Of course, this is President Trump’s decision to have a wall, not our governor’s.

The attacks on Sinema, a candidate for senate, are even scarier: “Sinema used to defend murderers and drug dealers.” Yes, that’s what defense attorneys do. If you are accused of a crime, you will be very glad these

lawyers will defend you. Furthermore, “She opposed strict laws against johns with child prostitutes.” Well, no, she thought raising the penalty to a Class 2 felony was not fair if the john could not have reasonably known the person was under 18. Her legislative panel agreed with her. In fact, she has worked against child abuse for years.

Her other mortal sin was opposing the war in Iraq. And while wearing a pink tutu! To be accurate, she opposed the war – not the warriors, as McSally ads wrongly say. In fact, she has been a major supporter of our military personnel. Is Sinema too extreme? Too radical? Hardly. She is bipartisan, rated 57 percent liberal and 43 percent conservative in her Congressional voting record by the National Journal. Note: she was obviously joking when she said she was a “Prada Socialist.” True, she used to be in the Green Party but now is a Democrat.

So, let’s hear what good ideas and qualifications Ms. McSally and Mr. Ducey have to represent and lead Arizona. Enough with the false attack ads!

John Flynn Goodyear

City of Goodyear after-the-storm clean up

Editor: Just want to express many thanks to the city of Goodyear for picking up all the debris after the horrific storm that hit the community of Estrella. Amazingly huge job! A million thank yous.

Bonnie Jansson Goodyear

Extremes in political life Editor:

Political garbage never seems to go away, and most of it comes from leftists. Examples are so voluminous that it is truly disgusting to listen to these people spew forth with their nonsense.

When Democrats point the finger at Republicans for anything it is usually the Dems who commit the offense It would be more appropriate if candidates would talk about real issues – not the ridiculous – such as why we have no budget at the federal level.

There was none during the eight years the Dems were in charge and none so far during the Republicans’ tenure.

Why can’t we establish a legitimate immigration policy and enforce the laws?

Why we cannot maintain a defense department that is reasonably staffed and financed instead of this up-and-down game that is just a game of this year is full steam, and next time the Dems are running the ship it is mothballed.

There is more to add to this list such as healthcare, education, staffing levels of the government, excuses for overspending, paying for special projects that accomplish nothing, and spending being totally out of control. Social Security continues to deteriorate and yet there is no time to fix the problem. One place to start would be to put the money back in the trust and quit balancing the fake budget with our money.

The Dems continue to ride the Russian Bear, which is of their making and their graft and corruption. Why aren’t Clinton and Podesta indicted? Why

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Letters...continued from page 9 aren’t the people in the FBI and other government agencies indicted and prosecuted? Why isn’t Obama indicted and prosecuted as well since he was in charge and definitely behind all of these traitorous activities? A government has to function, not play games such as Ring Around the Rosie.

Richard Newcomer Republican LD4 Chairman Goodyear

It is all about values

Editor: For those of you who are not sure how you will vote this November, let me suggest that you follow your values. That is not hard; it’s actually very easy, because the two parties Republicans and progressives/Democrats are light years removed from each other.

For example, do you believe a woman should be able to terminate a fetus who may be several months old in the womb simply for her convenience? The progressives/Democrats believe so.

Do you believe that the United States has a right to control its international borders by keeping illegals and drugs

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out? Do you want safe neighbors and a healthy environment for your families?

That is what Republicans favor. The other party wants open borders, so anyone can just walk in. Does that make sense?

Do you want to be able to have firearms in your home to protect your family if you ever needed to do so? Yes, the Republicans champion the Second Amendment. The progressives/Democrats believe that you should not have the right to individual gun ownership.

What do you believe?

Do you believe that you should spend your own money, or do you think it is alright for big government to tax you into poverty? That is what the progressives/Democrats believe. President Trump and the Republican Congress recently put through a massive tax cut.

Finally, do you want a job or would you prefer a government handout for staying home and doing nothing? The big government crowd prefers to give you freebies because that is how they control people and ensure their vote election after election. The progressives/Democrats want you to stay in poverty so they can stay in power. They are using poor people, not helping them.

Seriously, nothing I have said is exaggerated. It is all the truth. Think about

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it. Do your own investigation. Don’t take any politician’s word for anything.

Get educated and draw your own conclusions. Question long-held beliefs.

Then make sure to vote for your values, because your values are everything and they are what define you as a person.

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Frank Copple Sun City West

Taking a knee

Editor: I’m with you on this kneeling subject. I don’t mind them protesting, because it seems that’s what they do best, but not to disrespect our flag and country. Let them take a knee eastbound on I-10 at 7 a.m. If you Google NFL players with the most illegitimate children, you might be amazed. After seeing the facts, I am a firm believer that they are a big part of the problem.

Dennis Batterman Buckeye

Where is Debbie Lesko?

Editor:

Debbie Lesko was elected as our representative for Congressional District 8 in the special election to replace Congressman Trent Franks.

Rep. Lesko is following in the footsteps of her predecessor. She has been back in her district on several occasions but has not held a town hall. In addition, she is refusing to meet in a debate until October 19, which is well after when early ballots will have been returned.

We live in a democracy where we citizens need to be informed before we cast our ballots.

Rep. Lesko, where are you? I suspect you are with your big dollar donors, not the citizens of Congressional

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Study candidates, issues or don’t bother with your ballot

By David Leibowitz

October 10 marked a big day if you’re interested in Arizona politics: That was the afternoon more than 2 million early ballots for the November 6 general election got mailed to voters.

Presumably, those ballots will arrive by the weekend, making this next week a godawful time to watch television.

Unless you like hearing about how “liberal Kyrsten Sinema once passed out Communist tracts to neighborhood trick-or-treaters, destroying the fabric of America!” Or how “warcrazed fighter pilot Martha McSally once cut the line at Space Mountain, telling other Disneyland visitors they would be in her ‘thoughts and prayers’ while they waited an hour to see the cosmos.”

Note: I made those stories up. Both of the women running for the United States Senate this election give enormous Milky Ways to all kids in Halloween costumes – unless they’re clad as small terrorists – and both Sinema and McSally politely offer “back cuts” to eligible guests at all Disney theme parks.

Yeah, I made that up, too. also has never been easier to get qualBut here’s the truth: I’m going to ity information about who’s running take this column in a different direc- and what’s on the ballot. tion than the missives reThere are voter guides garding voting you’ve read galore and enough town to date. Most pundits, conhalls and debates online servatives and liberals alike and televised that we really agree on one thing: You, have no excuse for being dear citizen, should exeroblivious to the candidates cise your right to vote. and the issues at hand.

That’s ridiculous.

Is it too much to ask that The truth is, rights carry in return for exercising a with them responsibilities, constitutional right literally obligations shared among earned through bloodshed the citizens of this fine and revolution, that votnation. You may think all ers spend three hours – or you’re obliged to do is vote David Leibowitz. (Photo about the time most people courtesy Advisor Group) – to sit at your kitchen taspend watching Sunday ble and take three minutes football – boning up on the to make ink strokes beside your party’s issues? candidates and then mark “no” on the If you can’t be bothered to underballot measures and judge retention stand what’s on the ballot, then do us questions. all a favor and toss your ballot in the If that’s how you approach voting, recycling next to the 147 pieces of didon’t waste your time. Or ours. rect mail you’ll get this weekend.

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Out of the 3.6 million Arizonans who have registered, chances are good that since there’s no president to vote for this cycle, anywhere from 40 to 60 percent of you will stay home.

That includes thousands of registered voters who received a ballot in the mail, but never bothered to mark it and mail it.

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Fire department: Look. Listen. Learn.

By Tanya Tanner Goodyear Fire Department Community Education Coordinator

Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as 1 to 2 minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice.

The Goodyear Fire Department teamed earlier this month with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look.

Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” which works to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire.

NFPA statistics show that the number of United States home fires has been steadily declining over the past few decades. However, the death rate per 1000 home fires that are reported to fire departments was 10 percent higher in 2016 than in 1980.

LOOK – for places fire could start.

For 65 years, Sparky the Fire Dog has been helping teach children about fire safety. (Photo courtesy Goodyear Fire Department)

Take a good look around your home.

Identify potential fire hazards and ad-

dress them. If necessary, have a qualified professional correct hazards.

LISTEN – for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should meet.

LEARN – two ways out of every room. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter.

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Business Briefcase

By Connor Dziawura

Good day, readers! This week I’m going to get in and out with the details on a variety of West Valley-spanning news items. Covering the areas of Litchfield Park, Tolleson and Goodyear, I have auto repair centers, spas and more. But rather than dawdling, let’s get on to with the details. Here’s the news!

First, Caliber Collision opened a new location Monday, October 8. The new West Valley center is at 12405 W. Camelback Road, Litchfield Park, at the southwest corner of Camelback and El Mirage roads. Previously, the Surprise location was the closest for West Valley residents. For those who aren’t in the know, Caliber Collision is a collision repair company, self-billed as “America’s largest.” For more information, visit calibercollision.com.

On to Goodyear, Massage Envy remodeled its location at 1468 N. Litchfield Road, Suite M3, at the southwest corner of McDowell and Litchfield roads. A grand re-opening will be held Thursday, October 25, with a

4 to 8 p.m. open house, and 5 p.m. ribbon cutting. The event will have food and drinks, a bounce house, a passport with prizes at the end of the tour, and more. As of print time, the company has not returned the West Valley View’s request for information regarding the remodel. For more information on the event, contact 623-932-2260 or info@ southwestvalleychamber.org. For more information on the company, visit massageenvy.com.

In other news, Pete Guerrero was promoted to chief operating officer of Duncan Family Farms, which has operations in Goodyear. A 10-year veteran of the company, he has held the previous positions of food safety manager, supply chain manager and vice president of operations. Through his new role, he will implement the organization’s strategic vision.

“I am honored to be taking on this new role and new responsibilities,” Guerrero said. “I can’t express how grateful I am for the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of

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I am committed to ensuring that we stay true to the company’s mission and continue to grow the highest-quality produce for our customers using smart, sustainable farming methods.”

Also, Mattress Firm’s Tolleson location at 9860 Lower Buckeye Road, Suite F-100, closed as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

The plans to close up to 700 locations before the holidays were announced on October 5, with 200 of them planned as a start, according to Mattress Firm’s website. The company expects to Duncan Family Farms Chief Operating Officer Pete complete its restructuring within Guerrero. (Photo courtesy Duncan Family Farms) 45 to 60 days of its announcement. Additionally, reports show That’s all the briefs for this week! mattresses will be transferred to oth- Stay tuned, though, because there’s er stores, warehouses or distribution plenty more down the road. Thanks for centers, or showroom concepts may be reading! abandoned, as opposed to liquidation Have an item for Business Briefsales. For more information, visit mat- case? Email Connor Dziawura at cdzitressfirm.com/restructuring. awura@timespublications.com.

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Buckeye’s Hometown True Value now an Ace

By Connor Dziawura

Buckeye’s long-running Hometown True Value Hardware store was recently rebranded as Hometown Ace Hardware, a change that brings with it a remodeled store and new product line.

Opened in 2006, the store is located along MC 85 and is owned by Michelle and Richard Wennberg and Brandon and Jessica Melton.

“We have so much more product; so much more variety and sales,” Michelle said. “(Ace’s) sales are phenomenal. Their rewards program is awesome. Just, they have a lot to offer.

People have just been so excited about it; so excited.”

From farming supplies to automotive accessories, and construction tools to lighting materials, Ace Hardware’s offerings are diverse.

Customers will now find an expanded paint center, with four lines of paint instead of two, Michelle said.

Richard also pointed toward an expanded plumbing section. “A couple of our plumbers who do business with us can’t believe that we have it now,

Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck welcomes the transition of longtime Buckeye mainstay Hometown True Value Hardware to Hometown Ace Hardware.

(West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

so it’s going to save them mileage into town, you know, and just having that available out west here. So, it makes it easier for them; more convenient.”

Perhaps one of the most beneficial additions, though, is Ace’s rewards program, according to Michelle. Through it, customers earn 1,000 points by

Richard and Michelle Wennberg and Jessica and Brandon

signing up, after which Melton have owned the hardware store, now re-branded as Hometown Ace Hardware, since 2006. (West Valley View photo they earn 10 points by Pablo Robles) on the dollar. When a 2,500-point milestone is reached, cus- Meck enthused. “I also know how much sweat, long hours and dedication tomers receive a $5 coupon.

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Ace’s appeal in the hardware market dozens of them and they change every month,” she added. “You get other is clear to Michelle.

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WV cities to advocate region to restaurateurs on Demo Day

By Connor Dziawura

A selection of West Valley cities is looking to attract new restaurants to the region.

Born of a discussion at a Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC) Quality of Life Committee meeting, the 2018 West Valley Restaurant Demo Day will soon bring together cities including Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and Litchfield Park in what is essentially a series of brief pitches intended to attract development in the region.

“We have a Quality of Life Committee and they talk about amenities and kind of what’s going on, what’s great in the West Valley, areas that we need improvements on,” explained Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC president and CEO. “So we were talking about restaurants, and people want that.”

Restaurant Demo Day is 4 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, November 8, at the CBRE Office at 2575 E. Camelback Road, Suite 500, Phoenix. It is directed at restaurateurs, brokers, investors and land owners.

“All of the West Valley cities are invited to participate in basically a 5-minute pitch on why you, as a broker or a potential restaurant, should come to ‘my city’ and invest and open up a restaurant,” Hoffman said. “And so the audience for it will be the commercial real estate brokers.”

Though all West Valley cities are invited to participate, eight are currently confirmed to participate, including El Mirage, Peoria, Phoenix and Surprise.

WESTMARC sent out audience invites using the cities’ broker lists, Hoffman said. More information is also available online at westmarc.org/ demoday. The event is free to attend.

Though the event isn’t intended for the public, residents can still get involved through a questionnaire WESTMARC launched via SurveyMonkey.

Questions take into account residents’ ZIP codes; frequency of eating out; preferred meal to eat out; average money spent per person, per meal; distance willing to travel to eat; top three favorite restaurants; and preferred types of restaurants. Interested persons can take the survey, which closes November 2, at surveymonkey.com/r/restaurantdemoday.

The reason for the survey, according to Kimberly Jordan, WESTMARC’s director of business operations and

strategic partnerships, is “just giving us some buyer behavior and some data to be able to highlight to the developers and brokers and restaurateurs that will be present.”

She added, “Part of what we’re pulling out of the survey information are the top five to 10 restaurants that peo-

ple are really asking for in the region so that we can make sure that those restaurateurs are invited as well so that they can hear, ‘Hey, we want you. Our survey says this is what people want to see in West Valley.’”

Informing and changing perception on the region’s needs is a focus, Hoff-

man said.

“The brokers don’t necessarily know what we know about the community,” she explained. “And so that’s the whole purpose of it, is to educate them. This is who the West Valley is today; this is our buying power; (these are) our restaurant preferences; we have more millennials than you realize; that kind of thing. So I’ll kind of open it up with that broad brush of demographics and then I’ll get a little bit into the survey results and then we’ll kind of sprinkle that throughout the day.”

Aside from discussing the survey and conducting speed pitches, some active West Valley restaurants will provide samples and serve as a testimonial to the strength of the region.

“It’s testimonials to overcome the perception that this is what the West Valley is, this is what they want,” Hoffman explained.

“No,” she countered bluntly. “‘This’ is who we really are and ‘this’ is what we really want.”

For more information, contact kjordan@westmarc.org.

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Garcia putting Eagles in prime position for postseason

By Griffin Fabits

Gabreya Garcia is setting the Bourgade Catholic Golden Eagles up for their first appearance in the volleyball state tournament since 2009.

Garcia, a Tolleson resident and sophomore at Bourgade Catholic in Phoenix, has had her fingerprints all over the Golden Eagles’ winning record this season. It wraps at the end of October.

She’s posted 99 blocks, ranked in the top-ten in the 3A Metro West league, and 28 blocks, the fifth-best mark for that category in her league.

Her rise as one of the best sophomore middle hitters in the 3A Division has rebounded the Golden Eagles from the rut they had previously fallen into.

The last time Bourgade Catholic finished with a winning record came in the fall of 2014.

“The summer before the season,” Garcia said, “I did a lot of vertical training and a lot of private training with one of my coaches. I’d say it really, really helped me with my stats.”

To say it helped may be underestimating the immediate impact it had for the Golden Eagles.

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In the school’s first two games this fall, Garcia had 27 kills.

She called it “crazy” and “unbelievable”. Her head coach, Melinda Espinoza, instead billed it as Garcia settling into her comfort zone on the court.

“Last year, as a freshman, she was not as confident to speak up. She knows this year she is a large part of our offense and feels more comfortable speaking up.”

Bourgade Catholic’s young middle hitter recently was named to the All-Tournament Team for the mid-September Black Canyon Volleyball Tournament in Phoenix.

Courtesy of Garcia’s efforts and the way the Golden Eagles have played this fall, a postseason berth is in reach.

It’s unchartered waters for this school and Espinoza, who’s served as head coach since 2010.

“This year, I feel like our team is very dominant and very strong. Our seniors are amazing, our sophomores are amazing. We only have one junior and that’s our setter. I just think that this team has a lot of chemistry and we all get along with each other and we all

Gabreya Garcia, shown here in a Azone club match, has a team-first mentality with the Golden Eagles. (Photo courtesy Donald Garcia)

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“We’re not in it for ourselves, we’re in it for the team to make a statement this year. We want to make a statement this year to show what we’re capable of and what we can do as a whole, and not just individuals.”

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Millennium retires Marquis Flowers’ jersey

By Griffin Fabits

Marquis Flowers returned to his alma mater, Millennium High School, for a jersey-retirement ceremony. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

UA Wildcats.

The collegiate career he assembled parlayed into a draft selection by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2014 draft. He spent two seasons with the Bengals before signing with the New England Patriots in 2017.

He helped the Patriots reach Super Bowl LII versus the Philadelphia Eagles with his 3.5 sacks on the season, tied for fourth-best on his team.

The 26-year-old Flowers played with the Detroit Lions for five games in 2018 before he was released on October 10.

Because of his stellar resume, when Flowers talks, the Tigers listen.

“I gave them a nice line that I like, especially when you’re in the NFL: If I have to get you pumped up for this game, then you shouldn’t be here,” Flowers said. “This is a rivalry game, I used to love playing in this game. I talked to them and let them know that I was in their shoes, too.”

It’s crazy to think that eight months ago, Flowers was a trick-play away from winning the Super Bowl. Here he’s been etched into Millennium history. Fans and staff couldn’t help but smile.

“He’s a part of the family always,” said head coach Lamar Early. “Once a Tiger, always a Tiger.”

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Marquis Flowers wanted to keep it short and sweet. He’s not a big talker, nor is he an emotional guy.

But at midfield October 12 at his old stomping grounds of Millennium High School, free-agent linebacker took the microphone and offered these words to the Tigers’ football team: “Keep balling.”

If that was the philosophy Flowers subscribed to when he donned the purple and black for three seasons, it paid off.

During halftime of the Tigers’ tilt with cross-town rival Agua Fria, Millennium retired the No. 2 jersey Flowers wore in high school from 20072010.

“It’s awesome, man,” he said. “I appreciate it. It’s an honor to come back to your high school. I just tried to get as many teammates I played with, friends, family, coaches. That’s what it’s all about. It hasn’t really hit me yet.”

Though it hadn’t sunk in, the honor gave him the chance to reflect on the 36 games he played at Millennium with his family, friends and past teammates.

“I’m happy for him,” said Millennium coach and former teammate DeAnthony Easley. “We always competed against each other and we made each other better. I looked up to him a lot; I still do. And we still play video games together.”

As a running back with the Tigers, Flowers carried the ball 270 times for 2,183 yards with 26 touchdowns.

On the other side of the ball, he was Arizona’s top high school recruit courtesy of a career that saw him amass 225 total tackles, 6.3 tackle per game mark and six interceptions.

Millennium principal Tamee Gressett – the school’s athletic director when Flowers was there – said Flowers was different from other athletes she’d seen.

“He was a top recruit. He was an Army All-American. Our teams were pretty good with him. When you have somebody of that caliber, it brings a positive culture to your school. It was good during that time.

It was fun.”

The high school dominance he enjoyed carried over to Tucson with the

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 17, 2018 annual consignment sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. The sale is open to the public and donations to Mothers of Preschoolers are appreciated.

For information, email Jenna Dunn at cpcmopsfundraising@gmail.com.

Tai Chi @ the Library

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

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

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Litchfield Park Museum

The Litchfield Park Museum has returned to its winter schedule: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Admission and parking are free. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For information, call 623535-4414 or visit litchfieldparkhistoricalsociety.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-9362746.

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.

Verrado Visionaries

Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday.

For information, call 623-640-6268.

Needle and Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10 a.m. For information, call 623333-2602.

Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)

Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive.

For information, call 623-333-2602.

Children’s Christian Community Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park offers

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 623-936-2746.

CrossFit at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will cover basic strength and bodyweight training from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6605.

Publishing Workshop

Learn the three modes to publishing nonfiction or children’s books in a free workshop provided by Sean Buvala at 7 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, email staff@smalltoothdog.com.

Friday

Stay and Play

The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills.

Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

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

Empowered Women Gathering

Faith-based guest speaker Karoline Lewis will host a lecture on women’s empowerment and leadership in women’s ministry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 500 N. Old Litchfield Road. Registration is $25. For information, call 623-935-3411.

Fall Festival

Celebrate fall with a pumpkin patch, rock wall, costume contest, train rides, inflatables, trick-or-treating, crafts and other free family-friendly activities from 5 to 9 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. For information, call 623-882-3120.

Bloodlines: A Vampire Murder Mystery

Join an adult murder mystery game from 6 to 8 p.m. to solve clues and discover who killed the Late Count Blackwell at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive.

Attendees will participate as characters and should come dressed according to the mystery theme. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-2644.

Arts and Crafts Fair

Shop for handcrafted gifts and baked goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church, 19900 W. Old U.S. 80 Highway, Buckeye. For information, call 623-386-4090.

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Westgate Bike Night

See hundreds of bikes line the street and enjoy live rock music from 5 to 9 p.m. at WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. For information, call 623-385-7502.

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Come see an educational show starring California Sea Lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park.

This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

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

are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

Litchfield Park’s Arts in the Park

The city of Litchfield Park will host a free concert series featuring Back to the Sixties, Arizona Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra, Come Back Buddy, Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns and more from 3 to 9 p.m. at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 623-935-9040.

Bethany COGIC Special Sunday Service

Celebrate Pastor Travis Stanfield and First Lady Denise Stanfield’s 25 years of service to Bethany COGIC at 3:30 p.m. at Garden Lakes Elementary School, 10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale. For information, call 602-809-8571.

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Baby Time

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

West Valley Human Services Alliance

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

Hope

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

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

Family Game Night

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street will host a family game night complete with classic board games, card games and STEM activities from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Craft it Up

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Teen Leadership Club

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

Registration is required. For information, call 602-651-3507.

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Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday at 6:45 p.m.

These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to

8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue.

This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 775-250-0949.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

Yoga for Preschoolers

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

Estrella Toastmasters

Enjoy a classic car show, live music, drinks and more from 5 to 9 p.m. at WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. For information, call 623-385-7502.

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschoolers to weekly yoga classes from 11 a.m. to noon. For information, call 623-936-2746.

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.

Avondale Farmers Market

Find fresh, locally grown produce and agricultural products from 8 a.m. to noon each Tuesday through October 30 at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Fitness in the District

Get in shape with Zumba, EDM Body Fitness, POUND and other free high-energy classes from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. Fitness in the District welcomes all ages and encourages attendees to dress up for the weekly themed workouts.

Refreshments will be provided. For information, call 623-385-7502.

How does the drought impact Avondale?

Learn more about water conservation and landscaping this fall with Avondale’s free class series taught by master gardeners, certified arborists and horticulturists. Today’s lesson discusses drought from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4422.

Free Water Conservation Class

Do you have a high water bill? Learn how water meters can be used to help troubleshoot water problems and save money from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Public Works Administration Building, 4980 S. 157th Avenue, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-3010.

PebbleCreek of Goodyear Health and Wellness Expo

Participate in a health and wellness expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PebbleCreek of Goodyear, 3639 Clubhouse Drive. For information, call 561-509-0491.

Dating Violence Awareness for Adults

Learn how to identify domestic violence, ways abusers control victims, resources available for victims, how to help someone in an abusive relationship and more from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Preschoolers Storytime

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

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30

Westgate Hot Rod Night

Estrella Republican Club

The Estrella Republican Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each fourth Wednesday of the month to listen to a guest speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway.

For information, call 623-695-2435.

Microsoft Word and Google Docs

This free class will discuss the word processing program Microsoft Word and the web-based program Google Docs from 6 to 7 p.m. at Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6314.

Zumba at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a dynamic and aerobic Zumba dance on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6605.

Lunchtime Theater: Titanic

West Valley Arts Council invites you to enjoy Arizona Broadway’s production of Titanic from noon to 1 p.m. at the Arts HQ Gallery, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise. Ticket prices vary. For information, call 623-584-2626.

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In Stitches in Goodyear

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

Grief Support Group

Find support and discover healthy ways to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-435-2105.

Goodyear Lions Club

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

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

Code Club

The Litchfield Park Library invites kids ages 10 to 13 to learn how to code while playing computer games from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Raising a Reader (Ages 0-5)

Prepare children for school with a free literacy workshop program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Church to host empowered women gathering

By West Valley View staff

The Church at Litchfield Park will host a one-day women’s gathering featuring internationally recognized faithbased lecturer Dr. Karoline Lewis on October 20. The theme of the event,

which is open to the public, is “Empowered Women Are Riveting.”

Lewis is the Marbury E. Anderson chairwoman in Biblical preaching at Luther Seminary. A regular presenter at international faith-based events, Lewis lends her expertise on the gospel, New

Testament and interpreting the Bible as well as preaching, leadership and women’s ministry.

The women’s gathering will offer discussion sessions as well as Scripture reading and reflection time. The event is organized by the church’s Women’s

Christian Service Fellowship.

The one-day gathering will be hosted at the Church at Litchfield Park, 500 N. Old Litchfield Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch and child care. The registration fee is $25. For more information, call the church at 623-935-3411.

Buckeye-inspired movie set for Peoria Film Festival

By Lauren Serrato

Huntington University film student Joseph Stone will show his Buckeye-inspired short, Stop Sign, during the Peoria Film Festival on Saturday, October 20, at the Harkins Arrowhead 18.

Stone’s 15-minute film stars Nate Zuen as teenager Micah who struggles to choose between two lifestyles: College life or a criminal life. Micah’s Uncle Kenny, played by Bandon Hannifin, tries to sway Micah down a dark path as he persuades him to be his accomplice in robbing a bar. When things go wrong, Kenny must choose between his nephew and a safe getaway.

Most of the short film was shot in Buckeye, with input from city officials and the police department. The entire project, including writing and casting, took 16 weeks. The shooting of the film itself consisted of only four days.

“It was kind of insane, with long work days,” Stone said. “We worked from sun up to sun down. My favorite part was directing. I like working with the actors and seeing them do their craft. As the director, I present them a stage for them to do what they do. I get to watch them shine.”

Stone cites Buckeye as an inspiration.

“My mother and father-in-law live out there. The whole concept had a good look and feel to it. I knew I wanted to do a short with substance to it,” Stone said.

His previous line of work provided him additional material for the plot.

“I was a police officer for some years before filmmaking and I decided to go back to school. The small town of Buckeye inspired me, and when I was working as a police officer and seeing the 20 year olds get into trouble like Micah, I knew I wanted to do something on that and how family is such a big influence,” Stone said.

The film’s ending seems to be open ended, especially as the audience tries to determine Micah’s fate. Stone ac-

knowledges the possibility of an undetermined ending, but states there is more to the ending than some may think.

“I knew I wanted to end with the close up of the (ankle) bracelet,” Stone said. “It isn’t so much about what happens to Micah, it is more about the theme and focusing on the thing that is holding him back.

It represents his bad decisions and his crime world with his uncle, but it actually sets him free. It essentially saves him.”

At the age of 37, Stone is finishing his final semesters at Huntington University in Peoria. He is working on another short film that he will begin shooting in Peoria in November. Stone is also working on a documentary on

Hollywood Yates.

“He was on American Gladiator, and an actor, a singer/songwriter and he was also a rodeo clown for some years.

I really enjoy doing documentaries on such interesting people,” Stone said.

Stone is no stranger to accolades.

The Emmy winner wrote and directed a short documentary on a group of elderly ladies who have a weekly knitting group that meets at the Peoria Library. The women knit prosthetics for women with breast cancer.

“I focused on the group and the work they were doing for charity. But on the side, I focused on the fact that these ladies are artists and crafters and the

Joe Stone discusses a robbery scene while filming Stop Sign. (Photo courtesy Joe Stone)

fact that they come together for such a good cause. Low and behold I won an Emmy for it,” Stone said.

Stone’s Stop Sign will be the last short film shown on October 20. If interested in attending the Peoria Film Festival, visit peoriafilmfest.com for tickets.

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Saddle Mountain continues to thrive in competition

By Heather Copfer

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company’s Taildragger Clan-Destine beer took home the gold at the recent Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado, for the second consecutive year.

It is uncommon for a beer like this – a sweet Scottish ale with a smooth malt finish – to win gold twice at GABF, the nation’s largest commercial beer competition.

“That beer is a very good beer,” said Laura Hansen with a laugh. She and her husband, Jacob, started the brewery as Taildragger Craft Beer in October 2014, making it the first production brewery in Goodyear.

The name “Taildragger” comes from one of Jacob’s first loves, the PT17, otherwise known as a Stearman, a Taildragger aircraft. They’re celebrating their four-year anniversary on Wednesday, October 24.

Neal Huttenhow is the head brewer and master behind the award-winning craft beer, and all others on the menu.

Hansen explains Huttenhow’s recipe is “on point” and keeps the Clan-Destine

recipe consistent, which allowed it to soar through the judging panels.

“We’re proud to be the brewery that produces that beer,” she said. “Neal is doing a really good job and the thing is, you can’t deny that the man knows how to brew beer.”

As well as having great brews, Saddle Mountain has an original menu to complement them. The entrees are created by the Hansens and head chef Kelsey Smith.

“We do provide a quality product, both food and beer,” Hansen said. For example, the brewery offers pastrami and corned beef that’s brined for at least 21 days. The pastrami, which has a bit of smoke flavor to it, and the burgers are popular dishes.

The Fire and Triple B Burger are popular, too. The Fire Burger is topped with a spicy chile pepper blend and poblano cream cheese while the Triple B contains applewood smoked bacon with a barbecue-smoked glaze and onion strings.

Hansen credits her professional and friendly staff, who are educated enough to help Saddle Mountain newbies find the perfect beer.

The Hansens hope to open taprooms

Saddle Mountain Brewing Company cofounder Laura Hansen helped bring the first production brewery to Goodyear. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

in other parts of the Valley. For now, though, they’re staying at home in the West Valley.

“I think what’s really nice about all of it is we opened up this brewery four years ago and a significant part of the population did not partake in craft beer,” Hansen said. “Being able to give them a place to experience craft beer and whether they like it or not, they at

least can say, ‘I know this place and we can go there.’ We like being that local place where people want to go.”

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Halloween events aplenty in the West Valley Buckeye

By Lauren Serrato

With Halloween just around the corner, cities throughout the West Valley are preparing to host their annual festive events. Whether you’re looking for fun activities for the entire family or a spooky night out with friends, make sure to check out these festive events this Halloween season.

Avondale

A Vampire Murder Mystery Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive The library is hosting a murder mystery night for adults 18 and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 20. Attendees will star as characters in the crime as they try to solve the mystery with clues. Guests will have a spooky night trying to discover who murdered the late Count Blackwell. The event is free and refreshments will be provided.

Dia De Los Muertos Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery, 3720 N. Santa Fe Trail The city is hosting its 10th annual Dia De Los Muertos at the Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 27. This traditional, cultural event honors family and friends who have passed on. The event will include live entertainment, food, a salsa contest, a costume contest and dancing. After the festivities end at 8 p.m., guests will walk around the cemetery with candles to honor deceased loved ones. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

Halloween Carnival Earl Edgar Recreation Complex, 500 S. Miller Road Buckeye is hosting its 78th annual Halloween carnival from 5 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, October 27, at the Earl Edgar Recreation Complex. This family-friendly event will provide activities for kids of all ages, including carnival games, mystery bingo and crazy cars.

Food, drink and treats will also be available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will go toward participating nonprofit organizations.

Goodyear

Goodyear Fall Festival 1933 S. Ballpark Way The city of Goodyear is hosting its annual fall festival at the Goodyear Ballpark from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 20. The entire family will enjoy the festival with activities, including a pumpkin patch, costume contest, trickor-treating, cornhole and performances by local dance groups. Admission and parking are free and food will be avail-

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Billy Moore Days Parade celebrates spirit of Avondale

By Steven Solomon

The annual Billy Moore Days Parade brings back childhood memories while honoring those who worked hard to make Avondale special.

This year, it begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 20, on Western Avenue in Historic Avondale, traveling east on Western Avenue to Fifth Street and turning north to ending at Agua Fria High School.

The event is named for William “Billy” G. Moore, a pioneer who established a stage stop, general store and saloon near the Agua Fria River in 1880 in what was incorporated in 1946 as Avondale. Established in 1954, the parade is traditionally held during the third weekend in October to celebrate the history of the area.

“There is a lot of tradition and history in our country with parades. It brings back childhood memories and that is especially true in the city of Avondale,” said Kirk Haines, the city’s parks and recreation director.

“We hear numerous stories from long-time Avondale residents who grew up coming out to the parade every year and dressing their kids up or being dressed in western costumes to participate in event.”

The parade was part of a festival that attracted people of all ages from the tricity towns of Avondale, Goodyear and Litchfield Park. They commemorated Billy Moore Days with a carnival, arts and crafts fair, homecoming celebration, golf tournament, burro races, car show, a street dance, and a 100-unit parade that featured politicians and local celebrities.

“This will be the third year the Billy Moore Days Parade has been managed by the city of Avondale and Goose-

bump (Marketing & Events),” said Ingrid Melle, the city’s communications and marketing manager.

“While Billy Moore Days began in 1954 and continued through 2008, there was a seven-year gap during more difficult economic times, only to return in 2016 at the request of the Avondale City Council.”

This year’s parade is expected to include floats, specialty vehicles, horse entries, marching units, motorcycles and marching bands, as well as local school groups, civic and neighborhood organizations, dance troupes and businesses.

“The most difficult part about putting on a parade is convincing new parade entries how easy and fun it is to participate,” said Stacey Lindsey, owner of Goosebump Marketing & Events, which is under contract with the city of Avondale to help organize and coordinate Billy Moore Days and five other special events in the city.

“Once a group or organization participates in the parade, they are hooked and come back every year because it’s so much fun.”

The parade will feature three honorees: Randall McDaniel as guest of honor, David Schwake as grand marshal and Narmeen Ghazawneh as junior grand marshal.

Randall McDaniel, guest of honor

Randall McDaniel, who set an NFL record for starting in 12 consecutive Pro Bowls and 202 consecutive games, was named guest of honor of the 2018 parade. Raised in Avondale, he spent his childhood engaged in sports, including football and basketball, and played for the Agua Fria High School teams. He earned All-American honors on the football field at ASU and was drafted in 1988 by the Minnesota Vikings.

“I remember going to the parade every year as a kid and it’s kind of surreal that now I get to be the ‘old guy’ riding in it,” said McDaniel, 53.

“As I wave to the crowd and see all the people from the community coming together, I’ll be filled with gratitude. For me, it will remind me of how I was one of those little kids who is waving back to me now and how this is the place that made me who I am. They gave me the strength and support to reach for my dreams. No matter where I am or what I do I will always be an Avondale kid.”

Following retirement from the NFL in 2001, he settled with his family in Minnesota, but often visits his family in his hometown of Avondale. He was inducted into the Minnesota Vikings “Ring of Honor” in 2006, the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. A multiuse sports center was built in Avondale in 2010 and was named Randall McDaniel Sports Complex in his honor. He is now a public school educator.

Asked what he is most proud of, McDaniel said, “The thing I’m most proud of is being the first one in my family to earn my college degree. I’m also proud that I was able to play 14 years in the NFL and use that platform to make a difference in the lives of kids.”

David Schwake, grand marshal

David Schwake, food service director for more than 24 years at the Litchfield School District, will serve as the grand marshal of the 2018 parade. He is president of the board of directors of the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank, a member of the Association of Arizona Food Bank, a Trellis board member, and a board member of St Mary’s Food Bank.

“I learned at an early age that performing community service is one of the most rewarding actions a person can do for their community,” said Schwake, 69, a long-time resident of the Southwest Valley. “It is a pleasure to work with so many local volunteers on issues such as hunger, housing, and domestic violence.”

Schwake grew up working in a family bakery and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Oklahoma State University. He is past public policy chairman for the Arizona Dietetic Association, past board member of New Life Center, and a former Agua Fria High School District board member.

Asked what he thought when he

Randall McDaniel, who set an NFL record for starting in 12 consecutive Pro Bowls and 202 consecutive games, is the 2018 Billy Moore Days Parade guest of honor. (Photo courtesy Randall McDaniel)

learned he would be the parade’s grand marshal, Schwake said, “Humbled, as there are many more deserving folks than me who are doing community service all year long.”

Narmeen Ghazawneh, junior grand marshal

This year’s junior grand marshal is Narmeen Ghazawneh, a recent graduate of Westview High School who grew up in Avondale. Throughout high school she was an active member of several clubs, including the Spanish club and a peer mediation group. Her favorite club was Jobs for America’s Graduates.

“My proudest accomplishment is getting more than 300 hours of community service, while doing a couple of college courses at EMCC in high school and working all at the same time,” said Ghazawneh, 18, a member of the Avondale Youth Advisory Commission. “I signed up to help so many organizations, because I love giving back to my community and help make a positive change.”

A student at Estrella Mountain Community College, Ghazawneh is majoring in law with a focus on becoming an immigration lawyer. After she earning her associate’s degree, she intends to transfer to ASU’s law program to continue her studies.

Asked what she will be thinking when she waves to the crowds from her float in the parade, Ghazawneh said, “I will be thinking about how proud I am and honored that this is happening and being able to represent AYAC because that is something that means a lot to me.”

For more information about the Billy Moore Days Parade and to get involved, visit billymooredays.com, or call 623-333-2400.

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Buckeye program helps teens prepare for workforce

By Audrey Hernandez

Buckeye Union High School special education students are preparing to join the workforce, thanks to a partnership between the school and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Transition School to Work Program is an elective course that focuses on independent living and workplace skills.

Students go through an intake with Department of Vocational Rehabilitation staff, who then determine if they qualify for their services.

“The goal is to meet whatever their interests are, so they can see what their strengths are,” said Trina Stark, a Buckeye Union High School transition technician. “When they are applying for jobs, that will give them a better chance at not only getting a job but keeping a job.”

The program started with only one part-time special education teacher transition coordinator and two full-time transition technicians. This year, they have one full-time transition coordinator and three transition technicians.

The class is taught by Latisha Woodruff, transition coordinator, guided by

three transition technicians, Stark, Elijah Wickander and Rita Wood.

The program has three tiers to help prepare their students. During tier one, students learn basic job skills like building a resume and interviewing.

Students get hands-on practice with workplace skills in tier two by working on a coffee cart or in a car wash.

In tier three, the students have externships with partner companies like Walgreens and Clayton Homes.

The coffee crew sells coffee and pastries to school and district staff in the morning. The kids bake the goods and prepare coffee before the cart opens.

There are two coffee carts that take different routes. Students are assigned as crew leader, greeter, order taker, cashier and inventory.

Senior Breanna Donaldson started by doing inventory.

“After I was done I would help my classmates with what they were doing, like sweeping and other tasks,” she said. “Other times, if they didn’t need me, I would go help the car wash crew, but I like the coffee crew better.”

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Students Edgardo Viniegra and Breanna Donaldson sell coffee, brownies and cookies on campus. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

cashiers of the coffee crew go off on their own. Either they do everything perfect or they make a mistake. If they make a mistake it just gives them a learning opportunity.”

With these work labs, students learn team-building skills. Senior Kiana LaFleur is a crew leader. After they sell their items from the coffee cart, LaFleur meets with Wickander to balance their sales for the day. She relies on the rest of the coffee cart crew to give her the inventory they counted so she can accurately balance her sales.

“The idea we have for this program is for it to be student driven,” Stark said. “We want to help them be as independent as possible, whether it is transportation like the public bus. We went to the Motor Vehicle Division and showed them how to get a state ID. We also exposed them to different types of employment. They connect with managers and learn what is expected from them.”

Also to prepare, the students met with the managers of Peter Piper Pizza and Taco Bell to learn how to apply for a job. They will be meeting with PetSmart next.

Donaldson along with Edmundo and Edgardo Viniegra are in tier three.

Donaldson and Edmundo will soon begin externships with Walgreens.

The number of participants has doubled since the Transition School to Work program started two years ago. It went from 15 students to the current 30.

Buckeye Union High School wanted to start helping students before the Transition School to Work Program so staff partnered with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, which helps disabled veterans and people with cognitive disabilities.

The Transition School to Work Program has introduced nearly 100 families to vocational rehabilitation counselors so they better understand the services the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation offers.

The Transition School to Work Program is looking for additional partners.

“There is a wide variety of careers out there,” Woodruff said. “I want my students to get a feel for as many of them as possible. I want a partnership within the court and police system.”

The students said they believe this program has prepared them for the real world.

“The jobs in the coffee crew are helpful because it’s good practice,” Edgardo said.

“We are seniors and we’re going to graduate this year. It’s time to start preparing for the real world. This is going to help us get a job because we’ve practiced doing job applications and interviews.”

Transition School to Work wants these students to find their strengths so they can succeed with an employer.

“With TSW I’ve learned how to be independent and be self-advocate for myself,” Donaldson said.

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Tolleson students honored for grades

By Taylor O’Connor

Six Tolleson Union High School District students were awarded National Merit Hispanic Scholars, while another was a National Merit Scholar semifinalist.

Annually, The College Board, a nonprofit organization that helps students access higher education through a variety of awards, gives 5,000 out of 400,000 Hispanic and Latino juniors the title of National Merit Hispanic Scholar for their academic excellence.

The National Merit Hispanic Scholars are Jacquelyn Caraveo, Daphne Guevara Martinez, Anna Campbell, Anissa Aquila and Faith Cisneros from University High School; and Arianna Lopez from Copper Canyon High School. The National Merit Scholar semifinalist is Lan Nguyen from Westview High School.

To qualify for the National Merit Hispanic Scholars program, students must take their PSAT during their junior year, be at least one-quarter Hispanic or Latino, achieve the minimum PSAT cutoff score for their region and reach a mid-year cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher during their junior year, according to scholarsapply.org.

For students to receive the title of a National Merit semifinalist, they must take the PSAT during their junior year, achieve a certain score on their exams, attend a United States high school, and plan on attending college following completion of high school.

While not a scholarship, this award can be included on college applications to “identify academically exceptional Hispanic/Latino students,” according to the SAT Suite of Assessments.

Semifinalists are the highest-scoring entrants in each state, according to nationalmerit.org. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, students must advance to finalist by meeting high academic standards, take the SAT and submit scores back to the program.

The students in the Tolleson Union school district found out they were scholars this September after waiting for months.

Arianna Lopez

Copper Canyon High School senior Arianna Lopez is the school’s first student to receive the National Merit Hispanic Scholar award. Lopez is also working on being the first student to graduate from Copper Canyon with a 4.0 GPA.

After high school, Lopez wants to study neurology but is unsure about which college she will attend.

Outside of academics, Lopez enjoys reading, playing in the school’s marching band and heading a k-pop club at school.

Principal Mindy Westover refers to Lopez as “our trailblazer.” Westover said it’s students like her who are breaking boundaries and causing a shift in the academic culture at Copper Canyon. She has watched students enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes and striving to do better.

Lopez, Westover said, is forging the path and being a role model.

“A lot of people here don’t believe they can be the best or exceed expectations,” Lopez said. “I’m working on helping to change that mindset.” Lopez said she wants to show that it is possible to have successes in academics and help the school continue its shift toward a culture that has academic drive.

Lan Nguyen

Lan Nguyen is a Westview High School senior and a National Merit Scholar semifinalist. She is the only student in the district to receive this award, said Principal John Renourard. Nguyen has submitted her finalist application and expects to hear back in early 2019.

Nguyen said she would like to study either biomedical engineering or chemical engineering, and she has applied to only in-state schools. Recently, she was accepted into UA and ASU. Outside of school, Nguyen swims for fun and exercise.

“There’s definitely a sense of personal accomplishment by winning this,” Nguyen said.

She said she strives to be academically successful, like her father, who came to the United States from Vietnam with no money. He went to school based on “merit and scholarships,” and “now he has two Ph.D.s, has a good life and is able to support his family.”

“The whole Westview community is very proud of her accomplishment,” Renourard said. “She is an inspiration to us.”

Jacquelyn Caraveo

Jacquelyn Caraveo is a senior at University High School, where she is one of five National Merit Hispanic Scholars.

She said she applied to several California schools and is thinking of going

Arianna Lopez. (Photo courtesy Joseph Ortiz)

into the medical field.

Caraveo spends her time outside of school volunteering at places like a hospital gift shop.

“It’s interesting because it’s not academic, real-world stuff. I have to learn how to talk to people, how to approach people and how to manage money,” Caraveo said.

“I didn’t understand the importance or the significance of this award, so I didn’t think anything of it. Then when the school found out, they were like ‘this is a big deal.’”

Caraveo said this award means more to her than academics because it can prove something to the Hispanic com-

Lan Nguyen. (Photo courtesy Joseph Ortiz)

munity. “Women are kind of looked down upon and what is expected of us is much less.” With this award, “I am able to prove to myself and the Hispanic community we are capable of much more than staying home and cleaning and taking care of the kids. There’s value to me besides that.”

Faith Cisneros

Faith Cisneros is a National Hispanic Scholar from University High School.

Cisneros’ dream school is Stanford, where she would study bioengineering. She said she has a passion for biology and engineering. Combining the

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Anna Campbell, left, Daphne Guevara Martinez, Jacquelyn Caraveo, Anissa Aguila and Faith Cisneros. (Photo courtesy Joseph Ortiz)

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Outside of school, she is involved in many extracurricular activities like the robotics, chess and culinary clubs.

She said this award confirms she did well academically. Cisneros said she wants to be competitive and show where she comes from does not hold her back.

“I’m sure this award holds significance to the people around me, but to me it’s just something that happened,” Cisneros said.

Daphne Guevara Martinez

Daphne Guevara Martinez is a National Merit Hispanic Scholar from University High School.

Martinez has applied to several in-state, California and East Coast schools. She wants to study medicine.

She enjoys artistic activities like painting, specifically finger painting, because it’s relaxing.

Martinez didn’t realize she won until school officials congratulated her.

Once she found out, Martinez said her sister helped her process the award’s importance.

“No one in my family has finished college,” Martinez said. “It’s nice for my family, specifically my younger cousins, to see you can get your college paid for through scholarships like this.”

Anissa Aguila

Anissa Aguila is from University High School and is one of its National Merit Hispanic Scholars.

Aguila will apply to UA, ASU, NAU and several California schools to study astrophysics.

Aguila has been dancing for 12 years.

It’s her stress reliever and it’s fun, she said. She said she hopes to continue dancing in college because “I believe

artistic expression is important.”

“I knew about the award before I took the PSAT,” Aguila said. “I knew this was something I wanted to do.”

She said she filled out the application, but didn’t realize she won until her guidance counselor informed her.

Her certificate was lost in the mail.

“It gives me a lot of confidence because I know I’m smart but getting something like this shows this is a big deal,” Aguila said. “It was very eye-opening and shows I can do great things.”

Anna Campbell

Campbell is a senior at University High School and is another National Merit Hispanic Scholar.

She is applying to in-state and outof-state schools.

Campbell is a drum major at University High School’s marching band.

“I conduct the band and I think this has helped me grow a lot as a person.

I now have this awareness that I am in front of my band and have to project myself in a way that is inspiring to others,” Campbell said.

Campbell shares her positive nature with the band members to create an enjoyable working environment.

Campbell said about her award: it’s “an honor and I think it can be inspiring to other people, too.” Campbell said low-income backgrounds shouldn’t hold kids back. Achieving great things is possible.

Beyond academics, this award,“brings a sense of personal pride I didn’t know I had related to my Hispanic heritage.”

To find more information on the National Merit Hispanic Scholars program, visit scholarsapply.org. To read more about the National Merit Scholarship program, visit nationalmerit.org.

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OBITUARIES Manuel Cervantes Galo Manuel Cervantes Galo, age 76, of Tolleson, died October 8, 2018, in Tolleson. He was born January 5, 1942, in Phoenix, to Elias Lawas and Francis Cervantes Galo.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lucia Galo; daughters, Bonnie Barriga, Georgina River, Maria Anguis, and Raquel Boyd; sisters, Virginia "Ginger" Farinas, and Gloria "Yoya" Canez; brother, Elias "Pelori" Galo; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Elizabeth Galo and Manuel Galo, Jr. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 8502 W. Pinchot Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Please call Thompson Funeral Chapel at 623-932-1780 or visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com to confirm the time.

Burial will follow the service at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Patricia K. (Brabbin) Lind Patricia K. (Brabbin) Lind passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, in Vista, California, surrounded by family after a valiant fight against cancer.

Born to Evelyn and Pat Brabbin on December 16, 1939, Patricia (or Patsy as she was known to many) grew up in Buckeye. After high school, she studied at Hardin-Simmons University in Texas before returning back home where she would marry Delbert Beyer and have three children, Marcy, Scott and Michelle. After attending beauty school, Patricia proudly opened her own hair salon in Buckeye.

In 1973, Patricia moved to California, eventually settling in Chula Vista where she would raise her children. Patricia had a vibrant personality, a penchant for entertaining and a door that was always open to family and friends. She also loved to travel, including memorable trips to Hawaii, Japan, Spain and Alaska.

Patricia pursued several careers in retail and owned two businesses, a costume shop and an upscale dress shop, in San Diego.

Patricia moved to Encinitas, California in 1999 to be near her son and his family. Her daughters later moved to the North County, happily bringing the family together in one place. It was in Encinitas that Patricia found what she called her dream job, a Receptionist at Coldwell Banker, where she made many friends doing what she did best - making people smile. Patricia cherished her six grandchildren and spent most of her spare time showering them with love and attention, which they joyously returned in kind.

Patricia is survived by her children, Scott Beyer (Mary), Marcy Beyer (Jim) and Michelle Herrera (Robert); her sister, Phyllis Hallman; her brother, Larry Brabbin; and her six grandchildren, Hanna Beyer, Hallie Beyer, Sam Beyer, Stella Herrera, Sascha Herrera and Silas Herrera.

A Funeral Service for Patricia will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the First Southern Baptist Church of Buckeye, 405 North Third Street, Buckeye, Arizona. All are welcome to attend, and a reception will follow.

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OBITUARIES Albert R. Andrews Jr. M.D Albert R. Andrews Jr. M.D was born May 3, 1931 in Spokane, WA and passed away October 1, 2018 in Phoenix. He was 87 years young.

Survived by his loving family, Kay wife of 59 years; sisters, Florence Hamner, Dorthy Martin (Art); children; Stephen Andrews, Amy Peterson (John), Sarah Andrews-Blanchard, Kristin McMahon (Christopher); grandchildren, Julie Sullivan (Steve), Zachariah Peterson (Annie), Daniel Peterson, Jacob McMahon, Alexandra McMahon, Emily McMahon; and great-grandchildren, Zoe and Liam Sullivan.

Schooling: Graduate of University of Idaho, with honors in Phi Eta Sigma, Intercollegiate Knights, Silver Lance, Student Council Executive Board, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society. Medical Doctorate (MD) Graduate Baylor School of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Internship, Maricopa County General Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. Anesthesiology Residency; University of Washington, Medical School, Seattle, WA. Practiced Anesthesia in Phoenix and surrounding area for 40 years retiring in 2000. Professional Memberships: Maricopa County Medical Association, lifetime member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Past President of the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists, Past President of the Medical Society of the United States and Mexico. Member of the Irish and American Pediatric Society, Past President of the Arizona State Association of Parliamentarians. Al was very active with his church and community serving as an elected Litchfield Park City Council Member.

Family activities and travel were a priority in his life.

Some of Al’s many interests include a myriad of art creations and projects; from watercolor and toll painting to making and painting tiles and stained-glass windows and etching. He was awarded a degree of “Professional Stained Glass Artesian” by the American Stained-Glass Institute. His on-going pleasures included gardening, reading and hosting family, friends and organizational groups. Al was so very loved and will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.

A celebration of Al’s life will be held Friday, October 19th at 10:30 a.m. at The Church At Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.

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Andres Tomas Elizondo Andres Tomas Elizondo, age 41, died on October 7, 2018, at his childhood home. He has joined his parents, Roberto, and Gloria Maria Elizondo. He was born June 20, 1977, to Roberto and Gloria in Phoenix, AZ. Andres is survived by his two children, Andres Tomas Elizondo, Jr., Natalie Nicole Elizondo; and his older siblings, Roberto Elizondo, Jr., Carlos Elizondo, Alejandra Walker, Antonio Elizondo, Patricia Stecher, Jesus Elizondo, Marcos Elizondo, Aida R. Elizondo, and Juan Elizondo.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, 13277 W. Thomas Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Lynn Curtis Schlenker Lynn Curtis Schlenker, age 73 of Glendale, died October 3, 2018. He was born January 16, 1945, in Moorhead, MN, and was the only adopted son of Jake and Frida Schlenker who adopted him as a 16day old infant.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Wanda Schlenker; daughter, Lorelei Jimenez; and three stepchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Schlenker.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, October 27, 2018, at The Church of Litchfield Park, 300 North Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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B&J Concessions, 7133 W Caribbean Lane, Peoria, AZ, 85381. 1st wrksite: 16601 N. Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. 5 temp/FT Carnival Workers 1/1/19-10/30/19. Perform duties @ amusement facility (traveling carnival) serve customers in eating places specialized in fast svc & inexpnsive carry-out food carnival settings food stand, on-site clean & organize, prepare typical food/bev such as sandwich, salad, soup, corn-dog, pizza, using proper safety/sanitary measures. Set-up, stock/clean, ready for svc, tear down/pack up, stock/close booth, attend & maintain equip; heavy lifting & physically mobile, operate food concessions, games, rides. Hrs/sched/days vary, typically 12p-9p; 35-60hrs/wk. (42 median), extra hrs may be req/avail may incl wknds/holidays. Pay varies, $9.23 $14.31/hr ($12.23-14.31 in AZ only). Merit/sick pay savings program, wage pre-pay @ emplyr discretion. Trvl reqd & prvd'd to work in Maricopa, Pima, AZ & Riverside, San Diego, Ventura, Los Angeles, Solano, Monterey & Santa Cruz, CA & Ada & Kootenai, ID. Must commute from home @ prior wrksite to next wrksite. Wrk outside in all weather. Trvl prvd'd to all events as per itinerary. Daily commute not prvd'd from employee's home to prior wrksite and/or to next wrksite. Emplyr may prvd addl pay (performance/tenure). OT as reqd, varies @ $13.85-$21.47/hr. No min edu/exp reqd. Wkly pay, single wrkwk used to compute wages. Emplyr will make all deductions from wrkr paychk reqd by law. Emplyr's opt shared housing prvd'd ($120/wk value) is avail for wage credit &/or deduction, or any lesser amt to the max extent not prohibited by law. Emplyr will pay cost of housing to extent such cost would reduce pay below the offered wage for areas of intended emplymt. Local convenience trvl ($20/wk value), 2 meals per shift prvd'd, food avail for wage credit &/or deduction, or any lesser amt to max extent not prohibited by law. Emplyr provds wrkr @ no charge all tools, supplies, equip reqd to perform job. OJT prvd'd. Transp (incl meals, lodging if nec) to place of emplymt prvd'd if wrkr completes half the emplymt period. Rtrn transp prvded if wrkr completes emplymt period or dismissed early. Wrkr reimb visa/border fees in 1st wrkwk & apprvd trvl expns w/in 1st pay period. Rcpts reqd. Must be qualified, willing & avail entire emplymt @ designated wrksites under adverse weather; to enter into & comply w/ emplymt contracts; follow wrkplace rules/meet job performance standards; comply w/ grooming reqrmnts/dress code/complete job app & interview. Subject to discharge for cause. Must be willing to work up to 7 days/wk. Pre-emplymt drug test/crim bkgrnd chk rqd, pd by emplyr. Apply @ 3406 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031 520-866-3608 EOE/M/F/D/V JO#3208695

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Church Thrift Shop Open Thurs, Oct 18, 8:30-12:30 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, (Across from Wigwam Spa).

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Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

623.556.8378

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

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

LOW PRICES!

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687

623.466.3712

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

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

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

Broken Springs Replaced

• 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

A-CALL A-CALL PAINTING

We’W Wree’e’rereonon onlylyly a caaallca llll aw caaw awayay ay!

Same Same Owners, Owners, Same Great Same Great Service!

Service!

formerly Flatiron Landscape

Custom Custom Landscaping Landscaping and and Hardscaping Hardscaping Pavers.

Pavers. Artificial Artificial Grass.

Grass. Putting Putting Greens Greens Concrete.

Concrete. Retaining Retaining Walls.

Walls.

Fireplaces.

Fireplaces. Outdoor Outdoor Kitchens.

Kitchens. Curbing.

Curbing.

Irrigation Irrigation Installation Installation and and Repairs Repairs Tree Tree and and Plant Plant Installation Installation Licensed-Bonded-Insured Licensed-Bonded-Insured ROC#202397.

ROC#202397. ROC#219652 ROC#219652

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

stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com

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

Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA

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

DEL DEL

SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

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

vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com

Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC

Lawn Care

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

PAINTING

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s

— 623-869-7378 —

Free Estimates

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

L&M

The Bug Stops Here

FHA/VA Inspections

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

$

Lic. / Est. 1981

PAINTING

Free Estimates

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

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC

BROKEN SPRINGS

602-826-3969 Mobile

PEST CONTROL

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

623-225-1930 www.azbestgaragedoors.com

623.547.7521

Jeff R. Saunders

PAINTING

Not a licensed contractor

ROC# 319202

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

Interior & Exterior

FREE ESTIMATES

LANDSCAPING

Javier 623-249-9395

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

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

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

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

623-512-6194 ROC# 299652

“A Passion for Caring”

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

Not a licensed contractor

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

PAINTING

Ben - 623-764-1364

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

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

MEDICAL SERVICES

Saunders Painting

HANDYMAN I AM

REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

ROC# CR65 090690D

LANDSCAPING

• • • • • •

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

Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor

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

Landscape

602.301.3429 (Call/Text)

623.910.0742

Landscape Maintenance Services References Available

Mike (623) 764-1294

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 17, 2018

& SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING

HAMILTON & HAMILTON Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

PLUMBING

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Your West Valley Plumber

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

For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience

55

$

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

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

623-299-2637

PLUMBING

POOL SERVICES

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

PLUMBING

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

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

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks

623-386-0710

“1 Call & We Do It All”

triplerpool@gmail.com

623-935-9221

FREE Estimates Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best!

PLUMBING

ROOFING

Accepting all major credit cards.

Licensed & Insured

Services We Offer: ● Water Heaters ● Slab Leaks ● Rooter Service ● Water Mains/ Main Valves ● Repiping

● All Fixture Repair & Installation ● Drain Cleaning ● Sewer Camera ● Bathroom Remodel

…and Much More!

10

%

OFF

Locally & Veteran Owned

FREE SERVICE CALL

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

SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS Free Plumbing Inspection Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 11/30/18

Estrella Custom Designs ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

New Roofs & Reroofs

125 OFF

$

Additions Garages Patios

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

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

ROC#286561

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

FREE

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602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758

Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

35.00 CHECK-UP

$

Phoenix Metro Area

ROC#212627

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

TREE SERVICES

UPHOLSTERY

Estimate Today! Best Prices!

FREE Estimates

Tree Trimming • Removals Stump Grinding • Cleanups We Do Everything

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

Irrigation Replace & Repair Leaks, Bad Valves or Just a Tune Up

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

PLUMBING

ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775

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

623-535-8000

602-635-0011

623-293-2648

All Types of Roofing

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees

FREE ESTIMATES

Almeida Roofing Inc.

AIR CONDITIONING

623-444-0056

Painting & More

Water Heater Install Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 11/30/18

623-522-9322

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate

ROOFING

PLUMBING

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 11/30/18

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

All Types of Roofs New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial

Monsoon Specials

www.AlsPlumbingLLC.com

15% OFF Any Plumbing Repair

Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com

AZ’s Best Roofing

Built Stronger to Last Longer

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

Labor Only With this coupon

Honest Integrity Value

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

ROOFING

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

(480) 452-2828 | (623) 329-5170

Total Care Plumbing LLC

Buckeye Plumbing

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Inc.

PLUMBING

31

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

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

All types of roofing!

Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES!

26 Years Experience in the Valley!

ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

STORAGE Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked

Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326

www.fastflowplumbingandair.com Water Heater • Water Treatments • Faucets/Toilets • Leak locating Drain Cleaning • Heating • Air Conditioning • Air Purification Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation 24 hour Service (No Extra $)

6500

$

Senior & Military Discounts

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

75 off Any NEW Water Heater Install $

SEWER CAMERA INSPECTIONS

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805

32

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 17, 2018

LOWE$T TAXE$ IN THE VALLEY COME OUT AND SEE THE ALL NEW 2019 FORD NEW MUSTANGS! 2018 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST Back-Up Camera, iPod/MP3 Input, CD Player, Aluminum Wheels, Keyless Start. MP3 Player, Keyless Entry, 2.3L ECOBOOST 310 HP

MSRP-$26,985

SALE PRICE:

$

25% OFF

20,239*

2018 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST Back-Up Camera, iPod/MP3 Input, CD Player, Aluminum Wheels, Keyless Start. MP3 Player, Keyless Entry, 2.3L ECOBOOST 310 HP

JUST ARRIVED FOR YOU! 2013 DODGE AVENGER SE #18513B 4dr Sdn-LIFETIME POWERTRAIN! ..........................

2011 VW CC SPORT #18281A 4dr Sdn! ................................................................

SALE PRICE:

$

25% OFF

21,435*

2018 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST ECOBOOST PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, 19” x 9” Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum Low gloss, 3.55 TORSEN Limited Slip Rear Axle, HD Front Springs, Larger Radiator 310 HP

MSRP-$34,355

SALE PRICE:

$

25% OFF

25,766*

2018 FORD MUSTANG GT V8

GT trim, 8 Cylinder Engine with 460 HP, steering wheel paddle shifters, Remote Start System, Aluminum Wheels. Rear Spoiler, MP3 Player, Keyless Entry

MSRP-$38,390

SALE PRICE:

$

25% OFF

28,792*

6,817

$

7,717

$

2011 MAZDA MAZDA3 S SPORT #P8087B 5dr HB! .................................................................

2011 FORD RANGER XLT #18513B 4WD 4dr SuperCab!...............................................

2016 KIA SORENTO LX #P8139

FWD 4dr 2.4L-WELL EQUIPPED!.............................

8,317

$

8,817

$

15,817

$

2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT #18409B Crew Cab 4WD-DIESEL, PRICED RIGHT!..............

MSRP-$28,580

BULLITT!

16,617

$

2008 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 LARIAT #18447M 4WD Crew Cab-DIESEL, 1 OWNER! ...........................

18,317

$

2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT #18485A Supercab 4WD-DIESEL W/ ONLY 73K MI! ...........

2013 FORD TAURUS SHO #18003A 4dr Sdn AWD, ONLY 23K MI, 1 OWNER! LIKE NEW! ......

19,417

$

21,417

$

2013 FORD F-150 PLATINUM #18541A 4WD SuperCrew!...............................................

22,517

$

2015 FORD EDGE TITANIUM #T8134 4dr-LOADS OF OPTIONS!....................................

2015 LINCOLN MKC AWD #18476A 4dr-LOADED W/LOW MILES! ..............................

2015 DODGE RAM 1500 #18530A 4WD Quad Cab-HEMI POWERED! ......................

2014 FORD F-150 XLT #T8137 4WD SuperCrew-MUST SEE!..............................

22,917

$

23,617

$

23,917

$

28,817

$

2008 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 KING RANCH #18476M 4WD Crew Cab DIESEL ONLY 52K MI! .................

32,717

$

2018 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT #T8138 4WD Crew Cab-DIESEL, LIKE NEW! ....................

45,717

$

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Financing.All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include tax, title, license, $349.00 doc fee or any dealer add-ons. Offers expire 10/23/18. *** Vehicle must have a current Arizona registration with non-branded title. Purchased vehicle must have minimum sale priced at $14,995 or greater. Must present trade-in upon arriving at dealer. See dealer for details. All sales prices cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.