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December 2, 2020

Avondale Quad honors Brandon’s smile

BY BRIAN CANO SR.

West Valley View Staff Writer

This is the first holiday season Hannah Nelson will be without her beloved brother Brandon.

Part of the “Avondale Quads,” Nelson and her other brothers, Matthew and Michael Reed, lost Brandon Rowin when he passed away Jan. 18. It was nine days after the quadruplets celebrated their 22nd birthday.

Hannah, Brandon, Michael and Matthew, known as the Avondale Quads, were born Jan. 9, 1998. Three months later, the four babies were hospitalized with broken bones and skull fractures.

Brandon suffered the most severe in-

juries, and doctors believed he wouldn’t be able to walk, talk or even live to 10 years old.

However, Brandon lived more than twice that long before passing away. In his honor, Hannah started Brandon’s Smile Toy Drive with Arizona Helping Hands to benefit local foster kids.

She said Thanksgiving week she already collected over 250 toys and $2,000 in donations.

With 14,000 foster kids statewide, she hopes to collect more and try to help as many children in foster Hannah Nelson, one of the Avondale Quads, started Brandon’s Smile Toy Drive in honor of her late brother, center, Quad...continued on page 3 surrounded by his siblings. (Photo courtesy Hannah Nelson)

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Goodyear tackles traffic with ‘smart signals’

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For those who don’t gamble, this is the jackpot moment: getting all the greens.

Yet, for many around the West Valley, daily driving has more “busted” moments: hitting all the reds.

For those gritting their teeth—if not howling and cursing—in frustration, help may be on the way.

Goodyear City Council approved a $2.7 million “smart signal” project. “It should help us,” said Hugh Bigalk, a city traffic

Goodyear City Council approved “smart signal” upgrades at key intersections around the city.

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Goodyear’s share of the cost is less than $365,000, with the federal government paying the rest.

Formally known as the Intelligent Transportation System, the project will replace outdated traffic signal controllers and video detection equipment at 16 key intersections, according to Bigalk’s presentation.

It will also install vehicle travel time hardware at 18 intersections.

“The new traffic signal controllers and video detection systems will modernize the city’s traffic signals by providing enhanced performance and diagnostic information,” the engineer said.

As it’s hard to argue against improving traffic, the proposal passed unanimously, with Mayor Georgia Lord and council members Bill Stipp, Joe Pizzillo, Sheri Lauritano, Wally Campbell, Brannon Hampton and Laura Kaino voting for the smart signals upgrade.

Several of the elected officials noted they regularly get complaints from

citizens about traffic—and warned that the new project is not a “cure all” that will suddenly make driving in the growing city a breeze.

“It would be utopian to say I can get from MC 85 to Indian School and never touch a red light—that would be a fantasy,” said Pizzillo.

“The concerns we hear is, ‘I can’t get from Falcon Drive to Litchfield on Indian School Road without hitting at least four red lights.’ …. That’s the frustration we hear from residents,” the councilman said.

Though he reiterated the smart signals will not solve Goodyear’s traffic problems, “This will take us one step closer to utopia,” Pizzillo said.

System upgrade Traffic signal monitoring/control software at Goodyear’s Traffic Management Center also will be upgraded.

This is expected to be a first step in improving traffic flow, according to the presentation: “The software combined with the vehicle travel time hardware will allow TMC staff to measure performance of the coordinated arterial roadways and report their performance.

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“It will also allow TMC staff to evaluate and adjust traffic signal coordination based on how traffic is moving along a coordinated arterial roadway,” according to agenda information.

The smart signals will be installed incrementally along three of Goodyear’s most-traveled roads.

One is on McDowell Road from the Loop 303 to just west of Dysart Road.

A second is Estrella/Pebble Creek Parkway—the parkway is Estrella on the south side of Interstate 10, Pebble Creek on the north side of the freeway—from MC 85 to Indian School Road.

The third location is Litchfield Road from MC 85 to Wigwam Boulevard.

Upgrades on all three roads will begin this month, with completion expected by An upgraded system at many key Goodyear intersections may have drivers facing less red lights. (West Valley the fall of 2021.

View photo by Tom Scanlon) Bigalk said the city “is currently (using) 2004 technology.”

Without making promises that resiThe upgrade is desperately needed, dents can cruise through a long stretch he said. of greens, he said the new system “I’m not saying it’s a cure all, but it “gives us another tool to be more rewill definitely help.” sponsive quicker.”

Replacing signals and software will Amen, said Lord. allow the city to measure the number “The increased population hurts us,” of people arrivals on red and arrivals the mayor said. “We are growing so on green as well as travel time, “similar fast it’s impossible to keep up.” to systems such as Google Maps can While Lord said she appreciates the track.” frustrations shared by many, she has Councilwoman Cambell asked if the a regular route where she gets “every city will be able to synchronize lights. (green) light.”

Doing that in both directions, the en“You can do that sometimes.” gineer answered, “becomes very diffiSoon, that Goodyear traffic jackpot cult.” may be a little easier to hit.

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“My brothers and I were in foster care, so there’s a really big place in our heart and we know how tough it is to be in the system,” Nelson said. “I just wanted to basically put a smile on their face but know that it’s through Brandon’s Toy Drive.”

Nelson, a public health major at Northern Arizona University, is excited to continue her brother’s legacy of smiles because that’s the “one thing” she misses the most.

“I know what’s going to put a smile on a foster kid’s face is a toy,” Nelson said. “They want to know they’re loved, and they want to know that they are thought about during this time.”

AHH Marketing Development Coordinator Lori Calhoun said she is “blown away” by Nelson’s work ethic and is impressed by Nelson’s innovative ideas to help foster children.

Calhoun said any toys left over from Brandon’s Toy Drive will go to the “Birthday Dreams Program,” which serves over 300 children per month.

“We’ve already been packaging up the holiday toy requests in our warehouse—it’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas back there,” Calhoun said. “We will distribute them on Dec. 18 and 19.”

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Nelson fondly recalled seeing Brandon shortly before his death and recounted the love the siblings still have for each other.

“I saw Brandon right before I had my first daughter last year, a month before I had her. And then I saw him again when he was in the hospital,” Nelson said. “My brothers, they love him to death; they adore him.”

Nelson does not want people to forget about Brandon and his smile. She said the toy drive helps her cope with the loss of Brandon. She looks forward to engaging with as many foster kids as possible and to see her brother’s huge smile on the kids’ faces.

Hannah Nelson, one of the Avondale Quads, is in“My job was to just collect spired by her late brother Brandon’s smile to do a toys. And it’s like, every toy fundraiser for foster kids. (Photo courtesy Hannah Nelson) I get, I’ve honestly cried so many times about the toy drive you know what? I did my job. At the because it’s like, wow!” Nelson said. end of the day, I did my job,” she said.

Most important is the memory of For more information about BranBrandon. don’s Smile Toy Drive, visit azhelping“His smile is going to continue. And hands.org or call 480-889-0604.

Difficult memories The Avondale Quads were adopted by three families after their biological parents, Elizabeth Shannon Whittle and Anthony Perez, were found guilty of child abuse. Elizabeth Whittle was originally sentenced to 172 years, but that sentence was reduced in 2005 after she struck a plea deal.

Nelson married and settled into a West Valley home with a growing family.

She said the word “Avondale” brings up painful emotions.

“It has nothing to do with the people in the city—I think it’s just the name tied to it,” Nelson said. “The moment we cross the city boundaries and it says ‘Welcome to Avondale,’ my stomach drops and I just shut down.”

Nelson said she spent lots of quality time with Brandon and credits her mother, who is a therapist, for passing on the desire to work with special

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Ducey: Vaccine could bring ‘normal’ by summer

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 2, 2020

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Gov. Doug Ducey believes Arizona could be “back to normal” by this summer once Arizonans get vaccinated for COVID-19.

In a conference call Thanksgiving week, the governor laid out a schedule for business leaders that he said should make the vaccine available for “prioritized groups” in the middle of December.

And the general public? That, Ducey figures, would be “in the spring, in March or April.”

Ducey’s conference call with business leaders came as data released Nov. 25 by the county health department showed that levels indicating virus spread are increasing around the county and at West Valley school districts.

During the holiday week, Maricopa County was averaging more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, though Thanksgiving briefly interrupted the daily updates.

The state reported more than 4,000

cases four times in the last week.

But, on Monday, Nov. 30, the state reported 822 new COVID-19 cases— the lowest number of daily new cases in weeks. Also Monday, Nov. 30, Maricopa County reported 522 new cases, far less than in previous weeks.

State Health Director Cara Christ said her department is looking to administer the vaccine.

But the governor said the key is getting Arizona from where it is now to the point when those vaccines are widely available.

Christ said there is a “concerning” increase in COVID-19 infections. And Ducey has conceded Arizona has a “stressed” hospital system.

Still, the governor said he has no plans for any new restrictions beyond those who remain in place, such as occupancy limits at bars, restaurants, movie theaters and fitness centers.

“Right now, businesses are open,” he said. “They’re open because businesses have been responsible and worked with health officials to implement

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And Ducey said he wants businesses open.

“But I need them open safely,” he told the owners and managers. “And to do that, we need your help today.”

For the moment, Ducey and Christ are limiting their effort to encouraging more voluntary compliance. That, said

the health director, starts with masks— and not just while shopping.

“This includes every setting where you will be around people who do not live with you,” she said. And for businesses, Christ recommended limiting the number of people indoors, even to the point of having customers wait outside.

Buckeye Police Department sponsors holiday gift event

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Last year, the Buckeye Police Department “Super Heroes” event at Buckeye Elementary School helped 1,500 children get holiday presents.

Parents were able to select presents for their kids at a gym that looked like a giant toy store.

This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, “The thousands and thousands of dollars in toys and bikes and other donations we usually get are zero,” said Donna Rossi, a Buckeye Police Department spokeswoman.

But the police have a list of hundreds of kids in need and plan to continue the event.

“We have Christmas ‘angels’ and are asking people to call and request an angel (a kid) and then go buy a toy with

a limit of $25 for that kid,” Rossi said.

Toys should be delivered to All Faith Community Services unwrapped.

Families will be able to pick up toys at a pre-arranged time on Dec. 19.

“Along with the toys, each family will receive a lap blanket for each child, stocking stuffers, stuffed animals and books and a puzzle or game to encourage family time together. And a food box with a ham and other nonperishables,” Rossi said.

To adopt an angel and help a child, call All Faith Community Services at 602-501-7090.

As an alternative to dropping off gifts, presents can be purchased online and shipped to All Faith Community Services at 214 S. 5th Street, Buckeye 85326.

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The Buckeye Police Department “Super Heroes” event in 2019 helped 1,500 children get holiday presents. (Photo courtesy Buckeye Police Department)

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Avondale Winterfest and more holiday events WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 2, 2020

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Avondale celebrates the Winterfest holiday season with a “virtual kickoff” and tree lighting Saturday, Dec. 5.

In lieu of the traditional Winterfest event, residents are invited to participate throughout the season in a variety of ways.

The Civic Center Amphitheater will be lit up with lights synchronized to music starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The lights and music will be synchronized nightly from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Also, on the first three Saturdays of December, food trucks and treats will be available to purchase, in a “stroll and food to go format” to include COVID-19 safety protocols. Social distancing measures will be in place, with masks required.

The Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater is at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive.

The synchronized musical light display will be up throughout the holiday season, with the light show to display every 30 minutes.

The virtual tree lighting ceremony will be streamed on the Avondale Events Facebook page at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.

For a child to receive a “call from the North Pole,” with Santa Claus calls to be made between 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, register at avondale. recdesk.com.

A “Letters to Santa” drop box will be at the Civic Center Complex.

For a reply from the North Pole, drop off or post a letter by Dec. 13 including a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

The mailing address is Santa Claus, North Pole c/o City of Avondale Recreation, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323.

Virtual Storytime with Santa Families with children 5 and younger are invited to join virtual story time for crafts and a story with Santa from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11.

Pre-registration is required for this special Zoom access program spon-

sored by the Neighborhood Family Services Center, provided in partnership with First things First and Care1st Health Plan of Arizona.

To register, call 623-333-2751 or email AFERT@avondaleaz.gov.

“Virtual Storytime with Santa” will be posted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, on Avondale Public Library’s YouTube and Facebook pages.

To submit a question for Santa to read and answer, email questions to emaillibrary@avondaleaz.gov.

Adult Storytime The Avondale Library hosts a virtual

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“Adult Holiday Storytime,” with a virtual reading of an excerpt from “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens followed by a brief discussion Wednesday, Dec. 14. To participate, email emaillibrary@ avondaleaz.gov and the Zoom meeting details will be forwarded.

These programs are hosted by the city of Avondale. Winterfest season is sponsored in part by Avondale Toyota, Desert Diamond, Alamar, APS, SRP, Biolife and the West Valley View.

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

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 2, 2020

Goodyear Planning Commission to consider 430-acre rezone

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Two weeks after rejecting an ambitious plan to rezone 224 acres in west Goodyear to allow for buildings up to 150 feet tall, the Goodyear Planning Commission will hear another far-reaching request.

At its 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 meeting, the commission will consider a general plan amendment cov-

ering 430 acres near Broadway Road and Bullard Avenue (south of Phoenix Goodyear Airport).

A major plan amendment is required due to the size of the area. The request combines two properties: one of 240 acres, owned by Robert Wagner, and one of 190 acres, owned by Pioneer 2005.

The two properties currently have agricultural zoning. The general plan

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allows a land-use designation there for “Traditional Neighborhood.” The owners are requesting a change to “Industrial” designation “and to revise freeway alignments,” according to the agenda.

The property is in the vicinity of the proposed State Route 30 expansion.

According to the agenda, “The changes proposed support this strategy by providing more acres of land in the Industrial category in an area impacted by previous mining operations and the existing overhead 500kV transmission lines.”

The planning commission also will hear a request by The Goodyear Planning Commission will hear a reBosa Donuts for a drive-th- quest for a general plan amendment for 430 acres ru restaurant within Parkway near Bullard Avenue and Broadway Road in the southern part of the city. (Image courtesy city of Goodyear) Village at Estrella Parkway and Roosevelt Street. given its location within the I-10 TranAt the Nov. 18 planning meeting, sit Corridor and Business and ComGoodyear City Planner Steve Careccia merce land use. The current proposal presented a request to rezone 224 acres is inconsistent with these provisions of from agricultural to light industrial for the general plan,” Careccia said. what would be known as the InnovaHe said the request for buildings as tion Centre near Citrus Road and Loop tall as 150 feet was not the stumbling 303 in west Goodyear. block: “Taller building heights would The developer’s plan calls for build- be acceptable for those uses encourings up to 150 feet high—triple the aged by the general plan, within the height maximums allowed for light in- areas along the freeway, so as to not dustrial areas. adversely impact the existing residenWendy Riddell, representing the de- tial development to the south of the veloper, told the planning commission property.” the project would create retail shops, Asked about what the 15-story-high offices, entertainment and “high-wage buildings were planned for, Careccia employment.” answered, “The developer has not proShe said that, though city staff was vided any specific information on users against a proposed transportation fa- or businesses intended for this develcility in the Innovation Centre, cross- opment. Generally, the applicant has dock logistics and internet fulfillment indicated that cross-dock warehousing warehouses were crucial to the finan- development is an integral component cial feasibility of the project. to the project.”

But, after Careccia told the planning The tallest building in Goodyear is commission the city staff recommend- Abrazo West Campus, which is around ed they deny the request, the commis- 110 feet high. The proposed Innovation sion voted to deny the Innovation Cen- Centre would have buildings nearly tre request.

50% higher than Abrazo West.

The West Valley View asked Careccia Though the project was rejected by to explain the city’s recommendation. the Goodyear Planning Commission, “The general plan encourages a mix developers can still present Innovaof high-intensity employment, com- tion Centre to Goodyear City Counmercial, entertainment and other simi- cil, which is scheduled to meet next lar type destination uses on the property Monday, Dec. 7.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 2, 2020

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Mission of Mercy is a nonprofit that serves challenged populations via mobile medical clinics.

MOM provides free primary health care and education to working poor and uninsured Arizonans at six clinics throughout Maricopa County, and for the last 10 years has worked with Avondale Baptist Church.

“By partnering with Mission of Mercy, we have a very real way to show our love to God,” said Pastor Jack Marslender of Avondale Baptist Church.

“I preach that we are to love all people, but it is the volunteers in Mission of Mercy clinics who put it into action in a very practical way.”

He added that at the church’s gym, volunteers from our church and from Mission of Mercy “greet people, nurses care for them and doctors treat them.

Most of the patients are not members of our church, and many of them do not even speak my language, but they are people in need of care, love, respect and dignity. And our volunteers offer that.”

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Pastor Jack Marslender said he values Mission of Mercy’s work at Avondale Baptist Church. (Photo courtesy Mission of Mercy)

Since 1997, Mission of Mercy Arizona has been providing free health care and free prescription medications to the uninsured and working poor in Maricopa County.

Mission of Mercy is 100% privately funded and receives no government support.

Mission of Mercy holds an annual community breakfast in December.

Due to the pandemic, this year’s community breakfast will be virtual.

To register, visit giftmercy.org.

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Avondale household hazardous waste disposal

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale has partnered with ACTEnviro, a hazardous waste disposal contractor, to offer two Saturday HHW drop-off opportunities at the contractor’s location.

Residents of Avondale are invited to take advantage of these free disposal opportunities from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 12.

The event will be held at ACTEnviro disposal, 6212 S. 75th Avenue, Laveen.

Residents must register in advance by calling Avondale Public Works at 623-333-4400 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Thursday.

Commercial waste will not be accepted. Materials should be transported in a cardboard box in the trunk or truck bed of vehicles.

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• Lawn chemicals—pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers.

• Home repair chemicals—paint, thinners, solvents, adhesives.

• Automotive liquids—motor oil, antifreeze, car batteries, gasoline.

• Passenger car tires—up to five tires, no wheels, rims or truck tires.

• Household items—batteries, poisons, pool chemicals, fire extinguishers.

Items that will not be accepted include large or off-road tires, 55-gallon drums of waste, air conditioners, appliances, ammunition, biological or medical waste, glass, metal, plastic and water heaters.

A complete list of items can be found online at avondaleaz.gov/HHW.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 2, 2020

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Justin Folsome, a detention officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, died Nov. 24 in a Buckeye highway wreck.

Folsome was killed when his vehicle was rear-ended by a semi-truck on State Route 85, according to Calbert Gillett, a spokesman with MCSO. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the accident.

“This loss is tragic and heartbreaking,” said Sheriff Paul Penzone. “I ask that Officer Folsome’s family receive all the love and support possible during this time of sadness and loss.”

Folsome has been with the Justin Folsome died Nov. 23 when his vehicle was rear-ended by a semi-truck in Buckeye. (Photo courtesy MCSO since 2012.

MCSO) “The county’s Risk Management Department, which is outside determine whether Officer Folsome of MCSO’s purview, will evaluate was considered on or off duty,” said the circumstances of the accident and Gillett.

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Palo Verde Generating Station will test the outdoor warning sirens located within a 10-mile radius of the power plant.

In conjunction with the siren test and in the same 10-mile radius, Maricopa County will test Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

The nuclear generating station is in Tonopah, about 15 miles west of Buckeye and 25 miles west of Goodyear.

Testing will involve activating the sirens twice and WEA once. Sirens will be activated at noon and 12:30 p.m. for approximately three minutes each time. WEA will be tested at 12:15 p.m.

Staff will be stationed at each of the 70 sirens and will report siren activations and wireless alert notifications to emergency managers following the test.

The siren system is part of the “Alert and Notification System” required by federal regulations. Testing of the siren system is required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The test area will be limited to the siren test area and only to those phones that have been enabled to receive test

alerts.

The message to accompany the WEA will state, “This is a test of Maricopa County wireless emergency alert system. No action is required.”

In the event of an emergency at Palo Verde requiring public actions, one of three response agencies (Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office or the Arizona Department of Public Safety) will activate the alerting sirens to direct residents to turn on their radios and televisions. Likewise, wireless alerts (activated by Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management) will direct residents to do the same. An Emergency Alert System (EAS) message will then broadcast over radio and television and provide emergency instructions and information.

For more information, contact the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management at 602-2731411 or visit ready.maricopa.gov.

Palo Verde Generating Station is operated by Arizona Public Service (APS) and is owned by a consortium of seven utilities in the Southwest. It is the largest power producer of any kind in the United States.

Palo Verde Generating Station will test the outdoor warning sirens located within a 10-mile radius of the Tonopah nuclear power plant. (Photo courtesy APS)

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Avondale hits the roads with preservation treatment work

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale began a project applying crack sealant to roads throughout the city Nov. 30.

The project is estimated to continue through December.

Streets being treated west of the Agua Fria River include roads in portions of the Sage Creek and Rancho Santa Fe neighborhoods. Portions of Indian School Road, El Mirage Road and Encanto Road will also be included.

East of the river, residential roads getting treated are located in the Garden Lakes and Avalon Estates neighborhoods. Portions of collector roads

being treated include Encanto Road, Thomas Road, 113th and 119th avenues and 116th Lane.

Crews will be performing the work between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Door hanger notifications will be provided to residents in these neighborhoods in advance of the work, and HOAs will also be notified.

For questions or more information, call the city of Avondale at 623-3334221.

A crack sealant project will continue in Avondale through December. (Image courtesy city of Avondale)

City of Avondale recognized for AviWise digital innovations

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The Center for Digital Government ranked Avondale as one of the top cities in the country in its 2020 Digital Cities Survey. The award recognizes cities for their commitment to and in-

novations in digital government.

Avondale, which has consistently been ranked as among the top Digital Cities for the past several years, moved up to sixth place in the 75,000 to 124,999 population category. Win-

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ners were honored at a special awards gy and analyzing data to better serve their virtual ceremony held Nov. 10. citizens, respond quickly to citizen needs “Avondale is continuously striving to around COVID-19, and support digital enhance our technology to provide inno- experience initiatives,” said Phil Bertolivative and reliable services ni, co-director, CDG. “The for our residents,” said Center for Digital GovAvondale Chief Informaernment congratulates this tion Officer Jeff Scheetz. year’s winners for their “For instance, the city hard work and efforts to responded quickly during use technology to enhance the pandemic to enable citizen interactions with and provide services to government.”

Avondale also the community, including launched a new Citiinstalling outdoor Wi-Fi zen Response Manageaccess around City Hall, ment platform this year.

Friendship Park, Festival Launched last month, Fields and both libraries to AviWise replaces an provide connectivity for the older platform, and is community and students.” designed to improve Scheetz added that his customer service and reGIS team also implesponse times to citizen mented a mobile workquestions or concerns. force solution for Avon“AviWise allows resdale’s first responders to idents to submit service use during high-profile events, such as the rac- The city of Avondale, named requests and access ines at Phoenix Raceway, as one of America’s top digi- formation about city serincluding the 2020 NA- tal cities, recently launched vices 24/7,” the website AviWise, where residents can SCAR Championship make service requests. (Image notes. “Using AviWise provides us with the opWeekend that recently courtesy city of Avondale) portunity to deliver qualtook place. “This solution was designed to streamline pro- ity service to you in a timely and efcesses and provide real-time awareness fective manner while also keeping you of field crew locations to enhance re- informed on the status of your request.”

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COVID-19 cases could push hospital beds, staff to limit

BY CALAH SCHLABACH Cronkite News

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases could push hospital staff and hospital bed capacity to the limit in coming weeks, particularly if people are not careful over Thanksgiving, an Arizona hospital official said Nov. 24.

Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer for Banner Health, said its projections show the system will be using 125% of its licensed hospital beds by Friday, Dec. 4, as it grapples with typical winter rise in patients and the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases. She compared the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to Memorial Day weekend, when unrestricted gatherings were followed by a sharp spike in coronavirus cases.

“If you reflect back in May, you know that Memorial Day weekend was a significant catalyst that caused continued exponential growth of our COVID pandemic here in the state of Arizona,” Bessel said at a press conference.

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na was one of the few states facing a COVID-19 surge, the current outbreak is widespread. That means hospitals in the state will be hard-pressed to find relief workers from other states, Bessel said, even if they can work around the shortage of beds.

“We have been accumulating pharmaceutical supplies, beds and ventilators since the surge in the summer, and we believe that we are prepared,” she said. “What we will have a shortage of will be staff.”

A spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Health Services said the agency is not able to comment on projections from Banner or any other external organization. But Holly Poynter said that while “hospital ICU bed availability has decreased over the past few weeks, there is still adequate capacity in Arizona’s hospitals.”

The department’s COVID-19 dashboard showed that, as of Monday, Nov. 30, 89% of ICU beds in the state were occupied, leaving 189 beds available.

That is more than were available at the height of cases in the summer, Poynter noted.

Bessel’s comments come just days after Arizona health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued pleas to the public to tone down holiday celebrations, staying home, limiting the size of gatherings, wearing masks and meeting outside where possible, among other steps.

“The best mitigation that you can do as an individual out there is to keep your circle tight. Once you break that circle, risk goes up,” Bessel said.

Bessel said Banner just hired 1,000 out-of-state staff to work the winter surge that Arizona hospitals normally face, and it is looking to hire more.

But “the entire country is surging at the same time. This is significantly different than what Arizona experienced in the summer.”

If Banner gets to 125% of bed capacity, Bessel said it would “cause quite a bit of stress on our health

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care system,” but she does not think it would require drastic steps like “a triage situation.”

“We have a lot of plans in place to be able to meet that demand, but it is going to be stressful on our health care system and we won’t be the only one.”

Poynter said Arizona DHS has put a number of measures into place to help hospitals manage bed capacity, including a “surge line” that allows hospitals that don’t have the capacity to care for a patient to search online and find an available bed.

A spokesperson for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association said hospitals will be able to share the load across the state.

“The good news is hospitals have come together during this pandemic response,” said Holly Ward, the association spokesperson. “Chances are we will see spikes in the communities. But we are very optimistic that we won’t be in the situation where it’s statewide ... (where) there are no beds available.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Divided we stand Editor: Worried citizens are calling for national “unity” in the wake of the political debacle that was Election Day. A noble ideal. But, realistically, undoable. Ironically, warring leftists and patriots can unanimously agree on one thing: Blues and reds have “irreconcilable differences.”

Our cultural chasm is unbridgeable.

A divorce is inevitable.

Now what? We could revive the oldschool strategy of “peaceful coexistence.” It avoided an apocalyptic nuclear war back in the day. No winners or losers.

Sadly, we haven’t lived up to America’s unifying motto, “E pluribus unum” (out of many, one).

Divided we stand.

Ken Williams Goodyear

Meet your legislators

Editor: Everyone is invited to come join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, at “Sangria & Shopping,” a community event in Buckeye between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

It is held at the South Buckeye Equestrian Center, 10300 S. Miller Road.

Take I-10 west toward LA and exit on Miller Road No. 114. Head south for about 7 miles, and if you sink into the river, you missed the big complex on your right.

Republican legislative districts LD4 and LD13 will have booths at the event for a “Meet Your Legislators” day, with all three LD13 legislators and our new local LD4 rep in attendance. Also attending will be local school board members, while others were invited and have yet to confirm.

This is your perfect opportunity to meet your local representatives and get answers to questions. Hope to see you there.

Richard Hopkins, Chairman LD4 Republican Committee Buckeye

A response

Editor: In response to David Wilson’s Nov. 26 letter: David, you say that you are listening to science and health experts.

Bologna—you are listening to the anti-Trump media and censored Facebook, who have a left agenda.

To say that Trump caused the COVID-19 to rise in that community is silly and unfounded. I attended the rally because the CDC facts are there are 2 deaths per 10,000 people in the USA, and we are closing this economy because of that. Now that is silly.

I believe the country didn’t overwhelmingly reject President Trump, as we see more and more evidence of voter fraud (I do wish that Trump would have selected a more dynamic VP).

The courts will determine this.

Biden’s strong relationships with other career politicians is the exact reason for term limits, with 47 years for Biden and 20 years for Mitch McConnell.

Ronald Reagan said, “Government is not the solution to our problems. ...

Government is the problem.” Oh, how true that is.

Are you joking that other nations of the world have lost respect for us?

They now know that we will stand for what is right and not bow to their ways or money (Iran deal and Hunter Biden to name two).

I fully and finally want Congress to work together to solve our nation’s problems, but I’ve not seen that with the impeachment and by tearing up the

State of the Union speech. Republicans can do much better by working with Democrats also. I don’t expect this much from either party.

My hope is that in the future your letters to the editor would be more “fair and balanced” as I hope mine has been.

Scott Stewart Goodyear

Yogi Berra Dept.

Editor: As the noted philosopher Yogi Berra said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.”

The Nov. 18 West Valley View had three letters naming me with the usual sarcasm and name-calling but short on reality.

Let’s review: In 2016, Trump said months before the election that if he lost it had to be rigged. He said he would accept the results of the voting only if he won. If he didn’t win, the “Second Amendment people” might come to his aid. Well, he won the electoral vote “by a landslide” with 306 electors. On election night the major

networks reported Trump had won, and he declared himself the winner that night. He lost the popular vote by 2.8 million but claimed he won that, too. When he was in office he formed a committee to investigate election fraud. After a year they found none and quietly disbanded.

In 2020, Trump again said for months that the election would be rigged and full of fraud. He still says he won despite all evidence that Biden won with 306 electors and by 5.5 million votes.

Trump said the Proud Boys, a white supremacy group, should “stand by.”

They were a notable presence at the Trump rally in Washington, D.C., recently. He and his followers say the TV networks do not decide who wins, which we all know. All federal, state and local election officials say the election was fair.

As of this writing (Nov. 19) the Trump people have filed about 20 lawsuits, none of which earned them a significant ruling. Rudy Giuliani? Please.

Meanwhile, those efforts have created doubt on the legitimacy of our elec-

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tions in many people’s minds. And a key factor in our democracy, a peaceful transition of power, is being threatened by this shameful charade.

One of the Nov. 18 letter writers said the Bidens were corrupt, even though a Republican Senate committee concluded there was no evidence of their corruption. He wondered how Trump could lose the vote when he had much bigger rallies during the pandemic. Really? He mocked my research citations (BBC, Politifact, the AP, FactCheck. org, etc.) without revealing his sources. He doesn’t trust the top news agencies in the country, but I suspect he has great trust in far-right sources like AON and Fox and the always-credible “internet” for his information.

An old adage for lawyers says to pound on the law if you don’t have the facts or to pound on the facts if you don’t have the law. If you don’t have either, then pound on the table. This is what Trump and his minions are doing now. America and democracies

around the world will survive despite their attacks.

John Flynn Goodyear

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Original Medicare With Original Medicare, you can go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare, anywhere in the United States. In most cases, you don’t need a referral to see a specialist.

For services covered under Medicare Part B, you usually pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after you meet your deductible. You also pay a monthly premium for Part B. If you choose to join a Part D drug plan, you’ll pay an additional monthly premium.

There’s no yearly limit on what you pay out of pocket, unless you have supplemental coverage such as Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap. Medigap can help pay your remaining out-of-pocket costs (like your 20% coinsurance). Or you can use coverage from a former employer or union, or Medicaid.

Original Medicare covers most medically necessary services and supplies in hospitals, doctors’ offices and other health care settings. It doesn’t cover some benefits, including vision and most dental care.

In most cases, you don’t have to get a service or item approved ahead of time for Original Medicare to cover it.

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your Medicare Part A and B benefits, in many cases through a managed network, similar to an HMO. In many cases, you’ll need to use doctors and other providers in the plan’s network and service area to get the lowest out-of-pocket costs. HMO model plans won’t cover providers outside the plan’s network and service area unless certain exceptions apply, such as emergency services.

You may need to get a referral to see a specialist, even if the specialist is in your plan’s network.

Out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Advantage vary, and plans may have lower out-of-pocket costs for certain services.

You may have to pay a monthly plan premium in addition to your monthly Part B premium. Some plans may have a $0 premium or may help pay all or part of your Part B premiums.

Plans have a yearly limit on what you pay out of pocket for services covered under Medicare Part A and Part B. Once you reach your plan’s limit, you pay nothing for services covered

by Part A and Part B for the rest of the year.

Plans must cover all medically necessary services that Original Medicare covers. Most plans offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, such as some vision, hearing, dental, benefits, as well as adult day health services, caregiver support, in-home support and home-based palliative care.

In some cases, you have to get a service or item approved ahead of time for the plan to cover it.

If you’d like free, personalized counseling on what Medicare options are right for you, call the nonprofit State Health Insurance and Assistance Program, or SHIP. To find the SHIP program in your state, go to shiptacenter. org. Or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

Seema Verma is the administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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If the daily grind of coffee is part of your daily grind of getting your body and mind to realize it’s another day and time to get moving, you won’t want to miss this new West Valley business opening …

The Modern Grind, described as “a new, hip and locally owned coffee and health drinks shop” celebrates its grand opening at noon Wednesday, Dec. 2.

The coffee shop is near the Avondale/Goodyear border at 13044 W. Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard, off Dysart Road just north of Interstate 10.

The cafe has a walk-up window and outside patio with seating, offering all the standard coffee drinks, teas, botanicals, workout shakes and snacks.

The grand opening features live music, drink specials and giveaways, with livestreaming on the Avondale Economic Development Facebook page.

“The pride I feel when I think about how many locally owned, small businesses we will support, while bringing incredibly clean and delicious beverages to our guests, and the programs we have in place to help schools, teachers and first responders, is beyond belief,” said Modern Grind founder and owner

Daphnie Kelly. “I’m so thankful to be living my dream!”

Daphnie has lived in Goodyear for 13 years. Before launching her first coffee shop, she had been doing marketing and fundraising.

Her husband, Bryan, is a project manager for TriMark.

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Daphnie Kelly launches Modern Grind, a coffee shop near the Avondale/Goodyear border, with a grand opening Wednesday, Dec. 2. (Photos courtesy Modern Grind)

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Sun Health CIO talks cybersecurity at webinar

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West Valley View Contributing Writer

Businesses from small shops to huge organizations alike are concerned about cybersecurity.

That also means more jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries in the region and country.

Sun Health Communities Chief Information Officer Chip Burns talked about the challenges and opportunities of cybersecurity at WESTMARC’s recent West Valley Pipeline Industry Spotlight.

Burns has over 44 years’ experience in the information technology field and has specialized in the technology for the senior living industry since 1997. He served as a commissioner for the center for aging technologies for 10 years and was co-founder and sponsor of the leading age Hackfest.

Referencing the black market, Burns outlined the expense of stolen information.

“There is a tremendous need for technologists in health care but in senior living health care specifically. … The privacy of health information is so critical that the av-

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erage cost of a credit card transaction that is stolen is about $400. The average cost of a stolen Social Security or Medicare number is about three times that,” said Burns.

“Cybersecurity is a real thing, especially in health care.”

With 1.7 million residents in the West Valley, many seek to use technology to provide entertainment, maintain social distancing and fulfill work needs. But some have learned to take advantage of the dark web, using coding skills to breach and hack into hypersensitive information.

“You’ve heard major companies like Target, major banks and even the Social Security Administration have been hacked and exposed a lot of information, medical information and credit information,” said Burns.

Although banks, social sites and secured checkouts promise security and safety to individuals who often enter their Social Security numbers, usernames, passwords and PIN numbers using the internet, there have been mass breaches targeting senior living organizations due to the lack of cybersecurity.

“At Sun Health we (defended) an average of 8,000 attacks every week … and we log all the attempts. We have cyber security audits every year to look at improving our system and how much we’re getting into that,” said Burns.

Referencing information technology and citing CIO magazine, Burns A recent WESTMARC webinar addressed cybersecurity chalcommented, “In 2021, lenges and opportunities. (Image courtesy WESTMARC) there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally.” ical issues and security issues. They can “Whether it’s pharmacy, therapy, rehab take and analyze data from many systems. … we have a tremendous lack of technol- They can pull all that information into data ogists—not only in cybersecurity but all warehouses. They have to be quite aware of security. A starting salary of someone (technological) areas,” said Burns.

Highlighting information technology who is qualified in health care informatics jobs in the health care field, Burns out- is $90,000 in this area,” said Burns. lined a career path that is in demand and According to the University of Maryland, data breach attempts occur every highly sought after.

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Verrado boys swim to state championship

BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

In what’s becoming somewhat of an annual tradition, the Verrado High School swim and dive program had another remarkable showing at the Division II state tournament, with its boys’ team capturing its first state title and its head coach being named Division II Coach of the Year.

“I think now, especially this year, people realize we’re at the top of our game,” said head coach Sarah Byers.

Byers, who just finished her second season at Verrado, has quickly elevated the entire program. At last year’s state tournament, she led the Vipers to thirdand fourth-place finishes with the boys’ and girls’ teams, respectively, and they broke eight school records in the process.

A year later, the boys’ team was crowned the best team in the state, and the girls had a handful of impressive individual performances at the November tournament.

Junior Makena Malkemus won the 100-yard freestyle race and finished second in the 50-yard freestyle.

Malkemus was also part of the 200yard medley relay that finished fourth.

Verrado’s girls’ team finished seventh amongst the field of 20 schools.

The boys’ team was anchored by what Byers calls a “really cohesive group,” a roster of well-rounded athletes from top to bottom.

Senior Jacob Cress, an integral piece in Verrado’s first state title, helped guide the Vipers to a first-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay. He also finished second in the 100-yard fly and third in the 100-yard backstroke.

Diver John Angelic won the Division II boys’ state championship, rounding out a dream weekend at state for Verrado.

It put an exclamation point on a strange season, one that teemed with

The Verrado swim team celebrates a state championship.

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uncertainties and strict health and safety protocols.

Amidst COVID-19 concerns, Byers practiced less than usual. The team had designated days and times to be in the pool, having to share Goodyear’s YMCA facility with other schools in the district.

The coach took temperatures and asked each athlete “COVID-related questions” each practice, then charted and filed the results. On top of running a program that aimed to contend for a state title, Byers also had to do it safely and responsibly.

“There was a lot of pressure to make sure we could make the season going,” she said. “Our biggest fear was that the season would get cut short because there would be an outbreak, something would happen, someone wasn’t following the rules and they’d cancel us.”

Such has become the norm in 2020.

And that Verrado performed in the way it did, while remaining safe and healthy outside of the pool, was a huge weight lifted off Byers’ shoulders.

“I felt there was a lot of pressure on me to make sure everyone was safe, just for the kids and my team and anyone we were going against,” she said.

“It was a lot of pressure to make sure we were doing everything right.”

And despite Byers’ gut feeling that a program-defining weekend was immi-

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The Desert Edge Scorpions romped through the regular season, stinging opponents at will in ringing up an 8-0 record in the pandemic-shortened season.

Desert Edge stepped up to the “big boy table” in the playoffs, scoring an invitation to the fiercely competitive open bracket.

On Friday, Nov. 27, top-seeded Chandler High turned the table on Desert Edge, dominating with a 52-0 victory.

Even so, it was a brilliant debut season for the Carter twins, as Marcus and Mark hit the ground running in their first season in the West Valley.

Junior quarterback Adryan Lara showed why he is a prized college recruit, averaging nearly 300 yards per game and tossing 23 touchdown passes against only three interceptions.

With fellow junior Jeryll McIntosh

running for more than 1,000 yards, the Scorpions will have an all-star backfield back next season.

Lara will lose his favorite receiver, as senior Andrew Patterson—who caught 10 touchdown passes—will graduate.

But junior receivers Richard Kulik and Fabian Lopez will be back for the 2021-22 season.

Steven Oritz, a top-rated defensive back, was one of several standout seniors on the defensive side that the Carters will have to replace next season.

In the 5A bracket, Verrado had its season ended by top-seeded Sunrise Mountain, also the night after Thanksgiving.

Senior Logan Gingg rushed for nearly 1,000 yards to power the Vipers playoff season.

Sophomore Erick Santiago and junior Cutter Briscoe split snaps during the season for Verrado, so Coach Tom Ward will have that position secure next season.

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Swim...continued from page 17 nent, those around the sport had hardly given Verrado the credit it deserved.

Leading up to the events, as the media guide was released with its predicted contenders, there was no mention of the Vipers.

“I told the boys that,” Byers said. “I said, ‘Listen, they’re not even talking about us.’”

The Viper boys took that to heart, tapped into this “underdog mindset,” and roared to the first state title in school history.

The weekend earned Byers Division II Coach of the Year honors, an award voted on by all the other coaches in the state.

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boys winning state because I knew I had a really special group. … But (other coaches) saw Verrado just getting better and better.”

Any strong outing at a state tournament is sure to be met with plenty of emotions, as a lengthy, hard-fought season culminates in triumph. But for Byers, who once ran the Vitras Swim Club in Verrado for six years, emotions ran extra high this season.

“The thing this year that was special for me, there were a lot of kids who I coached in club when they were 8-and-unders and they just started swimming.

“To see them go from a beginner swimmer to a state champion is really rewarding for me. It’s the reason why I’m coaching high school. It’s been really cool to watch.”

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Benevilla Partners and Home Instead Senior Care launch ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’

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Services program. Then, purchase gifts requested on the senior’s virtual wish list from Amazon Prime or AmazonSmile (where a percentage of purchases will be donated to Benevilla).

When checking out, click on the B.A.S.T.A.S.’s (Be a Santa to a Senior) gift registry address for delivery.

Choose the free standard shipping option.

The gift will be delivered to Home Instead in Surprise. Home Instead and partner volunteers will wrap and deliver the gifts to designated seniors.

Since the program’s inception in 2003, the Be a Santa to a Senior program has mobilized more than 65,000 volunteers, provided approximately 2 million gifts and brightened the season for more than 750,000 deserving seniors nationwide.

“For more information about the program, visit BeaSantatoaSenior.com or call 623-223-9215.

Started by the community and for the community in 1981, Benevilla is a not-for-profit human services agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of West Valley residents by providing care services for older adults, intel-

Benevilla and Home Instead Senior Care seek volunteers to spread joy to local seniors by giving them Christmas gifts they would not otherwise receive.

Through their virtual Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can now go online, choose from a senior’s wish list and purchase gifts to be delivered directly to their home by Home Instead volunteers.

The Be a Santa to a Senior program is another collaborative way we want to show our support and passion for helping older adults in the West Valley,” said Joanne Thomson, president and CEO of Benevilla. “Just making sure they have a small gift to celebrate their holiday enhances their independence and reminds each community member they are cherished this holiday season.”

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Avondale hosts ‘Holiday Cheer’ home decorating contest

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The Avondale Parks and Recreation Department will host a “Holiday Cheer” home-decorating contest Dec. 22.

The best-decorated houses in Avondale will be judged for the winter holidays.

City staff will serve as judges and drive through the community to determine the winners. The contest starts at 6 p.m.

The deadline to register at avondale. recdesk.com is Dec. 20.

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The contest is free and open to all residents in Avondale. The winning household will get the bragging rights for Best Decorated and a free voucher for a ramada rental at a city park.

Best entries may be shared on the city’s social media platforms.

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

Avondale’s “Holiday Cheer” home-decorating contest winners will be announced Dec. 22. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

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West Valley Mavericks give turkeys to teacher

The West Valley Mavericks recently sponsored the first Turkeys for Teachers event.

With the assistance of Bay Equity Home Loans, Off the Hook Meat Shop, the Goodyear Police Foundation, Palm Valley Oral Surgery, the Wright Team and Meese Khan LLP, the Mavericks handed out 930 free turkeys to West Valley teachers.

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lot Nov. 22.

Michael “Jiggs” Grjegian and his daughter came up with the idea, matching $5,000 in donations.

“We thought that we needed to do something to say thank you to all the teachers for what they do for the students in the community,” he said. “My family tree is jam-packed with school teachers, and this personally means a lot to me.”

Bay Equity donated $5,000, and other sponsors joined in to reach the $20,000 goal.

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Santa Claus is getting a lift from his friends at the Goodyear Fire Department.

Instead of a sled, he’ll ride a firetruck around Goodyear from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Wednesday, Dec. 2, and Thursday, Dec. 3.

For updated route information and a “real-time Santa tracker,” visit facebook.com/goodyearparksandrec.

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OBITUARIES Carole Jae Babbitt

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He attended Palo Verde and Liberty Elementary Schools; Estrella Foothills High School then graduated from Estrella High School in 2008.

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Awards and Decorations include Combat Action Badge, Afghan Campaign Star, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development, Army Service, and Overseas Service Ribbons; Army Accommodation, Army Achievement, Good Conduct, National Defense Service, and Global War Terrorism Service Medals.

Daniel met Jenna after high school through mutual friends in 2008. They began dating in July, were engaged in October and married in December. They both say they just knew they were meant to be together. The military life took their family from Fort Bragg, North Carolina (2008 to 2014), to Fort Lee, Virginia (2014 to 2016) and Fort Bliss, Texas (2016 to 2018) before being honorably discharged in 2018 and returning back home to Goodyear. The reflection of their love is seen in their three children - Aryanna (8), Lilyanna (6) and Baby Danny (3). A young family full of adventure and love for their Arizona roots, you could often find them hunting, fishing or off-roading through the outdoors.

In 2019, Daniel created Airborne Welding as a Veteran Owned, mobile welding service contractor. He looked forward to perfecting his craft.

Daniel will be remembered by his contagious smile and our memories of him will forever live in our hearts. He will truly be missed but never forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Faustino Luna, Alfonso Torres, and Blandina Gomez; brother Aurelio Faustino Luna; three children he called his "Angel Babies". Survivors include his wife Jennifer Luna; children Aryanna Luna, Lilyanna Luna, and Daniel Luna, Jr; parents Aurelio Luna and Maria Ines Luna; sisters Delgadina Gonzales, Korina Tercero, and Elizabeth Canchola; and brother Aurelio Luna, Jr. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, many other loved ones, and friends.

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Diane Lynn Moldenhauer

Mrs. Diane Lynn Moldenhauer, 72 of Goodyear, Arizona passed away November 21, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born February 18, 1948 to Norman and Ilene Stieve in Bay City, Michigan. Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/dianelynn-moldenhauer/

Mary Sue Ybarra Mary Sue Ybarra age 62, of Buckeye, passed away on Thursday November 19th 2020. She was born on September 20, 1958 to the late Julian and Edith Ybarra in Phoenix, AZ. She is survived by her daughter Tracy Meeks, and 2 granddaughters Josie and Hannah; Also her sister Linda (Stephen) Herring, Jeffrey (Shari), Anthony (Frances), nieces and nephews Wendy, Phillip, Blair, Lauren and Alex. Mary is proceeded in death by her sons Jason and Billy Jr, her sister Brenda Lawson LeBlanc and brother Robert Ybarra.

Mary spent much of her time sewing, crafting, baking and spending time with her friends and family who she adored. She was loved by many and will be truly missed.

Graveside Services will be held on Friday December 4th , 2020 at 10:30am, at Hazleton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W Broadway Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Jose M. Chavez

Mr. Jose M. Chavez, age 88, of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away on November 19, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. He was born January 9, 1932 to Manuel Chavez and Charlotte Chavez in Douglas, Arizona.

Jose served in the Army from September of 1952 to December of 1953 with the 7th armed division. He earned the National Defense medal and was a veteran of the Korean war where he earned the Korean service medal.

He is survived by his daughters, Liz Castellano (Angel), Melba Miller (Jerry), and Gilda Johnson (Tom), as well as his five grandchildren.

Jose was preceded in death by his wife of over 55 years, Eva in 2014. He leaves behind his mark in the world through the love he gave his daughters. Family was everything and his biggest honor was being "Tata" to his 5 grandchildren and extended family. Tata enjoyed playing Bingo and loved it when his family joined him. He was immensely proud to be a retiree from the City of Phoenix. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially his daughters and sonin-law's.

Services will not be held at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/josemanuel-chavez/

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OBITUARIES Knoble Loyal Wiley

Mr. Knoble Loyal Wiley Jr., 83 of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away November 20, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born March 27,1937 to Knoble and Annie Wiley in Richmond, Virginia. Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/knobleloyal-wiley/

Roberto Moreno Hernandez Roberto Moreno Hernandez passed into eternal life on November 26, 2020 at his home in Tolleson surrounded by loved ones.

Robert is survived by his wife, Dora, their sons, Guy, wife Hallie, Mark, wife Milena, and Robert "Rocky", wife Jennifer.

He is preceded in death by his daughters, Cindy Lou and Ursula Hernandez, parents Guadalupe and Hortensia Hernandez, brothers Johnny, Reuben, and Guadalupe and sister Elizabeth. He left behind 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Robert was born in Pirtleville, AZ on August 17, 1941. He was fourth in a family of 11 (5 brothers, 5 sisters). His family later relocated to Willcox, AZ where he attended Willcox High School and where he met and married his wife of 61 years, Dora Arrellin Hernandez.

Robert retired from Safeway Warehouse after 24 years of service. He was known to many as "DJ Daddy Cool" with his mobile DJ service that spanned four decades. He was also known as "The Chile Dude" after starting a seasonal family business, Tito's New Mexico Chile, that employed three generations.

Robert was an artist at heart with a love for Rock n' Roll music, swing dancing, and record collecting.

Quick witted and humble, he always worked hard to provide for his family. He cherished his family and the friendships he made with people throughout the years.

He wanted everyone to know that he had accomplished most everything he had wanted in life and credits most of that to his loving wife, Dora.

He will be greatly missed.

West Valley View 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323

623.535.VIEW (8439) • Deadlines

OBITUARIES John Theodore Gimon

Mr. John Theodore Gimon, 82 of Goodyear, Arizona passed away November 21, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born November 7, 1938 to John and Ella Gimon in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Services are to be held at a later date.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/johntheodore-gimon/

Classifieds: Friday 4pm for Wednesday

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521

Dave's Uniform Avondale, retired looking for extra income, will teach to sew patches on uniforms and hemming pants.

Tuesday - Friday.

Stop in between 10 -5 for applications.

1050 N Fairway Dr. Ste E-101, Avondale

Dave's Uniform Avondale, looking for part-time customers service and store lead. Please stop in for applications between 10-5, Tuesday - Friday.

EMPLOYMENT

Jack Edward Corder

Mr. Jack Edward Corder, 83 of Goodyear, Arizona passed away November 17, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born January 6, 1937 to Arnie and Lillian Corder in Jenkins, Kentucky. Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/jackedward-corder/

Leland Victor Minor Leland "Lee" Miner, Drury, Mo., passed away Nov. 18, 2020.

Funeral services were held Mon., Nov. 30, 2020, at Gentryville Church, Gentryville, Mo. Burial was in Gentryville Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife Laura three sons, Stephen Miner (Brenda), Frederick Miner (Michelle), Thomas Miner (Deborah Lowry), two daughters, Kirsten Coleman (Leslie Robert) and Alicia Seel, three sisters, Margaret Wilshusen, Vicki LaBille (Bradley), and Colleen Bierman (Rick Zumwalt), and 12 grandchildren.

HIRING!!

Caregivers Program Leads and Managers HBCS Assistant

AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people!

Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.

Paid training provided. Must be 21+yrs, w/ good driving record & reliable transportation.

Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.

VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

Must have reliable transportation We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

Thompson Funeral Chapel Our 16th Annual Remembrance Service is Virtual this Year Submit your loved one’s name and photo in person or by email to be included in the video.

Video will be available on our website after December 23rd.

Locally Owned and Operated

Funeral, Cremation & Memorial Services

Your Pre-Arrangements Honored

623-932-1780

www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com email@thompsonfuneralchapel.com

We encourage all families to drop off an ornament.

Due to a theft earlier this year, you may replace your loved one’s ornament at this time.

We will be accepting names, photos, and ornaments until December 11th, 2020.

The Thompson Funeral Chapel family wants to wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday.

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EMPLOYMENT

MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE 623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

Immediate Openings for Direct Support Professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities. $12.00 - $13.00/hr, paid training, benefits, FT & PT hours avail. Apply online at www.aztec1.org or in person M-F 8:00a-3:30p at AZTEC, 7400 W. Olive, Ste. 24.

623-412-2888 or EOE.

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS December 5th, 8:00 am -12:00 pm, tools, puzzles, clothes and miscellaneous.

12722 W. Edgemont Ave, Avondale

The Bell Pointe HOA Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Dec 5th and Sunday, Dec 6th, from 7am 2pm. 185th Ave. and Bell Road in Surprise

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN - 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan 602-434-6057 JOEL Cedillo- I do construction work! Concrete, Block, Stucco, Bobcat work, Haulaway, Demolition. Call for free estimates, 623-707-6072. *Not A Licensed Contractor

JOEL Cedillo- I do construction work! Concrete, Block, Stucco, Bobcat work, Haulaway, Demolition. Call for free estimates, 623-707-6072. *Not A Licensed Contractor

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Two sewing machines for sale, Singer Model 9008 with manual, Baby Lock, BL9, with manual. $150 each, call Joan 623-440-6236, after 10:00 am.

ROOMS/ ROOMMATES GOODYEAR. Bedroom and private bath available in single family home. Share living area, kitchen, laundry, and garage, with single mature male. In gated, age restricted, premier golf community near Pebble Creek Parkway and Indian School Rd. Rent and utilities $750 per month.

Six month minimum lease required and security deposit.

Call 602-885-1193

AIR CONDITIONING

25 OFF $

A/C Repair!

COUPON REQUIRED

★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!

623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED

WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices!

Fast, free pickup.

623-329-2043

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 West Valley View CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Call 623-535-8439

EMPLOYMENT RECREATION CENTERS OF SUN CITY WEST GREENSKEEPERS - $14.50 p/h, FT/PT with benefits - Manual labor. Must be able to communicate in English, work weekends and OT. Previous golf exp. preferred.

LANDSCAPE WORKER - FT Mon-Fri $12.25/hour with benefits.

Plan, care and maintain recreational grounds for the community; including trimming, weeding, raking and water plants. Experienced in use of small power tools and lawn maintenance equipment.

Apply online/view more jobs: employment.suncitywest.com or at Human Resources, 19803 N. R. H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375.

The above positions include golf when availability is open. All positions must be able to communicate in English. All positions are open until filled. EOE

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

ELECTRICAL

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

COOPER’S CARPET CLEANING TILE & GROUT

SUPERCHARGED

15 Years in Business and Still A+

37 Years Experience

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

623-546-7714

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

OwnerOperator

602-510-1529

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

CONTRACTORS

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices!

Fast, free pickup!

623-329-2043

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

(623) 878-1180 ROC# CR65 090690D

HANDYMAN HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

AUTO SERVICES

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

Residential • Commercial

HANDYMAN I AM

Office 623-872-7622

$

Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured

623.466.3712

ROC#198687

allstarelectricaz.com

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

LOW PRICES!

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com

Don’t let your broken panes...

Break your bank!!!

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

Fix & Replace

Garage Doors & Openers

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES

ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

CONCRETE / MASONRY

432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300.

Showroom & Parts Store

GLASS SERVICES

Electric & Solar

623-872-8552

Avondale Garage Doors Inc.

ELECTRICAL We do it RIGHT the first time!

www.acexpertek.com

APPLIANCE SERVICES

ELECTRIC

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

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

RESIDENTIAL

Garage Doors

Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

623.556.8378

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

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

602-931-0904 HandymanIam@cox.net

CONTRACTORS

COMMERCIAL

HOMES

BUILDINGS

PATIOS

DECKS

KITCHENS

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

ROOM ADDITIONS

BOB PARRA • 602-384-4014 ROC#328209 BONDED

HAVE A SERVICE BUSINESS?

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

Featured in Architectural Digest and Phoenix Home & Garden • Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential custom builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services

We can make your phone ring!

623-535-VIEW

dacosta@TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM

• Superb customer service from start to finish

Call for further information regarding our services

623-824-4481 OR 602-540-4940

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623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

Lawn Care

David P. Nunamacher

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

PAINTING

Horticultural Consultant

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

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

LANDSCAPING Landscape

**FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE”

602.301.3429 (Call/Text)

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”

www.airNOWac.com

623-932-1674

A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

623.910.0742

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

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

HANDYMAN Professional Handyman Over 25 Years Construction Experience

Electrical • Plumbing • Water Heaters Security Doors • Ceiling Fans & Lights Flooring • Tiling • Painting • Remodel And More!

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Veteran

LANDSCAPING

HOME REMODELING Remodeling or updating a bathroom?

Contact us for a FREE estimate!

623-308-2801

Top Notch Shower Doors

623-440-1605

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING

REMODELING

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

• • • • • •

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

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Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!

623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02

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Quality Attention to Every Detail

FURMAN’S

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE LAWN MAINTENANCE • HEDGE TRIMMING YARD CLEAN-UP, SPRING & FALL GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR TREE TRIMMING AND/OR REMOVAL MINOR PAINTING, SMALL & MEDIUM JOBS Free Estimates • In Business Since 1999 JEREMY FURMAN – Owner/Operator leave message. We 815-761-9619 Please will return your call ASAP!

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

LANDSCAPING Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape Same Great Service!

Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Same Owners, Same Great Service!

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete.

Retaining Walls.

Pavers.

Artificial Grass.

Putting Greens Fireplaces.

Outdoor Kitchens.

Curbing.

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete.

Walls.

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

Outdoor Curbing.

Tree• and PlantKitchens.

Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • Cubring E FRE Tree andKitchens Plant Installation ST E Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation ROC#202397. ROC#219652 D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 stonecreek-az.com

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

PAINTING

PAINTING

BRANDENBURG PAINTING Interior & Exterior FREE ESTIMATES

CALL BOB

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bonded & Insured - ROC #123818

MEDICAL SERVICES

ROC#309706

ERIC SAUNDERS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

FREE ESTIMATES POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH / ROLL / SPRAY • INTERIOR / EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com MOBILE: Licensed, Bonded

602-722-7696

& Insured ROC #170982

PLUMBING

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

References Available

Not a licensed contractor

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Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC Serving the West Valley Since 1990

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HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING

LANDSCAPING

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

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

Let us make your next one Top Notch

Painting, Remodeling and Construction

Call or Text to: 602-677-0483

OSCAR LOPEZ

We specialize in quality custom shower doors.

ALBRECHT AND SON

Professional Advice On: Lawns, Shrubs, Trees, Citrus Trees, Palm Trees and Orchids

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

623.547.7521

Mike (623) 764-1294

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

VISTA VISTA VISTA

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

DEL DEL DEL DEL SOL SOL SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

Interior Exterior

ROC #328924

Lic. • Bonded

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

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

REPAINT SPECIALIST (HOA) EPOXY GARAGE FLOORS (CHIPS) CABINETS REFINISHED

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602-680-7263

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

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 2, 2020

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PEST CONTROL

ROOFING

PLUMBING

Termite•Pest•Pigeon Pro’s Disinfectant, Sanitize, and Vircuide Available

FREE Quotes, Family Co. All phases of PEST control.

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981

Your leaks stop here!

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322

™

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

Lic# 4147

PEST CONTROL

L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL

The Bug Stops Here

• Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs

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

MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

• Roaches

A REFERRAL IS THE

• Weed and Turf control BEST COMPLIMENT • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com

PLUMBING

Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned

FREE SERVICE CALL

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

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS

15% OFF

Any Plumbing Service Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 1/31/21

49.95

Water Heater Flush

125 OFF Water Heater Install

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 1/31/21

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 1/31/21

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

623-386-0710

Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from

585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $

includes labor

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

Senior Citizen Discount FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

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

BEFORE

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

PLUMBING

with Service call. Valley Wide Service

PLUMBING

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

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

PEST CONTROL

Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

POOL TILE CLEANING

Buckeye Plumbing

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

POOL SERVICES

Veteran Owned

623-869-7378 New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

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24 Hour Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection

AFTER Pool Services and Repair The Glendale

tar

623-695-9199

www.miraclepoolcare.com

623-322-9100

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

PLUMBING

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Your West Valley Plumber

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

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

ROOFING

UPHOLSTERY

602-622-2859 623-936-5775 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

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

POOL SERVICES

ROOFING

TRIPLE “R”

Almeida Roofing Inc.

WE DO IT ALL! U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.

“No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com

Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC 1 Call Doe It All! s

All Types of Roofing

602-743-3175

• Free Estimates / Free Inspections • Tile

• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modified Bitumen

www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

Built Stronger to Last Longer

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758

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LOWE$T TAXE$ LOWE$T PRICE

2 4 D AY S till C H R I S TM A S 7

2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Low Miles, 1 Owner

T9227

20277A

18,924

28,724

$

1 Owner, Loaded

20497A

22

20583A

32,424

$

20587A

16

20199A

22,324

X9205

23

32,824

$

10

2018 FORD FUSION SE

Low Mi, 1 Owner

17

20570B

P9211

23,924

X9195A

24

4x4, 1 Owner

34,424

$

X9164A

16,924

12

X9226

19

24,724

X9222

57,924

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

623.386.4429 | WWW.JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 12/08/2020. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings.

West y!

Valle

2015 FORD TAURUS SEL

1 Owner, Babied!

20139A

12,424

$

X9179A

13

2017 AUDI A4 SEASON OF AUDI ULTRA PREMIUM

1 Owner, Sharp!

20382B

18,624

$

2016 FORD F-150 XLT

Must See, 1 Owner

$

6

2014 FORD EXPLORER SPORT

AWD, Sporty

2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 SRW XLT

1 Owner, Diesel 4x4

20528A

17,824

23,924

25

Very Nice!

$

2019 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST

1 Owner, Gorgeous!

2015 GMC ACADIA SLE

11,824

T9207

18

5

$

2019 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT

Loaded!

$

P9135A

9,824

11

$

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HIGH COUNTRY

2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE

Warranty Incl.

$

2019 FORD F-150 XL

Like New, 11 K Mi

4

$

$

2015 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 PICKUP XLT

4x4, Only 71K Mi

20459B

14,724

2015 FORD EXPEDITION EL KING RANCH

1 Owner, 4x4

3rd Row, Rear AC

$

$

2019 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT

1 Owner

2018 MAZDA MAZDA3 4-DOOR TOURING

1 Owner, Like New

2014 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

9,724

13,924

2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK EX

15

9

3

$

$

$

2018 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5

4x4, 1 Owner

20486A

20,524

$

21

7,424

$

2019 TOYOTA C-HR XLE

1 Owner, Sharp!

Only 47K Mi, Nice

20222A

$

2015 JEEP RENEGADE LATITUDE

8

2016 FORD FUSION SE

Priced to Move

13,624

12,924

$

14

2

20272A

20

2019 FORD FLEX LIMITED

4x4, 1 Owner

25,924

$

T9235