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Secrecy continues over leaves BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Associate Editor

NEWS .............. 8 Holiday festivals light up Tolleson, Buckeye

SPORTS ........ 20 So close: Desert Edge loses in title thriller

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Two months after top leaders at the Goodyear Police Department were placed under scrutiny, administrative leaves continue for the city’s police chief, deputy police chief, an officer and another employee. Intense secrecy also continues. Other than an Oct. 7 statement “Chief Jerry Geier and Deputy Chief Justin Hughes were placed on paid administrative leave due to recent allegations of impropriety,” the city refuses to provide details on the actions. The West Valley View submitted a public records request on Oct. 24, asking for copies of all complaints the city received against Geier and/

Top, the Goodyear Police Department has been without two of its top leaders for two months. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon) Left, Santiago Rodriguez, formerly a deputy chief, has been acting police chief since Oct. 7, when Police Chief Jerry Geier and Deputy Chief Justin Hughes were placed on paid administrative leave after “allegations of impropriety,” according to Tammy Vo, a Goodyear spokeswoman. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)

or Hughes. The city responded on Nov. 27. The only complaints attached to the email were filed by Jose Roman against Geier and Hughes.

Roman resigned from the Goodyear Police Department in 2013. In 2015, Ro-

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Students learn discipline, win trophies

BY OCTAVIO SERRANO West Valley View Staff Writer

Because of its association with street gangs, retired army veteran Johnny Williamson’s parents prohibited him from learning martial arts at a young age. “I started in junior high because it’s when Bruce Lee came out,” Williamson said. “My father forbade me to do it.” However, he defied his parents’ orders and continued to delve into the world of martial arts, which lead him to open his own academy in Goodyear years later. The studio is thriving locally and earning respect outside of Arizona. At the recent Regional Tang Soo Do Karate Championships in St. George, Utah, Starworld Martial Arts Academy brought home five Grand Championship trophies back to the West Valley.

The martial arts studio owner’s daughter, MoShay Williamson, earned her fifth consecutive Grand Championship title in the 18 to 34 age group. Diana Garcia won her first Grand Championship in the 35 to 49 age group. In the 14 to 17 age group, Kellicia Taing took her third Grand Championship title in four years. Tylah Stalling and Anthony Lake, both in 13 and under age groups, also won titles. The students of the Goodyear dojo learned to value the core principles of martial arts which lead them to their victories. In his dojo, which teaches the art form of Tang Soo Do, Johnny Williamson said the principals he focuses most on are men-

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At his Starworld Martial Arts Academy, Johnny Williamson teaches all levels and ages. The conﬁdence he instills is evidenced by students’ numerous championship trophies. (Photos courtesy Starwood Martial Arts)

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man was convicted of molestation and received an 18-year sentence. From prison, Roman filed charges alleging Geier and Hughes improperly handled his case. In 2018, then-Deputy Chief Santiago Rodriguez sent Roman a letter, stating his complaints were reviewed. “As a result of the inquiry, we have determined Chief of Police Jerry Geier and (then-Sgt.) Justin Hughes performed their duties in a manner which was both lawful and consistent with department policies and procedures,” Rodriguez wrote. Tammy Vo, a Goodyear spokeswoman, said the Roman complaint is not related to the suspension from duty of Geier and Hughes. “Other than a complaint filed against Chief Geier - currently under investigation and a complaint against Deputy Chief Hughes - also currently under investigation, there have been no other complaints filed against either,” Vo said. The West Valley View again asked for details of the complaint which ignited the current investigation. Speaking for the city, Vo again declined.

“We will not be producing any documents in response to your request at this time because the Peace Officers Bill of Rights, which was adopted by the state legislature, protects information about disciplinary investigations of police officers from being disclosed until the investigation has been completed or the employer has discontinued the investigation,” Vo stated in an email. Asked how long she expected the investigation to last, Vo responded, “I don’t know. “The city’s intent from the start has been to give the investigators as much time as they need to conduct a thorough investigation,” Vo said. “We did not put a time limit on it.” Vo again declined to name the agency investigating Geier and Hughes. Geier, hired as chief in early 2012, continues to receive his weekly pay of around $3,600 (his annual salary is $187,735). Rodriguez has been acting chief since Oct. 7. “As the acting chief, he is fulfilling the chief’s role which includes things like presenting to city council when needed,” Vo said. She was asked how the department

is doing under the watch of Rodriguez. “Things are going great,” Vo said. “It’s business as usual.” The West Valley View requested an interview with Rodriguez (who also goes by the nickname “Jimmy”). As of Monday afternoon, Rodriguez had not responded. Rodriguez has been with the Goodyear Police Department for more than two decades. “I began my career as a sworn law enforcement officer at the Goodyear Police Department in 1998 after graduating from the Glendale Community College Law Enforcement Police Academy,” he Goodyear placed Police Chief Jerry Geier, above, wrote, in a LinkedIn.com profile. Deputy Chief Justin Hughes and two other poemployees on paid administrative leave on “During my career, I have served lice Oct. 7. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear) in numerous assignments as a patrol officer, Special Assignments Unit istrative leave “due to additional allecrisis negotiator, traffic motor officer gations of wrongdoing,” Vo said, in an and member of the Vehicular Crimes October email Unit as a crash reconstruction investi“Placing these employees on leave is gator.” important in order to provide a neutral The other two suspended with pay environment and support needed while include Officer Kyle Cluff, hired five outside counsel reviews the situation. years ago, and Susan Petty, listed by The city of Goodyear values the pubthe city as the administrative service lic’s trust and takes these types of accumanager for the Police Department. sations seriously, and is committed to The two also were placed on admin- conducting a thorough review.”

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tal. “Mostly confidence, discipline and focus,” he said. “Confidence to stand up to injustice if you’re being bullied. Discipline to do the right thing, even when nobody is watching and focus.” Johnny’s daughter, MoShay Williamson, a student and instructor at Starworld Martial Arts, agreed. “It’s not so much about the sport,” she said. “ I think it’s more about the confidence, discipline and the family feel. Most of our students join because of the self-esteem they need to build. It’s not just punching and kicking, it’s more about the character.” The championship consists of MoShay Williamson, Diana Garcia and Tylah Stalling competed in the annual Regional Tang Soo Do Karate Championships in St. George, Utah. As students of Starworld Martial Arts, they returned home as some of three sections: sparring, weapons the top competitors of the championship. (Photo by Octavio Serrano) and forms. Competitors are judged based on the number of points they earn in the cat- which is the highest-ranking belt and leaders of the world. egories, earning a maximum of 10 points per sec- when I get older, my sister and I want “The thing a person is going to need tion. MoShay Williamson received a perfect score to open our own studio together.” the most to succeed in this world is with 30 points. Martial arts is not just about kicking confidence,” Williamson said. “This is She has practiced martial arts since she was a and punching, but about discipline and why I call my dojo a leadership acadchild and values the discipline it teaches students. extreme dedication. Starworld Martial emy. The leader in you is what we’re Fellow Starworld Martial Arts member Diana Arts works to instill these concepts in trying to bring out.” Garcia started martial arts later in life. their students in hopes the students’ For more information, visit martiGarcia, from Avondale, said she took the class confidence will increase and become alartsgoodyear.com. out of a desire to learn self-defense. “I’ve always been interested in martial arts, ever since I was little, but we couldn’t afford it,” Garcia said. “When I moved here, I had a son and he had some issues with bullying, so I found a school and three months after he enrolled, I took a self-defense class and I just fell in love with it.” Garcia went on to earn 28 points in the competition, placing first in the sparring category. But presents... self-defense is not the only quality Garcia has taken away from martial arts as she has also found it to be empowering and has heightened her confidence level. “Ever since I’ve been here, my confidence has grown,” Garcia said. “Another aspect I really enjoy is working with students.” Confidence is a big factor for student Tylah Stalling, 12, who earned 26 points and placed first in open-hand forms, second in sparring and third in weapons. She recalled a time where her confidence level was not quite at the level it currently is. “I’m not shy now but when I was younger, I was really shy,” Stalling said. “I didn’t really like to talk to people I didn’t know, so it took me out of my comfort zone.” Jamie Parnell Stephen Hohendorf She said she began her martial arts career Kurtis Overby Fallon Liz over eight years ago when her sister enrolled in a club where she sat and watched her sister practice. She soon became involved and quickly picked up the art form. Her goal is to eventually earn the highest-ranking and open her own dojo. “My goal is to be able to go to grandmaster,

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Impeachment proceedings of President Trump is generating political ripples here in Arizona. Two recall drives were launched against members of the state’s congressional delegation. One by Phoenix resident Peter McMillan, who is seeking a special elec-

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But Clark told Capitol Media Services he also thinks she should be recalled because of her role in crashing the closed-door bipartisan impeachment hearings. Both efforts face long odds, if there are, in fact, any odds at all. Given the number of signatures necessary to force an election combined with the fact, both sponsors concede they currently have no major source of funding. It will take 65,311 valid signatures submitted by Feb. 29, to set an election to recall Stanton, with the number based on a percentage of the turnout in the 2018 election; to seek the recall of Lesko, Clark needs 76,104 names on a petition by Feb. 21. But here’s the thing: Any election would not take place until next summer, likely long after any conclusion of president impeachment hearings by the house and after the matter goes to trial in the Senate. But both McMillan and Clark said that does not deter them from their efforts. “I’m doing it in the interest of due process,’’ McMillan said. “Somebody has to stand up here in Arizona,’’ said Clark. And it presumes there would even be an election even if both parties reach the required signature goals. There is no provision in federal law for recall of members of Congress. And federal courts generally have barred states from imposing such requirements. That means incumbents need not agree to honor the results of a recall. There is a provision in Arizona law allowing congressional candidates to sign statements they will voluntarily abide by the results of any recall. But neither Stanton nor Lesko signed such a statement when elected. In fact, Sophia Solis, spokeswoman for Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, said there is no evidence that any of the candidates elected in 2018, submitted such a statement. Solis said her office will accept a properly filed recall petition with the required number of signatures. That, she said, could lead to a court challenge. But, absent a ruling by a judge Solis said her agency is in uncharted waters. “The law is unclear as to whether, in the absence of a challenge, a recall election should be held with the results

merely being symbolic,’’ she said. “We are not aware of any authority on this point.’’ Lesko, in a prepared statement, showed no concern about the recall effort. “Voters recently elected me four times,’’ she said, referring to her victories in a special primary and general elections in spring of 2018 to replace Trent Franks who had quit, and then again later in the year to win her own two-year term. “I have been working very hard to help my constituents.’’ Her district covers the area from Litchfield Park through Sun City and Peoria up to New River. There was no immediate response from Stanton whose district runs from central Phoenix through south Scottsdale and Tempe into parts of Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert. The recall against Stanton was filed slightly more than a month after the congressman, who earlier had supported an inquiry, announced he now is in favor of proceeding with a full-blown impeachment of the president. “The mountain of credible evidence that the president has engaged in impeachable conduct continues to grow, including his own alarming admissions over the past several days,’’ Stanton said in a Sept. 24 statement, saying that members of Congress have sworn to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. “The House now has a duty to move forward with the impeachment of the president,’’ he said. “Failure to act would create a dangerous precedent that is too high a cost for our nation to bear.’’ McMillan said his views about what is going on in Washington have been affected by the writings of Alan Dershowitz, a former Harvard Law School professor, who has opined that the House needs evidence of “high crimes or misdemeanors’’ to proceed with impeachment. More to the point, Dershowitz has questioned whether anything Trump is accused of fits that definition. “It’s placing the nation in a situation where we could be facing a constitutional crisis,’’ McMillan said. He said the recall petition will help educate the public about those issues.

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Litchﬁeld Park’s Christmas in Park Celebration brings a Hometown Atmosphere to family events BY LAURA LATZKO

West Valley View Staff Writer

A parade, arts and crafts booths, snow, pictures with Santa and choir music help to usher in a small-town feeling for the holidays in Litchfield Park. The city’s annual Christmas in the Park event brings different generations together to celebrate the holidays in both traditional and modern ways. This year, the family-friendly celebration takes place Dec. 14 and will run along Old Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard. The event offers a winter wonderland play area including 15 tons of snow, inﬂatable jumphouses, makeand-take crafts, train and pony rides, arts and crafts vendors and, of course, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tricia Kramer, special events coordinator for the City of Litchfield Park, said every year, residents of Litchfield Park along with residents in other West Valley cities - anticipate this event.

Litchﬁeld Park’s Christmas in the Park celebration includes a community parade scouting groups, marching bands, businesses, dance groups and community organizations. (Photos courtesy city of Litchﬁeld Park)

Despite how much the event grows year-after-year, it’s an event the city insists maintais the special hometown Christmas feel - making it memorable for every generation in attendence.

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“The adults coming feel a sense of nostalgia, and of course, the children are gaining those new experiences,” Kramer added. One of the major highlights for the festival, the annual hometown parade will kick off at 10 a.m. The parade route will move along Old Litchfield Road from Villa Nueva Drive north to the roundabout at Old Litchfield Road and continue west on Wigwam Boulevard to Desert Avenuee, before heading north and dispersing. This year, the parade grew to 2,000 participants, including walking groups, ﬂoats and vehicle entries. For the first time, a NASCAR pace car will be featured in the parade, along with three fire trucks and six marching bands from the Agua Fria Union High School District and from Wigwam Creek Middle School. The parade also features dignitaries, school groups, dance groups, businesses, nonprofits and scouting troops. Kramer reported the parade is an annual tradition for many families. “We get some people who come as we are still doing final setups for the festival early in the morning,” Kramer said. “They start staking out where they want to be set up for the parade.” Following the parade, Mayor Thomas L. Schoaf will give a special reading of a holiday classic, where children are invited to come onstage. Throughout the day, local bands, choirs and dance groups perform hol-

iday-themed numbers. The entertainment lineup includes dance groups from the Bravo Dance Family, Ballet Folklorico Esperanza and the Take Five Dance Academy. Food vendors offer a mix of cuisine, including sugar cookies, barbecue, coffee, samosas, creamery ice cream and chocolate-dipped fruit. Around 70 arts and crafts vendors will sell handmade items such as holiday wreaths, books, jewelry and children’s items. “There’s a lot of great gift-giving items you can see the love and attention to detail the vendors really put into them,” Kramer added. For many local children, it will be a rare chance to play in snow. An area on Old Litchfield Road will have sections for younger and older children. During the festival, children can have their pictures taken with Santa and can write letters to Old Saint Nick. Professional photos cost $5 each and this year, parents will have the option of having photos emailed to them. Inside Santa’s workshop, children can make traditional holiday crafts such as thumbprint snowﬂakes, beaded candy canes or clothespin angels.

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It includes billboards - the first billboard went up Dec. 7 along Interstate The residents of Goodyear spoke. 10. The city of Goodyear lisWhile the billboard is a tened. bit vague, there is nothing The message is clear: subtle about an event at “We want Trader Joe’s!” 8:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Surveys the city sent out at the new Circle K on Mcto residents made it abunDowell Road and Pebble dantly clear, said Tammy Creek Parkway. Vo, a Goodyear spokesGoodyear Mayor Georwoman. gia Lord will read an an“One thing our residents nouncement proclaiming are most passionate about “We Want Trader Joe’s is having new businesses Day.” come to the city,” Vo said. Mayor Georgia Lord (PhoTrader Joe’s has 503 “When we asked them to to courtesy City of Goodyear) stores nationwide; TJ lovshow what they want, the ers around Goodyear drive number one response was Trader Joe’s. to Surprise or Glendale, which, Lord “There’s even a ‘We want Trad- said, just isn’t right. er Joe’s in the West Valley Facebook On WWTJD (We Want Trader Joe’s page,’ and the people who organized it Day), Lord will ask residents to sign a live in Goodyear.” petition asking Trader Joe’s to come to The city is not simply listening and Goodyear. giving a condescending nod of the “We hope to get the attention of head. Trader Joe’s,” said Vo, chuckling The city of Goodyear is acting, big knowingly. time. “Our economic development team “We’re launching a ‘We Want Trader has been in touch with them to let them Joe’s’ campaign,” Vo said. know we want them here,” she added.

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Recall...continued from page 4 “We as registered voters need to have an open and honest debate as to what we want our elected representatives to do in our name, or not to do in our name,’’ he said. McMillan, who said he is a political independent, voted for neither Stanton nor Republican Steve Ferrara last year, saying he just moved into Arizona in 2017 and did not go to the polls in 2018. Clark finds himself in the same position on the 2018 contest between Lesko and Democrat Hiral Tipirneni. While

he is a long-time Arizona resident, Clark said he was living in Prescott at the time; he said he has since moved into Lesko’s district. But Clark, a registered Democrat, is no stranger to Arizona politics. He is a regular fixture at the Capitol and often testifies on pending legislation. Three of the four other Democrats in the state’s congressional delegation have said they support proceeding with impeachment: Raul Grijalva, Ruben Gallego and Ann Kirkpatrick. Only Tom O’Halleran has not gone that far, saying only he supports the impeachment inquiry.

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The Buckeye Main Street Coalition presents the 16th annual Glow on Monroe electric light parade at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in downtown Buckeye. The event is free and travels east along Monroe Avenue from Second Street to Apache Road. The nighttime parade will feature dazzling displays of holiday lights decorating historic fire trucks, horsedrawn carriages and other vintage vehicles. Local school marching bands are also part of the parade, along with free photos with Santa before and after the parade. Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck and

Vice Mayor Eric Orsborn are the parade’s master of ceremonies and will announce each ﬂoat as they cruise by City Hall. From 5 to 9 p.m., kids can “make and take” crafts at the Sixth Street Plaza, across from City Hall, and get pictures taken with Santa after the parade in the gymnasium of Buckeye Elementary School. Buckeye’s 16th annual Glow on Monroe festival starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. (Photos courtesy city of Buckeye)

City of Tolleson’s Luces de Navidad Street Festival BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Tolleson holds its annual Luces de Navidad Street Festival from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Dec. 13, and noon to midnight Saturday, Dec. 15. The street festival will be held

in Downtown Tolleson on Van Buren Street between 91st and 94th avenues. Admission is free for all activities. Food trucks and craft vendors will be on site. This year’s event will feature live entertainment by Conjunto Malo, Bar-

rio Latino, New Frequency band and a special performance by J.R. Gomez Y Los Conjunto Bandits. The traditional light parade down Van Buren Street begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday. A Kids’ Zone will feature carnival rides, ice skating rink, face painting, holiday crafts, kids contests and pic-

tures with Santa Claus. Free parking will be available at the northeast and southeast corners of 91st Avenue and Van Buren Street. Van Buren Street will be closed to traffic between 91st and 94th avenues from noon Friday until 5 a.m. on Sunday. For event details and up-to-date happenings visit tollesonaz.org/events.

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Groundbreaking for the $11.7 million Care1st Avondale Resource Center at the Marie Lopez Rogers Complex was Dec. 2. The center is scheduled to be completed at the end of 2020. The 25,000-square-foot building is to be constructed at 995 E. Riley Avenue, Avondale. The facility will serve as a centralized location for community ser-

vices. Care1st Avondale will move operations from its current location at 328 W. Western Avenue to the new complex. The new facility will also house the Avondale Senior Center and operations of the Avondale Neighborhood and Family Services Department, currently located at 1007 S. Third Street. The complex is named for Marie Lopez Rogers, the daughter of migrant farmworkers in Avondale and a grad-

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uate of Agua Fria High School, who dedicated her professional life to social work before running for Avondale City Council. Her tenure included two terms as mayor, until her retirement in 2014. This year, the Avondale City Council voted to name the new resource complex in her honor. “The resource center has always been a lifeline for residents in need of assistance,” said Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise. “It is fitting this new complex is named after Marie, who has been a longtime supporter and advocate for the Avondale community.” Sheryl Steele, Family Services manager, said Care1st Avondale Resource Center has been in operation since 2009. In 10 years, the center has grown to over 60 partners and a variety of programs. With the center continuing to grow, it was only logical for it to move to a bigger location. “Last year our city council approved a Continuous Improvement Program funding to approve a building of a new center,” Steele said. “The idea behind it is to combine and have intergenerational services at this building. So, we’ll have families with young children as well as our seniors coming to the same place.” All services in those programs provide human services at no cost to the residents. Some of the programs the center offers include citizenship classes, parenting classes, literacy classes and services for low-income families. In 2017, the center helped the highest number of people to date with over 70,000 citizens. Last year, the center helped roughly 67,000. Steele is excited to see what new programs the new facility will allow them

to have. Steele said the city has been very supportive of the center and they are lucky to be part of a community investing so much in its city. “It’s not common for cities to be so invested in human services,” Steele said. “We’re very fortunate in Avondale that our council, mayor and city leadership really care about all the members of the community, including those that might have some needs.” With the availability of additional space at the new building, Steele said the center will be able to increase its number of partners. “We’re looking to expand and grow exponentially,” Steele said. “With the growth, we can have expansion of new partners. We already have partners who are interested in the center and using space.” Steele said the reason why the center was able to grow efficiently is because of the help it has received from the community. A multitude of like-minded organizations all willing to provide services for the people of Avondale paved the way to a successful institution. “The unique blend of partnerships and people coming together,” Steele said. “I think when entities come together and share the same vision, we communicate with one another, we support one another in different endeavors, and I think growth happened because of the wonderful partnerships that began.” “We’re here to serve everyone and we need to know what our community needs, so we’d like to know what other things we can build now that we have this beautiful building.”

Avondale to break ground on Police Department expansion BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony on a $9.5 million expansion project for the Avondale Police Department. Construction will expand the current police headquarters facility, adding 14,800-square-feet of space for a modernized property and evidence room to store over 65,000 items of evidence. Funds will also be used to renovate 7,600-square-feet of existing space to include administrative offices and ex-

pand meeting space. The groundbreaking is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. The facility expansion will be added to the current police facility at 11485 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. The police administration building will remain in service throughout the construction phase. Construction by Abacus Project Management, Architekton and Core Construction is scheduled to be completed early 2021.

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City of Avondale hires Director of Alisha Solano named new Water director for city of Buckeye Development & Engineering Services

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West Valley View Contributing Writer

Arizona native Alisha Solano knew she wanted to work as a public servant as early as her high school years attending Red Mountain High School. On Nov. 25, Buckeye named Solano director of the Water Resources Department, further progressing her aspirations. “Alisha Solano is a great asset to the city of Buckeye and our Water Resources Department,” said Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck. “She has great vision and the changes she’s implemented so far will continue moving Buckeye in the right direction.” Solano, born in Mesa, said she first developed an interest in government through Red Mountain High School’s cooperative office education proBuckeye recently named Alisha Solano its new Wagram. ter Resource director. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye) “My senior year, I went to school in the morning, and I worked lano. “It’s just on the expansion of mathe afternoon in finance for the city of jor growth, so there are a lot of initiaMesa,” said Solano. tives and opportunities. It’s something Solano said her work in finance I’m very excited to be a part of.” helped her learn about the city of Mesa, Solano said her priorities for the waand after graduating with her bache- ter department are establishing water lor’s degree, she applied for a position for future growth and development of in solid waste and worked her way up Buckeye and making changes to the from an administrative assistant in the department’s website. department to the solid waste adminisSolano said she is working to make trative in nine years. the website an online portal for customSolano went on to work as the deputy ers, eliminating the need for in-person for the city of Mesa’s water department interaction and updating the website’s for eight years, then worked in Phoenix forms. for four years as the assistant water di“We’re looking to make it a onerector before coming to Buckeye. stop-shop,” said Solano of the water “(Buckeye) is a young city,” said So- department website’s development.

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The City of Avondale hired Kevin Murphy as its new Director of Development and Engineering Services (DES). Murphy joins the city on Jan. 6, filling a vacancy left by former DES Director, Tracy Stevens, who was recently promoted to Deputy City Manager. Murphy’s public sector experience spans more than 30 years, including 11 years as Public Works director for Lake Havasu City, where he managed a department of 158 and oversaw a multi-million dollar budget for a variety of capital and infrastructure projects. During the last 11 years, he has managed a civil engineering office that primarily provided engineering for public works related projects. Murphy holds a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico. “Kevin joins Avondale at a time of tremendous growth. With so many capital projects in the pipeline, as well as new development, coming to the city, Kevin’s experience will be invaluable in leading the team of professionals in

Kevin Murphy is Avondale’s new Director of Development and Engineering Services. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

the Development and Engineering Services Department,” said Avondale City Manager Charles Montoya. The Department of Development and Engineering Services is responsible for land use planning, zoning, transportation, transit, sustainability, engineering plan review, capital improvement projects, code enforcement, building permits and inspections. For more information visit avondaleaz.gov or call 623-333-4000.

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Pizza plus hockey plus blood donations equals heroes BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Streets of New York is making spirits even brighter this holiday season with a voucher for a free 10-inch pizza for all Valley blood donors through Dec. 31 The pizzeria partnered with Vitalant to help make sure patients across Arizona receive the gift of life for the holidays. Streets of New York is the official pizza for the Arizona Coyotes. As part of the holiday campaign, blood donors will receive a voucher for a free ticket to one of three games – Dec. 19 Minnesota Wild, Jan. 4 Philadelphia Flyers or Jan. 14 San Jose Sharks. Blood has a shelf life of 42 days, so donors will help save patients throughout the most challenging time of the year to maintain our state’s blood supply. While donors of all blood types are needed, O-negative is always in greatest demand. To make a blood donation appointment, call 877-25-VITAL (877258-4825) or visit BloodHero.com. Holiday blood donors help Arizona kids like 4-year-old Adelyn who received her 58th blood transfusion on Nov 14. She was born with Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a rare disorder pre-

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IDs not required Editor:

Is it truly needful to require IDs from everyone all the time? Is it essential to society’s well-being to have IDs that are more expensive, more difficult to obtain, and more revealing of a person’s unique body makeup and personal history? Starting in October, a standard ID is not valid to board an airplane. Instead, a federal REAL-ID – which 99 million Americans lack – is required. IDs aren’t just for driving, cigarettes, and alcohol. Want to open a bank account, apply for food stamps, get a job, return an item to Home Depot, rent an apartment, stay in a hotel room, pick up a prescription, or vote at the polls? You need an ID. Such laws and policies make for a burdensome society, especially for the young, elderly, and poor. I personally know people who have had all their IDs lost or stolen, which resulted in their becoming homeless and jobless. When an ID is required to get an ID, a vicious cycle sets in, prohibiting upward mobility. Legally, the right to privacy and the right to not be systematically discriminated against for lack of an ID are two axiomatic rights held by the people, and such non-enumerated rights are protected by the 9th amendment of the Constitution. Len Schulwitz Goodyear

Bueller? Bueller?

Editor: I love my country. I respect our laws and our culture which made the U.S. the envy of the world. I am particularly pained to witness the current abuse of power being exercised by the socialists currently in power in the House of Representatives which amounts to a partisan coup d’etat’ masquerading as an impeachment trial. We should all ask ourselves if we would be content to be accused and tried on hearsay evidence. Well, would

you, dear reader? Of course, you wouldn’t. And while I agree with the President of the United States is not above the law he surely isn’t beneath it either, unless of course, he has the audacity to be duly elected against the wishes of the socialist elites and complicit mass media. I find the first week of impeachment hearsay testimony strangely reminiscent of Simone’s witness of Ferris Bueller’s whereabouts and condition: “My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s brother’s girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who’s going with a girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night.” My fellow conservatives and classic JFK Liberal friends, this abuse of power should horrify us all and must stop. Otherwise, as Ethiopian leader Haile Selassie put it during WWII, “it is us today. It will be you tomorrow.” Jason Russell Goodyear

Needing help

Editor: We, the community of Cashion, need the help of our Avondale Police Department and the Avondale City Council to stop the thefts and burglaries in our homes. We have documentation of the many thefts and burglaries that have happened in our area for these past years. We also need help in the rehabilitation of drug addicts through voluntary health programs as they pose a threat to our community while they roam the streets at night. We do have meetings once a month with two individuals that come from the city of Avondale with a program to listen to our needs and complaints, but it is a very slow process to address these two problems. We, the community of Cashion, are tired, desperate, aggravated and afraid of these situations happening in our beloved community. Jose Roberto Garcia Avondale

Time to change? Editor:

I agree with Vickie Chelini of Buckeye in her letter Dec. 4 that sometimes we need to change political parties. I changed from Democrat to Republican in 1980 when Reagan was running for president. Best move I ever made. Even Reagan changed parties in 1962 from Democrat to Republican. He turned out to be the best president since Lincoln. Wild horses can’t make me go back to the Democrat party. Especially since the Democrat party now stands for witch-hunting, obstruction of work for the American people, three years of made up lies and choreographed dirt-digging and scams to impeach a duly-elected president from the second he took his oath of office. This is even after he managed to revive the economy and unemployment to statistics unimaginable. The Democrats absolutely don’t want the “swamp” drained even one drop. They prefer the corruption in America’s government to be greater than Ukraine’s. If you want your kids & grandkids to live in Venezuela’s economy which will be the future of America if the Democrats

manage to impeach President Trump on scam charges that they choreograph for their hearings in the closed-door meetings with not an inkling of transparency, then vote for a Democrat. James Logan Buckeye

Bad streets

Editor: Avondale has done it again. They started to fix our streets and did the usual half-baked job and called it done. They sprayed some oil which removed all street markings and never came back. Then on the east side of the Agua Fria river, they chipped sealed the streets. Oh, and they did chip seal and put markings on Riley Drive right in front of the high school. The reason I am so upset is I almost t-boned a car backing out of a driveway on Fourth Street on Dec. 4. They didn’t look and I slammed on my brakes but because the street was wet and there was little traction because the street had been sprayed with oil But not chipped sealed. I slid. I was going slow and could stop. Someone

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You’ll be happier living your gifts, not your dreams BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley ViewColumnist

Most times when you go to a concert, it’s the music you remember. With that said, it’s been a month since I saw Post Malone play in Glendale and still find myself pondering his parting message to his fans. I’ll have to paraphrase a bit since the hip-hop pop-rapper favors saltier language than my editors will allow. The gist: “Do what you want! Don’t let anybody tell you can’t do $#*ing something or tell you what you can $#*ing be. Live your $#*ing dreams.” Given that “Posty,” born Austin Richard Post, owns the top-ranked album of 2019 with “Hollywood’s Bleeding” and that his music has been streamed more than 6.5 billion times this year on Spotify, this philosophy appears to have worked out pretty well for him – at least to the ripe old age of 24. But is it good advice? That’s what I’ve wondered for weeks. Have to say, I don’t think so – though the concept of living your dreams has launched a million self-help books and,

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more recently, a few zillion social meWhen I was a kid, my dream was to dia posts and hashtags. play NBA basketball like my idol, JuAll around us all the time lius “Doctor J” Erving. you bump into people who I’d clear snow off the describe their new job, new playground to shoot jump business or their kid’s next shots in winter and dribble JV basketball game as the and work on moves to the pursuit of destiny, a desire hoop for hours. burning in them like a caulSomewhere around age dron. 15, I realized that at a shade They’re “on their grind,” over 5-foot-10, my NBA #hustling, forever busy prospects were limited. “living the dream.” A few years later, my So busy that they never parents, teachers and proappear to notice something fessors helped me underDavid Leibowitz. (Photo else essential to success: courtesy Advisor Group) stand that my gifts involved Having talent and skill also words and stories. plays a role in achieving your dreams, In this way, a journalist and commualongside passion and desire. nications consultant was born. Maybe that sounds like a killjoy way Point being, I was never going to fly of looking at things, but with all due to the rim like Julius or become a point respect to Post Malone, I don’t think guard like Steve Nash. Would pushing telling a kid who can’t sing that he can me to try regardless have been doing be a rock star is doing him or her any me a favor? I think not. favors. Instead of living your dreams, I’d Then again, people love Bob Dylan’s like to advocate for living your gifts. voice, so I suppose there’s always a Maybe your child has a unique abilchance, however infinitesimal it may ity to connect with people emotionalbe. ly and empathize with their troubles.

and disgraceful. Seriously? Republicans know if this were a Democrat, they would be doing exactly the same thing. Trump has divided our country in such a way that people have lost their sensibilities. If you would do things differently to another party than you would your own, then you are being dishonest. You are not looking out for our country, you are looking out for your party. That’s being partisan and self-serving, not patriotic. Mike Getz Goodyear

Encourage them to become a doctor, a nurse, a therapist. Maybe you hate your retail job today, but you have a passion for tinkering and the ability to see how pieces and parts fit together. Great. Start that side business as a handyman or assembling Amazon orders. Maybe you dream of seeing far off places. Learn to save money and then by all means go. Of course, this sounds like much less fun than your average Post Malone lyric. Like this chorus from “I’m Gonna Be”: “So I’m gonna be what I want, what I want, what I want, yeah/I’m gonna do what I want, when I want, when I want, yeah.” The dude brought 15,000 screaming fans to Glendale. Meanwhile, no one came out to see Post Leibo. So maybe my practical vision is all wrong. But I think not. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com

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The Christmas season is my favorite time of the year, probably because of the traditions. Traditions such as Christmas music and colorful decorations make everything a little brighter I think it also makes people a little happier. All over the world, one can find interesting Christmas traditions. In Australia, “Krampus” visits the towns along with Santa. The Japanese enjoy dinner from KFC. In Norway, many hide their brooms before going to bed. In Germany, Nikolaus (German spelling) travels around on a donkey. When I look back on my childhood, Christmas was my favorite time of year, not because of the presents but, because of the family traditions. As an example for many years each of us kids made our own ornaments, many of which I still have. Like many homes in the country, we have many Christmas traditions; a decorated tree, a gift exchange, eggnog, Kathy even decorates our house with

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Visiting relatives who stay a little too long and/or take up too much space? Send them down the road … Welcome to the neighborhood, Residence Inn Marriott Avondale. Check out the new hotel at a grand opening/ribbon-cutting 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, with food, drinks and entertainment. The pitch: “We are conveniently located off I-10, in Avondale, near Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Glendale, Tolleson and Buckeye. Whether you’re in town to catch a ball game at Goodyear Ballpark, Camelback Ranch, or visiting Luke Air Force Base, you will enjoy your stay with us. Our spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with separate living, dining, sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens are ready to welcome you.” Free breakfast and evening mixer, plus a fitness room. And here’s a fairly new idea: “We offer a complimentary grocery delivery service to all guests along with free internet for connecting to the outside world.” The new Residence Inn Marriott is at 11465 West Hilton Way, Avondale. For information, call 623-666-6390. Another new hotel, another ribbon-cutting: Tolleson’s Fairﬁeld by Marriott Inn & Suites has a launch party at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 9033 W. McDowell Road.

Residence Inn Marriott Avondale, Fairﬁeld by Marriott Inn & Suites, left, and Hacienda Del Rey senior-living community, right, are two businesses celebrating grand openings this week. (Photos provided)

According to a press release, Fairfield by Marriott Tolleson has 116 rooms and “is a truly stunning example of the brand’s contemporary look and feel.” The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, business services and 536 square feet of meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 10 people. Someone needs to open a ribbon store around here. After a ribbon-cutting Monday, Dec. 9 at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen (15030 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear), the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce has another one in the neighborhood at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Navy Federal Credit Union, 15420 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. It’s followed by yet another launch party at noon Friday, Dec. 13, for Hacienda Del Rey, 12917 W. La Cruces Drive, Litchfield Park. This is a state-of-the-art facility for older folks. According to its website at mbkseniorliving.com: “Hacienda Del Rey is a warm, inviting community providing a service-enriched lifestyle and high-quality care in a comfortable, family-like setting. We are conveniently located close to shops, restaurants, a multitude of recreational opportunities, and excellent medical services in the sunny Phoenix suburb near Goodyear and Avondale.” The new senior home has a variety of options for aging gracefully: “Our unique, cottage-style setting allows

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in activity. A change in job, relationship status, personal finance, or just a The holidays are upon us. That good old fashioned itch to start a new magical time of year when family, life can necessitate a move. food, charity and goodwill Often these sellers need change us as individuals to get the property on the and communities. That market and sold as soon as moment in time where an possible. In a normal marextra traffic light, or a long ket cycle, this could pose a line, is just an opportunibig problem. If a property ty to listen to Bing Crosis listed in December and by belt out the single best doesn’t sell, the days on rendition of “White Christmarket could stigmatize the mas” ever recorded. property and lead to a less It’s also the time of year desirable sales price. where home sellers face But not to worry, this is a quandary. Do I list my no normal market cycle. John Crow. (Photo courteproperty now, or wait until sy Centurion Investments) The economy is roaring. the New Year? New jobs and new people The simple answer is - wait. are moving to the Valley at a feverish The market historically softens pace. Interest rates are near historic around the holidays, there are fewer lows. In spite of nearly a decade of active buyers and coordinating show- year-over-year price increases, home ings around travel, house guests and affordability is still among the best in holiday parties can add stress to an al- the country. Meanwhile, new home ready stressful time. Ahhh, but nothing construction is simply not keeping in real estate is simple. pace with demand. Some sellers don’t have the luxury of As such, home inventory is critically waiting for the predictable spring spike low and buyer demand is through the

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The box-toppers also include a 30 percent off coupon the customer can use on his or her next online Papa John’s order. Stafko and his wife have two dogs of their own, so they were sold on the idea. “We are devoted to our dogs and are excited to have an opportunity to help amazing dogs find great homes and to be partnering with Incredibull Stella,” Lasko said. Meeks rescued Stella when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer at the age of 41. A survivor, Meeks went on to launch Stella’s Instagram page in 2017 and now has more than 69,000 followers. Meeks also created a nonprofit called Incredibull Stella, named after her pit bull, Stella. The nonprofit is not only an advocate for pit bull breed awareness, but it also supports rescue and adoption shelters, promotes spay/neuter initiatives, and rescues and fosters puppies and adult dogs until a “forever family” can be found. This isn’t the first time Papa John’s has supported Meeks and the Incredibull Stella nonprofit’s efforts. On a Nov. 9 adoption event at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, Papa John’s fed volunteers with donated pizzas. In 2018 alone, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control brought in more than 26,000 dogs, of which 29 percent were returned to the owner, leaving more than 22,000 dogs in need of homes. Valley rescues and shelters would like to take part in the program and feature their own adoptable dogs can email crew@incredibullstella.com. Information: incredibullstella.com

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Thompson led the Wildcats down the ﬁeld in just 26 seconds. His third touchdown pass of the night, a 33-yarder to Michael Sterling with 2:00 remaining, gave them the lead — once again. Then, after a couple Scorpion offensive plays to try and win the game, with just over a minute left in regulation, Lara threw a high pass Mesquite defensive back Jordan Wollangk got under and made a play on. He picked the ball off and the Wildcats were able to run out the game clock to secure the championship. With sophomore quarterback Adryan Lara coming off a breakout season, the Scorpions will be considered contenders going into next year. This season’s 10-4 team can take pride in a near-title run. “We’re going to take a little bit of time, let things sink in and celebrate the seniors and the great ride this season has been,” Lucero said.

The Desert Edge Scorpions, despite a 28-23 loss to Mesquite in the 4A football championship game on Friday, have a lot to be proud of this season. A young squad, especially on defense, battled back from a 16-point deficit and even held a lead in the fourth quarter before the Wildcats drove and ultimately took the championship. The Scorpions got down early and still managed a late comeback was inspiring to the team’s staff. “They never quit. Everybody stayed the course, when some other teams might have given up, they kept battling and were in it all the way,” said Jose Lucero, the Desert Edge coach. Mesquite led the whole game until midway through the fourth quarter. The Wildcats came out hot on offense, scoring two touchdowns and a field goal on their first three offensive drives. The biggest play of the first half came on a 44-yard touchdown reception by Jacob Walker on just the team’s second offensive snap of the evening. The Wildcats forced three stops on fourth downs and went into halftime ahead, 16-3. But then Desert Edge tightened its defense and executed pass plays more efficiently. A 51-yard touchdown pass to senior Jihad Marks, on the first play of the fourth quarter, followed by a short touchdown run on the next drive - the Scorpions took their first lead of the game with 6:59 remaining on the clock. The Scorpions intercepted a pass on the ensuing defensive possession and tried to run the clock out. However, they turned the ball over on fourth down with 2:26 Junior Mike Ortiz runs in space in the Scorpions’ 28-23 loss remaining in the game. to Mesquite in the 4A football title game (WVV Photo by Eric Junior quarterback Ty Newman)

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Millennium swimmer qualiﬁes for Olympic Trials WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 11, 2019

BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

By the time Kennedy Noble steps on to the Millennium High School campus for her first day of her junior year next August, she will be returning from the chance almost every young swimmer dreams about. Noble will be competing at the 2020 USA Swimming Olympic Team Trials, held in June in Omaha, Nebraska. This is the event she grew up idolizing. Watching the reactions of the swimmers who achieved their dreams of qualifying for the Olympics was captivating. She made it a point to never miss it. At the next trials, just weeks after Noble completes her sophomore year, she will have a chance to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. And she’ll do so against swimmers she grew up admiring. “I actually cannot believe I’m going,” she said. “It’s really hard to get nervous or excited about it because I don’t believe I’m going.” She’s not sure when exactly the reality of this will hit her. “Maybe afterward,” she laughed, “or maybe when I get there.” Noble qualified for the Olympic Trials through a different set of qualifiers months ago. She will appear in two races in Omaha, the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke. She is working on becoming eligible for more. Realistically, Noble acknowledges, her best chance at cracking the Olympic team looks more likely to happen in 2024 or 2028 rather than the summer of 2020. But as a 16-year-old high school sophomore, Noble isn't concerned about making it to the Olympics just yet, after all, it's only four years into her competitive swimming career and she knows she will be there soon enough. To qualify for the 2020 Olympics, she must finish first or second in any individual event she competes in. “I’m using the 2020 Olympic Trials as a learning experience so I’m ready for the next eight years,” she said. Perhaps no better learning experience than what Noble experienced in October, when she was selected as one of the 48 high school girls, from across the country, to be named for the USA Swimming’s National Select Camp. The camp, a four-day stay at the Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs, served as a foreword of what to expect in Omaha next June.

Noble and the other participants were briefed on the daily routine of the National Team. They also practiced using the camp’s facilities and spoke with “top professionals about postrace recovery, psychological training skills, nutrition and stroke technique,” according to an email from Shelby Tuttle, director of Communications at Valley of the Sun YMCA and the home of Noble’s club swim team, the Westside Silver Fins. “It was actually so amazing,” Noble said. “It was really cool because I got a good overview of what it’d be like if I made the Junior National Team or the National Team.” The camp drilled the importance of uniting as one into the minds of the young swimmers, emphasizing how to create a team-first culture. Four dozen girls came in as complete strangers, the only commonality being their talents inside the pool. And they left Colorado Springs as “sisters,” Noble said, still keeping in touch to this day. “We stayed up every night in our dorm rooms at, like midnight, because we were so excited to tell our stories and our journeys about swim and what our lives are like in our hometowns and everything. It was so amazing to share it with other people.” Despite the whirlwind of a year it’s been, from an Olympic Trial qualification to an invitation to the National Select Camp, Noble said she’s learned to balance it all with fun. In just her second season at Millennium, Noble put on a clinic at the 2019 Division II State Swim Meet. She took first place in both the 100m backstroke and the 200m individual medley. She finished 5 seconds ahead of the second-place swimmer in the 200m IM. “I think it went really well,” she said, a humble deflection. Darian Townsend, Noble’s club coach, is a three-time Olympian swimmer who won a gold medal (2004 freestyle relay team). “He has so much experience in this kind of stuff,” Noble said. “Just finding strategies or superstitions, almost, to make sure your mind is in the right place so you’re not freaking out. Think of these competitions of normal ones we do at home.” One pointer from teacher to student: Chat with your competitors. They’ll appear less frightening, less intimidating, more human-like.

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Friday

Old Pueblo Live Music

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.

DECEMBER

Wednesday

The Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum

Visit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and docents are available to provide a tour. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@ lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Play Time

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. Free. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Care1st Avondale Resource Center Food Service

Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host Kids Cafe, a program to help children in low-income areas receive nutritious meals, through May 21. Children up to age 18 can enjoy a free, healthy meal from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 328 W. Western Avenue. The free dinners are served on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Thursday

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. Free. 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. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Agua Fria Toastmasters

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

Bosom Buddies

Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. For information, call 262-825-2355.

Goodyear Lions Club

Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses, and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at noon second Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. For information, call 623-455-3253.

Toddler Time

Help prepare children ages 2 to 3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to

Listen to live music by Los Gringos, Jeordie or Cooper Sunrise starting at 6 or 7 p.m. every Friday night at Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. The menu features delicious Sonoran-style Mexican food by chef Ernestina Borquez. For information, call 623-935-5059.

Cody’s Reading Pack (Ages 5+)

Children can register to read with a special library dog from Cody’s Pack to practice literacy skills from 10 a.m. to noon at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6309.

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 1 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Sunday

Winter Wonderland

Celebrate the holiday season with music, games, crafts and a hot cocoa bar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Outdoor Neighborhood Movie Night

The Avondale Parks and Recreation Department will host a free movie night featuring the film “Elf,” at Avondale City Hall Amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Pre-movie fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Free popcorn will be served while supplies last. For information, call 623-333-2400.

Three-on-Three Basketball

Teens are invited to bring friends for a mini basketball tournament at 3:30 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Saturday

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

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

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

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

Holiday Cooking Class

Make holiday entertaining easy and elegant with a holiday cooking class featuring chef demonstrations, cocktail demonstrations and menu tasting from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. Cost is $75. To register, call 866-976-6894.

Family Book Club

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds a monthly book club for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents. Come down to the library from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.

Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13+)

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

(Ages 12+)

The Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum will have a Holiday Open House with two new exhibits: “Stagecoaches to Spacecraft,” which details the history of Goodyear and Avondale, and “The Spanish Flu of 1918: A Pandemic’s Local Legacy,” which examines the impact of this event in the Southwest Valley and in Arizona. Attendees can also enjoy holiday cheer in Aunt Mary’s 1941 home and a children’s crafting activity from 1 to 3 p.m. at the LPHS Museum, 13912 W. Camelback Road.

Monday

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. Free. For information, call 480-994-4407.

EON Business Monday Night Roundtables

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

Recycle Cooking Oil

The city of Avondale is teaming up with Mahoney Environmental to offer a free recycling program to reduce the amount of sewer blockages caused by cooking oils. Anyone can drop off cooking oils from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the Avondale Public Works Municipal Operations Service Center, 399 E. Lower Buckeye

Needle and Thread

Chelsea Mellor from Iced for Life will demonstrate how to make themed cupcakes just in time for the holidays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3458.

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 623-333-2602.

Craft it Up

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

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 602-652-3000.

Tuesday

Holiday Open House at LPHS Museum

Christmas in the Park

Enjoy a free holiday event focused on family fun from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft vendors and food booths open at 9 a.m. and the hometown parade starts at 10 a.m. There will be real snow, kids’ activities, visits with Santa and live local stage acts throughout the day in the center of Downtown Litchfield Park, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

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Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For prices and information, call 623-932-4960.

Estrella Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. For information, call 602-391-5781.

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to interactive playtime at 10 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Texas Hold’em Poker

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

Wednesday

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. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a non-

Silver Sneakers is a free low-impact exercise program hosted from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Cooking Class (Ages 9–17)

Practice culinary skills while making food and drinks at 4:30 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Find support and encouragement in a weekly support group 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Baptist Church of Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Home Instead Care hosts a weekly group support from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursdays at Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. The group supports those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s as well as their family members. Registration is not necessary. For information, call 623-333-2705.

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He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. A nun made a note, then posted it on the apple tray: “Take only one apple. God is watching.” Moving farther along the lunch line, at the end of the table, was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note: “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.” I’m a fan of listening to Christmas music this time of the year. Of course, everything these days needs to be politically correct these days including Christmas. So now we have songs like songs about Santa Claus, silver bells, Grandmas who got run over by a reindeer, sleigh bells ring and last Christmas. I love those songs but surely there is more to Christmas than wanting a hippopotamus for Christmas. Then I thought about some of the words in the song, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”: “He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake.” God does it too and more. He sees and loves you. God watches more than apples. He watches us all the time. Did you know Christ appeared for you? Look what the Bible says in 1Pe-

ter 1:20; “For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you.” Do you comprehend the verse? Christmas is partly about Christ appearing for the sake of you. God knows you! God knows our zits, flaws, strengths, weaknesses, past, present and future. Yet, Jesus came on a silent night, holy night a long time ago for you personally and for us collectively to love, heal and save us. One of God’s leaders named David was out on a dark night, looking up into the heavens, and thinking about God. In those days, people could see the stars, Milky Way, the planets so clearly it stunned them. The celestial sky’s immensity and clarity stunned David. It dropped him to his knees. David understood there was a Creator, a Designer, and Way-maker, who created all of creation. I will paraphrase Psalm 8:3-6 for you: David looked up into the heavens and thought, “When I consider Thy heavens…the moon and the stars, which Thou has ordained; God, what is man, that You would remember or think about him? And the son of man, that you would care of Him? Yet, God, you have made man to lack but little of God (Elohim in the Hebrew). God you have crowned him with glory and majesty and put man in charge of making the earth a better place for all people.”

In other words, if God is a 10, we humans are an eight or a nine as God’s crowning creation. We have never been unloved. Author John Piper wrote a book entitled Enjoying God. It’s about seeing yourself through God’s eyes. Hold on because you don’t hear about Piper’s side of God very often. What he says is the natural outcome of a verse in Psalm 8. “You may not realize it, but God the Father is ravished by you. You make Him smile. You make Him laugh. You make His heart beat faster. The Bible says in Zephaniah 3:17, you make Him sing for joy. Whether you believe it or not, it doesn’t stop God from responding to you. He sees your hair, your skin, your smile and, He rejoices. The blemishes, scars and extra pounds may weigh on your heart, but those types of things don’t weigh on His heart. God loves your freckles. He loves your funny shaped toes. He loves your uniqueness. He loves you when you’re awake, vibrant and full of life. He loves you when you’re down, struggling and lethargic. He even loves you when you’re sleeping. He gets excited when you wake up, with morning breath and no makeup. He loves accompanying you throughout the day. Just being with you is enough. He isn’t tolerating you. He isn’t just

putting up with you. He isn’t waiting for you to get older or more mature in your Christian walk before He can love or enjoy you. He loves you right where you are, right now. He is not keeping a record of your mistakes or the times you blow it. God took care of those things a long ago on the cross. All He sees is you and me, and He enjoys us.” Get the point? It’s easy to miss it, if we miss it. One of the reasons Christmas happened was for us. Christ appeared for us, to save us and redeem us. But until we see it, we don’t see it. Some of us will see the light by revelation; others just see the light when they open the refrigerator door in the middle of the night. Every Christmas is an opportunity for us to hear God singing, “All I want for Christmas is you… whether you are sleeping or awake.” What’s the takeaway here? There are only three opinions in life that matter. What God thinks of you. What you think of God after knowing what God thinks of you. And what you think of you after knowing what God thinks of you. In other words, know your value, then add tax. Merry Christmas. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation Strategy call 623376-6757, email nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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Pitfalls of bad eating habits during the holidays and how to avoid them BY ERIN MAHONEY Guest Writer

The holidays are upon us and with them comes the endless parade of tasty treats and heavy holiday meals which can challenge our will power and our health. Holiday celebrations often encourage indulgence, overeating, sedentary behavior and consumption of calorie-rich foods and beverages. In fact, adults in the United States gain an average of two pounds between November and January. Good habits are essential for maintaining wellness and achieving fitness goals, even during the holiday season. Whether you are working toward a weight loss goal or just want to keep your diet on track, avoiding these five simple pitfalls will help get you through the holidays without busting a button.

1. Eating Too Fast Slow it down. Whether rushing between activities or trying to multitask, eating too fast isn’t helpful to your health. It can cause an upset stomach, your body won’t be able to accurately register when you’re full and you may consume more calories than intended.

Set aside time for meals and focus on what you’re eating: • Pause between bites – take a deep breath, set down utensils, take a sip of water. • Savor each bite – focus on the smells, flavors and texture as though tasting fine wine. • Pace yourself – set a meal timer or pace yourself with the slowest eater at the table.

have time to answer them, some simply don’t understand what their body is trying to tell them. Pay attention to the unique hunger signs your body gives you; these might include a growling stomach, a sense of abdominal emptiness or lightheadedness.

4. Irregular Habits

Occasionally skipping breakfast, ditching your meal plan for fast food, or only making time for a 2. Mindless Eating Erin Mahoney (Photo cour- healthy dinner once in a Just like eating too fast, tesy ISSA) while doesn’t support a baleating meals while you’re anced diet. Irregular habits watching TV, wrangling the kids or can be just as detrimental as bad habits. preparing holiday treats, means you’re A planned cheat meal or an occasionnot truly focused on what you’re eating. al ice cream is fine. You’re not going You’ll miss hunger and fullness cues to undo everything with one deviation. and which leads to overeating. Again, But if you’re doing it several times a set aside time for meals - even if it’s just week it may be affecting long-term one meal a day, it’s a great way to start goals. Be consistent with your healthy building healthier eating habits. habits to stay on track and hit your goals faster!

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While many of us may miss these cues because we’re distracted or don’t

The flood of visiting relatives, a busy house and a to-do list a mile long can

overwhelm even the most resilient of people. When stressed, many of us turn to food and calorie-heavy beverages. However, using food to manage your feelings is an unhealthy way to deal with feelings and food. Instead, explore these alternatives to eating: • Yoga. • Meditation. • Taking a walk. • Journaling. • Talking with a friend. Getting started is always the hardest part, especially if you’re breaking down bad habits. This is true for healthy eating or physical activity. But life isn’t perfect and it’s important to remember it is OK to indulge every now and then, just don’t make it a habit. Erin Mahoney is the Vice President of Education for ISSA, a leading international fitness certifications provider. She holds two master’s degrees focusing on sport and exercise psychology along with more than 20 years of experience educating fitness professionals and helping clients get to their goals and lead an improved quality of life.

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Tips for safe tree decorating

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

It’s too late for Clark Griswold. But others who are about to decorate can follow tips from the Red Cross on safe holiday decorating: Ten Holiday-Decorating Safety tips: 1. Use battery-operated candles. If you must use candles, never leave them unattended, keep them away from potentially flammable items, and place them out of reach from children and pets. 2. Check all holiday light cords to make sure they aren’t frayed or broken. Don’t string too many strands of lights together — no more than three per extension cord. 3. When decorating outside, make sure decorations are for outdoor use and fasten lights securely to your home or trees. If using hooks or nails outside,

make sure they are insulated to avoid an electrocution or fire hazard. 4. If buying an artificial tree, look for the fire-resistant label. When putting it up, keep it away from fireplaces, radiators and other sources of heat. 5. If getting a live tree, make sure it’s fresh and water it to keep it fresh. Bend the needles up and down to make sure no needles fall off. 6. Don’t use electric lights on metallic trees. 7. If hanging stockings on the fireplace mantel, don’t light the fireplace. 8. Turn off all holiday lights when going to bed or leaving the house. 9. If using older decorations, check their labels. Some older tinsel is leadbased. If using angel hair, wear gloves to avoid irritation. Avoid breathing in artificial snow.

Clark Griswold, of “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” failed to follow Red Cross guidelines for safe holiday decorating. (Photo courtesy Warner Bros.)

10. If using a ladder, be extra careful. Make sure to have good, stable placement and wear shoes with good traction. The Red Cross also advises people to test their smoke alarms and practice their home fire escape plan until every-

one in their household can get out in two minutes or less. Visit redcross.org/ homefires for more information and free resources, or download the free Red Cross Emergency App (search “American Red Cross” in app stores or go to redcross.org/apps).

year’s pledge of $111,000. “I am proud to be a part of an organization committed to public service across all sectors. Avondale employees truly believe in their core purpose of Making Lives Better for everyone in

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Avondale employees pledged over $114,000 towards the Valley of the Sun United Way, as part of the city’s monthlong United Way employee fundraising campaign this year.

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Luckily, plantar fasciitis is much easier to explain than it is to pronounce. It’s basically an injury which you’d recognize from a very sharp pain, similar to a pinprick, underneath your foot. It can come from too much running, having a long term problem with an Achilles tendon not properly fixed, from wearing running shoes a little too tight, running on hard surfaces (causing the muscles to tighten and joints to stiffen) or even… a weak lower back. Take your pick! Either way, it can be debilitating.

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For the fifth year in a row, Southwest Ballet Theatre (SWBT) brings “The Nutcracker” to Estrella Mountain Community College’s Performing Arts Center. Tchaikovsky’s ballet tells the story of a young German girl who dreams of a nutcracker who battles a mouse king and breaks an ancient spell, transforming the nutcracker into a handsome prince. EMCC students Katelynn Brock and Sydney Walker have been cast in this year’s production. Katelynn landed the role of Ballerina Doll. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I was not expecting to get it because it’s a pretty significant role.” The freshman, who has been dancing since she was 5 years old, was also cast as a demi flower and demi snowflake. “I’ve been to multiple ‘Nutcracker’ performances, but this will be my first time performing in ‘The Nutcracker’ so I’m really excited,” Katelynn said. Performances at 7 p.m. Thursday,

Dec. 12, through Saturday, Dec. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. EMCC Performing Arts Center is at 3000 N.

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Free concert by Nashville band

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Christian band New Legacy Project will give a free concert at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Lighthouse Fellowship in Litchfield Park. Formerly known as the Blackwood Legacy, the Nashville-based recording artists are on tour throughout Arizona this December.

Early this year Daywind Records released NLP’s song “I’ll Stand,” inspired by the growing number of U.S. Veterans and their families who struggle through illnesses and mental health issues. Lighthouse Fellowship is at 3015 N. Jackrabbit Trail. For more information, visit newlegacyproject.com.

Kwanzaa celebration at Pebble Creek

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The Just Folks Association of PebbleCreek holds its annual Kwanzaa celebration at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the Eagles Nest Ballroom. The event is open to the public. This year’s theme is “Sharing in Unity,” a celebration of African-American

heritage and culture with dance, recitation and ceremonial activities. Cost is $20. per person. Entertainment will be by the Kawambe-Omowale African Drum and Dance Troupe from Phoenix as well as “Lady B’ , Rico Burton, who will perform a dramatic reading.

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Tolleson Union joins lawsuit against vaping manufacturer BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Governing Board of the Tolleson Union High School District authorized Superintendent Nora Gutierrez to work with legal counsel to become part of a lawsuit against JUUL, the nation’s largest manufacturer, distributor and seller of electronic cigarettes (also known as “vapes”). JUUL’s marketing campaigns feature a variety of flavors enticing to young people and the manufacturer claims their vaping products are safer than cigarettes. One JUUL pod is equal to two packs of cigarettes. The

JUUL devices and pods are designed to look like common gadgets, making the product relatively easy for teens to hide at school. “Our top priority in the Tolleson Union High School District is the safety and health of our students,” said Gutierrez. “It is our duty to protect our young adults and that is why our Governing Board saw the need for our school district to join this fight for the well-being of our students.” The Surgeon General previously issued an Advisory on E-Cigarette use among youth emphasizing the importance of protecting our children from

a lifetime of nicotine addiction and associated health risks by immediately addressing the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use. According to a press release from the district, “no taxpayer funds will be used as part of this litigation. The law firms representing the District have agreed to a contingency fee arrangement. They will also cover all costs of the lawsuit.”

Vaping devices often are easy to hide, which has created problems for many schools. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)

Goodyear dance studio holds toy drive in memory of owner’s son BY CARRIE SNIDER

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Desert West Dance Academy in Goodyear is a place where students come to dance their hearts out. It’s also a place that feels like family. So when its owner, Lindsay Butterfield, lost her son Hunter due to complications from open-heart surgery, it was like they had lost one of their own. “Our studio family adored Hunter, and all of my kids,” she said. “My kids have all grown up surrounded by everyone at the studio loving on them and being part of their lives. Losing him was a hit to everyone at the studio who knew him as well.” Butterfield and Desert West are remembering little Hunter by doing something he did for others—give. The studio is hosting a toy and Starbucks gift card drive. All items collected will be given to families at Phoenix Children’s Hospital who are spending the holidays at the hospital. The Butterfield family knows the hospital all too well and especially during the holidays, it can be hard on kids and their families. “Being in the hospital is tough,” she said. “It takes a toll on your spirit to see the rest of the world just pressing on in their lives when you’re in there, just hoping and praying for the day your child is well enough to go home.”

Hunter’s last time in the hospital was for open heart surgery on July 11. He came out of surgery on life support and was not awake for his seventh birthday the following day. He died on July 14. “He was so excited to have his birthday in the hospital because he just knew the nurses and doctors would make it extra special for him,” Butterfield said. Even in his short time on earth, his mom said Hunter was a light to those around him. He loved to do special things for others and give surprise gifts to people he cared about. “At the end of the school year last year, on his student teacher’s last day, he woke me up early and said we had to go to the store and get a special present and flowers for her last day. He genuinely just loved people,” she said. “He would be thrilled to be part of making another child’s Christmas in the hospital extra special.” Those who would like to donate can bring unwrapped toys and/or Starbucks gift cards to the front desk at Desert West Dance Academy, 15671 W. Roosevelt Street, through Dec. 14. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. These gifts for the kids will bring a smile to their faces, lift their spirits, give them a break from the pokes, tests, scans, etc.,” Butterfield added. “For the parents, a simple break downstairs for a hot cup of coffee or treat can be just

Lindsay Butterfield lost her son (pictured, with her) to complications from open heart surgery. In Hunter’s memory, she is holding a fundraiser for Phoenix Children’s Hospital at her dance studio. (Photo courtesy Lindsay Butterfield)

what they need to make it through the morning or next care team meeting. “But mostly, knowing while the rest of the world is in the hustle and bustle

of the holiday season, someone paused and thought about your child and your family brings some light and warmth to your heart and soul.”

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NASCAR delivers bears to Banner Children’s Hospital BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

ISM Raceway and the NASCAR Foundation, along with local NASCAR drivers Jagger Jones, Jace Jones and Sara Houston, teamed up for the third-annual “Operation Speedy Bear Brigade” on Giving Tuesday, delivering stuffed Speedy Bears to children at Banner Children’s Hospital within Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. “It always a very special day when we get to share the excitement of racing with our community, and in this case young patients, siblings and families at Banner Children’s Hospital,” said Jagger Jones, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West 2019 Rookie of the Year. “I’m honored to have been a part of ‘Operation Speedy Bear Brigade’ with Sara and my brother Jace, and help spread some cheer on behalf of The NASCAR Foundation.” In addition to ISM Raceway’s efforts at Banner Children’s Hospital, “Operation Speedy Bear Brigade” took place in over 30 locations across the country on Giving Tuesday, including participation from several NASCAR office and track locations.

“The Speedy Bear Brigade truly demonstrates the generosity of our sport,” the NASCAR Foundation Executive Director Nichole Krieger said. “This effort has continued to grow from year to year, without losing sight of our ultimate goal to bring smiles to the faces of so many children who really need it.” The effort was organized through the NASCAR Foundation’s Speediatrics Children’s Fund, which supports needs expressed by hospitals, specialty clinics, camps and others providing children’s medical and health care services.

The Speedy Bear Brigade deliver Teddy bears to kids at Banner Children’s Hospital. (Photos courtesy ISM Raceway)

When your treasures become too much…We can help! The Area Agency on Aging is offering Too Many Treasures Hoarding Therapy Group in the West Valley. This 14 week session is designed to educate and gently guide individuals who self-identify with hoarding behaviors. Participants must: • Be age 60 or older • Join in the group interactions and home assignments • Attend at least 12 of the 14 sessions There is no cost to attend this program, but space is limited and registration is required by January 3rd.

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On Nov. 19, the Buckeye and Agua Fria High School District held a friendly Unified Sports Soccer Tournament at Desert Edge High School. Brandon Lee of Desert Edge and Travis Haley of Buckeye organized the great event, with 12 teams and over 100 exceptional athletes participating. Another 50 staff and student volunteers came together “for a morning of fun, teamwork, and of course bragging rights to claim the first-ever Buckeye/Agua Fria Soccer Tournament,” said Patrick Becker, director of AFUHSD Exceptional Student Services. “Buckeye ended up winning the championship over a tough Millennium team but all agreed that every student who participated earned the right to be called a champion,” said Becker, who thanked Scott Acton, his Buckeye counterpart, as well as Julie Jones, the Desert Edge principal, “for volunteering Desert Edge to host the tournament.”

Buckeye came out on top in the first Buckeye and Agua Fria High School District Unified Sports Soccer Tournament. (Photos courtesy Buckeye and Agua Fria High School District)

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Maria F. Medrano of Tolleson, AZ passed on December 1, 2019 in Tolleson, AZ at the age 83. She was born in El Paso, Texas on August 15, 1936 to Joe and Petra Martinez. Services will be held December 13, 2019 at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tolleson. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ.

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Simon and Georgia Houck of Glendale, Arizona will celebrate 70 years of marriage on December 10th. The two were married at the Phoenix County Courthouse on December 10, 1949. Simon and Georgia remember the day as if it were yesterday, as they share how it was a rainy day when Simon drove his '46 convertible Chevy with a leaky top to the courthouse while Georgia was adorned in a dress she had sewn herself. Happy Anniversary to an amazing couple! We love you! Love, Paula, Russell, Deanna, Kim, Derek, and Samantha

OBITUARIES Ethel Lee McCrae Ethel Lee Early was born to the union of Aggie B. and Vora Early on September 27, 1933 in Waldo, Arkansas. She was the youngest and only daughter of five children. She was preceded in death by her four brothers; Marshall, Joseph, Osie B. & William. She married Parmolive McCrae in 1949. To this union nine children were born: Paulette, Lindell, Ivy Jean, Norma Jean, Annette, Rayford, Parmolive Jr., Wilma Jean and Joseph. In 1951, the family moved to the Buckeye Valley. She worked various jobs throughout her life, but her primary job was as a timekeeper at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station for Bechtel Power Corporation . Ethel was preceded in death by her parents Aggie B. Early and Vora Smith, and her husband Parmolive McCrae. She leaves to celebrate her life her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, her sister-in-laws and brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of life will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on 12/11/2019 at Mt. Zion Christian Assembly, 1421 South Palo Verde Road, Buckeye, AZ, USA.

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Carole Louise Thompson Carole Louise Thompson of Tolleson, AZ passed on November 29, 2019 in Tolleson AZ with her family at her side at the age of 74. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 25, 1945 to Clinton and Barbara Thompson. Funeral services were entrusted to Advantage Crystal Rose. To leave condolences for the family visit www.AdvantageCrystalRose.com

Patricia Naylor Howse

James Patrick Giangobbe Longtime Litchfield Park resident and West Valley Family Practice physician Dr. James P. Giangobbe, 90, passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2019 in Goodyear, Arizona. The oldest of three children, Dr. Giangobbe was born November 26, 1928 in Syracuse, New York, to Anthony and Mary Giangobbe. He received his medical degree from New York State College of Medicine, Syracuse in 1956 and did his medical residency at Jersey City Medical Center from 1956 to 1958. After completing his training, Dr. Giangobbe served on active duty in the USAF and retired to the reserves at the rank of Captain. While stationed at Luke Air Force Base, he developed his love for Arizona where he would live the remainder of his life. Dr. Giangobbe established his medical practice in the new westside community of Maryvale in 1962. Over the years, he held several leadership positions including Chief of Staff at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital and President of the Arizona Academy of Family Practice. After providing care to generations of families, Dr. "G" retired from patient care in 1992. Remaining active in medicine, he continued to work as a consultant for the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners until 2000 and served as a representative on the Arizona State Board of Health from 2008 to 2011. An avid golfer, Dr. Giangobbe was a fixture at the Wigwam Country Club for decades. He enjoyed writing and had many published articles, novels, and songs. In his later years, he enjoyed lecturing to middle school students about the dangers of drugs and smoking. Dr. Giangobbe is survived by his wife, Patricia; his two sons and their spouses, Mitchell and Kerry, Gregory and Doniel; and his grandchildren Emma, Katrina, Braydon, Kaitlin, and Ryan. Per his wishes, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. John Vianney Catholic School, 539 E La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85338.

Patricia Naylor Howse, age 97 of Litchfield Park, AZ died November 16, 2019 in Litchfield Park, AZ. She was born October 22, 1922 in San Diego, CA to George and Florence Naylor. She graduated from John Marshall High School, Los Angeles in 1940, and attended Los Angeles City College. In March 1943, she married Benjamin M. Howse, a pilot in the US Air Force. After World War II they moved to many different military posts, including Athens, Greece; San Antonio, TX; Valdosta, GA; and the Pentagon. Ben was promoted through the ranks to become a full Colonel, and retired from the Air Force in 1969. The couple first moved to Padre Island, TX, and then returned to southern California and settled in Fallbrook where Pat served as Senior Warden at St. John's Episcopal Church. She became active in the Diocese of San Diego, was elected to the Standing Committee, Diocesan Corporation and three times elected as Delegate to General Convention. In 1997 Pat and Ben moved to PebbleCreek in Goodyear, AZ and joined St. Peter's Church where Pat served on the Vestry. In 2010, they moved to La Loma Village. Pat is predeceased by her husband, Ben and her youngest daughter, Debb Robison. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Howse, Cold Spring, NY; two granddaughters, Jenna Raniowski (Marty) Mechanicsburg, PA; and Emily Mulvey (Matt), US Military Base, Okinawa; five great-grandchildren, Declan, Anya, Samuel, Dean, and Eleanor, and her brother, Douglas Naylor. Her ashes will be buried in St. Peter's Memorial Garden beside Benjamin, her husband of 67 years. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Patricia Lynne Caron Patricia Caron of Youngtown, AZ passed away on November 11th. Patricia was born on March 24, 1948 to Robert & Virginia Gammill in Queens, NY and is survived by her son Willam Caron, Daughter & Son in Law Jennifer & Todd Koehler, Grandchildren Brooke & Noah Koehler, Sisters Betty Davis, Kathy Pickens, Niece Julie Pierce and Brothers Bob Gammill & Steve Gammill. Patricia lived in Ohio until moving to Arizona with her husband and 2 children in 1975. She was a stay at home Mother until entering the school system where she worked as an Aide for many years. Patricia would go on to own many businesses over the years including a mail store and window blinds business. In the late 90's Trish returned to her passion for children and would work as a Nanny for the next 15 years. Trish was loved by many. She was a kind woman with a warm heart that always had time to listen. She will be missed by many! We are comforted to know she is with her Mother Virginia Gammill & Sister Peggy Gammill who proceeded her in death.

Alice Carlotta Johnson

Alice Carlotta Johnson, 73, of Goodyear, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by her family and friends. Alice was born on Aug. 26, 1946, in New York City, to Joseph and Frances Johnson. She graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in New York City, and went on to live and work in New Jersey, Maine, Florida and Los Angeles County, California, where she worked for many years, including for the 1984 Olympics planning committee, and where she enjoyed spending time at Disneyland with her children and grandchildren. In 2007, she moved to Arizona and eventually settled in Goodyear, where she purchased her dream home, and married her husband Lionel in 2014. Family was the most important part of her life. Whether near or far, she never missed a holiday, life event or personal milestone in her family’s lives. She was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Bama.” She also enjoyed taking trips to the casinos with her husband. She will always be remembered for her great sense of humor, contagious laughter, and “one-thousand-watt smile.” Alice is survived by her husband Lionel Ross of Glendale; daughters Joie Newberry (and husband, Gary Newberry) of Topeka, and Michelle Benjamin of Harper’s Ferry; step-daughters Joyce and Carmella of Glendale; sister Francine Brown of Sarasota; niece Michole Brown of New York City; six grandchildren: Nicole, Alicia, Ashley and Asia Newberry, Candice Benjamin and Kwame Yeboah; and eight great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, Joseph Newberry. The family will hold a memorial service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, NOV. 30 at the Carpenter's House in Avondale (10348 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd). Please contact her daughter, Michelle Benjamin at (202) 878-5369 with any questions. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you donate to her online tribute page: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/PFFTribute/AliceJohnson, or by texting PFFTribute493 to 71777

Donald Edison Bragg Donald Edison Bragg, age 80, of Avondale, AZ, died on November 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, his sister Valera Holst, half-brother John Foley, and his three daughters Debra Johnson, Moon Denali, and Natasha. He is also survived by many stepchildren and grandchildren.

John E. Scifers John E. Scifers, age 57 of Glendale, AZ died November 9, 2019 in Santa Barbara, CA. He was born April 4, 1962 in France, the youngest child born to Lloyd and Janine Scifers. He had a passion for restoring cars. As a young man he began working at Summers Wrecking Yard. He later worked in recycling at Luke Air Force Base and as a body man at Titan Motorcycle. John loved being outdoors. He was passionate about photography. He had a creative eye and took beautiful photos, especially in one of his favorite places on earth - Hawaii. He was always physically active. As a young man he competed in skateboard competitions, motocross and BMX racing. These sports were in their infancy and John knew all of the competitors, including some that would go on to become famous forerunners in their sports. His children and grandchildren never tired of hearing his stories of those glory days. John loved his wife, children and grandchildren deeply. His grandchildren always ran to him to get their "papa hugs. "His family was his motive to fight hard when he was diagnosed with cancer. He surrounded himself with them, always staying positive, reveling in the joy of ordinary moments. John, your love, your memory, your friendship, your knowledge, your kindness, your laugh, your smile, will be in our hearts forever. Your memories will not fade. Your time on this earth was short in comparison to most, but you made such an impact on family and friends. You taught us all so much over the years. Your strength to live life will keep us strong, knowing you fought the fight until God saw you could no longer. Our hearts are broken. We know you are with us and will guide us and continue to show us your love from heaven until we meet again. John is survived by his loving wife, Angie Scifers; daughters, Jana Moreno, Jessica and Jeanette Scifers; son, John Scifers, Jr.; sister, Rose Scifers; brother, Patrick Scifers; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Scifers; mother, Janine Scifers; and grandson Jax Scifers. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Professional Handyman

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC

Saunders Painting

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

• • • • • •

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

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

www.airNOWac.com

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

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

LOW PRICES!

Not a licensed contractor

Mike (623) 764-1294

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

602-931-0904

GLASS SERVICES

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

(Call/Text)

Lawn Care

623.910.0742

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

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

LANDSCAPING

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

HG Builders, LLC

ROC# CR65 090690D

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties

Outdoor Living Specialists

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Kitchen & Bathroom • Designer Showroom

8 CE 19

Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!

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

Quality Attention to Every Detail

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

Listed HOA/PORA

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

623-308-2801

Mike - 623-764-1294 Eddie - 623-853-3402

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

LANDSCAPING

MEDICAL SERVICES

Not a licensed contractor

ALBRECHT AND SON

We’Wree’ only a call away !

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

Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco

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

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

623.547.7521

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

FHA/VA Inspections

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

Lic. / Est. 1981

PEST CONTROL

L&M

The Bug Stops Here

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

PEST & WEED CONTROL

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

• Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs

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

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

PEST CONTROL

FREE ESTIMATES

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

MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

ROC Lic. #170982

PAINTING

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

Free Estimates

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

PAINTING

Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

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

Lic# 4147

PLUMBING Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

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

623-386-0710

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

PLUMBING

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Your West Valley Plumber

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

Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s

— 623-869-7378 —

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls. Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • 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

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

ERIC SAUNDERS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

REMODELING

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

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

PAINTING

Not a licensed contractor

623.466.3712

PAINTING

LANDSCAPING

Landscape

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

ROC#198687

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Maintenance Services

(623) 878-1180

Mobile

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

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

602-826-3969

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

602.301.3429

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com

Jeff R. Saunders

HandymanIam@cox.net

Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!

Residential • Commercial

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

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

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

Interior & Exterior

FREE ESTIMATES References Available

Not a licensed contractor

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

PEST CONTROL

For All Your Plumbing Needs INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

VALLEYWIDE!

Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

623-293-7095 623-293-7095

– Licensed and Bonded –

602-434-7050

Licensed • Bonded • Insured License #ROC209589

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 11, 2019

& SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING

ROOFING

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

PLUMBING

ROOFING

UPHOLSTERY

H&H

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

623-322-9100

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

PLUMBING Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322

FREE Estimates

Total Care Plumbing LLC

585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $

includes labor

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with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS

30 OFF

.95

100 OFF

Service

Water Heater Flush

New Water Heater

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 01/31/20

623-688-5243

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

Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

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

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

with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-299-2637

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

PLUMBING

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

WINDOW COVERINGS

POOL SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

Estimate Today! Best Prices! TREE TRIMMING REMOVALS STUMP GRINDING CLEANUPS

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

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

“1 Call & We Do It All”

triplerpool@gmail.com

623-935-9221

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

All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

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

New Roofs & Reroofs

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

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS To New Homeowners On

WOOD SHUTTERS!

We Do Everything!

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

Call (602) 799-4450 www.arizonashutters.net

623-444-0056 623-444-0056

ROOFING

26 Years Experience in the Valley!

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

WATER TREATMENT

FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

FREE SERVICE CALL

872-3047

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

ROOFING

Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

Water Heaters from

Built Stronger to Last Longer

PLUMBING

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

Senior Citizen Discount

DRAIN CLEANING

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

FREE ESTIMATES

623-293-2648

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

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

phillipsroofing.org • phillipsroofing@cox.net

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 11, 2019

BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE 2019 FORD RANGER XLT

• Sport App Pkg • Trailer Tow • Ford Pass 4G Wi-Fi $ MSRP 31,600 • Sync3/Sirius XM 25% OFF $7,900 • More

JONES SALES PRICE

BUILT FOR THE HOLIDAYS • XLT Series • Chrome Pkg • Ford Pass 4G Wi-Fi • Fx4 Pkg • More

JONES SALES PRICE

24,432

†

STK# 19082

2019 FORD F-150 S CAB

48,375

33,863

JONES SALES PRICE

• Chrome App Pkg • Pwr Grp • Class IV Tow Hitch $ MSRP 32,575 • Cruise 25% OFF $8,143* • More

Plus complimentary Maintenance

14,512*

STK# 19527

2019 FORD F-150 4X2

DEAL OF THE WEEK 2019 FORD F-150 4X4 DEAL OF THE WEEK

30% OFF

†

Plus complimentary Maintenance

SALES EVENT

MSRP

23,700

† STK# 19189

DEAL OF THE WEEK Plus complimentary Maintenance DEAL OF THE WEEK 2019 FORD EDGE SEL

• Pwr Grp • Cruise • Sync • Rear Camera $ MSRP 36,185 • Class IV Tow Hitch 25% OFF $9,046*

27,139

JONES SALES PRICE

†

Plus complimentary Maintenance

STK# 19246

2019 FORD F-150 CREW CAB STX

• Copilot 360 Asst • Navigation • Adapt Cruise $ MSRP 40,090 • Remote Start 25% OFF $10,022 • More

• Spt App Pkg • 20” alum Wheels • Sync3/Sirius XM $ MSRP 43,040 • Class IV Tow Hitch 25% OFF $10,760*

†

30,068

JONES SALES $ PRICE

Plus complimentary Maintenance

STK# 19467

+ 10,030 72

2019 FORD EXPEDITION XLT

FOR

12,780

JONES SALES PRICE

BONUS CASH DISCOUNTS

STK# 19244

• XLT Series • Blind Spot Alert • Fx4 Pkg $ MSRP 60,195 • Camera Pkg 30% OFF $9,000* • More

BONUS CASH DISCOUNTS

MOS.

Plus complimentary Maintenance

2019 FORD F-250 4X4 DIESEL

APR FORD CREDIT FINANCING

FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS

32,280

JONES SALES $ PRICE

STK# 19467

51,195

†

Plus complimentary Maintenance

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM

75,000 for diesel owners. Modem must be activated within 60 days of purchase through the FordPassTM app on a smartphone and remain active for at least 6 months after activation. Eligible on select 2019 MY vehicles. *Must finance and Qualify with Ford Motor Credit Company. Discount may vary; dealer determines prices. For all offers, take new retail delivery from an authorized Ford Dealer’s stock by 12/17/919. See participating dealer for complete details.

STK# 19365