West Valley View Business - April 29, 2019

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Volume 31 Issue 24 Goodyear, AZ

April 29, 2020

Business Briefcase

La Loma and Old Pueblo are two Litchfield Park restaurants that will celebrate Cinco de Mayo. (Photos provided)

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

IN THE BIZ

Things seem to be inching closer to a “return to normalcy,” with Gov. Doug Ducey lifting restrictions on elective surgery as of Friday, May 1.

Still, the main parts of Ducey’s March 30 stay-home order remain in place.

Meaning: No eating in restaurants, just yet.

Even so, La Loma Mexican Grille is making a comeback for Cinco de Mayo.

After being closed for weeks, La Loma will be open for takeout from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Tuesday, May 5 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9).

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them soon, as well as new faces,” Margie Martinez said.

La Loma is at 4900 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

Phone in your order at 623-935-0981.

• Also in Litchfield Park, Old Pueblo Cafe will serve up Cinco de Mayo family packs: a dozen tamales (option of green chili chicken, red chili pork, green chili pork or corn with chili strips and cheese); a dozen tacos (asada, green chili pork and al pastor with tortillas, cilantro, onions, limes and a house-roasted salsa); rice, beans, house salad and a liter of margarita for $85.

Pre-order by May 1.

Old Pueblo is at 102 N. Old Litchfield Road; 623-935-5059.

• Dino’s Greek and Italian Grill just received another “A” rating from Maricopa County.

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Dino’s, 1550 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear, 623-535-8380, is open from 4 to 8 p.m. daily for takeout, curbside and delivery.

• Chemical Guys is normally in the car care business. But the chain, which has a location in Avondale, launched two new sanitizing products, OnHand Antibacterial Hand Sanitizing Soap and EightyAid Alcohol Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer.

“Chemical Guys will be donating these new essential supplies in local markets to first responders, law enforcement, and health-care workers,” said a release.

“After these deliveries to first responders are made, consumers will be able to find these products on the Chemical Guys website and via curbside pickup from Detail Garage retail locations.”

Detail Garage is open for business at 1467 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

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Delivery companies ramping up to help during social distancing

BY RYLEEANN BUSS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Enjoying a night in and having dinner delivered is the new normal as more West Valley residents are finding ways to support and enjoy their local restaurants while helping to take part in social distancing.

In light of local government emergency declarations, restaurants are closed for the dine-in experience but encouraged to provide carryout, takeout, curbside pickup and, in many cases, delivery.

A variety of delivery services are available to help make the transition from dine-out to stay-in a little smoother. Some of the biggest are Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates.

Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates deliveries can be ordered through downloading their apps or through their online websites.

Some are helping the community in other ways.

“We’ve committed to providing free meals on Uber Eats to first responders and health care workers around the world.

To date, we’ve provided over $700,000 worth of free meals on Uber Eats to frontline health care workers and first responders across the state of Arizona,” said Sarah Abboud, an Uber spokeswoman.

To ensure Uber Eats customers and drivers are able to limit person-to-person contact, there is an option to choose how customers prefer orders to be delivered, including selecting “Leave at door” during checkout, according to its website.

Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub and Postmates have all temporarily waived many of their delivery fees to help customers and local businesses alike.

“Because we know our small businesses have an urgent need, we waived delivery fees on all Uber Eats orders to independent restaurants to help demand and keep orders coming in to local favorites,” Abboud said. “In recent pilots,

restaurants have seen lifts in delivery orders to more than 45% from free delivery promos.”

This has helped to increase deliveries as more residents begin adjusting to living and working from home.

Grubhub founder and CEO Matt Maloney said in a statement released March 13 that waiving delivery fees was not a difficult decision for the company.

“Independent restaurants are the lifeblood of our cities and feed our communities. They have been amazing long-term partners for us, and we wanted to help them in their time of need. Our business is their business—so this was an easy decision for us to make,” Maloney said.

Grubhub is taking extra precautions for drivers in addition to adding a contact-free delivery option.

Some of the restaurants offering delivery in Litchfield Park include: • Oregano’s delivers through DoorDash; check its website for weekly updates on new deals.

• Purple Elephant Cakes delivers through Uber Eats and Postmates.

• Lucky Buddha delivers through Grubhub.

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Some of the restaurants offering delivery in Avondale are: • Smashburger in Avondale is open for takeout and delivery and posts weekly specials and deals on social media.

• Colados Coffee & Crepes is offering takeout and delivery with no added delivery fee.

• Gyros and More is offering delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates and Grubhub.

Some of the restaurants offering deliver in Goodyear include: • Taco Redempcion delivers through Grubhub and Postmates and offers deals for Taco Tuesdays.

• Bella Luna Ristorante delivers through Grubhub.

• En Route Coffee and Tea House delivers through Postmates.

Some of the restaurants offering delivery in Buckeye include: • Wild West Cowboy Steakhouse is delivered through DoorDash.

• Rancheros Rodeo Restaurant delivers through Postmates and DoorDash and offers Taco Tuesday specials.

• PT Pho Express delivers through DoorDash.

APRIL 29, 2020

Snakes alive! Rattlers come out of hibernation

BY BRIAN CANO SR.

West Valley View Contributing Writer

While hiking the White Tank or Estrella Mountain trail, you see something dark, coiled up in the shade.

Or, while you relax on a lawn chair in your backyard, you hear an unmistakable rattle.

“Right now, rattlesnakes are very active,” said Brad Hoffman, owner of Arizona Wildlife Control in Buckeye.

In Arizona, March through November is considered rattlesnake season. During these months, Western diamondback rattlesnakes emerge.

“April is typically when the most rattlesnake bites are reported in Arizona. So far, there have been 39 bites reported in 2020 to the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, 19 of those in April,” according to an April 23 release from the Arizona Fish and Game Department.

Hoffman, Daniel Marchand, executive curator for the Phoenix Herpetological Society, and Kevin Newman, owner of Arizona Snake Removal in Glendale, agree rattlesnakes should be treated with extreme caution.

This time of the year, Arizona deserts are loaded with blooming wildflowers.

And, since COVID-19 restrictions, more people are on the trails.

Maricopa County hiking trails are

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prime locations for rattlesnakes.

“If you can, stay on a manicured trail and stay in the middle of the trail,” Hoffman said. “Those shaded areas are where a rattlesnake is going to be hiding.”

If you go for a hike and you see a rattlesnake, take one big step backward, stay calm and steer clear of it, Hoffman said. He said hikers should not be afraid of rattlesnakes but every hiker should respect them.

“We live in the desert, and it is full of rattlesnakes,” Hoffman said.

Rattlesnake proofing your home Marchand said uncut lawns and piledup boxes make ideal rattlesnake hiding spots. He said routine landscaping and straightening up the exterior of your house could minimize your chance of a rattlesnake home invasion.

“Keeping your yard well maintained is not only trimming trees and plants but removing unnecessary items piled up in the corner or against a wall,” Marchand said.

He said installing snake fencing is a method that could help keep kids and pets safe. And installing adequate outdoor lighting could make the difference between a rattlesnake trespassing or moving on.

Marchand said keeping gates closed, removing unconsumed pet food and adding door sweeps can help reduce the chance of

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Stay calm, act fast If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, call 911 as fast as possible. Follow the instructions of medical health experts. If you must drive, call someone to alert them about the specific direction you are traveling.

“It is critical that a rattlesnake bite victim get a dose of antivenom as soon as possible,” Newman said.

Experts recommend those who see a rattlesnake in or around the house should contact a rattlesnake removal professional, who will capture and relocate the rattler to a safe place.

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a rattlesnake slithering into your domain.

“Doing things like that could stop rattlesnakes from entering our yards and our homes,” said Marchand.

Newman noted rattlesnakes have quite a benefit.

“Rattlesnakes consume rats that could carry hantavirus or a host of other diseases,” Newman said. “The Arizona rodent population would explode without rattlesnakes.”

Newman said rattlesnake fear is not uncommon, but “rattlesnake anxiety” is generally unwarranted.

“Rattlesnakes are more afraid of you than you are of them. They just want to get into the shade. Rattlesnakes are peaceful animals that should be cherished,” Newman said.

Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BUCKEYE COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 VACANCY The Mayor and Council of the City of Buckeye are now accepting applications for the vacant District 6 council seat. The term of the appointment will expire when a successful candidate is seated as a result of the 2022 election.

Interested citizens may submit the online application,

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upload a Letter of Interest, and complete the Acknowledgment of Qualifications using the online form, located on the City of Buckeye website, found here: buckeyeaz.gov/District6Vacancy All required documents must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2020. Interviews of applicants will be held by a subcom-mittee made up of three Councilmembers.

Applicants must by 18 years of age, must have been a resident of the City of Buckeye, District 6, for at least one year, and be a qualified elector (registered voter).

Questions may be directed to Lucinda Aja, City Clerk, by phone at (623)349-691; through e-mail to laja@buckeyeaz.gov; or by mail to 530 East Monroe Avenue, Buckeye, AZ 85326.

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