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Business in Blythe Blythe in focus:

Q&A with city of
Blythe Council
Member Tim Wade
A closer look at the smile behind
the council desk
By Cathyleen Rice
Times Reporter
Serving as the Vice
Mayor for the past three
years and former Cap-
tain of Blythes Police
Department, Tim Wade
said hes a happy go
Photos by Cathyleen Rice/Palo Verde Valley Times lucky kind of guy who
Opening its door Monday, Oct. 10, owners Dianna and Jamie Browning, along with brother Richard Hoover didnt waste any enjoys representing the
time once the city gave them their certificate of occupancy. people of Blythe.

Brownings
Even in his active role Tim Wade
as a devoted husband to concerns for the city
Christina Wade, father of Blythe?
of three to Ali (31), Erin A: Where the city is
(32) and Noah (28), as going or not going, is
well as grandfather of my biggest concern. Im
three, Wade said he likes always thinking about,
to have a good time. what we need to do to

Bullseye
But theres a time and keep the town as a viable
place for everything, place to live, to raise
Wade said, and when kids and make a living.
it comes to his role on I believe, we need to ex-
council, he takes it very pand, but most impor-
serious. tantly, we need to keep
As a man who has that hometown atmo-
worn many hats, Wade sphere.
A closer look at the said his perspective of
the city is different from Q: What changes
citys newest business others who sit behind
the council desk.
would you like to see
short and long term?
By Cathyleen Rice Ive seen what bu- A: The homeless is
Times Reporter reaucracy in all forms always a concern, the

T
could do to a city, and streets of Blythe (clean-
aking hold of the old ing and graffiti). Graf-
Western-style revolver to its my job to ask the
questions and make sure fiti used to be a major
push through the doors problem, but I think we
of Brownings Bullseye Im doing everything in
the best interest of the got a good handle on it
Gun and Ammo, there is now. Its not as big of a
people, Wade said.
a lot for the eyes to behold inside. problem as it used to be,
Sitting down with the
From Georgia boots, to Wran- Times, Wade shared a but the transient prob-
gler and Wolverine clothing, little bit about himself, lem and the cleanliness
fishing rods, bait, sporting goods both as a council mem- of the city in its entirety
and more, the owners of B.B.E. ber and personally. is one of the long term
are joyful about giving the people changes Id like help re-
of Blythe a new business akin to Name: Tim Wade solve.
the days of the now defunct Yel- Title: City of Blythe
low Mart. Vice-Mayor Q: How do you vote
Opening its door Monday, Oct. Employment: (Cur- on the council? What
10, owners Dianna and Jamie are your priorities in
rent) Owner of Wades
Browning, along with brother respect to how you
Better Lawn and Land-
Richard Hoover didnt waste scaping Co. approach matters on
any time once the city gave them council?
(Former) Blythe Police
their certificate of occupancy. A: The biggest prior-
Department Captain, Of-
With the closing of Yellow ficer of 24 years ity is how it will affect
Mart earlier this year, Hoover Hometown: Blythe, the citizens of Blythe.
said the idea of opening a busi- CA I see people voting ac-
ness much like Mary Bradleys From Georgia boots, to Wrangler and Wolverine clothing, fishing rods, bait, cording to their personal
became imperative. sporting goods and more, the owners of B.B.E. are joyful about giving the people of Q: As Vice Mayor feelings. Were all hu-
See bullseye/A2 Blythe a new business akin to the days of the now defunct Yellow Mart. what are your major See wade/A2

Stepping up for
the Steps for Cure
This years superhero themed event is Oct. 29
By Uriel Avendano The theme selected for the event this
Times Editor year is Superheroes for Hope, said
This year, the Blythe Cancer Re- Blythe Cancer Resource Center Board
source Center (BCRC) is hoping to tap Member Kathy Hightower. The com-
in to everyones inner superhero at the munity is invited to come watch the
Steps for Cure event being held at teams walk the track, listen to music, Photo courtesy of Kathy Hightower/BCRC
Palo Verde High Schools Scott Stadium purchase dinner or snacks, participate Dylan Dobbs organized some Yellow Jackets from PVHS Associated Student Body (ASB)
on Oct. 29, 6 - 9 p.m. in games, listen to guest speakers, and to help with the printing of 730 event shirts at Blythes resident Halbys earlier this month in
The annual BCRC heralded fundrais- enjoy the candlelight ceremony [] an effort to support the annual Steps for Cure event that raises awareness, honors cancer
ing event looks to raise awareness and This event is an opportunity to raise survivors and remembers those who have passed. Participating volunteers included (some not
funds specifically for locals fighting funds to support the patient programs pictured): Brent Bishoff, Lexi Scott, Alex Hillman, Sierra Hodge, Jose Logan, Fritzi Ladesma, Juan
cancer in our neighborhoods. See event/A2 Tellez, Logan Uribe, Ashlee Hardin and Mari Cruz.