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As we live longer, what will happen to quality of life? By Alyssa Williams
Every time Catherine Baimonte visited her mother at an assisted living facility in Colorado, her mother’s health worsened. Baimonte, a retired Avondale teacher, remembers one of those visits. Her mother forgot how to shower. Do you need help? Baimonte asked. She stepped in and out of the shower to help. “Finally, we got out, dried off and I let her dress herself,” Baimonte said. Her mother, Kathleen Baimonte, made it halfway through, then stopped. She sat there. What’s wrong, mother? I don’t know what I’m doing, she answered. Baimonte helped her finish dressing. Another sister who dropped by later asked if their mother had showered. She said no. Three months after Kathleen turned 99, after struggling with her memory those last few years, she died. “When you get that old, I don’t care who you are, you have a mess of problems,” Baimonte said. Health issues are taking the backseat now with various medical advances such as stem cell research, medicines and vaccines and bionic limbs prolonging life, according to a 2013 CNN article. In a 2013 survey by Pew Research Center, those surveyed had mixed opinions on whether an extended life equated to a life of quality. About half of respondents who think
Marilyn Childs, 84 (right), moved in with her daughter, Michele Kruser, and grandson, Josh Kruser, after her dementia became worse. (Photo by Alyssa Williams/Cronkite News)
medical advances are good say life extension would be good for society, but about 25 percent of respondents felt advances were bad because they interfere with the natural cycle of life. By 2050, people could live to 120 years old, Pew said. An intensive-care nurse said prolonging life often is a matter of ad-
vanced technology. Hannah Lobato, a registered nurse at Abrazo Hospital West Campus, said she saw at least one new older person among her ICU patients each week. “If we have to put a patient on life sup-
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West Valley residents come together to help young man By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski West Valley residents rallied to help a homeless young man find comfort in his own home. The collaborators, which included Litchfield Elementary School teacher Carol Klein and Buckeye Patrol Officer Eddie Cruz, surprised Michael Slusher with household goods, a PlayStation, carolers and other goodies at his Buckeye apartment in late December. Cruz helped
set up the 19-year-old with an apartment. Slusher, who works at a recreation center and attends Estrella Mountain Community College, was touched, but is of few words. His smile said everything. “It was very moving to see a young man who, not so long ago, was living behind a fast-food restaurant,” said Avondale City Councilman Lorenzo Sierra, who stopped by. “The community really stepped up for
him. There were carolers, the Girl Scouts, officer Eddie – a lot of folks came together to give him a safe and warm place to be from here on out. It’s great to see the community come together to see this young man get on his feet and in the right direction.” Cruz told Slusher that he was going to stop by, so he was surprised when the
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Rosewood Homes moving into Estrella
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Rosewood Homes is developing the gated Golf Villas neighborhood in Estrella with 61 homes among 28 acres of land tucked in the surrounding mountain landscape. Rosewood homeowners will see a private road leading to a gated entry with a view of the 10th hole of the Golf Club of Estrella. The development will feature open space spread throughout the community with 59 percent of the site preserved for a mix of passive and active recreational uses. “We always loved Estrella because it’s such a unique and beautiful property tucked into the mountains,” said David Kitnick, president of Rosewood Homes. “It’s close enough to modern conveniences, but far enough away that you feel like you are on vacation at a nice resort.” Kitnick said his staff had their eyes on this 28-acre parcel for more than 20 years because of the mountain views. The design enabled 80 percent of the homes to be along the Estrella golf course. “This property was originally
Prospective residents will have their choice of four floor plans in a variety of architectural styles that range in size from approximately 1,886 to 2,891 square feet. Three of the four home designs will be single-story plans while the fourth is designed as a partial two-story plan with the master suite on the first floor. (Rendering courtesy Rosewood Homes)
approved by the city of Goodyear and the master developer to have 86 homes,” he added. “However, Rosewood reduced the number down to 61 homes to maximize mountain and golf course views. We also preserved 59 percent of the property as ‘open space’ with a mix of natural and active recreational uses.” Amenities are aplenty. Golf Villas homeowners can use two residents clubs, each offering a wide variety of features including resort-style swimming pools, exercise studios and a range of activities
and community events. The community also boasts more than 72 acres of lakes for boating and catch-and-release fishing, community access to more than 40 miles of walking, hiking and biking trails, and multiple neighborhood parks with volleyball, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts. Prospective residents will have their choice of four floor plans in a variety of architectural styles that range in size from approximately 1,886 to 2,891 square feet. Three of the four home
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Brand graduates from basic training By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski U.S. Air Force Airman Kevynn Brand graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. A 2017 graduate of Glendale’s Ironwood High School, Brand is the son of Bud Brand of Goodyear.
Airman Gomez learns Air Force core values By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
U.S. Air Force Airman Jose Gomez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and Jose Gomez, the son of skills. Maribel Barroso of Buckeye, Airmen who complete graduated from Desert Edge High School in 2017. basic training also earn (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force) four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. A 2017 Desert Edge High School graduate, Gomez is the son of Maribel Barroso of Buckeye.
Police: Avondale man tried to sell illegal fireworks on Craigslist By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski A 38-year-old Avondale man was arrested December 30 on charges of selling illegal fireworks on Craigslist out of his home near 127th and Roanoke avenues, said Sgt. Thomas Alt of the city’s Police Department. Ted Montanez tried to sell illegal fireworks to undercover detectives, who saw them in the garage. He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Avondale detention facility for processing.
Rosewood...continued from page 2 can install a custom stereo, security and/ or technology system. Rosewood’s project reflects Estrella’s successful year, said Bill Olson, vice president of Newland/Estrella. “Estrella has had a wonderful year,” Olson said. “The net home sales for 2017 are the highest they’ve been in 13 years. We credit that to the wonderful team at Newland and our supporting teams.” Olson chalked up the success to a healthy market and buyers wanting to “seize the opportunity to take advantage of good financing and the ability to pick high-quality, masterplanned community like Estrella. The builders have been enthusiastic. “So it’s a culmination of a muchimproved economy, a much-improved housing market, and consumers who have confidence and jobs. There’s terrific growth and, candidly, based on the studies, some of which we have commissioned, the Maricopa Association of Governments has informed us that over the next 20 to 25 years, 43 percent of all Metro Phoenix growth will be in the West Valley. That’s almost 50 percent. So that bodes very well for the future, not just today.”
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me five years ago, she could barely take a few steps with a walker,” Kruser said. “We fixed that with daily activity. Within a year she was able to finally walk without the walker.” Kruser said the transition was an adjustment, but the family worked toward the mother’s health every day. Childs, who has passed all of her recent medical exams, is ready for whatever happens. “I don’t take a lot of things real seriously,” said the 84-year-old Childs. “I make sure to keep a positive outlook on life, but what comes, comes.” Kruser is researching adult day care facilities that will offer games, arts and crafts, conversation and skills, such as cooking, to stimulate her mother’s brain and keep her active. Research has shown physical, social and mental activities help with the longevity of life. Retirement and assisted living centers like La Loma Village in Litchfield Park are going beyond stereotypical activities like bingo and Parcheesi to offer classes on elder law, history and the fine arts. “We try to make sure everyone can maintain the skills they came with, learn new skills and find real meaning
Marisa Richmond, along with some La Loma Village residents, painted this art studio mural in honor of the late Julia Sweeney, who played a significant role in bringing art to the facility. She and her family have a long history in Litchfield Park, where La Loma Village is located. (Photo by Alyssa Williams/Cronkite News)
and purpose,” said Kari Curry, life enrichment director at La Loma. “A life without purpose is not a life well lived. Purpose contributes to our longevity.” In a recent class, Marilyn Pyle, an 83-year-old La Loma resident, painted scenery from a photo she took which included trees and mountains. “Art is a great outlet. We have time to come and paint what inspires us, spend time with our friends,” Pyle said. “It’s also a great brain stimulant and at our age, that’s important.”
Catherine Baimonte said her mother lived for nearly a century because of family. Baimonte wrote to her mother every week and called every Sunday. Her sister, Betty, came by daily to take their mother out. “You have to become the stimulator. Start a conversation. Tell stories. Initiate outings,” she said. Alyssa Williams is a reporter for Cronkite News.
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Blue Sky Organic Farms hosts Open Farm Days By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Blue Sky Organic Farms is inviting families who resolved to eat healthier to its Open Farm Days from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, January 14, and Sunday, February 25. Learn what it means to be “certified organic” and why an organic diet is ideal at the event. “We are proud of what we do at Blue Sky and the products we grow and want to share that information with
you,” said Vicki Silvera with the farm. “Feel free to ask questions and learn all about the organic produce process. We feel it’s important for you to connect to what you’re purchasing and putting in your body. Open Farm Day is our gift to you.”
Litchfield Park’s State of the City meeting scheduled By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Litchfield Park’s mayor council and staff will discuss the “State of the City” during a public meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, at The Church at Litchfield Park’s Souers Hall, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
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officer showed up with a crew. Slusher and Cruz are longtime friends. “I knew him from working out on the street,” Cruz said. “I would go into the rec center and see him and his younger brother. I kept in touch with him. “In early October at around 10:30 or 11 at night, I saw him on a bench, sleeping with a basketball under his head. I asked him what was wrong and he said everything was fine. He just wanted fresh air. I didn’t buy his story.” A shy Slusher admitted he was homeless. “When he told me that, it broke my heart,” Cruz said. The officer confided in his friend, Salvador Real, who owns property and a small apartment complex. He told him about Slusher and asked if he would give the teen a chance if he vouched for him. “He was kind enough to say, ‘Yeah, let me meet him,’” Cruz said. “There was no hesitation. He said he knows me, and he gave Michael the keys to the apartment because I vouched for him. He gave him 15 days to get settled. Michael was no longer homeless.” But there was the problem of Slusher furnishing his apartment – with food and other necessities. “Once Michael moved into his apartment, he said, ‘I don’t know how to get my gas turned on, or the lights turned on,’” Cruz recalled. “I helped him with that. I took a day off and took him grocery shopping and got him all situated. He didn’t have anything. He didn’t even have
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condiments, like salt and pepper, the basic stuff to make food with.” Klein became involved because she is the teacher of Cruz’s daughter. “She’s definitely an angel and a blessing,” Cruz said. “She knows a lot of people and made a lot of stuff possible. I owe a lot of credit to her.” Sierra agreed. “Carol is a force of nature when it comes to helping folks in the community,” Sierra said. “Like I always say, she’s a star and I’m just in her orbit.”
Hard times Slusher is close to his parents, but due to circumstances beyond his control, he needed to reside elsewhere. He lived in a daily-pay hotel until the owners raised the price. Slusher offered to help out around the complex to help pay his rent, but the owners wouldn’t budge. “He wanted to apply for apartments, but he doesn’t have credit,” Cruz said. “Nobody was going to give him a helping hand.” Sierra said homelessness is nothing new to the West Valley. “The West Valley, in general, is seeing an uptick in homelessness,” Sierra said. “As city officials, we need to start taking a look at what we are going to do to make sure our homeless are helped in any way possible. “Countywide, we need to take a look at the homeless veterans. That’s something a lot of people have put a lot of effort into. Homelessness is one bad break away – a broken car, a missed rent check, a late payment on something. There’s no margin for error for a lot of people. It’s hard to see them when they do end up on the street.”
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Cruz said on his beat he sees plenty of homeless people, but many abuse drugs. He knew Slusher attends school full time, so it was odd to see him out that late. “He was out of place,” Cruz said. “That’s why I knew there was something wrong.” Despite his troubles, Slusher has a positive outlook, according to Cruz. “Every time I talk to him, he’s talking about how he wants to help the youth,”
Cruz said. “That’s why he took on the job at the rec center. He’s still staying positive. That’s why, when I saw him, I felt compelled to help him.” Sierra was thrilled to be a part of it. “It was an honor for me to be there,” he said. “I was just really blown away and overwhelmed by the spirit of the community. They’re always willing to stand up and do the right thing for folks.”
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OPINION
WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 10, 2018
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Luke Air Force Base needs support Editor: The recent loss of Congressman Franks in Arizona District 2 will leave a huge hole in the fabric of the district if his replacement is not prepared to work in a strong and dedicated manner toward our military and, particularly, Luke Air Force Base, which plays an enormous role in the area economy. No one has displayed more dedication to the F-35 stationed at Luke than Congressman Franks. In our very uncertain future, the F-35 is vital to our national security, and requires leaders in Congress to persistently monitor the program and keep it funded. Congressman Franks understood this and made sure his votes always reflected those interests. For those who will run to replace him, it will be good to be prepared and knowledgeable about Luke and how important it is in the district and in the United States. Ryan Edwards Avondale
No fine dining in Buckeye Editor: Instead of a fine dining restaurant in Buckeye, we get a storage facility to go along with a car wash, two tire stores and three brake stores. Is this how a city grows? What’s wrong with our mayor and city leaders? All I can say is, “Whoop de do.” Larry Ruvido Buckeye
Improve students’ performance in school Editor: This is for all parents who want their son or daughter to excel in school. A cursory view of the literature reveals comprehension is achieved by building connections between previ-
ous experiences and knowledge and the new information and knowledge. Moreover, reading has cognitive consequences that extend beyond the immediate culling of meaning from a particular text. The lack of practice, difficult materials and inadequate coding skills result in unrewarding reading activities. As a student matriculates through the grades with practice and adequate coding skills, word recognition becomes automatic and less time is spent on researching definitions. In a 1988 study on the individual differences in vocabulary development and lexical richness between speech and print, the average child at the 90th percentile reads about 2 million words per year or about 5,400 words per day. A child at the 10th percentile reads about 8,000 words per year or about 21 words per day. This means at the rate of 21 words per day this child would take 271 days to read the equivalent amount of words a child at the 90th percentile reads in one day. So reading outside the school day of not necessarily school-related material has long confirmed the high correlation between reading exposure and reading achievement. What does this all come to? Reading on one’s own time and/or being read to, especially at preschool ages, are crucial conduits for learning the more complex literary language needed for progression in reading as well as language. It all begins with the parents and then is embellished by teachers, not the other way around. The sooner a child reads or is read to will improve cognitive, syntactic and knowledge acquisition skills that will benefit your son or daughter now and in the future. This is just a summary of the research I did working toward my master’s degree. I truly compliment the way West Valley libraries are running their reading programs. Les Armstrong Goodyear
‘Wrong again, Roy’ Editor: In response to Mr. Azzarello’s comments in the January 3 issue, I have one answer, “Wrong again,
Roy.” The Democrats in Congress, along with 75 percent of the country, voted against the Republican tax bill because they saw it for what it was—a scam, an attempt to transfer hundreds of billions of dollars from the low and middle class to 1 percent of the population and, in the process, destroying the social safety net of millions. The so-called “trickle-down theory,” espoused by the right, is a myth and they know it. If the bill is so good, why did Republicans have to rush through Congress a plan that would affect the entire country? Why with no debate? Why tell the brightest and best that their tuition grant for grad studies is now income? How is that misguided policy good for the middle class? Tell me how inflating the national debt by over $3 trillion is good for my grandchildren who will be paying for it the rest of their lives? And you call yourselves fiscal conservatives? That’s a joke. Why force a vote at midnight when few had a chance to read it through with any comprehension? Several Republican congressmen and women have now admitted that they had no time to read the final bill. They were only going on what they were told, adding that knowing now what it contained they would have voted against it. But the Republicans were so desperate to pass something that
they cared little for the way it would affect millions of hard working families. Party over country? Now that’s a recipe for disaster. As for labeling groups of people who support progressive policies, I am proud to be among them. Look at some of the groups supporting your positions: white nationalists, KKK, neo-Nazis, skinheads and hate groups—now that’s something to be proud of. Dr. David Wilson Goodyear
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Memories come flooding back as a quiet life ends in Florida By David Leibowitz She lived a quiet life in a small white house on a narrow street in a south Florida suburb. You could say she never achieved fame, but she would have laughed at you for such foolishness, because she had everything she ever wanted. She had her husband, Harvey, by her side every day for 53 years. She had two sons who in her eyes could do no wrong and three grandkids who would do even better. And she did nothing at all, ever, that she did not want to do. She even died when she wanted to die, at the age of 71 years old, when she could no longer bear the pain of her body failing. So, she signed her name to a “do not resuscitate” order and she slipped off into a morphine haze. Eventually, all the breath went out of her. Then, she was gone, at 4 o’clock in the morning on the Friday after Christmas. And all that was left were memories and stories, a lifetime’s worth. She was born in the borough of
Brooklyn, in the city of New York, and mom by delivering a well-placed kick though she moved to Florida in 1978, to the woman’s skull. End of threat, she never left the New York end of fight. attitude behind. Small in You did not mess with stature, she nonetheless her sons – though she was demanded full credit for not above reminding her her height, explaining to all boys, “I brought you into who asked that she stood this world, and I’ll take you “4 foot 10. And a half.” She out,” should they fail to toe was hell on store clerks the line. who ran out of sale items Pregnant and married at but didn’t offer a raincheck, 18 years old, she nursed and to Florida snowbirds her husband through night who dared cut her off on school, typing his papers, Leibowitz. (Photo Miramar Parkway. She David getting him a degree. Later courtesy Advisor Group) never paid full price for on, in her 30s, it was her anything and she saved everything – turn: She went to college and got her every report card, every class photo, diploma, then worked for two decades every poorly spelled book report, every as a registered nurse. She did duty in card from every birthday and every intensive care, then ended her career anniversary. tending to the dying in a hospice. Her She loved the TV show Kung Fu own estranged father had died of brain so much back in the day, she studied cancer, so maybe this was her way of martial arts and became proficient making peace with loss, with grief, enough to defend her youngest son with death. from a physically violent neighborhood Because when it was her turn to
go, she showed as much peace and strength as she did fear. If her body failed her, falling prey to infections and pneumonia and sepsis, her spirit did not. Her tongue thick with painkillers, her words slurred, she wrung every bit of strength from the 60 pounds she had remaining at the end. “I love you,” she told her husband, sons and grandkids. “But I can’t do this anymore.” And so, she didn’t. And then, she slipped away. It was a quiet end to a quiet life lived in a small white house on a narrow street in a south Florida suburb. Like her life, her death received no media coverage. She was no one famous, except to my father and brother, my nephew and nieces. Her name was Lynn Leibowitz. She was my mom. And all of us loved her very, very much. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.
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Fentanyl is killing Arizonans: Is Congress OK with that? By Tim Hampton There’s a dangerous crop of drugs circulating on Arizona’s streets. Law enforcement report the seizure of counterfeit pharmaceuticals laced with deadly fentanyl. The Tucson Police Department Crime Lab recently tested multiple seizures of pills disguised as oxycodone. But they contained a lethal cocktail of ingredients, including fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that kills with a dose smaller than a few grains of sand. Police suspect that these drugs were illegally trafficked to our state from Mexico. With the opioid epidemic raging throughout the country and in our state, such illegally imported counterfeit pills are making this issue worse. Yet, Congress may soon pass legislation that would worsen the crisis. A recently proposed bill would allow Americans to purchase prescription drugs from foreign nations, including Mexico. By relaxing restrictions on drug importation, Congress would make it easier for criminals to import and sell dangerous medications. Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription painkillers, such as oxycodone, to notorious drugs like heroin. People are abusing these drugs at higher rates than ever. This summer, more than 200 Arizonans died of opioid overdoses. State officials attribute this spike to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine. A lethal fentanyl dose is just 3 milligrams. By comparison, a lethal dose of heroin is 30 milligrams. Most tragically, drug users often don’t realize that they’re taking fentanyl. That’s because dealers combine it with heroin or, as they’re doing right now, pass it off as other opioids, or prescription drugs. This deception, combined with fentanyl’s potency, makes the drug extremely deadly. It’s claimed the lives of 32 Maricopa County residents alone over the last two years. In August, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Tempe police seized 30,000 fentanyl pills designed
to look like oxycodone pills. Making matters worse, there are more dangerous strains of fentanyl emerging. Carfentanil is a third strain that officials are spotting across the country. This variety is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and is used to tranquilize elephants. These new synthetic fentanyls also are resistant to the overdose antidote naloxone. Much of America’s fentanyl comes from China. A recent report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission found that China exports large amounts of fentanyl to countries like Canada and Mexico. These drugs are then illegally trafficked into the United States. With all the dangers already looming from illegal importation, it is unfathomable that Congress would be considering legislation that would legalize importation and flood the United States with dangerous drugs from foreign nations. A recent report by former FBI Director Louis Freeh warns that if Congress passes the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act, more fentanyl could flood the Grand Canyon State. Foreign markets are not as tightly regulated as ours. Many online pharmacies selling “Canadian” drugs, for instance, obtain the products from other countries. An FDA investigation found that roughly 85 percent of the drugs consumers thought they were buying from Canada actually originated from 27 other countries. I was a law enforcement agent for 32 years. I’ve seen how criminal organizations can exploit weaknesses in the law to traffic narcotics. The drug importation bill would weaken America’s anti-drug defenses and endanger thousands of innocent lives—here in Arizona and throughout the nation. Tim Hampton is a retired commander of the property crimes and major offender bureau for the Phoenix Police Department. He served in law enforcement for 32 years.
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Business Briefcase
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By Connor Dziawura
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week’s edition of Business Briefcase brings with it the news of several new businesses in the West Valley. Rather than dawdling this week, I’m going to get straight into the news. Entertainment junkies get ready, because a thrilling new adventure park is coming to the West Valley. Likewise, a local hot yoga studio and national pizza chain have been making moves in the West Valley. So keep reading to find out all the details. First, trampoline enthusiasts get ready! Urban Air Adventure Park is opening a Goodyear location this summer at 15305 W. McDowell Road and will employ 60 people, with applications accepted starting this spring. “We are thrilled to announce our newest location in Goodyear, to add to our growing portfolio of Arizona locations,” said Michael Browning, CEO of Urban Air Adventure Parks. The 35,000-square-foot attraction park will feature everything from the expected trampolines to dodgeball courts. But the entertainment extends much further. Urban Air Goodyear will also have its Stunt Airbag, Slam Dunk Tracks, TUBES Obstacle Course, Urban Warrior Course, Warrior Battle Beam and Runway Tumble Track, as well as an arcade. “Our location in Goodyear is part of a multiunit deal within the Phoenix region," Browning continued. "The residents of Phoenix, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, Waddell, Buckeye, Surprise, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Avondale and Goodyear will be able to experience our avant-
garde approach to safe, family fun and award-winning birthday party packages with our innovative and thrilling adventure attractions.” Also present will be the Urban Air Adventure Hub, with elements such as climbing walls and ropes courses, among other fun activities. The Urban Cafe will also be available for when fun-seekers see their appetites rise. Urban Air hosts anything from children’s birthday parties to corporate gatherings. Next, Bikram Yoga Avondale on Dysart and Thomas roads is now known as Onefire. The yoga studio, located at 3145 N. Dysart Road, Suite 106, has been a West Valley staple for years and changed its name in recent months. Practicing a style of hot yoga known as bikram yoga, as well as inferno hot Pilates, Onefire aims to help its clients with goals like weight, stress, strength and energy, among many other resulting health benefits. Onefire offers single classes, private lessons, and its most popular package, the monthly membership. For more information on Onefire, visit bikramyogaavondale.com. Moving on, Marco’s Pizza is planning a location in Goodyear, near Roosevelt Road and Estrella Parkway. It is under the plan review phase, but is planning a space near Baskin-Robbins, Alliance Urgent Care and Aspen Dental. Keep an eye out for more details about this national pizza franchise and its plans in the West Valley. Then, the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding Friday Business Connections every
FirstBank, which has multiple Arizona branches, recently donated $500,000 toward educating Arizona’s youth. Of that donation, $50,000 is going toward student tuition assistance at St. John Vianney School in Goodyear through Catholic Education Arizona. (Photo courtesy FirstBank)
second and fourth Friday of the month. The next session will be Friday, January 12. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for this event, which is free and open for all who wish to attend, network and share their business cards. If you’re interested in attending this chamber event, it will be located at Main Event, 10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. For more information, contact Jacob Mann at info@southwestvalleychamber. org or 623-932-2260. Dex-YP will continue its partnership with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce for a class on social media marketing. Located at the chamber, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, this class is a continuation of a yearlong, monthly partnership between the two entities. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by to learn all about social media marketing. The class is free to the public, but with limited reservations available, be sure to reach out early. For more information, contact info@ southwestvalleychamber.org or 623932-2260.
Finally, FirstBank donated $190,000 to Catholic Education Arizona (CEA), $50,000 of which will be provided to St. John Vianney School in Goodyear. In full, FirstBank donated $500,000 toward Arizona youth education nonprofits. The West Valley school is just one of many throughout the state that will receive the benefits. The $50,000 for St. John Vianney School will be put toward student tuition assistance. “Parents should not feel financially burdened when it comes to educating their kids,” said Joel Johnson, FirstBank’s East Valley market president. “We hope this donation will alleviate concerns for some families and enable their children to get the best education possible.” For more information on FirstBank, visit efirstbank.com. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more developments in the coming weeks! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
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Millennium grad finds success with Teaspressa By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Goodyear native Allison DeVane believed she had one route when she graduated from Millennium High School in 2008: earn a degree, get a job, then, get benefits. She tried multiple employers, but nothing felt right. “I could never keep just one job for over a year,” she said. “I was very disengaged or felt like I could do more.” She could. Three years ago, she started the successful Teaspressa, Phoenix-based gourmet beverage company that sells signature tea drinks that are comparable to lattes, mochas or other coffee beverages. “I’m a coffee fanatic,” she said. “I love coffee. When I wanted to start a business, it was going to be a coffee shop. But there are a lot of great coffee shops out there. “I basically decided to Americanize tea. Tea, after water, is the most consumed beverage in the entire world. We drink it here in America, but it’s not as embraced and accepted as coffee,
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online sales. “We sell tea blends and infused sugar cubes so people can make the teas at home. We recently started a wholesale program. Now, we’re at the point where we can afford to have our own brick and mortar, which was our original business plan. This is one of our locations.” An Arcadia location is expected to open soon, as will other stores in the Valley. She is working on an outlet in Ann Arbor, Michigan, too. DeVane has been motivated to succeed since she was a business marketing student at ASU. The Barrett, The Honors College, student who Allison DeVane, who recently opened a Teaspressa shop Taliesin West, is an alum of the television show Shark minored in design, was a part at Tank. She graduated from Millennium High School in of the alumni association when 2008. (Photo courtesy Allison DeVane) she was a student. DeVane designed the posters the “I was involved in a lot of clubs and football players ran through at games. I started clubs, too,” she said. “I was just always dabbling in a lot of things. In ASU, I was part of sorority and scholarship programs. ASU opened a lot of doors for internships and trying out different industries.” She interned at KPMG in accounting, but soon realized that wasn’t the right direction for her. She changed her major and appreciates “how flexible ASU was.” The 2012 ASU graduate is part of the Barrett Cabinet, and helps plan fundraisers and other events. “I like doing things to help further the kids, as far as opportunities,” she said. “I like to connect with people and James M. give life advice.” Johnson, M.D. She wouldn’t have her life any other way. “Every day is different,” DeVane Maria R. DiLeo, M.D. said. “If I’m not working, I don’t make money. It encourages me to do my best, which can be tiring and exhausting. But I really, really, really enjoy it.” Briggs J. Geier, D.O.
which is made instantly. It gets you going in the morning. I made tea into something that’s more enjoyable.” Teaspressa’s baristas handcraft the first and only hybrid beverage that combines coffee and tea. Its signature tea blends are loose leaf and prepared like espresso shots, resulting in gourmet tea lattes and coffee-inspired beverages that contain as much caffeine as espresso. “Some describe it as a different coffee,” she said. “It’s actually tea. There are no other additives. We don’t add caffeine or anything like that. It’s all-natural tea. We use organic tea, which is nice.” A Shark Tank alum, DeVane expanded Teaspressa in October to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, a National Historic Landmark and home of the School of Architecture at Taliesin and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. “It’s a good spot,” she said. “I appreciate the art here, and business wise, it’s also great. We started in a nontraditional way. We started with
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Lady Tigers hungry for return visit to title game By Casey Pritchard The Millennium girls basketball team was close to a state championship last year. After the heartbreak of losing in the title game to Valley Vista, the Lady Tigers are hungry for a chance at redemption. Millennium has followed suit, starting the season 9-0 in power-points games. Despite the undefeated record, there were a few hiccups, including a game against Desert Edge in which the Lady Tigers barely escaped with a win. “This biggest thing we’ve battled with early on is complacency,” said Millennium coach Cory Rojeck. “We had a bunch of girls who played in the state championship the year before, and I don’t think we had a great approach to some of our early games.” Rojeck said he believes the girls were looking at big names on the schedule, and not focusing on other games. They were anticipating games against Valley Vista, Hamilton and Horizon, all of whom made the state playoffs. “I knew early on, when I looked at the Desert Edge game, that it would be one of the scarier games on the schedule,” Rojeck said. Millennium only beat Desert Edge by four points, which rattled the Lady Tigers. Over the next three games, they beat Desert Vista, Horizon and Hamilton by double figures. The girls, Rojeck said, need to stop anticipating the playoffs. “We have to play 18 games before the playoffs start,” Rojeck said “We’re getting back in that mode. I think we’re getting to the point where we’re kind of honing in.” Millennium also played its early season schedule without one of its top players. Ali Zelaya broke her nonshooting hand and is slated to return soon. Last year as a freshman, Zelaya averaged 10.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. In Zelaya’s absence, Rojeck has given other girls opportunities. “Girls have stepped up,” Rojeck said. “We’re going nine, 10 deep in the rotation, and we’re getting positive minutes from all the girls. When (Zelaya) comes back, the rotation will change, obviously. Anytime you bring a 6-4 kid back into your starting lineup who can shoot it, pass it, dribble, post, do everything, obviously that’s going to help tremendously.” Junior Dominique Phillips has been one of the Lady Tigers’ go-to players.
She’s averaging 15.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, and is playing a different spot with Zelaya’s absence. “With Ali out, Dom has had to pick up the slack down low,” Rojeck said. “She has to play out of position at times defensively because she has to guard a post, but she never complains, goes hard, keeps working.” Jasmine Singleton and Tyonna Singleton have also played well for the Lady Tigers, especially on the defensive side, Rojeck said. Jasmine plays point guard. “I look at her as the best defensive player in the state; she’s scrappy,” Rojeck said. “She’s our go-to defensive stopper, and she’s scoring a little more this year.” Alaina Diggs has been a big contributor, averaging 8.2 points and 8.0 rebounds, which is tops on the team. Shyann Heredia has filled in as a starter with Zelaya out and is averaging 6.7 points per game. Millennium hit its first rough patch at the Nike Tournament of Champions December 19 to December 22. The Lady Tigers went 1-3 in the tournament against some of the top teams in the country. “The experience that you get from this is invaluable because we’re playing teams that are nationally ranked or are the state champions from their state,” Rojeck said. “It’s one of the best ways to prepare for Arizona schools like Valley Vista and the teams we’ll face in the playoffs.” There was no rest for Millennium following the Nike tournament, as it
visited Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Holiday Classic December 27 to December 29. The Lady Tigers went 3-2 in that event. “I wouldn’t say we’ve shot the ball particularly well this year, but defensively we’ve done a good job, for the most part,” Rojeck said. The Lady Tigers return to action January 12 when hosting Tolleson. Their first battle with Valley Vista is at 7 p.m. January 19 at home. “The big thing is one game at a time,” Rojeck said. “I always tell the girls, we want to coach and play with the big picture in mind. The big picture is we want to improve every week, improve every day. We want to be playing our best basketball come February. I think we’re along that track.”
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Learn CPR from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Registration for this class is $35-$45. For information, call 623-349-6350.
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The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.
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 news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.
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Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Children’s Community Choir
The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Grades three through five will start at 5 p.m. and kindergarten through second grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.
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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
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Connect with other parents and caregivers as your children build their social skills during Avondale Civic Center Library’s openplay group at 10 a.m. The library will provide toys and an indoor play space at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Family Lego Night
Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites families to a creative night of Lego building from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Babytime (Ages 0 to 23 months)
Babies and parents can enjoy books, songs, playtime and more at 10:15 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Alateen allows teens affected by someone else’s drinking to share experiences, learn effective ways to cope with obstacles and support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.
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Computer Class: Working with Mac OS
Learn about icons, how to use shortcuts and more on a new MacBook or iMac from 11 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3457.
Tynker Code Club (Ages 6-8)
Learn to code while playing computer games from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Aerobics for a Better You
Bring an exercise mat and hand weights to a free class from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Rec Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Not Hungry Tonight
Not Hungry Tonight is a program that seeks to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
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Verrado Visionaries
Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.
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The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Enjoy a swing, big band and jazz performance by Dean Ratzman at 4 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Business Workshops
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.
Meet fellow businessmen and learn business applications for Facebook and LinkedIn at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.
Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13+)
Cody’s Pack
Children can register to read with a special library dog from Cody’s Pack to practice literacy skills from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6309.
Sundance Adult Center Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 930 N. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye, from 10 a.m. to noon for you to visit. Visitors can get a library card to check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Tartesso Community Park Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at East Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye, from 1 to 3 p.m. for you to visit. Visitors can get a library card to check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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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.
Contemplative Prayer & Meditation
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.
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Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the
Computer Class
Learn rumba, merengue and salsa in a free aerobics class from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Rec Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Learn basic computer skills at 10 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. This session will focus on the internet. For information, call 623-349-6314.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Bring children ages 2-3 at 11:15 a.m. to listen to stories and music at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, hosts a monthly meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to support friends and families affected by Alzheimer’s. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS)
TOPS is a program designed to help people reach their weightloss goals in a healthy manner with weekly meetings. TOPS meets at 6 p.m. at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. For more information, call 623-935-4858.
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Bingo
The American Legion Post No. 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.
Toddler Storytime
Buckeye Council Meeting
Buckeye City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 530 E. Monroe Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6000.
Avondale City Council Meeting
Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. in the Avondale Council Chambers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-1000.
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Kids ages 6 to 12 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learning program, which runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Help prepare preschoolers for reading through music, books, games and activities from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Buckeye Business Connection
Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.
All about Medicare, Social Security and More
Attend a free information session from 6 to 8 p.m. to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Long Term Care at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Digital Download Class
Learn how to download free resources to your Nook, Kindle and more at noon at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Be sure to bring your library card, usernames and passwords. For information, call 602-652-3456.
Family Movies
Join other families at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road at 3 p.m. as they enjoy Despicable Me 3. Snacks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Book Discussion Group
Pick up a copy of The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver before joining a book discussion at 1 p.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Community Center Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 201 E. Centre Avenue, Buckeye, from 11 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Tolleson Union High School District No. 214 School Board Meeting
Tolleson Union High School District Board will meet at 6 p.m. at 9801 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-478-4001.
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WV Gals inspire students through mentorships By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
When the Southwest Valley YMCA was building its Goodyear campus in 2003, officials asked Debra Undhjem if she would help raise funds. “I said, ‘Absolutely,’” Undhjem said. “I got a bunch of girlfriends together and we started planning annual fundrasiers for them.” The group needed a title to go forward and from then on, the ladies were known as Arizona Gals of the West. The organization, which was cofounded by Undhjem and Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord, features members from Goodyear, Avondale, Surprise, Waddell, Estrella, Tolleson and Sun City. “We were really just a community of friends getting together to plan a party and raise money for a great cause,” Undhjem said. “We’ve raised $300,000 for the community so far, and we give back even more in mentorship programs.” Gals of the West’s mission is to dedicate time and expertise to raise the quality of life for individuals in need. They continue to serve the community
through friendly mentorship and with caring action. They mentor by sponsoring scholarships for high school and college students. The nonprofit hosts two major fundraisers per year—the Derby Tea in the spring and Mingle and Jingle in the winter. This year’s tea is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28. New Life Center, Homeless Youth Connection, Mercy Housing Southwest and Litchfield Elementary School District Educational Foundation’s Centennial Way Campaign are among the causes it has supported. Past President Anne Clair said the Gals try their best to include students in their events. Annually, the Gals host a fashion show. Students are given a $10 budget to spend with Gals members at thrift stores to prove they can shop anywhere and still be successful and confident, Undhjem added. Gals’ events are excellent opportunities for students to see successful women at work, said President Ashley Billhymer.
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Native American art takes center stage at The Gathering By Lynette Carrington
Native American culture and traditions will be celebrated during The GatheringLitchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, January 13, and Sunday, January 14. It will feature more than 100 Native American artists and artisans who represent more than 20 different tribes. Those who attend the festival will find traditional and contemporary arts orchestrated in clothing, beadwork, jewelry, paintings, prints, sculpture, pottery, weaving and performance art. “Many of our committee members have been working on it since virtually day one,” said Litchfield Park special events coordinator Tricia Kramer, who is going on her seventh festival. “It’s nice to be involved with a group of 20 volunteers who really have some insight into how the festival was started and is meant to move forward.” In 2016, its location was moved to the center of Litchfield Park and a gate entrance fee was removed. Artist booths will line Old Litchfield Road south of Wigwam Boulevard, the Litchfield Library lawn, and across the gazebo lawn on the east side of Old Litchfield Road. “This location gave it a better presence and it became more visually appealing by putting it in that area,” she said. “It’s free and open to the public. Visitors can come in and learn more about the Native American art and culture. We’ve taken away that line that people weren’t willing to cross by having a gate fee in previous years.” The artists participate on an inviteonly basis. “First and foremost, artists need to be registered Native Americans,” Kramer said of the selection process. “That goes for the artists as well as performers. We look for those who have a connection to Arizona and to our community. For instance, Gabriel
Ayala is an Arizona performer and a Native American Music Award winner. He’s one of the best of the best out there. We want him to be here to share his passion and talent. “That goes for our other artists like Artificial Red and Randy Kemp, who are local Native American performers. We have Adrian Wall coming in from New Mexico who is a sculptor as well as a performer. Those are the types of people we look for – those who are well-rounded, people that have a great presence with the public and represent their culture well, so we can expand knowledge.” A classical guitarist, Ayala is a member of the Yaqui people of Southern Arizona and has performed at The Gathering five times in the last seven years. He earned a master’s degree in music performance from the University of Arizona in 1997, and has taught at every educational level, sharing musical expertise and the experiences of his culture as he meets others. “It’s a chance to play for my own communities and my own state,” said Ayala, who will perform and display artwork. “It’s a fantastic thing to be traveling around the U.S. and internationally. But, there’s something about having a connection with people who are from our desert, my desert, and have them come see me.” Ayala seeks to inspire and share experiences with people through his musical performance and other creative endeavors such as his photography, artwork and wearable art. “I tell people all the time that I use this platform to share about issues that people don’t know about that we face as indigenous people on our reservations,” Ayala explained. “I’m one of the positive statistics. Usually people only stereotype natives as being able to play a flute or hit a drum. For me, by taking
THE GATHERING What: Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 13, and Sunday, January 14 Where: Along Old Litchfield Road Cost: Free admission. Free public parking for the event is available in the gravel lot just east of City Hall (214 W. Wigwam Boulevard); the Litchfield Park Library (101 W. Wigwam Boulevard) and Litchfield Park Recreation Center (100 S. Old Litchfield Road). Enter both lots off of Desert Avenue. Overflow parking is also available in the north lot of Litchfield Elementary School (255 E. Wigwam Boulevard). Info: litchfiedparkgathering.com.
this Western music and adapting it and using it as my voice, it gives me a bigger opportunity to showcase that while being able to talk about important native issues such as the pipeline and poverty.” Ayala will showcase ledger art, an art form that died in the 1900s. He wants to bring it back through sheet music. “Ledger art was from the early to mid- Tricksters Rosa and Melvin John tell Native American stories using masks and costumes. They will perform at the 2018 1800s,” he said. Litchfield Park Gathering. (Photo courtesy City of Litchfield Park) “Natives would find ledgers and journals The Gathering-Litchfield Park Native left by banks and then they would draw American Fine Arts Festival is presented small depictions of their everyday life by the city of Litchfield Park with in the ledgers. It could be them just funding, in part, from the Arizona Office sitting around, or a buffalo hunt, or of Tourism and The Wigwam, as well depicting a war party. It became known as cooperation from the Heard Museum as ledger art, a form of storytelling as and the West Valley Arts Council. writing, instead of carvings on rocks.”
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Goodyear veteran debuts inspirational book
By Lynette Carrington A Goodyear U.S. Air Force veteran has combined her insight, her experiences and her faith in God for her new book, Fresh Manna: A 40-Day Journey to Your Promise and a New Beginning with God. Shawanda Randolph’s inspirational tome, which she finished in August, serves as a meditation journal that incorporates poems, reflections and prayers that give readers the chance to discover God and begin living in his grace. She was inspired to write the book after joining a hiking group in 2016, said Randolph, a retired master sergeant from Luke Air Force Base. “I went out on a trail on this particular day by myself and it was the first day I had ever gone out on my own,” she said. “It was a trail I was kind of familiar
with, but it seemed like I was losing my way a little bit. I was inspired to learn to trust God. That was the beginning of, ‘I can do this,’ ‘I know my way, but why am I always questioning the direction that I’ve already been given on how to get through this?’” Life questions like this are explored in her book. Fresh Manna is food for thought where faith and a relationship with God are concerned. She said she believes God guided her to write the book. In gathering thoughts and material for Fresh Manna, Randolph said that God showed her something different during each daily hike. The book evolved out of those personal experiences. “I thought, ‘That’s kind of crazy, but, OK, I’ll go with it,’” Randolph explained. “This book is a culmination
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of life lessons, biblical text and there is also some poetry in there as well. It relates to a very practical kind of person. It’s very much related to things that we see or experience in our everyday lives.” She said she thinks Fresh Manna encourages people to strengthen their faith by seeing situations differently and becoming more optimistic. Another area of her book challenges people to rediscover their identity and purpose, and establish a new covenant with God. Randolph, who served as an Air Force health care administrator for 20 years, earned an MBA from Wilmington A retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, Shawanda was inspired to write her book during a hiking University, and is Randolph trip. (Photo by Tammy Reed, On-Site Photography) pursuing a master’s degree in theology their promised land. and ministry at Fuller Theological “I believe people hear God, whether Seminary. Once Randolph completes it’s through prayer or what have you, her second master’s degree, she hopes and people hear God in different to write other books and continue to ways,” Randolph said. “For me, it’s in mentor others in faith. my alone time that I feel I hear God the Fresh Manna follows the inspiration most.” of the 40-day Biblical journey of God’s chosen people to The Promised Land. WHERE TO FIND IT On that journey, people learned how to Fresh Manna: A 40-Day Journey live in covenant with God. One of the to Your Promise and a New lessons came as fresh manna – bread Beginning with God is available at rained down from heaven each day if Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Booksthe people followed his instruction. The A-Million and other online retailers. fresh manna nourished the Israelites Visit shawandarandolph.com for until they came to the Land of Canaan, additional information.
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REI Outdoor School hosted its “How to Ride a Bike for Kids” class on Sunday, January 7, at the company’s distribution center in Litchfield Park. REI’s skilled instructors guided children through engaging activities and instruction to get them up and confident on two wheels. 1. Meghan Katz, a 5-year-old from Peoria, prepares for the outdoor workshop; 2. Corbin Lyster, 8, of Phoenix, practices walking his bike with REI Outdoor School instructor Britty Vukela; 3. REI Outdoor School instructor Britty Vukela goes over helmet safety and checks; 4. Peoria resident Abby Katz, 9, practices mounting and dismounting her bicycle; 5. Grace Hubbard, 8, of Phoenix, practices walking her bike.
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Puttin’ on the Ritz winter dance Folks 18 and older enjoyed Puttin’ on the Ritz, Buckeye’s eighth annual event that benefits the city’s senior programs. They heard a variety of tunes, enjoyed dinner and danced the night away. 1. Caleb and Ashley Elms, left, and TC and Tilly Skaggs smile after taking a short break from the dance floor; 2. Ana Ramirez, JR Waterman and Yolanda Salas rest after dancing; 3. Jim Wheeles and Stella Powers, of Anchorage, Alaska, cut a rug during the semiformal event; 4. JR Waterman and Mary Collins boogie on the dance floor; 5. Guests do “The Twist” during the dance; 6. Mirtha Morales and Antonia Roblis head to the dance floor; 7. Community members get down on the dance floor to funky tunes.
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Tres Rios receives grant for MLK Day celebrations By Connor Dziawura Tolleson’s Tres Rios Service Academy has progressed since it became a service-learning school two years ago. It is continuing its mission of combining education and community service in a variety of ways, including with its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. Partnering with the Tolleson Senior Center, the elementary schoolchildren will take part in many activities, thanks to a $1,500 grant from Youth Service America (YSA). “It’s a fabulous organization,” said Principal Karen Grose. “I didn’t know anything really about them until I went to a conference last year about service learning and I found out about them.” At Tres Rios’ MLK Day celebration on Tuesday, January 16, students will paint a mural on campus, host a senior prom at the senior center and do arts and crafts with its residents. The funds will be used for supplies for the mural, buses to take students to the Tolleson Senior Center, and small white tiles for students to do arts and crafts with
the seniors. On the small white tiles, seniors and students will create mini murals. The party goes beyond that, though. “We’ll have a DJ, so we’ll have music,” explained Santiago Cornejo, Tolleson senior programs coordinator. “We’re also going to have a photo booth for them. They can help us with the refreshments, as well, and serving lunch to our seniors. So, it will be a variety of activities going on at once. “Some of the kids are going to speak in regard to MLK Day. They might do a 5-minute presentation on what it entails.” Through its involvement with YSA, the K-8 school received several grants for various community outreach efforts. The school’s previous effort was its 9/11 Day of Service, which was seen as a success. The event included a first responder’s breakfast, a thank you campaign, and a donation drive for veterans, according to Grose. “I have been really impressed just with the amount of resources,” she
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School steps up to civic engagement
By Connor Dziawura Tres Rios Service Academy was recently recognized as an Arizona School of Merit through the Arizona Department of Education’s (ADE) Excellence in Civic Engagment Program for applying the six proven practices of civic learning to its curriculum. The six practices are classroom instruction, discussion of current events and controversial issues, service learning, extracurricular activities, simulations of democratic processes and student participation in school governance. “It’s hard in an elementary school because it’s hard to say our K-3 students govern themselves,” said Principal Karen Grose. “So, we had to write the application based on our school.” Schools must fill out a lengthy application to to be considered for the distinction. “(ADE’s) Excellence in Civic Engagement Program is designed to recognize and support the important role that schools play in ensuring that our students are informed and engaged citizens,” said Tammy Waller, ADE director of K-12 social studies and world languages. As a School of Merit, this means Tres Rios is an Arizona Civic Engagement School, Waller said. Applications are scored by ADE’s Excellence in Civic Engagement Committee. “I was super excited we were a School of Merit as an elementary school,” Grose said. “Hopefully, we’ll move up the ladder as we get better bringing civic engagement more in the school. But civic engagement goes hand in hand with service learning.” While the school was informed in December, the official recognition will come at the fifth annual Civic Learning Conference at Desert Willow Conference
Center on March 2. “We’re really just going to talk about our journey going from a traditional elementary school to becoming a service-learning school and some of the things that we’ve noticed and we’ve learned along the way,” said Grose, who added the school received a B rating. “It was a nice year for Tres Rios.” Grose is excited the school is moving forward, achieving its missions of service learning and civic engagement, and being able to help its community in the process. “For me, I was really excited that as an elementary school we were able to show that we are implementing those six pillars at different levels across our school,” Grose said. “And, I think for me, it kind of raises the bar in what we can do differently and what we can do next.” But what will Tres Rios do next? Well, Grose said she and the school have ambitious goals. “I think our next focus is taking it to the next level,” she explained. “We’ve done a little bit of learning around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and I think that’s going to be where we focus a lot of our activities going into the 2018 and 2019 school year … if we’re going to do a food drive we want to tie it to the UN sustainable goal of no poverty. If we’re going to talk about a book drive we want to tie it to the UN sustainable goal of quality education. “So, I think we’re going to look for links to the work that we’re doing and tie it to a broader purpose in society. It’s very lofty, but that’s OK, lofty is good. If you don’t set big goals for yourself then you don’t achieve them.”
Goodyear announces reading challenge winners By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Goodyear officials have announced the winners of its fifth annual Reading Challenge that encouraged students to read more. One class in each grade level was chosen as the winner for reading the most pages in their peer group. Winning classrooms were treated to prizes recognizing their achievement, thanks to a sponsorship by Elevate Trampoline Park.
2017 Reading Challenge winners • Kindergarten: Danielle Spallina’s class of 26 students at Odyssey Prep Academy read 45,538 pages. • First grade: Leticia Comparan’s class of 21 students at Centerra Mirage Elementary read 5,134 pages. • Second grade: Brandy Springs’ class of 27 students at Odyssey Prep Academy read 8,715 pages. •Third grade: Jennifer Weddell’s class of 24 students at Desert Thunder read 19,868 pages. • Fourth grade: Heather Rea’s class of 30 students at Palm Valley Elementary read 24,383 pages.
• Fifth grade: Anthony Munoz’s class of 27 students at Mabel Padgett Elementary read 32,785 pages. • Sixth grade: Amy Alek’s class of 33 students at Western Sky Middle read 53,073 pages. • Seventh grade: Jeanie James’ class of 37 students at Western Sky Middle read 20,175 pages • Eighth grade: Alan Ursic’s class of 31 students at Western Sky Middle read 9,686 pages The citywide reading challenge is part of the “Building Blocks to Great Schools” program started in 2008 that brings city officials and school administrators together to enhance the quality of education for students. The city of Goodyear is a partner to the school districts and charter schools and is recognized as one of the official ReadOn community members for encouraging students to read inside and outside of the classroom. ReadOn Arizona is a statewide group of public and private organizations and community stakeholders working together to promote literacy and language development for Arizona’s children.
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Frankie Donald Ray Buchan II Frankie Buchan (Avondale) passed suddenly from family on 12/22/17. You'd always find him tinkering with cars, & down at Denny's of Goodyear every morning. He was an amazing Dad, brother, son & friend; he will forever be missed. He is preceded in death by sister Robbie Ray, brother Randy Greer, Dad Frank Sr., grandson Micah James Chastain, & mother-in-law Lois Ford. Frank is survived by children: Britani, Lori Maxwell (David), Ashlynn & Anakin Ford. Two grandchildren. Best friends: Patricia Ford & Bernie Jury. A mom & 3 sisters. A memorial service will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on 2018-01-06 at The Maxwell Home, 23850 W Ripple Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE City of Avondale Request for Proposals Agenda Management Software RFPCC 18-011 Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is issuing this Request For Proposals seeking proposals from qualified, licensed firms interested in providing and maintaining an agenda management software solution for City Council and other Board meetings. A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled forTuesday, January, 16, 2018 10:00 AM at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Thursday, January, 18, 2018. This meeting is not mandatory. Responses must be received byWednesday, January, 31, 20183:00 PM(Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk's office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope: Agenda Management Software RFPCC 18-011 The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Proposal Packets will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondaleaz.gov/ departments/finance-budget/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Marsha Chavez at (623) 333-2033 The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Publish: West Valley View and West Valley Business January 10 and 17, 2018 / 10274
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Richard Joseph Prescott 1931-2017
“Heroes are people who say this is my community and it is my responsibility to make it better.” (Thomas McCall) The Master Builder has died at age 86. The oldest of three brothers who were orphaned at a young age, he was responsible for traveling alone with his 2 younger brothers to Arizona on a train when he was only 10, returning a year later with them to Illinois. He had taken a leadership role ever since. He took pride in the contribution that these Prescott boys have made to the Rock FallsSterling community. By the age of 21, married with 3 children, he had already built 2 houses alone for his expanding family, seeing this as the only way he could provide a home for them. Along with his wife Juanita, he formed Prescott Construction Company in 1961 at the age of 30. He was committed to quality, reliability, fairness, and honesty in all of his business and personal dealings. Consequently, his employees were loyal and proud to be working for him. He was committed to running a union shop to provide the best wages and benefits for his employees. He was instrumental in fostering the construction trades through the unions and the Northern Illinois Contractors Association. He was highly respected by his peers and competitors in the construction industry. Examples of his buildings remain scattered throughout the tri-county area, including the Whiteside County Court House and Law Enforcement Center, YWCA, and Sacred Heart Church. He built additions to Community General Hospital and Sterling Township High School, including the vocational school there. Being a self-made man, he never forgot that often people need only a small hand to help them achieve and succeed. Consequently, he sought ways to encourage others and to give back to the community he loved. While recovering from open heart surgery in 1986, he started (even from his hospital bed at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago) planning and designing Parkway Center. He believed that the community needed such a service for its senior citizens. Parkway Center became the first such program in the State of Illinois to provide 3 levels of care in one setting-independent living, semi-assisted care, and skilled nursing care. He and his wife Juanita started a low fee dental clinic, provided scholarships for Sauk Valley College, and most recently, made a major contribution to Rock River Hospice and Home. Along with his wife Juanita, he formed Prescott Construction Company, Prescott Development, Prescott Country Acres, and Parkway Center, to name a few. To quote a friend, he was “charming, cheerful, and very human” in his dealings with others. He was known as an excellent dancer. When he attended his last dance, he was too weak to actually dance. This did not mean he could not enjoy the music and “feel the beat.” As he got up to leave, walking slowly with a cane, he was surrounded by women who danced with him in circle. He was preceded in death by his mother Nettie (d. 1934), his father George (d. 1941), and his wife Juanita (d. 2005). He is survived by his brothers James and Robert; his 3 children Kathleen (Daniel) Moskowitz, Vicki Lee (Paul Couch) Prescott, and Richard G. (Leontine) Prescott; five grandsons Andrew Richard Moskowitz,Alexander Prescott-Couch, Timothy Robert Prescott, Jonathan Jacob Moskowitz, and Quincy Lee Prescott; and his companion and best friend Marilou Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Rock River Hospice and Home (2706 Avenue E, Sterling, Illinois 61081), which he considered to be the pinnacle of his career.
John Thomas Connett John Thomas Connett, 60, of Waddell, joined his father James William Connett in heaven on December 22, 2017. He was born on December 18, 1957 in Mesa. John loved his family and is survived by his beloved wife, Terri Connett; children Heather (Todd) Owen, Erin (Ryan) Bezdicek, Dalton Connett, and Haydon Connett; grandchildren Landon and Natalie Owen and Jack Bezdicek; mother, Agnes Connett; and sisters, Kathleen (Cliff) Kitts, Christine Connett, Monica (Ken) Rowe, Margaret (Mike) Hensell, Jennifer (Terry) Evans, and so many other loves ones. John grew up in Phoenix. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School and West High School. He kept in contact and enjoyed time with several of his childhood friends. John had many passions; his biggest passion was his family and loved the lunches, dinners and just overall chaos that ensued when everyone was together. He also enjoyed time he recently was able to spend with his friends since he retired, gun collecting, hunting, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and tinkering with cars. He was the ultimate "piddler", his friends and family always knew they could find him in his shop fixing something. John was retired after 36 years in the telecommunications industry. Services will be held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 South Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 at 11am on Saturday, January 13, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Crossing Church or St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
Mary Rose Robinson Mary Rose Robinson, age 83 of Goodyear to be with the Lord January 3, 2018 in Goodyear. She was born November 4, 1934 in Fulton County, IL to James and Minnie Whitley Mary is survived by her daughters, Royce Graham (Mike), Sherilyn (Tink) Richardson (Tom); sons, James Robinson (Gloria), John Robinson (Donner), Joe Robinson, Jerry Robinson (Susie), Sam Robinson (Chelli), 15 grandchildren, Desiree Robinson, Cynthia Rose Robinson, Trisha Robinson (Virgil), Sara Chambers (Brad), Samantha Jacobsen (Eric), Blaine Richardson (Chachy), Amy Richardson, Amanda Farr (Matt), John Clinton Robinson (Ashley), Alicia Jacobo (Sal), Whitley Lopez (Eduardo), Nichole Robinson, James D. Robinson, Rodney Robinson, Chase Robinson; and 17 great-grandchildren, Jacob Robinson, Jazmin Rose Vasquez, James A. Whitehead, Victoria Whitehead, Hunter Chambers, Hailey Chambers, Ava Jacobsen, Declan Jacobsen, Zachary Richardson, Havana Richardson, Lauren Farr, Clinton Farr, Ailan Robinson, Mikayla Jacobo, Nathan Jacobo, Anthony Lopez, Teagan Robinson plus two due in March. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Robinson. Services were held January 8, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. Burial is at the Louis B Hazelton Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Willie Earl Thomas Willie Earl Thomas, age 60 of Goodyear died December 25, 2017 in Phoenix. He was born June 15, 1957 to Willie Terry and ReaVelvie Thomas in Shreveport, LA. He served in the US Air Force from 1975 - 2000 achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. Willie is survived by his wife, Bernadette Thomas; daughter, Lucia Williams; mother, ReaVelvie Thomas; and sisters, Mary Miller, Wanda Walters, and Denise Thomas Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Terry Thomas. A memorial service will be held at a future date at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The family suggests that donations be made to Valley Fever Center for Excellence, Tucson, AZ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Doyle Anthony Maccree Doyle Anthony Maccree, Age 85, of Goodyear, Arizona died December 15, 2017 from heart failure. Doyle was born March 9, 1932 to Milton W Maccree Sr. and Mary Cleofa Maccree of San Diego, California. Native born in San Diego. Doyle grew up around the tuna boat fleets of San Diego, helping his dad as a ship's rigger who took down the original rigging off the "Star of India" ship that is now redone and a tourist attraction for all. Doyle joined the Air Force in 1951 to do different work, Doyle served with the 1st Crash Rescue Boat Flight Air Research & Development Command. He received Several Good Conduct medals w 3 oak leaf clusters, the Korean Service Medal, W/2 Br Battle Stars, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He always described his service in this unit as being like the old television show "McHale's Navy". After he served eleven years, he returned to San Diego where he went into commercial fishing until he broke his back and made a miraculous recovery and worked as a heavy equipment repairman until his diagnosis of stomach cancer in 1997 he retired and then moved to Arizona in 2001. Doyle is survived by his brother Charles Maccree of Chula Vista, California and sister Ivy Hardman of San Jose, California, His wife of sixty years Analie M Maccree and eight children, Marlena Young of El Cajon, California, Kevin Maccree of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dianna Maccree of Avondale, Arizona, Alison Fricchione of Mocksville, North Carolina, Dori Glantz of Cave Creek, Arizona, Babbette McCowat of Phoenix, Arizona, Kimberly Marietta of Buford, Georgia, and Thomas Maccree of Buford, Georgia, Twenty grandchildren and thirty three great grandchildren. He will always be loved and missed. In lieu of flowers please donate to Knights of Columbus for "Christians at risk" @ www.kofc.org or to the American Legion, Post 61, 35 N Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ 85323. A memorial service will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on 2018-01-11 at St Thomas Aquanis Catholic Church, 13720 West Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392, United States. A graveside service will be held from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM on 2018-01-11 at National Military Cemetery, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024, United States.
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Bob was born in Shoshoni, Wyoming to Pearl & Otto Hart. Bob is survived by his wife Donna; his only daughter, Judith Hart-Jameson; two sons, Rob and Tim; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. His son, David preceded him in death in 1984. Immediate family members will hold a private interment celebration of his life at a future date.
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82, of Avondale, Born in Valle De Santiago, Gto, Mexico June 16, 1934. Died December 28, 2016. He is dearly missed by his two daughters, two sons, nine grandchildren & seven great grandchildren. Darryl Wayne Porter Darryl Wayne Porter, age 63 of Litchfield Park, Arizona died December 28, 2017 in Litchfield Park, AZ. Survivors include: daughter Dominique (Justin) Unverzagt; brother Curt (Kerri) Porter and granddaughter, Anastasia Unverzagt. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Barbara Porter of Litchfield Park. A memorial service was held on January 5, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com.
Gary Frank Hagler Gary Frank Hagler, age 70 of Phoenix died December 22, 2017 in Phoenix. He was born September 18, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Willie Hagler and Ada Robinson. Gary is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Rose Hagler; daughters, Tabitha Johnson Hagler, Rachael Johnson Hagler; sons, Jary Hagler, Hubeit Hagler, Gary Hagler, Jr., Cameron Armstrong, Nate Hatter, Booker T. Spence, Marcus Arrowood, Andrew Arrowood, Joshua Hagler, and Joel Hagler; sisters, Sheila Thompson, and Ava Taccio; brothers, Willie Hagler, Colbert Hagler, and Byron Hagler. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Hagler; mother, Ada Robinson; and brother, Stephen Hagler. A funeral was held January 5, 2018 at Kingdom of the Valley Christian Church, Phoenix. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Carolyn West, formerly of Litchfield Park passed away peacefully and under great care in Surprise. She leaves behind three children, Scott, Paul and Kim West and several grandchildren. Condolences may be left at www.whitney murphyfuneralhome.com.
Carol Ann Harbushka Carol Ann Harbushka, age 69 of Goodyear passed December 26, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born March 27, 1948 in Phoenix to Gene and Doris Baker. Carol Ann is survived by her husband of 47 years, David; son, Brian and granddaughter, Kinsley Harbushka; sisters, Patty Dehaan, Debbie Deal; and brother, Doug Baker. Memorial Services will be held January 12, 2018; 11:00 am at Avondale United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Avondale United Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Christopher Eric Henderson Christopher Eric Henderson, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at his home in Surprise. Chris, the son of Clenard and Claudine Henderson (deceased) is survived by his wife of 39 years, Doris Henderson; siblings, Clenard Henderson (wife Patricia) of Cincinnati, OH, Corwin Henderson (wife Yvonne) of Cincinnati, OH, Cassandra Henderson of Middletown, OH, and Charles Henderson of Savannah, GA. Preceding him in death were his three siblings, Claude Henderson, Cheryl Henderson, and Clyde Henderson. Chris also leaves behind four children, Karen Simpson of Phoenix, Carey Henderson of Atlanta, GA, Collette D’antignac of Augusta, GA, and Chanta Woodberry of West Palm Beach, FL. Chris was the proud grandfather to a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren along with a number of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a loving Aunt Jean Cain and her daughter Wilma. Chris joined the Army and proudly served his country for two years. Funeral services were January 3, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, in Goodyear. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Victor Allen Benton Victor Allen Benton died in Litchfield Park, Arizona on December 16, 2017. He was 82 years old. Following a massive stroke in July 2010, Victor was cared for in his home, until his death, by his wife, Margaret Benton, and stepdaughter, Katherine Zuga. Mr. Benton was born in Arlington, Texas to Lillie Mae Annen Benton and Victor Charles Benton. His military service and work took Victor across the U.S. and to Japan, Korea, Turkey, and the Marshall Islands. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a mechanic in the Korean War. Victor later was a U.S. Army Reservist and worked as an Electronics Technician for Loran and other radio transmitting stations in the Coast Guard. Following his military service, Victor received a B.S. in Mathematics, with minors in Physics and Electrical Engineering, from the University of Texas, Arlington. He later held engineering positions with IBM, LTV Aerospace, Western Electric Corporation, McDonnell Douglas, the Battelle Memorial Institute, and the Department of Energy. Victor had a commercial pilot's license and enjoyed flying across the country and to National Parks with his wife, Margaret, in his Cherokee 180 airplane. He was a past president of the New Mexico State Poetry Society, a former volunteer with the West Valley Child Crisis Center, and a past member of the Litchfield Park Planning and Zoning Commission. Victor's immediate survivors include his wife of 25 years, Margaret Benton, and sister, Cherry Childress. Other survivors include his daughter, Carol Waddell, and son, Edward Benton, and four grandchildren. He is also survived by four stepchildren, Dr. Jean Jaeger, Matthew Zuga, Michael Zuga, and Katherine Zuga, four step grandchildren, and one great step grandchild. The family offers appreciation to Dr. Alicia Acevedo-Urcuyo, the Goodyear and Avondale Fire Departments, and Right at Home for their exceptional care and support. Donations in Victor's memory can be mailed to Healing America's Heroes (HAH) at P.O. Box 592 Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico 87575. HAH is an organization that provides horse and fly-fishing therapy to veterans with TBI, PTSD, or MST.
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WENDEN, AZ. Beautiful 40 acres, near government land, special price $48,900. Close to Highway 60 off Alamo Road. Owner 1-888-444-1220 WENDEN Family LiquidationLast 160 acres, $149,900. Offers accepted. Owner will carry for 3 years at a low 8% interest. 1-888-444-1220
HOMES FOR SALE
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Super Large Estate Sale Fri, Jan. 12 - Sun, Jan. 14 8:00AM - 3:00PM
- Town of Salome Lease to Own 4 Bd/ 2 Bath on 1 Fenced Acre. Private Well. Paved Street. $975 / Mo. Call Mark 928856-1144 markjcooper1@gmail.com
Huge Collection of Antiques and Collectables, Furniture, Lots of New and Nearly New Items, Leather Goods, Complete House Full. No Junk! 16555 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Gdyr
3 bedroom 2 bath duplex in Avondale For Sale! Owner will carry. Nice Yard. 4K down, and 700 per month. 602-488-1349
MR. SUSHI CORP. Since 1986
Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.
Antique desk & chair $175; antique oak rocker $100. Please call/leave message @ (623) 932-0344.
Sat. Jan. 27 3-5pm Avondale Civic Center Library
Well Known in the Valley for over 22 years
VALLEYLIFE
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Formerly the Blackwood Legacy Led by Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member, Rick Price, inducted with the legendary Blackwood Brothers.
Admission is free!
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of David E. Higdon Jr, Deceased. David E. Higdon Jr died on November 22, 2017. Creditors of the Estate are hereby notified to deliver or mail their written claims to ZB, N.A., Wealth and Fiduciary Services, Trustee of the Higdon Family Trust, One South Main Street 12 th floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84133 or otherwise present their claims as required by Arizona law within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley View Business, January 3, 10, 17, 2018 / 10020 Mobilitie, LLC is proposing to construct a new telecommunications tower facility located at the northwest corner of W Vogel Avenue and N 31st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility will consist of a 39-foot (overall height) replacement street light pole with top-mounted antenna. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending comments to: Project 6117006809-MRG c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (339) 234-3535. Published: West Valley View and West Valley View Business January 10, 2018 / 10282
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME - 1st ENTERPRISE HOMES LLC 4.1 STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Patricia Gonzales/Manager 9002 W. Osborn Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85037 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS 5.1 YES 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: MANAGER-MANAGED LLC ORGANIZER: 1ST ENTERPRISE HOMES LLC /s/ Patricia Gonzales Patricia Gonzales
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: MV INFINITY LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L22364248 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: VEAN SIMON III, 1900 W CHANDLER BLVD 15-293, CHANDLER, AZ 85224. 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1900 W CHANDLER BLVD 15-293, CHANDLER, AZ 85224. 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: VEAN SIMON III, 1900 W CHANDLER BLVD 15-293, CHANDLER, AZ 85224. /s/ Vean Simon III Nov. 20, 2017 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 27, 2017, January 3, 10, 2018 / 9959
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Edmund J. Eisel, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 2815 Townsgate Rd., Ste. 125, Westlake Village CA 91361. DATED this 21st day of April, 2017. /s/ Garry A. Jones Garry A. Jones PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business January 10, 17, 24, 2018 / 10206
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE City of Avondale Invitation for Bids Roll Off Containers NS 18-017
DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING
A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for January 17, 2018, at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than January 18, 2018, at 6:00 PM. Bids must be received by 3:00 PM(Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk's office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope: “NFS 18-017 Refuse Roll-Off Container Delivery and Disposal Services” The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a bid that is not properly addressed or identified. Invitation for Bid packages will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale.az.gov . Information regarding this Invitation for Bids opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029 or lbrowning@avondale.org The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Publish: Times Media Group/West Valley View and West Valley View Business, January 10, 17, 2018 / 10292
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00
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623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM OAC, 760 Experian Fico 9 or higher required. 1st payment, tax, title, license, Doc fee $349.00, and $349.00 Dealer Add required as down payment. *60 months, **72 months, ***75 months. Prices valid through 01/16/2018. See dealer for details.
$
149**
per month
#P7629
2010 TOYOTA VENZA
$
179**
per month
#17565A
2016 DODGE DART SPORT
$ #P7654
199*** per month