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Family seeks answers in 2007 murders
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Eleven years after her cousin’s murder, Vanessa Camacho wants closure. She battles tears as she speaks about Santana Monique Armijo, whose body was found face down and naked near Verrado Way in Buckeye at 6:30 a.m. September 20, 2007. Armijo, 21, was next to a known acquaintance, also deceased, Michael Martinez, 28. No arrests have been made. Camacho and other family members spoke about Armijo during a January 11 Buckeye Police Department press conference designed with the hopes someone may step forward with leads. Little is known about Martinez, except he’s from California and his sister did not want to share much about him, according to Donna Rossi, Buckeye Police spokeswoman. A contractor found the two just north of Interstate 10, about 10 to 15 feet west of Verrado Way, and police believe they were killed elsewhere and dumped. Rossi said it didn’t appear the suspects tried to cover the bodies.
Buckeye detective Robert DeMaro said there have been a few tips over the years, but none have panned out. “We know there’s somebody out there who knows something and that’s why we are here today,” DeMaro said. “There were so many people involved in the case at the time. It is hard to narrow down the focus to the person who actually committed the crimes.” This case has been very hard on Armijo’s family as they seek closure. Armijo’s aunt, Denise Garcia, said she is truly missed, and they need justice. “To know they (the kill-
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Vanessa Camacho and Denise Garcia hold a picture of murder victim Santana Monique Armijo. Camacho and Garcia are Armijo’s cousin and aunt, respectively. (West Valley View photo by Octavio Serrano)
Two ex-Bradley Academy employees indicted
LETTERS ........................13 BUSINESS..................... 18 SPORTS ..........................20 FEATURES .....................24 YOUTH ...........................28 OBITUARIES .................29 CLASSIFIEDS................30 NORTH
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Two former employees of the now-shuttered Bradley Academy of Excellence in Goodyear, also known as Discovery Creemos Academy, were indicted for their alleged roles in the approximately $2.2 million fraud involving the use of false students. According to the indictment, Principal Harold Cadiz and registrar Joann Riojas Vega allegedly conspired with other school employees to overreport
the number of enrolled students to the Arizona Department of Education. This increased the funds paid to Bradley Academy, which unexpectedly closed in January 2018, by the Arizona Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, resulting in approximately $2.2 million of fraudulently obtained funding. In November 2018, Daniel Hughes, the chairman and director of the Bradley
Academy, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and theft for his role in the fraud. The cases are being prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Mary Harriss and Jordyn Raimondo. When Hughes took control of Discovery Creemos Academy in 2014, school costs increased exponentially. From 2012 through 2017, school enrollment ranged from 380 to 522, according to Arizonans
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Litchfield Park couple rallies for a family-safe internet By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Thirty-four percent of internet users have been exposed to unwanted porn via ads and popups, according to Fight the New Drug, a national nonprofit that seeks to stop the proliferation of pornography. Tiffany Fehr of Litchfield Park sees that as a problem in its own right, but what about purposeful viewing? She and her husband, Brendan, want to make sure families are not exposed to this pornographic material on the internet or via text – and their mission stems from Brendan’s conquered addiction. Three years ago, he overcame his obsession through support groups and his faith. “It had gotten to the point where I was ready to divorce him,” Tiffany said. “To be perfectly honest, God allowed me the grace to support him through it. I realized we had to fight the addiction together, instead of fighting with each other over the addiction.” The couple’s relationship is stronger than ever, and they have banded together to make sure families are not
Tiffany Fehr and Brendan Fehr. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)
exposed to pornographic material with their nonprofit, Imperfectly Flawless. The organization is hosting a fundraiser in Glendale on Saturday, January 19.
The nonprofit works to protect children online by providing home and device analysis with internet filtering solutions, and by teaching classes re-
garding internet safety, social media and the dangers of pornography. The Fehrs offer their services for free, either as faith- or secular-based programs. “We go wherever people invite us to teach, like churches,” said Tiffany, whose family belongs to Turning Leaf Church of the Nazarene in Glendale. “We’re mobile. We’ll go wherever we’re booked.” “It doesn’t have to be a God thing or a faith thing. There’s no religious expectation or tone.” Tiffany and Brendan’s story is common. Brendan, who was introduced to porn through his father’s magazines at age 6, thought perusing it was common. She deemed it problematic. “He didn’t think it as a huge problem until I had a huge problem with it,” she said. “He had to deal with his past first. Every addiction has an underlying cause. It’s not always about what you’re addicted to. He had a lot of issues with his dad to work through and heal from.”
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for Charter School Accountability (AZCSA). Despite minimal growth, spending on supplies increased vastly. Supplies averaged approximately $90,000 between 2012 and 2014, sharply increasing on average to $310,000 from 2015 to 2017. Administrative costs also jumped, while spending on teacher salaries declined nearly $200,000 over those five years. Supplies and administration expenditures rose $3.6 million in the last three years versus the prior three. According to the Grand Canyon Institute, the school hit negative $500,000 in net assets in fiscal year 2014, surpassing negative $1 million in 2015 and negative $3.3 million in 2016. While spending was rising and, in turn, financials were failing, performance dropped from a C to D rating in fiscal year 2014, and to an F in 2017. AZCSA also reported only 13 percent of students passed English and 7 percent passed math on the 2017 AzMERIT test. “There is a lot of misappropriation of funds,” said attorney Quacy Smith at the time of the closing. “For example, the janitors at the school were used to clean his personal house, used as personal maids. The cooks at the school were used to cater his parties, his daughter’s first birthday party. Things like that are clearly outside of the pale of what public funding should have been for.” While the reports show spending rising, Smith said it went elsewhere when asked about supplies. “They didn’t even have schoolbooks,” he said. “They had to buy their own supplies sometimes. So, the money wasn’t being spent at the school; the money was being spent on him living a luxurious lifestyle. The school was well within shambles.” The AZCSA notes numerous other large expenditures in 2016. First, Hughes reportedly spent $575,000 on supplies and services from four for-profit companies he founded. He also paid off $101,795 in loans from former CEO Tanya Burston, her husband and her now-deceased mother. Additionally, two board members were paid $58,975 while nonprofit board member salary payments increased by $100,000. AZSCA also notes he was reimbursed for purchases totaling $477,108. Food expenditures totaling $101,880 were also listed on Creemos’ IRS 2016 990 submission. Despite falling academics and financial instability, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS) unanimously approved a 20-year renewal of Discovery Creemos’ charter in June 2017. Concerns were raised in a fiscal year 2016 audit, and the Charter Board reportedly referred the matter to the Attorney General in 2017. Hughes reportedly packed up and left when the school closed. Citing him having fled to somewhere in the northwest region, Smith described Hughes as, “very heartless and very cowardly,” saying he “has adversely impacted a lot of folks.”
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Buckeye police mourn death of retired K-9 Cido By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Retired Buckeye Police Department K-9 Cido, a Belgian Malinois from the Czech Republic, died January 7 at the age of 12. As working members of the Buckeye Police S.W.A.T. team, Cido and his partner, Officer Dave Smith, located thousands of pounds of illegal substances and narcotics. In addition, they secured millions of dollars in Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) funds seized during narcotic investigations. Cido trained as a dual-purpose K-9 who apprehended numerous suspects who were attempting to elude or evade the Buckeye Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Cido started his career with the Buckeye Police Department in December 2008. He and Smith attended a 400-hour canine academy in January 2009 and were an integral part of the department.
Officer Dave Smith and Cido helped locate thousands of pounds of illegal substances and narcotics. (Photo courtesy Buckeye Police Department)
At the age of 10, Cido retired on July 1, 2017, and spent the rest of his days as a member of Smith’s family.
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Free landscaping classes in Avondale By West Valley View staff
Many homeowners tend to overestimate the amount of water needed for landscape irrigation. The city of Avondale is offering free classes to members of the public on how to conserve water within their landscaping. On average, Arizonans use as much as two-thirds of their water outdoors. When plants and landscaping are watered too much and too frequently, much of this water ends up being wasted, leading to high water bills and plants that actually die from overwatering. Learn how to create a healthy, vibrant landscape without the water waste by attending a class hosted at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Class times are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays,
unless otherwise noted. Classes are as follows: • Vegetable gardening, January 24 • Pruning for beauty and health, February 7 • Homeowners’ guide to turf management, February 21 • Basic irrigation repair and timer programming, March 7 • Nature of design; rainwater harvesting, March 14 • How does the drought impact Avondale? Tuesday, April 2 Residents can register for these free classes by calling 623-333-4400 or by email at eavila@avondaleaz.gov. More details are available online at avondaleaz.gov/water.
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Goodyear Police arrested three suspects in a January 5 shooting outside of the Walmart on Estrella Parkway. According to police, a man, who has not been identified, was in a parked car near Walmart when multiple suspects jumped out of a different vehicle, shot him in the back and fled. The victim managed to drive away and parked by Saddle Mountain Brewing Company, where police met him, said Lisa Berry, Goodyear Police Department spokeswoman. Goodyear Police arrested Rodolfo “Rudy” Valdez-Garcia on January 6 in Buckeye, according to Berry. Allegedly, Valdez-Garcia was the driver who organized the armed robbery as retaliation over stolen property, Berry said. Officers also arrested Valdez-Garcia’s associates, 18-year-old Luis Mendivil and 18-year-old Adam Perez, Berry said. They were taken into custody in Tolleson by Goodyear police and were identified as shooters.
Police seized multiple guns, one of which appears to have been used in the shooting, as well as other stolen items, and shell casings that seemingly match the casing found at the crime scene, Berry said. Valdez-Garcia was charged with attempted second-degree murder; attempted armed robbery; attempted aggravated robbery and endangerment. Mendivil was charged with attempted second-degree murder; attempted armed robbery with a deadly weapon; attempted aggravated robbery; endangerment; discharging a firearm at a structure; discharging a firearm in city limits and criminal damage. Perez was charged with attempted second-degree murder; attempted armed robbery with a deadly weapon; attempted aggravated robbery; endangerment; discharging a firearm at a structure; discharging a firearm in city limits and criminal damage. The victim was treated at and released from an area hospital.
Thunderbirds to headline 2020 Luke Days air show By West Valley View staff
The Valley’s top air show, Luke Days, is returning to town March 21 to March 22, 2020. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team will headline the free, two-day event. “Mark your calendars now because we can’t wait to host you in 2020,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “Luke Days is our chance to open
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Court administrator selected for education committee By West Valley View staff
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Avondale, VITA offering free tax assistance By West Valley View staff
The city of Avondale’s Neighborhood and Family Services Department, together with the nonprofit A New Leaf, will offer no-cost tax preparation services for individuals and families with low to moderate income. Services will be offered to the community every Tuesday and Saturday beginning Tuesday, January 22, at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, until Saturday, April 13. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, known as VITA, offers IRS-trained and -certified volunteers to assist households that make less than $55,000 and need help processing their annual income tax returns. VITA sites not only offer free tax preparation, they also help taxpayers apply for benefits they may not be aware of such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Tax preparation assistance is available at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays until April 13. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. VITA site visitors should bring the
following items with them: • Social Security cards or IRS ITIN card or ITIN letter for all household members • Picture ID for taxpayer (and spouse) • Birthdates for all persons listed on the tax return • Proof of all income, including W-2 and 1099 forms • Name, address and tax ID number of child care provider • Amount of money paid to child care provider last year • Account and routing numbers for direct deposit • Copy of last year’s tax return, if available Due to the health insurance requirements, also include: • All forms 1095, health insurance statements • Health insurance exemption certificate, if received • Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care statements To electronically file joint returns and get the fastest refunds, both spouses must be present. Contact the Care1st Avondale Resource Center for further details at 623-333-2703.
Avondale honors Martin Luther King Jr. By West Valley View staff
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise will proclaim Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Avondale. City offices, facilities and the libraries will be closed that day in observance of the holiday. To honor the King’s civil rights legacy, the Avondale Civic Center and the Sam Garcia Western Avenue libraries will have special book displays dedicated to the life and legacy of King. They will be on display through January 23. In addition to the facilities closures on January 21, the ZOOM Circulator will not run that day. The public works department will follow the holiday trash and recycling pick-up schedule. There will be no trash and recycling collections on Monday, January 21. Trash service will take place one day later. Regular Friday trash pickup will be rescheduled to
Saturday. Containers must be placed at curbside no later than 5 a.m. on the day of collection. The Avondale City Council meeting, regularly scheduled for the first and third Mondays of the month, will be affected by the holiday schedule. The meeting will instead be Tuesday, January 22.
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In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 21, all city offices and libraries will be closed. Regular business hours will resume at 7 a.m. Tuesday, January 22. Trash and recycling services are not affected by this closure. Residents with regular service scheduled for Monday, should have their containers on the street by 5:30 a.m. To see the trash, recycling and bulk trash schedules and to download Buckeye’s digital app, visit buckeyeaz.gov/ solid-waste-recycling.
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Litchfield Elementary School District cements Belen Soto’s legacy By Connor Dziawura
The Belen Soto Elementary School Storm came one brick closer to its first semester January 9. That Wednesday morning, Litchfield Elementary School District officials and community members gathered at the K-8 school for the ceremonial cementing and installation of a cornerstone. Belen Soto Elementary School will begin classes August 5 on 18 acres at 18601 W. Campbell Avenue, Goodyear, just north of Indian School Road and east of Perryville Road, and within the master-planned Sedella community. Among those who attended the cornerstone celebration were dignitaries and elected officials spanning the Southwest Valley, from Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord to Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, Rep.-elect Joanne Osborne, various cities’ council members, various neighboring school districts’ officials and local partnering organizations. Also present was the 85,000-squarefoot school’s namesake, Belen Soto Moreno. “It’s special because the schools of
Belen Soto Moreno, center, applies the first dollop of mortar to the incoming elementary school’s cornerstone. Also pictured are her husband, Rudy Moreno, left, and Director of Facilities Dan Ensign. (West Valley View photos by Pablo Robles)
this nation are the heartbeat of who we are,” said past ASU president Dr. Lattie Coor of the district’s name selection. Coor attended Litchfield High School with Moreno, who was the 1954 valedictorian. Coor was the salutatorian. “Often it goes to people who make major donations – nothing wrong about that – and it often goes to significant persons, leaders in the district or leaders in general. Having one of the educators who has given her entire life to being an educator is the most special recognition one can have. For Litchfield Elementary, it’s even more special because she’s one of your own.” Having grown up in Camp 54 of Goodyear Farms, Moreno is the daughPlanning Principal Courtney Frazier teared up in appreciation of the community’s support for Belen Soto Elementary School.
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Tolleson endorses Arizona Education Progress Meter By West Valley View staff
The city of Tolleson recently joined the growing list of supporters of the Arizona Education Progress Meter, by Expect More Arizona, the Center for the Future of Arizona and the ASU Decision Center for Educational Excellence. In December, city representatives announced their support of the initiative alongside Tolleson Elementary and Tolleson Union High school district officials. The city of Buckeye is a previous supporter, having announced its endorsement of the Progress Meter in March. Others extend as far as Flagstaff and Sedona. “We’re thrilled to see so many groups come together to support local schools,” said Donna Davis, senior community engagement manager at Expect More Arizona. “Tolleson is already so committed to supporting education, and incorporating the Progress Meter will bring a new depth to these efforts.” Launched in early 2016 with 40 major endorsements, the Progress Meter
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The freeway landscaping project at the I-10 and Loop 303 was funded by Maricopa Association of Governments’ 20-year Regional Transportation Plan approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004. (Photo courtesy ADOT)
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed landscaping work around the Interstate 10 and Loop 303, decorating it with more than 150 saguaros among 2,500 desert plants spread over 125 acres of Goodyear. The south half of the I-10/Loop 303 interchange cost $3.8 million to landscape. As part of the landscaping, crews spread more than 600,000 square yards of gold-highlighted decorative rock throughout the south half of the interchange. The crushed granite used in freeway landscaping not only provides decorative ground cover, it also eliminates dust and erosion. The landscaping was designed to complement other artistic features at the interchange, including triangular graphics representing area mountain ranges. Dozens of saguaros are part of the scenic view for drivers using I-10 and
other parts of the interchange. Organ pipe and toothpick are among the accent varieties of cactus. In addition to cactus, ADOT freeway landscaping projects incorporate other plants that use less water. The landscaping at the I-10/Loop 303 interchange includes 10 types of trees, including desert willows, ironwoods and mesquites, along with 15 types of shrubs such as Arizona yellow bells and compact jojoba. Because the north half of the interchange, along I-10 west of Estrella Parkway, opened to traffic and was landscaped two years sooner than the south half, two project teams took special care to make sure all of the landscaping has a consistent look. Freeway landscaping projects are funded as part of the Maricopa Association of Governments’ 20-year Regional Transportation Plan approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004.
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Avondale armed robbery turns deadly in Phoenix By Connor Dziawura
One suspect is dead, and three others are in custody after an armed robbery went awry January 11. Police say Jacob Michael Harris, 19; Jeremiah Lynn Triplett, 20; Sariah Christine Busani, 19; and a 14-yearold boy robbed a fast-food restaurant near 1400 N. Dysart Road in Avondale shortly after midnight. According to the Phoenix Police spokesman, Sgt. Tommy Thompson, detectives who were investigating other armed robberies across the Valley learned of several possible suspects, and on January 10 officers began to follow a suspected vehicle. Allegedly, the four individuals in the vehicle robbed an Avondale fastfood eatery shortly after and fled the scene. A S.W.A.T. team stopped the suspects near 9200 W. Camelback Road in Phoenix. According to Thompson, two officers fired at Harris after he stepped
out of the vehicle and moved toward a convenience store, while brandishing and pointing a handgun at officers and refusing to listen to their commands. Two special assignment unit officers fired at the suspect, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. A K9 assisted in apprehending him. Triplett, Busani and the juvenile were arrested. The names of the officers who fired shots have not yet been revealed, though Thompson said they are a 33-year-old man with 12 years’ experience with the department and a 46-year-old man with 21 years’ experience with the department. Triplett, Busani and the teen were charged with armed robbery and first-degree murder, the latter due to Harris’ death. Triplett and Busani were booked into the Maricopa County Jail, while the minor was detained at JCC. Thompson noted no officers were injured. The investigation is ongoing.
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Frazier called the new two-story, Verrado Heritage-inspired school design “innovative” and new to Litchfield, with flexible classroom seating, a “beautiful” media center, and an overall strategic school design to “increase engagement and motivation.” The school’s colors are black and green, and its nickname is the Storm. “We are the Belen Soto Elementary Storm and you’ve heard that, we’ve seen it around here today, and a storm can mean a bunch of things,” Frazier said. “It can mean change, it can mean fresh starts and new beginnings, and for us, though, the Storm really symbolizes the students, the staff, parents and community moving together as one. “The tighter we are on our purpose and our vision, the stronger our storm will get, the more energy we will create,” continued the former L. Thomas Heck Middle School assistant principal. “There will be calm in our storm and there will be growth that takes place because of it.” As the West Valley View previously reported, the project cost is around $15 million and was funded by voter-approved bonds, adjacent ways and other means. Orcutt | Winslow and Chasse Building
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Pay attention to politics Editor: This year brings with it the likelihood of the beginning of the 2020 presidential campaigning. One of the unmistakable qualities of our Constitution is the Electoral College, which serves to elect the president of our democratic republic. I respect the right of any and all qualified candidates (as defined by the Constitution) to run for public office, even the highest office in the land. Sadly, however, politics can be a very dirty business, and mudslinging is an ancient tactic intended to smear and defame one’s opponents. We’ll see a lot of this for the next two years. I would encourage all citizens of our great nation to pay more attention to what’s actually happening than to what the mainstream media tells us is happening. The U.S. economy is roaring. Many companies can’t find enough help. Yet, the media would have us believe the economy is tanking and an impeachment is inevitable. Why? Sheer hatred of our president. Regardless of our voting preferences, this tactic should alarm us all. Our elected officials care not for you, me, or the health and welfare of our nation. They care only about their wealth and power and will do absolutely anything to hold onto it, including intentionally damaging the institutions of our nation merely to create the illusion of fear of market failure, to convince American voters. If this fabricated lie isn’t first-rate collusion betwixt our elected officials and the media, then what is? As responsible voters we should make up our own minds and not allow the biased media to do it for us. Happy New Year to us all! Jason Russell Goodyear
Bicycles, anyone? Editor: Our Buckeye leaders are getting their 2019 wish for the city and it has “idiot” written all over it. As reported in the West Valley View, 2019 will see a 90room, extended-stay hotel off Watson.
Where are 90 cars going to park? It must be a mystery our leaders are holding close to the vest. Also, the self-storage facility has broken ground. The $3 car wash is still promising to arrive. When they open the fire hydrant is when I get my car washed. I digress. With all this welcome news, I would like to predict in 2019 the car gridlock is going to get so bad that drivers will just exit their cars and stand around, leave their cars and walk home. Speaking of groundbreaking, congratulations to Verrado, Buckeye’s crown jewel, for its groundbreakings of a Taco Bell and Burger King. I know that is why you people all pay the big bucks to live in a truly beautiful community. Well, maybe Taco Bell and Burger King are Mayor Meck’s favorites. Vickie Chelini Buckeye
Don’t call Trump derogatory names Editor: When writers to your paper like David Compton and others use words describing President Trump like, and I’m taking directly from the paper, lunatic fringe and dimwitted cretin, feckless and clueless leader, unbelievable and doltish and corrupt, cretin, and incompetent and corrupt, I believe they are leaving themselves open to libel charges being brought against them. There have been other equally offensive descriptions being asserted, too. Yes, we have free speech in this country; however, we are not free to libel others without true proof. I do believe President Trump is way too busy to respond to these horrible descriptions and I’m sure he doesn’t read a small newspaper from the west side of Phoenix. However, if someone were to show him these things I do believe he would be in his right to sue (and probably win). If someone had written such horrible things about President Obama, they would have been charged with being a racist. For some reason, people both public and private feel it is acceptable to say horrible things about this president.
I am at a loss to understand why. Sharon Green Litchfield Park
Inept Republicans Editor: We have Donald Trump, who thinks paying for prostitutes is a virtue. We have a judge named Kavanaugh, who is sitting on the Supreme Court, who should be up for rape. We have a governor who gave the school teachers a raise of $2 every two weeks. Let me see, what can you buy for $2? A stick of gum? A bag of balloons? A small coffee at 7-Eleven? I wish you Republicans would quit saddling us Democrats with inept Republicans. I know you people can’t count to three, so send your children to school, please. Alfred C. Molina Tonopah
Thank you Editor: The West Valley team of Operation Christmas Child wishes to thank West Valley residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this holiday season. The generosity of the West Valley enabled us to collect 16,500 shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse. Through shoeboxes – packed with
fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items – West Valley volunteers brought smiles to the faces of children around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 157 million giftfilled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories. It’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though West Valley dropoff locations are closed until November, anyone can still be a part of this life-changing project by conveniently packing a personalized shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. Participants can also challenge others to pack boxes online with them or use a shoebox gift card to share the opportunity with friends and family. Information about year-round volunteer opportunities can also be found on the website or by calling 1-813-7878604. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this global project – many who do so year after year. These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten. Carolyn Snelling Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child West Valley Team – Volunteer Media Member
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Telling it like it is Editor: Democrats know a wall on our Southern border will successfully work to keep illegals out of the country. Of course, they will never admit that in public. They want illegals to continue coming because almost all, if they ever become citizens, will eventually vote Democratic. Progressives want to create chaos and instability to undermine and overthrow the duly elected Trump administration. What we have going on here is a coup d’état in slow motion. They fashion themselves to be so much smarter than our founding fathers. The founders owned slaves, and none of the founders were women. That shows you right there how racist and misogynist they were. Right? Wrong! It shows how desperate and twisted progressives’ thinking is to attack patriots who cannot defend themselves because they have been dead for a few hundred years. How pathetic is that? Progressives pride themselves on their compassion for the downtrodden and always taking the moral high
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ground. Yet they live in the best of neighborhoods and don’t invite any immigrants to live with them. They don’t believe in God. Philosophically, they embrace secularism. Morality is based on a belief in God. So how can they possibly take the moral high ground, ever? They are trying hard to change the demographic face of America to one that speaks Spanish as a first language. I am not going to sugarcoat it. In my opinion, these progressives are traitors to the United States of America! Seriously, if your goal is to be an obstructionist, so as to keep the government from doing the people’s work, and if you want to impeach the president for no other reason than he won the election in 2016, and you will not protect the nation’s borders, and citizens are being killed by illegals all too often, well, what would you call it? Treason is not too strong of a word to describe what these progressive elitists are doing. The United States would be far better served if these traitors were to impeach themselves! Newly elected Muslim Rashida Tlaib, from Michigan’s 13th district, who took her oath of office with her hand on the Koran, delivered an insane rant against Trump. Her outrageous be-
havior makes me wonder if the domestic threat to America represented by progressives is greater than the foreign threat posed by adversarial nations. Both are problematic. Roy Azzarello Goodyear
Things to think about Editor: The message is clear and this one has nothing to do with politics either Democrat or Republican. I bring these points forward so citizens can have an open discussion about what is going on and decide what they should do. In the United States, 13.5 percent of its citizens, or approximately 43 million people, live in poverty. Sixty-five million citizens receive Social Security disability. About 554,000 citizens are homeless. Nearly $213 billion is spent on mental health or 6.3 percent of all costs. The government has a responsibility to help its citizens with a better life. The U.S. government does not have an unlimited income source. The government must tax its citizens dollar for dollar for persons entering this country in violation of its sovereign rights. Yes, those coming seek a better life. Now here is the question? Are we willing to pay the cost of the services for those who come here illegally? Estimates say there are 12.5 million known illegal immigrants here with 4.2 million children with them. Recent estimates of the cost by the U.S. government to provide food, clothing, education, medical and shelter to those who come here with nothing is $134 billion per year. Let that soak in: $134 billion. Yes, they do pay taxes but nowhere near the cost to sustain the immigrant population. The result is a budget deficient.
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Editor: Any time a child dies for any reason there is sadness. According to the CDC, as of December 29, 13 children have died from the flu this season. The news media and government officials seem to hype the fact that a migrant child died from the flu. I don’t get it. Why is there no outcry for the children (and their families) who are not migrants? All the families who lost a child to the flu deserve the same attention and caring. Louis Drinovsky Goodyear
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Lord: Goodyear a top location for families By Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord
community to prosper. We must continThis year is certainly starting in the ue to engage our residents civically and right direction promote neighborwith the recent ly comradery in a announcement "The city is growing at variety of ways, of Vantage Data a rapid rate and we an- including commuCenters selecting nity gatherings. Goodyear as the ticipate the momentum I would like home to their first continuing in 2019. We to personally inlarge-scale data vite you and your will identify ways to center campus. to join better our community, families I am humbled the fun at our sigand honored to maintain our high safe- nature events in experience these ty standards, offer rec- 2019. We resolve thrilling times with reational opportunities, to increase those all of you. As we opportunities to and ensure we are the ensure our comenter the new year, my sights are set best place to live, work munity maintains on even more exour unique smalland play. " citing announcetown feel, even as ments! Our sucwe grow to nearly cesses would not be possible without 85,000 people. the engagement of our exceptional The capital investment from major residents and our committed business companies like Andersen Windows community. and Ball Corp. is a true testament to It is important that we continue to the confidence in Goodyear from the provide a safe, high-quality environ- business community. The new develment for our residents and business opment erupting throughout the city
is bringing new jobs for our talented workforce and enhances our quality of life by attracting other major companies, retail, restaurants and entertainment. Our commitment is to continue to recruit and retain the businesses you enjoy and want to see in Goodyear. New communities are developing across the city and we are dedicated to maintaining only the highest of standards as we move toward the future. Goodyear is a wonderful place to grow a family, which is becoming clear to the new residents we welcome to the city each week. Being able to provide a variety of affordable and high-quality housing options is what makes our city so attracGeorgia Lord. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear) tive. The city is growing at a rapid rate and we anticipate the momentum we are the best place to live, work and continuing in 2019. We will identify play. ways to better our community, mainThank you for choosing Goodyear tain our high safety standards, offer and helping to preserve the small-town recreational opportunities, and ensure feel we have grown to love.
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Avondale mayor focused on goals, not resolutions By Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise
is going to be the one of many landHappy 2019, everyone! I hope it’s mark groundbreakings, which will lay been a great start to the new year for all the foundation for numerous grand of you. I was fortunate to kick off the openings in the following months to New Year in lovely Ireland, and to take come. in the sights in London with my wife, This month, we broke ground on Shari. phase 2 of Festival This year, I "Improving our residents’ Fields, a 30-acre chose to not make park expansion quality of life continues featuring AvonNew Year’s resolutions (which to be one of my foremost dale’s first skate are meant to be goals in the city, whether park, and unique broken, anyway). to Phoenix area, it’s seeking companies a pump track. In Instead, I opted to focus on goals for that will provide new jobs addition, the park 2019. Shari and I in the city, supporting will feature a were able to check splash park, fishoff one our biggest our teachers and schools ing lake, fitness goals for 2019 – with a city-funded grant court area, picnic renewing our mar- program or encouraging areas, basketball riage vows in an courts, pickleball idyllic Irish chapel our public art program to courts, a commuand celebrating 25 nity picnic pavilflourish. " years of our life toion, youth sports gether as a couple. ball fields, a dog With that major goal accomplished, park, and a lighted walking path around it’s now time to work on many projects the park perimeter. slated for 2019. This year in Avondale Once completed, Festival Fields will
be Avondale’s second community park, with more than 50 acres of dynamic park activities for the entire family. Planned for completion by the year’s end, the Avondale City Council has committed a $19 million investment for the community. However, the city isn’t the only entity investing in Avondale. On February 1, Marriott Springhill Suites will break ground at Virtua 99, located along 99th Avenue at Encanto Boulevard, in what has been designated as a federal opportunity zone. This will be one of four new hotels for Avondale in 2019, including Residence Inn, which is already going vertical along Avondale Boulevard, and Home2 Suites, which recently received a permit for construction at Gateway Village. Improving our residents’ quality of life continues to be one of my foremost goals in the city, whether it’s seeking companies that will provide new jobs in the city, supporting our teachers and schools with a city-funded grant program or encouraging our public art program to
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flourish. Also among my goals for the city is to continue to build upon the strong network of support for human services, by breaking ground on a new resource and senior center to serve the entire community. As for personal goals, I am working toward completing my degree at Grand Canyon University, and fitting in a minimum of 15 miles per week on my mountain bike to do what I can to stay fit and healthy. With those goals, coupled with the demands of my job and duties as mayor, it sometimes feels there are not enough hours in a day to get everything done. But unlike resolutions that get broken, I am confident I will get there by setting realistic goals, taking it one step at a time, one day at a time, to make 2019 the best year possible.
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By Connor Dziawura
Good day, readers! And it’s a good day indeed, because a major data center campus is coming to Goodyear, with a more than 65-acre residential community confirmed in Buckeye. Sure, the West Valley has big developments the likes of these in the works, but that doesn’t mean the smaller, neighborhood developments are slowing down. In that realm, I have to mention Avondale’s planned EoS Fitness again, along with the new Verrado Starbucks in Buckeye. Here are the details – and more! First, I’ll start with a big one. Vantage Data Centers is set to build a 50acre, 1 million-plus-square-foot data center campus at the southeast corner of Van Buren Street and Bullard Avenue – and it’s the largest existing and planned facility in the company’s arsenal. Incorporating three data centers and office space, construction is set to begin early this year. It is being designed, with site plan approval and
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Vantage Data Centers plans to start building a 50-acre, 1 million-plus-square-foot data center campus equipped with three data centers and office space early this year. One of the data centers, which will have a 32-megawatt critical load, will launch early next year. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)
permit acquisition also in the works. The first data center is anticipated to commence operation early next year. That data center will total 32 megawatts of critical load, with the entire campus reaching 160 megawatts. According to a press release from the city, that is the amount of power required to keep the data centers’ critical services running.
Next, an inquiry directed my attention back to EoS Fitness. Late last year, I mentioned a new location will open at Goodyear Centerpointe, 15277 W. McDowell Road, in summer. (In the meantime, a temporary enrollment center will open at a yet-to-be-determined site in February.) The reader asked if this means the location at 3005 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, will close.
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According to a spokesperson for the company, there are no plans to close any existing locations. The Goodyear location will operate in addition to the existing Avondale one. For more information, visit eosfitness.com. Moving along, Ironline Partners of Phoenix purchased 65.76 acres of farmland south of the southwest corner of Apache Road and Southern Avenue in Buckeye from Hayden Family for more than $2.1 million. The real estate investment, development and management company plans to develop a residential community. According to Land Advisors Organization, which represented Ironline Partners in the December sale, it is the first of two closings, with the land in question being part of a larger 146acre parcel. Land Advisors Organization Marketing Manager Whitney Matthis said the company is working on entitlements with the city, and the parcel’s next closure is planned by the end of the year. A few months back I mentioned a Starbucks was under construction in Verrado Marketside at the southwest corner of Verrado Way and McDowell Road in Buckeye. Well, the location opened this winter, as I mentioned it would. It is located at 1580 N. Verrado Way, Suite 105. For more information on this location, visit https://sbux. co/2C5VCZq. This one’s a ways out, but from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, February 21, Business & Breakfast will feature breakfast and an update from the city managers of Avondale (Charles Montoya), Goodyear (Julie Arendall), Litchfield Park (Bill Stephens) and Tolleson (Reyes Medrano). Entry is $20 for Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce members and guests, while it’s $30 for nonmembers. Registration ends Sunday, February 17, according to the chamber website. The meeting will be held at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Estrella Conference Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For more information, contact the chamber at 623932-2260 or info@southwestvalleychamber.org. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading. Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
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Seven tips on achieving a 2019 savings goal By FirstBank
Is 2019 the year to get out of debt, buy a house, plan that once in a lifetime trip or just build up your rainyday fund? Most people know the importance of saving, but some may find it challenging to know where to start or how to create a savings plan to achieve these goals. “The new year is a perfect time to kick-start a savings plan to help reach your financial goals,” said Bryce Lloyd, Phoenix market president for FirstBank. “Folks typically find that by creating a savings plan early, it can help achieve other resolutions. For instance, dining out less can positively impact your wallet and your waistline, translating to health and financial goals.” “When creating a savings plan, it’s important to keep in mind the 50/20/30 rule, which suggests putting 50 percent of your income toward necessities, 20 percent toward paying off debt or for savings, and 30 percent for ‘fun’ money,” Lloyd added. In addition to appropriately allocat-
ing your income, there are several other tips and tricks to consider in reaching your 2019 savings goals: Avoid peak season for big purchases: Try to time purchases during the offseason. This can mean buying a winter coat in April when it goes on sale, visiting Italy in November or maybe even starting your Christmas shopping in July. Review automatic subscriptions and payments: Look at your recurring or automatically enrolled payments and see if you can cut any streaming services, gym memberships or delivery plans. Review the small purchases that add up: Those daily latte purchases can add up to over $1,100 a year. Consider cutting back on nonessential, expensive food or drink items. Instead, commit to making coffee at home or brown bagging your lunch. Pay down high-interest credit cards: Whenever possible, pay more than your monthly minimum balance, focusing first on the cards with the highest interest. Once your payments are
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starting is always the hardest part,” Lloyd said. “But making simple changes, like the ones listed above, can help form long-lasting habits that ultimately lead to a balanced budget and achieving your broader goals.” FirstBank is located at 1559 N. Litchfield Road (at McDowell Road), Goodyear. For more information, visit efirstbankblog.com.
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back on track, resist adding to that balance going forward. Some cards also offer balance transfers at lower interest rates, but be wary of fees. Be economical when eating out: When you do go out to eat, try to limit the items you order to maybe an entrée, and steer clear of buying multiple drinks or appetizers. Not only will you save money, but you’ll cut down on your caloric intake as well – a win-win! Consider disputing your property assessment: Studies have found county assessors can overassess the value of your home, increasing the amount owed on taxes each year. If you think your home value wasn’t properly assessed, consider petitioning your town’s tax assessor for a revaluation. Refinance your mortgage: Interest rates are still relatively low, so consider refinancing your mortgage before interest rates continue to rise even further. Just make sure to factor in any accompanying fees and expenses that could accumulate with a refinance transaction. “Like any New Year’s Resolution,
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Estrella Foothills introduces Mental Health Awareness Game By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Estrella Foothills High School boys basketball coaches Rich Gutwein and Chad Williams want to be sure kids don’t feel alone if they’re having emotional or mental health issues. To press the point, they, along with student body adviser Matt Lees, dubbed the 7 p.m. Thursday, January 24, game against the Youngker Roughriders the Mental Health Awareness Game. The school is located at 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. Besides the game, the evening will feature products by Project 375, which was founded in 2011 by NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall. He was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder eight years ago, at the height of his football career. The 34-year-old’s organization serves to spark a conversation and educate people on mental illnesses, if it means “one less (person) has to suffer from it,” according to project375.org. Marshall sent 200 T-shirts for players, cheerleaders and fans to sport. Williams knows about mental illness first hand. Williams was a cutter who suffered from depression and, when Marshall went public with his problems, it was when he was at his lowest. “He really helped me realize I’m not the only person suffering,” said Williams, who also teaches special education at Youngker High School. He organizes an annual schoolwide mental health awareness walk. “I thought in my mind it was situational depression, but 15 years later, when I went to an actual psychiatrist instead of my family doctor, I realized it was more than that.” Estrella Foothills’ student council will create signs to display throughout the gymnasium, including the phone
checking on yourself is and asking for help when we need it. This effort has been helped along by our superintendent, Eric Godfrey, who started the ‘Be Nice’ initiative, which is run through a committee that included myself, the student council sponsors at the other district high schools and Louie Contreras, assistant principal at Buckeye Union High School. “My officers went around to classes and showed them a video from coach Williams talking about his struggle and the officers encouraged the classes to have an open, honest discussion about the importance of mental health and where they can get help. We also showed a video from our counseling team about how they can help. Our goal is for students to know it’s OK if they feel a certain way and not only is it OK but that they aren’t alone. There are people at the school they can turn to. I am proud to work in a district that cares so much about their students and I am extremely proud that coach Williams asked me to be a small part of this game and I hope it becomes not only an every-year occurrence at our school but schools across the state.” Chad Williams received the support of his parents, Frank and Molly Coddens, during his struggles. (Photo courtesy Estrella Mountain High School)
number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Roughly 21.4 percent of youth aged 13 to 18 – or 1 in every 5 – experience a “severe mental disorder” during their life, according to a study from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The boys’ basketball team is the first athletics program at Estrella Foothills to put on a mental health awareness game, but Williams, 36, is hoping other programs and schools begin to follow suit.
“We also hope it becomes a trend throughout the Valley,” he said. Lees said he hopes for the same. Through his job, he has seen students struggling. He was additionally inspired by a video Williams made outlining his problems. “I was really inspired by coach Williams and his honesty about his own struggles growing up,” Lees explained. “It has really started an open dialogue between myself and my student council officers about how important
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Yoga at the Library
The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.
Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street, so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
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Two guest vocalists, Sandra Bassett and Simone Sanchez, will perform with Gabriel Bey’s jazz band, Spooky Kool, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. Arrive early at 5 p.m. for drinks and soul food from Whitty’s Chicken and Fish. Tickets are $10. For information, call 623-815-7930.
Litchfield Park Museum
The Litchfield Park Museum has returned to its winter schedule: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Admission and parking are free. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For information, call 623-535-4414 or visit litchfieldparkhistoricalsociety.org.
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. Wednesdays. For information, call 623-640-6268.
Children’s Christian Community Choir
The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.
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Kids ages 6 to 12 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learning program from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)
Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
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Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)
Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Come and Play with Me
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.
Silver Sneakers is a free low-impact exercise program hosted from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. each Wednesday at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.
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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.
Learn Kung Fu in a positive, social atmosphere from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Toddler Time
Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000. Parents of children 5 years and younger will learn exciting activities to share with their children at home as well as tips about nutrition from 10 a.m. to noon at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Children are welcome to attend the trainings. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Code Club
The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to 310 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn to code python, html and scratch. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Not Hungry Tonight
Not Hungry Tonight is a program that hopes to stop hunger and food insecurity in the community 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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Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will cover basic strength and bodyweight training from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
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Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Aerobics on Tape
Join a morning exercise program at 9 a.m. at the Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. For
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with artists Keith Johnson and Patricia Bohannon and a free breakfast as well as a preview of the exhibit Vision and Sound: An African American Experience from 8 to 10 a.m. at Surprise City Hall, 1600 N. Civic Center.
Paws for Reading (Ages 4-11)
Children can visit The White Tank Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 10:30 a.m. at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Babysitting Safety Class
Learn how to keep children and infants safe in babysitting settings from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason, Buckeye. Participants will learn diapering, feeding, caring for ill or injured children and infants, basic CPR and first aid skills. Students will receive a two-year child and babysitting safety certification upon successful completion. To register, visit goo.gl/oYWFQ5.
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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Hope
Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.
Ignite Yoga at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
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Stop by Redmond Ball Field at 20895 W. Hamilton Street, Buckeye, for the first total lunar eclipse of the year. Enjoy a constellation tour at 7 p.m. and an explanation of the lunar eclipse at 7:30 p.m. with the eclipse beginning at 7:39 p.m. Participants can also observe the night sky with the astronomy club’s telescopes until the eclipse ends at 10:43 p.m.
Join a morning exercise program at 9 a.m. at the Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. For information, call 623-333-2705.
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St. Peter’s RePete Boutique
Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.
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 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.
Baby Time
Lunar Eclipse with Astronomy Club of Verrado
MLK Day Celebration Breakfast
Contemplative Prayer and Meditation
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Stay and Play
The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Love You a Latte Shop Pop Up
CrossFit at Fitness in the Park
Come meet Integrity’s newly elected board at 6 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. This month’s guest speaker will be ONE Community Foundation’s Janine Skinner. For information, call or text 623-432-2061.
Balsamic Basics 101 Class
Join others in a game that lets people think creatively and solve problems in three dimensions from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.
Integrity Arizona Monthly Meeting
Learn how to prepare dishes at home with balsamic vinegar from 10 to 11 a.m. with the We Olive and Wine Bar at 1721 N. Dysart Road, Suite A101, Avondale. Attendance is $13.48 and includes one 5-ounce bottle of the featured balsamic vinegar. For information, call 623-207-1216.
After School: Minecraft Club (Ages 7-11)
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officials and hear an update on the city of Litchfield Park’s operations as well any current and future projects from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served.
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
The American Legion Post 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday 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.
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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.
Estrella Toastmasters
Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.
Free Tax Assistance
Free tax preparation services will be offered to households that make less than $55,000 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Please contact the center at 623333-2703 for a complete list of
documents to bring.
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.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
PiYo at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
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Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-398-5550.
Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study
Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. each Wednesday at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.
Zumba at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a dynamic and aerobic Zumba dance on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Anime Club (Ages 10-18)
Learn Japanese words and cultural facts and watch manga and anime with friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623333-2602.
Goodyear Lions Club
Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at 6 p.m. each fourth Thursday of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.
Thursday
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In Stitches in Goodyear
Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library
vibrant vegetable garden without the water waste by attending a class from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400 or email eavila@avondaleaz.gov.
Seek support and recovery from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
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Estrella Republican Club
The Estrella Republican Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each fourth Wednesday of the month to listen to a guest speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. For information, call 623-695-2435.
at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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A love of theater sparks Stage Door Youth Theatre By Sherry Jackson
When Megan Dunklee played an apple seller in Annie at Western Sky Middle School in Goodyear, she knew she was destined for a theater career. “It was such as big deal for me. I had five lines and was hooked,” she said. “I was a huge introvert and still am. I knew that to break out of my shell and theater was the answer.” Dunklee continued with theater at Millennium High School, University of Arizona and Southern Oregon University. She earned an undergrad degree in theater education from the UA and a master’s degree in theater studies from Southern Oregon. After working at top children’s theaters across the country such as those in Seattle, Dallas and Charlotte, Dunklee returned to the West Valley in 2012, teaching the subject at Trevor Browne High School in Phoenix. She is also set to begin teaching theater at Phoenix College in the spring. This year, Dunklee has her sights set for even more. She recently launched the Stage Door Youth Theatre with plans to hold summer camps and performances for children in the Goodyear, Avondale and Buckeye areas. “It’s a 15 years-in-the-making kind
of story,” she working with Goodyear said. After nobusinesses to find a loticing there cation. Right now, she weren’t a lot of has the business side theater-related setup, she said, and is opportunities in focusing on community the Goodyear sponsorships. area outside of Dunklee also has the school sysStage Door summer tem, Dunklee camps planned for four started scrutidifferent age groups nized theaters with pricing starting in the area and around $150 per week, found the closper child. Children est ones 30 minages 5 and 6 will perutes or more form stories from chilaway. dren’s books. Ages 7 to “During a 11 will be a creativity school night, camp where kids will that’s just not Megan Dunklee is a Millennium High memorize lines and graduate. (West Valley View photo by feasible,” she School perform as characters Pablo Robles) said. in a play based on more “I believed I could be the one. I could advanced children’s books. For older be the change. To give kids like me the children, ages 12 to 16, campgoers will opportunity to continue their love for work on performance skills with dancthe arts.” ing, improvisation and playwrighting. Stage Door is still in its early stages. Ages 17 to 21, which Dunklee said, is Dunklee will serve as artistic director an oftentimes overlooked age group for and she has two other teachers, Trish campers, will focus on “triple-threat” Galindo and Samantha Brown, who will techniques of acting, singing and dancserve as theater and dance instructors, ing. There will be full-length perforrespectively. There isn’t a set physical mances and camps. location yet, but Dunklee is actively “I find theater is important for every-
one,” Dunklee said. “The camps and philosophy of the Stage Door Youth Theatre will be built upon creativity, commitment, collaboration and confidence.” Each is important for kids to learn and grow, she said. Dunklee will be holding a “Stage Door Facts and Snacks” session January 19 at Sunrise Donuts in Goodyear for parents and kids to meet her and to talk about what they’d like to see in the summer classes and skills to build. She’s also conducting an online survey to get more of a feel from parents and prospective students on what they are looking for in theater classes. The summer camps and classes are to “test the waters” to determine the needs of her customers. Dunklee hopes in five years or so, she could be running the theater full time. As the theater grows, she plans to add fall, spring break and winter camps and weekend classes. For more information, visit stagedooryouthaz.com. Stage Door Snacks and Facts 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 19 Sunrise Donuts, 725 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear Kids get six free glazed donut holes when they stop by the Stage Door welcome table.
Cadillac CT6 Platinum abounds with options By C.A. Haire
Cadillac wants consumers to know it is still a player in the luxury car business. If its advertising doesn’t persuade you, the $88,295 price tag of our test vehicle might. As can be expected in a plush chariot, it was loaded with all the goodies. Under the hood is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 cranking 404 horsepower. It’s hooked to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, so brisk acceleration is not a problem. We took the CT6 on a one-day road trip. We left Scottsdale to go to Quartzsite, Kingman, Route 66, Flagstaff and then back. The mileage was 631. Its fuel consumption was 23.9 mpg, which is very close to the EPA-claimed 26. The MagneRide suspension provided total comfort, and the BOSE Panaray stereo system piped through 34 speakers for plenty of entertainment. The turbo engine
has lots of passing power, which came in handy when traveling steep mountain roads. One option offered is called “Super Cruise.” It is basically a hands-free autonomous mode that can be activated on the freeway. We tried it, and it does work. On the other hand, why would anyone spend all this money on a car but not want to drive it? It’s not something I will use, but it’s there for those who will. There are two other options that really impress. First is a camera that is mounted just under the trunk lid. It has a super-wide lens showing rear and side views of traffic. The image is shown not on a computer screen but in the rearview mirror. It also works in the dark. Second, a night-vision camera is in the front. It’s a heat-seeking thermal unit that can see in total darkness and through rain or fog. The image is transferred
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Youngker PTA looking for crafters, vendors By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The Youngker High School PTA is seeking crafters and vendors for its sixth annual community sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, at Sundance Elementary School, 23800 W. Hadley Street, Buckeye. The funds raised from the vendor fees go toward the PTA’s scholarship program. Spaces, 10 feet by 10 feet, are $25. To participate, email yhspta@hotmail.com. “The PTA doesn’t make a profit,” said Angela Pigman, Youngker High School PTA president. “Sometimes we take a profit to run our next fundraiser. This one, we give it right back to the students. “We let the students and clubs work a booth. The color guard is having a concession stand. Hands 4 Paws will be selling cotton candy and popcorn. The Youngker High School Emerald Guard will sell concessions. The clubs keep the profits for themselves. We let nonprofits come in for free.”
That includes the VFW. “We support our local businesses here in Buckeye,” she said. “I’m really for that.” The PTA has a work-to-earn program for the high school students. They work to receive scholarships for things like homecoming or prom tickets, tuxedos, dresses, classes, trips and college. “If they need assistance with anything, they work at our events,” she said. The community sale is the PTA’s main fundraiser. All the profits go back to the students. Vendors who have signed on include: Amanda Outain Special Creations; Charles Ralston Created by Charles; Thrive; Premier Jewelry; Pursued Designed; Discovery Toys; DotDotSmile; Realtor Deanne Brevik; Pure Romance; Origami Owl; Perfectly Posh skin care; LuLaRoe Clothing; Gold Canyon Candles; Pampered Chef; Young Living Essential Oils; Plexus Slim; Avon; Monat hair care; Creative Cottage AZ; SeneGence/LipSense and Scentsy.
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Indulge the senses at The Wigwam’s new spa By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The recently opened LeMonds Aveda Salon-Spa at The Wigwam puts its guests first. “We train our technicians to really listen to our guests,” said Jessica Kraust, the spa director. “Our guests really appreciate that.” LeMonds Aveda Salon-Spa recently replaced Elizabeth Arden Red Door to complement The Wigwam’s mix of relaxing and engaging activities. The facility, which offers discounts for locals, has a comprehensive menu of hair, nail, facial and body treatments. Call the spa for information on spa deals. “As we looked to enhance our spa services, we were inspired by the ethos of Aveda and the brand’s commitment to the environment and community, going beyond the world of beauty and wellness,” said Martin Greenwood, vice president/managing director and general manager of The Wigwam. LeMonds Aveda Salon – Spa’s menu focuses on healing, restorative and rejuvenating therapies including massages, skin care, body treatments and facials. Its
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signature spa treatment is the Perfecting Plant Peel Facial, which helps to retexturize skin, smooth fine lines and restore radiance. Each treatment is customized without charge. “They’re all-inclusive,” Kraust said. “We have minimal upcharges, unless someone wants extra time or something extra. For the most part it’s all customizable.” Featuring comfortable furnishings, including leather sofas, southwestern-style armoires and wood floors, guests feel relaxed as soon as they enter. Among the many distinctive features of the two-story, 26,000-square-foot LeMonds Aveda Salon – Spa Above: Guests at The Wigwam’s LeMonds Aveda Salonis a private, co-ed lap pool Spa await their treatments in a fireside relaxing room. Right: surrounded by a courtyard. The Plant Peel Facial ($150/50-min/$230/80-min) helps retexturize skin, smooth fine lines, refine the look of pores Guests can enjoy healthy and restore radiance. (Photos courtesy The Wigwam) lunches and assorted refreshments throughout the day. fitted with four hair stations, four manicure The spa also fea- stations and five pedicure stations; a relaxtures a sauna and ation room; separate women’s and men’s steam room; 15 locker rooms; as well as a retail boutique indoor treatment offering Aveda skin care products. rooms; and three “Aveda is all about wellness,” said couples’ suites de- Kraust, a longtime Aveda employee. “We signed with plush appreciate positivity. We really think chairs, Jacuzzi jet about what products we are bringing in tubs, separate show- and how they will affect our guests.” ers, and private balconies or patios with The Wigwam’s outdoor showers. LeMonds Aveda Salon-Spa One of the couples’ 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, suites also features a Litchfield Park rain shower. 623-935-3811, The facility is out- wigwamarizona.com/spa
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The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.
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Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.
King Crossword ACROSS 1 -- about (spread the word) 6 Utters 12 Grads 13 Recluse 14 Gymnosophist’s practice 15 Incompetent 16 Vicinity 17 Sicilian spouter 19 Tier 20 Onetime NYC mayor 22 Writer Buscaglia 24 Sternward 27 Near the treasure 29 “Thin Man” dog 32 Just one thing after another? 35 Deserve 36 Arp’s movement 37 Poehler or Grant 38 Panasonic competitor 40 Incline 42 Slithery squeezer
44 Not so much 46 Radius neighbor 50 German Chancellor Merkel 52 Raise the anchor 54 Successful player 55 Hale and hearty 56 Eight English kings 57 Wear away
DOWN 1 Unclear view 2 Discourteous 3 Eskimo boat 4 Officeholders 5 It gets punched 6 Avoid 7 Punishment-related 8 Geological time 9 Food of the gods 10 Narc’s measure 11 Crockpot creation 12 Literary collection 18 Menaces
21 Possess 23 Chow down 24 Expert 25 Govt. lender 26 Seasoning herb 28 Guaranteed 30 Male turkey 31 One or more 33 Business abbr. 34 Hoosegow 39 Back street 41 Disney pachyderm 42 Wild party 43 Never again? 45 41-Down’s “wings” 47 Noisy 48 Schnozz 49 Illustrations 51 Blunder 53 Neither mate
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Corte Sierra student collecting adult socks for homeless By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
A Corte Sierra Elementary School student will celebrate his 9th birthday thinking of others. Blake Blaylark will spend the morning of his birthday, which falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, distributing adult socks to homeless folks in downtown Phoenix. He will also serve a breakfast treat. “I told my mom so many people have less things and I want to bless other people,” Blake said. He is hoping to collect 250 pairs of adult socks before Sunday, January 20. Sibley’s West: The Chandler and Arizona Gift Shop, 72 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler, invited Blake to collect socks from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 19, during Snowbird Saturday. Those who donate to Blake will receive a 10-percent discount on shopping that day. Besides Sibley’s, the public can drop off socks at Corte Sierra Elementary School, 3300 N. Santa Fe Trail, Avondale, and drop them off before Friday, January 18. Blake’s mother, Brooke, works at her son’s school. For more information, email BlakesBdayBlessing@gmail.com. Blake’s preschool teacher, children’s author Kathy Peach, told Sibley’s West owner John Wolfe about Blake. “They’re encouraging all of their customers to bring socks out for Blake,” Brooke said. “Any new adult sock will do. We don’t see too many children out on the street, thankfully, so we’re only collecting Blake Blaylark’s favorite subjects at school are science and language arts. (Photo courtesy the adult socks at the moment.” Blaylark family) Blake impresses Wolfe and he couldn’t say no to his project. town,” she said. “It depends on how “Kathy Peach works for us and she’s many items we collect through our the author of The Tiniest Tumbleweed church. We set up tables and somebook,” recalled Wolfe, whose store times coffee, sometimes soup, other hosts author readings. “She ran into the times blankets, socks or toiletry packs. family a couple weeks ago and they Brooke said her shy son gets “awetold her about his birthday campaign. some” grades, has a lot of friends and Coincidentally, we were planning is sweet. He added his favorite subjects Snowbird Saturday and I asked him if are science and language arts, and he he wanted to collect here. It’s a great writes for the school newspaper. campaign.” “I want everyone to know Blake Blake was inspired by his mother thought of this on his own,” Brooke to start the project. Brooke is a mis- said proudly. “Sometimes we’re the sionary through the African Methodist only light homeless people see. It’s Episcopal Church and is hoping to be important to be good and to love and certified to be ordained. know God will always provide it for “Every couple months, we go down- you.”
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Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@timespublications.com. Alyssa Gladhart of Litchfield Park made the dean’s list at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. Those who made the dean’s list at MidAmerica Nazarene University have a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average. The school is a private, Christian, liberal arts university of more than 1,870 students. Aaron Marquez, a freshman theater arts major from Avondale, was among the 550 Bob Jones University students named to the fall 2018 president’s list. It recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. The Christian liberal arts university is in Greenville, South Carolina. Alyssa Delgado of Buckeye was named to the dean’s list at Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois. Delgado is a junior at the fouryear accredited Christian liberal arts school. Michael Zhang of Avondale was
among the 478 students named to Wartburg College’s fall term dean’s list. The Waverly, Iowa, school honors students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in at least four course credits during the term. Two 4.0 students – James Chesnut of Avondale and Adrian Slabinski of Litchfield Park – made the president’s honor roll for fall 2018 at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota. Zachary Lehman of Buckeye was named to dean’s honor roll for the fall semester at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. The dean’s honor roll lists students who have at least a 3.33 grade-point average. Gabriel Uribe of Avondale was named to the dean’s list at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. He was among 900 students given the honor for the fall 2018 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.0-3.74 grade point average. Andrew Manne of Goodyear has made the dean’s list at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the fall semester. Dean’s list students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.
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OBITUARIES CARON, John Joseph
Cynthia S. Booker
Domingo R. Cadena
John Joseph Caron January 27, 1941 - December 26, 2018 John J. Caron, 77, of Surprise Arizona passed away on December 26 2018. John was born in Woonsocket, RI to William and Dolores Caron. John is survived by his son William Caron, daughter and son in law Jennifer & Todd Koehler, grandchildren Brooke & Noah Koehler, brother and sister in law Ernie & Cathy Caron, sister and brother in law Muriel & Jim Haller, nieces Louise, Renee, nephews Marc, Brian, and extended family Andrea Bauerle and Armando Hernandez. John grew up in Rhode Island and joined the Air Force shortly after graduating and landed in Ohio where he was married and where both his children were born. In 1975 the family moved to Arizona when John was relocated with his company Mead Technologies as a Civilian Defense Contractor. He went on to work for Mead for 25 years which would relocate him back to Ohio in the mid 80's. After retiring from Mead Technologies, John went on to become co-owner of Globe Staffing in Dayton, OH where he would work until making his final move back to Arizona in 2000. Not one to retire, John went on to work for his son in law at Arrow Stage Lines as a motor coach driver. He loved his job and meeting so many new people on his tours. John worked at Arrow until he retired in July 2018. John was a beloved man that was not only loved by his family but also his many friends. John was the guy that everyone called when they needed advice or just a friend to talk to. Even though his life ended in Arizona he was a true New Englander who could always be found rooting on his NE Patriots and Boston Red Sox. Memorial service will be Friday April 26, 2019 at 11am, National Memorial Cemetery 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix AZ. A Celebration of life will be immediately following. A memorial service will be held from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM on 2019-04-26 at National Cemetery, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Cynthia S. Booker, 57, a longtime resident of Goodyear and Avondale, died January 7, 2019. Mrs. Booker was born March 14, 1961, in Houston, TX and moved with her family to Avondale as a child. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband Stephen Booker, her sons, Jonathan (Shannon) Booker and Cameron (Mia) Booker and her daughter, Stevie (Christina) Merner; 3 grandchildren Zoey, Avery and Miles Booker, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. There will be no public viewing at either the funeral home or the church. Funeral Services will be held Thursday January 17th at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren St. in Goodyear and will begin promptly at 11am with burial to follow. Please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com to leave the family condolences. Services are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel.
Domingo R. Cadena age 81 of Cashion, a veteran of the United States Army, went up to be with our Lord God Almighty on December 31, 2018. Domingo is survived by his wife of 60 years, Salome; 10 children whom he referred to as his "10 Talents": six daughters Olga Romero, Priscilla Irma Perez, Patricia Cano, Annabel, Rosario Som; four sons: Thomas, Louis, Daniel, Domingo, Jr.; many grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; one brother; and three sisters. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
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Judge Earl (Butch) Rhodes age 89, of Goodyear, passed away early Sunday morning, January 6th from complications of pneumonia at Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale. Earl was born February 23, 1929 near Litchfield Park and married to Lois Geneva Rayner on July 21, 1947. Earl was beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a farmer much of his life and retired as the Avondale city magistrate in 2001. He is survived by his sister, Margie Lou Robison; four (of five) of his children, Guy, Brenda, Marlene and Alan, along with sixteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Earl is preceded in death by his son Dennis and his wife of (almost) 60 years. Earl always had a friendly smile and a good sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to the people at Lakeshore Crest Assisted Living Glendale, for their loving care and support during the last few years. Service were held January 12, 2019, at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, you may leave the family condolences at www.almoore-grimshaw.com
Donna J. Brisby Donna J. Brisby, age 64 of Litchfield Park, died December 30, 2018 in Goodyear, AZ. She was born August 29, 1954 in Victorville, CA to Norman Hall and Delores Baatz. Donna is survived by her husband, George Brisby; daughter, Delilah Brisby ; and sons, George Brisby, III and Sircy James Brisby. A visitation was held, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Doris Fox
Doris Fox, a resident of Litchfield Park since 1968, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 10th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Roland Fox, and is survived by her 3 daughters, Diane, Pamella, and Cynthia, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was an avid bridge player and a consummate hostess, mother and grandmother. She was the most stylish person wherever she went and remained graceful and dignified until the end. Memorial services will be held at The Atrium at La Loma Village at 1PM. Saturday, January 19, 2019. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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OBITUARIES Joy Elizabeth Kim On December 17 2017, Joy Elizabeth Kim died in Buckeye. Joy was born in Monterey Park, CA on February 17, 1974, the youngest child of Yung Gul and Elaine Virginia (Kroon) Kim. In addition to her parents, Joy leaves behind her brother Lynn, and sisters Dawn and Jeanne, nine nieces and nephews, nine aunts and uncles, dozens of cousins, friends and coworkers. A public memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19 at 11:00 AM at the Palm Valley Church, Goodyear Campus, 431 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to International Justice Mission in memory of Joy would be appreciated. https://www.ijm.org/give/ Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Henry Hernandez Ocano
Henry Hernandez Ocano age 88 years, passed away January 3, 2019, while in home hospice care. Henry was a tenderhearted, generous, and kind family man. He was a teller of jokes and stories, loved hearing and singing mariachi music, and was an accomplished musician; playing several instruments. Henry was a bricklayer by trade and retired after 30 years. He was a decorated US Army Korean war veteran. Henry is survived by the love of his life of 48 years, his wife Margaret and his children: Connie Ocano, Fred Saldate, Florence Olmos, Patricia Gonder, Mercy Baiz, Evelyn Martinez, Sandra Saldate, Manuel Saldate, Lisa Eide and Frank Ocano; 40+ grandchildren and 60+ greatgrandchildren. He is preceded in death by 5 children: Jesus Ocano, Gloria Ocano, Arturo Ocano, Henry Ocano Jr. and Margaret Ann Saldate. A memorial service will be held January 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 3150 N. 71 st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035. Reception to follow.
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602.301.3429 (Call/Text)
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
623.910.0742
Landscape Maintenance Services
Garage Doors
Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated
623.556.8378
Same Day Service & Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
GLASS SERVICES
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527
Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF* Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
(623) 878-1180
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
ROC# CR65 090690D
* Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE.
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties
Not a licensed contractor
VISTA VISTA
Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926
SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE
vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com
Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel
Lawn Care
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
Locally & Veteran Owned
Same Owners, Same Great Service!
FREE SERVICE CALL
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Free Plumbing Inspection Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 2/28/19
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
Free Estimates
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Bob
125 OFF
$
Water Heater Install Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 2/28/19
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We’re on A-CALL A-CALL aa cacallllreawawonayaylyly PAINTING We’Wree’ only a call away !
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Estimates Free Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco
O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •
Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation
Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
Saunders Painting Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Interior & Exterior
FREE ESTIMATES References Available
Mike (623) 764-1294
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
35.00 CHECK-UP Phoenix Metro Area
ROC#212627
Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! PEST CONTROL The Bug Stops Here
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Jeff R. Saunders
602-826-3969 Mobile
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
PEST CONTROL
L&M
PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC • ALL PEST CONTROL • Fleas/ Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches • Weed control • All surfaces with 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
Mitch Stevens OWNER-OPERATOR A Referral Is The Best Compliment
WINTER BROS PESTS, inc. Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s
— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections
Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.
Basic Pest Service
FAMILY OWNED
Bus
623 932 4168 Cell 623 810 6035
License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com
No Contracts • Payment Plans
PAINTING
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 2/28/19
PAINTING
LANDSCAPING
Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals
15% OFF Any Plumbing Repair
MOBILE:
602-722-7696
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
LANDSCAPING
• Tree Trimming
PLUMBING
Honest Integrity Value
brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com
Same Day Service
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE $
POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU OR HOLIDAYS!
623-535-8000
FREE ESTIMATES
ROC Lic. #170982
DEL DEL
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ERIC SAUNDERS
AZ MAD Heating & Cooling
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING
Not a licensed contractor
LANDSCAPING
Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
623.547.7521
Landscape
Professional Handyman
AIR CONDITIONING
MEDICAL SERVICES
Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy Licensed • Bonded • Insured
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
Inc.
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
33
49-75
$
Lic. / Est. 1981
PLUMBING If Your Water Won’t Flow or Your Air Won’t Blow...Call...
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6500
$
Senior & Military Discounts
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee
75 off Any NEW Water Heater Install $
SEWER CAMERA INSPECTIONS
FREE ESTIMATES
Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair
623-299-7111
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805
CLASSIFIEDS
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PLUMBING
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With this coupon
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
POOL SERVICES
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623-522-9322 ROC#286561
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com
ROOFING
Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing
FREE
ESTIMATES!!!!!
602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758
STORAGE Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
Built Stronger to Last Longer
Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326
PLUMBING
ROOFING
UPHOLSTERY
623-386-0710
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
“1 Call & We Do It All”
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
602-622-2859 623-936-5775
Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from
585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $
includes labor
Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
Senior Citizen Discount FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!
All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs
FREE ESTIMATES! 26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured
ROOFING Estrella Custom Designs ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Painting & More
35 Years Experience in the Valley
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
FREE ESTIMATES
623-293-2648
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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE JOINT APPLICATION OF ADAMAN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY AND LIBERTY UTILITIES (LITCHFIELD PARK WATER & SEWER) CORP. FOR APPROVAL OF A TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DOCKET NOS. W-01427A-18-0338 AND W-01997A-18-0338 Summary On October 26, 2018, Adaman Mutual Water Company (“Adaman”) and Liberty Utilities (Litchfield Park Water & Sewer) Corp. (“Liberty Utilities”) filed a joint application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (‘Commission’) for approval to transfer a portion of Adaman's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CC&N”) in Maricopa County near Camelback Road and Alsup Road to Liberty Utilities. The Commission’s Utilities Division (“Staff”) has not yet made a recommendation regarding the application. The Commission is not bound by the proposals made by Adaman and Liberty Utilities, Staff, or any intervenors. The Commission will issue a Decision regarding the application following consideration of testimony and evidence presented by all parties at an evidentiary hearing. How You Can View or Obtain a Copy of the Application Copies of the application are available from Adaman at its offices, 16251 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon, or by calling Scott Schofield at 623-935-2837 to arrange for an appointment; Liberty Utilities at its offices, 12725 W. Indian School Rd., Suite D101, Avondale, AZ 85392, and on the Internet via its website, www.libertyutilities.com; at the Commission’s Docket Control Center at 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, for public inspection during regular business hours, and on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function. Arizona Corporation Commission Public Hearing Information The Commission will hold a hearing on this matter beginning March 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Commission’s offices, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Public comments will be taken on the first day of hearing. Written public comments may be submitted by mailing a letter referencing Docket Nos. W-01427A-18-0338 and W-01997A-18-0338 to Arizona Corporation Commission, Consumer Services Section, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, or by submitting comments on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) by clicking on “I Want To” and selecting “Submit a Public Comment” from the drop down menu. If you require assistance, you may contact the Consumer Services Section at 1-800222-7000. If you do not intervene in this proceeding, you will receive no further notice of the proceedings in this docket. However, all documents filed in this docket are available online (usually within 24 hours after docketing) at the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function. You may choose to subscribe to an RSS feed for this case using the e-Docket function. About Intervention The law provides for an open public hearing at which, under appropriate circumstances, interested persons may intervene. An interested person may be granted intervention if the outcome of the case will directly and substantially impact the person, and the person’s intervention will not unduly broaden the issues in the case. Intervention, among other things, entitles a party to present sworn evidence at hearing and to cross-examine other parties’ witnesses. However, failure to intervene will not preclude any interested person or entity from appearing at the hearing and providing public comment on the application or from filing written comments in the record of the case. To request intervention, you must file an original and 13 hard copies of a written request to intervene with Docket Control, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, no later than February 11, 2019. You also must serve a copy of the request to intervene on each party of record, on the same day that you file the request to intervene with the Commission. Information about intervention and sample intervention requests are available on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) by going to the “I Want To” drop down menu and then using the “Intervene in a Utility Case” link. Your request to intervene must contain the following: l. Your name, address, and telephone number, and the name, address, and telephone number of any person upon whom service of documents is to be made, if not yourself; 2. A reference to Docket Nos. W-01427A-18-0338 and W-01997A-18-0338; 3. A short statement explaining: a. Your interest in the proceeding (e.g., an owner of property in the proposed CC&N transfer area, etc.), b. How you will be directly and substantially affected by the outcome of the case, and c. Why your intervention will not unduly broaden the issues in the case; 4. A statement certifying that you have served a copy of the request to intervene on the utility or its attorney and all other parties of record in the case; and 5. If you are not represented by an attorney who is an active member of the Arizona State Bar, and you are not representing yourself as an individual, sufficient information and any appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with Arizona Supreme Court Rules 31, 38, 39, and 42, as applicable. The granting of motions to intervene shall be governed by A.A.C. R14-3-105, except that all motions to intervene must be filed on or before February 11, 2019. ADA/Equal Access Information The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its public meetings. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, as well as request this document in an alternative format, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, Kacie Cannon, E-mail KCannon@azcc.gov, voice phone number 602-542-393l. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Published: West Valley View, Jan. 16, 2019 / 17980
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$
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2015 CHEVY EQUINOX
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STK# 18319A
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$
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14,416
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