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February 5, 2020

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Man killed over parking space BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

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Police say an argument over a parking space led to the killing of Tyler Wilson, 31, Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District. Wilson, a welder and mechanic at Avondale’s Purgatory Industries, was on his way to a hot rod show. According to Jay O’Neill of the Glendale Police Department, Wilson, an Avondale resident, was a passenger in a vehicle when he was involved in a verbal altercation over a parking space with the driver of a silver four-door sedan. “The suspect vehicle pulled ahead of

Wilson’s vehicle and Wilson exited his vehicle, where the argument escalated. The driver of the silver sedan ﬁred multiple shots at Wilson and then ﬂed,” said O’Neill. The shooting happened at 7:10 p.m. in a Westgate parking lot. Wilson was found by emergency responders suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. “Glen-

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Glendale Police released a photo of a car driven by a man they say shot and killed Tyler Wilson at Westgate Entertainment District Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy Glendale Police)

$2.9 million deal for Buckeye school BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Buckeye is the fastest-growing city in the United States. With about 30% of the Buckeye population under 19, it means a sharp demand for schools. Enter Edkey Inc., also known as Sequoia Charter Schools. Edkey recently purchased 9 acres in Buckeye Parkway Center on Verrado Way, just south of Interstate 10. Edkey paid $2.9 million for the site, and plans to open a school there in months.

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Edkey Inc., also known as Sequoia Charter Schools, paid $2.9 million for 9 acres in Buckeye Parkway Center, where it plans to open “a high-performing elementary school” this fall. (Image courtesy Edkey)

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dale Police and Fire attempted life-saving measures and Wilson was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased,” O’Neill said. He said the suspect fled and was last seen traveling south on 91st Avenue. “Glendale Police Homicide Detectives are investigating this incident and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect and vehicle involved in this homicide,” Tyler Wilson, an Avondale car enthusiast, was shot and killed Jan. 29. (Photo courtesy Purgatory Industries) O’Neill said. Police released photos taken died, had the text, “Me seeing an old from surveillance video of the vehicle truck sitting in a field” - with an emoji driven by the suspect, a newer model, of Vince Vaughan grinning and clapsilver four-door sedan. ping. “The driver, who is considered The shooting took place outside the armed and dangerous, is described as first Hot Rod Night of the season at a Hispanic male, 25 to 35 years old, Westgate. The car shows are held there with spiky dark hair, who was last seen every Wednesday through May 6. wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt or O’Neill said Mondahy there were no jacket,” O’Neill said. updates on the Wilson killing. He asked anyone with informaPurgatory Industries posted news of tion regarding the incident or who Wilson’s death and the police photo of can identify the suspect or vehicle to the suspect vehicle, urging people to call the Glendale Police Department help the police. at 623-930-3000 or Silent Witness at Scores expressed shock and grief. 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO. “We have known Tyler since he According to Tyler Wilson’s Face- was in his young teens,” commented book page, he worked at Purgatory In- Heather Bishop. “He was a great kid! dustries since Sept. 25. His list of pre- Big heart.” vious employment included working “I can’t believe that there are people as a cook at the Tilted Kilt and Nook out there that have no regard for life Kitchen. so they go around and killing innocent Classic cars and hot rods were clear- people for no reason,” said Ramon Esly his passion. His profile shows him pinoza. working on a car engine. Many other As of Monday, a Gofundme account posts show well-maintained, vintage set up to raise funds for funeral expensvehicles. es raised more than $6,000, with a goal His last post, a few days before he of $10,000.

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School...continued from page 1 A company press release said Edkey plans to open “a high-performing elementary school” this fall. The planned charter school would be within 10 minutes of two public schools, 4 miles south of Verrado Heritage Elementary School and 6 miles north of Freedom Elementary School. According to its website (sequoiaschools.org), “Here at Sequoia Charter Schools, we believe in providing every single student with the tools and individual treatment they need to develop. We focus our schools and your child’s educational experience based on the specific interests and needs of our students. As part of our goal of providing a holistic education, we provide a broad range of services based on allowing your child to continue to grow in their academic pursuits.” According to a press release, Mesa-based Edkey operates 14 schools throughout Arizona. Edkey/Sequoia schools are in Phoenix, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Snowflake, Maricopa and Show Low. Edkey purchased the Buckeye property from Nevada Holding Company/ Sunbelt Investment Holdings. Brian Woods of Colliers International in Arizona represented the seller in the transaction. Dave Carder of Cushman and Wakefield represented Edkey. “Buckeye’s explosive growth has brought significant interest in this

Edkey/Sequoia Schools recently paid $2.9 million for Buckeye land, where it says it will open a charter school in months. Sequoia at Eastmark is a similar Edkey school. (Photo courtesy Edkey)

high-profile site, which is adjacent to Interstate 10,” said Brian Woods, who represented the seller. And, Woods hinted, there may be more to come here soon: “We are confident Edkey will thrive at this location and we look forward to announcing more additions to Buckeye Parkway Center in the near future.” According to the SIHI website, Buckeye Parkway Center is 63 acres. “The property is zoned for Commercial Center (CC) and is fully served by all utilities. Allowable uses include retail, automotive, restaurants, gas stations, single and multi-family residential, of-

fice, health care, hotel/motel and light manufacturing.” Mark Plitzuweit, president and CEO of Edkey, thanked the city of Buckeye “for the opportunity to present this high performing elementary school model in the Buckeye Parkway Center. “We look forward to serving the Buckeye, Verrado and surrounding communities beginning in fall 2020.” City officials expect this year’s census count to put Buckeye near, if not over, 100,000. That would be double the 2010 population, and more than 10 times the 2000 count.

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Trial was scheduled to continue this week for the Litchfield Park man accused of causing the death of an Avondale girl. Tollie Matthews, 55, is accused of being under the influence of Oxycodone Sept. 27, 2018, when he caused a crash at Dysart and Osborn Roads killing Amanda Moreno, a 17-year-old Agua Fria High school senior. Court documents accuse Matthews, who was driving a Dodge Challenger southbound, of veering into the next lane and striking a Nissan Altima. Moreno was a passenger in the Nissan, which after being struck by Matthews’ vehicle crossed over the median and hit an ongoing truck, which flipped and hit another car. In addition to Moreno’s death, Matthews faces charges of injuring four others and driving without an ignition interlock, required from a previous DUI conviction. A jury was selected Jan. 16, and Mat-

thews’ trial began Jan. 21, with opening statements by defense attorney, Greg Clark, and Tiffany Brady, a Maricopa County prosecuting attorney. The prosecution called numerous witnesses, including Avondale Police officers Jose Loera, Edward Corona and Justin Iwen. Iwen, named the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 2017 Officer of the Year, interviewed Tollie at the scene of the crash. According to Iwen’s probable cause report, Corona advised him, Tollie at first, denied being part of the wreck. “Through my contact with Tollie I observed his eyes were watery and pupils were constricted. Tollie’s back was to the sun and furthermore in the shade of a tree. Tollie’s movements were slow and lethargic. Tollie’s speech was slow and at times delayed. Tollie appeared to walk or move gingerly and favoring his lower back in his movements,” Iwen wrote. According to the Avondale officer’s

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report, Tollie said he was driving his wife’s Dodge Challenger to put air in the tires. He said he was driving back to his home, less than 3 miles from the accident scene. Iwen wrote Tollie told him he takes pain medication related to back surgeries. Tollie denied taking any medication the day of the accident. The offer stated during a field sobriety test within an hour of the collisions, “Tollie missed his finger to his nose on three attempts, his first, third and sixth attempt. Tollie was slow in his arm movements as he attempted to touch his nose, which became slower the closer he got to his nose. Prior to Tollie’s sixth attempt he appeared to be startled and stumbled backward. “Due to Tollie’s level of impairment, he was arrested for driving while impaired to the slightest degree, manslaughter, aggravated assault (two counts) and endangerment (four counts).” Iwen wrote in his report he and Loera both checked the vehicle Tollie was driving and did not see an ignition interlock device. According to the report, Iwen later interviewed Tollie at the Avondale jail for a blood draw, which later allegedly showed the presence of Oxycodone, and a drug influence evaluation. “It is my opinion Tollie is under the influence of narcotic analgesics and is not able to operate a vehicle safely. During the evaluation Tollie appeared to be on the nod as he was falling asleep,” Iwen wrote. While Iwen was interviewing Tollie, Loera went to Abrazo West hospital

Tollie Matthews is on trial for causing the death of Amanda Moreno, a 17-year-old Agua Fria High school senior, in 2018. (Photo courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff ’s

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Vitalant blood drive means sweet sounds

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Jaziel survived leukemia three times thanks to 134 blood donors. He was just seven years old when he was ﬁrst diagnosed. “My childhood was interrupted by cancer,” reﬂected Jaziel. “Having had cancer for six long, extremely emotional years, I can say I always knew I wasn’t alone thanks to my generous blood donors.” Now cancer-free, Jaziel is studying to become an oncology nurse so that he can use his experience to help other patients through their cancer treatments. For your blood donation appointment, visit BloodHero.com (enter city or zip code) or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877258-4825).

West Valley Vitalant Donor Centers: • Glendale: 18583 N. 59th Avenue. • Goodyear: 14270 W. Indian School Road (closed Fridays). • West Phoenix: 5757 N. Black Canyon Highway.

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Goodyear • 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, St. John Vianney Parish, 539 E. La Pasada Boulevard. • 1:30-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, Cotton Lane Resort, 17506 W. Van Buren Avenue. • 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m Thursday, Feb. 20, City of Goodyear, 190 N. Litchﬁeld Road. • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road. • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, AZ Performance PLUS+ Team of Keller Williams, 2403 N. Pebble Creek Parkway.

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New turn lane on Dysart Road in Avondale

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Alleged serial shoplifters escaped from police after stealing from a Goodyear mall in December. But the Goodyear Police did not give up in this case, tracking a couple from the East Valley to Queen Creek. There, a man who allegedly tried to ram police vehicles was shot by police. He and his alleged accomplice Brian Garduno of Goodyear and Megan Elizabeth Revier of Show were taken into custody Jan. 24, Low allegedly shoplifted at TJ Maxx in Goodyear and many other stores, as well as stealing a car. The two face charges this week. at Queen Creek Marketplace. (Photos courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Department) A month before, Brian Garduno of Goodyear and Megan Elizabeth of the Goodyear Police Department. Revier of Show Low allegedly shopBerry said the vehicle was located lifted at TJ Maxx in Goodyear. by Goodyear Police officers in the East Police spotted a vehicle the two were Valley and followed to the TJ Maxx at driving but the suspects eluded an at- Queen Creek Marketplace. tempt to stop them. Garduno, 30, was charged with retail “During the lengthy follow-up inves- and vehicle theft, unlawful flight and tigation, it was discovered the vehicle DUI. He was treated briefly at a hospiwas stolen and the two suspects were tal, then taken to Maricopa County jail. wanted for over 100 felony charges reRevier, 27, was charged with vehicle lated to 41 cases of theft and shoplift- theft. ing throughout the valley, resulting in Both faced a preliminary hearing over $25,000 in loss,” said Lisa Berry Tuesday.

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Litchfield Park unveils city center design at its ‘State of the City’ BY BREE FLORENCE

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At Saturday’s “State of the City” meeting, the city of Litchfield Park focused on new developments, including a new downtown city center and museum. A design for the city center was unveiled at the Feb. 1 meeting, held at the Church at Litchfield Park. Mayor Thomas Schoaf discussed plans to develop a central hub in Litchfield Park’s downtown area for the city center property, north of Wigwam Boulevard between North Litchfield and North Old Litchfield roads. The parcels of land were purchased between 2014 and 2017. The project is expected to be completed within five years, according to Woody Scoutton, an engineer with Litchfield Park. The idea of a city center has been discussed since 1996, according to Schoaf. Working with planners from Destination LP, the city created a work community-driven design, presented at the state of the city meeting. “When we thought about what we wanted in the heart of the center, we

wanted to keep with who we are, and that’s the park,” Schoaf said, referring to the spacious green community area in the middle of the design. Nasreene Gant, a sophomore at Agua Fria High School and member of the Litchfield Park Youth Council, was excited after hearing about this. “Youth Council is actually already working on a gardening proposal we wanted to put in the middle of the city – the city center – so everybody could come together,” she said Scoutton noted all development within the city center is subject to the approval of the Litchfield Park Planning and Zoning Commission with final approval from the city council. But the City Center isn’t the only new development coming soon to Litchfield Park. The Sun Health Foundation is planning a residential and community center called LakeSide at La Loma on the northwest corner of Litchfield and Camelback roads. Commercial development is expected to be completed on the southeast corner of Dysart and Camelback roads, which will include a new Hines Self Stor-

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workers sifting through the items. Kurtz said often people organize their recyclables in plastic bags. However, those often get stuck in the machines, and cause delays or functional issues. Kurtz called bagged recyclables the “number one problem” for Goodyear recycling. “People mean well by bagging their recyclables. The problem is when it’s picked up it’s causing issues with conveyor belts. Nine times out of ten if they see it bagged, they’ll end up throwing it out instead,” Kurtz said. Fees and what is accepted for recycling varies widely around the West Valley. Monthly charges and policies, from city websites: • Avondale - $20 Accepts aluminum/metal, aerosol cans, cardboard, paper, chipboard, glass bottles or jars with no lids/caps and plastic. • Buckeye - $21.44 Accepts bottles (plastic and glass), aluminum/metal cans, paper and cardboard. • Glendale - $21.80 Accepts aluminum cans, cardboard, cartons, chipboard, mixed paper, newspaper, steel/tin and plastic containers carry-

ing recycling symbols 1 and 2. No glass. • Goodyear - $22.80 Accepts paper, glass bottles and jars without lids, plastic 1-7, steel/tin, aluminum, cardboard and paperboard. • Peoria - $15.29 per barrel Accepts cardboard, paper, aluminum and tin cans and jars, glass bottles and jars and plastic bottles with caps screwed on. • Tolleson - $15 Accepts paper, cardboard, plastics 1-6, aluminum cans, steel/tin and glass bottles/jars. Burke urged recyclers to follow the rules as closely as possible. “We want people to keep it simple, don’t get creative,” he said. Recycling in the West Valley is not completely restricted to the curbside pickup the cities provide, either. There are other options for second, third, or further uses of the materials people want to rid from their homes. Glendale Field Operations Director Michelle Woytenko encouraged residents to look into secondhand stores like Goodwill, Salvation Army or others, and to figure out other creative ways to make use of resources not acceptable in the city’s MRF.

The cost to cities for recycling is increasing, as workers must be paid to sort through recyclables. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)

“If you’ve got furniture, you’ve got clothing that’s still got some use to it, look at those nonprofits, look at those ways you can recycle as well, just not in our program,” Woytenko said. Each city has its own recycling policy for residential pickup, and the local governments have pages on their respective websites listing the ‘dos and don’ts’ of local recycling. And, while the officials hope their residents are aware of the rules affecting them, several understand they need to make an improved effort in making themselves and

recycling rules more accessible. “As we continue to grow, education is going to be key to continue to ensure residents understand the program. When they’re moving here, we want to make it so they’re getting the right information, and then when they have questions, making it easier for them to find it,” said Kurtz. “Most homeowners have good intentions and want to do things correctly,” Burke said. “So the more education we can give people, the better they are going to be with it, and the better productivity we can have.”

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Rep. Diego Espinoza is entering 2020 with the youth in mind as he wants to improve mental health and focus on affordable college tuition. He is also pushing for immigrant rights and to add autism to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana. Espinoza said he is working on legislation aimed at improving the mental health of youngsters, ensuring equality in college tuition among students and improving infrastructure. Espinoza represents Legislative District 19 in the Arizona House of Representatives. His district serves residents of Avondale, Tolleson and west Phoenix. In addition, he serves in the Commerce Committee and the Banking Financial Services Committee. College tuition prices are set depending on the residency status of a student. Out-of-state students must pay more than residents.

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Because “Dreamers” (immigrants who came to the U.S. at a young age) are not treated as in-state students, they are forced to pay more even if they have been living in Arizona for years. Espinoza said he wants to ensure they have equal opportunity to education as other students. “I feel like it’s a super important issue for the future of our Arizona economy,” Espinoza said. Espinoza said he met with Aliento, a group seeking to help undocumented immigrants through community-building spaces, leadership development and art. Espinoza said out-of-state tuition students pay an exuberant amount of tuition compared to in-state-tuition students. Adding, “Some of these individuals have been here since they were 2 or 3 years old and we shouldn’t be penalizing those individuals.” Espinoza said he met with students who are undocumented or Dreamers and some of them are in the top 2% and

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“We need to ensure that we have the proper infrastructure for the safety of our constituents, as well as our first-responders to ensure they can get to and from these emergencies in a timely manner and ensuring we have clean water along the way for years to come,” Espinoza said. “We’re also looking at areas of the rural community, making sure they have the same opportunities to stay connected to ensure the future of Arizona, especially in the digital age.” In addition, Espinoza is working on a pilot program for three years for mental health. It focuses on students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It entails having counselors and coaches work with teachers to identify children who may have difficulties. “Ensuring that we have mental health counselors and coaches to team up with teachers to identify those children that perhaps are having difficulties at home or school to ensure that we can combat that,” Espinoza said. Espinoza said it is important to have a critical understanding of a child’s mental health at that age, as it can lead to healthy upbringing if problems are caught early on. “If we can address the situations of mental health with youth at an earlier age, we would be so far ahead of many other possibilities of a disruption of classes when instructors may have to deal with one specific child,” Espinoza said.

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Trial scheduled in Avondale teen murder WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 5, 2020

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Nearly two years after the killing of an Avondale youth, Felix Rios Jr. faces first-degree murder charges. His alleged accomplice, Jesus Antonio Carbajal, is still a suspect in the July 9, 2018 killing of Gerardo Daniel Trevino, 17. According to court documents, Carbajal fled to Mexico and has not been found. Avondale Police arrested Felix Rios Jr. nearly nine months after the murder. Arianna Ramirez was arrested for hindering prosecution, according to Ray Emmett, an officer with the Avondale Police Department. Ramirez, 15, told police she was Carbajal’s girlfriend. Rios, 21, faces charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery. The trial is scheduled for Feb. 11. The murder took place in a Taco Bell parking lot at 11325 W. Buckeye Road, in the Cashion neighborhood. Friends of Trevino’s who were with him told Avondale detectives the victim planned to trade marijuana for guns. Rios allegedly drove a Mitsubishi Eclipse into the parking lot, with Carbajal in the passenger seat and Ramirez in the rear seat. A witness told police Carbajal pointed a gun and ordered Trevino, “Give me everything you got.” Trevnio pushed Carbajal and ran before Carbajal shot him, the witness said. Rios was seen getting out of the black car and shooting at Trevino. Rios, Carbajal and Ramirez then left the scene as Trevino lay dying. According to the police report, “Numerous messages were located which indicated (Carbajal) and (Ramirez) had planned to rob the victim in this case and his younger brother and their friend who was one of the witnesses on scene... “Finally, a message was sent from (Carbajal) to (Ramirez) advising her he was going to ‘rob’ one of the parties present at the crime scene to which (Ramierz) replied, ‘Kill him instead’.” According to the police report,

Ramirez admitted to being in the car at the time of the murder and told police both Carbajal and Rios fired their weapons. Ramirez told police Carbajal and Rios stole the guns they used to kill Trevino. After he was arrested, Rios admitted the and Carbajal stole the guns from two Tolleson youths. Rios told police he drove the car to Taco Bell and Carbajal shot Trevino. Rios told police he shot in the air. After hearing the victim died, Rios “gave away his gun, sold his car, obtained a new cell phone and deleted his Facebook account in the weeks after the incident,” according to the police report. In June, Rios’ court-appointed attorney, Sherri Lawson, asked for a reduction of the $500,000 bail. Daniel Fisher, a deputy Maricopa County attorney, argued against the reduction. “The defendant is alleged to have been the getaway driver from the armed robbery killing the victim. The

Felix Rios Jr., left, and Arianna Ramirez face charges for the July 6, 2018, killing of Avondale teenager Gerardo Trevino. Right, Jesus Carbajal, who allegedly ﬁred the shots that killed Trevino, is said to have fled to Mexico. (Photos courtesy Avondale Police Department)

defendant was identified and self-admitted to firing a shot during the course of this incident,” Fisher wrote. “The defendant maintains he did not know they were going to rob the victim who was killed. The weight of the evidence against the accused is significant. The defendant maintains that he agreed to commit an armed robbery with the co-defendants earlier in the day to a separate victim, and that he

knew nothing of setting up the victim who died.” While noting Rios did not have a criminal history, “the nature of this offense is one that indicates the defendant poses a danger to the community. Finally, the victim’s next of kin vehemently objects to the modification of release,” the prosecuting attorney wrote. The request was denied and Rios remains in jail awaiting trial.

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Neighbors call for help to rid drugs, crime from Cashion BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

How bad are drugs and crime in Cashion? Bad enough for neighbors to invite Avondale city leaders to a meeting — and demand help. At last week’s community meeting, two dozen Cashion residents called for action from a half-dozen representatives of the city of Avondale. Some complained, with all the money and resources going into big projects in central and north Avondale, the streets and homes of “L.A.” (Lower Avondale) are being ignored. “We have a problem: Drug addicts roaming the streets and stealing,” said retired teacher Robert Garcia, who facilitated the meeting. Garcia turned to Veronica Malone, an Avondale councilwoman, and Chief of Police Dale Nannenga. “What can we do?” Garcia asked them. Nannenga answered that he wanted “everybody to come together. We want to be your partner. “We want to come in and make your

community just as good as anywhere else in Avondale.” Cashion was in the news recently, when local resident Christopher Mendoza, wanted for kidnapping and making threats, eluded police repeatedly. He allegedly had assistance from friends and fellow gang members in Cashion, who created diversions to help Mendoza evade several police barricades. Mendoza was eventually caught by Buckeye Police officers. He has a preliminary trial Monday, Feb. 10. Several long-timers remember when nights in Cashion always seemed to be filled with gunshots. “The gang stuff from 20 years ago, that is down,” said Mercy “Mica” Arredondo, who said she has lived in Cashion for all her 65 years. “What’s up is the drug scene.” Garcia agreed. “It was worse 20 years ago,” he said. Sen. Lupe Contreras, who represents Avondale, Tolleson and west Phoenix, said residents should remember how they banded together against gangs from Los

Angeles two decades ago. “I’ve been fighting to get Cashion where it needs to be,” Contreras said. He said he, too, has lived in Cashion all his life. “I’m so proud to be from this town,” he said. Then he pointed at the city representatives: “But they can only do so much. “We need to do things for ourselves.” Avondale Chief of Police Dale Nannenga attended a Cashion neighHe brought up the idea of borhood meeting, urging residents to work with the police as partners. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon) Mendoza being helped to avoid police, and people selling drugs in Cashion has come, especially with a police sub-station in the neighborhood. the neighborhood. “Our kids can play in the park, now,” “How are we doing to get this stuff off he said, reminding his neighbors of the the streets? Call 911,” he said. “Until we start sticking up for each oth- years when gangs fought over the turf. er, we can’t point the finger at the police.” “Avondale has done a lot of stuff for Nannenga introduced Officer Ray Em- us. There’s a lot of worse places than mett, a community officer who passed out here. It just takes us to make it better. his card, and encouraged Cashion residents “It’s not going to happen overnight.” to call him about matters big or small. The next Cashion neighborhood meetAnd the energetic Contreras encour- ing will be at 6:30 p.m. March 26 at the aged the crowd to remember how far Mercy House, 1249 S. 111th Avenue.

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Democrats’ No. 1 strategy: Lie Editor: After the 2016 election, there was nothing but Russian collusion. Overwhelming evidence the Trump campaign must have colluded with the Russians because the deplorably tainted voters could not have possibly lost to Hillary. For almost a year and a half, all the Democrats had to say was there were hard facts the Trump camp colluded with the Russians. The Mueller Report concluded no collusion. This wasn’t enough. There has been nonstop bashing of the president. Whether you like him or not, you should respect the office. This all goes back to the fact that the Democrats lost the 2016 election. The Democrats even tried intimidating the electors of the Electoral College. So before casting aspersions, look in the mirror. Les Armstrong Goodyear

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Editor: At a rally in Toledo this month, President Trump said, “I’ve completed more promises than I’ve made.” Only a very stable genius could achieve that, I suppose, but did he really fulfill the 60 promises he made in his “Contract with the American Voter” during his campaign? The Washington Post researched this issue and concluded Trump has kept 35% of his promises and has broken 43% of them. And he said he would complete or launch them in his first 100 days in office. Let’s review some of his major failures from his first 1,000-plus days. “We will build a big, beautiful wall all across our southern border.” Update: U.S. Border Patrol reports about 93 miles of new and replacement wall was built.

“Mexico will pay for the border wall.” Update: He confided to the president of Mexico in 2017 that he really didn’t intend to push for this, and he hasn’t. “I will expand GNP growth to 4% a year.” Update: The Bureau of Economic Activity reports annual growth of 2.3%, 2.9% and 2.3% the last three years. “I will have a $1 trillion revenue-neutral infrastructure plan.” Update: There is no progress, no plan and very little infrastructure work done. “My policies will rapidly bring down the national debt.” Update: The national debt is up almost $3 trillion is three years and economists expect a $1 trillion deficit in 2020. “I will reduce the number of tax brackets from seven to three and simplify tax forms.” Update: Remember the 5 x 8 cards he held up? It never happened— we still have seven tax brackets and tax forms are more complex for many taxpayers. “We will repeal and replace Obamacare.” Update: Some parts of it have been repealed, but it remains a valued program for millions of people. And he is now trying to get rid of required coverage for preexisting conditions. “My administration will end Common Core.” Update: 39 states still use Common Core. “I will end America’s ‘endless wars’ in the Middle East.” Update: We have more troops in the Middle East now than we did three years ago. “I will push for term limits for all members of Congress.” Update: No push happened. Broken promises. Thousands of lies. Withdrawing from international agreements. Cheating on all his wives. Credible reports of sexual assault by many women. Boorish and immature language. Defending white-power groups. Bringing us closer to another war. Offending many of our traditional allies. Praising some of the world’s worst despots. De-

nying climate change data. Verbally attacking our courts, journalists, NATO, Muslims, African countries, Mexicans, any cabinet member who disagrees with him, our military leaders, Sen. McCain. And openly asking Russia (2016) and Ukraine (2019) to interfere in our national elections. Supporting Trump because the economy has been good (since 2010) is like selling our American values for 30 pieces of silver. Our national character is at stake. Our democratic republic is at risk. Trump must be removed from the presidency soon. John Flynn Goodyear

Questioning Lesko

Editor: In the Dec. 25 issue. the West Valley View published an article about Rep. Debbie Lesko. This letter is in response to some of the content in the article. On Dec. 4, I was with two other constituents who met with Congresswoman Lesko’s district director, Lisa Gray. We had questions for the congresswoman and were told she would respond. So far there has not been a reply. In the West

Valley View article, Congresswoman Lesko stated that her research for the 2018 campaign, gave her insight into the concerns of West Valley constituents. Apparently hearing from constituents in 2019, this isn’t part of her research. She hasn’t had a face-to-face Town Hall since she took office in 2018. Telephone Town Halls let her pick what questions she wants to answer. On Dec. 4, I asked Congresswoman Lesko to explain why she voted against legislation that states a candidate must report attempts by foreign countries to influence U.S. elections. This legislation says it’s illegal for other countries to spend money on U.S. elections and requires campaigns to follow rules for online advertising. It also demands strong penalties for voter suppression. The actions taken by U.S. Cyber Command to

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CORRECTION The Jan. 29 Speak Up, Stand Up article should have said David Simmons is the founder of the UBU Project.

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Letters...continued from page 15 fight Russian internet trolls interfering in the 2018 election are proof that election interference is still a serious problem. Yet Congresswoman Lesko voted against legislation to prevent it. Congresswoman Lesko stated the impeachment is “tearing this country apart… ,” “…tearing families apart,” yet she supports Trump’s immigration policies that tear families apart at the border and within the United States. The Muslim ban, President Trump’s statement about “s—hole countries,” telling lawmakers who are American citizens to “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came,” and, “any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat, I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty,” are clearly divisive to families and our whole country. With respect to Congresswoman Lesko’s assertions that Donald Trump did not commit an impeachable offense, I’m encouraging her to reread the transcript of President Trump’s phone conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky, president of the Ukraine. Then read the law, 52 USC 30121: Contributions and donations by foreign nationals:

“It shall be unlawful for a person to solicit, accept, or receive a contribution or donation from a foreign national.” In the end it will be Congresswoman Lesko’s constituents who will decide on her opinions with their votes. Roxanne Kearns, Ed. D. Litchfield Park

Open your eyes

Editor: A few days ago, a woman said Kyrsten Sinema took an oath to the Constitution, not the Bible or party and needed to be fair and vote against democrats to acquit Trump. Demorats are going on facts. Republicanss say the democrats didn’t do their job. They were not allowed to because Trump ordered people to refuse subpoenas! More could have been ascertained if their subpoenas would have been honored, which, of course, is why they were ordered not to. Take it to court they said. That would go on for years. Trump would be out of office by then. Both parties knew that. McConnell and Graham have explicitly said they would not be impartial (before taking an oath to be impartial). Then

to say it’s not impeachable for Trump to withhold long-approved aide to a foreign country unless they provide dirt on a political rival is OK? Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress are impeachable and that is what he’s done. Democrats see it and proved it as much as they have been allowed. Reppublicans will not because they are not fair. My dear, republicans are party over country—not Sinema or the democrats. Open your eyes to the facts and truths. Mike Getz Goodyear

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I misjudged a superman on and off the court I have read all the fawning obituaries, watched all the television tearjerkers, If you consider yourself a Phoenix Suns and pondered why we allow our passions fan for the first decade of this for sports to obliterate logic. century – the best decade in What do I know now I Suns’ history – you will undidn’t know then? That derstand what I am about to Kobe Bryant, inhumanly say about Kobe Bryant, who talented on the court, was died last week at 41. merely human off it. God, I hated his guts. Only two people ever Mine was a loathing exknew with certainty what tended outside the hardwood, happened in that room at the a revulsion extending to the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera on man personally. the night of June 30, 2003. It took into account a sinNow one of those people gle night in a hotel room in is dead and the other, the acDAVID LEIBOWITZ cuser, took an undisclosed Colorado; Bryant’s imperious air and the way he carsum of cash not to testify in ried himself; and what Bryant himself court. Whatever happened – be it sexucalled the “Mamba Mentality,” which al assault or adultery – in retrospect, it struck me for years as an ironically per- looks to be the lone blemish on Bryant’s fect metaphor: superstar as snake. otherwise exemplary public profile. God, was I wrong. Thus, it should be kept in perspective I see now, in the aftermath of a Sunday and not held against him for eternity. morning helicopter crash in the hills of Because a single night aside, Kobe Calabasas. Bryant appears to have been an excellent BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

husband to Vanessa, his wife of 18 years, and a doting father to his four daughters, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and 13-year-old Gianna, who perished in the same crash. Then there’s everything else, Bryant’s life on the court, where he served for a decade as a villain for Suns’ fans. I’m talking about 2000 to 2010, when Kobe ranked right beside the San Antonio Spurs as the Suns’ most reviled rival. Kobe’s Lakers won the NBA championship in 2000, with Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal steamrolling through a meek Suns team, 4-1. The teams’ next playoff confrontation, the 2006 first round, was epic – and epically satisfying. The Suns went down 3-1 in that series. We won Game 5 at home, then flew to LA and whipped the Lakers in Game 6 – despite Kobe scoring 50 and Raja Bell, our designated Mamba stopper, suspended for a flagrant takedown of Bryant. The Suns jumped to a 17-point lead in Game 7 and sent the Lakers home. We also eliminated Kobe in the first round the following year, 4-1. Kobe got

his revenge in 2010, though. That was peak Kobe, the last of his five NBA titles, with Shaq gone and Bryant a slithering, scoring nightmare. It was also the last great Suns team, the final ride for Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire, and for my fandom of a team since ruined by incompetent ownership. I was in the stands for Game 6, the series ender. What do I recall of that nightmare? A long Kobe three-pointer right before halftime and a series of buckets late in the third quarter to slash the Suns’ throats. I screamed at anyone in purple and gold that night, doubly so for anyone in a Bryant jersey. I never hated him more than that night. Kobe Bryant was the greatest athlete I ever detested, and I despised him for reasons that now seem insufficient and dumb. Dead at 41, he turned out to be superman in a basketball jersey, and superlative off the court – in ways that matter far, far more. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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West Valley home buyers face shrinking choices

BY PAUL MARYNIAK

West Valley View Staff Writer

The year started badly for homebuyers in the West Valley and it didn’t take long to get worse. So said the Cromford Report, which closely analyzes the Valley’s housing market. It reported two weeks ago while Maricopa County is welcoming new residents by the thousands, active listings of homes are down by 30 percent from where they were when 2019 began. Last week, Cromford had even more distressing news for buyers looking in the West Valley, saying while the Valley barely held onto the pattern of having more homes listed by Jan. 15 than there were on Jan. 1 of any year, “significant segments of the market have broken the rules and reported lower active counts on Jan. 15 than Jan. 1.” It specifically cited every community in the West Valley. Avondale had 75 listings Jan. 30, down 57% from 176 listings the year before. Buckeye’s 377 listings were down 21% from 2019. Goodyear was down 37%, from 450 listings this time last year to 283 this year. Litchfield Park was down 30%, with 104 listings compared to 149 last year. Tolleson had 42 listings, 57% less than last year’s 97. Glendale was down 57%, from 554 listings to 236. Peoria had 352 listings Jan. 30, 49% less than the 691 last year. Overall, the fact listings were higher by mid-January than they were when the year began Valley-wide wasn’t all much to cheer about either, according to Cromford’s data. Inventory this month rose a paltry .8 percent between Jan. 1 and Jan. 15 – a far cry from the 7.2 percent increase in available homes for the same time period in January 2019. “Not only are they not getting a flood, new listings are also well below what we would normally expect,” Cromford said. “After two full weeks, we have seen fewer than 4,000 new listings across all areas and types – down 15 percent from last year at this time.

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“This is an unexpected turn for the worse for supply and if it keeps up, we are going to see unusually weak supply during the key buying season kicking off in February. The competition for the listings that do exist will be intense.” Even scarier for homebuyers in 2020 is rising price. For the first time in Maricopa County, Cromford reported, one community registered a shocking statistic: The average price of single-family active listings in Cave Creek exceeded $1 million. While homes on the perimeter of the metro area, such as Florence, are seeing square-foot price increases of 10 percent, others closer to the center are seeing prices rise by 8%. “Most of the larger cities are around 6% at present but heading higher,” Cromford reported. The imbalance between supply and demand is driving prices, but so too is the rapid increase in people moving to Maricopa County, particularly from other states and especially from California. “The lack of supply can only be described as shocking,” the Cromford Report said of the overall situation confronting buyers in the county, noting the 30% decline puts inventory at the lowest level since August 2005. “Anyone who thinks this severe shortage will not result in a significant rise in prices is going to have another thought coming pretty soon,” it added, noting: “The median sales price is already up 11% over the last 12 months and the average price per square foot is up almost 9% and probably heading for a double-figure appreciation rate.” Stating analysts “are clutching at straws here to find something indicating a little cooling in the market,” the website reported demand remains higher than normal. “The big hope for buyers must be for a surge in new listings arriving over the next 12 weeks,” it said. “Perhaps sellers will be tempted by the higher pricing they can achieve. However, if they are staying around Phoenix, they will have to pay more for their new home

too. “Phoenix is currently the strongest large-city housing market in the USA and this is fueled by inter-state population movements. Retirees are a big part but so are people moving here from California and other Western states for work and the lower cost of living. Demand is likely to remain healthy despite the rising prices.” Buyers who are prepared to spend more than they want on a house have to pray for a change “in the meager

supply of homes” within the next three months, Cromford said. But it dampened hope by reporting last week, “Unfortunately, early indications are exactly the opposite, with the weakest start to the year we have recorded since 2005.” While conceding “it is a little too early to be drawing firm conclusions,” Cromford said initial signs in the market “suggest the supply problem will intensify rather than get resolved.”

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Change

Anthem

106

-42%

Apache Junction

-38%

Arizona City

-26%

Avondale

176

-57%

Buckeye

480

377

-21%

Casa Grande

278

279

Cave Creek

247

151

-39%

Chandler

537

228

-57%

El Mirage

-46%

Fountain Hills

233

169

-27%

Gilbert

663

268

-60%

Glendale

554

236

-57%

Gold Canyon

165

136

-18%

Goodyear

450

283

-37%

Laveen

139

-74%

Litchfield Park

149

104

-30%

Maricopa

353

223

-37%

Mesa

1,019

558

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Paradise Valley

347

269

-22%

Peoria

691

352

-49%

Phoenix

3,113

1,642

-47%

Queen Creek

775

420

-46%

Scottsdale

1,846

1,239

-33%

Sun City

223

129

-42%

Sun City West

197

130

-34%

Sun Lakes

101

-29%

Surprise

629

379

-40%

Tempe

182

110

-40%

Tolleson

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Before most players in the National Football League wore a pro jersey, they had to put on a college jersey. Still, before they wore their college colors proudly, they donned a high school jersey. Yet - many wore youth football jerseys. This unbroken progression existed for generations, but lifelong players are becoming more of an anomaly than the norm. Participation in tackle football declined dramatically over the past 10 years for many reasons, most predominantly player health. With high school participation dropping to its lowest point since 2000, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, youth tackle football numbers are most concerning to those with a vested interest in the game. For football to make a comeback and

secure its spot at the top of the American sports food chain, experts say it has to adapt by making changes to safety, equipment, legislation and manner of play. The problem youth and high school tackle football face is the increased prevalence of head injuries and the multiple unknowns of impact on a youth brain, which will require further research, said Dr. Anikar Chhabra, director of sports medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona. “The long-term effects of head injuries and repetitive head injuries starting at a young age are a little bit more unknown than the adult who gets a head injury,” Chhabra said. “The unknown is what happens with repetitive head drama. We know there’s an effect, but we can’t really prove it.” Muhammad Oliver, 50, spent five years in the NFL playing for five teams, and four years in the Arena Football League

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Brains plus brawn equals two Ivy League offers for Verrado High School junior running back Logan Gingg. After Gingg rolled up 1,600 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns in 2019, he announced on Twitter he received scholarship offers from Yale and Cornell. “It was super surprising,” Gingg said of his first offer from Yale. Gingg laid the foundation by sending out transcripts showing his 4.0-grade point average and his junior season highlight reel to coaches across the country. A coach from Yale messaged Gingg via Twitter one evening. The following afternoon, After standing out in the classroom and on the field, Verrado High School junior running back Logan Gingg received two scholthe offer became official. arship offers from Ivy League schools. (Photo courtesy Logan Gingg) “He said he enjoyed the highlight tape,” Gingg said. “He texted me on a And he says it is important for him to Tuesday, called me on Wednesday – it be a leader. was that quick.” “I don’t ever find myself following The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Gingg something that doesn’t stand for me. I quickly became the focal point in first- have strong beliefs from knowing right year head coach Shawn Copeland’s of- from wrong, so for sure, you’ll get a fense. He totaled 219 carries in 11 games hard-worker on the field, but off the and averaged 128.4 yards per game. field, you’re getting someone who never “It was amazing,” Gingg said, of working changes up for the crowd,” he said. with Copeland. “He always brings high levAfter rushing for 1,400 yards last fall, els of energy. He has a good way of making he is eyeing 2,000 yards as a senior. the whole team buy in to win games.” “I want to better my breakaway speed Though Gingg remains uncommitted when I get into the open field. I want to he said he is interested in attending an get more versatile with jukes and cuts Ivy League school. and stuff,” Gingg said. His father is owner of Sunrise Dairy “Junior season was good, but I think Farm in Buckeye, which has sparked his senior season will be even better,” he interest in studying for an agriculture. said, smiling.

Football...continued from page 22 ter in Phoenix and a member of the NFL head, neck and spine committee, said what is known right now is it takes adolescents over twice as long to heal from a concussion as it does for an adult. The average time needed for an adolescent to heal from a concussion is three weeks as opposed to a fully grown and developed person, who takes anywhere from seven to 10 days, Cardenas said. Parents such as Sullivan, who is a phy-

sician’s assistant in family medicine in Tolleson, find themselves in a quandary: let your child play football and assume a greater risk to head injuries, or keep them from a beloved American game. Not all forms of football are going by the wayside, however. One of tackle football’s biggest competitors is another form of the game: flag football. From 2014 to 2018, flag football participation at all levels rose by just over 16% – from 5.51 million participants to 6.57 million.

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Millennium High basketball team remembers, honors Kobe Bryant BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Staff Writer

The Millennium High School boys basketball team defeated Barry Goldwater 112-41 last Tuesday, but the resounding victory was hardly the main talking point among the Tigers after the final buzzer. The shocking death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, in a California helicopter crash two days before the Millennium game devastated the sports community. Millennium junior Coleman Fields figured the best way for his team to celebrate the life of the 18-time NBA AllStar and five-time champion would be to play its next game in Bryant’s honor. “Tuesday’s game let’s make it a purple and yellow theme for remembrance of Kobe Bean Bryant and his daughter Gigi…as well as the others who died,” said Fields in a Twitter post on Monday. Several fans in the student section wore Lakers colors, the team wore Kobe Bryant shoes and before tip-off

Millennium sophomore Justin Shorts wears No. 24, the number Kobe Bryant played in throughout the latter part of his NBA career. (Photo by Eric Newman)

held a 24-second moment of silence. Bryant wore 24 for the Lakers. Fields said Bryant was his favorite player, and a major reason for him picking up a basketball in the first place. As

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a game dedicated to him just two days after the tragedy was a step toward healing. “As soon as it happened, it hit me hard,” Fields said. “I knew I wanted to do my part because I’ve been praying for his family and the others on the helicopter. We talked about it in the locker room and we knew we were going to come out balling for Kobe tonight.” Millennium coach Ty Amundsen said his staff encourages players to have role models like Bryant or other basketball stars. Bryant was known for hard work and laser-focused determination. “When something tragic happens, it tends to bring people together,” Amundsen said. After topping 100 points in another blowout win Friday, Millennium was 18-5 on the season. With DaRon Holmes averaging more than 21 points per game, the high-flying Tigers will be looking to make a championship run in the playoffs.

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Join neighborhood Democrats in making change, meeting candidates and learning about political issues at 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 445 S. Watson Road, Buckeye. Free. More information, call 602-300-1629.

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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Goodyear Faith and Community Roundtable

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature interactive workouts 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.

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.

FEBRUARY Wednesday Museum

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

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

Come and Play

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. Free. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Lunch and Bunco

Come down to the Goodyear Community Room at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15 for Goodyear residents and $18 for nonresidents. Participants can register online, by phone or in person at 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623882-7525 or visit www.goodyearaz.gov.

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

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

Thursday

Stepping Stones

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N.

Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. Free. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Toastmasters

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

Growing Fruit in the Desert

The City of Avondale Public Works is offering a variety of free classes to help residents reduce water use in landscaping. Today’s class focuses on growing fruit and will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400.

Enjoy lunch and a technical presentation on the future of energy production at APS and sustainable energy for Arizonans at 11:30 a.m. at the Briarwood Country Club, 20800 North 135th Avenue, Sun City West. Cost is $24 and reservations are required. Call 623-748-8222 at least three days prior to the meeting to make a reservation.

Saturday

RePete Boutique

‘Birth of a Nation’

As part of Estrella Mountain Community College’s Black History Month programming, attendees can enjoy a free film screening of “Birth of a Nation” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Center for Teaching and Learning South building, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

Genealogy Presentation

The West Valley Genealogical Society presents “A Gem in the Valley” at 1 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Free.

Friday

Free Pickleball Lessons

Learn how to play the fun sport that is sweeping the country with free beginner lessons offered in the Avondale and Goodyear area. There are lessons for children ages 10 to 17 years as well as adults during February and March. For schedules and location information, contact Ron Wilks at 623-262-1437.

Genealogy Workshop

The West Valley Genealogical Society presents “Getting Started in Genealogy 101” at 1 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Free.

Sunday

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

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

Author Visit

Author Adiba Nelson will read her book “Meet ClaraBelle Blue” at 1:30 p.m. at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. The story reminds young children that people with special needs are not all that different from anyone else. Free.

February Arts in the Park

Enjoy a free live concert performed by Come Back Buddy on the front lawn of Litchfield Park’s The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, from 3 to 5 p.m. Concertgoers should bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Wigwam will have a bar onsite for this wishing to purchase beverages at the concert.

Monday

Old Pueblo Live Music

Listen to live music by Los Gringos, Jeordie or Cooper Sunrise starting at 6 or 7 p.m. every Friday night at Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

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.

Buckeye Air Fair

Join the 2020 Buckeye Air Fair featuring a fly-in and expo for general aviation pilots, helicopter candy drop, aviation vendors, static military and aviation displays, simulators, a kid’s zone, Arizona SciTech Festival, helicopter and plane rides and much more from 8 to 5 p.m. at Buckeye Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road. Free to attend. Some activities has a nominal fee.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 5, 2020 Avondale. All interested singers should dance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. register for the EMCC Community Choir For information, call 623-349-6350. class, #34993, online at my.maricopa.edu for a $50 fee on or before January 21 or by calling 623-935-8888. No auditions necessary. For information, email marcia.ford@ estrellamountain.edu.

Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. Free. For information, call 480-994-4407.

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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.

West Valley Genealogical Society and Library

The West Valley Genealogical Society and Library meeting will feature guest speaker Kathleen Ackerman, who will share a presentation on “The Mysterious Love Letter.” During this fun Valentine’s presentation, Kathleen will tell the story of an old love letter found among her paternal grandparents’ papers at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. Free. For information, call 623-933-4945.

Tuesday

Bingo

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

Estrella Toastmasters

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

West Valley Rock and Mineral Club

Join fellow rock hounds at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at Painted Desert Academy, 2400 S. 247th Avenue, Buckeye. Free. For information, call 602-405-2926.

WOW Coalition: Building Drug-Free Communities

Join the Way Out West Coalition from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. to learn about resources and opportunities to discourage drug use and underage drinking at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. Free. For information, email info@wowcoalition.org.

Baby Time

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

EMCC Choir Seeks Singers

The community choir at Estrella Mountain Community College is seeking additional singers for the spring semester that begins Tuesday, January 21. The choir performs two concerts each year and sings in other community events around the West Valley. Rehearsals take place Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting Jan. 21 at the EMCC campus, 3000 N. Dysart Road,

Thursday

Pilates and Yoga

Through power in numbers, the Goodyear Faith & Community Roundtable aims to better the southwest valley by sharing and gathering resources, growing networks and relationships and identifying and responding to the needs of the community. Join a meeting from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road.

TRICARE For Life (TFL) Briefing

TRICARE beneficiaries eligible for Medicare A and B and those interested in learning more about TRICARE are invited to a briefing to answer questions about the TFL program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Luke Air Force Base Theater across from the Commissary at 7175 N. 138th Avenue, Glendale. Free. Reservations are not required. For information, call 623-856-7586.

The Hearing Loss Association of America Meeting

The Hearing Loss Association of American West Valley Chapter is holding its monthly meeting from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. The monthly meetings are for people who have hearing loss of any kind. The group provides education, information, support, and hearing loss advocacy. Meetings are live-captioned. Free.

Grief Support Group

The GriefShare Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. This 13-week group provides support and encouragement for people grieving the loss of a loved one. The format includes videos, a workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion. Cost of the workbook is $20; scholarships are available. For information, call or text Carol at 623-340-9205.

Divorce Support Group

The DivorceCare support group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. This 13-week support group enables divorced and separated persons to find help, discover hope and experience healing. The format includes videos, a workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion. Cost of the workbook is $20; scholarships are available. For information, call or text Carol at 623-340-9205.

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Zumba at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a dynamic and aerobic Zumba dance workout on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sun-

In Stitches

Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. Free. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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CrossFit

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will combine cardio and core training in a full-body workout from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Bosom Buddies

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

Goodyear Lions Club

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

Grief Support Group

This support group is designed to help and encourage those after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend and meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Springs community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Discover ways to cope with grief in a group led by individuals who have also experienced loss. Free. For information, call Angela at 623435-2105 or email angela@dscchurch.com.

Artist Opening Reception

This curated show features adult and youth artists that exemplify visual and performing arts at 5:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Library Gallery, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Artists include Rhonda Shakur, Antoinette Cauley, Lathenia Johnson and others. Refreshments will be served. This free presentation is a part of the Vision and Sound series, which seeks to broaden the understanding and appreciation of African American art, music, film and literary works.

Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop

Decorate cookies for the holiday at 6:30 p.m. at The Craft House, 500 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear. Cost is $30. To reserve a spot, visit www.thecrafthousegoodyear.com.

Genealogy Presentation

The West Valley Genealogical Society presents “A Gem in the Valley” at 1 p.m. at Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Free.

Loving Small Business Plogging

Try plogging, the fitness craze originating in Sweden, where one walks or jogs while picking up litter. Volunteers are invited to plog from 8 to 9 a.m. at Sernas Plaza, 521 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Free. For information, call 623-333-2725.

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Goodyear native competes on ‘Ellen’s Game of Games’ BY CARRIE SNIDER

West Valley View Contributing Writer

For LeAnn Oliver, becoming a contestant on a national TV show happened by accident. A pretty happy accident. The Goodyear native and Desert Edge High School graduate was in the studio audience during a taping of Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talk show “Ellen” simply to enjoy the experience. But then a producer approached her about possibly being a contestant on “Ellen’s Game of Games,” a spinoff highlighting some of the popular games from the talk show. Of course, Oliver had to say yes, she definitely wanted to be a contestant. “I love Ellen. She’s my biggest idol,” said Oliver, 27 and now living in Los Angeles. The producers said they liked Oliver’s energy and thought it would translate well to appearing on TV. As it turned out, they were completely right. After an official audition, Oliver was asked to come to a taping. “They told me to show up camera ready,” she explained. “I had no idea what to expect. I got a tour of Warner Bros. Everyone was so nice. It was an experience I’ll never forget.” Oliver was already familiar with a lot of the games usually featured on “Ellen’s Game of Games,” as she had seen episodes from seasons one and two. The show is currently in season three and airs Tuesday nights on NBC. Each episode features four games, and the four winners advance to the final game called Know or Go. The winner of the game has the chance to win the grand prize of $100,000. On the day of taping for a show, aired Jan. 21, Oliver was in the audience when DeGeneres called her up to participate in the game Runaway Bride. Oliver ran to the stage wearing a bright pink shirt, denim overalls and pink Converse shoes. In the game, the three contestants put

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Clear Title Agency of Arizona, a leader in commercial and residential title and escrow services, is making an investment in the Central City South Neighborhood Revitalization initiative with Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona. The three-year commitment will serve as a foundation for redevelopment efforts underway in four targeted neighborhoods part of the Central City South Community, located just south of downtown Phoenix. Clear Title is committing $75,000 over the next three years and will bring more than seventy-five volunteers to the effort. “The Clear Title family is honored to join in this important community development project, partnering with Habitat for Humanity, the city of Phoenix and the founding sponsors,” said Clear Title President Jim Clifford. “Every day we work with families excited about the opportunity to own a home, so we know the impact Habitat for Humanity is making with this project. We see this dynamic public/ private partnership as a way for us to

give back and directly connect to our industry. We look forward to being involved and supporting the impact this project will have for families and our community,” said Bart Patterson, CEO of Clear Title. Habitat Board Chairman Chris Owen applauded Clear Title’s involvement. “I have worked with Bart and his team to assist with various community service organizations across the Valley so I was not surprised when they expressed a desire to help. They have a strong reputation as a great company committed to improving communities where they live and work”. Locally owned and operated Clear Title Agency of Arizona provides full-service residential and commercial title and escrow services with multiple locations across the Valley and in Flagstaff. The company was recognized by Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work numerous times and ranks in the top 1% of all First American agents nationally. For more information, visit cleartitleaz.com.

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For the past four years, the Community Choir at Estrella Mountain Community College gave singers of all ages and expert levels a place to shine throughout the West Valley. The choir was founded by director Tina Clark, a graduate of the University of Arizona for choral music education. She taught music in the Litchfield Elementary School District for 30 years and currently voice lesson classes at Estrella Mountain Community College. “Our purpose is to share the joy of singing with each other as well as with the greater community and to broaden our knowledge of choral singing while meeting new friends along the way,” Clark said. The choir currently has over 30 members, both male and female with different singing levels. Their two concerts have different themes with the selected music. Along with their two concerts per-

The Community Choir at Estrella Mountain Community College is looking for singers. (Photo courtesy EMCC)

formed each year, the Community Choir also performs around at community events around the valley like festivals in Litchfield Park and sings the national anthem at Arizona Diamondbacks games. “Our mission is to encourage and enhance choral singing in the West Valley while advancing each member’s singing ability over time,” Clark said. “Our choir represents a broad spectrum of choral abilities and performs a wide range of

vocal music, including classical, sacred, secular, jazz, Broadway, gospel, modern, and other popular genres.” Bass singer, Dwight Montjar, and his wife Susan joined the choir two seasons ago. Dwight sings and performs with the choir while Susan handles the public relations and information. “I’ve been singing in the EMCC choir along with my wife Susan and we thoroughly enjoy it,” Dwight said. “We have

met a diverse group of talented individuals and our passion for choral singing has brought us together with new friends from the West Valley who love to sing.” The theme for this year’s program hasn’t officially been announced yet - but Dwight said they will sing songs from the 2019 movie “Rocketman” and a few selections from the Bee Gees. “The theme kind of varies,” Dwight said. “Last year we did some spirituals, modern pop music but this theme kind of like Americano but this year, we don’t really have a title for it yet.” The Estrella Mountain Community College choir is a non-credit choir program and is looking for new singers. Rehearsals are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Montezuma Hall. No audition is required to join the group. High school and college students are encouraged to join. Chorale experience is encouraged but not necessary to join. For other questions, contact Community Education Department Manager Marcia Ford at Marcia.Ford@EstrellaMountain.edu.

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felt is often because the tendon becomes irritated and inflamed. This irriWe’ve had a few cases of tendinitis tation becomes worse and eventually, it this past month and they’ve hurts everytime the muscle got three things in comand tendon is in use. mon. There’s a weakness Why does this happen? in the muscle or one of the It often happens as a result surrounding muscles, lots of a biomechanical imbalof tension, and overuse. ance, causing the muscles All of these affect each to do too much or do a difother and one will cause ferent job than what it was the other to get worse. designed for. ‘This imbalA weak muscle puts a ance can also cause the tenlot of pressure on the surdons to do work in a differrounding muscles. This ent path, causing irritation then causes tension to inor inflammation. NICK HUNTER crease in these muscles. As It can also happen if the a result, other muscles have to work muscle is stronger than the tendon itharder and this overuse causes tension. self. This puts the tendon under a lot of So what is tendinitis? Tendons at- pressure, as it cannot support the action tach all the muscles in our body to our the muscle is performing. bones and without them, muscles could How do you treat it? Tendons work not do their job. Tendinitis is an over- under the eccentric contraction (lengthuse injury, making it chronic in nature. ening) of the muscle. This is why most Often times my clients say they feel it of the time it’s caused by repeated bouts building up slowly over time. The pain of twisting or turning. Taking time out

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of certain activities like golf, fishing or tennis will help the tendon “calm.” Tendinitis is a warm injury so icing while resting is essential. This allows the tendon to cool and reduces the pain you’re feeling Physical therapy can also help to remove any swelling in the tendon and release the tension in the surrounding muscles, with plenty of hands-on treatment including instrument or tool-assisted soft tissue mobilization (also known as “scraping”), joint mobilization, cupping or trigger point dry needling. This allows the muscles and tendons to go back into the position they were designed to be in. Stretching can also be a vital part of recovery by relieving the pressure on the tendon. Strengthening the surrounding muscles and the tendon itself then becomes necessary. This strengthening is done by resisting the opposite action. For example, the bicep bends the elbow; so to strengthen the tendon you must resist strengthening of the elbow.

This “training” can last up to four weeks. But don’t worry, this means the pain has less chance of coming back The worst thing you can do is to just rest and ice, then go back to the original activity. Do not do this. It will only end up making things worse in the long-run. Strengthening is absolutely vital! Nick Hunter is a doctor of physical therapy and owner of Preferred Physical Therapy. For more information, call 623-466-6448 or visit preferredptaz.com.

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Litchﬁeld Park principal gets warm (and pink) welcome back BY OCTAVIO SERRANO

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Corby Naylor longed for months to return to her role as principal as she battled through breast cancer. Finally, she was able to return to school — and thank the students who helped her through her treatment. “I missed my students, I missed my staff,” Naylor said. “It’s a place that fills me with gratitude and joy.” Naylor, principal of Scott L. Libby Elementary in Litchfield Park, was welcomed by a parade of her students Friday, Jan. 31, after her successful battle against breast cancer. The school threw a surprise assembly full of pink-themed decorations, poems and songs put together by the students. Naylor said she first went to the doctor after she conducted a self-test. She was diagnosed June 2019, and stepped away from her role as principal by the end of the summer. She said she felt “Anxious, worried and afraid.” Naylor said the doctors caught the cancer between stages one and two. She said she is thankful for the medical benefits she received from the Litchfield Elementary School district. “There’s been so many advances in medical technology that something that killed my grandmother is something that’s survivable now if we find it early enough,” Naylor said. Naylor endured 20 rounds of chemo and surgery in 2019. As 2020 began with a cancer-free prognosis, she weighed her options of taking more time away from her position as principal. She decided it was time to return. More than 100 attended in the packed auditorium—full of pink decorations. Naylor addressed the students to tell them they were always in her mind as she went through her treatment. “One of the things I would picture

Left, Corby Naylor was welcomed by a surprise assembly put together by Scott L. Libby Elementary staff and students. (West Valley View photo by Octavio Serrano) Right, Corby Naylor, principal of Scott L. Libby Elementary, battled through cancer and is now back with her students. (Photo courtesy Corby Naylor)

when I needed to ﬁnd gratitude because things were hard, is this moment right here and the day I would get to be back with you guys,” Naylor said “So, these are happy tears. “Sometimes people think kids can’t do big things for adults but that’s not true. All of you can do big things and I know because you did it for me.” Naylor said sometimes she would ﬁnd it challenging to be grateful, but her students did a good job at keeping a strong presence in the hospital. “I had days of chemotherapy when I would walk outside and there would be paper on the wreath of my door with messages from (students),” Naylor said. Naylor is a mother of three, but she keeps many more kids in her heart. She said this experience taught her to be grateful and mindful of the things important and not be swayed by the small challenges of every-day life. “An experience like this certainly reminds you of things that are important,” Naylor said “Prioritizing the big things, not letting little things get to you, seeing the big picture and being there for people.”

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The Girl Scouts of America launched its annual cookie sales, with a few new twists. Lemon-Ups are new crispy lemon cookies baked with inspiring messages on them. Girl Scouts around the West Valley are also selling Thin Mints (vegan), Tagalongs, Samoas, Trefoils, Do-sidos, Girl Scout S’mores and Toffee-tastics (Gluten Free) for $5-6 per box. If your cravings are becoming too unbearable, do not fear: The Girl Scouts Cookie Finder App offers onthe-go assistance to finding the nearest Girl Scout booth. Download the app onto your iOS or Android mobile device from Google Play or the Apple

Store or you can visit girlscoutsaz.org/ cookiefinder. Enter your zip code and choose from a list of convenient locations nearby. For six weeks each year, Girl Scouts in Arizona participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. From Jan. 20 to March 1, more than 10,000 girls in central and northern Arizona will be walking around neighborhoods and boothing in front of local stores, learning entrepreneurial skills while selling an array of cookies. Kiana Jeskewitz, 12, is a member of Glendale Troop 419 a Girl Scout for seven years. She said she is very excited to get back to selling cookies. “Cookie season is a lot of fun, a lot of hard work, you get to do a lot of things you wouldn’t normally do,” said

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Salt River students discover ancestral roots through language, weaving BY ANDREW CHRISTIANSEN AND WILLS RICE Cronkite News

Some Arizona schools are working to preserve Native American culture by spending classroom time on disappearing languages and cultural traditions. At Salt River Schools, the O’odham language is taught to seventh-graders as a requirement, even though it’s not widely spoken in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Salt River elementary and high schools are committed to honoring and integrating O’odham and Piipaash lan-

guage and culture in all facets of education, according to their website. “It helps build their sense of identity, because most of our students have been told ‘Language is important, you need to know it’,” said Kino Reed, who teaches Native studies. “But the reality of it is they don’t always have the outlets to learn from.” Headed by a language and culture team, the schools hope to have every student know a couple hundred O’odham words by the end of their high school years. But the effort goes beyond language. Salt River students

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Buckeye Elementary District hosted its fellow members of the North Valley Educational Consortium (NVEC) Thursday, Jan. 23, for a day of collaborative learning and professional development centered around the theme of new beginnings. Over

50 members attended this day of training. NVEC is an educational consortium of nine districts which includes Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Dysart, Scottsdale, Deer Valley, Madison and Buckeye Elementary.

also are weaving baskets, using a textile loom, making sashes and copying petroglyph’s – just like their ancestors. “We’re weaving like them, we’re building like them,” said Kira Zotigh, a student. “We’re basically learning how their life was, but doing it (in the) present.” The students want to pass on these traditions to future generations. At Salt River Schools, the O’odham language is being taught “Something I feel would be nice to seventh-graders. (Photo courtesy Cronkite News) for other people in the future to learn, so our tribe really doesn’t go ex- tinct or just disappear,” Zotigh said.

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The holidays are behind us, but if you have a preschooler who will be entering kindergarten next school year, it’s not too early to start getting them ready. In fact, many schools hold their kindergarten registration events beginning this month. First Things First (FTF), Arizona’s early childhood organization, has many suggestions on what families can do at home to prepare their child to be successful on the first day of kindergarten. The FTF Kindergarten Readiness page, found at https://www.firstthingsfirst.org/resources/kindergarten-readiness/, is a resource for parents and caregivers to help children be prepared for school success. Superintendent Jodi Gunning tells parents from the Litchfield Elementary School District they can help their children thrive in kindergarten and beyond by fostering deep emotional connections helping little ones feel safe and loved. “Once children are confident about

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themselves and their new environment, they will be able to access their brilliance and really start blossoming,” she said. “The single most important thing parents can do to prepare their child for kindergarten is foster a strong sense of conﬁdence and safety in their young learner. Strong connections give children the conﬁdence to master new tasks and embrace the challenges that come with starting school.” Below are some tips from First Things First to help your preschooler have a fun, easy transition to kindergarten: • Read with your child at least 20 minutes per day. Try books with repeating words; involve activities like counting, identifying colors, objects or letters; or, are about things your child likes. Ask questions like, “What do you think happens next?” • Talk with your child everywhere – at home, in the car, at the store. Make up stories or songs about your outings. • Writing begins with scribbling. Give your child safe writing tools to play

with, like crayons, chalk or markers and blank paper. Ask your child to tell you about their drawings. • Teach your child how to use the bathroom by themselves, to wash their hands after going to the bathroom and before eating, to blow their Read with your child at least 20 minutes per day. And, before the first day of nose and sneeze into kindergarten, talk with your child about what to expect. (Photo courtesy First Things First) their elbow. Before the first day, talk with your assessments and are more likely to do child about what to expect during the well in school and graduate. school day and types of after-school By turning everyday moments into activities they may be involved in. The learning moments, we can send our more details kids know, the less anx- young kids to school with the skills ious they will feel. and confidence helping them succeed Rehearse for the big day with test- in kindergarten. runs of the new routine, which will in“Sometimes parents are hyper-foclude: cused on academic and physical • Choosing what to wear the night be- achievement,” Gunning said. “We fore. know now our greatest investment is • Waking up early to have plenty of in the social-emotional success of chiltime to get ready. dren. We can help students prepare for • Eating a healthy breakfast. kindergarten by helping them feel safe • Walking to the bus stop and talking and loved so they can access their brilabout boarding and where to sit. liance at school and in life.” • Practicing how to open parts of lunch, whether it’s a carton of milk or a small Brett Benninghoff is Community Outreach cobag of carrots. Remind them teachers ordinator for First Things First, a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early or lunch staff can help if needed. learning, family support and children prevenEven if you don’t have kindergarten- tive health services to help kids be successful ers this year, it’s never too early to start once they enter kindergarten. Decisions about helping kids prepare. Children who have how those funds are spent are made by local positive early childhood experiences councils staffed by community volunteers. To tend to score higher on school readiness learn more, visit FirstThingsFirst.org.

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Ardeth Ann Abke

On January 14th, 2020 our mom, Ardeth Ann Abke (Ann) died peacefully and surrounded by family after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Mom was born in Grand Rapids, MI where she attended Mount Mercy Academy. She then attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Saginaw, MI where she was asked out by our dad on a bet that his friend made with him. The two married and returned to Grand Rapids where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Aquinas College and had an accomplished career spanning 15 years as a practicing Registered Nurse and another 30 years as a Risk Management Administrator. Dad affectionately called my mom "Pooky" and his "Lithuanian Princess." The couple raised their two children in Grand Rapids where they enjoyed attending Michigan State football games, canoeing down the Muskegon River, enjoying Sunday picnics at Gunn Lake and ice skating at Richmond Pond, When Dad retired, he and mom embarked on their dream of retirement life in Phoenix. There, Mom retired from Dignity Health Services and focused solely on her philanthropic interests including volunteer work with the City of Goodyear Fire Department, the Volunteer Board of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, local PGA/LPGA Golf Tournaments and the Pebble Creek Kare Bear Office. A devout Catholic, Mom was also a eucharistic minister and member of the choir of St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear in addition to her active participation in various Pebble Creek activities including Pickleball and Showtime. Her passion was singing and she so loved the camaraderie of her time with her fellow Pebble Creek Singers! Mom is preceded by our dad and her husband of 48 years, Robert B. Abke and her grandson, Anthony James Penna. She is survived by her son, James Paul Abke, his wife Pamela and their children Austin, Bailee and Allyson of Commerce City, CO and her daughter Melanie Abke Penna and her husband Robert and their daughter Gabrielle of Wilmington, DE. Mom's final days were beautiful. Deeply faithful, she was at peace and looked forward to seeing our dad again, playing pickleball and enjoying Twizzlers in heaven. The hospice community was amazing! In lieu of flowers, we request donations made in memory of Ann at the Phoenix Rescue Mission, 1801 S. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009. A public funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 am on Friday, February 14th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, located at 539 La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Interment of Mom at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona will take place immediately following the funeral Mass and will be limited to immediate family only. Family and friends are welcome to gather in the Chianti Room of the Pebble Creek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse from 9 am - 11 am on Saturday, February 15th for light refreshments in celebration of Mom's life. The Clubhouse is located at 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395.

Rosario Ortega Rosario Ortega of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on January 15, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born in Florence, Arizona May 30,1959 to Lorenzo and Maria Ortega.

Spencer Ray McBurney

Spencer Ray McBurney, age 23 of Phoenix, AZ died January 25, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born December 18, 1996 in Tacoma, WA to Alexander and Tammy McBurney. To read a complete obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/spencer-ray-mcburney/.

Gloria Garcia Norris Of Tolleson, Arizona passed away on January 28, 2020 in Tolleson, Arizona with her family at her side at the age of 89. She was born in Knickerbocker, Texas January 20, 1931 to Guadalupe and Cecelia Garcia. Services were entrusted to Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Chapel. To see full obituary and leave condolences visit AdvantageCrystalRose.com

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Kathy Ann Haak, age 65 of Litchfield Park, AZ died January 23, 2020 in Litchfield Park, AZ. She was born September 8, 1954 in Wilkes Barre, PA to William and Bette (Cusick) Bartosh. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Palm Valley Church, 431 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. To read a full obituary and leave your condolences for the family, please visit http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/kathyann- haak/. Dearest Friends and Family, Upon the passing of my father Alex N. Villa on January 2, 2020, the outpouring of support, love, and prayers have been an overwhelmingly comfort to us during this time. To the many people who sent cards, flowers, donations, prayers, and food we would like to THANK YOU all so very much. We hope that to those of you we may not have been able to Thank personally, that this will reach you, so that you may know that everything each and every person has done for us is greatly appreciated. All of you made this journey of loss easier to traverse. On behalf of my family and extended family, again THANK YOU. Sincerely, The Family of Alex N. Villa Mary, David (Shelby), and Cecilia (Bruce)

Felipe Garcia

Felipa Garcia, age 87 of Avondale, AZ died January 25, 2020 in Avondale, AZ. She was born May 26, 1932 in San Simon, AZ to Edward Hernandez and Catalina Armadova. A visitation will be held at 5:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 pm, Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Mass will be at 10:00 am, Monday, February 3, 2020 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 12:00 pm at West Resthaven Park Cemetery. To read a full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit http://www.thomp sonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/felipagarcia/.

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Juanita passed away on January 22nd, 2020 at her residence in Avondale. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 year, Pasqual Garcia., on November 22, 2003. Juanita is survived by her seven daughters and son-in-laws: Elisa Valenzuela (Antonio), Manuela Frias (Juan), Estella Sida (Alfonso), Marcelina Sida (Ernesto), Graciela Giles (Francisco), Juanita Vieyra ( David), Maria Elena Duaratge (Ricardo) and her two sons Hector Garcia and Martiniano Garcia. A grandmother of 21 grandchildren and a great grandmother to 38 great grandchildren. Leaving her sister Gregoria Rodriguez an many family and friends. Juanita will missed dearly. Services were held Tuesday January 28, 2020 and was laid to rest at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF TOLLESON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. and that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING during a Regular City Council Meeting scheduled on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., both at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for the purpose of: 1. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Final Plat Application #20010001 as submitted by Jeff Gilen with Clouse Engineering, on behalf of the owner, Griffith Partners LLC, for a two lot subdivision located at the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Pierce Street in Tolleson, AZ. The proposed site is comprised of APNs 102-53-327A and 102-53-344 and is approximately 9.8438 acres. (Griffith Farms) 2. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Rezone Application #20010002 submitted by Jack Gilmore of Gilmore Planning, on behalf of the owner, Griffith Partners LLC, for two unaddressed parcels located at the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Pierce Street in Tolleson, AZ to rezone the two parcels from C-2 (General Commercial) to PAD (Planned Development Area). This includes APNs 102-53-327A and 102-53-344. (Griffith Farms / Ordinance No. 591 N.S.) Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 / 28176

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EPA SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON CLEANUP WORK AT PHOENIX-GOODYEAR AIRPORT (PGA) SUPERFUND SITE, GOODYEAR, ARIZONA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) started the fourth Five-Year Review (FYR) of the cleanup plan, or “remedy,” at the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Superfund site. The purpose of the FYR is to see if the remedy is, and will continue to be, protective of human health and the environment. According to the Superfund law, EPA is required to review a site remedy every five years if a cleanup takes more than five years to complete or if hazardous waste remains on-site. The last FYR was completed in 2015 and the next one will be conducted in 2025. EPA is the lead agency overseeing the long-term operation and maintenance of the Superfund remedies for the site. Background The PGA Superfund site was originally listed on the National Priorities List, or “Superfund list,” in September 1983 as the PhoenixLitchfield Airport Area Superfund site. After airport ownership was transferred to the City of Phoenix, the site was renamed the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport (PGA) Area Superfund site. Based on groundwater investigations, which later identified two different sources of contamination, the site was divided into two areas: PGA-North and PGA-South, with different parties for each area responsible for the cleanups. PGA-North is 55 acres of lands currently owned by the company Crane Co. PGA-South is approximately 850 acres of land and is the location of the former Goodyear Aerospace Corporation facility now owned by the JRC Goodyear Corporation and the Phoenix Goodyear Airport. The site is located 17 miles west of downtown, Phoenix, Arizona. Cleanup Remedies in Place The groundwater remedy for PGA-North was selected in 1989. It included pumping groundwater, cleaning it and then either re-using it for irrigation or pumping the water back into the ground. It also called for monitoring the groundwater to make sure it was being cleaned up properly. In 2014, EPA added to its remedy a treatment process that does not require pumping out groundwater to treat it. This new treatment process, which treats groundwater underground, will be implemented soon at the PGA-North area. The remedy selected in 1989 for the PGA-South area also included pumping out groundwater, cleaning it and then pumping the water back into the ground. What is Included in a Five-Year Review? The last Five-Year Review, done in 2015, found the remedies were working as intended and were protective of human health and the environment. The 2020 Five-Year Review will include the following: • an inspection of the site and cleanup technologies; • a review of data and maintenance records; and • a review to see if any new applicable laws or requirements have been put in place since the last Five-Year Review. EPA and ADEQ Would Like to Hear From You! We invite the community to learn more about the site and welcome your input about how you think the site remedies are working in an interview. If you would like to discuss the site or need more information, please contact either of the site project managers below before February 28, 2020: Catherine Brown, EPA, 415-947-4137, brown.catherine@epa.gov John Peterson, ADEQ, 602-771-2234, peterson.john@azdeq.gov Site Information Repository Visit EPA’s webpage at www.epa.gov/superfund/phoenix-goodyearairport or ADEQ’s web page at www.azdeq.gov/node/3739 for more site information. An information repository containing the site’s Administrative Record (i.e., a required set of key site-related documents and reports) is located at: City of Goodyear Library 14455 West Van Buren St. Suite C-101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 Please call the library for hours of operation: 602-652-3000 The Five-Year Review report will be completed no later than September 30, 2020. EPA will post a copy of the report on the site webpages and send a copy to the site information repository listed above. Published: West Valley View, Jan. 29, 2020 / 27805

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON ARIZONA WATER COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR A DETERMINATION OF THE FAIR VALUE OF ITS UTILITY PLANT AND PROPERTY, AND FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR UTILITY SERVICE FURNISHED BY ITS WESTERN GROUP AND FOR CERTAIN RELATED APPROVALS. (DOCKET NO. W-01445A-19-0278) Summary On December 13, 2019, Arizona Water Company (“AWC” or “Company”) filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application requesting adjustments to its rates and charges for its three Western Group water service areas - Pinal Valley (Casa Grande, Coolidge, and Stanfield), White Tank, and Ajo. AWC’s application proposes rates and charges that would produce an overall revenue increase of approximately $10.1 million and requests further consolidation of the rates for the Pinal Valley, White Tank, and Ajo service areas; authority to implement surcharges under a new Nitrate Cost Recovery Mechanism (“NCRM”); continued authority to implement surcharges under the Arsenic Cost Recovery Mechanism (“ACRM”); authority to implement surcharges under the System Improvement Benefits (“SIB”) mechanism; reinstatement of a Purchased Power Adjustor Mechanism (“PPAM”) and a Purchased Water Adjustor Mechanism(“PWAM”); continued authority to implement surcharges under the CAP Water Surcharge; and authority to implement a Regulatory Expense Surcharge tariff and a Low Income and Active Military Discount tariff. In addition to the rate increase, AWC requests approval of a SIB mechanism and has calculated the proposed SIB surcharge to be $2.00 per month for each year it is in effect. AWC’s proposed rates and charges, without the $2.00 monthly SIB surcharge, are intended to produce the following revenue increases within each service area:

AWC’s proposed rates and charges, excluding any surcharges, would result in the following monthly bills for a residential customer served by a 5/8” x 3/4” meter:

NEITHER THE COMMISSION’S UTILITIES DIVISION (“STAFF”) NOR ANY INTERVENOR HAS YET MADE ANY RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AWC’S APPLICATION. THE COMMISSION IS NOT BOUND BY THE PROPOSALS OF AWC,

STAFF, OR ANY INTERVENORS. THE COMMISSION WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE RELIEF TO BE GRANTED IN RESPONSE TO AWC’S APPLICATION BASED ON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN THIS MATTER. THE FINAL RATES APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION MAY BE HIGHER, LOWER, OR DIFFERENT THAN THE RATES PROPOSED BY AWC OR BY OTHER PARTIES. If you have any questions concerning how the Application may affect your bill or other substantive questions about the Application, you may contact AWC at: Kelly M. Hauert by mail at 3805 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85015; by telephone at 602-240-6860; or by email at rates@azwater.com. How You Can View or Obtain a Copy of the Application Copies of the Application are available from Arizona Water Company at 3805 N. Black Canyon highway, Phoenix, AZ 85015; at the Commission’s Docket Control Center at 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, and the Commission’s office at 400 West Congress Street, Suite 218, Tucson, Arizona, during regular business hours; and on the Commission 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 September 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at the Commission’s offices, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Public comments will be taken on the first day of the hearing. Written public comments may be submitted by mailing a letter referencing Docket No. W-01445A-19-0278 to Arizona Corporation Commission, Consumer Services Section, 1200 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, or by submitting comments on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using “Cases and Open Meetings” and “Make a Public Comment in a Docket.” If you require assistance, you may contact the Consumer Services Section at 602-542-4251 or 1-800-222-7000. If you do not intervene in this proceeding, you will receive no further notice of the proceedings in this docket unless you sign up to Follow the 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. Information on how to Follow a Docket is available on the Commission’s website by clicking on “Cases and Open Meetings” and “Follow a Docket.” 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. Intervention is not required for you to appear at the hearing and provide public comment, to file writ-

ten comments in the record of the case, or to receive emailed notice of each filing made in the case by following the docket. Information about what intervention means, including an explanation of the rights and responsibilities of an intervenor, is available on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) by clicking on “Cases and Open Meetings” and then clicking on “Intervene in a Case.” The information includes a Sample Intervention Request and a Fillable Intervention Request Form. To request intervention, you must file a written request to intervene, either (a) by filing a hard copy request (meeting filing requirements) with Docket Control (Docket Control, 1200 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007), or (b) by eFiling the request. Your request must be filed or eFiled no later than March 20, 2020. Instructions and restrictions for eFiling are available on the Commission’s website at http://azcc.gov/hearing/efile-for-utilities-instruction. 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. Your request to intervene must contain the information below: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number; 2. The docket number for the case in which you are requesting to intervene; 3. A short statement explaining: a. Your interest in the proceeding (e.g., a customer of the regulated company involved, a property owner in an area to be affected by the case, 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. If a hearing has not been scheduled, whether and why you believe a hearing is needed; 5. A statement certifying that you have sent a copy of your request to intervene to the regulated company or its attorney and to all other parties of record in the case; and 6. 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. This only applies if you are NOT representing yourself and you are not a licensed attorney. 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 March 20, 2020. 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 602-542-3931. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Published: West Valley View Feb. 5, 2020 / 27947

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: GOLF & CHARITY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 3828 N. Carnation Ln., AVONDALE, AZ, 85392 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Mark Denman and Terrance Donegan, 3828 N. Carnation Ln., AVONDALE, AZ, 85392. Published West Valley View, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2020 / 27486 Person Filing: Rubi Villescas 14466 W Indianola Ave Goodyear AZ 85395 rubiheredia01@yahoo.com SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of: Adrian Heredia-Solis. Case No. CV2020-000231 NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME. READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advice. 1. NOTICE: An application for Change of Name has been filed with the Court by th e person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the Court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below. 2. COURT HEARING. A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the Application as follows: Hearing date: March 3rd, 2020, 10a at 101 W Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003. Court room 813: Hearing Officer: Garbarino DATED: 1/23/20 /s/ Rubi Villescas Applicants signature. Published: West Valley View, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 2020 / 27846

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623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING

15 Years in Business and Still A+

Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300. Showroom & Parts Store

Fix & Replace

Garage Doors & Openers

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Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com 623.466.3712

ROC#198687

GLASS SERVICES

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

www.airNOWac.com

Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!! Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF* Residential • Commercial

623-932-1674

Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

(623) 878-1180

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

ROC# CR65 090690D

LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA

SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups

vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com

Complete Landscaping Landscaping & Maintenance, LLC

Specializing in: • Irrigation Stystems • Pavers • Concrete • Block Walls

Licensed|Insured

Free estimates

experience 20 years

“ For All Your Landscaping needs call”

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

(623) 206-8406

LANDSCAPING

HG Builders, LLC Outdoor Living Specialists

H Landscapes Save H BBQs H Hardscapes 10%se Purcha H Lighting * Upto 500 savings H Mist Systems $

Mike - 602-644-0285 Eddie - 623-693-8479 Not a licensed contractor

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

Professional Handyman

Lawn Care

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

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

Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Broken Springs Replaced

623.556.8378

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

ROC# 299652

Same Day Service & Free Estimates

623-512-6194

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Not a licensed contractor

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING Landscape

REMODELING

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

HANDYMAN I AM

602.301.3429

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

Landscape Maintenance Services

HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

602-931-0904 HandymanIam@cox.net

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Kitchen & Bathroom • Designer Showroom

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Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!

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

Quality Attention to Every Detail

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

Listed HOA/PORA

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ALBRECHT AND SON

LANDSCAPING

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

Free Estimates

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

PAINTING

ERIC SAUNDERS

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MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

ROC Lic. #170982

MEDICAL SERVICES

PAINTING

“A Passion for Caring”

A-CALL A-CALL PAINTING

We’W Wree’e’rereonon onlylyly a caaallca llll aw caaw awayay ay!

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

Garage Doors

PAINTING

LANDSCAPING

Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926

DEL DEL

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

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623.547.7521

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

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

Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

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(Call/Text)

623.910.0742

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

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING

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

References Available

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

Mike (623) 764-1294

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor

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

623-308-2801

ROC 316690

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 5, 2020

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING

ROOFING

PLUMBING

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775

Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

VALLEYWIDE!

with Service call. Valley Wide Service

– Licensed and Bonded –

New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

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SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322

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SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS

15% OFF

Any Plumbing Service Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 03/31/20

49.95

Water Heater Flush

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Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 03/31/20

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FREE ESTIMATES!

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POOL SERVICES

ROOFING

Saunders Painting

H&H

TRIPLE “R”

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Interior & Exterior

623-386-0710

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

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

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Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

623-322-9100

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

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

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBING

L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL

The Bug Stops Here

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed • Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs

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

MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

• Roaches

A REFERRAL IS THE

• Weed and Turf control BEST COMPLIMENT • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Termite  Pest Pigeon Pro’s WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

623-869-7378 PEST CONTROL

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

Water Heaters from

585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $

includes labor

Senior Citizen Discount

Lic# 4147

www.triplerpool.com

Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC 1 Call Doe It All! s

Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

ROOFING

FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

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

“No Nonsense”

PLUMBING

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

Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers

WE DO IT ALL!

623-293-7095 623-293-7095

Total Care Plumbing LLC

FREE Quotes, Family Co. All phases of PEST control.

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

Built Stronger to Last Longer

License #ROC209589

623-688-5243

Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

PAINTING

Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981

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

For All Plumbing Repairs

All types of roofing!

602-434-7050

PEST CONTROL

Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned

with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

623-299-2637

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

PLUMBING

55 DRAIN CLEANING

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

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

Your leaks stop here!

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

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

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

602-743-3175

26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

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

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

We Do Everything!

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

623-444-0056 623-444-0056

UPHOLSTERY

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned

www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758

Buckeye Plumbing

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

623-386-0710

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

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