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Meck: Nikola move a ‘huge asset’ By Connor Dziawura

Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck is looking forward to his partnership with Nikola Motor Company, a hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturer that is moving to the city. “Honestly, I’m thrilled to be working with a cutting-edge company like Nikola Motors,” Meck said. “We have a great working relationship with Nikola already, and one that would not be possible without our partnership with El Dorado and the JDM Partners.” Gov. Doug Ducey announced on January 30 during a press conference at the Arizona Science Center that the Utah-based company was moving its headquarters, research and development and manufacturing capabilities to Buckeye. “This is a great day for the city of Buckeye, as the seventh fastest-growing city in the country,” Meck said. “Nikola is a huge asset for us.”

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The new 1-million-square-foot facility, which will sit on 500 acres of land at the Sun Valley and future Wintersburg parkways, is expected to bring a $1 billion capital investment and nearly 2,100 jobs to the city by 2024. This is an exciting prospect for Meck. “Eighty percent of our people leave in the morning going east now for jobs,” he said. “We want them in Buckeye. They

Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck speaks to media after a press conference during which Gov. Doug Ducey announced Nikola Motor Company was coming to the city. (West Valley View photo by Josh Susuras)

work and play where we live.” An estimated $840,000 in direct and indirect revenues will be generated annually. Additionally, an estimated 4,000 jobs generating a $421 million impact will be created during construction.

“Having Nikola’s headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility allows us to meet several of our economic goals: to bring advanced manufacturing

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Goodyear academy permanently closes unexpectedly By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Discovery Creemos Academy students were left without a facility to attend when the Goodyear school abruptly closed recently. Parents like Ciara Moodyman received a late-night email citing the reasons for the closure. “It was 11 at night,” Moodyman said.

“My daughter was already in bed. We just happened to be up and my husband heard my phone go off. He read it and said, ‘What the heck?’ He was supposed to take her to school in the morning.” According to the email, signed only by “school leadership,” the school had been hurting financially.

“While this was nearly an impossible decision to make, it is the right one,” the email read. “Most of you are aware that school operations and finances have been troubled over the last few years. We have fought so hard for solutions but we

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Academy...continued from page 1 seem to run into an endless barrage of adversities. It seems we fix one thing and another thing breaks. “ Besides losing a school, parents and students were unable to enter the building to remove personal belongings. “She had pictures up there, drawings she made,” Moodyman said about her daughter Liliana. “We thought maybe there would be somebody there to help us clean out the rooms or something. But there are shutters on the windows; no signs or anything. The only thing that’s up there is an email.” Moodyman said she became suspicious when she saw school officials hanging church signs and packing up belongings. She added school officials should have taken the kids’ safety into consideration when closing the school unexpectedly. “It was not fair for them to be doing that to the parents or kids,” Moodyman said. “Some students are old enough to walk themselves to the classroom. Imagine if the parents dropped off the

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kids and said, ‘See you later.’ What if their parents had driven off? What if the kid didn’t have a cellphone? There’s nobody to call to help. It was a bad way to handle everything.” The school’s email also blamed online threats and harassment. “While we truly wish we could stand and fight another day, we simply cannot,” the email read. “Please know that we all have families and many of us have children, and we understand the effect of changing schools in the middle of the school year. But this decision is the right decision and, in the big picture, we know that all will be better served by making this transition now instead of delaying the inevitable. One teacher said in a meeting last week that she believes the school is cursed. While we don’t know that to be true, there certainly has been a pattern of extreme challenges that seem beyond the norm. Given this reality, it’s best we all free ourselves from the perpetual cycle of try and fail and give new opportunities a chance to enhance our lives. “

Avondale Elementary School District has offered to take in the displaced students, according to Superintendent Dr. Betsy Hargrove. “Any student who applies and lives within our boundaries would automatically be a student of ours,” she said. “If it’s a student who lives outside of our district boundaries, we would have a variance procedure.” The children outside of the district boundaries can apply; however, they would be accepted pending availability. Moodyman has applied with the Avondale Elementary School District, but is waiting to hear back. “We’re just trying to find a school,” she said. “She’s pre-K, which is a lower priority than K to 8. That stinks because

she enjoys school; she’s a smart kid. She absorbs everything quickly. For her to be home a lot doesn’t work for her. She needs to be constantly learning something.”

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Hatt graduates from Goodyear City Hall is an early basic training voting site for special election By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jarrin A. Hatt graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Hatt is the son of Jennifer and Carlson HollowayFactory of Litchfield Park. He is a 2010 graduate of Raymond S. Kellis High School, Glendale.

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Goodyear detectives have determined five Incito School students became ill from ingesting edible marijuana candy left in one of the kids’ homes, according to police. That family had leftover Halloween candy in a large bowl from trick or treating, various friends and neighbors. The source of the THC-laced candy is impossible to trace, said Lisa Kutis, Goodyear police spokeswoman. It was determined by police that there was no criminal intent and no charges will be filed. On January 30, the children, ages 10 and 11, ate sugar-coated gummy-type candies that one of the students brought to school. They were evaluated by the fire department, found to be in good condition and released to their parents’ care. No students were transported to the hospital. “The important safety message for parents is to carefully examine all Halloween candy collected before it is made available for consumption,” Kutis said. “It is also wise to teach children not to accept candy from an unknown source, including friends.”

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Buckeye ﬁreﬁghter treated for burns A Buckeye firefighter was treated for burns to his ear at the scene of a house fire in the 35000 block of South 257th Avenue at 7:01 a.m. January 28, according to Capt. Tommy Taylor. It is believed the fire started in the garage and spread to the attic. The Buckeye Valley Fire District and Goodyear Fire Department assisted, while the Red Cross aided the homeowners. They were not injured.

By West Valley View staff Goodyear City Hall will serve as an early voting site and polling place for the upcoming Special Primary Election and Special General Election for Congressional District 8. Election Day for the Special Primary Election is Tuesday, February 27. Beginning Saturday, February 17, and continuing until February 23, Goodyear City Hall will be open for voting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. On Primary Election Day, City Hall will open at 5:30 a.m. and will remain open until the polls close and all voters in line have voted, or 7 p.m. – whichever is later. Election Day for the Special General Election is Tuesday, April 24. City

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Buckeye dairy farmer named LD-13 senator By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Buckeye dairy farmer Sine Kerr has held leadership positions on various boards and councils related to food and agriculture for the last decade. A Republican, Kerr is now advocating for those causes and more as the state senator for Legislative District 13. Selected by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Kerr replaced Sen. Steve Montenegro (R-Litchfield Park), who stepped aside to run for an open U.S. Congressional seat. District 13 encompasses a wide swath of the state stretching from western Maricopa County southwest to Yuma. Kerr will serve through 2018. The next election for seats in the Arizona Senate will be the 2018 primary. “I am honored to represent the area where I’ve grown a family and a business,” Kerr said. “The people in this community matter to me and I know what matters to them. I plan to be a strong voice for District 13 in the Arizona Senate.” Kerr has spent nearly 40 years in

agriculture. The dairy farm she owns with her husband, Bill, has grown from 15 cows to 1,100 milking cows. “Sine Kerr knows this area,” said District 4 Supervisor Clint Hickman, whose supervisorial district encompasses the legislative district. “She knows the issues that affect business, and she will bring a practical and focused approach to solving problems that affect LD-13 and the entire state.” Born at Fort Benning, Georgia, Kerr grew up in Buckeye, having lived in the area since she was 3 years old. Her father is a U.S. Army veteran. “My family did not have an agricultural background,” Kerr said. “But on the weekends, I would go and visit my friends and play at their farms and ranches. That’s where I fell in love with agriculture. I always hoped I would marry a farmer.” At Buckeye High School, she met her future husband, Bill. They graduated in 1979 and married in May 1980. They started with 15 cows and as their farm

grew, their family did as well. They have a son, three daughters, 10 grandchildren and one more due in April. The Kerrs are grooming their son, Wes, to take care of the farm. In the infancy of her term, Kerr is getting her mind around the diversity of the issues. “I’m in complete learning mode,” she said. “The more I know, the better prepared I am and the better I can serve the constituents of District 13. Rural agriculture issues are very important to me. I’m staying on top of those, and all of the issues that affect our rural committees. I’m learning the ins and outs of how those issues affect our rural communities Sine Kerr has lived in Buckeye since she was 3. (Photo courtesy Sine Kerr) as well as urban areas.” She says her involvement with a big interest in agriculture,” she said. Arizona Farm Bureau taught her how to advocate on behalf of agriculturists “That’s what we do. That’s our passion and the issues that would affect farmers. and that’s what we do. I’m passionate She slowly became passionate about all about serving people. We need to be respectful and everyone needs to feel of the issues affecting Arizonans. “If you enjoy eating, then you have heard and understood.”

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18699 N. 67th Ave., Glendale. Learn about swapping unhealthy food with heart-healthy alternatives, along with shopping tips about foods that could make the heart stronger and how certain foods and spices can lower inflammation, which is common among heart and stroke patients. To register, visit AbrazoHealth.com/ HeartHealth or call 844-563-6109 As part of Heart Month, Abrazo Community Health Network will present “28 Days of Heart Smarts” to help people understand and manage the risks associated with the disease. Throughout February, Abrazo will share daily Heart Smarts tips – from the best foods to eat to exercise, medication adherence and more via email and social media. To sign up for 28 Days of Heart Smarts, visit AbrazoHealth.com/HeartMonth.

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Litchﬁeld Park seeks ideas for City Center By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

City of Litchfield Park officials are seeking residents’ input on the future downtown City Center. The Citizen Input Workshop is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15, in Litchfield Elementary School’s cafeteria, 255 E. Wigwam Boulevard,

Litchfield Park. The purpose of this meeting is to allow Litchfield Park residents, and property and business owners to share ideas with the master plan developer, Destination LP, the mayor and council.

Litchﬁeld Park mayor, council candidates packets available By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Candidate packets are available for the 2018 Litchfield Park mayor and council elections at the city clerk’s office, City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Prospective candidates are asked to call 623-935-5033 for an appointment to review the documents. Besides the office of mayor, there are

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Nikola...continued from page 1 facilities to the city; provide a technical environmental and sustainable employer; develop Buckeye into a major logistics, transportation and distribution hub,” Meck said. While the company is a large operation, Nikola CEO Trevor Milton expects the majority of the facility’s jobs will not be outsourced. “Hopefully, most of them will be all hired locally,” he said. “There will be probably 10, 20 percent that will be brought in because they’re specialty jobs – robotics, different things that they just kind of transplant from different areas – but ultimately, we want to keep as many as we can here because, for us as a company, it’s a lot cheaper to hire people that are here locally than to try to move someone across the country.” The company will begin hiring next year.

Choosing Buckeye The company explored 30 sites in nine states during the selection process, which took over a year, according to Milton. The deciding factors were Arizona’s pro-business environment, education and workforce community,

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and local markets. “Future scalability, a very progressive community that’s going to continue to grow, the advanced labor pool that we have here with engineering capabilities in the metro Phoenix region, and the fact that we are a growing national brand around technology was a lot of the reason why Trevor and Nikola decided to expand here,” added Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The company decided to build a new facility, instead of renovating an existing one. Like the vehicles, the facility will be hydrogen-electric, Milton said. “We’ll have no emissions whatsoever from the beginning stages of manufacturing our truck to the actual truck on the road even to our hydrogen production, the stations that we’re building,” Milton said. “To do that, we needed a clean slate, ready to build all around it, smart technology, incredibly fast internet, and a lifestyle that employees would just flock to. That’s why we chose Arizona; that’s why we chose Buckeye.” For the time being, Nikola will move its headquarters to a yet-to-bedetermined existing temporary facility

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in the Valley before construction begins. This is one of the company’s primary focuses for 2018, and one that Milton expects to be accomplished by October. “For this year, in 2018, our main goal is to get our truck on the market – it’ll be on the road by the end of this year – and to move our entire facility from Utah to Arizona now, and that’s a huge undertaking,” Milton explained. “So not only do we have to move all our employees, their families, their kids, but we have to build our temporary facilities here in this year, so this year is going to be a pretty busy year for us.” Construction on the permanent manufacturing facility is expected to begin in late 2019. Milton expects the company to have a limited run of production out of Buckeye in 2020. Then, in 2021, he said the whole factory will be moving out trucks. However, the full phased construction process is expected to last until 2024.

Growing Buckeye Additionally, the project is expected to jump-start the development of the master-planned community Trillium at Douglas Ranch. Nikola will be located at one of the entrances to the “smart city,” which is an El Dorado Holdings and JDM Partners project. “It’s a true, true twin city to metropolitan Phoenix with all the economic opportunity that comes with it,” said Jerry Colangelo, one of JDM’s co-founders and partners. “Along with Nikola, we’re working with other potential partners and investors in the largest master-planned community in our state. The opportunity is here, and it’s now.” The master-planned community,

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Changing the automotive industry Among Nikola’s products are electric and hydrogen-electric semi-truck powertrains and solar-powered energy storage systems. Its line of releases includes the Nikola One and Nikola Two semi-trucks, and its Nikola NZT UTV. The company already has over 8,000 preorders on its semi-trucks, totaling more than $6.5 billion, Milton said. “Transportation is what moves almost all of America. It touches every life, whether you know it or not,” Milton said. “It’s as big as health care. It’s gigantic. And to be able to totally change that and transform it has been a very long, difficult process. “We’re outperforming (diesel), we’re going longer, we’re lighter than the diesel, and then we also bring zero emissions and bring more money to the driver. We’re saving over 20 percent without all the government subsidies straight to the bottom line for drivers.”

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WV students are eating well after the bell

By Julio Lugo

The Desert Oasis Elementary School cafeteria was filled with the joyous sounds of kids socializing as they prepared for dinner. They were participating in a fledgling after-school hot meal plan, called Eat Well After the Bell, thanks to the Tolleson Elementary School District and Chartwells, a contract food service. The program is open to students, younger than age 18, in any school district. It is funded by the Child and Adult Care Food Program, according to Laura Alvarez, director of dining services and a Chartwells employee. TESD Superintendent Dr. Lupita Ley Hightower said 90 percent of the district’s students are on free or reduced-lunch programs, which initiated the partnership. Eat Well After the Bell isn’t widely used, unfortunately, Alvarez said. “Out of 220 school districts from which we received information from in Arizona, only 17 of them are doing it,” Alvarez said. Desert Oasis Principal Claudia Espinoza grew up in the community, so she understands residents’ struggles and difficulties. “It’s really important,” Espinoza said. “A lot of the kids go home to an empty house, so they don’t get another meal until their parents come home. A lot of kids, as you see, stay until they’re picked at 6 in the afternoon. It’s really late by the time they get home and get something to eat because their parents are working.” They were not the only ones who had good things to say about the program. Sanjuana Garcia, a working mother and parent of a Desert Oasis student, supports Eat Well After the Bell. “I am very happy, especially because my daughter is very happy,” Garcia said. “Last night she told me she wants to stay to try the food. In general, she’s very happy with it.” She explained that before the Eat Well After the Bell program, she would rush home in between her daughter’s regular schooling and her tutoring sessions to feed her. The meals not only help with that, but they fuel the girl. “It will help with her learning,” Garcia said. “She’s not going to go with an empty stomach. She will be able to focus more and better understand.”

Children line up for a hot meal as part of the Eat Well After the Bell program. (West Valley View photo by Julio Lugo)

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Trump’s exam drives reporters mad Editor: Forty-nine minutes of questions to the rear admiral physician about hamburgers, KFC, waist size, BMI, dementia, potential illnesses and even dentures were prime examples of the desperate left to uncover anything that will chink the president’s armor. These pathetic attempts to oust the president are not only ridiculous, but extremely laughable! George F. Massey III Litchfield Park

Hodgepodge of science matters Editor: I tuned into George Noory’s program, Coast-to-Coast, on Sunday night, January 14. On the show was Dr. Josiah Zayner, a molecular biophysicist. He said he has a method of “biohacking,” or altering someone’s own DNA. What does this mean for us? He may have found a way to eradicate cancer. On the molecular level, if we interrupt the cancer DNA sequence to stop replicating, we can stop cancer. It’s when there is cell division, somewhere along the line, the cells continue to replicate. This is my definition of cancer. The inhibiting mechanism fails to work. What about schizophrenia? This condition is caused by a serotonin-dopamine (neurochemical) imbalance in the brain’s synapses; antipsychotic drugs control the imbalance. I was contacted by an elite Think Tank group to join them. They were into head transplants. I said brain transplants are more practical, but not feasible until we perfect stem cell research. What thing should we worry about in the DNA alteration of oneself? Can you imagine if you could choose the physical characteristics of your children? Not only looks, but I.Q.? I would pick an I.Q. of 250. You may pick “no more obesity.” My other idea through stem cell research is that we may be able to transplant skills, like being able to play the piano. Imagine me on a talk show being able to play Chopin’s “Polonaise in A?” Through RNA protein synthesis, when you learned to ride a bike, a neural pathway was formed in your

brain (a physical part of memory). This is why you never forget what you learned. Like using a smartphone, it becomes second nature. Laura Rivas, Buckeye, Arizona

Where and when? Editor: Where’s the evidence that tax cuts and less government works? Name the time and place in world history. Probably the best-functioning economies in world are Germany and China. I, like most Americans (that including us wonks), know little of these two countries. Low taxes and small government they definitely are not. Fact: In Germany, businesses with more than 2,000 employees get half the seats on the board of directors, thus half the say in final decisions. With the last comparable tax cut (Reagan administration), Congress had to raise taxes five times to fix it. Arizona has been lowering taxes for 20-plus years. Where’s the growth? Governments are either for us or by us. The latter is the hardest to get, keep and to maintain As far as being a progressive, socialist, communist conspiracy: What do you think is more likely? Powers that be conspire against their own best interest in the above, or are they the oligarchs, plutocrats and imperialists in my argument? Yes, the media is liberal, neo-liberal. They won’t say anything in depth about the corporate takeover of our world exploiting its people and resources. They’re not going to bite the hand that feeds them. The people don’t have any say in the narrow narratives portrayed by the media. All they report on is negativity, which is working exactly as designed, to separate us. Damion Armstrong Avondale

Immigration reform Editor: Let’s set the record straight. President Obama’s Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was an unconstitutional act. President Trump is trying to fix this immigration mess that we have been in for many years under both Republican and Democratic administrations. My grandparents came in legally

through Ellis Island. They had to learn English, find a job to support their families, and assimilate into the community. There was no government social welfare program. America was a power to be and welcomed all who wanted to participate in American exceptionalism. Yes, immigration reform is needed— no DACA, no chain migration, secured borders, and a revision of the H-1B visa program to start with. This will stop the cheap labor that Republicans want and voters that the Democrats want. Today we are weakened by illegals who feed off the taxpayer, bring in disease, and increase crime in our neighborhoods. To keep Arizona first, our state government needs to take the following actions: • The governor has to call in the AZ State Defense Force to protect our state’s borders from illegals crossing our southern border. • Institutionalize English as our official language of Arizona, as approved by the voters via prop 106. • Nullify section 203 of the voting rights act which requires voting ballots in languages other than English. • Don’t allow Arizona taxpayer benefits to illegals and anchor babies. • No state funding to any public or private entity that provides any type of sanctuary status to illegals. Brent Backus AZ Senate Candidate LD 13 Waddell

Democratic diatribe Editor: In response to Roy Azzarello’s dia-

tribe on the Democratic Party on January 31, I would like to make a few points. The difference between a good government and a bad government is whether it is working for the general population or whether it is only serving special interests. Case in point, the tax cut. How does that benefit a country that is drowning in debt? I’ll tell you who it benefits, the Republicans running in the next election. The icing on the cake is to give the rich and large corporations a tax break to ensure the Republican campaign coffers will be overflowing for the next election. Not that this country would be better off with Clinton running it, but it is interesting that we have a president who lost the popular vote by 3 million votes. Do you feel your rights disappearing? Both parties claim they want to help the middle class. There is a simple solution to reestablish the middle class in this country and it is not to give one-time bonuses to a few people. Raise the minimum wage. Are we gullible enough to believe that the only problem with raising the minimum wage is the higher cost of a hamburger? Big corporations know their policy of underpaying its employees will be threatened by a higher minimum wage. It comes down to whom do we want to run the country: a big government working for the good of all the people or the rich and big business working to fill their own pockets? History shows dramatically what happens when wealth and power run a country. History also shows that a country that does not work for everyone will have to eliminate citizen rights to maintain its position. Art Boyle Buckeye

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 7, 2018

A few tales of the dumbness all around us

By David Leibowitz

All around us, mankind displays signs of mind-bending genius. Technology seems to leap a generation with each passing year. Life expectancy has never been higher thanks to medical advances galore. Think of all the things today labeled as smart: Homes, phones, thermostats, televisions, plugs, speakers. With all this smartness all around us 24/7, I’ve got a question for you: How come people seem to be getting dumber all the time? That statement may sound crass and uncharitable, but you are reading the jottings of a man who recently has spent inordinate stretches of time in airport security lines, where I witnessed a grown woman try to go through a body scanner with a pocketful of change – after being told approximately 314 times “empty your pockets.” Her response: “Oh, I didn’t think change counted.” Speaking of counting, we are today witnessing a stage of human development predicted by my fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Lucille Greenberg, who said of the advent of the digital calcu-

lator, “If that thing does all the math ley motorists’ inability to properly for you, David, you’ll never how to do operate a moving vehicle for another it yourself.” I saluted Mrs. G the other day, except for this: We clearly need afternoon, while attemptto make the test to grant a ing to purchase a sack of driver’s license more diffinuts at a convenience store. cult and include questions I also had time to browse like, “When a traffic light USA Today and send 14 turns green, what is the text messages while the appropriate response by young fellow in front of me you as a driver?” Answers attempted to complete his would include: (a) I put purchase of a six-pack of down my phone and apply Coors Light. This transacgentle pressure to the pedtion was clearly a complial beneath my right foot; cated affair, because taking (b) I pause smoking weed his wallet out of his pocket long enough to go, dude; Leibowitz. (Photo and counting out the bills David (c) it depends, because courtesy Advisor Group) and coins took an eon, as maybe I’m not done applydid the cashier’s making change and ing mascara in the rear-view mirror; bagging the man’s lone item. (d) all of the above, plus I clench my The saving grace of this heartwarm- half-eaten XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito ing scene? Beer Guy bicycled off into between my knees and try not to spill the sunset, six-pack tucked under one sour cream. arm. Friends, there went one fewer Look, I’m all for multi-tasking, exwrong-way freeway driver for us right- cept when one task involves going way drivers to contend with on the af- 58 miles an hour through the parking ternoon in question. lot at Bashas’. Then, I feel like you We can save my analysis of Val- should give it 100 percent of your

ADHD-compromised attention. At least until you successfully pilot your massive Ford F150 into that handicapped parking space you’re snagging illegally. What, like you haven’t witnessed such a scene? Or know personally people you would describe as “sucking at life?” Consider yourself fortunate. In between badly spelled text messages, nonsensical emails and Facebook posts, and tales of human incompetence, I’ve been working on what appears to be the only appropriate response to the mental decline of mankind. Developing more patience. As a resolution for the new year, my quest for Zen levels of tolerance didn’t last past midday on January 1, but I haven’t stopped trying. If it is indeed possible to suffer fools gladly, there’s hope yet for 21st-century man. We may well become the dumbest, gladdest people ever known to human history. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! Oh boy, do I have a big week of developments to run through. February is already upon us – and well underway, I might add – but the top of the year barely feels like old news. So, with February underway, the West Valley continues making moves. For the quick rundown, a new subdivision, physical therapy center, barbershop and Goodwill are coming, with the county planning Buckeye Hills Regional Park changes, and available retail spaces for prospective business owners. Well, what are you waiting for? Here’s the news! First, Bella Rosa is coming to the Canyon Trails master-planned community. Goodyear Council approved the preliminary plat for the community, which is located at the northeast corner of Van Buren Street and 158th Avenue, late last month. This subdivides 17.5 acres into 100 court home lots and 11 tracts. Bella Rosa’s ride hasn’t been smooth, though. The community, which began development over a decade ago, fell dormant due to the economic downturn. Now, however, the original plans have been significantly improved, according to Bela Flor Communities President Hudd Hassell. Backyard space has also been increased. “The way the houses were developed before, there just wasn’t any of that,” Hassell explained. “There just wasn’t any kind of room to turn anyone loose. You really were trapped in the box.” Bella Rosa will offer seven floor plans ranging from around 1,700 to 2,500 square feet, the majority of which will be two-story homes. Communitywide amenities will include a dog park, pool, ramadas, open grassy space, and a nearly half-mile biking and walking trail that

loops around the neighborhood. The next step is to get approval for house plans, and to bring the community’s water, sewage, roads and sidewalks to city code, Hassell said. He expects dirt to start moving in the coming weeks, with homes set to go vertical sometime in the next month or more. The first families could move in as soon as five to six months from now, he added. Citing nearby retail and commercial space, other communities and the I-10, Hassell noted the community is well placed. “In general, the Canyon Trails master plan is a really well thought out, well located overall community,” he said. Next up, Spooner Physical Therapy has taken up a new residence. The physical therapy center is now located at 1626 Litchfield Road, Suite 310, Goodyear. To celebrate, the company, which has a plethora of locations spanning the Valley, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Friday, February 9. Therapists will be on hand to answer any questions, and free screenings will be available to schedule. For more information about the event, contact the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce at info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260. For further information on the business, visit spoonerpt.com. Also, a new J’s Barber Shop opened in the fall. The new location is at 13000 W. Indian School Road, Suite A5 (near Dysart Road), Litchfield Park. This is the second J’s Barber Shop in the West Valley, the first of which is located at 14270 W. Indian School Road, Suite C3, Goodyear. Additionally, there is some information in Goodyear Village, at the northwest corner of Litchfield Road and Van Buren Street. First, Goodwill is coming in

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March directly next to Diva Nails. The plaza boasts restaurants and eateries like Ramiro’s Mexican Food, Pho House, Angry Crab Shack, Burger King, Arby’s and Little Caesars, which may be a sell for the next bit of details I have on deck… Seven retail spaces are available. The spaces range from 791 square feet to 2,612 square feet. Many of these empty spaces sit directly around the future Goodwill, which joins Thompson’s Flower Shop, CosmoProf, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Nippers Clippers Barbershop, Salon Vega and more. Directly behind are Palm Gate RV & Self Storage and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. For more information on the available retail spaces, contact Zell Commercial Real Estate Services’ Donna Reece at 602386-5694 or dreece@zellcre.com. Finally, there are updates from the General Joe Foss Shooting Complex. The range is open on occasional weekends, thanks to a special-use permit that the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association entered into with the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Depart-

ment. The coming dates of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. February 10 to February 11, February 24 to February 25, March 10 to March 11, and March 17 to March 18. Negotiations for a long-term agreement are still underway. However, that’s not even the most recent update… Maricopa County is planning to install overhead wooden power poles for Buckeye Hills Regional Park, a move that will electrify the Joe Foss and sheriff’s ranges and related water utilities. The ranges are powered by diesel generators, which the county seeks to eliminate to improve air quality. To do so, the county must amend the park’s master plan. Public input is requested at maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa. gov through February 28. The General Joe Foss Shooting Complex is located at 26700 W. Buckeye Hills Drive, Buckeye. Those are all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more developments in the coming weeks! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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By Casey Pritchard Trivium Prep’s girls soccer team is two wins away from taking care of unfinished business from last year. The Lady Crimson Knights lost last season’s 3A state championship game 2-0 to Fountain Hills, but are in this year’s state semifinals. No. 5 Trivium takes on top-seeded Casteel at 5 p.m. Thursday, February 8, at Williams Field High School. The winner advances to the state championship game on Saturday, February 10. “The team is still pretty much the same; we only lost two starters,” said Trivium coach Don Radford. “The makeup of the team was real similar, they’re just a year older, a little more experienced, a little more mature. We picked up where we left off.” Trivium went 17-2-3 during the regular season, and has won its first two state games by scores of 1-0 and 3-2 to Safford and Scottsdale Prep, respectively. Radford said the strength of the team is its chemistry. “They’re so positive and work

really well together,” Radford said. Trivium’s season this year was much different than last year, as they played eight one-goal games and allowed 17 total goals. In 2017, the Lady Crimson Knights only allowed seven goals in the regular season. The start of this year, they conceded almost immediately. “This year, I think we gave up a goal in the first 30 seconds of the season,” Radford said. “We’ve had to fight through adversity. We’ve been down 1-0 in a few games, and the girls shake it off and keep right on playing, staying positive, we score one and then score the next one and it’s game over. That’s been very pleasing as a coach, whether we get down one or whether we get up, they play exactly

the same.” Trivium returned most of its players this year, and will do the same again next season as only one senior, Kylie Rusick, is on the team. “She’s been a fantastic senior captain, not only off the field with managing the team, but just being a leader on the field,” Radford said. “She’s going to fight very hard. Seniors are going to do that because they can count the rest of the games on their fingers. She brings it every single game.” Trivium also has two junior captains. One is goalkeeper Tori Gutierrez. “I’ve been coaching her since sixth grade and she has exceptional ability, hand-eye coordination – she could catch everything you threw at her,” Radford said. “She’s

grown into a good sized athlete for a goalkeeper. She’s big and strong, can catch, uses her voice well. She takes all the gifts she has and works hard to be better.” Trivium’s leading scorers this year are Paula Rosztoczy and Samantha Johnson, each of whom have 16 goals. Rosztoczy scored 19 goals last year as a sophomore, and has drawn a lot of attention this year. “She’s got the pedigree, she’s always a threat on the field,” Radford said. “She was fighting through quadruple teams, been double teamed most of the season, and that’s opened it up for other scorers, and Samantha Johnson has come alive with a big season.” Johnson had one game where she scored three goals in 3 minutes, Radford said. Overall, Trivium has several players who have scored at least five goals.

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Michael Waltrip helps install beams at raceway By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Daytona 500 Champion and Fox Sports commentator Michael Waltrip helped install steel beams signed by fans and the entire field of drivers during November’s CanAm 500 in ISM Raceway’s new Canyon 2 – one of the new expanded entrances associated with the ISM Raceway Project Powered by DC Solar. Longtime fans and season ticket holders cheered as workers from Okland Construction and Barton Malow participated in a “BeamRaising Challenge” and raced to put the beams in place, with play-by-play commentary from Waltrip. The steel beams frame the second of two new entrances, called “Canyons,” which will provide immersive and interactive fan experience complete with new vertical transportation to escort fans to their seats. The escalators in Canyon 1 will be available to fans for the TicketGuardian 500 this March.

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Family Storytime (Ages 2-6)

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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Join other families for simple stories and plots that help develop literacy for children at 11:15 a.m. in the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Al-Anon 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. For information, call 623-882-0721.

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

Toddler Storytime

Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street, so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Friday

Lunch & Bunco

Come down to the Goodyear Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15. Registration is required. For information, call 623-882-7525.

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Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.

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. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Saturday Morning Storytime

Club Scout Pack 263 is hosting the No-Holds-Barred Renegade Pinewood Derby Race at noon, Odyssey Institute, 1495 S. Verrado Way, Buckeye. Tickets are $5. Concessions will be available for purchase, and car kits are available from the pack or at Lowe’s or Hobby Lobby. For more information email buckeyepack263@gmail.com.

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.

Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13+)

Community Yard Sale

Visit a yard sale between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Arena, 802 N. First Street. For information, call 623-238-9373.

Cody’s Pack

Children can register to read with a special library dog from Cody’s Pack to practice literacy skills from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6309.

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Rummage Sale

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.

Baby Time

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

February Arts in the Park Concert

Enjoy a free concert by Desert Nights Band from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Wigwam, 300 Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and food. For information, call 623-935-3811.

Yoga for Preschoolers

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschoolers to weekly yoga classes from 11 a.m. to noon. For information, call 623-936-2746.

T(w)eens Chess Club

Are you a chess whiz? The Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites kids ages 11-16 to learn or practice their chess moves from 4 to 5 p.m. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Laugh for Joy

Support Meals for Joy, a nonprofit that provides meals for seniors in need, with a comedy night, dessert bar and cocktails from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse at PebbleCreek, 16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. Tickets are $25. For information, call 623-594-9588.

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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Monday

Learn to code while playing computer games from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Pinewood Derby Race

Enjoy stories, songs and games from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Enjoy street performers, live music, vendor booths, carnival rides, Irish step dancers, Chinese dragon dance and the Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra from 6 to 10 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For information, visit http:// azculturepop.org/contact/.

Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord and her City Council will host a forum for residents to build community relationships, share ideas and provide feedback from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oasis Bagels, 17650 W. Elliot Road. For information, call 623-327-1777.

Learn how to have age-appropriate and open conversations about sensitive topics to protect children from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, 2333 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear. For information and registration details, visit http:// www.swfac.org/register.

Thursday

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites poets, comedians and musicians to share their art with others from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. to sign up for a performance slot. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Children’s Community Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Grades three through five will start at 5 p.m. and kindergarten through second grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

Saturday

Alateen

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Alateen allows teens affected by someone else’s drinking to share experiences, learn effective ways to cope with obstacles and support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Afro-Caribe’ Interactive Performance with Keith Johnson

Percussionist Keith Johnson will present his Afro-Caribe’ performance from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.

ing a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., repeats February 10, at 500 E. Fairway Drive, Litchfield Park.

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Rummage Sale

St. Mary Magdalene and Catholic Daughters of the Americas are hosting a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 500 E. Fairway Drive, Litchfield Park.

Hope

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

Babies & Books (Ages 0-2)

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.

EON Business Meet-up

Meet fellow businessmen and entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions and receive advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

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Tuesday

Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

PiYo at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Tech Help

Master eBooks, email, Word and more from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

Coffee with a Cop

Mingle with officers and representations of the Goodyear Police Department from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Enroute Coffee & Tea, 15605 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-2192.

Book Discussion Group

Pick up a copy of The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult before joining a book discussion at 2 p.m. at the

families to a creative night of lego building from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call 602-652-3000.

STEAM Spot

The Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, holds an interactive program for kids interested in science, technology, engineering, art and math from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2601.

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

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a fastpaced workout with drumsticks on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350. Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.

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The American Legion Post #61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Needle & Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Kids ages 6 to 12 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learning program, which runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Thursday

CrossFit Fury at Fitness in the Park

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

Grief Support Group

The Desert Springs Community Church at 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear, hosts a weekly support group from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday. The group invites those looking for support during life’s difficult experiences. For information, call 623-435-2105.

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Family Lego Night

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites

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Seniors have ‘Big Hearts’ for newborns By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski As the mother of two premature babies, Darlene Leininger understands the overwhelming stress and emotion that comes after childbirth. She wanted to ease those feelings by knitting red hats through the American Heart Month’s Little Hats Big Hearts for babies born in February. “I don’t want to get all choked up, but I’ve had two premature babies,” Leininger said. “It really means a lot to me. They’re both fine, wonderful, healthy, normal people, but I know a lot of times that’s not always the case. Babies will possibly need extra care and this is a way I can contribute to that.” Leininger participated thanks to the OptumCare community center in Goodyear. That facility, along with OptumCare’s others in Deer Valley and Chandler, competed to see who could knit the most red hats. OptumCare Goodyear’s Ben Brock expected to distribute maybe 50 to 100 hats. Instead, 60 passionate knitters created more than 1,400. Goodyear’s center topped the other facilities by making 800. “It was a very compelling thing to watch,” said Arizona OptumCare President Garell Jordan, who heard about the program through her volunteer work with the American Heart Association. “People started making red hats and others wanted to know what they were doing. They began teaching other

guests how to do this and it blossomed.” About 1 percent of of every 40,000 infants are born with a congenital heart defect, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “It’s the No. 1 congenital defect in the country,” Jordan said. “Early identification improves mortality and quality of life. The Heart Association is trying to raise awareness of that through this project.” The knitters worked on the hats from November to January, and it was exciting for Brock to see. He said member Sandy Cornelius made at least 150 hats. Lynette Rollins wanted to participate to learn something new. “I wanted to go somewhere out of my comfort zone,” Rollins said. “That was something I needed to do to help the little babies in the hospital. “Someone taught me. I taught someone and we kept teaching each other. We did the loom and the loom is different than crocheting and knitting.” OptumCare Community Center, located at 1981 N. PebbleCreek Parkway, Suite 8 in Goodyear, serves the 55-and-older community based on four categories—intellectual, emotional, physical and social. It offers free activities like yoga, art classes, movie afternoons, parties and line dancing; programs about diabetes, hearing loss, healthy minds and Medicare; and support for caregivers.

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Arizona Broadway Theatre celebrates the 50th year of ‘Hair’ By Lynette Carrington

The 50-year-old musical Hair reflects the essence and revolution of the 1960s. Even though the songs and story are legendary, Arizona Broadway Theatre director/choreographer Kurtis Overby took his time scheduling the show, which presents hot-button issues like free love, community, war, peace and resistance. “With Hair, we wanted to wait a while to really think about how we wanted to approach the piece,” said Overby, who has been with the theater for a decade. Ultimately, Overby decided to honor Hair on its 50th anniversary, sticking with the 1968 story. It is on stage February 23 to March 25. “I’ve seen different versions of Hair performed,” Overby said. “What scared me was they were commentaries on current political and societal things that were going on and I was uncomfortable with that.”

Overby wanted to pay homage to the folks who allow U.S. residents to be free. “We don’t have that fear to go out and do things,” he said. “It’s important to look at 1968 and look at those people who lived through this era and honor them in a way that the other ways to do Hair do not. I want to keep it very straightforward and let the audience take whatever they want from it.” Hair presents its challenges, however, he adds. Overby admits the script was difficult to understand. “After reading it 10 times, it was important for me to find a character from whose point of view to tell the story,” he said. “Once we get the audience to understand that it’s that character’s point of view, then everything will take shape and people will understand what is going on.” The casting for Hair can be tricky as the production features

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Church bringing multifaceted production to its stage By Sherry Jackson

AZ Vineyard Church in Goodyear is bringing Encounter, an artistic production involving theatre, music, dance, media and visual art to its church on Saturday, February 17. “It’s very powerful, very artistic,” said Aurora Gonzales, a church employee who is helping coordinate the event. “It’s one of those types of shows where the movement and how they display the story is very impactful.” This is the second year the church has brought the drama and worship experience to the Valley. “Last year we didn’t have enough time to advertise and let people know the event is open to the public and free. We’re hoping to reach more people this year,” Gonzales said. Encounter, which has been touring the country for about nine years, is produced by the Boston chapter of YWAM (Youth with a Mission). More than 30 students, who are enrolled in YWAM’s Discipline Training School, travel around the United States January through April, “conveying the sto-

ry of God in a fresh way.” “The main goal is we want to see people come to know Jesus for the first time,” said Jeremy Tunney, director of WYAM in Boston, who founded the program along with his wife, Kandia. “It is a new way to tell a good story. We want people to have an encounter and to start that relationship with Jesus. For believers, it’s a way to encounter him again and be refreshed.” Encounter tells the story of redemption of man back to God. The WYAM group has held more than 500 shows across the country with their students who hail from all over the world. To keep costs to a minimum, Tunney asks host churches to house the students and their families. “They’re really at the mercy of whoever is hosting them,” Gonzales said. “This is how they live while they’re touring. What they do is so powerful that (we hope) the sacrifice is worth it.” The production has “every visual you can imagine and is a mix between a Broadway play and a concert,” Tun-

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AAEC students ‘grow’ knowledge through FFA By Connor Dziawura

Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a highly involved agricultural program. A national organization, FFA’s goal is to prepare students for leadership, growth and their future careers. And, at various schools around the country, it does. Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center – Estrella Mountain has an active chapter. FFA concepts are linked with the agricultural curriculum, said chapter adviser and agricultural instructor Brody McGuire. “We actually spend time in class explaining FFA concepts and teaching those types of life skills that are built within the classroom,” he explained. The goal, he said, is to provide students with the necessary technical skills to move on to the next stage of their life. And it’s all done through an agricultural lens. “Some of the kids are going to go on to a four-year university; some of them might go straight into the workforce,” he said. “We just try to provide them with as many opportunities as possible to get into the workforce.” McGuire’s courses include Intro to Vet Medicine, Ag Business, Equine 3-4, Intro to Animal Science and Intro to Agriscience, a course that all incoming freshmen must take. Rather than providing students knowledge strictly through lectures, it teaches students through a variety of methods. One is through a Supervised Agricultural Experience, ranging from growing crops to an animal-based project, where students raise and care for an animal, according to McGuire. “Those types of hands-on activities that these kids do allow kids to learn about the concepts in class and then they apply them outside of class,” he explained. “That’s one way in which we use our coursework to give kids that lab base.” Current students chose animals like pigs and goats. Savannah Burt, the school’s 2017-18 FFA chapter president, raises her own cattle. “I think that something that’s really unique about FFA, and our chapter in general, is we’re also committed to it and it’s not just a hobby or just an extracurricular activity, it’s a lifestyle,” Burt said. The intensive project requires

students to spend a large amount of time caring for their animals each week, logging their hours along the way. If the students maintain their involvement and succeed at their task, they can have a chance at recognition through county fair livestock shows. Burt has been showing animals since before high school. “It’s the best way to teach a kid responsibility, in my opinion, bar none. I don’t think there’s anything else about it,” McGuire said. “When you give a kid an animal, this is their responsibility. This is you. I’m here to help you; your parents are here to help you. You have a lot of support. We’re all here to help you in many ways, but it’s on you to make sure this thing is successful. It’s on you to make sure it stays alive. “Giving a kid this kind of opportunity or responsibility is huge. I’ve seen kids do amazing things in that type of a program, because there’s so much involvement, they get so invested into it that they really give it their best and everything.” FFA students also compete at Career Development Events. Meats Evaluation and Technology is a chapter and personal favorite of chapter officer Cameron Decker. Last year, the chapter came second in this category at the Arizona FFA State Leadership Conference, he said. “With Meats Evaluation, we judge meat carcasses for quality and yield, which means how much meat we’re going to get off that carcass. And then we also have to identify 30 retail ID cuts from a list of 125,” Decker explained. Other Career Development Events highlighted by the students include Marketing Plan, and Food Science and Technology. McGuire emphasizes Leadership Development Events like Parliamentary Procedure, which is how to run a meeting. But the most efficient for Burt, she said, has been Extemporaneous Public Speaking. “You’re given a topic at the competition that you’ve never seen before, and you have 30 minutes to prepare a four-to-six-minute speech on it and then send it to the judges and answer questions on that topic,” she explained. “I competed in it last year and went to the state level and then

AAEC FFA members (top row left to right) Kevin Santa Maria, Cameron Decker, Savannah Burt, Alfredo O. Chavira, Walker Klopping and (bottom row left to right) Courtney DeMoss, Blake Kirkpatrick, and Savannah Fowlie are highly involved in the school’s agricultural education program. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

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Youngker High School PTA helps organize community sale By Lynette Carrington The Youngker High School Community Sale is in its fifth year, but this time its fledgling PTA is helping organize the event that raises funds to assist students with school- and activity-related expenses. Held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, at the school, the community sale features a free gift to the first 200 attendees, a DJ, two food vendors, a concession stand, an obstacle course, a slide, bounce house and games. Last year’s sale attracted nearly 250 people. There will also be multiple vendor raffles and a mystery key drawing that costs $5. Once the mystery key drawing pot hits a $300 reserve, two additional prizes will become available – a Tuft & Needle mattress in winner’s choice of size, and a package of four, 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks dugout box seats. “This sale benefits the PTA students scholarship fund,” said Angela Pigman, Youngker High School PTA president. “This fund is used to help students with

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Teen collecting bears for hospitalized children

13-year-old Victoria Lauritano of Goodyear collected over 60 teddy bears to donate to children in local West Valley hospitals. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

FFA...continued from page 21 Students at AAEC must accrue 120 hours of community service during their time at the West Valley charter school to graduate. There is a minimum of 30 hours per year. “We really like to also focus on our community involvement, because in FFA we really focus on student development, community development and then our chapter development,” Decker said. “Our community is really an integral part in our chapter because they support us and allow us to go to these different contests, so that we can learn, so that we can become better leaders in our own community.” Community cleanups and donation drives are some of these. The students will continue that involvement in the coming weeks, through their annual barbecue and auction. The community event is 6 p.m. Friday, February 23, at Lighthouse Fellowship. For some students, though, furthering education overlaps with high school, which is another big draw for AAECEM. This comes from the opportunity to take free courses at the neighboring Estrella Mountain Community College.

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Saddle Mountain named a top growing school in country

By Connor Dziawura Saddle Mountain Unified School District is one of the top districts in the country in terms of student educational growth, according to a recent study by the Stanford Center for Education Policy Analysis. The study, which viewed academic achievement in relation to racial, gender and socioeconomic status, analyzed data from elementary schools between 2009 and 2015. “To be ranked as the top district in Arizona for student academic growth is an incredible accomplishment for the Saddle Mountain Unified School District,” said Superintendent Dr. Paul Tighe. “To be at the top in the nation is almost surreal. We are extremely proud of the growth in achievement of our students. This represents the hard work and dedication by our teachers, administrators and support staff, as well as the great work of our students. Parents and the community can be confident their children are receiving a world class education in

our schools.” The New York Times recently emphasized this information in a December article called “How Effective Is Your School District? A New Measure Shows Where Students Learn the Most.” It contains a search box that allows readers to compare districts’ growth. When entered, Saddle Mountain is ranked in the 100th percentile, placing it above other nearby districts, and among the top improved districts in the country. The study also shows the district’s academic achievement grew more than 1.3 grade levels above expectations in a nationwide map that analyzes average test score growth rates from grades three through eight. The New York Times chart shows that Saddle Mountain saw 6.7 years’ growth after five years. This growth, Tighe said, can likely be attributed to many moves the school has been making in recent years. “The district underwent a very

focused effort on student engagement and quality instruction, teacher development, and it added a lot of structure,” he explained. “The professional development has paid off. Our principals are strong instructional leaders, and they know good instruction very well, and they help lead the instruction on their campuses. “There has been a lot of cooperative learning, a lot of other strategies, as well as a focused curriculum, utilization of the Beyond Textbooks program through Vail Unified. All these pieces together have really helped us focus instruction and raise the academic expectations. And so, our kids are responding with higher levels of growth.” The district, he said, also implemented the Galileo Assessment System, which assesses students’ progress, highlighting areas that still need to be improved upon. The Stanford study, he explained, proves the district’s previous efforts a success. Rather than trying something new, Tighe wants to continue Saddle

Mountain’s previously implemented practices and, in turn, trajectory. “I think it’s an affirmation for what we’ve been doing,” he explained. “Anything that’s good for kids we want to continue. So, it really is an affirmation of what we’ve been doing and staying the course as opposed to, ‘Let’s now try something different.’” Although Tighe doesn’t expect a major change, the district, he said, is in the midst of a three-year focus on writing. “We do realize that it sounds isolated, but it actually helps kids of higher order of thinking both in actual writing but reading comprehension and comprehension for other subject areas like science and social studies, as well as that higher order of reasoning that’s needed in math,” he explained. “So, we have a specific targeted focus right now. This is year two of three with writing instruction. And so, that’s going to be a long process but that’s our latest focus.”

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Students’ talents take center stage at STEMCon By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

West Valley students will come together to show off their knowledge during STEMCon at Agua Fria High School from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 15. Students are invited to compete in STEM competitions like inquiry presentations, quizzes and other smallscale competitions. “It’s a science project/science fair that’s taken to the next level,” said Mark Adams, an engineering teacher at Verrado High School. “The students compete for cash prizes, scholarships and gift cards.” Adams is serving as one of the four STEM advisers, along with Steve Pond from Desert Edge High School, David Wirth from Millennium High School, and Patrick Nightingale of Agua Fria

High School. During STEMCon, kids will compete in three divisions. “We see a variety of projects,” Adams said. “This year, it’s a little different. The kids have parameters. The three divisions offer different levels of competition that the kids can participate in. Division I, Marie Curie Division, includes the inquiry-based projects and the STEM test. This high-stakes competitive division has a $2,000 grand prize. Division II, the Albert Einstein Division, is open to students who want to show off their projects, but do not want to compete in or were not accepted into the Marie Curie Division.

Gift cards are the prizes. Division III, the Ellen Ochoa Division, hosts vendor- and teacher-led events where students can participate in hands-on science demonstrations. It’s open to students of all ages, families and community. Students will receive a raffle ticket for each of the booths/events they attend. Prizes will be raffled toward the end of the night. Finally, the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest encourages students to build a device with at least 15 different transitions that will pour a bowl of cereal. Each high school in the Agua Fria Unified High School District can enter this contest five times. The event isn’t just open to kids.

Community members are invited to stop by and peruse projects and the 40 vendors. Representatives from the Arizona Science Center and Special Olympics are expected to attend. “Besides the Arizona Science Center, we’ll have the Arizona Department of Education there, and a couple construction companies. The folks who come out will see Avondale’s STEAM bus that they obtained last year. It will be in the parking lot, and kids will man that. That’ll be the first thing they’ll see. But it’s not just about the projects. It’s letting the community see what education is doing in the world of STEM.” For more information, call Agua Fria High School at 623-932-7300.

Teen Murder Mystery Night at Avondale Civic Center Library By West Valley View staff Children 12 to 17 are invited to participate in My Bloody Valentine, a library after-hours murder-mystery event. Students are invited to come dressed in their most fabulous party outfits and a masquerade mask (masks will be

provided for anyone who doesn’t have their own). As guests, participants will receive their character bio and set of clues when they arrive. Then it’s up to them (as their character) to join others in solving the clues to figure out whodunit. But be careful! The clues may reveal

Agua Fria AFJROTC receives highest evaluation rating By Dennis Runyan The Agua Fria High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program has achieved the highest rating attainable, “Exceeds Standards,” on a recent unit evaluation conducted by the Air Force. AFJROTC programs selfevaluate annually and a formal unit The Air Force said Agua Fria High School’s Air evaluation is conducted every third Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is a year to assess compliance with “supportive learning environment.” (Photo courtesy Agua Fria High School) Public Law, Department of Defense and Air Force Instructions and the and took great pride in leading and written agreement which exists between accomplishing their unit goals.” the school and Air Force. The mission of an AFJROTC program “Lt. Col. Rodney L. Clements and is to develop citizens of character CMSgt. Michelle Siau created a dynamic who are dedicated to serving their and supportive learning environment, nation and community by instilling coupled with an excellent community personal responsibility, character and outreach program,” said Col. (Ret.) Ben self-discipline while simultaneously Young, who led the inspection.“The receiving instruction in air and space cadets performed exceptionally well fundamentals.

that you were the killer all along…or could you be their next victim?! My Bloody Valentine is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 16, at the Avondale Civic Center Library. The event is free to attend and snacks will be available. Advanced registration is required

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OBITUARIES Leo Frankel

Jimmy Leroy Winn

Leo Frankel, 53 of Litchfield Park passed away January 27, 2018. Leo was born September 26, 1964 in Bronx, New York to Margaret and Charles Frankel, he lived in Litchfield Park with John and Rosemary Helvey along with Eddie, Kelly, Maria, Joyce, Gina and grandpa. Leo is survived by his brother Mark Frankel and his Partner Michael Wright. Leo is preceded in death by both parents and his sister Ann Frankel. He will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him.

Jimmy was born to Edward and Opal (Wheeler) Winn on February 9, 1941 in Sidney, NE. He was the older of two boys (Brother Billy Winn). He is survived by his wife, Naomi R. (Fiegenschuh) Winn; children, Wynette Lee (Winn) Reed, Tonya Sue (Winn) Green, Bruce Edward Winn, Stacy Jo Winn; grandchildren, Matthew Cerciello, Mallory (Green) Reis, Damon Winn, Dalton Riedel, Shelby Winn, Sammantha Riedel; and great-grandchildren, Ella Presler, Madilynn Winn, Luke Riedel, and Emalie Winn. A memorial service was held on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. His final resting place will be in Oshkosh Cemetery in Oshkosh, Nebraska. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Matthew G. Reid

Matthew G. Reid, 49, of Phoenix, passed away January 16, 2018. He was born March 12, 1968 to Larry Reid and Evelyn Brown in Goosebay, Labrador, Canada on the Air Force Base. Matthew served in the Army / RA from 1988-1995 as a Sargent and received the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Metal, National Defense Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar, Sharpshooter, Pathfinder Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. He also enjoyed working for Lockheed Martin. Matthew is survived by his wife, Marcy Reid; stepdaughter, Kylie Taylor and stepsons, Ryan Taylor and Devin Taylor; parents, Larry Reid and Evelyn Brown; sisters, Diane McClurg, Amy Lockett and Jennifer Brown; and eight grandchildren. Condolences may be left for the family at www.simplycremationaz.com.

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Mildred M. Ezell Mildred M. Ezell, age 85 of Litchfield Park January 22, 2018. She was born April 22, 1932 in Harlan, Iowa to Gordon and Agnes Sorenson. Millie was a loving mother, enjoyed a lifetime of successful business adventures with her husband, and cherished every minute of life with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an active member of The Church at Litchfield Park including countless volunteer hours at the church thrift store spanning over a decade. Her family and the Litchfield Park community will sincerely miss her oatmeal raisin cookies, baked bread, loving smile, and her endless encouragement to everyone she encountered. Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Ezell and her son, John Andrew Jahnke. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Ezell, Jennifer Russell; son, Joel Jahnke; sisters, Marilyn Wittrup, Kathryn Kuper; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Park Road, Litchfield Park, AZ with a reception to follow. A private interment will precede the memorial. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Church at Litchfield Park. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Annie (Ann) Pearl Carnes (Ward) Ann Carnes passed away peacefully on January 10, 2018 in Cutbank, MT. She was born July 28, 1932 to Ina Mae and Ralph Ward. She is survived by her daughters Nora (Saul) Saldana, Sherry (Midge) Lorash, and son Dwayne (Debbie) Carnes. Ann had nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Her husband A.F. (Cotton) preceded her in death. During her lifetime she had a wonderful career as a beautician. Ann spent the first part of her life living in north Texas before moving to Kent, Washington. After retirement she and Cotton moved to Arizona and then she spent the last several years living in Montana. Ann was an active member of Crossroads Baptist Church. Services will be conducted at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on February 23rd at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Society.

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OBITUARIES John Elvis Contreras

Wanda L. Nelson

John passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018. John was a proud man who took pride in his family and his career. He retired from Local Union 469 as a pipe fitter. He credits his success to the skills he learned from his trade. He is survived by children Ezekiel Contreras, Elijah Contreras, Emily Contreras, nephew Nathan Dewey, and grandson JD. He impacted everyone he met and will be missed by many. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and going for drives. In honoring his wishes, a private memorial with scattering of his ashes will be held for family.

Wanda L. Nelson, born Wanda La Vaughn Wolfe, passed away on January 30, 2018 at the age of 94. A longtime resident of Great Bend, KS, Wanda has spent the last several years in Goodyear, AZ close to her daughter Nikki and husband Lionel. Wanda was born November 24, 1923 in Buhl, Idaho to Horace and Bertha (Kerr) Wolfe. Wanda is survived by her three daughters who loved her and will miss her, Linda (Don-deceased) Swalander of Ruidoso, NM; Nikki (Lionel) Clark of Goodyear; Debra (Jerry) Jasnoski of El Cajon, CA; as well as seven grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. A family memorial will be held at a later date in Colorado. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Glen H. Amator Glen H. Amator of Goodyear, age 95 passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. A longtime west valley resident of Tolleson and Goodyear, he was born on August 29, 1922 to Bert and Alice Amator in Phoenix. He was a native Arizonan as was his father Bert who was a pioneer Arizonan born in the Arizona Territory in 1885. Glen grew up on the family dairy farm that his father had homesteaded south of Tolleson and graduated from Tolleson Union High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Page, on April 26, 1942 and they were married for 73 years. He was a Corporal in the Army Air Force during World War II. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace (Lockheed Martin) for 34 years, retiring from there in 1985. Glen and Bonnie lovingly raised their five children on the family farm until moving to Goodyear in 1967. He loved being outdoors including camping in the White Mountains and going on hunting trips. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Bonnie, his parents, 3 brothers, Gene, Bert, and Fritz Amator, and a sister Ernestine Shahan. He is survived by his five children, June Todd (Terry), Fred Amator (Jan), Margie White (Gary), Tom Amator (Paula), and Samye Barton, a sister Eva Martin, 13 Grandchildren, and 22+ Great Grandchildren, and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family was everything to him and he passed that love on to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who he leaves behind and who will miss him tremendously. Services were held on February 5, 2018 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, Phoenix. Please visit greenwoodmemorylawn.com to leave condolences for the family.

Michael Allan Scheber

Michael Allan Scheber, age 68 of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday January 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1949 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Charles John Scheber Sr. and Dorothy Armbrust Scheber. Michael served his country in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971 in the 4th Infantry in Vietnam. Following his time in the service he served as a volunteer firefighter for over 30 years with the Buckeye Valley Fire District. He also worked for over 15 years as a truck driver with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2009. While living in Colorado he was a member of the Loveland Fishing Club. He is survived by his wife Sharon Abbott Scheber of Clarksville; a son Jason Patrick Scheber of Ft. Collins, CO; a daughter Traci C. Scheber of Clarksville; a daughter and son in law Jennifer and Richard Adamowich of Clarksville; grandchildren Clinton Scheber, Halley Adamowich, Mathew Scheber, Ayden Adamowich and Kayla Adamowich; as well as a great grandson Kiran Adamowich. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant daughter Melissa; a brother Charles John Scheber Jr.; and a granddaughter Kennedy Adamowich. In keeping with Michaels wishes, there will be no public funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040. 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.

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Dennis John Meek Dennis John Meek, 77, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2018 from complications associated with an accidental head injury while on vacation in Mexico. He was born on October 12, 1940 in Everett, WA to Mildred and Wilfred John Meek. Dennis is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jackie Meek; son, Michael Meek and wife Chick, and their children, Amanda Meek and husband Cesar, Andrew Meek and wife Kaitlin; daughter, Michelle Roth and husband Jeramie, and children Blain Winters and Elizabeth Roth; daughter, Meri Hallenbeck and Jimbo Hallenbeck and their children, Alizha Cummins and husband Jason, Chantille Redding and husband Tim, Teagen Hallenbeck; son, Kevin Meek and his children Cory and Jason; stepdaughter, Gretchen Folk and husband Rob, and their children Gillian and Benjamin; stepdaughter, Rebecca Lukose and husband Richard, and their children, Sora, Liliana and Olivia; stepson, Jacob Nyman and wife Holli, and their children, Josiah and Jonah; eight great-grandchildren and the mother of his children Molly Meek. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilfred and Mildred Meek and his son Richard John Meek. The funeral was be held February 2, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Marysville Little League, c/ o Dennis Meek, P.O. Box 848 Marysville, WA 98270 or visit www.marysvillell.org. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Eugene Vassar, Jr. Eugene Vassar, Jr, affectionately known as "Gene"or "Uncle Gene"of Tolleson, AZ passed away January 24, 2018, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born January 9, 1951 in Toledo, OH. Eugene is survived by his daughter, Alisha Sellers, and son-inlaw Chaunsy Sellers, two granddaughters-- Aurbera and London, and sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mildred Harris and Cennie Elder. Eugene was preceded in death by his son, Eugene III, beloved wife, Aurbera, mother-Catherine Vassar, father-Eugene Rogers, and sisters-Ordella, Narcola, Sarah and Tina. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

ROC# CR65 090690D

HANDYMAN

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

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available

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Office 623-872-7622

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623.466.3712

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SERVICES

SUPERCHARGED ELECTRIC

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

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Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

West Valley View

COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552

Deadlines!

30 Years Experience Owner – Operator

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Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Broken Springs Replaced

New

Garage Doors

Local/Family Owned One Call Can Fix It All!

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Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience

623.556.8378

www.ampmhomeservices.com

Family Owned & Operated

623-299-7111

Same Day Service & Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

Insured *Not a Licensed Contractor

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623.535.VIEW AIR CONDITIONING

WEST VALLEY BUSINESS HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

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Mike’s Lawn Service LLC

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

• • • • • •

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Serving the West Valley Since 1990

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HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

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LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

FLATIRON

Los Felix Lawn Service

ERIC SAUNDERS

Saunders Painting

LANDSCAPING

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Javier 623-249-9395

with approved glass replacement by your insurance New Windshield Replacement starting at

100

(602)460-7100

Not a licensed contractor

VISTA DEL

Insured & Bonded ROC#230926

SOL

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vistadelsollandscape@q.com

LANDSCAPING

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www.abracadabralandscape.com

623-594-2773

Residential & Commercial Contractor • ROC 200780

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602-606-2605

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Jeff R. Saunders

623-266-9798 602-826-3969 Mobile

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PAINTING

PIGEON CONTROL

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

PIGEON REMOVAL

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

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Bob

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All Insurance Accepted

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Landscape Corporation

Not a licensed contractor

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623.547.7521

LANDSCAPING

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Armando Felix

Uriel 623-297-0114

602.301.3429

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Not a licensed contractor

Landscape

Estimates Free Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC

AUTO GLASS

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References Available

Not a licensed contractor

MEDICAL SERVICES

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Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

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REMODELING

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PLUMBING

POOL SERVICES

ROOFING

1 Buckeye Plumbing Valley Wide Service

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623-386-0710

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

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623-935-9221

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PLUMBING

REMODELING

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480-755-5818

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FREE ESTIMATES! 26 Years Experience in the Valley!

623-322-9100

AZ MAD

Almeida Roofing Inc. Heating & Cooling

(623) 582-4477

Your West Valley Plumber

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ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

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FREE Estimates

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FAUCET

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$200 OFF

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CODE T17

480-755-5818

AIR CONDITIONING

ROOFING

Licensed •Bonded • Insured • ROC#223524

PLUMBING

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Inc.

PEST CONTROL

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602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758

623-535-8000

Same Day Service

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35.00 CHECK-UP

Phoenix Metro Area

ROC#212627

Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family!

ROOFING

TREE SERVICES

Estrella Custom Designs

Lawn Care

UPHOLSTERY FREE Estimates

ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

New Roofs & Reroofs

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NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

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623-293-2648

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

STORAGE

PLUMBING

Rainbow Storage

If Your Water Won’t Flow or Your Air Won’t Blow...Call...

Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked

Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326

Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured

STORAGE

623-522-9322

Insulated concrete sheds that double as a safe house

ROC#286561

beginning at

www.fastflowplumbingandair.com Water Heater • Water Treatments • Faucets/Toilets • Leak locating Drain Cleaning • Heating • Air Conditioning • Air Purification Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation 24 hour Service (No Extra $)

6500

Senior & Military Discounts

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

75 off Any NEW Water Heater Install $

SEWER CAMERA INSPECTIONS

FREE ESTIMATES

5,200 for 9'x13'

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623.935.5004

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805

Customizable. Installed in one day. Built within HOA regulations. Contact Castle Rock Homes

623-299-7111

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2017 FORD F-150 XLT

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2012 HONDA CIVIC

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21,214

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