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Avondale businesses receive ‘green’ certification BY OCTAVIO SERRANO

West Valley View Staff Writer

Six Avondale businesses have been acknowledged by the city’s Green Business Program for their eco-friendly practices. The businesses are Farmers Insurance, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, King Koil, Stotz Equipment and We Olive & Wine Bar. “The city of Avondale values sustainability,” said Hether Krause, the program manager. “We want to encourage businesses to share our enthusiasm and join the green business program.” The program focuses on four criteria: water conservation, energy, pollution prevention and air quality, and waste reduction and recycling. Krause said most applicants meet one conservation criteria before they apply. After the applications are accepted, the businesses are greeted by a framed certiﬁcate. In addition, the business’ logo is posted on the program’s website and they are acknowledged through social media. They are recognized at the yearly State of the City speech, too. The program started with Krause knocking on doors six months ago, trying to accommodate the busy schedule of the business owners. After six months, she had her seventh applicant, ISM Raceway. “We’re really excited about the people

Vaughn and Karen Watson, owners of We Olive & Wine Bar in Avondale, were recognized by the city for their eco-friendly practices. (West Valley View photo by Tim Sealy)

who joined and all the people who are yet to come,” Krause said. “A lot of people are already taking steps to conserve resources.” She helps those businesses that are already eco-friendly improve on other areas.

“We’ve had a lot of people interested in learning more about the city’s recycling program and composting,” Krause said.

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Goodyear residents to vote on critical issues BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR West Valley View Staff Writer

Goodyear residents will vote on critical issues involving the city, but when it comes to the city council election, there are familiar faces.

Three seats are up for grabs, but, after two candidates dropped out, it leaves three incumbents on the ballot. According to Goodyear communications director Tammy Vo, the election continues because state statute doesn’t give cities or

towns the ability to cancel elections. Other items on the ballot: • Proposition 421 is a proposed charter amendment that would change the regular

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Issues...continued from page 1 Goodyear elections from the spring of odd-numbered years to the fall of even years. • Proposition 422 is a proposed charter amendment clarifying the votes to be used to determine the basis of a majority vote would be those for the subject office. • Proposition 423 is a proposed charter amendment changing the date of the induction of mayor and council into office as the first meeting of the month after the general election. “We’ve been advised that the ballot will have questions on both sides, so we would like everyone to “Flip it. Don’t skip it.” The city clerk’s office, 190 N. Litchfield Road, will begin accepting mailin votes on Wednesday, February 13. The last day to vote is Tuesday, March 12. For more information, call 623882-7830 or visit goodyearaz.gov. The West Valley View spoke with each city council candidate.

Sheri Lauritano Age: 50 Family: Married to Stephen Lauritano. They have two children. Education: She earned a Bachelor of the Arts in political ccience from the University of Ar- Sheri Lauritano. (Photo izona, and a courtesy city of Goodyear) law degree from Gonzaga School of Law Why are you running? I’ve really enjoyed working on the council for the past eight years. We’ve started a few projects that I would like

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to see get done. One project in particular is with the fire department of Goodyear and working on increasing our fire service. We have added three new fire stations and are working on bringing on more fire departments. One of the concerns for the residents of Estrella was wildfires. We have also worked with the ambulance services to have increased care for our citizens. I’m an important voice. I represent an important demographic. I’m a working mom. I’m a small business owner and I have two kids in school. What do you hope to accomplish if you are elected? One thing I hope to do in my last term is tie up some of those loose ends. I would like to see the fire stations get built. The recreation center planning and groundwork is happening now, which should be done by 2020. I’d also like to see police services expanded, and restaurants and entertainment options expanded within Goodyear. I think we have a great start and a great time, and I would love to see our work continue. I want to make sure people get involved and continue smart, good development practices that we have had and pass them on. What is the No. 1 issue with Goodyear that you would like to address? The No. 1 issue is I would like to see us continue to build on bringing jobs into the area so people do not have to commute. I would like to see more entertainment, more restaurants and more shopping within the area. A lot of residents have to commute to find that, and I do not want them to have to. What do you think of the state of politics today? I think the way the city looks at it, I wish more people viewed it this way. There’s no Democratic or Republican way to fill a pothole or take the garbage out. Putting the interest of the residents first is a good thing, and I would like to

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Bill Stipp Age: 55 Family: Married to Lisa Stipp for 33 years. They have two adult children. Education: He earned a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Bill Stipp. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear) Canyon University. Why are you running? Why not? It’s my third term and it’s essentially the same reason I started: to serve the community. I’ve been in public service since I was 16 years old. My first job was helping others and it’s been that way ever since. I do it for the community and for the service of others. What do you hope to accomplish if you are elected? I hope to maintain the very positive momentum that we have achieved. If you look at the city, we have created almost 4,000 jobs; almost a billion dollars in capital investment is being made in our community, which is driving different residential projects. We have plans that are going through city hall like retail and office space. We have data centers that are going to come through. No one else is growing like that; no one is talking about those numbers. In the entire Valley in general, we are the hotspot, but we have to do it right. I want to keep doing the good work we have been doing. The city has been grow-

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Laura Kaino Age: 62 Family: Married to Lance Kaino. They have three grown children and three grandchildren. Education: She earned a bachelor’s degree in business and man- Laura Kaino. (Photo couragement from tesy city of Goodyear) the University of Redlands, and a master’s degree in

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Buckeye police hosting citizens academy BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Space is limited for the Buckeye Citizens Police Academy that starts Wednesday, March 13, and runs six consecutive Wednesdays through April 17 at the Coyote Branch Public Library. The hours are 6 to 8:30 p.m. The program offers an up-close look into all aspects of local policing and the inner workings and activities of the Buckeye Police Department. Participants will learn from hands-on training, lectures and interactive classes. Instruction will come from experienced police officers, sergeants, crime scene investigators and detectives. The program explores patrol operations, criminal investigations, the school resource officer program, K-9 units, traffic investigations, SWAT team logistics, code enforcement and volunteering. This opportunity also helps strengthen the already strong partnership between the Buckeye community and the police department. The academy is free; participants must live or work in Buckeye, have no felony arrests and be at least 18 years old. Each applicant will be required to undergo a background check and will be informed by email or by phone as to whether the applicant has been accepted, denied or placed on a waiting list for a future class. For more information, contact Don McWilliams at 623-349-6459 or email him at dmcwilliams@ buckeyeaz.gov.

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The Arizona Department of Education is hosting its Southern Arizona Education Job Fair on Saturday, March 2, in Tucson and the statewide Education Job Fair on Saturday, March 9, in Phoenix. These programs are exclusively for K-12 and charter schools. The fairs’ goal is to help schools fill positions. Among those slated to appear include: Arizona Department of Education-Troops to Teachers; ADE – Assistive Technology; Arizona PBS; Express Employment Professionals; Pima Community College; Northern Arizona University; Raising Special Kids; Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children; Treasures of Tucson; University of Arizona South M. Education Program; and the University of Arizona. The Southern Arizona Education Job Fair is at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson; while the Valley fair is at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Boulevard, Glendale. For more information on the fairs please visit arizonaeducationjobs.com.

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Buckeye Elementary School District Superintendent Kristi Sandvik recently returned from a humanitarian trip to Puerto Rico, and she already wants to go back. “It truly was life-changing,” she said. The trip was part of this year’s Lifetouch Memory Mission. Sandvik was chosen, along with about 45 other educators across the country, to help rebuild portions of a school devastated last year by Hurricane Maria. The school, Colegio Bautista, is in the city of Juncos, and has 120 students from kindergarten to ninth grade. Sandvik said she fully expected to go there to give her time to others, but she was amazed that the experience gave so much to her as well. “They say you go in there to serve, but you really learn about yourself as a leader. We literally and figuratively got our hands dirty. I really learned about humility and vulnerability, which aren’t always traits leaders want to learn.” While in Puerto Rico, Sandvik took part in a Facebook Live video so she could show Buckeye students what she was doing, and Buckeye students asked questions. One student asked why Sandvik decided to go to Puerto Rico. “Deep inside of me, I always wanted to do something like this,” she replied. “Now, I will tell you, I had no idea it would have this kind of impact on me.” She added that unless you come experience it for yourself, it’s hard to explain how it affects you. “You are learning to be a better human being.”

Lending a helping hand in the physical aspects of the project – which included working on rebuilding the school’s sport court, and an exterior property wall that protects the school grounds – was a highlight of the trip. But more importantly, Sandvik developed deep connections with the Puerto Rico educators and children, along with the other U.S. educators who came to help. “I got to go on some home visits, and I made some strong connections. It was hard to say goodbye.” In fact, Sandvik is considering returning to the school soon. She explained that the students were very respectful, good learners, and despite not having electricity for many weeks after the hurricane, came to school anyway and learned via natural light. While observing the students, she was struck by how positive and resilient they were. It was also obvious the local teachers were doing something right, she added. “We are so fortunate in the U.S. to have modern facilities and the best technology. I’m grateful for that. But being there, it reaffirmed to me that it’s the relations within the walls of a school that make the difference in the education of children.” During the trip, Lifetouch held a school picture day, where they took photos of the students and hand delivered their portraits. Sandvik said they taught her to take portraits and she photographed students. Lifetouch provided printed copies to the students. “This is something they never get to do,” she said.

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Green...continued from page 1 We Olive franchisee Karen Watson has been part of the green business program since it began. Like most small business owners, she looks for opportunities to keep cost down by saving energy. “The application helps you look at your own business practices and say, ‘Maybe I can be doing this,’” Watson said. Watson said it is important for more businesses to adopt green practices. “One thing I admire about Avondale is they try to be the ﬁrst to stand out and do something different,” Watson said. Green practices help companies be proﬁtable. Gloria Solorio, guest experience manager at Hilton Garden Inn, said her hotel has been a part of the green business program for seven months. With practices like recycling shampoo bottles and soap, Hilton Garden Inn was already acquainted with green practices, Solorio said. “There were many practices that we were already doing and we thought it

would be great to have that certiﬁcation on a city level,” Solorio said. Solorio added it is exciting to see a city create a department devoted to green practices. Solorio said, as a hotel, it is easier to negotiate local corporate rates when you participate in the community and are eco-friendly. “A lot of companies are wanting to work with businesses that are truly getting involved,” Solorio said. Krause has set an ambitious goal. She said she hopes obtain two applications per month. Krause will continue to knock on doors in efforts of extending the reach of the program. She wants to remind the business owners that “No action is too small and don’t be intimidated by ﬁlling out the application.” “The city of Avondale values sustainability, and we want to encourage businesses to share our enthusiasm and join the green business program.” Krause said. All businesses are welcome to submit an application. For more information on how to apply, visit avondaleaz.gov.

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Pendergast’s Wiste honored Judges, volunteers needed as administrator of the year for state science fair BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

of Pendergast District, and the governing Pendergast Elementary School Dis- board,” Wiste said. “The district’s remarktrict’s Cindy Wiste has been able vision for STEAM eduselected as the 2019 Arizocation helps forever alter the na Association of Gifted trajectory of the lives of our and Talented administrator students, teachers, staff and of the year. administrators.” “It is evident that during DeBlieux said she’s proud your time at Pendergast Elof Wiste’s achievements ementary School District and contributions to PESD. you have achieved unprec“Cindy has been an amazedented outcomes over the ing force in the district and last several years,” AAGT is highly respected by all,” Wiste has been DeBlieux said. officials said in a statement. Cindy called an “amazing force “We at AAGT would like in the district.” (Photo cour- “She has worked collaboto honor you for your time tesy Pendergast Elementary ratively to establish a math School District) and ability to inspire teachproblem-solving framework, ers, to employ exemplary leadership which has resulted in increased student practices, and to participate as an ac- achievement. She mentors instructional tive member of our community.” coaches in effective coaching practices, Wiste was honored during the 2019 which elicit the highest levels of student AAGT annual conference on February 7 achievement and teacher growth, and she at the Black Canyon Conference Center. is committed to supporting the students, “This acknowledgement from AAGT staff, families and communities we serve. is possible because of the exemplary vi- She is a role model of excellence and is sion of Dr. Lily DeBlieux, superintendent most deserving of this award.”

First-place science fair winners from around the state will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships at the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair. (Photo courtesy AzSEF)

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Arizona Science Center is seeking judges and volunteers for the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF), Arizona’s state-level science fair Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5, at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix. Seventy-five event volunteers and 175 to 200 volunteer judges are needed. Managed by Arizona Science Center, AzSEF brings together firstplace winners from school, homeschool, district, county and regional science fairs across Arizona to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships. The grand award winners in the senior division (grades 9 to 12) will be selected to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) taking place May 12 to May 17 in Phoenix. “This isn’t your stereotypical science fair,” said Sari Custer, Arizona Science Center chief curiosity officer. “Many of these young scientists are working on original research including writing new math to improve artificial intelligence; researching ways to increase food production for the world and exploring cures for cancer, ebola,

and heart disease.” Become a judge: Judging is April 4 and April 5 at the Phoenix Convention Center for elementary, junior and senior divisions. Breakfast, lunch and training are provided. Judging hours are approximately 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 4, and 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 5. Judges should have a minimum two years of college or a degree in any field. It is helpful if judges have some knowledge in at least one area of science (biology, chemistry, earth and planetary science, computer science, engineering, medicine and health sciences, physics, astronomy, animal science and math). There is a high need for judges with advanced degrees and experience to judge in the senior division, and retired professionals are encouraged to apply. Serve as a general volunteer: Volunteer April 3 to April 5 in a variety of roles such as setup, display and safety, and providing directions. Adults are especially needed on April 5 to assist with the awards ceremony setup. There are no educational requirements for volunteers. For more information, or to register as a volunteer or judge, visit https://bit. ly/2szgnbu.

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Toyota dealers pair with nonprofit for homeless program BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

The Valley Toyota Dealers Association (TDA) has donated three new vehicles to Phoenix-based nonprofit Elaine, Arizona’s first health navigation and transportation system for the homeless and underserved. The TDA’s donation includes two new 2019 Toyota Siennas and one 2019 Toyota Prius. The vehicles will serve as the organization’s official transportation for patients who are experiencing homelessness and need assistance with managing their health care. Elaine was founded in 2018 by Vivienne Gellert, a former pre-med student at ASU who felt compelled to make a change after witnessing firsthand the struggles in obtaining health care for homeless individuals. “When Vivienne came to us with this vision, we felt compelled to be a part of something we knew would directly impact our community” said Rob Ginis, chief operations officer for Avondale Toyota and a Valley TDA board member.

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“We’re humbled to have been a part of the inception of Elaine and look forward to seeing our vehicles in action across the Valley.” The barriers to obtaining health care for homeless individuals go beyond the financial burden. More than 25,800

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What the future holds Solar PV incentive levels are set to drop at the end of 2019. The federal income tax credit will decrease from 30 percent with no limit to 26 percent in 2020, then to 22 percent in 2021, and finally in 2022, the credit will com-

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OUR READERS’ VIEWPOINTS

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thank you, Mr. Neumann I almost never reply to letters that are replies to my letters in the West Valley View, but I am making an exception. Mr. Nyle Neumann sent a rejoinder letter to one of my letters to the View, and his letter is in the January 30 edition. Mr. Neumann repeats many of the points I mentioned in my previous letter about Trump and, of course, challenges them by saying I don’t back them up. I will say that we are all entitled to our own opinions, not our own facts. Mr. Neumann, the purpose of the Constitution is to provide civil rights to the citizens of this nation, not promote economic growth. That said, I want to thank you for repeating many of the points I made just in case anyone missed them when my letter ran. And because you did mention them, and I might add accurately, you have inspired me to seriously consider doing something I was ready to decline. Certain business owners and others have asked me to challenge Sine Kerr in 2020 for the State Senate. I haven’t made up my mind just yet, but I am now giving it some very serious thought. I welcome any dissenter to help me get my message out. Thank you again, Mr. Neumann! David Compton Litchfield Park

allowed to marry each other. God calls it an abomination. I think it is immoral when left-wing professors teach young people that America is a racist and bad nation. I think it is immoral when Pelosi and Schumer will not protect the American people from massive illegal immigration. Hating the president is more important to them. They are puppets, and they are terrified of their radical and dangerous left-wing base. In fact, their left-wing base has moved so far left, they have left the country I think the greatest immorality in American history was when the colonists were slave owners. Surely, they knew better. Yet a Republican president went to war to free those slaves. Today 80 percent of the slaves’ descendants vote Democratic. Why? Makes no sense. Where is their gratitude? For decades, the Democrats have stayed in power in urban areas by keeping black people in the ghetto with welfare checks, in exchange for their vote. Is that not immoral? It is immoral when a man who claims he feels he is a woman is legally allowed to use the women’s public washroom and stare at little girls. So, a border wall is immoral, but murdering a baby is not immoral? Are you OK with that, Ms. Pelosi? Progressives don’t believe in God. But they certainly believe in Satan, because that is who they faithfully serve day in and day out. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Progressives are immoral

$5 billion vs. $11 billion

Nancy Pelosi thinks a border wall is immoral. I would like to tell her what I think is immoral, however; when I call her office, she never answers the phone. So, I will share my opinion with the readers. I think it is immoral to murder unborn babies under the guise of a woman’s right to choose. What are they choosing? To commit murder or not to commit murder? I believe the vast majority of infanticides are performed for one reason only, which is the woman’s convenience. It is sad that the culture of death has creeped so insidiously into our nation. I think it is immoral and disgusting when two people of the same sex are

Let me understand the economics of politics and government. President Trump wants $5 billion to build a wall to help protect America from drugs and illegals. The Democrats say no, let the government shut down, which cost $11 billion and gave us no wall. This doesn’t seem to make sense, but I guess that’s “politics.” John Hammond Goodyear

Editor:

Support Trump

Editor: I appreciated the recent article in the View from guest columnist David Lei-

bowitz. He invited direct responses, but I thought a public response was in order. I am a conservative, yet I agreed with Mr. Leibowitz’s points. His question was how anyone could like our president. My short answer is that I am far more concerned about what an elected official does than what is said; words are hollow unlike actions. Specifically, I don’t care for the president’s audacious comments (I know more about “X” than anyone) or his brash arrogance. Actor Samuel L. Jackson repeatedly counseled President Obama to stop trying to relate to others and to just be himself; at least President Trump is who he is. I would also point out that presidents tend to be arrogant; few have had the genuine character of Eisenhower or Carter. Obama demonstrated arrogance differently than Trump, most notably by proposing legislation that was rejected by SCOTUS more than any other modern president, losing unanimously 50 percent more than his two immediate predecessors, before the confirmations of Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh; but I digress. My concern with elected officials and likability is this: Americans treat elections of government officials the same as we do for high school homecoming royalty. This is problematic for obvious reasons. I don’t care for this president’s pompous nature nor his sexual immorality, but I like that he’s done what he said he would during his campaign; a rare quality in any elected official. The economy is roaring in unprecedented fashion, the Korean missile crisis is quelled, taxes decreased, NAFTA favorably redrafted, meetings with in-

ner-city leaders ongoing, respect for first responders restored, and a legitimate effort to control who crosses our borders is underway. What this president does exceeds what he says. Americans overlooked President Clinton’s shameful philandering and focused on his administrative abilities. Surely Americans can demonstrate the same now for a president that takes his oath seriously despite his flamboyant bellicosity. If made to choose between personal likability and effective capability in our elected officials I would hope we would all seek the latter vs. the former. Jason Russell Goodyear

Mental health

Editor: Donald Trump’s psychological status can be summed up in a few words: egotistical sociopath, with delusions of grandeur. He uses any means to get his way – typical of a bully. His motto is the end justifies the means – his ends. He couldn’t care less about the 800,000 people who didn’t get a paycheck, or the stress it has cost them and other Americans. You can bet about half of those 800,000 people voted for Trump, but it is doubtful that he will make another term as president of the United States. He stopped the shutdown because his ratings have gone down badly. He is a great negotiator in the business world, but not so much with other countries. Although I like a good deal – I don’t like it at the expense of others.

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All the people he put in to cover his tracks are getting caught in lies. Trump is a master at diversionary tactics. He has us (Democrats and Republicans) focusing on the wall, in an effort to keep us away from the investigation, the Space Force and collaboration with Putin, etc. I am not going to list everything etc. includes – you look it up. This guy only cares about money and power; he doesn’t give a hoot about the average person. He has never and will never accept or understand what it means to “think of the other guy.” I think he thought he could throw his weight around at the White House as easily as he did in his prior business world. He basically held those 800,000 people hostage to get his way. However, I do agree we need border security – but his approach borders on the ridiculousness. There should definitely be a system in place to filter/ process these immigrants. But the wall will not be effective at stopping terrorist attacks in the United States, or stopping the flow of illegals or drug traffic. They have already been tunneling under. Now, if you are familiar with Area 51 and other such facilities, you know if you try to get within miles of that place, detectors will pick you up immediately. Yet there is no fence around those facilities. Why not use that technology? It probably is cheaper. Why not let other security technology proposals be examined? It seems that is what other people in the White House would like to see. But remember – while we are focusing on the wall – what the president is doing that we are not hearing about, because he is trying to cover it up. Again, look at all the liars he has in his circle. I think the most disturbing thing about all of this is you still have diehards (the radicals, not the majority of normal Americans) still trying to defend their decisions in voting for Trump. They continue to blame others. Come on, talk is cheap, but actions show the truth. You can’t always be right, but you can’t always be wrong. The truth really does speak for itself. I doubt Trump will go down in history as one of our greatest presidents. Trump and his faithful bottom kissers’ motto is “I may not always be right, but I am never wrong.” Dennis Wood Goodyear

Cell towers

Editor: If you like John/Joan Q. Public v. Big Business stories, then I think you’ll love this one; however, this story is not

finished and Mr. and Mrs. Public need help from their Avondale neighbors. Did you know the city of Avondale is considering a conditional use permit for the installation of a new cell tower in the rear of the Dysart Commons shopping area? Your answer is probably “no” or “who cares.” Well, you should know and you should care because a 70-foot high-power cell tower could be coming to your backyard just as it could be coming to my neighbors’ and mine in Las Palmeras West. When I say “backyard,” I mean less than 100 feet away. Reasonable people understand there are appropriate locations for a cell tower; reasonable people understand there are inappropriate locations for a cell tower as well. Cell towers, when extremely close to homes, are very detrimental to property values. This is not just my opinion, it’s well-documented. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines a cell tower as a hazard and nuisance, and requires appraisers to record proximity to a residence and its impact on marketability. Articles and research from mainstream sources, like references given by the National Association of Realtors, tell us one that should expect to lose up to a 20 percent in property value when a cell tower is about 1/10 of a mile from a house (that’s about 500 feet), assuming a buyer can be found. How much worse will it be if a tower is less than 100 feet from a neighborhood? Never mind the research done on the harmful effects from the radiation emitted by these towers because the government dictates that health concerns shall not be considered when putting up these towers. So, what can a person do? Only one thing – engage in the public process and hope your city council protects the interests of residents over the interests of big business. Know that my very concerned neighbor, my wife and I went door-to-door to have conversations with others about this permit application, most of whom were unaware. My neighbors reached the same conclusions as I did – this is too close to our homes and there has to be a better place to put it. Many, many neighbors thanked us for our efforts and were happy to sign the petition against this permit application as a way to express their concern and disagreement with the location of the cell tower. I spoke at the planning commission hearing and they voted in our favor – they voted to recommend this permit be denied. I appreciated that the planning commission gave serious weight to the petition we submitted, that they recognized

my neighborhood is the surrounding area, that they found the cell tower proposal is not consistent with the neighborhood’s character, and that they considered other detrimental effects inflicted upon homeowners due to something like this. I am baffled as to why city planners ignore these factors – all are requirements in the city’s zoning ordinance. Then, we attended another informational meeting with the cell tower representatives. The purpose of the meeting was for them to address all our concerns. Unfortunately, the outcome of the meeting was only an amplification of all our concerns. The cell tower representative had “don’t know” as the response to simple questions. The only thing they offered was their opinion that we should be thankful for a cell tower in our backyard because people want good cell service. With that logic, people should get landfills in their backyard because they want good trash collection service. What we did learn is that the cell tower could be built at a much less intrusive location; however, that location would be more difficult for the cell tower company. Instead, the cell tower company opted for what was easy instead of what was right. The next and final step is an Avon-

dale City Council meeting where the council will vote to accept the recommendation from our planning commission and deny this permit or disregard the commission’s recommendation and allow big business to shove their towers down our throats. If you’re an Avondale resident and feel inclined to help your fellow neighbors, you can help by contacting city council members and voicing concerns, showing up at council meeting and expressing concerns (check council agenda for date), and/or contacting the city of Avondale planning staff at 623-333-4020 to join with us in our effort to defend our neighborhoods. Refer to PL-18-0199. Mark Hedges Avondale How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 130, Goodyear, AZ 85340 E-mail: editor@westvalleyview.com The West Valley View welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The West Valley View will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing. The West Valley View will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’authors, not the View, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters.

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How readers responded to my question about Trump BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

Two weeks ago, driven by curiosity, I wrote a column asking what felt like a relevant question: “Does anybody in America with the exception of blood relatives and maybe a small percentage of paid employees actually like Donald Trump?” You’ll note this is a different question than the one traditionally posed by pollsters, who ask not about likeability, but whether voters approve of the president’s job performance. Instead, I was curious about the man himself. Do people think President Trump is a good guy? A role model for America’s kids? Someone you’d like living next door? Approximately 300-some emails later, it appears we can divide readers’ opinions about this president into a few broad categories. Some people liked his record while ignoring his personality completely, (thus also ignoring my question, but, hey, let’s not pick nits). Others loathe liberals and Democrats with a passion (also missing the point, but again, let’s not quibble). Many

folks believe presidents don’t exist to completing the assignment. Unlike, be liked, but only to do a job. Lots of say, Duane from the West Valley, who readers really hate President Trump. wrote: About as many really hate “Typical little Jewboy me. &^%$#. Mamma’s boy Then there’s James Mc#$^#$*. @$^*er. Whiny Namara of Glendale, who *^#@s like you are the actually answered the problem with country question. #%$& today. Ur jeal“I admire (President ous that our President is Trump) because he is a a GREAT MAN. #@$& good father,” McNamara you.” wrote. “I say that because There’s more to the all of his children grew email, but that was the most up with fame, having the coherent paragraph and the name Trump, great edubest spelled. Duane, I asked cation and of course the David Leibowitz. (Photo our editors to include realmoney…. With having all courtesy Advisor Group) ly big pictures in the paper of that money, they grew this week and a coloring up relatively normal. I think that goes page for you, but they shot me down. back to their up bring (sic) and a father As my late Aunt Sylvia would’ve said, figure like Trump. He taught them the “Sorry you’re so verklempt. Oy vey!” right way to do things.” After filtering out personal attacks, For offering a cogent explanation the most frequently cited point parabout why he likes this president – al- alleled the notion expressed by readthough some of you doubtless will dis- er Loren Greenberg, who said, “You agree about the character of the Trump don’t need to like him – If he can do kids – I salute Mr. McNamara. There’s the job, that’s what’s important.” no prize involved, merely kudos for Loren continued: “I don’t want a

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West Valley View Assistant Editor

Greetings, readers! It’s a good day to live in the Valley, and with it comes plenty of great new happenings. From that Del Taco it seems like we’ve been waiting on forever, to a new treatment center for those with behavioral or substance abuse issues, even to the InnovationHub’s events, there’s no shortage of business news this week. So let’s get down to the details! First, let’s get a long-awaited one out of the way. The Del Taco I mentioned back in December is open. It is located at 1901 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear, within The Market at Estrella Falls, at the northeast corner of McDowell Road and Pebble Creek Parkway. When I last mentioned it, no official opening date was confirmed, but it celebrated its arrival to the West Valley with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring city officials like Mayor Georgia Lord at the end of January. For more information on Del Taco, visit deltaco.com. Moving along, Harmony Health & Wellness plans to open in mid-March, according to Kelly Stone, development coordinator. Located at 5220 N. Dysart Road, Building C, Litchfield Park, it will hold a grand opening/ open house event first, however. That

event – which Stone said will feature refreshments, food, door prizes and rafﬂes – is 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 22. The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon at 3:15 p.m. Stone classified the new West Valley outpatient rehabilitation agency as “intensive.” According to Stone, its focus is on the mental health side of counseling and therapy, but those with substance abuse issues are also supported. There is a 24/7 crisis service, as well as individual and group counseling, among other services. According to its website, it offers physical and behavioral health services, and life skills, education and vocational training. According to Stone, it also has a small gym and a kitchen with a chef. “Part of treating the mind is treating the body as well,” Stone said. “So we’re going to focus on the person as a whole and really making sure their individual needs are being met, because even if people have a very similar diagnosis they still need to have a unique approach that’s going to help them positively move forward in their life.” For more information, visit harmonyhealthwellnesscenter.com or contact Stone at kstone@hhwcaz.com.

Two big Realtor groups pondering merger BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Two of Maricopa County’s four Realtor associations are considering a merger. In a joint announcement, the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR) and the West Maricopa County Regional Association of Realtors said they’ve been discussing a merger and that “the discussions created an undeniable synergy between” them. Both were formed in 1946. SEVRAR CEO Pamela Frestedt said while a merger would primarily impact members, buyers and sellers would indirectly benefit from an even more educated group of Realtors.

She stressed that SEVRAR already runs “an education program almost every day” for members at no cost, because that effort is covered in their association dues. “It’s more for the membership,” Frestedt told the West Valley View. “We’re all about education and professional standards. But that can’t help benefit consumers in the long run.” SEVRAR serves over 13,700 Realtors and affiliates throughout Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, San Tan Valley, Guadalupe, Mesa, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon, Sun Lakes, and Tempe. WeMAR serves

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“We’re very excited to get started and open up and see how things go and help as many people as we can,” Stone said. “As our slogan says: ‘Changing lives one day at a time.’” Also this spring, Splash Rite Swim School is poised to reopen March 1, according to owner Carlotta Knox. Though not technically a new business, she said the swim school, which is based at Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear, is only open seasonally. As temperatures are rising and the weeks are rolling on by, it’s just about that time of year again. The community center is north of McDowell Road and west of Litchfield Road. For more information on swim programs, pricing and more, visit splashrite.net or email contact@splashrite.net. Finally, Goodyear Branch Library’s monthly Business Builders meet-up is returning. This month’s free gathering is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, at 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite C-102 (In Building C,

adjacent to the library). Guest speaker Gregory Bullock, who is a marketing manager for TheraSpecs, will speak on digital marketing. Beyond Bullock, time is allotted for each entrepreneur to give a 30-second introduction, and an hour for a networking and business mixer. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Light refreshments will be provided, and it is recommended that guests bring business cards. For more information or to RSVP, visit developgoodyearaz.com. The InnovationHub is a partnership between the city of Goodyear, Entrepreneurship + Innovation at ASU and the Maricopa County Library District, that – in addition to Business Builders – offers free resources like one-on-one business mentoring and the ASU Startup School. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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Construction complete on health care center BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Construction is complete on a new comprehensive primary health care center in the West Valley. Located at 13471 W. Cornerstone Boulevard, the single-story, 45,000-square-foot Adelante Healthcare Goodyear is the newest addition to Abrazo West Campus. With the addition of this new medical office building, the 7-acre site is forecasted to serve hundreds of patients every day. A project of LGE Design Build, Adelante Healthcare Goodyear is intended to be a one-stop shop environment of care for patients. Poised for LEED GOLD certification, the site offers a full range of medical, dental and enabling services including family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, dental care, psychiatry, behavior health, WIC nutrition, OBGYN, health education, a fitness room, a walking path, community rooms, wellness rooms and a demonstration kitchen. “Adelante and LGE Design Build have a long history of successful projects starting with our Adelante Health-

care Surprise comprehensive health center and our LEED Platinum site at Adelante Healthcare Mesa,” said Avein Saaty-Tafoya, Adelante Healthcare president and CEO. “LGE has always come through for Adelante with professionalism and attention to detail. In particular, Jim Alonzo, project manager, and Robert Shepard, site supervisor, connected with our culture and executed the construction at a level of quality we expect to last Adelante Healthcare Goodyear is a new one-story comprehensive primary health care center at 13471 W. for generations.” Adelante Healthcare is a Cornerstone Boulevard. (Evolve PR and Marketing) 501(c)(3) nonprofit federally qualified community health center offers the underinsured and uninsured based in organic architecture and inproviding quality, comprehensive pri- sliding fee services based on income corporating evidence-based design. mary health care for all members of the and family size. Internationally renowned Canadian community. It places an emphasis on Adelante is nationally recognized for Native First Nations architect Dougaccess to care for the underserved and facilities that incorporate sustainable las Cardinal implemented his princiwelcomes those on Medicaid (AHC- and evidence-based design. ples of seamless unity, sustainability, CCS), Medicare, and commercial and LGE Design Build had the unique community and ecological design. marketplace insurance plans, as well as challenge of creating a structure He visited the Valley and drew inspi-

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ration from Arizona landmarks like Antelope Canyon, the adjacent White Tank Mountains and Red Mountain in Mesa. Cardinal is best known in the United States for the Smithsonian Museum of the Native American in Washington, D.C. Adelante Healthcare Goodyear showcases his striking natural forms, which include characteristic curves and undulating wing walls. Healthcare interior design guru Jain Malkin set the tone for the interiors and finishes. Malkin, a former psychologist turned world-class interior design expert was consulted to improve the patient experience and embed amenities, natural light, color, texture and improved acoustics within the operational and staff spaces. “It was an honor to work with Adelante Healthcare to create the new Goodyear facility,” said David Sellers, president and CEO of LGE Design Build. “Without a doubt, this project is one of the proudest works in our nearly 25 years as a design build firm.” The single-story building along with its interior tenant improvements were completed in tandem. The team that worked on the exterior building includes general contractor

LGE Design Build, Project Manager Jim Alonzo, architect Douglas Cardinal, consulting local architect Cawley Architects (Paul Devers), civil engineer JMA Engineering, structural engineer Caruso Turley Scott Inc., M/P engineer Mechanical Designs Inc. and electrical engineer Tony Woo Engineering Inc. The building’s interior was also prepared by LGE Design Build, Alonzo, JMA Engineering, Caruso Turley Scott Inc. and Mechanical Designs Inc., along with interior architect Triarc Architecture and Design (Myref Ann Miller), consulting interior designers Jain Malkin and Kelly Aljibury Kreuzinger, and electrical engineer Hawkins Design Group. Consultant Fred Moll, who was instrumental in bringing LGE Design Build and developer Axis Developments together on the project, passed away in late 2018, before it could be completed. The team acknowledged his contributions and support over the years. For more information about LGE Design Build and its upcoming projects, visit lgedesignbuild.com. For more information about Adelante Healthcare, visit adelantehealthcare.com.

Merger...continued from page 15 over 10,000 brokers and agents throughout Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolleson, Youngtown, Waddell, Wickenburg as well as the Douglas and Western Pinal Chapters. Members of both associations will vote in person at a meeting in mid-March following a series of town hall meetings for them, Frestedt said. A merger would provide “new advantages to agents that include expanded benefits and services, economies of scale and access to multiple locations throughout the Valley. Broker benefits include a stronger relationship with the Arizona Department of Real Estate, a reduction in processes and fees, special broker support and a broker liaison,” the associations’ joint release said. For the industry at larger, they added, benefits would include “additional opportunities for professional engagement and recognition, expansion of community outreach and programs and increased efforts to protect members

and their businesses.” Derek Anglin, SEVRAR president, said, “Because our members are the heart and purpose of our Association, we’re not taking this opportunity lightly. Merging our associations has to create value for our members.” Added WeMAR President M. Teresa Rubio-Acuna: “With these similarities and strengths, it makes sense to unite efforts and become one to provide more value for our members.” Both SEVRAR and WeMAR provide real estate advocacy, education, networking events, business services and other benefits to members. In the statement, they touted their “strong leadership, financial discipline, positive cultures and unique philosophies.”

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EF girls’ hoops heading to state tourney

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West Valley View Contributing Writer

Estrella Foothills’ head girls’ basketball coach Matthew Johnson has shuffled more of his cards this year than a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas. On a roster of 15, two players have suffered torn ACLs. One injured her foot in the first scrimmage of the season and missed the first 10 games of the regular season. Another will undergo surgery this Friday after sustaining a knee injury in December. Two more have been playing through pesky lower-leg injuries for a majority of the season. But Johnson has tinkered with different and lineups and rotations and has marvelously pressed all the right buttons. The Wolves will compete in the state tournament for the eighth time in nine seasons in the Johnson era. Estrella Foothills, ranked 14th the 4A conference, will travel to threeseed Mesquite High School for the first round of the tournament at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, hoping to avenge a 67-49 loss they suffered to the Wildcats in December. “We lost by 18, but it was a single-digit game until the last 4 minutes of the fourth quarter,” Johnson said. “It was a pretty good game. They’re really talented. They were in 5A conference up until this year and they were in the state finals the last three years of 5A. They’ve got a great tradition, they’re very talented, they’re very well-coached, so it’s going to be a challenge.” It’ll surely be a challenge, but Johnson feels the Wolves have the right personnel to upset the Wildcats on the road to advance to the quarterfinals.

The Estrella Foothills girls’ basketball team is all smiles after punching its ticket to the 4A state tournament with a 41-19 win over Lee Williams on February 7. (Photo courtesy Matthew Johnson)

They’re led by freshman Tianna Reeder, who’s spearheaded the offense averaging 13 points per game since being plugged into a starting role after returning starter and sophomore Olivia Niedzwecki tore her ACL in the preseason. “The game plan all along was Tianna was going to be a key part of what we do,” Johnson said. “Tianna is more of a power-player, although she does have good perimeter shooting and ball-handling skills. Her strength is probably rebounding and driving to the hoop.” You could argue that inserting a freshman into the varsity rotation could be akin to drinking out of a ﬁrehose, but with Reeder, Johnson had no concerns. “There was no reservation at all that she was the next player up and we were conﬁdent she was the next talented

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Bostwick, Millennium wrestling hungry for more BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Millennium High School wrestling coach Michael Bostwick knows what it’s like to make history. In early February, the team captured the wrestling program’s first sectional championship in the Division II Section III match. The Tigers were propelled to the title courtesy of first-place finishes from Eathon Rider, Daniel Conchaz and Ashton Kaneao. Reeling in the section championship, a goal set by the Tigers at the start of this season, can be credited to the hours of work spent in the off-season, when Bostwick and his team pledged to improve. Last year, the Tigers sent 10 kids to state. Just four were able to win, per Bostwick, and that didn’t sit well with the first-year head coach. What ensued has elevated Millennium’s wrestling program to state title contenders. Bostwick and the Tigers achieved another feat of school history at the Di-

vision II state tournament on February 8 and February 9, when they sent a total of 10 athletes the event. Rider was the runner-up in the 106-pound class, and became the first Millennium wrestler in program history to finish as a finalist. Courtney Cordoza, one of the two female wrestlers representing Millennium, also finished as a runner-up in the 145-pound weight class. Cordoza became one of the first female finalists in Arizona girls’ wrestling history. Cordoza and Abby Apodaca, who competed in the 125-pound class, partook in the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s inaugural girls’ state tournament. Because the Tigers upped the ante last offseason, they were able to roll into the title round with a newfound shot of confidence. “There were a lot of us who were not happy with the way last season ended, so as soon as it ended, a lot of kids were going to clubs and we put in a lot of offseason work,” Bostwick said. “That’s really where it started.

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“It was the growth we had from one calendar year. That’s what really caused us to win (this year). If we sat home and did what we could have done, we could have fallen through. It was a lot of practicing and just pushing ourselves to make sure we could push through at the end.” In just his second season at the helm of the Tigers wrestling team, Bostwick didn’t mince words when he laid out his game plan for the state tournament. “We’re looking to make history.” Millennium hasn’t had an individual state champion in wrestling. Several Tigers were in prime position to potentially end the drought this year at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott. Rider was the top-ranked wrestler in his 106-pound class. Conchaz, in the 126-pound weight class, was the twoseed, and Kaneao was a four-seed in the 132-pound group. “When you get to that championship round, it’s another day at the office,” Bostwick said. “When you get to that point, (most athletes) are not used to it. For many of our kids, they’re like, ‘We’ve done this before. It’s just another day.’” The Tigers experienced a rollercoaster of a regular season that saw them struggle to field a full lineup all year. Bostwick was often forced to shuffle together a lineup, due mostly to kids on the roster being sick throughout the year. “Our first duel, I think we took four kids,” he said, adding that going into sectionals at full-strength was significant in winning the tournament. Bostwick, who has coached wrestling for more than two decades, arrived at Millennium after a four-year stint with Phoenix’s Carl Hayden Community High School, blown away with the kind of talent he had in the program.

They were talented, athletic kids, but they weren’t wrestlers yet. That was Bostwick’s job. “The kids understood the sport of wrestling, but many of them never really experienced high-level competition. We understood Millennium had great athletes, and we wanted to take the level of those great athletes and make them become great wrestlers. So, really, it was putting in all that time.” Wrestling has been a fixture in Bostwick’s life dating back to his childhood, when he competed in high school before joining the Air Force. He wrestled and coached while in the military at 18 years old, but his playing career came to a halt when he got injured soon after. His first head coaching gig came 6 miles from his current post at Millennium. Bostwick spent six years with the Vipers, and was the head coach when Josh Kramer became the first state champion in Verrado history in 2013. Now, Bostwick and the Tigers are starting to achieve school history feats at an impressive pace. “I’m very proud to help coach this team that won the first sectional championship in Millennium history. It was great to be a part of that, and hopefully we can set some more history.” During the offseason, the Tigers trained with Bostwick’s Will 2 Win Wrestling Club held at Millennium. It’s a free program open to the public for boys and girls ages 7 to 18. The Will 2 Win Wrestling Club is eyeing to kick off its offseason program Tuesday, February 19, in the Millennium wrestling room. The program will be held from every Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, contact Bostwick at mbostwick@aguafria. org.

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Verrado Rotary hosting fundraiser at Topgolf BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

The Verrado Rotary Foundation is sponsoring a fundraising event at Topgolf in Glendale to benefit the people of Kenya from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The mission is to instill a more informed understanding of cancer and provide needed medical supplies and educational materials/programs for the Green View Academy orphanage. There are several sponsorship opportunities: $1,500 is the Hole in One; $1,000 is the Eagle; $750 is the Birdie; $550 is for a six-member team; and $95 is an individual. The experience includes the chance to enjoy Topgolf while hitting 40 golf shots using your own clubs or those provided to earn individual as well as team prizes. Also included is a full Mexican buffet

Hoops...continued from page 19 well since a foot injury forced her to miss the first 10 games of the season. Playing in the last 17 games, Burrell has been one of the Wolves best offensive forces on the glass, hauling in three offensive boards per game. After the 18-point defeat in their previous meeting with Mesquite, Johnson has been busy strategizing a new-andimproved to beat one of the most potent teams in the 4A conference. “Their post-player, Olivia Champion, is a really good scorer around the basket,” he said. Champion torched the Wolves to the tune of 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in December. “We’re going to do our best to keep the ball out of her hands, but they’re very versatile. They have a lot of girls who can shoot from the perimeter if you leave them open, so it’s going to be tricky to match up with them with all of their different scoring threats.” Despite the lineup-roulette Johnson has routinely played this year, he’s pleased with the current rotation he’s penciled in. “Our mainstays – seniors Lily Mika, Zyaire Brown, Hannah Watson and

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Buckeye Judo brothers invited to compete in Cuba BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Two Buckeye brothers have been invited to an international Judo tournament in Cuba this April, a prestigious honor awarded to the nation’s premiere youth talent in the sport. Dallas Downs, 13, and Ryan Downs, 11, have belonged to the Buckeye Thunderbird Club for the last seven years, where they’ve been learning and practicing Judo. In April, they’ll hone their skills at the international level in Cuba as members of a 15-man youth roster representing the United States. Judo, according to BuckeyeJudo. com, is “a modern Japanese martial art and Olympic sport. The Japanese word Judo means ‘gentle way.’ The object of Judo is to throw one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize or subdue one’s opponent with a grappling maneuver.” The selection to the U.S. roster comes courtesy of the two boys winning the 2018 National Championships in their respective weight classes, which they did at Azusa Pacific University in Cali-

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Dallas Downs, right, and Ryan Downs, center, with their sensei, Kevin Scarbrough, after winning the 2018 National Championship. (Photo courtesy the Downs family)

fornia in December. Dallas took first place in the 52-kilogram weight class, while Ryan won his 42-kilogram weight class. Their senseis, Kevin and Shawna Scarbrough, have been amazed in the strides the boys have taken since en-

rolling in their organization. “These kids,” Shawna Scarbrough said, “I can’t even explain to you how amazing these kids are. Ryan also scored the highest score on the AZ Merit Test – 100 percent.” The Downs brothers attend the rig-

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orous BASIS Goodyear school, where they’ve also taken great leaps in the classroom. Paired with Ryan’s acing of the statewide standardized test, Dallas recently became a referee in judo. At 13 years old, that’s unusual. “Shawna is a referee and she taught Dallas to ref,” said Daniel Downs, the boys’ father. “Dallas was 12 years old during the tournament, and he got to ref at the national level, which is very unusual. In Judo, as a ref, you speak in Japanese to the competitors. So, Dallas had to speak in Japanese to the competitors in order to ref. To ref at the national level at his age is unheard of.” Because of the demanding workload the school requires, Dallas and Ryan are able to practice three times a week, typically for an hour-and-a-half. Shawna Scarbrough credits the boys’ Judo progression to the support of their parents, Susan and Daniel Downs, who have executed a perfect, yet careful balance juggling school and judo. “We made our two-car garage into a dojo,” Susan said, giving the boys easy access to the sport without having to leave their house, “and it’s designated for Judo. “That’s where the medals are hanging,” she said, in reference to the hefty medals the boys were awarded after winning the national tournament last year. “(Winning nationals) felt amazing,” Dallas said. “I didn’t even believe I won. It was pretty hard to believe. All of that practice was definitely worth it.” Ryan chimed in, reflecting back on the disbelief after winning the tournament. “I felt pretty amazed when I realized I was a national champion – I was pretty happy about myself – and so did my family.” Dallas and Ryan became invested in Judo seven years ago, when Shawna and Kevin Scarbrough started their own after-school judo program at an old recreational school the boys attended. “Every year they just keep getting better and better,” Daniel said. The boys are fundraising for their Cuba trip and are accepting donations via GoFundMe. Those interested in donating can do so at gofundme.com/usavs-cuba-judo trip.

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

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Wednesday

Litchfield Park Museum

The Litchfield Park Museum has returned to its winter schedule: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Admission and parking are free. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For information, call 623-535-4414 or visit litchfieldparkhistoricalsociety.org.

fers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

Thursday

Toddler Time

Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Friday

POUND at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350. Enjoy a free concert with the 60 voices of the Augsburg Centennial Singers at 7 p.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. Concert proceeds from a free will offering will be used for scholarships at Minnesota’s Augsburg College.

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.

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

Come and Play with Me

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

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

Bosom Buddies

Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-328-5494.

Goodyear Lions Club

Children’s Christian Community Choir

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Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at noon second Thursdays of the month at

Free Gift of Love Concert

Pianist Miloy Canete will intertwine stories, poetry and pictures with music from Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, Mendelssohn and more at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A cash bar of wine and beer will be available from 6 to 7 p.m.

Veterans Lift Up

U.S. Veterans of all ages are invited to browse through services and benefits including wellness checks, library cards, educational and resume services, free haircuts, job opportunities and more from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Odyssey High School, 1495 S. Verrado Way, Buckeye. Free admission. For information, call 623-349-6945.

Teen and Tween Gaming Saturday (Ages 10-18)

Toddler Storytime

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Free Tax Assistance

Free tax preparation services will be offered to households that make less than $55,000 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Please contact the center at 623-333-2703 for a complete list of documents to bring.

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Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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.

Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.

Wigwam Festival of Fine Art

Festival attendees will meet nationally recognized artists, dancers and musicians and enjoy musical performances, alfresco dining and refreshing beverages from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 15 through 17 at the Wigwam Resort, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-734-6526.

Kung Fu (Ages 10-16)

Learn Kung Fu in a positive, social atmosphere from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Stay and Play

The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Join other teens and tweens from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a morning of video games and board games at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Contemplative Prayer and 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 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

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Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Come see an educational show starring California Sea Lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

Estrella Toastmasters

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

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.

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Ignite Yoga 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.

Quilting for Others

Michael Cunningham will prepare a presentation on his work that explores abstract expressionism through texture, color and form at 6 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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. Join friends to quilt for others from 9 a.m. to noon at The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

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AA Meeting

Seek support and recovery from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Texas Hold’em Poker

Buckeye Senior Program participants are invited to a free afternoon of Texas hold ’em poker from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

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Free Campfire Sing-Along and Sampling

Learn how to make peach cobbler in a Dutch oven, enjoy live guitar music and eat tasty campfire treats from 6 to 8 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6621.

ing 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.

Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS)

TOPS is a program designed to help people reach their weightloss goals in a healthy manner with weekly meetings. TOPS meets at 6 p.m. at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. For more information, call 623-935-4858.

Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts bingo Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games includ-

Adults looking to practice the English or Spanish language can engage in one-on-one or small group conversations at the Buckeye Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth Street, at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

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

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to 6:30 p.m. at Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street.

Needle and 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.

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-398-5550.

Find affordable prices on clothing, jewelry, home décor, household items, books and furniture from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road.

Grief Support Group

Those struggling with grief after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend can find support and encouragement at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Discover ways to cope with grief in a group led by individuals who have also experienced loss. For information, call 623-435-2105 or email Angela at angela@dscchurch.com.

Thursday

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After School: Minecraft Club (Ages 7-11)

Join others in a game that lets people think creatively and solve problems in three dimensions from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Adult Book Discussion

Litchfield Park City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 623-935-5033.

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a non-denominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144. Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a dynamic and aerobic Zumba

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Homeowners Guide to Turf Management

Learn how to manage a healthy, vibrant lawn without the water waste by attending a class from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400 or email eavila@avondaleaz.gov.

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of An American Marriage by Tayari Jones before the library’s discussion at noon. For information, call 623333-2602.

Latin Dance Aerobics

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When Dawn Brown was treated for breast cancer, she lost stamina, balance and muscle ability from chemotherapy. To help regain those skills, she became involved with Silver Lining Riding in Waddell. Founded in 2011, Silver Lining Riding is a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted learning and horse-riding programs. Clients can be physically or cognitively challenged. Silver Lining Riding serves about 40 clients per week from all age groups. “Our mission is to help individuals overcome life obstacles through equine interaction,” said Brown, who now is the treasurer and riding instructor. Silver Lining Riding offers eight weekly classes from September 1 to May 31. The programs are not run by physical therapists, although the organization does work with specialists when required, Brown said. “It’s done in a way that does not seem like physical therapy,” Brown said. The classes focus on balance and

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Cave Creek-based artist Valentine is celebrating his 35th year as a full-time artist capturing the essence of women during the Wigwam Fine Art Festival. The festival’s featured artist, Valentine will be showcasing his new collection, Potion of Love, as well as previous works at this Litchfield Park highlight. His paintings are on aluminum, which gives his women a unique shine and quality. Valentine took time away from festivals until he met Candy Vermillion of Vermillion Promotions, the festival’s promoter, and learned what the event has to offer. Valentine said he liked that it was intimate and had an opportunity to meet people. The Wigwam Fine Art Festival will do just that during its 10th annual fine art festival Friday, February 15, to Sunday February 17. More than 125 accomplished artists from around the country will showcase and sell their work. Vermillion said the festival selected Valentine because of the romantic aspects to his work. The festival is near Valentine’s Day and his pieces fit the festival’s motive of “a romantic getaway with art, wine and chocolate.” The Wigwam Festival of Fine Art is “a stunning, visual outdoor gallery with some of the most accomplished artists in the region,” Vermillion said. The event hosts a variety of styles like woodwork, photography, glass-

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Keep reading if you own a home in the U.S. and were born before 1955. It’s a well-known fact that for many senior citizens in the U.S. their home is their single biggest asset, often accounting for more than 50% of their total net worth. Yet, according to new statistics from the mortgage industry, senior homeowners in the U.S. are now sitting on more than 6.1 trillion dollars of unused home equity.1 With people now living longer than ever before and home prices back up again, ignoring this “hidden wealth” may prove to be short sighted. All things considered, it’s not surprising that more than a million homeowners have already used a government-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage or “HECM” loan to turn their home equity into extra cash for retirement. However, today, there are still millions of eligible homeowners who could benefit from this FHAinsured loan but may simply not be aware of this “retirement secret.” Some homeowners think HECM loans sound “too good to be true.” After all, you get the cash you need out of your home but you have no more monthly mortgage payments.

NO MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS?2 EXTRA CASH? It’s a fact: no monthly mortgage payments are required with a government-insured HECM loan;2 however the homeowners are still responsible for paying for the maintenance of their home, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and, if required, their HOA fees.

Another fact many are not aware of is that HECM reverse mortgages first took hold when President Reagan signed the FHA Reverse Mortgage Bill into law 29 years ago in order to help senior citizens remain in their homes. Today, HECM loans are simply an effective way for homeowners 62 and older to get the extra cash they need to enjoy retirement. Although today’s HECM loans have been improved to provide even greater financial protection for homeowners, there are still many misconceptions. For example, a lot of people mistakenly believe the home must be paid off in full in order to qualify for a HECM loan, which is not the case. In fact, one key advantage of a HECM is that the proceeds will first be used to pay off any existing liens on the property, which frees up cash flow, a huge blessing for seniors living on a fixed income. Unfortunately, many senior homeowners who might be better off with HECM loan don’t even bother to get more information because of rumors they’ve heard. That’s a shame because HECM loans are helping many senior homeowners live a better life. In fact, a recent survey by American Advisors Group (AAG), the nation’s number one HECM lender, found that over 90% of their clients are satisfied with their loans. While these special loans are not for everyone, they can be a real lifesaver for senior homeowners. The cash from a HECM loan can be used for any purpose. Many people use the money to save on interest charges by paying off credit cards or other

FACT: In 1988, President Reagan signed an FHA bill that put HECM loans into law.

high-interest loans. Other common uses include making home improvements, paying off medical bills or helping other family members. Some people simply need the extra cash for everyday expenses while others are now using it as a “safety net” for financial emergencies. If you’re a homeowner age 62 or older, you owe it to yourself to learn more so that you can make an informed decision. Homeowners who are interested in learning more can request a free 2018 HECM loan Information Kit and free Educational DVD by calling American Advisors Group toll-free at 1-800-841-6802. At no cost or obligation, the professionals at AAG can help you find out if you qualify and also answer common questions such as: 1. What’s the government’s role? 2. How much money might I get? 3. Who owns the home after I take out a HECM loan? You may be pleasantly surprised by what you discover when you call AAG for more information today.

Source: http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2016/06/21/seniors-home-equity-grows-to-6-trillion-reverse-mortgage-opportunity. 2If you qualify and your loan is approved, a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) must pay off any existing mortgage(s). With a HECM loan, no monthly mortgage payment is required. A HECM increases the principal mortgage loan amount and decreases home equity (it is a negative amortization loan). AAG works with other lenders and financial institutions that offer HECMs. To process your request for a loan, AAG may forward your contact information to such lenders for your consideration of HECM programs that they offer. When the loan is due and payable, some or all of the equity in the property no longer belongs to borrowers, who may need to sell the home or otherwise repay the loan with interest from other proceeds. AAG charges an origination fee, mortgage insurance premium, closing costs and servicing fees (added to the balance of the loan). The balance of the loan grows over time and AAG charges interest on the balance. Interest is not tax-deductible until the loan is partially or fully repaid. Borrowers are responsible for paying property taxes and homeowner’s insurance (which may be substantial). We do not establish an escrow account for disbursements of these payments. A set-aside account can be set up to pay taxes and insurance and may be required in some cases. Borrowers must occupy home as their primary residence and pay for ongoing maintenance; otherwise the loan becomes due and payable. The loan also becomes due and payable when the last borrower, or eligible non-borrowing surviving spouse, dies, sells the home, permanently moves out, defaults on taxes or insurance payments, or does not otherwise comply with the loan terms. American Advisors Group (AAG) is headquartered at 3800 W. Chapman Ave., 3rd & 7th Floors, Orange CA, 92868. (MB_0911141), V2017.08.23_OR

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Button collectors hosting state convention BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

When Martha Simmons was a young girl in Ajo, her mother, Barbara Yarberry, collected buttons. Her mother found them so fascinating she founded the Button Hooks Club. “I was born in Ajo and there wasn’t a lot for women to do,” said Simmons, who now lives in Glendale. “We had a friend who owned the flower shop there. My mother was really bored, so she would visit different people. We became acquainted with Mary Anderson, who helped my mom found the Button Hooks Button Club.” Simmons is continuing their hobby as a member of the Button Hooks Club, which meets the first Saturday of the month at Good Samaritan Society, Peoria Good Shepherd, 10333 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria. The group is hosting the Arizona State Button Society Convention on 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 16, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 17, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11460 W. Hilton Way in Avondale. Themed “Wild West Roundup,” the

Martha Simmons of Glendale, Judy Thornhill of Avondale, Janis Adams of Phoenix, Jeni Hicke of Cave Creek, Janet Parker of Sun City and Nancy Craig of Phoenix sometimes buy clothing just for the buttons. They also decorate their outfits using the buttons they collect. (West Valley View photo by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski)

convention will feature educational exhibits, competitions following the guidelines form the National Button Society, and mini workshops. It is open to the public for $5 admission. Button collecting is a longtime favorite. In 1938 the National Button Society was formed. During the Great Depression, button collecting became an inexpensive distraction.

There are five clubs in Arizona – one in Tempe, two in Tucson, one in Peoria and one in Prescott. The Button Hooks Button Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The ladies of the group call buttons “miniature art.” “We even buy clothes just for the buttons,” said Judy Thornhill of Avondale. “The buttons have neat material

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like pearl, black glass, celluloid and resin. There are hundreds of materials that buttons are made of.” Many companies created buttons as well, including Colt Firearms, which manufactured them in 1932 for approximately 14 months. Thornhill showed select buttons that are considered made by Colt. More than 4.5 million buttons were manufactured during a 14-month period. One button is marked Colt, a twopart rouge button. Other buttons can only be authenticated when found on a Colt salesman’s sample card, or Colt patent or if their history is documented. Member Nancy Craig of Phoenix is a button artist, who sold a button for $252. It normally would sell for $5. Jeni Hicke of Cave Creek specializes in button purses. She was turned on to the club through a speaker at Paradise Valley Community College. “She encouraged me to come to this meeting,” she said. “I particularly like whistle buttons.” For more information, contact perryva@gmail.com or janiswood@aol.com.

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Ignite Yoga hosts family friendly events this month BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Ignite Yoga, a family-owned and operated yoga studio, will offer a variety of special events and workshops throughout February. • Valentine’s Day Gong Bath, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 14. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of peace bathed in cosmic sounds of gong and crystal singing bowls. After a concert of vibrations, enjoy a raw dark chocolate treat made from organic cacao. Cost is $20. • Hip-opening workshop, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 23. When asking for requests on what to work on at the beginning of class, instructors often hear “hips” in response as, for many people, hips tend to be tight and hold tension. Guests will enjoy this two-hour workshop dedicated to opening the hips in a safe, methodical way. Class will focus on anatomy, alignment, and the concepts of tension versus com-

pression to guide you in exploring your hips. Come to this workshop to learn how to make the hip opening postures work for your unique body, and leave with safer modifications for poses that challenge you. Cost is $30. To register for any class or workshop, visit the ignite website at igniteyogastudios.com or call 623-374-7812.

MEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MEETS REGULARLY

The Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek Bible study group recently gathered for its monthly breakfast at the Eagles Nest Clubhouse. The group of 140 Christian men convenes the first Wednesday of the month and has a guest speaker. Personal testimonies from professional athletes have been featured. The Bible study is held 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Clubhouse, Chianti Room. The Christian men also volunteer in the community at places like local food banks. All men are welcome. For more information, contact Jim Sykes at 614-395-4907 or jimsykes1972@ yahoo.com. (Photo courtesy Jim Sykes)

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Sudden cardiac death is the silent killer

BY DR. SANJOY BHATTACHARYA West Valley View Contributing Writer

It’s Heart Month, so naturally, you’ll see a lot of stories relating to heart disease. But one important topic often gets overlooked: sudden cardiac death. It’s responsible for half of all heart disease deaths, cutting short the lives of more than 325,000 Americans every year. While different from a heart attack, sudden cardiac death can occur during a heart attack. When someone has a heart attack, one or more artery blockages prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart, thus damaging the heart muscle. With sudden cardiac death, the electrical system to the heart suddenly becomes irregular, stopping blood flow through the body. The most urgent concern is blood flow to the brain, as a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest can become unconscious within minutes. The fact that 1 in 7.4 people in the United States will die of a cardiac arrest is alarming. The risk increases

exponentially with age. Even more disturbing is that the survival rate is low – about 11 percent among adults, 9 percent of whom leave the hospital with good neurological function. At Abrazo West Campus, our goal is to move the needle in a better direction. We’re working to diagnose patients who might be at a risk for pump failure and sudden cardiac death with new initiatives based on national best practices. As a community of cardiovascular caregivers, we’re also educating people about the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac death. That’s important, because among adults treated by emergency medical personnel, 25 percent had no symptoms before the onset of arrest. However, we do know of some risk factors. For example, patients who have had a heart attack in the past are at a greater risk for sudden cardiac death. Coronary artery disease also plays a role, so it’s important to monitor cholesterol and blood pressure. Syncope, or frequent fainting spells

for unknown reasons, is another sign of trouble. A rapid heart beat and fluttering could also indicate that danger is lurking. While we don’t have a crystal ball to predict the onset of cardiac arrest, we can encourage people to lead a hearthealthy lifestyle, free from smoking and with a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, exercise and stress-reduction techniques such as mediation or yoga. One way to learn how to care for your heart is to attend Abrazo’s Dr. Sanjoy Bhattacharya is a cardiologist at Abrazo West Campus. (Photo courtesy Abrazo West Campus) Heart Health Public Forum at 6 p.m. Friday, a question-and-answer session with February 15, at JW Marriott at Des- cardiovascular specialists. Free health ert Ridge Resort in Phoenix. The free screenings will also be provided to the event will feature a live broadcast of first 50 people signing up on site. To an advanced cardiac procedure, plus register, visit abrazohealth.com or call patient and physician storytelling, and 877-934-9355.

Film festival hopes to enlighten guests about Judaism BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR West Valley View Staff Writer

The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is continuing its mission of sharing the breadth of Jewish content from across the globe by screening films at three Harkins Theatres, through Sunday, February 24. GPJFF executive director Barry Singer said he hopes people gain “an appreciation of the worldwide presentation of the Jewish culture.” One of these films is Golda’s Balcony: The Film, which will have its second public screening at the festival, according to producer David Fishelson. Originally a Broadway hit, Golda’s Balcony comes to the GPJFF on Sunday, February 24, after 15 years of being “locked in a vault,” Fishelson said. The piece is about the life of Golda Meir, Israel’s first female prime minister. Fishelson called it a powerful story about politics and feminism that covers Meir’s struggle in an artistic way. Fishelson said the film gives a fair, balanced view surrounding the controversies to the birth of Israel as well as a voice to the Jewish people. “I want the

audience to understand the perspective. It deserves to shine.” Controversies, Fishelson specified, include the Zionists creating a new vision for many Jewish people in Europe during the early 1900s, the 1948 Arab War and the many divisions of Palestine and Israel, as well as the Yom Kippur War in 1973. The collaboration came about when Fishelson contacted Singer fairly late in the selection process, however, “we felt this was an opportunity to show an important performance by the original Broadway production star.” Golda’s Balcony: The Film is one film out of the 20 being screened within the festival that Singer and his coworkers select. A few others include Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy, Budapest Noir and Shine. Choosing the films is a year-long process. The festival is held in February, and immediately the process begins again, Singer said. By March, the festival is looking for new films to feature and planning next year’s event. Linda Mittelman and Lois Rubin, the creative directors, prescreen of 100 to 200 films. The festival screening committee receives the films

from distributors across the country. Before the team can screen the films, it must receive permission from the distributors because it’s not free to screen films for public performances. Distributors handle all of the arrangements. Then, the screening committee watches one film a week and are usually done by mid-September, Singer said. The process is very democratic, with the committee voting on the final films and the highest-voted films are featured. After the screening and selection process is complete, Singer said advertising and program planning is the next step for the festival. The event, which attracts 10,000 guests a year, brings awareness to films that wouldn’t play here, Singer said. The movie trailers are available on the film festival’s website for those who may be interested in attending. They can then check the schedule and see when films are playing. Fishelson said he is grateful to be a part of this festival and sharing Golda’s Balcony: The Film and its message, “When you tell the story of the people, it blows your mind.”

Golda’s Balcony: The Film has only been shown a handful of times. (Photo courtesy The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival)

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Tolleson, Goodyear hosting Agua Fria DECA looking daddy-daughter dance for clothing, books, bedding BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Tolleson and Goodyear are coming together for an Aladdin-themed daddy-daughter dinner and dance on Saturday, February 23, at the Palm Valley Community Center, 1414 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, February 15, or until tickets are sold out. They are A daddy-daughter dance set for Saturday, February 23, is available at the Tolleson themed after Disney’s Aladdin. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear) Recreation Department, 9555 W. Van Buren Tolleson and Goodyear residents, and Street, and Goodyear Recreation De- $20 per additional ticket. partment at 3075 N. Litchﬁeld Road. Nonresidents are $55 per couple, and The event, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., in- $25 per additional ticket. cludes, dancing, contests, rafﬂes, caFor more information, contact tered dinner and beverages. A photog- Tolleson Recreation at 623-474-4992 rapher will be on site to capture the or visit tollesonaz.org or Goodyear occasion for free. Recreation at 623-882-7352 or visit The cost is $45 per couple for goodyearaz.gov.

The Agua Fria High School DECA Club is asking for donations of clothing, books or bedding in trash bags to raise money for the marketing organization. The fundraiser is Tuesday, February 19, to Friday, February 22, for students and faculty, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 23, for the public at the school, 530 E. Riley Drive, Avondale. The organization will take the trash bags to Savers, who will weigh the items and pay the students. The money goes toward DECA’s competitions. “I am a marketing teacher and I make it my passion to help kids to be able to make it in the real working world,” said Debra Eissner of Agua Fria High School. “However, we also need to be able to afford attending these events.” With a nearly 70-year history, DECA

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Prom Dress Extravaganza planned for EMCC BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

The second annual Prom Dress Extravaganza is set for March 2 and Estrella Mountain Community College’s Future Teachers Club needs the public’s help. The event, conceived by Rachel

Holmes, director of the Teacher Education Institute, aims to provide dresses, shoes, and accessories to 100 high school girls in need so they may attend prom. “It dawned on me that there must be so many young ladies who don’t have the ﬁnancial means to purchase a dress, shoes, accessories, and even

a prom ticket,” Holmes said. “This is such a momentous event in the lives of high school students that no one should have to miss out on.” Donations of gently used dresses, shoes, purses, hair accessories and jewelry are accepted through February 28. They may be dropped off at

EMCC, Mariposa Hall, Room 118, and the Career and Transfer Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. The FTC also needs volunteers to help out during the event. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Holmes at rachel.holmes@estrellamountain.edu.

Three WV students advance to state-level free throw contest BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

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Three select students are gearing up for a trip to compete in an annual competition. And, if they perform favorably, they could soon reach the national stage. On Saturday, February 16, Avondale’s Raceway Elks Lodge No. 2852 will sponsor Briana Lopez and Madison Reibel of L. Thomas Heck Middle School and Aiden Roestenberg of Western Sky Middle School in the Elks’ Arizona State Hoop Shoot FreeThrow Contest. The three students along with Elks ofﬁcials will head to the Cactus Canyon Junior High School in Apache Junction. The Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Contest has three age groups: 8 to 9, 10 to 11 and 12 to 13. Lopez competes in the 10-to-11 age bracket for girls, while Roestenberg and Reibel will compete in the 12-to-13 age range, Roestenberg for boys and Reibel for girls. Lopez, Reibel and Roestenberg earned their spots in the Apache Junction contest by proving their skills at a previous district-level contest. The West District contest, which included competitors representing seven lodges, took place at Wickenburg’s

Vulture Peak Middle School on January 19. That day, 34 competitors took 25 free throws each. Of the 34 competing youngsters, Elks Lodge No. 2852 sponsored six, who had prior to that emerged victorious from the local level. The Elks Lodge No. 2852-represented competitors were – in addition to Lopez, Reibel and Roestenberg – Aubrey Burns, Tyler Rhodes and Adrian Davis Jr. Burns, who attends Palm Valley Elementary School, competed in the 8 to 9 girls category, while Rhodes, who attends Barbara B. Robey Elementary School, competed in the 8 to 9 boys category and Davis Jr., who attends Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School, competed in the 10 to 11 boys category. Rhodes, Davis Jr. and Burns didn’t advance further, as the former two earned second-place trophies and the latter placed third. Lopez, Reibel and Roestenberg qualiﬁed for the state level through ﬁrst-place wins. West District Hoop Shoot Coordinator Chuck Waugh will attend the next step on February 16, along with volunteers from Elks Lodge No. 2852 including Exalted Ruler George Maniscalco and First Lady/Secretary Mary

Maniscalco, Arizona First Vice President Dan Snyder, Trustee Willie Buttram (who is a past district deputy to the grand exalted ruler), Lady Barbara Buttram, and associate members Tim and Kim Barrett, who along with Waugh are past exalted rulers. All of these individuals attended the West District competition in January, as did Audit Chairwoman Gail Frischmann and Esteemed Lecturing Knight Chris Gillies. Winners at the upcoming state contest will move forward to the Region 7 semi-ﬁnals, which take place March

9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Region 7 represents competitors from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. The lengthy competition process will come to a head when students from across the country face off at the 2019 Hoop Shoot National Finals in Chicago, Illinois, on April 27. The champion’s name will be inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springﬁeld, Massachusetts. For more information about Raceway Elks Lodge No. 2852 or its role in the Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Contest, contact secretary@racewayelks.com.

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EMCC introduces boys to STEM careers BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

More than 50 high school boys from West Valley Title I schools were introduced to STEM careers during the Estrella Mountain Community College’s (EMCC) recent inaugural Experience STEM event. The event was the brainchild of Dean of Students Laura Dulgar and EMCC STEM Coordinator Liahla Roberts. Roberts, who wrote the grant for it last summer, said the event was designed to encourage the students to attend college, as well as pursue careers in

STEM. Experience STEM kicked off with a welcome address from Dr. Rey Rivera, vice president of learning, followed by the keynote speaker, Jaime Casap, Google education evangelist. The ﬁrst-generation American shared his struggles growing up in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, in the ’70s and ’80s and education being his ticket out of the city he said “deserved the name.” “I believe education disrupts poverty, I believe education changes families’ destinies,” Casap said. “I believe education is what moves us forward. You

can’t do anything without education.” The boys then attended three different nuclear energy workshops and met with STEM partners from Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and ASU. Fifteen-year-old Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center (AAEC) sophomore Pedro Torres said he attended the event in the hopes of meeting some people from the far West Valley nuclear generating station. “I want to be a nuclear engineer, and my dream is to work at Palo Verde,” Torres said. Others, such as his classmate Keith

Carter, also 15, attended the event to see if STEM is something he is interested in. “I’m hoping to get some information and just want to see if I’m actually interested in engineering or not,” Torres said. The innovation grant that funded Experience STEM was a one-time grant, Roberts said, adding EMCC hopes to partner with the business community to make the event an annual one.

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The Westview High School’s Early Childhood Education students will exhibit projects that reﬂect career-based skills from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, in room 705. It is hosted by Family Career and

Community Leaders of America. The school is located at 10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale. “It is a club I am proud to be a part of because of the dedication put into bettering of only the community, but myself,” said Jada McDonald of Avondale.

“FCCLA provides opportunities for students to grow by encouraging participating in career-based competitions, fundraisers, workshops and gatherings.” The activities allow students to reﬂect on the importance of improving

and how to aid others in reaching their goals. “With support, FCCLA has been able to continue to grow within the community and beyond expectations,” she said. The event showcases projects that may be eligible for state competition and national conference. Anyone who would like to support this organization of students trying to better themselves and the community are welcome to come to this gallery. A small fee will be charged. All of the money goes toward competitions, giving back to the community, and investing in the students’ goals. For more information, call 623-4784600.

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Student Chronicles Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@timespublications.com. Michaela Daniels of Goodyear has been named to the University of Iowa’s dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Approximately 5,800 students were named to the UI dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. McCall Radavich of Litchﬁeld Park earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of Iowa. Angelique Elemen of Litchﬁeld Park was named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list. Elemen’s major is sociology-criminology option. To be eligible for dean’s list at the Durango, Colorado, school, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of graded college level work and have completed all work for which they are registered by the end of the semester. Anisa Jones, a health science major from Tolleson, was named to the honor roll at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri.

Logan Wilkins of Goodyear made the honor roll at Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, Washington. Mark Sonenschein of Buckeye earned a Master of Science degree in nursing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Desert Edge High School graduate Jonathan Sangillo made the Oregon State University’s honor roll, as well as the engineering department’s dean’s list. He entered OSU with sophomore status due to the AP credits he earned. Thomas Sangillo, a junior in mechanical and manufacturing engineering at Oregon State Univeristy, made the honor roll for the seventh term. He has been accepted into the prestigious MECOP Engineering Internship Program and will begin his ﬁrst of two six-month internships this spring. Maximo Lawlor, a former Millennium High School student

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Snow day at The Goddard School Children attending The Goddard School in Goodyear enjoyed another year playing in the snow. During the recent Winter Wonderland event, the school saw 10 tons of snow fall in the parking lot, and children went to work building snowmen. 1. Mia Brown tries her hand at making snowballs; 2. Henry Herring, left, and Alexzander Gonzales are excited about the snow; 3. Henry Prosise decided to wear shorts, even though the forecast called for snow; 4. Isabella Borunda is surprised by the chilliness of the snow.

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Victoria Rodriguez Gutierrez Victoria Rodriguez Gutierrez, age 74 of Avondale, died January 30, 2019. She was born November 17, 1944 in San Angelo, TX to Julio and Maria Rodriguez. She is survived by her husband, Manuel Gutierrez; daughter, Marcella Gutierrez; sons, Abie Ortiz, Alcario Ortiz, Benny Ortiz; Dolores Gutierrez, and Greg Gutierrez; sister, Maria Saldana; brothers, Fidel Rodriguez and Rosendo Rodriguez; 21 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial was at Holy Cross Cemetery Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Richard Eliot Scott, 75, left this earth on January 14, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born on August 21, 1943, in New Jersey. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and served honorably in the early 1960's. He was deployed to Cuban waters during the Missile Crisis. Richard is survived by his wife, Victoria Scott, of Goodyear, his son Austin Scott of Boston, MA, his daughter Adriana Scott of Avondale, his step-son John Lewis of Goodyear and step-daughter Chelsea Lewis of Denver, CO, and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. and Ruth E. Scott, his brother Robert E. Scott, Jr., his brother Randolph E. Scott, and his daughter Renee Algernon. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 16, 2019 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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OBITUARIES Esther S. Gandara Esther S. Gandara, age 88 of Glendale, AZ died February 3, 2019, in Buckeye, AZ. She was born August 19, 1930, in Omaha, NE to Guadalupe Sousa and Pabla Fernandez. She is survived by her husband, Rudolfo Gandara; daughters, Sandra J. Fuentes, Rita A Balian, Caroline Madden; sons, Gilbert A. Gandara, and Daniel J. Gandara; sister, Angelina Castro; brothers, Joe Louis Sousa and John Leonard Sousa; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Rudolfo Gandara, Jr. A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 6, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial was at West Resthaven, 6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.

Margaret Helen Moore

Margaret Helen Moore, age 90 of Litchfield Park, died January 21, 2019 in Litchfield Park. She was born May 30, 1928 in McKeesport, PA, a sister to a twin brother Bob. She met her husband, Glenn E. Moore in Clairton, PA. To-

gether, they built their first house by hand. Marge and Glenn were very much in love, they lived for each other. Glenn had a business and Marge became his office manager, but shopping, lunch dates and card games often took precedence over work. They loved to travel and went all around the world. Hawaii was their favorite destination. Marge is survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Wilson (Robert) and Beverly J. Mitchell (Ed); son, Jeffrey E. Moore (Karen); two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Moore. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at La Loma Care Center, 14260 S. Denny Blvd, Litchfield Park, 85340. The family suggests that donations be made to Americare Hospice Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Eva Mae Perry

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Eva’s story began in Hampstead County, Arkansas on April 11, 1929 as the oldest daughter of Pearl and Oliver Smith. Eva moved to Arizona in 1942 where she would spend the rest of her childhood, grow up, make many lifelong friends, and marry James (Jimmy) Perry. Eva is survived by an army of loving relatives to celebrate her home going: James “Cookie” Peterson, Linda Dyer, Odis “Odie” Griffen Jr., Karen Sue, David, Charles, Bette, Michael, Debra “Deb”, Kenneth “Kenny”, and Regina “Gina” Barrs. Numerous great nieces, great nephews, and many more great, greats and a many great, great, great nieces and nephews. Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Perry, her brothers and sister, Oliver Smith, Moses Smith, and Dorothy Griffen. Also, preceding Eva home are her niece and nephew, Richard and Shirley and great nieces and nephews, Renee, Denisha, David “Nudie”, and Antwan. Celebration for Eva’s home going will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church in Avondale. Services to be held on February 9, 2019. Viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. with the services at 10 a.m. Eva will be laid to rest at the Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery in Buckeye after the service. Arrangements under the direction of Universal South Mountain Mortuary.

Nancy Mars Miller was born on November 24, 1939, in Reading, PA and passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019, at Pathways Assisted Living and Memory Care in Goodyear. A graduate of George Washington High School in Washington D.C., Nancy pursued her deep love of English and music at Northwestern Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. She began her 32-year teaching career in Virginia where she met and married her beloved husband, Paul Wayne Miller in 1963. After his death in 1971, Nancy moved with their daughter to Show Low to be near her parents. She spent the rest of her teaching career at Show Low High School, retiring in 1997. She touched many lives and influenced many students, and challenged those around her to meet high, but achievable, standards. One of her greatest hopes was her students would believe in their abilities and find their passion. She never lost her love of Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Wordsworth, or Mozart, Beethoven, or Handel. Two of the highlights of her many travels were visiting Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey, and sitting on Wordsworth's bench, which of course was off limits. She cherished the beauty and power of both music and literature to drive the imagination and dreams, both hers and others', to experience new things, take new adventures, and dream bigger. Throughout her life her faith in God and His teachings were ever present as well. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Miller (1971), and her parents, Rolland (1997) and Eleanor (1999) Mars. She is survived by her daughter, Amy Eleanor Miller of Buckeye. Funeral arrangements were handled by Buckeye Funeral Home in Buckeye, and no formal memorial is planned at this time.

Eva Mae Perry, passed in peace on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 89; surrounded by her collectibles and a myriad of decades-old photographs of family, friends and loved ones.

Mary L. “Mollie” McErlean

Mary L. "Mollie" McErlean, age 72 of Goodyear, died February 4, 2019 in Glendale. She was born March 25, 1946 in Evergreen Park, IL to Charles and Theodora McErlean. Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Mundelein College in Chicago and her MBA at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. She retired as Director of Human Resources at Columbia La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange, IL. She moved from Oak Brook, IL to PebbleCreek in Goodyear, in 2002. She was a member of St. John Vianney Parish and was active in Kare Bears and the Pet Companions, Bocce, Computer and Singles Clubs. Mary is survived by her brothers, Charles, F. McErlean, Jr. and Robert E. McErlean; nieces and nephews, James P. McErlean, Laura J. Enright, Kelly L. Hunt, Amy J. Szeszol, and Brian E. McErlean. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Theodora. A visitation was Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A funeral mass was held, Monday, February 11, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 La Pasada Blvd. , Goodyear 85338. Burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Buckeye Valley Fire District 25206 W. US Hwy 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326 Phone: (623) 386-5906 Fax: (800) 409-0225 Deron Miller-Chairman, Roger Wallace-Clerk, Daniel Richardson-Member, Mike Rose-Member, Melanie Hardy-Member, Mike Duran-Fire Chief

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The Buckeye Valley Fire District (BVFD) is a full-service Fire District located in the far west valley. Staffed with a combination of career and reserve personnel, the BVFD responds to approximately 10,000 calls a year for service and covers approximately 200 square miles. The BVFD is currently looking for a full-time Administrative Office Manager. This position will oversee office administration and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety. The Ideal Candidate will be an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats; experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks; able to work independently with little or no supervision; well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse personnel. This position will report directly to the Fire Chief. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage overall office administration services. • Manage and maintain all confidential files and correspondence. • Manage executives’ schedules, calendars and appointments. • Create PowerPoint slides and make presentations. • Provide general support to visitors. • Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors. • Manage contract renewals and files. • Coordinate with IT providers on all purchase and maintenance of office equipment. • Organize office operations and procedures. • Partner with HR services to develop, implement and maintain office policies and standards as necessary to guide the operation of the office. • Organize and schedule meetings and appointments. • Establish a historical reference for the office by outlining procedures for protection, retention, record disposal and retrieval. • Participate actively in the planning and execution of fire district events. • Remain updated on technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and building networks with fellow professionals and reviewing industry publications. • Maintain a safe and secure working environment. DUTIES INCLUDE: • As designated Fire Board Secretary, this position coordinates and prepares agendas, technical reports, board packets and all required correspondence. Also, must record and transcribe all District Fire Board meetings. • Coordinates employee benefit information, including new enrollments and changes for medical, dental, vision, Nationwide, etc. • Oversees new enrollments and changes to PSPRS and ASRS to ensure accurate reporting to

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INVITATION TO BID Bids: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time to be confirmed with Bid Instructions Project: East District North Boundary Channel

DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the East District Phase 3 Exeter Blvd CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to storm drain, concrete, paving, street lights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Monday, February 11, 2019. Contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye – February 19, 2019 at 1:30 pm. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received March 7, 2019 at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Time of bid submittal will be posted in the bid documents. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com – reference Verrado East District Ph3 Exeter CFD Civils. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published: West Valley View, Feb. 6, 13, 2019 / 18339

Central telefonica de Midvale, Inc. es el receptor de asistencia financiera Federal del Departamento de agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA). Conformidad con Ia Ley Federal de derechos civiles y Estados Unidos Departamento de Agricultura (USDA) derechos civiles regulaciones y polfticas, el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados e instituciones participar en o administrar USDA programas estan prohibidos de discriminacion basado en raza, color, origen nacional, religion, sexo, identidad de genero (incluyendo Ia expresion de genero), orientacion sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia publica , creencias politicas, o represalia o retaliacion por actividad previa de los derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad financiados por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Remedios y denuncia los plazos de presentacion varian por programa o incidente. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternatives de comunicacion para informaci6n sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, audio, lenguaje de signos, etc.) deben comunicarse con el responsable Ia agencia o del USDA TARGET Center en: contacto USDA a traves del servicio de retransmision Federal al (800) 877-8339 o (202) 720- 2600 (voz y TTY). Ademas, informacion del programa puede hacerse disponible en idiomas distintos del ingles. Para presentar una queja por discriminacion programa, complete el formulario de queja de discriminacion del programa de USDA, AD-3027, encontro en linea en http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint presentacion cust.html yen cualquier oficina del USDA o escribir una carta dirigida a USDA y proporcionado en Ia carta toda Ia informacion solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de queja, llame al (866) 6329992. Presentar el formulario o carta a USDA por: Correo: Departamento de agricultura de Estados Unidos Oficina del Secretario Adjunto para derechos civiles 1400 independencia Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; o Correo electronico: Program.lntake@USDA.gov "USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender" "Employee Owned, Community Focused, Customer Centered" MTE Communications is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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PUBLIC NOTICE "Ellen Pierson (et. al) Vs. Mark Verdugo, (address unknown): A civil lawsuit has been filed against you in the Maricopa County Justice Courts, Civil Division, [Case No.# CC201815252ORC). You are directed to answer this complaint within TWENTY (20) DAYS [following the 4th week of the publication of this notice] by filing a written ANSWER in the court named above. If you do not answer or defend, you run the risk of having a judgement entered against you for the amount of the plaintiff's claim, plus costs. A filing fee must be paid at the time your answer is filed. **Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made to the court 3 judicial days in advance of any scheduled hearing". Published: West Valley View, Feb. 13, 2019 / 18610

DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the construction of the East District North Boundary Channel which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with construction of the restroom, pavilion, shade ramadas, park landscape and hardscape in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on February 11, 2019. Contact Terri Kading tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. Please reference “East District North Boundary Channel” in your Email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB Associates Offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ on Tuesday, February 19 at 11:30 am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326, on Thursday, March 7, 2019, Time to Be Determined. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com – reference East District North Boundary Channel. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published: West Valley View, Feb. 6, 13, 2019 / 18340

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PUBLIC NOTICE Lifeline/Public Notice 2019 MTE Communications is a quality telecommunications service provider who provides basic and enhanced services within its service territory. Basic services are offered at the following rates: Monthly Service Charge Single Party Residential Service $24.00 Single Party Business Service $30.00 Federal Subscriber Line Charge-Single Line $6.50 Multi-Line $9.20 Toll Blocking No Charge Emergency 911 Service Surcharges for 911 services Charged according to Governmental assessments Low income individuals eligible for Lifeline and Link-up telephone assistance programs may be eligible for discounts on these basic local service charges through state and federal specified telephone assistance plans. Basic services are offered to all consumers in MTE Communications' service territories at the rates, terms and conditions specified in the Company's tariffs. If you have any questions or need further information regarding the Company's services, please call us at our office in Midvale, Idaho at 1 (800) 462-4523.

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To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

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Midvale Telephone Exchange, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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