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February 21, 2018

Tensions rise as Buckeye residents Jim Rounds: Responsibility key want desert shooting halted

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Bill Sansom hears gunshots near his Westpark home in Buckeye at all hours of the day and night. A retired law enforcement officer from Montana, Sansom is one of a handful of residents pushing for a closure of a patch of federal land popular with target shooters and ATV riders along the Tonopah Salome Highway. “I sit in my house and I don’t hear the traffic out here on I-10, but I hear those shots even when I’m watching TV,” said Sansom, who wears hearing aids. “I mean I can’t hear my wife talking to me sitting beside me but I hear those shots.” The controversy has been mounting since the January Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall speaks with concerned Westpark 14 death of Kami Gilstrap, a residents. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher) 24-year-old pregnant woman Management (BLM) and patrolled by the who was struck in the torso county, Gilstrap was on Buckeye municipal approximately a mile north of the area. The case is tricky, however. The active land when she was killed. While Gilstrap was struck north of the shooters fire in inconsistent directions, shooting site, Sansom noted the I-10, making it difficult to determine the his community and local truck stops, all location and intent of the shot, according to Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall. Saying south, are visible from some areas where there were 200 shots that day would be an shooters may practice. Some rifles’ ranges underestimate, he said, with thousands of may give plausibility to rounds falling on municipal land, he said. rounds likely having been fired. “I feel unsafe in my own home when “Ballistically speaking, it’s a challenge, there’s shooting going on up there,” but we are working through it,” Hall said. Sansom stated during a neighborhood Hall would not disclose details of the case watch meeting February 15. because the investigation is ongoing. “We’re Other residents echoed certain points, using (investigative measures) in an effort to with some reporting hearing gunshots and bring some solvability to this case.” While it is technically legal to target what is believed to be Tannerite, a form of shoot on the patch of land north of I-10 and exploding target, coming from the desert west of Miller Road, which is managed by as late as 2 a.m. federal officials from the Bureau of Land

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By Julio Lugo Economist Jim Rounds told attendees at WESTMARC’s annual board of directors meeting if the right balance is struck, the economy and spending numbers will improve. “We’re going to see a larger share of growth occur in the West Valley, but not everything is a given,” he said. “Just because an organization forecasts this, it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen unless you have proper planning.” Rounds was the keynote speaker at the February 8 meeting that brought together business owners, council members and school board directors to discuss potential West Valley growth. Rounds said growth funds infrastructure, but, in turn, infrastructure is needed to fund growth. Economic planners must try to lure businesses to the West Valley and perhaps pay for infrastructure so the area can grow. Case in point: The recent Super Bowl in Glendale made a more than $700 million economic impact. He urged leaders to ponder ways to increase that number. Rounds addressed the recent stock market drops, and said the West Valley will not see any economic changes in the immediate future. “Now is a really good time to start thinking about fundamentals,” he said. “A balanced budget is an economic development tool.” He predicts an economic downturn and failure to plan ahead can make the downturn more severe than it needs to be. Next on WESTMARC’s agenda is identifying West Valley residents and what jobs they require, and how to bring them to the area.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Three arrested, drugs seized Avondale Public Library revises policies in Tonopah operation

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Three suspects were arrested, and more than 1,400 marijuana plants, 18 pounds of marijuana, guns, ammunition and marijuana cultivation equipment seized earlier this month following a lengthy investigation in Tonopah. The approximate value of the bust is $3.5 million. Ramon Lopez-Frausto, 57, Luis Alberto Aguilar-Amarillas, 26, and Alexis Maldonado-Rodriguez, 24, were booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on possession of marijuana for sale as well as producing marijuana. The search warrants were served by Maricopa County Drug Suppression Task Force and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area detectives to three separate locations – 6796 N. 183rd Avenue, 4312 S. 375th Avenue and 8910 S. 342nd Avenue – for the suspected illegal grow operation. The investigation was a collaborative

Avondale Public Library has revised its circulation policy to “ensure fair and equal access to the library’s materials.” “We at the Avondale Public Library think it’s important to review the policies we have in place every few years to make sure that they are still compatible with our mission and values,” said Laura Truman, Avondale Public Library spokeswoman. “This year in our re-evaluation of policies, we were especially keeping an eye toward ease of use and access for our patrons.” According to the new policy, cardholders are allowed to check out up to 10 holds and a maximum of 30 materials, a limit of 15 DVDs. DVDs can be checked out for seven days, and other library materials have a 21-day cap. Overdue interlibrary loans will cost $2 per day, DVDs $1 per day and $.20 per day for all other items. Excluding Beyond Books Collection items, all items can be renewed up to five times. Under the new policy, most materials will automatically renew a maximum of five times.

More than 1,400 marijuana plants were seized in the operation. (Photo courtesy MCSO)

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Patrons unable to travel to the library can renew their cards online or by phone. “We set up a way for patrons to renew their library cards online as long as there have been no changes in address and their card is in good standing,” Truman said. Patrons will be charged for lost or damaged items; tacked on is a $5 processing fee. If the lost item is returned within six months, the library will refund the money. Some items are hard to replace due to age, so the library has a “wish list” of needed items. When a card member reaches $10 in charges, the card is subject to being blocked. “The bottom line is that we want our users to have a great experience with our libraries and we are always looking for ways to make that happen,” Truman said. “Libraries are a great free way to get materials, both physical and digital, that people want for enjoyment or learning and we hope to keep doing that for a very long time to come.”

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Two Goodyear police officers sustained nonlife-threatening injuries while pursuing a home burglary suspect Monday, February 12. One officer was treated and released from the hospital for head and arm injuries due to a tight spring gate, while the second officer underwent surgery after being bit by a police K9. The officers were responding to a 9-1-1 call shortly before 3 p.m. by a resident reporting suspicious activity at a neighbor’s home. In response to the call, officers set up a search perimeter near Pebble Creek Parkway and McDowell Road. Two homes in the area were burglarized primarily of cash and jewelry. Suspect Robert Gastelum, 21, of Phoenix was booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and charged with two counts of second degree burglary, one count of aggravated assault resulting in serious physical injury, one count of resisting arrest resulting in a risk of physical injury, and one count of first degree criminal trespass. In addition to Gastelum, three to four additional individuals are suspected for involvement. One suspect, a Hispanic female in her early 30s, was seen possibly driving a vehicle described as a white GMC or Dodge-style extended cab truck with a black cover over the bed and possibly a tan or gold color around the bottom of the truck, according to Goodyear Police spokeswoman Lisa Kutis. The other individuals were described as Hispanic males in their late teens to early 20s. The investigation is ongoing, and Goodyear Police urge anyone with additional information to call 623-932-1220.

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Goodyear resident Jose Casas, 41, was arrested and booked at the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on several counts of forgery, fraudulent schemes and mortgage fraud after being served a search warrant at his home February 7. In 2007, he used a forged Illinois commercial driver license to apply for an Arizona commercial driver license under the name of a Texas resident. With this stolen identity, he opened a trucking business, and purchased business and personal vehicles and a house in Goodyear. He also had two other Arizona commercial driver licenses under stolen identities. Casas was identified by Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) detectives through facial recognition training and technology after he renewed his commercial driver license at a Motor Vehicle Division office December 6. It was determined that his photo resembled two others in the ADOT database. Casas was booked as a fugitive after also having been found to have an outstanding warrant from 1996 in Illinois for failure to appear on drug charges. The charges include delivery of narcotic drugs and possession of cocaine.

Growth...continued from page 1 In a follow-up interview, Rounds spoke about what West Valley residents can expect in the near future: “moving up in terms of volume of these base sector companies that create all these other additional business opportunities in the region, where it was lacking in the past.” That will create amenities that allow the West Valley to attract highly paid workers, who will move into desirable neighborhoods. In relation to the West Valley, Rounds said, “It’s like there was a void that’s suddenly filling in.” Rounds had advice for West Valley leaders.“They still have a lot of work to do,” he said. “You have to keep pushing because everybody else is trying to advance their position, too. Everyone else is going to be competing with the West Valley, and not just in the state. I’m talking about out of state, too.” Among the audience members was Glendale City Councilman Jamie Aldama. “The reason why I come here today is to hear about the economic forecast, so we can go back to our cities and develop an economic plan that benefits

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our citizens,” Aldama said. Mustang Aviation President Kevin Pettite thought Rounds’ comment on planning was insightful. He wished Rounds had elaborated on the current market situation, instead of glossing over it. He added there was probably more information that could have been provided. Pettite also expressed what he admires about WESTMARC and how it stands apart from Phoenix. He felt that Phoenix gets a lot of attention and developing the west is important. “What’s happening in Phoenix is going to be redevelopment. Whats happening out here is new development and new opportunities for companies to come in,” he said. Peoria Unified School District board member Kathy Knecht liked Rounds’ comments on how all the aspects of building an economy have to play in harmony with one another. “If you give one place you have to take from another and there are unintended consequences for any decision that policy makers make.” Knecht said.

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Avondale hosting revitalization open houses By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The city of Avondale will host two open house events to share information about enhancing the quality of life of the city’s “Revitalization Areas.” The open houses will take place at multiple locations throughout the city. They are opportunities to review survey results from the community engagement phase and to provide feedback on the draft revitalization goals for the neighborhoods of Cashion, Historic Avondale, Las Ligas and Rio Vista. Upcoming events are: 5:30 to 7:30

p.m. Wednesday, February 21, at Mercy House, 1249 S. 111th Avenue, Avondale; and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 24, Care1st Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP is requested. For more information on the revitalization areas and specifics about these public meetings, or to RSVP, please contact Yvette Montano-Black yblack@avondaleaz.gov, 623-3332722 or visit avondaleaz.gov/NFS .

National Weather Service offers free Weather Spotting Class By Rachel Hagerman The city of Avondale and the National Weather Service have paired to offer a free weather spotting class. The Wednesday, March 14, class at Avondale Fire Station 172 works to recruit the public to report on weather conditions, according to NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Ken Waters. “This, in turn, leads to higher quality weather warning and provides valuable feedback on our warning service,” he added. To prepare these volunteers, the class will cover how to identify the development of thunderstorms, downbursts, desert flash flooding and tornadoes. The NWS has relied on weather spotters for more than 50 years. “Anyone can volunteer to be a storm

spotter,” he said. “We have had students as young as 13 go through the classes. “They will work directly with professional meteorologists who issue life-saving warnings. Also, attending the classes allows members of the public to keep up on updates to the weather environment that affect us here in Arizona. Weather Spotting Class 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Avondale Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107th Avenue Free, but registration is required at https://goo.gl/forms/ OTKGbVzruJAgRzr92, weather. gov/phoenix For more information, call Ken Waters or Austin Jamison at 602-275-0073, option 5

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Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. King is the son of Julia A. Darby of Tolleson. He is a 2017 graduate of Betty H. Fairfax High School, Laveen.

Noel E. King is the son of Julia A. Darby of Tolleson. (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force)

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Seven from Arizona Named to NCC Leadership Posts

By West Valley View staff A number of West Valley cotton producers have been tapped for positions within NCC’s American Cotton Producers. K.C. Gingg was reelected as Arizona’s co-chairman, while Bruce Heiden will return as board adviser. Both reside in Buckeye. Also re-elected as NCC Board advisers were Ron Rayner, a former NCC chairman and Goodyear producer, and Paul Ollerton, a Casa Grande producer. Bill Brackett, a Buckeye ginner, and Gingg were re-elected as the unit’s vice chairman and secretary, respectively. These leaders were named at the recent 2018 NCC Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. As the unifying force of the U.S.

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Kiwanis Run benefits Friends of LP Rec

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cotton industry, the Memphisbased NCC brings together industry representatives from the 17 cottonproducing states to establish policies reflecting the common interests and promoting mutual benefits for its broad membership and ancillary industries. The NCC’s mission is ensuring the ability of all industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.-manufactured product markets at home and abroad.

The city of Litchfield Park and the Kiwanis of Litchfield Park are teaming for three competitive races—10K, 5K and 1 mile—on Saturday, February 24. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive medals. The overall male and female winners in the 10K, 5K and 1 mile competitive runs will receive additional awards. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants in the Healthy Classroom Challenge, which is a 1-mile group fun run/walk designed to encourage area students and their families to get out and be active together. An official race T-shirt and one raffle ticket for prize giveaways will be provided to each pre-registered race participant. Walk-up registrants will receive race T-shirts. Food and drinks will be served to all runners. There will be post-race awards ceremonies, as well as a DJ and an inflatable obstacle course for the kids. The entry fee for the 10K, 5K and

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The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 53 in Buckeye invited veterans from the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars, Operation Desert Storm and Shield to its recent Military Appreciation Night. Verrado resident Ret. Brig. Gen. George Cannelos was the guest speaker at the event held at Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Avenue. A naval flight officer, Cannelos flew more than 70 missions during the Vietnam War. During his 32year military career, he flew to locations around the world on training and operational missions and deployments. He spoke about the changes in the military over the years and shared with high school students in attendance valuable advice based on his experience in Veteran Steve Quinton attended the Military Appreciation Night at the American Legion serving. Auxiliary Unit 53 in Buckeye. (Photo courtesy Also attending the event was American Legion) Christeen Verchot, a registered nurse who retired from the U.S. Air Force. Verchot is a co-founder of Phoenix’s James Walton Home, where male veterans can receive 90 days Italian Restaurant of transitional housing and access to specialized resources. She thanked the Family Owned & Operated Buckeye American Legion Family and VFW Auxiliary 12098 for their twiceyearly visit, as well as their donations and meals. Veterans from the James Walton Home were at the event and shared stories of success after receiving assistance. In addition, civilians learned about military traditions. Veterans were Homemade Pastas • Fresh Seafood encouraged to wear their military Hand-Cut Steaks decorations according to regulations on civilian wear. There was a presentation about the meaning of the “Prisoner of War/Missing in Action” table and a moment was taken to remember those honored. On the lighter side, the rules of a “the mess” and “GROG Bowl” were explained (hint: the bowl is not Happy Hour one you would find in your kitchen!). Food Menu “The mission of the American Legion Wines By Glass Auxiliary is to serve veterans, military Martinis and their families. Demonstrating our 14175 W Indian School Rd • Goodyear, AZ 85395 appreciation for their sacrifice is part of that mission,” said Trina Stark, 623.535.4642 www.BellaLunaAz.com president of the Buckeye Auxiliary Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm Unit.

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Shooting...continued from page 1 The desert also includes land in other jurisdictions and is “mixed ownership,” according to Leon Thomas, BLM’s Phoenix district manager. “There’s BLM land, there’s private land and there’s state land all kind of intermixed,” Thomas said. Gilstrap’s death is part of a long-term problem. An above-ground fiber-optic line that provides services to Tartesso and Festival Ranch is a frequent victim of shooters. Hall said the line has gone down more than 40 times in the last year. “When these people go out in the desert and start shooting this line up, Cox automatically has to send a tech out there to fix that line,” Hall said. “It can be pretty dicey out there when you’re out there and you’re there trying to fix a line in an elevated position and people are shooting.” The situation involving the Cox Communications line has sparked discussions between Buckeye’s elected officials, BLM and Cox on ways to move the line underground to better serve the area, Hall said. In a joint operation launched last month, law enforcement presence in the area was boosted. BLM reached out to Hall’s department, he said, and

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BLM, MCSO and Buckeye officers now patrol the land. Coincidentally, Gilstrap was killed on the first day of joint operations, Hall said. Since her death, law enforcement officers have made numerous arrests and contacts. About six operations conducted between January 14 and February 4 yielded stolen and defaced weapons, gang activity, drug and warrant arrests, traffic stops and homemade explosives containing ammonium nitrate. BLM took over the last case, with the MCSO Bomb Squad ultimately having been called to facilitate a controlled detonation due to the device’s instability. On one of the days, police also found makeshift spikes crafted from a piece of rebar in the road. Hall is unsure who did this and for what reason; BLM is investigating. He said some of the criminal activity was likely drawn by the prior lack of law enforcement presence, though this is changing. Patrols will continue, and already feels fewer target shooters are regularly present than on the day Gilstrap was killed. “As much as I would like to keep operational security quiet at this point, the public concern and outcry for more law enforcement engagement up there

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clearly takes precedence to let them know what we’re doing in order to deter the activity and let them know that, ‘Hey, we are here, we are doing our job,’ and if operational security takes a hit on that one, then so be it,” Hall explained. Through the law enforcement patrols, the agencies are stressing to shooters to follow proper safety protocols, whether it’s with shooting or other activities. Hall said carelessness is a significant problem, while Sansom noted a failure by shooters to clean up after themselves. Hall added that many of the shooters who visit the area are not Buckeye residents and may not return after being corrected by officers. “We’re looking at ways to manage that area to see if there are strategies that we can employ to mitigate for the amount of traffic that we have coming through that area,” Thomas said. A temporary closure is one idea, which Thomas said would allow for necessary infrastructural improvements and repairs. Hall said if the area is temporarily closed, it could take several months to assess the situation. “Our goal here is to educate the public on how to do all types of recreational activities properly,” Thomas said. “My hope is that this is not just a focus on just one activity, it is truly all recreational activities that we have on our public land, because when we have conflicts in how people are trying to recreate on land, you have to think through how to mitigate those conflicts. “I really want the message here to be that we’re really wanting to have people doing things out there in the right manner and have an ethic that is both sustainable for the public land and for future generations.” Residents, however, want more than a temporary closure. Many want shooting eliminated from the region. Hall acknowledged this desire at the

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block watch meeting, but added that the challenge of eliminating shooting from the area could send shooters elsewhere. Many have already been displaced by the crackdown on “Shotgun Alley,” north of I-10 and Watson Road. If a closure or ban is enforced west of Miller Road, target shooters looking to evade the rules and regulations of the General Joe Foss Shooting Range may once again go elsewhere in the desert. Sansom said his community has been flirting with a petition, though Hall noted the area already has the attention of the necessary parties, extending to BLM’s national operations in Washington, D.C. “We have (local elected officials) working with BLM and working on a long-term solution for this issue, specifically as it relates to our T1 (fiber-optic) line and specifically as it relates to the safety of our citizens and the visitors that are going into that area,” he explained. Hall empathizes with those voicing their concerns. “I’ve been out there myself a few times, and to me it’s uneasy. I get a real uneasy feeling going out there,” he said. “I’ve made public comments saying I would never bring my family there and I would never bring my friends there, and I stand by that. “I just think you could be the best shooter in the world and the safest shooter in the world, you just don’t know who’s around you. You don’t know if they’re embracing the same safety of weapons like you would embrace yourself.” Though a solution for Cox and for residents may not be immediate, citizens are pushing for change, with discussions ongoing as far as the next steps. “It’s just terribly unsafe and somebody’s going to get killed,” Sansom said. “The solution is to close this area… it’s time for that to shut down, that’s it.”

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View finalists for Goodyear rec campus at open house By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Goodyear residents are invited to an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at the Goodyear Library Community Room, 14455 W. Van Buren Street, to view and provide reaction to the final three concepts created from public input for a future recreation campus. During this open house-style meeting, residents can provide input and learn more about the layout and design of the recreation facility, aquatics center and surrounding recreation campus. The future community gathering space is part of the City Council’s vision to offer healthy choices and recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. The designs for one of the city’s largest capital projects have been shaped by ideas and suggestions received from Goodyear residents and community stakeholders through two previous public meetings, HOA presentations, an online survey, continuous email submissions and community dialogue.

Goodyear is expecting to build a recreation facility, aquatics center and recreation campus just north of Desert Edge High School. (Map courtesy City of Goodyear)

Using this input, city staff will recommend a plan to the City Council at the May 21 meeting that will ultimately transform 86 acres of dirt, located at the corner of Goodyear Boulevard

North and Estrella Parkway (just north of Desert Edge High School), into a 30-acre park, 30,000-squarefoot recreation center, and an outdoor aquatic facility.

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Myriah Mhoon joins New Life center as CEO

By West Valley View staff For the past 10 years, Myriah Mhoon has dedicated her professional life to working with the most vulnerable women and children in Arizona. During her career, Mhoon has been a direct service provider as a social worker, but most recently, became a statewide leader working at the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family. Mhoon oversaw the Arizona Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women. During her three-year tenure, Mhoon led the domestic violence awareness campaign, Lighting Arizona Purple. In 2016, she sat on Arizona’s Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Task Force, guiding the governor’s office with recommendations to combat the backlog of rape kits in the state. “I am very humbled and honored to be assuming the role of chief executive officer at New Life Center,” Mhoon said. “New Life Center has a rich history that spans more than 25 years. I am excited to build upon this history and ensure this incredible organization continues to offer holistic, trauma-in-

formed services that will best meet the unique and individual needs of domestic violence survivors.” While at the governor’s office, Mhoon also administered grant dollars from the Office on Violence Against Women and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. “Myriah’s experience in Women’s & Children’s Advocacy combined with her accomplishments in statewide policy, federal grant administration and community outreach directed to prevent violence against women has prepared her to lead New Life Center forward with competency, clarity and vision,” said Mike Weinstein, president of New Life Center’s board of directors. “We are thrilled Myriah has made the decision to lead New Life Center.” Mhoon earned a degree in human services in women’s health from Prescott College. As a committed professional, mother and wife, Mhoon said she believes that all women and their children deserve to live in violence-free homes and communities.

“Working with survivors takes a great deal of hard work and dedication,” Mhoon said. “I am grateful to New Life Center’s board of directors and staff for working tirelessly to further the organization’s mission to empower survivors escaping domestic violence. Linda Volhein has done an incredible job leading New Life Center as its interim executive director the last nine months. Her efforts were key during this important leadership transition at New Life Center. I am excited for the future and feel we are poised to expand our reach and impact in the field.” Myriah Mhoon sat on Arizona’s Sexual Assault New Life Center has been a com- Evidence Collection Kit Task Force, guiding the governor’s ofﬁce with recommendations to comprehensive provider of domestic bat the backlog of rape kits in the state. (Photo violence emergency shelter since courtesy New Life Center) its founding in 1991. Emergency New Life Center empower families to shelter and outreach services are provided to more than 1,000 children live independent, violence-free lives and adults fleeing domestic violence and help survivors heal from the traueach year. More than 70 percent of ma of domestic violence. For more information about the work of New Life Center’s shelter population is under the age of 16. Programs at New Life Center, visit newlifectr.org. rs.

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Your papers, please? Editors: Has it come to pass? I attended Strong Beer fest on the February 11. IDs were checked for everyone; driver licenses were scanned into a database via a specialized smartphone-type device. I was informed: no state ID, no entry and if the ID “failed” the scan, no entry either. This scanning device is connected to a government tracking database. Security further told me all of these type events in Arizona would, in the future, require airport-level screening, including metal detector and wanding. The government will also be informed of your attendance (whereabouts) via scan of your ID that day. Our right to privacy and freedom from government intrusion into our daily affairs is thus further eroded. Big Brother is at it again. C.J. Bright Buckeye

Wrong about progressives Editor: I had to laugh at Roy Azzarello’s weekly rant in the West Valley View on February 14, in which he referred to Little House on the Prairie and The Lone Ranger as sitcoms. In the same letter, Roy referred to Jesus not representing progressive values. Jesus certainly stood up against the stifling rule of the established religious leaders of his homeland and the Roman overlords. Finally, Roy stated that motherhood, apple pie, the flag and our veterans do not represent progressive values. Wrong again, Roy! Progressives love their mothers, apple pie, our flag, and have fought and died for our country. Jack Tanner Goodyear

Debbie Lesko wants readers’ votes Editor: I’m Debbie Lesko and I’d be honored to have your vote for Congress. I’m pro-Trump, pro-border security, pro-life and pro-gun rights. Because of my hard work, my rep-

utation for getting things done, and my conservative voting record, I’m humbled to have the endorsement of Gov. Jan Brewer, two national pro-life organizations, the AZ Police Association and Fraternal Order of Police, the conservative U.S. House Freedom Caucus Fund, many Sun City and Sun City West HOA/PORA and Rec Center Board members, local mayors and councilmen, school board members and three national women groups. I’ve been named “Champion of the Taxpayer,” “Friend of the Family,” “Guardian of Small Business,” “Senator of the Year” and received an “A” rating from the NRA. Unfortunately, one of my opponents is distorting the truth about me. I hope you don’t believe him. To find out more about me or to find your polling location, please visit DebbieLeskoForCongress.com. If you have questions, email me at Debbie@DebbieLeskoForCongress.com or call me at home 623-878-9761. Remember to Vote early by mail or at the polls on February 27th. Debbie Lesko former state senator candidate for Congress CD8

Today’s issues Editor: The NRA is trying to get legislation passed that would permit those who live in states that allow “open carry” to do so in states that do not allow. A spokesperson, who looks like a young Clint Eastwood, argues that a person should be able to protect his family in any state. I’m not sure how much of the gun violence is credited to men protecting their families, but according to the news it is close to nonexistent. There is a common denominator when it comes to violence in general—most of it is committed by men. In the 200,000 years that humans have inhabited our planet, the role of men has changed significantly. For most of our existence, our role was simple: protect the family. We are bodyguards; our qualifications are a slightly bigger size and personalities that have two speeds “fight or flight.” Women, on the other hand, bear and raise children to extend and improve the race. Women have done a great job. Men, unfortunately, not so much. We

almost never have to protect our family from violence. We have trained professionals for that. We have developed an inferiority complex. We are like the male lion, king of the beast, but with no real enemies except ourselves. For some reason, men have been put in charge of governments and religions. This makes sense, except for the other ingredient men needed to be the family protectors: testosterone. Because of this, the biggest skill developed by man is killing each other. Getting back to the NRA and our Congress, pass legislation to require all women 16 years and older to “carry.” The gun manufacturers will be dancing in the streets, which will then be much safer. Art Boyle Buckeye

Let’s talk about values Editor: I am glad that Mr. Azzarello raised the topic of values in his latest diatribe on February 14. As usual, he assumes only his perspective on the country is the right one. Only he supports the troops. Only he is patriotic. Only he salutes the flag. Only he likes apple pie and motherhood. What unmitigated arrogance. When it comes to values that he trumpets as being held only by his ultra-right wing party, I would add what Mr. Azzarello failed to say is he and his like must have completely abandoned their values when they put in power the very antithesis of what his

party used to stand for. It is an understatement to say that President Trump’s values, and not mine or two-thirds of the country I might add, judging from recent polls. What he and his administration have shown to stand for are the values of greed, corruption, moral decay, deceit, lies, pandering and dishonesty. Civility, respect and decency have been abandoned. We have a president who uses words I would not say in front of my grandchildren; who mocks, belittles and bullies his foes and values loyalty above honesty; who believes that white supremacists are good people, who has appointed people to high positions with little or no experience and apparently improper vetting; who has failed to fill important positions; who has proposed a budget that abandons the arts and culture, rapes the country of its resources, guts the social safety net for millions, balloons the national debt by trillions and rewards the 1 percent who hold the majority of the nation’s wealth. You are right Mr. Azzarello, those are definitely not my values. You only have to look at the people the president has surrounded himself with to see where his values, and I assume Mr. Azzarello’s, lie. Trump’s administration is in shambles; many of his cabinet members and White House staff have either been fired, left or are under investigation. Hundreds of key positions are held by people who do not have security clearance. We have a secretary of education who does not believe in public schools; a secretary of

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Special election offers array of challenges By Clint Hickman District 4, Board of Supervisors I’ve spent most of my life on a farm, and I’m used to big dinners around farm tables. But I’m not sure even the biggest farm table could accommodate all the people interested in running for the vacant seat to represent the West Valley in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. At one point, nearly 40 people indicated they might run following Trent Franks’ resignation. And since then, many good people have stepped aside from their current jobs to do just that. I am excited to have a role in the process as part of my job as a county supervisor. The resignation happened fast, and we had to get a lot of wheels turning quickly to make sure the county

is ready for the February 27 special primary and the April 24 special general election. Speed was important, but more important to me was getting it right. As a board, we were asked to approve the county recorder’s plan for ballots, polling places and voter outreach. We asked for a lot of specifics, and I expressed my desire to make sure every voter in CD-8 had a polling place to visit on Election Day, if that is how they prefer to cast their ballot. Elections are expensive to hold and we try to balance our commitment to fiscal responsibility with the needs of a fair democratic process. Working with the

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her name on the back of the winning ticket. If I were her, I would have contacted an attorney and look for a reputable financial consultant before signing the ticket. What would you do if you were the winner of a huge Powerball? Some people would take the money and blow it on a big party; or go on a trip around the world; buy an expensive car, clothes, etc., or go into business. Me? I would look into investing in real estate (foreclosures and properties with taxes due). The one thing you need to look into investing in foreclosures is to see if there are mechanical liens. Second, that the home does not need a lot of repairs. It has to be up to code, meaning your brother-in-law didn’t have a hand in fixing the wiring of the home. One man in Paradise Valley built his wife a home worth $1 million. Here’s the problem: The house was not up to code. The doors on the cabinet did not close; the floors were uneven. You could see a marble roll when placed on the floor. He’s stuck with a proverbial white elephant and will not be able to sell this home, unless he sells it as is (at a loss). Would I invest in the stock market? There is high volatility in the market now. Why? Fear of inflation and higher interest rates. It slows sales of cars and homes. Laura Rivas, Buckeye

the interior who sees our national parks and lands as commodities up for sale; a head of the EPA who has gutted laws meant to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat; an attorney general who has a history of racial bigotry. The list goes on and on. The swamp has not been drained; it is filled to the brim. So yes, Mr. Azzarello, as a proud card-carrying liberal or whatever you choose to call me, I do not hold the values of your party, and I will do all in my power to see that come November the Ship of State is redirected to the values we once all held: establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Those are my values and I will fight to the death to protect them. Dr. David Wilson Goodyear

What to do with millions Editor: What would you do if you were the woman in New Hampshire who won $560 million Powerball prize on January 6? She has not claimed the prize because she wants to remain anonymous; she feels this is an invasion of her privacy. One mistake she made was to sign

recorder’s office, I’m happy to report we increased the number of polling places for both election days to 55. You don’t have to vote in person, of course. Voters on the permanent early voting list will still receive their ballot by mail. Ultimately, voting is your right and this plan assures you can vote in the way that’s most comfortable to you. Another challenge we faced is how to make sure everyone knows there’s an election. To that end, the board of supervisors instructed the county recorder’s office to engage in comprehensive outreach. You’ll see their messaging about when and where

to vote on mailers, in advertisements, on social media, and on recorder. maricopa.gov. This article is another form of outreach. Word of mouth is important, too, so tell your friends or go make new ones so you can tell them! Planning for a special election on short notice is tough work, but given the number of candidates running for this seat, you—the voters—may have the tougher job: deciding which candidate is the best fit for you. No matter your politics, I hope you make your voice heard so that CD-8 gets the representation it deserves in our nation’s capital.

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A few questions that arise while watching the Winter Olympics By David Leibowitz Can we talk for a moment about these Winter Olympics? Because, frankly, I have questions and maybe you fine people of the Valley can help me out. For example: Why does it feel like figure skating commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir are auditioning for Real Housewives of PyeongChang? And Holy Jim McKay, is it true that Johnny’s incubating baby hummingbirds in that nest-like apparatus atop his head? Speaking of figure skating, must we be told that a pairs team is married approximately 37 times during each appearance on the ice? Wouldn’t it be more interesting if they were perfect strangers doing salchows, as opposed to a couple who bickers at home over who left the Bedazzler plugged in? Then there’s curling, which appears to me not to be a sport, given that it fails my four-question “Is it a sport?” test. One, can you drink a beer while doing it? Two, are you better at it three beers in? Three, does the event in any way involve a broom, Swiffer or oth-

Ida Lugozzi’s parking space while she’s out picking up a quart of gravy at the Acme supermarket. And what about the Senior Supine Slalom and Senior Supine Super Giant Slalom? First invented by an uncoordinated 50-year-old man taking his first ski lesson (let’s leave names out of this, please), these Alpine ski events feature older competitors negotiating the same runs as Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn – while lying flat on their backs or bouncing along face first. Competitors receive time bonuses for completing the run with both skis attached or for any falls that top the “agony of defeat” guy on Wide World of Sports. I’m already looking forward to these Games. Just like I’m looking forward to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and trying to understand why trampolining and horseback riding are somehow considered sports.

er household cleaning item? And four, Matt and I could have won a gold medif the alleged sport involves massive al at doubles luge back in the day. Not to slight those two dudes rocks, are you forbidden named Tobias who took from hitting the Russians home gold for Germany, with them? but they “luged” using a If you answered yes to 60-pound sled capable of all four questions, you’re speeds near 90 miles an not playing a sport. You’re hour. Matt and I used to do curling. the same thing on a hunk Don’t get me wrong of cardboard or the lid of a about the nature of these metal garbage can, hurtling questions. I still enjoy down Whitestone’s “Suicide watching the Winter OlymHill” toward speeding traffic pics every four years, even if I can find them baffling David Leibowitz. (Photo on the Cross Island Parkway. No one wore Lycra spaceat times. Snowboarding is courtesy Advisor Group) suits or a helmet either. pretty cool, for example, That memory gives rise to Winter because you get to hear announcers literally make up names for the tricks on Olympic events I’d like to see, like Speed the spot. Like there’s a “chicken sal- Shoveling. Back when I lived in Trenton, ad” and a “roast beef” and a “Double old ladies could shovel their snowed-in McTwist” and a “stalefish.” Either Todd Plymouth Valiant out of a parking space the Announcer Guy is messing with us in under two minutes, including the time or the entire event was invented by ston- it took to block the empty space with ers with a severe case of the munchies. folding chairs and pylons, to claim it for I’m also a sucker for anything involv- posterity. You think these biathlon peoing a sled, mostly because my brother ple can shoot? Try stealing 86-year-old

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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! Thank you for sticking with me on a week-to-week basis as I bring all the good businesscentric information in the area your way. I have received plenty of great submissions, as well as feedback, so keep sending suggestions my way if you know of any great new businesses worth spotlighting. On to the crux of the column, I have another good week of briefs lined up for you, with plenty to talk about in the West Valley. Of course I will send a couple chamber/WESTMARC events your way near the end, as is usual business for us here (no pun intended), but the big news comes in the form of several new businesses – specifically, restaurants with which you can fill your ravenous appetites. And on this week’s menu is pizza! But whether you want an extension of a national franchise or a small, intimate eatery doesn’t matter – we’ve got you covered in the cities of Goodyear and

Litchfield Park. This week isn’t limited to food, though, as the West Valley business community grew last fall with a new dermatology office, so stick around as I get on with the news! First, Marco’s Pizza recently opened a location in Goodyear. Located at 15530 W. Roosevelt Street, Suite D104, the location is owned by restaurateur Sukh Purewal. Up to 25 jobs are expected to be created. “Pizza lovers in Goodyear will quickly find out that we’re substantially different than your typical pizza chain,” Purewal said. “We were attracted to the Marco’s brand because it was founded on Italian freshness and quality standards, making it stand out from all other well-known brands. All ingredients are genuinely fresh and truly craveable. I’m proud to open a Marco’s Pizza and offer such a quality product to the people of Goodyear.” The national franchise is known for its fresh, authentic, handcrafted pizzas. But that’s not all. In addition to specialty

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Café Emporos brings convenience to coffee By Connor Dziawura When Ruben Trujillo returned to the United States after five years in South Korea, he brought back with him a newfound appreciation for coffee. He moved to the small country to teach English in 2010, but also worked as an apprentice at Café Maywoods during the final three years. “That’s how this all started, was that passion that I found over there for coffee,” Trujillo said. “I brought it back over here.” “This” is Café Emporos and The Hand Drip Coffee Satchel. Rather than running a brick and mortar café, Trujillo sells his coffee products directly to the consumer online and at local markets. “I started my business a year and a half ago but that’s when I was still in that coffee shop mode,” he said. “Through all those challenges of starting a café, it came down to this

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product. So now, this is my product, this is my business.” The idea is simple. The Hand Drip Coffee Satchel is essentially a small coffee filter, supported by a frame that holds it to a cup. You just have to boil your water, slowly pour it into the filter and let it steep for approximately 2 minutes. The product allows consumers to bring the true coffee experience on the go, with Trujillo adding that some customers use it in office or camping settings due to its lightweight portability. “If you’re in an office and you’re pouring and you’ve got that steam, you’re getting that full experience, the aroma as well,” he explained. “So, you’ve got the aroma and the flavor.” The idea, he said, came about when he was asked to do a pop-up shop. He couldn’t bring all the necessary traditional coffee equipment due to security, so he created the satchels. “I condensed this table full of machines down to three boxes with 80 satchels in it, and I could make 80 cups,” he said. The invention has been around since the 1980s, but he modified it, creasing the handle to better secure it to the cup. Although the satchel is Trujillo’s focus, he has another product, The Coffee Bag, a tea bag filled with coffee grounds. Trujillo recommends steeping for 4 to 5 minutes, more or less, depending on how bold users like their coffee. It can even be used for cold brew. The two products, he said, reduce waste, with some customers even having referred to the Satchel as an alternative to a Keurig. At local markets, he sells them for around $1.50 depending on the beans used. He gets his beans from local roaster Xanadu. He also offers bundles and

Café Emporos owner Ruben Trujillo’s main focus is his Hand Drip Coffee Satchel. Users can fold it over their cup and slowly pour boiling water into the filter, letting their coffee steep for approximately 2 minutes. (West Valley View photos by Josh Susuras)

subscriptions online. “Online is great, but it’s also nice to have that interaction,” he said. “That’s what I missed about living in Korea, working at the coffee shop. Once I did online I couldn’t have Ruben Trujillo brought a love of coffee back to the that, but now I do, at the market.” and founded Café Emporos. He honed his Direct to consumer, he said, helps states skills in South Korean cafés. with the education factor for those who have never seen such a product. bears, chickens and ducks in the foam. “The markets are a perfect outlet to “There was this coffee boom,” he speak to the customer directly,” he said. explained. “Most people think of tea “Once they know how to use it, I’ve got when they’re thinking of the east. I them coming back and they’re buying think of coffee, only because there are more because it’s very easy to use.” coffee streets and coffee conventions. Trujillo, who taught at South Korean That’s when coffee started to be more elementary, middle and high schools, than just a beverage to me.” said his time at Café Maywoods He now teaches English to students helped him learn about roasting, hand- in China via online courses when he’s drip coffee and latte art. It was there he learned how to create animals like Coffee...continued on page 17

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not working on Café Emporos. But when it comes to his company, for the time being, Trujillo just wants to focus on his current two products. He hopes to distribute to offices in the future, and he is planning to pitch to ASU later this spring. “In America, we have pour over. And so this could be just a pour over and you can take it anywhere,” he said of the Satchel. “But to me, hand drip is more careful. When I was first exposed to the pour over and the hand drip, it’s like a ritual. You’re pouring; you’re taking your time. Something so simple, you’re paying close attention to what you’re doing. “That’s what I wanted to bring back over here, where it’s so fast-paced here,” he continued. “If I could introduce something where people could just take a minute and a half. You have a minute and a half to just enjoy something.” For more information, visit cafeemporos.com.

Briefcase...continued from page 15 will discuss her experiences as a health care innovation leader and as CEO of Adelante Healthcare. Entrepreneurs, health care innovation leaders, investment and M&A leaders, state leaders and educators give a broad insight and coverage of the health care industry. The event will feature a discussion of WESTMARC’s past year of success by President Sintra Hoffman, a panel on health care policy, a discussion on the future of the industry and more. The event is a must for those within all fields of health care. Admission is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit westmarc.org/pages/ westmarc-healthcare-innovationsummit. For further information on the details of the event, email shoffman@ westmarc.org. Then, LegalShield independent associate Bia Wallace will hold oneon-one meetings about resources for new small businesses. Three sessions are approaching, set for 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays March 6, March 13 and March 20 at Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For more information, contact Wallace at 480284-2158 or bworryfree1@gmail.com. Those are all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for more developments in the coming weeks! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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Verrado running back headed to Sioux Falls By Casey Pritchard For the past three seasons, Ja’Tai Jenkins has been tearing through defenses as the Verrado running back. Now, he’ll try to do the same in college. Jenkins signed his national letter of intent this month to attend the University of Sioux Falls (South Dakota), a Division II football school. “I’m really excited to get out of Arizona, get a new feel, explore a little bit and see what Midwest football is like,” Jenkins said. Jenkins’ path to Sioux Falls began when he visited the University of California at Davis. While attending a camp there, offensive coordinator Jim Chapin liked what he saw, Jenkins said. David was eventually hired for the offensive coordinator job at University of Sioux. “I hit him up over the summer asking how it’s going,” Jenkins said. “He was like, I know what you can do, I think we need you on this team and you’ll fit our type of offense. I’ve known coach Chapin for a couple years and he never steered me wrong, so I just knew that eventually Sioux Falls was going to be one of my options.”

Jenkins took a trip to Sioux Falls last summer with his family, and went again in the winter for his official visit. He likes the change in weather. “It’s beautiful up there,” Jenkins said. “It’s not hot, no cactus; it’s perfect.” Jenkins, who lived in California until he was 6, liked the football team’s culture. “Their motto is winners win because that’s what winners do,” Jenkins said. “Me, I like winning. Winning is the key because if I’m not winning, I’m not having fun out there.” Jenkins also likes the hard-working culture of the program. “Just the way they push everything,” Jenkins said. “Hard work is expected around there, things aren’t given to you, you have to work for what you get. I like that.” Jenkins said he expects to see some playing time during his freshman season. “They lost two of their All-American running backs, so coach called me in and said, ‘Ja’Tai, I expect you to get some ball time, if not to be starting,’” Jenkins said. “I’m going there early after graduation to get the plays down

and learn a little bit.” Jenkins’ strength as a running back is his quickness, he said. He’s been working out really hard in the offseason in order to get better. “I’m out here doing all this training, busting my tail off constantly,” Jenkins said. “I’ve been in the weight room like crazy trying to stack on some more weight before I go up there.” Jenkins still has some improving to do as a running back, having only played the position for two and a half years. He used to be a wide receiver. “I just have to expand my knowledge of being a running back,” Jenkins said. “I have a lot of running back things to learn, but with the way the (Sioux Falls) offense is set up, it doesn’t change much from Verrado. So, I’ll be comfortable there, I just have to learn the routine of the team.” Jenkins made the switch from receiver to running back his sophomore season at Verrado because the team needed a threat between the tackles, Jenkins said. He got some practice time at running back and had a good first game there,

Ja’Tai Jenkins’ dream is to major in criminal justice, and then play in the NFL. (Photo courtesy Jenkins family)

and has been there ever since. “I enjoy it more,” Jenkins said. “I get the ball more, I like it. More touchdowns.” Jenkins plans to major in criminal justice while at Sioux Falls. His goal is to make the NFL. “That’s the dream,” Jenkins said. “That’s always what I’ve wanted. I know it’s possible if I put my mind to it and be the top player in D-II. I’m just trying to get past this step first. I need to survive college first and get my degree.”

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Speakers extol the virtues of sports business in Arizona By Eric Newman As a crowd gathered around the Curve Hospitality club at ISM Raceway in Avondale on February 9, many impactful people in the sports industry explained the value of sports business in the Arizona. Eleven speakers gathered in three groups, as part of “Sports Business Arizona: A Prix View of Things to Come,” to speak on the direction the industry seems to be trending, and the kind of money it could bring into the state. Among the panelists was Debbie Johnson, the director of the Arizona Office of Tourism, who said a large portion of the tourism money brought in comes from visitors’ attendance at games and the activities surrounding them. According to Johnson, the NFL Pro Bowl, Super Bowl, College Football National Championship and NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, all hosted in Glendale, brought in around $1.3 billion in business to the community since 2015. Besides the instant economic impact on local businesses, including restaurants, hotels and others in the hospitality industry, these major sporting events attract tourists for years to come. “What really is hard to count is that long-term impact. We forget that Arizona is shown on a worldwide stage at those different events,” she said. She said the exposure to Phoenix and the surrounding area is advertising her office could not purchase, and added that more than 90 percent of locals surveyed said they would want to host more local sporting events, to see their investment make back more money. But, as Arizona Coyotes President and CEO Steve Patterson said, it is not always easy to persuade residents or elected officials to continue providing tax dollars to reconstruct or build new stadiums or facilities. Just as the athletes compete in their respective sports, though, he said that cities are each vying to host large sporting events more than ever before, and much of it comes down to having the best venues. “At least in team sports, if the community doesn’t want to invest, they’re not going to be in the game any longer,” he said. Besides just the money ticket sales and tourism provide to Arizona,

hosting big games and tournaments brings people in the area together. “That sense of community, you don’t get in many other ways these days,” he said. “Through a sporting event, where people of all walks of life can come sit down at the event, or watch it on TV, or watch it at a bar, (they) have a shared community experience together.” And besides the economic impact, those who take part in the event through volunteering or donations can feel a sense of pride in their cities and communities, said Steve Leach, the Fiesta Bowl board chairman. He said companies like his are in “the memory business.” Besides just opportunities to be involved on game day, volunteers have been able to assist with team hospitality and charity events, and even a parade, for those who want to help out in ways that do not involve football specifically. The latest Fiesta Bowl boasted opportunities such as building a playground and volunteering at a youth football clinic. Leach told stories of Fiesta Bowl

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athletes playing kickball with sick kids, and thousands of people lining up to volunteer for events. The 2015 Super Bowl sought nearly 10,000 volunteers for the weeks leading to the big game, and the recent Final Four asked for an additional 3,600. He said people who give their time to the events or the organizations that sponsor them,

in whatever manner they do so, can immediately see the results their effort has on the people around them. “It energizes our volunteer base, which already is energized to do so much good work. But now they know it has a different appeal,” he said, adding, “All of these people and charities now have connection.”

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The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

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

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

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

Verrado Visionaries

Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.

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Kiwanis Litchfield Park Run

Join others in benefiting Friends of the Rec in a 10K, 5K or mile run in front of the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 Old Litchfield Road. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and includes a race t-shirt, raffle prizes, food, drink and an awards ceremony. Entry is $10-$20. For information, visit litchfield-park.org.

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

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Bring quarters to this cash only auction and raffle event with items from home-based business vendors from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Tickets are $3. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6604.

Grandparents Play & Learn (Ages 0-5)

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive

Bob Coakley Memorial Golf Tournament

Take part in the Bob Coakley Memorial Golf Tournament starting at 8 a.m. at the Sundance Golf Club, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye. Tickets are $80. For more information, call 602-402-4090.

PebbleCreek Annual Parking Lot Sale

Visit a parking lot garage sale from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Tuscany Falls Country Club, 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. More than 100 families will be selling at the event. For information, call 623-535-9854.

Rescue Roundup

Children will be able to tour fire trucks, ambulances, helicopters and a SWAT truck from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. There will also be CPR training, educational booths and a chance to meet a K9 dog. For information, call 623-882-1500.

Sundance Fine Arts and Craft Public Show

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Visit an art show from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sundance Adult Village Recreation Center, 930 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0849.

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Not Hungry Tonight

Not Hungry Tonight is a program that seeks to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran

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

West Valley Human Services Alliance

West Valley Human Services Alliance offers networking and features various speakers from 9 a.m. to noon every fourth Monday of the month at the Pendergast Learning Center at 3841 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. For information, call 623-935-3781.

Family Game Night

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

Aerobics for a Better You

Strengthen cardio fitness from 9 to 10 a.m. with a free dance class provided by the Dr. Saide Rec Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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.

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

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

Bring an exercise mat and hand weights to a free class from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Rec Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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Indian Rock Art

Professional archaeologist Allen Dart will discuss southwestern petroglyphs and pictographs at 1 p.m. at the White Tank Regional Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Community Yard Sale

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

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Visit a yard sale between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Cotton Lane RV Resort, 17506 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. For information, call 509-449-2442.

Toddler Storytime

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

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

Tynker Code Club (Ages 6-8)

Children’s Community Choir

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

Alateen

Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street will host a family game night complete with classic board games, card games and STEM activities from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Baby Time

Bring babies through age 2 for an early literacy program with books, games and music from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Cody’s Pack

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

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy

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

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Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the

T(w)een Chess Club

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

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ASL Classes

The Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, is offering an ongoing series of classes on American Sign Language at 12:35 p.m. on Mondays. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Goodyear City Council Regular Meeting

The Goodyear City Council meets at 6 p.m. in the Goodyear Justice Center, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-932-3910.

Tuesday

Family Book Club

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds a monthly book club for children ages 9-12 and their parents. Come down to the library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.

Buckeye Business Connection

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

Goodyear City Hall will open its doors for voting at 5:30 a.m. at 190 N. Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-932-3910.

Wednesday

PiYo at Fitness in the Park

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

STEAM Spot

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

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Bingo

The American Legion Post #61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road,

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

Hot Coffee Series

John W. Clark, known for his aerospace and aviation artwork, will give a presentation on his work from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Total Wine

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.

W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)

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

Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Needle & Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and

crocheting at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Recreation Campus Idea Sharing Session

Join a brainstorming session to transform 86 acres on the corner of Goodyear Boulevard and Estrella Parkway from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Preschool Time

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

Help prepare preschoolers for reading through music, books, games and crafts from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

CrossFit Fury at Fitness in the Park

Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 11:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature cardio, weight lifting and core training on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865

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Catitude offering creative aging classes By West Valley View staff

Catitude Gallery & Studio is teaming with Goodyear’s Arts and Cultural Commission to offer creative aging art classes for residents 60 and older. The next sessions are March 6 to March 27, and April 3 to May 1, at the Goodyear Community Center, 420 E. Loma Linda Boulevard, Goodyear. To

register, visit the Goodyear Recreation Office at 3075 N. Litchfield Road, or online at bit.ly/2sEz9RD. Art knows no age limits. A kindergartener with a set of finger paints can get just as much enjoyment out of the creative process as can a professional artist or a senior citizen who enjoys

creating and learning new skills. Taught by professional artists Gayle Glenn or Debra Goley, the classes instruct students in drawing and painting techniques that will help increase their understanding of working in the various mediums. They will learn composition, proportion,

line, shape, color and texture. Students will use a variety of mediums during the four-week sessions. Creative Aging is a national movement aimed at fostering an understanding of the vital relationship between the creative experience and quality of life for older adults.

Benevilla ‘Caregiver Connect’ coming to EMCC By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Benevilla is bringing its first “Caregiver Connect” event of 2018 to Estrella Mountain Community College from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14. This educational event provides family caregivers with support and guidance by offering three presentations. The keynote speaker is Dr. Walter Nieri from Banner Boswell Medical Center. Additional expert speakers include Lori Nisson, MSW,

LCSW from the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, and AARP state director Dana Kennedy. Family caregivers have the opportunity to get their pressing questions answered and collect free resources from community senior care providers. A Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. resource specialist will also be on-site for one-on-one support. They offer expert advice and direction on a myriad of topics including senior living options, home care choices,

insurance alternatives, elder law and government programs. Benevilla has been helping family caregivers since 1981, when it started its first crisis counseling service. “The Benevilla founders were aware family caregivers were bearing a heavy burden when caring for their ill or incapacitated loved ones while trying to keep themselves healthy,” said Benevilla President and CEO Joanne Thomson.

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Local artist set for international TV show By Sherry Jackson

Avondale/Goodyear sculptural glass artist CarrieAnn Therese will be featured in an episode of Colour In Your Life, an award-winning weekly TV show based in Australia and New Zealand. It is hosted by internationally acclaimed artist and Australia Media of Honor for the Arts recipient, Graeme Stevenson. Surprise-based abstract mixed-media painter Nancy Christy-Moore will be profiled as well. A premiere viewing of the two episodes, a gallery showing, and light reception will be held at Adair’s Gallery of Fine Art in Glendale from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 24. The show viewing will be at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Therese said she’s excited to be the show’s first sculptural glass artist to be featured. “It truly is my passion and a labor of love,” she said. “I find the creative process and working with this medium both challenging and exciting. It has fascinated me since childhood and every day brings new techniques to

explore and continue to set myself apart from what other glass artists are doing. I love when people look at my work, and they can’t figure out how I did what I did. They often ask me if its blown glass, because much of my work resembles blown. But that’s just one of the special techniques I use to create a very unique style that’s all my own.” The episodes were filmed last summer with Therese and ChristyMoore among the first artists from the United States and Arizona to be included. Colour In Your Life has been on the air for 16 seasons. Therese said she was “quite surprised” when she was contacted by Colour In Your Life and was told they were interested in doing an episode on her and her artwork. “The show has mostly focused on painters, which is pretty typical,” Therese said. The inclusion in the TV series is a “huge validation.” “Not only was it validation for myself, but for other, true fine art 3-D artists to be recognized for the work we do.” Therese said painters are always

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Larry Keen celebrates four years playing The Wigwam By West Valley View staff Litchfield Park musician and former L.A. recording musician Larry Keen is celebrating his four-year anniversary of playing at The Wigwam Resort at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 24. Keen and keyboardist Bob Sheade of Goodyear began performing together in early 2014 on Saturday nights, most recently as Two Lane Highway, with Mark Foster on drums, and occasionally, with former Creedence Clearwater Revival member Steve DeVoss on guitar. “I feel truly lucky to have the opportunity to play with Bob Sheade, Mark Foster and Steven DeVoss since moving to Phoenix,” Keen said. “Their level of professionalism and remarkable musicianship are on par with the studio-session musicians I worked with in Los Angeles for over 20 years.” Keen started his music career at 16 when he traveled by train from his northern West Virginia home to Los Angeles to visit his uncle. When he arrived, his uncle saw the guitar that was strapped to Keen’s back and asked, “Are you any good?” Keen responded with, “Yes.” After hearing his nephew play in the train station, the uncle and a teenage Keen stopped by the Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood to see the owner, a family acquaintance. Moments later, Keen was on stage with his guitar playing with the house band that included two relatively “unknown” musicians at the time: Glenn Frey and Don Henley. Keen returned home, continued developing his musical skills and eventually went on to college. After earning a master’s degree, Keen decided that, despite being accepted to medical school, he wanted to pursue a career in music. He headed to New York City, where he played on the coffee circuit from 1972-75. In 1975, Keen moved west to Los Angeles where he and his music partner from West Virginia, R.J. Pollack, formed the R.J. Keen Band. Keen would spend the next 20 years as a guitarist/singer/songwriter, playing with, and opening for acts such as Jim Croce, Jimmy Buffett, Bonnie Raitt, Loggins & Messina

and Fleetwood Mac. Keen recorded three records and performed at such L.A. music landmarks like The Troubadour, the Bla Bla Café and The Great American Food and Beverage Company. For six years, he was the “house performer” at the legendary Sagebrush Cantina. As has happened with many musicians, the L.A. scene and national tours took their toll on Keen. He spent a decade away from music and founded Air Gourmet, which catered to celebrities when they traveled. In 1997, Keen sold his business and moved to Summit County, Colorado, where he eventually renewed his love of performing and entertaining on stage. Keen credits playing with Michael Fauth, who played previously with The Dirt Band and Alabama, and writing with Nancy Cook as helping him rediscover the joy in music. In 1998, Keen and Fauth started playing together at The Great Northern Divide and later at the Vail Resorts-owned Park Ave. Pub in Breckenridge, Colorado, to standing-room-only crowds. Keen relocated to the West Valley in 2012, and met Chicago-born keyboardist Sheade and Two Lane Highway was born. Sheade said Keen has revitalized is music career, and Keen called Sheade the musical brother he had been seeking. “I was fortunate to have had a regular

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White Tank park hosts wildﬂower walk, other programs in March By Megan Marples Maricopa County is encouraging people to be active and learn about the desert this March by offering dozens of free programs at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. They range from moonlight hikes to desert walks and cater to all ages and abilities. The park is located at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. The entry fee is $6 per car, with other charges possible. See 623-935-2505 or visit maricopacountyparks.net for more information.

March 1 Thursday Wildflower Walk Join “flower lady” Cindy Smith and discover the many types of wildflowers growing in the White Tanks area. The specific location of the 1- to 2-mile hike depends on where the flowers are most abundant, so ask at the entry station that day.

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March 29 Sunrise Hike

Learn about what the different animals in the Valley do to survive in the desert. Come by the Waterfall Trailhead for educational fun. Don’t forget to bring water.

Discover the different desert plants that have been used for centuries for food and medicine through a hike with volunteer Cindy Smith. Afterward, enjoy food made from the plants that were discussed on the hike.

March 8 Waterfall Archaeology Hike

March 17 Sonoran Creature Night Hike

March 29 Library Series: Snakes!

Discover pieces of human history on a 2-mile hike with park volunteer Chris Reed. Hikers can get their hands dirty while they learn about America’s ancient ancestors.

Wind through Black Rock Long Loop and learn about the desert at night. Ranger J.D. will guide a 1.3-mile hike to discover nocturnal creatures living in the park.

Learn all about snakes, including the species that call the Sonoran Desert their home. A special guest speaker will make an appearance along with Ranger JD.

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March 21 White Tank Wildlife: Water

Go on a bug adventure with Jack Jenkins and Ranger Justin. This educational program is perfect for children who want to learn more about the outdoors.

Learn about the importance of water in the scorching desert. Ranger JD will direct a hike at the Waterfall Trailhead to show how the plants adapt to their

Wake up with the desert by hiking 1.5 miles along the Black Rock Long Trail. During the hike, there will be a special stop to watch the sunrise and see petroglyphs.

March 31 What’s In Your Pack? Stop by the Waterfall Trailhead to learn about different hiking tools that are essential for desert exploring. Some other topics include first aid and map reading.

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Pinewood Derby Scout Pack 263 enjoyed a day of racing at the Odyssey Institute in Buckeye, Saturday, February 10. The pack had a “No-Holds-Barred Renegade Pinewood Derby Race,” derby car awards, and an extra race including a loop-de-loop. 1. Decorated pinewood derby cars await their races; 2. First place winner Alex Newman, 8, smiles with his derby car, “Blue Fire.”; 3. Charlie Main, 9, smiles with his award-winning pizza car; 4. Joshua Main, 7, smiles with his “Best Animal Theme” derby car award; 5. Racemaster Richard Giarrusso sets the cars on the track; 6. A medal rests on a scout’s scarf; 7. Grayson Medina, 7, smiles with his pinewood derby car named “Frankenstein.”

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La Joya teacher awarded Arizona’s Science Teacher of the Year By Allison Neri La Joya High School’s Stephen Nowbath takes a humble approach to being named 2017’s Honorary Science Teacher of the Year. “Awards are nice,” said the nine-year teaching veteran. “But I feel all teachers deserve this award. We all need to support the work that teachers do for our children.” Raised in London, England, Nowbath was recently given the honor by the Arizona Science Teachers Association. The Arizona Science Teachers Association recognizes that science teachers play a fundamental role in society’s growth. Each year the association acknowledges a science teacher in Arizona who has demonstrated what it means to be an educator and honors the teacher’s excellence in their profession with an award. Nowbath earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University College London in paleobiology. He received a second master’s degree from ASU. With an interest in biology and paleontology, Nowbath intended to work in that field, but discovered a passion for teaching. “I learned about a nonprofit program called Teach For America, which sends highly qualified individuals into highneed areas and I was instantly hooked,” Nowbath said. “TFA provided support and mentorship as I entered the profession and also gave me a better understanding in regard to the achievement gap that exists in this country.” Nowbath teaches biology and geology at the Avondale school, while also serving as the department chairman. He is also on staff at Estrella Mountain Community College. “It’s certainly an honor having the Arizona Science Teacher of the Year here at La Joya Community High School,” said Joseph Ortiz, director of public relations and marketing for the Tolleson Union High School District, of which La Joya High School is a part. “Science and math teachers are hard to come by, not only in our state, but across the nation. It is such a feather in our cap to have one of the state’s best in Mr. Nowbath, teaching students at our school. We’re happy to have him.” Nowbath focuses on having students think independently and critically. During the 2017 eclipse, Nowbath invited the school to a viewing party. La

Joya students took two plates and poked a hole the size of a pin needle, thus allowing them to safely view the eclipse. “Mr. Nowbath makes learning fun by creating hands-on experiments that gets the whole classroom involved,” said Victoria Johnson, a senior at La Joya. “Everyone is always impressed and shocked with the result of the experiments, which is entertaining to watch all the reactions with the results.” Nowbath said he holds his students in high regard and wants to foster their interest in science. The educator hopes he is guiding students to become problem solvers. He enjoys seeing the students’ faces during that “ah-ha” moment. “When students know they can overcome a task that was both challenging and a struggle, it really changes their mindset into a problem solver,” he said. “That is my favorite part of teaching.” He admitted his occupation is challenging, but, according to coworkers, he is successful. “Mr. Nowbath is an advocate for science instruction and models that for his students daily with interesting, timely and rigorous lessons,” said La Joya principal Brandi Haskins. “Students are engaged consistently in hands-on science work and also in literacy skills related to the content. Students and staff respect Mr. Nowbath and his high expectations for students and his professional leadership.” With the mutual respect between Nowbath and his pupils, it is clear that his award has made an impact on his students. “Mr. Nowbath is the Science Teacher of the Year because he has such an extreme passion and dedication to CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE & STONE LAMINATE • VINYL

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The City of Avondale Municipal Art Committee is seeking participants in the “Mayor Marie High School Art Contest,” open to all high school-age, college-bound graduating seniors in Avondale. Artwork in the media of paintings, drawings, mix media, photography and sculptures will be accepted.

Scholarship prizes will be awarded ranging in the amounts of $1,000 to $2,000 to help further their college education. Deadline to submit is April 2, 2018, and entries need to have a copy of the online registration form attached to the piece. Submit entries to the reception desk of Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic

Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323. “This is a great opportunity for the Avondale Municipal Art Committee to support and encourage talented youth in their creative and artistic endeavors,” said Vice Mayor Bryan Kilgore, who led the development of the program when he served as chairman of the municipal arts committee.

Submitted artworks will be showcased at a special art show on April 19. Artwork will be featured on display at the Estrella Mountain Community, Performance Arts Center from April 16 through May 18. For details, visit avondale.org/ArtContest, for more information call 623-333-2787 or email dfranklin@avondaleaz.gov.

Mexican teachers pleased with Littleton partnership By West Valley View staff The owner-operators of Querétaro, Mexico’s Olé School of Language and Cultural Immersion observed an immersion program at Collier Elementary School in Avondale February 9. Two teachers, Dulce Wirz and Chaco Perera, were especially touched. “Thank you very much for opening your school and your hearts so we could see what’s going on here,” Perera said. “We come from Querétaro, Mexico, where we teach Spanish to foreigners and we love to see how the people understand and know about the culture. So for us to be here and understand

the culture in the states, with Latin or foreign students and also Americans, it’s a privilege and something we are thankful for.” The Littleton School District has been sending teams of teachers and administrators to the school in Mexico for the last three summers. The program is facilitated by Carlson Affiliates, who puts together teams of educators to make the two-week immersion. Students of Latino origin make up over 76 percent of the population, and the Littleton staff, while also diverse, benefits with better understanding of their language and heritage.

This summer another team will trek to central Mexico. Year-by-year the district is building the capacity of its staff to relate to the school community. Superintendent Roger Freeman said, “It’s just one more example of how the district demonstrates that we are “Leaders in learning, caring, and growing.”

Collier Elementary School in Avondale held an immersion program February 9. (Photo courtesy Littleton School District)

Avondale hosts STEAM Fest Family Event By West Valley View staff Avondale Libraries will host a STEAM Fest Family Event to inspire the next generation of scientists, programmers, engineers and mathematicians. The STEAM Fest Family Event is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday March 7, at the Avondale

Civic Center Library. The STEAM Fest Family Event, a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Festival, is for all ages, and is free to attend. Participants can explore booths with experiments, games, activities and demonstrations

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UTI launches free high school summer program By West Valley View staff

Student Chronicles Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@timespublications.com. Buckeye resident and Azusa Pacific University student Eric Shriver made the academic dean’s list at APU in Azusa, California. A business management major, Shriver is honored for a fall semester 2017 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. Shriver is joined by 1,988 other students receiving the same honor. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. With 61 bachelor’s degrees, 40 master’s degrees, 17 certificates, 11 credentials, 8 doctoral programs, and four associate degrees, the university offers its more than 10,000 students a quality education on campus, online and at seven regional campuses throughout Southern California. Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine, recently named 419 students to the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement

in the first semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. Students named to the dean’s list earn a grade point average of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale. The list includes William Evon, a marine engineering operations major, from Avondale. Maine Maritime Academy is a coeducational, public college on the coast of Maine offering 22 programs of study in engineering, management, science and transportation. The college serves approximately 950 undergraduate and graduate students in career-oriented degree programs. The job placement rate for MMA graduates exceeds 90 percent within 90 days of graduation. Roberto Beltran of Buckeye was among the fall 2017 graduates of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He earned a bachelor of general studies degree.

Universal Technical Institute is launching Ignite, a free program to train high school juniors in fundamental auto, diesel and motorcycle technician skills. Participating students receive intensive, hands-on training and are prepared for testing to receive UTI course credit once enrolled. Ignite will be offered at UTI’s Avondale campus, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), in Phoenix, and each of UTI’s 12 campuses nationwide. “We’re seeing significant demand for UTI graduates across the transportation sector, and our employer partners tell us they need more trained technicians,” said Mike Romano, president of Universal Technical Institute-Avondale. “Our free Ignite program is a great way to introduce high school students to a UTI education and open their eyes to the many career opportunities available to trained transportation technicians.” During the program’s two threeweek courses, Ignite participants are given a glimpse into the world of automotive, diesel, collision and motorcycle training – an introductory sample of the programs completed by traditional UTI students. The Ignite curriculum emphasizes the high-tech nature

of today’s transportation industry. Students explore career opportunities in the transportation field while meeting UTI graduates and local employers. In 2017, UTI successfully piloted the Ignite program at three campuses: Avondale, Houston and Orlando. Each of the programs had strong interest among students, a large percentage of whom also indicated their intention to return to UTI as a full-time student upon graduating high school. Most recently, the federal government tripled its estimate for the number of transportation technicians needed nationwide by 2026. According to new projections, there will be more than 1.2 million job openings in the automotive, diesel and collision repair industries. To help reach that total, the transportation industry will have to fill more than 120,000 technician job openings annually on average. “Ignite is a great way to get students excited about these careers and keep them engaged as they make decisions about their path coming out of high school,” said Roger Speer, president of MMI-Phoenix. The Ignite program is accepting applications across UTI’s 12 campuses. For more information or to enroll, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/ignite.

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Lilia Santarina, age 96 of Litchfield Park, died February 3, 2018 in Litchfield Park. She was born August 26, 1921 in Bacolod City, Philippines to Emiliano and Gertrudes Franco. Lilia is survived by her daughters, Marilou Manipon, Eleanor Santarina, Josephine Sampilo; sons, Dominador Santarina, Jr., Homer Santarina, Arthur Santarina; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held February 8 & 9, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Christopher L. Bennett, age 49 of Avondale, AZ died February 5, 2018 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born August 30, 1968 in Renton, Washington to Leman R. Bennett and Judy A. Ball. Christopher served in the US Army from November 1989 to March 1992 achieving the rank of SPC E-4. Christopher received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Engineering at ASU. He was on the Board of Advisors of Friends of Freedom. He worked as a Field Engineer with the Hunter Contracting Co. He was a loving husband and father. Christopher is survived by his wife, Marnie M. Bennett, daughter, Kristina M. Bennett and son Chase C. Bennett. A memorial service were held Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Desert Springs Community Church, in Goodyear & Committal services Were held Friday, February 16, 2018 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. The family suggests that donations be made to Friends of Freedom in Phoenix, AZ.

Grace J. James of Litchfield Park, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 9, 2018. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Tom James (2013.) They were married 65 years. Grace is survived by her children, Kathy James, Geoffrey James (Cricket), Tracey James-Miller (Mark), and Timothy James; her six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and two sisters. Grace asked that there be no memorial service. Her final resting place will be the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona where a private service will be held. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.

Nicolasa R. Hernandez Nicolasa R. Hernandez, 93, of Avondale, passed away on February 14, 2018. She was born on December 6, 1924 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Antonio Robles and Anastasia Zuñiga. She is survived by her daughters Vickie Chavez and Gabby Hernandez; sons, Manuel, Dennis, Vicente, and Mario Hernandez; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vicente P. Hernandez; children, Nieves Hernandez, Martin Hernandez, and Janie Garcia. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ. Condolences to the family can be left at www.ThompsonFunera l Chapel.com.

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TOLMACHOFF, Norma M. Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy. (Lk 2:10) On Friday, January 26th, Norma Tolmachoff began a new journey in her life. She peacefully left her mortal bounds to walk in unending joy with her Lord and Savior. She precedes her husband, Alex, with whom she shared adventures, overcame challenges, and raised a family for 62 years. With a devotion born of love, she supported his dreams and made a home for their family wherever their travels took them; throughout Arizona wife of a highway patrolman, and justice of the peace; and in retirement, around the country as they traveled enjoying time together fishing, hiking, taking pictures and spreading the love of family and Jesus Christ. She gave life to three children: Alex, Vikki, and Mark, who bestowed upon them the love of four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. As the matriarch of the family, she welcomed all additions, by marriage or birth, with love, patience, wisdom, and the grace of Christ. She was ever mindful of, and caring for her family, near and far, to include her sister, Linda and brother-in-law John as well as their children and grandchildren; her daughters-in-law, Anne and Brenda, her grandchildren, Jillian, Heather, Lisa, and Eric, their spouses Erik, Duane, and Luis, and her great grandchildren, Danica, Dalton, Jeff, Natalie, and Josiah. Norma also tirelessly supported her church family, her mission children in Cambodia, and was a faithful friend and mentor to so many. We mourn the loss of her physical presence, but we also know peace, because we are certain she lives and that we will rejoin her. And more than that, all the lives she touched continue to reflect the light that shone so brightly through her. Memorial Service for Norma is scheduled for March 10, 2018 at 1030am at Trinity Lutheran Church 830 E Plaza Cir, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 with a reception to follow.

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Marie Geraldine Searls Marie Geraldine Searls, age 91 of Avondale, AZ died January 19, 2018 in Avondale, AZ. She was born May 29, 1926 to Wilfred Jackson and Margaret Voigt in Niagra Falls, Canada. Marie was a loving mother who enjoyed cooking for others, being outdoors, fishing and camping, helping to raise her grandkids, playing cards and bowling. She moved to Avondale with husband Walt and her three boys in 1959. She was exceptionally healthy throughout her life until she suffered Alzheimer's-Dementia her last six years. Marie is survived by her sons, Dan Searls (Beth), Tom Searls (Shirley), Ken Searls; sister, Jane Eppard; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 52 years, Walter Searls; brother, James Jackson; and sister, Connie Bacharz. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family suggests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Virginia Leon Virginia Leon, age 88 of Goodyear, AZ died February 2, 2018 in Sun City. She was born March 20, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA to Javier and Christina Valdez. Virginia was lovingly known as "Chela"to the entire extended family. Chela loved life. She was the heart of the family and family was the most important part of her life. The love of her life was her husband, Charlie. Together they worked, played, laughed, danced and cared for each other for 63 years. Chela is survived by her daughter, Mary Leon; sons, David and Daniel Leon; seven grandchildren, Jameson and Matthew Still, Christopher Leon, Jessica Leon Varela, Laura, Rebekah and Gabriel Leon; and eight great -grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Harrison, Ryan, Andrew, David Charles, Charlee, and Stevie. A memorial service was held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Yvon James Cooper, age 84 of Globe, Arizona died February 6, 2018 in Phoenix. He was born June 24, 1933 in Cliff, NM to Doc and Gladys Cooper. Yvon is survived by two daughters Terri Hahn Knight (Lance) of Buckeye, and Nikki Tafoya (Rick) of Miami; sister Shirley Adams of San Manuel; former spouse & mother of his children, Janet Thurman; former spouse Avis Cooper; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Yvon served in the US Army - 14th Armored Calvary in Germany during the Korean War. He worked as an electrician in the copper mines and general construction in the Southwest. He was a member of IBEW Local 518 in Globe. A memorial service was held on February 17th, at Trinity Baptist Church, Globe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Army Emergency Relief at aerhq.org.

Richard James Farrell

Richard James Farrell, age 76 of Litchfield Park died February 11, 2018 in Litchfield Park. He was born July 17, 1941 to Kenneth and Lucille (Farrell) Bloechl in Green Bay, Wisconsin. At a very young age his family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where Richard lived for many years. Richard served in the 32nd Division of the Army National Guard. He worked as a licensed plumber for over 40 years in both Wisconsin and Arizona. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. Richard is survived by his wife, Joann Farrell; daughter Debra (Todd) Nelson; sons, Rich (Sue) Farrell, Jeff (Linda) Farrell, Kenneth (Leslie) Farrell; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Farrell and Lucille (Farrell) Bloechl; brother, William Farrell; sister, Patricia Zuehlke, and brother-in-law Marvin Zuehlke. A visitation and funeral service were held on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Committal services were held at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Dr. Satyendra (Stan) K. Jain

Dr. Satyendra (Stan) K. Jain passed away on January 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Celeste; son, Dr. John Jain; granddaughter, Katherine and grandson, Luke. Dr. Jain practiced in Coolidge and Casa Grande area and Phoenix, at El Pueblo Medical Clinic on 3911 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix for over 30 years. He also practiced in Kentucky and New Mexico as a General Practitioner. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 North Sarival Avenue in Goodyear Arizona at 11 am. Inurnment will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. To leave an online condolence, please visit hccfh.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home.

Darrin Anderson Darrin was born to John and Ruth Anderson, Sr. in Port Jefferson, NY. Darrin is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Patty; children, Crystal and Jordan (Aubree and Malik); parents, Ruth and John Anderson, Sr. ; siblings and spouse(s), Denise (Tom) Gaynor, Raymond (Kathy) Anderson, Renee Anderson, John, Jr. (Shawnee) Anderson, Kevin Anderson, Keith (Julie) Anderson, and Nicole (Brian) Lammi and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and an uncountable amount of friends. Services were held February 10, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Alfred Gutierrez Jr. went to our Lords loving arms on February 9, 2018 in Sun City. Alfredo (Freddy) born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 12, 1944 came to Arizona as a child in 1950 and resided in Cashion until his death. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Alfredo Sr. and Dora Gutierrez and two brothers Jesse and Larry. He is survived by Frances, his companion of many years, 2 sons Alfredo 3rd and Asa; three grandchildren, a brother and three sisters, as well as a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Albert Jon Scheller, M.D., FACS Albert Jon Scheller, M.D., FACS passed away on February 10, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children. The youngest son of Arthur Martin and Ruth Marie Scheller, he survived his brother Arthur. A native of Wisconsin, he attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul Minnesota furthering his education in medical school and residency at St. Louis University. He served in the U.S. Navy as an Officer and was assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton from 1966 to 1968 caring for the injured, ultimately settling in Arizona in 1968. A respected Ophthalmologist in the Phoenix area for 50 years, he dedicated his life to serving the community. Albert was ordained a Deacon in the Diocese of Phoenix, Roman Catholic Church in the year 2000. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Carol and his five children, Michael Scheller, Michelle Scheller Eckhardt, Matthew Scheller, Melissa Scheller Porter and Margaret Scheller McNeil, and his 18 grandchildren. Albert enjoyed reading, golfing and supporting the Packers as well as spending time with his grandchildren. His license plate still reads GBPAC. Visitation took place on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 4:00 pm until the Rosary at 6:00 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Road in Avondale. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road in Avondale. Inurnment was at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Grade School or Hospice of the Valley in Deacon Albert’s name. Online condolences may be expressed at hccfh.org.

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AUTOS -FOR SALE 2004 Chevy Blazer $1800/obo. Everything runs good. Call after 4pm 623-363-7040 2013 Burgundy Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Black interior. 39k miles. New Tires. Great Shape 3rd row seating. $28,000. 623-877-6440

AUTO RECREATIONAL 2010 Tomberlin Golf Cart. Street Legal 2 speed transmission, 2k miles. Battery 1 year old. 10 inch wheels, disc brakes on front, drums on back. Head lights: high beam and low beam. Cold weather curtains. 623-386-8860 309-269-6499

AUTOS - WANTED $ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 623-329-2043.

CHILD CARE DAYCARE in my home. Snacks, meals, some weekends, some evenings. Esther 602-361-1607 EMPLOYMENT Teachers, teachers aid & cook needed. Background check, Fingerprint clearance card, CPR, First Aid and food handlers card required. Apply within 9310 W. Taylor St. Tolleson AZ 85353 or call 623-245-3080

623.535.VIEW (8439) • Deadlines

EMPLOYMENT Driver/Warehouse

FT pos. Mon-Fri 7:30-4. Must be able to lift. Forklift and pallet jack experience helpful. We are a local electronic recycler. Call 623-907-5430 Help Wanted Rainbow Valley Area House Keeping, and/or Attendant Care Service for adult. Wages & hours negotiable. Call Dave 602684-7837 Water Well Pump Repair Well established company seeking a reliable and self motivated individual to work as part of a crew pulling and setting water well pumps in the field. We generally work a schedule of 50hrs a week Monday through Friday. A clean MVR and background is a must as we do work for the government from time to time. We are located in Buckeye AZ. 623-327-1200 or Apply in Person 327 N 1st Street, Buckeye

Staff/Project Engineer wanted to work in Phoenix, AZ. Must possess MS degree in Environmental Engg./Environmental Mgmt. or foreign equivalent degree and 48 months experience as an E n v i r o n m e n t a l Engineer/Project Engineer or related field. Must possess license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona. Must possess GIS Certification. Duties and salary information available upon request from employer, Wilson Engineers, LLC. Please mail resumes to employer at this location: 9633 S. 48th St., Ste. 290, Phoenix, AZ 85044.

MR. SUSHI CORP. Since 1986

Well Known in the Valley for over 22 years

NOW HIRING • COOK • SERVERS • KITCHEN HELP • SUSHI HELP • BUSSERS

Must be 19 years of age to apply.

2293 N. PebbleCreek Pkwy., Suite 101 Goodyear.

Please apply in person or e-mail resume to ktashiro11@outlook.com

EMPLOYMENT

Classifieds: Friday 1pm for Wednesday

EMPLOYMENT House Cleaner Needed.

5+ Years Experienced Call for details. 623-792-3176

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS RUSSELL RANCH HOA COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE Sat., March 10 7AM -2PM 200+ Homes Participating. Electronics, Furniture, Dishes, Clothes, Art, Citrus / Bethany Home.

Sat, Feb 24th

Huge Community Sale!!

PebbleCreek, Goodyear 16222 Clubhouse Dr 100+ homes selling in one parking lot! Massive garage sale! Free to attend; 8-11a.m

Dysart Ranch Comm Semi-Annual Garage/Yard Sale Sat, March 3, 2018 7am-Noon Dysart & Osborn Litchfield Park, 85340

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GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS COMMUNITY CHURCH OF BUCKEYE ANNUAL SPRING SALE FRI. / SAT. MAR 2-3 8AM - 1PM Home Goods, Clothing Small Appliances, Lots of Furniture, Lawn & Garden, Art, Electronics, Children's Toys & Clothes, Glassware, Entire Bedroom Sets & Much More! 808 Eason St, Buckeye. Corner of Eason & Kell Everyone Welcome! Come Shop With Us!

LARGE GARAGE SALE Fri-Sat Feb 23-24 7AM Furniture, Dishes, Household Goods, Books, 23843 W Adams St, Buckeye Watson & 237 Ln

HANDYMAN JOEL Cedillo- I do construction work! Concrete, Block, Stucco, Bobcat work, Haulaway, Demolition. Call for free estimates, 623-707-6072.

Seamstress/Ironing needed at dry cleaners near Luke Air Force Base. Name tapes made. Call Thanom 623-935-1575

VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

LEAD CAREGIVERS Minimum of 1 year experience providing care to people with developmental disabilities We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

★★ NOW HIRING ★★

• 2018-2019 SUPERINTENDENT • K-8TH GRADE CERTIFIED TEACHING POSITIONS • SUBSTITUTES

We will be hosting a Job Fair Thursday, February 22, 2018, 4:30-6:30PM at UESD District Office Board Room 3834 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson, AZ 85353 Phone (623) 478-5005 • Fax: (623) 478-5006 www.unionesd.org

Teachers who have recently been impacted by the school closure, please apply at www.unionesd.org

*Not A Licensed Contractor

HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602434-6057.

EMPLOYMENT Manufacturing Process Engineer. Work in Plastics Injection molding & extrusion plant coordinating production w/emphasis on quality assurance, reduction of manuf cost & implementation of latest technology best practice. Will often work on plant floor. Train & teach Spanishspeaking operating crew how to operate machines & new technology implemented. Write SOPs in Spanish & English. Establish, maintain manuf specs, i.e., BOM, setup sheets, techl drawings,& related tech input & docs. Set up goals of production, develop process w/ operation to increase prod efficiency. Will speak Spanish approx. 70% per day. Will also coord efforts to design, develop, validate manuf process using tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failures Modes & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) & capability analysis. Support, promote implementation of Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve “world class” excellence in manufacturing. Reqs: Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field; dem ability to work w/ Solid Works; ability to work & report on AS/400 system, Conversational Spanish is required; knowl of PLC programming & robotic controls. Send resume to Ray York, Ewing Irrigation Products, 610 E. 80th Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353

LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521

Are you a New Teacher? Retiring Teacher? Looking for a Change?

COME AND BE A PART OF LESD#65 SUPERHERO LEAGUE OF EDUCATORS Littleton Elementary School District TEACHER JOB FAIR Thursday, March 1, 2018 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. GPS Address: 10775 W. 4th Street Avondale, AZ 85323

K-8 School District located in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Special Areas and Special Education We offer: • A culture of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration & Dedication • Competitive compensation & benefits • Innovative teaching & learning strategies • Technology integration tool in every classroom • Appreciation and recognition of teacher excellence

To view open Teaching Positions www.littletonaz.org FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 623-478-5644

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LANDSCAPING SERVICES YARD Work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Not a licensed contractor. Juan 623-2424161, 623-242-4159 Best of the West Synthetic Grass & Putting Greens 14 Yrs. Exp. Free Estimates. Call Today & Mention Ad to Receive $100 off. Call Kevin 623-826-7742 *Not a Licensed Contractor

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KILL BED BUGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System Available: The Home Depot, Homedepot.com, & Hardware Store Custom Wood Guitar stands Bead looms Hairpin Lace looms Designed crochet items www.creationsbyfoxfire.net creationsbyfoxfire@ yahoo.com

LAND FOR SALE 2 parcels, lots for sale, they are over an acre each. Located at Rainbow Valley, behind the Fire station, Hermit ave., electricity, water & cable. Asking $50,000 each parcel. Please call (602)290-7886

WENDEN Family LiquidationLast 160 acres, $149,900. Offers accepted. Owner will carry for 3 years at a low 8% interest. 1-888-444-1220 MOUNTAIN View Lot. 1.44 acres. Power, water & paved road. 20 minutes to Prescott Valley, 45 minutes from Phoenix. $29,900. Owner 602-463-2352

WENDEN, AZ. Beautiful 40 acres, near government land, special price $48,500. Close to Highway 60 off Alamo Road. Owner 1-888-444-1220

10 acre parcels. Power, water, gas available. 79k 555th Ave, Tonopah AZ 602-618-1159

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE/Retail/Premium/ Affordable suites available. 722' - 2000'. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Litchfield. 602-694-3158

HOMES FOR RENT Litchfield Park 2bedroom 2bath townhouse with garage. New Kitchen. No pets. $1125/month 623-826-9258