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Dignitaries commend APS clean energy initiative BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Assistant Editor

Rep. Debbie Lesko told the West Valley View on February 22 that storage systems are the future of renewable energy. Lesko, who represents Congressional District 8, had just completed a tour of Arizona Public Service’s (APS) Festival Ranch battery on the heels of an announcement by the company a day earlier that it will embark on a clean energy initiative and will give residents “solar after sunset.” Through the three-part initiative, APS will add 850 megawatts of battery storage and at least 100 megawatts of new solar generation to its arsenal by 2025. APS plans to store clean energy to power residents’ homes during peak usage hours, which are between 3 and 8 p.m. “When people come home from work, that’s when they want the electricity and they need the energy. So you need a system that actually stores the energy, and I think this is one step towards that goal,” said Lesko, who noted an interest in energy issues and commended APS’ diverse energy portfolio. Despite her enthusiasm, Lesko’s visit wasn’t the main reason so many people

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, right, receives a tour of APS’ Festival Ranch battery facility in Buckeye on Friday, February 22, a day after the company announced a massive clean energy initiative. (Photo courtesy APS)

had gathered in front of the Buckeye facility. U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, arriving in the midst of the pouring rain, also toured the facility and spoke to those

present about the importance of steps like the one APS is taking.

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City officials offer updates during chamber event BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Staff Writer

City ofﬁcials, local businesspeople and residents came out to Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale on February 21 to speak about area growth at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Business and Breakfast event. Food and drinks were served to the gathered group, as the city managers of

Avondale, Goodyear, Litchﬁeld Park and Tolleson discussed working together and the developments each municipality has seen in the last year. Growth was a major theme. Goodyear, for example, has seen tremendous expansion, but City Manager Julie Arendall said only around 11 percent of the area’s land has been developed. More is expected in the near future. “Over the next 25 years, over 50 percent

of the growth in Maricopa County is going to be in the West Valley,” Arendall said. She said the next challenge for Goodyear is to keep people in the area during the day. She said nearly 92 percent of the city’s workers leave for their jobs during the day. “What we’re really focusing on is how we can bring the daytime population into

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Perry called it “a great example of an all-of-the-above energy policy, which this country is striving toward,” and suggested, “the holy grail of this whole renewable energy quest is in battery storage.” “You all are clearly leaders in the clean energy side of the equation, if you will,” said Perry, a former Texas governor. “This is really an amazing moment in American history when it comes to American energy. Despite goals toward increasing clean energy and reducing emissions, he discussed an array of energy sources – citing solar, wind, nuclear, hydropower, oil and gas throughout his speech – and suggested having diverse energy sources is important. “The point is all of these energy sources are part of the future of this country,” he said, shortly before boasting about America’s closing gap toward energy independence. Scott Bordenkircher, APS’s director of technology innovation, gave the West Valley View a tour a day before Perry’s and Lesko’s visit – just hours after APS made the announcement. According to Bordenkircher, the Festival Ranch battery was “one of (APS’s) first pure energy storage sites.” Through a project started several years ago, APS harvests energy captured by solar panels on residential rooftops in batteries for later use – albeit in a smaller scale to what APS plans to launch over the next several years. “Think of this kind of as our first test site in how that would work, what the dynamics would be, how it would ac-

APS Director of Technology Innovation Scott Bordenkircher, left, gives Rep. Debbie Lesko, second from left, a tour of his company’s Festival Ranch battery storage facility on Friday, February 22. (Photo courtesy APS)

tually benefit customers, what the economics would look like, what was the cost going to be versus the value of the energy, those types of things,” Bordenkircher explained.

Supplying ‘solar after sunset’ APS’s efforts, announced February 21, include the upping of its clean energy capabilities by retrofitting existing solar power plants with battery storage, in addition to building new solar storage plants. The company also plans to power residents’ homes with clean energy harvested from the sun with batteries during peak usage hours. “APS is fifth in the nation from the standpoint of solar production. Arizo-

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na, the state, is second in the nation in terms of solar production,” Bordenkircher explained. “The problem with those renewable sources has always been that they aren’t produced during the daytime hours,” he continued. “Folks are at work, they’re not using as much energy, so we don’t have that peak demand, as we call it, during the daytime hours. So a lot of that solar goes frankly unused, untapped.” Energy storage is the solution, according to Bordenkircher. “What these projects allow us to do is crank all that wonderful energy up and load it into batteries or basically store it in energy storage systems, and then be able to dispatch that power in the evenings when we have our peaks and folks are coming home, turning on their air conditioners, starting up their stoves to cook dinner; that’s when we need that energy,” he said. The first aspect is the addition of 200 megawatts of battery storage systems to existing solar power plants. So, APS partnered with Invenergy to install six new battery systems – at Desert Star, Foothills, Gila Bend, Hyder and Paloma/Cotton Center in Maricopa County; and Foothills in Yuma County – by mid-2020. Those six upgrades will total a capacity of 141 megawatts. A bit further down the line, APS plans to upgrade the Red Rock facility in Pinal County and the Chino Valley facility in Yavapai County by 2021. A partner has not yet been determined for those installations, though that storage will total a 59-megawatt capacity.

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“Obviously those sites had been producing solar energy for our customers for the past couple years here, but now being able to put storage at those locations again gives us an ability to store that energy during the day, use it at night when we really need it, and so that really unlocks the power of those plants,” Bordenkircher said. APS isn’t exclusively upgrading its older facilities. New ones will be built, too – and with storage capabilities already included. The company will build a combination of solar storage and standalone battery storage facilities that total a 500-megawatt capacity by 2025. As a start, APS is planning its first 100-megawatt solar-storage plant, which is expected to be in service by 2021. APS will own its planned new solar storage plants through requests for proposals. APS expects to issue a request for proposals for the first plant this summer. Locations have not yet been determined, but Bordenkircher said engineers are working on examining sites. Factors, he noted, are proximity to customers, as well as surrounding land and infrastructure. “A bunch of ingredients will kind of go into that soup mix and then that’ll churn out kind of where those locations end up being,” he said. The crux of APS’ plan, however, is providing clean energy to customers during peak usage hours, when energy is still needed. More specifically, 150 megawatts of solar-powered battery storage is what’s needed, as APS’ plans show. The first of two primary projects APS revealed is a 100-megawatt battery that will be provided by AES. That one will be located in Sun City and is planned to be in service by June 2021. The second is a 50-megawatt battery, which will be provided by Invenergy. Also planned to be in service by June 2021, this one will be in El Mirage. Both will be through power-purchase agreements. Natural gas has been the traditional source of energy in peak usage times, according to APS, but in keeping line with the clean energy initiative, it has signed a 463-megawatt contract for natural gas with Calpine. Rather than signing for a standard 20 years, the contract is for seven. According to APS, this will allow it to take advantage of other clean energy initiatives as they may arise. Bordenkircher added the idea was to keep APS from getting locked in to a certain contract, and agreed it offers flexibility for additional clean initiatives down the road. “By doing a shorter contract around that, it gives us the ability to be more flexible and more agile in that seven-year time frame, with how we then meet our energy needs,” he explained. “We may again contract with something similar if it fits from a value perspective or we may look at, again, additional solar plants with additional energy storage – or maybe wind or some other type of renewable. But it gives us that flexibility.” APS’ investment in the initiative comes at a good time, according to Bordenkircher, with him and APS spokeswoman Annie DeGraw echoing similar sentiments on declining costs of the tech-

nology. The energy itself is affordable, too. “Power is extremely expensive in Arizona during those hours. So our goal when we put all of these batteries together was to be able to use the sun and push it out when power’s most expensive,” DeGraw explained. “And it’s very affordable power because it’s free, it comes from Mother Nature.” In response to a question on February 22, Perry called modernization of the grid and ensuring its resiliency from cyber attacks two of the biggest barriers in terms of replicating efforts such as that of APS on a nationwide scale.

A cleaner tomorrow Not the ﬁrst of APS’ steps toward clean energy, this announcement came just nine days after the company revealed a 15-year power-purchase agreement with First Solar to construct a 50-megawatt solar-powered battery; the latter will build and operate it, while the former will use power stored in the batteries during peak energy usage. A 65-megawatt solar ﬁeld will charge the battery. Described in the February 12 press

release as a “first-of-its-kind” project that will be one of the largest battery storage systems nationwide, it is expected to begin service beside the APS Redhawk Power Plant in Arlington by 2021. As of that announcement, APS has more than 1 million solar panels and three grid-scale batteries. Taking it a step further, when APS’s Solana Generating Station in Gila Bend commenced operation in 2013 it was marked the largest thermal solar-storage plant in the world, according to a press release. One-hundred percent of its power is provided to APS’ customers. Today, 50 percent of the energy APS provides is clean. And as Bordenkircher explained, the storage initiative is just the next stop in a continuing path. “As part of our vision, it’s creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. I mean, that really is the vision of our company,” he said. “And so, our kind of maybe unspecific, unwritten goal is we intend to continue to increase that clean energy mix. It’s certainly what our customers want, it’s good for our environment, it’s good for our company, and so that’s the direction we’re definitely heading in.”

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Avondale’s Sam Garcia library closed for carpet installation BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

To allow the installation of new carpeting, the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library will be closed Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29, as well as Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5. Books that are due during these dates will be provided an extension due date for that Saturday. Though the outside book drop will remain open during the closure, books people have put on hold will not be available for pickup at this location. Instead, books will be available for pick up at the Civic Center Library location, which will be open on these days for individuals who need library services. Some physical materials may not be available during the installation, but all digital services, including down-

loadable materials, will continue to be available. For those who need access to computers, the Care1st Avondale Resource Center also has public computers. Meetings and programs scheduled at the Sam Garcia Civic Center Library during those dates will be canceled. All services and programs will resume as usual after the installation of new carpet is complete. The Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library is at 495 E. Western Avenue, the Civic Center Library is at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, and the Care1st Avondale Resource Center is at 328 W. Western Avenue. All these locations are in Avondale. For more information, visit avondalelibrary.org or call 623-333-2665.

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Buckeye firefighter arrested on gun charges BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

A 12-year Buckeye firefighter/paramedic was arrested on felony burglary charges in Buckeye, and weapons violations in Glendale Thursday, February 21. Frank. R. Zepeda, 39, joined Buckeye Fire Department in March 2007. “If true, the allegations against Zepeda are unsettling,” Buckeye Police Department spokeswoman Donna Rossi said. “The Buckeye Fire Department is offering its full cooperation with the ongoing criminal investigations by both Buckeye and Glendale police departments. Buckeye Fire has faith in both agencies to conduct a thorough and fair investigation resulting in the appropriate outcome.” She said Zepeda was fired due to the seriousness of the criminal allegations and “additional concerns.” “The Buckeye Fire Department remains committed to providing the very highest level of service to the community and will work tirelessly to continue to provide transparency to the city of Buckeye residents,” Fire Chief Bob Costello said. According to police, Buckeye police responded to Buckeye Fire Station 706 at 7:30 a.m. April 29 after an on-duty firefighter noticed equipment was stolen from a parked fire truck. Among the stolen items were fire turnouts and accompanying gear, the engine’s drug and IV boxes, as well as a number of ballistic vests. The loss was estimated at $10,000. Earlier this month, Buckeye detec-

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tives received information implicating Zepeda of orchestrating the burglary, which was allegedly carried out by members of the motorcycle club Zepeda leads. During the investigation, Buckeye police were told Zepeda was involved in a shooting in March 2018 near 63rd Avenue and Bell Road in Glendale. Buckeye investigators turned over information to Glendale police. Buckeye police served search warrants at a number of locations including Zepeda’s Glendale home. Cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were among the items seized. Zepeda was booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on the weapons charges out of Glendale. Additional charges are anticipated.

Buckeye Union planning to destroy records BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Buckeye Union High School District will begin destroying in June archived special education records from the 2013-14 school year. Special education records, including placement records, referrals, evaluations, testing data, etc., are maintained for five fiscal years after a student’s final enrollment in a special education program.

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Goodyear city manager says city’s future is ‘bright’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

Looking back at the year she’s spent as Goodyear city manager, Julie Arendall sees her most important achievement as something decidedly not political. It’s meeting residents and collaborating with her staff. “I just love my job, the mayor, the council, the leadership team and all of the staff,” Arendall said. “I try to get out to every possible event to meet our residents, to meet our developers and meet our business partners.” Throughout these meet and greets, Arendall learned what most already know: “the future is incredibly bright for the city of Goodyear.” “When you look at the fact that we’re 85,000 residents and only 11 percent built out, the future is incredibly bright and whatever you want to make it.” Arendall moved to Goodyear from Peoria, where she spent five years. Before that, she worked for Yavapai County for 12. “What was so exciting to me about coming over for this opportunity, was

to be part of the future history of the city of Goodyear. We already have a fantastic thing going on. “We have a very strong foundation, and as we continue to grow, how do we keep that sense of community? How do we keep what’s already special about Goodyear as we grow is going to be one of those very thoughtful and deliberate processes that we’ll be working with council on.” To keep that sense of community, Arendall listens, like the rest of Goodyear’s officials. What they hear is residents are hungry for retail and entertainment opportunities. “We’re still primarily a bedroom community,” she said. “We see about 92 percent of our residents out commuting every day for work. “One of our goals, through economic development, is to increase good jobs that will increase the quality of life for our residents so they won’t have to commute out of the city of Goodyear.” Keeping Goodyear residents in the city will make it more attractive to incoming businesses.

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“I was told very early in my tenure that a Trader Joe’s is at the top of the list for our community,” Arendall said. “The reality is it’s a business decision for those types of retailers. Our job with the city is to tell our story.” Through her job, Arendall wants to share Goodyear’s “fantastic story.” It has the highest household income in the West Valley, and its workforce is educated. It’s just a matter of time before more businesses move into Goodyear. Thirty retail and entertainment businesses opened in 2018. “They are coming,” she acknowledged. “You see construction. You see dirt moving everywhere, and we’re still hungry for more. We’re trying to get them for everybody.” Already, technology companies have been showing interest in Goodyear. “We’ve had two data centers that have already announced they’re coming to Goodyear,” she said. “We have Vantage Data Centers and then Stream Data Centers. Of course, we have another large household name that is coming to Goodyear. Rumors are Microsoft is moving into Goodyear. The City Council was slated to take it up on February 25. “I’d like to say we’re good partners with the businesses that want to come. We’re trying to be good partners with them and wait for their timing on their announcements. “When I look a little bit further, I believe our council and our community is ready to pivot. We’ve been very successful in manufacturing. We’re excited about that technology, and I think the future for the West Valley’s going to be Class A office, but we don’t have that. The East Valley has corpo-

Goodyear City Manager Julie Arendall said she, officials and residents are hungry for more development in the city. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)

rate headquarters. I believe that will eventually be something that will be brought to the West Valley. The East Valley is growing out of space.” Arendall said West Valley residents will grow weary of driving to Tempe, Chandler or Mesa for employment. “So, if we can again tell our story and make that case that we have the workforce, we will find someone to take that leap of faith that the market is here.” Businesses and the council aren’t the only ones who are engaged. Residents are as well, as seen through crowds at Spring Training games and Goodyear’s signature events. “It’s not like that everywhere across the country,” she said. “People who live in Goodyear are excited when they hear about new things. “But we have a great team here in the city.”

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Goodyear receives grant to enforce work zone safety BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Goodyear Police Department Traffic Unit received a $10,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to enhance work zone safety enhancement in Goodyear. These funds will cover personnel services from February 1 to December 31. The goal of the traffic enforcement unit and the execution of this grant

are to reduce the incidence of traffic fatalities and injuries as well as the high cost to residents resulting from speeding in terms of money, criminal and human consequences. This grant will allow Goodyear police to conduct aggressive enforcement in work zone areas, as well as provide education and public awareness throughout the city.

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WINTER INSPECTION For Efficiency & Safety Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO John Safin hosted an event with city managers Bill Stephens (Litchfield Park), Julie Arendall (Goodyear), Reyes Medrano (Tolleson) and Charles Montoya (Avondale) in Avondale. (West Valley View photo by Eric Newman)

Chamber...continued from page 1 Goodyear, so we can convince the retailers and the sit-down restaurants to open shop with us,” Arendall said. Avondale City Manager Charles Montoya agreed, saying all of the West Valley needs to keep drawing local business in, to keep people from the hassle and price of long commutes. “We have a lot of our population going to the East Valley or to Phoenix for employment. So, now we’re trying to figure out, with all the growth happening in the West Valley, how do we have people stay here? That’s the big question,” Montoya said. “We have so many businesses and homes coming in, that we hope it all works together that way.” Unlike Goodyear or Avondale, recent business and recreational development in Tolleson has allowed the city to nearly quadruple the number of people coming in to work than the number who actually reside there. With a residential population of around 7,000, Tolleson employs more than 25,000 people. City Manager Reyes Medrano said the city is successful because it keeps a “reverse-commute,” its accessibility for businesses to start up easily in the area. “Any business that comes in today, we don’t have to tell them they have to install a mile of infrastructure, you can just plug into the street, into the water line and sewer line. That’s a really big deal,” Medrano said. Litchfield Park hopes to retain residents by building a retail, restaurant and office space at the center of town. City Manager Bill Stephens said Litchfield Park is only around 3.3 square miles. He also announced the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation “Diamonds Back” Field Program is set to build a Little League baseball field, fully equipped with lighting, to honor the

late Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson. He said Robinson’s family expressed interest in visiting on the field’s first day of play, possibly in 2019. “It’s the 42nd Little League field the Diamondbacks have built in the area, so it all just kind of came together to honor No. 42 for Robinson. We’re really excited about it,” Stephens said. The Business and Breakfast event served to heighten spirits of those associated with growth and business in the Southwest Valley. However, the main point was to show the governments are supportive of each other. Montoya said the city managers often work together, but the chance for each to speak to the public was a great way of showing the Southwest Valley the cities plan to grow together. “We compete with each other, but it’s more of a friendly thing where we always support each other, too. We’ll tell somebody that if they can’t find something here, go there, and vice versa. We all get along really well,” Montoya said.

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A drive around Goodyear is more colorful, thanks to the city’s pilot program that recruited West Valley artists to create art on traffic cabinets. “We thought this would be a great way to engage our local artists and a way to beautify Goodyear,” explained Guylene Ozlanski, Goodyear’s arts and culture coordinator, who formally presented the idea to council a year ago. The city offered $12,500 for the project. Ozlanski said they selected the cabinets – which house the electronics of traffic signals – based on their visibility and age. A call for local artists produced a number of applicants. A panel looked at the artists’ work and experience and chose five artists. Next, the artists reached out to local residents and businesses to get a feel for what they wanted. Artists came up with designs and returned for feedback. Additional feedback came from guests at Art in the Park in November. After designs were finalized, next came installation. Some artists painted directly on the traffic cabinets, and others had their art wrapped on. Here are the five artists and locations of the traffic cabinets:

Anthony Galto, Litchﬁeld Road and Western Avenue Galto is an art teacher at Desert Edge High School and was aided by a former student, and a pupil at ASU. Public art, he said, was something he always wanted to participate in. Sharing it with the students was educational for them as well. Besides creating the art, Galto said he enjoyed reaching out to the community. He had been learning about the history of Goodyear for many years from his family. “You could do a mural a mile long with the history of Goodyear,” he said. He thought the pilot program went well and the artists should be proud of their artwork. “These micro projects that are in people’s neighborhoods are very meaningful,” Galto said.

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Lewis was familiar with public art projects, as she is the director of Catitude Arts. The nonproﬁt recently started a program called Mural Mentoring, which teaches eight high school students about murals. Lewis included them as part of the trafﬁc cabinet project. “The team of eight worked on all

phases of the project and we ended up with a great piece of public art,” she said. “The hardest part for me as team leader was to stand back and let them use everything they had learned.” The eight students were Shannon Crossland, Janice Ochoa, Katelyn Chill, Abby Stewart, Erin Forstner, Nyssa Iniguez, Bianca Gonzales and Guillermo Iniguez.

Becca Farmer, Indian School Road and 141st Avenue Farmer is a local artist who likes to use bold color and produce large pieces of art. She enjoyed talking with business owners for design ideas. “I showed them my portfolio and got a lot of positive feedback with the bright colors and my love of zooming in,” she said. “We also talked a lot about subject matter and it was pretty unanimous that they wanted something from the environment.”

Nathan Butt, Litchfield Road and Auto Drive Butt is a full-time artist looking to find more art outlets, and this project seemed like a perfect opportunity. His ideas and style really fit with the vision that those of the area had as well. “In my community outreach, it was apparent that the common desire was to blast color in the neighborhood,” he said. “The project went very smoothly. I am proficient in graphic design as much as I am in painting, so I gladly took the graphic design option as a way to create a more sharp, vector-based design – one that was hyper color.” Since the project, he’s received comments from emerging artists asking how they can also be involved in the public arts.

Carson Grier, Litchﬁeld Road and Avalon Drive Grier is a long-time artist who has been involved in charity art and city projects over the years. “Art is a powerful thing and should be seen by everyone at all times; you shouldn’t have to go to an art gallery to see it,” he said. While he was painting his trafﬁc cabinet, many people honked and waved and stopped by to take photos. “To have had the opportunity to share what I love to do with the local community, the family of the girl I used in the painting (the Brown family), and having my concept being so embraced is why I love doing what I do.”

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Data center campus coming to Goodyear BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Assistant Editor

Yet another data center is coming to Goodyear. A little over a month after Vantage Data Centers announced its intent to build a 50-acre data center campus in Goodyear, a Dallas company has hopped on the West Valley train. Stream Data Centers recently acquired a 418,000-square-foot facili-

ty on 157 acres at 2950 S. Litchfield Road, south of MC-85 and Phoenix Goodyear Airport, for a data center campus targeted at hyperscale and enterprise customers. The company expects it to be in operation by the first quarter of next year. “Stream Data Centers’ confidence and investment into the Goodyear market will provide high-end jobs and innovative cloud-based technology

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solutions for years to come,” Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord said in a statement. “We are very excited to welcome another best-in-class company to our rapidly expanding cluster of high-tech businesses. We are thankful for their commitment to Stream Data Centers plans to have its Goodyear facility fully operational by the first quarter of 2020. (Photo courtesy Stream Data Goodyear and fore- Centers) see a bright future ahead.” 418,000-square-foot facility’s capacity, The completed facility will tout an Kennedy noted the land the company estimated 50 megawatts of critical owns is scalable for 2 million square load, though that won’t be to start, feet of data center buildings, dependaccording to Stream Data Centers’ ing on future needs. co-managing partner, Rob Kennedy. “We’re making the investment with Kennedy said the company will take the utility to accommodate that future a phased approach, with structural im- growth,” Kennedy told the West Valprovements to start, before building ley View. “Now, timing of that will out around 10 percent of the critical just strictly depend on leasing velocity, load. but our plan is to definitely expand the In addition to phasing the campus over time.”

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The campus will also be home to an Arizona Public Service (APS) substation with a capacity of 350 megawatts of power. Though Kennedy noted design negotiations are underway, he said APS will receive an estimate 20 acres at the south end of the property. Like the main facility’s scalable critical load, Kennedy said the substation will start at around 100 megawatts of power, with a capacity of 350 megawatts. “It is normal with a very large data center, and that’s what this is, this is a large one. It’s a necessity, quite frankly,” explained APS Economic Development Manager David Bentler, who cited the increasing importance of data centers in today’s world. On the addition of the data center, APS President Jeff Guldner said in a press release, “Arizona is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for high-tech companies, and this announcement is another great example of how economic development partnerships help our communities thrive. When we’re able to partner with businesses and local leaders to meet their energy needs, everyone wins.” The facility will be Stream Data Centers’ ﬁrst in the Greater Phoenix

region – and Arizona as a whole. According to a press release, 80 percent of the company’s customers are Fortune 500 companies. Kennedy told the West Valley View that Phoenix had been in the company’s crosshairs for several years. “The Phoenix market has quickly emerged as one of the top destinations in the Western U.S. for enterprise and cloud companies,” Kennedy previously said in a press release. “A pro-business environment with a great sales tax incentive program, low risk of natural disaster and low latency to major markets on the West Coast, Midwest and Texas have fueled tremendous growth for this market.” He added, “We look forward to establishing a major campus and longterm relationship with Goodyear, APS and the Greater Phoenix region.” Though the facility’s completion is only a year out, Kennedy did not yet have numbers related to job creation. “We’re excited about it,” he told the West Valley View. “We’ve been kind of looking for the right entry point into the Phoenix Market for a number of years, and we’re excited to pull the trigger and get going on this.”

WV Korea veterans invited to monthly meetings BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Korea War and Korea Defense veterans are invited to the West Valley Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association of Arizona’s monthly meetings, which are set for September through June. The group meets at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria. The next meeting is 2 p.m. Friday, March 8. The meetings include informative presentations, special events, refreshments and camaraderie. Past presentations have included: speakers from Luke AFB, Arizona political leaders, the Maricopa County sheriff, authors and VA funeral benefits specialists. The group also holds special events such as membership drives, Veterans Day parades and holiday gatherings. Members of this chapter have par-

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Child criminals? Editor:

To the two young ladies who think young people who commit crimes like murder but are under 18 should not be treated like adults: You think they don’t know what they are doing because their frontal cortexes aren’t formed yet? If you think they don’t know right from wrong then we should change the legal age to drive to 21 for the same reason! That puts a whole new spin on things, doesn’t it? Lynda Fiorini Avondale

Hope for improving public discourse Editor:

I was recently talking about politics with several friends, including a pastor who is in his early 40s. The subject was the increasing inability to converse and share ideas about our country with those who may disagree with our views, even in the sphere of the church. This issue is so complex that it can hardly even begin to gain traction in a short editorial. But it might serve us well to consider a few factors: The pastor stated he has noticed that, of our age groups, baby boomers and older love our country more than his (the pastors’) generation does, and his generation loves it more than many young people do today. Love for the liberty our country extends, alongside an appreciation of how we came to be and at what cost, provokes a strong emotional pull on our desire to keep the cherished ideals our founders delineated. Within this we must factor the many disparate levels of understanding of history among our citizens. The more we know and understand history, both American and world history, the greater our appreciation of the uniqueness of this country. Then we have the coarsening of our

culture and the demeaning of emphasis on character. We want instant answers and prefer to shout at one another rather than discuss rationally and do the hard work of finding solutions for the common good. Character matters only when critiquing the other side. These are a few of many issues that emotionally charge our speech. But what if there was something we could do? What if there was a community of thoughtful young people, of character and dignity, who are respectful, know history well and love this country enough to want to spend their lives making a difference? There are, but they need our support. One representative of this community is currently fundraising in an effort to further his preparation to that very end. The question is whether we care enough to do something. Will you help? Visit gofundme.com/ q67zd-cambridge-2020. E. L. Fehlhaber Litchfield Park

Feelings hurt?

Editor: I read with interest Alisa and John Moore’s remarks about Roy Azzarello’s lambasting of “progressives.” If we look back over the last 50-plus years of rude and disgusting comments by the mainstream media and D.C. Democrats about fiscal Christian conservatives, I can understand Roy’s position to speak his point of view. I do not know if Roy was directing his remarks to Alisa and John, or to the abundant number of extreme radical left wing fascists along the east and west coasts. I think we can agree the divide between extreme radical leftwing fascists/socialists and the fiscal Christian conservatives is too large to mend. There is no reason to try, as both sides are now dug in and each is following their own religious beliefs – one of Christ and the other of Lucifer. Christians are aware that atheists (Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Pot) have murdered millions upon millions of souls in the name of fascism and commu-

nism. To a conservative, a progressive is a fascist, so I can understand Roy’s aggravation with the term. It is evident that the nation will not come together to solve problems as long as the D.C. politicians continue to follow in the footsteps of the atheist point of view. Conservatives and Christians do not want socialism, fascism or communism in America. But that is now what is being jammed down the throat’s of conservatives by the Democratic Party and the MSM. We have heard political leaders in D.C. say they are members of the Progressive Democratic Party and Socialist Democratic Party in their speeches that are broadcast on TV and in print. The alarm bells go off when members of the Democratic Party start using the word “progressive” to describe themselves. From a Christian point of view, abortion is a sin and goes against the will of God. By default that makes supporters of abortion a non Christian. The taking of a human life, no matter the age of the human, is a sin. That ends the discussion for Christians, and any excuse about the life of the mother being in danger if we do not abort a human child does not need to be discussed. We will never

agree with the “world view” on abortion for any reason. Just because the “Supreme Court” has ruled on abortion and same sex marriage, that does not make it moral. It only makes it the flawed law of the land. It is not my intention to upset Alisa, John or Roy with my point of view, but I am entitled to my point of view under the First Amendment. Christians have been silent too long by our “go along to get along” attitude towards the mockers of Jesus Christ. Gary Westfall Goodyear

‘Our Readers’ Viewpoints’ for a reason

Editor: I am writing this in response to a letter written by Alisa Moore and John Moore citing “vicious attacks” by Roy Azzarello. First and foremost, the section of the paper Mr. Azzarello’s letters are published in is “Our Readers’ Viewpoints” – which means they are his view and his opinions. Opinions don’t have to be backed up by facts. I am sure there are just as many people who agree with Mr. Azzarello’s opin-

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ions as there are those who don’t. If his letters bother you so much, why do you continue to read them? These are my opinions; you can agree or disagree: It always seems to be the older people, myself included, who tend to veer to the right, while younger people tend to veer to the left. Those of us who grew up in the last century have seen this country be united, we’ve seen it be prosperous, we’ve seen it be moral. We don’t see that today. Does that mean as a country we didn’t have issues or problems? Absolutely not. The U.S. culture started deteriorating when people turned away from the church and started thinking it was a good idea to live together without being married, which in turn led to young women becoming single mothers with no way to support themselves or their children, which led to a whole bunch more issues. When that kind of behavior became the norm… we were doomed. The demise of the family unit became the demise of the U.S. people. We imploded from the inside out. One thing I agree with the Moores on is that we cannot come together to solve our issues the way we are going. There is extremism on both sides. We

need people to walk down the middle of the road, but no one is willing to budge an inch to accomplish that. Common sense and morality are “people” issues, not political issues. Our morals should not be dictated by government, but here in the U.S. we have allowed that to happen. Until we get our morals back on solid ground we will never come together. Our morals should be determined by what is in our hearts, not by our government. We live in a time when people can’t even state their opinions without someone else feeling like they have been viciously attacked. All I can say is, “Jesus, come quickly.” Marge Meggers Buckeye

Hate speech follow-up Editor:

I am responding to the letter from Alisa and John Moore concerning my supposed hate speech. I don’t often respond to criticism because that won’t change anyone’s opinion. However, your letter raised some valid points. I need to clarify two things for you.

First of all, in all the letters I have ever written to the View in which I have criticized and or attacked progressives, and the number is legion, the progressives I refer to are always the politicians in Washington, D.C., as well as state politicians. I have never meant to criticize local progressives living in the area, because I don’t know anyone like that in the neighborhood. I don’t make a habit of asking people if they are progressives before I engage them in conversation. So your opinion that my attacks are directed at people where you live in Pebble Creek is not factual. That is your opinion. Secondly, you say my opinions are not fact. No kidding. Of course, my opinions may or may not be facts. That is why letters to the editor are labeled as readers’ viewpoints. Again, viewpoints are not necessarily facts. I have never claimed my opinions were facts. By deﬁnition, opinion is how an individual feels about something. Opinions are always subjective and never objective. Facts, on the other hand, are objective. Again, by deﬁnition. You should know that. I will give you that my February 13 letter was quite strong. But, you know I

have very strong feelings about things, especially about this country, which I love and see Socialists destroying little by little every day. So, know that I do respect your opinion and thought your letter deserved a response. Keep on writing. That is the American way to have the freedom to do so. Thanks for taking the time to challenge me. It makes both of us stronger and better informed. By the way, not to be ﬂippant, but if my letters, which express my opinions – and everyone has one – which are not necessarily facts, offend you, well, just don’t bother reading them. That’s easy enough. For sure I am not going to stop writing them. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

A rare good letter

Editor: Thank you for leading off the Readers’ Viewpoints recently with a rare letter well worth reading! It was titled “Hate speech?” The letter addressed the continual, week after week, letters to the editor that are published from

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Letters...continued from page 13 Mr. Azzarello of Goodyear. Through 10 years of opening up West Valley View, I have learned that quickly scanning for his name at the end of a letter will save me from wasting time on the viewpoints pages. At times, the viewpoints pages have served as a personal sounding board for Mr. Azzarello to verbally spar with other semi-regular contributors. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are two wonderful things; they do not require the West Valley View to always print his letters. How many of your readers are picking up their free West Valley View paper expecting or wanting any national news out of it? There is always more discussion of national and international news on the editorial pages than the actual paper. And it’s too much! Local stories, Business Briefcase, local high school sports – those are what West Valley View should focus on – even in viewpoints. Have a policy that states letters to the editor must relate to a published story or have a West Valley connection. Frustrated by local traffic, disagree with a zoning decision, want to express

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Red, white and blue

Editor: My wife and I relocated to Goodyear from North Phoenix about a month ago. During that time, I have had the pleasure of reading the West Valley View each week. Unfortunately, within the op-ed section it has become routine to see diatribes traded on why we need to make America great again, or why it is already great. These types of discussions are targeting the wrong goal. It is easy to be derisive and divide people in the name of defending what you value. What is more abstract is finding a way to work

together to determine how we can solve the current problems we as a country face. For example, border security here in Arizona is a concern for many. On the opposite side of that, building an expensive physical barrier to solve that problem is a concern for others. Knowing this, what are new ways we can tackle this issue to the satisfaction of both sides? Complicated, perhaps, but not impossible. It only becomes difficult when we blindly follow an ideology of the solely red or solely blue, rather than that of the red, white and blue. I look forward to being a resident of the West Valley for a long time to

come. I hope that during my stay I begin to see cause for collaboration presented in the op-ed section, instead of cause for contention. David Schroyer Goodyear

M.A.G.A.

Editor: Make Alexandria Go Away. You are so right, James Logan. What an embarrassment to the Democratic Party. One might think she was planted there by the Republicans. Dennis Batterman Buckeye

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It pays to be skeptical about outrageous claims BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

Maybe you’re shocked that the Jussie Smollett hate crime tale appears to have turned into a hoax, but I’m not. I wish I could say it’s because I’m some 21st century Sherlock Holmes. I’m not. But here’s what I am when it comes to everything I see and hear, especially in the news. Skeptical. Skepticism has been around since the old Greeks. Skeptics believe that absolute truth is tough to ascertain, so it’s best to apply a healthy sense of doubt to most stories and propositions. Having been around journalism for the past 25 years, I can say that skepticism has become increasingly helpful over time, because it has helped me avoid embarrassing public mistakes and heartbreak. When I first heard that Smollett, an actor and singer who is black and gay, claimed to have been beaten by two white men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs, tied a noose around his neck, then doused him with bleach

while screaming about “MAGA country,” my reaction was … skeptical. I didn’t shout, “Wow, that’s a hoax.” Rather, I thought, “Hmm, if that story is true, it’s awful. And if it’s not true, it’s equally awful. I’m going to wait for all the facts before I make up my mind.” In retrospect, that turned out to be wise, at least in contrast to Democratic presidential contenders Kamala Harris and Cory Booker – who both immediately labeled Smollett’s case a “modern-day lynching” – and director Rob Reiner, who laid the “attack” at the feet of President Trump. “Homophobia existed before Trump, but there is no question that since he has injected his hatred into the American bloodstream, we are less decent, less human, & less loving,” Reiner tweeted. My thought: When a Hollywood celebrity claims to be walking to Subway alone at 2 a.m. in downtown Chicago on the coldest night of the year, take a deep breath before hitting send on that tweet.

Point being, skeptics don’t assume everything is fake. Cynics do. Cynics believe everyone is inherently awful, everyone is out to screw everyone, and everyone is a self-interested liar. I only believe that about most politicians, lawyers and car salesmen. For the rest of mankind, I believe that the truth is slippery and complex, so I seek a high degree of proof before buying in to anyone’s claims. One of the great rewards of skepticism, besides avoiding looking silly? You’ll have lots of chances to say “I told you so,” which you can then pass up too much self-acclaim. Last Tuesday, a researcher friend emailed me a front-page story from a Phoenix newspaper claiming that “thousands of people may have been exposed to dangerous levels of radiation” emanating from three big buckets of uranium ore stored for almost 20 years in a museum at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. His point: “This ‘scoop’ doesn’t quote a single scientist about the relative safety of uranium. It’s mostly

premised on some email from a serial whistleblower who sounds like a nutjob.” Thursday morning, I emailed my friend the paper’s “skin back” – journalism slang for a follow-up story that basically says “whoops” about the original story. The funniest line? “It’s just a bucket of rocks,” said a health physicist who disputed the whistleblower’s allegations. “I wouldn’t line my baby’s crib with it but …” My buddy emailed back a “laughing so hard I’m crying” emoji and one line: “Score another victory for skepticism.” A much smarter fellow than most of us, the astronomer and author Carl Sagan, used to say, “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” That was true in Sagan’s time, but not so much nowadays. Today, sadly, saying, tweeting and emailing is believing. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Keep Goodyear heading in the right direction BY GOODYEAR MAYOR GEORGIA LORD AND COUNCILMAN JOE PIZZILLO

your help to make sure that it stays that way. This March, the residents of It’s been our honor to serve the res- Goodyear will be asked to elect three idents of Goodyear as members of the city councilmembers and weigh in on City Council. Together, we’ve worked three important charter changes that hard to ensure the city is will make our city more providing the cost-effective efficient. We are asking our and -efficient services our residents to join us in votresidents deserve, while ing “yes” on Propositions focusing on attracting busi421, 422 and 423. nesses and amenities that A “yes” vote on Propimprove our quality of life. osition 421 would move We’re leading the reour municipal elections to gion in attracting economthe fall of even-numbered ic opportunities including years. For years, Goodbreaking ground on Anderyear voters have elected our sen Doors and Windows Mayor Georgia Lord. (Pho- mayor and councilmembers with 400 new jobs as well to courtesy city of Goodyear) in odd-numbered years. as announcing Stream Data However, the Arizona State Centers, a new development by Sunbelt Legislature recently passed new a new Holdings, and many more. Goodyear law that requires municipal elections is home to some of the best schools in be held in even years. As a charter city, the state and Goodyear has among the we have the option keep our elections highest median household income and where they are, but these new laws lowest unemployment rate in the West would force us to go it alone. We would Valley, according to the Census. not be able to share resources with MarWe’re proud to say Goodyear is icopa County to help lower costs. heading in the right direction. We need So, to save costs and continue to

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Hello, readers! This week is jam packed with all sorts of updates. For the sake of giving you details, think of today’s Briefcase as being divided into two halves. With all the great businesses coming to the West Valley, the ﬁrst half of the column will stick with that. From businesses I mentioned a few months ago that are either now open or still a ways out, to new locations we haven’t even touched here at the Briefcase (Hot wings, anyone?), there are plenty of openings popping up. As we get a bit further in, I’ll turn focus to the chamber and other similar business-centric events. Anyway, here’s the news!

First, have you tried out the escape room craze yet? Well, if not and you’re in Avondale or elsewhere nearby, The Room is your chance. As its website shows, there are several rooms of varying difﬁculties, including Treasure Island, Blackout Motel and Speakeasy. Each gives those who are locked in 60 minutes to ﬁnd clues and solve riddles that reveal the way out. Located at 10210 W. McDowell Road, Suite 100, near the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 99th Avenue, it celebrated its grand opening this past weekend. For more informa-

tion, visit theroomaz.com or facebook. com/theroomaz. Also in Avondale, there’s a new Wingstop. I’m sure you all know the popular hot wing chain by now, so I’ll just leave you with its location: ESCAPE GAMES 1809 N. Dysart Road, Suite C110, north of the northeast corner of McDowell and Dysart roads. For more information, visit wingstop.com. Over in Buckeye, and keeping on the subject of food, a new Burger King I mentioned a few months ago ﬁnally opened at Sundance Marketplace this year. Its address is 1315 S. Watson Road, at the southeast corner

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of Watson and Yuma roads. For more information on this location, such as hours, visit locations.bk.com/az/buckeye.html. In fact, while we’re discussing Sundance Marketplace, I should mention – due to popular demand – there are unfortunately no updates on the future Aldi, though I will keep pursuing updates for whenever they may arise. As for the planned Planet Fitness, 1341 S. Watson Road, and Quick Quack Car Wash locations in that area, I’m still

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Briefcase...continued from page 17 looking for new details. Then, help usher in the new Supercuts at Estrella Marketplace with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1. Located at 15560 W. Roosevelt Street, Suite B-102, Goodyear, the new Supercuts is just south of I-10. The celebratory event will feature coffee and snacks, goody bags and a rafﬂe. At this point, Supercuts needs no introduction, so, for more information on the popular hair salon franchise, visit supercuts.com. Speaking of the chamber, here are a few business-centric events. The soonest one I’ll mention is an upcoming Lunch N Learn. It is set from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Focusing on taxes, the event will teach guests the differences between strategic tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion, as well as how to increase your bottom line. Randall Bingham of Financial Futures Tax Services will present, and, according to the chamber website, the tax information is valued at $250. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink. The following week, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, another

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Trivium Prep’s Johnson playing with inspiration BY GRIFFIN FABITS West Valley View Contributing Writer

Thirty-goal scorers in the world of high school soccer are a rare breed. In fact, only four of them resided in the 3A girls’ conference – a league comprised of 45 high schools across the state – this season. But one can be found in Litchfield Park, where Trivium Preparatory Academy’s junior forward Samantha Johnson burst onto the scene with a 31-goal campaign this season. Johnson posted 27 goals in her first two seasons with the Lady Knights. “It was really good,” she said, a rather-modest assessment of this season. “Probably my favorite season I’ve had.” Sure, any bout of accolades or success Johnson sustains on the soccer field brings her great delight. But more

importantly, she finds solace in the notion that her late father would be proud of her. Her father died of cancer in March 2016. Now, she finds inspiration in playing in his honor. “Every game, I take the field for him, and I think of him every time I score a goal.” Six or so years ago, Johnson recalled, her father bought her a pair of Nike Pro compression shorts with the words Princeton Tigers stamped on them. Princeton University is her father’s alma mater, where he played football and also graduated at the top of his class. Those shorts – even if they are six years old and as her mother Christine put it, “too small now” – are Samantha’s lucky charm. She’s worn them

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with her Lady Knights soccer uniform since her freshman year, a constant snapshot of what drives her. At the time of her father’s passing, Samantha was 15 years old, just months away from her high school years. The love and support Samantha and Christine Johnson received from their surrounding community was so “impactful and heartfelt,” Christine said. “It wasn’t just community support for soccer. We had people picking up the phone and calling us and saying, ‘OK, Sam’s 15. She needs to learn how to drive. Can we Samantha Johnson led the team with 31 goals in 22 games in a breakout junior season. (Photo courtesy Chrishelp teach her how to drive?’” tine Johnson) Martin Boyle, an assistant coach on the Trivium Prep girls’ soccer schedule. We’re coming to support her. staff, stepped into a “dad role” for Sa- We’re coming to make signs.’” mantha, Christine said. So, as any close, tight-knit communiBoyle took Samantha under his ty would do, they showed up. And they wing, while also individually training still keep showing up, filling the stands her in soccer. on a nightly basis to watch Samantha “He trained her on the side to get her and the Lady Knights. stronger because he just knew she had it “There was so much community in her and she wanted it,” Christine said. support there from our friends and her “She wanted to make her dad proud.” classmates because they knew it was “I owe all my success to (coach a tough time, but she worked hard for Boyle),” Samantha said. it. There was no way they weren’t goWhen Samantha tried out for the soc- ing to be there to support her and me,” cer team her freshman year, the John- Christine said. sons were unsure if she would even In Samantha’s varsity debut her make the team. She’d been playing the freshman year – also the first game she sport since she was four years old, also had played without her father being balancing a club team on the side. there – she turned in one of the most And then, an unexpected surprise: memorable nights of her soccer career. Not only did Samantha make the team, “We don’t know if she’s going to but she cracked the varsity roster. She play, but then she takes the field,” earned a starting role, too. Christine said of her daughter’s varsity “The night we were in the stands (of debut. “We’re like, ‘Oh, my goodness. the first game), she took the field as a She’s taking the field, how’s she going starter and I was uncontrollably cry- to do?’ Well, the answer to that?” ing,” Christine said. Through a chuckle and a shy gaze, “Before all of that took place, every- Samantha answered, “I scored three body (in the community) knew she made goals.” the team, but we didn’t know if she was Samantha scored the fourth-most going to start or play – she was a fresh- goals in the 3A conference this season. man. All of our close friends, moms She scored a hat-trick on three separate and dads alike, her friends at school, all Prep...continued on page 21 called and said, ‘Give me Sam’s soccer

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Millennium girls’ soccer falls in state title game BY GRIFFIN FABITS West Valley View Contributing Writer

Vying for its first state title, the Millennium High School girls’ soccer team was blanked in the 5A State Championship game, falling 1-0 to the Campo Verde Coyotes on February 20 at Coronado High School. The five-seeded Coyotes scored their lone goal in the opening minutes of the first half, when junior Karisma Hansen placed senior Mia Duranczyk’s cross into the top corner of the net via a header. For the remainder of the first half, the often-dominant Tigers’ offense – a unit that scored 141 goals this season – hardly looked the part. Six-seeded Millennium spent much of the first half defending its own zone instead of creating opportunities at the other end. “Everyone was so nervous in the first half, I couldn’t wait to get to halftime to get them to rethink things,” head coach David Cameron said. “First half was definitely different; it was like a deer-inthe-headlights, jitters type of thing.” Cameron laid out a revised game plan for the second half, which allowed Millennium to come within several chances to net the equalizer. In the remaining 25 minutes of the game, the Tigers started to piece pos-

Prep...continued from page 20 occasions, as well as a six-goal effort on January 17 versus NFL Yet Academy. She was named the 3A Metro West Region Offensive Player of the Year, voted unanimously by region coaches, and for the week of January 20, she earned MaxPreps’ Player of the Week honors across the state. Samantha also made All-Region First Team. Set for one final season in a Trivium Prep uniform, Samantha has begun planning for the next chapter of her soccer career. Already fielding offers from the likes of Division I schools such as Penn State and Oregon State, she’s eyeing a Division III school. Samantha, owner of a 4.5 GPA, wants to major in medicine, and the workload that comes with playing Division I or II athletics would likely cut into her studies. A Division III school, where she can balance both soccer, academics and a social life, is perfect, she said. Chapman University, a D-III school

sessions together. Their best chance of the night came in the 63-minute mark, when a shot on goal missed wide left by inches. From a distance, it appeared the ball did find the back of the net, prompting the Millennium crowd to erupt. But it was quickly waved off by the officials, a punch in the gut after what appeared to knot the game at one apiece. Senior Kiana Miyazato, who spent a majority of the night in the Tigers’ backfield, was bumped up to a forward position in the final 15 minutes. Cameron wished Miyazato, who scored 17 times this year, would revive the Millennium offense in the waning minutes of its season. The offense quickly became centralized around the workhorse Miyazato, but it was to no avail. The Tigers were shut out for just the third time this season, erasing a nine-game win streak dating back to mid-January. “We weren’t playing like ourselves,” Miyazato said. “Their defense was pretty good. We had trouble combining like we usually do. This was definitely an off game.” Paired with an uncharacteristically stagnant offense, the Tigers also grappled with one of the best defensive in Orange, California, is her ideal destination. When any hint of Samantha’s success works its way into the conversation, she politely deflects. She’ll acknowledge the 31 goals she scored, but not without immediately dishing credit to her senior teammate Paula Rosztoczy, who assisted many of those goals. “Paula and I are an unstoppable combo,” Samantha proclaimed. Instead of focusing on their own personal feats, Samantha and Christine pivot instead, redirecting credit to the love and support they received from family, friends, classmates and the surrounding community during their hardship several years ago. And with her dad in mind, Samantha continues to plug away, striving to be the best student and soccer play she could be. “It blows my mind every day. I don’t know how she does it,” Christine said of her daughter. “She wants it for herself; she wants it for her dad. When she sees our friends in our community at her games, her face just lights up.

teams in the state, as Campo Verde was relentless all night versus Millennium. The Coyotes allowed just 17 goals in 24 games this season. Thirteen of their 17 wins were of the shut-out variety. Despite falling just short, the Tigers still made school history by advancing to the title game. They rounded out the year at 21-2-1, as their 21 wins in a single season are now the most in program history. And as the Tigers’ skipper met with reporters postgame, Queen’s “We Are The Champions” boomed overhead the speaker system. Campo Verde celebrated with its home crowd, parading its new trophy some 50 yards away from Cameron. It was a sore realization that Millennium High School’s Keakalina Barnes, No. 28, one team would be going home dribbles past an opposing defender at a game against Coronado High School in Scottsdale on February 20. with the state title, just not the (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles) one he was hoping for. “Honestly, I’m so proud of teammates) so much. I don’t want to everyone,” Miyazato said. “I love (my leave them.”

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Millennium beach volleyball aiming for state title

After two consecutive runs to the state title game, the Tigers are seeking its first state championship this spring. (Photo courtesy Kelly O’Connor)

BY GRIFFIN FABITS West Valley View Contributing Writer

The Millennium High School beach volleyball team is seeking to avenge its two consecutive second-place finishes in the Division I state tournament by bringing home the first state title this spring. In the program’s third season, the Tigers, led by coaches Julie Vastine, Kelly O’Connor and Rich Tallman, are fielding a roster of 16 that is loaded with talent. The four seniors on the roster – Alana Rennie, Sedona Sherman, Nicole Hoff and Bailey Schlosser – have committed to playing volleyball at the collegiate level this fall. Rennie will play beach volleyball at the University of Arizona. Sherman will play beach and indoor volleyball at the University of the Pacific. Hoff committed to join the beach and indoor teams at Long Beach State University and Schlosser will be on the indoor team at Adams State. In the fall, the Tigers won the 5A conference’s indoor volleyball state tournament. “Over half” of the girls expected to see beach playing time were also on the indoor state title team, according to the coaching staff. “Ten will play (this spring), but which 10 those are right now, we don’t know,” said Vastine, who has also been the head coach of the indoor team since 2014. “We’re still trying to figure that out, and I honestly couldn’t tell you if it’s going to stick and be the same every time. We’re going to depend on them to come out and compete for those spots.” Vastine has been an assistant beach coach the last two years, but is now moving into a “co-coaching” role this spring with O’Connor and Tallman. To flip the script and deliver the first beach title this spring, Vastine said the girls need to “buy in” to the “united as one” mindset. It’ll take a full roster to win

something to the magnitude of a state title. The four seniors – all who were a part of the indoor title team in the fall – are in prime position to win two state championships in the same school year, an anomaly in the high school sports setting. “To win one was really cool, but to know we have the chance to win both encourages and motivates us to end with a bang,” Rennie said. The Tigers do believe they have the right personnel to add another state championship. On top of its potent core of seniors, they also have younger talent who are ready to buy in to the winning culture that inevitably comes with the Millennium volleyball name. “Even though we have younger girls, we’re all still really motivated to get to the championship and win,” Schlosser said. Hoff added, “The girls who weren’t on (the varsity indoor team) have that same mindset to go and win a beach championship this year.” At the inception of this beach team three years ago, O’Connor credited the influence of the current seniors for getting the program started. “They were some of the original girls who started it,” she said. “They came and said, ‘How do we start this program?’ They were willing to make something out of nothing – we now have courts, we now have a team, we have a logo. These girls were willing to put in the time to spread this sport when it didn’t exist.” Sherman added, “We’ve come so close every year in indoor and sand, to be able to win it this last year for indoor, we have the same drive and motivation to do the same thing in beach because we’ve come so close the last two years.” Millennium will begin its regular season play on February 27 against Sandra Day O’Connor at the Victory Lane Complex in Glendale.

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300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

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.

Visit a weekly Toastmasters community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. each Thursday at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Zane Grey Room, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.

Friday

Toddler Storytime

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

CrossFit at Fitness in the Park

Estrella Republican Club

The Estrella Republican Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays of the month to listen to a guest speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. For information, call 623-695-2435.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Come and Play with Me

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

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

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

Children’s Christian Community Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at

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

Goodyear Lions Club

Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.

Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)

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

Toddler Time

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

Free Tax Assistance

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

Tres Rios Nature Festival

Enjoy a free festival with archery, fishing, canoeing, hiking, bird watching and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 2 and March 3 at Base and Meridian Wildlife Recreation Area, 7602 S. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale.

Litchfield Park Spring Art and Wine Festival

POUND at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350. The Shindig is an airplane hangar party with delicious food, beverages, casino-style gaming, raffles, live music and more. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lux Air Jet Centers at Goodyear Airport, 1658 S. Litchfield Road. Grand prize winners will receive a trip to Las Vegas with a private plane flight leaving directly from the event. Tickets are $100 to $250. Proceeds benefit West Valley charities through the West Valley Mavericks Foundation. Order tickets at westvalleymavericksfoundation.org.

The Friends of the Litchfield Park Book Sale

The Friends of the Litchfield Park will hold a used book sale at Litchfield Park Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support the children’s and adult events at the library. Hardback books will be available for $1, paperbacks for 50 cents and media items for $1. For information, call 623-935-4403.

Yoga at the Library

Saturday

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

This showcase will feature talented performance and visual arts from students at all five high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Desert Edge High School, 15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear.

The Church at Litchfield Park Thrift Store

Shop for clothing, jewelry, home decor, household items, books and furniture at reasonable prices from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road.

Community Garage Sale

Craft and Yard Sale

American Legion Auxiliary will host a public craft and yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 402 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye. Vendors are welcome. For information, call Carolyn at 480-363-1045.

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Agua Fria Union High School District Fine Arts Showcase

The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Celebrate the visual, culinary and performing arts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 2 and March 3 on the Litchfield Park Branch Library lawn, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. The festival will feature more than 200 artists as well as a beer and wine garden. Admission to the beer and wine garden is $10. For information, call 623-935-9040.

Families from over 100 homes will sell items in the same lot from 8 to 11 a.m. at PebbleCreek Tuscany Clubhouse, 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. The sale is free to attend.

Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623935-3279.

Senior Trip to Mazatal Casino

Have a fun outing to Mazatal Casino in Payson with poker, blackjack, bingo and more. A bus will depart from Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, at 7:30 a.m. Senior attendees will return at

American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 Monroe Avenue. For information, call 623386-3465.

The Shindig Fly Away Party Benefit

Litchfield Park Museum

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

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

AA Meeting

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

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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

vites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to 310 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn to code python, html and scratch. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Take a self-guided tour of seven homes along Old Litchfield Road and see a car show lining the street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20. The tour begins just north of the Wigwam’s Red’s Bar and Grill, 300 N. Wigwam Avenue, Litchfield Park, and ends at East Bird Lane. For information, call 623-535-4414.

Contemplative Prayer and Meditation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

Monday

4 Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies

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and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 27, 2019 quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Bingo Hall, 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. For information, call 623-935-1117.

dance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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

Sewing for Babies

Bring a sewing machine and equipment to join the volunteer Tolleson Community Interfaith Group in creating premature hospital clothing, burial layettes, quilts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 N. 95th Avenue, Tolleson. For information, call 623-936-3412.

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Stop by the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street for a library book discussion from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For the book title and information, call 623-936-2746.

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

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.

STEAM Fest Family Event

Explore booths with experiments, games, activities and exciting STEAM demonstrations from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Avondale Civic Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-33-2602.

Thursday

In Stitches in Goodyear

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

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

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.

Bingo

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

Wednesday

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.

Quilters Anonymous

Alexus Rhone, a writer, producer and artistic theologian, will lead a workshop on crafting true, first-person narratives at 6 p.m. at Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Afterwards, enjoy an outdoor presentation by Alexus Rhone, Laura Rutherford, Harriet Cole, Sean Buvavla, Mark Compton, Travis May and many others.

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Motor City Coney grill specializes in Detroit fare BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

A former master plumber for Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, Michigan, Greg Dunn retired, packed up his belongings and souvenirs from his home state and moved to the West Valley. Dunn had a method to his madness. He opened Motor City Coney, which specializes in Detroit fare like Coney Island hot dogs, Better Made potato chips, Vernors and Faygo pop. It is located at 1473 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. “There wasn’t anything like this out here; not just here but in the entire West Valley,” Dunn said. “The second reason is I retired from Ford after 32 years as a master plumber and mechanical contractor. I had a lifelong dream to do something like this.” For his restaurant, Dunn has Koegel hot dogs and chili shipped to him. Faygo is proudly displayed just inside the door. “It sells itself immediately,” he said with a laugh. “Michiganders start smiling when they see it as they walk through the door. Then there’s the Koegel brand and the chili. “The natives from Detroit, from the Midwest, they get it, but the locals don’t. They ask, ‘What is it?’ and I explain it to them. It’s all truly authentic.” The menu prices are reasonable. Motor City Coney’s “Name Your Own Dogs” are $4.10 for one topping, $4.85 for two, $5.60 for three and $6.35 for

Motor City Coney offers Detroit fare like Coney Island hot dogs and Better Made potato chips.

er,” he said. “I wanted to step it up a notch, kick it up.” Greg Dunn, owner of Motor City Coney in Avondale, is a former master plumber for Ford.

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‘Amaluna’ allows gymnast a second chance at career BY DARRELL JACKSON West Valley View Staff Writer

Shae Zamardi was a successful gymnast who earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University with a degree in sports marketing and business. However, she wanted more. “I had been a gymnast my entire life and I went to college for four years,” she said. “After college, I got a job in the real world when I realized I missed swinging on a bar. I had a friend who

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Zamardi was a competitive gymnast for 16 years, and a part of Team Canada for three years before joining LSU’s gymnastics team. “I visited LSU with my mom and they offered me the scholarship on my first trip down, and I was hooked,” she Cirque du Soleil cast members perform stunts while showcasing the love story of “Amaluna.” (Photo courtesy of Cirque du said. Soleil) During her freshman season, the Tigers and voice of women,” explains Difinished third at nationals, and then rector of Creation Fernand Rainville. jumped to second in her junior and se- “The show is a reflection on balance nior years, just missing the prestigious from a woman’s perspective.” NCAA championship. Director Diane Paulus added, “I “It was tough,” she said. “We wanted didn’t want to build a ‘women’s agenthe championship, but I had so much da’ show. I wanted to create a show fun in my time at LSU. It was just an with women at the center of it, someamazing time, and the sport grew so thing that had a hidden story that feamuch while I was there.” tured women as the heroines.” After four years of work, Zamardi When she joined, Zamardi instantly graduated and put her gymnastics be- noticed the difference between this and hind her. her days as a gymnast. “I had a 9-to-5 desk job when I was “I had done gymnastics for 15 years, told that Cirque du Soleil had an open- and after two years in retirement, that ing,” Zamardi said. “They contacted part came back to me like riding a bime and asked me if I was interested. cycle,” Zamardi said. “The hardest part I started training about a week before is the story and becoming a character my tryout and recorded myself on the and knowing when I enter the stage I bars, and they liked what they saw.” leave Shae and become my amazon She joined the team in November character.” 2018 and began working on “AmaluWhen asked for her favorite part of na,” for which she plays an Amazon. the show, she had an immediate answer. “It is just an amazing show, and I “The look on the kids and faces of have never had more fun than I am the families as they watch the show is right now,” Zamardi said. “I come to what it is all about,” she said. “That work with a smile on my face and, and kids coming up to me after the even though it is a lot of hard work, I show with a look of amazement on love my job.” their faces, that makes it all worth it.” The name Amaluna is a fusion of the words “ama,” which refers to “mother” in many languages, and “luna,” which “AMALUNA” means “moon,” a symbol of femininWhen: Various times Friday, ity that evokes the mother-daughter March 15, to Sunday, April 14 relationship and the idea of goddess Where: State Farm Stadium, and protector of the planet. Amaluna is 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale also the name of the mysterious island Cost: Tickets start at $55 where the story unfolds. Info: statefarmstadium.com “‘Amaluna’ is a tribute to the work

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Painter’s works return to The Wigwam

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Nancy Christy-Moore was in marketing for 39 years when she had an epiphany. She wanted to pursue art. “I was looking at my clients and I would think more about how they look and how I would represent them in a painting,” she said. Christy-Moore’s work will be on display at The Wigwam Friday, March 8; Saturday, March 9; Friday, April 5; and Saturday, April 6. Now an award-winning painter with appearances in museums and hotels, Christy-Moore is an abstract artist. At The Wigwam, she will display her original acrylic and mixed-media paintings that include her newest art medium, “alcohol inks.” Christy-Moore said her series touches on horses and abstract ﬂorals. “My horse series results from a lifetime love of horses and speaks to the power and energy I connect with when painting them,” Christy-Moore said.

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we shared a love for it and I would always look at the art and imagine stories in the paintings,” she said. Christy-Moore attended college in Columbia, Missouri, and went to the American Academy of Art in Chicago. In addition, Moore went to the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. She moved into the administrative ﬁeld as a young adult. These days, her foray into art goes further than her work. The Surprise artist also spends her time teaching artists. Through her website, aspiring artists can sign up for classes and workshops. Christy-Moore has had over 20 solo exhibits with two of them in Japan. “I am an intuitive painter and I paint from my imagination. I am painting to tell a story in my work,” Christy-Moore said.

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EMCC culinary graduate opens restaurant BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

An Estrella Mountain Community College Culinary Studies graduate is reaping the fruits of his labor. Ivan Jacobo is opening his own restaurant in one of the hottest parts of downtown Phoenix: Heritage Square. Hidden Kitchen, on the northwest corner of Seventh and Adams streets, was formerly occupied by Rose & Crown Pub, which vacated the premises last November. Jacobo was one of 22 applicants who applied for the lease on the property, which the city owns. He was the youngest and the only applicant without any prior restaurant ownership experience. The restaurant will employ about 12, and will seat 60 inside with the potential for another 30 outside. The menu will be contemporary American, something Jacobo said is meant to spark conversation among his guests. “Every dish is something that you’re familiar with, but presented in a dif-

ferent way where you basically have to go, ‘Wow, what is that?’” Jacobo said. Jacobo credits Steve Griffiths, EMCC culinary studies program director, as one of the biggest influences in his educational journey. “Chef Griffiths would let me go in there (to cook) even when it wasn’t my class time,” Jacobo said. Griffiths said the entire EMCC family is very proud of Jacobo. “Many of our students go on to success in the industry, but it’s rare that you seen one reach the mountaintop in regard to opening their own business,” he said. To learn more about Hidden Kitchen, visit hiddenkitchenrestaurant.com.

Estrella Mountain Community College graduate Ivan Jacobo is opening his own restaurant, Hidden Kitchen, in downtown Phoenix’s Heritage Square. (Photo courtesy Ivan Jacobo)

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Dog Days of Buckeye offers four-legged fun BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The sixth annual Dog Days of Buckeye returns to Sundance Park 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Pups and their owners can participate in a variety of dog activities like lure coursing or sign up that day for canine contests. Plus, check out the variety of pet-related vendors, learn how to support lo-

cal dog rescue groups or adopt a new furry family member. Guests can check out demonstrations from the Buckeye Police K9 unit and Phoenix Disc Dogs. Vendor applications are still available. Sundance Park is at 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For more event details, visit buckeyeaz.gov/dogdays.

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Westview teen wins influential scholarship BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Managing Editor

Westview High Senior Larry Ross II traveled with 33 selected African-American males from the Valley recently as part of the 12th annual West Coast Educational Excursion College Tours. Sponsored by Omega Youth Leadership Academy, a Phoenix-based mentor program, the youth visited and toured USC, UCLA and the California African-American Museum. They also attended the National Black College Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where they met with college admissions reps from traditional and Historical Black College and Universities. “It was really fun,” Ross said. “There were a lot of colleges there. Each had a booth, trying to present themselves.” As part of the BCE, seniors were invited to submit an essay as part of a scholarship contest. Ross was one of the 20 who won a $500 scholarship provided by the National College Resource Foundation. “I submitted the essay and then I didn’t hear anything,” he said. “In it, I mentioned my background, my history that nobody really mentions. It just clicked when I was writing it. “My great-great-uncle is Rep. Robert G. Clark from Mississippi,” he said. “He always valued education and that’s why I value it as well. I want to continue the tradition.” Ross said he sees Clark during family reunions only, but is inspired by him

Westview High School senior Larry Ross II, second from left, is the great-great nephew of Rep. Robert G. Clark from Mississippi. He recently won a scholarship during the National Black College Expo. (Photo courtesy Larry Ross II)

nonetheless. In January 1992, Clark was elected as speaker pro tempore in Mississippi. He was re-elected to that position at the start of the 1996 session and again re-elected at the start of the 2000 session. When he retired from the Mississippi House of Representatives in December 2003, he was the longest-serving member in continuous House service. He was succeeded in office by his son, Bryant Clark. In 2004, Clark became the first African American to have a Mississippi state building named after him. As a legislator Clark was known as a statesman, able to work with all colleagues. “He’s a great guy,” Ross said. “He’s well represented around Mississippi. Everybody knows about him and he’s a positive role model in his community.” The scholarship was given to Ross in front of 3,000 and actor Kel Mitchell of

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ble. I was meeting a legend there.” Ross is planning to attend Paradise Valley Community College, who also offered a scholarship. A centerfielder and first baseman, Ross will play baseball, like at Westview, and study business. He looks up to Philadelphia Phillies slugger Andrew McCutchen. “I want to go to PVCC and then go to a four-year college somewhere where I can get a degree and feel welcome there,” Ross said. At Westview, Ross’ favorite subject math. “It comes easy to me, but when it’s challenging, I want to persevere and push through it,” he said. “Outside of club baseball, I play baseball for my school. I’m three years varsity and the captain. Usually, I’m doing homework. Education is important to me.”

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Mabel Padgett students turn the tables on View editors BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR West Valley View Staff Writer

West Valley View editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski and assistant editor Connor Dziawura recently spoke to fourth- and fifth-grade classes at Mabel Padgett Elementary School. The tables were turned on them and the kids interviewed the editors. Here are some of the best stories written by Mabel Padgett students. Part two will appear in the March 6 West Valley View. Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco work together to make the West Valley View every week and The Entertainer! every month. They have interviewed many famous icons and work to keep up with all local events. So, if you read the West Valley View be sure to think about all the work behind it! Mackenzie Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco are two extremely talented journalists who started off being interns when they were younger. Christina has been

writing and editing for 30 years, Connor has been writing for about three years. Us fifth-grade students at Mabel Padgett Elementary School were very interested in asking questions. They gave us answers that were unbelievably exciting! These journalists get to interview a lot of celebrities and famous people. These two adults are very amused in following this chapter in their lives. They came to our school to teach us how to be a writer! I am very excited to read a lot more about Connor and Christina in the West Valley View newspaper. Annabella So, the news journalists Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco, I think that journalists are a good part of everyone’s lives. And their jobs sound great, too. I say they are a good part of our lives because they tell important stories. I really like their jobs because they interview so many famous people. And they really deserve a thank you. They spend all their time writing the news. So, thank West Valley View news journalists. Thanks to them I now

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know what I want to be when I grow up – a journalist. P.S. I think you’re awesome and keep doing what you do. Sydney The journalists who came to Mabel Padgett usually interview people including famous actors and basketball players. Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco usually go to people. Some people come to them when they (need) a source for their stories. The journalists usually come up with a story, then change it a lot of times until they are satisfied with their work. Connor and Christina are from the West Valley View. They came to talk and answer questions with people because they wanted people to learn about what their job is like. They were also talking to us in the library today. Christina is an editor and Connor is a reporter. Kaylin Journalists and editor, Christina Fuoco and Connor Dziawura, from West Valley View, visited Mabel Padgett Elementary School and has been interviewed by students! These amazing people make news articles and interview celebrities all over the world. A few people they have interviewed are Taylor Swift (singer), Eminem (rapper) and many more! Also, they had been interviewed by students on Friday, February 8, 2019. Furthermore, the fifth graders at Mabel Padgett have been working on what occupations they want to be when they are grown up. These journalists started their jobs from inspiration from their childhood. Keep in mind, Christina has been writing for 30 years and Connor has been writing for three years. In conclusion, these journalists are extremely talented, and hard-working and deserve a lot of respect. Jonathan Christina and Connor are famous news writers. They write about most of the things you see on the news like sports and even car accidents. Connor and Christina are so famous that they have talked to the government. They also have interviews famous singers and sports players like Taylor Swift and the D-backs team. Christina is the manager and Connor is the assistant. It takes them about a week to make the newspapers. Christina had an interview with Tori Kelly yesterday and is

now writing a story about her. Connor has been a newspaper writer for three years. Christina and Connor are important and talented writers and give us a lot of news we need to know (like me). Raniya I learned that to be a reporter means you get to meet people you have never meet. Also, I get to write for hours if I was a reporter. I would love this job because I love writing. It is my favorite subject. Lastly, I learned how much fun it would be to be a reporter. I would be a reporter when I grow up. P.S. Thank you West Valley reporters. Gwenyth The West Valley news team has interviewed tons of people. Some examples would be Taylor Swift, the Backstreet Boys, NFL players and Michael Jordan. They have been doing this for more than 30 years. They have inspired me. I am thinking about becoming a reporter when I grow up! They have also interviewed Eminem, Olympic players, San Holo, Paul McCartney, Jeff Lynne and Imagine Dragons! They have interviewed people from different continents and states (of course). They are a team that works together! Myles Being a reporter takes a lot of work, but you meet a lot of different people. “I’ve interviewed Taylor Swift,” Christina Fuoco says. Reporters like Christina meet many famous people through her life. Although she interviews many famous people, Christina does local businesses like Portillo, We Olive, and Puff & Fluff spas. It must be very interesting learning about people’s interests. Mckenzie I think the newspaper is very cool. I never knew they got to interview this many people. I also never knew you might homework! I think it’s cool that people spend about a month working on a magazine to keep people amazed. Connor went to a college for about four years and has worked at Times Media Group for three years and now also writes West Valley View. Christina has worked as a reporter for about 30 years and has got to interview many people. Christina interviewed the main character of “Pitch Perfect”! But got to go to lunch, bye! Lily

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Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco are amazing. They are two people who interview famous singers, famous sport players, rappers and a lot of other famous people. Famous singers that they have interviewed was Kelly Clarkson and Tori Kelly. They have also done the voice of SpongeBob, which is really cool. They have done Simon and Howie from “America’s Got Talent.” Their company is West Valley View, if you want to see in the newspapers who they are interviewing. So, if you pick me to be in the interview thank you so much! Mariah Christina and Connor are reporters and tell people about upcoming events, celebrities, and entertainment! They live in Arizona, Phoenix and go all over the state to meet such people as Taylor Swift, Eminem and Johnny Depp. They interview them about their upcoming songs, movies whatever the person has news about. Christina and Connor work with the West Valley View, The Entertainer! and other magazines and newspapers! And they visited Mabel Padgett Elementary in Goodyear because they wanted to tell us all about their jobs explaining how cool and how they travel all the time. It takes Connor and Christina about one week to publish their newspapers putting about 10 stories in them, also we know they work hard to publish these newspapers, because they take time to find all the news and go all over the state to meet famous people or the people come to them! And Connor and Christina said their jobs are extremely interesting and will probably never forget this job and like it forever! Melina My name is Immanuel and Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco sound like great writers. I can’t believe about the people they have interviewed. They’re really lucky and sound really cool. They wanted to write when they were little. They love their jobs, they interviewed Eminem, Katy Perry and Thanos. I can’t believe they interviewed Thanos, that would be my dream. Don’t you wish you could interview Thanos? Thanos, that would be awesome but that means you would have to be just like them. I might just be a writer. Thank you, Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco. You guys are the best and I want to be just like you guys. Immanuel

These two reporters from West Valley News named Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco, they were telling us about what their jobs are. Some of the things they told us was they met Taylor Swift and interviewed her and they have talked to Larry Fitzgerald. They are very kind and nice people. They came to my school Mabel Padgett Elementary this morning. Also, they told us it takes them about one week to write the paper and they have roughly 10 articles. Some other famous people they have talked to was Eminem and Devin Booker. Also, another funny one is the voice of SpongeBob. Something that interested me was they both took different routes to being a writer. So, Connor said he had liked to write more funny books as a kid and then as he got older, he didn’t really think he was gonna be a writer. Then, when he got into college, he started taking the good math classes and more good classes. Then writing was just kinda a hobby until he starting pursuing writing full time and became a West Valley news writer eventually. Then, on the other hand, Christina said as a kid she wanted to write and her mom worked for a newspaper company too so her mom would bring home reporter pads and she would like to write about her neighbors even though they didn’t like it. Just like Connor, she eventually became a part of the West Valley news. Christina and Connor both were very good in our interview. In the interview, some very interesting questions were asked, and some very interesting answers happened. They are both great news reporters. Cash The people of West Valley View were all around nice people and were not scared to tell us the scoop about some of the people they interviewed. One of the reporters even said that they have interviewed Yondu from “Guardians of the Galaxy, who Christina Fuoco said he was very nice and funny. More about Christina is that she has an assistant named Connor Dziawura, which just by him answering some questions I knew that he enjoys his job because he seemed to love telling us about what he does. Something I have found fascinating is that these reporters have met so many famous celebrities, like the awesome voice of SpongeBob, Eminem and Taylor Swift. One of the questions that one of my classmates had was “how long does it take to work a report,” and they said about a week because they have to get their reports out in time for everyone to read because

they are weekly reporters. Overall the reporters were very nice and were open to tell us what we wanted to know. Maria

and when you’re behind you have to work at night and it’s kinda like homework. Isiah

Today, I had the pleasure to meet Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco. They are writers for the West Valley View newspaper here in Arizona. On Friday, February 8, I met them in the media center at Mabel Padgett Elementary School. Miss Fuoco has been a writer for 30 years, while Mr. Dziawura has been here for three years. Fuoco has written for Rolling Stone magazine, which she said was the most thrilling point in her career. They have covered everything from local news to interviewing celebrities. Even though these two have come a long way, they still have a long way to go! Madelyn

Mr. Connor told us that he interviewed rappers, singers and many famous people and after basketball game he got to go into the back lockers and talked to all the players and it took time for him to get better at writing newspapers. Kyla

I learned you can meet so many people being a reporter you get to meet actors and famous people to get to know a lot about everything and everyone. Hope you like it. Arabella I’ve learned that magazines are monthly, and newspapers are weekly

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They interview different celebrities. The interviews are usually over the phone and they have to record their interviews. They make newspapers and magazines. It takes a month to make the newspapers and magazines. Christina interviewed Anna Kendrick from “Pitch Perfect.” Nola They have a lot of offices and they do interviews with some famous people in their magazines. They can have constructions, crime, they work on them weekly and others monthly. They see

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Students...continued from page 33 other ideas from news and get mini stories. In this job, you can meet famous people like Eminem. When Connor finishes a story, he will send it to someone to correct it like a teacher would. He went to college for four years. Connor has not met any magicians. He tried to interview Dillon Francis. Christina has interviewed famous football, basketball, baseball and hockey players. Connor went to Thunderbird High School. Christina met Taylor Swift and interviewed her, and she has also interviewed someone from “Pitch Perfect.” They have different numbers of interviews each days. Jackson I think the West Valley View company is a cool company because the interview people who are famous. Also, what I’ve learned is that they still interview people who would be interesting. Christina Fuoco and Connor Dziawura work for the newspaper. Connor went to school at Paradise Valley Community College. He is an assistant writer. They’ve interviewed famous people like baseball players and football players. Connor has been working for the newspaper for three years and Christina has been working for 30 years. Christina even met Taylor Swift! They’ve interviewed a lot of people. Ellie Connor Dziawura started three years ago, and Christina Fuoco has done it for 30 years. They have talked to famous people like actors, singers, bands and other famous people. They do magazines and write. He went to college for about four years. Times Media and West Valley View is where they write and work. They interviewed lots of people, they didn’t just interview famous people. They interviewed non famous people, too. Sienna Have you ever heard of the West Valley View newspaper? Well if you have there are two amazing people there. Their names are Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco. Christina is an editor and Connor is an assistant. These two amazing people have done many incredible things like interview superstars, NFL stars, singers and many more. My favorite thing that I’ve heard they’ve done is interview Larry Fitzgerald and Patrick Peterson who are my favorite players in the NFL and they are in my favorite team the Ari-

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zona Cardinals. They’ve even interviewed SpongeBob’s voice actor and and many more stars, including Taylor Swift, and Yondu from Marvel. I’m sure when you’ve read all of this, you’ll want to read the West Valley newspapers. All of this info I’ve got there is straight from them at my school library in Arizona, Mabel Padgett Elementary. In my opinion, Mabel Padgett is a great school. Trust me, I’ve been here six years now. Diego Connor Dziawura and Christina Fuoco are people who write stories/ newspapers that you see weekly on your driveway. Christina has now been a writer for about 30 years now. As a young girl, her mother would bring her little papers. She would go around and talk to her neighbors and learn every little thing about them. Even though it annoyed them. They interviewed many people on the phone and in person. She is an editor who puts a lot of time and effort. Connor Dziawura is Christina’s assistant. He has been in reporting for a while now. He does very similar things. The both make sure they have fun in their reports. Even Christina has a bucket list of people she would love to interview. They love to see suggestions other people have. Some of them give a great story to write on. They have many sections for people who have different interests. They do things on breaking news, crashes, concerts, new businesses, etc. As a student, I appreciate all of the work they put on these reports. We should be thankful for all their work. Thank you so much. Lola

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Joseph Baker Manzo Jr. husband of Claudette for over 65 years before her death; father of Patricia, Margaret, and Pamela; grandfather to five, and great-grandfather of nine passed in his sleep on February 10. Joe was born January 3, 1925 in Los Angeles California; serving his country in World War II and Korea, receiving purple hearts for injuries suffered in both and a bronze star in Korea. Joe earned two master’s degrees and spent most of his career as a middle-school teacher in Cashion, Arizona. He served his community as Fourth Level in the Knights of Columbus, President of the Tolleson Lions Club, and President of the Heatherbrae Neighborhood Association. In his later years he became an accomplished painter. Joe lived a remarkable and full 94+ years, we’ll miss him. Graveside service will be 12:30 pm February 28th at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale.

Jerald (Jerry) Mathias Jerald (Jerry) Mathias, a long time Avondale resident, passed away the morning of February 17th after a short illness. Jerry was born to Helen and H.P. (Moe) Mathias in Alliance, Ohio in 1935 but he and his family moved to Arizona in 1943 where he has lived ever since. He attended Avondale Elementary School and graduated from Tolleson High School in 1953. Jerry retired from the Arizona Department of Transportation and he was long time member of United Methodist Church of Avondale. Jerry leaves behind his twin brother Tom, his loving wife of 39 years, Ellen Jean Ludlow Mathias; children Shari Mathias Fleming, Jay Mathias, Vikki Mathias Purden, Lee Trexler, and Marilyn Jennings; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the United Methodist Church at 104 W Western, Avondale at 11:00 AM Monday, February 25th.

Mateo T Lopez Mateo T. Lopez, 97, went to be with the Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 20, 2019 surrounded by family. Mateo was born March 5, 1921 in Panindicuaro, Michoacan to Pablo Lopez and Leocadia Lopez Torres. He traveled to the US in 1944 and married Maria Luisa a year later. They lived in Tolleson, AZ where he worked in agriculture, which included owning his own produce transport business. Mateo was know for his bright smile and clever stories. He had a long-standing relationship with the Church and the Holy Father. He professed his blessings until his dying breath. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, son Mateo, daughter Emma three grand-childen David, Mateo and Peter. He is survived by his daughters: Connie, Jessie, Eloisa, Emily, Isabel, Mary Ellen, Carmen and sons Danny, Luis, Pancho, Rafael, 42 grandchildren, 94 great-grand-children and 64 great great grandchildren. The rosary will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home at 99th Ave and Thomas Rd. on Friday, February 22. Funeral services will also be held the follow morning at the same location with the final viewing at 10:00 AM and Mass to follow at 11:00AM. He will be laid to rest with his beloved Maria Luisa.

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Santos A. Hernandez passed away on February 16, 2019. He was born in Glendale on November 1, 1941 to the late Manuel & Cruz Hernandez. Santos is survived by his wife Armida, four children Lorraine Dunn, Carol Wear, Michael Hernandez & Philip Hernandez, three stepchildren, eight siblings, 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 PM on 2-27-19 at West RestHaven Funeral Home, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale. A mass of christian burial will be held from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on 2-28-19 at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 West Thomas Rd, Avondale.

Russell Thomas Galewski of Goodyear, died on February 8, 2019. Russ was born in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Lucille (Pietrzak) Galewski September 2, 1943. Russ is survived by his wife Diane (Wichman; son, Christopher (Tracy); daughter, Mary (David) Goudie; son, Matthew (Christina); grandchildren, Crystal and Amanda Galewski, Matthew and Audrey Goudie, Isabella Galewski; step-grandchildren, Morgan, Tanner, Payton, and Carter Wolf; brother Gerald (Margaret); cousins, nieces, nephews and countless others whose lives he touched.

Norma Ruth Hypes Skaggs Smith Now dancing in heaven in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Norma Ruth Hypes Skaggs Smith, 87, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She is survived by her husband Earl Smith, her son, Bobby Joe Skaggs (Peggie), her step-children Tammy Escarzaga (Abe), Greg Smith (Amanda) and Bonnie Grissom (Ken). She is also survived by many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the loves of her life. Norma Ruth worked for many years as the Food Services Director at Hawks Haven at Buckeye Union High School. She had a big heart, many friends and a loving family. She will be greatly missed. Services have been held.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Avondale at 10:30 am on March 8, 2019. Reception and light lunch to follow at Tuscany Falls Chianti Room in PebbleCreek. All are welcome to attend. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Gabriel Rene Rodriguez Gabriel Rene Rodriguez, age 45 of Avondale, died February 16, 2019, in Avondale. He was born May 8, 1973, in Phoenix to Henry and Stella Rodriguez. Gabe is survived by his daughter, Sierra Neisinger (Haley); son, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jr. (Natalie); parents, Henry and Stella Rodriguez; sister, Suzanne Schneider (Arthur); brothers, Steve Rodriguez (Cecilia), Rick Rodriguez (Jessica); grandchildren, Emmett, Elias, and Lylah; and girlfriend, Shelly Jordan and her children. He was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Rodriguez, Jr. and his grandparents.

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GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

Garage Doors

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CLEANING

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CONCRETE / MASONRY

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CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 27, 2019

WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

623.535.VIEW

HANDYMAN

AIR CONDITIONING

Professional Handyman Over 25 Years Construction Experience

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• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

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LANDSCAPING

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC

Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC

• • • • • •

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Serving the West Valley Since 1990

References Available

Not a licensed contractor

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

Mike (623) 764-1294

GLASS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

MEDICAL SERVICES

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ROC# CR65 090690D

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*Not a Licensed Contractor

Not a licensed contractor

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

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ERIC SAUNDERS

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602-434-7050 PAINTING

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

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Bob

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LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Saunders Painting

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Landscape

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623.910.0742

Your newspaper. Your community. Your planet.

Landscape Maintenance Services

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Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly

* Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE. Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor

Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing

Interior & Exterior

FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

PAINTING

Free Estimates

Clean-ups • Weed Control Bush/Tree Trimming or removal Maintenance Sprinkler/Drip Repair • Overseed Dethatching • Planting • Mowing

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*

Plumbing Experts

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HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Javier 623-249-9395

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Good Morning,

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HANDYMAN I AM

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

ROC# 319202

SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

LANDSCAPING

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

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One Call Can Fix It All!

DEL DEL

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HANDYMAN

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

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

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

VISTA VISTA

Not a licensed contractor

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”

623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

LANDSCAPING

We’Wree’ only a call away !

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Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

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MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

ROC Lic. #170982

PEST CONTROL

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— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

Lic. / Est. 1981

PEST CONTROL The Bug Stops Here

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L&M

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

Mitch Stevens OWNER-OPERATOR A Referral Is The Best Compliment Bus

623 932 4168 Cell 623 810 6035

License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com

No Contracts • Payment Plans

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 27, 2019

& SERVICE DIRECTORY HAMILTON & HAMILTON Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

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PLUMBING

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includes labor

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OFF

Labor Only With this coupon

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SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS 15% OFF Any Plumbing Repair Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 3/31/19

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623-935-9221

Free Plumbing Inspection Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 3/31/19

Estrella Custom Designs ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

New Roofs & Reroofs

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

FREE ESTIMATES

623-293-2648

125 OFF

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

FREE

ESTIMATES!!!!!

Water Heater Install Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 3/31/19

623-688-5243 www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

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

AIR CONDITIONING

ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775 We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

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

ROOFING

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ROOFING

PLUMBING

Honest Integrity Value

POOL SERVICES

ROOFING

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Your West Valley Plumber

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MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

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

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching, & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES

SAME DAY SERVICE

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

Inc.

PLUMBING

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

623-535-8000

Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes

35.00 CHECK-UP

Phoenix Metro Area

ROC#212627

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

WINDOW COVERINGS

FREE Estimates

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Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

Offering Vinyl & Wood Shutters and Blinds too!

Call (602) 799-4450

872-3047

www.justshutters.info

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

30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded ROC 286561

623-522-9322 STORAGE Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked

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

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

6500

Senior & Military Discounts

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

75 off Any NEW Water Heater Install $

SEWER CAMERA INSPECTIONS

FREE ESTIMATES

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

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 27, 2019

LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE LA CHA S T NCE

2 DAYS ONLY! ONLY 3 LEFT

2018 FORD ESCAPE SEL

• Navigation • SEL Pkg • Leather • More

STK#18292

STK#18571

STK#18595

MSRP$30,235

SALE $ PRICE:

23,235

M 2018 FORD EXPLORER SPORT A N 2 DAYS ONLY!! A MSRP- $53,380 • Lane Keeping Camera G $ 12,000 OFF! •• Front Adapt Cruise • Moon Roof E $ • Blind Spot • AWD ONLY 1 LEFT!! R

S P E C I A L

2018 FORD F-150

DAYS ONLY!! XLT PACKAGE

15,000

OFF

24 LEFT!!

SALE PRICE:

S P E C I A L

41,380

M A N 7 A G $ E R

MSRP$30,975

7,000 OFF!

TAX TIME 16 UNDER 15K! 2012 NISSAN SENTRA #P8284A Priced Right!.......................................................................

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT #P8208A Ready to Roll! .....................................................................

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT #T8122B 4x4!.....................................................................................

5,827

7,827

8,227

2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LT #P8260A Must See!!.......................................................................

2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA #T8312

Low Low Miles!!..............................................................

2012 VW BEETLE w/ SOUND/NAV

2016 FORD FUSION SE

#T8307

#P8326 Warranty Included!.........................................................

Sharp! Must See!.................................................................

2013 HONDA ACCORD EX-L #18512B Loaded with Equipment!.....................................................

2016 FORD TAURUS SEL #P8286A Warranty Included!.........................................................

2014 FORD MUSTANG #P8258A Like New!........................................................................

9,927

11,527

2016 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.4L SE #P831B Low Miles!.......................................................................

9,827

11,927

12,827

2016 TOYOTA CAMRY SE #P8204A Like New!........................................................................

2005 JEEP WRANGLER X #P8326A Only 49K Miles!! Winch! ..................................................

2012 HONDA CR-V EX-L #T8310

Low Miles! ......................................................................

2014 NISSAN QUEST SL #T8272

Loaded with Equipment! ................................................

MSRP$31,915

7,000 OFF!

23,975 TAX TIME

2004 FORD F-150 XLT

SALE PRICE:

7,000 OFF!

24,915

TRUCK TIME!

2006 FORD F-150 XLT

STK#P8130C

Crew Cab, AZ Truck!

9,827

STK#P8152A

4x4 Crew Cab

10,327

2001 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

STK#19118B

Lariat! 4x4 Crew, Must See!

10,827

STK#18567A

Loaded w/ Equip, Must See!

19,927

2015 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN 2013 FORD F-150 XLT

2014 ACURA ILX PREMIUM PKG #18371A Awesome Ride!!..............................................................

12,927

13,527

13,827

STK#X8280A

Low Miles! Warranty Incl!

20,827

2014 RAM 1500 SLT

STK#P8254

4x4! Must See!

21,827

2015 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250

13,927

14,427

STK#P8266

14,527

14,927

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23,927

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM

All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 03/05/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.

STK#X8267A

XLT! 4x4, Diesel, Crew Cab!

36,727