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March 28, 2018

Woman shoots alleged kidnapper; could face charges By Jim Walsh

NEWS .............. 6 Avondale holds State of the City event

Teachers protested low wages in front of the Arizona Capitol. (West Valley View photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

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Two Avondale campuses in the Pendergast Elementary School District – Canyon Breeze and Garden Lakes – were forced to close Wednesday, March 21, because too many teachers had called in sick. Twenty-eight of those absences were at Canyon Breeze, while 40 were at Garden Lakes, district spokeswoman Nedda Shafir said. The Pendergast teachers rallied in front of the State Capitol to call for an increase in education funding and teacher pay, said Matt Aaron, a fifth-grade teacher at Canyon Breeze. Shaun Bennison, a fifth-grade teacher at Garden Lakes, also demanded legislators take action.“We know everybody wants education to improve, but action steps need to take place if we really want to see the change. So, we’re just doing what we can,” he said. “Teachers are still going to teach and we’re still going to give our best regardless of what we’re paid, regardless of what politicians do. It would be nice to see politicians make us on the forefront of

their minds. We just want them to know that we are valued.” Protesters wore red shirts in support of the Arizona Educators United #RedforEd movement, raised signs and chanted loudly to deliver their message. One person displayed a sign bearing, “My second job paid for this sign!” Other protesters shouted, “What’s the plan, Ducey? What’s the plan?” and “Overworked! Underpaid!” Protesters said they were inspired in part by the #RedforEd movement and recent teacher protests in West Virginia. Plans for the sick-out, which teachers said came together quickly the day before, went smoothly for the school, Shafir said. Though teachers were not given permission to protest, they were not penalized and used their own sick time. Students were not counted as absent, either. “The district has been very supportive of our teachers in general, always has been and always will be,” she said. “We have been told

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After a night of terror, an Avondale domestic violence victim retaliated by grabbing the suspect’s gun and shooting him in the leg as he attempted to flee, according to court records. The shooting of Jose Adrian Quintana, 25, on March 7 at a mobile home park ended a two-day ordeal, during which the victim – identified as his girlfriend, but not named in the police report – described how she had been smacked with an open hand and choked, losing consciousness three times, the document said. The incidents began after an argument in which Quintana, a drywall hanger at a construction company, accused the girlfriend of infidelity. Quintana was indicted on March 20 by a Maricopa County grand jury on 18 charges including felony domestic violence assault, kidnapping, armed robbery and misconduct involving weapons. The domestic violence victim, who had been Quintana’s girlfriend for two months, was not arrested after police arrived at a mobile home park to investigate the shooting. She put the .45 caliber handgun down in the road and cooperated with police, according to court documents. A kidnapping charge also alleges that Quintana held the victim’s 9-year-old son at gunpoint, making it a dangerous crime against children, a class of crimes that carries a long prison sentence. Sgt. Thomas Alt, an Avondale police spokesman, said detectives also sent a report to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, asking them to determine whether the domestic violence victim should be charged with aggravated assault stemming from the shooting. “I think there were some circumstances that led to them forwarding the charge” for review, he said.

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Sick-Out...continued from page 1 by our teachers – and we know this – that it was not about the nonsupport from the district. It’s about elevating the profession. It’s about support from the Legislature and individual legislators, and making teaching the profession that it needs to be.” Robocalls were sent to parents Tuesday night and again Wednesday morning to warn them not to bring their students to class. “Everybody put together a plan, so we could have a smooth transition for whatever needed to happen,” Shafir said. Wednesdays are early release days at Pendergast, she noted, so parents are used to shorter school days. Though the schools were closed, she said no students were left unsupervised. “Every child was in a safe situation,” she said. “No child was taken home or dropped off without parents being there, and that was of critical importance to us.” Pendergast Elementary School District, which has 12 schools spanning Avondale, Glendale and Phoenix, closed nine schools that day. Out of 495 teachers and staff district-wide, 231 reported absent, Shafir said.

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Teachers’ pay According to Expect More Arizona and the Center for the Future of Arizona’s Progress Meter, Arizona ranks 50th in the nation in median elementary school teacher pay when adjusted for cost of living. Nationwide, the median elementary school teacher salary is $55,800, whereas it’s $42,474 in Arizona. “We’re just trying to make sure people understand that we want what’s best for the students, and what’s best for the students is teachers,” Aaron said. “In order to get the best teachers, you’re going to have to pay for that. And other states know this. So, that’s why teachers leave this state. They come here, get trained, and they go to other states to get the pay, and whenever you’re last in pay, you’re going end up being last in test scores.” According to a December report from the Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association, 2,000 additional teachers are needed in Arizona, up 866 during the first four months of the 2017-18 school year. Those additional vacancies come from teachers who either resigned from or abandoned their positions. “We have 2,000 openings in Arizona,” Aaron said. “If we’re that worried

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about it, then why aren’t we paying teachers more to keep them here instead of every single year we’re losing dozens and dozens and thousands of teachers to other jobs in other states?” Bennison asked, “What are the other states doing that we’re not? What do we need to do? And the saddest part? I’ve taught for 13 years, L-R: Sen. Sylvia Allen, Rep. Reginald Bolding and Rep. Lela and I’ve seen so many Alston held a forum with protesters. (West Valley View photo by excellent educators leave Kimberly Carrillo) She added that Prop 301 essentially and it’s just like, you just see the morale goes down. And it’s has 10 buckets of money that fund like, nothing’s going to change until different areas of the state’s education. In addition to extending Prop 301, she we make changes here.” Though the protest was largely said SB 1390 will keep the buckets in staged by the Pendergast district, place until the original expiration. It other participants were present. Aaron will then redirect one $64.5 million estimated 300 to 400 protesters were bucket to the 10th bucket once the Arizona School Facilities Board’s on site at one point. Some protesters filed into the Capitol bonds are paid off in 2021. Once Museum’s Historic Supreme Court reallocated, the money will go to the Chamber, where Sen. Sylvia Allen Classroom Site Fund, which covers and Reps. Reginald Bolding and Lela teacher salaries and compensation. McGee said the future of Prop 301 Alston discussed issues plaguing education in Arizona. Others watched was already on legislators’ minds, but #RedforEd and its momentum a Senate Finance Committee vote. “When you get tired, when you get definitely helped. “Everybody I think in the Legislature wary, it’s worth the effort,” Alston told and in the Governor’s Office protesters. understood that K-12 education and Enacting change K-12 education funding was the top A day after the protest, state legislators priority for this legislative session,” she passed an extension of Proposition 301, said. “Last session it was universities. a 0.6-percent sales tax that provides This session it’s K-12. funding toward education. The extension “I’m excited because once people – fully passed through the Arizona State especially the people who voted for it – Senate Education Committee, Senate figured out what the bill did, they really and the House Thursday, March 22. got behind it.” Gov. Doug Ducey signed the bipartisan Additionally, the Pendergast legislation Monday, March 26. Governing Board voted on March 6 to Originally passed in 2000, and provide 2- to 7-percent raises to staff having raised the sales tax from 5 to 5.6 members to the district, according percent, the voter initiative was set to to Shafir. She also said the district expire June 30, 2021. SB 1390, one of encourages teachers to wear red on the bills responsible for the extension, Wednesdays in support of #RedforEd. was sponsored by Republican Sen. Pendergast has done all it can do with Kate Brophy-McGee, of Phoenix, wages, which is why teachers are and Republican Rep. Doug Coleman, sending a message to legislators, she of Apache Junction. The bill, which added. amassed 57 signatures, ends the 2021 At the rally, rumors circulated that fiscal cliff, adding another 20 years’ life the Capitol protests could become to Prop 301 effective July 1, 2021. a weekly occurrence until change Prop 301 is responsible for $667 happens. Shafir said district officials million in annual funding for education are discussing how to handle potential statewide. future protests. “It was pulled together (in 2000) by a Arizona Educators United spokesman whole collection of education interests who Noah Karvelis also planned a press wanted to see more funding for education conference about his campaign’s next and more sustainable and assured funding steps in front of Tres Rios Elementary for education,” McGee said. School in Tolleson Monday, March 26.

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Riggs graduates from basic training By West Valley View staff U.S. Air Force Airman Mykara R. Riggs graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Riggs is the daughter of Robert G. and stepdaughter of Amanda L. Riggs of Litchfield Park. She is a 2017 graduate of Verrado High School, Buckeye.

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Get the buzz about bees By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Spring brings blooms, insects and allergies to the Valley. That means people should take precautions when they’re around bees. If there is evidence of bees on your property, contact an exterminator to have the them safely remove the hive. Otherwise, homeowners may fall victim to a bee attack. Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue cannot remove beehives. If the hive is in a common area, contact the HOA Buckeye offers precautions for residents near to have it removed. bees. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye) Don’t panic if you come across a hive. Remain calm. Swinging and area and remove the stinger as soon flailing your arms will only make the as possible with fingernails or a credit bees more defensive. If you are forced card. Wash with soap and water and to run, use your hands and arms to apply an ice pack for a few minutes to protect your face and eyes, and take reduce pain and swelling. shelter in a building or car. Thick brush If you get stung multiple times or or water cannot protect you properly. are hypersensitive to bee stings, get Do not disturb or tease bees. That will medical attention immediately. only make them angry and defensive. If a person or pet is actively being This includes not spraying water, attacked by bees, or someone is throwing rocks or using chemicals on experiencing a medical emergency and the hive. is having breathing or vision problems, If you get stung by a bee, go to a safe call 9-1-1.

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Hidden Lake celebrates six months with first annual Easter event By West Valley View staff

Hidden Lake, a private recreational lake specializing in outdoor activities, announced that it will be hosting its first annual Easter event Saturday, March 31. The event, titled Bass, Bags, Brews, and A Bunny, features a full day of events with fun for the whole family.

The morning will kick off with an egg hunt for children ages 1-12. During a cornhole tournament, teams of two can compete on both a social and advanced level for cash prizes up to $200. The gates will open at 9 a.m. Admission costs $12.50 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-12. Fishing

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who found text messages between Zamora and the student. The messages reportedly indicated sexual activity on and off campus. Goodyear Police are investigating the case. Zamora was booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail later that day.

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Avondale’s State of the City event reveals plans for progress By Eric Newman Being named an “All-America City,” renovations of a major racetrack, and construction of 600 new hotel rooms were just a few of the topics discussed at the Uniquely Avondale State of the City Event, held March 22 at Avondale City Hall. Local business owners, city council members and interested citizens attended the event to celebrate the city’s economic accomplishments in 2017, as well as look forward to what is in store for the rest of the year. A speech by Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise was followed by food and drink samples from a variety of local businesses, as well as a chance to network with city council members and the mayor himself. Dan Davis, Avondale’s economic development director, said the event allowed residents to both feel proud of the accomplishments of small establishments in the area, as well as possibly be encouraged to invest in the community and even pursue their own financial dreams.

“When they can see the unique businesses that are already here, who’s been successful, they’ll want to be a part of it here as well,” he said. Among those serving free samples was 8-Bit Aleworks, a local video game-themed microbrewery nearing the celebration of its third-year anniversary in April. Ryan Whitten, 8-Bit’s owner, says the city has not only given incredible support since before he even opened for business, but city council members and Mayor Weise continue to frequent establishments like his and other local shops on a regu- Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise spoke at Uniquely Avondale, the West Valley city’s State of the City event. (West Valley View photo by Melissa Fossum) lar basis as well. “We see him (Weise) es. He actually shows up and it’s more Among the city’s many accomplishbring in new people every month or than just lip service,” he said. ments was being named Arizona’s sole two, some friends of his that he wants In his State of the City address, Mayto show the brewery, and you can tell or Weise acknowledged the developProgress...continued on page 8 he really wants to support the business- ment of Avondale’s character in 2017.

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Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck 25 YEARS OF HONEST SERVICE recovering after heart procedure & HONEST VALUE By Wayne Schutsky

Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck is now heavy lifting for six weeks and can recovering at home with his family after usually return to work in four to six undergoing a successful emergency weeks depending on the physicality of procedure to clear a blocked artery on their job, Garg said. March 18. Buckeye Vice Mayor “I want to thank all the Eric Orsborn will serve as doctors, nurses and medical acting mayor until Meck staff that have cared for me in is recovered and cleared to the last 24 hours.” Meck said return to work. in a city press release. “I love “I’m so thankful Mayor the city of Buckeye and look Meck is doing well after his forward to being back on procedure this past weekend. the job as soon as possible. I I am honored to be stepping will follow the doctor’s and into his role while he is my wife’s orders so I can recovering,” Orsborn said. Mayor Jackcontinue serving the city of Buckeye He added, “While we miss ie Meck. (Photo courBuckeye.” his presence at City Hall, tesy city of Buckeye) A statement released by he can rest easy knowing the city did not specify if Meck had a his excellent leadership has created a heart attack, though the American Heart positive working environment where Association notes on its website that we can continue city business during surgeries to clear blocked arteries typically his absence. I know the residents of take place following a heart attack. Buckeye, all of its employees and the How soon Meck can return to work Buckeye City Council wishes him a depends largely on the severity of blockage speedy and healthy recovery.” and what procedure he underwent to In his role of acting mayor, Orsborn clear it, Dr. Rajeev Garg said. Garg is a conducted a recent city council cardiologist with affiliations at several meeting and attended the dedication West Valley hospitals, including Banner and ribbon-cutting at the basketball Estrella Medical Center and Banner Del courts at Earl Edgar Park, which were E. Webb Medical Center. recently renovated thanks to a grant He said that typical surgeries to from Phoenix Suns Charities. treat blocked arteries following a heart The Meck family hopes the attack include an angiogram or bypass mayor’s recent health scare will bring surgery for major heart attacks. awareness to signs and symptoms of An angiogram is an X-ray procedure heart problems, according to the city’s used by doctors to see the heart’s press release. blood vessels and determine the Symptoms include shortness of severity of a blockage. During an breath and pressure, tightness or pain angiogram procedure, the surgeon can in the chest that coincides with exertion use a balloon angioplasty and stent and may travel to the arm or the jaw. placement to increase blood flow. Anyone experiencing acute symptoms Patients are typically back on their feet should call 9-1-1 and avoid driving in 24 hours after this type of procedure, themselves to the hospital in the event that though they should avoid laborious a heart attack occurs. People with fleeting work for two weeks, Garg said. symptoms of chest pain or shortness of He noted that recovery time is “a breath should see their regular doctor, spectrum” and all patients should who can then refer them to a specialist for follow their physician’s direction. further treatment, Garg said. For more serious heart attacks, Some preventive measures people surgeons may opt to perform a bypass can take to avoid heart problems surgery, which includes relocating a include seeing their doctor for regular healthy blood vessel from another part checkups, eating healthy, exercising of the body in order to redirect blood regularly, not smoking and only flow around a blocked artery. drinking in moderation. Patients can typically leave the “Another thing is following up with hospital a few days after a bypass your regular doctor to make sure your surgery before entering cardiac blood pressure and cholesterol are in rehabilitation. They should avoid control,” he said.

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Progress...continued from page 6 “All-America City” by the National Civic League for the Read On Avondale Program, which has made great strides to improve grade-level reading in the Avondale Elementary School District. Weise also says the renovation of ISM Raceway, expected to be completed by the end of 2018, is incredibly promising for the future of Avondale. “For an entity to invest $178 million in a town of 85,000 people, that tells you the faith they have in this city, and it tells you the growth that they see in this city,” he said, “and we’ve taken steps in the last two years to make sure that ISM Raceway is in Avondale as long as there is an ISM, so that’s a great story for us.” However, the city council recognizes that much of the business, including tourism surrounding races at ISM, does not actually benefit Avondale’s businesses as much as it could, because people are staying at quality resorts and hotels in Scottsdale or other locations around the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

In response, Weise announced the city has plans to build around 600 new hotel rooms in Avondale, which will not only facilitate tourists staying in the area for race events, but also for corporate and recreational travel as well. He says if Avondale has the facilities to host tourists, they will, in turn, pump even more money into the local economy. “They’re going to go eat and drink here, and they’re going to want to go see what’s happening. We want them to continue to stay here and continue to invest in the city, because that’s really important to us,” Weise said. With a successful 2017 in the rearview mirror, Avondale has now had a chance to celebrate, but Weise says it is time to focus the city’s collective attention forward and look to progress as much as possible in 2018. “There’s nothing better than an underdog story, and you’re going to see how Avondale is no longer the underdog,” he said. “Avondale leads in the West Valley. We are the one that cities come to for guidance, leadership and to get things done.”

Charges...continued from page 1 The harrowing chain of events started early in the morning on March 6. The domestic violence victim told police that Quintana held the handgun to her head at least twice and threatened to kill her. She said Quintana eventually forced her to drive around Avondale and Phoenix later that morning with a gun barrel stuck in her ribs. The first day of the incident ended when she dropped Quintana off at a mobile home park and took refuge at a hotel. Police interviewed the victim, and she also underwent a forensic sexual assault exam. The interview and exam found evidence of the assault she described, and she had an indentation on her forehead consistent with that of a gun barrel, the court document said. The victim also had red marks on her neck consistent with being strangled and had difficultly breathing and swallowing, the document said. The second incident occurred the next day, on March 7, when the victim went back to the mobile home park where the first attack occurred to retrieve some of her belongings, with her 9-year-old son in the car. Police and domestic violence experts say returning to the scene of domestic violence can be a dangerous move. Alt said his department routinely sends out a couple of officers to accompany a victim under such circumstances upon request, a procedure called a “civil standby.’’ But the victim apparently did not ask for this additional protection.

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Letters are more diatribes Editor: For the past seven-plus years, I have read Roy Azzarello’s bi-weekly letter in your Opinion section. I refer to his “letter” and not his “letters” because, in truth, he writes the same letter every time, changing the words slightly, but always on the same theme. In short, his one and only theme is progressives are bad people, they are not patriotic, they are unAmerican, they don’t have proper values, etc. His letter is always the same. Not only that, but he thinks that he will win people over by writing the same thing over and over. Roy Azzarello doesn’t know what progressives think. He doesn’t have to agree with progressives, but it would be helpful if he was dealing with reality. As it is, his understanding of progressives is very much like his “knowing” the old western TV program The Lone Ranger was a sitcom. (See his letter of February 14.) Personally, I am inclined to believe that his letter doesn’t persuade others to join his side. If you keep publishing his diatribes, though, I feel confident in saying that he will keep writing. My question is, “Why does the West Valley View choose to publish the same letter again and again?” Surely you have standards and can exercise some journalistic control. Just saying that you won’t publish “consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry” seems to me to require some revision. Morris Seeskin Goodyear

Support #REDforED Editor: It is time to make Arizona Public Education great! #REDforED is starting to push to make that happen. Teachers have sat around long enough hoping the state legislators and governor would do the right thing – clearly neither knows what the right thing to do is. In 2015, Gov. Ducey and the state legislators cut education funding by $139 million. Two years ago, they cut district additional assistance by $113 million, only to give us $100 million back this year. The governor wants us to pat him on the back and give him an “atta boy” for passing Prop 123. Let’s remember Prop 123 was a settlement to a lawsuit because law

makers in this state have been breaking the law and not funding education properly. Like all settlements, the state was not required to pay the full amount back to schools. It was a good start, but for the past 10 years we have completely underfunded public education and tried to expand vouchers under the guise of school choice. Please call it what it is – another tax break for those who can already afford to send their children to private schools. Understand more than 90 percent of our students attend public schools. One thing that makes this the greatest country to live in is the fact that everyone can get a public education. It is truly an investment in our future, but, apparently, we, as a state, do not want to make that investment. Then we wonder why our schools are struggling. We have amazing educators leaving the profession daily because they are asked to do more and more, with less and less. Here are items that Arizona has stopped funding since 2008: • Funding for textbooks, technology, etc. • Building maintenance • Full-day kindergarten • Classroom support • Early childhood education I ask that we stop talking solely about teacher salaries, because when teachers do go on strike it is not just going to be about salaries. If that is what you think, then you don’t know teachers. We love our students, the support staff we work with, and we want the best for all them. That is why we have waited silently by for the powers that be to do the right thing and make us whole again. That hasn’t happened. I am #REDforED because our kids deserve to have funding for new textbooks and technology. They deserve to have buildings and buses that are safe for them to use. They deserve to have classroom support professionals. They deserve to have early childhood education and full-day kindergarten provided at no charge. Our educational support staff deserves to be treated with the respect they so greatly earn, because without them our teachers could not do their jobs. We, as teachers, are asking for your support in this. Our kids need to have an opportunity to receive the best public education available. Please stop playing politics and quit treating them like profit centers. Treat them like they are our future and invest in our future. We need to hold our governor and state legislators accountable for what they have done. Get out and vote for education. Support

the #REDforED initiative. If we want a brighter tomorrow, we must invest in it. Matthew Schock Avondale

Gun safety, the truth Editor: To the author of “On the side of gun safety” (West Valley View, March 14). Anti-gun hoplophobes, like the writer from Goodyear, like to point to the strict gun control in the United Kingdom as a success story. Doing so, though, has always required cherry-picking and otherwise fiddling with the actual crime statistics. New figures provide even clearer evidence that British gun control is far from transforming the island nation into a utopia. The Guardian reports that a new release from the Office of National Statistics indicates a 10 percent increase in crime reported to police over the last year across England and Wales. There was also an 18 percent increase in violent crime, a 23 percent jump in gun-related crime, and a 26 percent spike in homicides. The ONS said that the crime surge corresponded to greater circulation of the very handguns that are illegal in England and Wales – once more proving that criminals, unlike defenseless law-abiding subjects of Her Majesty, don’t really care what the law says. Since 1934, it has been illegal to own a fully automatic weapon, which Justice Scalia correctly stated. He was not referring to semi-automatic weapons, which are used every day in this country for sporting purposes, target shooting and self-defense.

Dishonesty is always a cornerstone of the anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment crowd. FBI statistics prove beyond any shadow of doubt that more law-abiding citizens legally carrying guns is safer. States with the most draconian gun laws also have the highest crime rates. The argument that there is nothing an armed citizen can do to stop mass shootings and terror attacks is not true. A little research will show there are many cases of armed citizens who have stopped violent crime. The statement, “A stunning 90 percent of children killed by gunfire in stable countries are in the United States,” is a classic example of how to lie using statistics. A huge percentage of those so-called “children" were old enough to vote and buy guns legally. Many were drug dealers and gang members killed while fighting in turf wars.” And FYI, the NRA is the only Second Amendment-supporting organization that actually teaches children the importance of gun safety as was noted in an article that appeared in West Valley View last year. Oh, if you don’t like guns, don’t buy one. DJ Hammond Buckeye How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 130, Goodyear, AZ 85340 E-mail: editor@westvalleyview.com The West Valley View welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The West Valley View will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing. The West Valley View will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’authors, not the View, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters.

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Hickman’s eggs are on a roll

By Clint Hickman

What do Arizona, the White House and Easter have in common? You may be surprised to learn that egg farmers from across the country, including the great state of Arizona, are proudly donating 30,000 farm-fresh eggs to the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll held Monday, April 2. Our family’s third-generation egg farm, Hickman’s Family Farms, is home to more than 7 million hens and produces around 7 million eggs per day. If you do the math, that is 2.5 billion eggs a year. We are honored to support this annual beloved Easter celebration that continues to delight thousands of children and families, creating lifelong memories on the White House South Lawn. This iconic tradition dates back to 1878, and today it is one of the largest annual gatherings hosted by the White House. For the first White Easter Egg Roll following the creation of the American Egg Board in 1977, REAL eggs returned to the South Lawn for egg rolling and activities. That same

year, America’s egg farmbegan on my grandmother ers also presented the first Nell Hickman’s backyard daughter with the first-ever porch and has been famCommemorative Egg, and ily-owned and -operated this tradition continues toin Arizona since 1944. We day with a presentation to even brought the tradition the First Lady of the Unitto Arizona with an egg roll ed States. at the governor’s mansion. Thanks to the AmeriAs early adopters of aucan Egg Board, who have tomation and owners of donated thousands of real a robot fleet, we’re able eggs to the White House Clint Hickman (Photo cour- to remain incredibly effiEaster Egg Roll for de- tesy Maricopa County Board of cient. While our technolcades, families are able to Supervisors) ogy allows us to advance, decorate eggs, sample reciwe are proud to employ pes (like the popular EggPop) and con- nearly 1,000 dedicated Arizona worktinue the tradition of rolling eggs with ers across our business that tend to wooden spoons across the South Lawn. our hens every day and keep the farm For us farmers, it’s an opportunity to growing. educate the next generation on the valWe are also champions for susue of eggs to American society and the tainability. Hickman’s Family Farms journey from hen to home. makes egg cartons out of recycled The Easter Egg Roll has served as an post-consumer bottles to save oil, waopportunity for my family to reflect on ter, CO2, trees and more. We are dedour long heritage in the egg production icated to respecting this planet and business. Hickman’s Family Farms staying at the forefront of sustainable

technology. This approach helps us reduce some of the 50 billion bottles and 67 million cubic feet that are added to U.S. landfills each year. My family and I love what we do, and it’s why we can’t wait to share our passion with families from across the country at this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. So, as the event draws near, we’ll be sure to bring the best of Arizona to Washington, D.C. And in turn, we hope as you plan for Easter Sunday’s family gatherings, while your children hunt for colorful eggs in the backyard, know that those eggs were made and harvested with love – from our family to yours. Clint Hickman’s family owns Hickman’s Family Farms and he serves on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for District 4.

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Colon cancer can strike anyone, at any age By Paula Stiles I had just celebrated Labor Day in 2014 with family and friends when I felt a pain in my abdomen. Bad barbecue, I thought? Just a stomach ache? Whatever it was, it was painful enough to spur a visit to my doctor’s office. They suspected it was my appendix and sent me to the emergency room for further testing. That’s when the ER doctors ordered a CT scan and I received the news that would change my life forever: I had a tumor at the intersection of my colon and appendix, and it could be cancerous. A biopsy later confirmed it was a rare form of colon cancer called Signet-Ring Cell Carcinoma. And with its rarity came even more devastating news: an average survival rate of less than 10 percent in most patients. I was Stage 2 – fortunate to be diagnosed at an early stage. My diagnosis came as a shock because I was 36, a generally healthy eater, didn’t drink alcohol, had no family

history of colon cancer and was in the prime of my life – I worked out at the gym five to six days a week. That’s why I’m sharing my story today. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and my hope is that others with similar symptoms will get screened or will change their lifestyles to reduce their cancer risks. It can literally save your life. Since my diagnosis, I’ve learned that colon cancer – in addition to being the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. – is increasingly striking younger generations. Oncologists say risk factors like obesity, diet and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to the rising rates among Millennials and GenXers. Though my situation was different, it shows that colon cancer can strike anyone – even those living a healthy lifestyle. At a doctor’s visit following surgery, I happened to glance at some hospice flyers and reality set in. I immediately thought about my son. Do I tell him?

And if so, how am I going to tell him? When I got home, I remember hugging him and thinking, “What if this is the last time I get to hold my son?” I think everyone with a cancer diagnosis has similar feelings of despair and hopelessness. There are a lot of things you can’t control in the fight against cancer. For me, I found strength in routine. I chose to work through six months of chemo treatments and I still went to the gym five days a week. I was tired, but I think to this day: What if that little bit of strength I gained from the gym was the strength I needed to help get me through? I have to think it helped my outcome to some degree. My oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Goodyear used the latest therapies, which have helped me manage my disease and allow me to live a normal life. Even with a rare cancer type, my doctor was committed to finding the right treatment for me.

Today, I am so incredibly grateful to be cancer-free. A few things I’ve learned along the way: • Be persistent. You know when your body doesn’t feel right, so get it checked out. • Improve your diet. I had a healthy diet, but I still had room for improvement. I’ve since worked closely with the dieticians on my care team at CTCA to modify my diet in a way that’s best for my health. • Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to get screened! Ask for a colonoscopy or a scan so you can rule out cancer – or catch it early. It saved my life. Many people say that cancer puts things in perspective. Same goes for me – I try not to sweat the small stuff and appreciate every day of life. Instead of focusing on things like keeping a perfectly clean house, I’m focused on making memories with my son. And I’m grateful for old memories – and for the opportunity to make new ones.

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Business Briefcase

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 28, 2018

By Connor Dziawura

Hello, everyone. Well, it’s that time of year again, and Easter is just around the corner. It’s a great time of year for those who celebrate, and the weather is warming up again. With Easter comes plenty of family time, great food and, how can I forget, fun for the kids. Boy, do I miss those Easter egg hunts as a child. But enough nostalgia; I have quite the column for readers this week. Leading up to the end of March, there are plenty of developments to read about, get involved in and raise your awareness of your local community. New businesses and ribbon cuttings, barbers and physical fitness gymnasiums; we’ve got it all. But I won’t get into it all here. You’ll have to keep reading to get the details. Well, let’s go, shall we? Here’s the news! First, Pathways Assisted Living and Memory Care will hold a ribboncutting ceremony at noon on Friday, March 30. Self-described on its website as “unique,” the assisted living and memory care complex features nine 6,500-square-foot homes surrounding a park-like courtyard. Each home has 10 bedrooms with 280- to 382-squarefoot bathrooms. Living rooms, kitchens and studies are on site for residents, along with round-the-clock care staff able to assist with the necessary daily activities, as well as afflictions like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Fun activity and dining opportunities are also available for residents. Pathways is located at 4211 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear. For

more information on Pathways, visit pathwaysaz.com or call 602-633-2300. Then, just a couple weeks later, a new sandwich shop – Sandwich Masterz – will also be welcomed to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 12. The shop will have sample sandwiches for guests to try. Sandwich Masterz is located at 380 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite A3, Goodyear. For more information on either ribboncutting event, contact the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce at info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260. Moving on – and in case you haven’t heard – the Southwest Valley Business/ Education Coalition will hold a networking breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Distribution Center, 4651 N. Cotton Lane, Litchfield Park. The group is aimed at merging the business and education communities. According to Buckeye Union High School District CTE Director Michael Neu, the thrice-yearly event features guest speakers, networking, breakfast and facility tours. Previous events have yielded visits to REI, the Cleveland Indians Spring Training facility, and Walmart and Macy’s distribution centers. The group often does giveaways, and this one will have a 55-inch television available. For more information, contact Neu at MNeu@buhsd.org. Next, Planet Fitness will open its first location in Goodyear in April. The new 15,000-square-foot facility will be at 515

S. Cotton Lane, next to PetSmart. The gym, which is branded as a Judgement Free Zone, will be open 24/7. The Goodyear location will contain state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, the 30-Minute Express Circuit, flat screen televisions, tanning beds, locker rooms with showers, and other amenities, some of which are exclusive to the $21.99 monthly PF Black Card membership. New members looking to join can sign up online for $1 down and $10 per month through April 13. For more information about membership benefits and the gym, visit planetfitness.com. Moving along, Nippers Clippers recently celebrated one month of being in business. The barbershop is old school, according to owner James Zuniga, and it specializes in side parts, pompadours and flat tops. Don’t worry, though, as Zuniga and his colleagues also bring a modern touch. The shop has a barber who can do designs, fades or tapers in hair. They also offer hot lather shaves with straight razors and hot towels. Regular haircuts cost $18 all week, while military personnel can get $15 cuts. The business also has a special station for individuals with handicaps or wheelchairs. Those haircuts also cost $15 all week. On Tuesdays, special $12 kids’ cuts are offered, though they normally cost $16. On Wednesdays, Nippers Clippers gives extra discounts to active and past military personnel, with their cuts costing $13. It also costs $6 for World War II veterans, $8 for Korean War veterans and $10 for Vietnam War veterans.

“It’s just a barbershop that welcomes everyone, and it’s more like good cuts in great times. The atmosphere is welcoming,” Zuniga said. “It’s more of a mellow, laid-back atmosphere.” Nippers Clippers is located at 406 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 118, Goodyear. It is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit facebook.com/Nippers-ClippersBarbershop-410859026029420, or call 623-792-7355. To round out this week, Precious Home Services recently moved to a larger location in Goodyear. It is now located at 13560 W. Van Buren Street, Suite B101. It also has a location in Laveen. Precious Home Services is an adult day program for individuals with disabilities. Members attend for around eight hours daily for outings, arts and crafts, goal setting, and other activities. Services include DTA, DTT, DTS, work programs, respite care, attendant care, non-emergency transportation, and day treatment and training children during summer. With membership growing and more interested individuals, expanding to its new location was a necessary step. For more information on Precious Home Services, visit precioushomecenters. com or call 623-312-3797. That’s all the briefs for this week, but it’s just a start! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for everything I have lined up for next week! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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Bright Now! provides dental care for those in need By Lynette Carrington Many people in the United States do not have access to affordable dental care, and nearly 50 percent lack it completely. Bright Now! Dental of Avondale recently partnered with Smiles for Everyone Foundation to provide free exams and X-rays, plus oral cancer screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and

extractions. These services were offered to 50 low-income and underinsured residents at the Bright Now! Dental office. With Bright Now! Dental since December 2017, Dr. Lamiaa Dang volunteered her skills during the charitable event. “We had four dentists and four hygienists that day,” explained Dang,

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who is based in Phoenix. “If there was work we could do that day, like an extraction, we did that. If it was something more complex, like a surgical extraction, we referred a patient to an oral surgeon and gave them the correct medication.” The Smiles for Everyone Foundation’s mission is to provide free dental care to those in need, in the United States and abroad. The foundation is an extension of Smile Brands Inc., a management services company based in Irvine, California. “Smile Brands provides the doctors, the supplies and the donations for the foundation in order to provide services to the community,” explained Dang, who graduated from Western University in Pomona, California, in 2016. When a Bright Now! manager contacted Dang about donating her services, she jumped at the chance. “Our patients that day received an oral exam and a cleaning,” she said. “We Dr. Lamiaa Dang volunteered her services during a recent dental event held at Bright Now! Dental in would then determine the charitable Avondale. (Photo courtesy Dr. Lamiaa Dang) most important treatment they needed, or find out participated in charitable dental what their chief complaint was.” treatments since she partnered with Some patients needed multiple Bright Now! Dental. She did similar treatments, and the Bright Now! work in dental school. Dental staff determined the single“What I found most rewarding about most pressing dental issue and worked this experience was being able to give to get that fixed. people pain relief,” Dang said. “I also Patients who received free dental loved seeing patients and letting them services were referred from a variety know we could help them. Many of of sources. these people have not had a lot of good “This event was promoted through things happen in their lives.” local food kitchens, women’s shelters Bright Now! Dental is at 1473 N. and homeless shelters, and people were Dysart Road, Suite 105, Avondale. told to call and make an appointment,” For more information, visit brightnow. Dang said. com. This was the first time Dang

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 28, 2018

West Valley adult disability program shows off renovated space By Krys Estes Dr. Seuss said, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” This quote is also the foundation of a local intellectual developmental disability (IDD) program provided by Portable Practical Educational Preparation (PPEP) Inc. PPEP Integrated Care held a grand reopening of its Day Treatment for Adults program in Avondale on Thursday, March 15. The reopening saw the expansion of the facility to include a third suite. “This is just the beginning,” said PPEP board member Maria Chavez. The new addition adds about another 1,450 square feet to the previous two suites. The total approximate space is now around 4,600 square feet. Additional renovations include moving the front office from Suite 2 to Suite 3, making the Suite 1 bathroom and outside sidewalk meet ADA standards, and installing a new alarm and security camera system. New flooring, painted walls, tinted windows, landscaping and vaulted ceilings were also implemented through the renovation. Extra amenities included in the renovation are an extra activity room, a kitchen and a sports room. “Anything worth having, a lot of work goes into it and comes out being worth it,” said Leah Landrum Taylor, assistant director for the Department of Economic Security. “That’s certainly how I see this facility here today and those that will be able to benefit from it. We truly appreciate all of the hard work of every staff and board member that pours their heart in this organization,” she said. The expansion project was done in two phases and, in total, took about eight months. The project cost $650,000. IDD services focus on enabling individuals with developmental disabilities to maintain or move toward economic and social self-sufficiency. PPEP’s IDD program also provides several services including individualized residential services, group home living environments, adult day program and training, transportation, independent living arrangements and employment support services. “On behalf of the division, we are here obviously because we believe in the services of our members,” said Pearlette Ramos, deputy assistant

director for DES-Division of Developmental Disabilities. “The facility is just brick and mortar, but it’s the heart and the soul of the work that we do every day.” PPEP was founded nearly 50 years ago by Dr. John David Arnold. Its mission, as described on its website, is to “improve the quality of rural life.” PPEP also offers a variety of behavioral health service adult programs including substance abuse, DUI education and treatment, trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting and other serious mental illnesses. It also promotes therapy and support to children and their families to recover from challenges including substance abuse, trauma, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, difficult relationships and self-harm. Of Integrated Care, Ramos added, “Serving people who really need us and we need them because we are interdependent, that is what really matters. Thank you for not just the building, but for giving your time and your attention. That’s what really makes a difference.” Roxanna Gonzalez, executive director for PPEP, said immediate and positive changes she notices among its members are learning more speech, facial expressions, reading and writing. She sees progress in their personal hygiene, how they match their clothes, being able to follow a story and communicate on all levels. “They will point out things, show me

PPEP Integrated Care held a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, March 15. (West Valley View photo by Krys Estes)

when they’re happy or can engage in an event we are doing in the activity room such as crossword puzzles,” Gonzalez said. “Things we take for granted, but it’s such a big deal to them when they learn these little things.” The organization’s largest obstacle is finding the funding necessary to keep it growing, according to Arnold. He said the organization did not have the budget to build the Avondale facility, so they did it themselves and out of their own pockets.

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Estrella Foothills baseball cruises to 12-1 start By Griffin Fabits

Life is good for the Estrella Foothills baseball team. The Wolves are winners of 12 of their first 13 games and have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the 4A Southwest Region. For senior Nate Rosenboom and juniors Justin Williamson and Dane Vanderwerf, the Wolves’ fast start is only a sign of what’s to come. “We’ve played together since freshman year. We’re finally coming together as a group,” Williamson said. Williamson and Vanderwerf, both turning the corner on their junior campaigns, are two of Estrella Foothills’ hottest hitters. They bat .353 and .368, respectively. Williamson leads the team with 19 RBI while four of Vanderwerf’s seven Dane Vanderwerf is a junior at Estrella Foothills hits have gone for extra bases. High School. (West Valley View photo by Melissa Fossum) In three appearances on the and 11 on the mound last season for the mound this spring, Rosenboom has logged seven innings pitched, striking Vipers and will likely slide to first base once eligible. out eight batters on just two hits. Vanderwerf said it will be nice This is Patrick McCubbins’ eleventh “having that extra arm” available, and season as head coach for the Wolves. He’s had shoddy teams – like the 2009 Rosenboom concurred. “It definitely builds confidence for squad that finished 9-17-2 – and excelling teams – like the 26-6 team in all of us.” Estrella Foothills’ loss, its only one 2012. The club he currently manages is shaping up to be his best, as Wil- of the spring so far, came at the hands liamson said McCubbins has disclosed of the Apache Junction Prospectors to his group he’s never experienced a on March 6. It was the 2-1 defeat that humbled the Wolves, serving more as a team like this before. “We all just have fun. We all have fun wake-up call than a sight for sore eyes bus rides, no one’s all serious. We’re in the loss column. “After the game, we were all shocked all loose because that’s how you play baseball. You can’t be hard going in, because we were undefeated coming into you have to be loose,” Williamson said. that and our coach told us, ‘We have to McCubbins instills a type of confi- lose at some point,’” Williamson said. The loss brought a bit of a spark back dence that reaches his players both on into a team that won its first eight conand off the field. His signature “heart, effort and attitude” phrase has the tests. The Wolves responded well, and Wolves playing their best baseball in are now on a four-game winning streak. The signature victory of the four, one recent memory. “He’s a great guy to play for. He that might hold to be the best win of the teaches you stuff that goes beyond the season, came courtesy of a Ryan Vanderhei walk-off home run to lift the Wolves game,” Vanderwerf said. A potent Wolves roster is only going over Seton Catholic on March 13. As the trio of Wolves reminisced on to get deeper when Seth Sweet-Chick becomes a lineup regular for McCub- that prolific walk-off blast, one obserbins. Sweet-Chick transferred from vation stood above the rest: Playing Verrado and, by rule, has to sit out the baseball and winning is fun, and Estrella Foothills has found the perfect first half of the season. He made 24 appearances in the field blend of both.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 28, 2018

Bechri comes full circle as Verrado athletic trainer

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By Griffin Fabits

2018

Jamal Bechri sits at his desk in the Verrado High School athletic training room. Directly behind him is a poster of him making a save in a Vipers uniform circa 2011. It was seven years ago when Bechri was a sophomore and the starting goalkeeper on the Verrado boys’ soccer team that advanced to the state championship game. As arguably the best goalkeeper in Verrado history, Bechri has embraced a new role with the Vipers. He now serves as the school’s athletic trainer, taking the reins from longtime head athletic trainer Nicole Sweer. While attending Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas, Bechri got in touch with Jamal Bechri is the athletic director for Verrado High Sweer, who was searching for School. (West Valley View photo by Melissa Fossum) an assistant. Bechri took the away and the teams we played in the job after graduating in May 2017. Now conference really weren’t that good,” that Sweer has given Bechri “total conhe said. trol of athletic training,” he credits her “We got into playoffs and everyone for the opportunity and ongoing help. kind of doubted us. We beat Desert “Coming back to Verrado has defiEdge that first round 2-0, and then we nitely been a great stepping stone. It kind of kept going and people started was good for me to work with Mrs. Sweer and even now if I have ques- noticing us. We got to the finals and some things just didn’t go right. We tions, I call Mrs. Sweer,” he said. “When I was in mid-senior year lost to Notre Dame two years in a row. at Sterling, she and I were in contact It was fun.” Though he continued his soccer caagain and she was like, ‘I might need an assistant come next year, so if you reer at Sterling College, Bechri has pass your national exam, the job is found his calling as an athletic trainer. “My end goal is to open a sports yours.’” medicine clinic that would focus Verrado High School has certainmore on athletic development and ly changed since Bechri graduated in 2013, but one thing remains the same: athletic performance. If an athlete No boys’ soccer team has made it as far comes in and is like, ‘I’m starting my senior year and I want to weigh 185 as his team did. It was unfamiliar territory for the and I’m 6-foot-2 and I’m a wide reyoung, inexperienced program to be ceiver. What can I do?’ That’s someone win away from a state title. But thing I want to do, help them develop with the help of Bechri, who averaged specific stuff.” In sports, records are meant to be .91 goals per game and totaled 29 shut outs in 55 games at Verrado, the Vipers broken. Streaks and postseason apwere as close as they had ever been. pearances are bound to be achieved as “[That] was a whole new ball game; each class makes its mark. Bechri left it was a lot faster. The games were on his mark on the field, and he now aims turf, the games were an hour and a half to make an impact off of it.

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CALENDAR hosts a weekly Alateen meeting at 7 p.m. Alateen allows teens affected by someone else’s drinking to share experiences, learn effective ways to cope with obstacles and support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

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

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Wednesday

28 Come & 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.

Children’s Community Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Grades 3-5 will start at 5 p.m. and kindergarten through second grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

Verrado Visionaries

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

POUND at Fitness in the Park

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

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

Family Book Club

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

vided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.

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.

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Friday

Tynker Code Club (Ages 6-8)

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

Stay and Play

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

Aerobics Latin Style

Learn rumba, merengue and salsa in a free aerobics class from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Rec Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Not Hungry Tonight

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

Not Hungry Tonight is a program that seeks to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Thursday

Saturday

Computer Class (Ages 18+)

Master mouse skills, Microsoft Word, basic internet, email and more at 11 a.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Code Club

The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids age 8-12 to come to 301 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn how to create video games and websites. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Baby Time

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

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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

Alateen

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear,

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

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

Residential Household Hazardous Waste Event

Avondale, Goodyear and Tolleson residents are invited to bring hazardous waste such as electronics, automotive liquids or pesticides for safe disposal from 8 to 11 a.m. at the former Coldwater Park property, 10 N. Eliseo C. Felix Way, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-4700.

MuscleKingz Car Show & Concert

Come see a car show and rock and roll concert featuring 38 Special, Night Ranger and more at 1 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Tickets cost $20-$99. Admission for children 5 and under is free. For information, visit musclekingz.com.

Chabad of Goodyear Passover Seder

Enjoy a Passover Seder with Exodus inspired melodies, storytelling and

humor at the Chadad Jewish Center of Goodyear, 14555 W. Indian School Road Suite 400B. Price is $20-$36. For information, call 623-466-6110.

APRIL

Sunday

Bethany Church Easter Spring Fling

Enjoy a yard sale, vendors, music, food, raffle prizes and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Garden Lakes Elementary School, 10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale. For information, call 602-809-8571.

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

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

32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Wildlife World Zoo will host an Easter egg hunt for children seven years and under at 1:30 p.m. and for all children at 3:30 p.m. at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. The Easter event is included with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Walgreens, 1451 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

Monday

Hope

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

Ignite Yoga at Fitness in the Park

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

Baby Time

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

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

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Military, veterans and spouses are invited to join a 12 Step Program meeting for recovery from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Military and Veterans Success Center, 1532 N. Commissary Road, Glendale. For

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 28, 2018 participate in the Spring 2018 Opinformation, call 480-384-9874. portunity Fair, an opportunity to practice interview skills, receive a free headshot for LinkedIn profiles, connect with employers, internship recruiters, and more. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For information, call 623-935-8740. Bingo The American Legion Post No. 61 Lunch & Bunco hosts bingo each Tuesday night Come down to the Goodyear Listarting at 6:45 p.m. These bingo brary at 14455 W. Van Buren Street nights have 17 games including from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15. and a $1,000 progressive game. Registration is required. For inforCome down to 35 N. Dysart Road, mation, call 623-882-7525. Avondale, to support the area’s Southwest Business youth and veterans. For informaEducation Coalition tion, call 623-932-4960.

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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

Quilters Anonymous is calling all 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 602-418-3746.

PiYo at Fitness in the Park

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

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

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.

Estrella Toastmasters

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

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

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

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Public Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-391-5781.

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The Southwest Business Education Coalition works to strengthen education through volunteer work and builds a bridge between education and the business community. Learn more about the group at a breakfast meeting from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods Distribution Center, 4651 N. Cotton Lane, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-386-9753.

STEAM Spot

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

Needle & Thread

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

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.

CrossFit Fury at Fitness in the Park

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

Stuck Moving Up

Enjoy a full two-act romantic comedy at 7 p.m. at the Ghostlight Theatre, 13541 W. Camino Del Sol, Sun City. Tickets are $20. For information, call 623-261-3890.

Grandparents Play & Learn (Ages 0-5)

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites grandparents and their grandchildren to a free activity with crafts, snacks, stories and music from 10:15 to 11 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Festival Sage Rec Center Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Learn about survival techniques, ﬂowers at White Tank park By Megan Marples White Tank Mountain Regional Park is offering a slew of April programs, ranging from wildflower hikes to survival classes. The events cater to all ages and abilities. The park is at 20304 W. White Tank Road, Waddell. For more information or to register, call 623-935-2505 or visit maricopacountyparks.net. Admission is $6 per car.

April 5 Cactus Walk Discover the different flowers that bloom in the desert with park volunteer Cindy Smith. Hikers are encouraged to bring a plant guide if they own one. The location of the 1- to 2-mile hike depends on the locations of flowers.

Weber. He will discuss hypothesized meanings behind the depictions and share information on the early people of this area.

April 12 Introduction to Photography Grab a camera and learn how to take amazing outdoor photos with park volunteer Chris Reed. The first part of the program will be held inside to learn the skills, and then head outside to practice along the trail. Cellphone cameras are acceptable.

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April 7 Cryptic Birds of the Night

Hike throughout the park with Ranger Justin as he discusses desert plants along the trail. Parents are required to stay with their child during the program.

Watch a presentation on the order Caprimulgiformes, and then hear the sounds of these birds.

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April 11 Black Rock Archeology Hike See ancient petroglyphs along a 1.5-mile walk with park volunteer Joe

White Tank Mountain Regional Park is offering programs such as wildﬂower hikes and survival classes throughout April. (West Valley View file photo)

Bring a flashlight and go on a guided hike at night with Ranger J.D. along the Black Rock Long Loop. Along the 1.3-mile trail, hikers can try to find the

April 22 Wildlife Series: Water Learn about the importance of water in the desert and how plants have adapted to the harsh environment. Ranger J.D. will guide the class through the Water Cycle and help figure out how much water is on the planet.

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Hands for Paws hosting gift basket fundraiser By Lynette Carrington When Marie Buquicchio moved from New York to Arizona, she couldn’t believe the “craziness” going on with dogs. “When I came out here, I saw the craziness that goes on with the dogs,” she said. There are strays all over the place, and people are driving with animals in their laps and in the back of their pick-up trucks. It’s just dangerous.” She learned that Maricopa County Animal Care and Control took in 56,000 dogs last year. A special education teacher at Youngker High School, Buquicchio did something to ease the canine problem. In the beginning of the 20172018 school year, she founded Hands for Paws, a group that promotes the wellness of animals. Buquicchio stresses the importance of spaying and neutering, and the dangers of puppy mills. She is pushing for legislation to make it illegal to drive with dogs in the open beds of pickup trucks.

Hands for Paws is hosting a gift basket bonanza fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Youngker High School. It benefits Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. A sheet of 25 tickets, plus a door prize ticket, costs $10. “You put a ticket in the cup for any prize you want to win,” said Buquicchio, who is also an adjunct teacher at Estrella Mountain Community College. Baskets feature items from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Whataburger, Chick-fil-A and Dunkin’ Donuts. The event will also include food, a door prize and music. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control will bring adoptable dogs to the event. “I hope to do the gift basket bonanza every year,” Buquicchio added. Vendors who donate to the event will be allowed to set up an information table at the event. The event is open to the public; donations are accepted through April 25. Those who donate will be

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Odyssey Institute explores Broadway with ‘Millie’ By Lynette Carrington The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Family of Schools in Buckeye is presenting Thoroughly Modern Millie Thursday, April 19, to Saturday, April 21 at the campus. The comedy is set in the 1920s and tells the story of small-town girl, Millie, who heads to New York City to marry for money, instead of love. Millie enjoys the fast-paced flapper lifestyle, but she encounters challenges when she checks into a hotel. Kristin Caraway, who teaches 11th and 12th grade International Baccalaureate English language and literature classes, is the director. Karyn Wiens serves as musical director. The school performs musicals often. “We performed Guys and Dolls last year and we have such a great group of kids and they are seasoned and so professional,” Caraway said. “I thought, ‘Why not give them a role in the decision making about what we’re going to perform this spring?’” Six or seven productions were in the running and Thoroughly Modern Millie won the vote. “A lot of our students hadn’t even heard of Thoroughly Modern Millie before we started researching plays,” Caraway added. The play was open to anyone in the school’s musical theater group, company, or anyone who was involved with its Guys and Dolls production. Some middle schoolers could audition, too. “We want to get some of those students involved and see some of the talent that is coming up the ranks, so it helps us, too,” she said. Caraway explained it was easy to familiarize the students with life in the 1920s. “We talked about prohibition,” she said. “Most of our high school kids went over this era in their freshman year in history class. They had a pretty good background and it really helped.” The students also mastered nonverbal acting motions and the appropriate language for the time. However, one revision involved the ethnicity of some of the characters. “We did not have any Asian students audition for Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Caraway explained. “I was not willing to make our students appear to be Asian. That didn’t set right with me. Instead, we thought about what

other populations were in the setting of New York at the time. In the 1920s, the Russian mafia was beginning to rise, and it was decided to make a Russian population a part of the script. As luck would have it, a teacher on The Odyssey Institute staff speaks fluent Russian and two of the junior high students had parents that were from Russia. So, the minor changes made to certain words in the script received expert interpretation input.” The vocals are different as well. The “beautiful numbers” are layered and demanding, proving to be the production’s biggest challenge. “The choreography was hard, too,” she added. “We have girls ranging in dance experience. I have two dancers I work with including my daughter, Gwyneth Caraway, who assisted the production with original choreography, and so did a former student who is at GCU who offered to help with choreography.” The director emphasized she did not want to play down the dance numbers. Less experienced dancers worked on intermediate tap routines with teacher Lisa Autrey. “It’s been the most amazing thing to see,” the elder Caraway said. “They all want this show to be so good and they all practiced, even on their offrehearsal days.” Thoroughly Modern Millie Various times Wednesday, April 19, to Saturday, April 21 The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies, 1495 Verrado Way, Buckeye $5 students; $8 adults http://bit.ly/2HQpBFT

Gates Moesbergen as Jimmy, left, and Jessyka Uglem as Millie rehearsing for The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies’ Thoroughly Modern Millie, which runs Thursday, April 19, to Saturday, April 21. (Photo special to West Valley View)

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Orthosis offered as alternative to traditional casts By Connor Dziawura

Brynn Faser is like many children her age. The now 11-year-old Goodyear resident is athletic, and has been involved in gymnastics since she was 4. She comes from a large family and has three siblings. Her sister, who is a year younger than her, also practices gymnastics. Her two older brothers – in seventh and eighth grade, respectively – are equally active. The latter does track with her, while the former plays soccer. Both brothers competitively swim. But as many parents of active and athletic children may realize, unfortunate and unforeseen accidents can occur. For Faser, that accident came when she lost her grip on the high bar, landing on the ground with her arm behind her back. She had broken her radius and ulna. “It’s just more shock than pain at first,” Faser explained of the initial injury. So, like with many fractures, Faser had to have a cast set. The cast was in place for three weeks to see if her arm could heal without surgery. It didn’t.

Then she had intramedullary rods implanted down both forearm bones, and that’s where Hand Therapy Partners West’s Josh MacDonald came into play. The Glendale practitioner – who opened his office in December – advocated to Faser’s doctor that an orthosis be used instead of a cast after the surgery. Though orthoses have been around since the 1960s when thermoplastics became available, MacDonald says he is just now seeing more awareness for the appliances. Thermoplastic is a heat-sensitive material. The perforated sheets are a composite of plastic and rubber which is submerged in hot water and molded around the patient. As it cools, it takes its form. The final step is to add edging and straps to hold it on. The type of brace can be an alternative to casts, which he says are no longer the best solution. “One of the biggest problems with casts is that it rubs on things and it causes friction and soreness,” MacDonald explained, adding that

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stop wearing it for the most part, with surgery to remove the rods coming after. While a cast’s removal would have been permanent, Faser can keep her orthosis for future stability if necessary. Because an orthosis is less restrictive than a cast, MacDonald says it gave Faser the option to maintain strength and conditioning, though she couldn’t bear heavy weight. This kept her from getting out of shape while on the mend. “She was a little bit more ready if she wanted to go back,” he said. With her arm having recently healed, and with mobility improved through therapy, Faser is quick to admit she isn’t slowing down. “I recently got back to using pressure on my arms, so I already have my backflips and stuff back,” she said. “So, that’s exciting.” The young girl fully intends to maintain her athleticism with her siblings, and is now involved in distance running track events. “I’m doing track now,” Faser said. “I’m still going to do sports. I’m not going to let that get in the way.”

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Mountain lion cubs born at Wildlife World Zoo By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The population is growing at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, as two mountain lion cubs were born and are on display at the Litchfield Park facility. Wildlife World’s expert hand-raising and veterinarian team has reared dozens of diverse species, including rare and endangered felines such as ocelots, jaguars and tigers. The cubs require around-theclock care. They are still bottle fed, but meat will slowly be introduced into their diet over the next few weeks. Unlike the typical buff-colored adults, baby mountain lions are camouflaged with dark spots that fade during their first year. Female mountain lions weigh an average of 100 pounds. Male mountain lions grow significantly larger, weighing up to 180 pounds. Unlike the African lion, the mountain lion is a solitary creature, excluding breeding season – males do not play an active role in rearing the young. Mountain lions are some of the most adaptable animals in the Western Hemisphere. They can adapt to almost any type of habitat from desert scrub, to swamps and grasslands, to mountain

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51st annual Melodrama makes Buckeye theatrical By Connor Dziawura Over half a century later, the city of Buckeye’s annual Melodrama production is still going strong. Now in its 51st year, the long-running, family-friendly show – described as a “theatrical extravaganza” – has big plans to entertain locals. Carol and Steve Rugh’s Much to Do About Something – set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7, at Youngker High School’s Performing Arts Center – is the focus of this year’s event. It’s not just a show, though; it’s an experience. And one where audience participation is encouraged. The performance tells the story of Dee Lyte and Ann Teek, two travelers who make their way to the town of Sundance Crossings in search of “something special,” though the town’s nefarious inn proprietor, Noah County, and his henchman have other plans for the mysterious find. A gunslinger, postman and a new stranger in town all add to the mystery

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Christian Women’s Fellowship to meet April 10 By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Buckeye Valley Christian Women’s Fellowship has scheduled its spring meeting for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Community Church of Buckeye, 810 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye.

Founded in 1941, the group has held biannual meetings on the second Tuesday of April and October for the past 76 years. The Buckeye Valley Christian Women’s Fellowship is open to all women desiring inspiration and

fellowship with other Christian women in the area. Child care will be provided, and registration will be held at the door at 11 a.m. Guests should bring a salad or dessert to be shared at the 11:30 a.m. potluck.

The guest speaker is Linda Cutright, who will discuss “Enduring Life’s Many Seasons.” For more information, call Ellen Berry at 602-571-1702 or Delilah Grayson at 623-326-7244.

Heard docents bring Native American history to the forefront By Lynette Carrington Joan Jasso calls her position at the Heard Museum a “dream job.” As a docent training facilitator, the Buckeye resident is helping further the facility’s mission of sharing Native American culture with the public. “I was hoping to be asked to be a facilitator, and I was happy to get the role,” said Jasso of the leadership role in the program known as Las Guias. Jasso, who has volunteered there for about a decade, helps find and train facilitators who will eventually join the team of 100 Heard Museum docents. The next training information meeting is Tuesday, April 24, at a yet-to-bedetermined time. Potential docents are asked to email lasguiasfacilitator@ heardguild.org for more information. Docents will learn about every area of the museum. Jasso explained, “The Heard’s foundation mission is all about American Indians in the Southwest. However, we’ve expanded that mission statement to include indigenous peoples of North America. As docents, we learn about traditions, culture, art and history. “Our foundation gallery is home to ‘Native People in the Southwest’ and that’s the foundation for the Heard Museum. Then we have changing

galleries and those might have a traditional artist or a contemporary artist.” The changing galleries ensure Heard Museum’s exhibits are always fresh and engaging. Docents are trained in every aspect of giving tours of the galleries and answering visitors’ questions. Training for docents includes reading and educational sessions that run for 29 training days, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, October 2018 to April 2019. Once through training, docents are required to do 30 tours between June 1 and May 31. “Docents who are training will also give what we call a ‘practice tour,’” Jasso said, “As they learn each section of the museum, they then give a tour with a competent guide who serves as a mentor. The docent-in-training will go on museum tours to observe what other docents do.” Sharah Nieto, the Heard Museum’s director of education, helps train. “She covers everything and she’s really good. She is pouring herself into this job,” Jasso said. “Being a docent at Heard Museum fulfills many of my retirement goals. It includes lifelong learning about American Indians of the Southwest. We take study trips around

Phoenix and throughout Arizona. We also travel with the museum’s guild to interesting places in the Southwest and Mexico. I love meeting people from all over the world. “It’s a time commitment, but those of us who do it consider it very worthwhile,” added Jasso, who visited the Yucatan with other volunteers in December. “Being a docent provides camaraderie, opportunities to socialize and we all learn together. We also welcome and can accommodate snowbirds.” Nieto added docents are Joan Jasso encourages prospective docents to attend an important to the museum. educational session on Tuesday, April 24. (West Valley View There is only a small photo by Kimberly Carrillo) paid staff within Heard Museum’s department of come through our doors last year. We education and it relies on volunteers to couldn’t possibly do all that work assist with museum tours. She works without our docents.” with one other full-time employee who handles scheduling. Heard Museum “It’s me and her working with school 2301 N. Central Avenue, tours, children and teachers and doing Phoenix professional development,” Nieto said. 602-252-8840, “We had more than 10,000 students heardmuseum.org

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Easter Celebration

The city of Tolleson and the VFW Bobby Diaz Post 6310 held the annual Easter Celebration on Saturday, March 24, at Veterans Park. The free event was fun for the whole family, with entertainment, games, arts and crafts, a VFW barbecue and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. The event also featured a Peeps eating contest for men and women. The winning man received a $25 Home Depot gift card, whereas the female winner took home a $25 Starbucks gift card. 1. Kids were thrilled to participate in a massive Easter egg hunt; 2. Marcia, left, and Mary Vina enjoy the festivities; 3. Jaslene Zamora, 8, drew tickets for the raffle; 4. The Easter Bunny made lots of new friends during the event; 5. VFW 6310 raffled off a few special prizes; 6. The Anderson family, clockwise from top: Michael, Sharelle, Isaac, 5, Trinity, 2, and Deborah, 7; 7. Eric and Christopher Ward, 3, check out their Easter candy.

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Desert Edge principal Julie Jones named principal of the year By Eric Newman Julie Jones, the principal of Desert strong background in school manageEdge High School in Goodyear, was ment and class development has been selected as the Arizona Secondary key in rebranding Desert Edge. School Principal of the “She has made a dif2017-18 school year. ference over the past The Arizona School four years in reshaping Administrators Associathe academic focus of tion, in conjunction with the school, working the National Association successfully with the of Secondary School faculty to upgrade the Principals, notified Jones rigor and curriculum, of her selection at the beand kind of rebrand the ginning of March. school,” Runyan said. Jones said she had to “It’s really been enjoyread the ASA’s email able to watch the things Edge High School princi- she’s brought into that four or five times and Desert pal Julie Jones has been recogcall in her secretary to nized by the National Association campus.” confirm that, indeed, of Secondary School Principals. Among Jones’s contrishe had been recog- (Photo courtesy Julie Jones) butions to Desert Edge nized for the award. have been the addition of “It took me a little bit to even real- a conservatory for the arts, an advisory ize that this is really happening. I was program that focuses on having an adult elated and just speechless. Now I still advocate for every single student in the question if it’s real,” she said. school, and a highly regarded tutoring Agua Fria Union High School Dis- program called “Power Hour.” trict superintendent Dr. Dennis Runyan Power Hour is a mandatory class pesays Jones served in multiple adminis- riod in which students can reach out to trative roles in the district, and that her staff for curriculum remediation, addiAFOL_WineBeerFest.pdf 1 3/23/2018 12:38:02 PM

Julie Jones leads a student choir at the Arizona Senate. (Photo courtesy Julie Jones)

tional help from teachers, and a variety of other services. Runyan says the newly instated program has been a hit with students and staff at Desert Edge, but also other schools in the area. “(It) has been very successful. Other district administrators and other folks from around the state have come to visit the school and learn more about it, and possibly even adopt it themselves,” he said. Jones says her focus is on the “Three Rs” – rigor, relevance and relationships. Those relationships between her, the students and various staff have been key in creating an environment in which each student is able and willing to succeed. “It’s really blanketing among all the kids, and that ‘all’ means all and we

embrace that as a school. And the students really believe that, and it results in a culture that everybody is excited to be at and learn at,” she said. Above all, she says the award is not just for her, but the rest of the administrators, teachers and aids as well. Without the buy-in and effort from staff at Desert Edge, which has begun to see higher retention rates than years past, none of the positive change the school has seen would be possible. “It gives me a platform to go out and share what my staff and students are doing at Desert Edge every day,” she said, “and that’s what is most exciting for me. Without the work and the things they’re doing, there’s no way I would have been recognized like this.”

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Odyssey teacher to study owls this summer

The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies honors biology and diploma program teacher Jessica Sabo, who was awarded a Project Kindle Program Fellowship, and will study flammulated owls in Tucson this summer. (Photo courtesy The Branding Habitat)

By Allison Neri Buckeye charter school teacher Jessica Sabo has been awarded a Project Kindle Program fellowship, and will head to Tucson to study flammulated owls this summer. Sabo – who teaches honors biology and heads up the diploma program at The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies – will join 15 other U.S. educators on the Earthwatch Institute expedition. “This is great because we as teachers are able to go on these excursions with scientists and collect data for them,” she said. During the summertime expedition, she will observe how the dwindling cacti and tree structures are affecting the owls’ habitat. Boxes that mimic birdhouses are being installed across the country with the hope that over time, it will help increase the owls’ population. The nonprofit international organization Earthwatch annually recruits teachers whose students engage in hands-on scientific field expeditions. The educators who are chosen will then assist scientists in collecting data and help with the experimental research from June 27 to July 3. The fellowship allows the participating teachers to gather ideas they can eventually incorporate into their curriculum. The Odyssey Institute stu-

dents are given the opportunity to go on a trip each year to help further their education. “After I do the experience, I get to set up my own adventure,” said Sabo, who studied zoology and education in college. “We could go anywhere. We could go to Iceland and collect data, or we could go to Costa Rica and collect data on butterflies. We can go to Europe or Africa. There are Earthwatch Scientist and Data Research Stations all over the globe.” The school is part of the International Baccalaureate program, and it is thriving with passionate students and teachers. “What we are really focused on at Odyssey is the international part of education,” Sabo said. “Allowing our scholars to be global learners and not just about what is happening here but what is happening in other places and how we can make a change in the future and create one global community.” Awards are nothing new to Sabo. She won the 2005 Toyota Tapestry Award by National Science Teachers Association for administering scientist-trained, cutting-edge biotechnology in her high school classroom. She was Odyssey’s Teacher of the Year in 2016 and 2017.

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Mary Lou Thomas “Mema”

Mary Lou Thomas “Mema” entered Heaven on March 3, 2018. Mary Lou moved to Litchfield Park from Akron, OH in 1963. She worked as the Assistant Director of Catering for the Wigwam and later retired from Lucent Technologies (formerly AT&T) in 1994. After retiring she worked part time for fun at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center where she made some wonderful friends who became family. Mary Lou loved playing cards, hiding Hershey kisses from her grandkids, and spending as much time with her family as possible. She was a member of the Church at Litchfield Park for 54 years and remained solid in her faith until her last breath. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by family and friends. Mary Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Neta and Clarence Tarr, husband Jerry, two sisters Helen and Ellen, and brother George. She is survived by her son Michael Thomas (Carol); daughter Susie Kissell (Dave); two grandchildren Tyler Kissell (Anjali), Kara Kissell Farrow (Ben); and two great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 1:30 pm at The Church at Litchfield Park. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Mary Lou’s name to The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 North Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Condolences for the f a m i l y m a y b e l e f t a t www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Maureen Winifred McCain Mrs. Maureen Winifred McCain, age 72 of Avondale, AZ died March 20, 2018 in Goodyear. She was born July 13, 1945 in Cambridge, England to Reginald and Lily Smith. Maureen was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Mark, Matthew, and Robert McCain; sister, Judi Bentinck; brothers, Rodney, Barrie, and Kevin Smith; and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel McCain. A visitation was held March 24, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. Burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix where she will be laid to rest with Daniel McCain. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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José A. Mendoza

José A. Mendoza of Harquahala Valley passed away on March 11, at the age of 59. He was born in Phoenix, on February 2, 1959. José was preceded in death by his parents, Ramona and Antonio. He is survived by his sisters/brothers, Rosalia Mendoza, Stella Abdulla (Abdulla), Belia Mendoza, Patricia M. Meinhold (James), Oscar Mendoza (Lirio), Armida Vázquez (Salvador), Sergio Mendoza (Donna) and 16 nieces and nephews.

John "Jack" Pilla Jack Pilla died on March 11, 2018 at the age of 83. He passed peacefully with his daughters by his side. Jack served as an infantryman and squad leader during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a skilled machinist, in refrigeration, and owned Chamber's Carpet Center. Jack was well known in Trenton Titans hockey as the "Fossil" attending over 500 games in the "The Fan Van". Jack moved to Buckeye in 2009 where he entertained with many stories over his homemade wine and ice cream. He was practical, resourceful, fair and generous and gave monthly to: March of Dimes, St. Jude's, Paralyzed and Disabled Vets. Jack is survived by his children, John, Bob, Larry, Joe, Jackie and Michele; sister, Eileen; 15 grandchildren, four great grandkids. Friends are invited to attend his celebration. Beer from Jack's own kegerator and food will be served. March 31st, 12p-3p, 7115 E. Larkspur Dr., Scottsdale 85254.

Alma Louise Tyler Alma Louise Tyler, age 92 of Avondale, AZ died February 23, 2018 in Avondale, AZ. She was born March 29, 1925 to William and Bessie Kucera in Moore, Oklahoma. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale for 75 years. During her time at FSBCA she took pride in being a Sunday school teacher, teaching vacation Bible school and serving as a church clerk. Alma also served as an elections polls volunteer for many years. She was also an active grandmother, you could find her cheering for her great-grandchildren at the local baseball and softball fields. Alma is survived by her son, Byron Tyler; sister, Martha Landers; grandchildren, Tracee Spire (Chris), and Jason Tyler (Ana); and great-grandchildren, Nicole Tyler, Connor Spire, Ty Spire, Madison Tyler, and Jaxon Tyler. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie Kucera; husband, Homer Tyler, and brother, Wayne Kucera. A visitation was held at 10:00 am followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am, Friday, March 2, 2018 at First Southern Baptist Church, 1001 N. Central Avenue, Avondale, AZ. Burial was at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 28090 W Broadway, Buckeye, AZ 85326. The family suggests that donations be made to First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Richard J Rocheleau of Roscommon, MI died March 19, 2018 in Goodyear. He was born June 21, 1950 in Pontiac, MI to Richard and Blanche Hanson Rocheleau. Richard is survived by his wife, Leigh Ann Brown Rocheleau; daughter Donna (Jim) Diebel; sons, John Rocheleau, Zac (Jessie) Rocheleau; sisters, Rene Kent, Randa Cassnova, Roxanne Sprung; brothers, Ron and Ray Rocheleau; and three grandchildren, Jamie and Lindsay Diebel and Terran Horger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Blanche Rocheleau and brother, Roger Rocheleau. A memorial will be held at a later date. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Richard Roy Mernagh a retired Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff of 34 years passed at the age of 68 in Litchfield Park. He is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Joy Mernagh; son, Shawn; stepson; Bruce Tippetts; two daughters; three grandsons; and four granddaughters, three sisters, many other in-laws, and Mother-in-Law; Marie.

Charles Glyn Hice Charles Glyn Hice born October 14, 1948 in Killen, Alabama died March 17, 2018 from a massive stroke at Abrazo West Campus, Goodyear. Living in Buckeye most of his life he is survived by his wife Kim Hice; three children, Charles Hice, Liberty Turnipseed, Melinda Lewis; 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was preceded in death by stepson, Timothy Weatherford. He has 12 siblings, six of which has preceded him in death. He was a Vietnam marine veteran, retired semi truck driver and owned his own hay and feed store in Marana, Kacee Hay and Feed, for 16 years. He is semi retired spending his time gardening, enjoying his family, helping his elderly mother in law, Margie Duncan, and enjoying the many small town Arizona road trips with his wife Kim. Services will be held at The Bridge Church at 19716 W. Narramore Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326 at 10am March 24th, 2018. Reception to follow.

Michael John Bilinski Michael John Bilinski, 36, of Tonopah, passed away with family by his side on March 1st, 2018 at Banner Boswell Medical Center. He was the husband of Steve Lerma-Bilinski with whom he shared many years together. Born In Phoenix at St Joseph's Hospital, he was the son of Mark J. Bilinski and Deloris Boivin. He grew up in Tonopah, attended Ruth Fisher Elementary and graduated from Buckeye Union High School. Michael worked for Bunny's Inc at the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant. Michael will be remembered for his creative and artistic abilities as well as his loving and generous personality. In addition to playing multiple instruments , he was an impeccable artist and loved drawing. He also enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family. He is survived by spouse Steve Lerma-Bilinski; father and step-mother Mark and Eva Bilinski; mother and step -father Dave Boivin; sister Emily Eversole; Kelly Clarkson and Brittni Vega; brothers in-law Shane Eversole, Schayne Clarkson and Liberty Gale; niece's Brook, Lanee, Danyale, Dalyla, Isla, Mira, Mila; and nephews Maddox, Pete, and Elijah. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family, please contact the family for further information.

Leland Doyle Shunk

Leland Doyle Shunk, born August 4, 1941 in Brookfield, Missouri passed away quietly with family and friends by his side on March 17, 2018. He is survived by his sisters, Yvonne "Bonnie" Madden and Beverly Stamper; son, Tony Guy Eaton; three grandchildren and one grandchild. Doyle served in the navy between 1958-1962 on the USS Rodgers. No services will be held.

Jean Denison Foote Jean Denison Foote, 94, passed away on March 10, 2018 in Goodyear. Jean was born May 26, 1923 in Centerfield, UT, the daughter of John Melvin and Lenore Gottfredson Denison. Jean married Chester Lawrence Foote on November 29, 1947 and they were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple on January 12, 1963. Jean retired from Government Civil Service with over 30 years of service. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, camping, fishing and playing cards. Jean is survived by two children: son, Terry (Nancy) and daughter, Cindy (Erick) Hubble; 6 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Sharon (Weldon) Christensen and Gae (Duane) Sperry. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lawrence; brother, Lynn Denison; and sisters, Melva Cox and Margie Denison. Funeral services were held March 24, 2018 at the LDS church at 425 S Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. A memorial service will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 W 300 N, Nephi, UT 85648. on March 31, 2018. Interment will follow at Nephi City Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE MARLEY PARK PHASE 4 & 5 CFD CITY OF SURPRISE, ARIZONA INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR: N. 144th DRIVE OLD OAK LANE SWEETWATER AVENUE WADDELL ROAD ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, April 18, 2018, until 2:00 p.m. local time. All sealed bids will be received at the office of EPS Group, Inc., 2045 S. Vineyard Avenue, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210. Please mark the outside of the bid envelope with the name of this bid document: “Marley Park Phase 4 & 5”. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the offices of EPS Group, Inc., 2045 S. Vineyard Avenue, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is highly encouraged, but not mandatory to submit a bid. MARLEY PARK PHASE 4 & 5 IMPROVEMENTS (INFRASTRUCTURE): This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction and/or installation of all improvements shown on the Plans, including, but not limited to the following: 1- “Paving and Storm Drain Plan, N. 144th Drive”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 2- “Signing and Striping Plan, N. 144th Drive”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 3- “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, N. 144th Drive”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 4- “Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Plan, N. 144th Drive”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 5- “Street Light Design, N. 144th Drive”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wright Engineering 6- “Landscape Construction Documents, Infrastructure N. 144th Drive”, MARLEY PARK. EPS Group, Inc. 1- Paving and Storm Drain Plan, Old Oak Lane”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 2- “Signing and Striping Plan, Old Oak Lane”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 3- “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Old Oak Lane”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 4- “Water, Plan, Old Oak Lane”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 5- “Street Light Design, Old Oak Lane”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wright Engineering 6- “Landscape Construction Documents, Infrastructure Old Oak Lane”, MARLEY PARK. EPS Group, Inc. 1- Paving and Storm Drain Plan, Sweetwater Avenue”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 2- “Signing and Striping Plan, Sweetwater Avenue”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 3- “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Sweetwater Avenue”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 4- “Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Plan, Sweetwater Avenue”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 5- “Street Light Design, Sweetwater Avenue”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wright Engineering 6- “Landscape Construction Documents, Infrastructure Sweetwater Avenue”, MARLEY PARK. EPS Group, Inc. 1- Paving and Storm Drain Plan, Waddell Road”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 2- “Signing and Striping Plan, Waddell Road”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 3- “Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Waddell Road”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 4- “Water and Reclaimed Water Plan, Waddell Road”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wood/Patel 5- “Street Light Design, Waddell Road”, MARLEY PARK PAD PHASE 4&5. Wright Engineering 6- “Landscape Construction Documents, Infrastructure Waddell Road”, MARLEY PARK. EPS Group, Inc. The overall project is structured to award four (4) separate contracts for the four (4) separate divisions of work: 1- 144th Drive, 2- Old Oak Lane, 3- Sweetwater Avenue, 4- Waddell Road. Bidders are encouraged to provide bids for all divisions of work. The owner reserves the right to award the project in any combination of potentially different bidders that may result from bid submittals. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may view and download the contract documents on-line (at no cost) at the EPS Group, Inc. web and FTP site: www.epsgroupinc.com and clicking on the Client FTP button from the Homepage under “Contact Us”, or at: http://files.epsgroupinc.com:808. The user name/account name is: “Marley45CFD” and the password is: “MeritageHomes” (please be aware that both the user name and password are case sensitive). No questions will be answered verbally. No explanation or answer to technical question, representations nor comments will be made by the Owner’s personnel concerning this Project. Technical questions regarding this Project may be submitted in writing by email to the following: joel.saurey@epsgroupinc.com, with a subject heading “Marley Park CFD” or similar. Questions will be taken until Monday, April 9, 2018 at 5:00P.M., Arizona Time. Any questions received after the stated deadline will not be answered regardless of the cause of the inquiry or its possible consequence to the bid. Technical questions received prior to the Pre-Bid Conference and during the Pre-Bid Conference will be answered at said conference. An Addendum will be issued on the technical questions received in writing, and/or raised during the Pre-Bid Conference, if the Owner or engineer of record are of the opinion that a formal addendum is required to fully answer the question or questions raised. If an addendum is deemed necessary it will be posted online to the FTP site (see above) by no later than the end of business day Thursday, April 12, 2018. Schedule of Work is described for each project division in the bid documents. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form (“Bid Tab”) provided and be accompanied by a Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to MERITAGE HOMES, INC., or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the MERITAGE HOMES Contract and respective Addenda for construction within ten (10) days after formal Notice of Contract Award. Failure by bidder to properly execute the Contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of Contract by bidder. MERITAGE HOMES shall be free to terminate the Contract or, at option, release the successful bidder. Terms and conditions of the standard MERITAGE HOMES Contract are non-negotiable whether during bid or after award. The MERITAGE HOMES Contract is a part of the bid documents. Bidding Contractor should familiarize themselves with the MERITAGE HOMES Contract, prepared to execute if they are the winning bidder without modification to the CONTRACT. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this Work. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Successful Bidder shall name MERITAGE HOMES, INC. as obligee on both the Payment and Performance Bonds and name the City of Surprise as an additional obligee on the Performance Bond using a Dual Obligee Rider form. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with MERITAGE HOMES, INC.; The City of Surprise or the Marley Park Phase 4 & 5 Community Facilities District. PUBLISHED: West Valley View / Business, March 28, April 4, 2018 / 11869

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Classifieds West Valley View 250 N. Litchfield #130, Goodyear AZ 85338

AUTOS -FOR SALE 1996 Dodge Ram Everything Runs Good. $1700/obo Call 623-363-7040. After 4pm

1999 CHEVY pick up, everything runs good, $1850. Call after 4pm 623-363-7040

AUTO RECREATIONAL CARGO TRAILER FOR SALE Excellent Condition 8' X 12' Interior Space. New Tires and Spares (Full Set) Perfect For Hauling Motorcycles or Construction. Side Door. Rear Ramp. List Price $3,000 asking $2,000 480-233-4913

623.535.VIEW (8439) • Deadlines

CEMETERY PLOTS

EAST RESTHAVEN CEMETERY LOTS

Southern & 43rd St. 3 Lots Together Space 1, 2, 3. Block 24, Lot 2, Section Q. This is In Sold Out Section Of Cemetery. Buyer Pays Transfer Fees. $2500 Ea or $7000 for All Three. OBO Call Mark 602-463-2352

CHILD CARE DAYCARE in my home. Snacks, meals, some weekends, some evenings. Esther 602-361-1607

EMPLOYMENT

Clerk II Clerk II supporting the customer service department. This position is responsible for achieving customer satisfaction with accurate, timely and consistent information as well as offering effective solutions to both internal and external customer issues. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Handle basic customer concerns and issues using excellent phone etiquette. Provide reports as required by Management. Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor, customers and peers. Work with internal and external customers of the company in a professional manner. Make customer calls for re-route changes, product inquires and complete customer surveys. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED. Strong computer skills including MS Office. Detailed-oriented. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. Ability to achieve results and solve problems. Ability to plan, organize and manage own time and work. Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job. Work independently and in a team environment. McLane is a drug free employer, EOE, M/F/D/V Apply online : www.mclaneco.com/careers

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Classifieds: Friday 1pm for Wednesday

EMPLOYMENT

MR. SUSHI CORP. Since 1986

Well Known in the Valley for over 22 years

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

Must be 19 years of age to apply.

2293 N. PebbleCreek Pkwy., Suite 101 Goodyear.

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

Agua Fria Union High School District is in need of Substitute Teachers. If interested please apply online at www.aguafria.org Substitute Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, Arizona Fingerprint Card, Arizona Substitute Teaching Certificate. For questions about Substitute Positions, please email bperdomo@aguafria.org Part time Telemarketer for local recycler. Duties are responsible for outbound calls to prospective customers, answering inbound calls and general office duties. Hours 10-4 Mon-Friday. Call 623-907-5430 10.50/hr Buckeye Water Conservation & Drainage District Is currently accepting applications for the position Of Zanjero. Please pick up and Submit applications to 205 E. Roosevelt Ave. Buckeye, AZ. 85326. 623-386-2196

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

HELP WANTED -OFFICE MANAGER -

THE CHURCH AT LITCHFIELD PARK For Details Visit www.clp.church

Farm Workers sought by Mario Martinez Farming in Santa Maria, CA. 45 hrs/wk. Pay $13.18. #Openings: 16 Temp. Positions. 04/15/2018-11/15/2018 assist with cultivating & harvesting strawberries, prep. crops for shipment, load & unload. Tools, supplies & equip. provided at no cost. Housing provided at no cost to workers that cannot reasonably return to perm. residence at end of day. Paid transportation & subsistence to work-site paid no later than 50% of work contract. 3/4 of hours of contract guaranteed. Apply for this job at your nearest office of the State Workforce Agency (SWA). Job Order 15840265

CAREGIVERS AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.

AUCTIONS/ESTATE SALES

LANDSCAPING SERVICES

GARAGE SALE TOOLS for sale Fri. 30th & Sat. 31st at 6755 N. 186th Ave. 7:00 am-1:00 pm. Grizzly band saw (75.00) Grizzly scroll (30.00) Panel saw (175.00) shop smith 5 w/many attachments (30.00) compressor (25.00) Many tools sold by the box, log splitter, anvil, rod bender, 28' glass panel ext. doors, cement molds for bird bath & planters, PVC, shelving and a lot more.

YARD Work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Not a licensed contractor. Juan 623-2424161, 623-242-4159

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS FULTON ESTATES COMMUNITY YARD SALE Fri Apr 6 & Sat Apr 7 7a-3p. Community is located between Indian School & Thomas Rd. From 135th Ave to 138th Ave. Look for banners! Sundance Adult Village Community Wide Garage Sale! Sat. Apr 7th. 8a-Noon. Located 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Watson & Yuma, in Buckeye (north of Yuma Road) Garage Sale Saturday 3/31 7am-2pm 23036 W. Sunland Ave. Buckeye. Tools, Heavy Duty Equipment, Flat Trailer, A tank, and misc items

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KILL ROACHES GUARANTEED! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Odorless, Effective, Long Lasting Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com KILL BED BUGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System Available: The Home Depot, Homedepot.com, & Hardware Store KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray. Odorless, Non-Staining Effective results begin, after spray dries. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com

LAND FOR SALE WENDEN Family LiquidationLast 160 acres, $148,500. Offers accepted. Owner will carry for 3 years at a low 8% interest. 1-888-444-1220 WENDEN, AZ. Beautiful 40 acres, near government land, special price $48,500. Close to Highway 60 off Alamo Road. Owner 1-888-444-1220

Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley

HOMES FOR SALE

**No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.

FULLY FURNISHED HOME FOR SALE

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

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

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

BY Owner. Custom Built Home 2 Bed 2 Bath Large Master Bedroom With Tub & Shower. Office Room Can Be Used As 3rd Bedroom, Large Living & Family Rooms With Vaulted Ceilings. Fire Place. Beautiful Kitchen With Custom Built Cabinets. Dining Room. Laundry Room. 2 Car Garage & Golf Cart Room w Golf Cart. Home is Completely Furnished. All You Have To Do Is Move In. The Lot Joins the 17th Green at The Arizona Golf Resort In Mesa. You Will Look For A Long Time Trying To Find A Better Home Than This One. Near Shopping Malls, Best Restaurants. Doctor's Offices With Heart & Regular Hospitals Very Close By. Call John 480-218-4245 710 S Clearview Ave, Mesa, AZ 85208

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