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July 13, 2022
West Valley teen in need of kidney transplant BY ABIGAIL LACOMBE
West Valley View Staff Writer
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aleya Hart, a once funny and expressive girl, is now facing the question, “Why me?” The 15-year-old Verrado High School student is awaiting a kidney transplant at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Her family is working closely with Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) to share her story and raise funds needed for the transplant. “COTA has been so amazing throughout this whole process of helping to share Zaleya’s story,” said Zaleya’s mom, Deborah. “The biggest thing for Zaleya is bringing awareness to kidney failure. What people don’t notice are the day-to-day struggles with kidney failure. She just wants to bring awareness to it and what it means to be an organ donor. It’s selfless and helps someone continue to live.” The family is tasked with raising $35,000, of which $2,023 has been met as of July 8. To donate, visit COTAforTeamZaleya.com.
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Zaleya was enjoying her freshman year of high school when, during winter break
of 2021, things changed. Healthy and athletic, Zaleya began vomiting often and feeling ill whenever she ate, which was a shock to her and her family. As the problem worsened, she lost sight in one eye. After a routine checkup, doctors found that her blood pressure was 182/120. Briefly considering merely acid reflux, the doctor ordered bloodwork. At 11 p.m., she was taken to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and admitted to ICU. She learned her kidneys were functioning at less than 1%. Deborah recalled a nephrologist saying, “From this point on, her life will be forever changed.” “In his 27 years of doing his job, he has never seen someone in that condition who was still alive,” she said. Emergency surgery, twice-daily lab work and a grueling ninehour-a-day dialysis treatment line resulted in an abnormally Zaleya Hart’s family has raised $2,023 of their $35,000
goal for her kidney transplant. To donate, visit Kidney...continued on page 3 COTAforTeamZaleya.com. (Submitted photo)
Arizona’s ACCEL expands to Saudi Arabia
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CCEL’s Ajyal Center recently became the first organization outside of the United States to be recognized with an NCASES accreditation for special education. Based in Phoenix, ACCEL is a nonprofit that offers a wide range of services to individuals with special needs and de-
velopmental disabilities, with locations in Buckeye, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Saudi Arabia. “That was a real honor for us,” said Dr. Phillip Tanner, ACCEL International’s executive center director. “The process has been wonderful. It has helped us improve our practice and really go through and check ourselves in terms of the quality of care we are providing.”
Gordon Comfort, ACCEL’s chief operations officer, said Tanner and his team do “an amazing job.” “The services rendered are of the same caliber as any quality special education program in the United States,” added Danielle Damm, executive director of NAPSEC.
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ACCEL was founded 42 years ago in 1980, but the center overseas opened in 2019. They started with about 50 students and have since grown to have over 200 students at the Ajyal Center. It hopes to continue expanding to help as many students as possible. The goal is to prepare kids for a general education environment and give them the necessary support systems to help them succeed. “We have a very significant focus on inclusion,” Tanner said. The U.S. and Saudi Arabian centers have similar days. In the morning, the students Dr. Phillip Tanner calls the Ajyal Center’s accreditaare dropped off and greeted by tion “a real honor.” He is ACCEL International’s exwaiting staff members. The day ecutive center director. (ACCEL/Submitted) starts with morning activities and learning. students.” Then focus shifts to therapeutic supComfort said Arizona staffers travel port and vocational skills; the program overseas for two to three weeks to help is personalized for each student. create systems using the information “We make every attempt to run a based on the states’ programs. congruent program,” Tanner said. “We couldn’t have done what we “With that said, there are some minor have done without the people over differences. Here in the United States, there welcoming us and wanting us to we are governed by the Department of be successful,” Comfort explained. Education. In the Kingdom of Saudi Aside from the new governmental Arabia, we are governed by the Min- system to abide by, creating a center istry of Education and the Ministry of overseas came with other challenges. Health. For example, we are required “I would look at a challenge as a posto have religion classes for all of our itive thing … learning a new culture and making new connections to the public in the middle east really changed some of my preconceived notions as to what things were like in the Middle East in a very positive way,” Tanner said. The more centers, the more accessible the service. ACCEL is looking to expand in the United States and Saudi Arabia. “We are very busy trying to put together those programs. … The primary goal is to reach as much of the community as possible,” Tanner said. “Our goal is to serve students as best as we can, and our No. 1 goal is not to turn a profit but to really help families and help Gordon Comfort is ACCEL’s chief operations offi- students,” Comfort added. cer. (ACCEL/Submitted)
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fter eight years, the Goodyear Branch Library will soon close before relocating to the Goodyear Civic Square. A part of the 18-facility Maricopa County Library District, the library in the municipal complex at 14455 W. Van Buren Street will permanently close Friday, July 22. The new facility — the Georgia T. Lord Library — will celebrate its grand opening at 1900 N. Civic Square. The Goodyear library will be open for limited services from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday until Thursday, July 21. Available services include holds pickup, book return drop box, summer reading prize pickup and library card assistance. Services will cease until the grand opening of the new facility, which will offer expanded resources to better serve Goodyear residents.
“We’re extremely excited to open the new Georgia T. Lord Library this summer as part of the Civic Square project,” said Nathan Torres, Goodyear Parks and Recreation director. “This project has been in the making for decades to create a center that brings together city services in a large community library in one location, essentially creating the heart of Goodyear.” Besides the library, Goodyear Civic Square will feature the city hall, performing arts center and park. The cost to operate the new 24,000-square-foot Georgia T. Lord Library is projected at $1.4 million for the 2023 fiscal year, in comparison to the $819,000 annual operating expense for the current 10,000-square-foot facility, as stated in a document. “Our current space, although it was small but mighty, served 142,000 patrons annually,” Torres said. “We were very limited in terms of being able to expand library services in that location.”
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burns on 60% of his body after city of Buckeye fire units responded to a report of a working fire on July 7. Located at a Chipotle at 944 S. Watson Road, the patient was initially treated on the scene and then flown to Maricopa Burn Center. The fire suppression system inside the kitchen area activated and knocked the fire down. At the time of the fire, the incident was in “early stages.” The two adjacent restaurants, as well as the Chipotle, were closed until further notice. The incident is still under investigation.
Avondale court suspends pay by phone City of Avondale Court is suspending the ability to pay over the phone for court-ordered financial obligations. Fees and fines that are court ordered can be paid online, by mail, in person or via drop box. The suspension of telephone payments went into effect June 27. Cash payments may also be made through PayNearMe participating locations: 7-Eleven, Ace Cash Express, CVS, Family Dollar, Walgreens and Walmart. To pay fines online, visit azcourtpay.com. Users will need their case number or complaint number to access their payment information, along with the form of payment (credit/ debit card). Visit the court during business hours, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, excluding legal holidays, to pay in person (check/cash/credit/debit). A drop box directly in front of the court is also available for checks, which should be made payable to Avondale City Court. Fines can also be paid by mail. The mailing address for Avondale City Court is 11325 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323.
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Blood drives by city Avondale • 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24, Avondale Baptist Church, 1001 N. Central Avenue, MAC Building, rooms four to six • 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 25, and Tuesday, July 26, Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce Street, Auditorium • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, CCV-Verrado, 20575 W. Indian School Road, Auditorium • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 24, Verrado Community @ The Center on Main, 4239 N. Village Street, multipurpose room
Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, Bloodmobile • 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, Sands Chevrolet Glendale, 5418 NW Grand Avenue, Bloodmobile • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Bloodmobile • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, Heroes Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Bloodmobile
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he city of Avondale is seeking feedback from residents, businesses and other stakeholders on the draft community sustainability plan. The proposed plan will address challenges, including ongoing drought, increasing heat, strained natural resources and greenhouse gas emissions, and help advance Avondale’s position as a sustainable and resilient city. Public comment is due Aug. 14. The draft plan was developed through conversations with neighborhood leaders, youth leaders, local businesses, developers and the broader Avondale community. It was guided by the Avondale Sustainability Commission and informed by technical assessments and consultations with local experts. The draft plan reflects key concerns voiced by the community and sets long-term aspirational goals, inter-
mediate targets to track progress, and strategies and actions to implement across eight sustainability pathways: clean transportation, resilience to extreme heat, reliable water supply, efficient buildings and renewable energy, healthy environment, waste as a resource, fresh food for all and a green economy. “We are at the stage in the planning process where we want to learn if we heard our community correctly,” said Danae Presler, Avondale sustainability officer. “This is a chance to make improvements to our road map for a sustainable and resilient future.” Avondale’s community and stakeholders are invited to review the draft community sustainability plan (available in English and Spanish) and submit feedback, comments or questions at avondaleaz.gov/sustainability. Residents can complete a short survey at https://zencity.info/ AvondaleSustainability.
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Let us not forget Editor: Steve Montenegro — candidate for Arizona Legislature in District 29 — let us not forget. In the past, you’ve publicly said untruthful and hurtful things about other candidates, which has hurt their families as well. You are anything but conservative, unknowledgeable about water, let alone of health care. You changed home base just to be able to run immediately following the last redistricting. You then partnered with a candidate who was proven to merely have a mattress in a vacant house in Litchfield Park while he actually resided in Avondale. Now you’re part of spam mail — just trying to get elected by sending uninvited mail and messages. You have a new sandwich board sign with a cream cheese filling and a pickle that spoils the cream cheese. There’s still no truth to anything you say, but lots of proven lies and hurt for many others. That is not the role of a true candidate. It proves you cannot stand on your own in an election. You don’t deserve even one vote! Betty S. Lynch Litchfield Park
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Griner case illustrates plight of detained Americans BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
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he open letter to President Biden, written by hand and released on the Fourth of July, tore at the heart. This is the unfortunate plight of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner, wrongfully detained for 143 days and counting in a godforsaken gulag 6,000 miles from home. “As I sit here in a Russian prison,” Griner wrote, “alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever.” She went on to beseech Biden: “I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don’t forget about me and the other American Detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home.” We have been told by the White House press secretary that Biden has read the letter. We also have been told his admin-
istration will “use every tool we possibly can” to bring Griner home. I hope so, because Russian news reports have said Griner, arrested on Feb. 17, faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly having 0.702 grams of hash oil in two vape cartridges in her luggage. She pleaded guilty to drug charges on July 7. Biden and the U.S. State Department should use every tool in America’s toolbox to secure Griner’s release — exactly as he should on behalf of the more than 60 Americans currently held hostage in foreign countries. Like Paul Whelan, a former Marine wrongfully detained in Russia since 2018. Like “the Citgo 6,” petroleum executives wrongfully held in Venezuela since 2017. And like Alina Lopez-Miyares, wrongfully locked up in a Cuban prison since January 2017. In a more just world, we would care about all these Americans with the same vigor and at the same loud volume. The truth? As a culture, we have a limited attention span, a finite amount of compassion we spend in dollops — a
sprinkling for the homeless here, a few spoonfuls for the struggling poor there, and a drip or two for Brittney Griner. Is that right? I don’t think so. I wish we had an endless reserve of compassion, enough to go around in the right proportions. Even so, I disagree wholeheartedly with Mercury head coach Vanessa Nygaard, who took dead aim at America in comments supporting Griner last week. “If it was LeBron, he’d be home, right?” Nygaard declared. “It’s a statement about the value of women. It’s a statement about the value of a Black person. It’s a statement about the value of a gay person. All of those. We know it.” Actually, it’s a statement about how little we pay attention to wrongful detainees and their suffering. Virtually no one save the families of the imprisoned has made a peep about wrongfully imprisoned Americans anywhere, about Whelan, the Citgo 6, or Lopez-Miyares. This silence has nothing to do with race, gender or who someone loves. It has everything to do with our
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culture’s capacity to empathize. Nygaard seems to think if Griner was male, white and straight, America would be threatening nuclear war. Reality says otherwise. Nygaard is correct about one thing, though. If LeBron James was wrongfully imprisoned, Americans would be rioting in the streets. That has everything to do with celebrity, which is the only reason you have heard about Brittney Griner’s case at all. If Griner couldn’t dribble, couldn’t dunk, wasn’t a six-time WBNA AllStar, her imprisonment would be occurring in silence. Nygaard is dead wrong about for whom we care and why. We reserve the greatest compassion for the most famous among us — it is a perverted truth about the American way. I hope Brittney Griner comes home soon. And I hope we bring every other wrongfully detained American home with her. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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Pima County Dems July 4 disrespect may backfire BY J.D. HAYWORTH
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hris Matthews, during the “pre-MSNBC Celebrity” phase of his career, penned an article in 1991 for The New Republic in which he detailed the parentally partisan roles of the two major parties based on the basic family unit. “‘Daddy’ (the Republican) locks the door at night and brings home the bacon. ‘Mommy’ (the Democrat) worries when the kids are sick and makes sure each one gets treated fairly.” Today that convenient partisan shorthand is as outdated as the 1950s TV sitcoms Matthews claimed as the inspiration for his theory. Three decades later, the “family political dynamic” must include a third group of active participants. Biology, psychology and current events indicate the new “contributors” to the political process are spoiled brats who throw
public tantrums. And their profane exhibitions are decidedly “family unfriendly.” “Peoples’ Exhibit A” comes from right here in Arizona. The Pima County Democratic Party promoted an event — a protest, actually — for Independence Day. Sadly, the “F” in the first word of the event’s name did not stand for the “Fourth.” That tweet subsequently disappeared faster than you could fry an egg on a sidewalk in Sahuarita during the summer. In its place came a longer Twitter thread, which began in contrite fashion: “PCDP posted a graphic which, we agree, was in poor taste. … That was a mistake, and we will do better.” So far, so good… but so-so must have been the reaction of the Pima County Democrats involved in drafting that internet response. As is often the case, a party committee tasked with formulating a reply is usually more concerned with arriving at a consensus rather than quelling a controversy. This one was no different. The subsequent two threads of the re-
placement tweet grew more shrill and combative: “Make no mistake, however. We support the event which will be on July 4 at 7 p.m. at Reid Park. “The event was organized to help women in our community grieve for the loss of their bodily autonomy, which we consider an elemental right. Our posting of the graphic upset some people. We urge you to save your outrage for the women in this state who will die of botched abortions. Arizona is not a good place to be a woman right now.” Apparently, Reid Park in Tucson on the Fourth of July was not a good place to be for radical leftists who hoped to draw attention to a stance they would characterize as “pro choice.” Why? Because Tucson media outlets made a conscious choice not to cover the event with the obscene name. Usually, newsroom assignment editors make every effort to cover events organized by leftist grievance mongers. In this case, the theme was so objec-
tionable it resulted in non-coverage. Clearly, the dropping of the “f-bomb” in polite company has grown in frequency, and neither political ideology nor partisan label ensures it will not be uttered. But this coarsening of our culture cannot be condoned under any circumstance, least of all to curse Independence Day. A Democrat-turned-Republican offered a humorous take on the differences between our two major parties, including a gentle nudge to the party of his youth and an exaltation of the party he joined, while including a mention of Independence Day. “Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July,” said Ronald Reagan, “but the Democrats believe every day is April 15!” Arizona Democrats may find another date on this year’s calendar even more taxing: Election Day. J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.
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entering the twilight zone. Amazon now wants to expand the “companionship relationship” so many folks have with Alexa. In this role, Alexa strives to “have human attributes like empathy which builds trust.” Oh yeah, dear readers, be careful. We might be trusting our virtual assistant a little too much. My beef with Alexa is she never stops listening. Evidently our “helpful” devices do not turn off, meaning private conversations are not exactly private. Of course, many people believe this is the small price to pay for convenience. How can we have a “smart house” without a little bit of intrusion from an empathetic robot? We don’t want to go back to the dark ages, before technology enhanced (ruled) our lives. This is the world we have created. I like to point out to my grandsons that I lived pre-text, pre-Alexa and pre-Siri. You know, those olden days when phones were used for talking and we had to remember things. The daunting experience of living in a low-tech past is simply a fading memory that has no place in the current era of “smart” devices. (Perhaps humans are becoming dumber.) Years ago, I drove 3,000 miles across country with no GPS or cellphone. I read a map, like a pioneer! With technology we can do things faster. Is artificial intelligence making us smarter or more dependent? I will ask Alexa her opinion of this and to answer in my mother’s voice. That would be the icing on the technology cake, because as always, mom is the voice of reason. Judy Bluhm is a writer and local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@ judybluhm.com.
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with co-workers. In November 2013, the first shop was wo growing U.S. concepts have opened in the back of Johnny’s Barber arrived in the West Valley. From Shop in Provo, Utah. Sodalicious now a soda mixology shop to biki- has 26 locations across Arizona, Idaho ni baristas, here are the newest spots and Utah. to enjoy a beverage in Avondale and Sodalicious carries 16 types of sodas Goodyear. and beverages that can be paired with just about any flavor. The most requestSodalicious comes ed is vanilla and raspberry. to Avondale A great starter drink and one of SoLocation: 3920 N. 107th Avenue dalicious’ most popular is the AK SpeSodalicious has debuted in Avondale. cial, a Dr Pepper base with coconut and The soda mixology shop celebrated its vanilla syrups. grand opening on June 25. Although the shop is known for its Sodalicious was founded by Annie variety of beverages, the menu also Auernig in Utah, where she began features a few treats. This month’s spemaking mixed sodas and sharing them cial is a coconut lime frosted cookie and Fruity Pebbles Krispie treat. Sodalicious spokesperson Lauren Hansen said customer service is important. “We hand-scoop and make our own cookies from our tried-and-true recipes in our local bakeries, so our treats are always fresh,” Hansen said. “We take extra care to train our mixologists to ensure our drinks come out perfect every time, just how our customers like it. Our customer base is the Soda Fam, and we mean that. As for the menu, if you can dream it, we can make that drink. We have an expansive menu with drinks from fruity and sweet to more savory and smooth, or you can combine your own flavors and make a custom drink.” With several locations alSodalicious has debuted in Avondale. The soda mixology shop celebrated its grand opening on June 25. (Sodalicious/ ready in the East Valley, SoSubmitted) dalicious decided to expand West Valley View Staff Writer
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Bikini Beans Coffee expanding to Goodyear Location: 1690 N. PebbleCreek Parkway, Goodyear Phoenix’s Bikini Beans Coffee is landing its sixth location in Goodyear, and construction is underway. The Valley-based coffee stand is one of the leading coffee franchises in one of the hottest states. As the first Arizona coffee shop to feature “bikini baristas,” owner Benjamin Lyles said it’s more than the employees’ uniforms that make Bikini Beans stand out.
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Briefcase...continued from page 17 ed Bikini Beans Coffee in Phoenix in 2014. The couple moved to Arizona from the world center for coffee roasting, Seattle, bringing with them ample expertise and a kindled passion for all things coffee. Since then, they’ve expanded to four locations in Tempe, Mesa and Peoria. They serve hot and iced drinks, energy drinks and frappes. Instead of small, medium and large, the menu lists drink sizes as A-Cup, B-Cup and C-Cup. A frequently ordered drink is the iced nude, named after its creamy color and made with caramel and white mocha, and the JuicyKini energy drink, a blend of pineapple, lime, strawberry and blackberry. Lyles said he hopes that by expanding to Goodyear, he can continue to persuade customers to love the brand.
“We are rapidly expanding throughout the Valley. Goodyear is a great community,” he said. “We feel that we can add value with our brand by bringing the West Valley something new and fun. Our Peoria location off 75th and Cactus is our busiest location. There has been a strong demand for our brand all over the Valley as consumers have heard about us. We want to build consumer confidence by opening more locations that are convenient so they can check us out.” An opening date has yet to be set. Info: bikinibeanscoffee.com
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Family is the key to Bradish’s success BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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amily is everything to Valley native Kyle Bradish. The pitcher relied on his support system as he climbed the ladder from Millennium High School, which he graduated from in 2015, to his bigleague debut with the Baltimore Orioles on April 29. “It took a lot of hard work and a lot of support from my family,” Bradish said. “My wife (Mollie) and I started dating in high school and continued through college. She’s been there by my side the whole time. That helped along with staying focused and having a lot of good coaches and teammates along the way.” As of July 9, Bradish was on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation but was expected to return to the squad soon. Baseball has long been Bradish’s passion. He grew up playing the sport, as well as football and basketball. All the while, his dream was to end up in the MLB. “My dad played baseball, so it ran in the family,” he said. “But, when you’re
a kid, it doesn’t seem as far away, just because you have big dreams. When I got to college and things started working out, I thought this was actually attainable. “With each level, it just got harder and harder. It’s the same game, just a bit higher level. That was the same thing I was told when I got to Camden Yards. It’s the same game; just go out and play. The lights were just brighter, and the ballpark was bigger.” When the 25-year-old pitcher made his MLB debut, his family was there for him again. “It was awesome to have my family out there. My wife was out there. It was awesome,” he said. “There were a lot of emotions. I was nervous. I was very excited, but a dream come true.” Inspired by former Millennium coach Ryan Bethel, Bradish said he brings a “good energy” to the team and he’s a “good clubhouse guy.” “Then, every fifth day, I got out there and give it my all. I’m not going to quit,” he added. “My goal is to stay in the big leagues and keep pitching. I want to maximize my ability and show constant improvement.”
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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The weekly 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. Weekly 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 Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@TimesLocalMedia.com
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JULY 13 Work on something crafty and spend time with fellow crafters at the library. Bring your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books are provided for those without something specific already in mind. There’s no registration, so join in on the fun whenever you like. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org
Adult Art Classes with Katie
JULY 13 It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Join Katie on Zoom as she takes you through the ins and outs of art through careful guided instruction. Art supplies are available to pick up for free. Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., free, 623-936-2746 tolleson.az.gov
JULY 13 Babies, toddlers and their caretakers are invited to come to the library for rhymes, short stories and language enrichment. Boost their mental development and give the kids some playtime afterward. Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org
cal land beyond the veil. Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 3 p.m., free, tolleson.az.gov
Keen Brothers at Wigwam Bar
JULY 16 The Fabulous Keen Brothers perform on the Wigwam patio, gracing patrons with their musical talent to end the night on a high note. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 7 to 10 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com
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Tabletop Games
JULY 14 Each week, try to best the librarians in a different tabletop game. Win the tournament and find out who the board game master is. Winners get their choice of a gift card for Amazon, Dutch Bros, or something from the snack box. Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 2 to 4 p.m., free, avondalelibrary.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
JULY 14 Pros and beginners alike are encouraged to flex their creative muscle and explore the mystical world of Dungeons & Dragons. Teens will get the opportunity to see fantastical worlds and practice their improv and problem solving in a strange and magi-
JULY 16 Take an interactive lecture on the wonderful world of Taiko drumming and discover the instrument that’s been all the rage in Japan for years. Explore the culture and learn more about other unique instruments from Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam. Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue., Avondale, 11 a.m. to noon, avondaleaz.gov/rec
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JULY 17 Meet certified zoo employees and their cuddly animal friends at The Wigwam. Learn more about animal habits and watch how the experts handle strange creatures. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., visit website for ticket information, wigwamarizona.com
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JULY 21 Join countless young emerging artists across the city of Avondale as they bring their art to the blank canvas showcase. All participants will be given an 18-by-24-inch blank canvas to show off their skills. From there, it’s up to the kids to show off their individual artistic muse and cultural values through their art. Avondale Civic Center, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, avondaleaz.gov
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 13, 2022 basic technology at some point in their life, whether it be due to a new phone, a software change or countless other issues. The library is offering help figuring out technology person to person in scheduled appointments for those having trouble. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, Teen Manga Club avondalelibrary.org JULY 17 Meet up with other teens and discuss manga both recent and old. Suggest your favorites to others, or find something new and exciting from those with similar interests. Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 3 to 4 p.m., free, tolleson.az.gov
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Playful O.A.R. kicking off U.S. tour in Mesa BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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hen O.A.R. multi-instrumentalist Jerry DePizzo thinks about the Maryland band’s tours, he recalls love and memories. Within seconds of hearing the word “Phoenix,” he thinks of the Celebrity Theatre and its quirky revolving stage. “It’s one of my favorites, in a weird and wild sort of way,” he said with a laugh. “It’s quirky. There’s nothing else like it. It’s a great room, and when it’s at capacity, the audience has the ability to be a lot louder.” The guitarist and saxophonist fondly recalled the Valley and the venues around the state. On Friday, July 15, O.A.R. will kick off its summer jaunt
with G. Love and Dispatch at the Mesa Amphitheatre. “We’re excited to go out with Dispatch this summer,” he said. “That one’s been three years in the making. Any time O.A.R. is going out with Dispatch, it’s a good idea.” O.A.R. — which features vocalist and guitarist Marc Roberge, lead guitarist Richard On, drummer Chris Culos, bassist Benj Gershman, and DePizzo — formed in high school and this year rings in 25 years. Sticking with its moniker, Of a Revolution, the band helms Heard the World Foundation, which raises money to create education-based opportunities,
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O.A.R. is, from left, Richard On, Benj Gershman, Marc Roberge, Chris Culos and Jerry DePizzo. They kick off their U.S. tour on Friday, July 15, at the Mesa Amphitheatre. (Zoe Rain/Contributor)
REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS “FOR” OR “AGAINST” THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION AGUA FRIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 216 Agua Fria Union High School District No. 216 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”), will hold a special bond election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The District seeks authorization to issue bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $209,000,000. The estimated average annual tax rate for the proposed bond authorization is $0.46 per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes. The Maricopa County School Superintendent will be preparing an informational pamphlet that will be mailed to households containing one or more registered electors within the District. Any persons wishing to submit an argument “for” or “against” the bond question (not to exceed 200 words) may do so by mail or hand delivery of the argument to the Maricopa County School Superintendent, School Elections Office, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85012; telephone: (602) 506-3866. To be included in the informational pamphlet, such argument must be received in the office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent on or before 5:00 p.m., August 12, 2022. Such argument must be signed and should include the name of the school district, the author’s name, address and telephone number. If the argument is submitted by a political committee, it shall contain the sworn statement of the committee's chairperson or treasurer. If the argument is submitted by an individual and not on behalf of an organization, a political committee or any other group, the person shall submit the argument with a sworn, notarized statement. The last day to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in this election is Monday, October 10, 2022. For more information concerning the election, please contact Agua Fria Union High School District, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale, AZ 85323, telephone: (623) 9327007. SOLICITUD DE ARGUMENTOS “A FAVOR” O “EN CONTRA” DE LA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE BONOS DISTRITO ESCOLAR SECUNDARIO NÚM. 216 DE AGUA FRIA UNION El Distrito Escolar Secundario Núm. 216 de Agua Fria Union del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el “Distrito”), llevará a cabo una elección especial de bonos el martes 8 de noviembre de 2022. El Distrito solicita autorización para emitir bonos por una cantidad principal que no supere $209,000,000. El promedio de la tasa anual de impuestos que se calcula para la propuesta autorización de bonos es de $0.46 por $100 de valoración neta tasada usada para fines de impuestos secundarios sobre la propiedad. El Superintendente Escolar del Condado de Maricopa preparará un folleto informativo que se enviará por correo a todos los hogares que tienen uno o más electores inscritos dentro del Distrito. Cualquier persona que desee presentar un argumento “a favor” o “en contra” de la pregunta sobre los bonos (que no supere 200 palabras) puede hacerlo por correo o entregándolo en persona a la Oficina de Elecciones Escolares del Superintendente Escolar del Condado de Maricopa: Maricopa County School Superintendent, School Elections Office, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85012; teléfono: (602) 506-3866. Para que se incluya en el folleto informativo, dicho argumento se debe recibir en la oficina del Superintendente Escolar del Condado de Maricopa el o antes de las 5:00 p.m. del 12 de agosto de 2022. Dicho argumento debe estar firmado y debe incluir el nombre del distrito escolar, el nombre del autor, la dirección y el número de teléfono. Si el argumento es presentado por un comité político, contendrá la declaración jurada del presidente o tesorero del comité. Si el argumento es presentado por un individuo y no en nombre de una organización, un comité político o cualquier otro grupo, la persona presentará el argumento con una declaración jurada y notariada. El último día para inscribirse para votar para ser elegible para votar en esta elección es el lunes 10 de octubre de 2022. Para obtener más información sobre la elección, por favor comuníquese con el Distrito Escolar Secundario de Agua Fria Union, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale, AZ 85323, teléfono: (623) 932-7007.
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Goodyear church establishing Gospel Justice Center BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Z Vineyard Church is establishing the Gospel Justice Center to provide affordable legal guidance and counsel for community members who are in need. Located in Goodyear, AZ Vineyard Church was founded in 1996. Associate Pastor Sandy Brown said community outreach has been important to the organization since the beginning. “We have been very community outreach focused since the church began,” Brown said. “We’ve done a lot of different things in the community, and when this opportunity came, we went to a luncheon, they told us all about it, and it just seemed like the perfect fit. “I know there are a lot of people who do have legal issues that can’t afford attorneys, so being able to provide some legal assistance for people in the community was a really good fit for our church and our community.” Brown said the staff takes a holistic
approach. “It may not be just the legal issue that they’re dealing with,” she said. “Our goal is to alleviate the stress of what they’re going through, because if you’re going through a stressful legal situation, there’s usually other contributing factors.” The church’s new center, which opened June 25, is supported by Administer Justice, a national legal aid ministry that was established over 20 years ago to equip local communities to provide the help of a lawyer and the hope of God’s love. Administer Justice, among other things, sources the attorneys for the centers it helps open. In AZ Vineyard Church’s case, Brown said it has a congregation of fewer than 200, so Administer Justice connected two attorneys to assist, one via Zoom and one on-site. The Gospel Justice Center welcomes guests via appointment and walk-in. A
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Located in Goodyear, AZ Vineyard Church is providing a Gospel Justice Center to the community in an effort to offer affordable legal options. (AZ Vineyard Church/Submitted)
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including music therapy programs in hospitals, scholarships, donating computers to schools, and providing an infrastructure in Flint to help with the ongoing water crisis. July 15 is a special day for O.A.R., best known for the hits “Shattered” and “Love and Memories.” That morning, it releases its 10th studio album, “Arcade,” which features the first single, “In the Clouds.” The “In the Clouds” video features Barstool Sports’ John Feitelberg in singer Marc Roberge’s treatment. “It was a great experience from soup to nuts,” he said. “It’s rare when you have an idea or
Gospel...continued from page 22 one-time $30 co-pay is required. After the initial advisement, the center will follow up one month later. If there is a need to meet with an attorney again for the same issue, there is no second charge. “Unless you’ve committed a crime, you don’t have access to free legal,” Brown said. “I mean, there are some things such as free community legal advice and things like that that are available. But, there’s such a disparity of people that haven’t committed a crime, but there’s things that are going on. “They don’t know what the law is, so they can’t really fight for themselves. So, this is a way to help people get their needs met and find out what the laws are that can help them and can serve them.” Brown said the plan is not to use the
a vision for something and it gets executed. All the pieces fell into place. When we were initially talking about it, we said it’ll be light, super positive and put a smile on people’s faces. People are enjoying it, and it’s bringing a sound that’s not only for people familiar with O.A.R. but others as well.” DePizzo compared “Arcade” to video games — each song has its own story behind it. “The album is a collection of all of those sounds and styles of O.A.R.,” he said. “We never tried to define ourselves as one thing. We’re a collection of five guys coming together with musical taste and interest, throwing it in a pot center to add to the congregation. She said AZ Vineyard Church is just looking to add another service to the community. “I feel like sometimes churches are very insight focused, like it’s kind of a club that we’re all here together,” she said. “But AZ Vineyard Church is very outward focused. We want to help with things that we see in our community. If they decide to be a part of our family and come to our church, great; if not — if we’ve met a need and it’s helpful — then that’s great, too. “We like to minister in a no-stringsattached kind of way. I think that that’s what Jesus did, is he met the needs that he saw around him, and we’re just trying to follow in that footstep.” Outside of the $30 one-time payments, the center is funded through donations, which can be made at administerjustice.org.
and out comes O.A.R. It’s certainly very much in that vein.” DePizzo revealed O.A.R. co-wrote a song with Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, “Over My Head.” “It’s an earwig that — even as I’m saying the title of that song — is earwigged into my brain and lasts the rest of the day. I enjoy this album.” DePizzo described the album as trademark O.A.R., which is rooted in early Genesis and Phil Collins. “That was imprinted into our brains, watching it on TV and live concert vid-
eos, along with UB40, Sting and Police,” he said. “Those kinds of sounds and elements and textures really played a part in this album.”
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thought it would be interesting to share six short whimsical stories with loud and clear messages written by others. All I can say is read, grow and enjoy. Oh, and one more thing. Don’t say to yourself, “My friend, my colleague or my family member really needs this story. It would help them so much.” The issue is not “them.” The story is for you first and then “them.” In other words: If the shoe fits, wear it. So, grab a cup of coffee and read on. Here’s the first story. It is in the form of a poem. I was shocked, confused, bewildered, as I entered Heaven’s door, not by the beauty of it all nor by the lights or décor. The folks in Heaven made me sputter and gasp, the thieves, the liars, the sinners, the alcoholics, the
trash. There stood a kid from seventh grade who swiped my lunch money twice. Next to him was my old neighbor, who never said anything nice. Herb, who I always thought was rotting away in hell, was sitting pretty on cloud nine, looking incredibly well. I nudged Jesus, “What’s the deal? I would love to hear your take. How’d all these sinners get up here? God must’ve made a mistake. And why’s everyone so quiet, so somber — give me a clue.” “Hush, child,” He said. “They’re all in shock. No one thought they would ever see you.” (J. Taylor Ludwig). Here’s the second short story. Tom and John were friends. One day they were passing through a dense forest. John said, “Friend, I am afraid there are wild beasts in this forest. What will we do if a wild beast attacks us?” “Don’t be afraid, John,” Tom said. “I shall stand by your side if any danger comes. We shall fight together and save ourselves.” Then they went on their
journey. Suddenly, they saw a bear coming toward them. Tom instantly climbed the nearest tree. He did not think about what his friend would do. John didn’t know how to climb a tree. He was helpless. Not knowing what to do, he fell flat on the ground like a dead man. The bear came up to John. It smelt his nose, ears and eyes. Finally, it took him to be dead and went away. When Tom came down from the
tree, he asked John, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” John replied, “The bear told me not to trust a friend who leaves his friend in danger.” Thank goodness for bears who are discriminating in their taste. Here’s the third short story. A medical student was shocked when he received a failing grade in radiology. Then, approaching the professor, he
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demanded to know the reason for the grade. “Do you know the X-ray you took of yourself?” the professor asked. “I do,” the student said. “A fine picture of your lungs, stomach and liver,” the professor said. “If it’s a fine picture, then why did you give me an F?” the student asked. “I had no choice. You didn’t put your heart into it.” Speaking about putting your heart into something, check out the fourth short story. Here are real examples of what people wrote on their resumes about why they left their last job: “They insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn’t work under those circumstances.” Here’s another one: “The company made me a scapegoat — just like my three previous employers.” Steven Wright quipped that many people believe ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy. Also, He remarked that hard work pays off in the future, and laziness pays off now. Here is the fifth short story. There were two old guys, Abe and Ken, sitting on a bench in a park feeding pigeons and talking about baseball, just like they did every day. Then Abe turns to Ken and says, “Do you think there is baseball in Heaven?” Ken thinks about it for a minute and replies, “I don’t know, Abe. But let’s make a deal. If I die first, I will come back and tell you. If you die first, come back and tell me
if there is baseball in Heaven.” They shake on it, and sadly, a few months later, Abe passes on. One day soon afterward, Ken is sitting there feeding the pigeons by himself when he hears a voice whisper, “Ken, Ken!” Ken responds, “Abe, is that you?” “Yes, it is, Ken,” the spirit of old Abe whispers. Ken, still amazed, asks, “So, is there baseball in Heaven?” “Well,” Abe says, “I’ve got good news, and I have bad news.” “Give the good news first,” Ken says. Abe says, “Well, there is baseball in Heaven.” Ken says, “That’s great! What news could be bad enough to ruin that?” Abe sighs and whispers, “You’re pitching on Friday!” Now the last story. A couple had been married for 40 years and celebrated their 60th birthdays. During the celebration, a fairy appeared and said she would give them each one wish because they had been such a loving couple all those years. The wife wanted to travel around the world. The fairy waved her wand; boom, she had tickets in her hand. Next, it was the husband’s turn. He paused briefly and then said shyly, “Well, I’d like to have a woman 30 years younger than me.” The fairy picked up her wand, and boom, he was 90. And all the women say, “Amen!” To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and NationStrategy, email nationstrategy@cs.com, call 623-376-6757 or visit nationstrategy.com.
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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.
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Obituaries
623-535-8439 obits@timespublications.com Deadline: Thursday 5pm for next week
In Loving Memory Jesus Maria Gonzales January 7, 1940 – July 2, 2022
Our Dad, Jesus Maria Gonzales passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the age of 82. He will be lovingly remembered by his step children, Domingo Ortiz (wife, Caroline), Helen Ortiz Silva (husband, Margarito Silva), Irene Escobar (husband Juan), Dorothy Serrano (husband, Angel, Sr.), Yolanda Ybarra, husband, Francisco). He was preceded in death by his wife Lupe Gonzales, his step son David Ortiz, and his parents, 2-brothers, 2-sisters. He loved his 20-grandchildren, 13-great-grandchildren, and 30-greatgreat grandchildren. He enjoyed long quiet moments to himself, coffee, and sweets. He was a kind, sincere, and devoted man whose smiling face and laughter brought joy to those around him. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Kenneth Jackson Stein, 66, of Woodland Hills, California, passed away on June 17, 2022. Ken was born to Jack Stein and Patsy Karen Stein in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 5, 1956. He is survived by his wife, Maria; son, Jesse Stein (Jennifer); his grandchildren Vivian and Jack; his mother, Patsy Stein; his twin sister, Karen Faith; younger brother, James Stein and younger sister, Barbara Harrison and her husband Byron, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Jack Stein. Raised in Litchfield Park, Arizona, Ken graduated from W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He became an attorney and worked with dedication as a member of the State Bar of California for many years. Ken loved spending time with the love of his life, Maria, and their cat Kiwi. From a young age, he had a passion for music. He was a gifted drummer, in his younger years playing in a Phoenix, Arizona band called Spice. He also had a talent for understanding how things work and enjoyed dismantling old cars and working on their engines. He could tell a tale like no other and loved to get a laugh out of everyone. The more outrageous the story, the better. Ken will be dearly missed. There are no services scheduled. Condolences may be left online at https://www.weremember.com/kenstein/0q1e/memories
Funeral Chapel
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Kenneth Jackson Stein
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Janet Dolores Larson
Larson 79, of Goodyear, AZ passed away June 26, 2022. Janet was born July 20, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska to Stanley and Helen (Greenhagen) Janiak. In May of 1964, Janet married Mark Edward Larson, whom she met while he was stationed at Offutt Air Force base. After Mark retired from the Air Force, Janet and Mark owned and operated Sun City Home Tax Service for 25 years. Janet was predeceased by Mark, her loving husband of 51 years, in 2015. She is survived by her three children Tracy (Dane) Guynn of Litchfield Park, Kathy (David) White of Avondale and Jeffery (Julie) Larson of Avondale; her sister Kathleen Janiak RSM, Omaha, Nebraska; brother Stanley Janiak of Denver, Colorado; as well as seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ A Funeral Mass will be was held Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ. Interment followed at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ. To send condolences to the Larson family, please visit www.SunlandMemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund- 7262 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68124
George Vizzerra Gonzales
George Gonzales of Phoenix, Arizona left us to be with the Lord on June 26,2022.George was born on July 1, 1942 in Litchfield Park, Arizona to Gustavo and Esperanza Gonzales. He is survived by his brother Hector Gonzalez (Peggy), sisters Nellie Sanchez, Maggie Mesquita (Leo), Mary Olivarria (Joe), Lupe Wood (Richard), Rosemary Story (Kent) and many beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 3:00-5:00 pm at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, Arizona.
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