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Stardust Ranch ready for next alien adventure By Jimmy Magahern

NEWS .............. 3 Trent Franks resigns in light of accusations

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At times, John and Joyce Edmonds’ life sounds like the plot of a sci-fi horror movie. Or maybe a sitcom. Certainly, a graphic novel. At the moment, the owners of Rainbow Valley’s Stardust Ranch – also known among followers of the paranormal as “Alien Ranch” – are weighing their options. “I’ve been getting between 100 and 200 calls and texts a day about the ranch,” said John Edmonds, a 60-something Chicago transplant who, with his receding, perpetually unkempt hair and David Crosby mustache, looks the part of the good-natured backcountry boomer. “I’ve been getting offers for movies, books – I mean, this is insane!” The tidal wave of interest stems from a small local news item about the Edmonds’ John Edmonds said aliens frequently visit his Rainbow Valley decision to sell the 9.67-acre ranch. (Photo courtesy the Travel Channel) property they’ve lived on for his fireplace. He said he’s killed 18 of them the past 21 years – for a headline-grabbing so far (Edmonds calls the extraterrestrial $5 million. From the looks of the 40-year- beings “grays,” as in little gray men), and old, five-bedroom ranch home, sitting said that, frankly, he’s had enough of the on acres of untended desert, there seems pests. little to justify the exorbitant asking price “We never signed up for this,” he (the Maricopa County Assessor places the complained, sounding for a moment like a current cash value of the house at $356,100, beleaguered Larry David. and the website Zillow estimates the value “If we’d known about the aliens, we never of the entire ranch at about $873,000). would have bought the ranch. This just kind What’s worth millions, perhaps, is the story of fell in our laps. You know, it’s like a big pile attached to the place: Edmonds insists the of dog poop I stepped in, and now I just want reason the couple wants to move is because to clean my shoes off and keep walking!” extraterrestrials have been trying to abduct Edmunds’ regular-Joe personality and his wife – and he’s tired of having to slay them with the samurai sword he keeps above Stardust...continued on page 2

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Liberty Elementary Superintendent Dr. Rogers resigns By Connor Dziawura Liberty Elementary School District is approaching the end of an era, with a new one to be set in motion in the New Year. Superintendent Dr. Andy Rogers, who has served the district for over a decade, recently reached a Dr. Andy Rogers (Photo settlement concerning courtesy Liberty Elementary his resignation with School District) the district’s governing board. The voluntary resignation is effective January 2. Due to a confidentiality clause within the agreement, Rogers declined to comment on the details surrounding his resignation; however, he has said he will be taking a leave for most of the time leading up to January 2, sporadically working as needed over the coming weeks. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my 10.5 years as superintendent in Liberty and will leave with many great memories,” Rogers wrote in an email to staff. “I am leaving at a time of tremendous success for the district.” Noting the passage of last year’s override with 58.5 percent in favor, all-time high teacher retention, a stable budget, growing enrollment, and success with literacy adoption and 1:1 tech initiative, Rogers detailed those successes to district staff. Also mentioned was the district’s recent school addition, Las Brisas Academy, which opened August 2015. Looking to provide an innovative visual and performing arts experience for K-8 students, Las Brisas provides dual language immersion. Rogers described the school as a “smash success.” Despite these successes, however, Rogers’ tenure has not been without controversy. In recent years, complaints

Rogers...continued on page 4

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Stardust...continued from page 1 down-to-earth way of describing his otherworldly dilemma – that of a laidback former musician, concert promoter and social worker who’s simply trying to run his ranch, where he tends to a small herd of abandoned horses under a nonprofit business called Hopeful Hooves, while constantly battling evil ETs – is undoubtedly one reason eager screenwriters are purportedly itching to tell his story. Already Edmonds and his ranch have been the subject of innumerable sci-fi podcasts, several YouTube documentaries and, most notably, a 2016 episode of the popular Travel Channel paranormal investigation series Ghost Adventures, now in its 13th season, which really put the place on the map (the Edmonds’ original asking price of $1.5 million skyrocketed to $5 million after the episode’s airing). For the most part, news reporters have been covering Edmonds’ tall tales with a bemused shrug and a wink, and little attempt at fact-checking (who ya gonna call, after all? No one but Edmonds claims to have seen the ghostly specters). He’s frustratingly short on evidence – despite claiming he’s worked on and off as a professional photographer for 40

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years, Edmonds has never managed to take a photo of any of the aliens himself, and said their corpses “disappear if you don’t get their heads.” In a sparse community with only about 34 residents per square mile, it’s hard to find neighbors to vouch for him. A quick check with the Buckeye Police and the Maricopa County Sherriff’s office, which actually oversees Rainbow Valley, confirms that Edmonds has no record of trouble-making, even though he reportedly keeps an arsenal of swords, handguns, shotguns and even an AK-47 assault rifle to ward off the aliens. But lately, at least a couple of podcasters, Brian Frange and Phoebe Tyers, have called Edmonds’ sanity into question. On their sci-fi-oriented Unbelievable Podcast, the bicoastal writer/comedians (Frange lives in L.A., Tyers in New York) have floated the conspiracy theory that Edmonds may actually be hiding something darker than even alien corpses at Stardust Ranch. On one episode, they played an audio clip from the Ghost Adventures episode of Joyce Edmonds speaking – one of the few times she’s agreed to an interview, although only with her voice disguised and her face not shown. After admitting she’s never seen the aliens themselves,

Joyce claims she’s been sexually abused by them. “There have been multiple times of waking up,” she said, “and having my inner thighs being so raw that they were bleeding.” Frange doesn’t mince words: “Is John Edmonds abusing his wife in her sleep and then blaming it on the aliens?” According to ranch owner John Edmonds, this photo – “not “I’m not saying he’s edited or processed in any way” – was taken by a tribal elder a sociopath, but he does from Hawaii who has “impeccable credentials.” Edmonds display traits that could be would not reveal the name. (Photo courtesy John Edmonds) classified as sociopathic,” view himself as a good person.” said Frange, who admitted he’s a bit of Edmonds himself is casually an “armchair hobbyist in personality dismissive of Frange’s speculation disorders” and has studied other people when it’s relayed back to him. “People who’ve claimed to have been abducted have a tendency to always think the by aliens, including Stan Romanek, the worst, but that’s a reflection of them, noted UFO proponent who last August not of us,” he said. “Everybody has a was found guilty of felony possession right to their opinion. It doesn’t mean of child pornography. that it has any legitimacy.” “It might not even be that he just As for finding buyers for Stardust cooked up a story about aliens in order Ranch, Edmonds’ Realtor, Kim Gero, to cover up the fact that he’s beating his said the dark mysteries surrounding wife. There’s a distinct possibility that the place have actually been its biggest he honestly believes aliens are abducting selling point. his wife and causing the bruises because “We’ve already got three interested subconsciously he needs to create a parties, and the thing at least two out defense mechanism to allow him to of the three of them have in common is

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they’re all true believers in UFOs and aliens,” said Gero, who admits to being a believer herself. “One potential buyer up in Iowa even told me she also had a personal experience with aliens and knows this kind of thing to be true. So those seem to be the type of people that are drawn to the property.” Frange is not surprised. “On our show, we always get some people who just want to believe in aliens so badly that, no matter what information is presented to them, they will emotionally defend the idea that the person claiming they’ve seen aliens is telling the truth,” he said. In John Edmonds’ case, that person may be his wife. On their podcast, Frange and Tyers played an audio clip from another interview with Edmonds, where he basically set the stage for what could be a bad outcome. “My wife and I have had discussions about what she would want me to do if she was ever abducted,” Edmonds said. “And she told me she’d rather be dead than be abducted. She told me, ‘If you end up having to shoot me in order to prevent me from being abducted, I want you to do it.’” “I don’t think John Edmonds is lying,” Frange adds. “I think he’s telling the truth as he thinks it is. But the real truth might be something else.”

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Franks resigns to avoid misconduct investigation By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services Republican Congressman Trent Franks said December 7 he is resigning from the U.S. House ahead of an Ethics Committee investigation stemming from his discussion with two female staffers about the possibility of surrogacy. Franks said the discussions may have made each “feel uncomfortable.” And in a prepared statement, he said he has done nothing wrong. But Franks, first elected to Congress in 2012, said he is quitting to avoid going through a full-blown Trent Franks’ district includes Litchfield investigation and hearing, Park and Goodyear. saying that “distorted and (Photo courtesy Capitol sensationalized versions of Media Services) this story would put me, my family, my staff, and my noble colleagues in the House of Representatives through hyperbolized public excoriation.” Franks also said that by leaving at the end of January he would avoid “a sensationalized trial by media.” However, on December 8 he made his resignation effective immediately after his wife, Josephine, was hospitalized. He represents Eighth District of Arizona, including Litchfield Park and Goodyear. He sought to distinguish his situation from complaints against other members of Congress, saying he has “absolutely never physically intimidated, coerced, or had, or attempted to have, any sexual contact with any member of my congressional staff.” But while Franks said he had done nothing he believes merits an investigation, House Speaker Paul Ryan said he found “credible claims of misconduct.” In a statement, Ryan’s office said he presented Franks with the allegations “which he did not deny.” Ryan also told Franks he intended to refer the allegations to the Ethics Committee “and told him that he should resign from Congress,” the speaker’s office said. The resignation sets the stage for a special election sometime next year to fill out the balance of the term that runs through the end of 2018. The district leans heavily Republican. Whoever is elected would have the option of seeking his or her party’s nomination in August to be on the general election ballot in November. In his statement, Trent said he and his wife “have long struggled with infertility,” with three miscarriages. He said adoption plans did not pan out. But a “wonderful and loving lady” was a “gestational surrogate’” who carried twins successfully to live birth. A second attempt at surrogacy resulted in a miscarriage. “We continued to have a desire to have at least one additional sibling, for which our children had made repeated requests,” Franks said.

The congressman said that his familiarity and experience with the process made him “insensitive as to how the discussion of such an intensely personal topic might affect others” as he discussed the option with two women who used to work for him. “I deeply regret that my discussion of this option and process in the workplace caused distress,” Franks said. Franks has built a reputation, both in Congress and in the Legislature before that, as an ardent foe of abortion. He has

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Rogers...continued from page 1 have been made about Rogers’ alleged hand in parents and teachers being walked off campus and perceived cuts to the students’ gifted program, and there have been numerous volatile board meetings. Governing Board President Paul Jensen, however, is quick to dispel any direct link. “I wouldn’t tie it back to anything in particular, just we both agreed that this is the best way to go forward,” Jensen said. Due to the confidentiality clause within the settlement agreement, Jensen declined to comment on past incidents and would not elaborate beyond this. As for why Rogers is resigning now, it comes down to “both parties ultimately just thinking that was the best for the district,” according to Jensen, who said this has been in discussions for some time. Jensen is seeking an interim superintendent to fill the opening that will be left by Rogers upon starting the New Year. Additionally, the district’s governing board recently saw the resignations of three board members. While Yolanda Lopez-Bearden was sworn in for one vacancy Monday,

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December 4, three potential candidates for the final two slots have been identified and recommended to Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson, Jensen said. As for where Rogers will go next, he is looking to continue promoting his love of education through any means possible. “I will be seeking a new superintendent position,” Rogers said via phone. “Most of them start July 1, so I’ve got a little bit of time to get out in the market. So, I’ll just take some time to explore my options in terms of either superintendence or possibly looking at working at a university. But I’ll definitely be in education. Kind of my plan is to start a new position July 1 when the new (school) year starts.” With his decade-plus stint as Liberty Elementary School District’s superintendent coming to an end, Rogers looks back fondly on many of his experiences and memories, and the colleagues he has worked with. “It has been an honor and a privilege to be the superintendent,” Rogers added. “I’ve really enjoyed my time in Liberty and will have a lot of great memories, and (I) worked with a lot of incredible people over that time.”

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ADOT looks to extend Loop 303 south

By Israel Gonzalez

Arizona Department of Transportation is studying three possible routes that will extend the Loop 303 south from Van Buren Street to Maricopa County Highway 85 with construction starting as early as 2020. ADOT held a December 6 meeting to showcase the three possible routes to the more than 100 West Valley residents who attended. Many of them were concerned about the noise or the appearance of the freeway. All three routes pass through Cotton Lane to extend the Loop 303 south from Van Buren Street to Lower Buckeye Road. Homes and properties along Cotton Lane might need to be acquired, though ADOT still needs to evaluate the routes and get specifics. A recommended build will be presented to the public by spring 2018 along with a draft of their environmental assessment. While all routes pass through Cotton Lane from Van Buren Street to Lower

Buckeye Road, they all differ past that point. One possible route heads south along and parallel to Cotton Lane just past MC 85 to the area where State Route 30 is proposed. Another possible route has the future Loop 303 section heading diagonally southwest from Lower Buckeye Road to MC 85. The third route is a hybrid of the two, with the main freeway heading diagonally southwest but some ramps heading straight south along Cotton Lane. A no-build alternative is also being studied. For residents like Brian Day, who lives less than a quarter-mile from Lower Buckeye Road and Cotton Lane, the extension to the Loop 303 brings both concerns and convenience. “When we moved here in 2005 there was nothing where we lived,” Day said. “And we had a nice view of the mountains and that’s slowly eroding. We understand the progress aspect of it, but at the same time it does negatively

impact quality of life a little bit.” Day moved from Massachusetts to Goodyear because of the quiet area. But with the freeway extension coming soon, many aspects in the neighborhood will change such as noise, traffic and the appearance. Still, Day said his commute to his business has been better since the Loop 303 was added. The extension will also be needed by the time they are done building it, Day added. “I think everybody who moved here knew that sooner or later that the area was going to grow,” Day said. “It will be real nice, in my opinion, if they had been able to find a way to go a little farther west.” Specific details of how the three routes may impact the area, such as number of acquisitions necessary, costs and the environmental impact of the three routes will be available at the next public information meeting in spring 2018. Construction is expected

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Verrado football player battling for life after car accident By Casey Pritchard Verrado High School junior football player Dylan Miller is in critical condition after a December 6 car crash. He was leaving school after a team weightlifting session when he hit a curb with his car and it rolled over, said Verrado football coach Tom Ward. “We had three of our student athletes in there – two of them walked away, and the car was on the top of (Miller’s) head,” Ward said. “There were construction workers there and they lifted up the car to get him out, and the ambulance came and took him to the hospital.” Miller had emergency surgery and, as of press time, was still in an induced coma. “He’s stabilized and on a lot of medication,” Ward said. “As soon as they feel the brain is in a spot where it should be – they’ll test him to see about brain activity – and we’ll go from there.” There’s no timetable on when Miller might be conscious, and it’s hard to say when there is a brain contusion of that magnitude, Ward said.

“The nice thing was there was no bleeding in his brain, it was a skull fracture,” Ward said. “The amazing thing was he wasn’t paralyzed or anything, no other injury in his body.” During the emergency surgery, a portion of Miller’s skull was removed. Ward said it will be a while before they put it back on because they want to make sure he’s OK. “Some people wake up and they’re fine, some people struggle, some people never wake up,” Ward said. “He’s in a struggle. The benefit he has is he’s young, he’s strong and he’s fighting. It’s a wait and see thing now.” Ward spent the first two days after the accident in the hospital with the family, and several of the football players came to visit. December 9 was an important day because the doctors wanted to limit Miller’s brain activity, so Ward asked players not to go to the hospital. “When the kids were there, it was stimulating, that’s a good sign,” Ward

said. “But now they want to limit some of that, and (December 10 and December 11) they’re going to see what brain activity is there at this point. It’s in a critical state right now.” Verrado and Ward hosted an assembly at Verrado December 9 where the football team presented his family with Miller’s jersey, No. 11, after it was retired. “I had a conversation with dad,” Ward said, “We know he’ll never, even if he wakes, play football again. He’s one of the kids we thought would be an outstanding receiver for us next year. He’s just a character kid, a great kid, all the kids like him. He’s a great student.” In addition to the assembly, Ward organized Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 17, at the school. Santa Claus will make a guest appearance, accompanied by football players dressed as elves. Ward is asking for community support to raise money for scholarships. Ward has already donated $2,000 of his own money from

a coaching award he won this year. “We’re going to give two to football players, two to students,” Ward said. “The reason we’re doing students is because (Miller) is a student first. He’s absolutely a great student. He’s a great athlete as far as his character.” Ward is also asking students who attend Winter Wonderland to bring toys, which will be donated to kids in need. “In my opinion, I’m doing the Winter Wonderland for the parents,” Ward said. “This is Christmastime. It’s a tough time a year for this to happen, anytime, but at this time we want to bring joy to these parents to let them know this is how much we care about their son.” Anyone wishing to donate can email Ward for information at tward@ aguafria.org. “Our community has really rallied around the family,” Ward said. “It’s been tough, but it’s been great how the community has come together and supported everything.”

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Oh yeah? Well, what about the other guy, huh? By David Leibowitz

If you derive joy from following politics and the news media – the hobby equivalent of putting your hand in a moving garbage disposal because you love “tinkering” – you’ve no doubt heard the term “whataboutism” a lot lately. Smart pundits have begun tossing around the label like President Trump tosses off Twitter insults. Suddenly, like Bitcoin and anthem kneeling, whataboutism is a thing. Except whataboutism has always been a thing. At least among those of us who had a sibling or have ever been 4 years old. Which is pretty much all of us – with apologies to any 3-year-olds reading this. If whataboutism sounds confusing, it’s actually a simple rhetorical power move. Whenever someone makes an accusation – “It’s disgusting that the Republicans keep backing Roy Moore, who’s accused of being a child molester” – the person facing the accusation responds not by answering the charge, but by firing off a different accusation – “What about Democrats who have stood by Bill Clinton after everything he’s been accused of sexually?” You say: “This Trump-Russia thing literally undermined an American election.” They say: “Yeah? What about Hillary’s 33,000 emails? Didn’t she undermine national security?” Or they say: “It’s pathetic the way the Republican-led Arizona Legislature has shortchanged our public schools and education.” To which you say, “Uh huh. What about how the Arizona Democrats are pawns of the teachers’ union and the anti-charter-school crowd?” Most eggheaded analyses of whataboutism include an etymological timeline of the term, which the Oxford English Dictionary traces back to the 1990s, and a reference to the old Soviet Union Communist propaganda machine. The Russkies raised whataboutism to an art. In the 1980s, whenever critics portrayed the Russians as repressive and brutal, they didn’t deny it – they simply pointed to American segregation and lynchings or South African apartheid and said, “What about that?” In no media reports have I read references to the Leibowitz family of Queens, New York, where

whataboutism was a staple of family life during the 1970s, along with Fonzie imitations and Kiss posters. Nor have I read about your family, where surely whataboutism David Leibowitz. (Photo courtesy Advisor Group) happened and continues to happen. See, whataboutism relies on a nasty quality of human beings which we seem to have in everlasting supply. Hypocrisy. Practitioners of whataboutism love to point out hypocrisy as a way of diminishing their own failings and ﬂaws. Me, I did it whenever my parents disciplined me for anything I did wrong back in the day. I didn’t clean my room? Well, what about Matthew, my brother? He didn’t put away his Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle or his G.I. Joe with Kung Fu Grip? What about him? I got graded unsatisfactory for behavior? Well, what about Matt? Didn’t he get a U in geography? At least I know where North America is. Even now, I use the tactic on my wife all the time. She hints maybe I should drive my car another 10,000 miles, rather than eyeballing a new vehicle. I immediately deﬂect: “Yeah, I’m surprised Amazon doesn’t open a fulfillment center in our living room. What about that, eh?” Look, I’m not proud that I’ve been acting 4 years old for almost 50 years now. In fact, the opposite is true. The sooner we recognize whataboutism as the strategy of children, and instead demand a frank conversation not about hypocrisy, which everyone practices, but about deeper issues – like sexual harassment, presidential lying, school funding and my burning desire for a new car – the better off this nation will be. If I’m hypocrite for pointing that out, well, all I can say is … yeah, what about it? David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Disagrees with immigrant column Editor: On September 26, the West Valley View published a guest column by Randy Camacho in which he called for states to take action on “immigration reform” by passing their own legislation to give illegal immigrants residency. I fundamentally disagree with Mr. Camacho on what actions can be taken regarding illegal immigration. Mr. Camacho makes the argument that since states violate federal marijuana policy, then states should also violate federal immigration policy and I disagree. States that violate federal marijuana policy are doing so in violation of Article VI Clause II of the Constitution otherwise known as the supremacy clause. The supremacy clause establishes that any federal law or treaty is the supreme law of the land and is to be respected as the supreme law by states and territories. Violating the Constitution in my opinion is no way to bring about change in federal policies. In fact, I believe it opens up a dangerous Pandora’s box of what parts of the Constitution are OK to violate and what parts are not. Is it OK to violate the supremacy clause, as well as separation of powers, but not OK to violate the Bill of Rights? What makes the Bill of Rights more sacred? I argue that all of the Constitution must be treated sacred or none of it is. Both the supremacy clause as well as the separation of powers that gives the federal government direct authority on matters of immigration and the Bill of Rights were all written down by Thomas Jefferson with the rest of the founding fathers. They are all just as important as the other and a violation of one irrevocably damages the authority of the others. We all must think carefully about the long-term consequences of choosing to selectively violate sections of the Constitution. Fletcher Dircks Goodyear

Career fair was cool Editor: On December 1, I went through a re-

ally poppin’ experience at Desert Edge High School. In the morning, before we started our daily classes, several people from throughout the West Valley came to our advisories for one reason: to talk to us about careers and our futures. In my class, we had our own principal, her husband, an English teacher teaching in Ireland, and the View’s very own Connor Dziawura (totally rad dude, I must say, in pen and in person) come in and talk to us about what they do and how they got there. In this, I was simply shaken. These folks, as my advisory teacher reminded us, took time out of their day to talk to us about things we may or may not end up doing in the future, and they did an exceptional job as well. This experience left me thinking: I don’t think this happens enough. Many of the people who spoke told us they would have never imagined themselves in the careers they were in, yet there they were. What if they had had someone come in when they were my age to talk to them about careers? Would they have gotten into the field sooner? Not at all? That aside, I really just want to say thanks to all the people who came out Friday for the career fair. Thank you so, so very much. This was absolutely stellar. Caleb Mark DeShazer Goodyear

Guilty or innocent Editor: Innocent until proven guilty is a criminal standard. It applies when someone is charged by the government with a crime. In the case of Roy Moore, the statute of limitations has long passed and he is not facing penalties of losing liberty or property. His fitness for holding high public office is being judged in the court of public opinion. We have all seen those who claim to be his victims while they were still children. We have heard that when he was in his 30s he was banned from the mall because they believed that he preyed on teenaged girls. Some elected officials of different parties have concluded those charges are credible and that he is likely a pedophile and does not belong in

the Senate. He need not be convicted to be unworthy of the vote. Eileen Fein Goodyear

Justice denied Editor: So, Jose Garcia Zarate was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Kate Steinle. I suppose that result could have been anticipated, because the trial was held in America’s most progressive city, San Francisco, in America’s most progressive state, California. You probably could not have found an impartial juror within 100 miles of San Francisco. I am concerned about a much larger problem existing because of sanctuary cities. All over the nation politicians are allowing sanctuary cities to exist because of the politicians’ dedication to compassion. The problem is while these politicians have compassion for the Jose Garcia Zarates of the world, they lack compassion for the Kate Steinles and their families. They care more about illegals than they do about American citizens. It is a fact that sanctuary cities are far less safe than other cities, no matter how much these liberal politicians try to sugarcoat the truth and change the subject. These politicians refuse to cooperate with the federal government to control illegal immigration. Their refusal makes America’s sanctuary cities very

unsafe for all residents. Now get this: These same politicians are suing the Trump administration for doing its job in trying to cut off federal funds to those cities. I have never heard of anything more hypocritical or ignorant. In my opinion, actions by mayors in America’s largest cities, and we all know who they are, may border on treason for promoting sanctuary cities and defying federal law. Very strong words, indeed, but I think very accurate words as well. Please pray for Kate Steinle’s family for their loss and devastation they have endured. They are the ones worthy of compassion. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

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By Connor Dziawura

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! My anticipation of the holidays rises as the season moves along and I acquire gifts for my loved ones. Christmas music is filling the air and regardless of what holiday you celebrate, I’m sure we can all appreciate the cool weather that is finally upon us. It may have taken all year, but better late than never for the temps to finally cool off! For this week’s roundup, I have five bits of business briefs for you, starting with an event that’s today, so keep reading for that. Then, there’s even a large-scale complement to Glendale’s Westgate coming in the next couple years, which is something that should appeal to many residents spanning the entire West Valley. But that’s just the start; here’s the news! First, this one is approaching quickly. Elements Massage is holding a oneyear Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Holiday Celebration Wednesday, December 13. From 5 to 9 p.m., you

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By Kynan Marlin Watching anime instead of primetime NFL games on a Sunday and sketching instead of partying may not fit the stereotypes of a high school football star. Desert Edge High School junior Nassir Sims is excelling in the sport and doesn’t care what others think about him. “I don’t really mind what they think about me, because at the end of the day I’m just being myself,” Sims said. “You have to be outside the box sometimes. I don’t want to always fit into the crowd. I feel like if I’m not different, then that’s just not me.” Sims, in only his third year playing football, has already received a Division I scholarship and interest from significant college programs throughout the country. With 121 tackles over the past two seasons, Sims has dominated the game. Even though he was awarded Defensive Player of the Year for the Desert West 5A All-Region Team, his peers tell him he’s “too big to watch anime,” according to Nassir. “He prefers to tap into what he likes to do, versus what everyone else is saying he should be doing,” said Sims’ mother Kendra Lewis. “He’s OK with being himself.” While he’s still his own person, there’s no doubt that Sims’ recent interest in football is setting him up to do great things.

and watching anime.” Lewis said, “That was his world.” Sims’ favorite shows are Dragon Ball Z, Hunter-X-Hunter and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Sims said he grew up with these shows, and they spark his imagination.

Each one has a special meaning to him In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, he can see himself as the protagonist who is always striving for more, while in Dragon Ball Z all the strong characters are striving to be their best—just like Sims. Sims has found ways to combine his interests in anime and football. Before each game this season, he watches an anime-fighting clip to get him “hyped.” “Watching Goku fight Jared, it always gets me going,” Sims said laughing. This special interest has even helped in bonding with football coach Jose Lucero. Last summer, Sims and Lucero talked about everything from comic books to movies to TV shows based on popular

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Sims...continued from page 13 became good friends with Milton Rodgers and Kody Ball, who continue to play with him at Desert Edge. The three families look back at the old times and even created a nickname for the three friends — “Titans Reloaded.” When Sims’ mom saw he was taking football seriously, she enrolled him at Desert Edge High School. This is where the relationships between the Rodgers and Ball families flourished, Lewis said. “They’re like my brothers,” Sims said. “We’re like family. We would do anything for each other. We would go all out for each other.” Sims didn’t quite grasp football at first. He turned heads in his first game after getting multiple sacks. Lewis admitted Sims had no idea what a sack was when she congratulated him for it after the game. “They just said ‘Go hit the guy with the ball’ and I said ‘Alright,’” Sims said.

The growth It took Sims some time and practice to hone his football skills, despite landing several sacks in his first game. “When Nassir was a freshman, he came out and he was really raw,”

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Lucero said. “We could tell he had some ability, just he was a big athletic kid, but it really wasn’t toned in or channeled in or anything like that yet.” Lucero spent Sims’ sophomore season coaching at a different school, he returned for this past season and was amazed by his progress. “Just seeing how much he had developed (since freshman year) and how he had learned to control his body was really impressive,” Lucero said. “You could see from his freshman year he had all this uncapped potential and now he’s finally starting to cap into it as he continues to learn how to play.” Sims chalks this up to his character and strong work ethic. He has always been exceptionally strong for his age, like the characters from Dragon Ball Z. He pushes himself to be the absolute best, just like the protagonist from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. He’s very demanding of himself,” Lucero said. “He always wants to try and find ways to get better on the field. Sometimes he’s even overly hard on himself.” Even with this growth, Sims believes he is just getting started. He said he’s in the “cocoon stage” of football because

he’s still acquiring knowledge and skill, and he knows there’s so much more about football he must learn. Sims doesn’t believe he’s ever done growing either. His motto mirrors a Meek Mill song: “I’m the type to count a million cash, then grind like I’m broke.” “You can give me all these compliments and see me as good as I want to be but I’m still going to be humble and strive for more,” Sims said. This attitude has helped Nassir to receive interest from Division I colleges such as Michigan State University, the University of Washington and Liberty University.

The scholarship When Lewis was pregnant with Sims, her mother used to pray over Lewis’ stomach and say her son was going to make it big. Then this year on a late Friday in August, Nassir called his mother in the middle of the day while she was at work. At first Lewis thought it was bad news. Once Sims told her what had happened, she cried tears of joy. Sims received his first Division I scholarship to play football at the University of Colorado Boulder. “When I heard that offer it took me

back to (her prayers) that he is going to be somebody,” Lewis said. “It was like an epiphany, like this spiritual thing is real. “This is what my mother was talking about when I was pregnant with him. So, it’s humbling, and it’s really, really sentimental because she’s gone, but these are the things that she prayed about.” On the other hand, Na’Jai was confident the scholarship offer would come. “He got his first full ride, and I was like ‘Yeah, I knew it was going to happen,’” Na’Jai said. This first offer made Sims recognize that he was working for something great. “For him to get the scholarship kind of helped validate all the good things he was doing,” Lucero said. “And now I think it’s really pushing him to do better.” Sims has kept pushing himself, just like the Meek Mill lyric goes. “(The scholarship) humbled me,” Sims said. “It satisfied me, but it made me want to do more. It made me want to do more and go over the top with what I did. Ever since I got that first offer, I’ve been working harder.” With one more season left in Nassir’s high school career, he’ll continue to count his letters of interest and scholarship offers but still grind like he has none.

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LP youngster to play in All-American football game

By Casey Pritchard Anthony Escalante has big dreams when it comes to football. One of those will be met New Year’s Eve. The 12-year-old Litchfield Park resident will compete in the Bret Cooper Youth All-American football game December 31 in Lancaster, Texas. “This is something he’s worked for for a long time,” said Anthony’s father, Bernie Escalante. “He’s still a little kid, but he’s just one of those kids who you know was born to play football. He goes to school with a football under his arm. When he’s picked up, he has the football under his arm. He’s a special player. And that’s always been his goal, to be an All-American, to play in an All-American game, to be recognized.” Anthony, who attends L. Thomas Heck Middle School in Litchfield Park, was chosen to compete in the game after coaches from Bret Cooper Football saw him play. “We have a couple coaches who were at our event a year or two ago, and they happened to come across Anthony and gave a big recommendation for him,” Bret Cooper said. “We get kids who are recruited by coaches in a lot of the programs around the country that kind of see that talent and know the talent that is our criteria. So, we get a lot of recommendations. If we know it comes from a reputable source, or one of our scouts and coaches, then we know that guy’s been vetted a lot, and if we don’t have him vetted, we’ll call him and do an interview.” Cooper has not seen Anthony play

in person yet, but has watched film of Anthony, who plays for the West Valley Nightmare in the National Youth Sports league. “He’s strong,” Cooper said. “He’s a big kid. He has a very strong body. He has good speed on him and he has great knowledge of the game. If you look at highlight films, you can see his IQ for the game is strong and he knows what to do on the football field. We’ve seen him make plays out there that are at a higher level than your normal youth kid.” Bret Cooper Football, which is putting on this All-American game, is an organization whose goal is to help student athletes who are successful on the football field and in the classroom get an opportunity to play collegiately. Anthony will receive national attention because there will be participants from all over the country. The game will feature between 25 and 30 athletes on each of the two teams, and they’ll play 12-minute quarters. Anthony, who is 5-foot-1 and weighs 110 pounds, plays defensive end and linebacker. “I kind of like linebacker more because it’s more of a hitting position,” Anthony said. To prepare for the All-American game, Anthony works out with a personal trainer three days a week. He lifts weights, and does speed and agility drills with cones and hurdles. “Even though he’s young, he has a great work ethic, and his goal, which in three years, is to start varsity as a freshman,” Bernie said. “You have to have those goals

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“I’ve been playing since I was a little kid, and I’ve always loved it.” Anthony added that being chosen for this game is an amazing honor and he can’t wait to get on the field in Lancaster and show his potential. Bernie is a proud father who’s also excited for the game. “When he was nominated, that’s a big thing for him,” Bernie said. “He keeps training hard, and it’s something he’s always wanted, so I’m real proud.”

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

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Family Storytime (Ages 2-6)

Join other families for simple stories and plots that help develop literacy for children at 11:15 a.m. in the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

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

Teen Volunteer Days (Ages 13-18)

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

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Wednesday

13 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 three through five will start at 5 p.m. and kinder-

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

Book Discussion Group

Stop by the Buckeye Downtown Library at 310 N. Sixth Street to pick up and read a copy of King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels before the library’s discussion at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Cards & Games

Come down to the Fire Station at the Goodyear Community Park at 3075 N. Litchfield Road to play favorite games including Sequence, Rummikub, Mexican Train and more from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Snacks and water will be provided. Registration is required. For information, call 623-882-7525.

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Tabletop Gaming for Tweens & Teens

Bring a friend for fun games like Dutch Blitz, Set and Bananagrams at 3:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Meet fellow businessmen and learn about public speaking and pitching at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

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

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

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Volunteering @ Your Library & Museum

Looking for a way to give back to the community? Pick up a volunteer application and come to the new volunteer orientation 4 p.m. at the Downtown Library, 310 N. 6th Street, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Karaoke Mystery Party Lock-In

The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites students 12 to 18 to solve a Gravestone Saloon whodunit mystery from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Garden Lakes Community Garage Sales

Garden Lakes Community is hosting its winter garage sales from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Sunday, December 17. Garden Lakes is located between Indian School and Thomas roads, and 107th Avenue and the Agua Fria River, in Avondale.

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Holiday Fun with Santa

The Buckeye Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road invites kids for a holiday story and visit from Santa at 5 p.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Thursday

14 Toddler Time

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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.

Friday

Texas Hold ’Em

Come down to the American Legion Post 53 at 402 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye, from 5 to 10 p.m. for Texas Hold ’Em. Games are held in the Hazelton Hall and have a $10 buy in. For information, call 623-327-0227.

Jingle Bell Hike

Enjoy a quarter mile jingle bell hike, hot cocoa, holiday crafts and photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.

Sunday

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

Bring pets to Litchfield Puff and Fluff at 221 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pictures with Santa Claus and a nail trim. Visits are $10. All proceeds will benefit the Reservation Animal Rescue. For information, call 623-932-4847.

Family Lego Saturday

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dream Swirls, 15570 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

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garten through second grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411. 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.

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26252 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can get a library card and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 13, 2017 Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy Bring the whole family for a night dog. The Paws for Reading proof board games, Jeopardy, snacks gram starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. and music from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Van Buren Street and has helped Avondale Civic Center Library, improve children’s reading skills as 11350 Civic Center Drive. For infor- well as confidence. For information, call 602-652-3000. mation, call 623-333-2602.

Game Night at the Library

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites families to a creative morning of lego building from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Buena Vista Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 2000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye, from 1 to 2 p.m. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch

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.

Christmas Concert

The Southwest Singers will perform Christmas music at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale. Tickets are $10. For information, call 623-936-7148.

Monday

18 Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Luther-

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 13, 2017 an Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. An Evening Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the with Mrs. Claus Hope support group from 5:30 to Join families for an evening of 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is stories and songs with Mrs. Claus to provide help for those strugfrom 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Litchgling with any mental disorder by field Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam sharing experiences and supportBoulevard. For information, call ing others. For information, call 602-652-3000. 480-994-4407.

Divorce Support Group

DivorceCare will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. The group hopes to empower divorced and separated people to discover hope and healing with videos, a workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion. The workbook is $15, and scholarships are available. For information, call 909-241-2516.

Kids Support Group

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. The program allows healing for children 5 through 12 who are struggling with the pain of divorce and separation. Cost is $15, and scholarships are available. For information, call 909-241-2516.

A Joyful Season of Music

Enjoy a band concert filled with winter music at 7:30 p.m. in Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For information, call 623-535-2730.

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Tuesday’s auction will feature antiques, coins, firearms, art and more starting at 6 p.m. Join the auction at Pot of Gold Estate Liquidations at 215 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, or online at PotOfGoldEstate.com. For information, call 623-935-9907.

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Stop by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street to pick up and read a copy of A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah before the library’s discussion at 1 p.m. For information, call 602-651-3507.

Buckeye Business Connection

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

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Book Discussion Group for Adults

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

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Chess Club for T(w)eens

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

See the EMCC Community Choir and Voice Students’ winter performance at 7 p.m. in Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Admission is free. For information, call 623-535-2730 or estrellamountain.edu.

Code Club

The Coyote Branch Library invites kids age 8-12 to come to 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, at 5 p.m. to learn how to create video games and websites. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Wednesday

20 Needle & Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10:00 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Teen Movies

Join other teens at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road at 4 p.m. as they hang out and watch I’ll Be Home For Christmas. Snacks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Community Center Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 201 E. Centre Avenue, Buckeye, from 11 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Thursday

21 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.

Family Winter Storytime

Join other families for a winter story, books, games and a craft from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Adult Book Discussion

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion before the library’s discussion at noon. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Young cancer patient inspires others through his battle By Addalai Clark Phoenix Children’s Hospital where they did a lot of scans and X-rays, but didn’t find anything,” Angela said. “Then, the next morning, they did an MRI and they found a mass, about the size of my thumb, growing inside of his spinal cord.” Kendrick had two surgeries, nine months apart, to remove the tumor. When his cancer came back a third time, they opted against additional surgeries. “If we went in for another surgery, that could jeopardize the movement he has and it would not guarantee that the tumor wouldn’t come back again,” she said. “So they gave me three options. One was radiation and that would paralyze him from the waist down for the rest of his life. Or we could try chemo, which chemo had never worked on this type of cancer, but just test it out. And the third option was to sever his spinal cord and that would actually paralyze him also from the waist down.”

None of the options would guarantee Kendrick would be free of cancer, so his parents searched for a new form of treatment. “We did a gene therapy to find out what cell was mutating, and we found an experimental medication that had just come out of clinical trials,” she said. “In March we started that medication.” The medication is called Pazopanib, also known as Votrient. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that is used to block or inhibit the growth of a tumor. Since then, Kendrick’s Kendrick Taylor cruises along in The Stander, a customized wheelchair that allows him to stand upright. (Photo courtesy cancer has stopped Evolve) growing. The drug will not be the last step in treatment for spinal tumor’s growth until another Kendrick’s cancer, but will stop the Inspires...continued on page 20

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Kendrick Taylor has suffered from a rare form of cancer since he was 3 months old, but the 2-year-old Litchfield Park boy isn’t letting it stop him. “He just puts a smile on everyone’s face,” said his mother, Angela Taylor. Taylor described her son as having a “crazy little personality” that makes all those around him happy when he rolls down the hospital halls in his wheelchair. Kendrick loves SpiderMan, motorcycles and playing with his older brother, Jax. Kendrick has myxoid sarcoma, a form of cancer that, because it’s in his spine, is rare. His parents were told he’s the only child in the nation with it. The boy was diagnosed after his parents, Devin and Angela, noticed Kendrick didn’t have movements in his legs. They perceived he was having pain when they changed his diapers. Angela took him to a chiropractor first, then to his primary care physician, and then to the emergency room. “The emergency room sent us to

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Children, adults to build 7-foot Lego menorah By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The construction of a 7-foot menorah will highlight the annual children’s Hanukkah celebration at the SW Valley Family YMCA, 2919 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Adults are invited to help the kids build this 3,000-piece Lego creation starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, December 17. The event is sponsored by Chabad Jewish Center. “We are always looking for new ideas to keep the kids on the edge of their seats,” said Rabbi Berel Zaklikofsky, director of the Chabad Jewish Center of Goodyear. “The Lego menorah was perfect. The uniqueness of the menorah is what the child remembers. Not only are we trying to give the children a unique and exciting Hanukkah experience; we are teaching them that Judaism is fun and exciting.” Zaklikofsky added he hopes these programs will make an impression on

the children and will give them positive feelings about Judaism. Following the construction of the Menorah, special lanterns will be inserted on it, and the Menorah will be kindled. Other activities include arts and crafts projects, such as Hanukkah gelt, singing, rock climbing, entertainment and treats. Admission is free. Call Chabad at 623-466-6110 for more information about these events or any questions regarding Hanukkah.

Inspires...continued from page 19 option becomes available. Each week, Kendrick spends at least two days with his physical therapist Natalia Jeschien, with whom he has been working since he was 4 months old. He calls her his “best friend.” “Kendrick is incredibly motivated, so he makes my job a lot easier,” Jeschien said. “Even though he is young and he’s never done this, I teach him something and he’s able to reciprocate it and practice at home independently.” Angela said because of where Kendrick’s tumor is located, he is paralyzed from the knees down which interferes with his mobility, including

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standing and walking. To get around, Kendrick must use The Stander, a customized wheelchair that allows him to stand upright at the hospital. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is like family to the Taylor family. Kendrick has occupational and physical therapy, and sees a neurologist, oncologist, orthopedist and a cardiologist. However, he keeps his spirits up and inspires those around him. “He is such a go-getter,” Jeschien said. “He’s going to get through so much in life because, even at such a young age, he continually pushes himself to be better than the previous week with me. It’s pretty amazing to see that in a 2-year-old.”

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CantaMia Parade The 55-and-older community CantaMia at Estrella celebrated the holidays in style with a December 3 parade around the neighborhood. The first-time event proved to be a hit as residents lined the streets to get a look at the participants. 1. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves wave to the crowds in CantaMia; 2. Residents pass out candy during the parade; 3. CantaMia resident Toni Justice guides the parade in her festive attire; 4. CantaMia residents show off their impressive decorating skills during the holiday parade; 5. A decorated pup kicks off the parade in a festive wagon; 6. Many residents decked out their golf carts for the event; 7. Santa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pawsâ&#x20AC;? greets paradegoers from a decorated golf cart.

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Crossroads Academy grows after $500K donation By Connor Dziawura

When Crossroads Academy was founded in Tonopah in 2013, it had big goals but humble beginnings. During its first four years, Crossroads Academy, formerly known as Tonopah Academic Center, operated out of a small community room at the nearby TravelCenters of America truck stop. This fall, however, Crossroads Academy opened its own location thanks to approximately $500,000 in contributions from Scottsdale resident Art Piculell, in memory of his wife, Dee Wagner Piculell. “My wife was a schoolteacher, her mother was a schoolteacher, her grandmother was a schoolteacher, her great grandmother was a schoolteacher,” Piculell explained of the inspiration. “My wife was a benefactor of good education. She was a very, very good person.” Piculell, who first studied at University of Kansas School of Law, ultimately held a successful real estate development career in Oregon. He speaks highly of education, as his parents didn’t have the same opportunities. “I’m a strong believer in education,” Piculell explained. “My mother and father were both from Europe, and they only had grade school educations. And, my father, who only went to the third grade, had a strong belief that education was the greatest equalizer.” As such, Piculell, his siblings and his children pursued college degrees and strong careers, leading to their own successes and Piculell’s eventual involvement in the construction of Crossroads Academy’s new campus. “You transfer those values yourself to your children,” Piculell added.

Bringing something else to the table Now in a location that it can call its own, Crossroads Academy vows to provide “something different,” according to founder Jennifer Callender. The only public school option within 20 miles, it eschews traditional methods of education in favor of a largely computer-based, atyour-own-pace curriculum. “I, as a parent of two teenagers, understood that kids don’t all learn the same way,” Callender said. “They can’t all fit into that same square peg, and that’s what the public school system does.” A former public school teacher, Callender became dissatisfied with the public education system and its firm schedules, taking matters into her own hands and starting Crossroads Academy with a fellow teacher. Through Crossroads Academy’s alternative curriculum and schedule, students focus on one class at a time before moving on to a different subject, or, if preferred, they can rotate through their classes like a traditional program. It’s all about what best fits each individual student, Callender explained. “This is an individualized program,” she said of their non-semester-bound program. “They can fly through their classes as quickly as they want. If they struggle one way or another, they’re learning material before they’re able to move on. They’re not pushed through the system to meet their graduation rates.” This is a large concern raised by Callender, who has seen many students who are pushed through high school without receiving adequate knowledge,

Students work independently at their own pace in the individual learning center. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

as well as students who are left behind due to drugs, tardiness, pregnancy or frequent relocation. Crossroads Academy provides a strong education and life experiences for the teens of Tonopah, many of whom are noted as at-risk. Crossroads Academy is accredited through Sequoia Choice Arizona Distance Learning so pupils can get their high school diploma upon program completion. If they qualify, they can even receive college credits through dual enrollment at Maricopa Community Colleges. Complying with state and national standards of education, Crossroads Academy provides computer- and lab-based courses. Callender said she has heard the program described as “homeschool on steroids,” as it has a small, close-knit feel, but provides additional opportunities unavailable for at-home education, like fieldtrips. Past trips include Kitt Peak National

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Center. Callender custom plans the trips based on individual student interests. “It’s those kinds of field trips that are for each individual kid,” she said. “That’s what they want to do in life.” Its education goes beyond the core subjects, however, and students have visited theatrical events and restaurants across the Valley. “It’s learning outside of the classroom,” Callender added, “because not everything you need to know in life is in the classroom. How do you socialize in public? How do behave when there are cloth napkins or tablecloths? How do you react in cultural events?”

A safe place for at-risk teens Many students who attend Crossroads Academy aren’t experienced with life and opportunities outside their small community, said Al Lundstrom, who helps out at the campus. “It’s not the downtrodden, troublesome kid who causes trouble,” he said. “It’s the kids who want to learn but don’t have the opportunity or know how to. “This is just like family. We eat together; we talk. It gives them a sense

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of security. It gives them confidence that they’re real people and there’s a future.” While many students are reserved and hesitant to open up, one student came forward, open to discussing the pros and cons of Crossroads Academy. “I came here because I just moved here a few months ago and it was the first school we found,” said Hanna Tally, a student who joined Crossroads Academy this fall. While she is quick to admit she doesn’t love the school’s small size, she is satisfied with its curriculum. “I can do my classes (at) my own pace,” she explained, adding that she also likes “the fieldtrips and the fact that I can actually get help here if I need it.” She continued, “There’s always somebody that’s there to help.”

A need for donations Crossroads Academy operates entirely with unpaid contributors like Callender, as well as Lundstrom and his wife. Lundstrom makes a trek from his Scottsdale home to regularly help with campus outreach, and he was heavily involved in the construction planning process. His wife sometimes prepares and sends lunch for students as well. While progress has been made, growth is slow, as the nonprofit

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Crossroads Academy relies entirely on donations and grants. Recently, an oven was donated, which will soon allow Callender to upgrade from the school’s current crockpot lunches. In the past, police have donated bicycles, and funds have been provided toward a van to help pick students up before each day’s sessions.

A future for Crossroads Crossroads Academy’s new location is reminiscent of early one-classroom schoolhouses. While it is currently equipped with one classroom with a capacity of 35 high school students, the school does, however, consist of two trailers, and was built with the ability Al Lundstrom and Jennifer Callender serve as accommodate 100 students upon volunteers at Crossroads Academy. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher) future growth. “We persevered because we knew we were gathering the funds to be use. They would even like to eventually able to do this,” Callender said of the switch to a brick and mortar campus in new location at the southwest corner place of the current trailers. of Salome Highway and Wintersburg The school is planning to add some Road. elementary years in January and has “I’m extremely pleased with the already started accepting applications. competency in the woman that’s Currently, courses are offered for grades running it,” Piculell said. “She’s 8 through 12. The ultimate goal, however, extremely competent and extremely is to provide opportunity. knowledgeable, and she has dedicated “I think our motivation here is to help her life to it.” these kids be an asset to the community Piculell has spent the past several instead of a liability, and an asset and years helping fund and design the a productive being for themselves, new campus and will continue his so they feel good about themselves,” involvement for the foreseeable future. Lundstrom said. “We try to build a “I’m along for the ride,” he said. lot of character here. We try to build “They seek my advice and I give it. I discipline. We try to build…” have a lot of good judgment because of “…Everything,” Callender chimed my life.” in. “Complete individuals that are He added, “I’m in a position to help, prepared for life after high school.” which I will do.” Once 75 students are enrolled and Crossroads Academy donations continue to build, according 38013 W. Salome Highway to Lundstrom, they will progress Tonopah toward their goal of constructing 623-282-9741 an aquaponics greenhouse and a CrossroadsAcad.com gymnasium for school and community Carpet • Tile • Grout • Upholstery • Air Duct Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Cleaning

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Desert Edge dance company to ‘Take the Stage’ By Carson Mlnarik

As 250-plus dancers take the stage for Desert Edge High School’s biannual dance show this week, it will look flawless. However, between rehearsals, choreography, costumes and sound, the Scorpion Dance Company spends an entire semester preparing for the show. This year’s performance, “Take the Stage,” brings together students from Desert Edge’s beginning, intermediate and performance dance classes for 26 numbers, each fully costumed and ranging in style from jazz to musical theater to hip hop and lyrical. Dance is a fine arts elective, so even inexperienced performers can learn technique and hit the stage. Desert Edge is especially unique because of its dance program’s booming size. It is the only school in the Agua Fria Union High School District to have two full-time dance teachers, Shawna Randels and Norma Tiongson. Randels started the program 13 years ago and, because of demand, Tiongson, who has been teaching dance for 12 years, joined four years ago. “We monopolize a lot of girls at the school—and a few boys, too,” Randels said with a laugh. The two have seen the program blossom thanks to the administration’s support for

fine arts and the students’ passion. “It’s kind of like a thing out here,” Randels said. “We have one family where we’re on the fifth sister. Everyone’s heard about us or they came to the show in middle school.” While students take dance during their school day, they also put in hours after class to rehearse for the final performance. “It’s pretty incredible,” Randels said. “We put together a professional show, from our tickets to our programs to our costuming to how the lobby is set up.” The Scorpion Dance Company always draws huge crowds; last semester’s show sold nearly 1,500 tickets and the two anticipate classes will grow next semester for the spring performance. Tiongson said the two have a lot of pride in Desert Edge’s dance program and the show is a good opportunity for people to support their local schools and fine arts in education. “Take the Stage” 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, to Friday, December 15 Desert Edge High School Performing Arts Center, 15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear $6 at the door 623-932-7500

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE AGRICULTURAL LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVONDALE AND KEN SHEELY RANCHES PARTNERS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Avondale as follows: SECTION 1. The Agricultural Lease Agreement between the City of Avondale and Ken Sheely Ranches Partners is hereby approved in substantially the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and to execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, December 4, 2017. Signed copies of the Ordinance and are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 13th, 2017 / 9779

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OBITUARIES Gary Lee Belfield Gary Lee Belfield, age 69 of Litchfield Park died November 29, 2017 in Goodyear. He was born July 26, 1948 in Festus, MO to Howard and Beatrice Belfield. He service in the US Army from 1969 to 1971 achieving the rank of Sergeant. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Ann Murphy; son, Colin Belfield; brothers, Ronnie and Denny Belfield; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Belfield; sons, Adam Belfield; parents, Howard and Beatrice Belfield and Denise Bader. A visitation was held December 5, 2017 at Skyway Church, Goodyear. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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OBITUARIES Lila D. Garner

Lila D. Garner, age 76 of Goodyear, AZ died on November 28, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born April 5, 1941 in Moscow, ID to Elmer and Nina Davison. Lila is survived by her husband, Robert Garner; sons, Tony and Rusty Garner and brother, Lee Davison. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Burial will be at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR. The family suggests that donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

Frankie L. Burns Frankie, 91 of Chandler went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2017. She was born on May 21, 1926 in Dougherty, OK to Lathen and Dovie Cromer. She is survived by her children Jack (Pam) Burns, Denice Simon, Don (Barbara) Burns and Kriss Castle; 12 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, a Great Great Grandchild; and her sister Opal Lefever. She was preceded in death by her husband WH Burns, children, LaDonna Burns, K'aun Sinclair and Weyland Burns. Services have been held. Greer Wilson Chapel handled arrangements.

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field Park passed away on December 1, 2017. Cal was born on October 30, 1936 in Nellyville, Missouri to Jess and Lottie Alexander. Cal was a member of the United States Army and served admirably in Eniwetok during the testing of nuclear bombs and is an Atomic Veteran. Cal is survived by his wife, Margaret Alexander; his daughter, Rhea Wright (Bob); son, Ken Alexander (Cate); and daughter, Cindy Stingle (Darryl). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Amanda Thomason (Zach), Candace Fitzwater (Phillip), Jared Stingle, Kayla Alexander, Ashley Millan (Michael), Jessica Stingle, and Kyle Alexander; great-grandchildren, Tanner and Trenton Thomason, Alexia and Aubrey Fitzwater, Reece and Ryker Millan; brother, Alfred Alexander; sister, Josephine Abston and Violet Norris; brothers-in-law, Phil Adkins and Harold Davis; sister-in-law, Patricia Davis, and Christine Alexander; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Glen Alexander, and sisters, Eva Gray and Sharon Alexander. A visitation was held December 8, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. Burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompson funeralchapel.com.

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Enrique A. Colunga Enrique A. Colunga, age 88 of Surprise died December 3, 2017 in Surprise. He was born July 15, 1929 in Colton, CA to Jesus and Maria Colunga. He served in the United States Army from January 7, 1948 to January 6, 1952 achieving the rank of Corporal. Enrique was Commander of American Legions, Colton Chapter from 1969 to 1975. Enrique is survived by his daughter, Barbara Lopez of Fontana, CA; sons, Robert Salsberry, Eddie Salsberry, and Eugene Salsberry of San Bernardino, CA; 14 grandchildren, Michael Lopez, Kathy Paredes, Antonette Gonzales, Lil Robert Salsberry, Mario Salsberry, Eric Salsberry, Lil Barbara Salsberry, Audrea Lopez, Summer Joy De Leon, Ashley Garcia, Phillip Salsberry, Brittany Salsberry, Eugene Salsberry, and Christopher Salsberry; 29 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, James Richard Salsberry, III. A visitation was held December 11, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel of Goodyear, AZ.

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Shawn Adrian Ortega Shawn Adrian Ortega, 27, of Avondale passed away November 10, 2017 in Goodyear. Shawn was baptized February 27 in 2005 at the Potter House Christian Fellowship Church in Avondale. He is survived by Parents Linda Sandoval and Fernando Ortega; Daughter Janette Marie Gardea; Sister Janette Marie Gardea; Grandparents Antonio and Elaine Sandoval; 6 Aunts Donna, Joanne, Rosie, Audrie, Terry and Denise; 2 Uncles John and Joseph; and many cousins. Services were November 25, 2017. Condolences can be left at www.Avenidasfuneralchapel.com

Lil E Lil Elvis “E“, 17, died December 8, 2017. He was born December 8, 2000 to Pedro and Yolanda in Guthrie, OK and was adopted by his human parents, Sean and Cynthia Thompson, in January of 2001. Lil E lived in Edmond, OK until 2003 when he moved to Avondale, AZ and later Waddell, AZ. Lil E lived a life full of fun, food and happiness and never wanted for anything and even as he aged, he did so with the grace that we could all learn from. In return Lil E provided a calming presence, was the best sleeping buddy and always provided unconditional love for his human family. As years rolled by and E got older and was around grandkids he embraced his role as the oldest in the family and he passed his unconditional love to them as well. Lil E leaves behind his human parents, his favorite sitter, Mary and the three grandkids Sophia, Keaton, and Maria. Lil E was not “just a dog“, he was more. He will always be that special piece in our lives, and for 17 years we were somehow more complete because he was in it. “ Don’t cry because it’s over, Smile because it happened"

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION. 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 2. ENTITY NAME: The BreadFast Club Bakery LLC. 3. FILE NUMBER: L22396109. 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Jason A. Snodgrass, 2357 E. Catclaw St., Gilbert, AZ 85296. 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2357 E. Catclaw St., Gilbert, AZ 85296. 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed; The names and addresses of all 1. Jason A. Members are: Snodgrass, 2357 E. Catclaw St., Gilbert, AZ 85296. 2. Yasuko Snodgress, 2357 E. Catclaw St., Gilbert, AZ 85296 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 13, 20, 27 2017 / 9818

Gary A Norris, PO BOX 547, Preston, WA 98050. 425-7655721 X Self, with out a lawyer LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Case No. PB2017-002853 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of, James Carol Norris (an Adult) LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Gary A. Norris is appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate without restriction except as follows. Michael Jeanes, Clerk /s/ Pacific, Deputy Clerk. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT I accept the duties of Personal Representative of the Estate of the abovenamed person who has died and do solemnly swear that I will perform the duties as Personal Representative according to law.

Darlene Y. Abel, 4614 W. Butler Dr., Chandler, AZ 85226, 480-223-2649 abel.and.abel@gmail.com SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of, Ida Louisa Price Chubbuck, an adult Case No PB 2017-090974 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL. NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Darlene Y. Abel has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on Nov. 16, 2017. 4614 W. Butler Dr., Chandler AZ 85226 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of teh claim to the Personal Representative at 4614 W. Butler Dr., Chandler AZ 85226 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATE: November 16, 2017 /s/ Darlene Y Abel Darlene Y Able PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, November 29, December 6, 13, 2017 / 9434

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2012 GMC TERRAIN SUV 2004 FORD RANGER XLT 2014 BUICK ENCORE SUV

#17584A SLE-1, Can’t beat this price! ...............................

#17513B Can’t find them! ....................................................

#P7421A Convenience, Nice SUV, Priced to sell .................

10,812

2004 FORD F-150 XLT

4,812

#P7505A W/4SA, Great price, One owner .........................

4,812

2013 BUICK LACROSS SEDAN

#17551A Can’t beat this price, Crew cab ..............................

#T7544 Premium 2, Leather, One owner, AZ car...............

2005 FORD FREESTAR VAN SEL

2015 BUICK ENCORE SUV

14,812

#P7607A Can’t beat the price! ..............................................

#P7631 Premium, Low Low miles, One owner...................

17,812

#P7569 One owner, Gas saver ..............................................

#7195A Priced to move! .......................................................

9,812

2015 CHEVY SONIC SEDAN LT #P7636 SAVE $$ GAS ..........................................................

10,812

2015 CHEVY MALIBU SEDAN LT #T7676 Tons of equip., Nav, Moon, More..........................

2017 CHEVY TRAX SUV LT #17342A AZ SUV, Very nice ..............................................

2017 CHEVY CRUZE SE #P7649 One owner, Well equipped ..................................

2016 CHEVY COLORADO #T7518A Low miles, Very clean .........................................

2016 CHEVY COLORADO LT #P7593 Super Nice, Priced to sell ......................................

2014 CHEVY TAHOE SUV LT #T7615 Well equipped AZ Tahoe ......................................

13,812 14,812

#P7614 AZ car, Very clean ................................................

15,812 22,812

#18024A Titanium, Heavily equipped hybrid..........................

23,812

#P7462B Leather, Nav, Rear camera & more ....................

25,812

2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 #T7578 Gorgeous 4x4 LTZ ................................................

2014 FORD ESCAPE SUV SE

36,812

2013 FORD FUSION SEDAN

#17659B 4x4, Crew, Great price .......................................

2014 FORD EDGE SUV SEL #P7658 Nav, Moon, 20” whls & more ................................

2015 FORD ESCAPE SUV #P7633 Titanium, One owner, AZ SUV ...............................

2014 FORD FLEX SUV #T7621 Limited, Nav, 20” whls, Leather, One owner .........

2007 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT #P7595B Priced to sell!! .......................................................

2014 DODGE JOURNEY SUV #T7674 American, Bargin, 3rd Row, Rear air ........................

2016 DODGE DART SEDAN #P7654 SXT Sport, Nice, Well equipped ............................

9,812

13,812

2015 FORD F-150 LARIAT #17416A One owner, Crew, Nav, 20” whls & more............

19,812

20,812

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11,812

2016 KIA RIO SEDAN LX #P7571 One owner, AZ car ....................................................

2014 KIA FORTE SEDAN EX

5,812

8,912

10,812

#T7617 One owner, Very nice!...........................................

2014 KIA OPTIMA SEDAN LX

10,812

#T17620 Priced to sell!! ....................................................

2014 KIA SOUL SEDAN

10,812

#P7612 Base, Well equipped, Sporty, One owner .............

2007 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN #P7517A LX, Honda mini van less than 5K!...........................

2007 HONDA FIT SEDAN #P7531M Sport, Priced to move Honda ................................

2011 HONDA FIT SEDAN

4,812

5,812

8,812

2006 NISSAN XTERRA SUV #17152B Hard to find! ..........................................................

#17126B Very nice, Equipped right .......................................

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN

#X7638 Sport, Awesome Gas Saver.......................................

2013 HONDA PILOT SUV EX-L

2016 NISSAN FRONTIER SV

12,812

#T7562 Super equipped SUV ............................................

#P7642 Crew cab, 4x4, Nice! .............................................

15,812

6,812

2014 NISSAN SENTRA SEDAN SV

12,812

8,812

15,812

#P7525A 2.5 SV, Low miles, Spoerty, Nice! .......................

22,812

13,812

2013 FORD FUSION SEDAN SE 2010 FORD F-150 XLT

2016 GMC CANYON #T7660 2WD, Like new, Low miles....................................

2014 FORD FUSION SEDAN SE

#X7566A Super clean ride.................................................

5,812

1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 #17529B XL, 7.3 Diesel-Say anything more?.....................

#P7623 Very nice, One owner, AZ truck.............................

19,812

#P7592A Great priced SUV....................................................

2014 FORD FOCUS SEDAN SE #18022A One owner, Very nice ride .....................................

2016 GMC SIERRA 1500

12,812

2006 KIA SPORTAGE SUV EX

2014 FORD FOCUS SEDAN SE #P7567 One owner, Low miles ..............................................

4,812

2014 FORD FIESTA SEDAN SE

2009 GMC SIERRA 2500HD #17271A SLE, Diesel, Crew, 4x4, One owner .....................

2011 FORD FIESTA SEDAN SE #17636A Can’t beat this price! ..............................................

2008 CHEVY SUBURBAN SUV LS

2008 GMC YUKON SUV SLT

11,812

13,812

16,812

18,812

24,812

2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ SEDAN

2015 RAM 1500 BIG HORN

#17522A Super nice, 3rd row, Rear A/C.................................

#T7647 Crew cab, One owner, AZ truck .............................

5,812

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT SEDAN GS

2014 RAM 1500 EXPRESS

#P7613 Nice AZ car ...............................................................

#T7615B Crew cab, Hemi, AZ truck ...................................

8,812

2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN SE

2011 RAM 3500 SLT

#P7632 Sporty, Only 9K miles, One owner ........................

#T7580 Crew cab, 4x4, Turbo diesel ..................................

11,812

2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT SUV

2013 RAM 2500 LARAMIE

#T7616 Leather, Moon, Camera & more............................

#T7527 Crew cab, 4x4, Turbo diesel ..................................

15,812

19,812

20,812

30,812

41,812

2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEDAN #P7531A Well equipped, One owner, AZ SUV....................

15,812

28,812

2017 FORD EXPEDITION SUV

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SUV

#P7503A XLT, Nav, Eco Boost, HTD seats & more ..............

#17473A Limited, 4x4, AZ SUV, Super nice! ..........................

32,812

2012 FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR

2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

#18021A One owner, Immaculate, Low miles.........................

#T7453B Very clean Jeep! .....................................................

37,812

5,812

8,812

2017 TOYOTA CAMERY SEDAN LE #T7645 Reliable, One owner, AZ car..................................

14,812

2011 DODGE CHARGER SEDAN

2016 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250

2013 JEEP WRANGLER SUV SAHARA

2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V WAGON

#P7520A Road/Track, Sporty & Quick RT ..........................

#P7573 SRW, XLT, Super nice, Crew, 4x4 ...........................

#T7575 Let’s get off road! .................................................

#17025A Two, Nav, Camera & more, Cherry! .....................

14,812

39,812

24,812

15,812

2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

2015 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250

2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2013 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN XLE

#17536C SXT Plus, Quad seat, Nav, Pwr doors ...................

#P7586 SRW, XLT, Awesome! Lift, wheels & tires ..............

#17629A SUV Limited, One owner, Nav, Moon, Leather ....

#T7677 Nav, Quad seat, Moon & more!! ............................

18,812

45,812

25,812

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623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $349.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 12/19/17. See dealer for details.

18,812