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An Arizona dairy woman grows appreciation for female farmers By Shayla Hyde
NEWS .............. 2 Long-time W.V. educator Dr. Harold Porter dies
Sine Kerr cultivated her love for farming as a girl in rural Buckeye, participating in her local 4-H group and playing at friends’ houses whose families had farms and ranches. “At the age of 18 I became a farmer,” Kerr said, marrying Buckeye dairyman Bill Kerr. About 45 percent of the farmers in Arizona are women, making it the state with the highest proportion of women farmers in a declining industry, according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Kerr, now 56, chairs the women’s leadership committee of the Arizona Farm Bureau, promoting agriculture and her experience as a female farmer. “Ag needs a voice,” Kerr said.
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Farming is on the decline across the country, dropping about 4 percent from 2007 to 2012. Women farmers decreased Sine Kerr, owner of Kerr Family Farms, said “We started 15 cows.” Now, the dairy has 1,100 cows that produce two percent in that same period, with 70 pounds of milk per cow a day. (Photo by Tynin Fries/ according to the 2012 Census of Cronkite News) Agriculture. and smaller crops such as micro greens in Women farmers are typically part of a family operation, even working the West and rise in the demand for locally part-time while holding down other jobs, grown food products may account for according to Sherry Saylor, who chairs the high numbers of women farmers in the American Farm Bureau Women’s Colorado, Arizona and Texas, which has the highest number of women farmers. Leadership program. Saylor, also a member of the Arizona And the rise in Arizona farmers’ markets Farm Bureau, said corporations are allows for smaller crops and specialty buying smaller farms whose owners could items to be grown and sold in a local not afford to stay in business, shrinking setting, she said. According to Kerr, there is also a large the number of farms across the country. percentage of women farmers on the According to the Arizona Farm Bureau, Navajo Nation reservation. farmers and ranchers make up 2 percent of Saylor said the Arizona Farm Bureau the nation’s population. Saylor said the opening of niche markets Farmers...continued on page 3
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December 27, 2017
W.V. lacks resources to fully crack down on ‘drugged driving’ By Jim Walsh West Valley police say alcohol remains the primary culprit they face in cracking down on impaired drivers, but they realize that drugs are a bigger factor than ever before. Because the drug cases are more complicated, and West Valley departments do not have their own forensic crime labs, police tend to focus on alcohol impairment and submit blood samples to the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s central regional lab only when necessary to obtain a conviction. Although this approach makes sense as a matter of convenience, national authorities say it is one of many factors that make it difficult to quantify the extent of the DUI drugs problem. A national researcher reported a telltale sign of the evolution of DUI from mostly alcohol decades ago to a combination of alcohol and drugs, or a combination of drugs without alcohol. For the first time, in 2015, more drivers involved in fatalities tested positive for drugs than alcohol. Neither Goodyear nor Avondale has a forensic lab of its own, although Avondale traffic officers are trained phlebotomists, making it easy for them to obtain a blood test. “I would say maybe 15 percent of our cases are solely drug cases. A lot of them are alcohol and drugs,” Goodyear Sgt. Jason Seabright said. “It’s the same punishment,’’ whether the driver is impaired by alcohol, drugs or both. He said Goodyear’s policy is to rely on the breathalyzer test unless the defendant challenges the reading in court, or if the charge is based solely on drug-induced impairment. At that point, police will submit the blood sample to DPS and the case is generally delayed three to four months. Seabright said he agrees with police throughout the Valley and the nation that more drivers are impaired on drugs than ever before, but because of the lack
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Former Agua Fria educator Dr. Harold Porter dies By Connor Dziawura
Dr. Harold Wayne Porter, the former educator who established himself as an influential and beloved figure in Arizona, and especially the West Valley, died at the age of 87 on November 26, 2017. Born February 3, 1930, in Higden, Arkansas, to Mitchell and Oneta Porter, he had 36 years in education, 24 of which were spent as the Agua Fria Union High School District superintendent. During his lengthy tenure at the district, he was also elected president of the AASA Century Club. His career, however, reaches much further than his days as a principal and superintendent. Upon leaving the district in 1990, he became executive director of the Arizona School Administrators Association (ASA), where his impact is still felt. “When we came, the organization was in dire straits,” said ASA Office Manager Margo Spiker, who joined the organization at the same time as Porter. “It was in bad shape. It was in the red. They were struggling. Their membership was way down. Within two years, he more than doubled the membership. We got out of the red and we’re in the black. Then,
he started a building fund and we started the career I had if it would not have saving money and bought property and been for his influence on me,” said built our own building, which is free and Bill Maas, a long-time educator who became close friends with clear.” Porter and his family. The building was named “To me, he was a after him shortly before his problem solver,” he said. retirement in 2006. “You would start talking to “Harold was an amazing him, and if a problem came leader,” said Dianne Smith, up, he was a solutions guy. executive director of Greater He would think of a way to Phoenix Educational find a solution to a problem Management Council without hurting people. I (GPEMC). “In Harold’s guess that’s something that leadership role as executive I learned from him. director of ASA, Harold was respected nationally; Dr. Harold Wayne Porter. “He’s somebody that I’ll (Photo courtesy Thompson really miss. I’ve been in the not just Arizona.” education industry now for Through her position at Funeral Chapel) 52 years and he was one of GPEMC, Smith worked the top three educators that I’ve ever closely with Porter for many years. “He was one of those unsung heroes been associated with in influence and because he just did things for people, modeling your behavior.” Despite his retirement after 16 years without an ego; without getting credit,” she said. “He just valued people. He at ASA, Porter never gave up his behind-the-scenes role. understood their strengths.” “He just was an amazing man,” Smith Outside of ASA, however, Porter’s multi-decade educational career aided said. “I had so much respect for him. His legacy, I think, would be in his truly and inspired many others. “I can say that I would not have had quiet, humble manner. He was always
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looking for what was best in people and how he could impact new leaders as they would be emerging. His legacy is just his hearty laughter, his ability to bring people together, and his understanding that true leadership happens every day.” Earlier this year, he advised the Litchfield Elementary School District Educational Foundation’s campaign to pave Litchfield Elementary School’s Centennial Way. Porter’s wife of 64 years, Barbara Jean Porter, died last year. Also a teacher for many years, Barbara dedicated much of her life to supporting quality education. “They were a team to be reckoned with,” Smith said. “She was the helpmate for Harold, both in her own professional way as a teacher and in the education arena.” During his college days, he served as vice president of the student body and president of the Blue Key National Honorary fraternity. He also played baseball, served as a member of ROTC and the Delta Chi fraternity, and was selected by the alumni association to chair the ’52 class reunion. Upon graduation from ASU, Porter served with the U.S. Air Force for two years, and then served 28 years on its reserves, retiring as a colonel. “That’s why he’s so hard to describe, because you can’t just pigeonhole him,” Smith said. “He wasn’t just a superintendent. He wasn’t just an executive director. He had all these facets to his life that made him just such an amazing person.” Whether it be through his legacy across West Valley school districts, or his involvement in different organizations that promote education, Porter left his mark on many, and his work went far beyond what words can be said about him. “We’re going to miss him,” Maas said. “He was a very good educator but he was a great man, so that was more important to me. His philosophy on life about treating people well and when you treat people well, you get the same response back from them.” Smith said, “At his memorial last Friday (December 15), one of my superintendents said to me – and he knew him a long time – it’s hard to replicate somebody like Harold Porter, because everything he did, he just did sincerely and honestly and with no ego, and he didn’t do anything to enhance himself. Everything he did, he did on behalf of someone else, and that, to me, is true leadership, and I don’t know that we can say we have a lot of that now.”
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conducted a focus group to gauge how consumers view women farmers. The group said they trusted women and could relate to them better than men. “For women, I think it’s time to embrace that,” Saylor said. As about 90 percent of farms in the U.S. are family-owned and operated, Saylor said she and other women farmers need to take a vested interest in their business and how consumers view it. “It’s your livelihood,” Saylor said. “Farming is such an attractive livelihood,” Kerr said. “Women relate to women. We have a great opportunity to get that message out there.” Kerr said female farmers face stereotypes. “I hear comments like, ‘Oh you don’t look like a farmer,’” Kerr said. “It’s kind of demeaning to think people have this image, and when you don’t Sine Kerr and her granddaughter Caroline Kerr, 3, visit the calf barn. (Photo by Tynin Fries/Cronkite News) fit that mold, they’re disappointed.” Women farmers also face some Dairymen of Arizona co-op and sold part of our heritage and our legacy. of the same challenges as any farmer: making the in local stores like Albertson’s and “It’s the most incredible lifestyle. It’s economics work when the cost of producing a gallon the best place to raise your children. Safeway. of milk is less than the sell price, or facing weather “This isn’t just a job,” Kerr said. “It’s There’s nothing like it.” conditions like monsoons that destroy crops. But Kerr said farming is worth the struggle. “You have to love it,” Kerr said. “You have to have a great passion for it.”
Living the farmer’s dream Kerr and her then-boyfriend began their farming journey in 1980 with a scant 15 cows on his parents’ dairy farm. Her Friday night date nights consisted of milking cows and learning all the facets of the dairy operation. “I can relate to every operation on the farm,” Kerr said. She had her struggles, like learning not to pop the clutch on the tractor after accidentally knocking workers off the trailer she was pulling. Now she administers operations on the thirdgeneration farm. “I guess she fell in love with it,” her husband Bill Kerr said. The couple would do all their farm tasks in the morning and spend the rest of their day outdoors water skiing, hunting and camping. Ten years after starting, the Kerrs bought a larger piece of property in Buckeye to start growing their dairy herd. Kerr said they started adding cows as they could afford it, and now they run about 1,100 milking cows on 100 acres and about 800 heifers at her in-laws’ farm on the other side of the city. In addition to the dairy cows, the Kerrs lease 400 acres to grow alfalfa, oats, rye grass, sorghum and corn to finance their operation. Kerr now manages the operation’s finances but leaves the daily operation to her son, who lives on the farm. Milk is marketed through the United
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Residents invited to take part in Avondale Legislative Link By West Valley View staff
The city of Avondale is offering a free legislative program to keep residents informed of laws being proposed that may affect the city. The event is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Legislative Link, a highly interactive and informative program, will cover: who represents Avondale at the State Legislature; how a bill becomes a law; and how to track bills interesting to residents. Residents are asked to register in advance by emailing jblazina@avondaleaz.gov or by calling 623-333-1612. Those who register for the program will receive e-mail updates and alerts from the city when local issues are being discussed at the State Capitol. Residents unable to attend the program, but interested in receiving the updates, can sign up at avondaleaz.gov/ALL.
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Drugged...continued from page 1 of resources, he cannot measure the number in Goodyear. He said Goodyear has five drug recognition experts for a city of 70,000 residents and police actively pursue impaired drivers. Seabright said police do their best to protect innocent drivers from impaired drivers with a staff of five DREs. “Unfortunately, yes, we are missing’’ some drug-related cases, Seabright said. “It’s a sad reality. I wish we could do more.’’ “It’s becoming very complicated,’’ Seabright said, referring to the drug cases. “There’s a defense for everything. How can you be an expert on every drug?’’ Goodyear Police Chief Jerry Geier said his department appreciates the vital assistance it receives from the DPS crime lab, a necessity until Goodyear can afford an expensive lab of its own. “Goodyear is a growing community, with the Police Department growing steadily as a result. Currently, Goodyear Police Department does not have its own drug lab like some of the very large departments in the Valley. There certainly is concern over the increasing number of DUIs involving drugs in Goodyear just as it is a concern state and nationwide,” Geier said. “As Goodyear continues to grow, there
may be an opportunity for the police department to obtain its own drug lab in the future, but until that time comes, we continue to utilize the DPS drug lab for our DUI-drug cases and appreciate their ability and willingness to accommodate many of the agencies in the Valley that don’t have their own labs, such as Goodyear Police Department.” Vince Figarelli, superintendent of the DPS crime lab system, said DUI drugs cases are nothing new in Arizona, given the state’s longtime commitment to the use of hundreds of drug recognition experts. “It’s not a huge spike; it’s a gradual increase,’’ he said. But Figarelli said the cases are getting more difficult and time-consuming, especially with synthetic drugs such as fentanyl, a widely abused powerful opiate blamed for many overdoses. Fentanyl and Ambien, a sleep aid that works at a relatively low dose, are examples of drugs that require a deeper and more thorough search, he said. The lab is used to dealing with some other drugs that have been around much longer, such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and opiates such as Oxycontin and Percocet. “The synthetic drugs are throwing a monkey wrench in the operation,’’ Figarelli said.
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Avondale traffic officer Justin Iwen has focused his career on DUI enforcement, making 416 arrests in nine years, enough to receive a reward for his dedication from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety at a kickoff event for the annual holiday DUI taskforce crackdown on impaired driving. “It seems like Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye, Motorcycle officers Justin Iwen, Daniel Benavidez and it’s a lot of marijuana and Sgt. Jared Palacios represent the Avondale Police at the Holiday DUI Task Force kick-off other drugs,” with the cases Department event at Capitol Mall. (West Valley View photo by Tim Sealy) generally combining alcohol and marijuana but sometimes Decades of crackdowns and education based on a combination of drugs – campaigns have made an impact on from opiates like Oxycontin and heroin the chronic alcohol problem, with the to anti-anxiety medication like Xanax. public tolerating drunk driving far less “I can say in the last few years, we and popularity of designated drivers and have seen an increase in our DRE (drug- ride-sharing services increasing. related) arrests,’’ Iwen said. “Alcohol is But police say the number of still our main DUI contributor.’’ drug-related cases continues to rise, In contrast, Mesa police traffic officers demonstrating a need for more education report a far higher number of DUI drugs on the growing “drugged driving’’ cases, with veteran traffic Sgt. Sean Kelly problem. Officers say they wish people estimating that 70 percent of his cases would simply read the warning labels involve drugs and Officer Jim McDowell, on their medication and act responsibly. a drug recognition expert with specialized Arizona law enforcement officers training, reporting that 90 percent of his and deputies statewide made 5,683 DUI cases are drug-related. DUI drugs arrests in 2015; 5,028 in Mesa police have their own crime 2016; and 4,948 through November 28, lab, along with Phoenix and Scottsdale. with arrest figures from the ongoing The four DPS labs in Phoenix, Tucson, holiday crackdown not yet available, Flagstaff and Lake Havasu City tend to according to the Governor’s Office of serve smaller communities that could Highway Safety. Overall, the state is not afford a lab of their own. approaching 25,000 DUI arrests this “We are seeing a resurgence of DUIs year, director Alberto Gutier said. with opiates,” Kelly said. “There’s no question that impairment Kelly said many suspects tell police by drugs has grown tremendously over how they have suffered a major injury the last 10 years,” Gutier said. “It’s a or undergone a major surgery. Some major problem, even though we have of these people develop a dependency hundreds of drug recognition officers.” issue and turn to street drugs such as Chris Murphy, the National Highway heroin when their prescriptions run Traffic Safety Administration’s regional out. Heroin also can be cheaper than director for California and Arizona, praised prescription opiates. Arizona’s commitment to combating DUI “In many cases, it starts with pain drugs, noting that Arizona is the 16th management. There is an addiction largest state in population but has the third element to using these drugs,’’ Kelly said. Although police are sympathetic most DRE-trained officers. But he said a federal study underway to such cases, they still have to cite in five counties across Michigan, using drivers who are impaired, whether the oral swabs in a roadside test to identify substance is alcohol or heroin, he said. six different categories of drugs, “It’s our job to prevent tragedy,’’ represents the best hope for the next Kelly said. wave of DUI drug enforcement. Phoenix police Lt. David Moore, While alcohol levels are well-calibrated who supervises the Vehicular Crimes to equate with impaired driving, drug Unit, said police often suspect drugs levels are much murkier when determining are to blame for erratic driving behavior impairment, according to Murphy and when they don’t smell alcohol, a classic indicator of conventional drunk driving. Jim Hedlund, a former NHTSA official “I would like to believe most considered a top national expert on the people are not intentionally going issue. “This thing is so under-recognized out impaired’’ after using powerful and under-enforced,’’ Murphy said. prescription drugs. “They don’t realize “We are right now with drugs where they are very impaired and putting we were with alcohol in the 1950s.’’ other people at risk.’’
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Search for Mustafa extended three weeks By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The Phoenix Police Department is extending its search for missing mother Christine Mustafa in The City of Phoenix SR 85 Landfill in Buckeye. “This Friday (December 22) will mark the end of our planned nine-week search of the landfill for Christine Mustafa,” said Sgt. Alan Pfohl with the Phoenix Police Department. “Our original projection of nine weeks was based on the size of the area our detective identified as the most probable area where she is located. While we have made great progress, we still have
quite a bit to go and will not get through the entire identified area by this Friday.” Therefore, the search has been extended three weeks. Officers from Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe and DPS, along with FBI agents, support staff and construction workers make up the 50-person team that is on site daily. The volunteer officers conduct the search from daybreak to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, Pfohl said. “Each searcher must be a sworn officer of law to participate as the search regards confidential evidence,” Pfohl said.
Phoenix Police Department’s homicide department contracted with Banicki Construction, a Tempe-based civil construction company, to provide the tools and equipment for this dig. “We have heavy equipment that comes in,” Pfohl said. “Using big backhoes, they will scoop a bunch of dirt and fill it into a dump truck. That dump truck will then go over to a field right next to our dig site.” Once thinly spread out, the volunteers line up with potato rakes and meticulously file through the compressed trash in
search of any evidence. Cadaver dogs search with the volunteers. If anything is found, a line supervisor is notified, and the object is scrutinized. Mustafa was reported missing on May 11, after she did not show up for work. On May 15, the case officially became a homicide investigation. Police officers arrested Mustafa’s live-in boyfriend, Robert Interval, on suspicion of homicide. On June 8, Interval was booked on one count of first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty.
Mother arrested on charges of killing toddler By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of 2-yearold Buckeye toddler Hudson Pettibone. His mother, Alyssa Pettibone, was arrested December 18 on second-degree murder charges in
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By Tim J. Randall The Goodyear City Council approved a long-term transaction with Salt River Project, which will use the SRP delivery system to wheel the city’s high-priority Central Arizona Project water as well as additional CAP supplies leased from the Gila River Indian Community. The agreement provides Goodyear with a direct and reliable connection to the CAP Canal, which maintains Goodyear’s assured water supply and allows for future growth and a solution to current water-quality challenges. “The city was looking for a way to access its Colorado River water allocation,” said Javier Setovich, Goodyear’s director of public works. “Being able to move Colorado River water into the SRP system to be delivered to Goodyear was a perfect match of goals for both organizations. The long-term plan entails a continued relationship that could result in additional water resources for Goodyear.” Goodyear residents rely on groundwater pumping for their water allotment, as geography restricts access to their annual allotment of 17,000-acre-feet of water from CAP. “It’s all about location,” said Stuart Peckham, senior water planning analyst at SRP. “The CAP canal is many miles away from the city. Under this agreement, SRP will take delivery of Goodyear’s CAP water at the SRP-CAP Interconnect Facility near Granite Reef Dam and then transport Goodyear’s water through SRP’s system of canals and laterals.” From there, Goodyear must build a physical pipeline, approximately 5 miles into the city.“Access to water allows us to move ahead and build a new water treatment facility scheduled to be completed in late 2021,” Setovich said. Goodyear will lease SRP infrastructure as part of the collaboration, and initially receive 8 million gallons of water a day following treatment and pipeline completion. The 15- to 20-year
projection of flows is 16 million gallons a day, according to Peckham. Representatives from SRP and Goodyear, including Mayor Georgia Lord, visited Arizona Falls in Phoenix on December 11 to discuss the project and answer questions from attendees. “This is truly an exceptional project for the city, and West Valley,” Lord said. “This historical partnership will allow the West Valley—specifically Goodyear—to grow sustainably through 2040, and will demonstrate our city’s commitment to innovative issue management and problem solving. “Goodyear city staff, and leadership from Salt River Project, have been in discussion for quite some time regarding the potential to utilize SRP’s very sophisticated network of canals to allow us access to our allocation of CAP water. This allocation of surface water will assist the City in attracting businesses and development for years to come.” Goodyear now needs to schedule and collect bids for the pipeline and the treatment facility. “The city is currently evaluating submittals for a request for proposals to select firms we can work with to design, build and operate the conveyance and facility,” said Barbara Chappell, Goodyear’s environmental services manager through the Public Works Department. Announced in January, the project has been lauded nationally with recognition from Water & Wastes Digest as one of the 2017 Top Projects and Industrial Top Projects. “We are most proud of the fact that this agreement is the first time SRP has entered into a water-transportation agreement with an off-project municipality, a city not located inside SRP’s water-service territory,” Peckham said. “Other cities in the West Valley are taking notice of this arrangement; I anticipate that we will see more of these types of agreements.”
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Calling for testimony Editor: Recent emails and demotions have revealed a level of political bias within the FBI that is truly shocking. The lead FBI agent for the Hillary email investigation and also a lead member of the special counsel Mueller team, agent Peter Strzok, has been kicked off the Mueller team because the DOJ inspector general uncovered emails that revealed a strong animus against candidate Trump and President Trump. In uncovered emails between Strzok and another FBI lawyer, Lisa Page, Strzok refers to Trump as an “idiot” and “loathsome.” And in a response to Ms. Page for him to protect the country, Strzok stated, “Thanks, and of course I’ll try and approach it that way. I can protect our country at many levels.” In addition, it was the same agent who was the lead investigator in the Clinton email case who changed the descriptions of Clinton’s handling of email from “gross negligence” (the standard for criminal prosecution) to “extremely careless.” Also, it was reported that it was agent Strzok who signed the document launching the bureau’s Trump-Russia probe, the possible “insurance policy” that he referred to in one of this emails to Ms. Page in case Trump got elected. Another official in the DOJ, Bruce Ohr, an associate attorney general, was recently demoted because he concealed meetings with Fusion GPS, the company responsible for creating the discredited Trump dossier paid by Clinton which even Director James Comey referred too as “salacious” and “unverified.” Not only did Mr. Ohr not disclose this conflict of interest, but his wife was employed by Fusion GPS. It is thought that the Trump dossier was the instrument that allowed for the creation of FISA warrants that allowed the FBI to spy on President Trump and staff. Some credit should be given to Mueller for kicking agent Strzok off his team, but why was he even on the team in the first place? And why does Mueller still have several members on his team who donated to Clinton’s
campaign and even one (Weissman) who attended Clinton’s election-night party? The Mueller probe is tainted and should be investigated by the DOJ IG for bias, corruption and obstruction of justice. Both agent Strzok and DOJ lawyer Ohr need to testify under oath before Congress so that the American people can see how deep and pervasive was the FBI and DOJ bias against President Trump. Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
American College Promise Editor: I am excited about my candidacy for the Maricopa Community College Board and would like to share with you our third campaign update. In our first campaign update, I informed the voters that I am supporting the “American College Promise,” which advocates tuition free for community colleges. I have received numerous questions from constituents about how can the state of Arizona afford such an expensive initiative. I also fully understand that the state of Arizona cannot fund such an initiative. I am also aware that the state does not fully fund our K-12 districts. In addition, the Maricopa Community College District does not receive any general funding from the state. If elected, I would not advocate that the state fund the America College Promise initiative. As an elected trustee, I would lobby and work with our State Legislature and governor to reinvest in its citizens by restoring state general funding to the Maricopa Community College District. The majority of community colleges participating in America College Promise programs have multiple funding sources. The College Promise Campaign has identified the following funding sources: • College operating budgets • College foundation • K-12 school district budgets • City operating budgets • Special state allocation • Individual donors
• Private foundations • Business & industry • Federal and state allocation • Native American tribal funds • Asset management of surplus property • Federal/state Financial Aid If elected, I would ask the district to explore alternative funding to support America College Promise that would not include state funding. There are two community colleges in Arizona that offer College Promise programs. The following two Arizona Community Colleges offer the program: Mohave Community College-MCC Future Fund and Central Arizona College-Promise for the Future. Please visit our website, stanarterberry.com. If you have any concerns about Maricopa Community Colleges, please feel free to give me a call at 707-5674402 or go to my Facebook Page at FB: @SA4MCCB and share them with me. Stan Arterberry Litchfield Park
Franks will be missed Editor: The recent loss of Congressman Franks in Arizona District 2 will leave a huge hole in the fabric of the district, if his replacement is not prepared to work in a strong and dedicated manner toward our military and particularly Luke Air Force Base, which plays an
enormous role in the area economy. No one has displayed more dedication to the F-35 stationed at Luke than Congressman Franks. In our very uncertain future, the F-35 is vital to our national security, and requires leaders in Congress to persistently monitor the program and keep it funded. Congressman Franks understood this and made sure his votes always reflected those interests. For those who will run to replace him, it will be good to be prepared and knowledgeable about Luke and how important it is in the district and in the United States. Ryan Edwards Avondale
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1,200 degrees of flame gives a new respect for firefighters By David Leibowitz The first thing you notice is the weight of the steel-plated leather boots. Six, seven pounds apiece, safe against four-digit heat, the Haix firefighter boots force you to shuffle. Next, you tug on your turnouts, pants and a jacket, three heavy layers to protect you from chemicals, carcinogens and flame. You commence sweating even before you pull on the Nomex flame-resistant hood and helmet. By time you shoulder the oxygen tank – 40 pounds heavier than when you started Saturday morning – you can sense the physical toll firefighting takes. And that’s hours before you visit the flashover chamber, where blasts of 1,200-degree flame roll over you. Fire Operations 101, this half-day academy is called. Staffed by firefighters from Goodyear and Glendale – volunteering to give business leaders, elected officials and one perspiring newspaperman a taste of life on the front lines – the event reaffirms several things I’ve long suspected. Firefighting is one part athleticism, one part Zen awareness under extreme conditions and one part service above self.
During extrication, you wield It is a calling for those who the “jaws of life” to rip the don the gear. And fire, when doors off an old Buick. The you sense its killing ferocity car crash station involves your through your turnouts, will four-person crew unleashing leave you as vulnerable as a a massive jet of water on a grown man can feel. vehicle shooting head-high Oh. Also, firefighting isn’t flames. At the EMS station, only about fire. It’s about you do CPR chest comhustling to 10 or 20 calls pressions until your triceps across a 24- or 48-hour shift, the buzzer going off at 3 David Leibowitz. (Photo scream. Then there’s the flashover chamber, a pitcha.m. and hitting snooze nev- courtesy Advisor Group) black room the size of a douer an option. “One of the biggest misconceptions blewide full of claustrophobia and smoke. For seven years, I’ve worked with is that all we do is fire,” says Goodyear Captain Patrick Doyle, the father of Arizona’s firefighters, helping handle four little blonde girls. “In the Valley, their communications needs. We’ve specifically in Goodyear, we’re your stood shoulder to shoulder in political fire department, emergency medical hearings, interviews, funerals, charity department, hazardous materials de- events. They’re like family. But never partment, paramedics. We do cats in have I respected these thousands of a tree. … Unless someone has a gun, men and women more than I did experiencing 1,200 degrees up close. people call the fire department.” Fire Ops 101 includes five stations. Some politicians and journalists “Search and rescue” involves using a Hal- crusade against public safety pay ligan bar and a sledgehammer to bust into and retirement benefits. They view a house. Then you tote in fire hose and firefighters and cops as dollars on a carry out a victim overcome by smoke. spreadsheet. The only other time they
consider public servants like Pat Doyle is to request an endorsement or peddle some sensationalized “investigation.” Personally, I think public safety work taxes those who do it more than we can imagine – even after a day walking in their heavy boots. Because Fire Ops 101 is only pretend. “I sometimes wish I could let the (critics) see what it’s like to hold a drowning baby being surrounded by their entire family,” says Goodyear Capt. Stephen Gilman. “Or to see some of their best friends get cancer at the age of 32. Or to see some of their friends come away with severe burns.” Capt. Gilman looks you in the eye. “I think if they realized some of these things we go through … I don’t think they’d be as quick to judge that this job is easy or the pension is too big.” – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com. See additional story in next weeks edition of the West Valley View.
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Charter school the right option for Goodyear family By Tiffany Liddile Lately, we’ve seen a number of allegations made against charter schools in Arizona. What have been missing are charter families with their own stories to tell. This is mine. My name is Tiffany Liddile. My husband, Terrance, and I are the proud parents of four beautiful children. We’re a charter-school family—each of our children has attended the Avondale campus for Legacy Traditional Schools. Our two youngest boys are in the second and seventh grade, and our oldest son is a freshman in high school and our daughter graduated this year.
Why we chose charter It was through my daughter that we became part of the charter community about seven years ago. She had been attending a nearby public district school, but it wasn’t a good fit. When it became clear that our daughter was falling behind academically, we
realized we weren’t doing her any favors by keeping her in a school that just wasn’t for her. After researching our options and seeking the opinions of friends and fellow parents, we found a charter school, Legacy Traditional School, that seemed would meet her needs. Understandably, we were nervous about the change to a new school with new classrooms, new faces, new teachers and a new curriculum. Our concerns about the transition were eased as we met with and established relationships with the administrators, teachers and staff at Legacy Traditional. We never felt anything but welcomed, and they worked with us to ease her transition to a new school. Most of all, it was clear this school and its teachers cared about our child’s education as much as we did. Whether getting in a tutoring session before school or staying late in the
classroom to help her study—these teachers were willing to do whatever it took to help our daughter get up-tospeed.
Don’t tarnish all charters The ACLU now says some charter schools have enrollment policies that discourage certain students—including children of color like mine—from attending. Look, I can’t speak for every family and I can’t vouch for every Arizona charter school. What I do know is our own experience. Legacy Traditional has been right for us, and we feel blessed to live in a state where families are able to make their own choices. If there are schools breaking the law, then that should be addressed. But it is wrong to smear hundreds and hundreds of good schools based on the actions of a relative handful.
Parents need choices There are tens of thousands of
Arizona families just like mine, and probably just as many different reasons they’ve selected their own charter school. No two children learn the same. They have unique needs, learning styles, strengths and weaknesses. As parents, the best we can do is find the right fit for our children—and our chances of success are better if we have a full menu of quality schools to choose from. As for my family, I’m thankful we found Legacy Traditional Schools. More than that, I’m grateful my kids didn’t have to settle for a one-sizefits-all education. As parents, we have the peace of mind that they are in the right school at the right time—getting a quality education in an environment that allows them to thrive. Tiffany Liddile is a charter-school parent and mother of four. She lives in Goodyear.
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By Connor Dziawura
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! For my readers who celebrate Christmas, I hope you had a wonderful holiday and I hope you have an even better New Year’s Eve and Day. Wow, 2017 just flew by! Where does the time go? For those of you who participate in other religions and festivities, I hope you also continue to have a great season and enjoy this rare but welcome cool weather. It’s a little slow this week because of the holidays, but I have plenty of great events to bring to your attention that are spanning the rapidly approaching month of January. From four-times-yearly meetings that look to accumulate at least $10,000 for local charities from its 100plus members, all the way to Native American artists and artisans selling their work to create a thriving local community, this is sure to be a diverse column. First, I’m going to jump straight into the former. Here’s the news! 100+ Women Who Care – Valley of the Sun holds quarterly meetings. The first quarter meeting is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 25, and it kicks off with a social hour, with the meeting dedicated for the second hour. This event is located at the Main Event meeting room, 10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Reservations are free for members and guests on its Eventbrite page, of which there is one for each quarterly event. If you’re not familiar with this women’s philanthropic group, it is operated by an executive committee of volunteers and has the support of many sponsors. Basically, the group meets to nominate local charities and the winning charity receives the members’ donations. 100+ Women Who Care has four chapters: Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, East Valley and West Valley. For more information, visit 100wwcvalleyofthesun.org. Next, I’m going to jump back a week. The West Valley Career Expo is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, at the American Sports Center, 755 N. 114th Avenue, Avondale. Hosted as a partnership between the city of Avondale, SeekPro Career Expos and Goodwill, this free event
requires registration at its Eventbrite page. In addition to networking, this career expo will provide a plethora of career opportunities to those seeking employment and career opportunities. Free professional headshot opportunities will even be available! Banner Health, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Amazon, the Phoenix Police Department and Bank of America are just a handful of the many varied employers who will be on site. Job seekers should arrive no later than noon, wearing business professional attire and having no less than 10 to 15 copies of your résumé. West Valley Women is back with its Spotlight Our Members Luncheon. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, the organization will meet at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. For more information contact Lisa Platt at 602-5737496 or lisap@westvalleywomen.org. Advanced reservations are required and can be made at westvalleywomen.org at $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers or $65 for a member plus a guest.
The annual Cave Creek Indian Market Festival is returning from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, January 19. While it takes place at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek, interested attendees will be picked up and dropped off at the Goodyear Recreation Office, 3075 N. Litchfield Road. Pickup is at 9:30 a.m. and guests will be returned at 3:30 p.m. Price is $20 for residents or $24 for nonresidents, and no refunds will be given after January 11. The Cave Creek Indian Market Festival is a yearly outlet to celebrate the rich, long-running history of Native American and Southwestern culture. With a plethora of artists and craftsmen on site, visitors will have the chance to shop and support the local artists who put time and effort into making the festival possible. On top of that, the festival will also feature a large list of Native American performers. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
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Avondale coffee shop brings faith-based message By Connor Dziawura
Husband and wife duo James and Milinda Sinohui have a deep history in the West Valley; both were born and raised in Tolleson. Although they come from vastly different career backgrounds, coffee was a common interest. “Whenever we found ourselves having deep discussions, we were always sitting on our front porch of our house drinking a cup of coffee. We had some of the best conversations,” James said. “We always related coffee to us being together, whether it’s problem solving an issue or enjoying our marriage together. Coffee was like that component that was part of those.” A retired police officer, James spent 20 years in West Valley law enforcement, and served on gang units, SWAT teams, K-9 units and patrol. Milinda left her job as a schoolteacher to stay at home with their children five years ago. Both dreamt of getting into the food industry, and Universal Cup Coffee was born. “We didn’t want to live a life
of would’ve/could’ve/should’ve,” Milinda said. “We wanted to go out there and do them. We really wanted to go out there and do things to make the world better, and so we said coffee became a pastime for us.” They started the company in October 2016, first selling their beans via their website and local marketplaces. The 100-percent Arabica, organically grown beans hail from Nayarit, Mexico, and are roasted locally in Avondale. Neither of them had a background in coffee, so they learned as much as they could. “We were online for a year,” Milinda said. “For a year we were doing nothing but online sales, farmers markets, craft fairs; really everywhere and anywhere in the Valley. It was fine, it was going well, but we were totally content with doing that.” In July, James left law enforcement, and in November, the once unlikely prospect of a physical location became a reality. “We had not in any way, shape or form thought we would ever get
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Retired Police Officer James Sinohui and his wife, Milinda, a retired school teacher, display their pastries from behind the counter of their coffee shop. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)
storefront,” Milinda said, adding, “We thought maybe years from now.” Milinda notes the two thought the business would be more of a retirement side project. Then they received a call about the former BOONgarden location. “We changed plans completely and then here we go,” she said.
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adoptive family. “The Herbanero is named after one of our foster kids,” James said. “He loved the Minions movie, and he would watch it and one of the characters was named Herb, so I dubbed him with a nickname whenever he’d watch it. I would be like ‘Hey, Herb,’ and it kind of slowly evolved into Herbanero.” He describes the Mexican chocolatebased drink as “sweet and spicy.” “That was Herb because there were times where he was sweet but there were times where he was spicy. He was a handful,” James added with a laugh. Another, the Kikzilla, is named after the couple’s first foster daughter, Kiki. “She was bold and fierce,” Milinda said. The Kikzilla is a red velvet frappé with a shot of espresso, topped with whipped cream and chocolate cookies. In addition to drinks, Milinda notes they serve pastries from other local providers. There are large players in their industry, but Universal Cup’s owners don’t view it as competition. The chains are just doing their own thing, as are James and Milinda.
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“We really try to pride ourselves in that individual, hand-by-hand crafted drink,” Milinda added. Outside of coffee and pastries, Universal Cup Coffee is a frequent gathering space for small local events. They have a “house band,” the 3More Band. Universal Cup also hosts a gallery for a small local artist. “We really try to involve the community as much as we can because we acquired this space in such a unique way, we wanted to kind of keep that message of paying it forward,” Milinda said. “So, all of our talent is young, inexperienced, ‘I’m just trying to put my name out there,’ and we like that because we know what it’s like to be local; for people to take a chance on that.” Self-branded as a Catholic, pro-life business, faith is heavily intertwined at Universal Cup Coffee. The duo said they do not intend to force this message upon anyone. “You don’t have to be religious or spiritual or you don’t have to have a faith denomination to be welcome because that’s not who we are,” Milinda said. “We really pride ourselves in making people feel good and feel welcome. We, of course, provide them with
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Westview having rollercoaster start By Casey Pritchard
The Westview boys basketball team has had its ups and downs early in the season. The Knights started 5-3, have won and lost a one-possession game, and have been on both sides of a blowout. Westview is 3-1 in power points games through December 14, having played its opening four games in the Welcome to the Jungle Tournament, going 2-2. “We had a heartbreaker in the opener, lost to Perry at the buzzer,” Westview coach Brendan McEvoy said. “We just weren’t sharp. That’s one of the reasons why you play a tournament early on, if you have a stinker, or guys play nervous, you don’t want it to hurt your power-points ranking.” The Knights bounced back, winning the next two games and playing, what McEvoy called, the best three quarters of basketball he’s seen since being at Westview. That led to a 54-50 win against Gilbert. “The first three quarters we just absolutely shut down Gilbert, and everything we were doing was working,” McEvoy said. “We had a
complete 180 in (48 hours). I was really proud of the kids executing the game plan against a well-coached team.” Westview’s other two tournament games were a 55-47 victory against Williams Field and an 84-59 loss to Mountain Pointe. McEvoy said his team struggled against Mountain Pointe’s full-court press. However, Horizon implemented the same defense against the Knights four days later, and Westview prevailed with an 85-84 win in the first power-points game of the season. “That was good to see in four days time, after struggling against the press, we came out and were able to score against it,” McEvoy said. The Knights beat Horizon thanks to last-second heroics by D’Maurian Williams. The junior forward was fouled with five seconds left and hit both free throws in the one-and-one bonus situation. “They called timeout, he hit the first free throw, they called timeout again to try to ice him, and he hit the second one to give us the lead,” McEvoy said. “We played good defense in the last
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five seconds and they got a terrible look. I’m really proud of them.” Westview had a pair of comfortable wins to start December, beating Alhambra 61-30 and Cibola 70-41. The latter came without an injured Williams, and two other players for undisclosed reasons. “The fact we went out there and beat Cibola by 31, that’s a big deal to me,” McEvoy said. “I feel like our bench is better than any bench we’ve had at Westview since I’ve been out there. Our bench could start for a lot of teams on the west side. “I was really happy that guys like Julian Rodgers and Zavohn Harris, sophomore Ryan Brown, that those guys got major opportunities to compete. Sonny Contreras played starter minutes and was successful in that game. I was glad they got to get out there and play.” Williams is the Knights’ leading scorer from a year ago when he averaged 18.4 points per game, but this year he’s added another dimension to his game. “He’s matured in that he is focused on getting his teammates good looks, more than he’s worried about getting his own,” McEvoy said. “He’s averaging close to eight assists per game … he’s always had that in him, but it seems like that’s a priority now for him. His on-the-ball defense has been really good as well.” This year’s leading scorer is Christian Diaz, who is averaging 16.1 points per game. McEvoy said he’s really proud of Diaz because he’s the complete player. “He handles the ball, shoots it, scores inside, rebounds, defends,” McEvoy said. “He’s a complete player and a self-made guy. He’s 6-4, he’s certainly athletic, but no one has worked harder at his game in the shoulder seasons than Christian. He’s a leader by example and has a good skill set.” Junior Cameron Katal is averaging 11.3 points per game. The 6-foot-10inch center can score inside, but also involves the rest of the team when he’s getting doubled inside, McEvoy said. “He’s got a nice post game, he can shoot the ball, has a nice release, so he’s a tough guy to guard that way,” McEvoy said. “We’re working at getting him more aggressive on the boards and more aggressive asking for the ball. He’s come a long way since he’s been with us this summer.” Isaiah King and Jakob Lofton are two other key contributors. “Lofton played a lot of varsity minutes
Senior Zavohn Harris dribbles the ball down the court. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)
off the bench in the second half of the season last year,” McEvoy said. “He’s coming off of knee surgery, and he’s not 100 percent, but he’s giving us great effort on defense and shooting the 3. “Isaiah King has been very impressive running the point and defensively harassing the opposing team’s point guard full court. He’s got a high basketball IQ, and has played with great effort.” Westview is not at full strength yet either. A pair of transfer players won’t get to see the court until after the Knights’ ninth power-points game via the Arizona Interscholastic Association rule. One of them is Cedric Bridges, who came from Valley Vista. “A lot of people outside of the West Valley don’t know about Cedric just because he hasn’t been in the state playoffs, but he plays at a very high level, with a very high motor … he’s super athletic,” McEvoy said. “We played him in the scrimmage and our parents, and our kids, are super excited to get him on the floor after seeing him in the scrimmage.” Odari Hermas transferred from Phoenix Sierra Linda. He’s only 5-foot9, but is an aggressive, tough defender, McEvoy said. “When he and Cedric become eligible after those nine power-points games, we’ll be a lot nastier and have more of that grit for loose balls and rebounds, and it will be contagious, I think.” McEvoy sees a lot of potential in his team, he said. “I expect us to contend for the state championship,” McEvoy said. “We have enough talent to compete with the best teams in the state. The things we have to do, we have to be a little more sound, and we have to be a little grittier – we’ve been getting out-scrapped by other teams.”
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Lady Scorpions having strong start to season By Casey Pritchard The Desert Edge girls basketball team is looking to build off one of its best seasons. The Lady Scorpions went to last year’s state quarterfinals, but suffered a nine-point loss to Phoenix Sierra Linda. This year is off to an 8-3 start, and Desert Edge coach Heidi Behnke has high expectations. “I told them, realistically, the furthest we ever got was the quarterfinals, and I think this team is better than last year,” Behnke said. “Our goal is to get to the Final Four. I don’t know if they believe they can do that yet. They don’t know what that’s like, no one has ever done it before, so they don’t have any experience in that spot.” The Lady Scorpions have experience winning and playing close against tough competition. Two of Desert Edge’s three losses this year are to Sierra Linda and Millennium, which are a combined 18-1. Desert Edge’s loss to Sierra Linda was by three points, and it lost to Millennium by four. “The Millennium game was equivalent to a state championship game,” Behnke said. “We played them so well. We led almost the whole game.” Millennium went on a second-half run to take the lead by seven, but the Lady Scorpions didn’t give up. “To my surprise, but also my pleasure, we battled right back and cut the lead to one with 30 seconds left,” Behnke said. The Lady Scorpions even had a chance to tie the game, but missed a free throw. Millennium scored and was fouled in the waning seconds, going on to win 51-47. “We’re trying to play to that level on a more regular basis, because we found a good level of intensity in that game, and we played smart and more measured,” Behnke said. “We’re trying to bring that type of thing to all our games.” Overall, Behnke said her team is still trying to find itself. “We have a core of returners, and we have a core of kids who don’t know what it’s like and what to expect,” Behnke said. “I think we’re still trying to fit the pieces together. We’re just trying to get some momentum going into the (Phoenix) Arcadia tournament and then into region.” One of Desert Edge’s integral returners is Brooke Polite. The senior point guard is a four-year varsity starter. “Brooke is starting to score more the way I want her to; that’s something that’s been missing that’s good to see,” Behnke said.
Polite averages 10.2 points per game, which is a career high. While her scoring is up, Behnke would like to see her consistently score. “She knows she hasn’t scored as well in the bigger games, which is something we’re going to need her to do,” Behnke said. “She’s been finding pockets where she’s shooting more often, which is what we need her to do.” Senior Mackenzie Kinsel is another returning starter. She leads the team with 16.8 points per game. “Mackenzie has been solid, per usual,” Behnke said. Junior forward Karina Montano averages 7.2 points per game. As a sophomore last year, she averaged 6.3 per contest. “We’re still trying to get her into the flow of things,” Behnke said. “She’s just got to get more confidence. That comes with making plays. Hopefully, she’ll get going. Part of the struggle is teams are giving her a lot of attention. They’re doubling her, and it’s getting used to that. We’re still working to get her more comfortable in those spots and feel more relaxed.” Karina’s sister, freshman Haley, is averaging 8.0 points per game. “She gives us some length at the guard position,” Behnke said. “She’s decent sized, which we don’t always have, and she can do a little bit of everything. She can handle the ball, she can finish under the basket; she’s a versatile player and she’s only going to get better as she gets older.” With four scorers averaging more than 7 points per game, Desert Edge doesn’t have problems putting the ball in the basket. The team scoring is up more than
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kids have a little bit to learn,” Behnke said. “Hopefully we can get some good reps in the tournament before region play.” Desert Edge opens play in the Lady Titan Winter Hoops Classic, hosted by Arcadia, at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, December 28, against Phoenix North Pointe Prep. The Lady Scorpions will play five games in the tournament before returning to power-points action January 5 at Gilbert Mesquite. Region play begins January 9.
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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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Preschoolers Storytime
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Patriot All-America Invitational Collegiate Golf Tournament
The seventh annual Patriot All-America will attract golfers from the three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA for a five-day tournament at the Wigwam Golf Club, 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Admission is free. For information, visit www.patriotallamerica.com.
Quilters
Spend time with friends making quilts for people in need at 6:30 p.m at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. For information, call 623-935-4858.
Thematic Book Club
The Litchfield Park Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds monthly book club meetings that focus on a new theme each month. This month focuses on books from childhood. For information or help finding a book for the meeting, call 602-652-3457.
Festival Ranch Park Bookmobile
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.
Festival Sage Rec Center Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Business Workshops
Meet fellow businessmen and learn over 100 marketing ideas for businesses at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.
Al-Anon Stepping Stones
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.
Enjoy a movie and fun craft from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue. For information, call 623-333-2601.
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.
Family Book Club
Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds a monthly book club for children ages 9-12 and their parents. Come down to the library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.
Aerobics for a Better You
Bring an exercise mat and hand weights to a free class from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Rec Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Hospice of the Valley Support Group
Hospice of the Valley Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Storytime
Bring toddlers ages 2 to 4 to enjoy an interactive story with songs and games that grows vocabulary
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.
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.
Not Hungry Tonight
Not Hungry Tonight is a program that seeks to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Christmas in Color
Enjoy a drive-thru lights display with holiday music and over 1.5 million lights between 5:30 and 11 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Tickets are $30 per vehicle. For information, visit ChristmasInColor.net.
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Sundance Adult Center Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 930 N. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye, from 10 a.m. to noon for you to visit. Visitors can get a library card to check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Tartesso Community Park Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at East Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye, from 1 to 3 p.m. for you to visit. Visitors can get a library card to check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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.
Computer Class (Ages 18+)
Blood Drive
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.
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Homeschooling Resources Show & Tell
Learn about different resources and tricks for improving homeschooling from 4 to 5 p.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3456.
Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove
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Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.
Wildlife Encounters
Come down to Wildlife World Zoo, at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, at noon, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to learn about the zoo’s wild animals from its knowledgeable professionals and see the animals foraging and flying. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.
Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS)
TOPS is a program designed to help people reach their weightloss goals in a healthy manner with weekly meetings. TOPS meets at 6 p.m. at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. For more information, call 623-935-4858.
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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.
Quilters Anonymous
Quilters Anonymous is calling all quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Bingo Hall, 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. For information, call 602-418-3746.
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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.
Preschoolers Storytime
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Southwest Valley Family YMCA, 2919 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.
Family Movies
Join other families at the Buckeye Downtown Library at 310 N. Sixth Street at 3 p.m. as they enjoy Leap. Snacks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Verrado Visionaries
Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.
Digital Download Class
Learn how to download free resources to your Nook, Kindle and more at noon at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Be sure to bring your library card, usernames and passwords. For information, call 602-652-3456.
Babytime (Ages 0 to 23 months)
Code Club
Babies and parents can enjoy books, songs, playtime and more at 10:15 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Storytime
Come down to Skyway Church at 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear, to spend time with friends
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.
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.
Blood Drive
Bring toddlers ages 2 to 4 to enjoy
The American Red Cross is hold-
Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. in the Avondale Council Chambers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-1000.
Tuesday
Bingo
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Kmart, 8701 W. McDowell Road. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 27, 2017 ing a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. an interactive story with songs and to 3 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, games that grows vocabulary at 11:15 15255 W. McDowell Road, Gooda.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch year. Walk-ins are welcome, but Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For inappointments are available. For formation, call 623-349-6300. information, call 1-800-733-2767.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 27, 2017 making quilts for people in need, low crafters and work on crochet, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, knitting or sewing projects. Come call 623-935-4858. by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Preschool Time
Help prepare preschoolers for reading through music, books, games and crafts from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.
CALENDAR For information, call 602-652-3000.
Tynker Code Club (Ages 6-8)
Learn to code while playing computer games from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Toddler Time
Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books,
games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Playgroup (Ages 0-5)
Connect with other parents and caregivers as your children build their social skills during Avondale Civic Center Library’s open-play group at 10 a.m. The library will provide toys and an indoor play space at 11350 Civic Center Drive.
For information, call 623-333-2602.
Business Workshops
Meet fellow businessmen and learn about free marketing resources at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.
Baby Time
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Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers meets weekly with those struggling with weight or looking for some extra support. Come from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
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Church creates labyrinth as ‘place to walk and meditate’ By Sherry Jackson
Shelley Krispin, a parishioner at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, said she was inspired “by mystery” to build a labyrinth in honor of her late husband, Keith Krispin Sr. “My husband was a quiet, faith-filled man,” she said. “He impacted lives through working for systemic change. Offering the labyrinth to our community was a way to be consistent with how Keith walked his journey: quietly, humbly making a difference in the lives of others.” Krispin worked the past decade with Valley Interfaith Project and was part of a group that started an inner-city school in Chicago in the ’60s that is still going strong. “His resume of service is long,” she said. She approached her church with the labyrinth idea. After talking it over with Pastor Rev. Dr. Gil Stafford, it was determined there was also a lot of interest in the congregation. A committee was formed which researched other labyrinths in the Valley. Stafford said the committee was “real-
ly inspired by a labyrinth built around a standing stone at White Tank Library.” They consulted a labyrinth specialist and a landscape architect. Plans were drawn. A “very significant contribution,” was made by Krispin, and along with other parishioners, the project got the green light from the church board. It took two years from inception until the celebratory blessing held this fall. “The size of the financial contribution seems small in comparison to the impact in the lives of those who will walk this sacred place,” Krispin said. Labyrinths, which were adopted by Christianity in the Middle Ages, are commonly used as symbols and a form of body prayer. Labyrinths are created to break away from daily routines and take a brief “pilgrimage.” “In the labyrinth we walk in a way we don’t walk elsewhere, which leads to a new kind of experience,” the church’s website reports. “In the simplest of terms, it’s a place to pray,” Stafford said. “It’s a very inter-faith type of thing. There’s no ne-
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church agreed to build a labyrinth to mark that God is present. (Photo courtesy St. Peter’s Episcopal Church)
cessity that you even believe in God to walk the labyrinth. It can just be a place to walk and meditate. The most unique feature of the labyrinth at St. Peter’s is the standing stone, also called a monolith, at the center, Stafford said. The stone was sourced locally from a quarry north of Phoenix. “The standing stone connects the many people that have prayed and those that have prayed thousands of years ago. It’s used to mark the presence of God. There’s a great comfort that people pray there all the time and your prayer is part of history.” The labyrinth is open 24 hours a day and is lit at night. There’s a sidewalk leading from Litchfield Park and the church plans to install additional signage in the next few months. The church also plans to offer a workshop soon further explaining the meaning of labyrinths and monoliths. Each path leading to the labyrinth has a section for engraved memorial bricks. Parishioners and others have dedicated bricks to their families or have signified important dates and inspirational quotes. Stafford said
bricks will continue to be available for purchase. “The labyrinth is open to anyone who wants to pray or contemplate,” Stafford said. He encourages people from all faiths to walk the 464 feet to the monolith in the center. There are no rules for walking it, only that you be respectful of others and not use your cell phone while walking the path. “Not a day goes by where there isn’t someone walking the labyrinth.” “I hope at some point many will utilize what it offers - the opportunity to intentionally reflect, walking with open heart and mind, open to receiving inspiration, and taking learnings from this special walk into our personal journeys,” Krispin said. “At St. Peter’s, we wanted to mark that God is present here and that everyone is welcome,” Stafford said. “It turned into a beautiful gift not only for the congregation, but for the whole community.” St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For more information, call 623935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.
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Avondale library asks the public to ‘Read! 365’ By West Valley View staff
Take a year-round reading challenge and make it your New Year’s Resolution; enroll in READ! 365. The program is free and open to all ages. Participants can earn “badges” to redeem books and earn prizes by reading, attending events, or participating in community experiences. Each age group has special challenges to meet. In addition
to completing a reading list, learning opportunities can include visits to locations in your community such as parks, city events, special lectures or programs. READ! 365 runs through June 1; Avondale Public Library will still participate in the Maricopa County Reads Summer Reading Program, which runs June through July. For more
information, visit avondalelibrary.org. Anyone can sign up online at avondalelibrary.readsquared.com, or visit either of the Avondale libraries where staff can assist with sign ups. There are two branches, Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, and Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive.
READ! 365 is an initiative that aligns with the city’s 2017 AllAmerica City Award. Avondale was named an All-America City, an honor bestowed on just 15 communities around the country who have demonstrated civic engagement by helping young children achieve grade-level reading proficiency and early school success.
Open mic night moves outside for January 13 event By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The Avondale libraries are inviting performers to a special outdoor open mic night from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 13. Talent can share poetry, spoken word, music, dance or art—or just listen and be inspired. All forms of self-expression are welcome and all levels of experience encouraged. Sponsored by The Friends of Avondale Libraries & Recreation,
Soulful Expressions is a safe space where performers are invited to showcase their art. Some performances may contain explicit language, provocative subjects and strong themes; however, hate speech and overly vulgar material will not be permitted. The event is open to all, but children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
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Students given opportunity Three Buckeye teachers to study abroad win Fiesta Bowl grants By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
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Pendergast District governing board wins top honor
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The Arizona School Boards Association selected Pendergast District Governing Board for its top honor for school boards for the prestigious Lou Ella Kleinz Excellence in Governance Award. ASBA’s highest honor, this award is presented to a governing board demonstrating the most outstanding education leadership for the year. The award was presented to the PESD board at the ASBA/ASA Annual Conference Awards dinner held at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel on December 13. The board members are President Jose Arenas, Vice President Sen. Martin
Quezada, Hilda Ortega-Rosales, Susan Serin and former board member Ruben Gutierrez. “When a school board and superintendent team work toward a common vision, amazing things can happen for children and communities,” said Dr. Tim Ogle, ASBA executive director. “The Pendergast Elementary School Governing Board exemplifies this and, as such, is deserving of the Arizona School Boards Association’s highest honor for a full board.” Arenas is thrilled to receive the award and proud of the work that he and his
board colleagues have done. “This extraordinary governing board sees the vision of the district and makes each decision in the best interest of the students,” Arenas said. “The PESD Board shows how meetings can be teaching and learning opportunities for all. Each member does their homework to come fully prepared and ready to help the district move forward in its initiatives. Each board member is active in the community and makes connections to benefit the district and its 10,200 students in Avondale, Glendale and Phoenix.”
When learning of the award, Pendergast Superintendent Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux could not contain her excitement. “I have dreamed of this award for our board in recognition of the work they do each day that benefits our students, staff, families and the communities we serve,” she said. “They are role models and demonstrate how vital is the work of the governing board and how collaboration and cooperation are critical to support the district and its goals. We couldn’t be prouder of our board and celebrate this monumental achievement.”
Verrado heads across the pond for New Year’s Day By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Verrado High School musicians will march through London’s West End to celebrate New Year’s Day, hitting landmarks like Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. More than 500,000 people will see the 46 Verrado Vipers play LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” Maroon 5/ Christina Aguilera’s “Moves like Jagger” and Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” They will be joined by 8,000 musicians, dancers and acrobats from various nations. The parade starts at noon near Green Park Station, runs along Piccadilly to Piccadilly Circus, turns right down Regent Street and St. James’ Park, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall to Parliament Square.
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Buckeye schools get lunchroom makeover
By Veronica Galek When junior Kayanna Martin goes to lunch at Buckeye Union High School, she has more meal options to choose from, thanks to a $2,000 cafeteria renovation implemented this school year. “Last year I was dreading lunch more than looking forward to it,” Martin said. “I was always asking my mom to make me a sandwich instead of having food here. Now we have options.” Rye Shriver, the director of dining services for the Buckeye Union High School district, said he worked with chef Doug Harris over the summer to create a more welcoming lunchroom environment for Buckeye Union, Youngker and Estrella Foothills high schools. Buckeye’s food service partner, Chartwells K12, was a partner. “When I was in high school, it felt more like a cafeteria,” Shriver said. “You think of cafeteria and you think of some lunch lady with a hairnet on slapping food on the tray. What we wanted to do is create a different feel, more like you’re going to a mall. We’ve been able to get away from that stigma of being just a cafeteria.”
The lunchrooms now have different stations, serving Latin and delicatessen food, and a “create” station that changes daily. “Last week, we had a curry vegetable bowl with quinoa and brown rice,” Shriver said. “This week we had a chicken fajita bowl and next week we’re doing tikka masala. We’re definitely trying to introduce different foods.” According to Shriver, it’s clear the program is a success because the lunches are up by 12,000 meals, compared to last year over the last three months. Prices have stayed the same. “The great thing about it is that students have all these options but they still pay the same amount,” Shriver said. “All students pretty much pay $3 regardless of what they get.” The new cafeterias came from funding from the district, and Shriver hopes he will be able to do more. “Right now we just did a light funding, about $1,200, which we used to add a framing to the front of the lunch station,” Shriver said. “We also added lighting so it adds more of a café feel. We are trying to get the state to fund us a little more so we can have
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up trying beets. What we try and do is give them a recipe they can enjoy. We want them to realize healthy food doesn’t have to taste bad.” As for Martin, she feels that the changes have improved her attitude toward eating lunch at school. “I’m glad that we get a lot of better options for the same price,” Martin said. “If we didn’t have a cafeteria like this, I’d probably just not eat anything.”
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Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@timespublications.com. Luke Caporrimo of Litchfield Park received a dean’s scholarship to attend Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Cornell has a student body from 42 states and 17 foreign countries, and renowned visiting speakers, faculty and entertainers. Precious Bangura, an eighthgrade student from Garden Lakes School in Avondale, was selected out of 350 chief science officers statewide to train the inaugural team of officers in Oregon. Precious was chosen based on her participation on the computer program entitled Canvas, the computer platform used in Pendergast Elementary School District, and her ability and confidence as a speaker and trainer. Even though Precious is a middle-
school student, she was training high school students in Ashland, Oregon. The Pendergast model for science action plans is highly requested throughout the state and parts of the nation. Any child who becomes a CSO is being trained in the PESD model and as a result, the future looks bright for scientists and engineers who can be proud they received their motivation and training from Cindy Wiste, assistant director of mathematics, science, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) from PESD. Know of a student doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email the information to christina@ westvalleyview.com.
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OBITUARIES Fanny Ellen Hansen, "Peggy,"97 years of age, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on December 1, 2017. Peggy was born April 24, 1920 in Acton, Maine to Harry Preston Fletcher and Laura Ellen Young. Peggy is preceded in death by her loving husband William Hansen Sr. and her beloved son Dirck Hansen. Those left to mourn her passing include her children Marina and Peter Tew, Maryellen Belanger, Lisa and Mike Barron, William Jr. and Betsy Hansen, Peter Hansen; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A Graveside service for Peggy was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Holy Cross Cemetery where she was laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Alice Lucille Geddes Contreras Alice Lucille Geddes Contreras was born in Quincey, MA March 6, 1941 to Frank and Lucille Geddes. The family moved from Massachusetts to Arizona during the war years to work in the defense industry. It was in Avondale that Alice met John Contreras, her lifelong partner in grade school, the couple remained friends, school mates, and eventually married October 10, 1959. Alice and John moved to San Diego where John was stationed with the US Navy. Alice and John had four children, one of which preceded her in death, Timothy Dean. Alice held a variety of careers in the food industry for and managing operations. Alice moved to Whitaker Survival Systems as a bookkeeper and then made her final career move to UCSD, managing the Revelle Sundry Store and retiring in 2001. In retirement Alice joined her husband in the San Diego Jazz Society working as a bookkeeper. Together Alice and John made numerous jazz cruises and festivals until her declining health made it difficult for her to participate. Alice is survived by her husband, John Sr. of 58 years, her son John Contreras of Poway, her daughters, Dee Salazar of El Cajon and Kristina Woolson of Livermore, CA, as well as her grandchildren, Brittani, Sarah, Emily, Austin, and Brooke which where her joy. Memorial service will be held at El Cajon Mortuary, Monday January 8, 2018 11:00 am. Committal Service will be held at Miramar National Cemetery, Monday January 8, 2018 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers please make a tribute gift to Rady Children’s Cancer Center San Diego. www.radyfoundation.org/tributegifts
Santos Garcia Jr, formerly of Buckeye lost his battle with cancer at his home in Walla Walla, WA on Dec. 8th, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents Ramona and Santos Garcia Sr. He left behind his wife, Maria; brothers Johnny, Angel, Norbert and Raymond Garcia; daughter Marissa Garcia; and sons Santos III, Cruz, Dominic and Roman Garcia, along with 4 grandchildren. Private services were held in Walla Walla, WA.
James “Fred“ Young, of Goodyear passed away in Phoenix on December 16, 2017 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Young; children, Rosalind Hinton, Gregory Young and Phillip Young; sisters, Willa Scott, Edna Jackson, Daisy Lafalaise, Jane Hamilton, and Ethel Mae Watts; 2 grandchildren, Dana Prentiss and Morgan Hora and 3 greatgrandchildren, Cameron Hora, Beckett Prentiss and Zoe Prentiss. He was preceded in death by his mother Edna and brothers, John Watts, Jeff Watts, Luther Watts Randall Oliver Keele Watts and Lewis Watts Jr. Randall Oliver Keele, of Phoenix, AZ died Fred served his country in the Army for 2 years and December 16, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. He was was a Korean War veteran. He received 2 bronze medals born January 8, 1953 in Challis, ID to Ranfor his service. dall and Patricia Keele. Services were held December 20, 2017 at Thompson Randy is survived by his wife, Lorna Jean Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. Burial took place at the NaKeele; daughter, Annalisa Bauer (Cory); tional Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave sons, Jerry Keele, Jason Keele (Renee), Vance Keele (Kali), Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Condolences for the famand Joe Palmer; sisters, Suzanne Edelman (Jack), Vicki ily may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Keele, and Rise’ Baker (Howard); brothers, John Keele
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Hannelore Holden Hannelore or Hanne as she was known by family and friends, was born in Hotzenplotz, Czechoslovakia on July 4th, 1944. Her family left Czechoslovakia when she was three days old for Germany where she lived until 1981 when she moved to Buckeye, AZ to live with her sister Sue and family. She married Larry Holden on September 5, 1981. Hanne worked as a clerk at Liquor Corral and True Value Hardware because she loved people and they loved her. She would meet people in the grocery store that would tell her they remembered her giving them candy suckers when they were children. She loved her family and lived to do things for them. She is survived by her husband Larry; sister Sue Boyd (Steve); granddaughter Jennifer Goodwin (John); grandson Sean Crowley; two great grandsons; many nieces and nephews and a large extended family. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 28th at the Buckeye Elks Lodge; 109 North 5th Street, Buckeye at 10:00 AM.
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