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Kids in crisis, not enough help

BY CECILIA CHAN

West Valley View Staff Writer

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The West Valley — like the rest of the country — is seeing skyrocketing mental health diagnoses among children and adolescents in emergency departments.

The problem is exacerbated by a shortage of professionals to deal with them — adding to the anxiety of parents who try to help their children.

ER visits “for kids who come in for complaints of suicide and behavioral problems in the past 10 years continue to increase,” said Dr. Randall Ricardi, chief of psychiatry at Phoenix Children’s.

“Partly, (population) growth is a driver and also I think better recognition of disorders in kids and adolescents and as a result more people come forward for care,” he added.

The need can be seen in the number of pediatric patients who attempted suicide — and the rising number who complete it.

In 2008, two pediatric patients were brought to Phoenix Children’s emergency department for attempted suicide. In 2016, that number reached 497, according to hospital data.

And in 2008, Phoenix Children’s registered 64 pediatric patients in its emergen-

While nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children have a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in a given year, only about 20% of children with disorders see a specialized mental health care provider, according to a 2018 report from The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (Submitted photo)

cy department with suicidal thoughts. By 2016, that number jumped to 553 patients.

Overall, an estimated 17.1 million U.S. children are affected by a psychiatric disorder, making mental health ailments among the most common pediatric illnesses, ac-

cording to a 2018 study by Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C. Roughly 2% to 5% of all emergency department visits in the nation by children

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State treasurer’s task force requires financial education

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee recalled the time she spoke to a group of incoming freshmen at a university orientation 12 years ago. When she asked for a show of hands to see how many students received personal financial education in

high school — and not a single hand went up — she said she realized something alarming.

“We don’t provide kids that basic life skill before they actually get out into the real world. That means we have a lot of adults who are struggling to understand money management because we never

taught it in schools,” Yee told the West Valley View.

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That underscores the importance of improving access to outpatient mental health resources and expanding capacity in emergency departments, according to the study.

Some steps being taken now Phoenix Children’s has already taken steps to address the crisis. At its main campus in Phoenix, a Bridge Clinic opened almost 1.5 years ago.

“The idea behind the Bridge Clinic is to take the kids seen in ED and don’t require in-patient care but can’t wait the weeks or months to get a psychiatry appointment and we bring them to Bridge for 60 days,” Ricardi said.

“While they are waiting for a psychiatry appointment for longer care, we stabilize them by seeing them more frequently and starting either medication or therapy,” he added, noting the program would “transition them long term to a psychiatrist or a therapist.”

Approximately 420 patients came for help at the Bridge Clinic last year, according to Ricardi.

The program is being expanded to other areas, like the multi-specialty

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building on the Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s campus.

Until that building opens and to meet an ongoing shortage of mental health providers, Ricardi is spearheading a program that he hopes to launch in early fall to train pediatricians on how to handle routine behavioral issues with their patients.

“We’re going to invite interested pediatrician practices to participate in a year-long faculty learning community, where we teach about identifying, treating and managing attention deficit disorder, depression and anxiety,” Ricardi said.

“The pediatrician can be a valuable resource, and collaborating with a psychiatrist, in managing the increase number of kids with behavioral health needs,” he explained, noting: “Some of them are managing patients in their practice. This is a more formalized way to help train them further.”

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry last year released a report showing a severe national shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists.

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a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in a given year, only about 20% of children with disorders see a specialized mental health care provider, it said.

The county has approximately 8,000 practicing child and adolescent psychiatrists with a median of 11 per 100,000 children, the academy reported.

Pediatrician Darcey Winterland knows firsthand the value of such a training program.

“I’m seeing more and more mental health issues every year,” said Winterland, who’s been in private practice for 12 years.

“And I’m seeing kids at an earlier and earlier age. I think this is something we scratch our heads about,” she added.

Winterland was at loss for why the nationwide increase in youths experiencing mental health issues.

“There’s lot of discussion among pediatricians and the mental health community on the role of social media on kids and what impact that has — specifically like Instagram and Snapchat and what role they play related to anxiety and depression,” she said, noting: “It’s a prevalent issue for adolescent girls in particular — the constant need to know if someone liked what they did.”

According to research published this year by the American Psychological Association, certain types of mental disorders have risen significantly among kids.

“Cultural trends in the last 10 years may have had a larger effect on mood disorders and suicide-related outcomes among younger generations compared with older generations,” the association said.

The lead researcher suspected the trend could be partially due to increased use of electronic communication and digital media.

The researcher noted that older adults’ social lives are more stable and might have changed less than teens’ social lives have in the last 10 years.

Wait times stress families Until there are enough mental health professionals to address the growing caseload, continual strain will be seen in emergency departments and pediatrician offices, experts fear.

The average wait time for families to see a psychiatrist is three to four months.

The waiting lists for a mental health therapist and psychologist are no better and can stretch up to three months, forcing parents to bring their kids to pediatricians, according to Winterland.

Also, for some families, she said, it’s a cheaper option to bring their children to a pediatrician than a specialist.

A majority of the nearly 20 physicians, including Winterland, at Mesa Pediatrics’ four offices handle mental health concerns to some degree with their young patients, according to the doctor.

“I take care of a variety of ADHD, anxiety and depression (cases),” Winterland said.

“I feel comfortable handling straightforward cases of anxiety and depression.”

But in more severe cases, including bipolar or multiple mental disorders, a psychiatrist is needed to determine appropriate medication, she said.

Winterland said that during her residency she was not trained to deal with behavioral and mental health issues in patients.

As recently as 2013, 65% of pediatricians surveyed by the American Academy of Pediatrics indicated they lacked training in recognizing and treating mental health problems.

Winterland said doctors are responding to the crisis by taking continuing medical education.

Training pediatricians to do the work of mental health professionals, however, may not be an effective long-term solution.

It takes longer for pediatricians to deal with a case involving mental health than treating a kid with an ear infection or strep throat, Winterland said.

“The amount of time spent, 45 minutes to an hour, to discuss all the issues, I can’t do that in the middle of the morning or middle of the afternoon or I’ll get behind,” she said. “There’s a certain amount of spots allowed for these in our practice.”

Cost of treatment a factor And, because the practice is booked weeks in advance, families needing immediate help for their children turn to the emergency room instead.

“Most kids don’t get presented to us until the parents view it as an emergency situation and they can’t get them in because of the wait time,” Winterland said.

“Lot of these kids end up in the ER.” She said her husband, Dr. Blake Bulloch, division chief of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Phoenix Children’s, sees on average six kids a day waiting to be admitted to a mental health facility because they’ve been deemed unsafe to go home.

Winterland also sees the cost of men-

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To encourage students to enroll in personal finance courses, Yee said, “I created a bill that said you can have a seal on your high school diploma that says you’re proficient in financial literacy.”

But that wasn’t enough, she said.

So, when Yee was elected Arizona treasurer at the beginning of this year, she continued her efforts.

“I thought, ‘Well, I’m state treasurer now. This is January of 2019. Let’s get this done,’” Yee said.

In the first 100 days of her administration, Yee created Arizona’s first Financial Literacy Task Force and advanced legislation requiring financial education be taught in high school during the semester of economics required for graduation.

With this, students will graduate understanding the basic skills of personal money management, including how to spend, how to save, understanding credit, what it means to have an interest level, and the consequences of loans.

While financial education will be a requirement starting this academic year, Yee said school districts have a say in how and what they teach.

“We left that flexible for the local school districts, which is what they asked for. Each individual school district has its own elected school board, and the inde-

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pendent school boards want to decide their own curriculum.

We say, ‘Teach it.’ They decide what.”

Yee hopes the initiative is a step closer toward financial freedom for the youth, she said.

According to her, 1 in 8 millenials have debts in collections and 39% of millennial women don’t pay their bills on time.

“These numbers really are very telling about where our young population is, and we really have to counter them,” she said.

The 17-member Financial Literacy Task Force, chaired

by Yee, will continue to focus on K-12 education while exploring areas for improvement in other vulnerable population subgroups, including college students, single-parent households, senior citizens, veterans Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee. (Photo courtesy Office of the State and military families.

Treasurer Arizona) “We focused on education in this first round, and I feel that we re- we can focus on is really our next step,” ally need to focus on those vulnerable Yee said. families — by just getting a grasp of “Hopefully, we’ll get that done and we’ll who is the population that we need to have a healthier financial future for all of help, and then what are those areas that these groups.”

Crisis...continued from page 2 tal health care as a stumbling block for families.

Cost, insurance coverage and the time and effort involved make it hard for parents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Lot of families can’t afford to pay the $150 to $300 for the initial visit and the $100 to $150 for subsequent visits for therapy,” Winterland said, adding: “It’s a pretty pricey endeavor for these families, especially those without insurance and even if they have insurance, it provides only for three visits.

“We just don’t have enough providers to provide care and lots of providers don’t accept insurance. In my experience (families) try to sacrifice in other places to pay for it or go without therapy if it’s hard to see a psychiatrist or psychologist,” she said, adding: “Unfortunately, there’s not enough emphasis placed on mental health.”

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BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

Joe Dodani calls Tonopah his “Diamond City.”

The land broker, who said he has 15 years’ experience with more than 200 transactions in the area, has seen the growth in the West Valley — growth that he said is poised to overtake Tonopah in the coming years.

So, with that in mind, two of Dodani’s clients have made purchases amounting to a combined 242 acres of land in downtown Tonopah.

Those clients — SLM Land Holdings and Phoenix physician Dr. Hetal Shah — each purchased about half of that land for $1,052,700, Dodani said.

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Tonopah land, he added. Shah has 150 acres in escrow and SLM has 80 acres in escrow, two sales which are set to close in September. Dodani said his clients will likely buy even more after that.

With few developers in the area at this stage, the timing is perfect to get in on the opportunity, he feels.

“It’s like how a diamond takes a long time to grow (in value); this is the same thing,” he explained of the term he coined, “Dodani Diamond City.”

He added: “Land investments longterm are like diamonds. And my clients who buy this, they believe that, I believe that, and it’s just a matter of time.”

Neither Shah nor SLM are developers; rather they are looking to get in on the market while prices are cheap, in the hope values will increase and developers will flock to the region in the coming years. They snagged the land for $8,700 per acre, Dodani said.

But the regional draw is two-fold, Dodani added: Acquire land in anticipation of that long-term growth, and ultimately acquire those end users.

“Most of the land we are buying right now, the larger pieces, has a commercial potential. We are not into development ourselves, but if a developer came in and became a partner, we’d definitely look into it. But the goal is to find the users,” Dodani said, adding

that the land falls within an opportunity zone.

An opportunity zone, according to the IRS, is “an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.”

“End users can be commercial projects or builders, developers or solar plants and so on,” Dodani said.

Though the Tonopah of today still has much room for growth, many consider it to be a prime area for expansion.

Expansion which already seems to be in the works.

In late 2017, it was reported that a company with ties to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates purchased the majority stake in a nearly 25,000-acre plot of land near Tonopah, with the intention of building a master-planned “smart city” named Belmont.

And the long-awaited Interstate 11 corridor, which could eventually bridge Mexico and Canada through the United States, will pass through the region.

So, now is a good time to invest in the region, Dodani said.

“Tonopah is on the outskirts, outside of Buckeye. Buckeye the fastest-growing city. Maricopa is the fastest-growing county,” he said. “We expect Tonopah in the next eight, 10, 12 years to become like Buckeye or more than Buckeye.”

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Judge recognized after more than 30 years in service

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Longtime community leader Joseph “Pep” Guzman, 60, recalls something his late mother taught him at the age of 15: the importance of having faith and caring for others.

He says his 36 years of public and community service are an offspring of that very lesson.

Guzman, the Justice of the Peace for the Agua Fria Precinct, served on the Avondale City Council between 1983 and 1991 and has worked with a number of local advocacy groups and organizations, including the Avondale Neighborhood Housing Services, Avondale Litter Lifters and the Avondale/Goodyear Hispanic Community Forum.

Additionally, Guzman joined the Westside Recreational Program (WRP), an organization that promotes youth involvement in athletics, in 1980. Throughout the year, Guzman

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In July, friends, family and local residents came together to celebrate Guzman at an Avondale City Council meeting where Mayor Kenn Weise presented a proclamation honoring his years of leadership and dedicated service to the Valley.

“I want to thank you for doing what you do from the heart, not to get recognition. You don’t realize how many lives you’ve touched. It’s people like you that make a difference and make people want to be a better leader,” Councilwoman Tina Conde said.

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Avondale School receives free Home Depot paint makeover

From left to right, Darryl Williford, Lori Goslar, Martin San Miguel, Samantha Bosnick and Don Pitt help with the exterior makeover at Michael Anderson School in Avondale. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

Giving back and being involved in his community are two of Martin San Miguel’s passions. So, when he learned about a volunteering opportunity at work, he jumped on board immediately.

From planting trees to helping veterans in need, San Miguel, a local Home Depot warehouse associate, said he’s participated in a number of beautification projects since he joined his company’s community service program, Team Depot.

Recently, he and his team completed an exterior makeover at Michael Anderson School in Avondale — something San Miguel said was particularly special to him.

“Three of my daughters went through (Michael Anderson). They all promoted here, and my son is in fifth grade here. It’s a good feeling to give back because of what they’ve done for my kids,” San Miguel said.

It was San Miguel who made the connection between the school, The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot, said Lori Golslar, Michael Anderson principal.

“How this all expanded upon was the fact that we have a parent, Martin San Miguel. Mr. San Miguel works with Home Depot, and they have a community plan where they huddle up, come out into the community and demonstrate service,” Golslar said.

After receiving a $3,000 Home Depot Paint and Refresh Makeover grant, more than 50 volunteers gathered at the pre-K-8 campus on a Saturday morning in July to paint its grounds.

“Hopscotch, foursquare — we’re

painting the courts. We’re putting in new basketball hoops as well; painting all the yellow striping where the kids walk all the way down; painting white areas, and we’re going to stencil them with classroom numbers where (students) line up,” said Samantha Bosnick, Team Depot project captain.

“They’re killing it this morning. It’s been great because of the partnership with the school and the community.

Chick-fil-A donated to us, (a bakery) and Starbucks. We have parents. Almost all my entire team is here, which is great because they’re supporting me as well as the school. It’s awesome,” Bosnick said.

And according to Bosnick, the exterior makeover was only the first phase of a project that will continue down the road.

Don Pitt, Home Depot RLC asset protection manager, added, “We’re going to be working with Lori and the maintenance team to try to get another grant for the building for additional paint.”

Pitt believes a fresh, revamped campus will make a difference on the first day of school on August 5.

“Some of these kids have been coming here for a couple years, and it gets faded. It’s kind of a representation of themselves. As they go through school, and it gets faded, they look around and go, ‘Wow,’” Pitt said.

“Coming in and doing this, it helps give new life and a new breath for the kids to start off school on a good foot. Just really humbling and thanking Michael Anderson for this partnership and us being able to come in here and do this.”

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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Every day, almost 5,000 blood donations are needed to meet the needs of people throughout the country.

Vitalant is the nation’s second-largest community blood service provider, supplying comprehensive transfusion medicine services for nearly 1,000 hospitals and health care partners for patients in need across 40 states. Vitalant inspires local communities to serve the needs of others and transform lives through the selfless act of donating blood.

Vitalant’s 780,000 donors supply 1.8 million donations a year. In addition to blood products, Vitalant offers customers transfusion services, medical consulting, quality guidance, ongoing education, research and more.

O-negative and O-positive are the universal blood types that are needed in emergency, trauma and shortage situations. While all blood types are needed, the greatest demand is for donors with these blood types.

So, Vitalant is urging blood donors to roll up their sleeves in support of patients by hosting numerous blood drives throughout the West Valley.

Those who donate through Friday, September 6, will be entered to win a 2019 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition donated by the Valley Volkswagen dealers.

A Goodyear donor center, at 14270 W. Indian School Road, is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Here are Vitalant’s upcoming local blood drives:

• 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce Street (Auditorium) • 1:15 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce Street (Auditorium) • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, August 12, Larry H. Miller Automotive Group, 10205 W. Papago Freeway (Bloodmobile) • 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, August 13, Maricopa County Justice Courts, 10420 W. Van Buren Street (Bloodmobile) • 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, August 18, Chris Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue (Bloodmobile) • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road (Plaza Gallery)

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“As Arizona Centers for Digestive Health continues to grow, we felt the need to join a like-minded partner to help us expand access to our services to Phoenix patients,” said James Bachman, CEO of AZCDH. “In addition, we can now bring our high-quality, low-cost care into underserved areas outside of the Phoenix area and throughout the state, where patients have the most need for this level of expert care.”

Currently, AZDCH employs 17 fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians and 11 physician assistants and nurse practitioners. AZCDH is the only gastroenterology group in Arizona with an advanced gastroenterology fellowship program and the first group in the United States to perform ambulatory surgery center-based advanced therapeutic procedures, such as endoscopic ultrasounds.

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Oldest Agua Fria campus undergoes state-of-the-art renovation

BY ANDREA ESTRADA

West Valley View Staff Writer

Agua Fria High School (AFHS) Principal Ernest Molina said it’s hard to put into words what the school’s latest renovations mean to him and his students.

AFHS — the oldest campus in the Agua Fria Union High School District (AFUHSD) — recently unveiled upgraded learning environments, including remodeled classroom spaces, an expanded science lab and a new student café funded by the voter-approved bond issue in November 2015.

Students, staff and DSLR Group and Chasse Building Team officials gathered in July at the high school in Avondale for a cornerstone celebration of improvements that AFUHSD Superintendent Dr. Dennis Runyan announced are phase one of a two-part project.

“What a great opportunity to upgrade this campus and all of the history that is in this school. All of our partners that have helped on this project as we move forward — our architects, DLR, as well as Chasse Building Team — we just appreciate your presence and par-

Agua Fria Union High School District Superintendent Dennis Runyan greets Agua Fria High School Principal Ernest Molina. (Weast Valley View photo by Andrea Estrada)

ticipation,” Runyan said.

“Getting the opportunity to work with AFUHSD is a privilege for both myself and my Chasse teammates. Having the chance to revamp the historic AFHS campus is exciting and will provide unique learning spaces for many future Owls,” said Connor Lewis, Chasse project manager, in a statement.

Those learning spaces, which are ex-

pected to be complete by late November, will offer flexible classroom space, adaptable learning modes and collaborative teaching, DLR Group Senior Associate David Schmidt said.

“It’s the beginning of making Agua Fria’s campus look like what students and staff know that it is, feel that it is.

Everybody knows that it’s great, but you don’t see that from the outside,”

Schmidt said.

Because food service was conglomerated, “we created (the café), which will probably become a lot more than just food service, hopefully, in terms of after-school activities and community use,” Schmidt added.

While the new construction is transforming the campus, Molina said the design is very much representative of its heritage.

“One of the things that’s been real clear is that tradition piece — just like a capital “T” — reaches back into your past, but it also reaches into the future.

That’s what this is,” Molina said.

“It reaches into what we’re really about: developing human potential and demonstrating our commitment to education, our commitment to tomorrow, our commitment to youth, our commitment to creating a workforce that’s college and career ready. All of those pieces. It’s exciting.”

Phase two of the project, which may include new structures and additions to the cafeteria, library and outdoor spaces, depends upon future funding sources that have not yet been identified.

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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Eligible West Valley breast cancer survivors may contribute to possible medical advances and earn money while attending a class at Grand Canyon University.

The Recovery and Rejuvenation Study us sponsored by ASU, and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

ASU researchers are enrolling survivors for a free, eight-week series of one-hour classes that start at Grand Canyon University on Saturday mornings August 31 to October 19.

The study offers three different series of classes.

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Participants in two of the series will learn gentle movement techniques, the other focuses on reading and discussing.

All three approaches will be taught by trained ASU researchers and have proven to help breast cancer survivors, according to Dr. Linda Larkey, the chief investigator for the research study.

“Evidence-based research indicates gentle movement and peer support are both associated with significant benefits for cancer survivors during treatment and beyond,” Larkey said. “We are hoping to learn why that might be, and which approach

is most beneficial.”

Participants who complete the study will receive $70 in gift cards.

“We find that in addition to the gift cards, participants take away from the study greater feelings of well-being and the knowledge that they have contributed to the science of survivorship,” Larkey said.

The study has three initial eligibility requirements: stages 0 to III breast cancer survivor; between 45 and 75 years of age; and six months to 10 years past primary treatment.

Those who are interested can call ASU’s research study line at 602-4962329 or email rnr@asu.edu.

Dr. Linda Larkey is the chief investigator for the Recovery and Rejuvenation Study. (Photo courtesy Arizona State University)

Stroke care nets awards for Abrazo West Campus

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Stroke care provided at Abrazo West Campus has been recognized with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Qual-

ity Achievement Award and Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award.

“Abrazo West Campus is dedicated to providing quality care for residents of our communities,” said Christina Oh, chief executive officer.

Stroke is the fifth cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States, and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die.

A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability or even death, according to the CDC website.

If something happens to block the flow of blood, brain cells start to die within minutes because they can’t get oxygen and cause a stroke. There are two types of stroke: • Ischemic stroke occurs when blood clots or other particles block the blood vessels to the brain. Fatty deposits

called plaque can also cause blockages by building up in the blood vessels.

• Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts in the brain. Blood builds up and damages surrounding brain tissue.

A primary stroke center, Abrazo West Campus qualified for recognition on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll for meeting quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or TPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke.

“This recognition acknowledges the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence,” Oh said.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Clueless Donald Trump Editor:

Donald Trump said the troops “took over the airports” in the American Revolution. I have a question: Are all Republicans as clueless as Donald Trump? Wasn’t the invention of the airplane 100 years later? Just asking.

And these are the Republicans who are going to save the world. Good luck.

It’s too bad it rained on Donald Trump’s parade. Even God isn’t happy with Donald Trump.

Alfred C. Molina Tonopah

Obama vs. Trump on migrants Editor:

In response to Mr. Compton’s July 3 letter to the editor regarding the Trump vs. Obama administrations’ treatment of illegal migrant children, see: “Judge Orders Release of Immigrant Children Detained by U.S.” by Julia Preston, New York Times, July 25, 2015 and “Obama’s DHS Secretary: ‘Migrant Cages Weren’t Invented When Trump Became President,’” by Julio Rosas, Washington Examiner, July 1, 2019 Both of these reports confirm “cages” were first installed to house large numbers of detained unaccompanied migrant children during the Obama administration. There are numerous similar reports — too many to list here — which can be easily found if further verification of the facts is desired.

It is important to point out that regardless of which of our presidents’ administrations built fenced partitions to house detainees, they shared rationales for such structures, such as: • The existing infrastructures were unable to meet the demand posed by the extreme influx of migrants • Such facilities can be erected quickly (fenced partitions aka “cages”)

• Safety of the migrants • and, as Jeh Johnson, Obama’s Department of Homeland Security secretary stated, “You can’t just dump 7-yearold kids on the streets of McAllen or El Paso (Texas border towns)…so these facilities were erected…they put those chain-link partitions up so you could segregate young women from young men, kids from adults, until they were released or transferred…”

Come on, fellow citizens; stop spreading uninformed or false accusations. As Khahil Gibran (1881-1938) once said, “Ye shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.”

Susan Hewitt Goodyear

Wake up, America

Editor: Government figures show more than 10,000 illegal aliens from countries that sponsor terrorism live in the United States. Federal authorities know about them because they have either been ordered to be deported or have final removal orders pending. They are not in custody and roam freely in unsuspecting communities throughout the United States.

Statistics were obtained from ICE by the Immigration Reform Law Institute, a public interest group that favors secure borders. The figures were made public in April. They show 10,340 nondetained illegal aliens from Iran, Syria, Sudan and North Korea on ICE’s national docket as of June 2018. Iran tops the list with 6,331, followed by Syria (2,128), Sudan (1,860) and North Korea (21). Iran has been determined to be the “foremost state sponsor of terrorism” because it provides a range of support including financial, training and equipment to groups worldwide, including Hezbollah, a hotbed of militants and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists.

A recent Rand Corporation study concluded that the most significant threat to the United States comes from terrorist groups operating in a handful of Middle Eastern countries that include Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and

Pakistan. “There is a terrorist threat from violent extremist groups including the Islamic state of Iraq and the Levant, (ISIL), formerly known as Al-Qaeda, the Al-Nusra Front and others,” according to the State Department assessment. Tactics for these groups include the use of suicide bombers, improvised explosive devices in major city centers, and large and small arms.

During the Syrian refugee crisis, the Department of Homeland Security admitted that dozens of Syrian nationals suspected of having terrorist ties slipped into the United States.

Regardless, President Barack Obama allowed thousands of Syrians to settle in the United States, even as his own intelligence and immigration officials warned that individuals with ties to terrorist groups used the program to infiltrate the country.

Along the southern border, federal agents routinely encounter individuals from terrorist nations, and yet Alexandria Ocasio-Corez (D-New York), Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) and the foul-mouthed Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) call for open borders at the behest of their lord and master George Soros, financer of Our Revolution, the largest Marxist front group in America. Claiming more than 100,000 members, Our Revolution acts as a front for the three most influential Marxist organizations in the United Sates. Most of the leadership comes from the Free-

dom Road Socialist Organization, or Communist Party USA, which means AOC and her ilk, either through design or ignorance, if successful with their radical agenda, will render the United States of America an unrecognizable morass of degradation. But not before our complacent and apathetic attitudes become the cause of much hand wringing as, God forbid, terrorist suicide bombers begin spreading their carnage in America’s major city centers.

Wake up, America.

DJ Hammond Buckeye

Crisis in the Justice Department Editor:

The Justice Department is in as bad shape as the immigration system that the Democrats won’t get off their lazy butts to fix. They won’t even turn on their TVs to see that we have a crisis at the southern border, so why would we expect Democrats to visit the border, except Ocasio-Cortez, who lied about illegals having to drink water from the toilets.

The July 13 front page of the Arizona Republic showed that schoolteacher Brittany Zamora received a 20-year prison sentence for molesting her 13-year-old student. She already

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Letters...continued from page 11 served 478 days without being allowed out during the day to go to work.

Billionaire Jeffery Epstein was sentenced to 13 months in prison in 2008 for having sex with dozens of underage girls as young as 14, and he was allowed out of prison for 12 hours daily to “go to work,” without even having an ankle monitor. If this isn’t money talking, what is? Maybe all that money made a new definition of the word “rape.”

Why was it so important for any judge to give a convicted rapist (with dozens of rapes under his belt) 12 hours per day free from prison “to work” when he can afford to stay behind bars, with his fortune waiting for him after he serves his time? He only slept behind bars for 13 months — such a “severe” penalty. The teacher had sex with her student three or four times and Epstein had dozens of underage girls the same age and got a tiny slap on the wrist. Anybody who sees something wrong with this picture, please raise your hand.

Better yet, when your next vote comes along for judges, vote them all out of office until we get judges who actually studied crime and know how to serve proper sentences for the crime.

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Judges who give billionaire criminals a tiny slap on the wrist for major crimes must be receiving bribes by the “convicted.” Anybody earning under $50,000 per year gets 20 years in the slammer, without a minute free, for a lesser crime.

James Logan Buckeye

American socialism

Editor: U.S. history should be first and foremost when discussing our current and future system of governance.

Social Security, unemployment insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, the Bank of North Dakota (100 years old, no bailout ever), local socialism dates back to the 18th century, post offices, public libraries, public universities, public electric companies, post office banking 1910-1960, infrastructure, 90% to 70% tax rate on the ultra rich until 1980.

All these programs, combined with capitalism, helped produce the largest middle class in history of mankind.

Alaska, Texas and Florida have little to zero state taxes. Revenues are taken from taxes on oil and tourism. Many

people would that call socialist.

The msm are billionaires paying millionaires to order workers to hate poor people. The poor are the enemy, they will tell you — they are the reason you are struggling — ignoring America’s very bloody history built on slavery, exploitation, greed, wars and plundering of natural resources. They want division and distraction to keep you down; to keep you hating the wrong people. First they blamed the natives, then black people, Jews, Russians, Muslims, communists, socialists, Marxists, Mexicans, and on and on and on. All while they escape out the back door with all the money.

Instead of kings and queens, it’s run by a very few oligarchs and oligarch dynasties who use extreme wealth to invest in government, rule media, political parties, candidates, the House, the Senate and the executive branch.

Before the 2011 Citizens United decision, the United States was only in the argument of being the most corrupt governments in history of man, since without question we are.

“When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion.” C.P. Snow, public affairs, 1971.

Damion Armstrong Avondale

Your true colors are showing Editor:

Mr. Azzarello, in your letter (July

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17 edition), you say, “black female like Kamala Harris from the banana republic of California” and “Pocahontas from the equally radical commonwealth of MA.” Very classy…not! You could have easily left out many of those words and just used their names…but then what do you expect from a Trump supporter? You obviously overlook all the racist, bigoted, sexist words and actions from Trump for the few good things that may have happened for you.

Either you agree with his nastiness or you are just complacent and complicit with his words and actions. Either way, your true colors are showing. I’m sure you will throw it back that Democrats are just as bad, and I will not disagree with the hypocrisy in which both parties partake, but no president has been as degrading and unprofessional as Trump. Supporting a person like that only shows you are either like him or only care about yourself and how you are doing. Either way, it’s not a very positive reflection.

Mike Getz Goodyear

Verrado

Editor: I am just sick for all of you upon hearing of your new Taco Bell and Denny’s breaking ground. The mayor of Buckeye should be forced to eat at both of them for the rest of his bad-judgment life. Scratch that; the mayor would love to eat at the Taco Bell and Denny’s for the rest of his life. My councilman told me to try to bring in fine restaurants. The city of Buckeye is tired of trying. Then give up your large salaries.

Vickie Chelini Buckeye

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

When I was a little boy growing up in Queens, New York, in the 1970s, my career aspirations inevitably focused on who got to drive the biggest truck.

Early on, I wanted to be a garbage man because that truck was loud and crunched things. The allure wore off in first grade when I realized garbage was generally heavy and smelled like, well, garbage.

After that, I went through a bus driver phase and then a firefighter phase. Again, talk about enormous, cool vehicles. Mixed in was an obsession with Julius Dr. J. Erving — maybe I could grow a huge afro and be a basketball star — and a long stint hoping I would one day become a plainclothes police detective like Robert Blake on Baretta.

How did I end up here? That’s a long tale of dashed dreams and a column for another day.

The reason I mention this is a Harris poll that came out the other day depressed the hell out of me.

To mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 carrying man to the moon, Harris surveyed 3,000 kids between ages eight and 12 years old, asking them what they want to be when they grow up. The most popular answer among the American children?

A YouTuber, chosen by 29% of kids in the United States.

Teacher was second at 26%, and then

Corrections In the July 24 cover story “Buckeye police prioritizing less-lethal weapons,” Sgt. Jeff Haley should have been credited as Sgt. Zack Astrup.

In the July 17 story “Breast cancer survivors wanted for study,” it should have said the classes will be held at Grand Canyon University. The original location announced was incorrect.

In the July 17 story “Valley Metro boards of directors elect new officers,” it should have said Avondale Vice Mayor Bill Stipp was elected to the Audit and Finance Subcommittee, and also serves on the Regional Public Transportation board. Initial information provided was incorrect.

came pro athlete (23%) and musician For comparison’s sake, astronauts (19%). Down at the bottom? Just 11% Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Miof American kids today chael Collins each earned dream about becoming an about $17,000 annually astronaut. back in 1969 — military YouTubers, for those of captain’s pay. us who have a life instead According to the space of spending all day online, chronicle “Moondust,” are people who become cethe trio also received a per lebrities for posting videos diem of $8 a day for the on YouTube.

Apollo 11 mission — beThe most popular of fore deductions for “acthese “famous for being commodations,” i.e., the famous” vloggers is a spaceship bed provided by 28-year-old Swedish mo- David Leibowitz. (Photo NASA. ron who goes by the name courtesy Advisor Group) Astronauts nowadays PewDiePie and who posts seem to be relics from the lots of f-bomb-laden video game and distant past, not unlike Fonzie from meme reviews.

“Happy Days,” or Evel Knievel His most popular video? A 2-minute jumping his motorcycle over a line Eminem-style rap rant entitled “B---- of buses.

Lasagna.”

It’s no wonder, really, that kids don’t That video has been viewed about aspire to walk on the moon or pilot a 208 million times, helping PewDiePie spaceship, not when you can pilot an amass more than 98 million subscrib- Xbox controller and make an absurd ers to his YouTube channel. His earn- living playing “Minecraft” or “Overings for 2018? About $15.5 million, watch.” according to Forbes.

Yes, I do realize I sound like a stereo-

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typical old man, ranting about “those damn kids.”

A caveat: I don’t so much feel awful about them as I do for them.

Childhood back in the day seemed to include more dreams about doing things and fewer about being things or watching things.

When I imagined myself as a garbage man or a fireman, the vision was about action: driving the truck, flipping aluminum cans to the curb, putting out a blaze, climbing a ladder toward the sky.

Maybe these are merely quaint old memories now, the stuff of Super 8 home movies and the occasional documentary.

Maybe 98 million PewDiePie fans would have been bored senseless.

Maybe they’re happy playing games all day and videoing themselves playing games all day. And maybe we’re all the poorer for it.

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West Valley View Managing Editor

Hello, readers! This week I’ll welcome you to the column with good news for Verrado residents! And beyond, I have more Buckeye and Goodyear developments. But with much to discuss and only so much space and time to do it, I’ll save some for next week. In the meantime, let’s get into today’s items. Here’s the news!

First, the long-awaited Fry’s Marketplace at Indian School Road and Jackrabbit Trail in Buckeye has been approved to begin construction.

Though no start date has been confirmed, Kroger is looking to open the grocery store in late 2020, according to Pam Giannonatti, a spokeswoman for the company’s Fry’s Food division.

Construction was delayed several years back because Kroger was looking to reevaluate the changing grocery industry.

Also in Verrado, Mesa investor LJ Mainstreet Holdings LLC purchased the Main Street Lofts from Omaha, Nebraska-based investment management company Waitt Verrado LLC for $5.25 million. The Main Street Lofts — constructed in 2004 and featuring 45 units averaging 994 square feet — are located at 21068 W. Main Street, Buckeye, off Verrado Way.

“The market fundamentals for this property are great, residing in the heart of DMB’s master-planned community of Verrado and Buckeye being named the fastest growing city in the United States,” said Chris Roach, associate vice president of Colliers International in Arizona. “DMB is known for its premier luxury communities with other notable projects being DC Ranch and Silverleaf in North Scottsdale. The deal structure of this transaction was rather complex considering this is a mixed-use property that falls under two HOAs.” Elsewhere in Buckeye, Arizona Water Company opened a customer service office. The centrally located office — at 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 105, west of Dean Road — allows customers to pay bill or ask questions about their water service. For more information, contact 520-836-8785.

“We are very pleased to have more of a presence is this area,” said Mark Kieren, manager of the White Tank Division, which includes Buckeye, Litchfield and Goodyear. “This is a fast-growing area, and having the new office here will help us deal with the growing number of customers and allow us to respond to our existing customers more quickly and effectively.”

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Up next, Amazon Logistics will open its fifth Arizona delivery station in Goodyear later this year. The goal is to speed up deliveries. Amazon already has fulfillment and global operations centers in the city, where it employs around 1,100 workers. Hiring for the new location is expected to begin later this year. Hundreds of full- and parttime employees, small business and independent contractors will be created.

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Powers named managing director, general manager of The Wigwam

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Wigwam, currently celebrating 90 years, has appointed Katy Powers as managing director and general manager.

Powers returns to the historic southwestern resort after two years spent gaining additional industry experience and wisdom. She now rejoins The Wigwam to lead all on-property operations and ensure guests of the storied resort enjoy a memorable stay with reliable AAA Four-Diamond service.

“Katy brings with her an incredible understanding of the southwestern hospitality landscape and has seen a great deal of success throughout her career, much of which took place at The Wigwam,” said Greg Gooding, vice president of resorts and lifestyle brands at Pyramid Hotel Group. “We are thrilled to welcome her back to The Wigwam family and eager to see what her leadership will bring.”

Powers has played a crucial role in the success of The Wigwam over the years.

She originally joined the property in 2013 as director of food and bev-

erage and saw an impressive rise in dining outlet revenues and profitability throughout her tenure.

Two years later, she was promoted to resort manager with a wealth of responsibilities including full management of the property.

She departed in 2017 to take on the role of general manager, first of Doubletree Salt Lake City Airport and then of Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown Hotel.

Powers began her career in hospitality with Starwood Hotels and Resorts, joining in 2009 as director of food and beverage of The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in Tucson. Throughout her tenure, Powers participated in a range of food and beverage task force assignments at various four- and five-diamond properties across the country.

“I am elated to be back ‘home’ and leading the team at The Wigwam,” Powers said of her appointment. “I have many fond memories of my time here as resort manager, and it was always a goal of mine to return to manage the beautiful resort. I look forward to working closely with the property

team and maintaining The Wigwam’s distinction among West Valley residents and visitors as a premier resort where lasting memories are made.”

Born and raised in Bay City, Michigan, Powers moved to Tucson to begin her undergraduate education at the University of Arizona, where she fell in love with the desert and sunshine. She finished earning her bachelor’s degree in operational management from Ashford University in San Diego. Now back in the Grand Canyon State, she is a big supporter of Arizona sports teams, including the Diamondbacks, Cardinals, Coyotes and Suns.

Powers is also a proud mother of two children, son Ted and daughter Alanna, who both graduated from Arizona universities.

For more information call 833-721-5047 or visit wigwamarizona.com.

Katy Powers. (Photo courtesy The Wigwam)

Sun Health names new chief strategy officer

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Jennifer Drago, former executive vice president of population health for Sun Health, has been named chief strategy officer for the organization.

In Drago’s expanded role, she is responsible for Sun Health’s strategic and annual planning processes and identifying and researching new business opportunities and programs.

Drago will continue to lead her current team, which includes Sun Health at Home and Sun Health Wellness, comprised of the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, Community Education as well as the Care Transitions and Memory Care Navigator programs.

“Jennifer is uniquely qualified for this role with an extensive background in health care planning and development that began at Sun Health in the 1990s, along with her more recent role developing our comprehensive and award-winning Sun Health Wellness division and our Sun Health at Home program, which is the state’s first continuing care at home program,” said Joe La Rue,

chief executive officer of Sun Health.

Over the last year, Drago has led the development of Sun Health’s 2030 vision and strategic framework, as directed by the Sun Health Services board of directors and the Sun Health Foundation board of trustees.

As Sun Health begins its fiscal year 2020, Drago will focus on directing the organization’s strategic growth while helping to increase the depth and diversity of programs and services.

“I look forward to workDrago has worked in health care for more than 25 ing on these strategic ini- Jennifer years. (Photo courtesy Sun Health) tiatives across the organization,” Drago said. “This important president of planning services for the and exciting work over the next three former Sun Health hospital system. to five years will set the foundation for She also served as an associate adminachieving the goals set out for the year istrator for Boswell Memorial and Del 2030.”

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WV restaurateur brings Firehouse Subs to Litchfield Park

MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR West Valley View Staff Writer

From the moment Art Jimenez took his first bite of Firehouse Subs, he knew he had discovered something special.

Jimenez, who has 30 years of experience in the business world, just opened his fourth West Valley Firehouse Subs franchise.

“I had a good friend who used to work for Wendy’s, and for two years she kept saying, ‘You know what, there’s a new sub shop coming our way out here in the west, and I think it would be interesting for you to franchise and see what you think about the product,’” Jimenez said. “Once I tasted the subs, that’s when I knew it was something special, something different, and that sold me — the product itself.”

Jimenez opened his first Firehouse Subs in 2014 in Buckeye, his second in 2015 in Tolleson, followed by a Goodyear location in 2016.

With Litchfield Park being his fourth site, he could not be prouder.

“For me, just being passionate about (Firehouse Subs) and knowing what we do here, it makes the process much easier than the first go around when I first opened my first restaurant,”

Left to right, Luis Vergara and owner Art Jimenez at the new Firehouse Subs in Litchfield Park. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

Jimenez said.

According to Jimenez, his restaurant’s July 22 grand opening went “great.”

“We got the opportunity to feed a lot of people, and a lot of the military actually came out because we did some advertising,” Jimenez said.

Like all Firehouse Subs locations, Litchfield Park features a mural that is completely unique to the surrounding area. Jimenez wanted to make sure he highlighted more than local firefighters in this particular mural.

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little mix,” Jimenez said. “I did the fire department, and I also did the people from the (Luke) Air Force Base.

On Saturday, August 3, Firehouse Subs will host its eighth annual H20 for Heroes water bottle collection drive. Each customer who brings in a 24-pack of water bottles will in return be given a free medium sub. This drive is intended to give back to the firefighters and fellow first responders who actively tackle forest fires in the area. According to Jimenez, this drive has been very successful at his other locations.

“The customers bring in the water, and we stack them so high against the counter sometimes it’s hard to look at the employees over the counter because it’s so high — we have fun with it,” Jimenez said.

A nonprofit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was enacted back

in 2005. Since then, the franchise has been persistent in donating to first responders, with over $44 million contributed. For Jimenez, this is just another reason he wanted to be a part of the Firehouse Subs family.

“In life, you don’t get a lot of opportunities to give back to the community,” Jimenez said. “The fact that we get the opportunity to give our men and women a little bit more life — it’s just incredible to me that we have that much of an impact in such a small way.”

He continued, “To be a part of an organization that’s able to give back in such a way that impacts so many people because besides them, you never know when you may need something from a first responder. Every single customer needs to be asked, ‘Would you like to round up for our first responders?’”

For Jimenez, the future is bright.

“We’re very excited to be in the area, and I’ve been looking around and doing research as to where we should build our next location,” Jimenez said.

“There’s a need for (Firehouse Subs) in the area, and I thought it would be a good idea to put a location here.”

Firehouse Subs’ Litchfield Park location is at 5122 N. Dysart Road, Suite 100. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Third-party delivery and in-house catering will be offered for all special occasions. Any first responders who visit Firehouse Subs will receive a free 32-ounce drink with any purchase.

Chamber to host hospitality job fair

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first hospitality job fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, at the American Sports Center Avondale.

This is a tabletop job fair for employers associated with the tourism industry: hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and other serviced-based companies.

“Owners and managers told us about their staffing problems with the loudest voices coming from the hotel, restaurant, personal services and entertainment industries,” said John Safin, president and CEO of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“We added a superhero theme to give it some fun and make it exciting, like the hospitality industry.”

Entry is free for job seekers, who are encouraged to complete the online

pre-registration form. Every employer will receive a copy of the job-seeker list. It is highly recommended they bring a pen, several copies of their résumé, and personal information to complete job applications.

“Anyone working in hospitality will find a good job or an amazing career in the Southwest Valley,” Safin said. “The career possibilities seem endless with our high-level of business and residential growth.”

To register and for more information, visit southwestvalleychamber.org.

Table reservation is $50, with special pricing for chamber members.

Due to limited table space, registration is required. Employer registration closes August 15. Sponsor opportunities are available. Contact the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce with any questions, 623-932-2260.

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Local hoopers reflect on All-American Showcase experience

BY ERIC NEWMAN

the same teams, and leave everyone else without the same opportunities Over 100 high school basketball play- to get recruited. Millennium senior ers crowded into the PHHacility, a Phoe- Michael Batchelor said an event like nix-based basketball complex, for the this allows every player to be on equal third annual Southwest All-American terms, regardless of reputation.

Basketball Camp from July 23 through “There’s a lot of kids that go under July 24, with a chance to show off their the radar — and I think I’m one of skills in front of over 40 confirmed col- them — that you don’t necessarily see lege basketball coaches and scouts. until they all get out here and go at it,” The event served as a chance for he said. many of the best players in Arizona, The prospect of the event was adand even a few players from nearby mittedly nerve-wracking for some, states, to come together in one event including Desert Ridge senior Caleb to try and woo college teams for their Alonso, who recalls looking at reindividual recruitment. With a series cruiting highlight videos of several of of drills, games made up of even-lev- the competitors in the days before the el teams and several all-star games showcase started. He was a bit worselected by the tournament scouts, ried at first about how he might fit in the players had plenty of chances to skill-wise. impress. And, several players left the But, with the scoreboard reading 0-0 event invigorated by college offers or and nobody receiving extra hype or expanded scouting and interest. recognition until the conclusion of a Many of the top performers believe game, the players who found success club basketball tournaments in the high — Alonso was recognized as a Top-20 school offseasons are the best chances All-Star — felt a boost in confidence. to have the most eyes on them. How“It’s a little intimidating, looking at a ever, the club teams in the area often lot of these guys on YouTube, but when mesh most of the top-level players on you’re on the court, they’re just like everyone else, and none of that matters. You’re just people playing basketball,” Alonso said.

Each team was led by familiar coaches. Almost all of them coach clubs, high school teams or both, and it behooves them to raise the standard for local basketball.

As former Desert Vista and current Valley Christian senior Jackson Risi put it, the encouragement he noticed from all the adults in attendance was inspiring.

They all wish the best for Arizona players.

“All the coaches want you to get better, so that when you’re playing Sunrise Mountain junior Colin Carey dribbles at the Southwest here, and hopefully in All-American Basketball Camp in Phoenix. (West Valley View college, you’re reprephoto by Eric Newman) senting well,” he said.

West Valley View Staff Writer

The event, unlike many tournaments, did not have a playoff bracket or a decided winning team to hoist a trophy after the final buzzer. However, competitiveness and love of the game was what drew most of the players to the Southwest Basketball Camp in the first place.

Thus, each game was fierce, and the players seemingly fought in the same manner they would with real stakes or season standings on the line.

Winning, Moon Valley senior Trent Hudgens added, could not hurt in individual recruitment, as well.

“If you show out and you lose, it really doesn’t mean anything. If you do good and then you win, that just shows you can be great as a part of a team, and that looks extra good,” he said.

However, with the scores of games not necessarily matyou show out and you lose, it really doesn’t mean tering for anything other than “If anything. If you do good and then you win, that just pride, and the realistic chance shows you can be great as a part of a team, and that that the players that per- looks extra good,” Moon Valley senior Trent Hudgens formed the best could obtain said. (West Valley View photo by Eric Newman) scholarships and college offers, there “A lot of people here are a star on were plenty of players looking for their their high school or club team. But, own stats, feeling that each basket or so is everyone else on these teams, so assist led them closer to the chance to if you want to win you have to slow play in a collegiate gym. down and kind of just do what you can While still trying to play a smart when the ball comes to you and focus game within the new coach’s scheme, on making the right play. those who focused on more than just Whether they ended the event’s two scoring and making flashy plays were days with or without scholarships, deemed impressive. scouting interest or even a nodding rec“Everybody wants to show off a lit- ognition from college coaches, players tle bit. But that gives you a chance to at the Southwest All-American Camp prove yourself if someone is trying to left with renewed passion for the game, go at you, if you can defend them and not to mention several hours of training still play your game” Sunrise Moun- on skills and technique. tain junior Colin Carey said.

Each player learned valuable lesMountain Pointe senior TJ Tigler sons and confidence that they can take also added that each team loaded into their high school and club seasons with talent and working to get to the moving forward. next level was humbling in a posi“It’s great every time to see how tive way. It forced each player to find much good talent there is here in Aritheir role on the court, as they will zona,” Batchelor said. “And, if you can have to do to be successful beyond keep up, that’s even more fun and gives the prep level. you something to go off.”

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Goodyear Little League takes fifth place at state tourney

BY GRIFFIN FABITS

Guethle first assembled a travel team. He had them playing After a dominant showing tournaments in the off-season at the districts tournament, the months of the Little League Goodyear Little League 9- to season, gelling and becoming 11-year-old All-Stars baseball accustomed with one another team departed the state tournabefore the hunt for a state title ment with a 2-2 record, placing commenced. fifth among 13 teams.

“We’ve been working on this Goodyear qualified for states, thing for a little while and this held in Flagstaff in mid-July, year we finally got to the state after rolling to five wins in six tournament, so it’s all paid off.” games to capture the District Creating a nucleus on a travel 2 Championship earlier this team would likely give a Goodmonth. year All-Stars team a competi“It was great,” head coach and tive edge when it arrived at the league president Josh Guethstate tournament. le said. “We had great success “It’s huge, with the kids knowon the field, but what you realing each other, been playing toly look back at is the boys and gether and knowing each oththe parents; they made lifelong er’s tendencies,” he said. “The friends.” gel and the team atmosphere is Goodyear was jettisoned from huge.”

Goodyear Little League 9- to 11-year-old All-Stars baseball team took home a fifth-place finish at the state the state tournament in heart- The In Flagstaff, Guethle was contournament in Flagstaff. (Photo courtesy Josh Guethle) breaking fashion. Hoping to fident his Goodyear squad could stave off its decisive second loss in into the home half of the sixth and final on third base, a Gilbert batter poked a hang with any team, even as the comthe double-elimination round, it was inning. walk-off single through the right side petition around them grew stronger. locked with Gilbert in a 2-2 tie heading With two outs and the winning run of the infield to send Goodyear pack“It was so evenly matched. There ing. was no blowout game. It was any“Baseball,” Guethle humbly re- body’s game at any given time. It just marked, “is a game of inches.” depended on chance, luck and the inchAs agonizing a loss as it could have es — did the ball roll your way or the been, Goodyear had been on the other other team’s way?” end of a walk-off win in its previous Fortunately, this team is in line for game. Chasing a 10-3 run in the fifth another crack at a state title next suminning, it wondrously rallied to tie the mer, when it is bumped up to the older, game and score the winning run in its 11- to 12-year-old bracket. last at-bats.

And not only will this All-Stars team “So, we walked them off, and then gain from this run. The entire league, we got walked off,” Guethle said. which Guethle has overseen the last A game of inches, Guethle reiterated four years, will also reap the benefits of once more. one of its own teams being in the thick Despite exiting the tournament earli- of a state tournament. er than Goodyear preferred, there was “The kids, they see that this team did increasing certainty throughout the last that and now the next team behind us year that this All-Stars team was capa- is going to try and beat that place. It ble of embarking on a magical run to sets the goalposts for other teams. All Flagstaff. the league gets to see what we’re doing The better half of this team has been so everyone can aspire to be better and Comprehensive Eye Exams • Pediatric Eye Exams • Glaucoma playing together since last year, when want to do better than we did.”

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A new PGA Jr. League will begin this fall at Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park for juniors 6 to 13 years old.

PGA Jr. League is recreational and developmental in nature as boys and girls of all skill levels learn and play the game of golf with expert coaching and guidance from PGA and/or LPGA Professional captains.

Registration is currently underway at wigwamgolf.com/jr-golf-league and closes on August 5. The cost to participate is $300 per junior and includes a team kit, 11 practices and approximately six matches.

The Wigwam’s PGA Jr. League season will run September through November. Practices will take place at Wigwam Golf Club on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nine-hole matches will be played on weekends beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Participants will wear numbered jerseys and compete on co-ed teams with

friends in a two-person scramble format that encourages mentorship and builds confidence.

“PGA Jr. League is a Little Leaguestyle golf program designed to get more kids involved with golf and promote family activities,” said Leo Simonetta, director of golf operations, The Wigwam Golf Club.

In 2018, a record of more than 50,000 boys and girls played on 4,200 PGA Jr. League teams nationwide, an increase from 42,000 kids on 3,400 teams in 2017.

“We’re proud to be the first PGA Jr. League program in the West Valley and look forward to growing golf participation among juniors in the area,” Simonetta said.

For more information on the Wigwam Golf Club’s new PGA Jr. League, visit wigwamgolf.com/jr-golf-league or call 623-935-9414. For more information about PGA Jr. League, visit pgajrleague.com.

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CALENDAR

Friday

Blood Drive

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Kids Café Food Service Program

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis.

The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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The Litchfield Park Historical Society

The Litchfield Park Historical Society is now on its summer schedule: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

Admission is free and docents are available. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

Come and Play with Me

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

For information, call 623-333-2601.

Needle and Thread

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

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

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

Pinochle

Join others in a game of cards from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Buckeye Community

Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. This free program is open to all Buckeye Senior Program participants. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Bingo

Buckeye Senior Program participants are invited to a free afternoon of bingo from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

AUGUST

Thursday

Zumba at the Library

Join a certified Zumba instructor from 9 to 10 a.m. at White Tank Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. All levels of experience are invited. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Summer’s End Senior Pool Party

Buckeye Senior Program members and guests are welcome to join an evening pool party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Buckeye Aquatic Center at 207 N. 97th Street. Tickets may be purchased at the Buckeye Community Center for $2 per person and includes pizza, chips and soda.

Guests must be accompanied by a Buckeye Senior Program participant. For information, call 623-3496600.

Saturday

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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.

Toddler Storytime

Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623936-2746.

Homebuyer Workshop

A Trellis housing counselor, Arboles Home Mortgages loan officer and DPR Realty realtor will share information on home-buying from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. To register, call 602-424-4026.

First Five Years

Children up to 18 years can enjoy a free, healthy meal and an activity from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Kids Café is a USDA program responsible for ensuring children in low-income areas continue to have access to nutritious meals during long school vacations. The free lunches are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be offered Monday through Friday through August 2.

For information, call 623-333-2703.

This four-session series helps parents learn parenting techniques to find an appropriate balance between freedom and positive discipline from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Learn child brain development, prevent tantrums, practice calming techniques and prepare for school readiness. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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

Buckeye Valley Daughters of American Revolution

Buckeye Valley Daughters of American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 Monroe Avenue. For information, call 623-386-3465.

Love You a Latte Shop Grand Reopening

Love You a Latte Shop sells handmade items, ranging from coffee mugs to wall art. The shop will have a grand reopening from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 500 N. Bullard Avenue, Suite 29. The first 50 people in line will receive a free market tote bag. For information, call 623-243-9337.

Teen and Tween Gaming Saturday

Join other teens and tweens from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a morning of video games and board games at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

For information, call 602-652-3000.

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aldea at Estrella Falls, 2400 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

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

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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Hope

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

For information, call 480-994-4407.

Adult Book Club

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

Craft it Up

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.

EON Business Meet-up

Meet fellow businessmen and entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions and receive advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

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The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, 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.

EON Business Monday Night Meet-Ups

Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 31, 2019 host a farmers’ market with fresh and locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday through OcTeens looking to serve their comtober 30 at 328 W. Western Avenue, munity and volunteer for school Avondale. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and credit can meet at the Sam Garcia Snap benefits are accepted. For inforWestern Avenue Library’s Volunmation, call 623-333-2703. teer Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale.

Avondale Citizen’s Water For information, call 623-333-2602.

Alliance Academy Participate in an interactive, highly Quilters Anonymous informative series with topics on Quilters Anonymous is calling all all things water and wastewater. quilters to meet and work with Go behind the scenes with tours fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the of Avondale’s water reclamation faCommunity Bingo Hall, 3690 S. Escility, wetlands and water well sites trella Parkway, Goodyear. For inforand learn about Avondale’s water mation, call 623-935-1117. supply. The first class takes place Sewing for Babies from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Public Work’s Bring a sewing machine and equipMunicipal Operations Center, 399 E. ment to join the volunteer Tolleson Lower Buckeye Road. A light dinner Community Interfaith Group in will be served. Enrollment is free. creating premature hospital clothFor information, call 623-333-4422. ing, burial layettes, quilts and more Teen Volunteer from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Wednesdays (Ages 12-18) 701 N. 95th Avenue, Tolleson. For inTeens looking to meet new friends formation, call 623-936-3412. and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Estrella Toastmasters Library’s Volunteer Wednesdays from Visit a Toastmasters Communi3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. ty meeting to become a stronger For information, call 623-333-2602. public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.

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Call for Estrella Mountain Singers

The Community Choir at Estrella Mountain Community College is seeking additional singers interested in joining a mixed-voice choir in the West Valley. The choir is open to high school-age singers and older. No audition is necessary. Previous singing experience is encouraged but not required. The choir rehearsals will be directed by Tina Clark from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning August 27.

Cost is $50. To register, call 623-9358888. For more information, email marcia.ford@estrellamountain.edu.

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

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

Buckeye Council Meeting

Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-328-5494.

Adults looking to practice the English or Spanish language can engage in one-on-one or small group conversations at the Buckeye Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth Street, at 10 a.m.

For information, call 623-349-6300.

Buckeye City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 530 E. Monroe Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6000.

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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.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.

Lunch and Bunco

Come down to the Goodyear Community Room at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15 for Goodyear residents and $18 for nonresidents. Participants can register by phone or in person at 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

For information, call 623-882-7525.

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Goodyear Lions Club

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

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 a library card and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Herberger Lunchtime Theater

Stop for lunch before enjoying an afternoon production highlighting music and pop culture from the ‘50s through ‘70s. The trip fee is $8 and does not include lunch. The trip begins at 9:30 a.m. and transportation departs from Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Code Club

The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to 310 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn to code python, html and scratch.

Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

Challenges, challenges, why challenges? Could it be challenges are good for us? Many times, when challenges come into our lives, overcoming the challenge is what promotes us. Challenges make us more capable, wiser, and stronger in spirit and mind. Challenges when met and overcome raise our confidence and resolve. Consider this incredible, ridiculously difficult challenge swimmer Michael Phelps overcame in the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The Word for Today wrote this account.

“Michael Phelps captured the gold for his country in the Beijing Olympics and brought home a record eight best-time gold medals. But it won’t just be the number of medals Michael won we’ll remember, but his invincible spirit when things turned drastically against him in the 200-meter butterfly. As he touched the wall, winning the race, nobody knew what he’d undergone to accomplish it.

“As Michael pulled off his goggles and the world watched, incredulous, water poured out of them. He’d swum 200 meters almost blind, an experienced swimmer’s dread. Counting strokes, looking desperately for any marks on the pool floor, he finally touched the finish wall, an Olympic conqueror in every sense. Phelps used his frustration to increase his stamina and determination to win.”

What can we learn from his experience? How about endurance? Endurance is a commitment to draw on every ounce of your strength and keep moving forward regardless of the circumstances. As Christians we draw on God’s grace and strength regardless of circumstances. How about strength of character? Character is an inner fortitude based on personal in-

tegrity. How about a confident hope?

Confident hope is a deep conviction that whatever it takes, we will ultimately make it to the end. We will push through to victory or give everything we need to accomplish the task we set out to do.

The important thing to realize is whether we win or lose, we gave it everything we have. We didn’t leave anything on the table. That’s where accepting a challenge changes us. We reach into our reserves and God’s reserves to be an overcomer. Most people have more inner strength than they think.

They have just never visited that area of their being.

I’m so proud of my grand-daughter Madeleine, or Maddie as she likes to be called. Recently, she ran in the Junior High State Track and Field Championships in the 400-yard relay at Glendale College. This was her school’s first time in the Arizona state championships in their division.

She was the second runner in the relay. The first runner in the relay had the lead when she passed the baton to Madeleine. Madeleine ran like a gazelle. She surprised her father and mother, her coach, her teammates, her fans in the stands and most of all, herself. (However, she didn’t surprise her Opa and Nana. We knew she could do it.) She held on to the lead as she finished.

That was a surprise to her and a delight to everyone who knew her. I might add the team ended up winning second place in their first outing in the state track championship. When we asked her how she ran so hard and fast, she said in the excitement of the race she had forgotten to pace herself. She had run the whole 400 yards full blast.

She only slowed down the last 100 feet or so.

Do you see that? She possessed more endurance than she ever thought. That was an eye opener for her, her team on the field, and her team in the stands. Just like Michael Phelps, the challenge in that race took her to places and spaces in her inner being she had never accessed

before. The challenge of the race changed her. Remember the lesson here: If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.

These days many people give up too soon. They quickly quit. They don’t access what is already in them. When I was a singles pastor at Grace Community Church and Northwest Community Church in the Phoenix area, I saw single after single, loaded with impossible loads they had never experienced before, reach into God and themselves, determined to get back on their feet again.

The most impressive group were women who were recently divorced, in their mid-30s, with several children and no job experience. When they first came into our singles ministry, they thought they would never

be healthy and functional again. A few were right about this. But most let the challenge change them. Kudos to those brave-hearted women who, like Michael Phelps with goggles full of water, reached into God and themselves, and discovered the finish line and a new life was just ahead. No grit, no pearl.

In other words, you don’t need to be great to start but you need start to be great! If you want to do something big, give someone something big to think about.

To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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West Valley View Columnist

The Corolla is the most popular model Toyota has sold. The last update was back in 2013, so the factory has created a new platform for this hatchback on 2019 versions which will transfer to the four-door sedans in 2020. Many potential customers will be glad to know that a six-speed manual transmission is still available, and that is what we requested.

Those who don’t want to shift for themselves can still get the CVT au-

tomatic gearbox. Radical styling is not to be found on a Corolla, but it does get a lot of attention with that cute baby blue paint job.

Under the hood, there are three drivetrain choices. First is a base 1.8-liter, 139-horsepower, four-cylinder engine with a CVT gearbox, rated at 33 mpg overall. Second pick is a more powerful 2.0-liter, 169-horsepower engine with CVT rated at 34 mpg overall.

Third is the same 169-horsepower motor, but with this manual gearbox, rated at 32 mpg overall, with a 29/36

spread. In the real world, I observed 27 mpg in heavy city driving, 31 in mixed commuting, and 35 cruising at 75 mph. Cruising at 60 mph on the local expressways topped out at 38.5 mpg. This is certainly more economical than the giant Toyota Land Cruiser SUV I drove earlier that sucked gas at 14 mpg!

The interior is nothing fancy, but the quality of the materials and workmanship is very nice. Most controls are simple and easy to use. The cabin can fit four full-size adults.

There are a few gripes, though.

First, the adjustment range of the tilt wheel is too narrow. Secondly, there is too much glare reflecting off the gauge cluster due to the cheap plastic cover. Third, a real manual parking brake would be better than the electric version. These are not deal killers, just minor aggravations we have to deal with.

In a sea of large luxury machines with six-figure price tags and gas guzzler engines, the Corolla is one of the least expensive cars I have driven this

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‘Killer’ heart attack doesn’t stop hospital volunteer

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Don Miller said he died on June 5, 2018. He collapsed at home, and wife Candy Miller tried in vain to give CPR until help arrived.

Some 20 minutes later — with no pulse — he was in the emergency department at Abrazo West Campus, where hospital staff simply wouldn’t give up on him.

“The amazing trauma team at Abrazo West performed miracles,” Candy said.

“It was a grueling couple of hours before I received word from one of the medical team members that they were able to stabilize Don and would be transporting him to the ICU.” Ten days later, Don went home.

Today, Avondale residents Don and Candy are hospital volunteer ambassadors at Abrazo West, grateful for his care and celebrating the first year of a second chance at life. As volunteers, they visit with heart patients, greet visitors at the hospital’s information desk and even serve coffee in the hospital’s new bistro.

Don and Candy Miller volunteer at Abrazo West Campus after Don was given a second chance at life. (Photo courtesy Abrazo West Campus)

“They told me I was dead for 20 minutes, but later I heard it was nearly an hour,” said Don, now 76.

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A week after Don’s release, the Millers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Don and Candy started volunteering at the hospital just three months after his heart attack.

“We share our experience with everybody. How much we appreciate the care and culture here, and how thankful we are that the ambulance took Don to Abrazo West. It just really struck me how the people here really love their jobs,” Candy said.

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Historical Society presenting about Paul Litchfield

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Litchfield Park Historical Society will present about Paul Litchfield, the city’s namesake, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, in the Souers Hall at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road.

“Paul Litchfield: His Family and His Thoughts,” the next installment of the Speakers Series, is free to attend.

Litchfield was an important industrial figure of the early 20th century, and he helped shape the West Valley.

Litchfield rose to become Litchfield was instrumental in the early developthe president and CEO of the Paul ment of the West Valley. (Photo courtesy Litchfield Park Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Historical Society) headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

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‘Blinded by the Light’ uses ‘The Boss’ to encourage change

BY OCTAVIO SERRANO

West Valley View Staff Writer

Journalist Sarfraz Manzoor’s articles have been published internationally in The Guardian, The Times, Sunday Times Magazine and The New York Times.

But his column about his love of Bruce Springsteen helped him find his way.

“I wrote this article for the Guardian in 2002,” Manzoor said. “A literary agent contacted me, who really liked the article, and said, ‘Do you fancy writing a book?’”

“Greeting from Bury Park” tells the story of Manzoor, who moved from Britain to Pakistan as a child and grew up in Bury Park, Luton. He covers the challenges of growing up as a Pakistani Muslim in England. The book has been made into a movie, “Blinded by the Light,” which blends dark themes like racism and prejudice with light humor. It is slated for release on Friday, August 16.

The movie follows Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent played by Viveik Kalra, who is trying to make sense of the world while succumbing to the pressure of economic turmoil, social identity, political activism and his relationship with his family. To deal with it, he drowns himself in Springsteen’s music.

The film was directed by Gurinder Chadha, who was behind “Bend It Like

Beckham.” She jumped at the chance to work on Manzoor’s story.

“This is an era that I was very familiar, and this was an opportunity to tell a story about people like me,” Chadha said. “I thought it was a very charming story as well of somebody who was suffering real alienation and feeling trapped and had a dream and actually the dream came true.”

Chadha was captivated by the multidimensional characters, who show the best and worst of society and people.

“We live very full three-dimensional lives and juggle all kinds of things, so, with my movies, I want to make sure that we show some of the hardships, but at the same time we share the joy and we celebrate our lives,” Chadha said.

For Manzoor, however, the book and movie allow him to share his story with a large audience. He says he wrote it to show how someone like him, who he considered unexceptional, could accomplish his goals. Many of his peers were sent to prison instead of college, too.

The film does take creative liberties, but “Blinded by the Light” still captures Manzoor’s essence.

“With the script, I wanted some of it to be real,” Manzoor said. “So, I really did write poetry. I really did want something different in my life. I did

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Played by Aaron Phagura, Roops is the sole reason Javed found Springsteen and gave him the confidence to speak up. Phagura calls the film a rollercoaster of emotions that speaks about social issues that are multigenerational.

“Although it has a comedic undertone, it tackles serious issues that my grandparent had to go through coming into the country and my parents had to deal with being one of the first generations of Asians in England,” Phagura said. “All of this is still going on. We are in a bit of a political crisis and racism is still a thing.”

On a lighter note, Phagura wants younger generations to learn about Springsteen and the power of his music.

Manzoor said watching “Blinded by the Light” was difficult. Throughout the film, the audience sees Javed struggling to respect the wishes of his otherwise conservative father who wants his son to study business.

“My actual dad died when I was 23 years old, so my wife and children have never met him,” Manzoor said. “This film is the closest they have to seeing my dad. This is my way of bringing him back to life for two hours.”

Their relationship shows parents can

compromise with their children, even if they disagree. It also reminds Manzoor of how his parents helped him become successful.

“The bit where the dad says, ‘Go write your stories, but don’t forget ours,’ that’s very hard for me to watch and I get very emotional about those things.”

Manzoor wants to tell younger audiences that things will get better if they act for themselves and their community.

“If you just listen to music and then don’t do anything in life, you’re not really fulfilling anything,” Manzoor said.

“So, it’s really about being hopeful and actually pushing toward things that make it better.

“If you think the community is not working together, get involved. If you feel the stories you want to hear are not being told, write some new ones.

So, it’s about actions rather than sitting around complaining about it.”

The film’s message is universal and Manzoor hopes audiences see that.

“Its appeal is bigger than the world in which it is set,” Manzoor said. “It’s actually about themes, whether it is hopes and dreams, or father and son relationships, or the power of music, which are bigger than the world it comes from and which can reach and affect you no matter where you are watching it.”

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Buckeye’s Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program offers a safe, convenient and affordable program for kindergarten to eighth grade students at locations throughout the city.

Registration for the program is now open, with applications available online and due directly at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, 48 hours prior to participating in the program.

Program hours begin at 6 a.m. and run until 6:30 p.m. each school day for all elementary schools in the Buckeye Elementary School District, including early release days.

At the Tartesso location, which is part of the Saddle Mountain School District, the program is for kindergarten to fifth-grade students only, with a modified schedule: 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Mondays; and after school only until

6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Benefits of the BASE program include: a fun and safe alternative to having children home alone, homework assistance and educational activities, healthy snacks, and physical fitness and creative play to engage children’s minds and bodies.

The BASE program is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accepts DES for payment. In addition, all employees pass an annual federal background check and training to ensure all locations are safe and fun.

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Joyce Brenda Herzog Joyce Brenda Herzog, age 77 of Phoenix, AZ died July 18, 2019, in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. She was born December 23, 1941, in Fort Monmouth, NJ to Learnard Arthur Vile and Eva Patricia Harbour.

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Adele Frances Stewart Adele Frances Stewart, age 103 of Litchfield Park, AZ died July 16, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. She was born November 21, 1915, in Cleveland, OH to William and Adele Wasel. A rosary will be held at 10:00 am followed by mass at 10:30 am, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392.

Burial will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

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Arnulfo M. Rodriguez

Arnulfo M. Rodriguez, age 55 of Cashion, died July 19, 2019 in Goodyear. He was born July 18, 1964 in Phoenix, AZ to Pablo and Guadalupe Rodriguez. He is survived by his daughters, Krystina and Vicktorya Ruiz; sons, Rene and Reuben Ruiz, Arnulfo Rodriguez,Jr. and D-Rey Rodriguez; mother, Guadalupe Rodriguez; sisters, Cruz Elena Lazarin, Eva Rodriguez, Lily Riojas, and Dora Rodriguez; brother, Edelmiro Rodriguez; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Pablo Rodriguez and brother, Pablo Rodriguez, Jr. A funeral service was held from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left atwww.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Jacob, Lopez Jacob Lopez, age 32 of Goodyear, died July 15, 2019, in Goodyear. He was born December 25, 1986, in Oakland, CA to Armando Mendoza and Silvia Hernandez. A funeral service will be held at 5:00 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338.

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Antonio "Tony" C. Villa Sr. Tony is survived by his daughters Sylvia Villa-Martinez(Danny), Carrie Pena (Joseph), Suzanne Cuen (Steve), sons Tony Jr., Paul (Christine), Carlos (Candy), and Danny, sisters Lucia Moreno, Celia Romo, Josie Alcantar, Hope Solis and brother Ignacio; 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Manuel and Raymond, sons Steven and Victor, and his beloved Wife of 61 years, Sophia. A memorial mass is scheduled on Friday August 2, 2019 at 10 am at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3424 N 18th Ave., Phoenix. Reception to follow.

Elvie Clarest Wilson Coffman Elvie, 96, a former Avondale resident went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Elvie was a member of Goodyear Church of Christ and Southwest Church of Christ. Elvie loved her Bible, her Lord, her church family and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, whom she will be laid to rest with in Alabama. She is survived by her daughter, son, and one sister in Tennessee; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Diana Elizabeth Ortiz

Diana Elizabeth Ortiz, age 54 of Avondale, died July 16, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born July 24, 1964 in Salinas, CA to Irene R. and Manuel Ortiz, Sr. A memorial service will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, with a rosary at 7:30 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. For a complete obituary and to leave condolences for the family please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Alma Louise Thompson In Loving & Grateful Memory of Alma Louise "Weezy" Thompson. Born in Wylie, Texas to Bernice A. and Chassie O. Lemmond on August 20th, 1935, Louise (her preferred name) passed on to her Heavenly home into the loving arms of Jesus on July 23rd, 2019. She is survived by her four sons: Mike, Ron, Steve (Annetta) Thompson and Terry (Tonya) Thompson; 15 awesome Grandchildren; and 16 amazing Great-Grandchildren.

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Family meant everything to her. She will always be remembered for her generosity, her great food, her loyal love, and her undeniable strength. And... she will be greatly missed. We love you Mom, Nana, Aunt Louise, Weezy... we're thankful for the legacy of family, laughter, and love you have entrusted to us.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice Notice of destruction of Special Education records Union Elementary School District will destroy 2010 and earlier special education files in compliance with Arizona statue (20 USC. 1412(a) (8), 1417 (c). Before records are destroyed parents have the right to review the child's records. To do so contact the Student Services office at 623-4785017 prior to September 1, 2019.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CALL OF ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARQUAHALA VALLEY POWER DISTRICT Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 16-227(A), the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Harquahala Valley Power District (“District”) hereby gives notice that by resolution of the Board on June 25, 2019, the Board has called an election for the purpose of filling the seats of five Directors at Large, whose terms expire December 31, 2019. The date of the election is Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

The last date to register to vote in the election is Monday, November 4, 2019. Please note that it is the District’s policy that a qualified elector in any election held by the District must be an owner of at least ten (10) acres of land within the District boundaries that is under, or has previously been under and remains susceptible of, active irrigated cultivation for commercial agricultural production. Nomination Petitions signed by five or more qualified electors in the District and Nomination Papers for non-write in candidate(s) must be received at the District Office located at 160 N. Pasadena, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85201, no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 4, 2019.

Qualified electors desiring to be candidates for this election may obtain Nomination Papers and Nomination Petitions from the District Office. Voters will be allowed to write-in a candidate’s name; however, any write-in candidate(s) must have filed Nomination Papers with the District Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 2019.

Dated this 25th day of June 2019 Harquahala Valley Power District Published: West Valley View/Business, July 24, 31, 2019 / 22083

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: PIPE DREAMS TRUCKING LLC II The address of the registered office is: 13411 W. Beverly Rd., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER: Jeffery Smith, 13411 W. Beverly Rd., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 and MEMBER: Rachel Marie Smith 13411 W. Beverly Rd., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 Published West Valley View/ Business Jul 17, 24, 31, 2019 / 21921

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: NURBIL TRANSPORT LLC II The address of the registered office is: 12172 W Davis Lane, AVONDALE, AZ 85323 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Negad Ibrahim III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER Egal Omer, 12172 W Davis Lane, AVONDALE, AZ, 85323 Published West Valley View/Business, Jul 17, 24, 31, 2019 / 21922

PUBLIC NOTICE CALL OF ELECTION of the Board of Directors of TONOPAH IRRIGATION DISTRICT Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 16-227(B), the Board of Directors (Board) of the Tonopah Irrigation District (District) hereby gives notice that, by resolution of the Board on July 11, 2019, the Board has called an election for the purpose of filling the seats of three at-large Directors whose terms expire December 31, 2019.

The date of the election is November 12, 2019.

Nomination Petitions and Nomination Papers must be received at the District Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2019. Qualified electors desiring to be candidates for this election may obtain Nomination Petitions and Nomination Papers from the District Office, which is located at the address below. Voters will be allowed to write-in a candidate’s name; however, any write-in candidate(s) must have filed Nomination Papers with the District Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2019.

The polling place will be at the District office, located at: Tonopah Irrigation District 160 North Pasadena, Suite 101, Mesa, Arizona, 85201-6764.

The election will be conducted pursuant to the statutory “acreage system of voting”. Qualified electors must have been landowners of record of lands in the District prior to August 14, 2019. The voter registration list will be prepared from the property tax rolls provided by Maricopa County. If land is held of record by an estate, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or trust, such entity must designate in writing the personal representative, officer, partner, member, or trustee, respectively, authorized to cast the votes of such entity. If such an entity does not have a designation of its authorized voting representative on file with the District, then such designation must be received by the District no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 11, 2019, in order for the entity to vote in this election.

Dated this 11th day of July, 2019.

Tonopah Irrigation District Published: West Valley View/Business Jul 24, 31, 2019 / 22066

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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS "FOR" OR "AGAINST" THE SPECIAL BOND ELECTION AGUA FRIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 216 Agua Fria Union High School District No. 216 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the "District"), will hold a special bond election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The District seeks authorization to issue bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $55,000,000. The estimated average annual tax rate for the proposed bond authorization is $0.36 per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes. The Maricopa County School Superintendent will be preparing an informational pamphlet that will be mailed to households containing one or more registered electors within the District. Any persons wishing to submit an argument "for" or "against" the bond question (not to exceed 200 words) may do so by mail or hand delivery of the argument to the Maricopa County School Superintendent's office, County School Superintendent, School Elections Office, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85012; telephone: (602) 506-3866.

To be included in the informational pamphlet, such argument must be received in the office of the Maricopa County School Superintendent on or before 5:00 p.m., August 9, 2019. Such argument must be signed and should include the name of the school district, the author's name, address and telephone number. The last day to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in this election is Monday, October 7, 2019. For more information concerning the election, please contact Agua Fria Union High School District, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale, AZ 85323, telephone: (623) 932-7000. __________________________________________________ SOLICITUD PARA ARGUMENTOS "A FAVOR" O "EN CONTRA" DE LA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LOS BONOS FINANCIEROS DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE ENSEÑANZA SECUNDARIA NÚMERO 216 DE AGUA FRIA UNION El Distrito Escolar de Enseñanza Secundaria Número 216 de Agua Fria Union del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el “Distrito”) celebrará una elección especial de bonos financieros el martes, 5 de noviembre de 2019. El Distrito busca autorización para emitir bonos financieros en la cantidad principal que no exceda $55,000,000. Se estima que el promedio de la tasa de impuestos anual para la autorización del bono financiero propuesto será $0.36 por $100 de valor tasado neto usado para los propósitos de los impuestos secundarios sobre la propiedad. El Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Maricopa estará preparando un folleto informativo que será enviado a los domicilios que contienen un elector o más inscritos dentro del Distrito. Cualquier persona que desee entregar un argumento "a favor" o "en contra" de la cuestión del bono financiero (no debe exceder 200 palabras) puede hacerlo por correo o por entregar el argumento personalmente a la oficina del Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Maricopa, County School Superintendent, School Elections Office 4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ 85012; teléfono: (602) 506-3866.

Para ser incluido en el folleto informativo, tal argumento debe ser recibido en la oficina del Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Maricopa a las 5:00 de la tarde o antes, el 9 de agosto de 2019. Se tiene que firmar el argumento e incluir el nombre del distrito escolar, el nombre del autor, dirección y número de teléfono. El último día para inscribirse a votar para poder votar en esta elección es el lunes, el 7 de octubre de 2019. Para más información sobre la elección, favor de comunicarse con Agua Fria Union High School District, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale, AZ 85323, teléfono: (623) 9327000.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THOMAS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In Re: Adoption of Baby Boy Engelhardt DOB: 02/07/2019, by and through An Open Door Adoption Agency, Inc. Case No. 19-A-07 NOTICE OF PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS To: Unknown Biological Father of a Child born February 7, 2019, in Fulton County, Georgia to Wendy Engelhardt You are hereby notified that a Petition to Terminate Your Parental Rights has been filed in the above-styled Court by An Open Door Adoption Agency, Inc. through its attorneys. The mother of the child has surrendered her rights to the child to the Petitioner, An Open Door Adoption Agency, Inc., and the Petitioner intends to place the child for adoption. Pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 19-8-10, 19-8-11, 19-8-12 and other pertinent laws, you are advised that you will lose all parental rights to this child, and you will neither receive notice of nor be entitled to object to the adoption of the child, unless, within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you file a Petition to Legitimate the Child, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 19-7-22 and give notice in writing of the filing of such Petition to this Court and to the attorney listed below. You must prosecute the action to final judgment. You are further advised that if you intend to object to this Petition, you must file an Answer to the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights within thirty (30) days in the Superior Court of Thomas County, Georgia. You are urged to immediately retain legal counsel to assist you in this matter. You should contact the attorney for Petitioner, Chris E. Ambrose, Silvis, Ambrose, Lindquist & Coch, P.C., 220 S. Hansell Street, P.O. Box 1557, Thomasville, Georgia 31799, telephone 229-228-4258 for further information. All notices to or correspondence with the Petitioner and copies of all pleadings or proceedings you may file in any court in regard to the above-referenced Child should be served upon him. Dated this 30th day of April 2019. SILVIS, AMBROSE, LINDQUIST & COCH, P.C. ATTORNEYS FOR AN OPEN DOOR ADOPTION AGENCY, INC. Exhibit A Published: West Valley View, Jul 17, 24, 31, 2019 / 21969

A special bond election will be held in Agua Fria Union High School District No. 216 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the "District"), on November 5, 2019 ("Election Day"). The purpose of the election is to permit the qualified electors of the District to vote on authorizing the District to issue and sell not to exceed $55,000,000 principal amount of school improvement bonds of the District. The estimated average annual tax rate for the proposed bond authorization is $0.36 per $100 of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes.

The election will be a mailed ballot only election. No polling places will be provided. Ballots will be mailed to qualified electors residing within the District no earlier than 27 days prior to the election and no later than 15 days before the election.

The last day to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in this election is Monday, October 7, 2019. Any qualified elector is eligible for early voting. Early voting materials may be obtained by contacting the Maricopa County Elections Department, 510 S. Third Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85003; telephone: (602) 5061511. For more information about the foregoing, please review A.R.S. §§ 15-491 and 35-454, or contact the Agua Fria Union High School District, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale, AZ 85323, telephone: (623) 932-7000. __________________________________________________ CONVOCACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LOS BONOS FINANCIEROS A LOS ELECTORES CALIFICADOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE ENSEÑANZA SECUNDARIA NÚMERO 216 DE AGUA FRIA UNION DEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA, ARIZONA: El Distrito Escolar de Enseñanza Secundaria Número 216 de Agua Fria Union del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el "Distrito"), celebrará una elección especial concerniente a los bonos financieros el 5 de noviembre de 2019 ("Día de Elección"). El propósito de la elección es permitirles a los electores calificados del Distrito votar para autorizar al Distrito a emitir y vender bonos financieros de mejoramiento escolar del Distrito en una cantidad principal que no exceda $55,000,000.

Se estima que el promedio de la tasa de impuestos anual para la propuesta autorización de los bonos financieros será $0.36 por $100 de valor tasado neto usado para los propósitos de los impuestos secundarios sobre la propiedad.

La elección se llevará a cabo solamente por boletas por correo.

No se proveerán centros de votación. Se enviarán por correo las boletas de votación a los electores calificados que residen dentro del Distrito no más temprano que 27 días antes de la elección y no más tarde que 15 días antes de la elección.

El último día para inscribirse a votar para poder votar en esta elección es el lunes, 7 de octubre de 2019.

Cualquier elector calificado es elegible para la votación temprana. Se puede obtener los materiales para la votación temprana por comunicarse con Maricopa County Elections Department, 510 S. Third Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85003: teléfono: (602) 506-1511. Para más información sobre lo anterior, favor de revisar A.R.S. §§ 15-491 y 35-454, o comunicarse con Agua Fria Union High School District, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Avondale, AZ 85323, teléfono: (623) 932-7000.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY. Case No. PB 2019-071305 In the matter of the estate of: Della Marie Lelakowski, an adult, APPLICATION FOR INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL and FOR INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (Person died with a will - "Testate Estate") 1. This is an application for Informal Probate of Will and for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative because the person died with a Will ("Testate Estate"). 2. I live in Maricopa (County) Arizona (State), and I am entitled to file this Application under A.R.S. 14-3301 because I am: An adult child of the person who died.

(Check the box only if there is a Will) A persona who was nominated/name as Personal Representative by Will; 3. The name of the person who died is: Della Marie Lelakowski. This person died on 6/9/19 at the age of 76 years. At the time of death, the person who died lived in the following county and state Maricopa, Az and 120 hours or more have passed since the time of death. 4 There is a Will and the original of the Will of the person who died, dated 6/16/2004 is filed with this Application.

5. The person who died left behind the following persons who are the surviving spouse, children and others entitled to take property under Arizona Law: (If you you need more space, attache a separate page): Name Age Relationship Address Julie A. McCarty, 59, Daughter, 1514 6th Ave E, Alexandria Mn 56308 Robert C. Lelakowski, 55, son, 1106 N 191st Ave, Buckeye AZ 85326. Lawrence F. Lelakowski, 47, son 1944 E. Calle de Caballos Tempe, AZ 85284. Timothy J Lelakowski, 40, son, 18842 W. Elm St., Litchfield Park AZ 85340. 6. This is the correct county in which to file the probate because the person who died was a resident of this county or owned property in this country at the time of death. 7. To the best of my knowledge, no personal representative for the estate has been appointed in this state or elsewhere 8 I have not received a demand for notice from any interested person and I am not aware of any demand by any interested person or any proceedings concerning the person who died, in this state or elsewhere. 9. I believe that the Will dated 6/16/2004 was validly executed and is the last Will of the person who died. I exercised reasonable diligence, and I am not aware of any document that revokes the Will, or any amendment to the Will signed by the person who died. 10 I have a priority for appointment as Personal Representative because there is a will and: I am named as the personal representative in the Will of the person who died. 12. BOND INFORMATION A bond is not required because the Will waives the bond for the Personal Representative. I request to be appointed Personal Representative to administer the estate without bond, 13 The time for informal appointment has not expired under A.R.S. 143108 because: Two years have not passed since the death of the person; OR. OATH or AFFIRMATION AND VERIFICATION OF APPLICANT This Applicant states under oath or affirms that the statements in the Application are accurate and complete to the best of his or her knowledge and belief. /s/ Robert C Lelakowski, signature of applicant State of Arizona County of Maricopa Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me this: July 9, 2019 by Robert Christopher Lelakowski. /s/ A. Avina, Deputy Clerk or Notary Public, Jeff Fine, Clerk.

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• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

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All types of roofing!

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Serving the West Valley Since 1990

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Buckeye Plumbing

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BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE

MANAGER SPOT LIGHT

2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WAGON • • • • •

MSRP- $30,665

Front & Rear Sensing Navigation Rear A/C XLT Pkg Much More!

DEMO DISCOUNT

$

DEMO STK#19014

SPOTLIGHT PRICE

$

8,000

22,165

MANAGER PRE-AUCTION DEALS! 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID

2015 CHEVY SPARK LS

#19132B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $4,878

#19225A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $6,254

2008 FORD FUSION S

NOW $3,850

2008 DODGE AVENGER SE #P8481B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WAS $4,678

2010 CHEVY HHR LT w/1LT #T8543A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $5,275

NOW $4,225 #19154A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $6,787

NOW SOLD NOW $4,900

20 SAVINGS %

TOTAL

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR EX-L #19040B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $9,959

2013 HONDA CR-V EX #18556B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $10,282

2013 HONDA CR-V EX #18556B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WAS $10,282 #18225A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WAS

10,879

NOW $9,515

#T8542 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WAS $11,414

NOW $9,831

2013 FORD F-150 XLT

$

2018 FORD FIESTA SE 2018 KIA FORTE LX

11,977

NOW $10,831

#19221A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $12,954

NOW $11,931

#P8528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS

$

2016 KIA SOUL + 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE #T8554 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS

12,588

$

$

6,931

2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 DRW

$

9,831

2013 FORD F-150 XLT

11,931

$

13,731

#T8533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $21,821

2018 FORD TRANSIT VAN #T8557 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $24,743

2014 FORD F-150 FX4 #19381A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $24,864

2018 FORD EDGE TITANIUM #T8535 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $25,879

2016 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT #T8545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $26,923

13,342

$

NOW $11,931 NOW $12,631

2018 FORD F-150 XLT #T8531 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $28,995

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE ALTITUDE

2018 FORD F-150 XLT

#T5879A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $14,768

#T8530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $30,559

2018 FORD ESCAPE SE

NOW $13,931

17,984

NOW $16,831

#T8532 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $17,935

NOW $16,931

#T8536 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS

$

2015 FORD EDGE SEL 2018 FORD ESCAPE SE

17,984

NOW $16,931

#T8526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $18,845

NOW $17,231

#T8534 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS

#19388A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS

$

2018 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED

#19094A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $28,777

$

2017 KIA SORENTO LX

#T8400C Local Trade!

Nice Condition!

#P8516 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $20,974

2017 FORD F-150 XLT

2017 FORD ESCAPE SE

#X8519 Super Nice!

Diesel Dually!

NOW $11,931

2018 NISSAN MURANO SV

#19334B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $13,987 #T8526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS

#18225A Sharp!

Well Equipped!

COMPLIMENTARY MAINTENANCE

2009 DODGE DAKOTA BIGHORN 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT

#19305B Very Clean!

4x4, Crew Cab!

NOW $8,931 NOW $9,731

NOW $9,800

PLUS EARN

32 MORE HOT MANAGER DEALS!

NOW $6,500

MANAGER TRUCK SPECIALS! 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!

2013 FORD F-150 XL

2012 TOYOTA YARIS L

#19388M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $4,952

NOW $5,730

HURRY UP AND SAVE EVENT!

19,787

$

NOW $17,531

2017 RAM 1500 SLT #T8550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $31,867

2017 RAM SLT #T8563 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $33,967

NOW $20,431 NOW $20,931 NOW $23,831 NOW $23,931 NOW $24,831 NOW $25,331 NOW $27,731 NOW $27,831 NOW $29,531 NOW $29,731 NOW $32,231

2018 JEEP WRANGLER JK UNLIMITED SPORT #T8555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $33,878

NOW $33,131

2013 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT #19390A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $39,878

2018 FORD F-150 LARIAT #T8539 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $42,956

NOW $37,631 NOW $41,431

2018 SUBARU LEGACY PREMIUM

2018 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

#P8520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $19,997

#T8549 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $53,976

2014 FORD F-150 XLT #P8473A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $20,868

NOW $18,931 NOW $19,331

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 08/06/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.

2019 FORD F-150 RAPTOR #19284A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS $67,995

NOW $52,631 NOW $65,831