West Valley View: West - August 2, 2017

A rare look inside the Trotting Park

By Glenn Gullickson

The Phoenix Trotting Park has been a West Valley mystery for decades, since most people have gotten no closer to the abandoned structure than driving by on the interstate.

But just as the iconic structure is being prepared for demolition, one of the few people authorized to go inside is sharing his experience and photos from the expedition.

It was three years ago when Kyle Erwin, 22, and two friends spent an afternoon inside the grandstand that’s a Goodyear landmark at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 303.

“It was crazy cool,” Erwin said. “Abandoned places are always cool.”

Erwin’s visit inside the structure lasted four to five hours and he came away with photos as well as a serious injury. Erwin is capitalizing on recent interest in the Trotting Park by selling photos he took during his visit to the building on a website he recently created. Erwin’s website can be found at kyleerwinphotography.com.

Erwin, who lived in Peoria at the time and is a senior at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, said he became interested in the Trotting Park when he drove by it.

It’s an interest shared by the community, judging from reaction to news last year when the 194-acre property the structure occupies went on the market for $16.5 million, with two deals for its sale reportedly falling out of escrow.

Then in May, public documents indicated that asbestos was to be removed from the building in preparation for its demolition sometime before December 1.

Most people who have attempted to visit the site over the years have been chased away by security guards after crossing no

trespassing signs, but Erwin said he was friends with a member of the Roles family, owners of the property, which got him an invitation for the visit.

On that day in June 2014, he remembered that he and his friends were met by a guard, who unlocked the gate, allowing them to explore a structure that had its origins as a futuristic design by Italian architect Eugenio Grassetto, but has deteriorated over the decades that it has been neglected.

“I’ve never seen anything to that extent … the graffiti that was in there and how it was torn up inside,” Erwin said.

He said the tour of the building started in the grandstand, where visitors would have watched harness races after the structure was built in 1964 at a cost of $9 million.

The horse races were conducted for just

two seasons before the Trotting Park closed, and the glass that encased the grandstand has long since shattered.

Erwin said he also went behind the grandstand, where he thinks concession stands would have been located.

Staircases allowed the group to access the structure’s four floors, where he saw owls, bats and bird droppings, he said.

A highlight of the visit was finding what Erwin said he thought might have been a vault with a metal door that had a hole in it.

At the time of the visit, Erwin said he didn’t feel like the structure was haunted, but he’s reconsidered after showing people his photos of the building’s destroyed escalators.

“People say they see faces in those escalator shots,” he said.

The Phoenix Trotting Park was constructed in 1964 and was open for less than three horse racing seasons before closing in 1966. The structure is scheduled for demolition by the end of this year. (Photos courtesy Kyle Erwin)

Salvation Army works to beat the heat

By Glenn Gullickson

With the Arizona desert heat turned up to full blast, the Salvation Army has been enlisted to help cool things down.

The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Survival Squad opened heat relief stations – including one in Avondale – after the National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings.

“It’s a place to get out of the weather,” said Maj. Nancy Dihle, Valley of the Sun coordinator for the Salvation Army. “We have a number of residents who can’t take care of themselves in this kind of heat.”

When extreme heat warnings are issued, the Avondale station is set up at Estrella Mountain Corps, 11 N. Third Avenue, and people can get up to seven bottles of water, Dihle said.

That’s enough water to last a day, but Dihle said most homeless people don’t want to carry that much water and will make repeat visits to the relief station.

Other hot weather supplies are also provided, including sunscreen, lip balm, cooling towels, hats and bandanas.

Excessive heat warnings are issued within 12 hours of the onset of what the National Weather Service calls “extremely dangerous heat conditions.”

Generally, that occurs when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105 degrees or higher for at least two days and night time air temperatures do not drop below 75 degrees, according to the Weather Service.

The heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature, according to the

Weather Service.

Dihle said 7,600 people were assisted and 17,000 bottles of water were distributed during two excessive heat events in June — one for three days early in the month and one for 10 days when temperatures got as high as 119 degrees.

Besides the homeless population, heat relief stations assist people who don’t have operating air conditioning systems or those who can’t pay for cooling, Dihle said.

They include senior citizens on fixed incomes who Dihle said “have to make tough decisions” on what bills to pay.

That vulnerable population accounts for the majority of the 130 heat-related deaths reported last year in Maricopa County, she said.

The heat relief stations are operated by the Salvation Army at the request of the Maricopa Association of Governments and in coordination with other agencies that provide heatrelated programs, Dihle said.

The 14 stations — up from three operated last summer — are in Salvation Army facilities from the East Valley to the West Valley.

Dihle said stations in central Phoenix are the busiest.

The project includes a mobile hydration unit that is dispatched to portions of the city, including encampments for the homeless, Dihle said.

Medical assistance is not offered at the relief stations, but 9-1-1 was called last year to assist someone overcome by the heat, Dihle said.

When an excessive heat warning is issued, the stations are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most stations, including the one in Avondale, are open daily during the warning.

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The tour’s final stop was on the roof of the grandstand, where Erwin wanted to get photos.

“It was a good sunset day,” he remembered.

But it was there where Erwin made a misstep. He fell 25 to 30 feet and was impaled by rebar.

A cellphone was used to call an ambulance, which Erwin said arrived at the property quickly, but then it took emergency personnel 15 to 20 minutes to locate him.

Dihle said people who visit usually spend 60 to 90 minutes at the station.

Donations of unopened water bottles and sunscreen, clean hats and other supplies as well as financial contributions are accepted at the stations, Dihle said.

For information about donations, contact Edward Salazar at edward. salazar@usw.salvationarmy.org.

Erwin said his injuries required 16 surgeries over 25 days he spent in the hospital. He has metal in an arm that was broken in the accident, but is well enough to play hockey at NAU.

While preservationists have campaigned to save the Trotting Park, Erwin said his accident has had an impact about how he feels about its demise.

“I have mixed emotions because it’s been there so long and it’s like an iconic building,” he said. “But I know that I’m not the only one who’s been hurt there.”

Salvation Army Estrella Mountain Corps employee Joel Harmon stands at the Avondale Heat Relief Station at 11 N. Third Avenue at the Salvation Army, Avondale. The station provides up to seven free water bottles per day for individuals. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

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Weeks graduates from basic training

By West Valley View staff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy J. Weeks graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Weeks is the nephew of Angelo Klockner of Avondale.

Avondale police shoot, kill suicidal man

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

A suicidal man shot and killed by police on July 25 has been identified as 33-year-old Moises Balladares, of Avondale.

Balladares was shot after showing a weapon during negotiations to get him to put it down, according to Officer Ray Emmett. Balladares was treated for his injuries and later pronounced dead.

The shooting occurred near 111th and Amelia avenues at 8:11 p.m. Nobody else was injured.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the case.

Coast Guard set to be honored at ceremony

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The city of Litchfield Park is celebrating each anniversary of the U.S. Armed Forces services with a number of flag-raising ceremonies at City Hall.

The next one is 8:15 a.m. Friday, August 4, feting the U.S. Coast Guard’s 227th year. The Flotilla 10-3 Auxiliary Band will play the National Anthem and the Coast Guard service hymn. Many from the Auxiliary, along with the Coast Guard, will attend in uniform.

Litchfield Elementary School fourthand fifth-grade students, who are participating in the Fly Lower and Gather (FLAG) program, will attend and present the flags to the Color Guard. FLAG is run by Marlene Day, a second-grade teacher at the school. The coordinator is Deanna Gibson, a veteran and third-grade teacher.

“The program provides an active way for students to learn the history of our flag, how and why our veterans have fought for our flag, how to fly, lower, gather and fold

the flag properly, and what it means to honor and respect our flag,” said Assistant City Manager Sonny Culbreth.

Mayor Kenneth Schoaf will read and present a proclamation. The school children will shake the Color Guard’s hands to thank them for service.

The remaining ceremonies are: the U.S. Air Force’s 70th birthday on Monday, September 18; U.S. Navy Day’s 242nd ceremony on Friday, October 13; and the Marine Corps 242nd birthday on Thursday, November 9.

“During the school year, each class takes a turn in attending one of the ceremonies,” Culbreth said. “The fourthgrade classes are the flag keepers at their school.”

Litchfield Park resident Harold Duessel was instrumental in implementing the flag-raising ceremonies. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, who attends each event.

Father pleads guilty to using Taser on son

By West Valley View staff

A 49-year-old Goodyear man who works as a medical assistant for the VA will return to court at 8:15 a.m. August 23 after pleading guilty to using a Taser on his son.

Darryl Ingram was arrested in April after a school official at his 11-year-old son’s school noticed marks. The boy told police that his father used a Taser on him when he didn’t do his homework. The boy also told police that his father hit him with a metal cane.

Avondale employee honored for dedication to youth

By Israel Gonzalez

Avondale’s youth and community engagement supervisor, Christopher Lopez, earned the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Community Builder Award on July 20 at the Arizona City/ County Management Association Summer Conference.

The award recognizes community builders, and emerging and civic leaders for outstanding commitment and dedication to communities. Lopez was shocked and inspired by the award.

“The first emotion I had was just kind of awe and disbelief,” Lopez said. “It’s really in my mind just a very prestigious award. We know the story of Gabe Zimmerman and the impact that he had on this state. I was really overwhelmed with emotion to hear that I won the award.”

The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards are named in honor of the director of community outreach for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. He died during the same 2011 shooting rampage that seriously injured the congresswoman.

Lopez has worked with Avondale for more than 10 years and helped

create and nurture several youth programs in Avondale. One such program is the Youth Advisory Commission, a body of high school youth that provides the city with recommendations regarding the needs of kids, and Next STEP, which provides teens with job training and paid work experience.

“We’re really seeing kids develop the foundation and the skill set to improve their educational outcomes, to know that they can be successful in school and in the future,” Lopez said.

Lopez was also instrumental in bringing the Kids at Hope philosophy to Avondale, the first official city to take part. The Kids at Hope philosophy is a belief system that “all children are capable of success, no exceptions.”

“It’s a way of shaping the culture so that people in our community view children as ‘at hope’ as opposed to viewing them as being ‘at risk,’ which is often times a very negative stigma and is detrimental to the well-being of children,” Lopez said.

Lopez has always believed that children are an important part of communities and they can help solve the cities’ problems.

“There is a tremendous amount of untapped potential and energy in youth. They’re full of ideas,” Lopez said. “They bring unique perspectives to solving some of the critical issues that not only Avondale but many communities across

the country are facing. I encourage more cities to realize that and to encourage that civic engagement and to look to them for solutions.”

Even while growing up, Lopez found a way to be a positive male role model for children at his mother’s in-home day care.

“It was inspiring to see the impact that our particular family was able to have on children,” he said.

Lopez, much like Zimmerman, cares for his community and believes that adults

can have a positive impact on children.

“Just a simple gesture can have a tremendous impact on the lives of children,” Lopez said. “And we really have to be conscious of the way we relate to children. It’s really important that we speak to them in a constructive manner because our words are so powerful when we’re talking to influential young children and teens.”

The Zimmerman awards are sponsored by the Center for the Future of Arizona, the Arizona City/Council Management Association, Arizona Department of Administration, County Supervisors Association of Arizona, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.

Correction

In a July 26, 2017 story about the Goodyear wellness and health park, we should have said John Kuhn, the originator of the idea for the park, runs John D. Kuhn Ventures. Stan Holm is the CEO of Abrazo West Campus and he also has a hand in creating the park. The West Valley View regrets the error.

Attendees of the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards honor those dedicated to public service: from left to right, Dr. Lattie Coor, CEO of Center for the Future of Arizona; Christopher Lopez, Avondale’s youth and community engagement supervisor; Ross Zimmerman, Gabe Zimmerman’s father; and Emily Nottingham, Zimmerman’s mother. (Photo courtesy City of Avondale)

Park 10 development rapidly growing in Avondale

By Tim J. Randall

Development surrounding the Loop 101 and Interstate 10 junction is gaining steam with the evolution of a 43-acre mixed-use build, Park 10.

A four-phase construction, Park 10 houses phase one’s Main Event Entertainment, an upscale bowling and game destination. Additional restaurants include Rubio’s, Jack in the Box and Starbucks.

“This is a high-quality, mixed-use development that provides employment, commercial and retail opportunities that will be attractive for Avondale residents and create destinations that will attract people to our community,” said Daniel Davis, Avondale’s economic development director.

The groundbreaking for phase two is set for later this year, according to Su Moran, president of Parkland Development LLC, the Portland, Oregonbased firm responsible for bringing the venture to town.

“We hope to have completed sites by the third quarter of 2018, and this next phase will consist primarily of medical office buildings,” she said. “We also will have a four-story hotel and currently have several active prospects.”

The Park 10 project began in 2005 with Parkland’s purchase of the parcel.

“We had worked on a plan for the development, which we put on hold during the recession,” Moran said. “In 2011, we made changes and started putting efforts in motion.”

Working closely with city officials, Moran and Parkland chairman Gun Bo Park crafted a design mix, which provides consumers, businesses, the city and region with a dynamic environment. With Phoenix Children’s, Banner, Abrazo and

Cancer Treatment Centers of America in the area, the new Park 10 medical office buildings will add even more weight to the West Valley’s reputation as a health care destination.

Davis continued that the economic benefits to Avondale will be felt in many ways.

“Park 10 will continue to anchor the robust development of the McDowell Road Health-Tech Corridor, bringing high-quality jobs to the community.

“The commercial retail development will provide a variety of restaurants, destination family entertainment, and hotel development that will provide increased sales tax revenue for the city.”

Phases three and four are in the planning phases, and will include additional medical office and retail sites.

“This is a multi-year endeavor,” Moran said.

Park 10 is also well positioned for strong growth prospects, with nearly 3 million square feet of nearby retail space, according to commercial broker Cassidy Turley.

“The location is one of the most significant assets for Park 10,” Davis said. “Over 200,000 vehicles per day pass through, and it is easily accessed from 99th Avenue and 107th Avenue.”

For Moran, Park 10 could not be going smoother.

“The city has been so cooperative and accommodating,” she said. “We have a very good relationship. This is a very exciting project for us as long-term investors and developers.”

Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise added, “The entire corridor has become the Southwest Valley’s place to go for shopping, dining and entertainment.”

Main Event Entertainment, an upscale bowling and game destination, opened last year. (Photos courtesy Main Event Entertainment)

Avondale’s Shop with a Cop program seeks sponsors

By Erica J. Shumaker

The Avondale Police Department is seeking monetary donations and corporate sponsors for its Shop with a Cop holiday program.

The annual event is for local children who have been the victims of or witnesses to significant crimes in the Valley. Throughout the day, the kids are treated to breakfast at the station and a Walmart shopping trip with a police officer.

The program provides children the “opportunity for the community to see the other side of law enforcement,” said Katrina Anderson, Avondale Police Department’s community services supervisor.

Although the program takes place in December, the police department is asking the public to donate money or craft items for the arts and crafts portion of the day. The department hopes to have 20 to 25 participants this year. Children are given $100 gift cards to spend on Christmas presents for themselves or loved ones.

The department is hoping to raise at least $3,000, to serve 25 children. Anderson noted, “We will always take more. The more we get the more kids we can take each year.”

In the past, Chick-Fil-A has sponsored the breakfast, while McDonald’s hosted a post-shopping lunch. The department is always open to other local and corporate sponsors.

The children who participate in the event are between the ages of 3 and 17 and are referred to the program by officers at crime scenes.

Shop with a Cop gives the officers the chance to give back to the community, which, according to Anderson, is “the reason a lot of officers got into law enforcement.”

To donate or sponsor the event, call

Melisa Urtuzuastegui, the Avondale Police Department’s community services advocate, at 623-333-7219, or email her at murtuzuastegui@ avondaleaz.gov.

Avoid monsoon-related home repair fraud

By West Valley View staff

Don’t let the sunny skies outshine your beauty; choose ThreeForMe laser treatments to get your own glow.

Heavy rain, strong winds and microbursts from monsoons can wreak havoc on homes and yards during this time of year. Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning Arizonans to be wary of unsolicited contractors coming to homes and offering help with repairs or cleanup related to monsoons.

“Major storms often bring in stormchasing scam artists who try to take advantage of homeowners coping with damage to their homes,” Brnovich said.

“Arizonans need to think twice before hiring a person who shows up at their door with an offer that may be too good to be true.”

Brnovich offers the following tips to avoid high-pressure sales tactics and home repair scams:

• Do not open your door to someone you do not know.

• Do not be pressured or hurried into contracting the services of a door-to-door salesperson.

• Check with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors to make sure the contractor you are considering has a license. Visit

https://roc.az.gov/ to find the status of a company’s license and the history of complaints filed against them.

• Be wary of a contractor that says you need something repaired immediately, especially if you didn’t contact them about the issue.

• Shop around. Ask for written estimates from at least three contractors.

• Request a list of references and check them before agreeing to hire anyone.

• Ask for a written contract itemizing all work to be done with associated costs and payment terms.

• Never pay for the entire job before it has been completed to your satisfaction.

• For more consumer protection tips, visit https://www.azag.gov/consumer/doorto-door. If you believe you have been the victim of a home repair scam or any other type of consumer fraud, contact the Attorney General’s Office in Phoenix at 602-542-5763. Consumers can also file complaints online by visiting the Attorney General’s website at https://www.azag. gov/complaints/consumer.

Although the Shop with a Cop event is in December, the Avondale Police Department is seeking sponsors now. It is looking for donations of cash and arts and crafts supplies.

(Photos courtesy City of Avondale)

OUR READERS’ VIEWPOINTS

What happened?

Editor:

OK, this will be short and definitely under the 300-word limit for editorials. I remember the West Valley View of long ago when it had two separate sections to the newspaper. Then there was one section and now…? I personally think it would make a great fish wrapper. This new format/printing is not making it from my point of view. It is hard to hold and page through it and the quality of the printing is just not good. I will donate my weekly copy of the West Valley View if there is anybody out there in the fish business. Thank you.

Larry Carter Goodyear

Drawing the line

Editor:

While I am, of course, gratified by the extravagant praise heaped on me in some recent letters, I must draw a line at Ms. Rivas’ July 26 call to have my ugly features carved into the Estrella Mountains. Hasn’t the Earth suffered enough?

As for an Azzarello vs. Posner debate, I’m game, if the proceeds go to a worthy charity. I’ve already suggested the perfect venue: the Friday evening seafood buffet at Casino Arizona. I just caution our partisan supporters that the event may not be as entertaining as they imagine. (I also must warn people that if you think I’m long-winded in print, you literally ain’t heard nothing yet! My mom used to complain that I never use two words when 2,000 will do!)

I’m not opposed to Ms. Rivas’ plan to increase the number of participants, but do we really have to reenact last year’s debates? Again, haven’t we already suffered enough?

Finally, a question for Mr. Kuentzler: What rock have you been living under? You think Democrats (or whomever) “spill lies, untruths and hatred”? What was lying Trump’s entire campaign last year but a series of all three? And remember how his “fans” reacted when the Arizona Republic (for the first time) endorsed a Democratic candidate for president? The paper was inundated with death threats! (I wonder if the West Valley View was, too?) Regarding “murder,” it wasn’t a Democrat, liberal or progressive who shot Congresswoman Giffords!

It’s no surprise that followers of lying Trump (whom I call “Trumpsters”) want to silence their opposition. I’m sure you (and the “Factless Wonder,” Mr. Azzarello) would be overjoyed if we all simply disappeared! That’s been the wish of every tyrant in history!

You want an example of someone spewing hatred and lies, sir? Go look in the nearest mirror!

Gordon P.R. Posner

Tolleson

Upscale restaurants unnecessary

Editor:

Vickie Chelini (“Buckeye Deserves Better,” July 26), Buckeye was better at one time when it was a nice small town. But then Mayor Jackie Meck declared that Buckeye was open for business. Sure enough, along came more people, some of whom work elsewhere. Along with more people, comes more crime. So, if people came to Buckeye seeking a job, maybe they should of looked at where there were jobs first. Upscale restaurant? Big deal, if you are meaning a dinner for $50-plus, I do not believe the majority of Buckeye residents can afford a upscale restaurant. People should not move someplace and expect things to change for them.

Dennis Batterman

Buckeye

Health care policy encourages irresponsibility

Editor:

This is in response to Karla Thompson’s letter of July 19 that health care is a right.

My question is when does individual responsibility come into the equation? Have you ever sat on a street corner

or any public area and watched the number of overweight people who walk by? Many still smoke, drink in excess, use drugs (opioid addiction is epidemic in this country) and constantly make unhealthy choices. Why is the result of their bad choices our responsibility?

We have something like 46 million

people on public assistance. Don't get me wrong, I am all for helping those who are disabled, down on their luck (but trying to get back on their feet). The present policies encourage people to be victims, we need to encourage responsibility.

Jan Kenney Avondale

A fuzzy-faced look at a failed masculinity experiment

By David Leibowitz

Let history show that my attempt to grow one of humankind’s epic beards ended on Day 17, when I couldn’t take the itching or the fact that I looked like a cross between hobo Adam Sandler and dishonest Abe Lincoln.

Hipsters everywhere, this beardless wonder salutes you. I will forever be the few-days-stubble “Miami Vice” extra to your “Duck Dynasty” impersonation. Minus the $12 craft beers, skinny jeans and the “man bun.”

enough to host surgical procedures, this aside seemed like an easy way to get in her good graces. I mean, if you can make your spouse happy by the mere act of growing hair –which you can do literally in your sleep – hey, that sounds like a job for yours truly.

As many beard experiments do, mine began with a looming vacation and a casual aside from my wife: “You know, you would look really good with a beard.” Because most of Mrs. Leibowitz’s casual asides involve things like remodeling the master bedroom or sweeping the back patio until it’s clean

Sadly, growing a beard is more work than it appears. For starters, there’s the onslaught of questions that begin around Day Five. With my vacation coming up, I decided to skip shaving despite having a bunch of meetings, each which began with someone asking, “Leibo, are you growing a beard?” Maybe these queries were innocent, but they sounded to me like either an accusation of sloth – “Gee, look who can’t be bothered to shave for the meeting” or a smirky crack about the onset of a midlife crisis – “Uh, what’s next, David, a convertible red Corvette and a ponytail?”

The other problem? My burgeoning

beard was mostly gray. While George Clooney can pull off the “silver fox” look, all signs pointed to me instead looking like Gandalf’s less wizardly brother, Cletus of Elder. For a guy already dreading junk mail from the AARP, this was not a positive development, even given the vast trove of scientific research pointing toward beards as enhancing the owner’s masculinity in the eyes of both men and women.

Incidentally, who knew beard research was a thing? Personally, I recommend Barnaby Dixson and Robert Brooks’ 2013 classic, “The role of facial hair in women’s perceptions of men’s attractiveness, health, masculinity and parenting abilities” from the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. The verdict? “Women judged faces with heavy stubble as most attractive and heavy beards, light stubble and clean-shaven faces as similarly less attractive. … Men and women rated full beards highest for parenting ability and healthiness.”

Of course, as with all research,

there’s a flipside: A May 2016 study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior reports that men with beards are more sexist than the rest of us. “Hostile sexism was a significant predictor of facial hair status … and facial hair was more frequent among ambivalent and hostile sexists than among benevolent and nonsexists. It is suggested that sexist men choose to grow facial hair because it maximizes … perceived masculinity and dominance.”

To think I was just trying to make my wife happy, even if that meant looking a little bit like a wookiee.

In mid-shave, I briefly considered leaving a goatee or maybe a Tom Selleck mustache, but hair anywhere near my mouth always makes me worry I’m walking around with stray breadcrumbs or chowder droplets on my face. No, better shaven than sorry. That’s my motto from here on out. Leave the bushy beards to coffeehouse baristas and those two dudes from ZZ Top. I’m moving on to my next masculinity enhancement project.

David Leibowitz. (Photo courtesy Advisor Group)

Miller Dodge Ram named a top workplace

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale has been named a “Best Dealership to Work For” by Automotive News.

“It’s incredible to be recognized nationally by Automotive News for this award as it highlights our commitment to our employees and the culture we’ve collectively built at our dealership,” said Mike Messina, general manager, Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale.

“We know that our employees do their best when they’re happy and engaged at work, and I am humbled to know that we are providing a positive experience for them on a daily basis.”

Areas where Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale were recognized include:

Employee appreciation programs including an annual holiday party, a yearly chili cook-off and a pinewood derby car race for employees’ families

Community service initiatives including an annual Day of Service and a partnership with local Boy Scouts in which dealership service technicians volunteer their time to assist each

troop in earning its Automotive Maintenance Merit Badges

Unique benefits such as a holiday match program, which allows employees to withhold 1 percent of their pay throughout the year to be matched by the organization as a holiday bonus

Employee recognition programs including a “Who We Are” award, which acknowledges employees who exemplify the company values of integrity, hard work, stewardship and service.

Each year, Automotive News and Best Companies Group partner to identify car dealerships in the United States and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. Surveys are sent to the

Jack in the Box ground lease sold

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The commercial real estate investment services firm Marcus & Millichap sold the Jack in the Box ground lease, a 2,650-square-foot net-leased property at 250 N. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale, according to Ryan Sarbinoff, regional manager of the firm’s Phoenix office.

It sold for $1.7 million. Jamie Medress, Mark Ruble and Chris Lind, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company.

employer to determine policies and practices, followed by an employee questionnaire that rates workplace experience and satisfaction. The surveys look to identify excellence in nine core focus areas including: leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, role satisfaction,

work environment, relationship with supervisor, training, development and resources, pay and benefits and overall engagement.

Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale is located at 10101 W. Papago Freeway in Avondale. For more information, visit avondaledodge.com.

Jack in the Box is located at 250 N. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale. (Photo courtesy Marcus & Millichap)

Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale was recognized for a variety of reasons, including its employee appreciation programs. (Photo courtesy Larry H. Miller)

Business Moves

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Sylia Honne has joined Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices in Goodyear, according to branch manager Susan Kraemer. A Buckeye native, Honne is knowledgeable about the West Valley, having witnessed its growth over the last 20 years. She comes with a strong background in customer service and sales. Honne, a former collegiate athlete, is involved with the community, as a coach for young girls in softball and basketball.

“We are honored to have Sylia in our office, our company and as part of the real estate profession,” Kraemer said. “Her commitment to client care and customer service is evident.”

Honne can be reached at 623-6061454 or at sylia.honne@bhhsaz.com.

The Goodyear branch of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties is located at 1646 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 110, Goodyear.

Micah Wei was appointed vice pres-

ident of wealth management sales at Advisor Group in Phoenix. Wei brings more than 15 years of experience in the investment management and financial services industry.

In his role, he will lead the sales and distribution efforts on existing

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and new platforms such as an updated client discovery process (including financial planning), a digital onboarding solution for advisors and clients, and new and unique investment solutions. He will also spearhead the creation of training modules to better equip the

firm’s advisers to thrive in an evolving marketplace.

“We’re proud to welcome Micah to our growing team of exemplary talent,” said Jamie Price, Advisor Group’s president and chief executive officer. “Micah’s deeply rooted wealth management and leadership experience is incredibly valuable as Advisor Group continues to equip advisors with the tools and insights needed to navigate through this new Fiduciary Era.”

Prior to joining Advisor Group, Wei worked for LPL Financial and First Allied Securities Inc. Wei earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business from the Virginia Military Institute. He holds a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, as well as FINRA Series 7 (general securities) and Series 66 (investment adviser) certifications.

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Banner Urgent Care reduces wait times with online feature

By West Valley View staff

Banner Health recently added an online feature that will increase comfort and convenience for patients receiving care at Banner Urgent Care facilities across the Valley. The new online reservation system allows patients to virtually “save their spot in line,” thus avoiding the need to sit in waiting rooms when they aren’t feeling well.

Patients using the online check-in system can reduce their wait to as little as zero time up to an average of 15 minutes, depending on the location. Traditionally, urgent care clinics have operated on a walk-in basis.

Patients can visit bannerhealth.com/ urgentcare from a desktop computer, smartphone or tablet and book an online reservation at a participating Banner Urgent Care clinic, including those in Goodyear, Avondale and Buckeye. Patients enter their name and why they are visiting the clinic.

Patients can schedule a visit daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., search by locations by ZIP code, by a range of distances up to 30 miles from their location and by clinics with a lab and diagnostic imaging on site. After selecting a reservation time and opting to receive text message updates, patients will receive alerts as the reservation time approaches. When patients arrive at the clinic, they check in electronically and can monitor where they stand in the queue on a screen in the lobby.

“We greatly value our patients’ time and busy schedules, and aim to do all we can to make their lives easier,” said Banner Urgent Care CEO Dr. Rob Rohatsch. “Minimizing their wait in our facility can mean a great deal to someone who’s juggling many demands, facing a hectic day or simply not feeling well enough to sit in a waiting room.”

Sylia Honne. (Photo courtesy Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices)

Micah Wei. (Photo courtesy Advisor Group)

Business Briefcase

By Niki D’Andrea

Hello, readers, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week, our attaché is packed with community news and social events – one of which includes ice cream, which is always a good thing to come together over during summer months (basically eight months out of the year for us). But first, the news.

German grocery store chain Aldi recently announced plans to open a regional fulfillment center in Goodyear. The company is in the process of purchasing private land along the Loop 303 (at Indian School Road and

Cotton Lane) for construction of the center, which is expected to create 138 direct jobs and could be operational by 2020.

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce will host Chamber 101 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, August 3, in the chamber office at 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The monthly session is designed to help new and longtime chamber members learn about the services provided by the chamber and the benefits of membership. The Haymaker Restaurant Co. will sponsor lunch. RSVP required. Call 623-932-2260 to reserve a seat.

On Tuesday, August 8, there will be a

Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. International nonprofit Feed My Starving Children is seeking more than 250 volunteers to help aid the organization in its mission to provide over 50,000 meals to children in need worldwide. Volunteers donate funds and handpack the meals. For more information, visit give.fmsc.org/wigwam.

Scottsdale-based 1784 Capital Holdings LLC has purchased 4.8 acres at 14120 and 14150 N. Litchfield Road in Surprise for the construction of the Waddell/Litchfield Self-Storage facility, a multistory building containing

800 units across 110,470 square feet. Construction commences in October, with completion targeted for September 2018.

And lastly, ice cream. The Chamber Events Committee will hold a Chamber Ice Cream Social from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 10, at the chamber office, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. This is a great opportunity to come out and meet your neighbors, local business owners and other chamber members, and beat the heat with a chilly treat. For more information, call Jacob Mann at 623-932-2260.

That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading!

Nominations open for WESTMARC awards

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

WESTMARC is seeking nominations for the 25th anniversary Best of the West Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 2, at University of Phoenix Stadium.

WESTMARC is accepting nominations in three categories: Economic Engine, Quality of Life Enhancement and Excellence in Innovation. Nominations are sought for individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs representing interests in the West Valley.

The online nomination form opened August 1, with a deadline of 9 p.m. Friday, September 8. Nomina-

tions can be submitted at westmarc. org/bow17. The cost for each nomination is $50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Organizations can submit multiple entries for different projects, companies and programs.

“The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle, and economy in the West Valley,” said Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC president and chief executive officer. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.”

The Economic Engine Award rec-

ognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have created a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley.

The Quality of Life Enhancement Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have enhanced the quality of life for West Valley residents.

The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have demonstrated an innovative concept to accomplish one or more of the following: fill a need

for West Valley residents, or preserve the West Valley assets or resources.

In addition to the three annual awards, WESTMARC will present awards for West Valley Inspiration in Leadership and West Valley Regional Advancement.

Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as individual and table rates. Visit westmarc.org/bow17 for additional information.

WESTMARC—the Western Maricopa Coalition—is a public-private partnership of the 15 communities, the business community and the educational sector in the West Valley.

Inside Sports: New Millennium coach starts to gain traction

PIR overhaul to feature new infield, start/finish line

By Casey Pritchard

Racing teams are constantly making adjustments to their cars to make sure they’re running at optimum performance. In similar fashion, Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale is doing that to its racetrack.

PIR is in the middle of its Phoenix Raceway Project, a $178 million renovation that’s going to bring a whole new experience to the fans.

“We’ve been looking at upgrading Phoenix Raceway for a number of years,” PIR President Bryan Sperber said. “This is such a great market for our sport and our sponsors nationally, the race teams love coming here. But, this is an old facility, it was built in 1964, so it’s certainly fallen behind the times in our ability to deliver a great fan experience, as well as baseline quality facilities for our competitors and national partners.”

Ideas for renovation have been contemplated for some time, Sperber said. However, International Speedway Corporation, which is the parent company of PIR, had been assigning capital to its 12 different tracks in small chunks, not significant amounts. That’s since changed.

“What we’ve learned through the vision of our CEO Lesa Kennedy, is that by putting a lot of the capital on one project, we can really change the game,” Sperber said. “We did that with the Daytona property in 2016. It really changed the conversation and tremendously upgraded the fan experience, and really moved the needle for us in so many ways. Because of the success with that project, it really gave the board confidence to move forward with Phoenix.”

The project was announced in January, but will not be completed until November 2018. All races will go on as scheduled during the construction, which is being done in phases.

Changes to the track include a new infield experience, enhanced seating, new and upgraded suites, escalators and elevators, WiFi throughout the facility and a different start/ finish line.

“I think so far the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” Sperber said. “The upgrades to the facility will really greatly enhance the fan experience.”

Sperber said he’s most excited about the new design for the NASCAR garages.

“It will allow fans, for the first time, to be able to actually go into the NASCAR garage, which is heretofore really been an area that was credentials only,” Sperber said. “So, it was really for the industry, and now we’ll be able to have fans go into that garage area with that new design. All told, it’s going to be an incredible experience, and I think the guests are really going to love it.”

As far as the racing goes, the change to the start/finish line will be significant because it’s an anomaly in NASCAR. The start/finish has been on the front stretch, but it’s moving to the area near turn two.

“If you think about Phoenix Raceway’s signature turn, it’s really this dog leg,” Sperber said. “Since we reconfigured

the racetrack about six years ago, it really even enhanced the dog leg. So what we’ve seen now is that’s really one of the most exciting turns, I think, in all of NASCAR. We’ve seen the cars dive-bombing, drivers going three, four, five wide in that area. It’s really been tremendous.”

The finishes should have added drama because of the location of the start/finish line.

“Dale Earnhardt Jr. was out here in January and was looking at our plans, and he said, ‘I mean this in a good way, but it will be chaos.’ I agree with him,” Sperber said. “Having the fans be able to seated right in that area, and have such an up close view of all that excitement is going to be tremendous.”

With the change in location to the start/finish line, new grandstands will be added to that area. The seats will also be individual seats with cup holders, instead

of the bench seating.

Additional suites are being built, and the old ones will be upgraded. A new club called Curve will open in November. It wil house up to 300 guests, and is six stories above the track.

With all the new changes, Sperber is excited, he said.

“Naturally, we love this racetrack and have a lot of affinity for it, as do, I think, most of the drivers and teams and fans around the country; they’ve always loved Phoenix Raceway,” Sperber said. “With this project, we’re taking something that was good and making it really great. With that comes a lot of responsibility to make sure we do it right, but I’m very confident in the design we’ve come up with and the number of innovations, and the upgrading for the fan experience is going to be really well received by the fans and the industry alike. It’s something we’re tremendously excited about.”

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PIR officials are excited for the track's changes, which will make for a better fan experience. (Photo courtesy PIR)

New Millennium coach starting to gain traction

By Casey Pritchard

Lamar Early didn’t have an ideal start to his coaching career at Millennium, but he’s excited to get going and see what the Tigers can do on the gridiron in 2017.

Early was hired as Millennium’s football coach in May, stepping away from Estrella Foothills after 14 years as an assistant and head coach. However, Early wasn’t approved by the Agua Fria Union High School District until its board meeting in mid-June. That meant he couldn’t be with the athletes for nearly a month after taking the position.

“I could talk to the kids, but I couldn’t instruct the kids,” Early said. “It’s like being there, but not being there. Your voice is heard, but not heard. It’s just playing the waiting game, and it was a long process.”

staff brought 126 athletes to camp, and it was a good experience, he said.

“The kids are on board,” Early said. “After camp, I feel the kids are starting to get the message.”

Early plans on running a run-pass option style, or air raid style offense, but said he’s going to use whatever best suits the athletes in his program. Early implemented the same types of offense at Estrella Foothills last year.

“The only difference is the hand signals,” Early said. “The terminology is a little different. They’re picking it up pretty well.”

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One of Millennium’s offensive standouts is Aiden Diggs. He led the team in receiving last year, catching 45 passes for 668 yards and four touchdowns as a junior.

Adding to the troubles, Early had back surgery this spring and is still recovering. His first day with the athletes was June 17 during summer league competition.

“We were in passing leagues, things like that,” Early said. “We had games Tuesdays and Thursdays, then on the weekends. We were pretty successful in 7-on-7 this summer.”

Millennium won Peoria Liberty’s tournament, sweeping the title in the bigman challenge and 7-on-7. Additionally, Millennium’s JV team won the 7-on-7 tournament at Laveen Cesar Chavez.

Despite positive results in summer competition, Early still isn’t where he wants to be with his new team heading into the start of fall practices.

“I feel behind just because of the message that needs to be given,” Early said. “But, you can’t use that as an excuse. We’ve got to get ready to play football.”

The message Early is trying to pass along to the Tigers is they need to become a brotherhood.

“All the things that have happened in the last few months, bringing in a new coach, the old coach leaving, there has been some division,” Early said. “So, we’re trying to come together as a unit. I believe that’s starting to turn.”

Millennium started fall practices July 31. Its last football activity before that was summer camp, which was July 1721 in Winslow. Early and his coaching

Ernie Pina also returns after a strong season at quarterback last year. He threw for 1,718 yards, completing 111 of 197 passes with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. He’ll have to win the job again this season, as there is a threeman race for the starting quarterback position, Early said. The other two candidates are Zareq Brown and Jalen Early.

Defensively, Millennium’s speed is going to be critical, Early said. The Tigers allowed nearly 35 points per game last season.

“There’s work to be done, but I think we’re going in the right way,” Early said.

Millennium has a difficult early season schedule, starting the year at home against Gilbert’s Perry High School, which won 11 games last year. Verrado, Desert Edge and Mesa Skyline high schools, which won a combined 26 games and all made the playoffs, are the next three on the schedule.

“We’ll get a test immediately,” Early said.

Millennium’s first game isn’t until August 25, but Early is already anxious.

“I’m ready to get to work,” Early said. “(Summer camp) helped me get the itch back. Being out from the surgery, then having to sit for a month before I could even do anything, then waiting for camp, then after camp you have to wait another week. Now, we get to be consistent with everything, so I’m excited.”

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Millennium High School's new football coach, Lamar Early, July 28, 2017. (West Valley View photo by Ray Thomas)

Word, basic internet, eBooks and more at 6 p.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6314.

The Drop Zone

Stop by The Drop Zone after school from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. The teen lounge is complete with a pool table, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, TV, computers and classic board games. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as 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.

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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Sundance Adult Center Bookmobile

p.m. in the Avondale Council Chambers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-1000.

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have fun and grow their social skills. For information, call 623-333-2601.

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Teen Volunteer Days (Ages 12-18)

Teens can learn all about volunteering at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Days from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Come & Play with Me

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

Community Center Bookmobile

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

Song-Ercise for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Parents and their children can join Ms. Maria and Ms. Gabby to exercise from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Computer Class Master mouse skills, Microsoft

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 930 N. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye, from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Fit & Strong

Come to the Community Center at 201 E. Centre Street, Buckeye, from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. to exercise. This is a program for older adults and people with lower extremity osteoarthritis that strengthens and improves flexibility. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Playgroup (Ages 0-5)

Connect with other parents and caregivers as children build their social skills during Avondale Civic Center Library’s open-play group at 10 a.m. The library will provide toys and an indoor play space at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Regenerative Therapy: Hips, Knees, Shoulders and Backs

Dr. Frost will discuss the history and studies about the effectiveness of regenerative therapy to heal and prevent surgery of the joints. Come down to White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn more. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

In Stitches in Goodyear Enjoy tea and coffee, meet fellow crafters and work on crochet,

Yoga @ the Library

Waddell’s White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Fabulous First Fridays for Homeschoolers

White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell invites homeschoolers ages 6-10 to come from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for activities and fun. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Senior Pool Party

Seniors can swim free from 6 to 9 p.m. at Buckeye Aquatics Center, 207 N. Ninth Street. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be provided. For information, call 623-349-6390.

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Tartesso Community Park Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at East Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye, from 1 to 3 p.m. Patrons can get library cards, check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Teen & Tween Gaming Saturday

Join other teens and tweens from 10 a.m. to 1 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.

Wildlife Encounters

Come down to Wildlife World Zoo at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, at noon, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to learn about the zoo’s wild animals and see the animals foraging and flying. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

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

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

Teen Leadership Club

Teen Leadership Club is a group that creates and carries out new programs for the Goodyear Branch Library. Reservations required for the meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-651-3507.

Toddler Time

Children ages 2-3 can learn to read through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Craft It Up

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. to 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.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a free guided night hike from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.

Teen Time: Tie-Dye

Bring a plain white T-shirt to tiedye with other teens at 4 p.m. at Litchfield Branch Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Babies & Books

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies ages 0-2 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Avondale City Council Meeting

Avondale City Council meets at 7

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 group provides help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post #61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to enjoy a night of bingo. Proceeds raised benefit the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623932-4960.

Chi @ the Library

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for adults at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, from 1 to 2 p.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Code Club

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

AASK (Aid to Adoption of Special Kids) Information Session

Learn about AASK’s programs mentoring, foster care, adoption and sibling connection at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. This informational meeting shows how to become involved in a child’s life. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 Meeting

Members are encouraged to stop by for a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear. Hot dogs and chips will be served. For information, call 480-438-7582.

Toddler Storytime

Children ages 2-3 can stop by at 11:15 a.m. to listen to stories and music at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Girl Power Hour

Come to the Dr. Saide Recreation Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye, at 5 p.m. to be creative and hang out with other girls. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Avondale Elementary School District #44 Board Meeting

Avondale Elementary School District will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Dr. Frances Ybarra Amabisca Governing Board Room, 295 W. Western Avenue. For information, call 623-772-5000.

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Preschool Art Studio

The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, invites preschool-age children to join them at 11:30 a.m. for an hour of art. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Needle & Thread

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

Storytime

Toddlers ages 2-4 can enjoy an interactive story with songs and games that grows vocabulary at 11:15 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Waddell. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Preschool Time

Preschoolers can learn to read through music, books, games, crafts and more from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Festival Sage Rec Center Bookmobile

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

Digital Drop-In

Drop in between 1 and 2 p.m. to learn how to use tablets or e-readers and borrow library eBooks at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602652-3000.

What’s Cookin’?

Practice culinary skills while making food and drinks at 5 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Tolleson Union High School District No. 214 School Board Meeting

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Thinking Money Week: Basics of Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds

A representative from the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Securities Division will help explain the difference between stocks, bonds and mutual funds at 10:30 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Pinterest Part: DeCoupage Shoes

Come down to White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to make a creative pair of shoes. Be sure to bring a pair of shoes to decorate. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Tabletop Gaming for Tweens & Teens

Bring a friend for fun games like Dutch Blitz, Set, Bananagrams and more at 3:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602652-3000.

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Crazy 8s

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites kids in grades K-2 to join a math program from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. The season will run for seven weeks. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Read to the Dog!

Bring your school-age child to read to Manda the dog from 10 to 11 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road,

Baby Time

Babies ages 0-24 months can partake in an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 11:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

CPR

& First Aid Training

Learn CPR and how to react in emergencies such as bleeding, shock and burns from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Registration for this class is $35-$45. For information, call 623-349-6350.

‘Swisco Night’ Stay Cool Family Night Series

West Valley View photos by Ray Thomas

The Litchfield Park Recreation Center Pool was transformed into a 1970s disco during the “Swisco Night” Stay Cool Family Night Series. Litchfield Park’s lifeguards hosted a disco ball (cannonball) contest to begin the event. Kids also visited the Boogie Wonderland (baby pool) for the YMCA whirlpool activity. The final Stay Cool Family Night is Friday, August 18. Guests can take part in “Adventure Night,” a Jumanji-style jungle event.

Clockwise from top left: Dominik Green, 7, of Litchfield Park, pulls out his best cannonball splash as he competes to win a prize for the best splash; Kailee Hill, 8, of Litchfield Park, has her face painted by lifeguard Jade Thompson.; Jack John, 6, of Litchfield Park, spins the safety wheel to win a prize from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office; Isaac Spence, 8, of Avondale, belly flops during a competition; Lifeguard Kourtney Mark and Kennedy McMurray, 4, of Litchfield Park, dance their way down to the tunes of 1970s disco music while other dancers clap and cheer them on; Alex Cervantes, 6, of Litchfield Park, does his best belly flop as he competes to win a prize for the best splash; Peter Beickert, 4, of Litchfield Park, digs into a cherry snow cone to beat the heat while swimming; Cortney Smith, of Avondale, holds her son, Dylan, 3, as he paddles around in the pool; Lifeguard Alexandra Hernandez keeps a sharp eye on the swimmers’ safety as the sun sets.

West Valley native plans agricultural mission to Africa

By Glenn Gullickson

Farming in the United States may rely on technology, but a Litchfield Park man will go back to basics in the field when he goes to Africa to work with farmers.

Ryan Tomlin, 23, will start an 11-month agricultural mission in August in Ghana, where he will work with farmers and students.

“I’ve always had a desire to work with international agriculture,” Tomlin said.

Tomlin, who graduated in December from Texas A&M with a degree in plant and environmental sciences, will be working with AgriCorps, a nonprofit organization that sends Americans to developing countries to promote agricultural education.

Tomlin, the son of Joe Tomlin of Litchfield Park and Patricia Tomlin of Goodyear, got his introduction to agriculture working on his father’s vegetable farm in Waddell since age 7. By the time he was in high school, he was digging irrigation ditches and driving a tractor.

He graduated in 2012 from Goodyear’s Millennium High School, where he was active in FFA and 4-H.

In Ghana, he will work as an agricultural extension agent with local farmers, teach in a village school and work with the school’s 4-H club.

“It’s kind of three jobs in one,” he said. He said he hopes his work will help elevate families out of poverty.

“I feel like it’s my obligation to society to give back in knowledge,” he said.

Three months before he was to leave for the West African nation, Tomlin said he didn’t know which village he would be assigned to in the eastern part of the country that’s hilly and semi-tropical and where rice is a staple crop.

“A lot of it is small plot farms of an acre or two,” he said. While there could be a tractor for

farmers to borrow, “most of it is hard, manual labor,” said Tomlin, who called himself a plant and soil scientist.

During his time in Ghana, Tomlin hopes to focus on soil health by promoting crop rotation, and will also study the weather to match crops to the climate, he said.

“We’re not going over there to teach them how to farm,” he said. “They already know how to farm. It’s about how we can improve yields.”

Tomlin will be one of seven AgriCorps fellows assigned to villages in Ghana and Liberia.

He said the experience will be good preparation if he decides to pursue a master’s degree in international agricultural development.

Tomlin currently works for Robinson Fresh in Nogales, where he specializes in watermelons that the produce company imports from Mexico.

He works with growers to predict yields and harvest dates and checks the produce before it is shipped throughout the United States.

His preparations for the trip include raising $2,500.

Gruvement dancing for chance to represent the U.S.

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

An Avondale-based dance troupe is gearing up to compete against the best street dancers and crews, with the opportunity to advance to the USA Finals, at the Hip Hop International Championship in the Valley on August 5.

Gruvement features Luis Chavira, 12, of Phoenix, seventh grader at Estella Midde School; Adrianna Mazo, 14, of Avondale, freshman at Tolleson Union High School; Cianna Gomez, 12, of Goodyear, sixth grader at West Valley Christian; Sol Arevalo, 14, of Avondale, freshman at Agua Fria High School; and Randi Martinez, 14, of Surprise, freshman at Paradise Honors High School.

Part of Avondale’s The Studance Lab, the dance crew will compete in the preliminaries between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5. If they do well, they will advance to the USA Finals at

6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 6. All of the USA events will take place at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, 8000 Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix. For more information, visit hiphopinternational. com.

The kids will perform a variety of dances at the competition, according to studio owner Bonita Saldana, as Hip Hop International requires competitors to do so to step out of their comfort zones.

“They’re doing a mix of movement,” she said. “It’s several styles of hip hop; commercial choreography; breaking, which is more popularly known as break dancing. They’ll also have locking, which was a funk style, originally; a street freestyle dance and house movement is in there, although that’s not necessarily considered hip hop, if you will.

“They’re all freestyle-based street dances.”

Ryan Tomlin, of Litchfield Park, examines vegetable test plots at the Robinson West Coast headquarters in Davis, California. Tomlin will go to Africa in August to work with farmers in Ghana. (Photo courtesy the Tomlin family.)

Woman rescued after spending 2 days on floor after fall

By Glenn Gullickson

An Avondale woman considers herself lucky to be alive after falling and spending two days on the kitchen floor of her apartment before being found by a shuttle driver stopping by to take her to the senior center.

Marylou Rosalez, 77, returned to her apartment two weeks ago after spending time in the hospital and then recovering at a West Valley rehabilitation center from injuries sustained in the fall.

“I think I’m very, very lucky,” said Rosalez.

It was early afternoon on June 10 — a Saturday — when Rosalez said she went to the kitchen for some water and lost her balance, falling to the floor, unable to get up.

“I found I couldn’t move,” she said. “I just couldn’t get up.”

Rosalez said she spent the next two days in and out of consciousness, with nothing to eat or drink, and her walker out of reach.

Rosalez spends weekdays at the Avondale Senior Center, where she plays games and eats lunch, and by the next Monday morning, Amelia Isidoro, a driver for the center, was on her route to take folks to the center.

But Isidoro said she became concerned when Rosalez didn’t answer the routine phone call she made in advance of stopping at the apartment.

When Rosalez didn’t answer a second call, then failed to appear at the front of the first-floor apartment as usual, Isidoro went to knock on the door.

“That’s when I heard her say, ‘Help me, help me, I’ve fallen,’” Isidoro said. “The No. 1 thing that came to mind was 9-1-1.”

After calling for help and trying to open the door and a window without success, Isidoro said she went to the apartment office, which was locked. But she pounded on the office door to get the attention of maintenance men inside, who unlocked Rosalez’s door.

“Sure enough, she was on the floor face down,” Isidoro said. “I stayed with her until

Youth celebrate birthdays with toy drive, party

By West Valley View staff

While most teens are enjoying their summer break playing video games and hanging out by the pool, the JAG Works West Valley youth have been volunteering and looking for opportunities to make a difference.

The young JAG members spend their time outside of the classroom giving their time, talents and voice to raise awareness, not only for themselves, but those organizations that provide assistance to the most vulnerable populations.

Their latest community initiative involves seeking toy donations for the children staying at The New Life Center, an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. The toy drive came together after the JAG Works officers and their coordinator, Nicole Porter, visited the shelter recently.

“We started talking about the kids at the shelter and what they are going through and how we could possibly help,” Porter said.

Realizing a child may not receive a birthday present on their birthday during

this uncertain time in their lives moved the JAG group to start their toy drive efforts.

“Staying at the shelter can be overwhelming for a child and something as small as receiving a gift on their birthday can make a whole family feel better.”

In partnership with Bank of the West, the JAG Works youth are collecting new toy donations through the end of August. The toys can be dropped off at the bank’s Tolleson branch located at 9502 W. Van Buren Street.

The youth are also hosting a mock birthday party from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, at the branch and are inviting the community to donate a toy and enjoy a piece of cake. For more information, call JAG Works West Valley at 480-223-2632 or visit jagaz.org.

“We are looking forward to meeting all the people who are donating toys for this cause,” said Yartizi Sicairos (Yaya), the 16-year-old JAG Works marketing officer.

“It’s important for us to help our younger peers through this difficult time.”

paramedics got there.”

Isidoro said she found Rosalez dehydrated, with dried blood on her face, mumbling and breathing hard. So for about 10 minutes, she worked to comfort the injured woman with a monologue about events at the senior center.

“I wanted to take her mind off the incident,” Isidoro said.

Rosalez said she suffered bruises on her arms and chest and was still sore several days after the incident.

Isidoro said the center’s drivers are certified as CPR first aid providers, but it was the first time she had encountered such a problem in the year she has been driving for the center.

She said she knew what to do after observing similar situations at the senior center.

“It was very frightening. I was kind of in shock afterward,” she said.

Sheryl Steele, family service manager at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, said it’s not uncommon for senior center workers to encounter similar situations as they provide transportation or deliver meals to seniors.

“I love my staff. All we do is serve folks every day,” Steele said. “Sometimes, we’re the only eyes on them.”

Avondale Senior Center driver Amelia Isidoro, left, smiles as she reconnects with Avondale resident Marylou Rosalez in her room. Rosalez, 77, was found by Isidoro after falling in her home two days prior.

(West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

Buckeye author preserves sheepherding industry in book

By Connor Dziawura

Historical geographer Barbara Jaquay hopes that her new book, Where Have All the Sheep Gone?, will pay tribute to and inform readers of a shrinking industry to which few are paying attention.

During her research and travels with local herders, Jaquay discovered very few sheep are left in the state, an issue that she sees across the United States.

“There are a lot of housing developments that have taken the farmland; there’s a lot of commercial buildings that have taken the farmland, especially here in the West Valley,” said Jaquay, of Buckeye.

“So, I thought, ‘OK, where did the sheep go?’ Some of them did move down to the Casa Grande area but most people got out of the business. And I went to one of the old sheep ranching families here in the state who lives out in the Buckeye area to get some information from her and that’s what led to the book.”

Where Have All the Sheep Gone?, which was released earlier this year,

retails for $8.99 to $17.51 on Amazon. Jaquay also works for Arizona Humanities’ AZ Speaks and Speakers in the Schools program.

Changing business and land development have played a significant role in the decline of the sheep herding industry across Arizona. However, there is more to the story.

Government regulations that specified summer and winter grazing locations, as well as “driveways” to trail sheep on, have caused families extra expense to truck their sheep. While many of today’s workers come from Peru and Mexico, regulations have also made it more difficult to find local workers willing to commit the time and energy for such a demanding job.

But this is not only a local issue, as the sheep herding industry, which, at one point, had 55 million sheep in the United States, is now down to 5 million sheep. Despite this drastic decline in a once-large industry, Jaquay found little to be written on the subject.

“The more I looked into it, the more

I realized that nothing has really been written about these families,” she said. “There are things here and there but nothing in regard to the families who were involved.”

“Most of the family members are up in their late 70s–some of them are approaching 90 even–and I wanted to preserve the history before all of them were gone,” she continued. “Most of their kids don’t know a lot of their own family history. That’s how this all came about.”

While cattle became the larger industry, sheep came to the state first, Jaquay said. Ultimately, sheep herding affected the state economy on a much smaller scale.

“The sheep were never as important as Arizona’s five C’s— copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate. But it certainly added to the economy, like Buckeye, Litchfield, Chandler and Mesa in the beginning.”

This decline in the industry has also caused trouble for sheepherding families, who sometimes don’t even profit off their business.

“Their biggest thing was that they certainly didn’t want to get out of the

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Barbara Jaquay recently authored the book Where Have All the Sheep Gone? (West Valley View photo by Ray Thomas)

Blaze fires up the local pizza scene

By Alison Bailin Batz

Blaze Pizza has created a following with its interactive open-kitchen format, which allows guests to customize one of the menu’s signature pizzas or create their own for about $8.

Since opening its first location in California in 2012, Blaze has succeeded in finding ways to serve tasty food without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

“Look, real ingredients just taste better—period,” said Blaze executive chef Bradford “Brad” Kent. “We take great pride in that fact that we’ve ‘nixed the nitrates’ in our cured meats, removed preservatives in our garlic and salad dressings, switched to ‘true hue’ black olives and banana peppers without artificial colors and moved to barbecue sauce with no high fructose corn syrup.”

Even Blaze’s pizza dough is “clean,” meaning it’s made from scratch daily and uses only a few simple ingredients— unbleached flour, extra-virgin olive oil, filtered water, salt and a dash of sugar— that require 24-hour fermentation to produce his signature crisp crust.

Unlike many other brands, Blaze has an actual executive chef, Kent, on board. That’s a testament to its commitment to the team’s real food-first attitude.

“I started to cook at age 7, and quickly learned that food was more than just ingredients put together,” said Kent, who quickly evolved his craft from dorm room creations as a marketing major at the University of Southern California to his first business as a tapas and small plate catering company.

Thirsting for more knowledge surrounding his passion for food, Kent

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sheep business but they didn’t see any future in it,” Jaquay said. “There were some years that they didn’t make any money. The price of wool was down.”

While publishing a book was not Jaquay’s original motive, the issue quickly fascinated and inspired her to help preserve the industry.

“I wanted it to preserve the history of the sheep industry and tell the story of the families,” she explained. “The second reason for writing the book was to let people know about the plight of an industry that is across the country, that is disappearing, and a lot of it is because people don’t eat mutton or sheep meat.”

went to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York and then Cal State Long Beach, earning a food science degree. After using an opportunity as a chef on a high-end yacht to hone his pizzamaking skills, he opened Olio Pizzeria in Los Angeles and then Blaze. Basketball star LeBron James owns 17 locations.

Under Kent’s direction, Blaze Pizza has developed several crowd-pleasers in addition to offering hundreds of custom pizza options. They include:

• Meat Eater (top seller) - Pepperoni, crumbled meatballs, red onion, mozzarella, red sauce

• Green Stripe - Pesto drizzle over grilled chicken, red peppers, chopped garlic, mozzarella, arugula

• Art Lover - Artichokes, mozzarella, ricotta, chopped garlic, red sauce dollops

• Red Vine - Sauceless with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, chopped garlic, olive oil drizzle

• Link In - Italian sausage, red peppers, red onions, mozzarella, red sauce

Over the past 18 months, Blaze has made a significant commitment to Arizona, opening locations in North Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Tempe, Avondale, Glendale and Tucson, with a Scottsdale restaurant coming by the end of the year, as well as a second location in Tucson.

“We want to be more than an easy stop for lunch or dinner. We want to be a part of the local community,” local franchisee Joe Sawyer said.

The local team is actively looking to host fundraisers for the local schools, community centers, sports teams and nonprofits in their neighborhoods. Those

interested can visit blazepizza. com/fundraising to learn more information and schedule an event.

“Each of our Phoenixarea Blaze locations are also committed to shining a light on local partners, offering several local brews on our draft beer menu monthly,” said Kent, who is a fan of the Huss Strawberry Blonde and several Four Peaks varietals after sampling them in the Phoenix restaurants.

Each of the Blaze locations will offer free pizzas from August 6 to August 11 in honor of the beginning of the school year. That includes the Avondale restaurant at 10155 W. McDowell Road, Suite 103. For more information, call 623-9363957 or visit blazepizza.com.

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Custom pizzas are made with specialty mozzarella, which is available in addition to traditional, Parmesan and other options. (Photo courtesy Blaze Pizza)

Avondale hires new assistant superintendent

By Israel Gonzalez

The Avondale Elementary School District Board voted unanimously July 25 to hire William Santiago as new assistant superintendent.

The board expressed confidence in its decision to hire Santiago, who previously served as director of special education for the Tempe Union High School District.

“I can’t wait to see you in action and hit the ground running,” said Mark Gonzales, Avondale Elementary School District board member.

Santiago has 20 years of experience in education, and made a positive impression at a welcome back event earlier in the morning.

“The energy and enthusiasm was

very high off the charts, which is great,”

Santiago said. “It’s not the, ‘OK, welcome back’ kind of thing...After 21 years you can spot that really fast.”

Santiago heard about the opportunities from colleagues and is grateful he applied, he said.

“It’s a small world as always,” Santiago said. “I had some colleagues who knew there was a search going on for assistant superintendent and they encouraged me to put my name in.”

Santiago is coming to the assistant superintendent position with a wealth of experience, having been a paraprofessional, special education teacher, assistant principal and principal.

He resides in the East Valley, but he’s committed to making the trek to Avondale for school events. Santiago has also already explored the area, and is ready to start the coming school year strong.

“I can’t express how excited I am about it,” Santiago said. “We have an incredible academic and cultural diversity here and can’t wait to be part of it, and working to make us the most recognized district in the state.”

Valley teens test drive auto tech careers at UTI

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

While some Phoenix-area teens were getting a tan this summer, 16 local high school students got a jumpstart on a career.

The soon-to-be high school seniors participated in the inaugural Summer Ignite program at Universal Technical

Institute (UTI) in Avondale. The free program gave the students a taste of what attending UTI and – ultimately – working as an auto technician is all about.

Broken into two three-week courses, the program introduced students to the basics of working on engines and various aspects of the undercar, including alignment. Ignite concluded recently with testing. Those who passed will receive a discount on their tuition if they decide to enroll in UTI after graduation.

Participants like 17-year-old Wesley Bollinger said they already loved automobiles. Bollinger grew up working on classic cars with his father. After completing the UTI program this summer, he’s certain that he plans to study further.

“It’s a good field to go into because the jobs are here,” said Bollinger, who attends Copper Canyon High School in Glendale. “I thought about coming (to UTI) before. Now, I really want to come here.”

Jobs are plentiful in the transportation sector. Nationwide, the federal government projects there will be more than 1.2 million technician jobs in the transportation industry by 2024. That means an estimated 37,000 new openings for technicians are created every year.

“These are great jobs that require a skill, but not necessarily a four-year college degree,” said Michael Romano, president of UTI-Avondale.

“Our goal with the Summer Ignite program was to connect with high school students and open their eyes – and the eyes of their parents – to the career opportunities available across this growing field.”

Preston Sandoval, 17, said he hasn’t always enjoyed high school, but the Laveen teenager thinks he found his place this summer among fellow problem-solvers and hands-on learners at UTI. He’s excited to pursue a career as an auto technician.

“You’re doing something you love, and you’re doing it every single day,” Sandoval said.

Consider it a summer well-spent for Yomar Gamino, 16.

“I’m getting a head-start on my career,” said Gamino, a Tolleson High School senior. “We did sacrifice our summer, but it was well worth it.”

William Santiago, who has more than 20 years of experience in education, was hired as the new assistant superintendent for Avondale Elementary School District on July 25. (West Valley View photo by Israel Gonzalez)

Eliseo Garcia, left, a 16-year-old Westwood High School student, and 17-year-old Preston Sandoval, of Metro Tech High School, work on a car during UTI’s Summer Ignite program. (Photo courtesy UTI)

Goodyear teacher wins grant for sustainability garden

By Israel Gonzalez

When Dawn Schummer showed up to work at Copper Trails Elementary School on July 24, she thought it would be like any other day. Instead, she got the surprise of a lifetime.

Schummer, who has taught at the school since it opened 10 years ago, was surprised with a $2,500 grant from her local Farmers Insurance agent for her sustainability garden project.

“I was just in shock,” Schummer said. “I’m just ecstatic.”

The grant will go toward buying supplies, like plants and fences, for the garden that she plans to create with her sixth-grade students. The goal is to show her pupils how they got their food, how much food Arizona grows and the agricultural opportunities in the state.

“When I’m teaching, I want to show kids what can you do with this,” Schummer said. “I don’t want to just teach something, but (show them) what kind of career can come from this.”

The students will research, design, plant and control the project with the guidance of Schummer and other agricultural experts. Students are more likely to get involved and be excited about a topic when they’re in charge,

Schummer said.

“They’re doing it all. It’s all on them,” Schummer said. “They’re going to do the research. They’re going to check the soil. Get some soil testers maybe have to go mend the soil. Even how to propagate.”

The garden will be built in a one-half acre reclamation area that Copper Trains Elementary owns just southwest of it. Not only will Schummer’s sixth-grade students enjoy the garden, but the plan is to get other grade levels involved. Schummer is planning to collaborate with Desert Edge High School, which has an agricultural program. The garden may even include animals, like chickens and baby calves, if Schummer can get approval. Ultimately, she wants to give kids a unique experience.

“Kids don’t get to do this kind of stuff,” Schummer said.

The grant is part of a Thank America’s Teachers national program run by Farmers Insurance that awards 180 grants at $2,500 and five $100,000 grants. Schummer’s Farmer’s agent, Louie Fratini, helped promote her project and has known Schummer for more than 25 years.

Buckeye schools official named to board

By West Valley View staff

Buckeye schools administrator Nate Bowler was elected to the Arizona Association of Business Officials executive board during its annual conference in Tucson July 19 to July 22.

During his four-year term, Bowler will serve as vice president the first year, president-elect the second year, president the third year and immediate past president during the fourth year.

“This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for my professional growth,” said Bowler, the Buckeye Elementary School District assistant superintendent for business operations.

“There is so much professional learning and regulation in the educational business profession and I am honored to help guide the future of this organization.”

Bowler has been a school finance

“Dawn is awesome,” Fratini said. “She is a great teacher and a great person.”

Schummer found out about the Farmers Insurance program accidentally when visiting a camp with chief science officers in Arizona. When she got home, she visited the wrong website and stumbled upon Thank America’s Teachers program. She then submitted her proposal and worked hard to promote her project against others across the nation to garner enough votes to win the grant. She received help from Fratini and friends.

“I went on Facebook and said, ‘Look, everybody please vote for this if I get in the top 60 I get $2,500,’” Schummer said. “I harassed people like crazy. I even

had friends of friends who were having other people vote.”

Grants are still available for other teachers looking to fund a school project. The community can say thanks and teachers can submit proposals at thankamericasteachers.com.

professional since 2000. He has worked in a wide variety of school finance areas, including large school districts as well as a consultant to small rural districts throughout Arizona, assisting them in efficient school business operations. Bowler earned a bachelor’s degree in business information systems, and a master’s in business administration.

The Arizona Association of School Business Officials is a nonprofit 501c (3) professional organization providing support and professional development opportunities for individuals in the field of education who provide management and services in accounting, finance, budget, food and nutrition, technology, maintenance and facilities, pupil transportation, and other support service operations.

Local Farmers Insurance agent Louie Fratini presents Copper Trails Elementary School teacher Dawn Schummer a $2,500 grant for her sustainable garden project. (West Valley View photo by Israel Gonzalez)

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Pedro Burnias Jr, 47 of Avondale died July 17, 2017 in Phoenix.

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David Richard Murphy

David Richard Murphy, age 68 of Goodyear, AZ died July 23 , 2017 in Sun City, AZ. He was born May 13, 1949 in Tokyo, Japa n t

gentle, happy-go-lucky type of guy People and children wer e drawn to his happy, friendly face and wonderful sense of humor He loved to sing and could whistle beautifully He love

Robles; sisters, Kathy Murphy Workman and Lois Murphy; and eleven grandchildren He was preceded in death by his mother, Yukie Murphy and brother, Steven Murphy

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vices were held Tuesday July 25, 2017 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale, AZ. Frank was laid to rest at Resthave n Park Cemetery. For more information or to leave a tribute t o Frank please visit www.greenacresglendalemort.com Green Acres Glendale handled arrangements. 623.937.9297

Richard Lee Roglin

Richard Lee Roglin, 80, of Arlington went t o be with Jesus on July 20,2017. He was born August 2, 1936, on the farm at the corner of Wat -

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, LauraBelle (Tyree), son, Rodney (Lesa), daughters, Carla Brown an d Cheryl (Brad) Francis; seven grandchildren, A J Brown, Jim Kieff e r , L a c h

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerald . The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation to Arlington Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Arlington, Arizona, 85322.

Ada Leona Shoaf Hudgins

away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday the 24th of July, 2017 She is survived by her six children, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren She met the love of her life, Vern Hudgins, while waitressing a t a t r u c k s t o p N o r t h o f L a m a r , C o l o r a d

they moved to Phoenix with their children in 1966 Celebrating over 53 years of marriage, together they raised their children, ran a small trucking company and kept a small farm She w a s a l o

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DONALD JOSEPH POVEJSIL, 1927-2017

Donald Joseph Povejsil died at home in the early morning of July 8, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1927 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to James and Alice Povejsil. Don’s loving and meaningful life centered on his family, work and communities. He was married to the love of his life, Dorsey, for 60 years until her passing in 2009. He celebrated his 90th birthday this year in the company of his children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter and their spouses and partners.

Don was fourteen years old when the country went to war following Pearl Harbor and patriotically attempted to enlist as a 15-year old. His second attempt to enlist succeeded when he was 17 and he reported for duty to become a navy pilot. The Navy sent him to Oberlin College and then to the University of Wisconsin at Madison to prepare him to become a deck officer. While he was still in college, the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Don observed that, as a result, he might actually live to see age twenty. Indeed the war was over before he could be deployed into combat, and at the advanced age of nineteen, Don was a college mathematics instructor to many returning veterans. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1948 with a BS in naval science and went on to earn an MS in electrical engineering. At the University of Wisconsin, Don met Dorsey, the love of his life. According to Don, he and his fraternity brother, Tom Turner, had a double blind date with Dorsey and her sister, Barbara. As they walked

toward the door of the sorority house, they switched dates for a better match of heights. In 1948, Don and Dorsey married in a double wedding ceremony with Tom and Barbara.

Don started working for Westinghouse while he was in college, and after graduation Westinghouse sent him to Pittsburgh, PA. When the Korean War broke out, he transferred to Baltimore to work on technologies for autopilot and airborne radar, coauthoring a book Airborne Radar: Principles of Guided Missile Design. Those early technology challenges foretold his eventual career focus on solving complex system problems.

Don worked at Westinghouse for almost forty years, mostly in Pittsburgh. He ran the research labs, built the nuclear fuel division from a startup to industry dominance, headed the large turbine division in Lester, PA., negotiated Westinghouse’s labor contracts as vice president for personnel and administration, and spent his last decade as Westinghouse’s top strategic planner. Don retired from Westinghouse in 1987, a status that lasted mere weeks before he launched an international consulting practice in partnership with his son, Jim. When Don retired for real in 1993, he and Dorsey decided to live fulltime in Litchfield Park, Arizona, where they had resided part time since 1986.

Don was a leader in community activities throughout his professional life and retirement. In the 1960’s, he was one of the drivers to build a library in the new suburb of Monroeville, PA — a surprisingly controversial advocacy that caused a no-new-taxes opponent to spit on him at Monroeville’s Miracle Mile shopping center. The library did get built and serves that community to this day, affirming Don’s love of books, reading, ideas, and self-edification. He championed opportunities for young people through

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Goodyear passed away peacefully the morning of July 21, 2017 surrounded by his family . He was born July 20, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to

r ears with the Internal Revenue Service in increasingly responsible positions

Cooper, and Peyton Warren He was preceded in death by his

The family suggests that donations be made to Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Phoenix, AZ Condolences for the family may be left at www thompsonfuneralchapel com

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear, AZ.

James Joseph Doody

James Joseph Doody, age 85 of Peoria, AZ formerly of Litchfield Park died July 23, 2017. He was born January 18, 1932 in Chicago, IL He served in the US Air Force from 1950 to 1954

James is survived by his sons, Vincent (Vinnie) Doody and Theo Morris, and nephew Joe Doody He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Ingeborg Doody

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, July 28, 2017 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024 Condolences for the family may be left at www thompsonfuneralchapel com Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel

involvement in Junior Achievement, and was a generous supporter of culture and the arts especially the Pittsburgh Ballet and Symphony. Later he provided bold and principled leadership for Magee Women’s Hospital and the Pittsburgh Blood Bank as those institutions wrestled with their responsibilities in times of seismic social change. In Arizona, Don and Dorsey worked to enrich community cultural life through their work with the West Valley Fine Arts Council and the Phoenix Ballet.

Don and Dorsey developed a deep commitment to their church, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, where they found a welcoming community of faith. Together, they co-lead courses in Financial Peace stemming from their strong conviction that personal control over one’s finances forms the foundation for a happy life. He served on the Finance Committee and participated in numerous Bible study courses. He particularly treasured the friends he made at St Peter’s who gave him loving support and companionship after Dorsey died in 2009. The twice a month Saturday breakfast meetings with his men’s group were a highlight for him.

Don had wide-ranging interests, an extremely curious mind, a towering intellect, and a burning desire to learn new things. He read voraciously and deeply on topics of interest and became an expert on golf, football, baseball, the mathematics of card playing, investing, economics, business theory and strategy, world religions, philosophy, history, social commentary, and spirituality. He amassed a legendary library of books including dozens of volumes on Islam. Up until the time of his death, he met weekly with a lifelong learning group that worked their way through meaty courses published on DVD by the Teaching Company such as “Thinking About Capitalism,”

“From Yao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History,” and “36 Books That Changed the World.”

Don’s children know how lucky they are to have had a father who required that the family eat dinner together and talk with each other at the dinner table — even if conversation initially had to be nurtured by offering a ten-cent prize for the most interesting contribution. Family dinners still go on into the night. Don’s grandchildren are grateful for the high value that he and Dorsey placed on education, and the generosity that allowed them to finish college without the burden of debt. Don’s entire family is enriched for experiencing his ninety years of contrarian thought, unwavering commitment to personal responsibility, bold generosity, and a resolute moral core. A fascinating conversationalist, he surprised and delighted us with his impish (perhaps even subversive) sense of humor. We will miss him every day.

Don was thankful for the love, laughter and caring given to him by Della Lelakowski, Emma Ziah, and Gae Chalker. These amazing Arizona women made Don’s last years happy ones, and his family is so grateful to them.

Don was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Dorsey Biddick Povejsil, his son, John C. Povejsil, his sister, Polly Povejsil Schmahl, and his brother, James H. Povejsil. He leaves his daughters Alice, Polly (Tom), and Katie (Bill) and his son Jim (Carmen), nine grandchildren (Ben, Phoebe, Polly, Tyler, Elise, Alex, Bruno, Max and Nora), and his great granddaughter Alice, who carries that family name into a new generation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 11 am, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, AZ. Condolences to the family can be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Prestinia Salcido Morales

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Prestinia Salcido Morales, age 84, went to be

Goodyear, Arizona. She was born July 19, 1933 i

Those left to mourn her passing include her

Lo bal, Jesus David, Gilbert Patrick and John Ray

Brother Eloy Salcido; 12 Grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren

Visitation for Prestinia was held

followed at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery where she

to rest.

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Dennis D. Chamblee

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formerly of Buckeye, died on June 29, 2017, in Phoenix Dennis was born on February 6, 1951, in Searcy, Arkansas and moved to Buckeye in 1953 He graduated from Buckeye Union Hig h School and Northern Arizona University

worked for AiResearch, Garret Turbine, Allied Signal and Honeywell

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He is survived by his granddaughter, Collene Chamblee; step f a t h e

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A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 11:00AM, at the Desert Hills Baptist Church, 20909 W Yum a Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326 A potluck reception will follow the service Officiant, Pastor Zamora

Harold Gene Lewis H

July 17 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 68

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L e w i s , a n d G l e n L e w i s , s i s t e r s ; B e v e r l y J o n e s , V i r g i n i a C l i n e , Frieda Andres, Lola Wright and Rebecca Jabbour, 5 grandchild r e n a n d 4 g r e a t g r a n d c h i l d r e n H e i s p r e c e d e d i n d e a t h b y

his beautiful wife Linda Christine Lewis, his still born son, pare n t s A l b e r t O t i s L e w i s a n d V i r g i n i a L u c i l l e H o u s t o n , s i s t e r

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blind where met his beautiful wife Linda, and they were married in the fall of 1969

Harold and his family have elected whole body donation in h

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SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF ARIZONA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF YAVAPAI

In the Matter of Guardianship of: ASHER C McGREW, A Minor Case No P1300GC201700067 NOTICE SETTING HEARING HONORABLE DAVID L MACKEY DIVISION 1

BY: Jennifer Jaramillo

Judicial Assistant

DATE: July 11, 2017

Hearing on Petition for Guardianship of a Minor has been set in the above matter, in the Probate Court, Division 1, before Judge David L Mackey, Yavapai County Courthouse, Room 301, 3rd Floor, 120 S Cortez Street, Prescott, Arizona

HEARING DATE: Monday, August 21, 2017 TIME: 2:30 p m Petitioner shall give notice as required by law unless notice is waived. The notice shall comply with Rule 9, Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure which provides that the notice shall include the following warning: This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected ste es un aviso legal Sus derechos podrían ser afectados If you object to any part of the petition or motion that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written objection describing the legal basis for your objection at least three days before the hearing date or you must appear in person or through an attorney at the time and place set forth in the notice of hearing Notice shall be given in the manner prescribed by section 14-1401 by the petitioner to the persons specified in ARS 14-3403 and to any additional person who has filed a demand for notice under section 14-3204 In addition, the petitioner shall give notice by publication one time at least fourteen days before the hearing to all unknown persons and to all known persons whose addresses are unknown who have any interest in the matter

If this matter is to be contested, a written objection, indicating how much time is anticipated to present the case for consideration by the Court, must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and a copy delivered to the Judge at least 3 days prior to the hearing, with copies to all attorneys.

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r e g a r d i n g t h e a b o v e n a m e d

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CITY OF AVONDALE PUBLIC NOTICE

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h a s r e c e i v e d f o r a p p r o v a l

a n a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a l i q u o r

l i c e n s e w i t h i n t h e c o r p o rate limits of Avondale, Arizona from:

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D o w e l l R o a d Avondale, AZ 85392

Series 07 – Beer and Wine Bar License

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Person Filing: Rosa Linda Benitez

Address (if not protected): 7913 W Chickasaw St City, State, Zip Code: Phoenix, AZ 85043

Representing Self, without a Lawyer

Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County

In the Matter of: Raymond J Villegas, a minor Case Number: CV 2017007373

Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of name for a minor child Read this notice carefully An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled If you do not understand this notice or the other court papers contact an attorney for legal advice

1 Notice: an application for Change of Name has been filed with the court by the person(s) named above A hearing has been scheduled where the court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below

2 Court hearing: a court hearing has been scheduled to consider the application as follows:

Date: August 24, 2017

Time: 10:00am

Before: Commissioner Michael Mandell, 101 W Jefferson, Courtroom 812, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 2017

ARTICLES

OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I Name: UAS PILOT ACADEMY LLC L-2197108-5

II The address of the known place of business is:

UAS PILOT ACADEMY LLC 1725 E Ryan Rd #8, Chandler, AZ 85286

III The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: UAS PILOT ACADEMY 1725 E Ryan Rd #8, Chandler, AZ 85286

A Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers The names and addresses 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: Charlie Morgan, 1725 E Ryan Rd #8, Chandler, AZ 85286; Mike Palmar, 9427 E University #69, Mesa, AZ 85207; Dirk VanVoris, 3134 E McKellips, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ 85213

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 19, 26 and August , 2017

ORDINANCE NO 1630-717

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Avondale (the “City Council”) desires to amend the Cit y of Avondale Zoning Atlas (the “Zoning Atlas”), pursuant to Ariz Rev Stat § 9-462 04, to change the zoning description for a + 3 37 a c r e p a r c

Park (MH) to Community Commercial (C-2) (the “Zoning Atlas Amendment”); and

WHEREAS, all due and proper notices of the public hearings on the Zoning Atlas Amendment held by the City of Avondale Planning Commission (the “Commission”) and by the City Council were given in the time, form and s ubstance provided by Ariz Rev Stat § 9-462 04; and

WHEREAS, on June 15, 2017, the Commission held a p

which hearing the Commission recommended approval; and

W H E R E A S , t h e C i

hearing regarding the Zoning Atlas Amendment on July 17, 2017; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2 of the Arizona Constitution, the City Council has considered the individual property r ights and personal liberties of the residents of the City before adopting this Ordinance

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows:

SECTION 1 The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein

SECTION 2 The + 3 37 acre parcel of real property generally located south of the southeast corner of Washington Street and Dysart Road, as shown in Application PL16-0244, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby rezoned from Manufactured Home Park (MH) to Community Commercial (C-2), subject to the City of Avondale adopted codes, requirements, standards and regulations

SECTION 3 If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance

directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance

NOTICE:

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INVITATION TO BID

Bids: August 22, 2017 2:00 pm

Project: Verrado Phase 3S Acacia Wash – Landscape

DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation

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Landscape Installation which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the lands

sponsible for all coordination associated with the Work Copies of the plans, specificatio ns, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on M

tkading@dmbinc com to make arrangements to receive

held in the DMB White Tank Development Office located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85395 – Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm All interested parties are invited to attend It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 – 2:00 pm Bids submitted after specified closing t i m e w i l

time Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid A complete and accurate bid w i l l i n c l u

ments Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this N o t i c e s h a l l b e a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s u r e t y b o n d f o r t e n percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquida ted damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails t o e n t e r i n t o t h e C

L L C upon award Cashiers checks will not be accepted The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are n o

Payment and Performance bonds for the Work The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid prop o s a l , a c o m p l e t e d C

g their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determine s necessary and appropriate Award of the successful bid shall b e s u b j e c

representatives

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MARICOPA COUNTY Elexis Ann Adcock, Petitioner John Kerwin Berry Hawkins, Respondent Case Number: FC2017-051907 Amended Petition to modify legal decision making (custody), parenting time and child support GENERAL Information: 1. Information about Me John Kerwin Berry Hawkins, 110 E Green-

TODY)/PARENTING TIME order should be changed: Mother

der changed: Issac Alexander Hawkins Birth Date: 03/23/2012

Order was issued on: 01/14/2015 The order was issued by: Circuit Court of Baldwin County Located in this County: Baldwin County Located in this State: Alabama And each of the following is a true statement: • The minor child(ren) have lived in Arizona for at least six (6) months before the date I am filing this

Order was not issued by the Superior Court of Arizona in this

decree/order you want to change See attachment Adcock El-

ons why I believe that a change of legal decision making (cus-

child(ren): Since February 2015, Elexis Adcock, has made no attempt to contact or take care of our child He has been left in my care from that time to current. REQUESTS I MAKE TO THE COURT: A LEGAL DECISION MAKING (CUSTODY) AND PAR-

tody Sole legal decision making (custody) of Issac Alexander H

cision making (custody) of Issac Alexander Hawkins should

County Parenting time Guidelines C MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION CARE Father should be responsible for providing: medical,

and incorporated by reference. The party ordered to pay

name, address and telephone number, and must give the other party the documents necessary to submit insurance claims. Non-Covered Expenses, Petitioner is ordered to pay 50%, AND