West Valley View: East November 8, 2017

Search for missing mom continues in Buckeye

By Rachel Gettinger

P.D.

Thirty officers dressed in protective gear are combing through debris at The City of Phoenix SR 85 Landfill in Buckeye for any sign of missing mother Christine Mustafa.

“They are sweating. They are having to comb through debris with very heavy devices – it is true manual labor,” said Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams.

The Phoenix Police Department is coordinating the search for the 34-yearold mother of two. Williams spoke to the media Friday, November 3, during the department’s first detailed press conference since the search began October 23. She stood in front of a sign from Mustafa’s family praying for the workers’ safety.

“(The search team) keeps the hope by being reassured,” she added. “There are photos of Christine in the facility, just to give them the little charge that they need.

“There is this banner behind me given to us by Christine’s family just with hope. The hope that we will find things. The hope that we will bring things to justice.”

“Each searcher must be a sworn officer of law to participate as the search regards confidential evidence,” Pfohl said.

Phoenix Police Department’s homicide

Officers from Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe and DPS, along with FBI agents, support staff and construction workers make up the 50-person team that is on site daily. The volunteer officers conduct the search from daybreak to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday, said Phoenix Police Sgt. Alan Pfohl.

department contracted with Banicki Construction, a Tempe-based civil construction company, to provide the necessary tools and equipment for this dig.

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Tolleson bus cameras track dangerous drivers

By Blakely McHugh

Tolleson Union High School District has installed cameras on 20 of its buses to deter motorists who ignore the stop signs that come down when students get on or off the bus. The district plans to add 18 more by the end of November.

These stop-arm cameras are becoming increasingly popular, with districts across the country adding them to their buses.

“What we’re finding is that more and more people are running through and not observing the stop arms when they actually deploy,” said James West, the district’s

transportation director. “We’ve got just an incredible amount of safety factors and issues that happen through that.”

From 2006 to 2015, 102 school-age pedestrians died in school transportationrelated crashes – with 36 percent struck by vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks and vans, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

School officials hope the cameras –attached to the front, back and sides of the buses near the stop arms – will improve safety for the students.

“Once the stop arm is activated, it comes out, and the stop arm cameras detect any motion that happens between the front of the bus and the back of the bus,” West said. He said the cameras take still photos and video of the license plates and vehicle. However, only 15 states can actually use the camera footage to prosecute violators, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Arizona is not one of them.

Police officers, FBI agents, support staff and construction workers comprise the team searching The City of Phoenix SR 85 Landfill in Buckeye for missing mother Christine Mustafa. (Photo courtesy Phoenix Police Department)

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“We have heavy equipment that comes in,” Pfohl said. “Using big backhoes, they will scoop a bunch of dirt and fill it into a dump truck. That dump truck will then go over to a field right next to our dig site.”

Once thinly spread out, the volunteers line up with potato rakes and meticulously file through the compressed trash in search of any evidence. Cadaver dogs search with the volunteers. If anything is found, a line supervisor is notified, and the object is scrutinized.

“What we have here, is we have law enforcement entities and agents really trying to exhaust every effort possible to do what we signed up to do,” Williams said. “That’s to bring someone to justice.”

Mustafa was reported missing on May 11, after she did not show up for work. On May 15, the case officially became a homicide investigation. Police officers arrested Mustafa’s live-in boyfriend, Robert Interval, on suspicion of homicide. On June 8, Interval was booked on one count of first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty.

Williams said detectives and officers

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have reason to believe Mustafa’s body is in the landfill, just west of her Phoenix home.

“On average, we have been through anywhere from 300 to 500 tons a day. We did almost 1,324 tons the first week,” Pfohl said.

According to Phoenix police, an area of 500 feet by 125 feet and 14 feet deep has been identified and roped off as a possible site for evidence.

“The Environmental Protection Agency keeps strict controls over landfills, so we are able to pretty much narrow down exactly, using GPS coordinates, where each particular day’s trash is,” Pfohl said.

November 3 was the two-week mark in what is expected to be a nineweek search. If the search spans the nine weeks, the cost will be about $1 million, Pfohl said. Throughout the search, dumping at the protected area has been halted.

“What I love about the partnerships with the landfill facility itself is that they keep having to bring in trash,” Williams said. “So, they are having to restructure their whole entire operation so that we are able to have this search. That is city partnerships at its best.”

The large search operation at The City of Phoenix SR 85 Landfill began October 23 and continues daily Monday through Friday. (Photo courtesy Phoenix Police Department)

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Litchfield Park seeking applicants for commissions

By West Valley View staff

The city of Litchfield Park is encouraging residents to apply for the planning and zoning and recreation and public grounds commissions for the term year beginning in March. Applications are available at City Hall, or can be printed from the City’s website at litchfield-park.org > Live >

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Goodyear police arrest suspect

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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West said he hopes to use this footage to raise awareness.

“We would be able to track where our hotspots are, so maybe if we have to reroute a bus – maybe it’s too dangerous in this one area with too many incidents – then we can do that,” West said.

He also said the district would use the data to request law enforcement patrol the area during pickup and drop off times.

The cameras cost $4,000 per bus.

Regardless which way you’re traveling, drivers in Arizona must stop for a school bus if the bus is picking up and dropping off passengers, according to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

Drivers must remain stopped until the bus begins to move ahead or the driver turns off the stop-sign arm and flashing lights.

Vehicles do not have to stop if driving the opposite direction on a divided roadway, which must have a physical barrier such as a fence, curb or separation of the pavement. Roadway striping isn’t considered a physical separation.

Without the cameras, bus drivers would have to write down the driver’s license plate, which could distract them, West said.

“It’s just too much going on,” he said. “We want them to focus on releasing the students, how they exit and go home on their different paths, without having to deal with all that other issue of writing down a license plate and trying to collect that information.”

Carol Puentes said her grandkids get dropped off on McDowell Road, a busy street in Tolleson.

“It’s good to have cameras on there also because sometimes there’s cars on there that don’t pay attention,” Puentes said. “That’s going to help them see better that there’s cars that are not following the rules, so it’s safety for our children when they get off the bus.”

Ultimately, West said he hopes this awareness will push the state to look into this issue.

A 26-year-old man was arrested October 31 on a handful of counts for allegedly assaulting a Goodyear police officer.

Lavontay Laurice Taylor was booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail on one count of aggravated assault with serious physical injury; two counts of aggravated assault on an officer; one count of resisting arrest; one count of threatening and intimidating; and one count of obstructing law enforcement.

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According to Goodyear Police spokeswoman Lisa Kutis, officers responded to an argument in the 15000 block of West Diamond Street at about 7:15 p.m. When they arrived, Taylor was “argumentative and threatening to fight with officers,” she said. Taylor then “took down an officer” and caused a head injury. A second officer took Taylor into custody. Both officers were injured, but they were treated and released.

Stop-arm cameras are becoming increasingly popular, with districts across the country adding them to their buses. (Photo by Blakely McHugh/Cronkite News)

Abrazo West Campus earns top safety score

By West Valley View Staff

Abrazo Community Health Network’s Abrazo West Campus received an “A” rating in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2017 Safety Score.

The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score is a rating system designed to give consumers information they can use to make health care decisions.

The Leapfrog Group assigns A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,500 U.S. hospitals based on their ability to prevent errors, injuries, accidents and infections.

“This recognition is a result of our colleagues continually raising the bar on the quality of care we deliver to all the patients in the communities that we serve,” said Stan Holm, Abrazo West Campus chief executive officer.

“Our employees and physicians

know that every patient should be treated as if they were a part of their own family, and our ‘A’ rating reflects this commitment.”

Abrazo West Campus, located at 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, received the “A” national safety score for Spring 2017 as well.

Blood donors needed to build holiday supplies

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Tragedy can strike without a moment’s notice. The Las Vegas attack is proof it is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives. Donors came out in large numbers to replenish supplies following the tragedy, however, blood has a shelf life of just 42 days. United Blood Services is urging donors to make and keep blood donation appointments throughout November to ensure patients have an ample supply of lifesaving transfusions going into the Thanksgiving holiday.

To make a donation appointment, visit BloodHero.com or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376).

Locations are detailed below.

All blood types are needed, however, Type O-negative is always in greatest demand.

West Valley Donor Centers— including 14270 W. Indian School

Road, Goodyear—are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Public blood drives include:

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 9, Buckeye Union High School, 1000 E. Narramore, Buckeye. (Gym)

• 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, November 14, Cummins-Rocky Mountain, 651 N. 101st Avenue, Avondale. (Bloodmobile)

• 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, November 19, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13270 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. (Bloodmobile)

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 25, Camping World RV Sales, 10255 W. Papago Freeway, Avondale. (Bloodmobile)

Abrazo West Campus earned an “A” national safety score for the second consecutive year. (Photo courtesy Abrazo Community Health Network)

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Goodyear candidate forgives recorder for insult

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

A Goodyear-based Arizona house candidate whom Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes attacked via Facebook said he was not looking for attention when he offered suggestions on improving the mail-in ballot’s format.

“Moderate Democrat” Nathan Schneider said in a statement to the West Valley View that he posted his concerns on Facebook because previous attempts to contact Fontes on unrelated issues were unsuccessful.

Schneider was concerned because he and his mother could not easily find the November 7 election date on the mail-in ballot or envelope. Fontes told Schneider on Facebook to “go f--yourself.”

“I did not anticipate he would take the ballot feedback as a personal attack on his staff,” Schneider said. “My only desire was to get through to someone who would listen and take my concerns seriously.”

In a 5-minute video on his Facebook

page, Fontes apologized for his “inappropriate and rude comments.”

Fontes did not mention Schneider by name, however, in the apology. The incident made national news.

“I got this one wrong,” he said. “I’m sorry. I’ll try to do better.”

Schneider chose to issue a statement instead of doing interviews.

“I felt it was appropriate to allow the voters and Mr. Fontes to resolve the issues and come to their own conclusions,” he wrote.

“Arizona voters are my priority and I wanted nothing more than to begin a discussion on the matter of the voting forms. Regardless of any mistakes that were made, I did not choose to speak out because of some selfish desire for notoriety or to antagonize or deride a fellow Democrat.”

Even though Schneider said he was “attacked,” he has received messages of support and encouragement.

“I did receive a thoughtful message from (Fontes) and am more than happy

to forgive and move forward with no hard feelings,” he said. Schneider, 40, was born in Olympia Washington, where he attended Tumwater High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English with a concentration in literature.

In 2016, Schneider was accepted into Goodyear’s Leadership Enrichment and Development academy. He used this opportunity to meet with city officials, learn about the inner workings of city government, and discuss ways to improve public services.

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Nathan Schneider, an Arizona House candidate, is a graduate of Goodyear’s Leadership Enrichment and Development academy. (Photo courtesy Nathan Schneider)

Computer recycling firm brings joy to families

By Adam Toriseva

OCM Recycle West is a small computer refurbishment company, so it’s easy to overlook. However, the love and compassion that come from owners Patty Hannon and Kate Hopeman certainly can’t be missed.

During the holiday season, they do much more than their quaint office would lead visitors to believe. They run a yearly food drive in which donors receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win a laptop.

OCM Recycle West and Arizona Calla-Teen Youth Resources are hosting the ambitious event from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, November 10, at 10297 W. Van

By Autumn Jarrett

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded Avondale Police Department a $26,290 grant to purchase an Avatar III Tactical Robot.

“The Avondale Police Department is honored to have been awarded the grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation,” said Avondale Police Chief Dale Nannenga.

Buren Street, Suite 16, Tolleson. For more information, call 623-907-5430.

The goal is to collect enough food to feed 130 families who are given food boxes and $25 grocery gift cards to purchase a turkey and other perishables.

“We’re helping the youth we serve, their families, the community, and we also take some of the strain off the other food banks in the Valley,” said Hannon, who is caring for two homeless youth, and has helped them graduate high school.

“The more we can spread the word, the better it is. The joy of giving these families a meal that they otherwise

would not have had is incredible.”

Joanne Sangiorgi, advisement and workforce program manager for Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth Resources, is aiding OCM Recycle West with its food drive.

“(Patty and Kate) are the biggest proponents of the underserved population,” Sangiorgi said. “They have been helping with our agency and so many others.”

Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth Resources is a nonprofit that serves “opportunity youth.” The organization refuses to call the youth “problem” or “troubled.”

Instead, Arizona Call-A-Teen Youth

Resources sees these kids as those who need an opportunity to do good. Their organization includes education, dropout recovery, a charter high school, and leadership and workforce programs.

“We serve predominantly 13 to 24 year olds with education training, skillbuilding and employment,” Sangiorgi said. “We serve over 1,500 youth a year. By reengaging opportunity youth, they can recover students who would otherwise possibly not complete high school or get a job.

“Once we got Patty and Kate involved, we’ve just grown every year.”

“This technology will provide another tool to police officers to help ensure their safety.”

The robot assists the SWAT team in barricaded gunmen situations. It is a safe alternative to sending officers into unsafe situations, said Avondale Police Department spokesman Ray Emmett. The remote-controlled robot

can examine an area for weapons and suspects, prior to officers entering. It can climb stairs and open doors, along with being equipped with audio and video that allows an officer to communicate with a suspect in a standoff situation.

The Avondale Police Department officials expect to receive the robot in three months. SWAT team training with

the robot will begin upon its arrival.

“We will train with it quite a bit before we actually go out and do this,” Emmett said. “We want to see what it is capable of and see what its limitations are. In the future, it is a safer way to send a robot into an unknown area. Hopefully, it will save lives and keep our officers safer.”

OUR READERS’ VIEWPOINTS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Taking the knee

Editor:

I am responding to Donald Baranowski’s letter “Football fans can protest, too.” He talked about the NFL player protest and finally revealed the true meaning of the protests: racism. He was unable to contain himself and said, “Frankly, truth be told, a large percentage of players can’t write a complete sentence.” The “large percentage” he refers to is not factual and shows you what exaggerated rhetoric does to those unable to comprehend facts and remain objective in making decisions.

The NCAA implemented the Academic Progress Report (APR) in 2003, which forces universities to make sure that student-athletes are making meaningful progress toward a degree. The athletes in the NFL have spent at least three years in college and have to maintain their academic standing to be eligible to play. Because a large number of NFL players are African American, Mr. Baranowski’s “truth” about players not being able to write a complete sentence, without providing factual support, is nothing but racially charged rhetoric.

Even though I personally stand for the anthem and pledge, I’ll defend someone’s constitutional right to kneel long before I’ll defend someone trying to force them to stand. Watching marchers with Nazi/Confederate flags is horrifying, but if we don’t allow them to do it, then we become the Nazis. The First Amendment is crucial to our democracy.

Jim Selgo Avondale

Fake news

Editor:

At one time in our country, we enjoyed journalistic integrity. You know, the old-fashioned journalism that, when reporting the news, would tell us who, what, where, when and why in the first paragraph. This was basic hard reporting of fact. Opinion was reserved for the editorials. That was a good thing and sadly is long gone.

Next came the journalists who added their own personal feelings to the so-called news stories, which compromise their reporting. This type of reporting has been going on for some time now, among many liberal media outlets, with the New York Times setting the cadence.

Next, reporters being cheerleaders, rooting for one candidate over another, led to another ploy which was to play down, or not at all report news, which was unfavorable to the reporter’s ideology. Reporters became overly obsessed with slanting bad news for their ideological opponents. We have reached the point in this nation where reports coming out of outlets like MSNBC or CNN consistently resemble something coming out-of-state controlled media, in totalitarian countries. But it has now gotten worse.

How about fake news? That would be made-up news, which never happened, just to discredit an opposing political party or an opposing point of view. A great example of fake news is President Trump colluding with the Russians to win an election. A year’s worth of work has produced a lot of smoke, but no fire. In fact, not one shred of evidence has been uncovered to substantiate this deliberately falsified so-called news story, seemingly financed by Hillary Clinton. Our nation is in peril! I remember the words of Jesus who warned humanity to be very wary of deceivers.

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

NFL protests

Editor:

This is in response to the letters regarding “taking a knee” printed in the West Valley View. These players are not protesting the country and the flag. They are protesting unequal treatment of minorities. I think lots of Americans who are not a member of some group that may be targeted, whether that be African-Americans, Hispanics, immigrants, gays and lesbians, etc., don’t truly understand.

Furthermore, these guys have a constitutional right to protest and you have

a right to not like it. In my opinion, the issue that they are protesting is way more important than interrupting your Sunday afternoon pastime.

Yes, these guys have “made it” in American society, but I think they feel a responsibility to their own communities to speak out against repression simply because of their success. They are in a venue where they are visible and can make a point. Finally, maybe a simpler question is why we even play the anthem before sporting events. It’s a game. I think there is a point to be made that it trivializes the anthem, whether it be a baseball game, football game or even gambling in a bingo hall, where, in Sun City, they actually say the Pledge of Allegiance or sing the anthem before playing bingo.

Richard Manczko Buckeye

Arizona schools

Editor:

I knew 20 or 25 years ago when school teachers had to buy school supplies for their students that there was major mismanagement going on in our schools. Most of us have probably been donating school supplies for many years now.

Arizona has 217 school districts, 217 superintendents, more than 217 staff and administrators. There should be no more than 10 school districts.

I was told by a person of knowledge that, indeed, 50 percent of our property

tax goes to the schools. Why are there so many dropouts? How many doctors, scientists and engineers do our schools turn out? We have to get our doctors from other counties. Weighing in on a past school debate in the Letters to the Editor section, teachers, in fact, do not end their days at 3 p.m. I am sure there are endless meetings and preparations that go on long after 3 p.m.

It’s the school system that is a mess—not the teachers. Maybe the answer is in the question: Why so many dropouts?

Vickie Chelini Buckeye

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Nobody comes off looking good in this profane Twitter tiff

By David Leibowitz

Of all forms of government, all of which I dislike, my favorite form is county government. That’s because county government basically works likes your colon.

You never notice it until it’s a problem. Case in point: Our new county recorder, a guy named Adrian Fontes, a Democrat who replaced the old county recorder, Republican Helen Purcell, who voters fired after 28 years because they didn’t like waiting in line last year on Election Day.

Fontes made sure lines wouldn’t be a problem this year by switching to by-mail-only balloting for the November 7 local elections. This process and the ballot itself apparently confused a state House candidate from Goodyear, Democrat Nathan Schneider. Schneider complained on Facebook that he had a tough time finding the date of the election marked clearly. He asked his mom to read the ballot, and she, too, had a tough time finding the date. When Schneider vented on Facebook, along came Fontes. A social media tiff

ensued, with Fontes, who likes to jaw about being a Marine and working as a criminal defense lawyer, acting the tough guy.

“How about you go F-yourself,” Fontes wrote.

“If you can’t handle a little social media heat, then don’t criticize. By the way, is your mom also running your campaign? She seems to solve all your problems.”

For the record, I’m gravely disappointed in Fontes, who is paid $76,600 annually as a public servant. First of all, if you’re going to go all Buster Badass on social media and drop the f-word, man, the least you could do is spell it out instead of abbreviating. And picking on a guy’s mom? In a nation where our vice president, Aaron Burr, literally shot dead the former Secretary of the Treasury in a duel – with pistols and everything! – Recorder Fontes is proof that our politics has regressed a long way

since Alexander Hamilton. Personally, I might’ve gone in a different direction were I Fontes, who on Wednesday, November 1, offered a Facebook Live soliloquy to apologize for being mean on Tuesday. I might have suggested that if a candidate for public office can’t find the date of an election literally written on a piece of paper he is holding, perhaps serving in the Arizona Legislature isn’t such a good idea for that individual. I know lobbyists actually read and write the bills and tell legislators what to do, but functional literacy still seems like a good idea if you’re serving down at the State House.

In a similar vein, Schneider’s whiny complaint and his “mommy test” of the ballot underscore for me the real problem with our elections: As voters we don’t pay attention to anything that isn’t right in front of us highlighted in

bold print or headline-sized capital letters – much less any issues. Frankly, if you’re walking through life blissfully unaware that there’s an election in which you have the civic responsibility to exercise your franchise, then by all means do the rest of us a favor and sit this one out. I know life is super complicated, but if you can’t handle putting your ballot in a mailbox, again, maybe this whole voting thing isn’t for you? As for people who “don’t trust the mail” and prefer to drop off their ballot in person, I’d like to meet those folks and ask them if they also drop off their IRS payments, monthly mortgage checks and the power, cable and phone bills.

I don’t trust the mail either, mostly because it’s operated by bureaucrats like Adrian Fontes. Those people have been f’ing us for years. Usually they just don’t bother to tell us to our faces.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

David Leibowitz. (Photo courtesy Advisor Group)

Business Briefcase

By Connor Dziawura

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! As the weeks roll on and the seasons are a-changing, the business news keeps on coming. This week, I have a small group of events, but plenty of detailed information to send you on your way.

This week, I have everything from fundraiser cook-offs to new opportunities to rent a truck for the upcoming move you may have planned. But enough of that, let’s get on with the details!

First, Goodyear bar Roman’s Oasis presented a $2,600 check to Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Saturday, October 28. The donated money comes from a recent live auction event in honor of the bar’s 30th anniversary.

The longstanding West Valley establishment also brought in a live auctioneer.

“It’s so much fun. It’s a hoot,” Curtis added. “He just makes it so much fun that everybody wants to participate, and that’s how we raised that level of money.”

Roman’s Oasis will also hold the Roman & Steve Comer Memorial Chili Cook-Off and Auction on Saturday, December 2. The event is now named in memory of Curtis’ father, Roman Comer, who founded the bar, as well as her brother, Steve Comer. Operated in partnership with the Buckeye Rotary Club, the event raises funds for the Buckeye Christmas Angels. This will be the 25th year the restaurant has held the chili cook-off.

“Our staff went out into the community to explain to businesses what we were doing and ask for donations,” said Myra Curtis, owner of Roman’s Oasis. “We had several customers who wanted to participate and so they brought things in. It was truly a Roman’s community effort to bring in all the items, so then once we had them there, we had them all displayed.”

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Prospective cooks can call the bar at 623-9320922 and ask for Sarah or Travis. There is a $10 fee to enter as a chef, and you must bring your own supplies and equipment. Electricity will also be unavailable.

Sign-up occurs at 11 a.m., while cooking starts at noon. Judges will choose a winner at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for a bowl and spoon to taste the different chili recipes and vote on them. The event will conclude with a live auction at 5 p.m., for which Roman’s Oasis and the Buckeye Rotary Club are seeking donations. Roman’s Oasis is located at 16825 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear. For more information about the event, call Jay Broadbent at 602-881-9111.

“It’s just a very eclectic old country location that doesn’t really matter what you’re wearing or whatever,” Curtis said of Roman’s Oasis. “But it’s been around for 30 years, which means something.”

Next are some new updates for a big moving and storage rental company in Litchfield Park. U-Haul now offers its services through IG Travel. U-Haul provides moving trucks and equipment, supplies and boxes. The local business

and now-neighborhood dealer will also offer the U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 option, which allows customers to rent trucks at all hours through U-Haul’s website. IG Travel is located at 5115 N. Dysart Road, Suite 202. To take advantage of these new rental services, call 623-935-0264 or find the location on uhaul.com.

To round out this week, I’ll leave you with a good bit of information relating to the upcoming holiday. All Faith Community Services, a selfhelp nonprofit community service organization, needs Thanksgiving donations. It is seeking to provide 200 holiday boxes to those in need. This is a collaborative effort between the city of Goodyear, schools, churches and other organizations, to make the holiday a success for everyone. All Faith is requesting $20 tax-deductible gifts, or donations of instant potatoes, jarred or canned gravy, canned corn or green beans, stuffing mix, jellied cranberry sauce, yams, baking mixes or pie filling. All Faith is requesting donations by Friday, November 17, and they can be delivered to Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear, between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays. The church does, however, close for an hour lunch at noon daily. For more information, call May Nunez at 623386-3513.

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

Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

Children’s Miracle Network administrative assistant Shannon Richards, left, is presented a $2,600 check from Roman’s Oasis manager Sarah Curtis. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

E.F. runners succeeding one uncomfortable step at a time

By Casey Pritchard

Estrella Foothills cross country coach Melanie Mock likes to use the word “uncomfortable.” It’s appropriate for a sport in which mental fortitude is as important as physical strength.

“I talk to them all the time about being uncomfortable, and our big word this season was being ‘tenacious’— hanging in there and knowing you could push yourself more,” said Mock of her team. “That’s where I want them to be when they’re racing—uncomfortable. Because then, they are probably pushing themselves that much more to pass that next person.”

Estrella’s runners have done a lot of passing this year, enough to qualify the boys and girls teams for the Division III/Section III AIA Sectionals at Rose Mofford Sports Complex on October 26.

The boys were fourth out of 13 teams, while the girls were fifth out of 10. The top half of finishing teams qualified for the AIA Division III State Championship on November 4.

Estrella senior Ryan Carr took second place in the section meet, which was a 5,000-meter course, in 17 minutes, 8.74

seconds. He was 18 seconds behind section champion Robby Foster of Phoenix Shadow Mountain, and .35 of a second ahead of Phoenix Greenway’s Rsunn Miller, who was third.

Finishing second in the section earned Carr a medal and first-team, all-section recognition. It was another feather in the cap of the senior, who broke the school record, won the Buckeye Union High School District meet and was a champion at the Glendale Showcase September 30.

“At the Glendale Showcase, it’s like a switch turned on, Ryan figured out he could do more, he could push himself more,” Mock said.

Carr’s time at the 5,000-meter Glendale Showcase was a 17:03, helping the Wolves take home the second-place trophy as a team.

“He couldn’t quit smiling (after the race),” Mock said. “From then, every race, and even in practice, he was different. At practice, when we’re doing speed work, he was pushing himself because of that realization that he could have another gear he could turn on and get more speed.”

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Carr used that extra gear October 7 at the Cesar Chavez Classic, where he ran the 5,000-meter course in 16:19, establishing a new record at Estrella Foothills.

“I think it was the perfect situation,” Mock said. “It was cooler. The course was nice. He would say it had a lot of grip. When he was 100 meters from the finish, and it was just after 16 minutes on my watch, I was yelling at him and then I was like, oh my gosh, he’s going to break the school record. I wasn’t expecting it at that racecourse, and then, to do it so spectacularly—it was very exciting.”

Carr’s time was 40 seconds faster than his preview personal record, and 30 seconds better than the prior school record, which was set by J.J. Abramovich in 2014.

Sophomore Kyle Bove also had a strong year for the Wolves. He had a PR at the Cesar Chavez Classic with a 17:09.70, and was sixth at the section meet in 17:45.26.

“He was really pushing himself, I could tell, at section—probably more than any previous race,” Mock said. Finishing third at section for the boys’ team was Brenic Beggs in 18:45.71. He was usually the Wolves’ No. 5 runner,

Mock said. Sean Gillespe and Marcos Cordova rounded out the top five. For the girls, Victoria Vasquez earned second-team all-section honors with an 11th place finish in 21:15.08. Vasquez won the district meet, and several multiple meets throughout the year. Nicole Meeden was 17th at section in 22:24.17. She was the champion of the open race at the Glendale Showcase.

Clara Portillo, Beschet Pacheco and Aylea Jasken rounded out the Lady Wolves’ top five at the section meet.

“This girls team is so young, they’re all freshman and sophomores, but they’ve come so far this season,” Mock said. “I think in two years, when these girls are juniors and seniors, if they stick with it, they’ll be a force to be reckoned with.”

Mock said this season was very enjoyable to coach because of the connections the athletes made with each other.

“Running is hard, it’s a tough sport and it’s very, very mental, and it helped that the kids genuinely seemed to like each other,” Mock said. “They genuinely wanted each other to do well.”

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Mixed results for nonplayoff football teams

By Casey Pritchard

Less than half of the Southwest Valley high school football teams made the state playoffs. A few others were very close, while a couple struggled to find victories.

In the 4A Southwest Region, Youngker and Estrella Foothills each had winning records, but both found themselves outside of the playoff picture. Youngker went 7-4, finishing above .500 for the first time in the program’s history. The Roughriders were close to improving, but lost three games by one point.

“If you would have told me at the beginning of the season we were going to be 7-4, and lose to Buckeye by one point, I would have called you foolish,” said Tony Cluff, who was in his first season as Youngker head coach.

Youngker lost three games by one point—matchups that, if won, would have advanced the team to the playoffs.

“In that sense, it was unfulfilling,” he added.

He’s proud of the way his team battled all year in the face of adversity.

In the past, Youngker stayed down when it got behind, Cluff said.

“We had two games where we started out losing 14-0, and came back and dominated the rest of the game,” Cluff said. “In normal fashion, those are the games kids kind of give up on. This team fought and fought. That helps me live with the one-point losses, because they never gave up to the bitter end.”

This season’s success should catapult the team into next year, Cluff said.

“The kids are excited about playing football again,” Cluff said. “We had great practices. We had zero absences. Kids were excited to be part of this, and the juniors and sophomores we had on our team, they can’t wait to get back. The lower levels are excited about the future. It’s no longer just, ‘I’m going to come and play football because that’s what I do.’ Now, it’s, ‘I’m going to come play football and I have a chance to accomplish something.’”

Estrella Foothills missed the playoffs, but finished 6-4 under coach

Derek Wahlstrom in his first year with the program.

“I’m pleased with where we ended up considering how everything was thrown together so quickly and so late,” Wahlstrom said.

Wahlstrom was not hired until May when Lamar Early left to go to Millennium.

“Our guys really came together,” Wahlstrom said. “Five months ago, we met with our team and we had 28 players, freshman through seniors. To finish the season 6-4 going into week 10 with a chance to win the region title, it was an excellent first year and I’m very blessed to have been part of this group.”

Estrella lost to Buckeye 66-39 on October 27 in the final game of the season. A win would have meant a three-way tie for the 4A Southwest Region title, which would have included Youngker.

“We had a hard time stopping that very potent offense, so we kind of pressed a little bit,” Wahlstrom said. “A turnover late in the first half kind of got to us. We tried a gadget play, they got

some penetration and caused a fumble. That was kind of the turning point.”

In the 2A Central Region, Tonopah Valley missed an opportunity to win the region title on the final day of the regular season, falling 32-24 to Surprise Paradise Honors. Had the Phoenix won, it would have tied with Kingman Academy for the top spot in the region, and won the tiebreaker by beating Kingman Academy October 13. Instead, Tonopah fell just short.

“We were a very much bend, don’t break defense (October 27 against Paradise Honors),” said Tonopah coach Dustin Johnson. “They’d get a good drive on us and then we’d stop them, but give our offense a lot of field to work with. They did a great job planning for (running back) Angelo Anderson. You could tell that was their No. 1 priority, and they did a good job doing it. He’s an outstanding athlete and they knew they needed to stop him to try to stifle our offense.”

Tonopah finished 5-4, a season after going 5-5. Improving this year is

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something Johnson wants to build on, he said.

“Our team really came together,” Johnson said. “Even players who came from different schools that had moved in, things like that, they said they had never been a part of anything like what we have. We really truly have a family and brotherhood that our players are a part of.”

In the 6A Southwest Region, Tolleson finished 5-5, while Millennium was 4-6 and La Joya was 2-8.

Tolleson, however, battled through multiple injuries this season.

“It was kind of a crazy year,” said Tolleson coach Jason Wilke. “We had 10 games. We had 10 different offensive lines. I’ve never been a part of something like that. The kids hung in there and battled their tails off.”

The Wolverines opened the season with a 31-28 loss to Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor on a last-second field goal.

“That’s always tough to rebound when you start the season with a devastating loss like that, but our kids hung in there. We had some seniors step up. The kids were resilient.”

It was the second straight season in which Tolleson finished with a .500 record. Wilke plans to start the offseason soon, he said.

“That’s where championships are won,” Wilke said. “I did a little research and I believe it’s been since 1983 that Tolleson won a region championship. We have a lot of guys returning and an above-average JV team. We had nine underclassmen start on both sides of the ball (in the last game)—so we’re excited about that. We just have to take it one more notch in the offseason, keep preparing and see what happens.”

Millennium’s record could have looked much different, but the Tigers lost three games by a field goal, and another by one point. Still, Early said his team improved during the season, and finished the year with a 40-0 win over Surprise Valley Vista.

“That’s the one thing I can say, from day one to the end, we got better,” Early said. “On (October 27) it was nice to see them put a complete game together. That’s what we’ve been talking about, playing 48 minutes, and Friday night they played 48 minutes. That’s why we got the result we got.”

This year was Early’s first at Millennium, and he’s excited about the future, he said.

“We have a good group of young guys who are still in the program,” Early said. “It’s going to be fun.”

La Joya’s closest loss was by 17

points, but coach Josh Mitchell said his team was competitive in every game.

“We were in every game,” Mitchell said. “We just were not able to make enough plays to come out with the win on every game. I thought as a group, we got better as the season went on, and we never quit.”

The Lobos’ senior class was the smallest Mitchell has had at La Joya. Only five players had experience, which led to growing pains. However, next year will be a different story.

“Now, because it was a small senior class, we had a lot of juniors play significant minutes,” Mitchell said.

“So, we have a lot more experience coming back next year. That will help us as well. It was a year we needed to develop and get some experience.”

In 5A, Agua Fria finished 1-9 in the Desert West Region. The Owls had a young squad in Ross Crow’s second year at the helm.

“A lot of young, inexperienced players got some good experience and some reps, so, in terms of building for the

future, we absolutely improved in that area,” Crow said. “We were extremely young, but the kids kept battling every game up until the final whistle blew in the last week. They were able to set goals each week and strive for those, despite our overall record.”

Getting a taste of varsity experience should help a young Agua Fria team next year, Crow said.

“No doubt they’ll be hungry and ready for 2018,” Crow said.

Greg Dotstry (29) of Youngker carries the ball for a touchdown against Estrella Foothills, September 30. (West Valley View photo by Ray Thomas)

Glendale Season Kickoff Event

Saturday, November 11 • 10 am – 5 pm

Military Discount

November 8-13

To show our appreciation, we’re offering a SPECIAL DISCOUNT to active and veteran members of the Armed Forces

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November 12, 2 – 4:30 pm

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

Teen Volunteer Days (Ages 13-18)

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

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 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Outdoor Preschool Time

Preschoolers can develop early literacy skills with music, books, games and crafts outside on the grass from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Alateen

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Alateen allows teens affected by someone else’s drinking to share experiences, learn effective ways to cope with obstacles and support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Avondale’s Veterans Day Celebration

Don’t miss Avondale’s 5K Fun Run, appreciation ceremony and Warriors Breakfast at 7 a.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road. The 5K Fun Run is free for military and veterans and $35 for general admission. For information, call 623-333-2400.

Litchfield Park Historical Museum Annual Yard Sale

The Litchfield Park Historical Museum will hold its annual yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For information, call 623-535-4414.

Honoring Our Veterans

e West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. e 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 the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. e only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

NOVEMBER

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Computer Class

Master mouse skills, Microsoft 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.

Tolleson Union High School District No. 214 School Board Meeting

Tolleson Union High School District Board will meet at 6 p.m. at 9801 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-478-4001.

Thursday

CrossFit Fury at Fitness in the Park Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Thursday will feature cardio, weight lifting and core training from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Friday

The Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. MC 85 will open from 9 a.m. to noon for a special exhibit honoring Buckeye’s fallen Vietnam veterans. For information, call 623-349-6315.

to join them from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

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Children’s Community Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Grades three through five will start at 5 p.m. and kindergarten through second grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites

preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Hip Pain Seminar

Participants can learn about the common causes of hip pain, pain prevention and methods to treat or ease pain from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. For information, call 844-864-3113.

Make a Difference

Both Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Read on Buckeye are working to find tutors and mentors for Buckeye’s youth. Training will be provided for interested volunteers from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Buckeye Elementary School District, 25555 W. Durango Street. For information, call 602-812-3946.

Tabletop Gaming for T(w)eens

Bring a friend for fun games like

Family Storytime (Ages 2-6)

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

Playgroup (Ages 0-5)

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

Traveling Vietnam Wall

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Memorial Wall will visit Buckeye with an opening ceremony at noon. Honor veterans and see this tribute at Earl Edgar Recreational Facility, 500 S. Miller Road. For information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/travelingwall.

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Pre-Veterans Day

Hike to the Summit

Join others in a hike to the top of Valley Vista to post an American flag at the summit. Meet at 10 a.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.

Free Meals to Veterans Abrazo West Campus at 13677 W. McDowell Road will celebrate Veterans Day by providing free meals to veterans. The cafe will serve breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. For information, visit AbrazoHealth.com.

Saturday

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Paws for Reading

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

Sunday

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Fall Fair

Enjoy face painting, more than 25 vendors, food, music and fun for the family from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Litchfield Park First Baptist Church, 901 E. Plaza Circle. For information, call 623-935-3163.

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

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

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

Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Ignite Yoga at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Monday will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Divorce Support Group

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

Kids Support Group

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

EON Business Meet-up

Meet fellow businessmen and 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. The team meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Registration is required. For information, call 602-651-3507.

Goodyear

City Council

Regular Meeting

The Goodyear City Council meets at 6 p.m. in the Goodyear Justice Center, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-932-3910.

Taking Pounds

Off Sensibly (TOPS)

TOPS is a program designed to help people reach their weight-loss goals

in a healthy manner with weekly meetings. TOPS meets at 6 p.m. at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear. For more information, call 623-935-4858.

Tuesday

Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

Blood Drive

22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

PiYo at Fitness in the Park Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Tuesday will feature Pilates and yoga from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Teen Volunteer Tuesdays (Ages 13-18)

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 support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe

Teens looking to serve their community and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library’s Volunteer Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2602.

West Valley

Rock & Mineral Club

Join fellow rock hounds at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at American Legion Post No. 53, 402 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-208-3230.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at azpro, 650 N. 99th Avenue, Avondale. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

Tolleson City Council Meeting

Tolleson City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-7117.

Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 Meeting

The Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear. For information, call 480-438-7582.

Wednesday

Cards & Games

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

Yuma Road at 4 p.m. as they hang out and watch Emoji. Snacks will be available for purchase. 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 602-652-3000.

Thursday

noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

United Way Storytime (Ages 0-6)

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at Fitness in the Park Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Wednesday will feature a fast-paced workout with drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park,

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

Teen Movies

Join other teens at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W.

In Stitches in Goodyear

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

Book and a Craft

Litchfield Park Branch Library invites K through second graders and their caregivers to an afternoon of stories and crafts from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Toddler

Time

Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to

Children can sing, listen to stories and craft at 1 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. The first 25 children will receive a free book to take home. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Adult Book Discussion

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of In Cold Blood by Truman Capote before the library’s discussion at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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.

West Valley Women’s Care

Gema Fernandez, M.D.

Maria R. DiLeo, M.D.

Cari L. Cowling, M.D.

Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P.

James M. Johnson, M.D.

Briggs J. Geier, D.O.

Raymond D. Suarez, M.D.

Erica McLaughlin, M.D.

Jeannie Enders wins Outstanding Toastmaster

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Jeannie Enders wishes she would have discovered Toastmasters International as a young adult.

“I would have been much further in my career,” Enders said. “I would have also given Hillary a run for her money come election time.”

Recently retired, Enders recalled being told her delivery didn’t suffice. She longed to improve that, so she joined Toastmasters in 2009.

She must have made her mark. After winning numerous awards with the organization, Enders was named Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year for her district.

“It was quite an honor to receive it from the district; nearly the whole state of Arizona,” Enders said. “This is a big honor for the district to win something this coveted.”

Toastmasters International operates clubs worldwide to help members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Its mission is to empower individuals to

become more effective communicators and leaders.

Enders is a member of Northwest Speakers Toastmasters, which was founded in 2016. Its members stress improved communication skills result in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

A Michigan native, Enders has served as chairwoman for a plethora of committees, and has sponsored 10 members.

“Without the meetings, I don’t know where I would be,” she said with a laugh.

Her passion is working with students, however, and the Youth Leadership Program.

“The Youth Leadership Program should be in every high school and junior high level,” she said. “It’s a great program for the youth to learn how to have great communication skills. In this day and age of computers and phones, we need to stress the importance of good grammar and good

communication skills.”

Through the program, kids learn to accept criticism—good or bad—and apply it to their delivery or leadership skills.

“It’s a great program that I am truly honored to chair,” she said. “‘I joined for me. I stay for others.’ That is the motto through and through. When you become a Toastmaster, it’s wonderful to see people succeed. That’s the best

mantra you can have for Toastmasters.”

Northwest Speakers Toastmasters Club No. 4318

Meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays Peoria Public Library, 8643 W. Monroe Street, Peoria

For information about this club, or others in the West Valley, visit toastmasters.org

Jeannie Enders (middle) is passionate about helping youngsters succeed, especially through the Toastmasters’ Youth Leadership Program. She was recently named Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year. (Photo courtesy Floyd Parks)

Actor ready to start drivers’ engines at PIR

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Mexican actor Jaime Camil admitted he was a little jealous when his friend was asked to be the grand marshal of a NASCAR event in California.

So, the Golden Globe nominee was thrilled when Phoenix International Raceway invited him to lead the charge for its Can-Am 5000 semifinal race in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, November 12.

“I am really excited to say the most famous words in motorsports,” the effervescent Camil said. “I’ve become such a fan over the years and being able to take part in the NASCAR Playoffs is going to be an amazing experience.”

Camil, who stars as Rogelio de la Vega on CW’s Jane the Virgin, explained NASCAR is an organization he respects because it treats its fans well.

“I don’t think I’ve worked with an organization that is so devoted to their fans,” Camil said. “It’s so cool.”

In preparation for his famous line— “Gentlemen, start your engines!”—Camil has been studying NASCAR history.

“I think what NASCAR is doing, their efforts in bringing the sport more diversity and more inclusion is amazing,” he said.

“You would think NASCAR appeals to a certain demographic. I love what they’re doing. They’re very aware about what’s happening in this country and the diversity that makes this country so great.

“They’re including more people in the sport. We have to thank them for that.”

There’s more to Camil than Jane the Virgin. Previously, he spent 20 years in Mexico as a TV host, actor and singer. He has several platinum albums, and

two of his singles landed in the Top 25 on the Billboard charts. He voices the character Mo for the toy Osmo, and later this month he can be heard as Papá in the Disney/Pixar animated movie Coco

“The movie has broken records in Mexico,” he said. “It’s beautiful. It’s so special for so many reasons.

“It touches the Dia de los Muertos, which is so important for Mexico and the Mexican culture. They did such an amazing job in really getting the facts right.

“Then, to be a permanent part of Pixar’s history is incredible. This movie will never die. Pixar movies never go away. It’s incredibly humbling.”

Tickets to all events throughout the Can-Am 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series weekend, Friday, November 10, to Sunday, November 12, at Phoenix International Raceway are available online at PhoenixRaceway. com, by phone at 1-866-408-RACE (7223) or in person at the Phoenix Raceway ticket office, 7602 S. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale.

Estrella Mountain students performing ‘Proof’

By Carson Mlnarik

Estrella Mountain Community College students have teamed up with some of New York’s top talent to present Proof, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that kicks off the school’s theater season.

The play, which runs from Thursday, November 16, to Saturday, November 18, is produced and directed by Megan Rini and Tim Butterfield, MFA graduates from New York’s New School for Drama.

Proof tackles themes of loss, uncertainty and relationships. It follows a young woman named Catherine as she grieves her mathematician father

and questions her future and his legacy.

“At its simplest level, it’s a family drama,” Butterfield said. “It also has a lot to say about faith in one’s self and each other.”

The four-student cast has been working on Proof since September.

Taylor Tunnell, who plays Catherine, is a first-year theater student. The production has introduced her to community college theater and professional acting.

“The people in theater are so connected with each other and they’re

always there supporting each other,” she said. “Just working with these shows and really getting into your characters

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Jaime Camil, of Jane the Virgin, will provide the voice for Papá in the Disney/Pixar animated movie Coco (Photo: Lionel Deluy; groomer: Emma Willis)

Proof

Beer festival to benefit Luke AFB programs

By Dave Clark

The West Valley’s original beer festival – Red, White and Brew – will unite local and national breweries so they can show off new releases and classic favorites from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 18, at Ground Control in Litchfield Park.

Red, White and Brew has many beers from which to choose, but is small enough that attendees can interact with brewery representatives.

“It’s a great environment to start to learn about craft beer or to meet other beer geeks who share your passion,” said Ground Control’s event manager Ian Harwell.

Variety will be on tap at this festival, as it offers beers, ciders and meads from more than 30 participants. On the beer side, Tombstone, Dubina, 12 West, Borderlands, Huss, Peoria Artisan, State 48 and Wren House will represent Arizona, as national favorites like Lagunitas, Bell’s, Ballast Point, Left Hand and Mike Hess will be available, too. Superstition Meadery will have its award-winning mead samples. Mesa’s Cider Corps will

serve those who prefer nonbeer alternatives.

All proceeds benefit Fighter Country Foundation, a nonprofit that supports programs and services at Luke Air Force Base.

“The event has grown every year and is a fun, well-run fundraising event,” said Tara Rassas, Ground Control’s owner. “This is a great community event that brings everyone together for a great cause. You can have samples of a variety of beers or if you find one you like, you can just sip on that beer all afternoon. Enjoy music and meet new friends.”

Sticking with the military theme, five retired F-16 pilots will perform as Los Gringos. A special Ground Control food menu will be available, but beers on draft inside the restaurant are not part of the festival.

Red, White and Brew 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 18

Ground Control, 4860 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park

$15 for six beer samples and a souvenir cup before November 14, or $17 afterward $30 for 15 samples and a cup before November 14, or $35 afterward Free admission and soda for designated drivers redwhiteandbrew. brownpapertickets.com

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major, plays the deceased father’s mentee, Hal.

“This is my first show working under Tim and I’m absolutely loving it,” Bruce said. “He’s one of the best directors I’ve ever worked with.”

The show also features Bridget Russell as Claire and Brian Driscoll as Robert, the father.

Driscoll, who has been performing for about 50 years, has acted and assisted on the technical side. He is one of the student workers who helped bring the bustling program to where it is today.

Butterfield said the play, which nabbed a Tony Award in 2001, is part of an effort to bring more contemporary shows and industry practices to EMCC’s rapidly expanding theater program. EMCC will also stage These Shining Lives, directed by Rini, in the spring.

Proof

7 p.m. Thursday, November 16; and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18

Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale Tickets are free estrellamountain.edu/arts/pac

Nothing goes better with a great beer than live entertainment. Enjoy both at Red, White and Brew.

(Photo courtesy Ground Control)

around the neighborhood

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Jordan Christopher

Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts

In its 44th year, the Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts is a virtual potpourri of entertainment – colorful art, lively music, fun performances, tasty food and more. More than 250 professional artists showed off their pieces and discussed the inspiration behind them. They exhibited a wide selection of original arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative, and contemporary to Native American.

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1. Scottsdale artist Connie Adams paints a metal artwork; 2. Vibrantly painted metal artworks by Scottsdale artist Connie Adams; 3. Mia Duncan, 2, shows off her hoop dancing skills; 4. Tanis Duncan, 4, demonstrates a traditional Native American dance at the festival; 5. Artist Woo Bong Yi of San Bernardino, California, paints at the festival; 6. Painted umbrellas line the sidewalk; 7. Tom Kaspor keeps busy cooking mouthwatering Philly cheesesteaks at the Original Hoagie Shop.

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Tonopah Valley Chinese teacher learning a lesson, too

By Connor Dziawura

When Tonopah Valley High School’s new Mandarin Chinese teacher, Wang Jian, arrived in August, he had one goal in mind: improving his English.

“I have been teaching English (in China) for more than 10 years, and I didn’t think that I had talked in English enough,” Wang said. In the Chinese culture, the surname is listed first.

“I wanted a chance where I can practice. I wanted to use my English more than I was.”

Wang is teaching at Tonopah Valley thanks to a grant received from the Teachers of Critical Languages Program, which is conducted by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the U.S. Department of State.

“Basically, we are focusing on speaking and using the language,” Wang said of the class. “This is their first year of learning this language, and I guess to most of them, this is their first foreign language.”

So far, the experience has allowed Wang to weigh the educational systems in China and the United States. Here, the class sizes are smaller and there is

more freedom, which gives him a new angle. He is determined to create an interactive and engaging course for his Tonopah Valley students.

“For them to learn this foreign language better, I have them talk more (and) do more hands-on activities so that they don’t get bored,” Wang explained while students worked on an assignment about vegetables.

Wang taught his students the names of basic vegetables by having them repeat the vocabulary after him while looking at visual cues on the projector.

“Potato” is “tu dou,” “onion” is “yang cong” and “carrot” is “huo luo bo.”

But that day’s lecture is just one example of the curriculum’s structure, with each week having a different focus. Fruits, occupations and colors are other recent lessons.

“I have to admit that I enjoy teaching Chinese here more than I was teaching English, because I’m doing this job more engagingly,” Wang said. “That’s not just a good thing for the students. That can be a good thing for me. We are coming up with new ideas, new

activities every day.”

He adds, “I guess I have developed a deeper understanding toward not just English but also Chinese.”

This is the school’s first semester offering Mandarin Chinese, but the program has received tremendous support and interest, according to Saddle Mountain Unified School District No.

90 Superintendent Dr. Paul Tighe.

“The interest is actually really strong–surprisingly strong, in a good way,” Tighe said.

Ninety students are enrolled in the program through the spring 2018 semester. Tighe expects the number to rise, as the school has more than 500 students.

“I wanted to learn the language because we’re constantly going to California and we go to Chinatown,” said Luis Diaz, a student in Wang’s

class. “It would probably be helpful in life for me.”

The language and culture may seem daunting, but Diaz isn’t struggling.

“It’s pretty good, actually,” he said. “It was easier than I thought, actually… everything is fun.”

The grant will keep Wang here for the 2017-18 school year, but the school intends to reapply in the hopes of continuing the

Wang Jian smiles as he observes students during a class competition activity. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

program the following year.

“Our idea is to have it sustained,” Tighe said. “We don’t want kids to start learning Chinese and then stop. We have full intent to apply for renewal for year two.”

This semester, Wang is teaching two sections of Mandarin 1. Next spring, Wang will teach one section of Mandarin 1, and one of Mandarin 2 for the students who wish to continue.

As part of Wang’s stay in the country, however, he also provides outreach to the nearby Tartesso and Ruth Fisher elementary schools, where he provides weekly lessons on Chinese culture. Recently, he taught students how to use chopsticks.

“That’s another kind of experience. I’m learning how to be a good teacher over here (Tonopah Valley High School), how to teach the classes more creatively,” Wang said. “In those two elementary schools, I’m learning how to be a good presenter, I guess, of a culture.”

By giving these youngsters fun activities rooted in Chinese culture, he hopes to instill a sense of wonder.

“Maybe I will keep them curious about this culture or the language and that will push them to learn this language someday when they have the chance,” he said.

Although Wang is enjoying his time in Arizona, he admitted he gets homesick. The feeling is motivating him to learn new tasks, however, like cooking and swimming.

“If you look back on the days that I have had since I came to America, this whole experience has taught me so much,” Wang said. “If I were not in this program, if I were not working in this school, if I were not living for such a long time in America, I would never think about making the changes.”

And although he has plenty of students gearing up to take his courses through next spring, he still finds himself, a 20-plus year English speaker, interested in improving his own skills with the language.

“Although I’m an English teacher, I will always be an English learner,” he said.

Wang is just thankful to even get the experience.

“I do thank this program,” he said. “I feel grateful for my life and work here. This life and work don’t just help me through the periods when I was missing my family or my Chinese life; they will help me through the rest of my life as long as I will be a teacher.”

Veterans take center stage at area schools

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Area schools will show students what Veterans Day truly means by hosting ceremonies honoring soldiers. Here are two of the celebrations.

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is taking it a step further and including first responders during its Thursday, November 9, celebration.

The second annual event starts at 7:10 a.m. when the honorees will line Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard as children arrive at the Avondale school.

A Freedom Walk is scheduled for 7:40 a.m., followed by an 8 a.m. flagraising ceremony and short program on the front lawn. Refreshments will be served after the program, which is open to the public.

“It’s our way of giving back to our first responders and our veterans,” said Principal Laura Combs, who brought the program to the school when she arrived from Deer Valley. “It’s not a huge deal, but it’s really fun. We’re letting the kids know that even though they have the next day off, there’s a reason why they do.

“Veterans and first responders don’t get recognized often. Each grade level will also have a small performance for our guests. I speak. We sing. Then afterward, the fourth- and fifth-graders are treated to the Elks Lodge helping with a flag presentation.”

During the presentation, the Elks will share the stories behind the American flags.

The school is located at 2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard, Avondale.

Verrado Heritage Elementary School

“Heroes Honoring Heroes” is the name of Verrado Heritage Elementary School’s third annual veterans celebration at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 9, in its courtyard.

The program will include guest speaker Maj. Jim Geyser from the

Joe Foss Institute. It begins at 8 a.m. with Pipe Majors Ford Dudley and Bruce Voris entertaining guests with a bagpipe performance.

Thirty minutes later, the official program starts with musical tributes, anecdotal speakers and recognition of veterans according to various military branches served. The celebration, which is open to the public, also features a patriotic parade of students from pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade.

The school is located at 20895 W. Hamilton Street, Buckeye.

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CITY OF TOLLESON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

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V F W P o s t #6310, to be located on the southwest corner of 99th Ave n u e a n d V a n

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City of Avondale Request for Proposals

Unarmed Security Guard Services

RFPPR 18-023

The City of Avondale is issuing this Request For Proposals seeking proposals from qualified, licensed and bonded firms interested in providing professional unarmed security guard services

A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled forTuesday, November, 14, 2017 10:00 AM at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W Civic Center, Avondale, Arizona 85323 All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Thursday, November, 16, 2017.

This meeting is not mandatory

Responses must be received by Wednesday, November, 29, 2017 3:00 PM (Phoenix Local Time) and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk s office All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked as follows in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope:

Unarmed Security Guard Services

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The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified.

Request for Proposal Packets will be available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondaleaz.gov/departments/finance-budget/procurement

Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer, Marsha Chavez at (623) 333-2033

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William Henry Mortenson

home in Glendale, on October 26, 2017 Born on April 29, 1954, in Kane, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the

Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in 1972, and served as a Top Gun Air Intercept Control Supervisor

tired in 1992

an Operations Specialist Senior Chief (

Treasury In 2015 he and his wife retired to Glendale

Mortenson; his son William Ryan Mortenson and wife

Tempe; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He

Samuel Ochoa

muel Ochoa, age 57 of Avondale died October 30, 2017 in Phoenix. He was born

Services were held November 4, 2017. The family suggests that donations be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www stjude org Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ

Antonio R. Mendoza

Granados; his children, Rosalia Mendoza, Stella Abdull a (Abdulla), Belia Mendoza, José Antonio Mendoza, Patricia M Meinhold (James), Oscar Mendoza (Lirio), Armid a Vázquez (Salvador), and Sergio Mendoza (Donna) He was

H James Harre, age 82 of Buckeye, AZ

Z. He was born October 17, 1934 in Bismark , N

ebruary 28, 1955 to February 27, 1957 as a Specialist Private 3rd Class Radar Repairman

He is survived by his wife, Ann Harre; daughter, Becky K

November 12, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. The family suggests that

Chikako 0. "Chita" Evanko

H James Harre

OBITUARIES

Alice Mae “Penny“ Etchart

“ P e n n y ” , 8 6

, passed away on October 24, 2017 She was born August 24, 1931 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to William and Alice Currie.

As a child, Penny (nicknamed for her b

the couple moved their growing family to Arizona and settled in Litchfield Park. With the support of his wife, Ferdinand established Everkrisp Vegetables (located in

daughter, grandsons, and granddaughter. Penny was a talented painter of florals and desert landscapes She

walls of the historic Wigwam hotel and sold paintings

land and the surrounding countryside. Penny loved to sing and for years performed as a soloist at her church as well as singing with the west-side chorale group, the CAS-Illons.

A naturally happy person, at home Penny was always humming or singing a tune She loved people and poss e s s e d t h e “ g

, Penny prized family and throughout her life continued t o h o l d d i n

Penny was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdina

(Sammy) Patterson; sons, Mathieu (Nancy), Martin, Mi-

c h a e l ( S u e ) , a n d M i l e s ( B e t s y ) ; g r a n d c h i l d r e n , A b i g a i l

( A n d r e w ) F r a s e r , A n d r e w ( S o p h i e ) E t c h a r t , M i c h a e l

E t c h a r t , S a m a n t h a E t c h a r t , K a t i e E t c h a r t , M a g g i e Etchart, Emilie Etchart, Ginger Patterson, Caleb Patterson, Malcolm Etchart, and Griffin Etchart; great grandc h i l d r e n F

E t c h a r t . A funeral Mass will be celebrated November 10, 2017 a t 1 0 : 0 0 a

2

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Condolences may be left at www.menkefuneralhome.com. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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