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WELCOME TO VISTA T

he theme of this Vista is “Faces of the West Valley.”

It showcases the people who choose to live, work and play here. There are plenty of reasons people choose the West Valley over other places. We have entertainment that’s unique to the Valley. The Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium is the largest aquarium east of California and is always evolving; Buckeye is home to two demolition derbies a year as well as a couple of rodeos; we have Phoenix International Raceway, which despite its name is actually in Avondale; more golf courses than you can shake a stick

at, all with their own unique qualities; miles and miles of trails to hike, bike and use for horseback riding; and acres and acres of farmland. We’ve also included handy listings toward the back — West Valley houses of worship, public schools and important city information such as who the mayor and council are and numbers to call such as police and fire. And last but not least, we’ve included a calendar of events for the next six months, until the next Vista hits the streets. We hope you enjoy it.

— Cary Hines

ON THE COVER THE VISTA COVER was shot by West Valley View Photographer David Weibel. The photo shows children playing on the fencing around Petroglyph Plaza on the Waterfall Trail in White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell.

TABLE OF CONTENTS LET’S GO HIKING .........................V5 V5 ZOO ALWAYS CHANGING ..............V6 A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE ............ V10 NOT THEIR 1ST RODEO ...............V12 DIEHARD DERBY DRIVING .......... V18

CAMPING IN THE PIT ................. V19 MILK MAKERS .......................... V20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS .............. V30 NO 2 COURSES ARE THE SAME .. V32

DIRECTORIES AND LISTINGS Health Care Directory............... V24 Worship Directory .................... V36 Businesses/Services.................V41

Schools Listing.........................V43 Cities at a Glance ..................... V47

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A HIKING WE WILL GO White Tanks a West Valley favorite

See HIKING on V8 Fall/Winter 2014

View photo by Charity Yodis

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he popular Waterfall Trail at White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a favorite for West Valley residents Heather Rose and Krissa McCranie.

“This is the famous trail for when my in-laws come into town, so we hike it a lot with them because it’s easy for them,” McCranie said.

McCranie said Aug. 11 was the first time she’s been able to go hiking since giving birth to her now 3-month-old son, Grayson.

“It’s nice to be out and get fresh air with him.

It beats walking around our neighborhood all the time,” she said.

Though Grayson was too young to talk about his first hiking experience, his big, blue eyes were wide open, taking in the world around him.

The two friends said they like the Waterfall Trail because it is mostly paved, educational signs about wildlife are placed along the way and there are plenty of scenic views.

“You get good pictures at the end of it,” McCranie said about the waterfall, which is at the very end of the trail.

However, the waterfall can be somewhat elusive.

Even after a nightly monsoon, most hikers will only see a small puddle in the rocks.

Those who happen to be out hiking when it

West Valley residents Krissa McCranie, left, and Heather Rose begin their early morning hike on the Waterfall Trail at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell.

The one-mile trail leads to a waterfall that runs after heavy rains.

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Zoo & aquarium always evolving

View photo by Ray Thomas

Facility has been longtime staple in West Valley

Litchfield Park resident Lisa Jaffe and her granddaughter Ashlynn, 3, make friends with the lories — mediumsized colorful parrots — during a feeding at the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium in Waddell.

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itchfield Park resident Ashlynn Jaffee, 3, is a frequent flier at the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium in Waddell.

Her grandparents, Lisa and Russell Jaffee, have a year membership and take Ashlynn to the zoo about three times a week in the winter.

“She has learned all the animals, what they eat, what they do, where they are,” Lisa said. “There’s a lot of variety and interaction with animals — feeding the birds and giraffes. It makes people appreciate nature and wildlife, especially kids from the city who don’t have that experience.”

On a recent Saturday morning, the trio took a quick break in the shade, misting each other with a spray bottle fan as they waited for the lorikeet feeding.

When the keepers opened the exhibit, Ashlynn hurried for the entrance, picking V6

LOCATION: Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium,16501 W. Northern Ave., Waddell.

HOURS: The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the aquarium from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 365 days a year.

COST: $32 for adults; $15.25 for children 3-12; and free to children younger than 3 (not including tax). After 5 p.m., the cost for the aquarium only is $16.99 for adults and $8.99 for children 3-12. Rides are not included.

INFO: Call 623-935-9453 or visit wildlifeworld.com. out slices of apples and holding them up eagerly as the rainbow-colored birds perched on her little arms.

“She’s fearless,” Lisa said.

The Brannins from Buckeye were also taking part in the bird feeding. The family has been going to the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium since 1997.

“It’s a pretty cool zoo; you get to feed wild animals,” Anna Brannin, 6, said. “I like the lorikeets, pretty much, because they fly onto your hand.”

“We can actually see the animals, and they

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ZOO from V6 have a lot of different kinds,” her father, Mike, added.

“I love taking my kids and seeing them enjoy it.”

Plans to expand The zoo, at 16501 W. Northern Ave., has frequently changed and expanded in the last 30 years, which officials and visitors alike attribute to its success.

On deck this fall is an outdoor sea lion exhibit designed to look like a pirate ship, which will host shows featuring a trio of sea mammals.

Further down the line, the zoo will be opening another 15-acre project on the southwest corner of the property. Plans are under way, and completion is set for the end of 2015 or early 2016, zoo owner Mickey Ollson said.

“This area out along the Loop 303, we’ve been landscaping it now for about two years, and it was also a nursery,” he said. “So we have some mature palm trees and a number of olive trees.”

It will have three indoor exhibits, along with a number of outdoor animals, a cafe serving Mexican food and four new rides, bringing the zoo’s total to 10.

A 100-foot-tall swing ride called a Yo-Yo will go around a monkey island with palm trees, and a smaller swing ride will be built for children.

Another ride will be a family roller coaster that reaches 35 feet at its peak and travels over hoofed animals below.

“As you leave the station where you load the coaster, it will go through one of the buildings and you’ll see some animals inside as you ride,” Ollson said.

Lastly is a Soaring Eagle Zip Line, which will take riders backward and up 100 feet before dropping them down.

“Normally, you’re on a zip line and hanging there in a harness of some sort; this one, two people sit down side-by-side,” Ollson said. “Older folks probably don’t want to be out there hanging on a zip line, but this is something where they’ll actually be sitting down.”

The animals in the new addition will mostly be from North and South America, and include mountain lions, capybara (world’s largest rodent), a heard of alpaca and buffalo, Ollson said.

“We’ve never had native animals here at the zoo, and part of the reason was because most of our visitors historically over the last 30 years live here in the Phoenix area or in Arizona,” he said.

“We haven’t had a lot of tourists coming in, and normally those are the people who want to see the rattlesnakes and coyotes and cougars.”

That’s started to change with increasing tourism and the growth of events such as spring training, Ollson said.

Currently, the zoo and aquarium are spread out over 85 acres and attract about 400,000 visitors per year, Ollson said.

“There’s very few days when you come to the zoo — even in the peak season where you’ll have long lines — we pride ourselves on nobody waiting over about five minutes to take a ride,” he said. “One of my own personal peeves is I hate to stand in line to hand somebody money, and I don’t want my customers having to, either.”

— Emily Toepfer Fall/Winter 2014

View photo by Ray Thomas

Native animals

The world’s tallest animal, at about 20 feet tall, also has an incredible 21-inch-long tongue that’s used to gather leaves and buds from tree tops. But the giraffes at the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium in Waddell use their tongues mainly to beg for treats from visitors.

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HIKING from V5 starts to rain have a better chance of seeing the waterfall.

Both McCranie and Rose said they like to hike the more challenging trails at the White Tanks as well as other destinations in the Valley.

One of the main reasons White Tank Mountain Regional Park has such a draw, however, is its proximity.

“It’s pretty much in your backyard, so why not?” McCrainie said.

“It’s close and it’s beautiful,” Rose added.

Rose said now that fall is

View photo by Charity Yodis

Threemonth-old Grayson takes his first hike with his mother, Krissa McCranie, on the Waterfall Trail at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell.

approaching and the weather is cooling down, she plans to go hiking more often.

Another popular destination for many West Valley hikers is Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

The park spans more than 19,000 acres with plenty of hiking spots for its visitors.

Those who wish to hike in Arizona should make sure to wear sun screen and take plenty of water.

— Charity Yodis

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What makes the West Valley a great place to live?

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“People are nice, and the city has a nice senior center I can come to. I also like the police force — they’re very friendly when I call.”

— Rosemary Mayes, 63 Tolleson

“I like all the parks in Verrado — that’s why I’m here. It has grass, and a lot less cars in suburbia.”

— Loan Nguyen, 29 Buckeye

“I was driving downtown a couple days ago, and I was reminded how much I love the openness, cleanliness and newness of the West Valley. When you go down Litchfield Road, it’s gorgeous with the palm trees. I go three miles from my house and get everything I need.”

— Ed Prieve, 79 Goodyear

“You don’t have to go too far for shopping. I’m retired from the armed forces, so I like the closeness to Luke Air Force Base.”

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Buckeye siblings make nationals twice

Jessilee James of Buckeye and her trusty steed take on the pole bending competition at the National High School Finals Rodeo competition July 13-19 in Rock Springs, Wyo.

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uckeye is a pretty great place to practice for the rodeo, as two teenage siblings will tell you.

Jessilee and Codey James, who are entering the 11th and eighth grades respectively, have made it to nationals in rodeo competitions not once, but twice now.

The Buckeye natives compete in light rifle shooting. Codey competes at the junior high level and Jessilee at the high school level.

In addition, Jessilee also competes in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending, V12

and went to nationals for all three competitions for the first time.

Their love of shooting began when they were very young. Codey said he would take his BB gun to go hunting with his father, Terry, when he was just 5 years old.

“I started out with the BB gun and worked my way from there,” Codey said.

Jessilee was about 10 years old when she started joining her father and brother on their hunting trips.

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Their mother, Sheri, said her children love going hunting with their father and became interested in rodeo when Jessilee was a freshman in high school.

In order to make it to nationals, students must place in the top four at state. Codey ranked 24th nationally and Jessilee ranked 43rd, out of more than 100 competitors in their

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This summer was the first time Jessilee had placed high enough at state to compete in all three events at nationals. At nationals, she ranked in the top 20 for barrel racing, but not quite as high in pole bending.

“I did really good the first day, but then I hit one the next time I went,” she said. “Just making it to nationals for me is just a really big accomplishment.

Especially ending up top 20 in the nation for barrels.”

Jessilee said she’s been riding horses since she was 2 years old. When she isn’t in the arena near her house practicing, she rides her horse, Stormy, in the White Tank Mountains.

“I love riding in the arena, but if I don’t feel like running or working my horses that day, I like to go on trail rides. So I’ll just go out one day and walk over in the desert and try to go up by the mountains, and that’s something that I like to do because it’s just relaxing for me,” she said.

Codey and Jessilee both said their favorite part about competing in rodeo is the people they get to meet.

Sheri said those who compete in rodeo events are like “a big family.”

View photo by David Weibel

RODEO from V14

Buckeye siblings Jessilee and Codey James pose with their rifles. The teens compete in light rifle shooting and Jessilee also competes in barrel racing and pole bending rodeo competitions.

“They all come down and watch you and cheer you on, even the people you’re running against,” Jessilee said.

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Diehard derby driver shares secrets to success

Kevin Gilroy of Phoenix sits in his demolition derby car.

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f you wrecked your car as much as Kevin Gilroy of Phoenix, you probably wouldn’t like your car insurance bill. In fact, you might not be able to afford anything but that bill.

Fortunately for Gilroy, wrecking his car, and more importantly others’ cars, is his goal. He’d actually get penalized if he wasn’t actively trying to hit others.

Such is the life for Gilroy and other demolition derby car drivers.

Gilroy competes at the Helzapoppin’ Demolition Derby in Buckeye, driving in both the May and November events each year. Gilroy is the driver of the No. 25 car.

Gilroy has been competing in demolition derbies for 14 years, and currently drives a 1976 Chevrolet Impala.

“The older cars have thicker and more stable bodies,” Gilroy said.

A stronger body is key for derby participants, as the rules for the Helzapoppin’ Demolition Derby state V18

the winner is the last car to strike the other car that is still running. The last remaining car has to be able to move forward or backward at least six inches.

Of course, cars must go through a rigorous preparation process before they’re fit to run in the derby. For example, all of the glass and interior covering must be removed from the vehicle, except for the driver’s seat.

Between modifying cars to enter the derby and repairing previous entry cars, Gilroy spends a lot of time working on his vehicle.

“I get to keep it at home and work on it there,” Gilroy said. “I’m lucky I don’t have an [homeowners association].”

Gilroy said he used to compete in multiple derbies across the state, but the lack of entries has caused a few of the events to shut down.

“People aren’t coming out to participate as much because of the cost,” Gilroy said.

Gilroy said he does as much as he can to foster participation, such as running the Helzapoppin’ Facebook page.

“If you get a newer style of car, it’s one and done,” Gilroy said. “The older models can go through multiple races before being too damaged to race again.”

Even if some of the locations aren’t holding derbies as frequently as they once were, Buckeye is still holding strong, Gilroy said.

He plans on entering a car in the November event at the Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena on Miller Road south of Baseline Road.

Call the Buckeye Chamber of Commerce at 623-386-2727 for more information on the event in November.

The date and time of the next demolition derby have not been set as of yet.

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— Shane McOwen

THE MIDDLE MAN Watching NASCAR from comfort of campsite

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Tom Watson of Litchfield Park cooks outside his RV at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale.

Watson has camped in the center of the track during NASCAR races every year since 2001.

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Milking it Farming is a family affair

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hether they’re families enjoying a relaxing day at the zoo or crowds cheering at demolition derbies, the West Valley is full of diverse faces. But drive north up Sarival Road in unincorporated Maricopa County and you might see some very different faces staring back: more than 2,500 Jersey cows call the West Valley home at Mountain Shadows Dairy.

The owner of the herd is Kelvin Moss, who has grown up around the dairy since he was born and his father purchased the land in 1965.

“I’m pretty much the same age as this operation,” Moss said. “When my dad started out, it was just about 400 cows on 14 acres.

I don’t remember this, but my folks said that Northern Avenue wasn’t paved from 75th Avenue all the way out here, so they’d have to take Olive. It’s changed a lot.”

Today, the dairy has grown to a sprawling 80 acres and employs 14 people.

The jobs include one herd manager, who is the only person aside from Moss and his family to live on the property.

He’s responsible for looking over the health and well-being of the cows.

There are also milkers, who help make sure the cows get safely milked two to four times a day; and feeders, who feed the cows a mixture of alfalfa grown on the farm and flour byproducts.

Moss only raises Jersey cows, which are typically all-brown and smaller in size compared the iconic white and black Holstein cows.

Despite the smaller size, Jersey cows still ring up a hefty grocery bill for their food.

“They eat about 80 pounds of feed a

Mountain Shadow Dairy owner Kelvin Moss stands alongside his Jersey milking cows. day, per cow. They’re big eaters, food is our biggest expense. Probably 60 percent of our expense is food,” Moss said.

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Sometimes, the big appetites are justified since the Mountain Shadow Dairy cows are eating for two. Moss raises his own calves on the farm.

“It’s a quality control thing. We can control the genetics, we’re more involved in their health from start to finish, like their nutrition,” he said.

A single female cow averages one calf a

year on the farm, although the high heat in the summer can make it harder for a mom-to-be to conceive, Moss said.

They’re a lot like the human population. It’s a nine-month gestation,” Moss said. “The average [birth rate] is 51 percent males, 49 percent females, and a 3 percent chance for twins.”

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It’s here that some of the unique traits of cows can be seen: they make friends.

“When they’re born, we put a tag on their ear and number them to identify them,” Moss said. “It’s not uncommon, when they’re grown up and put back into the pens, to find them side-by-side with the same cows they were next to [in the calf pens]. I do think that there’s some social interaction and recognition.”

Cows can also have distinct personalities, Moss said.

“There are some cows who are always right at your elbow. If you’re in the pen, they gotta be right there, bugging you.

Others don’t want anything to do with you and will always run away,” he said. “There are some cows who always have to be first

in the milking parlor, no matter what. They really are individuals; it’s a lot of fun.”

Keeping it in the family Even though cows may have personalities, their No. 1 purpose is still to keep Shadow Mountain Dairy in business.

This year, Moss is planning on getting about 18,000 pounds of milk from his herd, which measures up to just shy of 2,100 gallons.

Since the Jersey cow’s milk is high in butter fat and protein, Moss sells the milk to be turned into products such as cheese, butter and cottage cheese.

One hundred pounds of a Jersey cow’s milk can make about 14 pounds of cheese.

Sometimes, milk buying prices can fluctuate, as well as the cost of food, Moss said.

“Agriculture in general is not for the faint of heart. You have to be patient, the

thing about the dairy industry is that it’s always been volatile and you can’t give up too easily.” he said. “You gotta love it, and you can’t get easily discouraged. If you’re going to do it right, it’s a lot of work.”

Moss has passed along the traits of patience and persistence to his five children, who both live in a house on the property and help out on the farm when needed, just like he did growing up.

“I started working here in first grade.

I was feeding calves and getting a wage.

When I turned 16, I bought a car. I probably shouldn’t have, but I saved my money and bought a Pontiac Trans Am,” he said. “[All my kids] love the farm. My oldest daughter is doing a two-year program in dairy science in Wisconsin.”

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Jazmyn Reese, 4, of Goodyear shares her Christmas wishes with Santa at the Home Plate For The Holidays celebration at Goodyear Ballpark.

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13 — A September 11 memorial ceremony will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at 7:30 a.m. at Goodyear Fire Station No. 183, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

A pancake breakfast served by Goodyear firefighters will follow the service. The event is free, but donations will be accepted to go toward the United Goodyear Firefighters Charities.

10-12 — The City of Buckeye is hosting the HelzaRockin’ Gem and Mineral Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena on Miller Road at the Buckeye Irrigation District canal. Admission is $3. There will be rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabochons, demonstrations and activities for children. For information, visit www.westvalleyrockandmineralclub.com.

20 — The City of Litchfield Park will host a familyfriendly Oktoberfest from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the Wigwam’s front lawn at 300 E. Wigwam Blvd. Prizes will be awarded to the participants wearing the best German outfits. The band “Denny and the Polkadots” will perform at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 a person. Youths younger than 12 are free. Food and drinks cost extra. For information, visit www.litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-9040.

11 — The city of Avondale’s “Out and About” event will partner with Western Avenue’s Art Walk program to offer some spooky Halloween fun from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can walk along Western Avenue in Avondale to look at artwork, listen to live music, participate in giveaways and a costume contest or do some trick or treating. The event is free to attend; food and drinks will be available for purchase.

26 — Watch Cars at the city of Avondale’s movie night from 6 to 9 p.m. at Phoenix International Raceway, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale. The event is free. Attendees will watch the movie in the pit of the raceway. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-3332400.

11 — The City of Buckeye is hosting a car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Buckeye. Food vendors will be on site. For information, call Tammy at 623-386-6122.

11 — The city of Buckeye is offering “Sangria and Shopping” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 60 vendors will line up from Sixth Street Plaza to 517 E. Monroe Ave. Glasses of sangria will be $10. For information, call the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce at 623-386-2727.

26 — Ballet Under the Stars will start at 7 p.m. in the amphitheater in the Estrella community in Goodyear. The performance is free and open to the public.

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11 — Buckeye’s Oktoberfest will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sixth Street Plaza at 517 E. Monroe Ave. 12 — Avondale’s Resident Appreciation and GAIN night will be from 5 to 8 p.m. starting at 495 E. Western Ave. There will be a chance to meet police officers, look at police cars, interactive booths about city services, raffles, giveaways, a Halloween costume contest, trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving.

18 — Big Pete Pearson will perform at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, as part of the city of Goodyear’s family concert series. Big Pete Pearson has worked with Ray Charles, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Tina and Ike Turner and Etta James.

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18 — Buckeye Police Department’s GAIN event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Inca Elementary School, 23601 W. Durango St. GAIN stands for “Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods.” The program will cover bicycle safety, block watches and crime prevention. There will be entertainment and a bounce house. Free food will be available for the first 1,000 attendees. For information, call 623-349-6459.

20 — Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns will perform from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

25 — The Pumpkin Patch Splash will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Aquatic Center, 207 N. Ninth St. Swimmers will be given the opportunity to hunt for the perfect pumpkin floating in the pool. Pumpkins can then be decorated at the decorating station. Tickets are $10 for two people and include the pumpkin. Only 200 tickets will be sold.

25 — Tres Rios Make a Difference Day will kick off at 7:30 a.m. at the Base & Meridian Wildlife Recreation Area, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale. The event needs volunteers to make improvements to the wildlife area to prepare for the Tres Rios Festival in March. There will be a river clean up, graffiti removal, trail building and installation of new signs.

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25 — The city of Tolleson is hosting its annual pet health expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St. Vendors will be showcasing information, products and services about pets. Adoption and rescue services will also be on site. It is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

A member of the Liberty Wildlife rescue organization holds a bald eagle during a Veterans Day parade in the PebbleCreek neighborhood in Goodyear.

25 — Buckeye’s annual Halloween Carnival will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Earl Edgar Recreational Facility, 500 S. First St. Tickets are 50 cents each and can be used to purchase food and activities. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits and charities. For information, call 623-349-6354.

25 — Goodyear’s Oktoberfest will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight at Goodyear Municipal Airport, 1658 S. Litchfield Road. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $59 and include one shirt, one beer mug, free food, free water and two free beers. Each additional beer is 50 cents. Wine will also be sold. To purchase tickets, call Brigitte at 623-932-5836.

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25 — The PebbleCreek Creative Arts Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the PebbleCreek Creative Arts Center, 16280 W. Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. More than 70 award-winning local artists and out-of-state vendors will be displaying their artwork and hand-crafted items. There will also be an art raffle, artist demonstrations, bake sale, wine tasting, food and music. Call the PebbleCreek Expressions Gallery at 623-935-6744 for information.

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November 1 — The Goodyear Police Department’s GAIN event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. GAIN stands for “Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods.” The program will cover bicycle safety, block watches and crime prevention. For information, call Christina Plante at 623-882-7801.

1 — The Pebblerock Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road as part of the city of Goodyear’s family concert series.

2-3 — The 43rd Annual Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Proceeds benefit the Litchfield Park Library Association.

8 — The city of Goodyear’s eighth annual “Wag & Tag” event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roscoe Dog Park, 15600 W. Roeser Road. The free event is geared toward pets and their owners. There will be a contest for best pooch smooch, best voice, best wiggle/waggle, best dressed and best dog trick. Informational booths will feature rescue and adoption organizations. There will also be merchandise vendors and a picture booth. For information, call 623-8827525.

10 — The Screamin’ Javelinas will perform at Litchfield Park’s Arts in the Park Concert Series for Veteran’s Day from 3 to 5 p.m. at Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd.

11 — The city of Avondale is hosting a Veterans Day Picnic and Concert from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the amphitheater at City Hall, 11465 Civic Center Drive. There will be a musical performance by JC & the Juke Rockers.

Free food will be provided for veterans and their families.

11 — Buckeye’s Main Street Coalition will host a Veterans Day Celebration at 9 a.m. at Benbow Veterans Memorial Park.

11 — The City of Tolleson and the VFW are hosting a Veterans Day event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. There will be bounce houses, a barbecue and guest speakers. It is free and open to the public.

15 — The Southwest Valley Writer’s Conference will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Avondale City Hall. The event is designed to allow agents, editors and writers to network with each other. The theme of this year’s conference is “writing outside the lines.” Lunch is included. The fee is $85 for early registration and $75 for students. Register at www.swvwc.org.

15 — The city of Buckeye’s Hometown Holiday Boutique is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Sixth Street in downtown Buckeye. More than 100 shopping and food vendors will line the street. There will be live entertainment and activities such as holiday crafts and art. For information, call 623-349-6354.

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CALENDAR from V30 22 — The Demolition Derby is returning to Buckeye at 7 p.m. at the Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena on Miller Road south of Baseline. There will be a car and truck derby.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Buy tickets at any of Buckeye’s Community and Recreation Centers. For information, call 623-3496354.

December 6 — The city of Goodyear’s annual “Home Plate for the Holidays” event will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. The free event will give families a chance to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, see carolers and a tree-lighting, craft vendors and more.

7 — The city of Litchfield Park will host “Christmas in the Park” from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The free event will have a craft show at 9 a.m. and a parade at 10 a.m. Children will be able to visit with Santa Claus.

12 — Tolleson’s Luces de Navidad community event will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight at Veterans Park, 8601 West Van Buren Street.

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Goodyear resident Eric Schmidt is an annual pass holder at the Golf Club of Estrella, and loves playing the course because it’s only three minutes from his house.

“It’s a great layout,” Schmidt said.

“I’ve played courses in better shape and worse shape, but it’s my home course.

I’ve played here five years and I still haven’t gotten tired of playing it. I think that says a lot about a place that you can play over and over again. I’m here three to five days a week.”

Schmidt said Hole No. 17, the course’s signature hole, is his favorite.

“I got a hole-in-one there a couple years ago,” he said. “There are really no holes here I don’t like, some are tougher than others.”

In addition to Estrella, Schmidt has played several other courses in the Valley. However, he enjoys what Estrella has to offer.

“I’ve played a lot of courses in Scottsdale, private clubs, stuff like that, and those are nice all for their own reasons,” Schmidt said. “The people here, the staff is great, everyone is nice, I know a lot of the people that come out here. It’s good getting together with the guys on the weekends, the competitiveness.”

Course statistics: Yardage: 7,139 from the tips; 5,124 from the forward tees.

Slope: 137 from the tips; 116 from the forward tees.

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Eric Schmidt of Goodyear practices his iron shots at the Golf Club of Estrella driving range. Schmidt, who lives in the Estrella community, has a yearly membership to the course.

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Buckeye resident Becky Kelly plays regularly at the Raven Golf Club at Verrado and loves the nice staff See GOLF COURSES on V33 Fall/Winter 2014

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Coldwater Golf Club Goodyear resident Rhonda King frequents Coldwater Golf Club and said she enjoys playing there because of the affordability, as well as the difficulty of the course.

“For an amateur, I’d say it’s probably a medium difficulty,” King said.

She said the course provides more of a challenge than other courses around the West Valley.

“It has a little bit more elevation change,” King said. “It makes everything more challenging.”

Another factor that keeps King going back to Coldwater is the appearance of the course.

“In Arizona, it’s hard to keep the course in that great of shape,” she said.

“But theirs, theirs is pretty.”

Course statistics: Yardage: 6,758 from the tips; 5,174 from the forward tees.

Slope: 120 from the tips; 111 from the forward tees.

Wigwam’s 3 courses The Wigwam boasts three separate courses, the only place in the West Valley to be able to make such a claim.

An afternoon golfer about to start his

round said he enjoys the cart girl and the bar, but Brand Singleterry went into a little more depth about the course.

“I think all of the courses are a great challenge,” Singleterry said. “The Gold Course, you probably need a single digit handicap to play it and do well from the back tees.”

Singleterry, who also works at the course, said the Heritage Course is probably the easiest.

“My favorite is a toss-up between the Patriot and the Heritage,” Singleterry said.

Gold Course statistics: Yardage: 7,430 from the tips; 5,885 from the forward tees.

Slope: 135 from the tips; 119 from the forward tees.

Patriot Course statistics: Yardage: 6,001 from the tips; 4,791 from the forward tees.

Slope: 123 from the tips; 113 from the forward tees.

Heritage Course statistics: Yardage: 6,852 from the tips; 5,806 from the forward tees.

Slope: 126 from the tips; 118 from the forward tees.

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“They always go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need before your round, during your round and when you come in,” Kelly said. “It’s a very nice course, has some pretty views of the Valley because it’s elevated into the White Tanks. I find it a fun course, but it can be challenging, too. It changes, too, so even though you’re there every weekend, it doesn’t feel like it’s the same thing over and over.”

Kelly had a hard time picking her favorite hole because she likes so many of them for various reasons, but she chose No. 16.

“Driving on that hole, no matter which tee box you’re at, gives you a great picture of the Valley and it’s a really nice open-fairway look. The ball looks so nice carrying over that fairway as you’re looking into the horizon.”

Course statistics: Yardage: 7,258 from the tips; 5,142 from the forward tees.

Slope: 139 from the tips; 113 from the forward tees.

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Brothers Bryan, left, and Tommy Janovich show off the fish they caught during the annual Trout Derby in Litchfield Park.

13 — The city of Avondale is partnering with the Western Avenue Art Walk to offer a holiday celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can walk along Western Avenue between Dysart Road and Central Avenue to see musical performances and art. There will be crafts, activities for children, a Ferris wheel, snow and a chance to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. The event is free.

13 — Buckeye’s Glow on Monroe electric light parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. along Moneroe Avenue. After the parade children will get a chance to take pictures with Santa at the Buckeye Elementary School Gym on the Sixth Street Plaza.

13 — The city of Buckeye’s “Race to the Runway” marathon will kick off at 8 a.m. at the Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road. Runners can sign up for either a marathon, half-marathon or 5K race. The certified marathon route includes an overall altitude drop of 640 feet. All races end at the Buckeye Municipal Airport. All races will be chip timed. Participants will receive a shirt, medal, pre- and post-race food and entry into a post-race celebration. Proceeds from the marathon go to the city of Buckeye’s Youth Scholarship Fund.

For information or to purchase an entry ticket, email mgomez@buckeyeaz.gov.

January

24 — The Litchfield Park Winter Trout Derby will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tierra Verde Lake, 301 S. Old Litchfield Road.

30 — The city of Avondale is hosting a Superbowl party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, 11460 W. Hilton Way, Avondale. There will be a musical performance by JC & the Juke Rockers and other sports activities. The event is free.

February 7 — The Heart & Sole Run/Walk will kick off Feb. 7 at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. The event offers a 5K race and a one-mile fun walk and run race. Medals will be awarded to the top three men and women in each event. Everyone will receive a goody bag, shirt and ribbon. For information, call Deanna Ortiz at 623-882-7531.

21 — The Tale of Two Cities Parade and Festival will start at 10 a.m. down Thomas Road between Litchfield and Dysart Roads. The festival is organized by Avondale and Goodyear. It will celebrate different cultures from around the world with parade floats, food, arts, crafts and live entertainment. A festival will take place after the parade on Estrella Mountain Community College’s campus at 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

10-11 — The Litchfield Park Native American Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd.

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY Avondale

Abundant Harvest Church

919 N. Dysart Road, Suites N and O, Avondale 623-810-2355 www.ahconline.org

Avondale Apostolic Church — Truth Tabernacle

825 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-932-0893 www.avondaleapostolic.com

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Christ Community United Methodist Church 104 W. Western Ave., Avondale 623-932-3480 www.myccumc.com

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 10930 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale 623-772-9275

Cornerstone Christian Center

11301 W. Indian School Road, Avondale 623-877-3220 www.cornerstoneaz.org

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Desert Springs Worship Center

10714 W. Fourth St., Avondale 623-936-4166 www.dswc-pcg.org

First Baptist Church Garden Lakes

2517 N. 107th Ave., Avondale 623-936-7148 www.gardenlakesbaptist.com

First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale

1001 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-932-2723 www.fsbca.org

Goodyear Friends Inc.

104 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 623-932-2292

Harvest Outreach Christian Center

715 E. Western Ave., Avondale 623-932-6453 www.harvestoutreachaziconosites.com V36

Heritage Baptist Church La Joya High School 11650 W. Whyman Ave., Avondale 623-882-2351 www.HeritageBaptistAZ.org

Iglesia Armonia

1035 E. Van Buren St., Avondale 623-760-2026

Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo 7 E. Kinderman Drive, Avondale 623-882-8487

In His Presence Christian Church

316 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-688-3447 www.ihpcconline.com

Kingdom in the Valley 13048 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Avondale 623-584-3113 www.kivcc.org

Lighthouse Baptist Church

Collier Elementary School 350 S. 118th Ave., Avondale 480-721-2206 www.lbcavondale.com

La Misión Assembly of God

11147 W. Buckeye Road, Avondale 623-936-3703

Morning Star Baptist Church

500 S. Seventh St., Avondale 623-932-4320

New Life Covenant Church

541 E. Main St., Avondale 623-932-1670 www.avondalechurch.com

Pathway Bible Church

2150 Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Avondale www.pathwaybibleaz.com

Primera Iglesia Bautista de Ant 12610 W. Whyman St., Avondale 623-932-5723

Redemption Christian Church

Buckeye First Assembly

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Buckeye Light & Life Church

305 W. Western Ave., Avondale 623-521-0621

Rose of Sharon World Evangelistic Church 919 N. Dysart Road, Suite W, Avondale 602-446-5790 www.wecintl.org

The Sanctuary Community Church

1233 S. 111th Ave., Avondale 623-936-6793

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale 623-935-2151 www.stacc.net

St. William Catholic Church

11001 W. Third St., Avondale 623-936-6115

Sufficient Grace Christian Center

Homewood Suites 11450 W. Hilton Way, Avondale 480-522-5196

Temple of Faith

201 E. Main St., Avondale 623-695-6670

Wings As Eagles International Church 16 N. 5th St. Avondale 623-932-3156 www.waeic.com

Word of Life Christian Center

23230 W. Highway 85, Buckeye 623-386-4783 www.buckeyefirstassembly.net

304 E. Roosevelt Ave., Buckeye 623-386-4759 buckeyelightandlife.com

Buckeye Seventh Day Adventist

501 N. Fourth St., Buckeye 623-386-4588 www.buckeyesda.org

Buckeye Worship Center 104 W. Corona St., Buckeye 623-340-4289

Calvary Chapel

Buckeye Elementary School District building 25555 W. Durango St., Buckeye 623-282-1086 www.calvarychapelbuckeye.com

Camino de Santidad

First Assembly of God Church 23230 W. Highway 85, Buckeye 623-386-1376 www.buckeyefirstassembly.net

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1002 Eason Ave., Buckeye 623-386-4188

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

22487 W. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye 520-421-0322

Community Church of Buckeye

1435 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-932-2055 www.wordoflifechristiancenter.net

A United Methodist Church 810 Eason Ave., Buckeye 623-386-2674 www.ccobumc.weebly.com

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CrossPointe Church

Arlington Baptist Church

32700 W. Arlington Road, Buckeye 623-386-1447

Buckeye Christian Church 214 S. Fifth St., Buckeye 602-386-3513

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Tartesso Elementary School 29677 W. Indianola Ave., Buckeye 623-313-5857 www.xpointe.net

Crossroad Baptist Church

Verrado Middle School cafeteria 20880 W. Main St., Buckeye 623-341-0490 www.crossroad-az.org Fall/Winter 2014

Desert Baptist Church

201 W. Baseline Road, Buckeye 602-386-7636

Desert Hills Baptist Church

Odyssey Institute 1495 S. Airport Road, Buckeye 623-202-2822 www.dhbcb.org

Elevation Church

Inca Elementary School 23601 W. Durango St., Buckeye www.elevationbuckeye.com

First Southern Baptist Church of Buckeye 405 N. Third St., Buckeye 623-386-5614 www.buckeyebaptist.org

Grace Fellowship Church 1300 N. Miller Road, Buckeye 623-393-8386 www.graceinbuckeye.com

Jehovah’s Witnesses Buckeye Congregation

23427 W. Pioneer St., Buckeye 623-386-2775

19900 W. Highway 85, Buckeye 623-386-4090 www.libertyunitedmethodist.com

Lifeway Church

18926 W. Latham, Buckeye 623-853-0686 www.lifewaychurchaz.com

Living Water Lutheran Church

Mountain Vista Community Church

Youngker High School auditorium 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye 623-474-5757 www.mtvistaonline.org

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

403 N. Fourth St., Buckeye 623-386-6365 www.mtpleasentbaptistchurch.org

New Jerusalem Ministries 508 Clanton, Buckeye 623-386-2714 www.njmonline.net

Our Saviour Lutheran Church

10 N. Apache Road, Buckeye 623-386-6708 Fall/Winter 2014

St. Henry Catholic Church 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye 623-386-6407 www.sthenrybuckeye.com

Summit Community Church

Verrado High School auditorium 20050 W. Indian School Road, Buckeye 623-535-0251 www.summitcc.org

Summit of Hope Assembly of God

Buckeye Elementary School 210 S. Sixth St., Buckeye 623-695-0224

Sundance Community Church

West Park Elementary School 2500 S. 257th Ave., Buckeye 623-327-1940 www.sundancechurch.com

Valley Christian Ministries

Bales Elementary School 25400 W. Maricopa Road, Buckeye 1-855-808-2553 www.vcm1.ws

Victory Baptist Church Rainbow Valley Elementary School 19716 W. Narramore Road, Buckeye 623-386-3240 www.victorysbc.org

Way of Grace Church

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The Odyssey Academy 6500 S. Apache Road, Buckeye 623-266-1835 www.livingwateraz.org

29600 W. Old Highway 80, Palo Verde 623-393-9628 www.paloverdebaptistchurch.org

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Liberty United Methodist Church

Palo Verde Baptist Church

Sundance Elementary School 23800 W. Hadley St., Buckeye 623-478-2130 www.wayofgracechurch.com

West Valley Free Will Baptist Church

19956 W. McDowell Road, Buckeye 623-853-0570 www.wvfwbc.org

White Tanks Southern Baptist Church

1420 N. 192nd Ave., Buckeye 623-853-0089 www.wtsbc.org Goodyear

Abundant Living Unity Holiday Inn Express 1313 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-243-3501

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C3 Church

Comfort Suites 15575 W. Roosevelt St., Goodyear 623-694-2939 www.c3phx.org

Calvary Chapel

3673 S. Bullard Ave., Goodyear 623-925-2440 www.calvarygoodyear.org

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELCA 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-932-2394 www.christevangelical.org

Christ Presbyterian Church

925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear 623-882-0721 www.cpcgoodyear.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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425 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-925-0106

Citrus Road Community Church of the Nazarene 418 S. Citrus Road, Goodyear 623-932-2733 www.crccnazarene.com

Compass Church

16060 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear 623-935-3060 www.compasschurch.info

Crossings Church

14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear 623-435-2105 dscchurch.com

Estrella Mountain Church 10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear 623-386-0300 www.emcaz.org

Love on Fire Church 13770 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear 602-690-1442 www.loveonfirechurch.org

Harvest Baptist Church

535 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear 602-361-8025 www.hbcgoodyear.org

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The Refinery Christian Church

600 N. Bullard Ave., Suite 10, Goodyear 623-925-2000 www.therefinerycc.com

The River Church

Millennium High School auditorium 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd., Goodyear 623-262-4969 www.theriverchurchaz.com

River in the Desert Christian Fellowship

918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 602-628-4465

The Rock

877 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear 623-932-1009 therockaz.com

Wellspring Church

Mabel Padgett Elementary School 15430 W. Turney Ave., Goodyear www.wellspringchurch.com

Westpointe Baptist Church

Desert Thunder Elementary School 16750 W. Garfield St., Goodyear 623-521-3549 www.westpointebaptist.org

West Valley Assembly of God

1781 N. Central Ave., Goodyear 623-932-5737 www.westvalleyassembly.com

West Valley Church of Christ

18604 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Goodyear 623-695-5623 www.wvcochrist.org

PebbleCreek Tuscany Falls Sienna Room, 16622 W. Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear 623-933-0118 www.gracepointechurchaz.com

St. John Vianney Catholic Church and School

539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear 623-932-3313 www.sjvaz.net

18503 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear 602-525-8467

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Skyway Church of the West Valley

West Valley United Pentecostal Church

14038 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-932-1708

King of Kings Church 14130 W. McDowell Road, Suite 222, Goodyear 623-385-6607 www.KKChurch.org

New Foundation

122 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear 623-444-9762 www.newfoundation.org

Palm Valley Church

431 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-536-2106 www.palmvalley.org

14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear 623-935-4858 www.skywaychurch.com

Sword of the Spirit Ministry

13380 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear 623-932-4448 www.SwordoftheSpiritAZ.org

Vineyard Church

255 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-932-2500 www.azvineyard.com

West Valley Fellowship

16277 W. Jackson St., Goodyear 623-692-6850 Litchfield Park

The Church at Litchfield Park

300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-935-3411 www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 301 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 623-536-2098

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Desert Edge High School 15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-239-1096 www.crossingschurch.org

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Desert Joy Christian Fellowship

Dreaming Summit Elementary School 13335 W. Missouri Ave., Litchfield Park 623-872-0721 www.desertjoy.org

Desert Springs Community Church East Campus

447 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-435-2105 dscchurch.com

Iglesia Bautista Bilingue 13500 W. Maryland Ave., Litchfield Park 602-761-0334

Litchfield Park SeventhDay Adventist Church

901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park 541-944-5342

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-935-3279 www.stpetersaz.com

Trinity Lutheran Church 830 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park 623-935-4665 www.trinitylcs.org Peoria

Lighthouse Fellowship

14185 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 623-979-4392 www.freshstartaz.com

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Pentecostal Deliverance COGIC

Litchfield Park First Baptist Church 901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park 623-935-3163

A Church of Grace

8 S. 92nd Drive, Tolleson 623-936-4629 www.achurchofgrace.com

Beth Yeshua Ha Go’el

1010 N. 95th Ave., Tolleson 623-535-3122

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

312 N. 93rd Ave., Tolleson 623-936-7107

The Bridge Community Church

Fresh Start Church

3015 N. Jackrabbit Trail 623-853-1050

Tolleson

8668 W. Mountain View Road, Peoria 623-486-7782

9000 W. Olive Ave., Peoria 623-486-1556 www.spbch.com

Open Doors Ministries Church

9302 W. Monroe St., Tolleson 602-908-0608 www.opendoorsministrieschurch.org Tonopah

Valley Baptist Church of Tonopah/Wintersburg 37702 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah 623-393-0211

www.tonopahvalleybaptistchurch.org

6240 N. Cotton Lane, Waddell 623-935-1776

Wat Promkunaram Buddhist Temple of Arizona

17212 W. Maryland Ave., Waddell 623-935-2276 www.watpromkunaram.org W. Phoenix, Glendale, Sun City, Surprise

Alleluia Lutheran Church

8444 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix 623-849-4327 www.AlleluiaChurch.com

Beth El Congregation 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix 602-944-3359 www.bethelphoenix.com

Beth Emeth Congregation 13702 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West 623-584-7210 www.bethemethaz.org

WORSHIP

South Peoria Baptist Church

10 S. 93rd Ave., Tolleson 623-399-8540 www.bridgeworshipcenter.com

Waddell

Cotton Lane Community Church

WORSHIP WITH US Uplifting Music/Inspiring Sermons 9:30am - Traditional Worship Service/Nursery/Children’s Church 11:00am - Contemporary Worship Service/Nursery/Sunday School

Rev. Robert L. Simmons PASTOR

WORSHIP

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. Brett Everett DIR. OF CHILDREN, YOUTH & CHRISTIAN ED

WWW.CPCGOODYEAR.ORG

925 N. SARIVAL AVE. GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 623.882.0721

Impacting Kids’ & Youth Ministries Grace-Based Preaching & Teaching Christ-Centered Disciplenship | Empowering Small Groups

Sundays, 9 & 11am 122 So. LitchÀeld Rd. • Goodyear, AZ 85338

NewFoundation.org

1420 North 192nd Avenue Buckeye, Arizona 85396 Church Office - (623) 853-0089 Please visit www.wtsbc.org for service times and programs.

623.444.9762

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Calvary United Methodist Church

7949 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 623-849-1676 www.calvaryumcphoenix.org

Camelback Community Church

7634 W. Camelback Road, Glendale 623-846-3497 www.camelbackcommunity.com

The Carpenter’s House of Worship

Independence High School 6602 N. 75th Ave., Glendale 623-266-2469 www.thechowchurch.org

Central Christian Church

WORSHIP

In Him Church

Kellis High School 8990 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale 623-930-6351 www.inhimchurch.org

Kingdom in the Valley Christian Church

Our Lady of the Sun Catholic Church Inc.

The Door Christian Fellowship Church

7342 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 623-848-0849 www.doorwphx.blogspot.com

First Church of Christ, Scientist

WORSHIP

1614 S. 111th Ave., Phoenix 623-936-9524

8016 W. Camelback Road, No. 108, Glendale 623-872-4998 www.lovelifechurch.com

7905 N 71st Ave., Glendale 602-400-1056 www.davids400.com

12844 W. Santa Fe Drive, Surprise 623-583-9838 www.firstcountrybaptist.org

Hamblen Chapel Evangelical Methodist Church

Love Life Church

Davids 400

First Country Baptist Church

7840 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix 623-907-8991 www.gracewalkchurch.org

15002 N. 25th Drive, Phoenix 623-584-3113 www.kivcc.org

8600 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale 623-937-2741 www.centralaz.com

8228 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale 623-937-9258 www.christianscienceaz.com

Grace Walk Community Church

12546 W. Peoria Ave., El Mirage 623-974-4133 www.ourladyofthesun.com

Real Life Ministries

13174 W. Foxfire Dr. Bldg. B, Ste. 127, Surprise 623-933-4999 www.rlmdestiny.com

The Refuge Church

Villa de Paz Elementary School 4940 N. 103rd Ave., Phoenix (Sundays) 4620 N. 111th Glen, Phoenix (Wednesdays) 623-282-4970 www.refugechurchaz.com

Abundant Living Unity

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 6300 W. Camelback Road, Glendale 623-846-8046

St. Andrew’s Reformed Episcopal Church

St. Paul Lutheran Church

6301 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 623-846-2228 www.stpaullutheran-az.com

Streams Church

6532 N. El Mirage Road, Glendale 623-363-7450 www.streamschurch.org

Temple Beth Shalom Jewish — Reform

12202 N. 101st Ave., Sun City 623-977-3240 www.templebethshalomaz.org

Thomas Road Baptist Church 5735 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix 623-247-5735 www.trbcphx.org

Turning Leaf Community, A Church of the Nazarene

Heritage Elementary School 6805 N. 125th Ave., Glendale 602-743-3790 www.tlcnaz.org

Vision Baptist Church

13419 W. Ocotillo Road, Glendale 623-505-5631 www.visionbaptistchurch.com

Lighthouse Baptist Church h Sunday School - 9:30am Sunday Morning Service - 10:30am Sunday Evening Service - 6:00pm Wednesday Service - 7:00pm

Collier Elementary School

350 S. 118th Ave., Avondale

Rev Sandra Hopper • (623) 243-3501

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West Valley Family Church

6115 N. 91st Ave., Glendale 623-872-1734

The Chapel at Faith Lutheran Church 801 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 623-377-8698 www.saintandrewsrec.com

Sunday - Meditation 10:00am Service 10:30am

1313 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, 85395

9101 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 623-877-2815

www.standrewsglendale.azdiocese.org

A spiritual path for life

Holiday Inn Express

West End Baptist Church

Shining the Light of Christ in a Darkened World 480-721-2206 • www.lbcavondale.com

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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY The following businesses have paid to participate in this directory. To be listed in the Spring/Summer Vista, advertisers should call 535-VIEW.

Automobile Dealers Earnhardt Hyundai 10401 W Papago Fwy Avondale, AZ 85323 www.earnhardthyundai.com

Tom Jones Ford 23454 W. Hwy 85, Buckeye (623) 386-4429 www.tomjonesfordinc.com

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

Funeral Homes

Municipalities

289 N. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear (623) 932-2260 www.southwestvalleychamber.org

Avenidas Funeral Chapel

City of Tolleson

522 E. Western Ave. Avondale (623) 925-1525

Church

Thompson Funeral Chapel

9555 W Van Buren Tolleson, AZ 85353 www.tollesonaz.org

Wellspring Church

926 S. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear (623) 932-1780

West Valley View

Mabel Padgett Elementary Goodyear www.wellspringchurch.com

Golf

Business Organizations

Credit Union

Eagle’s Nest Country Club

Buckeye Main Street Coalition

Alhambra Credit Union

(623) 764-3525 www.buckeyemainstreet.org

Chamber of Commerce Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye (623) 386-2727 www.buckeyevalleychamber.org

AC

13331 W. Indian School Rd., #205 Litchfield Park (623) 246-5120 www.alhambracu.org

Farming Rousseau Farming Company www.farmfreshaz.com (623) 936-7100

Cabinets

Cooling & Heating

Same day service all makes and models ◆ Free 2nd Opinions.

EMERGENCY SERVICE Bonded & Insured Licensed ◆ ROC #210352

623.932.1674

HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC.

Specializing in Cabinetry & Accessories New Construction & Remodels Closet Organization & Storage PLUS MUCH MORE!

JON BAPTIST • 623-225-5763 Serving The Entire West Valley!

FinishingTouchesHomeImprovement.com Buckeye Chamber Member Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#285471

STAND OUT

Interior Decorating

3645 Clubhouse Drive (1 mile W. of Litchfield Rd. on Indian School) Goodyear (623) 935-6761

Raven Golf Club at Verrado 4242 N. Golf Drive Buckeye (623) 388-3008 www.verradogolfclub.com

Tuscany Falls at PebbleCreek I-10 W. Exit 126, 1-1/2 mile N. on Pebble Creek Parkway to Clubhouse Drive.

Goodyear (623) 935-6757

Carpet

COOPER’S CARPET ..

CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552 30 Years Experience Owner – Operator

Bring in more business

Landscaping

Serving the West Valley for:

• Color Planning • Window Treatments • Design Consultations • Reupholstery & Furnishings • Special Event Planning

ROC# K21-265063 BONDED, INSURED New Installations / Renovations

We offer 1 Free Hour of Design Time in your home

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLS AND REPAIRS

call Anna at 623-535-8439 for details

Call 623-594-6415 Debbie Jolly, Interior Designer

Phone 623-252-8396

Plumbing

Pool

Sprinklers

DUST DEVIL Full Service Commercial, Industrial, Residential, TIs, Remodels

10 Year Anniversary - 2004-2014

Certified Backflow Testing, Repair & Installation

www.accentpoolspa.com

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Pavers, Curbing, Sod, Plants, Low voltage Lighting, Masonry

VALVES. TIMERS. HEADS. PIPES. AND MORE

ROC182556 L-37 • ROC182555C-37R

Call Mike: 602-618-4043

Scruff’s Dog Food Co. 14175 W. Indian School Rd, Ste C-4 Goodyear (623) 935-9553

Plumbing 1 Buckeye Plumbing “Veteran Owned & Operated” Licensed, Bonded & Insured (623) 386-0710

Electric

Call or Text JOE STAPLEFORD 623-313-5685 Residential Electrician

Need More Business?

If you have “Interior Design on any budget”

Your ad is delivered to more than 75,000 homes and businesses

32 years experience in Phoenix Licensed gas fitter.

Pet Services

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Increase readership by adding color to your Business and Service Directory listing.

1050 E. Riley Drive Avondale (623) 535-VIEW (535-8439) www.westvalleyview.com

623.670.1498 Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC#230834

Sprinkler and Drip System Service New Installs and Additions Leak Detection & Repair Valve & Timer Repair or Replacement Quality Installation & Repair

623-239-6292

ROC#280856 www.azdiscountsprinklers.com

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BUSINESS

Recent monsoon rains helped provide a unique desert trail experience for these two boys running together on Waterfall Trail in White Tank Regional Park.

Restaurants

RV Service & Parts

Septic

Solar

The Verrado Grille

RV Master Techs

Septic Technologies

Argent Solar Electric Inc.

4242 N. Golf Drive Buckeye (623) 388-3013 www.verradogolfclub.com

12445 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale (623) 932-5444

(623) 932-3464 www.septictechnologies.com

Schools

Sewing Machines

671 N 137th Ave., #105 Goodyear (623) 444-5808 www.argentsolar.com

Estrella High School

35th Ave. Sew & Vac

510 N. Central Ave Avondale (623) 932-6561 www.estrellahs.com

3548 W. Northern Ave. Phoenix (602) 841-5427

Retail Brass Armadillo 13277 W. McDowell Rd. Goodyear (623) 889-0290 12419 N. 28th Dr. Phoenix (602) 942-0030

Rugs World of Rugs 1428 N. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear (623) 536-5030

RV Resort Leaf Verde RV Resort 1500 S. Apache Road Buckeye (623) 386-3132 www.leafverde.com V42

Imagine Schools Avondale 950 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way Avondale (623) 344-1730

Incito Schools

Shipping The UPS Store 14175 W. Indian School Rd., Ste. B4 Goodyear (623) 935-9720

877 N. Sarival Rd Goodyear (623) 398-6968

Shopping Centers

Christian Schools

Palm Valley Pavilions West

Wagner Leadership Institute

SW corner of Litchfield Rd. & McDowell www.shoppalmvalley.com

14900 W. Van Buren Goodyear (623)935-4858

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Tires S & S Tires Dysart Rd. South of I-10 (623) 932-3511

Veterinarians Estrella Animal Hospital 10865 W. Indian School Rd. Avondale (623) 877-1088

Zoo Wildlife World Zoo 165th Ave & Northern (623) 935-WILD

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DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS High Schools

Agua Fria Union High School District Superintendent: Dennis Runyan District office: 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Suite 110 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-7000 www.aguafria.org Board president: Tom Rosztoczy School board meets: 5 p.m. second Wednesday of each month Place: District office Agua Fria High School 530 E. Riley Drive Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-7300 Principal: Matthew Bentz Coldwater Academy 750 E. Riley Drive Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-7106 Coordinator: Jamie Sue Burgess Desert Edge High School 15778 W. Yuma Road Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-932-7500 Principal: Julie Jones Millennium High School 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd.

Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-932-7200 Principal: Tamee Gressett Verrado High School 20050 W. Indian School Road Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-932-7400 Principal: Tom Huffman

Buckeye Union High School District

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Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent: Lexi Cunningham District office: 9801 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-4000 www.tuhsd.org Board president: Vincent Moreno School board meets: 6 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month Place: District office board room Copper Canyon High School 9126 W. Camelback Road Glendale, AZ 85305 623-478-4800 Principal: Mindy Marsit James A. Green Continuing Education Academy 9701 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-4120 Director: Travis Johnson La Joya Community High School 11650 W. Whyman Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-4400 Principal: Brandi Haskins Lighthouse Academy 9419 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-4377 Director: Travis Johnson Sierra Linda High School 3434 S. 67th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043 623-474-7700 Principal: Tim Madrid Tolleson Union High School 9419 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-4200 Principal: Ernie Molina University High School 9419 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-4380 Academic Dean: Courtney Stevens

Westview High School 10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway Avondale, AZ 85392 623-478-4600 Principal: Michele Wilson Elementary Schools

Arlington Elementary School District Superintendent: Chad Turner District office: 9410 S. 355th Ave. Arlington, AZ 85322 623-386-2031 www.arlingtonelem.org Board president: Charles Main School board meets: 6 p.m. second Monday of each month Place: Arlington Elementary School or the Harquahala Fire District Arlington Elementary School 9410 S. 355th Ave. Arlington, AZ 85322 623-386-2031

Avondale Elementary School District Superintendent: Betsy Hargrove District office: 295 W. Western Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-772-5000 www.avondale.k12.az.us Board president: Mark Gonzales School board meets: 5:30 p.m. one Tuesday a month Place: District office Avondale Middle School 1406 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-772-4500 Principal: Lillian Linn Centerra Mirage School 15151 W. Centerra Drive South Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-772-4800 Principal: Kimberly Meehan Copper Trails School 16875 W. Canyon Trails Blvd.

Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-772-4100 Principal: Stacy Ellis Desert Star School 2131 S. 157th Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-772-4600 Principal: Kara Largent Desert Thunder School 16750 W. Garfield St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-772-4700 Principal: Wayne Deffenbaugh

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Eliseo C. Felix School 540 E. La Pasada Blvd.

Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-772-4300 Principal: Bryan D’Alessio Lattie Coor School 1406 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-772-4400 Principal: Patricia Scarpa Michael Anderson School 45 S. Third Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-772-5100 Principal: Lori Goslar S.T.A.R. Academy 44 S. Third Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-772-5195 Administrator: Patrick Becker Wildflower School 325 S. Wildflower Drive Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-772-5200 Principal: Kyann McMillie

Buckeye Elementary School District Superintendent: Kristi Sandvik District office: 25555 W. Durango Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-925-3400 www.besd.k12.az.us Board president: Marcus Eads School board meets: 6:30 p.m. first Monday of each month Place: District office Bales Elementary School 25400 W. Maricopa Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-847-8503 Principal: Fred Lugo Buckeye Preschool 640 Centre Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-925-3333 Preschool director: Tessa Herrington Buckeye Elementary School 210 S. Sixth St. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-4487 Principal: Lorrese Roer Inca Elementary School 23601 W. Durango Street Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-925-3500 Principal: Laura Wilson

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Superintendent: Eric Godfrey District office: 1000 E. Narramore Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-9700 www.buhsd.org Board president: Steve Warner School board meets: 6:15 p.m. second Monday of each month Place: District office Buckeye Union High School 1000 E. Narramore Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-4423 Principal: Tawn Argeris Estrella Foothills High School 13033 S. Estrella Parkway Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-327-2400 Principal: Leslie Standerfer

Learning Center 751 N. 215th Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-474-0332 Principal: Karen Sanders Youngker High School 3000 S. Apache Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-474-0100 Principal: Randy Stillman

Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School 4280 S. 246th Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-925-3100 Principal: Tracy Watkins Sundance Elementary School 23800 W. Hadley St. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-847-8531 Principal: Neva Burlingame West Park Elementary School 2700 S. 257th Drive Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-435-3282 Principal: Nick Forgette

Liberty Elementary School District Superintendent: Andy Rogers District office: 19871 W. Fremont Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-474-6600 www.liberty.k12.az.us Board president: Kathryn Shelton School board meets: 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Place: District office Estrella Mountain Elementary School 10301 S. San Miguel Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-327-2820 Principal: Sharon Marine Freedom Elementary School 22150 W. Sundance Parkway Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-2850 Principal: Cindy Robinson Liberty Elementary School 19818 W. Hwy. 85 Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-2810 Principal: Jennifer Gray Rainbow Valley Elementary School 19716 W. Narramore Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-2830 Principal: Mike Cagle Westar Elementary School 17777 W. Westar Drive Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-327-2840 Principal: Dave Bogart

SCHOOLS

Litchfield Elementary School District Superintendent: Julianne Lein District office: 272 E. Sagebrush St. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-535-6000 www.lesd.k12.az.us Board president: Shawn Watt School board meets: 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month Place: Western Sky Middle School Barbara B. Robey Elementary School 5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd.

Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-547-1400 Principal: Sandy Flood V44

Corte Sierra Elementary School 3300 N. Santa Fe Trail Avondale, AZ 85392 623-547-1000 Principal: Chris Barnes Dreaming Summit Elementary School 13335 W. Missouri Ave. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-547-1200 Principal: Jodi Gunning L. Thomas Heck Middle School 12448 W. Bethany Home Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-547-1700 Principal: Ron Sterr Litchfield Elementary School 255 E. Wigwam Blvd.

Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-535-6100 Principal: Mary Ann Hartwick Mabel Padgett Elementary School 15430 W. Turney Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-547-3200 Principal: Gina DeCoste Palm Valley Elementary School 2801 N. 135th Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-535-6400 Principal: Jennifer Benjamin Rancho Santa Fe Elementary 2150 Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.

Avondale, AZ 85392 623-535-6500 Principal: Laura Combs Scott L. Libby Elementary School 18701 W. Thomas Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-535-6200 Principal: Rachelle Morris Verrado Elementary School 20873 W. Sunrise Lane Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-547-1600 Principal: Luke Jankee Verrado Middle School 20880 W. Main St. Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-547-1300 Principal: Karen Williams Western Sky Middle School 4095 N. 144th Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-535-6300 Principal: Tami Garrett White Tanks Learning Center 18825 W. Thomas Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-535-6085 Director: Carl Burks Wigwam Creek Middle School 4510 N. 127th Ave. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-547-1100 Principal: John Scudder

Littleton Elementary School District

Pendergast Elementary School District

Superintendent: Roger Freeman District office: 1600 S. 107th Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-5600 www.littletonaz.org Board president: Sandi Nielson School board meets: 6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month Place: Underdown Learning Center Collier Elementary School 350 S. 118th Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-5900 Principal: Gioia Pitts Country Place Elementary School 10207 W. Country Place Blvd.

Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-6100 Principal: Lance Chebultz Estrella Vista Elementary School 11905 W. Cocopah Circle North Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-6200 Principal: Richard Ramos Littleton Elementary School 1252 S. Avondale Blvd.

Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-5700 Principal: Chance Whiteman Quentin Elementary School 11050 W. Whyman Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-6000 Principal: Eric Atuahene Tres Rios Elementary School 5025 S. 103rd Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-6300 Principal: Seu Hee Kim Ledet

Superintendent: Lily Matos DeBlieux District office: 3802 N. 91st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2200 www.pesd92.org Board president: Martin Quezada School board meets: 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month Place: District office; periodically at schools on a rotating basis.

Amberlea Elementary School 8455 W. Virginia Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2900 Principal: Brian Winefsky Calderwood Elementary School 10730 W. Campbell Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2356 Administrator: Deanna Smith-Stout Canyon Breeze Elementary School 11675 W. Encanto Blvd.

Avondale, AZ 85392 623-772-2610 Principal: Kate Laser Copper King Elementary School 10730 W. Campbell Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2580 Principal: Janine Ambrose Desert Horizon Elementary School 8525 W. Osborn Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2430 Principal: Suzie Jaramillo Desert Mirage Elementary School 8605 W. Maryland Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-2550 Principal: Susie Torrejos Garden Lakes Elementary School 10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway Avondale, AZ 85392 623-772-2520 Principal: Harold Waltman Pendergast Elementary School 3800 N. 91st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2400 Principal: Mike Woolsey Rio Vista Elementary School 10237 W. Encanto Blvd.

Avondale, AZ 85392 623-772-2670 Principal: Siobhan McCarthy Sonoran Sky Elementary School 10150 W. Missouri Ave. Glendale, AZ 85307 623-772-2640 Principal: Stephanie Ward Sunset Ridge Elementary School 8490 W. Missouri Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-2730 Principal: Jef Heredia

Palo Verde Elementary School District Superintendent: Robert Aldridge District office: 10700 S. Palo Verde Road Palo Verde, AZ 85343 623-327-3690 www.paloverdeschools.org Board president: Todd Hall School board meets: 5:45 p.m. second Monday of each month Place: District office Palo Verde Elementary School 10700 S. Palo Verde Road Palo Verde, AZ 85343 623-327-3680 Principal: Robert Aldridge

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Villa de Paz Elementary School 4940 N. 103rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2490 Principal: Danelia Portillo Westwind Elementary School 9040 W. Campbell Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2700 Principal: Natasha Camp

Saddle Mountain Unified School District Superintendent: Mark Joraanstad District office: 38201 W. Indian School Road Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-474-5115 www.smusd90.org Board president: Paul Roetto School board meets: 6 p.m. second Monday of each month Place: District office Ruth Fisher Elementary School 38201 W. Indian School Road Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-474-5501 Principal: Pat Kilborn Tartesso Elementary School 29677 W. Indianola Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-474-5400 Principal: Liz Burton Tonopah Valley High School 38201 W. Indian School Road Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-474-5201 Principal: Edgar Garcia

Tolleson Elementary School District

Fall/Winter 2014

Interim superintendent: Jim Rice District office: 3834 S. 91st Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-5005 www.unionesd.org Board president: Delson Sunn School board meets: 5:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month Place: District conference room Dos Rios Elementary School 2150 S. 87th Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-474-7000 Principal: Milton Collins Hurley Ranch Elementary School 8950 W. Illini Drive Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-5100 Principal: Tommie Dyer Others

Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center High School 3400 N. Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392 623-535-0754 www.aaechighschools.com Principal: Mona Ramirez Arizona Preparatory Academy 10720 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-907-2661 cyberhs.com Executive director: Kurt Huzar Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain 2504 S. 91st Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-474-2120 www.plcaaem.com Site director: Ruben Ruiz Bradley Academy of Excellence 16060 W. Lower Buckeye Parkway Goodyear, AZ 85338 800-993-1458 www.mybradley.org Director: Daniel Hughes Crown Charter School 12450 W. Maryland Ave. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-535-9300 www.crowncharter.com Director: James Shade Cyber High School 14970 W. Indian School Road Goodyear, AZ 85338 11435 W. Buckeye Road Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-907-2661 cyberhs.com Executive director: Kurt Huzar E-Institute at Avondale 1035 E. Van Buren St., Suite 111 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-760-9061 www.e-institute.us Principal: Patricia Dowd

E-Institute at Buckeye 6213 S. Miller Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-505-7118 www.e-institute.us Principal: Kathy Wenzlau Estrella High School 510 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-6561 www.estrellahs.com School Leader: Casey Zordani Grace Fellowship Academy 1300 N. Miller Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-393-8883 www.gracefellowshipacademy.org Principal: Geri Parker Harvest Preparatory Academies 14900 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 602-708-2334 Heritage Elementary School 6805 N. 125th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85307 623-742-3956 www.hesglendale.org Principal: Justin Dye Hope Montessori School 5348 N. 106th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85307 623-877-2985 www.hopemontessori.info Director: Kathy Selland Imagine Avondale 950 N. Eliseo C. Felix, Jr. Way Avondale, AZ 85323 623-344-1730 www.imagineavondale.com Principal: Kim Agnew Incito Schools 877 N. Sarival Goodyear, AZ 85338 602-819-7170 www.incitoschools.org Principal: Molly Garcia Montessori in the Park 1832 N. Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-535-4863 www.mipschool.org Director: Lisa King Montessori West Preparatory School 13034 W. Solano Drive Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-935-2017 www.montessoriwest.com Director: Cora Gaabucayan The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Buckeye 6500 S. Apache Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-3111 www.odyprep.com Principal: Kenneth Olson The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Goodyear 17532 W. Harrison St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-882-1140 www.odyprep.com Principal: Liz Douglass

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St. John Vianney Elementary School 539 La Pasada Blvd.

Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-932-2434 www.sjvazschool.net Principal: Sister Cecilia Henry St. Peter’s Episcopal Montessori School 400 S. Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-935-7737 www.stpetersaz.com/ montessori/index.html School administrator: Karin McMillan St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School 13720 W. Thomas Road Avondale, AZ 85392 623-935-0945 www.stacc.net Principal: Patrick Reardon Skyview High School 4290 S. Miller Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-6799 www.skyviewhs.com School leader: Danielle Calderon Trinity Lutheran School 830 E. Plaza Circle Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-935-4690 www.TrinityNewThinking.org Headmaster: William Luedtke West Valley Christian School 14900 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-234-2100 wvchristianschool.org Principal: Bob Byrd Colleges/Trade Schools/ Universities

Arizona State University West 4701 W. Thunderbird Road Glendale, AZ 85306 602-543-5500 www.west.asu.edu Estrella Mountain Community College 3000 N. Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392 623-935-8000 www.emc.maricopa.edu Franklin Pierce University 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite 100, Building A Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-518-2386 www.franklinpierce.edu Glendale Community College 6000 W. Olive Ave. Glendale, AZ 85302 623-845-3000 www.gc.maricopa.edu Universal Technical Institute 10695 W. Pierce St. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-245-4600 www.uti.edu University of Phoenix 9520 W. Palm Lane Phoenix, AZ 85037 480-557-2000 www.phoenix.edu V45

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Superintendent: Lupita Hightower District office: 9261 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-936-9740 www.tollesonschools.com Board president: Adriana Garza School board meets: 6 p.m. first Wednesday of each month Place: District office Arizona Desert Elementary School 8803 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-907-5260 Principal: Brenda Catlett Desert Oasis Elementary School 8802 W. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-533-3901 Principal: Claudia Espinoza Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School 9401 W. Garfield Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-907-5181 Principal: Cindy Mills Sheely Farms Elementary School 9450 W. Encanto Blvd.

Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-907-5270 Principal: Melissa Marze

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Cities at a Glance Year of incorporation: 1946 Population: 83,420 Median age: 29.9 Median household annual income: $64,289 Land area: 54 square miles City Hall: 11465 W. Civic Center Drive (623-333-1000) www.ci.avondale.az.us Mayor: Kenn Weise Vice mayor: Frank Scott

Council: David Iwanski, Stephanie Karlin, Bryan Kilgore, Jim McDonald and Charles Vierhout City manager: David Fitzhugh Police Dept.: 11485 W. Civic Center Drive (623-333-7000) Police chief: Dale Nannenga Fire Dept.: 1825 N. 107th Ave. (623-333-6000) Fire chief: Paul Adams

Libraries: Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive (623-333-2602); Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave. (623-333-2665) Post Offices: Avondale Post Office, 401 W. Western Ave. (623-882-9148); Cashion Post Office, 1216 N. 111th Drive (623-936-1362)

Year of incorporation: 1929 Population: 58,100 Median age: 30.8 Median household annual income: $64,268 Land area: 600 square miles City Hall: 530 E. Monroe Ave. (623-349-6000) www.buckeyeaz.gov Mayor: Jackie Meck Vice mayor: Eric Orsborn

Council: Robert Garza, Michelle Hess, Craig Heustis, Brian McAchran and Ray Strauss City manager: Stephen Cleveland Police Dept.: 100 N. Apache Road, Suite D (623-349-6400) Police chief: Larry Hall

Fire Dept.: 100 N. Apache Road (623-349-6700) Fire chief: Bob Costello Library: 310 N. Sixth St. (623-349-6300) Post Office: 51 E. Monroe Ave. (623-386-3117)

Year of incorporation: 1946 Population: 72,864 Median age: 33.6 Median household annual income: $76,523 Land area: 191 square miles City Hall: 190 N. Litchfield Road (623-932-3910) www.goodyearaz.gov Mayor: Georgia Lord Vice mayor: Joe Pizzillo

Council: Wally Campbell, Sharolyn Hohman, Sheri Lauritano, Joanne Osborne and Bill Stipp City manager: Brian Dalke Police Dept.: 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite E-101 (623932-1220) Police chief: Jerry Geier

Fire Dept.: 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite E-103 (623-932-2300) Fire chief: Paul Luizzi Library: 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101 (602-652-3000) Post Office: 875 S. Estrella Parkway (623-882-9148)

Year of incorporation: 1987 Population: 5,568 Median age: 44.2 Median household annual income: $84,204 Land area: 3.5 square miles City Hall: 214 W. Wigwam Blvd.

(623-935-5033) www.litchfield-park.org Mayor: Tom Schoaf Vice mayor: Paul Faith

Council: Tim Blake, Peter Mahoney, John Romack and Paul Stucky City manager: Darryl Crossman Police Dept.: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (602-876-1011)

Fire Dept.: Goodyear Fire Department (623-932-2300) Library: 101 W. Wigwam Blvd.

(602-652-3000) Post Office: 591 Plaza Circle (623-935-2089)

Year of incorporation: 1929 Council: Clorinda Erives, Kathie Population: 6,756 Farr, Albert Mendoza and Juan Median age: 29 Rodriguez Median household annual City manager: income: $37,972 Reyes Medrano Jr. Land area: 5.75 square miles Police Dept.: 8350 W. Van Buren City Hall: 9555 W. Van Buren St. St. (623-936-7186) (623-936-7111) Police chief: Larry Rodriguez www.tollesonaz.org Mayor: Adolfo Gamez Vice mayor: Linda Laborin Fall/Winter 2014

Fire Dept. : 203 N. 92nd Ave. (623-936-8500) Fire chief: George Good Library: 9555 W. Van Buren St. (623-936-2746) Post Office: 8805 W. Van Buren St. (623-907-0206)

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