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WELCOME TO VISTA It’s a cruel, cruel, cruel summer in the Valley of the Sun. Anyone who’s spent one here knows what we’re talking about, but also knows that for those five or six fall/winter/spring months of near perfect weather, it’s all worth it.

And despite what our friends and relatives — the ones who live in parts of the country that see average summer temperatures in the low- to mid-80s — think, our summers are survivable.

And this is your guide to doing just that.

In this Vista, we’ll give you ideas for activities you can do during the day (swimming for instance) without risking heat stroke (we’ll also talk about that), as well as activities you can do at night after the sun has set. Did you know our two county parks offer ranger-guided night hikes? Usually during full moons,

and everyone is encouraged to take their scorpion lights (can your friends and relatives back east do that?)

We’ll talk about dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke and share the signs with you.

We’ll talk about the importance of sun screen and keeping covered during the hottest parts of the day.

We’ll talk about the dangers of leaving children or pets in hot cars and give you ideas to implement so that it never happens.

We’ll also talk about the dangers of jumping into a canal — they may be tempting when it’s 120 degrees outside, but not worth risking your life over.

We hope you find this Vista both enjoyable and useful.

Don’t forget to check out our handy listings toward the back.

— Cary Hines

TABLE OF CONTENTS SURVIVING THE SUMMER .......... V5 SAFE SWIMMING....................... V8 PROTECTING YOUR SKIN ..........V10 MONSOON STORMS ..................V14 NIGHT HIKES............................V16

DON’T FORGET THE KIDS ..........V18 HOW DO WE STAY COOL? ......... V20 CANALS’ HIDDEN DANGERS ..... V21 KEEPING YOUR HOUSE COOL ... V23

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How to handle the heat

Aryn Kodet, a swim instructor and lifeguard at the Southwest Valley Family YMCA in Goodyear, takes a drink from her water bottle while keeping an eye on the pool. The Verrado High School senior keeps hydrated by keeping her water bottle with her at all times and drinking before she’s even thirsty, because once the body is thirsty, it’s already on the verge of dehydration.

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ore deaths are attributed to heat in the United States than any other type of weather, with 675 people nationwide dying from it each year, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported.

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120 degrees. About 1,400 Arizonans visit emergency rooms annually because of heat-related illnesses, the Health Services department reported.

One of the best things Valley residents can do to survive the summer heat is be prepared, said Sue Pistoia, community services coordinator for Avondale FireRescue.

People should check the news for

potential heat advisories and stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day, which spans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., she said.

“It’s always good to stay somewhere cool,” Pistoia said. “A building with air conditioning is optimal.”

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Libraries make an ideal sanctuary from the scorching summer heat.

Read a book, surf the web or participate in one of several library programs. The West Valley has a slew of libraries to choose from: The Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale; the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale; the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye; the new Buckeye library at Sundance Crossings, set to open Feb. 28; the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C101, Goodyear; the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park; the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson; and the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

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If you don’t have air conditioning, go somewhere that does, such as a library, mall or grocery store. Don’t rely on a fan as your primary cooling device, she said.

“When it’s hotter, sometimes a fan has the opposite effect,” Pistoia said. “It sounds weird, but it’s true.”

If you’re going to be outside, wear a hat and loose, light-colored clothing, because dark colors absorb the heat and can make you hotter, she said.

The best way to stay safe is keeping hydrated, Pistoia said. If you’re working or exercising in the sun, drink two to four cups of water per hour and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks, because they are very dehydrating.

Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to drink water, because by that time, you’re already on the verge of dehydration, she said.

Always carry water with you at all times, because you never know when your vehicle could break down and you have to wait outside for long periods of time, Pistoia said.

People should also check on elderly relatives and neighbors multiple times a day, she said.

“Every year, we find elderly people living alone who are suffering from a heat emergency,” she said. “Maybe they don’t realize that they’re feeling the effects of the heat, so they ignore it and go about their day.”

The following are heat-related illnesses to be aware of during the summer: • Heat cramps — symptoms include cramps in the abdomen or legs. It’s the first sign that the heat is becoming too much, and you should stop what you’re doing, get to a cool place and hydrate.

• Heat exhaustion — symptoms include excessive sweating; feeling weak, like you can’t stand up; pale and clammy skin; and a weak pulse. You should move to a cool place, loosen clothing, apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible and sip cool or tepid water. Seek medical attention if vomiting occurs.

• Heat stroke — symptoms include a very high body temperature, above 103 degrees; dry and red skin; and a rapid, pounding pulse. Seek medical attention immediately, apply cool, wet cloths to the body and don’t drink fluids.

“A lot of people think it’s not a real emergency and that they’ll feel better later, so they don’t want to call 911,” Pistoia said about heat stroke. “The firefighters will tell you, they’d rather go on 100 calls that were nothing than miss one that was really something.”

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Amber Bittick, then 8, of Avondale plays at the Goodyear Community Park splash pad last summer.

Splash pads can be found throughout the West Valley in public parks and in neighborhood parks. They’re a great, safe way to beat the heat. Don’t forget to apply the sunscreen liberally and often.

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Lessons are key to drowning prevention, experts say

Timmy Benson, left, of Goodyear practices a water rescue technique with Jennifer Garcia of Atlanta during a lifeguard training session Dec. 20 at the Southwest Valley Family YMCA in Goodyear. The West Valley has several public pools to choose from to beat the summer heat, all come standard with lifeguards on duty.

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here are few things nicer than dipping into a cool pool during an Arizona summer, but with an average of 10 people dying every day across the country from unintentional drownings, swimming isn’t without risk.

One in five drownings per year is a child 14 years or younger. For every child who doesn’t die, five are sent to emergency departments for medical care, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Don’t hang up the swim trunks just yet. Apart from keeping a close eye on children while they swim and closing off home pools with barricades when not in use, the CDC has found that participating in formal swim lessons can significantly reduce the risk of drowning for children 1 to 4 years old.

“Swim lessons build your strength and endurance,” said Jessica Thompson, a

W.V. public pool hours, locations, amenities Buckeye Aquatics Center 207 N. Ninth St., Buckeye 623-349-6690 Features a 10-foot-high dive and 160-foot slide.

Opens May 23 Price is between $1 and $2 for lap swimming, open swim, night swims, toddler swimming and water aerobics.

Goodyear Swimming Pool 430 E. Loma Linda Blvd., Goodyear 623-932-4809 Has eight lanes, a diving well, two diving boards and a wading pool.

Anticipated to open in May.

Litchfield Park Recreation Center 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-935-9040 Has a heated lap pool, a therapy spa and baby pool.

Opens April 1 Tolleson Swimming Pool 9419 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson 623-478-4398 Opens during the summer months.

Southwest Valley Family YMCA 2919 N Litchfield Road, Goodyear 602-404-9622 Has a heated, Olympic-sized pool.

Open year-round.

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Sunscreen vital to skin health

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UV rays can cause cancer, premature aging

Aryn Kodet, a senior at Verrado High School in Buckeye, applies sunscreen often when she’s on duty as a swim instructor and lifeguard at the Southwest Valley Family YMCA in Goodyear.

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n Arizona, the sun is something we’re definitely not lacking, and while it can provide plenty of vitamin D, it’s also harmful to the skin.

Exposure to ultraviolet rays can leave behind lasting damage, such as wrinkles, leathery or sagging skin and brown spots.

In fact, more than 90 percent of those visible changes commonly attributed to skin aging are caused by the sun.

“Contrary to popular belief, the harmful effects of exposure to UV radiation can be almost immediate,” Skin Cancer Foundation Senior Vice President Dr. Deborah Sarnoff said. “That’s why practicing proper sun protection is so critical. You’ll help prevent future damage and you may even reverse some of the damage that has already been done.”

In addition to premature aging, sun exposure plays a significant role in the development of skin cancer. About 86 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to UV rays, according to V10

the Skin Cancer Foundation.

“The most important thing is to really try and avoid excessive sun exposure, but being in the Valley of the Sun, that’s not always easy,” said Dr. David Boyd, intake physician and director of Wellness, Prevention and Primary Care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Goodyear.

The best thing Valley residents can do for their skin is to plan ahead by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, such as wide brim hats, he said.

“We don’t have many cloudy days here in Phoenix, but you still have UV rays that come through,” Boyd said. “Very often, people will look outside and think if it’s an overcast day, they don’t need to apply the sunscreen. You need to still be vigilant no matter what the weather.”

Apply sunscreen with an SPF 50 at least 30 minutes before outdoor activity to allow the product time to soak in. The higher the SPF number, the more time you can spend in the sun compared to if

you don’t have sunscreen on, Boyd said.

“SPF 4 is virtually worthless. It’s basically like putting oil on yourself,” he said. “SPF 100 essentially doesn’t exist; that would be like house paint. Usually, the more money you spend on SPF 65, 75, 85 — you’re actually not getting that much of a difference than you are with the 50.”

Just as important as the SPF number is what the product actually does, Boyd said. Brands don’t matter as long as the label says the sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB rays.

Also, there’s really no such thing as waterproof sunscreen, so reapply often if you’re sweating or swimming, he said.

“As soon as you go in the water, it starts to come off,” Boyd said. “Especially in Phoenix, where you put it on and go jump in the swimming pool, you probably wash off a good half of it.”

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Crista Cook of Goodyear slides into the Southwest Valley Family YMCA swimming pool last summer in Goodyear. Experts remind swimmers to apply sunscreen often as much of it washes off immediately upon entering the water.

Many people also forget to apply sunscreen to their lips and the tops of their ears, he said. A regular sunscreen can be used for those areas, or a balm with SPF in it.

“Exposure to ultraviolet light is cumulative, so if your kids are playing outside, make sure that you apply the sunscreen liberally so they don’t get sunburns,” Boyd said. “Sunburns they get now could affect health later on in life.”

People with a history of skin cancer in their family or those with fair skin need to be even more vigilant, as they have a higher chance of developing skin cancer, he said.

In order to detect possible skin cancer early, use the ABCDE rule, Boyd said.

• Asymmetry — if there’s a mole or skin lesion that doesn’t look the same on one side as the other, that’s something to take into consideration.

• Borders — check if the borders are irregular in any way, meaning they look hazy, blended or nicked.

• Color — looks blotchy or is darker or lighter in some spots.

• Diameter — if the lesion is larger than 6 millimeters, it should be checked out.

• Evolving — changes in size, shape, color, elevation or other traits point to possible danger.

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A pair of trendy sunglasses can really up the style level of an outfit, but it also helps to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays.

Radiation from the sun can damage not only the skin on your eyelid, but also the cornea, lens and other parts of the eye. It also contributes to the development of certain types of cataracts and possibly macular degeneration, said Dr. Stephen Martin, an optometrist at West Valley Vision in Goodyear.

When choosing sunglasses, look for UV-protection details on the label to find a pair that blocks at least 99 percent of both UVA and UVB rays.

The color and degree of darkness sunglasses provide have nothing to do with their ability to block UV rays.

Also, opt for wraparound sunglasses or close-fitting ones with wide lenses that protect the eyes from every angle.

Polarized lenses are good, because they reduce reflected glare, such as sunlight that bounces off water. It’s also important to block blue light, Martin said.

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getting more exposure to it through electronic devices,” he said.

Wearing sunglasses is something everyone can do to protect themselves, including children, Martin said.

“The damage from UV is cumulative over the course of a

lifetime,” he said. “Just like you would put sunscreen on your kid to protect them from being burned, you also want to put sunglasses on your little ones to protect their eyes as time goes by, as well.”

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ley offer swim lessons.

The Buckeye Aquatic Center begins registration for swim lessons for people ages 6 months to adult beginning April 1 at www.buckeyeaz.gov/recreation.

Swim lessons begin in May. Goodyear’s swimming pool begins offering swim lessons in May. For information, go to www.goodyearaz.gov.

The Litchfield Park Recreation Center offers swim lessons when the pool opens April 1.

For information, visit www.litchfield-park.org or call 623-9359040.

Tolleson’s swimming pool offers swimming lessons beginning in the summer for toddlers and parents, as well as teenagers and adults.

For information, call 623-478-4000.

The Southwest Valley Family YMCA offers swim lessons for youths, teenagers and adults.

For information, visit www.valleyymca.org or call 602-404-9622.

Watchful eyes If you’re still anxious about letting your little one get wet, you can relax knowing that trained lifeguards are always keeping a watchful eye at public pools.

In December, more than 60 lifeguards from various YMCA locations around the Valley visited the Southwest Valley Family YMCA in Goodyear for a three-day retraining course in first aid, CPR, AED and oxygen usage.

Participants earned a certification that is good for two years that ensures every lifeguard is saving lives the same way.

Denise Stewart, the lifeguard coordinator for the Southwest Valley Family YMCA, swam competitively for five years before becoming a lifeguard. She described the information she learned during the retraining as “life saving.”

“I’ve been able to use the training I’ve had from the Red Cross and now the YMCA,” Stewart said. “The worst [incident] I’ve had was a little girl who fell from the diving board back onto the deck.

“It was scary at the time seeing all the blood because I was 17, but I was able to not panic and try to keep her calm; with all the training, I was able to get through it.”

On average, lifeguards earn about 40 hours of basic lifeguard training, which includes written tests, physical tests such as swimming as well as practical exercises with mannequins.

— Rachel Trott

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The Buckeye Aquatics Center is the place to be when temperatures hit triple digits. The pool, at 207 S. Ninth St., which features a 10-foot high dive and 160-foot slide, opens May 23.

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A late-afternoon monsoon rolls through Buckeye last summer. The monsoon, which officially begins in the Valley of the Sun June 15, comes from a shift in winds and brings with it huge dust storms, terrific thunderstorms and two of the wettest months of the year.

Here comes the monsoon Arizona is famous for its “dry heat.” During the summer, going more than 100 consecutive days without measurable rainfall is not so uncommon.

But the dry heat only lasts for so long. Every June 15, the monsoon begins its three-and-a-half month stay in the Valley, and with it comes terrific thunderstorms.

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MONSOON from V14 from the north and northeast, but during the summer, it comes from the south. The summer winds bring moisture from the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The moisture mixed with the extreme heat produces the thunderstorms.

It’s not grammatically correct to call it the monsoon season. The word monsoon comes from an Arabic word that roughly translates to season, so monsoon season is akin to “season season.” Yikes.

The monsoon brings two of the wettest months on average for the Valley: July and August. Both of those months hover around 1 inch of rainfall throughout, while June is the driest month on average.

The monsoon started when the

dew point averaged 55 degrees or higher for three consecutive days until 2008. The National Weather Service took the guesswork out of the starting dates by defining the season as June 15 through Sept. 30.

Often sweeping across town before the storms hit are dust storms called haboobs. The word haboob is not just some strange, made-up phrase for the dust storms. It’s from an Arabic word that means “wind.”

There are a lot of dangers associated with the monsoon.

Haboobs can be dangerous because of the low visibility, resulting in car accidents and other unfortunate events across the Valley.

The thunderstorms can create flash floods, which can cause big chunks of damage and even take lives.

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It can be a potentially dangerous time, but the Valley is famous for its stormy skies during these summer months. Just remember to leave the pool when the lightning starts flashing, and it should be an enjoyable summer for everyone.

Information from the National Weather Service and the Arizona State University School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning was used for this article.

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of year, because in the summer, it doesn’t get dark until 8:30 [p.m.], almost County park rangers figured out an option years 9,” Schell said. It’s usually about 7:30 in the summer ago: moonlight hikes.

Both White Tank Mountain and they last for around an hour and a half, depending and Estrella Mountain on how fast people walk.” regional parks offer group For those interested in the night hikes to enjoy the creepy-crawlies, scorpion desert from a different hunts also go on every few perspective. months.

“We’ve been doing night “We also do scorpion hunts hikes for many years,” in the evening,” Schell said.

White Tank Mountain The Orion Nebula can be seen through a telescope “We bring the UV lights, Regional Park Supervisor during “Stargazing for Everyone” at White Tank and we sell UV lights here.

Raymond Schell said. “It’s Mountain Regional Park in Waddell. Both White Tank We just go out and see the not just the White Tanks, and Estrella Mountain Regional parks offer several scorpions and the ranger other parks do them as nighttime events throughout the summer. will talk about various well.” creatures you will find in The parks offer various night hikes throughout each the night.” is located in Waddell at two months planned out The scorpion hunts are less 20304 W. White Tank month, about two every in advance. Check www. frequent, and happen two month.

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Hot cars can be deadly Don’t leave children, pets unattended in vehicles

Leaving children or pets alone in a car can have deadly repercussions with 38 children dying last year from heat related illness after being left inside vehicles. If the outside temperature is 95 degrees and the car windows are rolled up, it only takes 20 minutes for the inside temperature to reach 122 degrees and another 20 for the temperature to reach 150.

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So imagine being trapped in that car without air conditioning. It’s a reality many youths and pets experience each year.

On average, 38 children die annually nationwide from heat-related illness after being left inside vehicles, according to the website kidsandcars.org.

Most incidents happen because of miscommunication between parents about who is caring for the child, said Sue Pistoia, community services coordinator for Avondale Fire-Rescue.

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Last year, a 3-year-old boy died Oct. 5 in Phoenix after he was left in a car for several hours. The outside temperature was in the mid- to high-90s that day.

Less than three weeks later, a 7-monthold girl died Oct. 22 in Tucson after she was found in the family car. Her father thought he was driving alone, but then noticed the unconscious infant in the back seat, police said.

If the outside temperature is 95 degrees and the car windows are rolled up, the inside of the vehicle can reach 122 degrees in 20 minutes and 150 degrees in 40 minutes, Pistoia said.

“You should never leave your child or your pet in the car, even for a very small period of time,” she said. “Even if you

just think you’re going to run into the store, grab three things and get right back out.”

Even if the windows are cracked open, it still gets hot in a car, Pistoia said.

“Everything gets trapped in there,” she said. “Say you have a car with a black dashboard; that’s absorbing heat and distributing it throughout the car.”

Heat stroke can occur when the body temperature passes 104 degrees. It overwhelms the brain’s temperature control, causing symptoms such as dizziness, disorientation, agitation, confusion, sluggishness, seizure, loss of consciousness and possibly death.

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Look before you lock The following tips were provided by kidsandcars.org to help people avoid leaving a child in the car: • Put something you’ll need, such as your cell phone, handbag, employee ID or brief case on the floor in the back seat.

• Get in the habit of always opening the back door of your vehicle every time you reach your destination to make sure no child has been left behind. This will soon become a habit. It’s known as the “Look Before You Lock” campaign.

• Keep a large stuffed animal in the child’s car seat when it’s not occupied. When the child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat.

This creates a visual reminder that anytime the stuffed animal is up front, you know the child is in the back seat in a child safety seat.

• Make arrangements with your child’s daycare center or babysitter that you will always call if your child will not be there on a particular day as scheduled.

• When a child is missing, check your vehicles immediately.

• If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. If the child is hot or seems sick, get him out as quickly as possible. Call 911 immediately.

• Be careful about keeping children safe in and around cars during busy times, schedule changes and periods of crisis or holidays.

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The danger that lurks below Officials explain why swimming in canals is a no-no With the arrival of summer, canals can be quite tempting, but safety officials are reminding West Valley residents to stay out of them or risk serious injury or even death.

Canals are used to transport water for irrigation, not for cooling off or swimming in, officials said.

“You look down and you see a piece of water that doesn’t look like it has a lot effects like you would have in a large lake where you see waves coming in and crashing,” said Ron Deadman, Avondale deputy fire chief. “It doesn’t seem to have much of a current unless you happen to be at the end of the canal where you

see swirling water.”

Canals are deceptively deep, Deadman said, adding they can vary in depth from 3 feet to 6 feet.

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When irrigation is being done for certain areas, canals carry a very fast and strong current.

“It would force someone down towards the end of a viaduct, which transfers into a different direction,” Deadman said. “It could even pull them under the water, because it would be difficult to stand.”

Swimming in canals can also cause many illnesses, he said.

“Canals are not drinkable water. They’re not potable water. This kind of water can carry bacteria and all kinds of things on it,” Deadman said.

Officials urge West Valley residents looking to cool off this summer to visit a municipal swimming pool.

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Tips offered to keep your house cool, your wallet full Summer is a time when people want to spend money on fun activities and vacations, not their electric bills.

Arizona Public Service Co. has several ways in which people can stay cool inside their homes, yet keep their energy bills down at the same time. According to Jenna Shaver, a spokeswoman for APS, it all starts with the thermostat.

“When temperatures start to soar outside, people start to crank their air conditioners to keep their house and their families cool,” Shaver said.

“There’s kind of a rule, for every 1 degree you turn up your thermostat, you can save 2 to 3 percent on the air conditioning portion of your electric bill. So it’s kind of a 1-2-3 rule.”

While turning the thermostat up won’t make people cooler, it will save them money, and things can be done to make their homes more comfortable.

Shaver said it’s really important to take advantage of ceiling fans.

“If you’re in the room where a ceiling fan is located, turn the fan on,” Shaver said. “It works wonders at cooling you, but it will not cool the room, so if you leave the room, turn the fan off.

“If you walk from one room to the next, you would notice if the light’s on, but not necessarily the fan. It’s little things like that that can make a difference on your bill.”

Shade screens can also help keep the house much cooler and negate extra charges to the electric bill.

“A lot of heat enters into the home through direct sunlight, or sunlight in general,” Shaver said.

“Anything customers can do, install shade screens, curtains, can keep the sun out of your home, which can keep the heat out of your home.”

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February 28 — Litchfield Park’s Community and Recreation Services Department is hosting the annual Litchfield Park Friends of the Rec 5K, 10K and 1-mile Run & Healthy Classroom Challenge at 6:30 a.m. at Old Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive a medal. The overall male and female winners in each event will receive an additional award. Race registration is $15 per person.

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28 — Buckeye will celebrate the opening of its newest library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sundance Crossing, 21699 W. Yuma Road. Events will include an interactive tour, featured authors, the launch of the Innovation Center and a book sale.

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7 & 8 — The 17th annual Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Florence Brinton Library’s lawn, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. More than 250 artists will exhibit original fine art, handcrafted creations and culinary samples. For information, call 623-935-9040.

CALENDAR from V29 13 — Buckeye will show Despicable Me 2 at dusk at Tartesso Sports Park, off of Tartesso Parkway and 303rd Avenue. Take a picnic dinner, blankets and chairs. Food vendors will sell food on site.

13 — Tolleson is hosting its 28th annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament at the Wigwam, 300 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-936-2754 or email respinoza@tollesonaz.org.

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15 — The Rave British Invasion Show will take place during the Arts in the Park Concert Series from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wigwam, 300 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-9040.

17 — Indians and Reds Fan Fest 2015 will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Fans will get the chance to meet their favorite Indians and Reds players, participate in on-field activities, eat ballpark food and get a behind-the-scenes view of the Goodyear Ballpark. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. Purchase tickets at the Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office or at www.goodyearbp.com. For information, call 623-882-3130.

20 & 21 — The 48th annual Buckeye melodrama will take place at 9:30 p.m. at Buckeye Union High School, 1000 E. Narramore Ave., Buckeye. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. For information, call 623-349-6320.

28 — Buckeye’s annual Easter egg hunt will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.

3-31 — Spring training is under way at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. For a complete schedule and ticket prices, visit www.goodyearbp.com.

4 – 31 — Spring training is under way at Camelback Ranch, 10710 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. For a complete schedule and ticket prices, visit www.camelbackranchbaseball.com.

April 1 — Spring training is under way at Camelback Ranch, 10710 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. For a complete schedule and ticket prices, visit www.camelbackranchbaseball.com.

1-3 — Spring training is under way at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. For a complete schedule and ticket prices, visit www.goodyearbp.com.

10 — Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns will play during the Arts in the Park Concert Series finale from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wigwam, 300 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-9040.

27 — The Lil’ Debbie Band will play blues and rock music during Concerts in the Park from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.

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CALENDAR from V30 11 — The eighth annual Kiwanis Sprint in the Park will take place at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. Events will include a 300-yard swim, an 8.4-mile bike ride and a 2K run. All entrants will receive a Tshirt, fruit, bagels, muffins, snacks and hydration. Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each age group for men and women. An awards ceremony and raffle will take place after the race. For information, call 801-791-3929.

11 — The Goodyear Lakeside Music Festival at Estrella will kick off at noon at 10300 S. Estrella Parkway. The festival will feature live music, food vendors and art vendors.

Parking is free. For information, visit www.westvalleyarts.org or call 623-935-6384.

17-19 — Tolleson’s Whoopee Daze Festival will take place at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. The annual festival includes a carnival, contests and entertainment. For information, visit www.tollesonaz.org or call 623-474-4992.

25 — Buckeye’s Public Works and Water Resources departments will celebrate Arbor Day from 8 to 10 a.m. at Buckeye Town Park, 207 N. Ninth St., Buckeye. Learn how to prune and plant trees while watching irrigation demonstrations. For information, call 623-349-6605.

28 — Goodyear’s first State of the City address will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse in the PebbleCreek Community at 16262 Clubhouse Drive in Goodyear. The cost is $25. For information, call 623-882-7053.

May 1 — Uvon Brooks will play jazz music during Concerts in the Park from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tartesso Sports Park, 30300 W. Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye.

24 — Come Back Buddy will play ’50s music during Concerts in the Park from 7 to 9 p.m. at Festival Foothills Park, 26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye.

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11 — Avondale’s KidFest will celebrate “the week of the young child” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Families can enjoy bounce activities, entertainment, services, food and programs geared toward young children. For information, visit www.avondale. org.

25 — The K9 Golf Tournament will raise money for the Buckeye Police Department K9 Unit from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sundance Golf Club, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye. The cost is $65 per person and includes the greens fees, cart with bottle of water, lunch, awards for the top three teams and one general raffle ticket. All proceeds will benefit the Buckeye Police K9 program. For information, call Dave Smith at 623-349-6443 or John Larson at 623764-4834.

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9 — Buckeye’s Spring Demolition Derby will begin at 7 p.m. at the Helzapoppin Rodeo Arena on Miller Road, just south of Baseline Road. In addition to the derby, events include lawn mower races, a children’s race, bounce houses and face painting. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger. A family pack, which includes two adult tickets and two children’s tickets, costs $25.

29 — Buckeye will show Despicable Me 2 at dusk at Festival Foothills Park at 26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd. Take a picnic dinner, blankets and chairs. Vendors will also sell food on site.

July 4 — Litchfield Park’s July 4 “Splash Bash” will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center Swimming Pool, 100 S. Old Litchfield Park. The cost is $2 per person with a valid Litchfield Park pool pass; free for children younger than 3. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-935-9040.

4 — Buckeye’s Fourth of July Celebration will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road.

4 — Goodyear’s Star Spangled Fourth of July Celebration will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Fireworks will be at 9:15 p.m. The celebration will include live music, food vendors and inflatable and water-related rides for children; some fees apply.

September 19 — Tolleson will host its annual Tardeada Latina Celebration. For information, call 623-474-4992.

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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

Bethany Church of God in Christ

First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale

New Life Covenant Church

Goodyear Friends Inc.

Pathway Bible Church

1001 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-932-2723 www.fsbca.org 104 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 623-932-2292

Harvest Outreach Christian Center

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

Heritage Baptist Church

541 E. Main St., Avondale 623-932-1670 www.avondalechurch.com 2150 Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Avondale www.pathwaybibleaz.com

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

10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale 602-339-7433 www.bethanychurchphx.com

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

Redemption Christian Church

The Carpenter’s House of Worship

Iglesia Armonia

Rose of Sharon World Evangelistic Church

13048 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Avondale 623-266-2469

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

Cornerstone Christian Center

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

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

Iglesia Bautista del Oeste 19 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-925-1960

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

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 Spring/Summer 2015

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Arlington Baptist Church

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

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

Buckeye First Assembly

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

Buckeye Light & Life Church

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

The Sanctuary Community Church

Buckeye Seventh Day Adventist

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

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

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

Buckeye Worship Center

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. Fifth St. Avondale 623-932-3156 www.waeic.com

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Calvary Chapel

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

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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 V35

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10930 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale 623-772-9275

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

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Word of Life Christian Center

Community Church of Buckeye

Jehovah’s Witnesses Buckeye Congregation

CrossPointe Church

Liberty United Methodist Church

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

Desert Baptist Church

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

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

Liberty Worship Center 3020 N. 191st. Ave., Litchfield Park 480-254-3163

Lifeway Church

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

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

Desert Hills Baptist Church

Living Water Lutheran 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

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

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

Our Saviour Lutheran Church

10 N. Apache Road, Buckeye 623-386-6708

Palo Verde Baptist Church

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

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

Inca Elementary School 23601 W. Durango St., 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

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

Way of Grace 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

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

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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 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

Desert Springs Community Church West Campus 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

GracePointe

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

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

King of Kings Church

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

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

Palm Valley Church

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

The Refinery Christian Church

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

The River Church

Millennium High School 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

River of Life Lutheran Church

3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 107, Goodyear 623-312-8650 riveroflifeaz.org

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

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

Skyway Church of the West Valley

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

Sword of the Spirit Ministry

501 W. Van Buren St., Avondale 623-932-4448 www.swordofthespiritaz.org

Vineyard Goodyear Church

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

Wellspring Church

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

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Westpointe Baptist Church

Litchfield Park

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

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

West Valley United Pentecostal Church

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

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

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

Lighthouse Fellowship 3015 N. Jackrabbit Trail 623-853-1050

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

Litchfield Park SeventhDay Adventist Church

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The Bridge Community Church

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

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

Open Doors Ministries 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

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

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Fresh Start Church

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

Pentecostal Deliverance COGIC

South Peoria Baptist Church

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

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

We meet at 1010 N. 95th Ave Tolleson, AZ 85353 • 623-535-3122

FIRST COUNTRY BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

Join us for Shabbat service, every Saturday at 10am

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Waddell

Cotton Lane Community Church

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

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

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

WWW.CPCGOODYEAR.ORG

PASTOR

Rev. Brett Everett DIR. OF CHILDREN, YOUTH & CHRISTIAN ED 925 N. SARIVAL AVE. GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 623.882.0721

Spring/Summer 2015

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

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

Calvary United Methodist Church

Grace Walk Community Church

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

Camelback Community Church

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

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

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

Davids 400

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

The Door Christian Fellowship Church

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

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Hamblen Chapel Evangelical Methodist Church

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

In Him Church

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

Kingdom in the Valley Christian Church

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

Love Life Church

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

Temple Beth Shalom Jewish — Reform

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

Thomas Road Baptist Church

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

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

www.standrewsglendale.azdiocese.org

Turning Leaf Community, A Church of the Nazarene

6300 W. Camelback Road, Glendale 623-846-8046

St. Andrew’s Reformed Episcopal Church

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

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

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

West End Baptist Church

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

West Valley Family Church

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

Our Lady of the Sun Catholic Church Inc.

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

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

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

WORSHIP

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

First Country Baptist Church

NewFoundation.org 623.444.9762

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

Abundant Living Unity A spiritual path for life Sunday - Meditation 10:00am Service 10:30am Rev Sandra Hopper • (623) 243-3501

Holiday Inn

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

Spring/Summer 2015

1188 N. Dysart Rd., Goodyear, 85395

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

Animal Shelter

Carpet Cleaning

Day Spa

Sun Valley Animal Shelter

Coopers Carpet Cleaning

Massage Envy

7150 N. 110th Ave. Glendale (623) 512-4673

(623) 872-8552

1468 N. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear (623) 935-5495 9945 W. McDowell Rd. Avondale (623) 209-3939 9744 W. Northern Ave. Peoria (623) 872-3689 5143 W. Olive Ave. Glendale (623) 931-3689

Chamber of Commerce

Auctions

Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce

Ej’s Auction & Consignment 5880 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, AZ 85308 (623) 878-2003 Ejsauction.com

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

Automobile Dealers

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

Jones Ford Buckeye

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

23454 W. Hwy 85, Buckeye (623) 386-4429 www.jonesfordbuckeye.com

Credit Union

Business Organizations

Alhambra Credit Union

Buckeye Main Street Coalition

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

(623) 764-3525 www.buckeyemainstreet.org

AC

Appliance Repair

Cooling & Heating

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

EMERGENCY SERVICE Bonded & Insured Licensed ◆ ROC #210352

623.932.1674

GABRIEL’S APPPLIANCE &S ARTS

ERVICE

Parts & Repairs for most major brands Vacuum cleaners (including Oreck & Kirby vacuums), Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Ranges

(623) 535-9611

Furniture Lina Home Furnishings 1487 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale (623) 882-9232 5870 W. Bell Rd. Glendale (602) 993-1338

Donations

Golf

Salvation Army

Eagle’s Nest Country Club

Funeral Homes

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

Avenidas Funeral Chapel

Tuscany Falls at PebbleCreek

(800) 479-0210 www.sarmygift.org

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

COOPER’S CARPET ..

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

303 W. Van Buren St. Ste. 105 Avondale, AZ 85323

Interior Decorating

Painting

Plumbing

ERIC SAUNDERS

1 Buckeye Plumbing Valley Wide Service

Serving the West Valley for:

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

We offer 1 Free Hour of Design Time in your home

Call 623-594-6415 Debbie Jolly, Interior Designer Plumbing

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR brushstrokepainting@cox.net

MOBILE: 602-722-7696 OFFICE: 623-882-9380

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC Lic. #170982

Pool

Total Care Plumbing LLC

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Unclog Drains

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Remodels • Repairs • Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners • Gas • Sink/Faucets

FREE Estimates • Service/Repair Citizen 623-385-9580 Sr.Discount ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

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623.670.1498

WANTED! …Your Home Repairs 602-773-1973 Handymanxtreme.com

Plumbing

• Water Heaters • Slab Leaks

From a drip to a repipe

We do it all!

Your West Valley Plumber Sr & Military

DUST DEVIL

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Same Low Prices To All Expert service, repair and drain cleaning for industrial, commercial and residential properties.

Certified Backflow Services

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Call Mike: 602-618-4043

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

32 years experience in Phoenix Licensed gas fitter.

Residential/Commercial

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

Sprinklers

Window Cleaning

T L C Sprinkler Repair, Inc.

Windows and Screens High Pressure Wash

• Installs (Sprinklers, Drips) • Valve Specialist • All Repairs • Troubleshoot • Outdoor Lighting 35 years experience

Rick Tinder

**Plus**

Free Estimates

ROC 194296 • Bonded • Insured

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC#230834

HANDYMAN XTREME LLC

Insured • Bonded • Not A Licensed Contractor

623-386-0710

FREE ESTIMATES

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

Goodyear (623) 935-6757

HANDYMAN

Carpet

www.airNOWac.com

“Interior Design on any budget”

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

(623) 877-6151

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PIGEON REMOVAL Insured Call Colin (623) 547-4618

Spring/Summer 2015

View photo by David Weibel

Josh LeForce of Buckeye, center, makes a jump as his sister Kimmy LeForce, right, holds Hunter Miller inside a bounce house at Buckeye Valley Fire Station 326 in Arlington at their community night event Sept. 24.

Verrado Golf Club

Recreation

RV Service & Parts

Sewing Machines

Litchfield Park Recreation

RV Master Techs

35th Ave. Sew & Vac

100 S. Litchfield Rd. Litchfield Park (623) 935-9040

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

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

Restaurants

Schools

Shipping

The Verrado Grille

Estrella High School

The UPS Store

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

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

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

Zetas Grill

Harvest Preparatory Academy

2935 N. Dysart Rd. Avondale (623) 547-4612

14900 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear (602) 708-2334

West Valley View

Retail

Imagine Schools Avondale

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

Brass Armadillo

4242 N. Golf Drive Buckeye (623) 388-3008 www.verradogolfclub.com

Insurance Powers/Leavitt Insurance 111 E. Monroe #200 Buckeye (623) 386-4452 1650 N. Dysart #2 Goodyear (623) 932-4652 14301 N. 87th St. #209 Scottsdale (480) 348-1100

Newspapers

Pet Services

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

Scruff’s Dog Food Co.

RV Resort

14175 W. Indian School Rd, Ste C-4 Goodyear (623) 935-9553

Leaf Verde RV Resort

Plumbing 1 Buckeye Plumbing (623) 386-0710 www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

1500 S. Apache Road Buckeye (623) 386-3132 www.leafverde.com

Shopping Centers Palm Valley Pavilions West SW corner of Litchfield Rd. & McDowell www.shoppalmvalley.com

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

Solar

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

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

The Odyssey Family of Schools

Tires

Buckeye/ Goodyear (623) 327-1757 www.myodyssey.me

Argent Solar Electric Inc.

S & S Tires

Christian Schools

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

Wagner Leadership Institute

Veterinarians

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

Estrella Animal Hospital

Septic

10865 W. Indian School Rd. Avondale (623) 877-1088

Septic Technologies

Zoo

(623) 932-3464 www.septictechnologies.com

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

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DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS High Schools

Agua Fria Union High School District

SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Dennis Runyan District office: 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way, Suite 110 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-7000 www.aguafria.org Board president: Maxine Hill 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: Mathew 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

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Buckeye Union High School District 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

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: Steven Chapman 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: Susan Thompson 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

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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. first Tuesday of each 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 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 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 Spring/Summer 2015

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

Spring/Summer 2015

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

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: Litchfield Elementary School

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School 5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd.

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

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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 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: Deborah Bailey 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

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SCHOOLS

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 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

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 Ledet

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

SCHOOLS

Pendergast Elementary School District Superintendent: Lily Matos DeBlieux District office: 3802 N. 91st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2200 www.pesd92.org Board president: Susan Serin 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 V44

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

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 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; periodically at schools on a rotating basis 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

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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

Union Elementary School District 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 Estrella Mountain 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, Suite 7 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 Principal: Ronald Alexander

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Imagine Avondale 950 N. Eliseo C. Felix, Jr. Way Avondale, AZ 85323 623-344-1730 www.imagineavondale.org Principal: Kim Agnew Incito Schools 877 N. Sarival Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-398-6968 www.incitoschools.org Principal: Jayson Black Legacy Traditional School 12320 W. Van Buren St. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-344-0330 www.avondale. legacytraditional.org Principal: Kristin Smith 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 Institute for Advanced and International Studies 1495 S. Verrado Way Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-1757 www.odyprep.com/oi High School Principal: Bryan Pratt Junior High School Principal: Mary Yanke 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 St. John Vianney Elementary School 539 La Pasada Blvd.

Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-932-2434 www.sjvazschool.net Interim Principal: Christine Tax

St. Peter’s Episcopal Montessori School 400 S. Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-935-7737 www.stpetersmontessori. com Director: Shiffa Mashood St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School 13720 W. Thomas Road Avondale, AZ 85392 623-935-0945 www.stacc.net Principal: Cynthia Scheller 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 16260 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-234-2100 www.wvchristianschool.org Principal: Tanya Mooney

Colleges/Trade Schools/ Universities

Arizona State University West 4701 W. Thunderbird Road Glendale, AZ 85306 602-543-5500 https://campus.asu.edu/west Estrella Mountain Community College 3000 N. Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392 623-935-8000 www.estrellamountain.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 www2.gccaz.edu Universal Technical Institute 10695 W. Pierce St. Avondale, AZ 85323 800-510-5845 www.uti.edu University of Phoenix 9520 W. Palm Lane Phoenix, AZ 85037 602-557-2000 www.phoenix.edu

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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 E-Institute at Avondale 1035 E. Van Buren St., Suite 111 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-760-9061 www.e-institute.us Principal: Curtis Gardner E-Institute at Buckeye 6213 S. Miller Road, Suite 109 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: JD Corey Grace Fellowship Academy 1300 N. Miller Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-393-8883 www. gracefellowshipacademy.org Principal: Geri Parker Harvest Preparatory Academy 14900 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 602-708-2334 www.harvestprep.com Site Director: Kellye Carroll 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

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STATE DIRECTORY U.S. U.S. House House off of Representatives Representatives District 3 Rep. Raul Grijalva (D)

District 7 Rep. Ruben Gallego (D)

District 4 Rep. Paul Gosar (R)

District 8 Rep. Trent Franks (R)

1511 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2435; grijalva.house.gov Local office: Rancho Santa Fe Center 13065 W. McDowell Road, Suite C-123, Avondale, AZ 85392

504 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2315; gosar.house.gov

21218 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4065; rubengallego.house.gov Local office: 411 N. Central Ave., Suite 150 Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-256-0551

2435 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4576; franks.house.gov Local office: 7121 W. Bell Road, Suite 200 Glendale, AZ 85308 623-776-7911 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353

Maricopa County Board Board of of Supervisors Supervisors Clint L. Hickman (R)

District 4, which includes Avondale, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, north Buckeye 301 W. Jefferson Ave., 10th floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-506-7642 chickman@mail.maricopa.gov

Steve Gallardo (D)

District 5, which includes Goodyear, Tolleson, Avondale, south Buckeye 301 W. Jefferson Ave., 10th floor Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-506-7092 gallardos001@mail.maricopa.gov

State Legislature District 4 Sen. Lynne Pancrazi (D)

District 19 Sen. Lupe Contreras (D)

Rep. Charlene R. Fernandez (D)

Rep. Mark A. Cardenas (D)

Rep. Lisa Otondo (D)

Rep. Diego Espinoza (D)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 315 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3004; lpancrazi@azleg.gov

1700 W. Washington St., Room 126 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3098; cfernandez@azleg.gov 1700 W. Washington St., Room 123 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3002; lotondo@azleg.gov

District 13 Sen. Don Shooter (R)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 200 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-4139; dshooter@azleg.gov

U.S. Senate Sen. John McCain (R)

Sen. Jeff Flake (R)

241 Russell Senate Office Building, B85 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2235; mccain.senate.gov 202-224-4521; flake.senate.gov Local office: Local office: 2201 E. Camelback Road, 2200 E. Camelback Road, Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-952-2410 602-840-1891 V46

Rep. Darin Mitchell (R)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 307 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-5894; dmitchell@azleg.gov

Rep. Steve Montenegro (R)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 218 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-5955; smontenegro@azleg.gov

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1700 W. Washington St., Room 313 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-5284; lcontreras@azleg.gov 1700 W. Washington St., Room 122 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3014; mcardenas@azleg.gov 1700 W. Washington St., Room 118 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3134; despinoza@azleg.gov

District 29 Sen. Martin Quezada (D)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 313 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-5911; mquezada@azleg.gov

Rep. Richard C. Andrade (D)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 125 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3130; randrade@azleg.gov

Rep. Ceci Velasquez (D)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 124 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3144; cvelasquez@azleg.gov Spring/Summer 2015

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: Stephanie Karlin

Council: David Iwanski, Bryan Kilgore, Jim McDonald, Sandi Nielson and Lorenzo Sierra 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, Jeff Raible, 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: Lupe Bandin, Clorinda Population: 6,756 Erives, Kathie Farr, Albert Median age: 29 Mendoza and Juan Rodriguez Median household annual City manager: Reyes Medrano Jr. income: $37,972 Police Dept.: 8350 W. Van Buren Land area: 5.75 square miles St. (623-936-7186) City Hall: 9555 W. Van Buren St. Police chief: Larry Rodriguez (623-936-7111) Fire Dept.: 203 N. 92nd Ave. www.tollesonaz.org (623-936-8500) Mayor: Adolfo Gamez Fire chief: George Good Vice mayor: Linda Laborin Spring/Summer 2015

Library: 9555 W. Van Buren St. (623-936-2746) Post Office: 8805 W. Van Buren St. (623-907-0206)

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