Vista - Spring/Summer 2017

Spring/Summer 2017

FREE

Vista

Summer = $avings

WELCOME TO VISTA S

ummer equals savings in the Valley of the Sun. If you can stand the heat, you can do plenty of things on the cheap, and without the crowds you’d find during other times of the year.

Always wanted to learn how to golf but don’t want to spend a fortune? Book an early morning or twilight time in the summer for pennies on the dollar. Twilight’s a great time for the novice golfer.

The throngs of golfers have cleared the greens, allowing the newbie to take his time without feeling rushed when he undoubtedly causes a backup.

Like roller coasters but can’t stand waiting hours in line for a ride that lasts a few minutes?

Castles ~n~ Coasters in Phoenix is a ghost town during the summer. Instead of spending an entire day there in the spring or fall and maybe riding everything once, you can spend a few hours there in the summer and ride everything three times! And the best part? The park slashes

its admission fees during its Summer Fun Days from the end of May through Labor Day. Children home from school and you don’t know what to do with them without a bunch of extra money? Harkins Theatres in Avondale and Goodyear shows children’s movies for 10 weeks during the summer for less than $1 per movie; local libraries hold free events to accompany the county’s annual summer reading program; and municipal swimming pools only charge a couple of bucks for an entire day of swimming, and even offer free admission during special events. Splash pads can also be found at Avondale and Goodyear community parks and they’re totally free!

When the mercury climbs, the prices (and lines) drop, so get out there and take advantage of some hot savings!

— Cary Hines Managing editor

1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323 (623) 535-8439 [535-VIEW] FAX (623) 935-2103 “The noblest motive is the public good.’’

– Richard Steele Publisher Elliott Freireich publisher@westvalleyview.com Editorial Managing editor: Cary S. Hines chines@westvalleyview.com Assistant editor: Emily Toepfer etoepfer@westvalleyview.com Sports editor: Casey Pritchard caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com Sports writer: Shane McOwen Staff writers: Glenn Gullickson, Shane McOwen news1@westvalleyview.com Intern: Kourtney Balsan Staff photographers: Jordan Christopher, Ray Thomas Advertising Julie Sargent-Helm advertising@westvalleyview.com Account executives: Rachael Freireich rachael.f@westvalleyview.com Julius Tiritilli julius.t@westvalleyview.com Production Erica Evans Shannon Mead production@westvalleyview.com Bookkeeping Manager: Rene Hartmann Alejandrina Trujillo bookkeeping@westvalleyview.com Classified advertising DeAna Janco classifieds@westvalleyview.com Circulation/Distribution Manager: Ron Sellmeyer rsellmeyer@westvalleyview.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Kimberlee Watson kwatson@westvalleyview.com Press Head Pressman: Ryan Westfall rwestfall@westvalleyview.com Antonio Montenegro

One heck of a slice ...........................V3 View from the top .............................V4 Luxury for less .................................V8 A silver screen steal ....................... V10 Coasting on down ........................... V12

Drive-in to a good value ................. V14 Wet, wild and cheap........................ V16 Take a look it’s (not just) in a book ........ V18 School’s out for summer.................V20 Calendar .........................................V32

DIRECTORIES AND LISTINGS Health Care Directory .....................V22 Worship Directory ...........................V35 Businesses/Services ......................V30 V2

Schools Listing ...............................V38 State/county government ...............V42 Cities at a Glance ............................V43 Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

West Valley View is published each Wednesday by West Valley View Inc. Vista is published semi-annually

by West Valley View Inc. Subscriptions: Home delivery of West Valley View is free upon request within western Maricopa County west of State Route 101 and south of Northern Ave. as well as all of the city of Tolleson. Requested mail subscriptions within Maricopa County: $75 per year, $40 for 6 months. Out of county & state: $88 per year, $45 for 6 months.

Copyright: The entire contents Copyright 2017

by West Valley View Inc. Vista is printed on 100% recycled paper with soy-based inks.

2/22/2017 • 78,885 - 3,000

Spring/Summer 2017

ONE HECK OF A SLICE Golf courses cut rates for summer

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

O

utdoor activities are brutal during the summer months when temperatures soar into triple digits, but when the price tag of something drops, that’s enough to intrigue the consumer.

That’s what happens with summer golf in the Valley of the Sun. As temperatures increase, golf prices decrease — especially if you’re willing to brace the afternoon heat and play twilight hours.

Trevor Finton, the head golf professional at Golf Club of Estrella, said the rates during peak season, which is January through April in the Valley, range from $75 to $119, but go as low as $20 in the summer during twilight hours. It’s a great time for locals to play different courses around the Valley.

“We get people that shop because every course in the Valley drops rate,” Finton

Spring/Summer 2017

said. “It’s an opportunity for some people to play some of the nicer courses at a reduced rate.”

Even during summer mornings, prices are still as low as $30 at Golf Club of Estrella. If you get an early enough tee time, you’re starting when it’s around 80 degrees and finishing when it hits 100.

However, some locals like to play in the afternoon when the course is nearly empty because temperatures are between 105 and 110.

“For local people, I know some don’t mind going out at 11 or 12 because there’s not much difference in the temperature change,” Finton said. “It’s not as dramatic.”

See SLICE on V21

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V3

VIEW FROM THE TOP West Valley offers 83 miles of mountain trails

View photo by Jordan Christopher

SUN CITY GRAND HIKING CLUB MEMBERS begin their trail Jan. 24 at Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye.

The 8,700-acre park has no entry fee and is open sunrise to 10 p.m. daily.

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

D

evelopment may be picking up in the West Valley, but it’s still home to more than 63,000 acres of peaceful mountain land with 83 miles of trails for people to explore.

While the area offers multiple options for hiking, admission to the newest park is also free. Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye opened in January 2016 and had more than 200,000 visitors in its first year, said Robert Wisener, conservation and project manager for Buckeye.

“If you go out there on a Friday or Saturday or Sunday, it’s packed,” Wisener said. “A lot of people are coming out to the park and enjoying the trails, especially in the cooler months.”

The 8,700-acre park at 2600 N. Watson Road features trails for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, as well as picnic areas and seven camping sites.

“We’ve got a really great trail system that’s well V4

marked that can accommodate a lot of different types of users,” Wisener said. “Whether you’re looking for a shorter hike or something a little bit more challenging, we have that available.”

Out of 12 completed trails spanning 16 miles, four are rated easy, five moderate and three difficult, which are defined as the following: • Easy — Mostly smooth and wide dirt trail with minimal unevenness.

• Moderate — Mostly smooth and wide dirt trail with occasional unevenness and narrowing tread.

• Difficult — Long rocky segments with possible drops and exposure. Rocky dirt trail with frequent unevenness and narrow tread.

The weather in the next few months will be perfect for hitting the trails, but people can continue visiting the park into the summer season as long as they take precautions.

Trail difficulty ratings increase by one level when temperatures go above 90 degrees, so easy becomes moderate and moderate Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

becomes difficult.

The park is open from sunrise to sunset, but the best times to visit in the summer are early mornings and evenings when there’s more shade on the trails.

It’s also important to hydrate well in advance of a hike, and take plenty of water with you. Once your water is half gone, that means it’s time to turn around and head back to the trailhead.

Signs that you might be in trouble include clammy skin, weakness, blurry vision, cramps, fatigue, dizziness, dragging your feet, tripping and headaches.

Other tips include wearing proper clothing, shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Also carry a cell phone and tell someone when you plan to start and end your hike, as well as the location

See TRAILS on V5 Spring/Summer 2017

TRAILS from V4

if you’re hitting the trails alone.

Emergency markers can be found on sign posts every quarter mile on trails at the park.

If you need help, call 911 and reference the nearest marker to assist first responders in identifying your location.

The letters on the signs indicate the name of the trail, and the numbers provide information about the distance traveled for that segment at quarter-mile intervals.

Camping close to home

If you’re looking to get away without traveling too far, check out Skyline’s camp sites. They have picnic tables, barbecue grills and fire pits, but no water, electrical hookups or dump stations.

Restroom facilities are available, and each site includes a 50-foot parking stall and two graded tent pads measuring 12 feet by 12 feet.

“We haven’t seen many people using the camp sites, but we do get reservations for it,” Wisener said. “We still have a lot of openings on the weekends.”

Other park amenities include an overlook with seating for 30 people and ramadas that offer picnic tables and barbecue grills.

View photo by Jordan Christopher

See TRAILS on V6

BUCKEYE MAYOR JACKIE MECK stands with local children as he speaks at the one-year anniversary celebration of Skyline Regional Park Jan. 14 in Buckeye.

HAECRA IDTEAMGY E ELEMENTARY

GLENDALE CAMPUS

QUALITY EDUCATION STARTS HERE f FREE before- and after-school care f FREE bus pick-up/drop-off f FREE full-day kindergarten f Customized K-8th grade educations f Low student-to-teacher ratio

f Highly qualified, certified teachers f Academics and Character Skills taught f Enrollment up over 100 students from last year f Full-size campus including 2 gyms, 3 fields, and a greenhouse

SPECIALS & SPORTS f SPECIAL CLASSES such as Computers, Music, PE, and Art

f Championship-winning athletic department

6805 N. 125th Ave., Glendale • (623) 742-3956 • HESGlendale.org Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V5

View photo by Ray Thomas

HORSEBACK RIDERS head out Jan. 9, 2016, during the grand opening of Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye. The park, at the southern base of the White Tank Mountains, has 16 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists and equestrians.

TRAILS from V5

Reservations for camping sites and picnic ramadas require a fee and can be made at skylineregionalpark.com.

Expansion plans at Skyline include a trail that will be accessible for people with limited mobility that’s expected to open by April on the flats north of the bridge, and will include interpretive signage about wildlife and plants.

“It will be compacted and stabilized, so it will be a firm surface,” Wisener said. “People with strollers and wheelchairs can get out there and enjoy the scenery and plants along the trails.”

Work is also being done to make Skyline accessible from the adjacent communities, Wisener said.

“People can walk out their front door and into park, which makes it nice that it can easily be incorporated into their everyday lives,” he said.

The need for additional parking will also be addressed, and long-term plans could include

See TRAILS on V7 V6

Trail terrain Skyline Regional Park offers the following trails: • Bridge Bypass Equestrian Trail (BB): 0.22 miles; easy rating; 25-foot elevation gain; for use by equestrians.

• Chuckwalla (CW): 2.4 miles; easy rating; 210-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers, bikers and equestrians.

• Crest Summit (CS): 0.17 miles; difficult rating; 200-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers.

• Granite Falls Loop (GF): 1.7 miles; easy rating; 280-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers, bikers and equestrians.

• Lost Creek (LC): 1.03 miles; moderate rating; 440-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers, bikers and equestrians.

• Mountain Wash (MW): 1.06 miles; moderate rating; 400-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers,

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

bikers and equestrians.

• Parking Lot Connector (PC): 0.6 miles; easy rating; 160-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers, bikers and equestrians.

• Quartz Mine (QM): 2.6 miles; moderate rating; 445-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers, bikers and equestrians.

• Skyline Crest (SC): 1.3 miles; difficult rating; 530-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers and oneway bike traffic.

• Turnbuckle (TB): 3 miles; moderate rating; 560-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers, bikers and equestrians.

• Valley Vista (V): 0.33 miles; difficult rating; 270-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers.

• Watson Overlook (WO): 0.15 miles; moderate rating; 120-foot elevation gain; for use by hikers.

Spring/Summer 2017

View photo by Ray Thomas

THE FIRST CYCLISTS head out to Mountain Wash Trail Jan. 9, 2016, during the grand opening of Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye.

TRAILS from V6

a nature center and small amphitheater in 15 to 20 years, Wisener said.

Multiple mountains

The West Valley also has three other regional parks to choose from, each with an entry fee of $6 per vehicle. Their hours are 6

a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Buckeye Hills Regional Park, 26700 W. Buckeye Hills Drive, Buckeye, consists of 4,474 acres of natural desert and offers views of the Gila River riparian area. Hiking at the park is primitive. It has restrooms, but no running water or electricity. For information, call 623-932-3811.

Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. in Goodyear, became the first regional park in the Maricopa County Park System in 1954, and includes a large wetland, or riparian, area. The 19,840 acres of

mountains and desert offer about 40 miles of trails and tracks for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, ranging in length from 2.3 miles to 8.8 miles. For information, call 623-932-3811.

White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road in Waddell, is the largest regional park in Maricopa County at nearly 30,000 acres. It has about 25 miles of shared-use trails, from .9 mile to 7.9 miles long, and 2.5 miles of pedestrian-only routes. For information, call 623-935-2505.

Give Hope To Others With A Gift That Pays YOU Income You can help feed the hungry, shelter the needy and care for the neglected in your community while securing income for your needs.

Q

Fixed payments for life Relief from taxes Income now or later Q

Q

Since 1865

ONE-LIFE RATES

Age

Rate

65 70 75 80 85 90+

4.7% 5.1% 5.8% 6.8% 7.8% 9.0%

Two-life rates available.

Rates subject to change.

Let our gift planner show you and your advisors the many tax-wise giving options available through The Salvation Army.

For information call 800-479-0210 or return coupon.

Name(s) Address City, State, Zip Age(s) Phone ( ) E-mail The Salvation Army, Gift Planning Office 2707 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008 E-mail: SArmyGift@usw.salvationarmy.org Visit: www.sarmygift.org Š2017 The Salvation Army

Spring/Summer 2017

WVVV ACGA7

Funer ral Chap pel l Small enough to show we care.

Family & Veteran Owned & Operated Affordable, Personalized Services Caring & Comforting Staff In the heart of Old Town Avondale

522 E. Western Ave.

623-925-1525 www.AvenidasFuneralChapel.com

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V7

LUXURY FOR LESS

Wigwam is West Valley’s staycation destination

Submitted S b i d photo h

SEVERAL SWIMMING POOLS can be found on the grounds of the Wigwam in Litchfield Park. The four-star resort, which also has several golf courses and restaurants, tennis and volleyball courts and a fitness center and spa, offers discounted rates for summer stays.

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

F

or those who don’t mind the heat, a summer weekend or vacation close to home can offer top amenities at a bargain price.

That’s because Valley resorts and hotels discount their rates when occupancy is low, making summer prime time for a staycation.

In the West Valley, the Wigwam in Litchfield Park is a destination for luxury on a budget during the summer.

The historic hotel is a local landmark with its adobe and timber structures.

The AAA four-star property claims to be Arizona’s largest golf resort with 54 holes of golf, including two courses V8

designed by architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. Other hot weather athletes will find nine illuminated tennis courts, including a stadium court, bocce ball courts, sand volleyball, cornhole and pingpong.

There’s also a fitness center and spa.

To cool off, the 440-acre property offers four pools, including the newest with cabanas and a 25-foot tower with water slides and water play features.

The pools have adult and family areas with poolside movies, water games and live entertainment.

Food service includes the option to dine on a 9,300-square-foot plaza, which also has an indoor/outdoor bar, lounge areas and entertainment venues.

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

But when temperatures reach triple digits, dining indoors might be more attractive. The resort is home to Litchfield’s, offering farm to table dining; Red’s Bar and Grill, serving American cuisine; and the Wigwam Bar. The resort’s Sunset Point provides a cowboy town experience in the desert.

The Wigwam’s history dates back to 1918, when it was built as a gathering place for suppliers of the cotton ranch established by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. as well as company executives.

It opened as a guest ranch with space

See LUXURY on V9

Spring/Summer 2017

LUXURY from V8

THE WIGWAM, as seen in its early days in this undated photo, was built in 1918 as a gathering place for suppliers of the cotton ranch established by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. It opened as a guest ranch for 24 in 1929 and has undergone numerous changes since.

for 24 guests in 1929, and the first golf course was built the following year.

As its reputation grew, the resort attracted public figures and became a destination.

In late 2009, the property was purchased by JDM Partners and about two years later, the latest redevelopment project was completed.

The resort has 331 guest rooms, including 70 suites and two presidential suites, with one measuring 5,000 square feet.

The Wigwam offers package deals during select spring/summer dates, including “Stay More Save More” with 25 to 35 percent off based on length of stay. A three-night stay is 25 percent off, a five-night stay is 30 percent off and a seven-night stay is 35 percent off.

The Wigwam’s website also promotes discounts for local military and first responders.

For information, visit wigwamarizona. com or call 623-935-3811.

Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

Lose the stress.

Love the savings.

Choose your offer and schedule today.

$

55

00

INTRODUCTORY

1-hour massage session*

$

55

00

INTRODUCTORY

1-hour Murad ® Healthy Skin facial session*

MassageEnvy.com · Convenient Hours · Franchises Available Open 7 Days: M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm GOODYEAR

AVONDALE

PEORIA

GLENDALE

1468 N. Litchfield Rd. #M-3 Litchfield & McDowell (623) 935-5495

9945 W. McDowell Rd. Suite 107 99th Ave. & McDowell (623) 209-3939

9744 W. Northern Ave. Suite 1340 99th Ave. & Northern (623) 872-3689

5143 W. Olive Ave Next to Wal-mart (623) 931-3689

*See clinic for details. Rates and services may vary by location and session. Not all Massage Envy locations are licensed to offer facial services. Check with the specific location or see MassageEnvy.com. Each location is independently owned and operated. ©2013 Massage Envy Franchising, LLC.

Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V9

A SILVER SCREEN STEAL Harkins shows $1 children’s movies every summer

View photo by Jordan Christopher

HARKINS ESTRELLA FALLS 16 opens to a crowd of eager moviegoers last fall in Goodyear. The theater, at 15010 W. McDowell Road, shows children’s movies during the summer for about $1 each.

by Shane McOwen staff writer

T

echnology has given us entertainment options at the tips of our fingers. Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime allow us to select a movie and begin watching within moments from the comforts of our own homes. Those innovations have proved to be extremely popular among children, and maybe even more so for the parents of those children.

The child dynamic that gets overlooked when it comes to instant access is the “going” portion of the movie-going experience. As many parents, or siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, even distant relatives know, cabin fever is a reality among children. Since Arizona’s summers famously bring the heat once school gets out, it’s tough finding an option to get V10

the children out of the house without succumbing to the excruciating heat.

Never fear, Harkins Theatres is here.

Both West Valley locations, Harkins Gateway at 10250 W. McDowell Road in Avondale and Harkins Estrella Falls, 15010 W. McDowell Road in Goodyear, will participate in the Summer Movie Fun promotion, where children 12 years old and younger can enjoy 10 films in 10 weeks over the summer for less than $1 per movie.

The Summer Movie Fun series for 2017 will include Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Trolls, The Secret Life of Pets, The Lego Batman Movie, The Angry Birds Movie, Norm of the North, Kung Fu Panda 3, Storks, Ice Age: Collision Course and Mr. Popper’s Penguins.

Beginning May 29, Memorial Day, and running until the first week of August, Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

each Valley Harkins Theatre location offers a different movie once a week for the 10 weeks of summer, beginning at 9:45 a.m., before the regular showings begin. Tickets for the entire season have to be purchased at the door, and single-day tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the showing for $2.

Children must be accompanied by an adult, and adults likewise can only be admitted if they are with children.

The Summer Movie Fun program has been going on for more than 35 years, each year offering titles rated “G” or “PG,” most of which are no longer in the original release run.

See SILVER SCREEN on V11

Spring/Summer 2017

View photo by Jordan Christopher

A GOURMET CONCESSION stand offers Nathan’s hot dogs, Oreo churros and White Castle burgers along with the usual spread at Harkins Estrella Falls 16 in Goodyear.

SILVER SCREEN from V10

View photos by Jordan Christopher

(ABOVE) THE CINE ONE screen at Harkins Estrella Falls 16 in Goodyear is the largest in the state. (Right) Luxury recliners are standard in every theater. From the end of May till the beginning of August, the theater shows a different children’s movie each week for less than $1 a ticket.

A fun fact, or maybe not-so-fun, is Disney movies are not part of the program, unless they’re currently in the original release. Disney films are not available after they’ve left the theaters, according to harkins.com.

Season tickets are available until they sell out, or once the seventh week of the program has been completed. Season tickets are good for only one location.

The theater recommends purchasing season tickets to secure your seat, as tickets go fast, according to the website.

Exact schedules for each location will be released in mid-February.

It’s certainly tough to find a better way to beat the heat without having to empty out the pocketbook.

For information, visit harkins.com, visit the Estrella Falls or Gateway ticket office, or call Estrella Falls at 623-2231105 or Gateway at 623-478-9411.

For all your motor home, trailer, fifth wheel and horse trailer needs FREE Roof & 32pt.

Inspection

Paint & Body Services Available

$

623-932-5444 Spring/Summer 2017

Glendale Ave.

H

N

99

WHEEL & PARTS BEARING PACK El Mirage Rd.

www.rvmastertechs.com

125th Ave.

12445 W. GLENDALE AVE., GLENDALE, AZ 85307

Dysart Rd.

RV PARTS & SERVICE COLLISION CENTER WE HAVE PROPANE

Per Axle Parts.

Towables Only.

WE ACCEPT ALL EXTENDED WARRANTIES INCLUDING Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V11

COASTING ON DOWN

Castles ~n~ Coasters slashes entry fee for summer

View photo by Shane McOwen

CASTLES ~N~ COASTERS in Phoenix is the Valley’s only amusement park and offers discounted entry fees during the heat of summer.

by Shane McOwen staff writer

A

summer day at Disneyland can cost a family of four upward of $400 these days.

And that’s the base cost if you somehow finagle getting to the front gates without having to pay for travel expenses, lodging and food.

In other words, it costs a pretty penny.

Heck, if you want to visit its sister park, California Adventure, on the same day with a park-hopper pass, the price goes up to almost $650.

It’s certainly not just the heat causing V12

parents to break out into a sweat when it comes to summer family entertainment.

Those looking to have some fun without breaking the bank just have to head east, to the Valley’s lone amusement park.

Castles ~n~ Coasters, located in the heart of Phoenix at Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue near Metrocenter mall, has offered the Phoenix metro area entertainment and amusement in one form or another since 1976.

The original park opened as Golf ~n~ Stuff, featuring four outdoor 18-

hole miniature golf courses, go karts, batting cages and an indoor video arcade.

The park remained that way until 1992, when Golf ~n~ Stuff reinvented itself as Castles ~n~ Coasters and expanded by 10 acres to add various thrill rides. The expansion included Arizona’s only double-loop roller coaster, Desert Storm, as well as a log

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

See COASTING on V13

COASTING from V12 flume ride, carousel and swinging ship.

More recently, Castles ~n~ Coasters has added a few new attractions: On the Ropes, Sky Wire and XD Dark Ride.

On the Ropes is an elevated, three-story obstacle course designed to test balance and courage. Sky Wire is a zip line that travels over the miniature golf courses, and XD Dark Ride is a 3-D motion theater shooting game competition that goes after all the senses with 400 seat movements per second, up to two G’s of force, surround sound and air blowers.

Castles ~n~ Coasters offers three different price packages normally. The Gold Pass is $39.99, and includes all-day unlimited rides, one round of 18-hole miniature golf and a $10 arcade card. The Silver Pass, $34.99 includes the all-day ride pass and one round of golf, and the Bronze Pass is unlimited rides for $29.99.

The good news for thrill-seekers, or those just wanting to get the children out of the house, is the park offers discounts during the summer as part of its Summer Fun Days from the end of May through Labor Day in September. This year, the Summer Fun Days Promotion will take $10 off the Bronze Pass all-day rides price.

Sky Wire, On the Ropes and XD Dark Ride are available at an additional cost.

Park hours vary depending on the time of the year. Generally, the arcade and mini golf activities are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Go karts and bumper boats are open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday though Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

The ride park is open on weekends from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.

For information, visit Castles ~n~ Coasters’ website at castlesncoasters.com or call 602-997-7575.

Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

View photo by Shane McOwen

MINIATURE GOLF has been a staple of Castles ~n~ Coasters since it opened under the name Golf ~n~ Stuff in 1976. Back then, the park offered four miniature golf courses, go karts, batting cages and a video arcade.

In 1992, the park was renamed and expanded by 10 acres to add various thrill rides, including the state’s only double-loop roller coaster. The park discounts its rates from the end of May through Labor Day as part of its Summer Fun Days.

%JTDPWFS UIF 1BSL %JTDPWFS UIF 1BSL -JUDIGJFME 1BSL JT B CFBVUJGVM TNBMM DJUZ -JUDIGJFME 1BSL JT B CFBVUJGVM TNBMM DJUZ PG BQQSPYJNBUFMZ SFTJEFOUT PG BQQSPYJNBUFMZ SFTJEFOUT MPDBUFE NJMFT XFTU PG 1IPFOJY MPDBUFE NJMFT XFTU PG 1IPFOJY &DPOPNJD %FWFMPQNFOU DPOPNJD %FWFMPQNFOU $PNJOH 4PPO $JUZ $FOUFS %FWFMPQNFOU )PVTJOH 3FTJEFOUJBM %FWFMPQNFOU )PVTJOH 3FTJEFOUJBM %FWFMPQNFOU 5XP /FX $PNNVOJUJFT -FJTVSF -FJTVSF -JUDIĹŁFME 1BSL 3FDSFBUJPO $FOUFS "RVBUJD $MBTTFT Ĺ” :PVUI 4QPSU -FBHVFT

t

'BNJMZ 3BUFT

Small Smalltown towncharm charm with withďŹ ďŹ ve vestar starclass. class.

Visit us at: litchďŹ eld-park.org Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V13

DRIVE IN TO A GOOD VALUE

Glendale drive-in theater offers affordable entertainment

View photo by Ray Thomas

WEST WIND DRIVE-IN at 55th and Montebello avenues in Glendale offers patrons a cheaper, more unique alternative to the normal walk-in theater.

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

D

rive-in movie theaters still exist.

That may come as a surprise to many people, but it’s a fact. Not only do they exist, but some of the ones that do are flourishing.

West Wind Drive-in 9, 5650 N. 55th Ave. in Glendale, is one of them, and it’s the closest theater to the West Valley. It offers patrons a cheaper alternative to the normal walk-in theater, costing only $7.50 per customer. Children 5-11 are admitted for $1.25 each, and anyone 4 and younger gets in free.

“We get a lot of young families at the drive-in because it’s a great babysitter,” said Tony Maniscalco, vice president of marketing for Syufy Enterprises, which operates V14

the drive-in theater in Glendale. “People bring infants to the drive-in because if they cry, nobody cares. If you want to talk on your cell phone, nobody cares. It’s great for families, it gives them a chance to see a movie in digital projection on a screen that is sometimes 100 feet wide.”

A regular movie theater screen is generally 40 feet wide, unless it’s an IMAX screen, Maniscalco said.

Drive-in theaters offer several other benefits compared to the traditional theater. Drive-in theater concession prices are often cheaper, and movies are generally shown as a double-feature, meaning two movies for the price of one.

West Wind also shows first-run movies, so you’re getting to see the latest attractions when you go.

The parking lot is asphalt, but there is a

playground for children to use before, or even during, the movie. Patrons listen to the movie through an FM dial, so you can turn up the speakers in your car, or even take a portable radio and sit outside your car to watch the movie.

“Some people come on motorcycles or school buses and bring a boom box,” Maniscalco said. “They put out lawn chairs and a boom box so they can all hear the movies.”

Maniscalco said he’s even seen people take couches in the back of their trucks.

“They back up the truck, put out the couch and sit and watch the movie,”

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

See DRIVE IN on V15

chain, and we have not found a business that we can put on these drive-in locations that will perform, necessarily, better than the drive-ins,” Maniscalco said. “So, the goal is to keep them open as long as we can.”

While certain things, such as real-estate prices, have hurt drive-ins, something that actually helped was the economic downturn in 2008, Maniscalco said.

“When the market tanked, people were looking for alternative forms of entertainment that weren’t so expensive,” he said.

“The drive-ins are really, really cheap. It was a great way for families to go back to the movies.

“That really helped our business, and as the economy got better, people stayed with us and they keep coming back.”

In February, movies start at West Wind Drive-in 9 in Glendale at 6:45 p.m. The theater’s concessions include Nathan’s hot dogs, Pepsi products and Orville Redenbacher popcorn.

For information, visit westwinddi.com or call 623-939-9715.

Fall and rise of drive-ins

While the West Wind Drive-in is doing well, drive-in theaters haven’t always been so attractive. Over the years, certain things have hurt the drive-in business, Maniscalco said.

“Real estate values have been one of those,” he said. “As real estate values go up, the property goes up and a lot of people will look for something else to do on that property; rent it to Walmart, or sell it to somebody to build a building or parking lot.”

Drive-ins hadn’t been paid much attention to for about a 15-year span when Syufy Enterprises took them over in 2006, Maniscalco said. That’s when the company decided to see what they could do with them.

“We cleaned them up, fixed them up, added digital projection to all of our theaters,” Maniscalco said. “The drive-in [in Glendale] is one of the bigger ones in the country at nine screens, and all the screens are digital.”

In total, Syufy runs seven drive-in theaters between California, Nevada and Arizona.

“We’re the largest drive-in theater

DRIVE IN from V14

Maniscalco said. “There are multitudes of ways to enjoy yourself at the drivein.”

In addition to the several ways to enjoy a drive-in theater, Maniscalco said there is always the nostalgic feel people get when attending.

“A lot of times, people just love the drive-in vibe,” he said. “They dig it, they enjoy it and they come back weekend after weekend.”

While there are many great things about the drive-in, it has some limitations. Movies can’t be shown until the evening because it’s too bright outside.

Also, a normal theater can show approximately eight screenings of a movie per day, whereas a drive-in can only do three.

“At a regular theater, you can show movies all day long, all night long,” Maniscalco said. “We have to wait for it to get dark, but that sort of adds to the romance of the whole thing.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

The Valley’s Most Beautiful Furniture Store!

NEW NE W IT ITEM ITEMS EMS EM S AR ARRI ARRIVING RIVI RI VING VI NG W WEEKLY EEKL EEKL EE KLY Y

40,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom of Furniture, Decor, & Rugs at Bell Rd. Location

Shop Online

With this coupon only. Excludes prior purchases.

Not valid with other offer or discount. Offer expires 9/1/17.

H o m e F u r n i s h i n g s www.lina-furnishings.com Nĺ

US 60

30

Guadalupe

Power Rd.

480-558-7232

FREE

In Home Consultation Services With this coupon only. Offer expires 9/1/17.

West Valley View offers...

8½ x 11 in.

Full Color, 2 Sided Promotions • Menus

$

next to Winco Foods

1728 S. Greenfield Road Suite 116 • Mesa, AZ

.80 /thousand*

*Plus 2.5% tax, printing only, 10,000 min. job size, inserting into WVV additional.

“This Is

Pasta

Freshly made. Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Dressing. Ham and Cheese, Italian Hoagie, Salami & Cheese, Roast Beef & Cheeses, Turkey & Cheese, Capicola & Cheese, Submarine & Cheese, Buckeye Special, Veggie, Grilled Chicken, Meatball Parmigiana, Sausage Parmigiana, Sausage with Bell Pepper, Italian Sausage, Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Parmigiana, Philly Steak & Cheese, Philly Steak & Any 1 Item, Philly Steak Special & Cheese

available in Ham & Cheese, Submarine (Ham, Salami) or the Italian Special (Ham, Salami, Capicola) 48 hour notice required.

Bread Sticks, French Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Fried Mushrooms, Zucchini, Jalapeno Poppers, “Sampler”. Sides include Meatballs and Sausage.

Italian Entrees Oven Baked All Dine-In Entrees served with Side Salad and Italian Bread. Made with Argento’s Fresh Sauces. Chicken Parmigiana, Sausage Parmigiana, Meatball Parmigiana, Eggplant Parmigiana, Penne Alfredo Polo, T-Pasta (Alfredo or Vodka Sauce served over Chicken Parmigiana).

Lunch Special

Always a favorite. Always made fresh.

Lasagne, Manicotti, Baked Ziti, Raviioli, Stuffed Shells, Eggplant Rolletini, Baked Ziti A La Siciliana (with eggplant), Penne Alfredo Al Forno.

Pizza, Sandwiches, Pasta with and without soft drinks

$

nroe

$

PIZZA

PIZZA

5.00 OFF $5.00 OFF any Party Sub Your Order Of $30.00 or more

with this coupon through 1/1/16. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer.

Limit one coupon per order.

with this coupon through 1/1/16. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer.

Limit one coupon per order.

NEW YORK STYLE

PIZZA

1 FREE TOPPING On any size pizza

with this coupon through 1/1/16. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer.

Limit one coupon per order.

NEW YORK STYLE

$ $

5.00 OFF F 40 pc.

$

with this coupon through 1/1/16.

1/16. Not to be combined with any other coupon oupon or offer. er order.

Limit one coupon per

W DELI E *Deliver VER * y Fees Vary SEE WEB OUR SITE FO A CO MPLE R MENU TE

Ave., Bu (SE corner th cke 623.386.9 8 St. & Monroe) ye www.arge 191 • 623.386 .9559 ntosbucke ARGENT ye.c OSPIZZ APASTA om ANDWING S

Gourmet

5.99

Please see our menu for details.

Dine-in pasta lunch specials include side salad and bread.

NEW YORK STYLE

taurant”

PIZZA

HO (Open 7 URS Days A Wee k) Mon. 10:30 AM - Thurs – 9:00 PM Fri. 10:3 0 AM – 10:00 PM Sat. 11:0 0 AM – 10:00 PM Sun. 11:0 0 AM – 9:00 PM

805 E. Mo

Fountain drinks in a variety of

ARGENTO’S ARGENTO’S ARGENTO’S ARG NEW YORK STYLE

Pizza Res

Homecoo ke Made to d Dishes Order

of these ࣅ

6 Ft Party Subs

t Another

NEW YO RK STYLE

Party Subs

Heros

Not Jus

ARGENTO’S

Wings

Served with your choice of Spaghetti, Penne, Made to order in your choice of Hot, Ziti or Fettucine. All Dine-In Pasta Dishes Medium, Mild or BBQ. Bone-in or Boneless. served with Side Salad and Italian Bread.

Served with homemade ranch dressing.

Choice are Marinara, Meatball or Sausage, Mushroom Marinara, Alfredo (made fresh), Broccoli, Garlic and Oil, Garlic Oil, Pesto, A La Vodka, Clam Sauce (white or red), Primavera.

Grilled Chicken (extra). Tortellini available (extra).

Pizzas

Stop in to Tomm and say “Hello” y, Deshi ra and Dijon

Everyday Specials

16” LAR GE 1 & 20 WINTOPPING 20.99 GS

Stromboli

ARIZONA GIVES DAY IS APRIL 5, PAGE 23

westvalleyview.com —

Best seafood the newspaper

INS IDE

of Avondale,

18” X-L

ARGE 1 & 20 WIN TOPPING GS 22.50 + tax

TUE MILITA SDAY 15% (Does NotRY DISCOU NT Include Spec

& Rolls

3x3 in., Full Color Great Exposure!

$

22.00

/thousand*

*Plus 2.5% tax, 25,000 minimum job size, inserting into WVV additional.

in the West

Valley!

V ey!

Buckeye, Goodyear,

Litchfield Park & Tolleson, (623) 535-8439 AZ

DOWN TO

THE LAST

DETAIL

Have a news tip?

Send news1@westvait to lleyview.com

50¢ Wednesday , March 30, 2016 DAILY SPECIALS! Not valid with HAPPY HOUR other offers I-10

Van Buren

Monday-Thursd ay 4pm-7pm 350 N. Dysart Rd., Ste. 201 Goodyear, 85338 $ 623-925-8200

Avondale5 OFF at center of polling place chaos With this ad.

+ tax

2 – 16” LAR CHEESE GE 19.99 + tax 16” LAR GE 1 TOP & PITC HER OF PING 19.99 + tax BEER 14” MED IUM 1 & 10 WINTOPPING GS 16.99 + tax

Made from ials) Medium 14” - Larg Sausage, only the freshes e 16”- Extra Special, Mushroom, Bell t ingredients and Sicilian Fontina, Pepper, store made Large 18” Red Margherita, Eggplant Thick 16” Pizza, BBQ Caprese, Onion, Extra Cheesepizza dough. Choice x 16” White Chicken s are Pizza, Chicke Pizza, White ), Meat Lover’s , Buffalo Cheese, Argento’s New York’s n of your Chicken, Special Spinach Choice, (Peperoni, Chicken Pizza, Hawaiian Parmigiana, and Grandm Traditional Veggie Equally a’s Sicilian , Buckey Philly appeali e Veggie Pizza. family recipes ng to the , . Choice eye and the palate.

Calzone s are Veggie, Stromboili Cheese Calzon Made from the freshest (Traditional) e, Calzone and Buffalo Special, Calzon ingredients and e Chicken Stromboli.Meat Lovers,

Calzones,

a.

Front Page Post It Notes

Dysart

Printing

602-993-1338

Greenfield Rd.

next to Home Depot

Bell Rd.

Nĺ

Baseline Val Vista Rd.

623-882-9232

5870 W. Bell Road Glendale, AZ

Loop 101

Dysart Rd.

1487 N. Dysart Road Avondale, AZ

59th Ave.

I-10

10% OFF Any Purchase

DRAMA QUEEN

49th annual Melodrama set Saturday in for Buckeye — Page 10.

EYE ON THE BALL

Sports coverage starts on Page 11.

DAILY UPDATES

!

News Updates and fresh Classified ads posted Monday - Friday 4:30 p.m. online at at www.westval leyview.com Volume 30,

No. 87 28 Pages 1 Section Circulation: 72,853 INDEX Classifieds ....................

24 Editorials & Letters .......... 6 Obituaries ......................

Sports ......................... 21 .. 11 Briefcase .........................

9 Pet of the Week .............

9 Days a Week............... 20 19 Recycle this paper

JONATHAN March 12 at TUCKER of Avondale paints the trim bathrooms the Goodyear Skate as part of his around a toilet View photo by Ray Thomas Park.

Eagle Scout The Troop 90 Boy paper dispenser Scout painted project. the skate park

Public officials say deserve answers voters about primary election problems

by Glenn Gullickson

staff writer

An Avondale City Councilman Maricopa County and the area said voters supervisor who represents in the Southwest the city deserve Valley’s an explanation a polling place for why there largest with an Avondale wasn’t week’s Presidential address County SupervisorPreference Election. in last Steve Gallardo decision to reduce said the was part of what the number of polling places what he called made the March 22 election conducted in “probably the worst election voters waitingthe state of Arizona” that The election in line for hours to cast had some ballots.

Lorenzo Sierra that Avondale City Councilman him to request called “the biggest fiasco” caused to investigate the U.S. Department of Justice “systematicallwhether Avondale voters were in selecting y disenfranchised” in delegates to what’s a step political conventions. this summer’s national “Avondale voters took the brunt County’s historic of Maricopa election malpractice,” in his letter to U.S. Attorney Sierra Sierra said General Loretta said Lynch. locations for he doesn’t want to suggest polling places that on demographics were until there’s an determined based but his letter investigation, population ofnotes the racial diversity of the city’s about 85,000.

“Avondale represents economic trajectory the demographic and of the United Sierra wrote States,” population ofto Lynch, noting that a Hispanic more than 50 Arizona’s second percent makes The city’s blacklargest Hispanic majorityit population is city. percent, nearly more than 9 Sierra noted. double the state’s percentage, “Avondale being the community that it is, I (See Polling on Page 5)

Avondale, Tolleson to begin Hom F-35 making e Rule proc allow cities to ess air show debu spend revenue

Approval would

by Glenn Gullickson already collected and staff writer and assistant editor Emily Toepfer and the Tolleson Avondale and Tolleson are voters to continue at the Tolleson City Council at 7 p.m. taking steps City Hall Complex, April 12 to ask their authority revenues they Buren St., Tolleson. to 9555 W. Van is essential to collect, a measure the spend the Without voter mayors say fund existing approval of city officials The authority city Home Rule, warn that residents known as the services.

by Emily Toepfer expenditure significant cuts alternative local would assistant editor to be on the limitation or Home Rule improvement in programs, services see projects. and Luke Air Force election. It’s cities’ ballots in the Aug. is expected “There’s a huge a measure that 30 Base is celebrating amount at diamond anniversary, every four years.

Mayor must be put to voters huge Kenn Weise said. “It stake,” Avondale and everyone’s its The Glendale Public hearings would really portion show Saturday base is hosting a free invited. during the meetingon the measure will As a council, out of our budget if it didn’t cut a air and Sunday be held pass. of the Avondale Airpower,” which at 7 p.m. April titled cut back?” how do you decide what City Council marks Luke’s “75 Years of 4 at the Council will be operation.

Hall, 11465 Without Home 75th year of Chambers at W. Civic Center Rule, the Arizona City Gates open Drive, Avondale, Constitution static aircraft at 9 a.m. with a full flight Aerial acts areto view and vendors open line of (See Home Rule on Page scheduled to for sale.

4) run from 11 a.m. to (See Air show on Page 5)

at Luke AFB

Free event to

t

run Sat., Sun.

623-535-8439 • www.westvalleyview.com Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V15

WET, WILD & CHEAP

Municipal pools keep things cool at a bargain price

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

A

n afternoon at one of the West Valley’s municipal pools is probably one of the best ways to deal with the desert heat. And during the summer, staying cool at the pool doesn’t have to cost a lot.

Most pools charge just a couple of bucks.

Goodyear

The Goodyear Community Pool, 430 E. Loma Linda Blvd., offers relief from the heat from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with the cool price of $1.50 a day for open swim. Children 3 and younger swim free.

“You can’t do much around the Valley for that price,” said Michael Beadle, recreation superintendent. “It’s a great way for kids and families to stay active during the summer.”

For regular swimmers, the pool offers family and individual seasonal passes.

The complex has a competitive eightlane pool and a diving well with two one-meter diving boards.

Beadle said the swimming pool has new decking, fencing and diving boards.

“It will basically be a brand new pool,” he said.

During the summer, the pool will offer two free “teen nights” for youths 13 to 17, with games and contests.

Tuesday nights are family nights, with games, activities and sometimes a movie, events Beadle said can attract 70 to 100 people.

Water aerobics will be offered a couple of nights a week for $3 a class.

The Goodyear swim program is also expanding its swim lessons this summer, Beadle said.

Buckeye

The Buckeye Aquatics Center at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Ave., can attract up to 300 people a day, including those who participate in lessons, swim team practice and open swim, according to Jessica Thompson, recreation supervisor.

“Our pool is pretty jam-packed,” she said.

The complex features a zero-depth area and a beachfront area with water features.

It also has a 10-foot high dive, low dive and 160-foot water slide.

See POOLS on V17

V16

View photo by Ray Thomas

TIM BEASLEY of Goodyear catches air off the diving board last summer at the Goodyear Community Pool. The pool, at 430 E. Loma Linda Blvd., is open from Memorial Day till Labor Day. Open swim costs $1.50 per day; free to children 3 and younger.

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

POOLS from V16 The cost for open swim is $2, but hit the pool on one of the days that’s sponsored by a business and it’s free.

Sponsor days include a program with a water safety demonstration, lessons and games, Thompson said.

Once during the summer, the Buckeye Fire Department gets involved with a rescue demonstration.

Family passes are available for $150 for the summer. Individual passes are also sold.

The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day with open swimming from noon to 5 p.m. and night swimming from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Water aerobics starts May 8 for $1 a day.

The pool also offers tot time Friday mornings.

View photo by Ray Thomas

HOARDES OF CHILDREN DESCEND on the newly Litchfield Park built splash pad last fall in Avondale. The splash pad, at April 8 has been dubbed “April Pools Day” to mark the open- Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, will open for ing of swimming season at the outdoor pool at the Litchfield the season April 8 as part of the annual KidFest event. It Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. will operate on weekends until Memorial Day and then be The facility includes a 25-yard heated pool, a therapy pool and open daily through mid-October. a baby pool.

Admission is $3, but Jenna Harris, pool manager, said family, cheap — they’re free. seasonal and monthly passes are available to get “more bang for Avondale’s splash pad, which opened for the first time last fall, your buck.” will open for the season on April 8 as part of the annual KidFest Children 3 and younger get in free. at Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road.

Another money-saving tip, Harris noted that swimmers who The 1,900-square-foot splash pad will be open from 10 a.m. want to take a break can save their receipt to be readmitted to to 6 p.m. weekends until Memorial Day, then 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. the pool on the same day they’ve purchased their swim ticket. daily for the rest of the season.

The pool opens at midday after swim team practice and swim In Goodyear, a splash pad is at Goodyear Community Park, lessons, and closes at 9 p.m.

3151 N. Litchfield Road. The 4,000-square foot splash pad is Harris said the pool is busiest later in the day. open from mid-April to mid-October.

“After the sun goes down, there are more people,” she said.

Family nights have been scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 16, July 21 and Aug. 21. The events will have themes and prizes, Solar Energy Has Never Harris said.

The pool also hosts the Splash Bash on July Fourth.

Been More Affordable!

The pool is open through Labor Day.

Tolleson

The pool at Tolleson Union High School, 9419 W. Van Buren St., becomes a community pool during the summer.

Plans for the summer, including opening date, hours and prices, were still pending in late January, according to Joanna Morse, special projects manager with Tolleson Union High School.

She said she expects a repeat of last summer’s movie night at the pool, as well as swim lessons and swim team practice.

Splash pads

Splash pads offer a great deal for entertaining children on the

THE SOURCE OF YOUR POWER Your local Goodyear solar installation company

Call us today for your free in-home consultation!

623-444-5808

671 N. 137th Ave, Suite 105 • Goodyear, AZ 85338 www.argentsolar.com • info@argentsolar.com • AZROC#248421

Locally Owned & Operated Offering World Class Service With Quality & Sensitivity Full Concierge Service To All Families We Accept All Neptune Policies We Honor The Catholic Final Expense Funeral Program Full Service Floral Department With Local Deliveries For Every Occasion

Your Neighbors, Your Funeral Home. The Name YOU Can Trust.

Thompson Funeral Chapel 623-932-1780 926 S. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear • www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com • email@thompsonfuneralchapel.com Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V17

TAKE A LOOK, IT’S (NOT JUST) IN A BOOK Local libraries are passport to free entertainment

If you have an Avondale or Maricopa County library card, it’s your ticket to access thousands of movies, television shows, audio books and music albums, all for free.

The libraries partner with hoopla digital, an online service that allows patrons to instantly stream and download free materials with a valid library card.

Content is accessible through hoopla’s mobile app and at hoopladigital.com.

Library users can sign up using their card and choose from a large selection of media, which will automatically expire based on the check-out time allowed.

Almost 500 people have registered to use the program through the Avondale Public Libraries, said Ava Gutwein, library manager for the city.

Patrons can “check out” 10 digital items a month, and Avondale pays anywhere from one penny to $3.99 per item streamed or downloaded, Gutwein said.

“You just have so many more options,” she said. “Hoopla has over 280,000 titles in music, 151,000 e-books, audio books close to 40,000 titles, so you’re getting a huge library to select from, and obviously it’s 24/7. If you’re stuck waiting in the doctor’s office or at the airport, it’s just great.”

Libraries in Avondale, Buckeye and Tolleson also take part in the Act One Culture Pass program, which provides free admission for two people to arts and cultural attractions around the Valley.

Patrons can select a performance or venue of their choice from a display at their local library and have seven days to visit the attraction or reserve tickets to a show.

“It’s an overwhelming success,” said Jana White, library manager for the Buckeye Public Libraries. “A lot of our community is low income, and don’t necessarily have the ability to pay for an entrance, so it really makes it feasible for them.”

Participating sites include the Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona Science Center, View photo by Jordan Christopher Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, VERONICA BELL OF GOODYEAR and her 2-year-old grandson, Challenger Space Center and Halle Heart Brandon, work on an ocean-themed craft Jan. 25 after story time at the Children’s Museum.

Performance partners include Ballet Tolleson Public Library in Tolleson.

Arizona, Phoenix Theatre, Arizona Theatre Co. and the Chandler Center for the Arts. than your local library.

by Emily Toepfer For a full list of library and arts partners, assistant editor The West Valley has several to choose from, and they each offer a variety of hether you’re looking for programs year-round to keep children (and the latest book from your favorite author, activities for adults) entertained and engaged.

See BOOK on V19 Even if reading isn’t quite up your alley, the entire family or resources on how to create a resume, look no further libraries today go way beyond the book.

W V18

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

View photo by Jordan Christopher

DIANA WEST, left, with the Tolleson Public Library in Tolleson, helps children shake out their sillies Jan. 25 during story time at the library. Local libraries offer a variety of activities for children and adults, free of charge.

BOOK from V18

visit act1az.org/culture-pass.

“Arts and culture and literacy kind of just go hand in hand, so I think it’s just a natural fit,” White said about the libraries being able to offer the Culture Pass.

Don’t forget about the age-old purpose of libraries, though — physical books. Combined, the eight West Valley branches have more than 245,000 copies on their shelves to choose from, and also have access to thousands more through partnerships with other libraries.

“It’s exciting to have the immediacy of digital formats, but we still have a lot of people who come in and ask for books,” said Kim Eckhoff, library manager at the Tolleson Public Library. “I really don’t think books are going away, and statistically, it doesn’t show that they are.”

If your children need incentives to get the pages turning, check out the free summer reading program, which typically runs in June and July. This year’s theme is “Build a Better World.”

Participants earn points for minutes added to their reading logs, and can get Spring/Summer 2017

prizes for reaching certain milestones.

Registration will be available at maricopacountyreads.org or your local library.

“Reading 20 minutes a day is crucially important to assist our young people in preventing the reading slide,” White said.

West Valley libraries also offer an array of events each month ranging from story times to knitting groups and children’s yoga to Pinterest Parties.

Veronica Bell of Goodyear takes her 2-year-old grandson, Brandon, to story time at the Tolleson Public Library at least once a week so he can interact with other children, she said.

“I just think he learns a lot from it, sitting with the other kids, and [the story teller] is very entertaining,” Bell said.

The libraries also provide people with information about resources available in the community, Eckhoff said.

“We just try to be the place where people can come to get information about really anything that they need,” she said. “We want to make sure everybody has equal access to information, and they’re not limited by economics.”

To find out what’s happening at your branch, visit the library’s website or take a look at the 9 Days Calendar in the most recent issue of the West Valley View.

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Local libraries • Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale; 623333-2602 or avondalelibrary.org.

• Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale; 623-333-2601 or avondalelibrary.org.

• Buckeye Public Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye; 623349-6300 or buckeyeaz.gov/library.

• Buckeye Public Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye; 623-349-6300 or buckeyeaz.gov/library.

• Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear; 602-652-3000 or goodyearaz. gov/residents/library-services.

• Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park; 602-652-3000 or mcldaz.org/custom/ branches/litchfieldpark.aspx.

• Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson; 623-9362746 or tollesonaz.org/86/Library.

• White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell; 602-652-3000 or mcldaz.org/ custom/branches/whitetank.aspx.

V19

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER But Kid’s College is just beginning at EMCC

by Kourtney Balsan special to the View

L

earning doesn’t have to stop once school is out for the summer.

Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale offers a special program called Kid’s College where youths can learn a skill before heading back to school in the fall.

“Kid’s College is really about creating a joy for learning for kids and young adults,” said Marcia Ford, coordinator of community education and Kid’s College at EMCC. “By offering low-cost summer learning programs, we are able to encourage fun with learning and help familiarize them with college, helping kids gain confidence, knowledge and have a great time.”

Children can learn from various classes of different lengths and age groups, Ford said, adding that although the short summer classes don’t transfer over to a university in years, the benefit from the program allows children to understand the meaningfulness of an education.

“Our goal is to provide a diverse schedule of classes to help parents expose their kids to a variety of programs,” she said.

“Classes range from fitness to music and theater to math, science and engineering. We have had great success with our culinary arts program and have repeat students join us for our Minecraft and pre-engineering courses using LEGO.” The program began in 2010 when the college’s culinary faculty had the idea to offer cooking classes for children, Ford said.

“It is a very direct way of exposing students to higher education early on and letting them know that access to a college education is right at their fingertips,” she said.

Culinary Director Steven Griffiths, who has been a professor at EMCC for about 12 years, implemented a recruiting program for local high schoolers, which evolved into Kid’s College, he said.

“You can really mold their minds and show them different things and they really get into it. There are some students we have here who follow cooking channels and competitions,” Griffiths said. “They get to try new things; we encourage it. Any leftovers, they get to take home to mom and dad. I think it’s an overall great experience.”

The culinary program runs for four days from 9 a.m. to noon and is $150 with different cuisines on the menu, Griffiths said.

V20

View photo by Jordan Christopher

REGIONS CHEF and Culinary Professor Steven Griffiths stands in his kitchen Jan. 19 at Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale. The college offers a variety of classes, including cooking, for children during the summer.

“When you look at it on paper, it looks expensive to some parents, but when you really do the math, it works out to be $12.50 an hour and when you look at the average rate for a sitter these days, it’s $10,” he said. “For $12.50, they’re getting a professional education, they’re meeting other kids, they’re learning how to cook for themselves and eating at the same time.”

Every year, the program gets better, as does the menu, Griffiths said, adding that the culinary program ranges from bakery and pastry themed, to diner, summer grill and international recipes, with each day having a full menu and always ending with something sweet.

“We’ll show them some simple items, as well as some more advanced items.

They get to taste a lot of different things, and we always tell our students that you may not like something, but we’ll show you how to cook it properly,” he said.

“A lot of times, people don’t like things because it was never cooked properly.”

Picky eaters won’t have a problem in the program, Griffiths said, as he was once a picky eater himself.

“I love my mom to death, but she always cooked everything to death. Steak was alVista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

ways well done, the fish always over cooked, the chicken was like rubber,” he said. “She was always afraid she was going to make someone sick, so I was a very picky kid growing up. Then I went to culinary school.

I was a little leery on trying things, but then I realized this is how you actually cook a fish nicely and this is how you cook a vegetable properly. Your palate really increases.”

The classes use professional equipment and instruction while the chefs are sure to be very thorough without being too mundane with cutting and measuring, Griffiths said, adding that many of the children are ready to experience a professional cooking environment.

“A lot of times, you think kids are automatically picky, but we had some who’ve tried everything under the sun,” he said.

“You could tell they were working with their parents at home and were learning properly. It’s a pretty diverse population that we have here. I think some of the palates of these kids are ready. We had a few students last year whose mom or dad See KID’S COLLEGE on V21 Spring/Summer 2017

KID’S COLLEGE from V20

SLICE from V3

owned a restaurant or worked in a restaurant, or they had a good ethnic background with international food. They knew all the spices and different flavors.”

Kid’s College is growing every summer, with nearly 1,000 students enrolled last year, Ford said, adding that was 50 percent more students than the program had the previous summer.

“Our classes are very popular, and the interest continues to grow each year,” she said.

“There are so many options to choose from, which is appealing to both children and parents who want their kids to have some fun during summer breaks, while also expanding their mind with hands-on activities.”

Many students attend again and again every summer, Griffiths said.

“There’s a lot of familiar faces each year, so you watch them grow up over the years,” he said.

To the children interested in trying a new skill, such as cooking, the key is opening up to new experiences and having fun, Griffiths and Ford agreed.

“Come in and have fun. The things we are going to teach you are things you can go home and show mom and dad. You can cook for them,” Griffiths said.

Classes range in cost, topic and age.

For a full list and to register, visit estrellamountain.edu/kids or call 623-935-8888.

“It is an overall great benefit to the student. They get to learn something new, meet new friends and have a good time, all while becoming official college students at an early age,” Ford said.

Additionally, players can get around the course in no time when others are too shy to play in the heat.

“If the person coming out in the afternoon doesn’t mind going out, you can fly around in two, three hours easily,” Finton said.

To battle the heat, Golf Club of Estrella offers some special amenities to customers who play in the summer.

They have ice cold mango-scented towels that can be used to cool off players, and several drink specials are available.

“A lot of time, we’ll have drink specials, not only with beer but also with water, Gatorade; we’ll do drink specials on the beverage cart,” Finton said.

Other courses’ rates

Courses similar to Estrella in peak price include the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa and Verrado Golf Club.

The Wigwam has three different 18-hole courses, with the Gold course being most expensive in peak season.

The spring rack rate is $119, falling down to $60 at twilight, which is after 2 p.m.

Both the Patriot and Heritage courses range from $60 to $99 in peak season.

All three courses are $39 in the summer, with a twilight special, after 1 p.m., of $25.

All rates can fluctuate depending on how busy the course gets.

Verrado Golf Club just opened a second course Feb. 13, the Victory course. It

will be closed for the summer, but golfers wanting a taste of some new turf can play it for $99 this spring.

The original course, called the Founder’s course, is $129 during peak season. It has twilight, 2 p.m., and super twilight, 3 p.m., prices, which are $45 and $30, respectively.

Another facility with multiple courses is Tuscany Falls and Eagles Nest in the PebbleCreek community. Tuscany Falls features three nines where players can combine two of them for an 18-hole round, while Eagles Nest is a traditional 18-hole course.

During peak season, rates for PebbleCreek homeowners are as high as $57, $61 for homeowners’ guests and $80 for everyone else. During the summer, that rate drops as low as $15.

Palm Valley also has two courses, Palms and Lakes. The Palms course ranges from $74 in peak season to $22 during summer twilight. The Palms course, which is a Par 62, is $43 at its highest rate, and $15 during summer twilight. Summer twilight begins at 11 a.m.

Coldwater Golf Club’s 18-hole course charges up to $60 for its peak season, but its summer twilight, which is after 3 p.m., is only $10.

Falcon Golf Club has a $49 rate at its peak time, but is $25 after noon in the summer, and $18 for super twilight, which starts at 2 p.m.

All rate quotes were obtained from the respective courses’ pro shops, and are subject to change.

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Make the smart choice Direct Mail vs. West Valley View SAMPLE

Direct Mail

$

5,000 pieces

880

.00

*

+ Tax

West Valley View Insert into 5,000 pieces

$

313

.50

**

+ Tax

*Source: United States Postal Service. https://eddm.usps.com/eddm/customer/routeSearch.action **Printing extra. West Valley View can zone by neighborhood, zip code or city.

623.535.8439 advertising@westvalleyview.com Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V21

Consider appointment companions

HEALTHCARE

V

isits to a physician are just one step people make in an effort to improve their well-being. While it’s important that everyone visit their physicians at least once a year for a checkup, seniors may need to see their physicians more frequently than other age groups.

When visiting the doctor, it is easy for anyone to miss important components of what the doctor is saying, and it’s just as easy to misunderstand certain instructions or medication information. Seniors who bring companions along to appointments with their physicians can reduce the risk of misunderstanding advice or diagnoses given by their doctors.

Data from U.S. News and World Report states that about one-third of seniors still living on their own take a companion with them to their routine doctor’s office visits. Companions are typically spouses, but they can include children or other family members as well.

Patients may find there are many advantages to bringing someone along to an

©Metro Creative Services 2017

appointment. And companions may want to learn more about patients’ goals at each appointment prior to going along so they can prepare and know how to help during the appointment.

Listen

People tend to forget at least half of what they hear in the doctor’s office, says the Archives of Internal Medicine. This tendency may be increased when patients are nervous about the potential outcome of their visits.

Bringing a companion along means that both people are actively listening. Together, the information they’ve heard can combine to provide a full account of the visit.

Taking notes

Companions can jot down important notes about the appointment, such as dates and times for follow-up visits, medication advice and any other instructions that may be forgotten once the patient leaves the office. Companions can later translate the jargon-heavy language of a physician into an understandable

language the patient can fully understand.

Medical history

Sometimes a companion can be a useful resource, calling a doctor’s attention to a patient’s prior hospitalizations and illnesses.

Companions can even call attention to any medications the patient is currently taking.

Serving as an advocate

Very often a companion can operate as a patient advocate, clarifying questions or getting further information out of a doctor if the patient is hesitant to ask. If the information isn’t clear, the companion can raise red flags or ask to have the instructions put in a different light.

Translation

Sometimes patients need companions who speak their native languages when their physicians do not.

People are learning that bringing a family member or friend along to doctors’ appointments can be a smart way to make the most of doctor/patient interactions.

Florian T. Walter, D.O Raj S. Rathee, M.D. Jordan Oland, M.D. B.J. Ho, D.O. Sarah Colwell, D.O. Ingrid Gold, CNM Jenny Boles, RNC, WHNP Britt Michie, RNC, MSN, WHNP Jennifer Woodruff, RNC, MSN, WHNP

623-846-7558 9930 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 1170 N. Estrella Parkway Suite A107 Goodyear, AZ 85338 V22

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

Managing prediabetes or diabetes ©Metro Creative Services 2017

D

the following advice to people dealing with prediabetes or diabetes.

• Limit foods that may worsen your condition. Some foods, including fiberrich whole grains and fish like salmon that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, can help people with prediabetes or diabetes. But many more foods must be limited, if not largely ignored. Limit your consumption of sweets and added sugars, which can be found in soda, candy, cakes, and jellies. It’s also good to limit your sodium intake and resist fatty meats like beef and pork.

• Document your eating habits. The AHA recommends that people with prediabetes or diabetes maintain a food log to see how certain foods affect their blood glucose levels. Within 60 to 90 minutes of eating, check your blood glucose levels to see how your body reacts to the foods you eat. As your food log becomes more extensive, you will begin to see which foods match up well with your body and which foods you may want to avoid.

• Plan your meals. Hectic schedules

have derailed many a healthy lifestyle, but people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes do not have the luxury of straying from healthy diets. Plan your meals in advance so your eating schedule is not erratic and your diet includes the right foods, and not just the most convenient foods. Bring lunch and a healthy snack to work with you each day rather than relying on fast food or other potentially unhealthy options in the vicinity of your office.

• Embrace alternative ingredients.

Upon being diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, many people assume they must abandon their favorite foods. But that’s not necessarily true. Many dishes can be prepared with alternative ingredients that are diabetes-friendly. In fact, the AHA has compiled a collection of diabetes-friendly recipes that can be accessed by visiting www.heart.org.

A prediabetes or diabetes diagnosis requires change, but these conditions can be managed without negatively affecting patients’ quality of life.

Burn It Build It

2 FREE CLASSES Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Fe Blvd o Santa

W McDowell Rd

Cornerstone Blvd

W Ranch

• Heart Rate Based Interval Training • Burn 500-1000 Calories Per Class • All Fitness Levels Serviced • Custom Meal Planning • One On One Training Available

N Dysart Rd

The West Valley’s Premier Group Training Studio

Papago Fwy/I-10

AVONDALE • (623) 444-4800 13048 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd, Ste 101 burnitbuilditfitness.com

V23

HEALTHCARE

iabetes and its precursor is a major problem, both in the United States and across the globe.

In 2015, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that nearly 50 percent of adults living in the United States have diabetes or prediabetes, a condition marked by higher than normal blood glucose levels that are not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization reports that the global prevalence of diabetes figures to rise from 8 percent in 2011 to 10 percent by 2030.

Preventing diabetes should be a priority for men, women and children, but management must take precedence for the millions of people who have already been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. According to the American Heart Association, making healthy food choices is an essential step in preventing or managing diabetes. Making those choices can be difficult for those people who have never before paid much attention to their diets, but the AHA offers

Importance of annual health exams ©Metro Creative Services 2017

HEALTHCARE

A

nnual health exams are a key component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A person may not see the need to visit the doctor if he or she is feeling well, but not every disease or condition manifests itself in a way that men and women can detect.

According to the Unity Point Clinic, nearly one-third of the 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease are unaware of the presence of their conditions.

Routine physical exams can detect serious illnesses before they do much damage.

No two physical exams will be exactly alike, but many will share some general features.

Health history

and diet. If there is a possible hereditary health condition running through your family, the doctor may suggest certain testing and make note of potential signs to look for in the future.

Current ailments

After discussing a patient’s history, the doctor may ask if they are having any problems they cannot explain. These can include changes in eating or sleeping patterns; aches and pains; lumps or bumps and other abnormalities. Again, the presence of symptoms may be indicative of illness or physical changes, but not all diseases produce obvious symptoms.

Vital signs

A crucial element of a physical exam will include a thorough health history if the physician doesn’t already have one on file. The doctor will take time to ask questions about family history of illness, health habits, any vices (smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.), exercise schedule,

A doctor will check a patient’s vital signs during the physical. Areas the doctor will look at include but are not limited to: • Heart rate: This measures the speed at which the heart is pumping. Normal resting heart rate values range from 60 to 100 beats per minute.

• Blood pressure: A blood pressure

cuff (sphygmomanometer) will measure systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure measures the force with which the See EXAMS on V25

Goodyear Chiropractic

JRRG\HDUZHOOQHVV FRP Derek Legg, D.C. Jeffrey A. Trinka, D.C.

Paul Woolf, D.C.

Sara Haggett, G.M.

Your Home For Chiropractic Care $872 ,1-85< :RUNHU &RPSHQVDWLRQ :HOOQHVV 3LQFKHG D 1HUYH :RUNLQJ 2XW

Most Health Insurances Accepted

CALL TODAY 623.932.4060 11 W. Van Buren Street • Avondale, AZ 85323

V24

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

EXAMS from V24 blood is pushing through the arteries. The diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries between beats, when the heart rests.

The systolic (top number) should be below 120, while the bottom should be less than 80, according to the Mayo Clinic.

• Respiration rate: The doctor will measure the number of breaths taken in a minute. WebMD says between 12 and 16 breaths per minute is normal for a healthy adult. Breathing more than 20 times per minute can suggest heart or lung problems.

• Pulse oximetry: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine says pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is a measure of how well oxygen is being sent to the parts of your body furthest from your heart.

Normal pulse oximeter readings usually range from 95 to 100 percent. Values under 90 percent are considered low.

Physical exam

Comprehensive testing

In addition to the exam at the office, the physical may include an electrocardiogram, or EKG, to check electrical activity of the heart; blood count and cholesterol checks through bloodwork; body mass index testing; X-rays or MRIs and bone-density tests.

Physical exams remain an important part of staying healthy.

Consult with a doctor for more preventative maintenance tips.

BENEVILLA’S 2ND ANNUAL

CAREGIVER CONNECT Helping Caregivers Care for the Ones They Love Most

^ƉĞĐŝĂů ĞǀĞŶƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ &ĂŵŝůLJ ĂƌĞŐŝǀĞƌƐ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ǀĂůƵĂďůĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ ůŽĐĂů ĞdžƉĞƌƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶŶĞĐƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ǀŝƚĂů ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ Θ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ͘

t E ^ z͕ D Z , ϭϱ͕ ϵ͗ϯϬͳϭ͗ϯϬ

HEALTHCARE

The examination will also include physical components. The doctor will perform a visual inspection of the skin and body for any abnormalities, such as the presence of skin cancer. The physician may feel the abdomen to check that internal organs are not distended. Females’ physical examinations may include breast and pelvic exams.

A new clinically proven fully implanted Sleep Apnea Therapy for people unable to use CPAP. Make an appointment with Dr. Charous today to see if Inspire Therapy for Sleep Apnea may be right for you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.INSPIRESLEEP.COM OR CALL

623-428-2456

DANIEL CHAROUS, MD

ƐƚƌĞůůĂ DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ŽůůĞŐĞ ϯϬϬϬ E LJƐĂƌƚ ZĚ͕ ǀŽŶĚĂůĞ͕ ϴϱϯϵϮ >> ϲϮϯͲϱϴϰͲϰϵϵϵ dK Z '/^d Z &Z Θ KW E dK d, Wh >/ ͻ ͻ ͻ ͻ

ƩĞŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌƚ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶƐ sŝƐŝƚ ǁŝƚŚ ĞdžŚŝďŝƚŽƌƐ &ƌĞĞ ďƌĞĂŬĨĂƐƚ Θ ƐŶĂĐŬƐ ŽŽƌ ƉƌŝnjĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŐŝǀĞĂǁĂLJƐ͊

ϭϲϳϱϮ E͘ 'ƌĞĂƐĞǁŽŽĚ ^ƚ ͮ ^ƵƌƉƌŝƐĞ ϴϱϯϳϴͮ ǁǁǁ͘ ĞŶĞǀŝůůĂ͘ŽƌŐ Spring/Summer 2017

13555 W. MCDOWELL RD. SUITE 104 (LITCHFIELD & MCDOWELL NEAR WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL)

GOODYEAR, AZ 85395

623-428-2456

WWW.SINUSCENTERAZ.COM

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V25

Personalized medicines may be the future of healthcare

ŠMetro Creative Services 2017

HEALTHCARE

W

hen a person feels ill, his or her doctor may assess any symptoms and then prescribe a particular medication to treat or alleviate those symptoms. Doctors prescribe medications hoping to treat sickness, but sometimes prescriptions fall short, leaving some to wonder if prescription medications could be customized more for individual needs?

The science is already here.

Making specialized drugs is not a new concept. Prior to the rise of drug manufacturing companies, early pharmacists routinely customized ingredients.

According to Professional Compounding Centers of America, customized medications are created through a process known as pharmacy compounding, which is defined as the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients.

Specialized pharmacists take a practi-

tionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prescription and mix individual ingredients together in the exact dosage and strength required. Compounding may be done to change the form of the medication from a pill to a liquid or to remove a certain additive or ingredient, such as gluten, that might cause an allergic reaction. The American Pharmacists Association says that compounding also can be used to flavor a medication in an effort to make it more palatable.

Compounded drugs can be just as safe as mass-produced prescriptions. And thanks to their tailor-made formulas, compounded medications also may help people avoid side effects and other adverse reactions.

Compounding gives physicians flexibility in regard to how to best help their patients.

Compounding is done in hospital pharmacies and other healthcare facilities.

There also are thousands of communitybased pharmacies in the United States

Same Day Emergency Welcome

that specialize in compounding services.

Pharmacists in these facilities spend all of their time making special preparations.

All pharmacists and pharmacies engaged in compounding are subject to oversight by both federal and state authorities. On November 27, 2013, Congress amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by enacting the Drug Quality and Security Act to ensure that compounded drugs are produced in accordance with applicable federal requirements. The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities helps to oversee compounding in Canada.

Preparations of products are subject to the Food and Drug Act and Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines, and inspection by Health Canada.

Pharmaceutical compounding may not be new, but it is increasingly relied on to create the best formulations for individual patients.

OMEGA DENTAL GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

FREE DIGITAL X-RAYS & EXAM (new patients)

OPEN SAT.

Crown Dentures $ 39 585 From$295* Filling Extraction Teeth $ Clean

$

(in absence of gum disease)

From $

(White)

80

From

$

90

Whitening

49

*Restrictions Apply Mention This Ad

Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary

CALL NOW FOR APPOINTMENT (623) 535-8777 â&#x20AC;˘ SE HABLA ESPAĂ&#x2018;OL FREE 14551 W. Indian School Rd #200 â&#x20AC;˘ Goodyear, AZ New

2ND OPINION

!

On Indian School West of LitchĂ&#x20AC;eld Rd. Southeast Corner of Indian School & Bullard

Patients e!

Welcom

Ň&#x2022;

Ň&#x2022;

â&#x20AC;ŤÚ¨â&#x20AC;ŹŃ&#x160;Ń&#x160;

Ń&#x2021;Ń&#x192;Ń&#x201E;Ň&#x152;Ń&#x192;Ń&#x2030;Ń&#x2020;Ň&#x152;Ń&#x2020;Ń&#x2026;Ń&#x2021;Ń&#x192;

Ó&#x2122;Ó&#x2122;Ó&#x2122;ѡ Ó&#x2018;Ó&#x201D;Ó&#x2021; Ó&#x2018;Ó&#x2020;Ó&#x203A; Ó&#x2039;Ó&#x17D;Ó&#x192;Ó&#x2013;Ó&#x2021;Ó&#x2022; ѡÓ&#x2026;Ó&#x2018;Ó?

Ń&#x2026;Ń&#x2030;Ń&#x192;Ń Ńˇ &1 %â&#x20AC;Ť !)" Ţ&#x2013;â&#x20AC;Ź, ! Ó Ń&#x201A;Ń Ń&#x2026;Ѹ &1 %â&#x20AC;Ť !)" Ţ&#x2013;â&#x20AC;Ź/(

Ń&#x20AC;

V26

Vista â&#x20AC;&#x201D; West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

West Valley Women’s Care Our providers make the difference

James M. Johnson, M.D.

Maria R. DiLeo, M.D.

Raymond D. Suarez, M.D.

• G Y N E C O L O G Y

Gema Fernandez, M.D.

Cari L. Cowling, M.D.

Erica McLaughlin, M.D.

Briggs J. Geier, D.O.

Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P.

West Valley Women’s Care provides compassionate, comprehensive advanced Obstetric & Gynecologic care to patients in the West Valley and Phoenix metropolitan area.

623-936-1780

9305 W. Thomas Rd., Suite 155 • www.westvalleywomenscare.com

Accepting New Patients

G Y N E C O L O G I C S U R G E R Y

HEALTHCARE

O B S T E T R I C S

Prevent medication mismanagement

HEALTHCARE

M

©Metro Creative Services 2017

edication management is an important issue for seniors and their families. Failure to properly manage medications can threaten the lives of seniors, highlighting the emphasis families must place on ensuring seniors take their medications in strict adherence to their physicians’ instructions.

Polypharmacy, or the taking of multiple medications for different conditions, can be a potential health hazard for the thousands of seniors who must manage health conditions with prescription drugs.

Harmful drug interactions are a result of the confusion that can arise when seniors take multiple medications at the same time. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists estimates that more than 34 percent of senior citizens are prescribed medications by more than one physician, and 72 percent use medications they were prescribed more than six months prior. Many people also have begun ‘pharmacy shopping’ to save money. According to a study published in

2010 in American Nurse Today, 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women older than age 65 take five or more medications per week, with some taking as many as 10.

Medication confusion is one risk, but older adults also metabolize medications differently than young people. As a result, they may be more susceptible to overdose or other ill effects. Families looking to help seniors effectively manage their medications should consider the following tips.

• Keep a running list of medications.

Maintain a list of all medications being taken, noting both prescription and overthe-counter medications and any supplements and herbs. Provide a copy to any new doctors and pharmacies you visit.

• Use pill sorters. Medication sorters can keep medications organized and eliminate some of the personal errors. Organizers have daily slots and may also differentiate between nighttime and daytime medications.

• Understand why each medication is being prescribed. Ask your pharmacist and doctor to explain why each medication is

prescribed. This information should be printed on the prescription label. Some drugs designed for one symptom may actually be used to treat other issues as well.

• Ask for help. Some seniors may benefit from friendly reminders from a loved one regarding when to take certain medications. Cognitively impaired seniors may require the services of a visiting nurse or another caregiver.

• Recognize that not all medications are right for seniors. The American Geriatrics Society maintains a list of medications that older adults should avoid or take with extreme caution. Some drugs pose a high risk of side effects or interactions, while others are less effective. Discuss alternatives with your physician if you are prescribed one of these medications.

• Keep a medication diary. Record any side effects that occur and how the medications make you feel. Always bring up issues promptly with a doctor.

Proper medication management can help seniors avoid drug-related accidents or worse.

Medicare/Medicaid Certified • Accepts Most Managed Care

Excellent Survey Rating Palm Valley invites you to experience our team of professionals that are dedicated to quality of life and care for each guest. We believe our commitment to uncompromised care on a daily basis is what each of our guests deserve. Palm Valley provides an elegance wrapped in love and care.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS • Rehabilitation • Behavioral Health • Long Term Care • Memory Loss • Ventilator/Trach Care

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • PT, OT, ST, RNA • Aquatic Therapy • TPN • IV Therapy

• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Therapy • Pain Management

• Wound Care Team with Certified Physician • Free WIFI

13575 W. McDowell Road • Goodyear, AZ 85395 • 623-536-9911 • www.palmvalleyrehab.com (on the West Valley Medical Campus) V28

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Spring/Summer 2017

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

Chiropractic

Ear, Nose & Throat

Goodyear Chiropractic

IMS Ear, Nose & Throat Sinus Center

11 W. Van Buren St. Avondale (623) 932-4060

13555 W. McDowell Rd, Suite 104 Goodyear (623) 512-4199

Dentistry 14551 W. Indian School Rd. #200.

Goodyear, (623) 535-8777

Patrick Martin, D.D.S. Gary R. Gibbs, D.D.S. 14044 W. Camelback #200 Litchfield Park (623) 535-5488

Estrella Womens Health Ctr.

Burn it Build it Fitness

1170 N. Estrella Parkway, #A-107 Goodyear, AZ 85338 9930 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 (623) 846-7558

13048 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.

Avondale (623) 444-4800

West Valley Women’s Care

Fitness

Omega Dental

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Core Body Pilates 4820 N. Litchfield Rd., #104 Litchfield Park (623) 285-5462

James M. Johnson, M.D. Raymond D. Suarez, M.D. Gema Fernandez, M.D. Maria R. DiLeo, M.D. Erica McLaughlin, M.D. Cari L. Cowling, M.D.

Briggs J. Geier, D.O. Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P. 9305 W. Thomas Rd. #155 Phoenix (623) 936-1780 www.westvalleywomenscare.com

Senior Care Benevilla (623) 584-4999 www.benevilla.org

Skilled Nursing Palm Valley Rehabilitation & Care Center 13575 W. McDowell Rd. Goodyear (623) 536-9911

HEALTHCARE

Dentistry

Gary R. Gibbs D.D.S. & Patrick G. Martin D.D.S. 14044 W. Camelback Road Suite 200 – Litchfield Park

Cosmetic, Laser and Implant Dentistry Serving West Valley Families For Over 20 Years!

623-535-5488

Come in and meet our friendly staff!

Back row: Sandy, Susan, Dr. Gibbs, Loree, Dr. Martin, Kathy, Sam. Front row: Cheri, Krystal, Paula, Jennifer

What does it cost to reach a customer? with *

Arizona’s 4th-Largest Newspaper

*Based on the purchase of a ¼ page, full-circulation black and white advertisement. $830 divided by 78,329 circulation. Publishers sworn statement, 12/28/16.

Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V29

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

Chamber of Commerce

Donations

Newspapers

Salvation Army

Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce

(800) 479-0210 www.sarmygift.org

West Valley View

Jones Ford Buckeye 24600 W. Yuma Road (623) 386-4429 www.jonesfordbuckeye.com

Batteries AZ Battery Store

560 N. Bullard Ave., Ste E-50 Goodyear (623) 853-3321 www.azbatterystore.com

Business Organizations Buckeye Main Street Coalition (602) 881-9111 www.buckeyemainstreet.org

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

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce 289 N. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear (623) 932-2260 www.southwestvalleychamber.org

Day Spa Massage Envy

1468 N. Litchfield Rd. Ste. M3 Goodyear (623) 935-5495 9945 W. McDowell Rd. Ste. 107 Avondale (623) 209-3939 9744 W. Northern Ave. Ste. 1340 Peoria (623) 872-3689 5143 W. Olive Ave. Glendale (623) 931-3689

Funeral Homes

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

Recreation

Avenidas Funeral Chapel

Litchfield Park Recreation

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

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

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

RV Service & Parts

Furniture

RV Master Techs

Lina Home Furnishings

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

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

AC

Glass DON’T LET YOUR BROKEN PANES ... BREAK YOUR BANK!!!

Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1 -1/2 OFF*

*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE”

Do you need new windows or solar screens? Are you remodeling your bathroom and in need of a shower enclosure?

Short on cash? No problem! We have the answer...

GE Capital Financing!!

Simple... Fast... Low Monthly Payments

Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

www.airNOWac.com

V30

623-932-1674 REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

12 Month Defer Interest Financin red g Plan

Residential • Commercial

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#210352-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”

A+

CALL NOW TO ASK ABOUT OUR

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

(623) 878-1180 ROC# CR65 090690D

Spring/Summer 2017

Schools

Septic

Solar

Harvest Preparatory Academy

Septic Technologies

Argent Solar Electric Inc.

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

Heritage Elementary School 6805 N. 125th Ave. Glendale (623) 742-3956 www.hesglendale.org

AC

(623) 932-3464 www.septictechnologies.com

Shipping

Zoo

The UPS Store

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

FREE EFFICIENT AC ANALYSIS HIGH EFFICIENCY UNITS

60

$

STARTING AT PER MONTH SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

Free Service Call With Ad! CALL US TODAY & SCHEDULE @

623-882-8390 MyEfficientAir@gmail.com

Lic. • Bonded • Insured • ROC#302524

Landscaping

Get your business accounting & income taxes in order now!

Professional Handyman

ANTONIO’S

TAX & ACCOUNTING Indian School & Dysart

Meduna, CPA

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

Painting

Roofing

ERIC SAUNDERS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES

POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com

MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

See Your Listing Online

T L C Sprinkler Repair, Inc.

Business & Service Directory Ads are also online!

Rick Tinder

Free Estimates

ROC 194296 • Bonded

(623) 877-6151

Over 25 Years Construction Experience Electrical • Plumbing Water Heaters • Security Doors Ceiling Fans & Lights • Flooring Tiling • Painting • Remodel And More!

623-535-8500

30+ Years Serving The Valley!

Sprinklers

35 years experience

165th Ave & Northern (623) 935-WILD

Heading Handyman Here

ROC Lic. #170982

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

Wildlife World Zoo

Accounting

QUICKBOOKS help START SAVING MONEY TODAY!

(623) 444-5808 www.argentsolar.com

Visit westvalleyview.com and select Classifieds to view!

Call Us at 623-535-8439 to advertise your business!

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing FREE ESTIMATES!!!!!

602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758

LawnCare and Maintenance Services • Mowing & Hedging • Tree Trimming • Weed Removal/ Spray

• Sprinkler/ Drip Repair • One-Time Cleanup or Regular Maintenance

Antonio 623.206.3403 Laura 602.575.4126 Roofing

AZ’s Best Roofing All Types of Roofs New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial

FREE ESTIMATES

Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best!

Winter Specials

Accepting all major credit cards.

Licensed & Insured

623-522-9322 ROC#286561

Need More Business?

If you have

TOO MUCH BUSINESS don’t call us, but if you’re looking for more business call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 to schedule an ad in our WVV Business & Service Directory and

BRING IN MORE BUSINESS! Spring/Summer 2017

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

As Low As

$

45

Per Week + tax

V31

SAVE THE DATES

West Valley spring/summer calendar jam-packed

View photo by Jordan Christopher

CLEVELAND INDIANS players practice Feb. 19, 2016, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear before the start of last year’s Spring Training season. The Indians will play the Cincinnati Reds Feb. 25 for opening day.

February

25 — Reds vs. Indians Spring Training Opening Day will begin at 1:05 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. For information and tickets, go to www.goodyearbp.com.

and nutrition education; Chihuahua races; a pooch pie-eating contest; fashion and rescue runway shows; and plenty of food and beverages. For information, visit www.buckeyeaz.gov/events/.

4 — The Goodyear Community Farmer’s Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

4 — A Stargazing event is set to run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Watson Road in Buckeye. Admission to the park is free.

For information, visit www.buckeyeaz. gov.

4 — Dog Days of Buckeye will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye. The fourth annual event will feature performances by the Phoenix Disc Dogs and Buckeye K-9 units; pet health

4-5 — The Latin Jazz and Mariachi Festival will be held from 2 to 11 p.m.

March 4 and 2 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Paseo de Luces, on Van Buren Street in downtown Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonaz.org.

March

V32

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

4-5— The Tres Rios Nature Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Base and Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale. The annual free event will feature wildlife and habitat information as well as information on the history and culture of the area. Activities such as canoeing, fishing, hiking and bird tours will be available. For information, visit tresriosnaturefestival.org.

4-5 — The 19th Annual Litchfield Park Art and Wine Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library lawn on the corner of Old See DATES on V33 Spring/Summer 2017

DATES from V32

Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard in Litchfield Park. Admission is free. For information, visit www.litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-9040.

10 — Buckeye’s Movie in the Park will feature Finding Dory at 7 p.m. at Tartesso Sports Park, 30300 W. Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye. For information, go to www.buckeyeaz.gov/events or contact Myra Curtis at mcurtis@buckeyeaz.gov or 623-349-6322.

11 — The Goodyear Spring Concert Series will feature the PebbleRock Band at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

12 — The Arts in the Park Concert Series will feature the PebbleRock Band from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Wigwam’s front lawn, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Admission is free. For information, visit www.litchfield-park.org or call 623935-9040.

15 — A flag-raising ceremony will be held from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Light refreshments will be served. For information, visit www.litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-5033.

17 — The W.C. Scoutten Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament will be held at the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-936-9020.

17 — Buckeye’s Concerts in the Park series will feature bluegrass music from James Reams and the Barnstormers from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6322.

18 — Yoga in the Park will begin at10 a.m. at Staggs Park, 300 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-9040.

25 — The Goodyear Spring Concert Series will feature Sunkissed at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

31 — Buckeye’s 50th annual melodrama “Mister ‘E’ at the San Linda” will be held from at 7 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. For information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/events or call 623-3496350.

Spring/Summer 2017

View photo by Jordan Christopher

JASON BECHTOL practices his role as Hobo Joe in last year’s Buckeye Melodrama. This year’s show, “Mister ‘E’ at the San Linda,” will be held at 7 p.m. April 1 at Youngker High School in Buckeye.

April

1 — Buckeye’s 50th annual melodrama “Mister ‘E’ at the San Linda” will be held from at 7 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye.

For information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/ events or call 623-349-6350.

1 — The Goodyear Spring Concert Series will feature the New Destiny Band at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

1 — The Goodyear Community Farmer’s Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodyear CommuVista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

nity Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

7 — The Arts in the Park Concert Series will conclude with Cold Shott and The Hurricane Horns from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Wigwam’s front lawn, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Admission is free. For information, go to www.litchfield-park.org or call 623-9359040.

See DATES on V34 V33

29 — Litchfield Park’s Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 7 a.m. on the west lawn of Litchfield Elementary School, 13825 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit www. litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-9040.

29 — Avondale’s Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

29 — Buckeye’s Veteran’s Memorial Ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye.

June

14 — A flag-raising ceremony will be held from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Light refreshments will be served. For information, visit www. litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-5033.

July

View photo by Jordan Christopher

A VINTAGE CAR drives in last year’s annual Whoopee Daze Parade in Tolleson. This year’s event will be held April 21-23.

DATES from V33

7 — Buckeye’s Concerts in the Park series will feature big band music by DK Orchestra from 7 to 9 p.m. at Festival Foothills Park, 26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6322.

8 — Buckeye’s Spring Celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye. The annual event will feature an egg hunt, face painting, train rides, bounce houses and a petting zoo.

For information, go to www.buckeyeaz. gov/events or call 623-349-6350.

8 — The annual Lakeside Music Fest will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, Goodyear.

8 — KidFest will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. KidFest celebrates the value and importance of families. All ages are welcomed. For information, visit avondalekidfest.com.

8 — Buckeye Spring Celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sundance Park, 22865 Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, with photo opportunities with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, train rides, a petting zoo and more. For information on the egg hunt schedule, visit buckeyeaz.gov/events.

V34

14 — Buckeye’s Concerts in the Park will feature ’50s music by Come Back Buddy from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tartesso Sports Park, 30300 W. Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6322.

15 — The Goodyear Spring Concert Series will feature the Highway 85 band at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

21-23 — Tolleson’s Whoopee Daze Festival will be held at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 623-936-2754 or email respinoza@tollesonaz.org.

28 — Buckeye’s Arbor Day Expo will begin at 8 a.m. at Town Park, 207 N. Ninth St., Buckeye. The expo will include tree planting demonstrations and pruning education.

May

5 — The Avondale Fiesta, celebrating Cinco de Mayo, is set from 5 to 8 p.m. on Western Avenue in Historic Avondale.

6 — The Goodyear Community Farmer’s Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

20 — A Mother Daughter Luau is set to take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hampton Inn, 2000 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The annual event will have a DJ, prizes and games.

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

4 — Buckeye’s 4th of July Celebration will begin at 6 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye.

4 — Goodyear’s Star Spangled 4th will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. The event will have live music, fireworks, activities and inflatables. Admission and parking are free.

4 — Litchfield Park’s 4th of July Splash Bash celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city’s Recreation Center pool, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Admission is free to anyone with a pool pass, $2 for everyone else. For information, visit litchfield-park.org.

4 — Tolleson’s 4th of July Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. with fireworks, water slides, free watermelon, contests and food venders at Veterans Park, 8601W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

August

4 — A flag-raising ceremony will be held from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Light refreshments will be served. For information, go to www. litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-5033.

September

18 — A flag-raising ceremony will be held from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Light refreshments will be served. For information, go to www.litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-5033.

Spring/Summer 2017

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Avondale

Bethany Church Garden Lakes Elementary School 10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale 602-339-7433 www.bethanychurchphx.com The Carpenter’s House Christian Worship Center 13048 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Avondale 623-266-2469 www.thechowchurch.org 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 Spring/Summer 2017

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 First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale 1001 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-932-2723 www.fsbca.org

Harvest Outreach Christian Center 715 E. Western Ave., Avondale 623-932-6453 www.harvestoutreachaz. iconosites.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 Life Elevation Church 2517 N. 107th Ave., Building A, Avondale 623-396-6290 www.lifeelevationchurch.org

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

Love on Fire Church La Joya Community High School 11650 W. Whyman Ave., Avondale 602-690-1442 www.loveonfirechurch.org 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 Redemption Christian Church 305 W. Western Ave., Avondale 480-447-9416 redemptionchristianchurch.org Rose of Sharon World Evangelistic Church Hilton Garden Inn 11460 W. Hilton Way, Avondale 480-938-9012 www.wecintl.org V35

WORSHIP

View photo by Jordan Christopher

DESERT HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH at Verrado Way and Yuma Road in Buckeye is officially open after its Jan. 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The church previously met at Odyssey Preparatory Academy. Weekly services are held at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Bible study takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Children’s classes and child care are provided.

The Sanctuary Community Church 811 E. Riley Drive, 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 www.sufficientgraceaz.org Sword of the Spirit Ministry 501 W. Van Buren St., Avondale 623-932-4448 www.swordofthespiritaz.org Truth Tabernacle — Avondale Apostolic Church 825 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-932-0893 www.avondaleapostolic.com Word of Life Christian Center 1435 N. Central Ave., Avondale 623-932-2055 www.wordoflifechristiancenter.net Buckeye

WORSHIP

Buckeye First Assembly 23230 W. MC85, Buckeye 623-386-4783 www.buckeyefirstassembly.net

Calvary Chapel Buckeye Elementary School District building 25555 W. Durango St., Buckeye 623-282-1086 www.calvarychapelbuckeye.com 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 A United Methodist Church 810 Eason Ave., Buckeye 623-386-2674 www.ccobumc.weebly.com CrossPointe Church Tartesso Elementary School 29677 W. Indianola Ave., Buckeye 623-866-4225 www.xpointe.net Crossroad Baptist Church Verrado Middle School cafeteria 20880 W. Main St., Buckeye 623-341-0490 www.crossroad-az.org Desert Hills Baptist Church 20909 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye 623-202-2822 www.dhbcb.org

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 623.444.9762

Join us for Shabbat service every Saturday English, 9am • Spanish, 10:30am Invite family and friends Messianic Rabbi(s) Ben and Martha Mendoza

Beth Yeshua Ha Go’el House of Jesus The Redeemer Teaching the Hebraic roots of the faith.

We meet at 1010 N. 95th Ave Tolleson, AZ 85353 • 623-535-3122 V36

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 Liberty United Methodist Church 7598 S. Liberty School Road, Buckeye 623-386-4090 www.libertyunitedmethodist.com Lifeway Church 18926 W. Latham St., Buckeye 623-853-0686 www.lifewaychurchaz.com Living Water Lutheran Church The Odyssey Academy 6500 S. Apache Road, Buckeye 623-266-1835 www.livingwateraz.org Mountain Vista Community Church Steven R. Jasinski Elementary 4280 S. 246th Ave., 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 Ave., Buckeye 623-386-2714 or 623-386-5049 www.njmonline.net Our Saviour Lutheran Church 10 N. Apache Road, Buckeye 623-386-6708 Palm Valley Church Youngker High School 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye 623-536-2106 www.palmvalley.org Palo Verde Baptist Church 29600 W. Old Highway 80, Palo Verde 623-393-9628 The River Church 19923 W. Edgemont Ave., Buckeye (Wednesdays) 623-262-4969 www.theriverchurchaz.com

St. Henry Catholic Church 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye 623-386-0175 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 623-680-4615 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 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

C3 Church 13735 W. Auto Drive, Goodyear 623-694-2939 www.c3goodyear.com

WORSHIP WITH US Uplifting Music/Inspiring Sermons 9:00am - Traditional Worship Service/Nursery/Children’s Church 10:30am - Contemporary Worship Service/Nursery/Sunday School

Rev. Robert L. Simmons CHRIST SENIOR PASTOR PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Brett Everett ASSOCIATE PASTOR CHURCH (ECO) 925 N. SARIVAL AVE.

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

WWW.CPCGOODYEAR.ORG

GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 623.882.0721

Spring/Summer 2017

Spring/Summer 2017

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 of Life Lutheran Church 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 107, Goodyear 623-312-8650 riveroflifeaz.org The Rock 877 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear 623-932-1009 therockaz.com St. John Vianney Catholic Church and School 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 Vineyard Church Goodyear 255 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-932-2500 www.azvineyard.com Wellspring Church Great Hearts Academy 2001 N. Bullard Ave., Goodyear 623-299-9780 www.wellspringchurch.com Westpointe Baptist Church Desert Thunder Elementary 16750 W. Garfield St., Goodyear 623-521-3549 www.westpointebaptist.org West Valley Church of Christ 18604 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Goodyear 623-695-5623 www.wvcochrist.org West Valley Fellowship Word of Life Christian Center 1435 Central Ave., Avondale 602-525-8467 West Valley United Pentecostal Church Wildflower School cafeteria 325 S. Wildflower Drive, Goodyear 623-692-6850

Lighthouse Fellowship 3015 N. Jackrabbit Trail 623-853-1050 www.lighthousefellowshipaz. webs.com Litchfield Park First Baptist Church 901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park 623-935-3163 www.litchfieldparkfirstbaptist.com 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 Tolleson

Beth Yeshua Ha Go’el 1010 N. 95th Ave., Tolleson 623-535-3122 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 512 N. 93rd Ave., Tolleson 623-936-7107 www.blessedaz.org The Bridge Community Church 10 S. 93rd Ave., Tolleson 623-399-8540 www.bridgeworshipcenter.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 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 W. Phoenix, Glendale

The Refuge Church 10550 W. Mariposa St., Phoenix 623-282-4970 www.refugechurchaz.com 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

WORSHIP

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 623-882-0156 Citrus Road Community Church of the Nazarene 418 S. Citrus Road, Goodyear 623-932-2733 www.citrusroadnaz.org Compass Church 16060 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear 623-935-3060 www.compasschurch.info Crossings Church Desert Edge High School 15778 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-466-6262 crossingschurchaz.org Desert Springs Community 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 GracePointe Church Palm Valley Community Center 14145 W. Palm Valley Blvd., Goodyear 623-933-0118 www.gracepointechurchaz.com Heritage Baptist Church Christ Presbyterian Church 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear 623-882-2351 www.HeritageBaptistAZ.org Harvest Baptist Church 535 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear 602-361-8025 www.hbcgoodyear.org Jehovah’s Witnesses 14038 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear 623-932-1708 King of Kings Church 3095 N. 140th Ave., Goodyear 623-385-6607 www.KKChurch.org New Foundation 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 Redeeming Grace Church 3673 S. Bullard Ave., Suite 104, Goodyear 623-925-2440 www.rgcaz.org

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 Generations Church Litchfield Elementary School 255 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 623-271-2705 www.generationsfamily.org

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

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V37

DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLS High Schools

Agua Fria Union High School District

SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Dennis Runyan District office: 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-7000 www.aguafria.org Board president: Tom Rosztocsy School board meets: Visit website for times and dates Place: District office Agua Fria High School 530 E. Riley Drive Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-7300 Principal: Ernest Molina Coldwater Academy 750 E. Riley Drive Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-7106 Coordinator: Shelle Schlosser 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: Terry Maurer

V38

Buckeye Union High School District Superintendent: Eric Godfrey District office: 1000 E. Narramore Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-9701 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: Nora Gutierrez District office: 9801 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-4000 www.tuhsd.org Board president: Corina Madruga 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: Richard Stinnett 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: Thomas Vanosdel School board meets: 6 p.m. second Monday of each month

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

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: Noemi Cabrales School board meets: Visit website for times and dates Place: District office Avondale Middle School 1406 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-772-4500 Principal: Lillian Linn Centerra Mirage STEM Academy 15151 W. Centerra Drive Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-772-4800 Principal: Casey Frank 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: Catherine Wood 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 Spring/Summer 2017

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: Araceli Montoya

Buckeye Elementary School District

Spring/Summer 2017

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: Paul Jensen School board meets: 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month Place: District office Estrella Mountain Elementary School 10301 S. San Miguel Drive Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-327-2820 Principal: Sharon Marine Freedom Elementary School 22150 W. Sundance Parkway Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-2850 Principal: Tony Reynolds Las Brisas Academy 18211 W. Las Brisas Drive Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-327-2860 Principal: Matthew Flagg 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: Terri Matteson 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: Steven Yamamori 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: Sandra 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: Sarah Lewis 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: Sabine Hopper 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 School 2150 Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.

Avondale, AZ 85392 623-535-6500 Principal: Laura Combs

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

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 Heritage Elementary School 20895 W. Hamilton St. Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-547-3300 Principal: Kimberly Franz 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: Amy Soucinek 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: Bryan D’Alessio

V39

SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Kristi Sandvik District office: 25555 W. Durango St. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-925-3400 www.besd33.org Board president: Marcus Eads School board meets: Visit website for times and dates 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: Brittany Tarango Buckeye Elementary School 211 S. Seventh St. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-4487 Principal: Dina Cegelka 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: Donna Fitzgerald

Marionneaux Elementary* 24155 W. Roeser Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 Principal: Nick Forgette *Opening August 2017 Sundance Elementary School 23800 W. Hadley St. Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-847-8531 Principal: Neva Burlingame WestPark Elementary School 2700 S. 257th Drive Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-435-3282 Principal: Kevin Bulger

Country Place Leadership Academy 10207 W. Country Place Blvd.

Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-6100 Principal: Michael Cagle Estrella Vista STEM Academy 11905 W. Cocopah Circle North Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-6200 Principal: Richard Ramos Fine Arts Academy 1700 S. 103rd Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85323 623-478-6400 Principal: Susan Gibson Littleton Elementary School 1252 S. Avondale Blvd.

Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-5700 Interim Principal: Jim Verrill Quentin Elementary School 11050 W. Whyman Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-6000 Principal: Eric Atuahene Tres Rios Service Academy 5025 S. 103rd Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-6300 Principal: Karen Grose

Palo Verde Elementary School District

SCHOOLS

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: Visit website for times and dates Place: District office Palo Verde Elementary School 10700 S. Palo Verde Road Palo Verde, AZ 85343 623-327-3680 Principal: Robert Aldridge

V40

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: Jose Arenas School board meets: Visit website for times and dates Place: District office; periodically at schools on a rotating basis.

Amberlea Elementary School 8455 W. Virginia Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2900 Principal: Amy Bonilla Canyon Breeze Elementary School 11675 W. Encanto Blvd.

Avondale, AZ 85392 623-772-2610 Principal: Lori Pizzo 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: Debby Cruz 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: Jill Helland 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: Joseph Jacobo Sunset Ridge Elementary School 8490 W. Missouri Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-2730 Principal: Brian Winefsky Villa de Paz Elementary School 4940 N. 103rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2490 Principal: Shakira Simmons Westwind Elementary School 9040 W. Campbell Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2700 Principal: Rod Henkel

Saddle Mountain Unified School District Superintendent: Paul Tighe 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 Thursday of each month Place: District office Ruth Fisher Elementary School 38201 W. Indian School Road Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-474-5501 Principal: Rene Molina Tartesso Elementary School 29677 W. Indianola Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-474-5403 Principal: Liz Burton Tonopah Valley High School 38201 W. Indian School Road Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-474-5201 Principal: Edgar Garcia

Vista â&#x20AC;&#x201D; West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

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: Elizabeth Hunsaker 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 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School 9401 W. Garfield St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-907-5181 Principal: Cynthia Mills Sheely Farms Elementary School 9450 W. Encanto Blvd.

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

Union Elementary School District Superintendent: Lorah Neville District office: 3834 S. 91st Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-5005 www.unionesd.org Board president: Delson Sunn School board meets: 5 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

Spring/Summer 2017

Hurley Ranch Elementary School 8950 W. Illini Drive Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-5100 Principal: Adam Klingelhoets Union Elementary School 3834 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-5000 Principal: Michael Welsh Others

Spring/Summer 2017

The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies 1495 S. Verrado Way Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-1757 www.odyprep.com Junior High School Principal: Mary Daniels High School Co-Principals: Bryan Pratt and Kari Hurley The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Buckeye 6500 S. Apache Road Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-327-3111 www.odyprep.com Co-Principals: Kenneth Olson and Angie Price The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Goodyear 17532 W. Harrison St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-882-1140 www.odyprep.com Principal: Liz Douglass The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills 2400 N. Sienna Hills Parkway Buckeye, AZ 85396 623-882-1140 www.odyprep.com Principal: Lorrese Roer Painted Desert Montessori Academy 2400 S. 247th Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-900-5132 pdma.education St. John Vianney Catholic School 539 La Pasada Blvd.

Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-932-2434 www.sjvazschool.net Principal: Doug Weivoda St. Peter’s Montessori School 400 S. Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-935-7737 www.stpetersmontessori.com Director: Bonnie Shearer St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School 13720 W. Thomas Road Avondale, AZ 85392 623-935-0945 www.stacc.net Principal: Cynthia Scheller

Vista — West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

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 Head of school: Anita Mosley West Valley Christian School 16260 W. Van Buren St. Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-234-2100 www.wvchristianschool.org Principal: Nathan Wieler 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

V41

SCHOOLS

Archway Classical Academy-Trivium West 2001 N. Bullard Ave. Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-414-4883 www.archwaytrivium.org Headmaster: Jamee Twardeck Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Estrella Mountain High School 3400 N. Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392 623-535-0754 www.aaechighschools.com Principal: Dale Nicol Arizona Preparatory Academy 4200 N. 99th Ave., 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.org Principal: Ronald Alexander BASIS Goodyear 15800 W. Sherman St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 480-276-8592 www.basisgoodyear.org Head of School: Robert Bowley Bradley Creemos Academy 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: William Burke E-Institute at Buckeye 6213 S. Miller Road, Suite 109 Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-505-7118 www.e-institute.us Principal: Marty Acosta Estrella High School 510 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 623-932-6562 www.estrellahs.com School Leader: Laura Perry 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., Building E Goodyear, AZ 85338 602-708-2334 www.harvestprep.com Site Director: Alicia Schroeder Heritage Elementary School 6805 N. 125th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85307 623-742-3956 www.hesglendale.org Principal: Justin Dye 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: Michelle Hart Montessori in the Park 1832 N. Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-535-4863 www.mipschool.org Director: Fiona Quinlan

STATE DIRECTORY U.S. House of 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: 1412 N. Central Ave., Suite B, Avondale, AZ 85323 623-536-3388

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

1218 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

Maricopa County Board of 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 district5@mail.maricopa.gov

State Legislature District 4 Sen. Lisa Otondo (D)

District 19 Sen. Lupe Contreras (D)

Rep. Charlene R. Fernandez (D)

Rep. Mark A. Cardenas (D)

Rep. Jesus Rubalcava (D)

Rep. Diego Espinoza (D)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 308 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3002; lotondo@azleg.gov

1700 W. Washington St., Room 322 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3098; cfernandez@azleg.gov 1700 W. Washington St., Room 334 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-4842; jrubalcava@azleg.gov

District 13 Sen. Steve Montenegro (R)

U.S. Senate

1700 W. Washington St., Room 303B Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-5955; smontenegro@azleg.gov

Sen. John McCain (R)

Rep. Darin Mitchell (R)

218 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2235; mccain.senate.gov Local office: 2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-952-2410 V42

Sen. Jeff Flake (R)

413 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-4521; flake.senate.gov Local office: 2200 E. Camelback Road, Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-840-1891

1700 W. Washington St., Room 313 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-5894; dmitchell@azleg.gov

Rep. Don Shooter (R)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 222 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-4139; dshooter@azleg.gov

Vista â&#x20AC;&#x201D; West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

1700 W. Washington St., Room 305 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-5284; lcontreras@azleg.gov 1700 W. Washington St., Room 339 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3014; mcardenas@azleg.gov 1700 W. Washington St., Room 308 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3135; 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 337 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-3130; randrade@azleg.gov

Rep. Cesar Chavez (D)

1700 W. Washington St., Room 318 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-926-4862; cchavez@azleg.gov

Spring/Summer 2017

Cities at a Glance Year of incorporation: 1946 Population: 85,167 Median age: 32 Median household annual income: $64,785 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: Sandi Nielson

Council: Pat Dennis, Bryan Kilgore, Veronica Malone, Mike Pineda 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: 62,582 Median age: 32.5 Median household annual income: $60,983 Land area: 600 square miles City Hall: 530 E. Monroe Ave. (623-349-6000) www.buckeyeaz.gov Mayor: Jackie Meck Vice mayor: Craig Heustis

Council: Jeanine Guy, G. Patrick HagEstad, Michelle Hess, Eric Orsborn and Tony Youngker Interim city manager: Roger Klingler Police Dept.: 100 N. Apache Road, Suite D (623-349-6499) Police chief: Larry Hall

Fire Dept.: 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 101 (623-349-6700) Fire chief: Bob Costello Libraries: Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St.; Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116 (623-349-6300) Post Office: 51 E. Monroe Ave. (623-386-3117)

Year of incorporation: 1946 Population: 77,776 Median age: 36.7 Median household annual income: $69,078 Land area: 190 square miles City Hall: 190 N. Litchfield Road (623-932-3910) www.goodyearaz.gov Mayor: Georgia Lord Vice mayor: Sheri Lauritano

Council: Wally Campbell, Sharolyn Hohman, Joanne Osborne, Joe Pizzillo and Bill Stipp City manager: Brian Dalke Police Dept.: 11 N. 145th Ave. (623-932-1220) Police chief: Jerry Geier Fire Dept.: 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite E-102 (623932-2300)

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: 5,392 Median age: 44.2 Median household annual income: $77,481 Land area: 3.3 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, Ann Donahue, Peter Mahoney, Jeff Raible and John Romack Interim city manager: Sonny Culbreth Police Dept.: Maricopa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Population: 7,008 Median age: 30.8 Median household annual income: $34,485 Land area: 6 square miles City Hall: 9555 W. Van Buren St. (623-936-7111) www.tollesonaz.org Mayor: Anna Tovar Vice mayor: Juan Rodriguez

Council: Lupe Leyva Bandin, John Carnero, Clorinda Erives, Linda Laborin and Albert Mendoza City manager: Reyes Medrano Jr. Police Dept.: 8350 W. Van Buren St. (623-936-7186) Police chief: Wayne Booher Fire Dept.: 203 N. 92nd Ave. (623-936-8500) Fire chief: George Good

Spring/Summer 2017

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

Vista â&#x20AC;&#x201D; West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona

V43

Life Gets Wild Here.

New Wild Rides and Animals!

Introducing new rides in the new Adventureland including an exhilarating 100 foot high Vertigo Swing, exciting family Roller Coaster, breathtaking Soaring Eagle Zip Line and a fun Flying Scooter. All centered around new exhibits featuring Bears, Buffalo, Javalinas, Bobcats, Mountain Lions, Monkeys and more.

Arizona’s Ultimate, Year-Round Family Fun destination.

Arizona’s Largest Collection of Exotic Animals.

Northern Ave. & the 303 Freeway 623-935-WILD (9453) • WildlifeWorld.com Follow us @WildlifeWorldZoo

Off Admission

5

$

Per Person!

$

20 Value

Not valid with any other discounts or offers.

(Limit 4)