West Valley Magazine’s Best In Class Health Care Professional, Karny Stefan
Posted on 27. Sep, 2011 by trish in Excellence In Health Care
Specialty: Capital Campaign Fundraising
Job Title: Major Gifts Officer
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
University/Degree: University of Colorado, Denver, B.A. Political Science, Minor in German, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Masters in Public Administration, Emphasis in Non-Profit Management
What inspired you to pursue a career in health care? After donating a kidney to a then [...]
West Valley Magazine’s Best in Class Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Greg Sirounian
Posted on 27. Sep, 2011 by trish in Excellence In Health Care
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgeon, Board Certified and Fellowship
Hometown: Portland, OR
Trained in Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction
Name of Practice: Valley Orthopedics
University/Degree: BA, University of Washington; MD, Oregon Health Sciences University; Residency, UMDNJ/New Jersey Medical School; Fellowship, Florida Orthopedic Institute
What inspired you to become a doctor/health care professional? In college, I enjoyed learning the [...]
West Valley Magazine’s Best In Class Clinical Oncology Nutrition, Sharon Day
Posted on 27. Sep, 2011 by trish in Excellence In Health Care
Specialty: Clinical Oncology Nutrition
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
University/Degree: Madonna University, bachelor of science in dietetics
What inspired you to become a dietitian? I knew that I wanted to help people and I was completely fascinated with human metabolism.
Why did you pursue your specialty? As an oncology dietitian I am able to help [...]
West Valley Magazine’s, Best in Class, Cosmetic Surgery Specialist, Dr. Thomas Kotoske
Posted on 26. Sep, 2011 by trish in Excellence In Health Care
Specialty: Board Certified | Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Specialty: Total Body Cosmetic Surgery Specialist
University/Degree: Depauw University -B.S. Pre Med and psychology, Kirksville College -Medical School
What inspired you to become a doctor? As a child I had the opportunity to observe my father and all of the good things he [...]
West Valley Magazine’s October Shaker, Fred Kriess
Posted on 26. Sep, 2011 by trish in West Valley 24
Fred Kriess, has been a west valley resident for 33 years. He and his wife Sandra moved here from Butler Pennsylvania in June, 1978 and this quickly became their new home. Fred is a graduate of Westminster College and received his Master’s degree in Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh. He has also [...]
West Valley Magazine’s October Mover, Gail Pletnick
Posted on 26. Sep, 2011 by trish in West Valley 24
They say those who can’t, teach, but even those who can, teach, and go twelve steps further. The same can be said about Gail Pletnick, Superintendent of the Dysart Unified School District. Over the last 5 years she and the district has made great gains in providing a quality education that prepares students for challenges [...]
West Valley Magazine October 2011
Posted on 26. Sep, 2011 by trish in DIGITAL ISSUES
Open publication – Free publishing – More balloon
Arizona Charter Academy Named as One of ‘Arizona’s Most Admired Companies’ For Second Year in a Row
Posted on 14. Sep, 2011 by trish in family focus
Surprise School One of About 60 Businesses Recognized Last Week at Awards Ceremony
From the moment it opened its doors, Arizona Charter Academy has been focused on providing a supportive, positive and embracing culture for both its students and staff members.
Last week, the school was recognized for its ability to consistently meet this goal as well [...]
Anderson Institute of Music and Performing Arts GRAND OPENING
Posted on 14. Sep, 2011 by trish in Calendar, Events
[ September 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, September 24th,
9 a.m. to noon
on Verrado’s Main Street in Buckeye, AZ.
The morning’s festivities will include fabulous musical and dance performances, interactive demonstration classes, studio tours and an instrument petting zoo for everyone to enjoy.
M&O Override Election, November 8, 2011
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by trish in family focus
The Buckeye Union High School District will have an M&O Override Election on the November 8, 2011 ballot. The override provides funding that assist the district in preserving lower class sizes, hiring and retaining highly qualified teachers, maintaining extracurricular and co-curricular programs for our students and keeping the campus clean and safe. With the failure [...]



