Saturday, 4th September 2010

West Valley Magazine features the 5TH ANNUAL WILD WESTERN FESTIVAL!

Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by trish in Features

West Valley Magazine features the 5TH ANNUAL WILD WESTERN FESTIVAL!

One of America’s Biggest and Best Western Events is coming to Glendale’s beautifully restored Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park for three big days of Family Fun Entertainment during its 100th Anniversary Celebration. On October 15, 16 & 17th, Dr Buck, a former Hollywood Stuntman and General Manager of the World Famous Ponderosa [...]

West Valley Magazine, September 2010 issue features Patrick Lauder, National Anthem Singer

Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by trish in Features, On the Town

West Valley Magazine, September 2010 issue features Patrick Lauder, National Anthem Singer

Patrick Lauder was selected as “The Official National Anthem Singer of the Phoenix Coyotes” prior to the 2005-06 season, establishing the franchise’s entry into the long-standing NHL tradition of teams using the services of one anthem performer for most of their home games. Patrick has sung “The Star Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” prior to [...]

GIVE US YOUR GHOST STORIES!

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

GIVE US YOUR GHOST STORIES!

West Valley Magazine is featuring paranormal activity in the October issue, so we’re on the hunt for your best stories.  Please post to this blog or email me at editor@westvalleymagazine.com.

A TRIBUTE TO STUDENT ATHLETES

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

A TRIBUTE TO STUDENT ATHLETES

By Matthew Rankin, Head Coach YMCA Westside Silverfins
There are not so many jobs of today that one is afforded the opportunity to work with young athletes aged 6 through 20 that are driven, goal oriented and motivated.  I have the best job in the world. This team is focused on the process, [...]

Brian Ferro

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

Brian Ferro

18 year old Brian Ferro graduated from Millennium High School 2009, with Honors earning a 4.0 GPA his entire High School career.  He has been swimming since the age of 3.  For the past 12 years he has swam for the Club Team, Westside Silver Fins, practicing twice daily up to three hours in duration [...]

Kayla Mackenzie – By Michelle Arana

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

Kayla Mackenzie – By Michelle Arana

As a five year old the West Valley’s Kayla Mackenzie loved to play sports. However, little did she realize that when she first picked up a basketball that never again would she put it down, and she has been playing non-stop ever since. Some of you may recognize this amazing athlete who once led the [...]

Carolyn Houser

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

Carolyn Houser

4 year varsity letterman for Badminton
3 year varsity letterman for Softball
In 2008, Badminton 4A Team State Champion
In 2008, Badminton 3rd Place 4A State Singles Champion
I was diagnosed with Scoliosis, which is a severe curvature of the spine, and in May 2009, I underwent a spinal fusion where I had 2 rods and 21 screws inserted [...]

Wyatt Stokey

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

Wyatt Stokey

Wyatt Stokey received most outstanding wrestler from Copper Canyon HS in 2009/2010. His record last year was 26-10, with all 26 wins being pins. He took second at the region tournament last year at the 112 lb weight class and was a match away from placing at state. Wyatt plans on entering the Navy immediately [...]

Carrie Shuler

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

Carrie Shuler

The Goodyear resident has accepted a full athletic scholarship in women’s tennis to Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu and will begin studying this August. Shuler has been a West Valley tennis player since the age of 2, when she began playing at the Wigwam Tennis Camp.  She participated in satellite tennis tournaments as well as [...]

Michael James Jordan II

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by trish in Features

Michael James Jordan II

16 year old golfer, Michael James Jordan II is attending Brophy College Preparatory and is a member of the Junior Golf Association, Ping Junior Series, Southwest PGA Section and has attended the Jim McClean School and Paul Smith Academy. Michael recently qualified for the Regional and State Championship, took 1st place at St. John Vianney [...]