Goodyear hospital among first in Valley to implement dissolvable stent — Page 4.
Take a look back at 2016 in pictures — Page 8.
Westview beats
Estrella Foothills to win Scorpion Challenge — Page 10.
by Kourtney Balsan special to the View
Falcons take flight in the friendly skies at Duncan Family Farms in Goodyear, where falconer Kalen Pearson was hired to rid the farm of crop-destroying birds.
“The art of falconry is the art of hunting with a bird of prey,” she said.
Pearson, 25, is a falconer at Falcon Force, based throughout the West Coast, and specializes in falconry-based bird abatement. Her goal is not for the falcons to kill the nuisance birds, but instead to scare them off, she said.
“Out here at Duncan Family Farms, I’ve been flying my falcons over the leafy greens. They’ve got kale and chard and spring mix and they have a lot of organic produce that grows here, so my job is to fly my falcons to keep all the pesky birds out,” Pearson said. “They’re simulating hunting out there, which scares all of those birds that are sitting out there, so they don’t want to be anywhere near a stooping falcon, so they take off for the high road.”
The falcons’ results have been excellent, as the birds can go places where others cannot, said Jeremy Vanderzyl, Duncan Family Farms technical services manager.
“Our experience with Falcon Force exceeded our expectations. They are extremely professional and we, in turn, learned a lot about ornithology and the benefits of using this program,” Vanderzyl said. “The most common form of bird abatement is to have our employees walk the fields to discourage birds from eating our
and efficiently, and they are successful with bird abatement even after irrigating, when we cannot get in to walk the fields.”
Falcons were chosen over any other method to keep the farm environmentally green and because their results are stunning, Pearson said, adding that Falcon Force is trying to get behind the sustainable path agriculture is moving toward to eliminate any kind of carbon footprint that may hurt the planet.
“Falcon Force is green, sustainable, organic, it’s natural, it’s 100 percent guaranteed. I mean how can it not be? It’s a bio-dynamic relationship of predator and prey that is biologically ingrained in these animals for it to function this way,” Pearson said. “You’re never going to find another way to get rid of these pests with this kind of guarantee. The more we can be a part of the West Valley and Arizona’s local community of agriculture in general, well we would love to be a part of it.”
Even though Pearson calls Wyoming home, she lives in a trailer on site at Duncan Family Farms that she is able to transport around to other jobs.
She has 13 falcons, out of Falcon Force’s total of 45 birds, kept in a large caged area along with two dogs behind her living space.
The dogs don’t gobble the birds they share a cage with, because they consider the falcons part of their pack since they both work together to scare birds away from the fields, Pearson said.
One falcon named Cheeto was hand-raised and is caged inside Pearson’s trailer because he needs company, and will whine loudly without it, she said.
“I live right out here on the farm, which allows
me to be more accessible,” Pearson said. “We get up before the sun gets up — it’s pitch black. I’m usually weighing birds, putting them on the scale, then cutting up meat for their rations. Hopefully, riding into the fields, the sun starts to turn red.”
In the fields, Pearson flies one bird at a time. Her days consist of falcon calls, which sound like a yip, and swinging her lure, a long rope with tennis balls and feathers on each end to lure the falcon into following its direction and eventually latching on to end the day.
“It’s almost like a martial art,” Pearson said. “These birds can top over 280 miles an hour, so it can be a workout to pull that lure away along with timing. When you do pull it out of the way, they’re trained to remount up again and come back down again and again. The final time, you give them the cue and then they know to grab the lure, that this is the end. Then you pick them up off the lure.”
When it comes to training, falcons aren’t much different than dogs or horses, and learn similar to children with different learning languages, Pearson said.
“How do you teach a falcon? Just like you would kids, your husband, your dog,” she said.
“They’re really incredibly smart and they learn so very quickly. We could have a bird from first training to free flying in 10 to 12 days.”
Pearson describes trained falcons as Olympic athletes.
“For these guys, we want to hunt all day long with minimal reward during the day and big reward at the end of the day where your hunting birds are one and done,” she said. “These guys are Olympic athletes. The others are still
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GRACE, AN ENGLISH POINTER, hangs out with the falcons Dec. 1 at the Falcon Force camp at Duncan Family Farms in Goodyear. The farm uses the falconry-based bird abatement business to help manage pests.
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athletes, but they only do one shot.”
As it is common with other careers relying on animals, falconry has a heavy dose of misconceptions, Pearson said.
“It is mostly from animal activists who have taken it in the wrong light that we are keeping these birds against their will and forcing them into doing things they don’t want to do,” she said. “The reality is, [the falcons] can fend for themselves and take off whenever they want. We offer them the opportunity and they don’t always come back. That’s not a common occurrence, but sometimes, they do end up taking off and there’s not a whole lot you can really do about that. We’ve got GPS trackers on them that we are able to track them down, but for the most part you never know. You’re just throwing them into oblivion.”
Although this is Pearson’s first time flying her falcons in the West Valley, she said she enjoys it here as the weather is perfect and the type of birds she is abating helps her expand her knowledge and experience.
“I love the West Valley. Of all the contracts we’ve done, this is probably my absolute favorite for so many reasons,” she said. “This has been absolutely wonderful and my birds are so loving the weather here.”
Pearson didn’t grow up flying falcons, but trained horses, which led her to work with exotic animals such as cougars, wolves, zebras and camels, she said.
“I worked with those animals for a number of years before we got in touch with a local falconer,” Pearson said. “We called him for like two full weeks, he never answered his phone. Finally, his wife answered the phone and asked, ‘What’s up?’ because I’m really bugging them at this point.”
Her first day as a falconer, Pearson practiced abatement to get rid of the birds, and has continued the practice ever since at farms, airports and resorts, along with performing with the falcons for the past six years, she said.
“Flying falcons, there’s something magical about letting a bird go,” she said.
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Buckeye is hosting a celebration Jan. 14 to commemorate Skyline Regional Park’s first anniversary and promote a healthy lifestyle in the new year.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye.
It will feature free fitness programs to help kick those New Year’s resolutions into gear, including a hike or run, fitness demos, a mountain bike clinic and healthcare screenings by doctors from Abrazo Medical Group in Buckeye.
Learn how to make the most out of the fresh air and nature with the help of experts in hiking, cycling, triathletes and trail running.
Officials with White Tank Mountain Conservancy will provide information about the desert environment, and wildlife will be on exhibit.
Healthy refreshments will be provided, and prizes will be given away during the event. The first 100 visitors will receive a commemorative shirt.
The event is free, but parking is limited. For information, email recreation@buckeyeaz.gov or call 623-349-6350.
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Buckeye accepting used batteries
Buckeye residents can drop off used alkaline and lithium batteries at City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye, or Public Works, 23454 W. MC85, Buckeye.
Residents can drop off alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries, lithium batteries, cell phones, iPods, tablets, cordless power tools, cameras, two-way radios, pagers and small electronics.
For information, visit buckeyeaz.gov.
Man allegedly told police he’s a paranoid schizophrenic
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
An Avondale man was arrested Dec. 27 after allegedly stabbing his mother to death in their home near Avondale Boulevard and Durango Street in Avondale, officials said.
Officers responded to the house at about 8 a.m. and found Linda Willis, 60, dead from apparent stab wounds, said Officer Jaret Redfearn, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.
Her son, Bronson Harvel, 31, was also found inside, and police learned that an argument had allegedly occurred between them before the stabbing, Redfearn said.
Harvel allegedly called 911 to report stabbing his mother to death, and surrendered to responding officers without incident, court records state.
While in custody, Harvel allegedly told officers he
report
The Avondale Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find an endangered missing resident.
Ricky Lee Rice, 44, has been missing since 8 p.m. Wednesday and is believed to be driving a black 2011 Toyota Camry with Arizona license plate BVB3570. Rice is 5-feet, 11-inches tall, weighs 215 pounds and has blue eyes and long brown and gray hair. He requires daily medication and has known medical conditions.
If anyone has information about Rice, contact the Avondale Police Department at 623-3337001.
is a paranoid schizophrenic and has daily outbursts, often arguing with voices inside his head, records state.
He allegedly reported having an outburst that morning, and said his mother walked into his room three times to tell him to take his medications, records state.
He also believed Willis had taken his iPad and went into her room to ask for it back and request breakfast, records state.
When Willis refused to give back the iPad unless he took his medications, Harvel allegedly got upset and tried to knock her unconscious with a frying pan, records state.
After allegedly hitting her 10 times, he realized it wasn’t working and retrieved a knife from the kitchen, records state.
Willis reportedly closed the bedroom door and tried to call 911, but Harvel allegedly forced his way in.
She used pepper spray on him, but he knocked the can and phone away, and started stabbing her, records state.
Harvel allegedly used three knives to stab his mother, as the first two broke, records state.
Willis was found on the floor in the master bedroom and was pronounced dead at the scene, records state.
Police reported signs of a struggle, including a television that was knocked over and a shower curtain in the master bathroom that had been ripped off the wall, records state.
Avondale police also responded to the home Dec. 8 for a non-criminal incident, and a crisis team provided assistance to Harvel, Redfearn said.
Harvel faces one count of second-degree murder and one count of preventing the use of a telephone in an emergency, Redfearn said.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
People in the West Valley who need a stent to open a blocked artery have a new option in fighting heart disease, the leading cause of death among men and women.
Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear is among the first hospitals in the Valley where doctors are installing a new version of stents that are absorbable, similar to dissolving sutures.
Dr. Riyaz Sumar, director of the cardiac cath lab at Abrazo West Campus, implanted the first dissolvable stents at the hospital in seven patients during the week of Nov. 14.
Sumar said the availability of the procedure at Abrazo West Campus is proof that new technologies are “not exclusive to the Cleveland Clinics and Mayo Clinics of the world.”
Stan Holm, CEO of Abrazo West Campus, said providing the dissolvable stents is part of the hospital’s focus of providing care close to home for West Valley patients.
“Our cath team has been recognized as one of the best in metropolitan Phoenix, Holm said. “Patients recognize
when an organization is advancing care.”
Developed by Abbott Vascular, dissolvable stents were approved in July by the Food and Drug Administration after clinical trials.
The device is available in more than 100 countries and has been used to treat more than 150,000 patients around the world, according to information provided by the hospital.
In the Valley, dissolvable stents were first used at HonorHealth in Scottsdale and are also available at Abrazo’s Arrowhead Campus in Glendale and Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix.
Dissolvable stents are the latest in a series of developments that started with the introduction of stents in 1988, Sumar said.
The first stent implanted in the U.S. in 1993 was made of metal with a scaffolding design, but it carried risks of blood clots and inflammation, he said.
In the late 1990s, risks were reduced with the introduction of a stent that was coated with medication, Sumar said.
Over the years, “the procedure has become much more
sophisticated,” he said.
But some patients resisted the idea of placing a foreign object in their body, Sumar said. He described reactions as “something like, ‘I’m not too sure.’”
With the new stents, the metal is replaced by a polymer material, which dissolves in two to three years.
The artery remains open after the stent dissolves, allowing it to pulse and flex naturally, Sumar said.
“The risk of blockage coming back is small,” he said.
After dissolving, the stents leave metal markers to show where they were placed in case doctors are considering further treatment.
The dissolvable stents make it easier to do a bypass in the area, Sumar said.
Coronary artery disease affects an estimated 15 million Americans, with a build up of plaque in the arteries that restricts the flow of blood to the heart.
Holm said the Goodyear hospital does about 1,500 stent procedures a year.
Scott Cook, who led the effort to bring dissolvable stents to Abrazo West Campus as the manager of the hospital’s cardiac cath lab, said patients from as far away as the California border will go to the hospital for the procedure.
Any stent patient could be a candidate for the dissolvable stents, Sumar said, but he predicted that the traditional stents will continue to be used in most of the operations.
He said the dissolvable stents “will have a role” in the future, and more surgeons at the hospital are training to perform the procedure.
Sumar said the technique for the new stents is similar to the traditional stents, and recovery times are the same, with most patients staying in the hospital over night for observation after the surgery.
About 70 percent of stents are placed using balloon angioplasty through an incision in the wrist, with some done through the groin, Sumar said.
The cost of dissolvable stents is slightly higher than traditional stents, but Carmeron Johnston, coronary clinical specialist for Abbot Vascular, said the company is working to make the stents cost neutral for patients and insurance.
Sumar said stent patients commonly are at least 60 to 65 years old, although he noted some patients are younger.
“It’s shocking the amount of younger people with heart disease,” including those in their late 20s, Sumar said.
Even with advancements in treating heart disease, Sumar noted patients still have to have healthy habits.
“If there is no lifestyle modification, these treatments are useless,” he said.
by Shane McOwen staff writer
Welcome to the first Business Briefcase of 2017.
I trust everyone had a fantastic New Year’s and stayed safe. For me, that’s usually celebrating in a private residence with a few friends. Lines for the restroom are much shorter that way.
By the time you, Briefcase reader, pour your eyes over this column, New Year’s will be long gone, but thanks to the wonky holiday schedule, I’m writing it a few days in advance. Such is the magic of the written word.
We’ll start the new year with a business that may help those who made health-related resolutions.
West Valley Nutrition is alive and kicking in Goodyear at 13370 W. Van Buren St.
Shane McOwen
West Valley Nutrition offers a full-service café, such as many seen around the Valley, state and country, but with a focus on products with high nutritional value.
What makes West Valley Nutrition a little different than other cafes or supplement shops are the free community service events. The shop offers a sort of nutrition club, where people can meet and take part in nutrition classes, fit camps and wellness coaching, all for free.
“All you ever pay for is what you consume that day [at the café],” co-owner Michael Doerr said.
West Valley Nutrition offers an opportunity for people to walk right in and get started, Doerr said.
“People don’t like if, ands or buts,” he said. “We don’t sugarcoat it.”
Goodyear lawyer named a Best Lawyer for 21st consecutive year
Christopher Brelje of Law Offices of Brelje and Associates P.C. in Goodyear was included among the Best Lawyers in America for the 21st consecutive year.
Brelje was previously named 2013 Best Lawyer in the greater Phoenix area for expertise in immigration law.
His firm handles investor and employment immigration matters for businesses of all sizes throughout the United States. Brelje and Associates is rated A by Martindale Hubbell — its highest ranking — and the firm has been awarded Preeminent Law Firm status for the past 10 years.
West Valley Nutrition seeks to create one-on-one wellness coaching, helping folks reach individual goals to meet their specific needs. The business was actually started because of an opening in the Phoenix area’s market share, Doerr said.
While out of state, Doerr was trying to connect a client to a nutrition club in Phoenix and noticed there wasn’t anywhere he could set his friend up. One thing led to another, and West Valley Nutrition was born to serve the Valley’s needs out of Goodyear, he said.
West Valley Nutrition is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For information, visit facebook.com/zianutrition.
In Avondale, J-Walters Construction has confirmed that Party City and Boot Barn will be coming to the Gateway Village shopping center, next to Hobby Lobby near 101st Avenue and McDowell Road.
The construction is in the preliminary stages — the area is fenced off, but no foundation has been laid.
Party City sells, you guessed it, themed, birthday and seasonal party supplies. It’s also a big place to hit up Halloween costumes when that season comes around.
This will be the second Boot Barn in the West Valley, with the first in Goodyear at 15389 W. McDowell Road.
Boot Barn is another retail store that’s name is pretty self-evident in what it offers: boots.
The store does sell an array of clothing, such as jeans and hats.
That’s all for this week, everyone. Happy New Year’s! I wish the best to all Briefcase readers for 2017.
Send questions or comments to smcowen@ westvalleyview.com.
Take care, folks, and be well.
APS Foundation awards $1.2 million in grants to nonprofits
The APS Foundation awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to Arizona nonprofits, including Fighter Country Foundation Inc., which was awarded $300,000 for its Child Development Center and John J. Rhodes Airman Leadership School renovation, in addition to operational support for programs and services that aid airmen and their families in times of need at Luke Air Force Base.
For information, visit aps.com/corporategiving.
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The Buckeye Police Department was formally presented with its accreditation award Nov. 5 from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
The organization’s mission is to accredit public safety agencies who are found to be in compliance with an established set of professional standards and consistently demonstrate excellence in their policies, procedures and practices.
In June, two CALEA representatives spent four days in Buckeye inspecting the police department, reviewing files, interacting with employees, speaking to citizens, riding along with officers on patrol and holding a public information session to determine if the department met the requirements of a highly regarded body of law enforcement.
The department met 100 percent of the applicable standards, and the assessment team said it was especially impressed with the agency’s crime fighting efforts and providing a positive relationship with the community. The police department will maintain its accreditation status until November 2020.
Welcome to 2017. Soon, credit card bills from all those Christmas presents we couldn’t afford will be catching up to us, New Year’s resolutions will undoubtedly be broken and W2s will show up on our doorsteps.
Just when we’re finally taking a breath from all the holiday hullabaloo, we’ve been tasked with another task — filing our income tax returns.
Some of us look forward to it. You know who you are, those of you who elect to loan the government your money throughout the year so it can pay you back with zero interest the following year and call it a refund.
Some of us don’t look forward to it. You know who you are, you’ve either elected to pay less than you know you should be paying in taxes throughout the year and will surely be looking at a tax bill, or you’re hopeful that you’ve elected to pay the magical amount, which would end in a wash, but in your heart, you know better.
But we’ve got some great news for those of you who fall into Category 2. You can still donate to the public school of your choice, in the extra curriculum and/or character education program of your choice, right up until April 18, the deadline to file your income tax return this year. So you can figure out how much you will owe, make a donation that will offset that amount (up to $200 for individuals and $400 for couples who file jointly) and then file your tax return. That’s right, folks, it’s a tax credit, not a deduction, which means every dollar you donate will be subtracted from what you owe in taxes.
And here’s a little something you might not have known — you can earmark the donation for your own child and still take the tax credit. So say your daughter wants to join the marching band but you can’t afford the uniform or your son wants to join the football team but the pads are just too pricey, you can specify that your donation goes to your daughter’s band uniform or your son’s football pads.
Also qualifying for the tax credit are donations for standardized testing for college credit or readiness, career and technical education industry certification assessment, preparation courses and materials for standardized testing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
The Arizona Department of Revenue explains which activities and programs qualify for the school tax credit at www.azdor.gov (click on “Tax Credits on the left side of the page and then on “Public School Tax Credit”).
We say this every year, but wouldn’t you rather be the one who dictates where your tax money goes instead of just handing it over to the government and letting those jokers decide?
Our Viewpoint editorials represent the opinions of the West Valley View editorial board, which is composed of Publisher Elliott Freireich and Managing Editor Cary Hines.
Editor:
Editor:
Respectfully suggest readers who contribute here check their facts first. Rosa Parks did NOT PRESENT a MEDAL to TRUMP. The Ellis Island MEDAL thing was a boondoggle. (Too much for here) The comment about Clinton saying Sen Byrd was her mentor was part of a commemoration after his death. What should she have said? If you were to research it, you would fi nd that while Sen Byrd was a KKK member in his youth , he spent the majority of his life publicly disavowing and repeatedly apologizing for his early KKK affi liation.
Karen Peters Goodyear
For the past 8 years, with Washington led by the BO team, it’s now time for you liberals to live with the “DT”s. At long last your turn to be depressed.
Ken Semmler Goodyear
Editor: I have searched for a name, a term for the incoming administration of the Donald. I think I have found it, matter of fact, I am sure I have found it and it is so appropriate. For now and evermore the administration of Donald Trump will be know as a KAKISTOCRACY. A more apropos name for his form of governing is not available.
T. Kroll Avondale
Editor:
My hat is off to those Rockettes who are protesting participation in the presidential inauguration celebrations. This represents a clash of professionalism vs. personal integrity, and for these protesters, personal integrity won out.
I’ve been a lifelong musician and Democrat. As a professional musician, I’ve played many a Republican function: Lincoln Club dinner dances, fundraisers, etc. I’ve even furnished a string quartet at a private reception for Vice President Quayle. But you could offer me a thousand dollars and I would not help celebrate the presidency of this rabblerousing, sexist, boorish excuse for a leader.
Steve Berliner Buckeye
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by Angelica Flanagin
Licensed associate counselor
In relationships, as in life, there are great moments and there are moments that prompt pain. Part of living is losing jobs, friends, family, pets, money, houses, boyfriends, girlfriends, marriages, etc.
Angelica Flanagin
One of the most interesting things I have ever learned about is how living things grieve. I believe that anything that can form an emotional bond grieves. An entire group of people can experience the same loss and react to it completely different. That is normal. We all move through this so personally, I hold the process to be sacred and individual. The key word is “move” though; when the grieving process goes awry, it can really go awry.
According to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, there are five stages of grief — Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Denial is typically the first stage of grieving. You don’t want to see it or feel it, so you don’t. It’s your human way to be able to survive the loss. This is where you may feel nothing or numb. This is also where you don’t see what is right in front of you. If it’s not there, it can’t hurt you. It does not exist. Nothing to see over here, everything is A-OK.
Our human brain’s first and most important priority is to keep us alive. If there is something that is too overwhelming to process when it happens, our brain protects us from it. It may disconnect from what is happening to a certain degree. Denial is a way to disconnect from the immediate impact of the blow. You may hang out in denial for a while. Looking back, you can see it, but when you are in denial, you have no conscious grasp that you are swimming in it.
Anger is not a bad word. It is a very normal human emotion. It’s what you do with anger that can be labeled healthy or unhealthy (as with
every emotion, really). It’s OK to feel angry about what’s happened. You may be angry at others, at yourself, at God, or the world and everything in it. If you hurt people, yourself, or are self destructive, then you are not moving through it in a healthy way (again, as with any emotion). When anger sets in, you know you are navigating out of the denial stage because you are now feeling something. I have heard it said that anger is the easiest emotion to pull forward compared to other emotions when we are in distress.
Bargaining is when you try to find a way to go back to what life used to be before the pain. This is where you think a lot of “what ifs” and “if only.”
The shoulda-coulda-woulda self talk. This is where you beg to whoever and whatever to come back, to take the pain away, to go back in time, or for a chance to un-do.
Depression typically hits when you realize there is no undoing what has happened. Depression is not just feeling sad, it is deep pain. We may want to not move off the couch or the bed (or the floor). Basic things such as eating, sleeping, and showering feel incredibly energy draining and impossible. You may cry a lot (or a little) or when you don’t expect to cry. You may feel pain in your chest or anywhere in your body. You may get
headaches. It may hit you in waves.
Acceptance does not mean that you come to an emotional place where you are OK with what happened. It means that you have found your new normal. It doesn’t mean that you deny what’s happened or that you are now somehow OK with your loss. It means that you are in a place where you’ve moved through enough emotional processing where you can see the situation that occurred from a place of acknowledging that it happened, that it hurt and sucked, and that there is a possibility of continuing to live. It doesn’t mean that you have it all fi gured out, or that you are never going to feel the pull of the loss. I picture it as the moment you get off the fl oor, put one foot in front of the other and start walking again on a newly formed path in the same life that you are living.
You don’t necessarily move through the stages in a straight line, it is normal to move from one to another as you happen to be moving through them. You may be in anger and depression at the same time; you may feel like you are in acceptance and then when you don’t expect it, you feel the pull of that original pain because of a smell, seeing something or someone, a memory or anything that triggers
your grief. You may stay in that triggered place for moments or days. There is no set time to move through them, and there are no rules. Some people become stuck in one or another.
This topic is so much a part of the human condition, and emotionally heavy that we may forget what possible good can come from such a dark place. In my personal experience with grief and loss, of all kinds, I can say one thing with all certainty. Despite the pain, I grew into a different version of myself. I have learned to allow myself to feel whatever comes up as I move through grief and loss. If I try to stuff it, numb it, or dismiss it, it doesn’t mean it goes away, it means it will probably come out sideways. You know what I mean by that. I mean that it will come out in a way that I don’t expect and most likely in a way that I never wanted it to come out. If not processed in a healthy way, with support from healthy people, grief and loss can get stuck. Once I move through the stages, I feel stronger. I learn about my own resilience and my power, and of the gift of the present.
Angelica Flanagin is a licensed associate counselor at Arizona Blue Sky Counseling in Phoenix.
photos by Jordan Christopher (TOP) HONEYCUTT RODEO COWBOYS drive steers down Monroe Avenue Jan. 30, 2016, during the annual Buckeye Days Parade in Buckeye. (Above) Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall, left, speaks to community members July 20, 2016, as they prepare to search a new grid section for 10-year-old Jesse Wilson, who went missing from his home three days earlier and hasn’t been found. (Right) A truck pumps water Jan. 6, 2016, near 403rd Avenue and Indian School Road in Tonopah after a winter storm left the area flooded.
KURT LICENCE, a marine biologist with Arizona Game & Fish, holds a 5-month-old great horned owl Aug. 3, 2016, before its release in the Robbins Butte Wildlife Area in Buckeye. The bird was rescued in March 2016 after a Tolleson man shot and killed its mother in a tree. (Above) A brush fire burns May 16, 2016, in the Gila River bottom. The invasive salt cedars overpopulating the area pose a high fire potential each year.
La Joya and Tolleson girls go winless at AZ Soccer Showcase; Scorpions go 1-2 in tourney
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Estrella Foothills and Westview battled tooth and nail in the championship game of the Scorpion Challenge at Desert Edge High School Dec. 29, but the Knights’ Brenden Van Dyke was the difference maker in helping them claim the title.
Van Dyke scored a career high 37 points as Westview pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 72-65 victory.
“We had a really tough time in the first half getting easy looks,” Westview coach Brendan McEvoy said. “In the first half, all of Brenden’s points, while they were close to the basket, he really had to earn it. What you saw in the second half were easier looks because we were more patient offensively.”
Van Dyke credited his teammates for helping with his performance.
“I know there was a smaller kid on me, but it’s a team effort, everyone moving the ball around and getting me open, and it was my job to finish,” Van Dyke said. “I had to do what I had to do to help get the win.”
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by Shane McOwen sports writer
La Joya just missed out on advancing to the quarterfinals of the Maroon Division of the Arizona Soccer Showcase, going 2-1 in the Dec. 27-29 tournament at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix.
The Lobos were firing on all cylinders offensively for the tournament’s first two games, scoring 10 combined goals: a 4-2 win over Phoenix Mountain Pointe on the first day and a 6-2 victory over Phoenix Northwest Christian on the second. The two tournament victories were the back end of a threegame win streak.
“We’d won three in a row and we were really moving the ball well,” La Joya coach John Rosenberger said. “I was happy with the way we were moving the ball. We’ve kind of got our system down and the guys are used to playing that position. We’re coming together, and that’s why we looked so good in those games. We still haven’t kept a clean sheet, but we are able to put away goals when we come ready to play.”
The Lobos were at the top of the standings in their group in the tournament, earning six points for the two wins and only needing a win or a draw against Phoenix Washington to advance to the semifinal round.
The Lobos came out flat, Rosenberger said, and fell behind 2-0 at the half, eventually losing 3-0 to Washington.
“I didn’t think we came ready to play in the first half,” Rosenberger said. “Second half, we picked it up. We knew Washington was going to be a solid team.
We didn’t have as much time on the ball as we’d had in the previous two games. I think we were a little shell shocked right at the beginning for that. I don’t think we put enough effort throughout the course of it, throughout the bench, to compete for 80 minutes.”
Rosenberger said the team missed its chance to have a season defining moment by advancing to the knockout rounds.
“We talked about it being a big opportunity for us in our season, just to make a statement and make a mark on the tournament,” Rosenberger said. “I think the frustrating part is we didn’t come out with the effort and the intensity needed to do that.”
Rosenberger said the tournament loss can serve as a speed bump to the season, catching the squad’s attention before region play — and a playoff push — begin.
“Maybe it was a little wake-up call, because we were cruising a little bit,” Rosenberger said. “Overall, it was a disappointing game, but we did have a good tournament, going 2-1. We kind of missed our opportunity, but at least we put ourselves in position to get there.”
Rosenberger likes his team’s chances heading into the home stretch of the season.
“We’ve been up and down, but we’ve got the team committed,” he said. “Now, we’re nursing some injuries, which come along, but some of our younger guys are now playing for us and getting our system and they know what to do. We’re building.”
La Joya will travel to Mesa Skyline Thursday before beginning region play at home Jan. 10 against Millennium.
Estrella tried some different tactics on Van Dyke, but couldn’t slow him down.
“We wanted to front the post at the start, but later in the game he was scoring so often we decided to start digging in on him more and using a double team,” Estrella guard Ricky Robinson said.
Despite giving up so many points to Van Dyke, Estrella coach Rich Gutwein thought his team’s effort was outstanding, he said.
“I thought we made it difficult for him, we tried to front him, he’s just good,” Gutwein said. “He’s a good player, got a lot of second efforts, but overall, I’m really pleased with the game. I thought we competed, did some really nice things, and certainly I’m pleased with the week. We definitely got better.”
Westview’s tournament also featured victories over Nogales, 58-51, and El Mirage Dysart, 52-34. The three victories raised the Knights’ record to 13-1.
“This group has never felt like they’re going to lose a game,” McEvoy said. “We’ve been up on a team, kept the throttle on the whole time, stepped on the necks, and that’s unique. For me, this is the first group that naturally has it; they do not let up. They never, ever think they’re going to lose.”
Against Estrella, Westview never led in the first quarter, but seized the advantage early in the second when Robert Hernandez scored four straight points to put the Knights on top 16-14. The lead seesawed back and forth, and Robinson made a layup at the second-quarter buzzer to tie the game at 30-30 heading into intermission.
“We were getting lost on some switches,” McEvoy said. “They do a good job of screening, and even screening on switches can be effective if you slip the screen, meaning you almost fake the screen and know we’re switching, so the screener comes open. A couple times we had a couple guys going with the guy coming out, leaving the guy at the front open.”
Estrella struck the first blow in the third quarter, sandwiching hoops by Sammy Harris and Robinson, then a 3-pointer from Grant Greabell, around a Christian Diaz basket, making it 37-32. However, with Estrella leading 42-39, Van Dyke scored seven straight points for Westview and the Knights ended the quarter on a 14-4 run, taking a 53-46 lead into the fourth period.
Making an adjustment on screens was critical in slowing down the Wolves’ offense in the second half, McEvoy said.
“All you have to do with that is keep your butt to the baseline and talk it out,” he said. “We weren’t doing a good job talking. We said, keep your rear end to the baseline, talk out the switches.”
Scoring leaders
Despite Westview’s improved second-half defense, Estrella’s Greabell still scored 29 points, which included making seven 3-pointers.
“Grant is a great player, he’s going to get his 25,” McEvoy said. “I know he only had seven [points] the other night [Dec. 28 against Rio Rico] — he kept taking the same shots, but he hit them against us. Four or five of those 3s, we had hands right in his face, and what are you going to do? There’s nothing you can do.”
In addition to Greabell’s 29 points, Robinson added 18.
“He got us into our stuff, he scored, he was able to exploit on drives,” Gutwein said of Robinson. “I thought
GREABELL, 20, of Estrella Foothills goes up for a shot Dec. 28 between a pair of
Ricky did a really nice job.”
Westview’s Diaz also scored in double figures, finishing with 16 points. However, Van Dyke’s big day stole the show.
“What he does for us — even though it showed up on the scoring end tonight, he has games like that — but what doesn’t show up is his defense, the attention he attracts in the post, and he’s a really good passer,” McEvoy said. “He’s a big man with guard skills. He’s a really unique player.”
Estrella finished the week 2-1, beating Moses Lake, Wash., 69-57 and Rio Rico 63-59 in overtime. Rio Rico is ranked fifth in the 4A power points.
“I think it was a great experience,” Gutwein said. “We got to play a really solid team from Washington, see something new, a top-five team in the state in Rio Rico, and Westview is top six in 6A. So, it was great. It was exactly what I was hoping for out of this week — obviously I would have liked to have won all three games — but it was exactly what we needed going into a big week next week.”
Westview’s tournament championship win avenged a loss in the title game of the Welcome to the Jungle tournament at the beginning of the year. It was also the
29 points in the championship
first time McEvoy has won a tournament championship since he began coaching at Westview in 2013. He also did it with two of his key players out of the lineup.
“We won our section my first year, so that’s in the trophy case, but this is the first championship game we have won, so it feels really good,” McEvoy said. “We’re 13-1, these guys are doing it without two of our key players, D’maurian [Williams] being out, seeing his family, same thing with Ezra Phillips, who is in our first rotation off the bench. Two guys on vacation, and guys like Jacob Lofton and Christian Diaz stepped up in their place and really played their guts out.”
Semifinals wins
Getting to the championship game was a bit tougher for Estrella than Westview. The Wolves had to fend off Rio Rico in overtime to make it there, getting contributions from everywhere.
Greabell, who averages 23.3 points per game, was held
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by Shane McOwen sports writer
La Joya girls soccer is halfway through a transitional year with a roster loaded with green players.
The Lady Lobos have gone 2-7-1, including dropping three games in the Arizona Soccer Showcase tournament at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Despite the tough start, La Joya coach Katie Morris feels like the team is finding its way, she said.
is trying to accomplish at this point of the season is raising the collective IQ of the team, to which the team is trending in the right direction.
“These girls are incredibly coachable,” Morris said. “They have so much energy. They’re young. I have a team of pretty much sophomores, a couple of juniors and one senior. This year is definitely focused on growth, development and finding our unity. We’re laying foundations for sure.”
Morris said the girls have had the right attitude in games and in practice.
“I could not ask for a better group of girls to do it with,” Morris said. “Every day, they show up ready and hungry to learn. As far as from a coaching standpoint, I have so much fun teaching them the game.”
The Lady Lobos began the 2016-17 season with losses to Mesa Skyline, 4-0, and Anthem Boulder Creek, 5-0, before hitting a stretch of good play. La Joya and Phoenix North played to a 1-1 draw Dec. 6, then the Lady Lobos won two in a row: 2-1 over Mesa Dobson and 2-0 against Mesa Westwood.
Since the run of good fortune, the Lady Lobos have hit a rough patch, losing five in a row while only scoring one goal.
Morris said the biggest thing the team
“From the very beginning, especially with girls playing different positions, I think they’re kind of understanding their roles a lot better, and we’re able to link up,” Morris said. “I prefer possession play as opposed to direct, and they’re starting to understand. We went from not knowing what to do, and now we’re asking specific questions [about] what to do in specific situations.
“For me as a coach, having them think soccer and raising that soccer IQ is really important, and it’s showing in the way they’re playing.”
The Lady Lobos dropped all three tournament games from Dec. 27-29, but used the competition to hone their skills against strong opponents.
“I think this tournament was a really good opportunity to play on some really nice fields against some good competition,” Morris said. “We [were able] to give a lot of players a lot of time.”
Morris is hopeful the lessons learned from the tournament games can be applied to the second half of the season against region foes.
“What I love about these girls is they’re fighters,” Morris said. “What I try to teach them is you approach every half as a separate piece. It didn’t matter what we did in the first half, we came back in the second and regrouped and
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by Shane McOwen
sports writer
La Joya girls soccer is halfway through a transitional year with a roster loaded with green players.
The Lady Lobos have gone 2-7-1, including dropping three games in the Arizona Soccer Showcase tournament at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Despite the tough start, La Joya coach Katie Morris feels like the team is finding its way, she said.
is trying to accomplish at this point of the season is raising the collective IQ of the team, to which the team is trending in the right direction.
“These girls are incredibly coachable,” Morris said. “They have so much energy. They’re young. I have a team of pretty much sophomores, a couple of juniors and one senior. This year is definitely focused on growth, development and finding our unity. We’re laying foundations for sure.”
Morris said the girls have had the right attitude in games and in practice.
“I could not ask for a better group of girls to do it with,” Morris said. “Every day, they show up ready and hungry to learn. As far as from a coaching standpoint, I have so much fun teaching them the game.”
The Lady Lobos began the 2016-17 season with losses to Mesa Skyline, 4-0, and Anthem Boulder Creek, 5-0, before hitting a stretch of good play. La Joya and Phoenix North played to a 1-1 draw Dec. 6, then the Lady Lobos won two in a row: 2-1 over Mesa Dobson and 2-0 against Mesa Westwood.
Since the run of good fortune, the Lady Lobos have hit a rough patch, losing five in a row while only scoring one goal.
Morris said the biggest thing the team
“From the very beginning, especially with girls playing different positions, I think they’re kind of understanding their roles a lot better, and we’re able to link up,” Morris said. “I prefer possession play as opposed to direct, and they’re starting to understand. We went from not knowing what to do, and now we’re asking specific questions [about] what to do in specific situations.
“For me as a coach, having them think soccer and raising that soccer IQ is really important, and it’s showing in the way they’re playing.”
The Lady Lobos dropped all three tournament games from Dec. 27-29, but used the competition to hone their skills against strong opponents.
“I think this tournament was a really good opportunity to play on some really nice fields against some good competition,” Morris said. “We [were able] to give a lot of players a lot of time.”
Morris is hopeful the lessons learned from the tournament games can be applied to the second half of the season against region foes.
“What I love about these girls is they’re fighters,” Morris said. “What I try to teach them is you approach every half as a separate piece. It didn’t matter what we did in the first half, we came back in the second and regrouped and
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by Shane McOwen sports writer
La Joya girls soccer is halfway through a transitional year with a roster loaded with green players.
The Lady Lobos have gone 2-7-1, including dropping three games in the Arizona Soccer Showcase tournament at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Despite the tough start, La Joya coach Katie Morris feels like the team is finding its way, she said.
is trying to accomplish at this point of the season is raising the collective IQ of the team, to which the team is trending in the right direction.
“These girls are incredibly coachable,” Morris said. “They have so much energy. They’re young. I have a team of pretty much sophomores, a couple of juniors and one senior. This year is definitely focused on growth, development and finding our unity. We’re laying foundations for sure.”
Morris said the girls have had the right attitude in games and in practice.
“I could not ask for a better group of girls to do it with,” Morris said. “Every day, they show up ready and hungry to learn. As far as from a coaching standpoint, I have so much fun teaching them the game.”
The Lady Lobos began the 2016-17 season with losses to Mesa Skyline, 4-0, and Anthem Boulder Creek, 5-0, before hitting a stretch of good play. La Joya and Phoenix North played to a 1-1 draw Dec. 6, then the Lady Lobos won two in a row: 2-1 over Mesa Dobson and 2-0 against Mesa Westwood.
Since the run of good fortune, the Lady Lobos have hit a rough patch, losing five in a row while only scoring one goal.
Morris said the biggest thing the team
“From the very beginning, especially with girls playing different positions, I think they’re kind of understanding their roles a lot better, and we’re able to link up,” Morris said. “I prefer possession play as opposed to direct, and they’re starting to understand. We went from not knowing what to do, and now we’re asking specific questions [about] what to do in specific situations.
“For me as a coach, having them think soccer and raising that soccer IQ is really important, and it’s showing in the way they’re playing.”
The Lady Lobos dropped all three tournament games from Dec. 27-29, but used the competition to hone their skills against strong opponents.
“I think this tournament was a really good opportunity to play on some really nice fields against some good competition,” Morris said. “We [were able] to give a lot of players a lot of time.”
Morris is hopeful the lessons learned from the tournament games can be applied to the second half of the season against region foes.
“What I love about these girls is they’re fighters,” Morris said. “What I try to teach them is you approach every half as a separate piece. It didn’t matter what we did in the first half, we came back in the second and regrouped and
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by Shane McOwen sports writer
La Joya girls soccer is halfway through a transitional year with a roster loaded with green players.
The Lady Lobos have gone 2-7-1, including dropping three games in the Arizona Soccer Showcase tournament at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix. Despite the tough start, La Joya coach Katie Morris feels like the team is finding its way, she said.
is trying to accomplish at this point of the season is raising the collective IQ of the team, to which the team is trending in the right direction.
“These girls are incredibly coachable,” Morris said. “They have so much energy. They’re young. I have a team of pretty much sophomores, a couple of juniors and one senior. This year is definitely focused on growth, development and finding our unity. We’re laying foundations for sure.”
Morris said the girls have had the right attitude in games and in practice.
“I could not ask for a better group of girls to do it with,” Morris said. “Every day, they show up ready and hungry to learn. As far as from a coaching standpoint, I have so much fun teaching them the game.”
The Lady Lobos began the 2016-17 season with losses to Mesa Skyline, 4-0, and Anthem Boulder Creek, 5-0, before hitting a stretch of good play. La Joya and Phoenix North played to a 1-1 draw Dec. 6, then the Lady Lobos won two in a row: 2-1 over Mesa Dobson and 2-0 against Mesa Westwood.
Since the run of good fortune, the Lady Lobos have hit a rough patch, losing five in a row while only scoring one goal.
Morris said the biggest thing the team
“From the very beginning, especially with girls playing different positions, I think they’re kind of understanding their roles a lot better, and we’re able to link up,” Morris said. “I prefer possession play as opposed to direct, and they’re starting to understand. We went from not knowing what to do, and now we’re asking specific questions [about] what to do in specific situations.
“For me as a coach, having them think soccer and raising that soccer IQ is really important, and it’s showing in the way they’re playing.”
The Lady Lobos dropped all three tournament games from Dec. 27-29, but used the competition to hone their skills against strong opponents.
“I think this tournament was a really good opportunity to play on some really nice fields against some good competition,” Morris said. “We [were able] to give a lot of players a lot of time.”
Morris is hopeful the lessons learned from the tournament games can be applied to the second half of the season against region foes.
“What I love about these girls is they’re fighters,” Morris said. “What I try to teach them is you approach every half as a separate piece. It didn’t matter what we did in the first half, we came back in the second and regrouped and
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to seven points on 1 of 17 shooting. Despite his scoring absence, six other Wolves contributed points, while Robinson and Harris had 20 apiece.
“Sammy and Micah [Haught] played four incredible quarters, from their intensity and they played hard nosed basketball, and Sammy being able to score when the lid was on the basket for some of our guys,” Gutwein said. “He’s very capable of doing that, so it was great to see him step up.”
Estrella trailed 16-3 in the first quarter, but managed to pull out of a deep hole.
“It may sound odd, but I was fine on the bench; I felt we were OK,” Gutwein said. “I knew they were going to come with a lot of energy. We didn’t play great, but I thought if we could withstand that storm a little bit, we could work our way into it, and we did.”
Estrella led by two points in the final minute of overtime and could have ran out the clock and taken a foul. However, with 41 seconds remaining, Nick Masi, who had twice earlier been swatted on 3-point attempts, drilled one from three feet behind the arc to put the finishing touches on Rio Rico.
“If I could micro manage every part of the game, maybe I wouldn’t have him take that shot, but I love the fact that he has the confidence to take a shot like that, so I won’t usually be critical in that type of situation,” Gutwein said. “He hit it, was confident enough to take it, so I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.”
Westview’s semifinal win was a little easier. The Knights trailed 5-0 early to Dysart, but scored the final 19 points of the opening quarter. Westview struggled to score in the second quarter, and led just 24-15 at intermission.
The offense picked it up after that, and the defense was even better. Leading 36-21 after three quarters, the Knights went on a 16-2 run in the fourth quarter before taking out all of its starters. At that point, they led 52-23.
“I’m super proud of that side of things, because if you think about that number, 23, if you go back and look at the halftime score, we didn’t need to score in the second half,” McEvoy said. “If we defend like that, we’ll find a way to score. We’ll get a lot of run outs. We’re one of the best fast breaking teams in the state.”
Estrella returned to the floor Tuesday against Youngker. The result was unavailable at press time. The Wolves host Buckeye at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Westview is back on the court at 7 tonight, hosting Mesa Westwood.
“I hope we keep rolling,” Van Dyke said. “We have an undefeated season [power-points games] right now. I just want to keep it rolling.”
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found our energy, our second life.”
Arguably, the Lady Lobos’ best tournament performance came against Gilbert Higley in a 4-0 loss on the third and final day. La Joya went down early in the first half, but battled in the second and didn’t concede another goal.
“If you look at the second half as its own half, it was 0-0,” Morris said. “We spent most of the time in their attacking half. We communicated and worked together much, much better. Anyone watching that half, I don’t think they would have known we were down.”
La Joya will play in another tournament before the end of the winter break, beginning the Aztec Invitational against Glendale Apollo at Copper Canyon High School in Glendale Jan. 5.
Tolleson
Tolleson girls soccer was in every tournament game, but ended up on the short end of the result each day, finishing last in its group with three losses. The Lady Wolverines fell to Fountain Hills, 4-3, Maricopa, 3-2,
and Queen Creek, 6-2, surrendering two goals late to put the game out of reach.
“For us, I think it was good competition,” Tolleson coach Tabitha Fedina said. “It was good exposure for the girls. Hopefully next year, when we come back, we’re prepared for what is going to be presented to us.”
Tolleson started the season 4-0-1, but have lost seven in a row since then. Fedina said the team has been a little slower on the learning curve than she’d like, but they’ve continued to fight hard during the slide.
“I don’t like where we are,” Fedina said. “We have a lot of things to work on, and I want to continue to grow those things and work on them. Something for us isn’t working, so we’re going to change some things before the next game and see what works for us. Hopefully, we can turn the second half of the season around and get back on the winning train instead of where we are right now.”
Tolleson and La Joya’s scheduled region-opening match before winter break was cancelled, meaning the Lady Wolverines’ region slate will begin Jan. 12 against Surprise Valley Vista.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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to seven points on 1 of 17 shooting. Despite his scoring absence, six other Wolves contributed points, while Robinson and Harris had 20 apiece.
“Sammy and Micah [Haught] played four incredible quarters, from their intensity and they played hard nosed basketball, and Sammy being able to score when the lid was on the basket for some of our guys,” Gutwein said. “He’s very capable of doing that, so it was great to see him step up.”
Estrella trailed 16-3 in the first quarter, but managed to pull out of a deep hole.
“It may sound odd, but I was fine on the bench; I felt we were OK,” Gutwein said. “I knew they were going to come with a lot of energy. We didn’t play great, but I thought if we could withstand that storm a little bit, we could work our way into it, and we did.”
Estrella led by two points in the final minute of overtime and could have ran out the clock and taken a foul. However, with 41 seconds remaining, Nick Masi, who had twice earlier been swatted on 3-point attempts, drilled one from three feet behind the arc to put the finishing touches on Rio Rico.
“If I could micro manage every part of the game, maybe I wouldn’t have him take that shot, but I love the fact that he has the confidence to take a shot like that, so I won’t usually be critical in that type of situation,” Gutwein said. “He hit it, was confident enough to take it, so I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.”
Westview’s semifinal win was a little easier. The Knights trailed 5-0 early to Dysart, but scored the final 19 points of the opening quarter. Westview struggled to score in the second quarter, and led just 24-15 at intermission.
The offense picked it up after that, and the defense was even better. Leading 36-21 after three quarters, the Knights went on a 16-2 run in the fourth quarter before taking out all of its starters. At that point, they led 52-23.
“I’m super proud of that side of things, because if you think about that number, 23, if you go back and look at the halftime score, we didn’t need to score in the second half,” McEvoy said. “If we defend like that, we’ll find a way to score. We’ll get a lot of run outs. We’re one of the best fast breaking teams in the state.”
Estrella returned to the floor Tuesday against Youngker. The result was unavailable at press time. The Wolves host Buckeye at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Westview is back on the court at 7 tonight, hosting Mesa Westwood.
“I hope we keep rolling,” Van Dyke said. “We have an undefeated season [power-points games] right now. I just want to keep it rolling.”
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found our energy, our second life.”
Arguably, the Lady Lobos’ best tournament performance came against Gilbert Higley in a 4-0 loss on the third and final day. La Joya went down early in the first half, but battled in the second and didn’t concede another goal.
“If you look at the second half as its own half, it was 0-0,” Morris said. “We spent most of the time in their attacking half. We communicated and worked together much, much better. Anyone watching that half, I don’t think they would have known we were down.”
La Joya will play in another tournament before the end of the winter break, beginning the Aztec Invitational against Glendale Apollo at Copper Canyon High School in Glendale Jan. 5.
Tolleson girls soccer was in every tournament game, but ended up on the short end of the result each day, finishing last in its group with three losses. The Lady Wolverines fell to Fountain Hills, 4-3, Maricopa, 3-2,
and Queen Creek, 6-2, surrendering two goals late to put the game out of reach.
“For us, I think it was good competition,” Tolleson coach Tabitha Fedina said. “It was good exposure for the girls. Hopefully next year, when we come back, we’re prepared for what is going to be presented to us.”
Tolleson started the season 4-0-1, but have lost seven in a row since then. Fedina said the team has been a little slower on the learning curve than she’d like, but they’ve continued to fight hard during the slide.
“I don’t like where we are,” Fedina said. “We have a lot of things to work on, and I want to continue to grow those things and work on them. Something for us isn’t working, so we’re going to change some things before the next game and see what works for us. Hopefully, we can turn the second half of the season around and get back on the winning train instead of where we are right now.”
Tolleson and La Joya’s scheduled region-opening match before winter break was cancelled, meaning the Lady Wolverines’ region slate will begin Jan. 12 against Surprise Valley Vista.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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to seven points on 1 of 17 shooting. Despite his scoring absence, six other Wolves contributed points, while Robinson and Harris had 20 apiece.
“Sammy and Micah [Haught] played four incredible quarters, from their intensity and they played hard nosed basketball, and Sammy being able to score when the lid was on the basket for some of our guys,” Gutwein said. “He’s very capable of doing that, so it was great to see him step up.”
Estrella trailed 16-3 in the first quarter, but managed to pull out of a deep hole.
“It may sound odd, but I was fine on the bench; I felt we were OK,” Gutwein said. “I knew they were going to come with a lot of energy. We didn’t play great, but I thought if we could withstand that storm a little bit, we could work our way into it, and we did.”
Estrella led by two points in the final minute of overtime and could have ran out the clock and taken a foul. However, with 41 seconds remaining, Nick Masi, who had twice earlier been swatted on 3-point attempts, drilled one from three feet behind the arc to put the finishing touches on Rio Rico.
“If I could micro manage every part of the game, maybe I wouldn’t have him take that shot, but I love the fact that he has the confidence to take a shot like that, so I won’t usually be critical in that type of situation,” Gutwein said. “He hit it, was confident enough to take it, so I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.”
Westview’s semifinal win was a little easier. The Knights trailed 5-0 early to Dysart, but scored the final 19 points of the opening quarter. Westview struggled to score in the second quarter, and led just 24-15 at intermission.
The offense picked it up after that, and the defense was even better. Leading 36-21 after three quarters, the Knights went on a 16-2 run in the fourth quarter before taking out all of its starters. At that point, they led 52-23.
“I’m super proud of that side of things, because if you think about that number, 23, if you go back and look at the halftime score, we didn’t need to score in the second half,” McEvoy said. “If we defend like that, we’ll find a way to score. We’ll get a lot of run outs. We’re one of the best fast breaking teams in the state.”
Estrella returned to the floor Tuesday against Youngker. The result was unavailable at press time. The Wolves host Buckeye at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Westview is back on the court at 7 tonight, hosting Mesa Westwood.
“I hope we keep rolling,” Van Dyke said. “We have an undefeated season [power-points games] right now. I just want to keep it rolling.”
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found our energy, our second life.”
Arguably, the Lady Lobos’ best tournament performance came against Gilbert Higley in a 4-0 loss on the third and final day. La Joya went down early in the first half, but battled in the second and didn’t concede another goal.
“If you look at the second half as its own half, it was 0-0,” Morris said. “We spent most of the time in their attacking half. We communicated and worked together much, much better. Anyone watching that half, I don’t think they would have known we were down.”
La Joya will play in another tournament before the end of the winter break, beginning the Aztec Invitational against Glendale Apollo at Copper Canyon High School in Glendale Jan. 5.
Tolleson girls soccer was in every tournament game, but ended up on the short end of the result each day, finishing last in its group with three losses. The Lady Wolverines fell to Fountain Hills, 4-3, Maricopa, 3-2,
and Queen Creek, 6-2, surrendering two goals late to put the game out of reach.
“For us, I think it was good competition,” Tolleson coach Tabitha Fedina said. “It was good exposure for the girls. Hopefully next year, when we come back, we’re prepared for what is going to be presented to us.”
Tolleson started the season 4-0-1, but have lost seven in a row since then. Fedina said the team has been a little slower on the learning curve than she’d like, but they’ve continued to fight hard during the slide.
“I don’t like where we are,” Fedina said. “We have a lot of things to work on, and I want to continue to grow those things and work on them. Something for us isn’t working, so we’re going to change some things before the next game and see what works for us. Hopefully, we can turn the second half of the season around and get back on the winning train instead of where we are right now.”
Tolleson and La Joya’s scheduled region-opening match before winter break was cancelled, meaning the Lady Wolverines’ region slate will begin Jan. 12 against Surprise Valley Vista.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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to seven points on 1 of 17 shooting. Despite his scoring absence, six other Wolves contributed points, while Robinson and Harris had 20 apiece.
“Sammy and Micah [Haught] played four incredible quarters, from their intensity and they played hard nosed basketball, and Sammy being able to score when the lid was on the basket for some of our guys,” Gutwein said. “He’s very capable of doing that, so it was great to see him step up.”
Estrella trailed 16-3 in the first quarter, but managed to pull out of a deep hole.
“It may sound odd, but I was fine on the bench; I felt we were OK,” Gutwein said. “I knew they were going to come with a lot of energy. We didn’t play great, but I thought if we could withstand that storm a little bit, we could work our way into it, and we did.”
Estrella led by two points in the final minute of overtime and could have ran out the clock and taken a foul. However, with 41 seconds remaining, Nick Masi, who had twice earlier been swatted on 3-point attempts, drilled one from three feet behind the arc to put the finishing touches on Rio Rico.
“If I could micro manage every part of the game, maybe I wouldn’t have him take that shot, but I love the fact that he has the confidence to take a shot like that, so I won’t usually be critical in that type of situation,” Gutwein said. “He hit it, was confident enough to take it, so I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.”
Westview’s semifinal win was a little easier. The Knights trailed 5-0 early to Dysart, but scored the final 19 points of the opening quarter. Westview struggled to score in the second quarter, and led just 24-15 at intermission.
The offense picked it up after that, and the defense was even better. Leading 36-21 after three quarters, the Knights went on a 16-2 run in the fourth quarter before taking out all of its starters. At that point, they led 52-23.
“I’m super proud of that side of things, because if you think about that number, 23, if you go back and look at the halftime score, we didn’t need to score in the second half,” McEvoy said. “If we defend like that, we’ll find a way to score. We’ll get a lot of run outs. We’re one of the best fast breaking teams in the state.”
Estrella returned to the floor Tuesday against Youngker. The result was unavailable at press time. The Wolves host Buckeye at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Westview is back on the court at 7 tonight, hosting Mesa Westwood.
“I hope we keep rolling,” Van Dyke said. “We have an undefeated season [power-points games] right now. I just want to keep it rolling.”
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found our energy, our second life.”
Arguably, the Lady Lobos’ best tournament performance came against Gilbert Higley in a 4-0 loss on the third and final day. La Joya went down early in the first half, but battled in the second and didn’t concede another goal.
“If you look at the second half as its own half, it was 0-0,” Morris said. “We spent most of the time in their attacking half. We communicated and worked together much, much better. Anyone watching that half, I don’t think they would have known we were down.”
La Joya will play in another tournament before the end of the winter break, beginning the Aztec Invitational against Glendale Apollo at Copper Canyon High School in Glendale Jan. 5.
Tolleson girls soccer was in every tournament game, but ended up on the short end of the result each day, finishing last in its group with three losses. The Lady Wolverines fell to Fountain Hills, 4-3, Maricopa, 3-2,
and Queen Creek, 6-2, surrendering two goals late to put the game out of reach.
“For us, I think it was good competition,” Tolleson coach Tabitha Fedina said. “It was good exposure for the girls. Hopefully next year, when we come back, we’re prepared for what is going to be presented to us.”
Tolleson started the season 4-0-1, but have lost seven in a row since then. Fedina said the team has been a little slower on the learning curve than she’d like, but they’ve continued to fight hard during the slide.
“I don’t like where we are,” Fedina said. “We have a lot of things to work on, and I want to continue to grow those things and work on them. Something for us isn’t working, so we’re going to change some things before the next game and see what works for us. Hopefully, we can turn the second half of the season around and get back on the winning train instead of where we are right now.”
Tolleson and La Joya’s scheduled region-opening match before winter break was cancelled, meaning the Lady Wolverines’ region slate will begin Jan. 12 against Surprise Valley Vista.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Desert Edge missed out on an opportunity to potentially play in the championship game of its home tournament Dec. 27-29.
The Scorpions played a streaky second game and lost by one-point to Nogales, 63-62, which put them in the thirdplace game instead.
Desert Edge wound up losing that contest as well, 56-45 to Phoenix Sierra Linda, finishing fourth in the Scorpion Challenge.
“The kids seem to be — we refer to them as the cardiac kids because they’re going to give you a heart attack, the game is going to be exciting one way or another,” Desert Edge coach Scott Lovely said. “I don’t understand why we spot teams points before we decide to start playing, but that seems to be a pattern.”
Against Nogales, the Scorpions found themselves in a 5-0 hole right off the bat, not scoring for nearly three minutes in the opening quarter. After tying the game at 5-5, Nogales scored the next two hoops, but then the Scorpions went on a 9-3 run to take a 14-12 lead. This theme continued all night. Trailing 27-22 in the third quarter, Desert Edge’s Kyle Werner hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Scorpions the lead, but Nogales went on a 14-1 run to end the quarter with a 41-29 advantage.
“We rely too much on the 3 early,” Lovely said. “We told them to attack the rim, and they’re shooting 3s, settling, and that hurt us.”
In the third quarter, Desert Edge looked like a completely different team. The Scorpions’ play on the floor proved it, as they outscored Nogales 20-6 in the stanza, taking a 49-47 lead into the final eight minutes.
“Before the game I put on the board, we have to get the 50-50 balls, which we didn’t do tonight, we have to protect the
paint and attack the paint,” Lovely said. “We went in at halftime and focused on those three things, 50-50 balls, protecting the paint and attacking the paint. Luckily, we had a big come off the bench, Austin Boggs, a sophomore, came in off the bench and made a difference in there.
That’s kind of what changed things, once we did that. Then they tried to take away that, and our outside shooting kind of took over from there.”
All the swagger Desert Edge had in the third quarter dissipated in the
kind of what bit us in the butt.”
The Scorpions were within two points with 20 seconds to play when Werner missed a potential go-ahead 3, and the Scorpions were called for a charging foul seconds later when trailing by three.
“This is a young group of kids,” Lovely said. “Maybe they’re seniors, but they haven’t played varsity basketball competitively. Now, all of a sudden they’re put in [crunch time] and having to learn what some of these kids have already learned. It’s all part of the process of building.”
Werner led the team 26 points, including seven 3-pointers. He was also named to the all-tournament team. Nathaniel Harvey and Tyler Gardner each had nine points, while Peter Ndoma-Ogar and Boggs scored six apiece.
The Scorpions started the tournament with a 73-65 overtime win against Scottsdale Coronado. At the time, it was their third win in four games, but the Scorpions started the season with four straight losses. Lovely said it’s been a process, as he’s having to teach from the ground up.
“Some of the things we’re focusing on is how to close out, staying in front of your man, the basic fundamental stuff,” Lovely said. “The other stuff we haven’t been able to get them to get, because they’re still grasping that fundamental stuff.”
Utilizing the tournament to grow as a team, Lovely wanted his athletes to focus on specific jobs.
fourth. Nogales’ Alan Contreras hit three 3-pointers and made two free throws in the first four minutes of the quarter, aiding a 13-4 run that put the Apaches on top for good. After the Scorpions did not allow a single 3 in the third quarter, Contreras’ shooting killed them.
“One of the things we talk to them about is you can’t have four kids playing defense and one kid taking it off, and that’s what we ended up doing,” Lovely said. “We had four kids trapping, and one kid not rotating, so that’s when the open shot happened. That’s
“The thing about this tournament is we knew teams coming here were going to be good, so our focus was to come in and have each kid do their job, specifically focus on what their job was,” Lovely said. “In doing so, you’re starting to create that habit of just doing what you’re supposed to do, nothing more, nothing less. So, we’re kind of moving in that direction.”
Desert Edge opened the new year by hosting Millennium Tuesday night. The result was unavailable at press time. The Scorpions jump into region play Jan. 10, hosting Phoenix Barry Goldwater.
Despite tourney struggles, Estrella off to strong start
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Estrella Foothills didn’t find a victory at the Arizona Soccer Showcase Dec. 27-29 at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix, but the Wolves don’t have anything to hang their heads about.
Estrella was shorthanded and playing some tough, upper-level competition.
The Wolves finished 0-2-1, earning a 3-3 tie in the last game against 6A Mesa Mountain View. The other two games were a 4-2 loss to 5A Agua Fria and a 1-0 defeat to Flagstaff.
“Flagstaff game was best game,” Estrella coach Michael Navarro said. “It was tough. We were there. I told them during the tournament, it doesn’t matter if we win or lose, as long as we’re getting better, because it doesn’t count against us. Team bonding and team chemistry, get it going.”
Despite the winless tournament, Estrella is 4-0 in power-points contests, which is the best start Navarro has had in his three years at the helm.
“We’re looking good,” he said. “We’re young. We only start one senior, so we’re young and athletic. We should be all right.”
The Wolves were without Adrian Alvarado, Josh Orozco and Trevor Valencia for the final game of the tournament. Alvarado had the flu, Orozco was on a family vacation and Valencia suffered a concussion the game before. That took away three of the Wolves’ defenders.
“The guys are beat up,” Navarro said. “Three games in three days, and three
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tough teams — it took a toll on them. They get the weekend off to rest and recover, then we get back and start all over again.”
Against Mountain View, Estrella was inches from taking the lead in the opening 10 minutes. A crossing pass came to Ryan Carr at the right post, but his shot hit the post and bounced away. Mountain View went on the counter attack and scored to go ahead 1-0.
“It was coming hard from the left side, I extended and just blasted it into the pole,” Carr said. “It was really upsetting. Then
they bring it down and score the same way. I was like, that’s what I’ve got to do.”
Within five minutes, Mountain View had a 2-0 lead. The Wolves struggled to clear a ball inside the penalty area, and the Toros made them pay.
Despite trailing 2-0, Estrella didn’t back down. The Wolves scored twice in the latter stages of the first half to tie the score at intermission. Carr had the first of the two goals, taking a crossing pass from the top of the 18-yard box and slotting into the left corner of the net.
“I was making a run down the right,” Carr said. “It was a chip and I had to volley hit it to the left side of the net.”
Trent Campbell had the Wolves’ second goal. After a scrum in front, Campbell found a loose ball on his foot and knocked it in for a 2-2 tie.
Mountain View retook the lead in the 62nd minute, but again Estrella had an answer. This time it was a quick response, as Marco Vasquez scored just three minutes after the Toros had gained the lead, blasting a shot off the right post and in to make it 3-3.
“Mountain View is a 6A school, they’re a big school,” Navarro said. “The kids came back and fought hard, and I can’t ask for anything more, especially this late in the tournament.”
Estrella played both of its tournaments, and has eight power-points games remaining. The Wolves have yet to play a home game, but have four this month. The first was Tuesday against Tempe Marcos de Niza. The result was unavailable at press time.
Estrella’s next game is Jan. 9 at Peoria. After that, the Wolves will get a boost to their offense, as Buckeye transfer Manuel Ruiz will be eligible to play. Ruiz scored 33 goals for the Hawks last year, helping them reach the Division IV state championship game.
“He’s a stud,” Navarro said. “We got pretty lucky having him come over.”
Estrella’s first region game is Jan. 17 when it hosts Yuma Gila Ridge. Navarro is looking for good things from his group the rest of the season.
“The kids love to play for each other, they have good team chemistry,” Navarro said. “We’re athletic. We have to be a little more technical on the ball, but if we sharpen that up, we’ll be OK.”
Carr said the team’s success so far can be attributed to the fact that everyone has the same goal.
“We all work really well together, work for each other,” he said. “It’s a good group of guys.”
Quilters Anonymous meets Quilters Anonymous, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave., Goodyear. For information, call Stacey at 623-979-1775.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
St. Peter’s RePete Boutique
St. Peter’s RePete Boutique thrift store is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the exception of holidays, at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
Al-Anon Stepping Stones
Al-Anon Stepping Stones meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear.
Button Hooks Button Club
The Button Hooks Button Club is hosting its monthly meeting starting at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Clubhouse Meeting Room at Good Samaritan Care Center, 10323 W. Olive Ave., Peoria. The meeting is for those interested in collecting and/or learning about buttons. For information, call Mary at 623-972-9028.
trict office, 10700 S. Palo Verde Road, Palo Verde. For information, visit paloverdeschools.org.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S.citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Crazy 8s club
at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tuhsd.org.
Litchfield Elementary School Board meets
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.
The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.
The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.
Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323.
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Lunch and Bunco
Eat lunch and play a game of Bunco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Room at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Prizes are awarded in five categories. For ages 40 and over. The event costs $15. To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.
District 19
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.
Tolleson Elementary School Board meets The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of
the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonschools.com.
District 29
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 29 Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Maryvale Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix.
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Buckeye Entrepreneur Network
Buckeye is hosting a specialized workshop featuring in-depth training on marketing with 101 ways to market your business. The Entrepreneur Outreach Network event is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buckeye Library Coyote Branch in the Sundance Crossing Center, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye.To register, email eon@buckeyeaz.gov.
Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative from his office available from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 602-256-0551.
Adult Children of Alcoholics
The support group Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday at the Litchfield Park First Baptist Church, 901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park.
The Crazy 8s club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, Suite C-101, Goodyear. The club is open to third- through fifth-graders who want to learn about math in new ways, including building projects, making music and other techniques.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit lesd. k12.az.us.
WV LD 4 Democratic Club meets
The West Valley Democratic Club of Legislative District No. 4 meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call Cathy Hozian at 623-696-5962 or email chozian@cox.net.
Mental Illness peer support group meets
Genealogy assistance
Visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with your family tree search from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required; call 623-349-6300.
First Fridays for Homeschoolers
Homeschoolers ages 6 and older are invited to join the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, at 2 p.m. the first Friday of the month for “Fabulous First Fridays for Homeschoolers” for a variety of hands-on activities.To register, visit mcldaz.org.
Group meditation class St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.
The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.
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Buckeye Union High School Board meets
The Bu ckeye Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 1000 E. Narramore, Buckeye. For information, visit buhsd.org.
Divorce support group
DLRR meet and greet
The Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue will hold a meet and greet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cabela’s, 9380 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. DLRR is a nonprofit Labrador rescue group that screens all potential adopters. To adopt, fill out an application at dlrrphoenix.org.
American Legion
Post No. 61 yard sale
The American Legion Post No. 61 holds a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Legion members can rent a table for $5 and nonmembers for $10. For information, call Pam at 623-932-6587.
Youth gaming day
Youths 10 to 18 can join in a video game and board game day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Cody’s Reading Pack
Young readers can build confidence by reading to therapy dogs during “Cody’s Reading Pack” at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. Readings are by appointment for 15-minute sessions. To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.
Buckeye DAR chapter meets Daughters of the American Revolution, Buckeye Chapter, meets the first Saturday of the month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Contact Linda Davis at GDavis1003@aol.com if you are interested in attending, becoming a member or learning more about the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The DivorceCare support group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. The 13-week support group enables divorced and separated people to find help, discover hope and experience healing. The format includes videos, a workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion. Cost of the workbook is $15; scholarships are available. For information, call Carol at 623-340-9205.
Youth divorce support group
DivorceCare for Kids meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. The program is for children ages 5 to 12 who are struggling with the hurt and pain of divorce and separation. Cost of the workbook is $15; scholarships are available. For information, call Carol at 623340-9205.
Breast cancer support group
A breast cancer support group, Bosom Buddies, meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. For information, call Jackie McLaughlin at 623-328-5494.
Arlington Elementary School Board meets
The Arlington Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 9410 S. 355th Ave., Arlington. For information, visit arlingtonelem.org.
Liberty Elementary School Board meets
The Liberty Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 19871 W. Fremont Road, Buckeye. For information, visit iberty. k12.az.us.
Palo Verde Elem. Board meets
The Palo Verde Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 5:45 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the dis-
Tuesday Blood drive
United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. To sign up to donate, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit bloodhero.com. The Sponsor Code is abrazowest.
English Rose Tea Garden lunch and tea
Take part in the English tradition of afternoon tea with Goodyear’s English Rose Tea Garden Lunch and Tea from 9:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Carefree. Goodyear will provide transportation to and from the event for $13. For adults 40 and over. To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.
American Legion Post 143 meets
The Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 meets at 7 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Blvd., Goodyear. Sloppy joes and chips will be available for Post 143 members.
Cancer support group
A cancer support group meets at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call the church office at 623-932-2394.
Sewing for Babies meets in Peoria
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the JoAnn Etc. store, 8915 W. Bell Road in Peoria.The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for isolettes in hospitals and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Way Out West
The Way Out West Coalition meets from noon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Way Out West is dedicated to creating a safe, unified, drug-free community.
Tolleson City Council meets
The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.
Tolleson Union High School board meets
The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets
Learn how a bill becomes a law in Avondale. Residents are invited to participate in the Avondale Legislative Link workshop at 6 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Registration is required at avondale.org/ALL or call 623-333-1612.
Agua Fria Union High School Board meets
The Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board meets at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the district office, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr.Way, Suite 110, Avondale. For information, visit aguafria.org.
Buckeye
Entrepreneur Network
Buckeye is hosting a specialized workshop featuring in-depth training on social media. The Facebook for Businesses at Entrepreneur Outreach Network runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buckeye Library Coyote Branch in the Sundance Crossing Center, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. To register, email eon@buckeyeaz.gov.
Meet, Greet & Eat
Meet, Greet and Eat runs from noon to 1 p.m. following a free potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Call 623-9323480 for information or visit myccumc.com.
Saddle Mountain School Board meets
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the district office, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. For information, visit smusd90. org.
S.M.A.R.T. Referrals Networking
Entrepreneurs are invited to network with other local small business owners at the Southwest Marketing and Referrals Team (S.M.A.R.T.) meeting. The group meets at noon the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Rudy’s BBQ, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Darren Mullins at darren.mullins@libertymutual.com.
Union Elementary School Board meets
The Union Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the district office, 3834 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson. For information, visit unionesd.org.
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Denise Brogni-Kennedy, 66, of Tolleson died Dec. 26, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix.
Mrs. Brogni-Kennedy was born July 18, 1950, in Chicago.
She moved to Arizona in 1973.
She participated in many bands in the Phoenix area.
She was preceded in death by one son, Nicholas BrogniKennedy.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy W. Kennedy; one son, Thomas; and two sisters, Ann Stawoney and Dania Krieger.
A visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at Regency Mortuary, 9850 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City.
The Rev. Tom Lemos will officiate.
Condolences for the family may be left at regencymortuary.com.
Lolita Antionette DeRamus, 58, of Goodyear died Dec. 23, 2016.
Mrs. DeRamus was born Feb. 16, 1958, in Bitburg, Germany, to Nirah Wilson and Patricia Edwards. She worked for more than 20 years in finance as well as the mortgage and banking industry. While living in the Philippines, she worked for social action in the drug and alcohol program. She was preceded in death by one son, Albert DeRamus Jr. She is survived by her husband, Albert C. DeRamus; one daughter, Antioneda DeRamusSmith; her father, Nirah Wilson; one sister, Crystal R. Wilson; one brother, Phillip Wilson; and one grandson.
A visitation will be at 5 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.
Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
H. Romona Wade was born in Rico, CO on January 9, 1931. This earthly angel got her wings and ascended to heaven on June 26, 2016.
While Romona was born In Colorado, she was mostly reared in Flagstaff, AZ. She was a 1948 graduate of Flagstaff High School. She studied one year at Northern Arizona University, but then married the love of her life, William Z Wade, and relocated to Goodyear, AZ. For 37 years of the 63 years of marriage she was a farmer’s wife.
When not raising her children and caring for her husband and home, Romona was active in her church teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at First Southern Baptist Church in Avondale for over 35 years. She was a teacher up until Bill said, “Mona, we are spending our summers in Colorado.” For 25 years Romona enjoyed spending her summers in Dolores, Colorado visiting with her family and their church family who resided there. Romona was loved tremendously by all that were blessed to know her. She was known for her unwavering kindness, abounding generosity, and sublime and naturally loving nature.
Romona was predeceased by her husband, William Z. Wade; her mother, Mary Campbell; her father, George Osterfeld; her sister, Alice Wilson; her brother Samuel Osterfeld; and her granddaughter, Lindsey Antunez. Her younger brother, Richard Wheeler has since passed after Romona’s death.
She is survived by her three children: Lanny, Terry (Betty), and Gail (Jerry), all of Goodyear, AZ. In addition she is survived by her six grandchildren, Chris Wade of Chinook, WA; Misty Tynkila (Jason) of Ilwaco, WA; Garrett Antunez (Jaymi) of Avondale, AZ; Grady Antunez of Phoenix, AZ ; Jon Bearup (Kendra) of Buckeye, AZ; and Michael Bearup (Sarah) of Goodyear, AZ. She also leaves behind fifteen great-grandchildren.
A memorial to celebrate Romona’s life will be held on January 7, 2017, at 10:00 am at the First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale, 1001 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ.
Edgar Nayar Campana, 25, of Tolleson died Dec. 23, 2016, at his home.
Mr. Campana was born March 28, 1991, in Phoenix to Odilon Campana Campos and Mariselda Silvas.
He is survived by his parents, Odilon Campana Campos and Marisela Silvas; and three sisters, Yahaira, Yeneka and Marisela Campana.
Services were Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tolleson, with interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix. Condolences for the family may be left at advantagefunerals.com.
Chas Ensign, 40, of Buckeye died Dec. 30, 2016, in Buckeye from complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Mr. Ensign was born June 25, 1976, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
He moved to Arizona in 1978.
He was an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He worked as a nuclear security officer at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.
Patricia J. Casey, 80, of Goodyear died Dec. 28, 2016, at Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear from complications of Alzheimer’s disease and colon cancer.
Mrs. Casey was born Oct. 20, 1936, in Chicago.
She graduated from St. Edwards High School in Elgin, Ill. She graduated from nursing training at St. Anne’s in Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill.
She worked for more than 40 years as a registered emergency room nurse.
She moved to Arizona in 2000.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Casey.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Pat Casey and Donna Casey; two sons, James Casey and Thomas Casey; two brothers, Michael Cleary and Richard Cleary; and
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after 10:30. Deliver late night, overnight or early morning. Deliveries must be completed by 9a.m. Wednesday mornings. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, vehicle registration all required. Background check and clean MVR (driving record) required. Experience a plus. Small truck or economical car a plus. Drivers are hired as independent contractors, not employees and provide their own insurance. Taxes are the driver’s responsibility. To earn $200, a driver would need to demonstrate he or she is capable of delivering a larger number of papers than new drivers start with. Please email rsellmeyer@westvalleyview.com to request an application and background authorization or stop by the office located at 1050 E. Riley Dr. on the NE corner of Eliseo C. Felix Jr Way and Riley, South of Van Buren, East of Dysart Rd.
West Valley View has openings in the Warehouse for manual inserters and stackers. Inserters assemble sections and advertising supplements into completed newspapers. Pay is $8.05/ hourly or piece-rate, whichever pays more. Stackers supply and stack finished bundles on pallets for distribution. Must be able to lift heavy bundles. $8.05/ hourly. Hours vary from 3 p.m.-11 p.m. every Tuesday night. Apply in person at 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, 85323 No phone calls please 1980 MERCEDES Benz, 450SL drive anywhere. $5,000 or best offer, Buckeye, 847-863-4421
He is survived by his wife, Eunice Whitfield Ensign of Buckeye; three daughters, Julian Ensign, Meghan Ensign and Kyrstyn Ensign, all of Buckeye; three sons, Tristen Ensign, Damien Ensign and Jonathan Ensign, all of Buckeye; his parents, Daniel and Linda Ensign of Goodyear; two sisters, Paulette Phillips of Gilbert and Tammy Tracy of Goodyear; two brothers, Daniel Ensign Jr. of Goodyear and Christopher Ensign of Lacey, Wash.; and two grandparents, Keith and Deone Ferguson of Ririe, Idaho.
A remembrance will be at 10 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Verrado Building, 19322 W. Indian School Road, Buckeye.
The Rev. John Bierman will officiate.
Dennis K. Gibson
Dennis K. Gibson, 68, of Goodyear died Dec. 27, 2016, in Surprise.
Mr. Gibson was born May 6, 1948, in Flint, Mich., to Homer E. Gibson and Grace Gwaltney.
He was a foster parent to people with special needs for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy; three sons, Mark, Todd and Tim; and two brothers, Roger and Greg Gibson.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Arizona or AASK of Arizona.
Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Maxine Kathryn Griffin
Maxine Kathryn Griffin, 95, of Avondale died Dec. 29, 2016.
Mrs. Griffin was born in Wisconsin to Merrill and Mabel Fish.
She moved with her family as a child to Rainbow Valley.
She married Edward Louis Griffin and settled in Avondale. She worked at department stores, including Korricks. She was active in the Moose Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Louis Griffin.
She is survived by one son, Robert Louis Griffin; one grandson; and two greatgrandchildren. A visitation will be at 2:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, with a private interment at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery in Buckeye.
Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Soledad Gutierrez, 79, of Tolleson died Dec. 25, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. Gutierrez was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos.
She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth and Hilda; four siblings, Zefe, Renato, Berta and Lupe; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be at noon today at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N. 93rd Ave., Tolleson.
Condolences for the family may be left at advantagefunerals. com.
Wallace “Wally” Wilson Staflin, 99, of Avondale died Dec. 27, 2016, in Avondale.
Mr. Staflin was born June 22, 1917, in Makoti, N.D. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1937 to 1938 in Medicine Lake, Wis., then returned to Noonan, N.D., to work at the family-owned service station from 1938 to 1941. He worked in the aircraft industry at Douglas Aircraft in El Segundo, Calif., from 1942 to 1945. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in the Eight Air Force at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan, until 1946. After the war, he worked on the family farm in Summit Park, had a barber shop and worked at Versatile Products, Inc., in Anacortes, Wash. In 1954, he went to work at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in Washington, retiring in 1980.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma.
He is survived by two sons, Ron Staflin of Goodyear and Mike Staflin of Yuma; one daughter, Rhonda Hirata of Crofton, Md.; seven grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be at a time to be determined on Jan. 21 at St. Henry Catholic Church, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, with burial in Anacortes, Wash., at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Special Olympics Arizona Southwest Valley Geckos.
For updated funeral time or to leave condolences for the family, visit thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Sandra L. Marquez, 80, of Goodyear died Nov. 19, 2016, in Flagstaff.
Mrs. Marquez was born Oct. 8, 1936, in Vincennes, Ind., to Loren and Esther Berry.
She graduated from the University of Arizona and Arizona State University.
She was an elementary school teacher in Clifton, Avondale and Cartwright school districts for 30 years.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Phoenix.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, Arthur G. Marquez.
She is survived by one daughter, Karen Morales of Goodyear; one son, Scott Marquez of Peoria; and three grandchildren.
Services and interment were Nov. 25 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in Phoenix at olgmonastery.com.
Effie Mabel Mitchell, 98, of Avondale died Dec. 28, 2016, in Avondale.
Mrs. Mitchell was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Crockett, Texas, to LeRoy and Sally Elizabeth Mitchell.
She moved to Arizona in 1948.
She worked as a cook and secretary.
She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Mitchell; and one daughter, Jacqueline.
She is survived by three sons, Bobby Mitchell, Ronald Mitchell and Johnny Mitchell; three daughters, Sally Nimer, Shirley King and Patricia Ijidakinro; two stepdaughters, Catharine and Abillene; one brother, Roger Ellis; one sister, Mozelle Watkins; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight greatgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Kingdon Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 14038 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear, with Osie Early officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Lawn in Phoenix.
Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 122, Avondale, AZ 85323.
review said application at their Council meeting on January 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 4, and 11, 2017.
City of Avondale
Public Notice
years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 12345 W. Indian School Rd., Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by January 12, 2017. Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Claudia G. Castro Mi Cocina Mexican Food Location: 10575 W. Indian School Rd. #107 & #108
Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 12 – Restaurant License
D. Perez
Tina D. Perez, 42, of Goodyear died Dec. 25, 2016, at her home.
Ms. Perez was born Aug. 16, 1974, in Phoenix.
She is survived by one daughter, Ashlynn Storm Ford of Avondale; one son, Anakin Joseph Ford of Avondale; two sisters, Pamela Perez of Buckeye and Corina Perez of Goodyear; and three brothers, Stephen Perez of Pembrook Pines, Roberto Perez of Avondale and Ricardo Perez of Phoenix.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear.
Rachel Galindo Tellez
Rachel Galindo Tellez, 82, of Avondale died Dec. 28, 2016. Mrs. Tellez was born Nov. 28, 1934, in Corsicana, Texas, to Alfredo Galindo and Carmen Munoz.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clemente Tellez; and one great-grandson.
She is survived by one daughter, Rebecca De La Rosa; two sons, Filiberto and Clemente Tellez Jr.; two sisters, Ortensia Garza and Eleanor Salas; three brothers, John, William and Mike Galindo; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, with interment at Sunwest Cemetery in El Mirage. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
The West Valley View publishes free obituaries for residents or former residents of the West Valley. Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim may purchase a paid obituary; call 623-535-8439. Funeral homes may submit obituaries using our online form at westvalleyview.com, faxing 623935-2103, emailing news1@westvalleyview.com or mailing West Valley View, Inc., 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.
PR 17-026
Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10575 W. Indian School Rd. #107 & #108, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by January 12, 2017.
Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on January 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 4, and 11, 2017.
City of Avondale
Public Notice
Request for Proposals
Year-Round Reading Program
Software and Support Services
Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is issuing this Request for Proposals seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified, licensed firms interested in providing a hosted and customizable year-round reading program software application and technical support services.
A pre-submittal conference will be held for this solicitation Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at Avondale City Hall 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323
Questions are due in writing by January 17, 2017. Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local-time, Phoenix, Arizona) on January 26, 2017, and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. Proposals must be clearly marked “PR 17-026 Year-Round Reading Program Software and Support Services,” in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a proposal that is not properly addressed or identified. The Request for Proposals solicitation is available by contacting Procurement Officer, Loretta Browning at lbrowning@ avondale.org or by download at www.avondale.org/procurement. The City of Avondale will endeavor to insure every way possible that disadvantaged, minority and/or women owned business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this
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West Valley View has openings in the Warehouse for manual inserters and stackers. Inserters assemble sections and advertising supplements into completed newspapers. Pay is $8.05/ hourly or piece-rate, whichever pays more. Stackers supply and stack finished bundles on pallets for distribution. Must be able to lift heavy bundles. $8.05/ hourly. Hours vary from 3 p.m.-11
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Public Notice
RFQ – SPA-2 Rancho Mercado Water Facility Request for Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
William Lyon Homes is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide design phase assistance and complete construction services for the implementation of Rancho Mercado Water Facility Phase 1 Project, located in the City of Surprise, Arizona. The estimated cost is $8.84 million. The water facility is estimated to be online by Spring 2019.
The entire information package may also be downloaded from a Google Drive website: drive.google.com/drive/folders /0B51OZXthY5zbTW1NbHppQV k0alE?usp=sharing If you have trouble with the link above or need information on the submittal requirements, please feel free to contact Tricia Patton, Land Development Manager, at (480) 850-3756 or via e-mail: tricia.patton@lyonhomes.com.
A Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on January 10 at 2:00p.m. located at the City of Surprise Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
Person Filing: Zhetannah Parisa Gonzales Address (if not protected): 18339 W. Purdue Ave. City, State, Zip Code: Waddell, AZ 85355 Representing Self, without a Lawyer SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of: Destinee Alexandra Shahjamali Case Number: CV2016004140 NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. An important court proceeding that affects you rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advice.
1. NOTICE: An application for Chance of Name has been filed with the Court by the person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the Court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below.
2. COURT HEARING. A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the Application as follows:
DATE: 1-17-17
TIME: 10:00am
BEFORE: Commissioner Garbarino, 101 W. Jefferson, Courtroom 813, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: TFLETCH PRODUCTS LLC L-2143588-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17820 W. Summerhaven Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Thomas Hayes, 17820 W. Summerhaven Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Thomas Hayes, Member, 17820 W. Summerhaven Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: NEW CITY MOVING COMPANY LLC
L-2139631-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1432 W. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Adrian M. Santa Cruz, 1432 W. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Jonathon Art ‘Molina, Member, 2300 E. Magma Rd. #26, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
Adrian M. Santa Cruz, Member, 1432 W. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: CEE RECORDS, LLC L-2139663-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Grace Quiambao, 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Carlos Quiambao, Member, 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Grace Quiambao, Member, 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit
2. ENTITY NAME - Le Young Technologies Inc File No. 2135022-6
4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Semiconductor test and measurement
5. SHARESClass: Common, Series: A, Total: 10,000,000, Per Value: $0.001
6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS -
6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? No
6.2 14482 W. Avalon Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
7. DIRECTORSPhuon T. Le, 14482 W. Avalon Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Alexander J. Young, 1031 N. 73rd Pl., Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
8. STATUTORY AGENTLegalinc Corporate Services Inc, 2 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701
10. INCORPORATORSPhuong T. Le, 14482 W. Avalon Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.
I ACCEPT /s/ Phuong T. Le 11/17/16
Alexander J. Young, 1031 N. 73rd Pl., Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document
CITY OF AVONDALE NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.
I ACCEPT /s/ Alexander J. Young 11/17/16
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit
2. ENTITY NAME - Preferred Health Choice Inc File No. 21307748
4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Day Treament and Training for Adult and Children
5. SHARESClass: Common, Total: 1
6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:
6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? No
6.2 8021 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85051, Maricopa
7. DIRECTORSMichael Orieukwu, 8021 N. 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051, Maricopa
Marilena Orieukwu, 8021 N. 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051, Maricopa
8. STATUTORY AGENTMichael Orieukwu, 4639 N. 111th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037
10. INCORPORATORSMichael Orieukwu, 4639 N. 111th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037, Maricopa
SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.
I ACCEPT /s/ Michael Orieukwu 10/27/16
Marilena Orieukwu, 4639 N. 111th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037, Maricopa
SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.
I ACCEPT /s/ Marilena Orieukwu 10/27/16
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: COUPLEYFIT, LLC L-2140422-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Deanna Mangum, 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Kurt Mangum, Manager, 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 Deanna Mangum, Manager, 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss application PL-16-0180, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a new Burger King Restaurant at the northwest corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street, Avondale, AZ. The subject property is approximately 1.7 acres, currently vacant, and part of the Interstate Commerce Center Planned Area Development. The meeting is as follows:
Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, SONORAN ROOM 11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323
The applicant contact for this project: Nathan Bisch, One Architecture, (314) 324-6126.
City of Avondale contact person for this project: Alison Rondone, (623) 3334033. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 4, 2017.
18484 W. Sunrise Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 James Joens, Member, 18484 W. Sunrise Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Maria Isaidachi Regis,
in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
1. ENTITY TYPE: Limited Liability Company 2. ENTITY NAME: Clean Canvas Aesthetics, LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L21444363
4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Victoria Underwood, 25809 W. Ripple Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326
5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 25809 W. Ripple Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326
6. DURATION: Perpetual
7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: MemberManaged The names and addresses of all Members are: Victoria Underwood, 25809 W. Ripple Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326
ORGANIZER: Victoria Underwood 12/13/2016 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
1. ENTITY NAME - United Service Group, PLLC File No. L-1794040-8
ENTITY NAME CHANGEUnited Service Group, LLC
4. MEMBERS CHANGEStacey K. Pinedo, 13 E. Loma Linda Blvd., Goodyear, AZ 85338
STATUTORY AGENT ADDRESS CHANGE8.1 NEW physical or street address and mailing address in Arizona of the existing statutory agent: 3226 S. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338 11. ENTITY TYPE CHANGEChanging to a NONPROFESSIONAL LLC SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept”
Public Notice
Name of
Respondent Case No.: FC2016-010010
SUMMONS WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Jorge Sanchez 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons”. 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filling fee. If you do not file an Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer”
or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the:
Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 201 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2205 OR Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 18380 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032 OR Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, 222 East Javelina Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85210-6201 OR Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, Arizona 85374. Mail a copy of your “Response” or “Answer” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.
3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the
State of Arizona, you “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server of the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address listed at the top of the preceding page, from the Clerk
of the Superior Court’s Customer Service Center at:
601 West Jackson, Phoenix, Arizona 85003
18380 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032
222 East Javelina Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85210 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane, Suprise, Arizona 85374.
5. If this is an action for dissolution (divorce), legal separation or annulment, either or both spouses may file a Petition for Conciliation for the purpose of determining whether there is any mutual interest in preserving the marriage or for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision-making (custody) and parenting time issues regarding minor children.
6. Requests for reasonable
accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date.
7. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date.
SIGNED AND SEALED this date, Michael Jeanes, Clerk of Court, Dec. 28, 2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2017.
