West Valley View - January 13, 2016

GIFT HORSE

Waddell stable helps improve lives of riders with disabilities — Page 2.

WARRIOR PRINCESS

Xena is this week’s Pet of the Week — Page 16.

COP UNDER FIRE

Buckeye police officer investigated for physical assault — Page 4.

W.V. preps for wet winter Rural fire departments, schools stock up

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works to pump water from flooded roads into a truck Jan. 6 at 403rd Avenue & Indian School Road in Tonopah. Tonopah Valley High School and Ruth Fisher Elementary were both closed Jan. 6 and closed early Jan. 7 because of flooding in the area. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.

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by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

With heavy rains expected throughout the winter season, the Buckeye Valley Fire District is planning ahead and urging residents to do the same.

Multiple storm systems swept through the West Valley last week thanks to El Niño, bringing downpours that drenched roads and filled normally empty washes.

In response, fire officials are reminding drivers and pedestrians about the dangers of crossing flooded roads.

“Any time there is moving water in the roadway, it is imperative to drive or walk around rather than through the water,” said Capt. Cliff Turner, a spokesman for the Buckeye Valley Fire District.

Flooding is one of the top causes of weatherrelated deaths in the United States, with the number of fatalities averaging about 90 each year, according to the National Weather Service.

“The rural areas that we cover have quite a few washes that run through them, so when we do get flooding, we respond to quite a few water rescues and just try to keep people out of the washes,” Turner said.

An adult can be knocked over by a mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water, and it takes

Millennium students ace test 4 earn perfect math scores on standardized tests

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

In his spare time, Millennium High School senior John Schonert, 18, works on math problems, and he even taught himself calculus — for fun.

So it’s probably no surprise that the Goodyear student got a perfect score on the math portion of his SAT and ACT tests.

Schonert isn’t alone, either. Four students in this year’s graduating class at Millennium have earned a perfect math score on one of the two standardized tests.

“Less than 1 percent of the students that take the SAT in our country achieve a perfect score on the math portion of the exams,” Millennium math teacher Mel Artz said. “This is a challenging task and our students should be proud of their accomplishment.”

For the SAT, a perfect score on each of the three subjects is 800, for a total of 2,400. On the ACT, which has four parts, a perfect rating in each category is 36 and the final score is an average of all the sections.

Samir Fierro, 17, is also among the Millennium students who got top math scores, along with seniors Julie Pham and Jason Guglielmo, both of whom the West Valley View reported on previously.

“The teachers at Millennium are very fortunate to work with a group of very hardworking and motivated students,” Artz said. “The students often go above and beyond to take extra steps and time to solve the more difficult problems.”

While Schonert said he’s always been pretty good at math, he didn’t start to love it until high school.

“I really do love math quite a lot, and I think I’m probably going to pursue it in some way as a career. Maybe not as a mathematician, but as an engineer or something like that,” Schonert

said. “I like how everything is so logical. There’s nothing in it that doesn’t make sense.”

While other subjects can be based on interpretation, math relies on basic laws, he said.

“I just kind of like that freedom how everything sort of fits together with one another; everything is logical,” Schonert said.

Both Schonert and Samir are in the International Baccalaureate higher level mathematics class at Millennium.

While Samir acknowledges he’s been good at math pretty much his whole life, he doesn’t necessarily love it as much as Schonert does, he said.

“I really liked math when I was younger, because it came easy to me,” Samir said. “Whenever I have math, I know I don’t have to study for the test or prepare as much.”

However, both teens recommend some preparation for the SAT and ACT exams, including taking multiple practice tests.

“When I did that, I realized the math portion was going to be something I’ve been going over for a while now and I shouldn’t worry too much about it,” Samir said.

Since the tests consist of math that most students have already learned, they should focus on test-taking strategies and being able to complete the questions in the time allotted, Samir said.

“I feel like what really helped me was just kind of doing math in high school — paying attention in class and making sure you try on every single problem,” Schonert said.

They also suggest getting a good night’s sleep and taking a Gatorade, fruit and other snack on test day.

“Your brain runs on sugar, and Gatorade has sugar and electrolytes. Fruit can also give you sugar, and you need food to sustain you, because it’s almost four hours long,” Samir said. “When you have a break, go out into the hall, drink

Gatorade and then don’t worry about it. You can take the test a ton of times.”

Which is something both teens have done.

“The time I got [the perfect score], I was kind of just relaxed and felt like whatever happens, happens,” Schonert said. “I’d say an important thing is just your mindset, so don’t really stress out about it.”

Samir got a perfect math score on the ACT his first time taking the test.

“I felt like I did terrible and thought I got like

(See Test on Page 5)

View photo by Jordan Christopher

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View photo by Jordan Christopher MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS John Schonert, left, 18, and Samir Fierro, 17, review math problems Dec. 15 in the Goodyear school’s library. Both seniors earned perfect scores on both their ACT and SAT math sections.

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Therapy on horseback

Riders with disabilities saddle up at Silver Lining Riding in Waddell

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Amanda Hart achieved her childhood dream of owning a horse, a dream she now shares with developmentally disabled people who are learning that horses can make a difference.

That means there are silver linings all around when Hart’s Silver Lining Riding program offers therapeutic equine lessons at a stable in Waddell.

The nonprofit, which is about to celebrate its fifth anniversary, is the only certified therapeutic riding organization in the West Valley, Hart said.

It attracts riders from Buckeye to Peoria who learn that horses can help improve their lives.

That’s something Hart, 28, of Surprise has known all along.

“When I started, I wanted to make a difference in someone’s life,” she said as members of her Special Olympics team practiced recently in the arena at Little Kentucky Stables.

Her clients, ranging in age from 3 to 90 with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other physical, mental, cognitive or emotional challenges, gain confidence and strength, Hart said.

“It’s really neat to see some of the changes,” she said. “Horses can impact lives. They have this innate sense of what each person needs.”

Horses also read body language, which teaches riders — especially those who might not be verbal — to learn to communicate in other ways, Hart said.

Success stories abound, such as the 3-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who didn’t walk by herself until she had been riding for two years, then took 10 steps.

A 5-year-old with autism got over his fear of stuffed animals, which are often used in the horseback games played at Silver Lining.

Improved attention span and focus are the major changes Hart sees in the riders, who also learn about time management and patience while working with the horses, she said.

“Some of these skills, they’re important for everyday life, Hart said.

Special Olympics team.

“I’m getting better and better at it,” Higgins said.

On a recent Friday afternoon, Higgins and Special Olympics teammates Tasha Vigray and Catlin Spain practiced skills while negotiating patterns simulating obstructions that could be encountered on a trail.

Games are a big part of the training conducted by Hart and instructor Cori Morris-Sweetalla with the assistance of a team of volunteers. For “penguin,” the riders steer their horses to wrangle volunteers who are strutting like penguins.

Morris-Sweetalla, who said she was raised with horses in Flagstaff, started as a volunteer before she was hired as an instructor two years ago.

“I love working with the kids and horses,” she said.

Lessons are tailored to riders’ abilities and can involve more than being astride a horse. Riders help groom the horses and sometimes saddle them.

“If the rider can do it, we have them do it,” Hart said. “That helps build the bond between rider and horse. They love their horses.”

Some riders have experience before starting at Silver Lining, but others have just seen horses on TV and think riding will be fun, Hart said.

Potential riders undergo an initial evaluation and orientation before starting therapeutic rides, she said.

Thirty riders are enrolled in weekly group or individual lessons offered in eight-week sessions that last 30 or 60 minutes and cost $35 to $45. Costs aren’t covered by insurance or state assistance, but some riders get help from scholarship awards, Hart said.

Hart selects riders to be part of the dozen-member Special Olympics team based on whether competition with other local groups would be good for the riders, she said.

A few other riders participate in individual sessions in a 12-week program Hart calls “Trailblazers” for youths who have undergone physical or sexual abuse.

Another program involves the Glendale-based rehabilitation organization Advanced Independence, which takes its clients for lessons once a month. View photo by Jordan Christopher SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE Brett Higgins of Glendale rides Sargent, an 18-year-old quarter horse, with guidance from Equine Pit Crew Member Emma Strawdinger at his team lesson last November at Silver Lining Riding, Little Kentucky Stables in Waddell. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.

Brett Higgins, 33, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a group home in Glendale, needed to be held up on a horse when he started riding two years ago, Hart said. Now, his balance has improved so much that that he’s on the

“The goal of the program is to forget the trauma for a little while,” Hart said.

(See Horseback on Page 3)

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Hart also offers winter and summer riding camps for a week of three-hour daily sessions that include youths without disabilities as well as the disabled.

“They tend to work together as a team,” she said.

Hart manages to juggle all the programs on the backs of four horses that have the right temperament for the work.

“It’s important that horses like the job,” Hart said. “We look for ones that have the personality.”

That personality has to be “bomb proof … one that isn’t easily spooked,” she said.

The work can be mentally exhausting for the horses.

“It’s not retirement,” she said.

But horses get some special care, including chiropractic adjustments, vet visits and supplements, Hart said.

One of Silver Lining’s horses is a rescue. Others have been donated, but not every horse is accepted for the program. Horses can’t have health issues and aren’t accepted over the age of 18.

“We’re always looking for the right horse,” Hart said.

Horses get a 30-day training period, then are put on a 90-day probation, Hart said.

Last year, the program was down to two horses after two others were put out to pasture, which typically happens by the time a horse is 25 years old, Hart said.

Currently, the herd includes a quarter horse, a breed known for being easy-going.

Hart said she’s also seeking people to join the 50-member volunteer troop — known as the equine pit crew — that ranges from high school students to retirees.

Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of two hours a week for eight weeks, although Hart said some work more. No experience is required, and volunteers are trained, she said.

Each rider is assigned a volunteer, but some need up to three of the helpers.

“The volunteers get just as much out of it,” Hart said.

Jane O’Hearn of Goodyear took riding lessons from Hart for five years before volunteering at Silver Lining.

“I get to work with nice young people,” she said. “You see them develop and make strides and just cheer.”

Hart’s mother, Myra Adams of Surprise, is also a volunteer. She remembered that as her daughter grew up, the family did “horsey things whenever we had an opportunity.”

Originally from California, Hart recalled that it was her dream as a girl to have a horse after the family moved to Texas.

Her parents insisted that first she take riding lessons before Hart got her first horse on her 16th birthday.

The preoccupation became a profession as Hart did seasonal jobs, including working as riding director at a Girl Scout camp in Prescott with 75 youths a day riding 30 horses.

She had a similar job with the Girl Scouts in Southern California.

At Arizona State University, Hart majored in recreation management, with an emphasis on therapeutic recreation and a minor in business.

When a therapeutic riding program she worked for closed, Hart said she was ready to strike out on her own.

To get started, she adapted a business plan she had done for a class at ASU for a fictional enterprise she had called Silver Lining Ranch.

In 2011, she began with one horse and six riders at Silver Lining’s original location in Litchfield Park.

Hart said the rewards are intrinsic, and for the first two years, she didn’t take a salary.

Soon. she wanted a venue with a covered arena, which she found three years ago at Little Kentucky, where

about 50 horses are boarded. Hart said the roof creates a 10-degree temperature difference, allowing the riding season to go from September to May.

The upcoming anniversary is a time to reflect.

“Five years later, here we are,” Hart said. “It’s exciting. I get to live every little girls’ dream. I get to work with horses all the time.”

Hart is still dreaming — this time of Silver Lining having its own facility, more horses and more clients.

To mark the anniversary, Hart is looking for sponsors and community partners for a celebration that will showcase riders in recital and a demonstration by the Special Olympics team.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at Little Kentucky Stables, 7220 N. 185th Ave. Waddell.

For information on Silver Lining Riding, visit silverliningriding.org or call 520-329-7757.

Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

View photo by Jordan Christopher

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE CATLIN SPAIN of Sun City brushes 16-year-old Azteca, Samson, preparing to ride at her team lesson last November at Silver Lining Riding, Little Kentucky Stables in Waddell.

Desert Edge grad accused of fraud

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

An Arizona State University football player and graduate of Desert Edge High School in Goodyear was arrested Jan. 5 in connection to credit card theft, court records state.

Ismael Murphy-Richardson, 19, faces charges of identity theft and fraudulent credit card use. He graduated from Desert Edge in 2014.

According to a police report, Murphy-Richardson allegedly used a credit card stolen during a Dec. 8, 2015, residential burglary to purchase several items at a Best Buy store in Mesa.

The credit card was stolen at about 4 p.m. at the Vista del Sol dorm complex on ASU’s Tempe campus, records state.

A few hours later, it was used to purchase two 50-inch televisions, five PlayStation 4 wireless controllers, two PS4 Call of Duty video games, three three-month

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subscription cards for PS4, two PlayStation network cards totaling $1,256 and an Insignia sound bar, records state.

Video surveillance shows three men entered the store together, and the sales associate was able to identify Murphy-Richardson as the person who made the purchases, records state.

Forty minutes later, the men attempted to use the card at another store to buy shoes and clothing, but it was declined, records state.

Then on Dec. 14, Murphy-Richardson allegedly attempted to pawn items that had been stolen two days before from another dorm room, records state.

Detectives identified him as the same person in video surveillance from all three stores, records state.

Fellow ASU football players Jayme Otomewo and Deonte Reynolds were arrested Dec. 13 during an in-progress residential burglary, records state.

All three men are suspects in about 11 residential burglary cases at Vista del Sol, where they were also residents, records state.

They have been dismissed from the ASU football team.

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man faces assault charges

Victim’s out-of-state mother hears alleged attack over phone

An Avondale man faces assault charges after the victim’s mother heard the alleged attack over the phone, court records state.

Police were called to the home of Troy Summers Sr., 28, at about 1 a.m. Jan. 2 after they were contacted by a woman who said her daughter was being assaulted, records state.

When police arrived, both Troy and the victim reported having a verbal argument but did not mention any physical abuse, records state.

However, Summers had an outstanding warrant in Avondale and was arrested, records state.

When police returned to the home an hour later, the victim stated Summers had threatened to kill her if she

said anything that would put him back in jail, records state.

She then told police Summers had thrown her to the ground, choked her and kicked her, records state.

The victim’s mother, who lives out of state, heard the assault over a phone that hadn’t been hung up properly, records state.

A physical examination of the victim showed wounds consistent with assault, records state.

Charges for assault, aggravated assault and threatening or intimidating were submitted against Summers and he was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail in Phoenix, records state.

Buckeye officer investigated for alleged assault

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A Buckeye police officer is being investigated after an alleged physical altercation that occurred in Buckeye while he was off duty, police said.

Buckeye police responded to a call Nov. 28, 2015, regarding an altercation involving Buckeye Police Department Lt. Jared Griffith.

The case was turned over to the Goodyear Police Department because of “the nature of the allegations and in the interest of transparency,” said Sgt. Jason Weeks, a spokesman for the Buckeye Police Department.

Goodyear is currently conducting a criminal investigation into the incident, Weeks said.

Griffith is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, he said.

The View will have a more in-depth story about the incident when Goodyear’s investigation is complete.

W.V. man accused of stealing benefits from homeless man

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A west Phoenix man was arrested Jan. 8 after allegedly stealing almost $24,500 in Social Security benefits from a homeless man, officials said.

Sergio Francisco Solorzano, 42, faces charges of fraudulent schemes, theft and computer tampering, court records state. Solorzano met the alleged victim while working at the Phoenix Rescue Mission, and the two formed a friendship, records state.

The victim had lived at the mission for about 11 years. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been homeless most of his life, records state.

Solorzano helped him apply for Social Security benefits, which was confirmed through his work email correspondence, records state.

However, the victim doesn’t recall ever receiving any benefits after he initially applied, records state.

After the victim reunited with family members in October 2015, they discovered he had been getting benefits for almost three years, based on financial statements from Jan. 3, 2013, to Oct. 1, 2015, records state.

Upon his arrest, Solorzano allegedly made several admissions about making ATM withdrawals using a preloaded debit card issued to the victim, which contained about $700, records state.

He allegedly admitted to making the withdrawals once a month every month for the last three years at numerous ATM locations in the West Valley, which is consistent with the financial statements provided to police, records state.

He also allegedly admitted to using other unknown victims’ Social Security benefits, records state.

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just a foot of rushing water to carry away a small car and 2 feet to move most vehicles, NWS officials said.

During heavy rains, road closures can be found at www.mcdot.maricopa.gov.

In an effort to also protect peoples’ homes, the Buckeye Valley Fire District and Maricopa County created a selfhelp sand bag station at Fire Station 324, 25206 W. MC 85 in Buckeye.

Several tons of sand have been provided by the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, which is enough to fill a few hundred sand bags, Turner said.

“The county approached us with it, and we jumped on the idea that it would be a great thing to provide to the citizens,” he said.

Sand will be available for pick-up 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the north end of the parking lot. A limited number of sand bags will be provided.

Another sand station is in the process of being created at Fire Station 326, 19937 W. Arlington Road in Buckeye, but sand will only be available when firefighters are on site, because it’s located in a secure lot.

Canceled classes

Another agency preparing for the rains is the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, which serves the rural areas of Buckeye and Tonopah.

Classes were canceled Jan. 6 at two of its campuses —

Tonopah Valley High School and Ruth Fisher Elementary — and pupils were released early Jan. 7 because of heavy rains in the area.

The district’s third campus, Tartesso Elementary, remained open because it’s on the east side of the district and is not usually affected by flooded washes, Superintendent Mark Joraanstad said.

“Some students at that school are bused, so we park two buses at drivers’ houses on the east side so the buses aren’t trapped at the district office complex, which is situated between two washes,” he said.

The district office, high school and Ruth Fisher, which all sit near Indian School and Wintersburg roads in Tonopah, are easily isolated during storms, Joraanstad said.

In anticipation of the expected winter rains, the district stocked up on water and dried food supplies at the two campuses in case flooding prevents pupils from leaving school at the end of the day, and emergency generators are also on site, he said.

“We have to be prepared to hypothetically have 1,200 people spend considerable time together,” Joraanstad said.

In the event of school closures or early release, the district alerts parents and staff immediately via phone, text and email, he said.

Saddle Mountain operates on a four-day week, with Mondays off, which will allow missed days to be made up when pupils wouldn’t normally have school, Joraanstad said.

Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @EmilyToepfer. will definitely help the teens when applying to colleges, they agree it isn’t everything.

“It’s something that shows colleges you’re intelligent, but it’s really not a big deal or something to brag about after high school,” Schonert said about their perfect scores.

Sewer pipes spill onto Interstate 10

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Large sewer pipes fell onto westbound Interstate 10 early Tuesday after a semitrailer lost its load, causing traffic to back up for miles during the morning commute, officials said.

The semitrailer was traveling on the southbound ramp from Loop 101 to eastbound I-10 at about 3 a.m. when a strap holding the pipes on the truck snapped, Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said.

The pipes, which weighed about 4,500 pounds each, spilled onto the ramp and dropped to the lanes of I-10 below, DPS said.

Three crashes resulted, and two people were transported to a local hospital. One patient had broken ribs and a concussion, DPS said.

The road surface on I-10 was not damaged, but the pipes made a crack in the median wall between the westbound and eastbound lanes. About 6 to 8 feet of the wall will need to be repaired, said Tom Herrmann, a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

All lanes on I-10 reopened at about 8:30 a.m., ADOT officials said.

a 27 or 28, and then everyone got their scores before me, so I was really anxious,” he said. “When I got it, I got a 34 overall and a 36 in math.”

After high school, Samir plans to go to either Arizona State University, Yale, Harvard or Stanford, depending on the scholarships offered, and study medicine or engineering, he said.

“To a degree, it’s only worth so much, so I’ll see where I get accepted and where it makes the most sense financially to go,” Samir said.

Schonert isn’t sure yet where he wants to go to college, but said he’ll likely apply to about 20 different universities.

“I’m probably going to see where I get accepted and go to the best one out of that,” he said.

While having high scores on the SAT and ACT tests

Being active on and off campus is also helpful, he said.

Schonert is vice president of the Mu Alpha Theta Club at Millennium, treasurer of the National Honor Society and offers free tutoring as a community service.

Samir is president of NHS, vice president of Model United Nations, president of Scholastic Bowl and also runs track.

“Everyone that goes to MIT did good on their ACT; everybody that goes to Harvard or Yale did great on their SAT, they were president of eight clubs and never got a B in high school,” Samir said. “But it’s about developing yourself and who you are, which is something you don’t have to be smart to do in high school.”

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A woman was rescued Tuesday morning at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell after she fell and hurt her hip, officials said.

Crews responded just before 10 a.m. to a 911 call regarding two hikers who were about three miles up the Goat Camp Trail, said Shawn Gilleland, a spokesman for the Rural/Metro Fire Department.

A team of firefighters and medics located the hikers on the trail, and the injured woman was removed from the mountain by a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office helicopter about 30 minutes after the call was received, Gilleland said.

The woman was transported to Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City for treatment, however she was alert and responsive, Gilleland said.

“She appeared to be an avid hiker, and she took the proper precautions by having a phone, dressing appropriately and hiking with others,” he said.

Good deeds don’t need recognition

Altruism: 1: unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. 2: behavior by an animal that is not beneficial to or may be harmful to itself but that benefits others of its species.

The key words in the definition of altruism are “unselfish” and “not beneficial.”

Someone who donates money anonymously to a cause is altruistic. Someone who donates money to a cause expecting a pat on the back is self-seeking. But even worse is someone who donates money to a cause, doesn’t get any recognition and is therefore upset.

We see this from time to time when we publish a feelgood story and don’t list every single sponsor or volunteer who had a hand in making something special happen for someone else.

Some of them even take the time to call us and demand to know why his or her group was not mentioned in the story or in some cases, the photo captions.

We can’t think of an instance where we would purposely omit a sponsor, especially the main sponsor, but our focus is usually on the recipient, just as we would think the benefactors’ would be.

Wanting recognition for a good deed flies in the face of altruism. Demanding recognition takes it to a whole new level.

It’s ‘city,’ not ‘City’

We’ve covered this before but we hope and pray that anyone and everyone who works for a city is reading this.

The five cities the View covers are Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson. Those are their full names. But quite often, we refer to them as “the city of …,” especially when we’re writing a story about Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. That can be quite confusing when we refer to the company the city of Goodyear was named after as simply “Goodyear” on second reference.

So referring to Buckeye as “the city of Buckeye” is correct, albeit wordier than it needs to be. Referring to Buckeye as “the City of Buckeye” is incorrect. The name of the city isn’t “City of Buckeye,” it’s just “Buckeye.” Yet we see this constantly in press releases from all five cities. Worse yet is when the word “city” is used as a synonym for the city and is capitalized, i.e. “Avondale is gearing up for A Tale of Two Cities. The City will partner with Goodyear on the annual event.”

There is nothing proper about the word “city” in these contexts. It should be lowercased.

Now go to Florida and you might visit Panama City Beach. Maryland is home to Ocean City. Gamblers flock to Atlantic City. The ball drops in New York City. You’re either in Kansas or Missouri if you find yourself in Kansas City. Nevada’s capital is Carson City. Everyone’s heard of Salt Lake City. And if you’re in Michigan City, you guessed it, you’re in Indiana.

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HOA shouldn’t fine soldiers

Editor:

Recently returned from an overseas Army deployment.... my stay-behind family received warnings for leaving the trash cans out front....I received my mail way after the fact due to my location; however, family rectified the situation best they could. Upon my return, I wrote Centerra Homeowners Association an email explaining and requesting my situation to go before the board....$150 fine was reduced to $75; however, Soldier (me) believes fine should be wiped clean without penalty. Fair or unfair?

Whitney Miley Goodyear

Bubble will burst again

Editor:

The Best Movie Of 2015 Is THE BIG SHORT. It’s a film based predominantly on facts about the mortgage meltdown in 2008 and what happened to bring it about. The film does require the viewer have some financial literacy to appreciate it and a little knowledge about real estate

doesn’t hurt either. It’s absolutely brilliant. You may leave this film very angry and you should since it reveals how corrupt our regulatory system really was and still is. The other disturbing fact is that this same debacle is perched to happen again soon. It validates our suspicions about how the banks and financial institutions manipulated the feckless regulators in their machinations to glean money from investors and naive borrowers while deceiving us with a smoke & mirrors show being nourished by inflated egos. The only thing I wish the movie had done is to mention how the real culprit was the Gramm, Leach, Bliley Act of 1999 that repealed Glass Steagall and deregulated the commercial banks and investment banks to allow them to become incestuous bedfellows. This, by the way, was the most injurious consequence of “trickle down” economics. This meltdown directly caused the loss of 8 million jobs and 6 million foreclosures. What is disturbing is that the bubble that burst to create this economic apocalyptic conflagration is conflating again and will, at some point, most certainly explode and reveal how the lawmakes have not learned their lessons. When it does, let’s not allow them to give we taxpayers the tab to pay again. Make our lawmakers reinstate Glass Steagall! BTW - If you are anti-regulation and pro-trickle down, why don’t you just take your money out of your FDIC-insured account and put it into an uninsured account? Put your money where your cognitive dissonance is. Happy New Year!

Good manners

Editor:

Responding to Mr. Boyle (December 23rd):

If you pay close attention, you’ll note that frequently (indeed, I’d say most of the time) those denouncing “Political Correctness” are actually doing so to cut-off debate, preferring that their own “politically correct” point of view be the only point of view allowed! Makes one wonder just who is really being “politically correct”!

Also, what’s frequently denounced as “Political Correctness” is what our parents called Good Manners! One has to wonder how Trump’s mother would have reacted if, as a child, he referenced the Penis, even in Yiddish. I’m sure she’d have a cake of soap ready.

I trust you were being sarcastic in your initial remark about “the good old days”. I certainly don’t want anyone (especially those seeking to lead the nation) running around referring to Kikes, Niggers, Krauts, Wops, or Micks. The question is whether or not Roy would celebrate such “Politically Incorrect” conduct?

Responding to Mr. Azzarello (same date): I’ve dealt with the gross errors in your Letter in an on-line Comment to the Letters page of that issue, so I won’t repeat all of it here. But I will mention that you’ve engaged in the Conservatively Correct act of repeating that hoary fairy tale about Truman. Sorry, but according to Snopes. com, Truman never said it! I’ll also point out that it wasn’t L

David Compton Litchfield Park

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION

etters to the editor are published without any editing. Any errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar are those of the author. Two online reader polls have indicated that a majority of View readers prefer that the letters not

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“political correctness” which prevented the neighbors of the San Bernardino killers from ‘ratting them out’. After all, what was the basis for the neighbors’ “suspicions”? Well, “quite a few packages” had arrived at the killer’s house within a short period of time, and “They were actually doing a lot of work out in the garage”. Wow! Reason enough to call the police. After all, what explanation could anyone have for such conduct at this time of year?

Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson

New Year’s resolution

Editor:

Once again, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, particularly those to improve our diet and exercise routine.

Although gun violence and traffic accidents remain the leading causes of death among young people, the most dangerous weapon for the rest of us is still our fork. Well over a million of us are killed each year by high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other chronic diseases linked to our meatbased diet.

But times are changing. According to Gallup, 22% of American consumers are avoiding meat and 12% are avoiding dairy products. Supermarket chains, along with Target and Walmart, offer a growing selection of delicious and healthy plant-based meats and dairy products. Animal meat

consumption has dropped by 8% in the past decade.

Hundreds of school, college, hospital, and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday and vegan meals. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Panera, Subway, Taco Bell, and White Castle, are rolling out vegan options.

Let’s make this New Year’s resolution about exploring the rich variety of plant-based entrees, lunch meats, cheeses, ice creams, and milks, as well as the more traditional green and yellow veggies. The internet offers tons of recipes and transition tips.

Walter Vincent Litchfield Park

Hereditary Spanish claims

Editor:

Would you like to know about the history of Texas and about the Southwest? Back in the 16th century, Mexico was annexed by Spain. Then in 1825, Mexico became a republic. Texas separated from Mexico in 1836 and became an independent republic. The original Spanish landowners of Texas were descendants of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella (Spanish Hapsburgs). Of these Spanish landowners, I am a direct descendent through my mothers’ family. My mom is the Executor of the estate of my Grandmother, who was the grand niece of Don Porfirio Diaz, who was the 2nd President of Mexico.

The former republic of Texas extends up North from El Paso through Central Colorado, up to a small section of South Central Wyoming, down through Southwestern Kansas, through the Oklahoma Panhandle, then along the northern border of Texas. To

this date, there are 433 Spanish claims which haven’t been paid. Three of them are ours. We obtained this information from the U.S. Treasury. There was a newspaper clipping from Mexico dated July 1931: it had a list of names of landowners and the docket numbers. Our claims are under the names: Don Leandro Arriola, Jose Miguel Diaz and Jose Maria Diaz. My maternal Grandmother filed her claims with the U.S. Government before September, 1935. They sent someone to appraise the lands, said to be worth: $650 million dollars! She was contacted in 1941 by the President of Mexico, Miguel Avila Camacho. He offered to settle her claims in one month, provided he would get half of it. She refused and never got settled. What would you do if you had $650 million dollars? I would invest part of it in a tax-deferred, interest income. I’m proud of my family and the people where I come from.

Laura Rivas Buckeye

Resolutions made easy

Editor:

If you have made a New Year’s Resolution that includes getting outside, becoming healthier, and/ or spending more time with your kids, then you might want to check out your local Avondale library branch. Recently, the libraries have begun offering more than just books, movies, music, and the Internet. Now you can actually borrow exercise equipment that comes with the appropriate DVDs, out-

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GUEST COMMENTARY

by Sandi Nielson Avondale city councilwoman

I would like to address the topic of Avondale increasing the water/sewer rates. Unlike some communities, which may rely on private companies to supply water and/ or sewer services, the city of Avondale is very responsible for serving the water and sewer needs of thousands of households and businesses in the city. We provide a complete package to all our customers. We do not hire out portions of it to be supplied by someone else.

When the topic came up before the City Council, I did some homework. I learned that we as a city had not increased the rates since 2009 — taking into consideration of the downturn in the economy. I also learned that our infrastructure is aging, the cost of regulatory compliance has increased. Just like everything else in the state — funding is being cut. Which has made it somewhat diffi cult for the city to fi nance and operate its water and sewer infrastructure. So, when I fi gured out what my family’s personal rates would go up it would be about $5 or less. Those who use the least amount of water will only see 64 cent increases in their total bill. Therefore, as I was having the discussion with council and staff — I stated “the rate increase would be small — like going out for a Starbucks if you do that, or to get a hamburger.” I was being very realistic. We need this increase. The council has always listened to constituents — because we are all in the same boat! We live here, work here, play here and invest here.

I have learned over the years when Salt River Project raises my rates — the first two months are sticker shock — then I get used to it and budget for it. The funding just gets displaced from buying gas or clothing or sometimes even food. But we adjust and move on. My motive in making my comments were to put things into an overall perspective of what I pay for other goods and services as part of my household budget as a whole.

Sandi Nielson

Letters

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door gear such as metal detectors, and enough sports equipment to easily fill an entire day of play at the park. There are also STEAM kits that provide all of the materials necessary to conduct science experiments, weave a pot holder, or explore nature for example.

Borrowing gear from your library is a great way to save money, try new things, and have fun — all while sticking with your resolution! Visit your local Avondale library and take advantage of this great resource. I wish you a Happy New Year and success with your resolution!

Chryste Berda Avondale

Drop that remote!

Editor:

Americans’ insatiable appetite for violence as entertainment — as presented to us in movies, news broadcasts, sporting arenas, and the now ubiquitous video games that are barbarizing and desensitizing the minds of youths — will continue to serve as an immense source of profit for many entertainment moguls and elitists capitalizing on our depravity, as long as they themselves or anyone dear to them does not fall victim to such violence.

Hollywood has been playing a major role in glamorizing fantastically violent cinematic imagery and gore, transforming them into actual war-like conditions on the streets of virtually every major

city in this country. Iconic actors such as Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen and Paul Newman, each respected for their socialconsciousness as much as for their talent in the portrayal of the contentious but cool-headed quiet loner imbued with characteristics of nerve-rackingly suggestive body language, calmness, and clever smooth-talk, along with the physical prowess required to exude that “bad-boy” or “tough guy” personae, have been replaced on the big screen by a new breed of second-rate wannabee movieheroes as Liam Neesam, Keanu Reeves, and Jason Stratham, all of whom specialize rather shamelessly in roles as the multi-gun slinging, “shoot and ask questions later” vengeance-seeking human kill-machine. Our tolerance for sensationalistic violence, never mind our patronage of it, makes us all “fair game” for the tens of thousands of sociopaths and potential perpetrators amongst us who, for whatever demented reasons, are inclined to emulate these violent Hollywood antics and convert the unthinkable into reality.

Alexander Hall Goodyear

Terrorists fed by paranoia

Editor:

Near Burns, Oregon, a group of armed militants have occupied a building in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to show support for a local rancher who was convicted of arson by burning 130 acres of national forest. The militants’ position is that the federal government has no jurisdiction

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Avondale water: Greatest bargain on earth

by David Iwanski Avondale city councilman

GUEST COMMENTARY

The mayor and council voted 5-2 Jan. 4 to take the first formal step to increase water and sewer rates for the next several years. The increases were substantial as reflected in 15 percent rate hikes in the first, third and fifth years. No increases in the second, fourth and sixth years are anticipated. This was an action that was not taken lightly by any of us on the council nor by the staff members who prepared the material for consideration. It takes tens of millions of dollars worth of investment to construct and install water and wastewater infrastructure. It takes millions of dollars more to operate and maintain this infrastructure. Of particular worth to me is the need to hire, train, motivate and retain the men and women who work 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure that our drinking water is safe and reliable and that our wastewater is properly treated and then put to beneficial reuse for non-drinking water purposes and for recharge into the aquifer in order to supplement existing and future groundwater supplies. These individuals have a thankless job, yet are unsung heroes in my book.

the time. Our council action reflects an understanding and commitment to ensure that a strong financial position will continue so as to maintain the existing systems and plan for the future, in a way that is sensitive to impacts on rate payers. Public comments focused on the adverse consequences this action would have on people with fixed incomes. A “safety net” minimum consumption tier was retained to address this concern. Consumers using the least amount of water would see a monthly increase of less than $4 a month at most. To put this whole issue into proper perspective: today, we pay $1.89 per gallon for gas, we pay $2.89 for a gallon of milk and we pay $3.59 for a gallon of orange juice. And, oh by the way we have to travel somewhere to make those purchases.

AVONDALE DELIVERS A GALLON OF WATER TO YOUR TAP FOR LESS THAN A PENNY! THIS IS THE GREATEST BARGAIN ON EARTH IN MY JUDGMENT.

Our last increase was over six years ago. There were conscious political and policy decisions made that during the “economic downturn” increases would be deferred. Significant budget cuts were adopted so that financial security and sustainability could be achieved during this challenging time in which economic activity was at historic lows. As a result of these austerity measures, it was not prudent to propose increases in working capital and infrastructure reserves at

It is never an easy task to raise rates; however, I feel strongly that it is our collective responsibility to educate our citizens as to the importance of water in the desert. Water is the lifeblood for all human and economic well-being. It takes courage to respectfully explain why the city needs these rate increases and to itemize what the true value is for our customers. In my attempt to solicit support for adoption of the water and sewer rate increases, I stand ready to answer questions and concerns. I will make the case to supporters and opponents both. My father always said “never apologize for making the right decision,” and, in this case, I made the right decision.

David Iwanski moved to Arizona in December 1986 to become Glendale’s first director of water resources, and subsequently worked for the AgriBusiness Council, the city of Goodyear, and now as the first ever executive director of the AZ Water Association.

David Iwanski

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over our nation’s common lands, thus anyone can use the property as they choose. But the rancher wants them to go away. Recently these people rallied behind a Nevada rancher’s right to graze his cattle on federal lands without paying the required fees. When law enforcement finally came to move his cattle they were stopped by protesters carrying military-type weapons. These actions are armed sedition the threat or use of violence to

oppose our duly elected government officials. These are not peaceful protesters bringing attention to racial injustice or Wall Street excesses. They are gun-carrying radicals who oppose our democracy and rule of law.

They speak of “illegal executive orders” or un-Constitutional federal laws, but rather than elect other people or work for legislative action, they threaten violence.

There is no tyranny in the White House, the EPA is not oppressive, and the FBI is not eavesdropping on our phone calls, but the antigovernment forces are becoming more paranoid than ever. Fed by extreme right-wing agitators like

Sean Hannity, Ted Cruz, Rush Limbaugh and Wayne LaPierre, these militants imagine a government that imperils our freedom by creating a global-warming “hoax”, having background checks for gun buyers, or collecting income tax. We are not like France in the 1790’s or Germany in the 1930’s. We have a representative democracy electing most of our legislators every two years. The anarchy that these well-armed militants threaten is a greater danger to America than that of Islamic terrorists. And they are already here.

John Flynn Goodyear

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Not feeling their age

Young Agua Fria wrestlers outperforming expectations

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Agua Fria wrestling came into the 2015-16 season with a young roster, but has exceeded expectations, coach Jason Richmond said.

The Owls are 17-6 in dual meets this season.

“I’m really happy with that considering how young our team is right now,” Richmond said. “We have a freshman wrestling varsity for us, and we have five sophomores wrestling for us right now.”

Richmond feels the squad has outperformed its experience level, he said.

“When I looked at the roster at the beginning of the year, I was expecting probably [a record] around .500, with a couple of kids doing really well,” Richmond said.

“I think when I looked at the roster at the beginning of the year, I was expecting probably around .500, with a couple kids doing really well. The kids have definitely performed well, and we’re definitely ahead of where I thought we would be.”

Richmond thinks the team still can improve before the season comes to an end, he said.

“We’re hoping to get even better,” Richmond said. “We had an injury bug over the break, so we have a couple guys out who normally wrestle varsity. We had to call up some JV kids to wrestle this last tournament, and they scored us some points.”

The Owls’ most recent meet was the Prospector

Wolves trying to grow with youth and experience

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Estrella Foothills is not having an ideal wrestling season, and coach Garth Benson said things have been tough in the early going.

“We’re primarily seniors and sophomores, so we have seven seniors that are having a varied amount of success just because they’ve come out at various times,” Benson said.

The top senior in the group is Victor Cortez at 182 pounds. Cortez is a four-year wrestler and is the best performer on the team right now, Benson said. Cortez was sixth at the Jerry Benson Invitational in Buckeye, and fifth at the Eagle Invitational at Ironwood High School in Glendale.

he missed a lot of time wrestling as a freshman because of injuries.

“He missed so much last year, that this year he’s essentially a first-year wrestler put in at the varsity level,” Benson said. “He’s got good potential, and the nice thing is he’s willing to learn. We went over a spiral ride with him [Jan. 4] and he used it [Jan. 7]. He ended up losing 2-1, but before, I don’t think the match would have been that close.”

WRESTLING

“When he wrestles, his style is very patient,” Benson said. “He would call himself a defensive wrestler, and so far that has done alright for him, but he needs to get that offensive aspect to really move past to do more than just qualify for the state tournament. And that’s what he wants to do; he wants to be a state placer.”

Cortez is being helped by assistant coach Paul Budge, who works primarily with the upper weight classes. He’s also been helping out Gustavo Ramirez, 195 pounds, and heavyweight Brad Adams.

“I can see in that small time they’re working daily with coach Budge is helping them out,” Benson said. Adams, a sophomore, took sixth at the Jerry Benson Invitational. Benson said Adams would be more advanced, but

Another integral part of the team is Dakota Jensen, who is a team captain at 160 pounds and having a pretty successful season, Benson said.

Joel Portillo, 145 pounds, is also having some success. Benson said he wasn’t very good against La Joya and Laveen Betty Fairfax Jan. 7, but he has ability.

“When he’s confident in his ability, he really looks good,” Benson said.

Younger group

The Wolves have several sophomores, and Benson said Steven Garate and Duncan Shultz have shown the most promise with their time at the varsity level. Garate wrestles at 120 pounds.

“His aggression is there, we just need to focus on technique with him,” Benson said of Garate. “With Duncan, the desire is there, we just need to get a little more experience.”

Gabe Giblin is another sophomore with potential, but he’s struggled to stay on the mat, Benson said.

View photo by Ray Thomas

ANTHONY CLUFF, right, of Agua Fria attempts to take down his opponent from Gila Ridge at a dual meet Jan. 6 at Tolleson Union High School. Cluff, a sophomore, is 21-11 this season, and is part of the young core of the team that’s outpacing expectations.

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View photo by Ray Thomas

BRYAN MOTA, left, of Estrella Foothills wrestles La Joya’s Carlos Garcia last season at Verrado High School. Mota and the Wolves have had a rough start to the season, but are working on building experience.

Suns-set

Phoenix Suns need to change course to avoid disastrous long-term effects to the franchise

by Shane McOwen sports writer

The Phoenix Suns’ current trajectory has shifted past last season’s tumultuous supernova and is settling in on this year’s bleak black hole with a shaky future in sight.

The team’s paths for expectations and results are moving at the same rate, just in opposite directions since Jeff Hornacek’s first year as head coach in 2013-14. That 48-win season was supposed to battle the 76ers for the worst record in the league. Instead, they tied the record for most wins by a team that missed the playoffs.

The Suns were expected to expand on the success of that first year, but fell short, winning nine fewer games in 2014-15. Even before the trade that sent two key players away at the deadline, the team never quite lived up to the expectations it had.

Management doubled down on last season’s 1-10 finish, hoping it was more of an anomaly than anything else.

Unfortunately, the team picked up right where it left off, and got off to a wretched 13-26 start (the result of Tuesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers was unavailable at press time).

What’s done is done, though. The Suns did lose Goran Dragic and Isaiah Thomas, two-thirds of the ill-fated, three-headed point-guard monster from last season, and the Lakers’ top-three protected draft pick. They can’t do anything about that now. What the Suns can do is recalibrate and start toward a rebuild with the opportunity in front of them.

The Suns’ first order of business should be to accept that this group is just not very good, especially with Eric Bledsoe out for the season with a knee injury. Once the team acknowledges that, it can ride out the season that’s sure to promise a poor finish, record wise, resulting in a high draft pick in what’s panning out to be a decently deep draft class.

The Suns need to give up management’s dream of qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Going all in to make the playoffs with this roster would be a downright silly move. Suns fans aren’t going to be fooled by a mirage-like playoff appearance.

This franchise has alienated much of its fan base with puzzling moves and bizarre decision making. Making the playoffs in expense for developing a lasting foundation would do nothing except alienate that fan base even more.

The Timberwolves aren’t a good basketball team by any stretch, and have had a similar drought from the playoffs, but their fans are excited because they have two young stars in place who seem to be growing into a formidable one-two punch. They’re bad, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

The Suns also need to move forward and see what they have with their younger players. Devin Booker, T.J. Warren, Alex Len and Archie Goodwin need to get solid playing time.

The Suns have been notorious under Robert Sarvers’ ownership for anchoring young players to the bench. They don’t get the chance to develop with in-game experience, and eventually are let go from the roster. These guys need to see the court for their own development and to build confidence, as well as to give the front office a look at what they have. They need the opportunity to play through the growing pains.

If not Griffey, it’s iffy

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Ken Griffey Jr. was elected to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame last week, and it was nearly unanimous.

But it wasn’t unanimous.

If not Griffey, who?

No player has ever been elected to the Hall of Fame unanimously. Is that a coincidence? Do the baseball writers have an agenda?

Griffey played on the cusp of the steroid era, but was never in question of taking performance enhancers. Maybe he should have. Injuries derailed his career to the point where he might have been the greatest of all time had he stayed healthy.

Yet, Griffey still put up immaculate numbers throughout his career, and played one of =the greatest centerfields we’ve ever seen. He might not have made a Willie Mays over-the-shoulder catch during the World Series, but his highlight-reel grabs while crashing into the Kingdome’s wall are second to none.

Griffey was so popular that he was the first baseball player to have Nike make shoes modeled after him. Until then, it was Jordan’s, and that was it. But Griffey put baseball players on the map with Nike.

On top of that, Griffey put up some crazy numbers, and with the sweetest of swings. He hit .284 for his career, belted 630 home runs, stole 184 bases, had 524 doubles.

When his eligibility for the Hall of Fame came up this year, it was not a question of whether or not he would get in, but by how much. Unfortunately, he missed a unanimous decision by three votes.

THREE! Why?

If more than 99 percent of the voters are putting Griffey in the Hall, why are less than 1 percent not? What could these three individuals possibly have against Griffey, other than being “those guys” who don’t ever want somebody to get to the Hall unanimously. But what does that matter? I understand the Hall of Fame is a holy place, but is it so much to the point where we can’t have perfection? If a guy has put together a career warranted of the highest of accolades, shouldn’t he be granted that?

If Griffey is not going to make the Hall of Fame unanimously, who will? Derek Jeter just retired, and is up for election in four more years. Will he be the one to finally break the mold? Talk about a guy with an irrefutable record. Jeter won five World Series crowns for the greatest franchise in baseball history. His name was recorded by the late great announcer Bob Sheppard so that his at bats would still be introduced that way until his final game.

Jeter was also never linked to steroids, and his persona was as clean as a whistle with the media throughout his entire playing career. Not only that, but the guy hit .310 with 260 homers and 358 stolen bases, and played an outstanding shortstop. His signature jump throw from deep in the 5-6 hole was made into the latest Michael Jordan leap from Nike.

Maybe I’m detracting too much from Griffey’s accomplishments, which are superb in every sense of the word, but I can’t imagine why three individuals wouldn’t vote for the guy to be in the Hall of Fame. Has it just gotten to the point where we can’t depict anyone as immaculate? Nobody can be perfect?

Maybe so, but Griffey is about as close as they come. In an era where many baseball players choose to play the game unfairly, Griffey was not the standard. He’ll always be 100 percent in my book.

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

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Lady Vipers to host silent night hoops game

Girls’ coach trying to bring extracurricular fun to Verrado

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado’s girls basketball team is making a push to be proactive in the school’s community.

The Lady Vipers are off to a good start, 14-4, and coach Vernon Beard wants to get the school’s student body involved. So he’s organizing an event he picked up from Taylor University, an NAIA school in Upland, Ind., after watching an E60 special on ESPN.

Beard plans on having a “silent night” Jan. 22 at Verrado’s home game against Fountain Hills, where he wants the fans to dress in superhero costumes and be completely silent until the Lady Vipers eclipse 10 points.

When Verrado hits that milestone, the fans are supposed to break their silence, go wild and run onto the court.

“It inspired me watching the documentary,” Beard said. “They were doing things to try to inspire the student body to come out and participate in watching games.”

Taylor University holds its event every year on the Friday before finals, and after 19 seasons, the school has never lost on that night.

“I was watching [the special] and went, ‘Hey, we’ve got a quality program, I feel, here at Verrado, our team is doing well, our girls work hard and I don’t think the student body comes out like they should,’” Beard said. “Watching that gave me the feeling like, ooh, this would be something that would be fun.

“High school is about the experiences. I think if we can pull this off, it’s something they’ll look back at our age and be like, ‘At our high school, we did this. Remember that night on Jan. 22?’ One parlayed into another, and here we are trying to get it going.”

Students who go to the Jan. 22 game dressed up like superheros can get $1 admission. Beard wants the crowd to remain silent all the way to 10 points for his team, but understands that will be hard to accomplish with a bunch of teenagers hanging out in the stands.

“Hopefully, I can get everybody on board to being quiet the whole time,” he said. “That will be interesting in itself to have that many students in there. The band alone, there are 50-60 students. They’re going to be playing, playing, playing until there is a jump ball, but hopefully, if everything goes right, they can hit the mute button and we can go for it.”

Beard has talked to his team about the idea, and the girls are completely on board with it, he said. They’ve even bought Superman socks to wear for the game, and

he’s supposed to be decked out in a Superman shirt. The female assistant coaches are planning to wear Wonder Woman outfits, Beard said.

“I don’t think it will be a distraction,” he said. “I think there’s some real buzz going around; I think they’re very excited to do it. We do extracurricular things for fun. It’s called extracurricular. You worked so hard as a student, what can I do now to relax? It’s Friday night. That’s what high school sports are about. Football has Friday night lights, so this will be our basketball version of that.”

Visitor cooperation

Out of respect to Fountain Hills, Beard is in the process of contacting the school to make it aware of what is going on that night.

“I don’t want them to feel disrespected by any

stretch of the imagination,” Beard said. “I’ll let them know our plan, what we’re trying to do. We’re trying to showcase girls basketball. We’re trying to showcase Verrado and what we do, and by no means are we trying to demean the other team, we’re just trying to have a fun night. I don’t care what the score is. We could be down 50-0 and then we score the 10 points.”

Beard will also contact the Arizona Interscholastic Association, as he wants to find out if there will be a technical foul involved with the fans storming the court in the middle of the game. Beard reiterated several times, he wants the students at Verrado to have an experience.

“I’m not trying to take anything away from Fountain

View photo by Ray Thomas

SHELBY LAX of Verrado pulls up a floater in front of Maya Terry, left, and Nira Corday of Dysart Dec. 18, 2015, in a game at Dysart High School. The Lady Vipers are hosting a silent night game for their Jan. 22 contest against Fountain Hills. The crowd will keep quiet until the Lady Vipers reach 10 points, and will cheer wildly once the milestone is hit.

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2-win week has Lady Owls hoops in good position

by Shane McOwen sports writer

The Agua Fria girls basketball team welcomed its first power-points games of 2016 during the first full week of January, winning two and losing one to move to 9-6 on the season, 5-3 in power-points games.

The Lady Owls defeated Phoenix Deer Valley 40-33 Jan. 5 and Youngker 54-30 Jan. 7, but fell to Glendale Cactus 46-29 Jan. 8. The team sits in the middle of the pack of the 13-team Division III, Section IV grouping at 2-2, and is ranked 33rd in the Division III power points. The top-24 teams in the division qualify for the playoffs.

Agua Fria coach Sam Polvino said he likes his team’s chances heading into the thick of the section schedule.

“Right now, I feel very good,” Polvino said. “If we can play intense like we did [against] Deer Valley and [Youngker], I feel really good about our chances. It’s just going to be where the chips fall at the end of the season.”

Polvino said the team is playing hard, but just needs to clean up its game a little bit to take the next step.

“We’re just fighting sloppiness right now; trying to do

too much,” he said.

Agua Fria kicked off the week with the win against Deer Valley. The Lady Owls held a 16-13 advantage at halftime, and opened up their lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Lady Skyhawks 13-2.

Tynica Gilmore led the scoring for Agua Fria with 14 points on 6 of 10 shooting. Kash Cannon added 10 points and Kiaira Cooke scored eight.

Agua Fria continued its winning ways against Youngker, again winning on the road. The Lady Owls outscored the Lady Roughriders in each quarter on the way to the big victory.

“We had good intensity all the way around, even in the first half,” Polvino said. “All around great effort, especially defensively.”

Cannon led the way with 20 points, including two three pointers in the third quarter.

“She opens it up for us,” Polvino said. “She can play and she can make the passes when we need it. That’s all we ask of her.”

Junelle Nimenya and Erika Cadiche both scored in double figures in the game, 13 and 14 points,

respectively. Cadiche also pulled in 11 rebounds.

The wind was let out of the Lady Owls’ sails against Cactus, and Agua Fria wasn’t able to cash in its homecourt advantage.

The team should have more stability with Cannon back in the lineup. Cannon missed much of the first portion of the season, Polvino said.

“We’ve kind of been up and down,” Polvino said. “This is basically her first week playing with us, basically her first time out here with us. We’re trying to get used to it all the way around.”

Cannon, a senior, has played in seven of the team’s 15 games and leads the team in points (14.8), assists (3.0) and steals (6.0). Gilmore and Cooke are second on the team in scoring at 7.0 points per game.

The Lady Owls faced Glendale Independence Tuesday. The result was not available at press time.

The Lady Owls will host La Joya Thursday and El Mirage Dysart Friday.

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

TYNICA GILMORE, left, of Agua Fria attempts to drive past Youngker’s Brooklyn Adams in the teams’ matchup on Jan. 7. Gilmore is averaging 7.0 points per game this season, helping the Lady Owls to a 9-6 record.

Owls

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Invitational at Apache Junction High School Jan. 8 and 9. The Owls went 2-2 as a team and had four wrestlers place. Freshman Scott Kellenberger and senior Kyle Rothmeier placed second, while senior Jesse Bonilla and junior Kenny LaChapelle placed fourth in their respective weigh classes.

Rothmeier, the team’s heavyweight, has an individual record of 27-7 this season, Richmond said. Bonilla, who wrestles in the 195-pound class, is 29-8.

Kellenberger is 23-11 as a freshman, and sophomore Anthony Cluff is 21-11.

“We’ve got a mixture of a few seniors and some younger kids who are doing well,” Richmond said.

Wolves

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“It’s just weird things,” Benson said of the 106-pounder. “Last year, he ended up with pneumonia and missed half the season. This year, it’s his back. So, it’s just a matter of keeping him healthy enough to wrestle.”

Jacob Ayala is a senior with mixed experience wrestling. He tore his ACL as a freshman, but then qualified for state as a sophomore. During his junior year, Ayala skipped wrestling to focus on football. Now, he’s taking his last chance at wrestling.

“I was telling him this week, in practice I’ve seen huge jumps with him, we just need to make sure those huge jumps in practice are translating to matches,” Benson said.

The focus for Estrella’s team this year has been riding, and Benson thinks his team is doing a real good job of that, he said.

Richmond expects a few of his wrestlers to qualify for the state tournament starting Feb. 10.

“[Rothmeier and Bonilla] should make it and do well at state,” Richmond said. “Hopefully, a couple of our younger guys can step up when it comes to the section tournament and maybe surprise a few people, make it to state and do a little damage while they’re there.”

The Owls have a dual meet with Glendale Independence Thursday, and will compete in the Mohave Invitational Friday and Saturday at Mohave High School.

“”That’s always a tough tournament for us,” Richmond said. “A few schools come down from Nevada. We get to see a bunch of different kids, which is good for us.”

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

there and our neutral work has kind of gone downhill a little bit. So, we need to really focus on all three aspects of the sport.”

Estrella has only had two wrestlers medal in their two tournaments, Cortez and Adams, but the Wolves have another chance to have some placers Friday and Saturday when they travel to Verrado for the Verrado Varsity Wrestling Tournament. Next week, Estrella will wrestle in the Payson Invitational.

“I’ve seen a huge improvement from even our JV level, all the way up through varsity. What we were preaching was ride them out, ride them out, break them down, and then third period win the match. I’ve seen that throughout the season from various wrestlers.

— Garth Benson Estrella Foothills wrestling coach

“I’ve seen a huge improvement from even our JV level, all the way up through varsity,” Benson said. “What we were preaching was ride them out, ride them out, break them down, and then third period win the match. I’ve seen that throughout the season from various wrestlers, so from that part I’m very proud of the kids because they’re taking on to that. But, it also seems like we focus more

“Payson is a really good test to see where we’re going to be for section and state, because there is a lot of good competition up there,” Benson said.

Estrella’s most recent match was against La Joya and Betty Fairfax. The Wolves lost to La Joya but beat Betty Fairfax. At 5 p.m. today, the Wolves host their senior night against Wickenburg and Glendale Cactus.

Although this season hasn’t been the best for Estrella, Benson has a feeder program in place that he’s hoping will help build the future of Estrella Foothills.

“Any kids up here in the Estrella area that want to get into wrestling, we now have a year-round program for them to do so,” Benson said. Anyone interested in checking out the Wolf Pack Wrestling Club can contact Benson at gbenson@buhsd. org.

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

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In the same vein, the Suns need to figure out what to do with some of the veterans on the team. Tyson Chandler, P.J. Tucker and Ronnie Price should all be on the trading block. The Suns don’t project to be good for the next few years, and these guys are players who would thrive in roles on teams ready to win now. Trading any of these three would open up the court for the younger guys’ development and get the Suns some valuable players or draft picks. Management knows what these guys can do, now it’s time to see what they can move them for.

The Suns also need to resolve the Markieff Morris issue, but only do so if it’s advantageous to the team. His behavior and play have suffered since the trade of his twin brother to Detroit last summer. He’s clearly not engaged mentally and his effort level is suspect at best.

The Suns hold the power with this deal, though. Getting rid of Morris at all costs would be a mistake. He’s still a good player and has value on the market, and he hasn’t been the locker-room cancer it seemed he would be at the start of the season. Plus, his contract is a teamfriendly $8 million per year.

Holding on to him for a few extra weeks, or even until the offseason, isn’t going to derail the Suns’ financial future to the point where they are handcuffed into making a move. It would be a colossal failure of the front office if another player (of consequence) or a draft pick is traded along with Morris just to get rid of him.

While Hornacek hasn’t done the best job this season, he hasn’t been the sole reason the Suns have done so poorly. That said, it is time to retire the two-point-guard system the team runs.

It was a novel way to maximize the roster’s talent in his first year, when the two best players, Bledsoe and Dragic, were at the same position. It worked, and the Suns did well.

Since then, it hasn’t worked. For whatever reason, the Suns have been rigid in the team’s makeup, seeking out point guard after point guard to run this style. Brandon Knight and Bledsoe, when healthy, didn’t complement each other’s games in a way that made the team better. They’re both score-first point guards who don’t open up the game enough for the other three guys on the court, resulting in too many ineffective isolation possessions.

One of the two either has to come off the bench to be a change-of-pace player, or should be traded.

The Suns need to take the foot off the gas a little bit and evaluate what’s the best course of action moving forward. If they don’t, they’re going to steer right into a black hole, and I’ve heard not much is able to escape one of those.

West Valley Women’s C Care are

Gema Fernandez, M.D.

Maria R. DiLeo, M.D.

Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P.

Cari L. Cowling, M.D.

James M. Johnson, M.D.

Briggs J. Geier, D.O.

Raymond D. Suarez, M.D.

Erica

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Hills, but I want something for our kids to look back and say, ‘Look what we did that one night,’” Beard said. “I want them to lose their minds. I want kids break dancing, spinning on their heads, breaking out hover boards, just having fun.”

Beard doesn’t know how Fountain Hills’ crowd will respond to the event and whether or not it will cooperate with the silence, he said.

 RESULTS

Boys Basketball

Jan. 4

Copper Canyon 66, Tolleson 59

Jan. 5

Estrella Foothills 74, Veritas Prep 17

Rex Greabell and Antaveus Brown each had 18 points to lead the Wolves.

Agua Fria 95, Desert Edge 50

Five players scored in double figures for the Owls, led by Bryce Fowler, who had 16 p oints.

Maricopa 64, Youngker 40

Tonopah Valley 81, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf 39

Betty H. Fairfax 63, Westview 59

Tolleson 62, Sierra Linda 61

Jan. 6

Buckeye 102, Paradise Honors 47

The Hawks were led by Jacob Jefferson, who had 23 points.

Verrado 68, Combs 65

Chaparral 74, Millennium 61

Peoria 60, La Joya 55

Jan. 7

Desert Mountain 76, Westview 52

Jan. 8

Buckeye 87, Trivium Prep 36

Estrella Foothills 65, Fountain Hills 36

The Wolves were led by Antaveus Brown and Ricky Robinson, who each had 17 points.

Copper Canyon 76, Desert Edge 60

Bradshaw Mountain 70, Verrado 65

“All I can say looking at it, is if it was the other way around and a coach called me and said, ‘I want to do X, Y and Z,’ I don’t see why I would say no,” Beard said. “It’s just like senior night. Everybody has senior night and they drag on, everybody has different things they like to do on those nights, so I don’t see the difference in my opinion. I couldn’t see them being like that. We don’t have any issues with that school, or any school for that matter. I’m contacting them prior to smooth everything out.”

Beard is trying to build hype around campus for the event. He’s contacted the student government to help put the word out, and the TV broadcast that goes out to the school every week is going to put together a clip about

Parker Howard and Irvin Ornelas each scored 13 points to lead the Vipers.

Youngker 67, Independence 36

Tonopah Valley 68, Odyssey Institute 28

Millennium 50, Pinnacle 43

Saguaro 44, La Joya 40

Tre Mitchell had 15 points in the loss to lead the Lobos.

Tolleson 52, Willow Canyon 46

Jan. 9

Agua Fria 71, Millennium 62

Westview 73, Coconino 35

Girls Basketball

Jan. 5

Tonopah Valley 46, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf 14

Christina Renteria scored 14 points to lead the Lady Phoenix

Trevor Browne 45, Youngker 37

Desert Edge 58, Paradise Valley 50

Mackenzie Kinsel had a game-high 19 points for Desert Edge. Brooke Polite and Desirae

Maytes added 13 points apiece.

Buckeye 81, Carl Hayden 23

Agua Fria 40, Deer Valley 33

Sierra Linda 79, Tolleson 36

Jan. 6

Verrado 63, Sunrise Mountain 17

Nia Duplain had a double-double with 22 points and 16 rebounds. Shelby Lax added 18 points.

the team.

“The administration is on it, the football coach [Derek Wahlstrom] is helping,” Beard said. “The football team, that’s almost 100-plus kids right there.”

If Beard can pull off the event the way he wants, he thinks it will be something his players and the students will remember for the rest of their lives, he said.

“Looking back to some of my high school experiences, those were some of the greatest moments I feel right now at 45 years old,” Beard said. “I love when I talk with my friends I went to high school with. It always starts with, remember that time. That’s what we’re trying to do, make moments for kids.”

Betty Fairfax 43, Estrella Foothills 39

Peoria 37, La Joya 31

Mesquite 72, Westview 26

Chaparral 67, Millennium 53

Jan. 7

Agua Fria 54, Youngker 30

Agua Fria’s Kash Cannon had a game-high 20 points, while Erika Cadiche added 14 points.

Jan. 8

Tonopah Valley 46, Odyssey Institute 18

Washington 39, Verrado 36

Estrella Foothills 43, Vista Grande 30

Desert Edge 44, Copper Canyon 34

Mackenzie Kinsel had 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Lady Scorpions.

Cactus 46, Agua Fria 29

Saguaro 49, La Joya 17

Millennium 44, Pinnacle 9

Jan. 9

Valley Christian 76, Buckeye 39

Boys Soccer

Jan. 5

Estrella Foothills 4, Desert Edge 3

Westview 3, Tempe 1

Westwood 4, La Joya 1

Agua Fria 1, Arcadia 1

Jan. 6

Millennium 1, Boulder Creek 0

Jan. 7

Buckeye 4, River Valley 1

Jan. 8

Yuma Catholic 6, Estrella Foothills 0

Verrado 2, Poston Butte 0

Verrado 4, Benjamin Franklin 0

Jan. 9

Verrado 4, Valley Christian 0

The Vipers got two goals from Cristian Espinoza.

Thatcher 3, Verrado 2

Girls Soccer

Jan. 4

Wickenburg 5, Buckeye 4

Jan. 5

Valley Christian 7, Buckeye 0

Estrella Foothills 4, Desert Edge 0

The Lady Wolves got two goals from Anita Moreno and one each from Halee Yeager and Veronica Valencia

Arcadia 10, Agua Fria 0

Millennium 3, Boulder Creek 1

Jan. 7

River Valley 6, Buckeye 1

Jan. 8

Yuma Catholic 3, Estrella Foothills 0

Arcadia 4, Verrado 1

Xavier 5, Millennium 0

Mountain Ridge 6, Agua Fria 0

Youngker 10, Glendale Prep 0

Inga Totland had four goals and three assists to lead the Lady Roughriders. Cassandra Laughlin added three goals and an assist.

Pet of the Week

You wanted pets, we give you pets. With this weekly feature, readers can view profiles of adoptable cats and dogs of various shapes and sizes from Glendale’s Sun Valley Animal Shelter.

Most of the animals that will have their mugs shown in this space will be canines and felines that are a little harder to place because of size, age or a special need, but are wonderful pets nonetheless. Each animal has its own character, so if you’re smitten by an animal in this column, head down to the shelter and see for yourself.

There’s no guarantee it will still be there, but if it’s not, maybe the shelter has another animal that fits your needs and personality. Here’s this week’s Pet of the Week:

NAME: Xena

SEX: Female

AGE: 4 years old

BREED: Domestic short hair tabby OTHER : Xena is an extremely kind and loving cat. She is overly fond of

people and attention, and tends to act like an “only child,” since she doesn’t always get along that well with other cats.

Xena’s favorite pastimes include curling up in wicker baskets, lounging in the sun and sitting in laps. She isn’t a super active cat, and leans more toward a relaxing lifestyle as opposed to playing.

Xena is a great choice for someone who just wants a sweetheart of a cat. It is really a surprise that she hasn’t been adopted already.

To adopt Xena or other pets from Glendale’s Sun Valley Animal Shelter, the West Valley’s largest no-kill animal shelter, call 623872-7941 or visit the website www. sunvalleypets.org. The shelter is at 7150 N. 110th Ave., Glendale, one mile west of Loop 101, northwest of the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Glen Harbor Boulevard. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The shelter is closed Mondays.

Banner Health implements visitor restrictions

Banner Health has implemented the following visitor restrictions after increasing rates of influenza and other serious illnesses:

• Do not visit the hospital if you have a fever, cough, vomiting or diarrhea.

• No visitors younger than 13.

• At facilities other than Banner –University Medical Center Phoenix, siblings who do not have cold and flu symptoms may visit a new baby in the Obstetrics Unit. Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is restricting all visitors younger than 13.

• Children younger than 13 must be supervised by parents in public waiting areas and cafeterias.

Fill-A-Need program helps 54 families

Goodyear’s Fill-A-Need program, designed to collect gifts and money for families in need, concluded Dec. 19 when more than 1,000 gifts were wrapped and delivered by 75 volunteers. The PebbleCreek Pickle Ball Club donated approximately 700 toys to the endeavor. For information, visit www. goodyearaz.gov/fillaneed.

House of Representatives District Email Phone #(602) 926-

John Ackerley 2 jackerley@azleg.gov 3077

John Allen 15 jallen@azleg.gov 4916

Lela Alston 24 lalston@azleg.gov 5829

Richard Andrade 29 randrade@azleg.gov 3130

Brenda Barton 6 bbarton@azleg.gov 4129

Jennifer Benally 7 jbenally@azleg.gov 3079

Reginald Bolding Jr. 27 rbolding@azleg.gov 3132

Sonny Borrelli 5 sborrelli@azleg.gov 5051

Russell Bowers 25 rbowers@azleg.gov 3128

Paul Boyer 20 pboyer@azleg.gov 4173

Kate Brophy McGee 28 kbrophymcgee@azleg.gov 4486

Noel Campbell 1 ncampbell@azleg.gov 3124

Mark Cardenas 19 mcardenas@azleg.gov 3014

Heather Carter 15 hcarter@azleg.gov 5503

Ken Clark 24 kenclark@azleg.gov 3108

Regina Cobb 5 rcobb@azleg.gov 3126

Doug Coleman 16 dcoleman@azleg.gov 3160

Diego Espinoza 19 despinoza@azleg.gov 3134

Karen Fann 1 kfann@azleg.gov 5874

Edwin Farnsworth 12 efarnsworth@azleg.gov 5735

Charlene Fernandez 4 cfernandez@azleg.gov 3098

Mark Finchem 11 mfinchem@azleg.gov 3122

Randy Friese 9 rfriese@azleg.gov 3138

Rosanna Gabaldón 2 rgabaldon@azleg.gov 3424

Sally Ann Gonzales 3 sgonzales@azleg.gov 3278

David Gowan Sr. 14 dgowan@azleg.gov 3312

Rick Gray 21 rgray@azleg.gov 5993

Albert Hale 7 ahale@azleg.gov 4323

Anthony Kern 20 akern@azleg.gov 3102

Jonathan Larkin 30 jlarkin@azleg.gov 5058

House of Representatives District Email Phone #(602) 926-

Jay Lawrence 23 jlawrence@azleg.gov 3095

Vince Leach 11 vleach@azleg.gov 3106

David Livingston 22 dlivingston@azleg.gov 4178

Phil Lovas 22 plovas@azleg.gov 3297

Stefanie Mach 10 smach@azleg.gov 3398

Debbie McCune Davis 30 ddavis@azleg.gov 4485

Juan Mendez 26 jmendez@azleg.gov 4124

J.D. Mesnard 17 jmesnard@azleg.gov 4481

Eric Meyer 28 emeyer@azleg.gov 3037

Darin Mitchell 13 dmitchell@azleg.gov 5894

Steve Montenegro 13 smontenegro@azleg.gov 5955

Jill Norgaard 18 jnorgaard@azleg.gov 3140

Justin Olson 25 jolson@azleg.gov 5288

Lisa Otondo 4 lotondo@azleg.gov 3002

Warren Petersen 12 wpetersen@azleg.gov 4136

Celeste Plumlee 26 cplumlee@azleg.gov 4334

Franklin Pratt 8 fpratt@azleg.gov 5761

Rebecca Rios 27 rrios@azleg.gov 3073

Anthony (Tony) Rivero 21 trivero@azleg.gov 3104

Bob Robson 18 brobson@azleg.gov 5549

Macario Saldate 3 msaldate@azleg.gov 4171

Thomas (T.J.) Shope 8 tshope@azleg.gov 3012

Victoria Steele 9 vsteele@azleg.gov 5683

David Stevens 14 dstevens@azleg.gov 4321

Bob Thorpe 6 bthorpe@azleg.gov 5219

Kelly Townsend 16 ktownsend@azleg.gov 4467

Michelle Ugenti-Rita 23 mugenti@azleg.gov 4480

Ceci Velasquez 29 cvelasquez@azleg.gov 3144

Jeff Weninger 17 jweninger@azleg.gov 3092

It all starts with public notices appearing in print in your hometown newspaper, not scattered in hundreds of obscure and poorly maintained government websites. Whether it involves zoning changes in your neighborhood, corporate notices or new construction projects, you have the right to know about it.

There are efforts by the Legislature in play to remove notices printed in newspapers, allowing them to be buried in many obscure, seldom-visited government websites.

Public notices can be seen today in your local newspaper, on your newspaper’s website and on an aggregate searchable website, www.publicnoticeads.com.

Bruce Wheeler 10 bwheeler@azleg.gov 3300 State

926-

Sylvia Allen 6 sallen@azleg.gov 5409

Nancy Barto 15 nbarto@azleg.gov 5766

Carlyle Begay 7 cbegay@azleg.gov 5862

Andy Biggs 12 abiggs@azleg.gov 4371/3843

David Bradley 10 DBradley@azleg.gov 5262

Judy Burges 22 JBurges@azleg.gov 5861

Olivia Cajero Bedford 3 ocajeroBedford@azleg.gov 5835

Lupe Contreras 19 lcontreras@azleg.gov 5284

Andrea Dalessandro 2 adalessandro@azleg.gov 5342

Jeff Dial 18 jdial@azleg.gov 5550

Sue Donahue 5 sdonahue@azleg.gov 3559

Adam Driggs 28 ADriggs@azleg.gov 3016

Steve Farley 9 SFarley@azleg.gov 3022

David Farnsworth 16 dfarnsworth@azleg.gov 3020

Gail Griffin 14 GGriffin@azleg.gov 5895

Katie Hobbs 24 KHobbs@azleg.gov 5325

John Kavanagh 23 jkavanagh@azleg.gov 5170

Debbie Lesko 21 dlesko@azleg.gov 5413

Barbara McGuire 8 BMcguire@azleg.gov 5836

Robert Meza 30 RMeza@azleg.gov 3425

Catherine Miranda 27 cmiranda@azleg.gov 4893

Lynne Pancrazi 4 LPancrazi@azleg.gov 3004

Steve Pierce 1 SPierce@azleg.gov 5584

Martin Quezada 29 mquezada@azleg.gov 5911

Andrew Sherwood 26 asherwood@azleg.gov 3028

Don Shooter 13 DShooter@azleg.gov 4139

Steve Smith 11 StSmith@azleg.gov 5685

Bob Worsley 25 BWorsley@azleg.gov 5760

Steve Yarbrough 17 SYarbrough@azleg.gov 5863

Kimberly Yee 20 KYee@azleg.gov 3024

Xena

will talk about trends in domestic violence across Arizona, describe the center’s programs and how communities can get involved and present stories from survivors 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. Meet, Greet and Eat meets the second Thursday of every month. Call 623-932-3480 for information or visit www.myccumc.com.

Voice class

Youths 11 to 16 are invited to a singing and voice class from 4 to 5 p.m. every Thursday in January at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. To sign up, visit www.mcldaz.org.

American Legion Post No. 143 meets

American Legion Post No. 143 meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at 12409 W. Indian School Road, Suite A-108. The post is made up of Legion members, Auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion and Riders. The post is non-smoking. For information, visit www.alpost143.org or email Director Barbara Gile at azfuzzball@aol.com.

14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. Vision board materials will be provided.Vision boards are used to clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a specific life goal using different art materials such as magazines. No registration is required.

County supervisor Q&A

Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo, D-District 5, will answer questions on county issues from 2 to 5 p.m. at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.

Litchfield Park

State of the City Litchfield Park’s State of the City will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Church at Litchfield Park, Souers Hall, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Registration is at 8:30 a.m.

Paws for reading

Children are invited to read with registered therapy dogs at 2 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suit C-101, Goodyear. Visit www.mcldaz.org to register.

USMC Southwest

Detachment meets

Center Drive. RSVP by calling 602-528-0545.

Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

Join in Take up the Battle, a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, at 10 a.m. in the Renaissance Theater at PebbleCreek, 16222 Club House Drive, Goodyear. Admission is free.

Avondale City Council meets

The Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive.

Alzheimer’s support group

Walking and running group

Join city staff in a bi-weekly running and walking group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@buckeyeaz.gov.

Toastmasters meeting

Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.

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.

9 Days a Week calendar items print on a spaceavailable basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Paid Listings for 9 Days

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.

JANUARY

Wednesday

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 www.unionesd.org.

Support group for caregivers

Duet is hosting a monthly support group from 10 to 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. The support group is for individuals who are caring for an aging parent, friend, partner or relative. There is no cost to attend. For information, call 602-274-5022.

Life+

Teens can get ready for life by learning new skills and hacks for life from 4:30 to 5:30 the second Thursday of the month at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale.

The Marine Corps League, Southwest Valley Detachment No. 1245 meets from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All present and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. The detachment is involved with various programs that assist veterans. For information, contact Detachment Commandant Herb Cato at 623-853-5685 or email hcato@cox.net.

M.A.S.H. Food Distribution

Citrus Road Nazarene Church hosts M.A.S.H, or Miracles Are Still Happening, food distribution from 7 to 9 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the church, 418 S. Citrus Road, Goodyear. Thirty to 50 pounds of food will be available for a $10 donation. The event runs on a first-come, first-served basis; food supplies vary each month.

Desert Mariners of Arizona meeting

The Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter and attorney Lora G. Johnson have partnered up to offer an Alzheimer’s Support Group for the West Valley. Support group meetings are held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, in Building A. There is no cost or commitment. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encouraging each other. For information, call 602-528-0545 or visit www.alz.org/dsw.

Craft it up

Work on your needlework, knitting or crochet project and chat and share tips with fellow crafters. Take your own materials and a coffee mug at 11 a.m. every Monday at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Fitness in the Park

Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road.

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Preschool art time

Preschoolers are invited to join in an art program focused on creating art, rather than the finished product from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Visit www.mcldaz.org to register.

Avondale legislative link

Avondale will present an interactive program covering who represents Avondale in the state Legislature, how a bill becomes a law, tracking bills through ALIS and other topics from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive.

Code club

Youths 8 to 13 years old are invited to learn how to make computer games and websites from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Jan. 28 at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.Visit www.mcldaz.org to sign up.

Nutrition and activity program for children

Participants will learn different physical activities to do with their children and new tips on eating healthy from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. The classes are open to parents and caregivers of children up to 5 years old and their children. To register, call 623-333-2703.

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 www.aguafria.org.

Thursday

HLF annual membership meeting

The Hispanic Leadership Forum del Oeste will hold its annual membership meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Avondale City Hall in the Sonoran Room, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Anyone interested in volunteering or membership is invited to the meeting.

Meet, greet and eat Kelli Hernandez, New Life Center community development director, and Corine Raygoza, the center’s volunteer coordinator,

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.

Texas Hold’em tournaments

The American Legion Post 53 hosts Texas Hold’em tournaments at 7 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month in Hazelton Hall at 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227 or email legionpost53@gmail.com.

Texas Hold’em games

Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Friday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.

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The Desert Mariners of Arizona hosts its monthly chapter meeting at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The chapter is part of The American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II. For information, email Norman at npalmer8@cox.net.

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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.

Wigwam

Farmer’s Market

Financial fitness workshop

Avondale will host a financial workshop covering how to create and balance personal and family budgets as well as the pros and cons of credit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

Vision board creation Adults are invited to

from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library,

The Wigwam Farmer’s Market is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays on the front lawn of the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Items available for purchase include fresh organic fruits and vegetables, cheese, preserves, bread and wine. For information, visit www.vermillionpromotions.com.

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Living with Alzheimer’s disease

Join in the second part of a three-part program on dealing with Alzheimer’s disease as a family member of the victim from 10 a.m. to noon at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 Civic

Developmental screenings

Avondale will provide a free screening to see how children are doing in areas such as communication, social skills, hearing, vision and other skills from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

Three Rivers Historical Society meeting

The Three Rivers Historical Society will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Goodyear Library Community Room, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.

Buckeye City Council meets

The Buckeye City Council meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave.

Developmental, hearing & vision screenings

Free developmental, hearing and vision screenings are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Screenings provide a quick look at how children are doing in areas such as communication, physical ability, social skills, problem solving, hearing and vision. For information, call 623-333-2703.

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School Board meets

The Pendergast Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the district office, 3802 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix (the board meets periodically at schools on a rotating basis). For information, visit www.pesd92.org.

ESL Cafe

Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.

WomenHeart support group

WomenHeart, a support group for women with or at risk for heart disease, meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at 3657 Clubhouse Drive, Room 100, Goodyear. For information, call 623-215-3629.

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Avondale teen volunteer afternoon

Teenagers ages 13 to 17 are invited to volunteer to help make the library a better place from 2 to 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Volunteers must fill out waivers to participate. For information, call Alyssa at 623-333-2626 or email acooper@avondale.org.

Litchfield Park City Council meets The Litchfield Park City Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at the Florence Brinton Litchfield Memorial Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas can be viewed online at www.litchfield-park.org.

Monthly book discussion

The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a lively book discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.

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Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative at his mobile office from 3 to 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Chicanos Por La Causa Maryvale Community Service Center, 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.

Teen Konnect Avondale teens can earn volunteer hours for school by helping to plan and be a part of different programs and special events for the library. Meetings are held from 4 to 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Book discussion

A lively book discussion begins at noon the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.Inquire at the front desk for the monthly selection. For information, visit avondale.org.

Erik Wayne Brooks

Twila R. Brotemarkle

Erik Wayne Brooks, 42, of west Phoenix died Dec. 23, 2015, in Florence from cancer.

Mr. Brooks was born Jan. 1, 1973, in Anaheim, Calif.

He is survived by his wife, Charmayne Brooks of Phoenix; two daughters, Tiffany Thowe of Phoenix and Destiny Medlin of Columbus, Ohio; one son, Erik J. Brooks of Phoenix; and one grandchild.

Memorials can be sent to the family at 10019 W. Sells Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85037.

Shirley Ann Dimich

Shirley Ann Dimich, 90, of Goodyear died Dec. 27, 2015, at Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear.

Mrs. Dimich was born Oct. 14, 1925, in Deadwood, S.D., and grew up in Ashland, Ore.

She worked for more than 20 years as a receptionist in the Northern California Division Office of Safeway.

She was preceded in death by one son, Tobe Dimich.

She is survived by her partner of almost 30 years, John Harguindeguy; three sons, Robert Flaharty, Michael Dimich and Dan Dimich; and six grandchildren.

Services have not been scheduled.

Memorials can be made to Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338.

Thomas Michael Delaney, 75, of Litchfield Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9th

Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1940 to the late Bernard and Katherine Delaney. Tom received a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He married Myrna Jean Wiltshire in 1965 and they shared 50 years together, relocating to Litchfield Park in 1977.

Tom was a salesman throughout his working life, having sold pharmaceuticals for Johnson & Johnson, real estate, cars, and automotive diagnostic computers. He was Johnson & Johnson’s salesman of the year in 1973 and was later chosen to be the first member of the newly formed “President’s Club” for outstanding sales personnel.

Tom was a member of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community in Litchfield Park. He enjoyed working outside in his yard and was passionate about cars: working on them, collecting model cars, and watching races. Tom is survived by his wife, Myrna, and two children, Polly Porter of Pasco, Washington and Tom Delaney of Eugene, Oregon. He is also survived by four grandchildren and his sister, Kathy Mangan, of San Jose.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Twila R. Brotemarkle, 104, of Avondale died Jan. 7, 2016, in Avondale.

Mrs. Brotemarkle taught for 44 years at Fort Hill High School and Washington Middle School in Cumberland, Md.

She was a life member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cumberland, where she was active in music and teaching.

She is survived by one niece, Twila Anne Louk.

Services were Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Litchfield Park, with interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Smallwood St., Cumberland, MD 21402, or Trinity Lutheran Church, 850 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.

Condolences can be left for the family at menkefuneralhome.com.

Joe M. ’Mickey’ Dominguez

Joe M. “Mickey” Dominguez, 84, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 6, 2016.

Mr. Dominguez was born Oct. 22, 1931, in Solomonville to Clemente and Esperanza Dominguez.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1946 and retired from the military after 30 years of service.

He was employed by the Cartwright Elementary School District and retired in 1997 after 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 20 years, Paula E. Dominguez; and one son, Victor Dominguez.

He is survived by three sons, Harold, Joe and Tommy Dominguez; two brothers, Clemente and Bobby Dominguez; and 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., with a rosary recital at 10:30 a.m. and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, followed by interment at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Condolences can be left for the family at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

José

A. Cano

José A. Cano, 79, of Litchfield Park died Dec. 16, 2015.

Mr. Cano was born in 1936 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, to Antonio Cano Gonzalez and Luz Maria Rodriguez.

He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Neb., where he studied engineering.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force and became a jet engine specialist.

Upon his discharge, he went to work for Lockheed Martin in Goodyear, where he reassembled military aircraft that had been in storage to get them back into commission.

A few years later, he became a civil service jet engine specialist at Luke Air Force Base, where he retired in 1999 after 40 years.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Tillie; one daughter, Sheila Garcia; two sons, Joseph Cano and Daniel Cano; four sisters, Nilda Miranda, Ada Miranda, Carmen Miranda and Maritza Cano Villa; two brothers, Edwin Miranda and Luis Miranda; and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Dec. 22 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, with interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale.

Condolences can be left for the family at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Donald Lee Divelbiss

Donald Lee Divelbiss, 81, of Buckeye died Jan. 8, 2016.

Mr. Divelbiss was born Feb. 6, 1934, in Wagoner, Okla., to Ernest and Flossie Divelbiss.

He was preceded in death by one son.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha; one daughter, Heather Bailey; three sons, Danny Divelbiss, Daniel Morrissey and David Morrissey; two sisters, Edna Neese and Ethyl Haught; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Condolences can be left for the family at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Geraldine Marie Doyle

Geraldine Marie Doyle, 82, of Goodyear died Dec. 29, 2015, from Alzheimer’s disease.

Mrs. Doyle was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y.

She worked in retail for many years.

She moved to Arizona in 2015.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Doyle.

She is survived by one daughter, Maureen Doyle of Sarasota, Fla.; two sons, Michael Doyle of Goodyear and George Doyle of Glendale; two brothers, John Knortz and Paul Knortz, both of New Bern, N.C.; five grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Private services will be at Avenidas Funeral Chapel in Avondale. (See Obituaries on Page 19)

José Cano

Shirley Dimich

Twila Brotemarkle

Joe Dominguez

Geraldine Doyle

Donald Divelbiss

Erik Brooks

Sean E. Thompson, Funeral Director Cynthia Thompson, Owner

Thomas Michael Delaney

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Edwin Carpenter Dutton

Edwin “Ed” Carpenter Dutton, 62, of Goodyear died Dec. 29, 2015, at his home.

Mr. Dutton was born Dec. 29, 1953, in LaPlata, Md., to Mary C. and Edwin C. Dutton. He grew up on a farm in rural southern Maryland, where he worked in the tobacco fields and for his father’s home construction business.

He left home at age 17 for Midland, Mich., where he started his career in the nuclear industry.

He married Jana Paver on April 1, 1978, in Midland. They moved to Arizona in 1985.

He was employed by Arizona Public Service Co. and the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, where he became nuclear assurance director.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Edwin Carpenter III; one daughter, Amanda; his parents; his stepmother, Nancy; three brothers, John, David and Michael; and seven sisters, Mary Pat Berry, Cindy Parkinson, Deborah Rivera, Sandra Zanko, Suzanne Willet, Connie Dutton and Julie Stauffer.

Memorials can be made to St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, Phoenix Rescue Mission, National Kidney Foundation in Washington, D.C., or the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

Condolences can be left for the family at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Elaine Florian Gulick

Elaine Florian Gulick, 86, of Goodyear died Jan. 8, 2016.

Mrs. Gulick was born Oct. 21, 1929, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Lydia and William Lucas.

She attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Davenport, Iowa, in 1950.

She was a registered nurse at Mercy and Finley hospitals.

She moved to Arizona in 1965.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert Gulick.

She is survived by one son, Paul Gulick; two daughters, Valerie Wielgus and Sara Hengsteler; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3130 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, followed by a committal service at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of the Valley at www.hov.org.

Condolences can be left for the family at ChapeloftheChimesMortuary.com.

Herman Maurice Hatch

Herman Maurice Hatch, 68, of Avondale died Jan. 1, 2016, in Phoenix.

Mr. Hatch was born June 30, 1947, in Chicago to Edward and Latisha Hatch.

A funeral service was held Jan. 9 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.

Condolences can be left for the family at thompsonfuneralchapel. com.

Manuel M. Larrañaga Sr.

Manuel M. Larrañaga Sr., 72, of Goodyear died Dec. 26, 2015.

Mr. Larrañaga was born Sept. 19, 1943, in Phoenix to Jose Larrañaga and Lucia Medina.

He graduated from Phoenix High Union High School and Devry Institute.

He served in the United States Navy.

He was co-owner of LaCasita restaurant and later worked in retail.

He is survived by three sons, Max Larrañaga, Rick Larrañaga and Gabriel Larrañaga; two sisters, Lucy Dean Altamirano and Laura Gomez; seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

A graveside service was held Jan. 11 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

Condolences can be left for the family at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Angela Terrel

Angela Terrel, 48, of Tonopah died Dec. 21, 2015, at Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix from a brain aneurysm.

Mrs. Terrel was born Oct. 15, 1967, in Phoenix.

She worked at the Wintersburg General Store and was an employee and volunteer at the Saddle Mountain Unified School District in Tonopah.

She was a member of the board for the Tonopah Valley Fire District, an emergency medical technician and a FEMA emergency response team member.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Terrell; her mother, Dorothy Kennedy; and one sister, Dorothy Tims.

Services were Jan. 2 at Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home in Buckeye.

The Rev. Mike Goodrich officiated.

Memorials can be made to Tonopah Fire Foundation, 36511 W. Salome Highway, Tonopah, AZ 85354.

Word Of Life Christian Center

Donald Eugene ’Don’ McCosh

Donald Eugene McCosh, 82, of Goodyear died Dec. 30, 2015, at the Groves Memory Care Facility in Goodyear. Mr. McCosh was born Sept. 2, 1933, in Scottsbluff, Neb., to Theodore and Helen McCosh. In high school, he played center on the basketball team and went on to compete in the state tournament. He graduated with a degree in pharmacy from the University of Nebraska, then returned home to work at McCosh Drug, the family drug store. He sold the business in 1988, but it was returned to him a few years later and he then sold it to a Nebraska chain.

He was in the National Guard and a member of the Masons, Elks, Shriner’s Club and Guardian for Jobs Daughters. He performed community service for the Chamber of Commerce and was on the board of directors for the Platte Valley National Bank.

He and his wife, Ruth, retired to Goodyear 15 years ago.

He was preceded in death by one son.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; one son, Curtis of San Clemete, Calif.; two daughters, Roxane of Los Angeles and Andrea of Scottsdale; two sisters, Joyce Levander of Central City, Neb., and Eunice Peeks of Lincoln, Neb.; and five grandchildren.

A funeral and memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gering Methodist Church in Gering, Neb. Memorials can be made to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org.

Condolences can be left for the family at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Edgar L. Page

Edgar L. Page, 87, of west Phoenix died Jan. 6, 2016, in Surprise. Mr. Page was born June 27, 1928, in Hurley, N.M. He moved to Arizona in 1931. He was a truck driver for Arizona Public Service Co. He is survived by his wife, Susan P. Pouquette; one son, Clayton Page; one daughter, Vickie Dunn; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Christopher John Ruiz

Christopher John Ruiz, 32, of Goodyear died Jan. 10, 2016, in Phoenix.

Mr. Ruiz was born June 1, 1983, in Phoenix, to Chris Ruiz Sr. and Deb Scarlett.

He is survived by his parents; three sisters, Vanessa Ruiz, Michelle Ruiz and Ella Scarlett; and four grandparents, Fernando and Lena Ruiz and Rosemarie and Russell Atkinson.

For updated information on services and to leave condolences for the family, visit ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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Edwin Dutton

Herman Hatch

Manuel Larrañaga

Donald McCosh

Angela Terrel

Elaine Gulick

Edgar Page

Christopher Ruiz

Avondale

City of Avondale

Public Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROJECTS

USING RER/APPENDIX A TIERED REVIEW PROTOCOL

January 13, 2016

Name of Responsible Entity

[RE]: City of Avondale

Address: 11465 W. Civic Center Drive

City, State, Zip Code: Avondale, AZ 85323

Telephone Number of RE: 623-333-2726

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about January 21, 2016 the City of Avondale will submit a request to the Arizona Department of Housing for the release of HOME funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, to undertake a project known as the City of Avondale Substantial Home Repair Program , for the purpose of:

providing no-interest loan to qualified homeowners to complete major rehabilitation construction at their homes.

During the period April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2023 approximately $1,320,000 in HOME funds will be used by the City of Avondale to rehabilitate approximately 30 homes/units. The area of consideration for this program is: the corporate limits of the City of Avondale with emphasis on homes in the City’s Revitalization Areas (Historic Avondale, Cashion, Rio Vista and Las Ligas). The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Avondale Community Center located at 1007 S. 3rd Street, Avondale, AZ 85323, and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. The City of Avondale will use the Appendix A format to supplement this ERR with additional site-specific reviews further addressing Historic Preservation, Explosive and Flammable Operations, Airport Clear Zones, Flood Insurance, Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials prior to approving any loan or grant under these programs.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Avondale Neighborhood and Family Services Department located at the Avondale Community Center (1007 S. 3rd Street, Avondale, AZ 85323). All comments received by January 20, 2016 will be considered by the City of Avondale prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Avondale certifies to the Arizona Department of Housing that Stephanie Small in her capacity as Neighborhood and Family Services Director consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Arizona Department of Housing’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Avondale to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The Arizona Department of Housing will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of Avondale’s certification received by February 15, 2016 or for a period of fifteen days following its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Avondale ;( b) the City of Avondale has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR

Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Arizona Department of Housing; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Arizona Department of Housing at 1110 W. Washington, #310 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Potential objectors should contact the Arizona Department of Housing to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Stephanie Small, Certifying Officer

January 13, 2016

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 2016.

City of Avondale

Public

Notice

City of Avondale

Invitation for Bids (IFB) EN16-020 – Western Avenue

Pedestrian Improvements Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified Contractor for the installation of pedestrian pocket park improvements including, but not limited to: brick paving, landscaping, irrigation, raised planters, steel grates and drainage elements, seatwalls, benches and stool chairs, litter receptacles, screen fencing, a bar counter table top, and other related miscellaneous Work. The Project is located at three pocket park locations within City rightof-way along Western Avenue in Avondale, Arizona.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on January 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale AZ 85323. All bids should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323-6806 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All sealed bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on February 4, 2016 and shall be clearly marked EN16-020 – Western Avenue Pedestrian Improvements” on 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 bid proposal not properly addressed or identified.

IFB packets/plans are available for download at www. avondale.org/engineering or for pick-up at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ. There is no fee for the first set of bid documents. There is a non-refundable thirty dollar ($30.00) document fee for each additional set. Information regarding this project may be obtained by contacting Rick Williams at (623) 333-4018.

The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure in every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, and 20, 2016.

City of Avondale Public Notice

City of Avondale

Invitation for Bids NFS 16-08.2

Avondale Auto Service & Repair Façade Improvements Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is seeking to obtain the services of a licensed and qualified general contractor to perform facade improvements and minor exterior improvements of the Avondale Auto Service and Repair building located at 722 East Western Avenue. A PreBidders’ Conference will be held January 14, 2016, at 9:15 a.m. (local-time, Phoenix, AZ) at Sam Garcia Library located at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than January 19, 2016, by 6:00 P.M. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local Time) on Thursday, January 28, 2016 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. All bid packets must be sealed and clearly marked NFS 16-08.2 Avondale Auto Service & Repair Façade Improvements”, 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 bid packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Invitation for Bid Packets will be available on or after Thursday, January 7, 2016, for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale.org/procurement. Information regarding this IFB opportunity may be obtained by contacting Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029.

The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, and 20, 2016.

City of Avondale

Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVONDALE CITY

COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY JANUARY 18, 2016 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2016 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 2016.

General

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SPREADSHEET ELIMINATING INNOVATIONS, LLC

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II. The address of the known place of business is: 3508 E. Bridgeport Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85295 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Matthew Johnson, 3508 E. Bridgeport Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85295

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:

Matthew Johnson, Manager, 3508 E. Bridgeport Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85295

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 30, 2015, January 6, and 13, 2016

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: KATZ DOGZ, LLC

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II. The address of the known place of business is: 416 N. Citrus Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Marc Bradley, 416 N. Citrus Rd., 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:

Marc Bradley, Member, 416 N. Citrus Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Kathy Bradley, Member, 416 N. Citrus Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 30, 2015, January 6, and 13, 2016

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: THE GRANDKID LLC

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II. The address of the known place of business is: 8119 N. 85th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mitchell Gable, 8119 N. 85th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345

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:

Mitchell Gable, Manager, 8119 N. 85th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 30, 2015, January 6, and 13, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: DANNY’S HOLDINGS LLC

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II. The address of the known place of business is: 13568 W. La Reata Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kelly Meadows, 13568 W. La Reata 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:

Kelly Meadows, Member, 13568 W. La Reata Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395

David Meadows, Member, 13568 W. La Reata Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 30, 2015, January 6, and 13, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: RUIZ’S TAX SERVICE L.L.C.

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II. The address of the known place of business is: 3241 N. 54th Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85031

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Denise T. Ruiz, 3241 N. 54th Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85031

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Roy Ruiz, Member, 3241 N. 54th Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85031

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ZIV ZERAH LLC

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II. The address of the known place of business is: 2605 N. 127th Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Nicole Schuur, 2605 N. 127th Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Nicole Schuur, Member, 2605 N. 127th Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: S&D EXPRESS, LLC

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II. The address of the known place of business is: 16750 W. Taylor St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Dennis Nevel, 16750 W. Taylor St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

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: Dennis Nevel, Manager, 16750 W. Taylor St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 6, 13 and 20, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit

2. ENTITY NAME - Marti Auto Works, Inc. File No. 2052914-3

4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Retail Store - Internet sales (including independent sales on an auction site)

SHARES - Class: common, Total: 10,000, Per Value: $0.01

ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes

7. DIRECTORSKevin Marti, 13238 W. Butler

Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States Shelli Marti, 13238 W. Butler

Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States

8. STATUTORY AGENTKevin Marti, 13238 W. Butler Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335 10. INCORPORATORSKevin Marti, 13238 W. Butler Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States

11. The corporation shall indemnify any person who incurs expenses or liabilities by reason of the fact he or she is or was an officer, director, employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. This indemnification shall be mandatory in all circumstances in which indemnification is permitted by law.

12. To the fullest extent permitted by the Arizona Revised Statutes, as the same exists or may hereafter by amended, a director of the corporation shall not be liable to the corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action as a director. No repeal, amendment or modification of this article whether direct or indirect, shall eliminate or reduce its effect with respect to any act or omission of a director of the corporation occurring prior to such repeal, amendment or modification.

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT

/s/ Kevin Marti 12/2/15

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

Public Notice

FIRST AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CENTERRA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

File No. - 10419400

To correct an erroneous description of the Centerra plat recording information contained in ARTICLE FOUR, the reference “Book 537” is hereby deleted and the reference “Book 553” is substituted therefor.

Executed September 14, 2015 on behalf of the Association by:

/s/ David Robertson Its President and a Member of the Board

Secretary’s Certificate

I certify (a) that the Board of Directors of the Centerra Homeowners Association at its regular meeting on September 14, 2015 approved the foregoing amendment and authorized its execution by David Robertson and (b) that I witnessed David Robertson affix his signature hereto.

/s/ Charles F. McErlean, Jr. 9/14/2015

Secretary, Treasurer and Member of the Board

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit

2. ENTITY NAME Architecture Development Construction International Corporation File No. 2036158-8

4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Architecture, Development, Construction, Hair Design

5. SHARES - Class: common, Total: 100

6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes

7. DIRECTORSSimmon Logan Sr., 16024 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

8. STATUTORY AGENTSimmon Logan Sr., 16024 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

10. INCORPORATORSSimmon Logan Sr., 16024 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338, Maricopa

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT

/s/ Simmon Logan Sr. 9/22/15

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MARICOPA COUNTY FY2016-2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Maricopa County will hold Public Hearings to obtain citizen input and comment on the FY2016-2017 Annual Action Plan.

-Maricopa HOME Consortium meeting will be on Thurs., Jan. 21, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in Classroom 1, 234 N Central Ave, Fl 1A, Phx, 85004.

-Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) will be on Wed. Jan. 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., Roosevelt Rm., 234 N Central Ave, 3rd Fl, Phx, 85004 Hearings

Maricopa County is in the process of preparing the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Annual Action Plan for FY2016-2017. The purpose of these Hearings is to solicit citizen views and comments regarding housing, and community development needs and goals for the HOME, CDBG, and ESG funding between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 (year 2 of 5 of the Consolidated Plan). Interested parties may provide verbal or written comments on the FY2015-2016 Annual Action document.

Proposed use of Federal Funds: Anticipated FY2016-2017 funding for Maricopa County is approximately:

-$2,900,000 HOMEFunds will be distributed to HOME Consortium members proportionally. 15% of total allocation will be awarded to Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs). CHDO funds can be allocated anywhere in the Consortium service area.

-$2,500,000 CDBG- Funds will be awarded to projects in Urban County communities -$225,000 ESG- Funds will be awarded to projects that serve homeless individuals or families Applicant Presentations CHDOs that applied for HOME funding under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) 15% setaside are invited to make brief presentations of their proposed projects at the 1/21/16 HOME Consortium meeting, above. CDBG Applicants are invited to make brief presentations of their proposed CDBG projects at the 1/27/16 meeting, above. For additional information, please call Maricopa County Community Development at (602) 372-1528.

Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities or English translation needs - For assistance call Human Services, 234 North Central, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 506-5911 Or TDD/TTY (602) 506-4802. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available within time constraints of the request. Para información en español, favor de comunicarse a las oficinas de Maricopa County Human Services a 602-5065911.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SPIDERSGOLD LLC L-2053627-3

II. The address of the known place of business is: 15865 W. Fillmore St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Irene A. Mendoza, 15865 W. Fillmore St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 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: Irene A. Mendoza, Member, Manager, 15865 W. Fillmore St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

DURATION: Perpetual

MANAGEMENT

Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: Frederick D. Smith, 5718 W. T Ryan Ln., Laveen, AZ 85339 Edward Ambar, 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Margo G. Smith, 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Jazmine Smith-Ambar, 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

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Automotive 500

$ $100- $500+ ABANDONED all autos! Any condition. Good condition more $$$$! Call 602-561-6291.

$1500 or make offer. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood. 2 door. 220,000 miles. Needs paint. Runs good. 623-393-0039 FORD E350 van. Runs good. Good condition. Good air conditioner. $3,500. 623-536-8035

WANTED: Old Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar XKE, ANY Porsche, or pre-1972 Sportscar/ Convertible! ANY CONDITION! Collector brings trailer & cash. FAIR OFFERS! Mike call/text 520-977-1110. (AzCAN)

Motorcycles, Boats & Golf Carts 400

2000 Harley Davidson Fatboy for sale. $7,200. Call Jerry for details. 602-531-2974.

Lost & Found 15

LOST cat. Wednesday, January 6th. Male, short hair. White with light grey face /accents. Dog bite injury right rear leg. Florence Ave /Wigwam. Reward. 623-810-3967.

LOST New Year’s eve Crystal Garden Subdivision, gentle, small, 15 pounds, blondapricot female, Wire hair Terrier, please call 602-763-9794 or 623-936-0605.

ABC Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals and Certified Personal Caregivers to work in our West Valley group homes for weekends and overnight shifts. Please submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 77 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

CAREGIVER-Female wanted in PRIVATE Buckeye home. Be in reasonable physical shape. Full time. $10.00 /hour. No experience needed. Call 623-826-6715 to arrange an interview.

CAREGIVERS & DRIVERS needed immediately. We train for certification to care for special needs. Trainees start $9.00/ hour. Higher pay for experience. 14423 McDowell Road Ste G104, Goodyear. 623-547-4839

Manufactured home builder in Goodyear has immediate openings for the following: positions, entry level through experienced trade personnel. Framers, Plumbers, Electricians, Flooring, Drywall /Tapers, final house cleaning. Starting wage is $10 per hour, DOE, with increase after 30 days with good attendance. Higher starting rates for experienced persons. , salary position. Prior supervisor or manager experience required. Bilingual a plus but not required. Trade experience a plus. Salary position. Good experience with Excel preferred. Building /construction product knowledge a plus. Positions are full -time, Monday -Friday, occasional Saturdays. Weekly and biweekly pay, benefits, 401K, paid vacation, bonus pay incentives for each position. Apply in person from 11:30a.m. -3:30p.m. Monday -Friday for onsite interview at 1366 S. Litchfield Road.

Entrance is on Yuma Road, west of Litchfield Road or fax resume to 623-882-2836 or email at cavcowestservice@cavco.com

Duncan and Son Lines in Buckeye is seeking a Diesel Mechanic. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen, background check, and verifying eligibility to work in the United States. Resumes can be emailed to troyd@duncanandson.com and applications can be picked up at our office at 23860 West US Highway 85 in Buckeye

Experienced Housekeeper

Large home in Buckeye. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Love animals. Valid AZ driver’s license. Provide references. Pass drug screen and background check. Authorized to work in the United States. 40 hours /week, $600 /week Call Sharon 602-859-6855

EXPERIENCED Housekeeper. Full /part time. Starting $9.00 /hour /benefits. Call 623-792-3176.

FEMALE staff to work with clients in group home. Care providing experience preferred. 623-680-2260.

HAMPTON Inn-Goodyear, now accepting applications for experienced part-time Room Attendants. Apply in person, 2000 N. Litchfield Road.

Handy Person Full Time

Minor electrical, plumbing, appliance repair skills. Excellent drywall patching skills. Need own truck (paid mileage) and tools. $12.48 /hr. AZTEC-7400 W. Olive, #24 Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-3p.m. 623-412-2888. Equal Opportunity Employer

Hickmans is partnering with Labor Systems to hire 20 Production /Packing workers for two production plants in Buckeye /Tonopah. Employment type: Full-time $9.50 days, $10.00 night shift. Positions are temp-hire. Once hired on you will be eligible for great company benefits. 12 to 14 hours /day while temporary. 40 hours a week when full-time with Hickman. Do not apply at Hickmans. They will send you to us! We conduct background checks and drug screens . Reliable transportation a must. Bring a friend. Work together!!! Apply Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m.-12 noon 7707 S. Highway 85 Buckeye, AZ

KITCHEN Manager, Line Cooks, Dishwashers. Shane’s Rib Shack. Westgate. Call 623-694-3757 or 623-694-2422 for interview.

LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.

PART time Cleaner needed immediately, day shift. Small office in Tolleson. Must pass background check /drug screen. $13 /hour. Contact Bob rnlundygvpm@gmail.com.

PUBLIC Relations Paid Intern for radio campaign. Computer literate. English speaking. Email: info@jamesreams.com.

JOB

description is for advanced mechanics that are required to perform all aspects of troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance actions on all electro/mechanical systems and other facility equipment. Additional duties include, but are not limited to training lower grade mechanics and general building maintenance support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance

repair on all conveyor, material handling equipment and facility support systems.

Able to use PLC and web based programs to analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot automation malfunctions.

Other DC maintenance requirements such as, but not limited to: Refrigeration systems, Plumbing, Building lighting, Dock door, Air systems, Racking, CCTV, Inter-Connectivity Cabling (PC/PLC/Server)

Weld and fabricate as required.

Research parts, tools and technology as required through all sources available.

Comply with all Company and industrial safety standards.

Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers and follow directions.

Work independently and in a team environment.

Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.

Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job.

Work in warm and cold temperature conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

A teammate in this position must:

Related technical degree or other related professional training.

5+ Years of professional experience in industrial maintenance.

Certification in HVAC and welding desirable.

4+ Years of conveyor and automatic sortation maintenance experience.

Ability to read and understand blueprints and CAD.

Working experience with 480V/3 phase industrial equipment and controls.

Working knowledge of PLC and computerized

controlled automated systems, equipment and functions.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Basic computer skills with experience in a maintenance database such as MP2, DataStream 7i and maintenance Connection.

Be able to speak, read and understand the English language.

Be able to successfully pass a physical capabilities test, drug screen and criminal background check

McLane is a drug fee employer, EOE,

MEDICAL BILLING skills in demand! Become a Medical Office Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training can get you job ready! HS Diploma / GED & PD /Internet needed! 1-888-424-9412. (AzCAN)

ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property or business for sale in 77 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AZCAN)

DREAMING Summit. Beautiful 3 /2 /den. New appliances. $175,000. Owner carry with down. 623-536-1550

OFF grid. Custom home. Garage, 10 acres, 1,875 square feet. 2 bedroom 2 bath. 557th Avenue. $139,000 or best offer. 602-618-1159

1 to 5 acres, starting $7,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900.

INDUSTRIAL lots for sale. 3.3 acres on Eliseo Felix Way, north of West Valley View building and 2.68 acres east of West Valley View building on Riley Dr. Zoned A-1. E-mail publisher@westvalleyview.com for information.

CHURCH/ Meeting/ Office/ Barber/ Retail, suites available, 845’-2000’. Dysart/ Van Buren. 602-694-3158.

Manufactured Homes 55

AFFORDABLE ownership, 2-3 bedroom homes, from $597 monthly. Not so perfect credit OK. Se habla espanol. Pride 623-932-1605.

4 BEDROOM, 2 bath, Buckeye, near stores, schools, highway, 623-536-2672, 623-521-3420. BUCKEYE-4 bedroom, 3 bath. $1,000 /month, $1,000 deposit. 623-386-6831.

LOG HOME, Tonopah, 1 bedroom, $700 monthly, $500 deposit, includes utilities. 623-810-6207

NICE 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,555 square feet. Furnished. Sundance. Active adult community. 3-6 month lease $1,595 monthly. 623-687-7478.

ROOMMATE- Garden LakesAvondale. One bedroom. Utilities included. Pool. Laundry. 623-271-2030.

SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)

TAX SERVICE Over 25 years experience Personal / Business Returns All Returns Include State and Electronic Filing. Two locations SAME DAY SERVICE Call for Appointment 623-907-0715 Online Filing Also Available mitchellstaxservices.com

LITCHFIELD ClockworksQuality antique clock repair. House calls on grandfather clocks. 623-759-3151.

Merchandise 90

DIRECTV Starting at $19.99/ mo. FREE Installation, FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX starz. FREE HD/ DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket included (Select Packages) New customers only. CALL 1-800-404-9329. (AZCAN)

DISH NETWORK: Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/ month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) CALL Now 1-800-318-1693. (AzCAN)

NEWSPAPER end rolls for sale, $1.50 and up. One-Half inch of paper or more. West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale. Great for children’s fingerpainting and drawing. Or use it for packing dishes, etc. for that big move.

Oxygen Concentrator. InogenOne- Regain Independence. Enjoy Greater Mobility. NO more Tanks! 100% Portable Long-Lasting Battery. Try it RISK-FREE! For Cash Buyers Call 1-800-998-1641. (AzCAN)

Garage Sales 91

CRYSTAL Garden community wide garage sale! Furniture, clothing, housewares, etc. 7a.m. Saturday /Sunday, January 16th and 17th! McDowell / Crystal Gardens Parkway.

Wanted To Buy 95

GUITAR Wanted! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre- 1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. (AzCAN)

Public Notice

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8. EXPEDITE FEE: Yes

ORGANIZER: Jazmine SmithAmbar 11/24/2015

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE

ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SUN VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES LLC L-2055995-0

The address of the known place of business is: 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: Justin Oldenburg, 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338

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: Justin Oldenburg, Member, 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Keri Oldenburg, Manager, 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and

Business Briefcase

by Shane McOwen staff writer

Forgiveness is a good virtue, and it’s usually a popular New Year’s resolution. I’m just warming you, the Briefcase readers, up for a few clarifications from last week’s issue. Remember to be kind!

Anyhoo, the first order of business is straightening out the address for Key Health Pharmacy in Goodyear. Somehow a pesky extra number attached itself to the correct address of 560 N. Estrella Parkway. Sometimes these keyboards have a mind of their own.

There was also an information wire-crossing situation with the Buckeye Economic Development department. I had the CTS Convenience Store in Verrado open, when in fact it is not, as anyone who tried to stop by can attest to. It’s almost here, though!

Just keeping you all on your toes, here at Briefcase Headquarters. Turns out you all passed the test. Reading the Briefcase is a very active exercise, wouldn’t you say?

Let’s start with the new slate of items in Litchfield Park.

Core Body Pilates West Valley had a soft opening Monday, and will be in full-fledged go mode starting in February.

The Pilates studio, at 4820 N. Litchfield Road at the southwest corner of Litchfield and Camelback roads, is offering free classes for January, to help build interest for the grand opening in February.

“We’re hosting a full schedule of free classes all the way through January,” said Sarah Thatcher, an instructor with the studio. “Anyone can come. They can sign up online.”

Core Body Pilates is a high-intensity form of Pilates, according to the studio’s website. Pilates is a coreemphasizing system of exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, posture and enhance mental awareness. It was developed in the 1960s by Joseph Pilates, the son of a gymnast, in Germany.

Classes range from as early as 5:30 a.m. to as late as 6:30 p.m. Childcare is also provided for certain classes.

For information, call 623-285-5462 or visit www.corebodypilatesaz.com.

Avondale is still on track to get two QuikTrip convenience stores and gas stations. The first location, at the northwest corner of Coldwater Springs and Avondale boulevards, is currently under construction, and the second, at the southeast corner of Dysart and Thomas

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roads, should break ground later this year.

QT has submitted construction drawings to the city for the Dysart and Thomas location, and the application is under review by the Avondale Development and Engineering Services Department.

It’s been a process for QT to get into the Avondale Boulevard location, it seems. A quick Google search brings up information from 2010, and construction was actually underway in 2012. Hopefully, 2016 is the charm.

Next up, Burger King is now open at The Market at Estrella Falls in Goodyear, just east of Oregano’s in the shopping pad on the northwest corner of Pebble Creek Parkway and McDowell Road.

Burger King opened on New Year’s Eve and is definitely focused on the “fast” portion of fast food, even before the first burger hit the grill. From start to finish, construction took just 58 days.

“[It’s] a result of a great contractor, Monza Construction, after hours [of] inspections by the city of Goodyear and their great staff, and the great development and operations teams we have in place,” said Shelley Krispin of Barnett Management Co.

Barnett Management Co. is the franchise operating more than 20 Burger King restaurants in Arizona, including the newish Yuma Road and Van Buren Street location. And yes, those are two different restaurants in Goodyear, to avoid any confusion.

Finally, Trane is celebrating its move to a bigger facility in Tolleson with a grand opening event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the new location, 10115 W. Van Buren St., Suite 8. The new digs will feature a Trane Supply and Trane Residential store.

The company is in the business of air temperature, making and selling a variety of air conditioning and heating units and management systems to go along with them.

The 10,254-square-foot supply store will have a showroom, a large warehouse and office space, while the residential store will have more than 20,000 square feet of space for equipment.

Registration is required to attend the event, visit www.tranesupply.com/phoenix.

That’s all for this week, everyone. Send tips, comments and questions to smcowen@westvalleyview.com.

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Carolina ‘Carol’ Romero

Carolina “Carol” Romero, 82, of Buckeye died Jan. 5, 2016.

Carolina Romero

Mrs. Romero was born April 16, 1933, in Rincon, N.M., to Albino and Abelina Amador.

She is survived by her husband, Juan Z. Romero; three daughters, Joan Hernandez, Sylvia Romero and Louisa Harley; one brother, Albino Amador; two sisters, Helen Guaderama and Jen Apodaca; five grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Advantage Crystal Rose Chapel, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear.

Robert A. Watson

Robert A. Watson, 74, of Goodyear died Dec. 7, 2015, from cancer.

Mr. Watson was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Jeannette, Pa.

He was retired from the United States Air Force and the state of Arizona.

He was a member of Falcon Dunes Men’s Club and the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Myrna; two sons, David and Scott; one daughter, Jessica; three brothers, Richard, John and Gary; three sisters, Phyllis Joseph, Jennifer Gioia and Cynthia Carasia; and four grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Shane McOwen

Robert Watson