West Valley View - January 25, 2017

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Buckeye Days celebrated over two weekends. See photos from first weekend on Page 10.

Litchfield Park city center moves forward Development plans at

center of mayor’s State of City address

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Litchfield Park has completed acquisition of land around City Hall for the development of a project that Mayor Tom Schoaf said will create a “vibrant and upbeat” city center that will help generate tax revenues.

The city center project was among several developments discussed during Schoaf’s annual State of the City address on Jan. 21.

Schoaf called the project “the most critical thing the council has worked on for several years.”

He announced that the deal had closed the previous day for 5.5 acres on the northeast corner of Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard, the last parcel of 24 acres for the project around City Hall.

Plans for the development go back to 1996, but owners of the land weren’t interested in selling the vacant property until recently, Schoaf said.

He said the city is working to secure a contract with a project planner and developer, who were selected last year.

After the contract is signed, the city will schedule a series of public meetings to gather input from residents, Schoaf said.

“It’s critical that it’s something everyone here supports,” he said.

The project will add to the quality of life in Litchfield Park by complementing the Wigwam and protect the character of nearby neighborhoods, Schoaf said.

He said spending reserve funds was required for purchasing land for the city center, which cost $4.998 million.

But he said it’s a good investment because when complete, new businesses should generate tax revenues for the city, which does not have a property tax, he said. Additional tax revenue is important because as Litchfield

W.V. grower distributing strawberries

Duncan Family Farms’ organic produce being sold under its own label in Valley

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

A West Valley produce grower is making a name for itself in local grocery aisles with its own branded version of organic strawberries.

Duncan Family Farms in Goodyear has been shipping the fruit to Valley stores under its own label for the first time this year, according to Patty Emmert, the company’s specialty crop manager.

“Our primary concern is providing the local market with a fantastic strawberry,” she said.

Emmert said the Duncan Family Farms’ crop is filling a niche in the market since no other Arizona grower is producing organic strawberries for the local commercial retail market.

“We’re seeing a huge demand for our berries,” she said.

At this time of year, most strawberries in

stores come from Mexico, she said. California’s central coast is also a prime area for strawberry production.

By growing the strawberries so close to where they are being purchased, Emmert said the berries can be distributed 24 hours after being picked, and sold in stores as quickly as two days after harvesting.

“Local distribution allows us to keep the fruit on the vine a little longer, so when you bite into it, you’re tasting a strawberry,” she said. “These things are full of flavor.”

The strawberries are being grown on 23 acres in Goodyear.

To keep them warm enough, the berries are grown under tunnel structures big enough for farm equipment to move through, Emmert said. She said the berries are expected to be picked

(See Strawberries on Page 3)

View photo by Ray Thomas MAYOR TOM SCHOAF explains expenses and reserves as he addresses the community Jan. 21 during Litchfield Park’s State of the City address.

View photo by Jordan Christopher

STRAWBERRY Production Consultant

Thomas Flewell holds a freshly picked ripe organic strawberry Jan. 11 at Duncan Family Farms in Goodyear. Duncan Family Farms is now distributing its organic berries under its own brand at grocery stores throughout the Valley.

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City center

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Park is built out, it will no longer collect construction and real estate fees, which currently make up 18 percent of the city’s revenues, he said.

Schoaf reported on several other issues during the State of the City address:

• Work on a project at Tierra Verde Lake is expected to be completed in February, according to Schoaf.

Construction on replacing the failing lake wall bordering condominiums and creating space for a sidewalk between the lake and the complex started in April and was expected to be completed in September. Schoaf said work took longer when it was discovered that land that had been eroded needed to be stabilized, then rains delayed pouring cement for the sidewalk. The project’s cost has reached $744,400, he said.

• After a period of mourning, the city will conduct a search for a replacement for City Manager Darryl Crossman, who died earlier this month after working

for the city for 12 years. Schoaf said the search will take several months. Sonny Culbreth, who has been with the city for 29 years and has served as assistant city manager and recreation center manager, has been named acting city manager.

• The last of 13 businesses will open soon in Litchfield Marketplace on the northeast corner of Litchfield and Camelback roads, a development credited for increasing city tax collections compared to the same time a year ago. The 25-acre center is anchored by a 124,000-square-foot Fry’s Marketplace.

• Work is underway on rebuilding an 8-foot high perimeter wall on the south side of Camelback Road that will shield a neighborhood from traffic, noise and light created by Litchfield Marketplace. The developer is covering half of the cost of the $450,000 project across from the complex. A second phase of the project extending the wall farther east will start in March.

• North of Litchfield Marketplace, work has started on streets for Sunset Terrace, a 55-acre tract where construction will start this year on 121 single-family homes ranging from 2,900 to 5,500 square feet. Another new housing development, Cachet at the Wigwam, a housing tract at Litchfield Road and Village Parkway, has sold 24 of 167 units in a development of townhouses,

condos and single-family homes that had its grand opening in October.

• The city opened a new park, Village Park, at Camelback Road and Village Parkway, last summer. The city also purchased new playground equipment at Camelback and Turtle parks.

• At the Recreation Center, the city has commissioned a mural at the tennis courts to be painted by Tal Dvir, the same artist who last year created a mural at the city pool, which was named the best of a West Valley Arts Council public art project. Decking at the pool is being redone at a cost of $53,800.

• The city has informed Maricopa County that Litchfield Park will no longer serve as an early voting center after Schoaf said the city was not equipped to handle this year’s crowds. He said 537 voters in August and 2,064 voters in November had created long lines and “absolutely overwhelmed our city staff.” He said most of the voters were not Litchfield Park residents.

• The city will observe the centennial of its founding by Paul Litchfield with events Feb. 10-12.

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

Correction

Allegedly stolen car crashed Jan. 14

The article “Suspect in stolen vehicle case hospitalized after crash in Litchfield” on Page 5 in the Jan. 18 issue of the West Valley View had an incorrect date of the incident, which occurred Jan. 14. The View regrets the error.

Clarification

Acting mayor stepped down to run

The editorial “Goodyear deserves more choices for mayoral position” on Page 6 of the Jan. 18 West Valley View stated that Georgia Lord was appointed to fill the mayoral seat vacated by Jim Cavanaugh, who resigned Nov. 15, 2010, halfway through his term. But the state’s “resign to run” law required Lord to resign from the council to run for mayor in the special March 2011 election, so she resigned Nov. 17, 2010, and Vice Mayor Joe Pizzillo assumed the mayor’s responsibilities.

Strawberries

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until the end of March or early April, when it becomes too warm to grow strawberries in the Valley.

“As long as we’re pulling quality berries off, we’ll continue to distribute,” Emmert said.

Duncan Family Farms was established in 1985 and is one of the largest growers of organic produce, with more than 8,000 acres of baby lettuces and greens, kale, beets, chards and herbs.

Emmert said the company did a trial strawberry crop two years ago. Last year, the berries were distributed by Dole, and those sold in the state had an “Arizona grown” sticker on the package, she said.

Most of Duncan Family Farms’ produce is grown under contract to be delivered with the label of other companies, Emmert said.

But with the Duncan Family Farms’ brand becoming more known locally, there was a demand for the company to distribute some produce under its own name, she said.

That feedback included customers who wanted a local brand of organic strawberries, she said.

The strawberries will be sold in some Valley Safeway, Fry’s and Sprouts locations, as well as some stores out of state, she said.

To be labeled organic, produce has to be grown with environmentally sensitive farming techniques and without synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

Emmert credited Duncan Family Farms’ success to a composting program the company developed.

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

Avondale apartment goes up in flames

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

An Avondale apartment unit is a total loss after an early morning fire Jan. 18 at the Las Casitas Apartments near Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, officials said.

Firefighters responded at about 2:35 a.m. to the complex at 1408 N. Central Ave. in Avondale, said Battalion Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman with Avondale Fire-Rescue.

Firefighters from Avondale, Goodyear and Tolleson had the fire contained within 30 minutes, but the unit had a significant amount of damage, Avitia said.

A second apartment also had minimal damage from the fire, and two people in that unit were temporarily relocated to another apartment within the complex, he said.

Officials are investigating the cause of the fire and trying to determine who lived in the unit where it started, Avitia said.

No injuries were reported, he said.

Storm water pollution posters wanted

Pupils in third through sixth grades have the opportunity to enter Maricopa County’s storm water pollution poster contest, “Be a Stormwater Pollution Hero.”

Youths can help inform the public about the leading cause of water pollution in the United States by creating an artistic poster with a message.

The pupil’s name, grade, teacher’s name, school name, address and phone number must be printed on the back of the poster.

Entries are divided into two categories: third and fourth grade and fifth and sixth grade. Prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-place winners in each category.

Submissions must be sent by March 24, 2017, to the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Stormwater Quality Program “Poster Contest,” 1001 N.

Central Ave., Suite 301, Phoenix, AZ 85004. For information, visit maricopa.gov/EnvSvc/QC/ StormWater/Education.aspx.

APS donates books to Avondale pupils

Arizona Public Service Co. volunteers donated nearly 100 books and inspirational notes to pupils at Avondale Middle School and Eliseo C. Felix School, both in Avondale, during the pupils’ Read Better Be Better graduation.

The Read Better Be Better after-school literacy program pairs trained eighth-graders with struggling third-grade readers. Together, they work through the curriculum, followed by group activities; all of which are designed to develop literacy skills as a foundation for broader academic success.

APS donated 26 third-grade books and 73 eighth-grade books. Serving generations

View photo by Jordan Christopher

ORGANIC STRAWBERRY crops grow under much care and supervision at the berry housing fields Jan. 11 at Duncan Family Farms in Goodyear.

Lewis inmate dies; foul play suspected

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

The death of an inmate at the Arizona State Prison Complex — Lewis in Buckeye is being investigated as a homicide, officials said.

Joseph Wozny, 31, was found unresponsive Jan. 6 in his assigned housing unit at the prison, according to a press release by the Arizona Department of Corrections.

Prison staff attempted life-saving measures, and he was transported to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, where he was pronounced dead Jan. 15, the release states.

Investigators believe Wozny died from injuries he received during an assault by other inmates, the release states.

Wozny was serving a 10-year sentence starting in 2010 for aggravated robbery in Pinal County, and was housed in the medium custody Stiner Unit, the release states.

The criminal investigation is ongoing, the Department of Corrections intends to pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of any suspects identified in the case, the release states.

Man found dead in Harquahala Valley in apparent accident

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A man in his 40s was found dead after a possible accident in a field Jan. 18 near 491st Avenue and Courthouse Road in Harquahala Valley, officials said.

Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area at about 7:10 a.m. after it was reported a man was stuck in an alfalfa field he had been irrigating, said Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez, a spokesman with MCSO.

When they arrived, the man had already been pronounced dead by the fire department, Enriquez said.

The man works from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and his coworkers went to the field to check on him when he didn’t return after his shift, Enriquez said.

He was found unresponsive in an irrigation canal, and detectives believe he slipped and hit his head at about 4 a.m. while walking across a metal bridge laid across the canal, Enriquez said.

The death is still under investigation.

Goodyear woman pleads guilty to murder of daughter

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A Goodyear woman pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to the firstdegree murder of her 2-year-old daughter in August 2014, Maricopa County Court officials said.

Phoeteama Neal, 30, was accused of drowning the toddler on Aug. 18, 2014, in a bathtub in her apartment near Pebble Creek Parkway and Indian School Road in Goodyear, court records state.

The girl was airlifted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and later died after she was taken off life support, records state.

Neal, an Air Force staff sergeant, was in the middle of a custody dispute with the girl’s father. She had recently learned she was getting military orders to Turkey, but a judge ruled she could not take the 2-year-old with her, records state.

Court records show Neal tried asking her supervisor to be removed from the assignment, but she drowned the girl within hours of the request, before getting a response.

Goodyear police responded to the apartment after Neal called 911 and told the dispatcher she had drowned the child, records state.

Neal’s sentencing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. April 28.

Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

The Tolleson Police Department was awarded $16,000 in funds from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The funds will be used to support personnel services and employee-related expenses for DUI enforcement throughout

Phoeteama Neal

Buckeye men face charges for drug, weapons offenses

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Three Buckeye men were arrested last week and booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail in connection to drug and weapons offenses, police said.

Jeremy Clark, 26, was arrested Jan. 17 after police responded to a home near Watson and Yuma roads in reference to a sex offender verification.

Detectives confirmed Clark was living at the home without having updated his address as required by law for registered sex offenders, and also allegedly found him to be in the possession of a firearm and drug paraphernalia.

Fabian Cid, 25, was arrested Jan. 18 after police executed a search warrant at a home near Watson Road and Interstate 10, where detectives allegedly found methamphetamine and other illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Shane Lazzell, 39, was arrested Jan. 19 after police executed a search warrant at a home near Baseline and Miller roads in Buckeye.

During the search, detectives allegedly found numerous firearms, cash, marijuana, narcotic drugs and drug paraphernalia, and also discovered some of the firearms had been reported stolen from a previous residential burglary in Buckeye.

Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com.

3 men facing charges for illegal marijuana grow site in Tonopah

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Three Phoenix men were indicted Jan. 17 in connection to an illegal marijuana grow operation near 571st Avenue and Centennial Road in Tonopah, according to court records.

Arturo Perez, 31, Jose Moreno, 31, and Jordan Sheldon, 25, were arrested Jan. 11 and accused of growing more than 250 pounds of marijuana, records state.

In October 2016, deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office received information about marijuana being grown in a large tent that was guarded by an armed person, records state.

Deputies went to the location and made contact with Sheldon, who was allegedly armed with a knife outside a 30-foot by 60-foot structure that had marijuana plants inside, records state.

The deputies were handed a cell phone and spoke to Perez, who told them it was a legal grow and provided a number to a medical marijuana card, then told them to leave the property, records state.

Investigators with the Maricopa County Drug

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Suppression Task Force learned the property was owned by Perez and Moreno, who purchased it in early October 2016 for the purpose of growing marijuana, records state. Perez and Moreno obtained medical marijuana cards in mid-October, but listed their home addresses near 99th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in west Phoenix as the grow site, even though they live within 10 miles of a dispensary, records state.

Arizona law states a medical marijuana card holder can cultivate up to 12 plants in his home within an enclosed and locked area if he lives more than 25 miles from a designated dispensary.

After a search warrant was issued, investigators allegedly found 28 marijuana plants that were each about 6 feet tall at the Tonopah site, records state.

Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

Avondale police have issued a public alert about a registered sex offender who has moved into the city.

Bianca Vierra, 28, is living at a home in the 500 block of East Dee Street, southeast of MC85 and Fourth Street, police said. Vierra is not wanted by any law enforcement agency, said Sgt. Thomas Alt, a police spokesman.

In 2008, Vierra was convicted in Maricopa County Superior Court of one count of kidnapping and three counts of attempted

sexual assault. Her victim, a 15-year-old, was known to her, Alt said.

After completing her initial sentence, Vierra was released under supervised probation, but violated her conditions of release in 2014 by failing to register as a sex offender, Alt said. Authorities have classified Vierra as a Level III, or high-risk, sex offender, Alt said. The alert is the result of the Arizona sex offender law that took effect in 1996. The law requires community notification for some sex offenders.

Jeremy Clark

Fabian Cid

Shane Lazzell

Arturo Perez Jose Moreno Jordan Sheldon

Bianca Vierra

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.

D.C. march sets all women back

Believe it or not, I’m not defined by my female parts. I care about a slew of issues, including the economy and international relations. I care about national security, our national debt. I care about the Constitution. I even care about health care, but all health care, not just the stuff that pertains to my female parts. My thyroid was surgically removed a few years back. I have to take a pill every day for the rest of my life because of it. That rates way higher on my health care priority list.

But apparently, a whole lot of women are defined by theirs as evidenced by the thousands who marched Jan. 21 in Washington, D.C. Why else would they have worn silly costumes and banned a group of pro life women from marching?

As a side note, can anyone imagine the brouhaha men would have stirred up had they marched in Washington, D.C., while wearing comparable costumes? I’m guessing most would have found that scenario to be completely unacceptable. “Think about the children!” However, that’s a scenario that would never happen because men are defined by much more than their body parts.

Women should enjoy the same treatment. Our issues extend much further than our body parts. But as long as we dress up in kooky costumes and disavow any woman who isn’t pro choice, we will be marginalized and viewed as a single-issue segment of the population.

Those pro life women had plenty of reasons for marching the day after the inauguration. They disagree with lots of issues President Donald J. Trump campaigned and won on. And they wanted their voices heard. But female body parts and a pro choice stance were the lone requirements for inclusion in the march. And since they failed the second litmus test, they weren’t allowed to stand in solidarity with other women voicing their concerns over the new administration.

I’m disappointed that marches and demonstrations such as these have minimized “women’s issues” to contraception and abortions, period. These women aren’t doing the rest of us any favors. Anyone who thought we weren’t bright enough to comprehend and consider “men’s issues” before has just been proven right.

These women have sent a clear message to the rest of the world: American women care about one thing only: their body parts. They don’t care about jobs, they don’t care about terrorism, they don’t care about any of our rights except the one that was born out of Roe v. Wade

These women who came so close to getting a female in the Oval Office haven’t done any women, including themselves, any favors with these antics. Nobody wants a single-issue commander in chief.

Yet they’ve gone out of their way to corroborate a negative stereotype that can’t possibly help the next female presidential candidate.

Why would anyone vote for her knowing what they know now?

If that’s all anyone thinks women care about, how will a woman ever take the oath of office?

This march has set all women back.

OUR READERS’ VIEWPOINTS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

We must unite

Editor:

Children must play!! The political display this week coming from the democrats was alarming, and should be alarming to all Americans. It was misfits acting out their aggression and vengeance on the newly elected President Trump. No regard at all for the American and European onlookers, wanting civility and getting actual work done that hasn’t been done in eight years except to spend our tax money. Seniors have had no SSI increase in two years? Our bridges still need fixing? Misfits the lot of them! The message is “Anything goes”, “Break the law!” That’s all we’ve heard from those running off at the mouth Governors, Mayors who have illegal safe havens.

The liberals of today have done a great job! Our elite colleges are full of misfits calling themselves professors. Students are intolerant and ignorant. Those that are the exception are afraid to voice their opinion, because they will be retaliated against.

We have weapons of mass

destruction that can wipe all humanity out of existence and you continue down the road to Perdition?? We and the rest of the world are watching, I’m sure sad and disappointed at what they have seen and heard so far. For humanity we must unite. We must pray to be a united people of all faiths in peace.

Analie Maccree Goodyear

A republic you say? (EC2)

Editor:

Some have claimed we have the Electoral College because America is a republic. Well, yes and no. To understand why that claim is exaggerated and inaccurate, one must know what the word “republic” means, and the history of the College. The basic principles America was founded on are democratic. “Government of the people, by the people, and for the people” as Lincoln said. Or, as Jefferson put it (in the Declaration of Independence) it is a government deriving its just powers from the consent of the governed Now democratic governments can take many forms. Britain, though technically a Monarchy, is actually a democracy, since the government is chosen by the people through their election of

Parliament. And, since it’s Parliament which makes the laws, Britain is also a republic.

Ancient Rome was supposedly a “republic”, as is North Korea (officially the “People’s Democratic Republic”), but I doubt any of us would want to live in either place, for much the same reason. In both “republics” the people had/have little or no real say in the government which ruled/rules over them. The “noble families” of Rome controlled the Senate, and we know who really rules North Korea. Then there’s Classical Athens, which was a pure democracy. Laws were made, and government decisions adopted, by the body of the people acting directly. There was no Parliament, Senate, or Congress, no legislative body deciding these things on behalf of the people.

As Madison says (in Federalist Paper #14): “The true distinction between these forms . . . . is that in a democracy the people meet and exercise the government in person; in a republic they assemble and administer it by their representatives and agents.” That, of course, is how the Electoral College was supposed to function. (But that’s not how it does.)

Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson

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Care enough to get in the way

by Lily Matos DeBlieux

Pendergast Elementary School District superintendent

As a mother, grandmother and school superintendent, I am deeply troubled. A recent published report by the Arizona Child Fatality Review Program states that 768 Arizona children died last year, and 39 percent of those deaths were preventable. The report goes on to say that suicides have increased 81 percent since 2009, citing that one critical factor is the stigma associated with asking for help.

Upon reading these startling statistics, I, along with two women, Jennifer Rogers with GCON Inc., and Gina Godbehere with the Community Based Prosecution Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, alumni from Leadership West Class 22, decided to take this on as a cause and help eradicate these tragedies. The first step is an inaugural student-led #CareEnough to Get in the Way Youth Conference. The conference, the first of its kind, will be held Jan. 26 at ASU West from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lily Matos DeBlieux

The conference will bring students, police chiefs, government officials, parents and teachers together and provide the tools to take back to their schools with the goal to inspire the 50,000 students in their own schools to Speak Up, Stand Up and Save A Life. To date, Pendergast, along with 13 other districts, are committed to attending the conference and taking back strategies that will create action plans to save lives. To make this a reality, the conference co-founders realized change was within reach, and to make a difference, every sector needs to get involved and have a plan. As part of the plan, the mastermind group collaborated with Larry Tracey and Youth4Youth, a local nonprofit that previously collaborated with the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office to organize many effective student summits after the Columbine High School shooting.

Tragedies, such as bullying, murders and suicide, are happening locally and around the country. These tragedies have brought forward similarities to many other chilling tragedies where there were warning signs on social media but no action. We firmly believe that this conference is desperately needed in our schools and presents an ideal opportunity to help bridge the gap between our local community, the government and law enforcement in a positive way, and we would like nothing more than to spark a movement for kids to reconnect to each other and #CareEnough to Get in the Way.

West Valley school districts involved in the project include the Avondale Elementary, Pendergast Elementary, Phoenix Union High School, Peoria Unified, Buckeye Elementary, Buckeye Union High School, Tolleson Elementary, Tolleson Union and Glendale Elementary districts and the Arizona Charter Academy.

Through this conference, the goal is to reduce the statistics and have students take responsibility to Speak up, Stand up and Save a life! They will show all of us that they will not be silent anymore and they will care enough to get in the way!

Letters

(From Page 6)

EC could be thing of past

Editor:

Mr. Posner, Original Intent:

You ask that we do not comment until you write additional letters to the editor. Since your opening argument is so weak I chose to ignore your advice. Also for your information, Hamilton was also an advocate for political parties while George Washington was against them, Washington explained his reasoning in his farewell address. Keep in mind that tallying the popular vote would have taken years back in 1790 when Washington was first elected. Your view of this topic is obviously colored by the fact that your candidate was elected, instead of by the simple fact that the people of this country are supposed to select their governmental leaders, not unknown party leaders in a back room. Your candidate announced in his press conference that the Republicans would announce an improvement on health care that would be “MAGNIFICANT”. He mentioned that there would be lower deductibles and lower costs for health care in general. He also mentioned that one of the major problems with our current system was the pharmaceutical industry. He failed to mention whether the new system would be federally sponsored or run by the insurance industry. He might also want to consider the practice of hospitals charging a fraction for their services when presented by an insurance company compared to individuals for the same service.

Whatever he does to lower healthcare costs will require legislation from congress to accom-

plish, the same congress that for a lot longer than 8 years has been writing legislation specifically written to increase the profits of the very same industries causing the high cost of healthcare.

Mr. Trump may well become known as the President that helped eliminate The Electoral Congress.

Art Boyle Buckeye

Info omitted in editorial

Editor:

As a former licensed Driving Instructor for 12 years, I read with interest any article about Driving and the Rules of the Road. And, several years ago, I had the privilege of being a Guest Commentator for the WWV on a Editorial similar in nature.

Now, with regards to your Editorial, Drivers training demise results in more laws, in the January 11, 2017 WWV, there are 2 omissions.

You write, “The rules of the road are no longer taught hands on by a trained instructor”.

Indeed, in the Public School System, Drivers Ed is virtually history. And the few schools that still offer this, are swamped with a backlog of students waiting their turn. However, there is another option. And that is a public 3rd Party Driving School. Most schools offer several different courses, including refresher training, not only for the teen driver, but also for spouses and foreign nationals.

Of course, depending on the program and the school, the fees vary greatly. So, just like with anything you buy, it pays to shop around.

Also, you write, “The really lucky ones have parents who weren’t only taught the rule of

the road but also taught road etiquette”.

Back when I was teaching, I was usually able to speak with at least one parent while going over the performance of their teen son, or daughter. And, it was amazing at the number of parents who had forgotten much about the “rules and etiquette”, whereas a “trained instructor” lives and works by the rules everyday.

On a personal note, as someone who has been driving for 40 years, I have noticed that common sense and courtesy are two sadly lacking commodities in many drivers today.

Anthony

Sanseverino Litchfield Park

At last, Ducey, thank you

Editor:

At long last, Governor Ducey has put something meaningful for our universities in his budget proposal: a tax recapture plan that will help our universities continue to attract talent and perform groundbreaking research.

We’ve had budget cuts for years and our universities have struggled to maintain the highest quality education to prepare students to meet the ever increasing need to be competitive in the marketplace. The tax recapture will allocate approximately $37 million to support vital capital infrastructure at our public universities.

The success of Arizona greatly depends on the success of our state universities. This is a very good plan.

Ben Carroll

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Do not vote for Jim Cavanaugh

Editor:

Remember the annexation of Mobile? Yes, Mobile was annexed by the city of Goodyear when Jim Cavanaugh was mayor. He pushed for this annexation because of the huge ‘benefit’ Goodyear would receive, real estate taxes from 10,000 homes... that were never built! He was also a real estate businessman at the time, go figure. The only thing the annexation of Mobile resulted in was Goodyear residents paying for police and fire protection for Mobile residents. Jim Cavanaugh quit when he was mayor. Please DO NOT VOTE Jim Cavanaugh as mayor.

Louis Drinovsky Goodyear

The good guys?

Editor:

The good guys? I do not think so.

There he goes again spouting falsehoods just like his idol.

Roy, California and New York are doing just fine. The states that are in such poor condition are Wisconsin, Indiana, Florida, North Carolina, Louisiana, Arizona and other Republican controlled states that believe they can serve their citizen populations by reducing taxes and services.

And if you believe ex-President’s Obama’s policies have

been repudiated, have you been paying attention to the concerns of the 20 million people who are facing loss of their health protection? Or reductions in Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. The good guys? I do not think so.

Arnold Knack Avondale

CAG fees seem unfair

Editor: I was noticing on my 2016 Property Tax Statement a fee of $452.10 under Special District Central Arizona GRD (CAG). For 2015 the Property Tax Statement displays $387.86. A $64.24 increase from year 2015. For year 2014 the Property Tax Statement displays $279.50. A $172.60 increase for the last 2 years. This seems kind of high to me. So I did some investigating. The small community that I live in contains roughly 90+ homes. If the average CAG fee is $450 a year that equates to roughly $40,500. Veranda also has a small strip of land (green belt) that has grass and trees in it. The 2016 CAG fee for this is $12,467.40. For 2015 the CAG fee was $10,899.40. An increase of $1568.00. So our small community of 90+ homes is paying for 2016 $52,967.74. That’s seems outrageous to me. I’ve tried calling CAG but they have not returned my calls yet. Now get this, I did a check on some homes in Litchfield Park (that 3-mile oval with a fence around it) using the Maricopa County Assessor website which is for public use. And I discovered that the homes in that 3-mile

oval do not have that Central Arizona GRD fee applied. Nor does the Wigwam or Litchfield Greens.

This to me is kind of odd because the Wigwam and Litchfield Greens have a golf course(s) on their property. And we all know golf course(s) use a lot of water.

So I am writing this so that you readers can investigate for yourself and let’s find out why the high increases each year and why are Litchfield Park and Litchfield Greens residents not paying for this fee even though they have the golf course(s) there in their area.

Bill Alcocer

Litchfield Park

Unfairness in reporting

Editor:

When I grew up, I learned the press was informative and always shared the news in a positive and independent manner. Then I moved to the West Valley from New England and learned, by experience, that this is not true of the West Valley View. They are very opinionated and let it be known!

One always knows in advance, by reading your editorials, exactly who and what you support and don’t support. In the edition of January 18th, it’s quite clear you do not support either of the Goodyear Mayoral candidates because of their “appointed then ran/are running for election terms”. Why didn’t you do the same when Rogers and then Weise ran in Avondale? They too were appointed and not only ran and ran, but changed the Charter

for election dates so they got yet an additional year of service. But, of course, you supported and stood with them.

With your attitude, no wonder the paper gets thinner and thinner with little real news, except of course, SPORTS! Why would anyone advertise in this type of paper? They too may not get supported.

Betty S Lynch

Litchfield

Park

Trump will hurt the poor

Editor:

here’s is What i fill About Danald J. Trump. his Name Says it All. he’s Trump the Scrump. And Will Trump On All of us Poor Peopel. What i Mean by That. he wont’s To Take Away The Obama Care. and Send the Imagrants Back Acr oss The border And builden That Stupid Wall To Keep Them from Crossing To The United States To work for Little are Less. And take Away our MediCare An SS i founds & fedral founds that’s what Trump the Srunp want’s To do. i have No Reppect for this

Man. None What So Ever As for as i’m Councierend. Trump The Scrump is a Screw ball. him & his Staff And family n all. hillory Cliton Should have Been Our Next Prisedent Of The U.S. Not Trump.

Mary Scott Buckeye

Demeanor was disrespectful

Editor:

Bored, uncomfortable, annoyed, disrespectful, all words that I believe best represents President Trumps’ demeanor at the Inauguration Prayer Service on Sunday morning. I am not a sleeve wearing Christian, but I do believe in God and believe he has carried this great country through thick and thin. Especially at this time in our history and with the challenges before us, we certainly need His blessings. The “Faith of Our Fathers” cannot and should not be lost at this critical time in our history.

Don Rerick Litchfield Park

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Business Briefcase

by Shane McOwen staff writer

Welcome to the Business Briefcase, everyone. Thanks for turning the dials to tune in to the latest edition.

We’ll just gloss over the fact that nobody really has to turn a dial anymore. Heck, nowadays you just have to say what you want to watch/listen to out loud and technology will do the rest.

I’m not meaning to drag you wonderful Briefcase readers on a trip down the technology memory lane, or even pre-memory with telegraphs and the phonograph.

Let’s look to the future! At least the immediate future of business news. Here are this week’s updates.

First, some sad news in the animal world.

Estrella Animal Hospital has closed for the time being to reorganize following the death of Bill Joslin, the founder of the clinic.

Estrella Animal Hospital, 10865 W. Indian School Road in Avondale, shut down indefinitely at the turn of the new year. A target reopening date has not been set.

Pet owners who’ve not done so can get a copy of their records by emailing eareception@hotmail.com with your name and pet’s name and a way to get in contact.

Jeremy L. Broyles finishes basic training

Air Force Airman Jeremy L. Broyles has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland in San Antonio.

He is the son of Brian K. and Leslie A. Broyles of Whitepine, Tenn., and is a 2016 graduate of Millennium High School in Goodyear.

The Briefcase will keep its ear to the ground to let people know when Estrella Animal Hospital plans on reopening once that information becomes available.

The owners of Fringe Salon in Litchfield Park are opening a new location at 4900 N. Litchfield Road, Suite C-2, called Beauty Box Salon and Suites

The new salon will have stations available for rent, as well as private rooms.

For information on the salon or one of the positions, contact Randee Marafioti at 623-242-4727.

The Avondale City Council approved the agreement Jan. 17.

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Lastly, here’s some very early news on a new pizza chain supposedly heading to the West Valley, among other places. Blast and Brew is planning on opening 15 locations in the metropolitan Phoenix area, including one in Goodyear in the foreseeable future.

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The Avondale City Council recently approved an economic agreement with the Vitamin Shoppe to open its new distribution facility in an 187,000-square-foot building at Van Buren Street and 127th Avenue.

The distribution center will be located at a newly built, but existing facility at the Coldwater Depot Center, and will create 110 jobs at full capacity.

The company chose the Avondale location because of its numerous advantages, Richard Tennenbaum, The Vitamin Shoppe senior vice president, said in a press release.

“We were attracted to the location and easy access to major transportation lanes, the availability of skilled warehousing labor, and the excellent working relationship we established with the local supporting business partners,” Tennenbaum said.

Caleb T. Cool graduates from basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman Caleb T. Cool has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland in San Antonio.

He is the son of Christopher T. Cool of Seldovia, Alaska, and is a 2016 graduate of Millennium High School in Goodyear.

Military notes run free

The View will gladly publish a military note for an individual from the West Valley or if that person’s parents and/or spouse lives in the West Valley. Email information to news1@westvalleyview.com.

Some officials want to move notices from newspapers to government-run

The casual pizza chain, and self-pour specialists — that’s right, you pour your own beer — offers pizza, sandwiches and wraps.

That’s about as much detail as I can give (or conversely, as much as Blast and Brew is able to offer). The Briefcase will be on it once this gets closer to realization, whenever that may be.

That’s all for this week, folks.

As always, send questions, tips or comments to smcowen@westvalleyview.com, or reach the Briefcase on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen. You know, methods of contact in the new technological age. I’ve actually received mail through the U.S. Postal Service, so feel free to reach the Briefcase that way as well.

Take care, everyone, and have a great week.

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

Zachary Meyer graduates from basic training

Pvt. Zachary James Meyer of Waddell graduated Nov. 18 from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He is the son of Judy Meyer of Waddell and is a 2013 graduate of Verrado High School in Buckeye.

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Litchfield Park hosting annual fishing derby

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

From 650 to 700 anglers are expected to line Tierra Verde Lake when Litchfield Park hosts its annual fishing derby.

The Kiwanis Litchfield Park Winter Trout Derby on Saturday will be the first major event on the 4.5-acre lake, 301 S. Old Litchfield Road, since it’s been refilled following a construction project.

“It’s a big family tradition for a lot of people,” said Tricia Kramer, special events coordinator in the city’s Community and Recreation Department.

Derby participants will be competing for the most trout caught in divisions for men, women, boys and girls.

In past years, the title has been claimed by catching up to 15 fish, Kramer said.

Trophies will also be awarded in each division for the largest trout caught by length.

And no one will be interested in throwing a catch back since there is also a prize for smallest fish caught.

“The kids really like that one,” Kramer said.

Anglers who reel in any of about 50 fish that will be tagged will win prizes, she said.

The derby will mark the reopening of fishing on the lake, which had been suspended during construction, Kramer said.

The lake was stocked last week with 750 pounds of trout brought in from a fishery in Colorado, Kramer said.

The lake will be stocked with other species in early February, she said.

Registration provides a day pass for fishing on the lake during the derby, so a fishing permit is not required, Kramer said.

A city fishing permit, which is available at City Hall, is required to fish on the lake at other times, she said.

Here are fishing derby details:

• Registration will open at 6:30 a.m., with fishing from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Entry fees are $6 per pole for adults, and $4 per pole for children 15 and younger.

• Those participating should take their own equipment, including poles and bait.

• Boy Scout Troop 99 will be selling breakfast and lunch from a wagon that will be wheeled around the lake.

• As in past years, the Kiwanis Club is the derby’s presenting sponsor and the service club’s youth groups, Key Club and Builders Club, will be assisting with the event. For information, call 623-935-9040.

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

Ground-breaking ceremony set for W. Valley Catholic high school

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A ground-breaking ceremony will mark the next step in establishing the first Catholic high school in the West Valley.

The event will be at 10 a.m. Friday for St. John Paul II Catholic High School, which will be at 13720 W. Thomas Road in Avondale, next to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Future students, their families and community leaders are expected to participate in the program.

The $23 million campus, which will open for the 2018-

19 school year, is being named after St. John Paul II, who led the Catholic Church as pope for 27 years and visited Phoenix in 1987.

The Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, blessed the ground for the new school in April 2016.

The school will be led by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, known as the “Nashville Sisters,” who are new to the Diocese of Phoenix.

Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, who will be principal, began working on the planning for the new school last year.

Avondale event featuring fine art, jazz

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Work by West Valley artists will be on display, and a Valley jazz quartet will perform during the first cultural event of the year to be sponsored by the city of Avondale.

The Art Showcase Reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the lobby of Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

It’s the first time Avondale has hosted such an event, which is part of an effort to add more cultural programs to the event calendar, according to organizer Stacey Lindsay, with Goosebump and Events.

The art to be displayed will include around 25 works by about 10 artists, including paintings, photography, fabric art and gourd art, said Bernadette Mills, executive director of the West Valley Arts Council, who is assembling the art from the group’s roster of artists.

While the Arts Council regularly rotates art at City Hall and the library, Mills said the reception will provide expanded opportunities for displaying and selling the work.

It also gives people interested in art a chance to network, Mills said.

She said similar events have been successful in other cities.

Music will be provided by the Trio Salado Quartet, an instrumental jazz ensemble that was formed in Tempe in 2012.

The group, which will play standards and original compositions, is led by guitarist Kurt Hauser, a member of the music faculty at Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale.

Other group members are Matt Cox, percussionist; Michael Roberts, who plays bass; and Brett Seasons, who plays sax, guitar and keyboard.

While youths are welcome to attend, Lindsay said the event is a chance for adults to mix and mingle.

“With wine and art, it’s more of an adult audience,” she said. “A couple can have a date night out.”

Admission to the event is free, with wine and refreshments available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Avondale Libraries and Recreation.

For information, call 623-333-2400 or visit avondaleaz.org/events.

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

CLINT HOLCOMB of Tucson competes in the bull riding portion of the Buckeye Days rodeo Jan. 21 at Helzapoppin’ Arena in Buckeye. Buckeye Days continues this weekend with a cattle drive, parade and more rodeo action. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.

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(ABOVE) ISSAC ESCOBEDO of Mesa wows the crowd after riding a sheep the entire length of the rodeo arena during the Muttin Bustin’ portion of the rodeo Jan. 21 at Helzapoppin’ in Buckeye. (Left) Bu ckeye Union High School senior Karen Shaw sings the nation anthem before the rodeo.

Donor says giving kidney was worth it

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Jordan Collins remembers that when she was about 12 years old, she knew someday she would like to donate a kidney to someone in need.

Even then, she had a feeling for people and helping them out, she said.

Now 22, Collins got her chance to help in a big way when she donated a kidney last month to a man who happened to attend the same Avondale high school she did.

“My faith is the reason why I did it,” Collins said. “I believe the world is changed by example, not opinion, and I want to be an example of God’s love.”

For Cristian Gonzalez, Collins’ kidney was the best Christmas gift ever.

After his kidneys failed, Gonzalez was on dialysis for more than two years while awaiting a match.

In September, he contacted Robin Cole, who was one of his teachers at Agua Fria High School and had shared with her students her history of having two kidney transplants.

Cole said she met with the 23-year-old Avondale man and his parents, who needed assurance that there was hope for their son.

“They wanted to make sure they had done all they could do,” Cole said. “He comes from a good family. They care about him and are taking care of him.”

After talks, which were translated to Spanish for Gonzales’ parents by Cole’s neighbor, Cole said they agreed to let her put an appeal for a kidney donor on her Facebook page, which is followed by scores of her former students.

“I felt the donor would come from the Agua Fria community,” she said.

And within 24 hours, Cole had a reply from Collins, who was a member of a student Christian club Cole sponsored at the high school and a leader of a health group.

Cole said she was impressed by the speed of the process between the time Gonzales contacted her and when he got the kidney, noting the average wait on transplant lists is five years, a period of time when the patient’s health can decline further.

Cole said she knew Collins was a good prospect because both she and Gonzales have O blood types.

Collins explained that makes her a universal donor, but Gonzales would only be able to accept a kidney from an O donor.

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The same blood type seemed to be one of the few things the two have in common.

While Gonzalez graduated from Agua Fria in 2012 and Collins graduated a year later, they didn’t know each other in school.

After seeing the Facebook appeal, Collins said she “thought and prayed” about making the donation.

“God blessed me with a healthy body,” she said.

Collins said she realized she could share that gift with Gonzalez, who didn’t have a good quality of life or a lot of options.

The first contact she had with Gonzales was a Facebook message in which he asked, “Are you the girl who wants to donate a kidney?” Collins said.

But before she could make the donation, Collins had to undergo a series of medical tests, which required trips to Phoenix from Wickenburg, where she works as an ambulance EMT and is a volunteer firefighter with the Yarnell Fire District.

“They check everything to be sure you’re healthy enough,” Collins said.

The kidney donor, recipient and their parents didn’t actually meet until a presurgery conference a week before the operation at Banner — University Medical Center in Phoenix.

While Collins said she understood donating a kidney would benefit Gonzales, at the meeting she realized how meaningful it would be for his family.

Gonzales’ mother cried as she expressed her thanks, calling Collins “my angel.”

Collins, the daughter of the Rev. Marcus and Judy Collins, said the meeting

also had an impact on her mother, who had been worried about her daughter’s decision to donate a kidney.

Her mother “completely changed her heart,” coming around to support the surgery, Collins said.

Cole said she was impressed that Collins never wavered in her commitment to make the kidney donation.

“Once she spoke up, she was in 100 percent,” said Cole, who was in the waiting room when the surgery occurred on Dec. 14.

“She always wanted to donate a kidney to someone in need. She knew Cristian would take care of it once he got it,” Cole said.

Collins was released from the hospital a few days after the surgery to continue her recovery at her parents’ home.

Before Christmas, the families met again and exchanged tamales and Christmas cookies.

Collins said she will need to have blood work for the next two years to be sure her remaining kidney is healthy.

“Most people live normal lives with one kidney,” she said.

Collins noted that as a donor, if her kidney should fail she would go to the top of the waiting list for a transplant, which was a factor in deciding to donate a kidney.

Collins acknowledged that the process has had costs, including more pain than she expected, a month off from work, several trips to Phoenix and a scar, as well as creating her greatest worry — that the kidney could be rejected.

“It’s not the easiest thing,” she said. “But in the end, it’s worth it.”

Most kidney donors don’t know who they’re helping

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Most living kidney donations come from family members, but an increasing number of donations are coming from people who don’t know the recipient, according to the medical director of the kidney transplant program at Banner — University Medical Center in Phoenix.

“More and more people are willing to donate, even though [the kidney] is not for their immediate family,” Dr. Alfredo Fabrega said. “More donate to anyone who needs it.” Banner — University has been doing the procedure for about 40 years and is one of five hospitals in Arizona where transplant operations are performed, he said.

More than 150 kidney transplants were done at the hospital during 2016 by Fabrega and three other doctors, he said.

“The success rate is quite good,” Fabrega said, with 98 percent of the kidneys from living donors functioning a year after surgery. “Most patients do not have rejection.”

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Kidney transplants are more common than other types of transplants because kidney failure is more common and there’s a greater number of donors, Fabrega said.

About half the kidneys come from living donors, with the others from cadavers, he said.

Fabrega said there’s been an increase in living kidney donations as the surgery has become less invasive by using laparoscopic techniques.

Most living donors are younger than 65, and they can’t be diabetic or have serious chronic diseases, Fabrega said.

Donors who have taken care of themselves and can take time off for the surgery are good prospects for the operation, he said.

Kidney donors do not have to make lifestyle changes, but Fabrega said he’s found that the surgery often motivates donors to work to improve their health before and after the procedure.

“Most of them tend to adopt a healthy lifestyle,” he said.

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Estrella boys soccer loses for first time; Westview girls hoops win big; Youngker boys basketball update

Lady Tigers down Westview, win region title

Millennium holds on to 3-seed as season comes to close

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Millennium girls soccer clinched the 6A Southwest region championship with a 4-2 win over Westview Jan. 19 on senior night.

The Lady Tigers overcame an early deficit to put on a show for the almost 1,500 fans in attendance.

“We’ve won 12 games by shutouts, so getting scored on is not normal for us,”

GIRLS SOCCER

Millennium coach David Cameron said.

Westview took the early lead thanks to a superb free kick by Syria Falkengerg in the sixth minute from just outside the penalty area. The early deficit was an unfamiliar affair, Cameron said.

“It’s the second game in a row that [falling behind early] has happened,” he said. “We got scored on last game and were able to overcome that in overtime. In my opinion, it’s a good thing to deal with that kind of adversity. It was good to see the girls come from behind and deal with that kind of pressure.”

The Lady Tigers responded well, scoring an equalizer 10 minutes after Westview’s goal. Naomi Aguilar received a pass just outside the penalty area, made a few nifty moves with the ball at her feet to get by her defender and then slotted it past the keeper for the goal.

Aguilar added a second goal five minutes later when she caught the Westview keeper out of position and fired a long-range strike on target, putting Millennium up 2-1.

Westview equalized with four minutes remaining in the half, with another goal from Falkengerg, this time on a counter attack. Falkengerg received a long ball down the left flank and was able to turn back toward the middle of the field and finish the play with a

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AUBREY CRIPPA, 15, of Millennium chases after a ball Jan. 19 against Westview’s Laura

The Lady

won 4-2, improving their record to 14-1-1 and claiming the 6A Southwest Region championship.

Lady Vipers soak up top spot in region

Verrado beats Agua Fria 5-3 in heavy rain

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Despite a slow start to the season, Verrado’s girls soccer team began Desert West Region play with a fine run of form. Torrential rain Jan. 20 could not slow the Lady Vipers down.

After opening the year 1-6 in power-points games — with only four goals in the six losses — Verrado beat region foes Glendale Deer Valley and Lake Havasu 3-0 and 5-0, respectively. The Lady Vipers put themselves alone at the top of the Desert West Region standings with a 5-3 victory against Agua Fria under heavy rain.

job of that coming out of those tough losses,” Verrado coach David Hopkinson said. “We were able to make some things happen against those teams, we just couldn’t put it in the back of the net. In region play, we’ve seemed to figure it out a little bit. We have a little bit more space, a little bit more time, and that’s helped us.” Verrado has scored nearly as many goals in its last three games (13) as it had in its first 10 combined (15).

GIRLS SOCCER

“The one upside to playing such a difficult schedule is you have to elevate your play, and the girls really did a good

Eight of those 15 came in a win against Glendale Independence.

The improved scoring came in handy against Agua Fria, as Verrado led 5-1 before the Lady Owls made a late push.

“I’m very proud of them; they gave it all,” Agua Fria coach Aaron Chaira said of his team. “The conversation when they came off the field [at halftime], the captain, Ciera Mueller,

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pulled the team

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Cooley.

Tigers

View photo by Ray Thomas JESSICA FARMER, left, of Verrado kicks the ball Jan. 20 as Agua Fria’s Selena Garza turns away. Farmer scored a pair of goals for the Lady Vipers in a 5-3 victory.

Wolves soccer in good shape despite 1st loss

Estrella eyes home playoff game

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Estrella Foothills boys soccer suffered its first loss in power-points games last week, but it’s still in good shape to host a 4A first-round playoff game.

The Wolves were downed by Yuma Gila Ridge 6-2 Jan. 17. They fell behind early and weren’t able to recover.

“We just didn’t play, we didn’t come out,” Estrella coach Michael Navarro said. “It took too long for us to get going and we got dominated in the first half. Second half, we kind of turned it on, but it was too late.”

The loss dropped Estrella to No. 8 in the power-points rankings, and the top eight teams host playoff games. The Wolves were fourth before the Gila Ridge defeat, which was the first game of Southwest Region play for both teams.

“There were a little bit of nerves; it was kind of like our region championship, I guess you would say,” Navarro said. “We weren’t focused. We came in and everyone was a little separate during warmups, even before the game people were off doing their own things. The vibe wasn’t a focused vibe, and you could tell right off the bat we weren’t ready, we were slow to the ball, and they outworked us.”

Estrella trailed 3-0 before a pair of Noah Webster goals got the Wolves back into the game in the second half.

“He was playing sweeper and we had to make some changes, get a little more attacking on their third, so we made the change, put him up there and we scored two quick ones, which were two really good goals, too,” Navarro said.

However, Yuma responded with a penalty kick tally and went on to score two more goals.

“We were down 3-2, then there was a penalty kick and we fell off after that,” Navarro said. “That kind of deflated us.”

After losing to Gila Ridge, the Wolves responded Jan. 19 with a 5-2 victory against Youngker. Estrella faced a similar situation to the Gila Ridge game, falling behind the Roughriders 2-0 at

halftime. This time, the Wolves’ response was much better in the second half.

“We pressed a lot, pressed with our defenders and kind of kept everybody in,” Navarro said of the second half. “We dominated the whole game, we kept possession, worked the ball, just the chances we had, we weren’t finishing [in the first half]. Second half, we were pressing with eight guys heavily up top, and that’s kind of what got the job done because we had the advantage because they left two or three guys up top and we had two [on] one, three [on] two, three [on] one, and we finished our chances at the end.”

Marco Vasquez had three of the Wolves’ five goals, bringing his total to 21 this year.

“He’s a stud,” Navarro said. “Freshman year, he scored 23. Sophomore year, the same. Third year, he’s kind of breaking out a little bit, which is awesome.”

Even though Estrella came back to win, Navarro said he is still concerned about the Wolves’ start to games, which isn’t something that plagued them earlier this year.

“We started out strong at the beginning [of the season], we were scoring goal after goal in the first half,” Navarro said. “I’m not exactly sure what kind of took off into it, but we haven’t had that urgency in the beginning [of games] that we had at the beginning of the season.

“The last couple games, we’ve been not as focused, not motivated to get going. I told the guys with the playoffs coming up, you start off late and you could be done at the beginning. Good teams in the playoffs, that’s why they’re in the playoffs, because they close teams out.”

Estrella played Yuma on Tuesday, but the result was unavailable at press time. The Wolves wrap up the season at 6 p.m. Thursday, hosting Buckeye.

“Our final game against Buckeye, it doesn’t matter what either team’s record is, they’re a rival and it’s senior night, so it should be a really good one,” Navarro said. “I’m excited to see what happens.”

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

MARCO VASQUEZ, 8, of Estrella Foothills leaps to head the ball past a Gila Ridge defender Jan. 17. The Wolves lost 6-2 to Gila Ridge, but bounced back two days later to beat Youngker 5-2. Vasquez had a hat trick against the Roughriders.

Roughriders pushing through difficult year

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Youngker boys basketball coach Jake Nelson has a rather simple formula for his team’s success.

“We play a lot better if we make shots,” Nelson said. “When we shoot bad, it’s a long night for us.”

The latter was the case for Youngker Jan. 19 against Estrella Foothills, as the Roughriders struggled to score early and lost 56-35. Youngker managed just 11 first-half points, taking a lot of shots from distance that couldn’t find the twine.

“Some of [the shots] were forced, illadvised shots. Some of them, they just couldn’t knock them down,” Nelson said. “I don’t know if they get rattled or too pumped up.”

It was the second time Youngker faced Estrella, as the Roughriders hosted the Wolves Jan. 3. That encounter was much closer, as Estrella only won by four points, 63-59. This time, the Roughriders couldn’t score with Estrella, and had a hard time defending in spurts.

“It’s hard because Ricky [Robinson] is quick, he’s a hell of a guard, so I put my best defender on him,” Nelson said.

“Grant [Greabell] is a heck of a player, he can hit from deep, so they run plays for him and he’s hard to defend; and if you switch out, we’ve got a mismatch. Then, they’ve got shooters. It’s a challenge.”

Youngker did a pretty good job of defending early, as the Wolves only led 9-5 in the last two minutes of the opening

quarter. However, Estrella scored the final five points of the quarter and had a 16-6 advantage in the second, taking a 30-11 lead into intermission. Nelson said he was pleased with the defense at the start of the game.

“Absolutely,” he said. “From there, if my quicker guys come out of the game, I’ve got to go zone. It’s hard to go man against them. But the start of it, the defense was good.”

Youngker tried to climb back into the game in the third quarter, starting it with a 9-0 run. Keandre Livingston was critical during that time, scoring seven of the nine points after being held without a bucket in

team, too. It was close.”

Millennium has gone 14-1-1 this season, and is a perfect 11-0 in powerpoints games. Much of this season’s success is owed to the foundation put forth last year, Cameron said.

the first half.

“He’s our go-to guy, him and Isaiah [Villanueva],” Nelson said. “He does well. He gave us a lift, and he’s been like that the whole year. He’s been there for four years, so he knows the stuff, and he’s a hard worker. He’s always working, putting up shots. They work so hard.”

Hard work has been the staple of Youngker’s team all year, which has been important with its lack of size. Nelson called this team the hardest working group he’s ever coached.

“They’ve worked so hard, especially a solid group of five seniors that have worked so hard,” he said. “They work

but four players will return next season — but they have progressed ahead of schedule, Cameron said.

hard in the weight room, put up a lot of shots. I think sometimes, with our lack of length and height, it’s a battle. Every game is going to be a battle because we don’t have much length. Practices look unreal. They’re constantly getting after it. It’s intense.”

After Youngker’s 9-0 run cut it to 30-20, Estrella pushed right back and wound up outscoring the Roughriders 16-12 in the quarter. That made it 46-23 heading to the fourth period, and Youngker was unable to get back into the game after that.

Youngker is just 5-15 overall and will fail to make the postseason for the fifth straight year. The Roughriders have had some close calls, though, losing four games by five points or less, and another game in overtime.

“It’s a senior-laden team, we’re just inconsistent,” Nelson said. “We take mental lapses sometimes on defense. Sometimes, we take ill-advised shots. Sometimes, we can’t knock down shots. We’re just too inconsistent. We’ll compete up to the level, but sometimes when we play teams that aren’t as good, we’ll play down. That’s kind of how it’s been.”

Despite the less than stellar results this year, Nelson said he’s excited about the future of the program because of the talent at the lower levels.

“The freshman group is an athletic group,” he said. “A majority are football players, and they’re all athletes. It’s something next year we’re going to try to build off of. I’m excited. We’ve got some good juniors, too, that have been around. Dalvin [Redhouse], Mikey [Guzman], Marchaun [Jackson]. So, we’ve got some good juniors to work with. The future looks good.”

Youngker has four games remaining, starting at 7 p.m. today when it hosts Buckeye.

solid shot for the goal.

The Lady Tigers wasted no time recapturing the lead. Megan Kirker scored right off the restart, just 18 seconds after Westview drew even, giving Millennium the lead for good.

Aguilar added a goal late in the second half to complete her hat trick and help secure the Lady Tigers’ victory.

“We played well,” Westview coach Carlos Macias said. “I think it would have been a closer game if we didn’t make [those] mistakes.

“We played against the No. 3 [team in 6A],” Macias said. “They were solid. They have a good team. We have a good

“We put in a system last year that I won’t back down from, which causes a lot of losses,” he said. “We possess and try to hold onto the ball a lot more than they were used to, and by doing that, it puts some stress [on us]. We were young and just trying to get better last year, and I thought we did. We lost to [Scottsdale] Horizon, 8-0, in the beginning of the season, and then we beat them, 2-0, later.

“To go through last year and survive and stay on the team and deal with the wonderful things we’re dealing with now because of the stress we went through last year is awesome.”

The Lady Tigers are still young — all

“Our plan was next year, but we’re going to give it a shot this year,” he said. “We need to go as far as we can in state and get as much experience as we can.”

Millennium’s win came in front of 1,449 spectators, the largest recorded attendance at an Arizona high school girls soccer game, said Remigio Gordillo, Millennium’s athletic director.

Cameron said the large crowd was another important step in the team’s quest for gaining experience.

“I wanted the girls to feel the pressure of what it’s like in a state championship game,” he said. “You’re going to get that crowd at state.”

Cameron gave credit to supportive campus faculty for helping get the word out to fill the stands.

“If you don’t have the people on campus rallying, it’s impossible,” he said. “Credit to our athletic director, our whole administration that were supporting this. You never know until you try, and we tried and had success, and it was awesome … Couldn’t do it without being unified as a school.”

The Lady Tigers wrapped up their regular season Tuesday against Surprise Valley Vista. The result was unavailable at press time.

With a win, Millennium would likely keep its No. 3 seed and host a first-round playoff game, avoiding the play-in round reserved for seeds nine through 24.

Westview’s playoff chances took another hit with a Jan. 20 loss to Glendale Mountain Ridge, 2-1. The Lady Knights fell from No. 16 to No. 26 with the two losses, leaving them two spots away from the final play-in position.

View photo by Mike Rincon

Westview blasts Copper Canyon, 59-14

Lady Knights eye playoff spot heading into stretch run

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Westview girls basketball dominated visiting Glendale Copper Canyon from start to finish Jan. 20, racing the Lady Aztecs out of the gym to the tune of a 59-14 blowout.

The Lady Knights kept pace in the playoff rankings with the victory, sitting at No. 18 in the 6A conference. Westview coach Lisa Contreras said the team is starting to hit its stride.

“Our goal is always every year to make sure we’re securing a spot in the playoffs,” Contreras said. “I think there were some games where we should have done a little better, [but] I think right now, after winter break, they’re not wearing down. They’re playing with their eyes open. They’re hungry to learn more about the game. They’re ready to play, that’s what I want.”

Westview certainly looked ready to play from the opening tip against Copper Canyon. The Lady Knights raced to a 10-1 lead and led 28-8 at halftime. Westview’s defense smothered Copper Canyon all over the court, holding the Lady Aztecs to only two made field goals in the half.

Westview turned up the heat in the second half. After Copper Canyon’s Ailyne Gonzalez scored on a layup with 6:13 remaining in the third quarter, Westview went on a 24-0 run that stretched over 12 minutes of game time. The 45-point victory was Westview’s largest of the season.

“The goal is to be consistent,” Contreras said. “That’s what we’re working on, trying to be consistent with everybody

contributing. At this point now, we’re trying to learn from each game. They work hard in practice, but it seems like they need that game experience to really understand why we’re doing certain things.”

Westview had 10 different girls score in the victory, led by Sierra Gallego’s 17 points. Gallego hit all five of the Lady Knights’ 3-point field goals.

Alexandra Cano had 14 points and Kennedy Cuspard added nine for the Lady Knights.

Abril Cristerna was a bright spot for Copper Canyon. The senior captain led the

team with five points and had an assist in the contest.

Westview’s only power-point losses have come against teams ranked above it, including two against region foes Millennium, No. 3, and Surprise Valley Vista, No. 4. After playing both teams tough the first time around, the Lady Knights will have one more crack at each before the season ends.

“They’re both really tough teams,” Contreras said. “Some of my girls are up from JV, so [that] was their first time experiencing that. It was kind of an eye

opener, both Valley and Millennium. We’re just trying to work on playing competitively no matter who we are playing.”

Westview faced district rival Tolleson Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Knights will host La Joya at 7 p.m. Friday, before facing Valley Vista and Millennium in back-to-back games next week.

Contreras said she feels the team can continue to improve as the regular season winds down.

“I feel like they’re in a good place right now,” she said.

View photo by Mike Rincon

JIMYA CHAMBERS

Westview wrestlers focusing on improvement

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Westview’s wrestling team, while young, has made great progress during the 2016-17 season, coach George Burgess said.

The Knights entered the season with a young core, both overall and in the varsity ranks.

WRESTLING

“Our varsity lineup is made up of three seniors and one junior, and the rest being sophomores,” Burgess said. “We have three strong seniors who are wrestling well, and lots of sophomores getting varsity experience.”

Of the 35 wrestlers in the program this season, 18 are sophomores, Burgess said.

“The future looks bright,” he said.

Burgess said there has been considerable progress from last season to this one.

“This year, we’ve attended the same wrestling tournaments as we did last year,” he said. “This year, at each tournament, we have improved five to six places better when compared to the same tournaments last year. That’s been a good indicator for us as coaches that we are improving.”

Westview’s three seniors have had big years in both leading the team and on-mat performance. Luis Quezada won the 105-pound division at the Big Red Invitational in December at Agua Fria High School.

Juan Beltran, at 113 pounds, finished as runner up in both the Big Red Invitational and the Brad Jones Pack Wrestling Invitational Jan. 20 at Centennial High School. Andre Rodriguez, 126 pounds, finished runner up in the Big Red and Jerry Benson Wrestling Invitational in December at Buckeye Union High School, and won the Verrado Varsity Tournament Jan. 13-14 for his weight class.

“Our three seniors have had a really good year,” Burgess said.

He identified sophomores Josh Jenkins and Luis Guerrero as two of the most improved wrestlers this season.

While Burgess said he is happy with the team’s growth and improvement, the team still has room to improve if it wants to compete consistently at the highest level.

“We have showed great progress from last season to this season, but still need to improve it if we want to be competitive with the best wrestling teams in Division I,” Burgess said. “As a coaching staff, we are very happy with the commitment and effort put forth by the wrestlers who have stuck with wrestling the past three years.”

View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, January 25, 2017

View photo by Mike Rincon

LUIS GUERRERO, top, of Westview takes down a Cactus wrestler Jan. 14 during the Verrado Varsity Tournament at Verrado High School. Guerrero, a sophomore, has been one of the Knights’ most improved wrestlers in 2016-17.

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together and said, ‘Hey ladies, I don’t care what the score is, but the second half, I want to make sure we walk off the field and look at each other, and if we gave it all and left it all on the field, that’s all I care about.’ They did a fantastic job, and I think they did that.”

Verrado wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, tallying in the sixth minute to make it 1-0. Ali James got a breakaway down the right wing and slid it into the right corner of the net.

Agua Fria’s best chance in the opening minutes came from Selena Garza. She took a shot from the top of the 18-yard box that Verrado goalkeeper Elena Mosquera leaped to her right to snatch out of the air.

The Lady Owls equalized with 9:23 left in the half when Esperanza Cadena redirected a pass from Garza into the net. It was a great individual effort from Garza to keep a long cross in play along the goal line, and she made a perfect pass for the goal.

Verrado seized momentum back with two goals in the final six minutes of the opening half. The first was an incredible header goal by Jessica Farmer, soaring into the penalty area on a corner kick by James to put it into the net just inside the near post.

“That was fantastic; I don’t know where that came from,” Hopkinson said. “We had some set pieces we’ve been working on, but that was such a needed goal because they had just tied it up. You get a corner and you want to score, but I didn’t expect to score that way, so it was a huge

Verrado made it 3-1 with a minute to go in the half when Brynn Holderbaum scored her first of two goals. The senior cut it back near the top of the 18-yard box and rifled it home. Hopkinson said it was a huge goal to give the Lady Vipers some cushion heading into halftime.

“I knew, especially in this weather and some of the skill players they have, those [two] goals probably weren’t going to be enough,” he said. “So, getting a little momentum, especially with senior night, you do that at halftime and the girls get a little distracted, so getting any kind of lead is good, and it gave us a little cushion in the second half.”

Verrado extended its lead to 5-1 with goals by Farmer and Holderbaum in the first 11 minutes of the second half. Farmer’s goal was a beautiful shot to the top right corner of the net from 20 yards away, coming off a set piece.

“We had a new corner kick put into play because we kind of know what they’re going to do, they know what we’re going to do, so we tried throwing in a little wrinkle,” Hopkinson said. “She’s supposed to probably play one across, and she just saw the opening and took it, and just ripped it. Not too many keepers are making that save, so it was a fantastic goal.”

Holderbaum’s second goal came on a breakaway down the right wing. She made a move on the goalie and slotted it into the net.

“She’s a traditional winger, we’ve had to move her around to different spots this year, but she’s like a gazelle out there on the right,” Hopkinson said. “She just gets up and down, crosses it, perfect timing so she wasn’t offside, and a great finish. That was a great goal the way things turned out.”

Despite trailing by four goals, Agua

Fria was relentless down the stretch and created several good scoring opportunities. Part of it was a tactical change made by Chaira.

“Instead of having my forwards at the top, two side to side, I put one as a true striker, Zalma [Torres], and we put [Cadena] more toward the back so they could actually control the middle,” Chaira said. “We were losing the middle in the first half, but once we were able to control the middle, we started using the outside ball.”

Agua Fria’s second goal came on a penalty kick. Torres had three consecutive shots stopped by Mosquera, but the referee awarded a PK and Mueller converted for the Lady Owls, making it 5-2 with 11:52 remaining.

“I think we got a rough call against us,” Hopkinson said. “It probably should have been a goal, but the keeper made three unbelievable saves. I think he called it on the goalkeeper. I think he said she pushed someone. I didn’t see it.”

Agua Fria scored again just three minutes later, as Torres put one into the back of the net to make it 5-3. However, that was as close as Agua Fria would get.

Hopkinson credited Mosquera with playing a great game for the Lady Vipers.

“Elena played her best game of the season, even giving up three goals, in these conditions,” Hopkinson said. “She had a

huge save in the first half, a couple huge ones [against Torres]. She was just on, and almost got to the PK, read it correctly. She played fantastic, kept us in the game.”

The victory put Verrado in the driver’s seat to win the region. The Lady Vipers beat Phoenix Barry Goldwater 6-0 Monday, and played at winless Desert Edge Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. If Verrado won that game, it would be the region champion and gotten an automatic berth into the state tournament play-in game, which is for the Nos. 9-24 seeds. The Lady Vipers are currently the No. 17 seed. If they stay in the top 16, they’ll host a play-in game at 6 p.m. Thursday.

“I thought last year, had we gotten into the playoffs, we could have been dangerous,” Hopkinson said. “If we make the playoffs [this year], we’ll be coming in on a five-game win streak, which is huge, you get that momentum. We’re going to probably have to play Monday, Tuesday, and potentially Thursday if we take care of business. A lot of games in a short amount of time, but the girls are excited and love playing soccer.”

Agua Fria finished the season Tuesday at Lake Havasu. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Owls were ranked 25th as of Tuesday, but could possibly sneak into the postseason had they won.

View photo by Ray Thomas

ALI JAMES, 18, of Verrado kicks the ball goalward Jan. 20 between Agua Fria’s Selena Garza, 4, and Ciera Mueller. James had a goal and an assist to help the Lady Vipers top the Lady Owls 5-3 and take sole possession of first place in the 5A Desert West Region.

Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

Converse and immerse

Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.

Domestic violence support groups

New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.

Story time

Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Baby time

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

Heart disease support group

Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Computer classes

Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Bu ckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Community Bingo

The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

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Sundance Crossing Center, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. To register, email eon@buckeyeaz.gov.

S.M.A.R.T. Referrals Networking

Entrepreneurs are invited to network with other local small business owners at the Southwest Marketing and Referrals Team (S.M.A.R.T.) meeting. The group meets at noon the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Rudy’s BBQ, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Darren Mullins at darren.mullins@libertymutual.com.

ESL Cafe

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

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique thrift store is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the exception of holidays, at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

Al-Anon Stepping Stones meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear.

Fitness in the Park

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

Small business mentoring

Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.

New Life Al-Anon

at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 Third St., Buckeye. The troop is looking for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills and becoming leaders. For information, call Trina Stark at 623-693-8624.

Community Bingo

The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Grief support group

A grief support group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The support group is designed to help and encourage those after the death of a loved one. The group is led by facilitators who have experienced loss themselves. For information, call Angela at 623-435-2105.

view local artwork at the Art Showcase Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondaleaz. org/events or call 623-333-2400.

Buckeye Days cattle drive, parade

The Buckeye Days cattle drive and parade will kick off at 9:30 a.m. along Monroe Avenue in downtown Buckeye. A barbecue chuck wagon lunch of hamburgers, chips and a drink hosted by the Buckeye Valley Historical Society will follow the parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Park behind the Buckeye Valley Museum, 116 E. MC85, Buckeye.

Avondale Health and Resource Fair

People can learn about the human and housing services offered in Avondale at the sixth annual Health and Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2703.

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Bingo for Books

Adults are invited to play bingo and win books at 11 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Read to a dog

Youths can sign up for a 10-minute session to read to a therapy dog from 4 to 5 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Family Coloring Day

Everyone’s invited to color and say hello to the new children’s librarian at Family Color Day from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Tutor, mentor info session

An information session for volunteer tutors and mentors will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Care1st Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call Sandra Freyer at 602-812-3946.

The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart disease from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park.

Estrella Republican Club

The Estrella Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in the lecture room at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.

Job Readiness Assistance

Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Fitness in the Park

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

Citizenship class

People wanting to become U.S.

citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the

Western Sky 25th

Anniversary Celebration

Western Sky Middle School is celebrating its 25th anniversary from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 4095 N. 144th Ave., Goodyear. The event will feature Wildcat alumni speakers, food trucks, Wildcat performances and more.

Preschool art studio

Youths ages 3 to 6 can create art during the Preschool Art Studio session at 10:30 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

The Beatles

Follow the footsteps of the Beatles during a historical journey at 2 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Avondale water conservation class

Avondale is offering a series of water conservation winter and spring landscaping classes throughout the spring. Classes take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Tonight’s class, Butterfly Gardening, will teach people how to attract adult butterflies to their gardens. Registration is required by contacting Esmie Avila, Avondale water conservation education specialist, at 623-333-4422 or by email at eavila@avondale. org. For information, visit www. avondale.org/landscapeclasses.

Buckeye Entrepreneur Outreach Network

Buckeye is hosting a specialized workshop featuring in-depth training with Crowd Funding — the 21st Century investors at Entrepreneur Outreach Network from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buckeye Library Coyote Branch in the

New Life Al-Anon meets at noon every Thursday at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 255 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. The goal of the group is to address and work toward recovery. For information, call 623-693-6244.

Baby time

Take your babies to an interactive program that introduces board books, music and art to babies and toddlers. There will be educational toys, socialization and self-expression in a comfortable environment. Baby time is designed for children from birth to 2 years old. Baby time runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Alcoholics

Anonymous meets

The Garden Lakes group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Ave., Avondale.

Taking Turns Toybrary

The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.

In Stitches in Goodyear meets

In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Share ideas, tips and patterns with other crochet, knitting and sewing enthusiasts. Novice to advance needle crafters are welcome. Some basic instruction in needle crafts will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Boy Scout meeting

Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets

Friday Winter reading group

The book The Happiness Project will be discussed at 10:15 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit mcldaz.org.

Buckeye Days BBQ

The Friends of the Buckeye Public Library will host a barbecue dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Buckeye Elementary School, 211 S. Seventh St., Buckeye, to celebrate Buckeye Days.

Tutor, mentor info session

An information session for volunteer tutors and mentors will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Family Resource Center, 210 S. Sixth St., Building 700, Buckeye. For information, call Sandra Freyer at 602-8123946.

Artist in residence at Wigwam

Wigwam artist in residence

Gretchen Olberding of Goodyear will be at the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, from 4 to 8 p.m. Olberding creates award-winning, representational paintings using soft pastels and acrylics.

Friday Business Connections

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the Friday Business Connections networking group at 7:30 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at West-MEC, 5487 N. 99th Ave., Glendale.The meetings feature a keynote speaker covering topics affecting the Southwest Valley. Business owners are welcome to attend

Saturday

Wigwam artist in residence Gretchen Olberding of Goodyear will be at the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, from 4 to 8 p.m. Olberding creates award-winning, representational paintings using soft pastels and acrylics.

Africanized Honeybees in Arizona

Adults are invited to a program called Africanized Honeybees in Arizona from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. The program illustrates the Southwest — and its distinct differences from the rest of the U.S. — where cultural and biological differences originating in several different continents are conflicting and coming together.To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.

Kickstart Mentorship Academy workshop

Kickstart Mentorship Academy holds a free workshop from noon to 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the American Sports Center, 755 N. 114th Ave., Avondale. The workshop focuses on topical information for guardians and youths and may cover topics such as bullying, law enforcement, social media and entrepreneurship.

Cody’s Reading Pack

Young readers can build confidence by reading to therapy dogs during “Cody’s Reading Pack” at 10 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at Buckeye’s Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Readings are by appointment for 15-minute sessions. To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.

Texas Hold’em games

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

Community Bingo

Buckeye Days Rodeo

The National Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Senior Pro Rodeo begins at 3 p.m. and Muttin’ Bustin’ for youths begins at 2 p.m. with gates opening at noon at Helzapoppin’ Arena on Miller Road south of Baseline Road in Buckeye. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for ages 13-17 and free for youths younger than 12.

Stargazing for everyone

Spend a night under the stars during the Stargazing for Everyone event at 7:30 p.m. at White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, visit maricopacountyparks.net.

Art showcase reception

Listen to live jazz music and

The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 5 p.m. every Saturday at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper).

Domestic violence support groups

Community choir

Adult Children of Alcoholics

The support group Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday at the Litchfield Park First Baptist Church, 901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park.

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.

Community Bingo

The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Adrenaline Youth Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park invites children in sixth through 12th grades to participate in the Adrenaline Youth Choir from 4 to 5 p.m. every Sunday in the church’s Choir Room at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-3411 or email info@ churchatlitchfieldpark.org.There is no fee to participate.

Children’s Community Christian Choirs

Chimin’ In Hand Bell — 4:30 to

with an emphasis on musical exploration. Choirs meet at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-3411 or email info@ churchatlitchfieldpark.org.There is no fee for participation.

Monday

New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.

Computer classes

Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Mental Illness peer support group meets

A community choir for adults meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Performing Arts Center. The choir is a noncredit community education course. The cost is $40 for the semester. Registration is required by calling 623-935-8888 and referencing Course No. COMM35869. The course will conclude with a concert May 9.

Job Readiness Assistance

Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Baby time

Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Bingo

at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonschools.com.

District 29

Democrats meet

The Legislative District 29 Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Maryvale Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix.

Thursday

At The Buzzer ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT for hotel Management Company located 67th Ave. and Thunderbird., Glendale. This general office position is responsible for, assisting the CEO on construction and renovation projects, travel arrangements, data research and entry and general office responsibilities. Preferred: three-year experience in a general office environment, experience with Microsoft Office. Salary $16.00/hr or higher, Depending on Experience. Send resume including salary requirements to info@explorenavajo.com

Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Overeaters Anonymous

The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Double Action, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.

Toastmasters meeting

Fitness in the Park

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

Job Readiness Assistance

Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Citizenship class

People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

Crazy 8s club

The Crazy 8s club meets from

MOVING sale. Anything and everything. Saturday 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00p.m. 23769 W La Vista Dr., Buckeye.

CASITA guest house, I-10 & 339th, horse property, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, $775.00 per month. Lease, security, and references. 623-328-0414.

FINGERNAILS Acrylic, Gel, Dip, Pedicures done at your house. Call 623-418-4666 or Facebook.

FOR sale cemetary plot in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetary. Located in the Praying Hands Section. Price negotiable. 623-936-5914.

ESTATE Sale. Everything Must Go! Litchfield Park. 1350 N Villa Nueva Dr. Sat/ Sun 10:00a.m. Cash and carry. Entire household contents for sale.

If you miss our regular deadlines, at the buzzer classified ads are available. Call 623-535-8439 by 11 a.m. on Tuesday Normal Deadline: Friday, 4pm

The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.

Tuesday

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Verrado Coffee Co., 1829 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye.

Code Club

Youths ages 11 to 16 can learn how to code computer games, applications and websites during Code Club from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Chess Club

Youths ages 11 to 16 can play chess or learn how to at 3:35 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Blood drive

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Palm Room in the PebbleCreek community, 3645 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. To sign up to donate, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit bloodhero.com.

STEAM story time

Enrich the lives of preschoolers with early concepts of science, technology, engineering, arts and math at the STEAM story time at 9:30 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

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

Small business mentoring

Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.

Youth support group

A support group for youths 12 to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment.

Domestic violence support groups

New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.

Story time

Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye

If you don’t receive a copy of the West Valley View every Wednesday by 9 a.m., please contact our circulation department. If you tell us by 12 noon, we will bring you a paper as soon as possible. Call us at 623-535-8439. Leave a message if it’s after hours.

Or you can e-mail us at missyou@westvalleyview.com. Include your name, address, city, phone number and major cross streets.

You may also pick up a free copy at our office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home delivery is free upon request within western Maricopa County cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale 85307, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Luke AFB, Phoenix 85037 west of 99th Ave., Tolleson, Arlington, Palo Verde and Tonopah. If you live outside our free subscription area, please call for subscription prices.

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

FEBRUARY

Wednesday

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Lunch and Bunco

Adults 40 and older can eat lunch and play a game of Bunco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Prizes are awarded in five categories. The event costs $15. To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.

District 19

Democrats meet

The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.

Tolleson Elementary School Board meets

The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets

Avondale water conservation class

Avondale is offering a series of water conservation winter and spring landscaping classes throughout the spring. Classes take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Tonight’s class, Pruning Basics, will be an introductory class that covers the basics of pruning to keep your garden green. Registration is required by contacting Esmie Avila, Avondale water conservation education specialist, at 623-333-4422 or by email at eavila@avondale.org. For information, visit www.avondale.org/ landscapeclasses.

Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative from his office available from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 602-256-0551.

Entrepreneur round-up

Entrepreneurs are invited to meet other local small business owners at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ Restaurant, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The group supports the growth of small business in the West Valley, allowing participants to inform the group about their business and services. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, email Kevin George at kevin@mrfranchiseadvice.com.

Quilters Anonymous meets Quilters Anonymous, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave., Goodyear. For information, call Stacey at 623-979-1775.

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Ann Liga Ross Carrick

Ann Liga Ross Carrick, 85, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 21, 2017.

Mrs. Carrick was born Jan. 29, 1931, in Waukegan, Ill., to James Liga and Virginia La Barbara.

She was a retired administrator for the city of Goodyear.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray R. Ross; second husband, Tom Carrick; and one son, Larry Ross.

She is survived by two sons, Ron Ross and Jeff Ross; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be at 5 p.m., with a rosary recital at 6 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Memorials may be made to Seasons Hospice.

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

John Garcia Trujillo

John Garcia Trujillo, 78, of Buckeye died Jan. 13, 2017, in Phoenix.

Mr. Trujillo was born Nov. 25, 1938, in Firebaugh, Calif., to Jacob Trujillo and Ramona Garcia.

He was an artist and a member of the Laborer’s International Union of North America.

He is survived by his wife, Lucia Trujillo; two sons, Martin Trujillo and Jacob Trujillo; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Jan. 18 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.

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

Alma J. McCullion

Alma J. McCullion, 87, of Buckeye died Jan. 20, 2017. Mrs. McCullion was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Aliquippa, Pa., to Joseph and Nancy Kennedy Vrabel.

She earned a master’s degree in education and taught elementary school for 20 years in Hubbard, Ohio. She retired as a consultant in special education for the state of Ohio.

She belonged to the Hubbard Education Association and the Ohio Education Association.

She was a member of the St. Henry’s Parish and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.

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

She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Stiver; one sister, Patricia Vrabel; two brothers, Gerald Vrabel and William Vrabel; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Gavin Charles Garcia

Gavin Charles Garcia, 12, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 13, 2017, after an accident.

Gavin was born Feb. 7, 2004, in Phoenix to Eric and Lori Garcia.

He was a pupil at Verrado Middle School in Buckeye and was a member of West Valley club baseball organizations.

He is survived by his parents, Eric and Lori Garcia; one sister, Whitney Garcia; one brother, Garrison Garcia; and four grandparents, Carlos and Susan Garcia, Rick Gunning and Linda Gunning Faris.

Funeral services were Jan. 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This obituary is being reprinted to include a photo.

Clyde Adams

Clyde Adams, 54, of Phoenix and formerly of Buckeye died Jan. 13, 2017, in Phoenix.

Mr. Adams was born Oct. 30, 1962, in North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Navy.

He moved to Arizona in 2006.

He is survived by his grandmother, Lois R. Adams of Buckeye.

Manuel L. Guerrero

Manuel L. Guerrero, 91, of Avondale died Jan. 22, 2017.

Mr. Guerrero was born Oct. 9, 1925, to Pablo and Theodora Guerrero.

He was employed as an agricultural worker.

He is survived by his wife, Urbana Benita Guerrero; four daughters, Bellia Cabrera, Juanita Rivera, Adelina Snider and Meroy Guerrero; six sons, Jose, Ted, Pedro, Manuel, Jesus and Tony Guerrero; 32 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and 22 greatgreat-grandchildren.

A viewing will be at 9 a.m., followed by a rosary recital at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear. Interment will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Alisa Sierrah Vejar

Alisa Sierrah Vejar, 20, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 15, 2017, in Goodyear.

Ms. Vejar was born March 11, 1996, in Phoenix to Edward and Tanya Vejar.

She worked as a server in the restaurant industry.

She is survived by one daughter, Audrina Heredia; one son, Khai’den Vejar; her parents, Edward and Tanya Vejar; one sister, Frances Vejar; five brothers, Edward Vejar Jr., Benjamin Vejar, Cheyene Vejar, Issiah Vejar and Noah Vejar; and two grandparents, Juan Vejar and Mary Ortega.

A visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a service at 3 p.m. at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale.

The Rev. Sergio Perez will officiate. Condolences for the family may be left at avenidasfuneralchapel.com.

Barbara Jean Appling Testerman

Darryl H. Crossman age 64 of Litchfield Park, Arizona, entered into rest with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2017. Darryl was born on October 18, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to Howard and Mary Crossman. He grew up and graduated high school in Wickliffe, Ohio. Darryl went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, and a Law Degree all from Cleveland State University. He served as the Director of Public Services for Wickliffe for 28 years before moving to Litchfield Park, Arizona in 2004. He then served as City Manager for Litchfield Park for more than 12 years.

Darryl was a faithful follower of Christ, a loving husband, a selfless father, a gracious grandfather, and a loyal friend. He loved to laugh, enjoyed sports, and truly put himself before others. His legacy and impact on people›s lives both personally and professionally will continue on for eternity. He is survived by his wife, Jacque; sons, Rich (Missy) and Matthew; daughter, Mary Arnold (David); and grandchildren, Bentley, Olivia, Audrey, and Ella.

A memorial service was held on January 20, 2017 at New Promise Church located in Kirtland, OH. A procession took place through Wickliffe en route to a final burial at Kirtland South Cemetery. A memorial service for his many friends in Arizona will be held at 10:00am, January 27, 2017 at Skyway Church, 14900 W Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Rosemary Nunez, (age 68), went home to be with her Lord on January 14, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her sons, Ryan, Aaron and Adam; her daughter-in-law, Adrienne; four grandchildren, Eric, Isaac, Abraham and Grace; and her sister, Nicole Joyce.

Rosemary was born in Alamosa, Colorado, but lived in the valley for nearly 60 years. She lived a purposeful life, having an unmistakable relationship with her Savior Jesus Christ. She influenced the lives of many people. Whether you were one of the hundreds of families that experienced her inhome daycare and preschool, a student in one of her beloved kindergarten classes, or a camper who enjoyed her cooking every year at summer camp, you were undoubtedly impacted by her kindness and compassion. Rosemary’s authentic faith in God was demonstrated by her sustaining devotion to Bible Studies, Sunday School classes, and home groups that she either attended or led over the years. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, friends, and all who knew her well.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on January 28, 2017 at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Rd., Goodyear, Arizona, where she was a member for over 30 years. Condolences for the family may be left at www.menkefuneralhome.com

Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona

Barbara Jean Appling Testerman, 76, of Avondale, Arizona died Thursday, January 5, 2017.

Born August 24, 1940, along with her precious twin sister Wilma Dean Appling Mattocks, in Dumas, Texas to Wallace (WW) and Hazel Appling.

She married Jack H Testerman Jr. June 16, 1960 in Dumas, moving to Sahuarita, Arizona in 1971 and then to Avondale, Arizona 1991.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother LeeRoy “Coy” Appling and one grandson Tyler Jackson Troutman.

Survivors include, her loving and caring husband Jack; one daughter, Karla Testerman-Witt and husband Aaron of Avondale AZ; grandsons, Shelby Melban of Plainfield IN; Shayne Melban of Addison TX and Tyson Witt of Avondale AZ; three great grandchildren, Sawyer, Beckett and Avonlea and one sister, Wilma Mattocks of Texhoma, OK. She was a very special aunt to many nephews, nieces and their families.

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

In remembrance of Barbara, adopt and care for a pet or donate to a local No Kill Shelter.

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Rodney Michael Beals

Rodney Michael Beals, 67, of Goodyear died Jan. 22, 2017.

Mr. Beals was born Feb. 27, 1949, in Chicago.

He earned a degree in psychology after attending Northwestern University in Chicago and several community colleges.

He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after four years.

He worked at accounting firms in Los Angeles and San Diego, and owned an international employment service with his wife for 15 years in San Diego.

He served as a community activist to help homeless veterans, mothers re-entering the job market and disenfranchised individuals. He volunteered with churches to help homeless veterans in Maricopa County.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rose; four sons, Rodney Beals, Marquis Everett, Sean Beals and Dorian Beals; 23 brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren.

A viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 925 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 3 at Carpenter’s House of Worship, 13048 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Avondale, followed by interment at 1 p.m. at West Resthaven Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.

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

Sandra Ayala

Sandra Ayala, 54, of Avondale died Jan. 21, 2017, at her home.

Ms. Ayala was born Jan. 8, 1963, in Phoenix to Baltazar and Gavina Ayala.

She is survived by her father, Baltazar Ayala; one brother, Tomas Guerrero; and one sister, Ann Hahns.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear.

Barbara Jean Burton

Barbara Jean (nee Bledsoe) Burton, 70, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 14, 2017.

Mrs. Burton was born May 4, 1946.

She worked as an AT&T operator for 30 years.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, George Burton; two sisters, Marva Rhubottom and Janet Bledsoe Lacy. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

John Irwin Elsass

John Irwin Elsass, 82, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 14, 2017.

Mr. Elsass was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, to George and Allahda Elsass.

He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1961.

He lived in Litchfield Park for 47 years.

He was employed at Goodyear Aerospace (also known as Loral Defense Systems).

He coached Little League and led Webelos.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Louise Elsass; two daughters, Cindy May and Diane Dotson; one son, Mike Elsass; 12 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at Streams Church, 6532 N. El Mirage Road, Glendale, followed by a reception at the church. Interment will be at a future date at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

Memorials may be made to Stream Church for its youth and missions ministry at streamschurch.org/giveonline.html or 14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite B4PMB 425, Goodyear, AZ 85395, or the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.

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

A word about obituaries

The West Valley View publishes free obituaries for people who were residents or former residents of the West Valley.

We also encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, so they must be of fairly high resolution (at least 200 dpi) if submitted electronically.

Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim, without any editing, may purchase a paid obituary; call 623-535-8439.

Funeral homes may submit obituaries using our online form at westvalleyview.com; click on Submit an Obituary. They may also email, fax or mail us obituaries. Our email is news1@westvalleyview.com. Our fax number is 623-935-2103. Our mailing address is West Valley View, Inc., 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Community Notes are published as space permits. The View runs these items free of charge as a service to the community and puts as many into each newspaper as possible. If you have a notice that must run by a certain date, please contact our advertising department at 623535-8439.

Benevilla named charitable recipient by

Kare Bears

Benevilla, a West Valley human services nonprofit, was named one of two charitable recipients by the Kare Bears of PebbleCreek at its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon in November.

Benevilla was recognized by the Kare Bears for its newest venture, bringing free home services into the Southwest Valley in 2016. The nonprofit began offering free services in January, such as transportation, grocery shopping, light handyman work and friendly visits. For information, visit benevilla.org.

Annual Daddy Daughter Dance set for February

Girls of all ages can share a dance with their fathers or father figures at Tolleson’s and Goodyear’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Photographers will be on site for free pictures.

Tickets are on sale and are only available for advanced purchase. Tickets for Goodyear and Tolleson residents are $45 per couple and $20 per additional ticket. The cost for non-residents is $55 per couple and $25 per additional ticket. Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 10. Tickets can be purchased at the Tolleson Recreation Department, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, and the Goodyear Recreation Department, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, visit goodyearaz.gov or tollesonaz.gov.

Goodyear vice mayor appointed to national committee

Goodyear Vice Mayor Sheri Lauritano has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2017 Public Safety and Crime Prevention federal advocacy committee. The committee develops federal policy positions on issues such as crime prevention, corrections, substance abuse, municipal fire policy, juvenile justice and domestic terrorism. For information, call the city of Goodyear at 623-882-7776.

New tool helps residents track Goodyear projects

Goodyear has launched a new online tool to help residents track the progress of city-funded projects. The new webpage, goodyearaz.gov/projects, shows details such as mapped locations, budgets, start dates, estimated completion dates, project descriptions, percent of completion, contractors and contact information. The site will be updated monthly.

Goodyear councilwoman re-appointed to national committee

Goodyear City Councilwoman Joanne Osborne was re-appointed to the National League of Cities 2017 Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Federal Advocacy Committee. The committee is responsible for developing NLC’s federal positions on issues involving national economic policy, general financial assistance programs, liability insurance, intergovernmental relations, census, municipal bonds, civil rights, municipal management and more. For information, call the city of Goodyear at 623-882-7776.

Goodyear Municipal Court now accepting online payments

The Goodyear Municipal Court began accepting online payments for traffic tickets and municipal citations Jan. 3. To make a payment, visit goodyearcourtpay.com.

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ARE YOU PREGNANT? Considering adoption? Young childless married couple seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on parents. Financial security. EXPENSES PAID. Clayton & Harris.1-888-344-5144. (AzCan)

GOT knee pain? Back pain? Shoulder pain? Get a pain -relieving brace at little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call Health Hotline now! 1-800-608-1765.

SOCIAL Security Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! Win or pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800697-8171 to start your application today!

XARELTO users have you had complications due to internal bleeding (after January 2012)? If so, you may be due financial compensation. If you don’t have an attorney, call Injuryfone today! 1-800-815-4857.

Announcements

LOST Christmas Eve, Brinkley, rescue dog in training. Rabies tag and A#3290456 on collar. Friendly dog, if showing his teeth, he’s just smiling. Disabled Vet desperately needs to find dog. 623-225-9652

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 68 AZ newspapers. Reach over half a million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

Arizona Behavioral Care Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHT’s) and Certified Personal Caregivers for our West Valley group homes. Starting pay is $11 /hour for DCP and $12 /hour for CPC. Requirements: Must be 21 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Card, Physical and TB test. We offer paid time off, health insurance dental insurance, life insurance and 401K. Submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465

CAREGIVERS & DRIVERS needed immediately. We train for certification to care for special needs. Trainees start $10.00/ hour. Higher pay for experience. 14423 McDowell Road Ste G104, Goodyear. 623-547-4839

CDL Class A drivers needed for over the road. Also need line drivers for Phoenix to L.A. and Phoenix to the Bay area. Good pay and benefits and $1000 signing bonus paid over 6 months. Call Mark 602-254-9922.

CDL Driver needed. 2 years experience required. Wingfield Livestock Transport. Call Monday -Friday between 10a.m. -4p.m., 623-386-4454. Ask for Claude.

Dependable Caregiver wanted for a care provider agency delnikcaress@gmail.com 623-536-2672 or 623-521-3420

Drive with Uber. No experience is required, but you’ll need a Smartphone. It’s fun and easy. For more information, call: 800796-6137 (AzCAN)

EARN EXTRA INCOME!

The Arizona Republic wants to contract you to deliver the newspaper in the early morning hours. Work just 2-3 hours a day and earn an extra $700-$1200.00 per month. Routes available NOW in your area. Call 1-855-704-2104 or visit deliveryopportunities. gannett.com

HELP wanted, counter person, full time and part time. Stop by Napa Auto Parts.126 S 4th St., Buckey ask for Mike.

LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #79 Immediate Openings

Food Service Servers Food Service Custodians Student Transporters

Extended Day Assistants

Instructional Assistants. To apply and view job postings visit our website at: www.lesd.k12.az.us

LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified

Housekeeping

SELL your structured settlement or annuity payments for cash now. You don’t have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-923-0994.

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)

Services 80

ARMANDO’S Painting, residential, commercial, Interior/ exterior, 15 years experience, free estimates, 623-329-6966.

CALL A&S Resources Event Planning for your next wedding or event and receive 25% off! Stacy 623-313-2211 or visit www.asresourcesevents.com

HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057.

LAWN Service, clean-up, trimming, yard maintenance. Excellent prices. Jesus 602-4883418 or 623-308-6243.

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

O.N.B. Landscaping/ Concrete. lawn, cleaning and trimming. Concrete, patio, driveway sidewalk and additions. Call for free estimates. 623-249-0610 Beto.

Merchandise 90

ACORN Stairlifts. The affordable solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 off your Stairlift purchase!** Buy direct and save. Please call 1-800-268-9843 for free DVD and brochure.

DIGITAL HEARING AIDS Now offering a 45-Day Risk Free Offer! FREE BATTERIES for Life! Call to start your free trial! 877-635-7868 (AzCAN)

SAMSUNG gas dryer, like new, purchased in 2015. Only $350. 623-466-6591

Switch to DIRECTV. Lock in 2-year Price Guarantee ($50/ month) w/AT&T Wireless. Over 145 Channels PLUS Popular Movie Networks for Three Months, No Cost! Call 1-800404-9329. (AzCAN)

TOOLS -manual and electric January 27th/ 28th 8:00am1:00p.m. 19349 W Huron Ln., Buckeye.

Garage Sales 91

BUCKEYE, Saturday, January 28th, starts at 7:30a.m. until 3:30p.m. Moving sale: housewares, yard items and some furniture. 22250 W Ashleigh Marie Dr., Buckeye.

ESTATE sale. 16117 W Madison Ave., Wild Flower. Leather sofa, housewares, TV’s, books, beds, dressers, a desk, coffee/ end tables set, lamps, dinette set. This Friday/ Saturday 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

Wanted To Buy 95

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

WANTED: Old Porsche’s, 911, 912, Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar, Triumph or ANY Sportscar/Convertible/Corvette older than 1972! ANY condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call/Text: Mike 520-977-1110. I bring trailer & funds. (AzCAN) Animals And Farm Equipment 120

Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards LLC. Licensed and Bonded. 623-386-0281 / 623-810-0136.

DISH TV -BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/ mo Internet (where avail.) FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1-800-916-0680 (AzCAN) FOR sale cemetary plot in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetary. Located in the Praying Hands Section. Price negotiable. 623-936-5914. OXYGEN-Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! Free info kit: 844-843-0520 (AzCAN)

PRINTING press. Ryobi 3302M two color press. Prints sheets up to 11x17. In good condition. $2600. Email publisher@westvalleyview.com with questions or to set up an appointment to see it. SAFE Step walk -in tub. Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic jets. Less than 4 inch step -in. Wide door. Anti -slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-538-3092 for $750 off.

Automotive 500

$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all as is autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best prices! Fast, free pick up. 623-329-2043.

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

1980 MERCEDES Benz, 450SL drive anywhere. $5,000 or best offer, Buckeye, 847-863-4421

1999 FORD F150 PickUp. Everything runs good. $1850.00. Call after 4:00p.m. 623-932-4232

2015 Buick Encore, like new, under 8000 miles. Owned by older mom that hardly drove it. Two tone, white & tan. Loaded. Clean title. Paid over $28,000 asking $22,000 or best offer. Located in Buckeye. Call/ text 602-291-7822/ 602-499-4534

Motorhomes And RV’S 550

1998 HITCHHIKER 5th-wheel, 30 feet, slideout. Very good condition, clean, everything works. Snowbirds. Clear AZ title. Must sell, $9,100 best offer. 618-322-9275.

1998 WILDWOOD 5th-wheel, 22 feet, 1/2 ton pullable. Flipped axle (rides high) very clean, great shape. 14 foot awning. Clear AZ title, $6500. Or best offer. 618-322-9275.

FREE RV Consignment! Camping World of Avondale. Take the hassle out of selling your RV. 623-239-3337

Avondale

City of Avondale

Public Notice

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Dennis Neal Kindred Rosati’s Sports Pub Location: 1729 N. Dysart Rd. #107-#109

Avondale, AZ 85323

Series 12 – Restaurant License

Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 1729 N. Dysart Rd., #107-#109, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by February 3, 2017.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 25, and February 1, 2017.

City of Avondale Public Notice

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Amy S. Nations Blaze Pizza #1140

Location: 10155 W. McDowell Road, Suite 103 Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 12 – Restaurant License

Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10155 W. McDowell Road, Suite 103, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by February 3, 2017.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 25, and February 1, 2017.

Tolleson

City of Tolleson Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Use Permit Application #17010001 as submitted by the owner, Alfredo de Haro Hernandez, for the addition of an existing guest house in the rear yard of the residence located at 8808 West Christa Way, Tolleson, AZ 85353 (APN 102-47-041). The property is currently zoned as R1-35 (Residential Single Family). Notice given by Tolleson

City Clerk Crystal Zamora on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 25, 2017.

City of Tolleson Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING during a Regular City Council Meeting scheduled on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for the purpose of: 1. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Temporary Use Permit Application as submitted by Mario Hernandez on behalf of the Tolleson Community Coalition, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for community fundraising through beer and wine sales at the Latin Jazz and Mariachi Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 12:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. and Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 12:00

you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons”. 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filling fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the Answer” or “Response” to the: Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 201 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2205 OR Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 18380 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032 OR Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, 222 East Javelina Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85210-6201 OR Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, Arizona 85374. Mail a copy of your “Response” or “Answer” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.

3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, you “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server of the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.

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for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision-making (custody) and parenting time issues regarding minor children.

6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date.

7. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English

proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date.

SIGNED AND SEALED this date, Michael Jeanes, Clerk of Court, Dec. 28, 2016 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2017.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME - Surprise Christian Academy File No. 2136044-5

2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - Private Christian school

3. MEMBERS - The corporation WILL NOT have members.

4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS -

4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes

5. DIRECTORSSierra Nichols, 18217 West Eva Street, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States Austin Nichols, 18217 West Eva Street, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States

6. STATUTORY AGENTSierra Nichols, 18217 West Eva Street, Waddell, AZ 85355

8. INCORPORATORSSierra Nichols, 18217 West Eva Street, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States

SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below,

I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.

I ACCEPT

/s/ Sierra Nichols 11/1/16

Austin Nichols, 18217 West Eva Street, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States

SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.

I ACCEPT

/s/ Austin Nichols 11/1/16

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 11, 18, and 25, 2017.

Public Notice

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

COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DANA M JOHNSON PA-C LLC

L-21458845

II. The address of the known place of business is: 1608 W. Sierra Sunset Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lindsay W. Johnson, 1608 W. Sierra Sunset Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:

Dana M. Johnson, Member, 1608 W. Sierra Sunset Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Lindsay W. Johnson, Member, 1608 W. Sierra Sunset Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85085

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 11, 18, and 25, 2017.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: THE LOLA GROUP LLC L-2136911-1

II. The address of the known place of business is: P.O. Box 2019, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

VALLEY CUSTOMS, LLC L-2127572-1

II. The address of the known place of business is: 4311 N. 179th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Norman Pesch, 4311 N. 179th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

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: Norman A. Pesch - Manager, 4311 N. 179th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

Lisa B. Pesch, Manager,

4311 N. 179th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 11, 18, and 25, 2017.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: FLIGHT WORKS, LLC L-2135451-1

II. The address of the known place of business is: 18817 W. Indianola Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent

is: Jacob Hansen, 18817 W. Indianola Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jacob Hansen, Member, 18817 W. Indianola Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 18, 25, and February 1, 2017.

Public Notice

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 70-foot Stealth Structure

/ Pine Tree Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 12421 West Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale, Maricopa County, AZ, 85353, (33 25 8.314 N / 112 19 34.888 W). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1064155.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

– Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/ asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/ environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a

paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS – Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Project 6116003623-SF, 3703 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 421, 2nd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90807, sforrest@ebiconsulting.com, (781) 273-2500. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 25, 2017.