WILD RIDE
Buckeye Days in full swing. See photos on Page 28.
BUYERS’ MARKET
Available rental properties on the decline — Page 9.
SWIMMERS BRAVE THE WINTERY WATER TEMPERATURES during Buckeye’s annual Polar Plunge Jan. 23 at the Buckeye Aquatic Center. Plunge participants raised money for youth sports scholarships. Everyone was treated to a hot pancake breakfast cooked up by the Buckeye Fire Department. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.
Saddle Mountain Unified School District’s leader to be executive director of administrators group
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
An award-winning West Valley school superintendent is taking a new job as the leader of one of the state’s education organizations.
Mark Joraanstad
Mark Joraanstad will leave his job as superintendent of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District in Tonopah to become executive director of the Arizona School Administrators in July.
In December, Joraanstad was among administrators recognized for leadership and innovation by the same group and the Arizona School Board when he was named All Arizona Superintendent of the Year for medium-sized districts.
Arizona School Administrators is a nonprofit group that promotes education in the state by providing training and support services for its membership.
by Emily Toepfer
assistant editor
A Taiwanese student pilot stationed at Luke Air Force Base died Jan. 21 when his F-16 crashed at about 8:45 a.m. near the town of Bagdad, officials said.
Human remains were found that night at the crash site by members of the 56th Fighter Wing’s Interim Safety Board, Luke Air Force Base officials said.
In the new role, Joraanstad will organize the association’s activities, including conferences and legislative advocacy.
He succeeds Debbi Burdick, who is retiring after six years as executive director.
“Mark is a leader with a track record of excellence,” Burdick said in a press release.
Joraanstad currently serves as president of the Arizona School Administrators superintendents division.
With an enrollment of 1,530 pupils, Saddle Mountain operates Tartesso Elementary in Buckeye and Ruth Fisher Elementary and Tonopah Valley High School, both in Tonopah.
Saddle Mountain was a troubled district in 2008 when Joraanstad became superintendent, following three other superintendents who had served in the previous 10 months. Three board members had been recalled and financial issues put the district in receivership.
Joraanstad led the district out of receivership in two-and-a-half years, half the time that had been established for the task.
Since then, Joraanstad said the community has approved two bond issues and two budget overrides.
“I think the community is starting to have
“This evidence leads me to believe the pilot did not survive the crash and is therefore presumed dead,” said Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, wing commander at Luke. “I have directed the airmen on scene at the crash site to transition from search and rescue to recovery operations.”
Additional tests will be conducted by a coroner for a final positive identification, officials said.
The pilot had been stationed at Luke for the last six months and has family in the area, Pleus said.
The crash, which occurred about 90 miles northwest of the Glendale base, was first reported by the pilot’s wingman, a Taiwanese instructor who was flying in another F-16, Pleus said.
The two pilots were performing a basic combat training mission at the time of the crash, which consisted of high G-force maneuvering in an air-to-air fight, Pleus said.
“This training is absolutely critical in teaching our young pilots how to maneuver their aircraft in relationship to one another in order to gain and achieve a tactical advantage,” he said.
The student pilot, whose name and age have not been released, had performed the same type of training numerous times before and was not new to the F-16 jet, Pleus said.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
“Any time you’re flying fighter aircraft, there
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A man died in a motorcycle accident Jan. 22 near 107th Avenue and Indian School Road in Avondale, police said.
The man was riding in the Westwind neighborhood at about 9 p.m. when he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a brick retaining wall, said Sgt. Brandon Busse, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.
He was unresponsive when medical crews arrived and was pronounced dead at the scene, Busse said.
His name and age have not been released by police.
The accident is under investigation and it’s unknown whether speed or alcohol were factors in the crash, Busse said.
Two people are in critical condition after two motorcycles collided Sunday afternoon near Elliot Road and 181st Avenue in Goodyear, officials said.
Firefighters responded at about 3:45 p.m. and found one of the drivers, a man in his 60s, in cardiac arrest, said Battalion Chief Russ Braden, a spokesman for the Goodyear Fire Department.
His passenger, an 18-year-old woman, had injuries to her chest, Braden said.
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A 23-year-old man is in serious condition after flipping his vehicle into an irrigation canal at about 4 a.m. Jan. 23 near MC85 and Perryville Road, officials said.
The man was driving southbound on Perryville when he lost control where the road dead ends into MC85, said Capt. Cliff Turner, a spokesman for the Buckeye Valley Fire District.
Both patients were transported by ground ambulance to Abrazo West Campus Trauma Center in Goodyear.
Neither was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman for the Goodyear Police Department.
The driver of the other motorcycle was not injured, Kutis said.
A police investigation showed speed and impairment were likely factors in the crash, she said.
about 2 feet of water in it, Turner said.
Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office arrived first on scene and assisted the driver out of the water and onto the top of his vehicle, Turner said.
Goodyear firefighters got the man out of the canal and began medical treatment at the scene. He was then transported to a local trauma center by Buckeye Valley for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A mother and 1-year-old girl were struck by a vehicle at about 7 p.m. Monday near Fourth Street and Buckeye Road in Avondale, police said.
They were crossing Buckeye Road when they were hit, and the vehicle fled the scene, said Sgt. Brandon Busse, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.
“The greater impact was to the baby’s stroller,” said Division Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman for the Avondale Fire Department.
The infant was ejected from the stroller after being hit, he said.
The mother, who is pregnant, was transported to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear as a precaution, and the infant was taken to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Avitia said.
“Both of them were awake and alert and are expected to survive,” he said.
Police are still trying to determine what type of vehicle it was that hit them, because witnesses at the scene gave conflicting statements, Busse said.
The late model sedan he was driving then flipped and came to rest on its roof in a large irrigation canal with
Fire units from Buckeye Valley, Goodyear and the city of Buckeye responded to the water rescue.
by Emily Toepfer
assistant editor
A garbage truck caught fire Jan. 19 in the Verrado community in Buckeye after a mechanical failure, officials said.
Firefighters responded at about 10:45 a.m. near Ridge Road and Evergreen Street, and found a Republic Services garbage truck engulfed in flames on the tree-lined street, said Nate Ryan, fire marshal for the city of Buckeye.
Either the mechanical failure or fire caused a hydraulic leak in the truck’s trash compactor, as well as one of its diesel fuel tanks to rupture, Ryan said.
The fire was extinguished in about five minutes, he said.
“After they got the fire under control, they were able to isolate the tank so it stopped leaking,” Ryan said. No injuries were reported, he said.
The city’s Public Works Department was able to dam up any spills to prevent them from getting into the storm drains, Ryan said.
A company was then called out to clean up the spill after the truck was towed away, he said.
by Phil Benson KPHO/KTVK
The defense team for the alleged I-10 shooter wants prosecutors to hand over ballistic evidence they’re using to charge Leslie Merritt Jr., according to a motion filed Jan. 20 in Maricopa County Superior Court.
The defense is seeking an order from the judge to require prosecutors to release the weapon Merritt allegedly used, along with projectiles recovered from his vehicle and unused ammunition.
Merritt’s attorneys claim their consulting expert has not had a chance to review the items.
In the motion, the defense said its need to study the evidence is “pressing” because “the alleged ballistic evidence is the
A 56-year-old man was rescued Jan. 23 from a trail at Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye after suffering a medical issue while hiking, fire officials said.
Firefighters responded to the park, 2600 N. Watson Road, at about 1:50 p.m., said Chief Bob Costello with the Buckeye Fire Department.
The man, who was hiking with his son, was flown off the mountain in a Phoenix Fire Department helicopter. He was then treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital, Costello said.
only evidence linking Merritt to the allegations in the indictment.”
“It is necessary for the defense’s consulting expert to review these items and forensically test said items in order to potentially rebut the opinions of the State’s experts,” the defense stated in the motion.
The defense also said release of the items is imperative because Merritt remains in jail unable to post bond, and “his adamant and steadfast representations that he is not the I-10 freeway shooter,” the motion stated.
Merritt’s next scheduled court date is at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19 before Judge Warren Granville.
Merritt has denied involvement in the shootings since his arrest on Sept. 18, 2015.
While his defense team claims it has proof he isn’t the shooter, the prosecution says his gun was used in the shootings.
The gun in question is a Hi-Point 9 mm semiautomatic. Investigators have forensically linked it to four of the freeway shootings, according to court documents.
City wants some parcels of land
The story “Downtown development” on Page 1 of the Jan. 20 West Valley View misstated the number of parcels of land around Litchfield Park City Hall that the city seeks to control in advance of planning development for the area. At the meeting, Mayor Tom Schoaf reported the city hopes to gain control over some of the four privately owned parcels adjacent to land the city has already purchased.
Avondale police have issued two public alerts about registered sex offenders who have moved into the city. Loren Thomas, 71, is living at a home in the 600 block of East Doris Street, southeast of Fourth Street and MC85, police said.
Thomas is not wanted by any law enforcement agency, said Sgt. Brandon Busse, a police spokesman.
In 1990, Thomas was convicted in Adams County Colorado District Court of attempted sexual assault on a child. He was sentenced to four years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
His victim, a 9-year-old girl, was known to him.
Thomas was also convicted in 2010 in Denver County District Court of stalking. He was sentenced to one to three years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
His victim, a 19-year-old woman, was known to him.
Authorities have classified Thomas as a Level III, or highrisk, sex offender, Busse said. Lawrence Dominguez, 37, is living at a home in the 800 block of North 99th Avenue, northwest of 99th Avenue and Pierce Street, Busse said.
Dominguez was convicted in 2008 and 2009 in Maricopa County of public sex indecency. His victims were not known to him.
He also has two aggravated assault convictions on law enforcement officers in 2008 and 2009, a conviction for failure to register as a sex offender in 2012 and a conviction for monitor device interference in 2016, Busse said.
He is serving lifetime probation.
Authorities have classified Dominguez as a Level III, or high-risk, sex offender, Busse said.
The alerts are the result of the Arizona sex offender law that took effect in 1996. The law requires community notification for some sex offenders.
Firefighters from Phoenix and Tolleson extinguished a house fire that started at about 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 near 99th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, officials said.
Nobody was home at the time of the fire, and the displaced residents are staying with local family members, said Capt. Aaron Ernsberger, a spokesman for the Phoenix Fire Department.
No injuries were reported, he said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
“It was a fast-paced moving fire that took three handlines to control,” he said.
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is a whole series of things that can happen,” Pleus said. “That’s why I started a safety investigation board, so we’ll determine whether this was a maintenance fault, whether it has to do with some sort of issue with the pilot or if it was merely just happenstance.”
The instructor pilot stayed at the scene, hovering above the crash for about 30 minutes until he was relieved by other F-16s that secured the area, Pleus said.
With the help of the Yavapai and Maricopa county sheriff’s departments, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Arizona Air National Guard, the crash site was located at about 12:45 p.m., Pleus said.
“Getting to the crash site itself was not very difficult; however, finding the crash site took us a few hours,” he said.
Luke officials have been in contact with the Taiwan Air Force, and are focused on making sure the pilot’s family is supported, Pleus said.
“One of the things about fighter pilots is they are a band of brothers and sisters, and we treat each other as family,” he said.
Luke has 78 F-16s stationed at the base and two
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Litchfield Park Trout Derby postponed
The Kiwanis Litchfield Park Trout Derby, originally scheduled for Jan. 23, will be Feb. 6 at Tierra Verde Lake Park. The date was changed to accommodate the supplier that stocks the lake with fish. For information, call 623935-9040 or visit wwwlitchfield-park.org.
Winter reading program kicks off
Adults are invited to join in the Maricopa County Library District’s 2016 Adult Winter Reading Program that runs until April 1. Participants can log books they read, go to engaging events and earn a chance to win an iPad. To sign up, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Meat product recall announced
Neto’s Sausage Co. Inc, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based establishment, is recalling about 7,687 pounds of beef, pork and chicken products.
The products subject to recall are: 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Hot Italian Sausage”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Herb-N-Cheese Coil”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Linguiça Coil”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Smoked Bratwurst”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Bratwurst with Cheddar and Jalapeno”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Holiday Sausage Coil”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Pork Links”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Pork Links with Apples and Cinnamon”; 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed
partner nations training on the jet, Taiwan and Singapore, said Kiley Dougherty, chief of media relations for the base.
Taiwan has about 12 to 15 pilots stationed at Luke at any given time, Dougherty said.
The F-16 that crashed was owned by the Taiwan Air Force, she said.
This is the third F-16 connected to Luke to crash in less than three years, but Pleus cautioned against making any assumptions about a pattern since two of the incidents are still under investigation.
In June 2013, an F-16 carrying two pilots crashed in an empty field just west of Luke’s runway. The pilots, a student and instructor, were able to eject safely.
An Air Force investigation report found the instructor pilot was at fault because he made a rapid climbing turn after a bird strike, robbing the plane of airspeed and the ability to recover and return to the base.
Another F-16 flown by a student pilot went down Nov. 25, 2015, in New Mexico. The jet had been transferred from Luke to Holloman Air Force Base to make room for incoming F-35s at the Glendale base.
It was on a training mission northwest of Salinas Peak when the crash occurred. The pilot was able to eject safely from the jet, and the crash is currently under investigation, officials said.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
packed “Neto’s Sausage Brazilian Smoked Calabreza”; 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Italian Sausage with Herbs”; 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Italian Linguiça”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Linguiça Hot”; 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Polish Kielbasa”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Italian Sausage with Herbs”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of “Neto’s Sausage Calabrese Brand Italian Sausage”; 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Andouille Sausage”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Spanish Chorizo Sausage”; 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Calabrese Italian Sausage”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Linguiça Sausage”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Garlic & Basil Chicken Sausage”; 10-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Jalapeño-Cilantro Chicken Sausage”; 1-pound packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Spanish Chorizo Sausage”; and 12-ounce packages containing pieces of vacuumed packed “Neto’s Sausage Morcella.”
The products bear establishment Nos. EST. 9027 and EST. 6068 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers are urged not to eat the products. The products are to be returned to the place of purchase or thrown away.
Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service virtual representative available 24 hours a day, at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-6746854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
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Cecelia Bosma earns master’s degree
Cecelia Bosma of Avondale has earned a master’s degree in teaching in the biological sciences from Miami University through Project Dragonfly.
Bosma is a science teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Avondale.
Stelzmiller makes dean’s list
Margret Stelzmiller of Buckeye has been placed on the dean’s list at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minn.
To be placed on the dean’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.25 to 3.74.
Lorena Uribe named to dean’s list
named to the Bob
Lorena
list, which recognizes students who earn a 3.0 to 3.74 GPA.
for Health offers scholarships
Partners for Health, a nonprofit group working in partnership with Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, is offering scholarships for post-secondary students interested in pursuing a healthcare career. Five scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded, based on financial need.
Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students in a credit-awarding university or working toward a career in a health-related profession.
The deadline to apply is March 15. To apply, visit www.abrazohealth.com.
Maribel Alexia Camarillo nominated as delegate
Maribel Alexia Camarillo, a sophomore at Agua Fria High School in Avondale, has been nominated as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders from June 25 to 27 in Lowell, Mass.
During the Congress, Maribel will join students from across the country in learning about and discussing leading medical research, be given advice and learn about advances in medicine and technology.
Jason Collings makes funny business out of family issues
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Family issues and generational differences become subjects for comedy when Jason Collings takes the stage to share his brand of observational humor.
It’s the type of thing that the stand-up comedian will be talking about when he’s the headliner at the Avondale Comedy Showcase at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysar t Road, Avondale.
Admission is free, firstcome, first-served, for an event sponsored by the city in partnership with the college.
“The stuff I talk about is so relatable to anyone anywhere,” said Collings, who is based in Los Angeles, where he frequently appears in comedy clubs.
“You’re going to hear my point of view on relationships, raising kids and what people are like today,” he said.
Among Collings’ targets is the millennial generation and its addiction to social media.
Collings, 45, said he’s finally gotten to the age when he can say, “I don’t get it” about the younger generation, including his sons, ages 26 and 21.
“It’s a different world,” Collings said. “They over share everything. They take a picture of everything and then share it with strangers. They want you to like it. It’s a weird way to live.”
Collings said his professional influences include comedians Louis C.K., Bill Burr and Brian Regan.
Growing up, Collings was a fan of Richard Pryor, George Carlin and Jim Carey, he said.
A product of a family of entertainers, Collings said he was a class clown. But he worked as a hip-hop music producer and co-owned a martial arts studio before breaking into comedy about 10 years ago.
It wasn’t until his father was diagnosed with cancer that Collings said he was encouraged to get up on stage at a club for the first time so that his dad could see his act.
Collings said he talked his way on stage by lying about his experience, then had the set recorded so his father could watch it.
Before he died a month later, “Dad said, ‘This is what you’re supposed to be doing,’” Collings remembered.
Since then, Collings has appeared on The Tonight Show and comedy shows on VH1 and BET. He’s currently writing scripts for a TV show that he hopes to sell and star in.
Collings regularly performs at clubs in Southern California, including gigs at the Comedy Store and the Improv in Hollywood and the Comedy and Magic Shop in Hermosa Beach.
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He said he takes his act on the road a couple of times a month, including dates in the Valley. At the end of March, he’ll appear at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Avondale event is being organized by Howard Hughs, owner of Stand-Up Scottsdale Comedy Club, who will also perform at the show, which is geared to an adult audience.
“My act is all autobiographical for the most part,” Hughs said. “It talks about whatever I’m going through at the time. I tend to take some of the darker things in life and make them funny.”
Hughs also uses local references that he said can be developed during a drive to a show’s venue.
“The west side of the Valley is rich with opportunities,” he said.
Also on the bill is Valley comedian Tom Sims, who Hughs called “the most mature of the group” performing.
The show is the first of the city’s events for 2016, said Christina Underhill, assistant director of parks, recreation and libraries.
Underhill said it’s the first comedy show the city has sponsored in several years.
“Our goal is to offer a variety of events that will attract our residents to participate and get out into the community,” she said.
Concessions will be available for purchase before the show.
For information, call 623-333-2400 or visit www.avondale.org/events.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Pupils in the Littleton Elementary School District will have the opportunity to select where they will attend school next year based on their academic interests.
It’s part of a reorganization that will have the district’s seven Avondale and west Phoenix K-8 schools offering specialty curriculum that promote “interest-based learning,” according to Superintendent Roger Freeman.
“It’s kind of a bold experiment in choice and logistics,” Freeman said.
Under the program, the district’s 5,600 pupils won’t necessarily attend their neighborhood school, but will select a school that offers the appropriate specialty program, Freeman said.
To introduce the concept, the school district will host a Choice Night from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the district office at Underdown Learning Center, 1600 S. 107th Ave., Avondale.
At the event, current and potential pupils and their parents will be able to select their school and program of choice.
Freeman said the district’s program builds on the trend of school choice, including open enrollment and charter schools.
“Community schools are also schools of choice,” he said.
Freeman said while schools will continue to focus on teaching Arizona education standards, each will also specialize in two of the district’s interest-based programs.
“We want to find things that motivate families and kids to have the most passion and engagement in their learning,” Freeman said.
The reorganization will start by phasing in four specialties — the arts, including music, art and drama; leadership building; science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM; and service learning for pupils who want
to be more involved in their schools and communities.
Instruction will center on more project-based learning, with work tailored to the specialty, Freeman said.
Each pupil will be asked to register for a location and program, although some may choose a general education track, which Freeman compared to a college student with an undeclared major.
A family’s choices could mean that siblings won’t be attending the same school, Freeman said.
Freeman noted that middle school is a time when some pupils become lost academically, but connecting their education to their interests creates opportunities to improve attendance, grades and graduation rates.
“We need to give them a reason to stay engaged,” he said. “The content has to be relevant to the student.”
Specialty programs will be filled on a first-come, firstserved basis, Freeman said.
“If more people want more fine arts, for example, we’ll establish a waiting list, then look for more resources and staff to fill the needs in the next cycle,” he said.
Freeman said the reorganization will require some shuffling of the district’s 300 teachers as they are assigned to schools with specialties based on their interests and talents.
“There’s a lot of opportunity for them to be where they want to be,” he said.
Freeman said the reorganization’s biggest challenge is transportation as the district plans how to get pupils safely to a school that may not be closest to their homes.
The district’s pre-school and special education programs will not be affected by the reorganization, Freeman said.
The district operates Collier, Estrella Vista, Quentin, Country Place, Littleton and Tres Rios elementary schools. A seventh campus that’s under construction will open this summer.
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
A regional qualifier for a FIRST Robotics Competition will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.
FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams from across the state will be participating, including some from Estrella Foothills High School, Buckeye Union High School, Odyssey High School and a team based in Litchfield Park, according to a press release.
Christine King, sponsor of the engineering club and teacher at Estrella Foothills, said the students build a robot to play a game in the competition.
The game is announced in September and the teams begin building their robots at that time, King said.
The event is free and open to the public, she said.
“We would love parents to bring their kids [to watch] — it’s a fun atmosphere and it gets the kids excited about science, technology, engineering and math [STEM] education,” she said.
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some confidence again,” he said. “We’ve increased opportunities for students and assembled a really good staff of principals and teachers.”
With new AzMERIT standards raising the bar for education, Joraanstad said the challenge is to continue to improve studies of reading, writing, math and science.
Social studies classes include an emphasis on non-fiction reading and studying historical documents, he said.
Joraanstad said it all works within the framework of the district’s mission statement: “Everyone learns every day.”
“From the superintendent to the custodian to the students, we all need to learn something every single day,” he said.
A tool in the effort is a digital conversion project
Joraanstad called “One to One with the World,” which gives kindergarteners and first-graders access to touchscreen tablets and second- to 12th-graders take-home Chrome notebooks.
With the technology, “the whole world is opened up for students,” Joraanstad said.
Learning opportunities also continue after school. At Tartesso Elementary, pupils can participate in 16 afterschool programs, ranging from robotics to drama and music, Joraanstad said.
Along the way, graduation rates have increased from 46 to 96 percent and increases in elementary pupil achievement have resulted in “A”-rated schools.
Facilities have also improved during Joraanstad’s tenure, including remodeling Ruth Fisher and repairing a water well and wastewater treatment plant the district maintains in Tonopah.
Joraanstad started his career in education in the 1970s as an English teacher and speech and debate coach at schools in Moorhead, Minn., and Fargo, N.D.
He came to Arizona in 1989 to get his doctorate of education at Arizona State University, then joined the Glendale Elementary School District, where he had a series of positions over 18 years, from adviser to assistant superintendent.
Joraanstad also has a master’s in English from the University of Washington and bachelor’s degrees in English and English education from the University of North Dakota.
Joraanstad’s leadership award was for a superintendent of a school district with between 1,000 and 5,000 pupils.
Arizona School Administrators also presented awards to superintendents for large and small districts and named Arizona’s representative for the national superintendent of the year competition.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
Poor Hillary.
Her party just keeps letting her down.
She was supposed to be crowned president of the United States in 2008 but she couldn’t even win the Democratic nod during the primaries. Her party went with some black dude nobody had ever heard of instead.
And despite the bad blood between the Obamas and the Clintons, she’s dutifully played along for almost eight years now, espousing every move the former senator from Illinois has made. Every time she sings his praises, I imagine her silently repeating the mantra: “I never did mind about the little things.”
She’s patiently waited “her turn” to veto bills and sign executive orders. To finally return to her rightful place, the White House, only this time wearing the daddy pantsuit.
Even Uncle Joe helped roll out the proverbial red carpet when he announced he would not run.
With a small handful of nobodies and one Socialist to run against her, she had to be in a sign and drive kind of mindset.
But even she couldn’t have predicted how far left her party would lean as poll numbers began revealing just how much of a contender Bernie would turn out to be. Otherwise, she surely would have petitioned the Democratic National Committee to keep Socialist Sanders off the Democratic debate stage.
Can you imagine if it were just Hillary and Martin O’Malley up on that stage? With 90 percent of the questions and twice as much time to answer each, she’d crush him handily. But, instead, he’s merely window dressing for a one-on-one Democratic debate between the Democrat and the Socialist.
She’s holding her own in the debates, though, something her party didn’t have much faith in when scheduling a total of six, half of which were held on weekends and right before major holidays. The schedule was presumably intended to help the former First Lady assume her rightful place in the Oval Office after her disastrous showings in the 2008 debates. But somewhere along the line, she got polished enough for prime time, yet the DNC still hid her as best it could, making sure she missed that time slot.
Something it probably would not have done if Biden had been running. And he might still, based on his many comments lamenting his decision to sit this one out. I’m guessing he’d get a ringing endorsement from his boss, something nobody else has gotten.
He would essentially be running on the same platform as Hillary: a third term of Obama.
But Biden isn’t facing a potential indictment.
Poor Hillary.
It was one thing to lose against Obama, at least she lost to the first black president of the United States. But to lose to Biden or Sanders? Two old white guys?
Poor Hillary.
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Editor:
The story of how the United States aquired land is an interesting one: I mentioned in my previous letter about the annexation of Texas in 1845. Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia for $7.2 million dollars in 1867. The contract was signed (by then) U.S. SecretaryOf-State William Seward and the Prime Minister of Russia, at 3:00 a.m. What about the Inuit (Eskimo) people? Would they be entitled to a land reclamation? In 1958, Alaska became the 49th State. There has been recent talk about Alaska seceding from the Union and of possible secession of Texas as well.
The lands which are California, Nevada Utah, South Western Wyoming, Western Colorado and New Mexico (including islands of Catalina and San Clemente) were aquired through the Mexican cession of 1848. The land south of the Gila River in Arizona were aquired from the Gadsen Purchase from Mexico in 1853.
The states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, North Western Montana and Western Wyoming were called Oregon Country,
aquired by treaty with Great Britain in 1846. There’s a small strip of land north of Montana ceded to Great Britain in 1818. Lands in north eastern North Dakota, North Western Minnesota and North East South Dakota ceded by Great Britain in 1818. I forgot to mention Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay. There was a protest back in 1969. The Native Americans claim that Alcatraz belongs to them. Back in 1991, Russia filed a claim with the United States, for the Pribilof Islands. They said it was not part of the sales deal. They contacted (then) SecretaryOf-State Alexander Haig. Another State annexed by the United States was Hawaii in 1898 and admitted in the Union in 1959, becoming the 50th State.
Laura Rivas Buckeye
Editor:
To address respondent points on AzMerit and our poor schools:
• University High does select students, but more from a lack of space than to skim top performers. Entry requirements can be met by 2/3 of local eighth-graders. Not a high-IQ “elite” group. Apply now!
• UHigh classes aren’t small! Its 34:1 student-teacher ratio is by far the highest around!
• UHigh courses are “rigorous” mostly in truly requiring HOMEWORK and STUDY. Meaning
EFFORT from teachers and students. Course names (other schools have AP-IB) matter much less.
• UHigh prepares for COLLEGE, not a “technical university” (MIT?)! Should students who don’t go to UHigh be unprepared? That’s what’s happening! Arizona’s college success rate is the WORST IN THE NATION.
• Everyone took AzMerit under equal circumstances. Anyway, it’s confirmed by U.S. News college readiness scores: UHigh 100; Verrado 24; Westview 12; Millennium 8. Is showing those “inflammatory”?
Teachers who misrepresent UHigh as “ultra” just discourage their students from applying, and also show they don’t want to be held to similar standards. The real message: “OK, a few can do that [but hopefully most will stay uninformed and quietly settle for our normal low-burden sub-mediocre education]”.
Until our kids got into UHigh (thank heaven!) their daily reports were awful. In some classes almost nothing was taught — just time-wasting self-study, videos, reward parties etc. Is complaining about that “teacher bashing”?
Pop quiz: Teachers have students 5 days a week for 12 years, and are trained in education. Districts pay principals to oversee that process. Parents and kids are the same as anywhere. Which groups can most likely bring our schools up to at least the national average? Right! And to see how, go watch a UHigh class —
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then do the same things at your schools. AzMerit indicates that will help a lot.
Roxton Baker Avondale
Editor:
Left wing Scottish resident and progressive wacko, Suzanne Kelly recently initiated a petition to get Donald Trump banned from entering England, because she disagrees with his insensitive comments about banning Muslims from entering the United States. In a television interview Kelly commented that hate speech is not free speech.
Chilling comment indeed by this politically correct progressive activist. Well maybe in England hate speech is not free speech. However in this nation, thanks to the wisdom of the founders, hate speech certainly is free speech. Our first amendment protects virtually all speech, with the possible exception of hollering fire in a crowded theatre.
The reason I bring up this incident is to point out the dangers of progressives who are the same here as they are in England. You can bet your house that if progressives were not restrained by our Constitution, they would try to limit our freedom of speech here in America, same as they have apparently done in England. Oh my gosh should we all now be in fear of Obama’s next illegal executive order ?
These are very scary times in which we live. The only good news is that Obama has only one year left. Hopefully God will give the American people the wisdom to elect a Conservative patriot as our next President. If not, it will be judgment day for America !
Roy Azzarello Goodyear
Editor:
As a follow-up to the Buckeye water bill fiasco / rate raises, here is more:
My sewer fee had never exceeded $28 with Global Water / Valencia Water. I live in an 8 year old tract. Imagine my shock & surprise when I got my new Buckeye Water bill and read it: $36 for the sewer fee !
This is a 30 ( thirty ) per cent increase. Justified by what ? My pipes are almost new. So I guess the politicians are at it again: take over a private sector function and then stick it to the rate-payer. 30 % is unconscionable in one go, to say the least.
A black mark on the otherwise well-run city I call home. For shame.
Chris Bright Buckeye
Editor:
Mr. Iwanski doesn’t get it. Maybe I should put that in caps as he did in his guest comment.
The price increase that should’ve been added six years ago wasn’t because of the economic downturn. Really?
So are you saying that because the economy is better now it’s time to charge more for water?
What does not having an increase for six years have to do with anything to justify an increase now?
What does the price of gas have to do with the water rate?
Should I put water in my tank?
And I don’t spend $2.89 for milk. For the past several months most stores have had milk at $1.99.
I purchased milk for $1.83 yesterday. Thank you for the increase in milk prices.
At $3.59 I haven’t even considered purchasing orange juice.
Hope you enjoy it.
If something is right then let it stand on its own merits period.
I disagree with your comment that it was prudent not proposing
increases now for six years. It was prudent to propose increases in working capital and infrastructure reserves six years ago. Not put off until you’re behind the eight ball.
One sixth of the $4.00 increase that has been proposed, or 67 cents, would be a lot easier for a family to add to their budget.
To use Ms. Nielson’s way of thinking I would only be out a candy bar for 67 cents for six years instead of the entire hamburger now.
A 2.5 percent increase per year is more in line than a surprise 15%. A 15% increase every other year is a decision all right. Not one I would call right.
As a purchasing agent for 20 years I would be looking for a new supplier if this type of proposal was presented to me.
Ralph Baer Goodyear
Editor:
Responding to Mr. Flynn’s article in the 1/13 edition, in which he accuses the Nevada and Oregon ranchers of being “armed militants”. These ranchers are demonstrating and using their right to free
speech. In case you didn’t already know this, the right to free speech is guaranteed by the 1st Amendment. And the “extreme right wing agitators” you speak of, i.e. Hannity, Limbaugh, etc. all have the same rights to free speech. If you don’t like their message turn off your radio or TV, that is your right. The ranchers and their supporters will be arrested if they are doing something illegal. Btw, carrying guns and demonstrating is not illegal, and does not constitute sedition.
The Islamic terrorists, of which you are apparently not concerned, have killed thousands of Americans in the name of Islam. Think San Bernardino, Boston bombers, Ft. Hood, 9/11, USS Cole, Beirut barracks, and I could go on and on. Evidently Mr. Flynn, you and our President, do not consider these Islamic terrorists to be a threat to our country. It is amazing that, in your opinion, people demonstrating, who have not killed ANYONE, represent a greater threat to our country than these terrorists! Unbelievable!!
Mr. Flynn, I would suggest you pull your head out of the sand, and wake up to the fact that these Islamic terrorists are trying to destroy our way of life.
Tom Moore Goodyear
Editor:
Debatable comments and halftruths aside, President Obama made some irrefutably factual statements during his SOTU. His “America remains the most powerful nation on earth” declaration in context with our war against ISIS should be heeded by anyone politicizing this issue so as to conjure up excuses for bolstering our military might — a policy that cannot possibly provide us any protection from terrorist threats above and beyond that we already have. Nikki Haley accusing Obama of being “unwilling” to safeguard Americans from terrorism was typically outlandish partisan rhetoric we’ve been hearing for the past seven years. Obama spent over $5.3 trillion on defense since his tenure began in 2009, according to studies conducted by the Mises Institute — not too shabby for a “dovish President” determined to prevent another horrific terror attack on U.S. soil such as those occurring under the watch of his predecessor. Com-
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pare that with the $4.7 trillion spent during “W’s” tenure. But, so what! Our military tacticians know we’re not able to bomb our way to complete security and out of these wars the way we bombed our way into them. Still, the facial expressions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sitting before the President when he reminded us that U.S. military spending exceeds that of the eight next heavily armed nations combined, were as disdainful as that of spoiled children whose parents deny them more new toys.
Successes came hard for Obama, but it’s naive for anyone to assume that he never encountered vitriolic opposition due to anything other than the color of his skin. And while Obama’s political opponents may be thinking “good riddance,” let’s hope our next President will have the same gentlemanliness and coolheaded temperament that often are all that’s needed to avert real catastrophe.
Alexander Hall Goodyear
Editor:
To the soulless monster that dumped the puppies in the desert.
I will never understand how you took two 4mo puppies and drove down a deserted desert road and threw them out like garbage. Not a house around for miles, the temperatures are close to freezing
at night and the odds of finding water out there was slim and none. It took me two days and hours of sitting quietly convincing these two lost souls that I was the best chance they had for survival.
Just to let you know I have two dogs already. I don’t need anymore mouths to feed, or vet bills. Your problem just became mine. You will never be a winner but those puppies are. They hit the puppy Powerball. I’m not going to lecture you about all the other options out there because you are a creep with no empathy and it would be a waste of time.
Every night when you lay down to go to sleep, or you look at your ugly reflection in the mirror I want you to know, they waited for you. Your treated them like garbage, starved them, and yet, they waited for you to come back. No one will ever love you like that. You are a jerk and the only thing waiting for you now is karma.
Wende Love Buckeye
Editor:
It is an indictment of our nation when its citizens no longer understand or care about defending freedom. There are very few people left in this country that grasp the concept that freedom is NOT a blank check to do as you please, or they wouldn’t defend noise as a right. Everyone does have a right to listen to music in their car, but there is no legal precedent that protects installing extreme bass broadcasting amplification equipment in a car and creating a public noise nuisance everywhere you drive your
vehicle. The complete acceptance of this practice by our society is proof of just how deluded we have become about our rights and duties as free citizens. Truly informed citizens would have risen up long ago when this practice first began and demanded the police and local officials crack down on this behavior. It is a betrayal of our legitimate rights to defend not only the cult of extreme bass, but the epidemic of modified exhaust systems that makes cars and motorcycles louder than the original EPA equipment that they should have. Noise from these two sources is the primary cause of most of the noise pollution in our lives, and there is absolutely no legal or moral basis for allowing it. What a nation of shallow, ignorant hypocrites we are to allow this brazen denial of the actual legal right to peace by citing tolerance as an excuse. It is a total perversion of tolerance to permit such a wanton violation of our actual rights. It is further proof of what cowards our elected officials are that they will not address this breakdown of law and justice. The decline of our nation and our culture can be linked directly to this perversion of beliefs about freedom and tolerance.
Frank Blunt Buckeye
Editor:
Mr. Orr is living in la la land. In his article WVV 1/20 he stated that Iran has no uranium to make nuclear weapons. Pat, may I call you Pat? 25000 lbs is a lot. But where is the proof that they have
no more? It seems to me that there would be absolute proof. Yet there is none. Don’t kid yourself. Iran still has uranium. And the fact that Russia is their best friend it is for sure they will not have any shortage of it. And Seriously, do you think everyone who has a disagreement with the Dems are, shall we say, STUPID? I don’t like this Iran deal. I don’t consider myself stupid. I am educated, and I can tie my shoes. If it is facts that you seek, let’s see the proof. No where have I heard that anyone has even stepped foot in Iran to verify. Before giving accolades to those who are perceived to have written this agreement, let’s make sure that the Ayatollah is really doing his part. My bet — nope.
Joe Burmeister Goodyear
Editor:
I do not write to the west valley view to comment primarily because the letters section is occupied by the same old blowhards. I certainly do not need to mention names, you know who you are. The same old folks who have nothing else better to do. BORING. But, I must comment on Dale Hoffman’s Dogs, dogs, dogs letter. I fully support his viewpoints and concerns. I also like dogs. Here is who I do not like........people who are ignorant about how they control their dogs, who think that the dog has a right to bark because “this is his house and yard”, who think the dog belongs at the dinner table in the restaurants, who allow the dog to bark at all hours of the
day and night non-stop, and who brings them to the supermarkets to troll around the isles. Oh, and let’s not forget about the blind dog owner who does not see that their dog has pooped on the bike paths and hopes that a bike or a runner steps on it. It is not the Dog’s fault....... it is the owners fault. And then there is the matter of the enforcement agencies that are called upon to help with this problem. Forget it, these folks are the same violators of the very dog law they are supposed to be enforcing. So why should enforcement show up? Maybe because they would have to explain to their own dog that they had to quiet down one of their friends. Seriously, think I am kidding? It is said that the dog is Man’s best friend, so people keep you dogs quiet, have respect for your neighbors, so that dogs do not become man’s worst nightmare!!!!
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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES Jan. 15 on the Holiday Inn Express on Watson Road in Buckeye. The city recently launched www.GrowBuckeye.com, a new economic development website designed to attract businesses to the area.
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
Anyone who knows anything about economic development knows it is a competitive business.
Attracting new businesses to a city is a way to increase sales tax revenues, create jobs and provide additional amenities and services for residents.
Since site selectors who look for places to locate businesses begin their search online, many municipalities have chosen to launch their own economic development websites to attract the attention of those decision makers and get on their short list.
The city of Buckeye is no exception to the trend and launched its site www.GrowBuckeye.com last July.
The site is a “welcome mat” and “sales piece” that provides market analysis, competitive intelligence and real-time demographics that new and existing businesses can use to research what Buckeye has to offer.
The city has contracted with Xceligent, a national provider of commercial real estate information headquartered in Blue Springs, Mo., as stated on its website, to populate its site with properties available to lease or buy in Buckeye.
“Xceligent mines commercial data throughout Phoenix,” said Len Becker, Buckeye’s economic development director.
“Site selectors and businesses expect cities and regions to have real-time data available to them 24/7 [online],” Becker said. “If the data is poor, site selectors will move on to another city. At the end of the day, they want to eliminate those communities [that don’t fit their needs] as quickly as possible to come up with a few they are interested in.
“If [a city] is not providing compelling and up-to-date data that is easy to find and user friendly, then businesses
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seen a decrease in the number of available rental properties in the last year and a half as home values have appreciated and landlords have opted to sell rather than rent their units.
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
People looking for a house to rent in the Valley are finding the process more difficult because the number of available rentals has decreased significantly over the past year and a half, area real estate agents said.
Lisa Borchard, designated broker for Real Property Management West Valley, said the supply of rental properties has decreased in the past 15 months because some people are selling their rental homes. Landlords are putting their rental houses up for sale because home values have appreciated.
A number of investors who bought homes in the Valley to market as rentals five years ago paid about 40 percent less than what they are worth today, said Jerry Centner, owner and designated broker of Red Hawk Property Management, based in metro Phoenix.
The increased demand for rental houses has caused rents to rise, said Fred Cleman, property manager, broker and owner of Full House Real Estate of Arizona.
Rents in the Valley on average went up 6 to 7 percent last year, Centner said.
Cleman said he has been getting “tons of inquiries” to the rentals he markets.
A year and a half ago, the average number of days a rental stayed on the market was 21-22, Centner said.
“This past six to eight months, excluding holidays, most rentals are renting between five and seven days,” he added.
Borchard said homes that “show well” are renting quicker than they did a year ago.
A year ago, a house would take on average 30 days to rent. Now, many are renting in less than a week.
“Goodyear Palm Valley is an extremely hot rental market — [with a] large demand for rentals,” Centner said, adding in part because of the school district.
Also, the supply of “good potential rental properties [for investors] to purchase” has dwindled, Centner said.
“A lot of people are trying to eat at the same table and there is only so much food,” Centner said.
Home sales are up for a variety of reasons.
A number of people who lost their homes to foreclosure or sold them in a short sale are buying houses again, Centner said.
And interest rates are “still good,” he added.
The current market is good for landlords because they can command higher rents and at the same time, their properties are appreciating in value, he said.
Centner said he has been working with several investors who are purchasing more than six dozen homes each in Goodyear.
“They love the West Valley … because the properties are relatively new and it seems to have incredible people,” he said.
Kathleen Stinson can be reached at kstinson@westvalleyview.com.
by Shane McOwen staff writer
We take a lot of heat, figuratively and literally, for enduring Arizona’s scorching summers. Some just can’t, or won’t, understand living in a place where you can burn the skin right off your hand by touching the steering wheel. And that’s only after a 15-minute trip to the grocery store!
After seeing what the East Coast is dealing with, I say we picked a pretty decent place to live. Either way, you have to stock up on gloves for protection.
Welcome to the Business Briefcase, everyone. Let’s get started.
The Corner Store self-service gas station and convenience store is now open in Verrado, just off Interstate 10 and Verrado Way. This place caused a bit of trouble in the Briefcase as of late, but it’s really open this time. I swear. Urgent Care Extra is going in at 16430 W. Yuma Road in Goodyear. That’s in the Fry’s shopping center on the northwest corner of Yuma and Sarival roads.
Construction on the 5,000-square-foot facility is under way, but there isn’t a concrete opening date yet. In fact, there isn’t a whole lot of concrete on the premises so far,
but that’s sure to change soon.
Urgent Care Extra has more than 40 locations in Arizona and Nevada, and offers a variety of medical services and treatments. This will be the second location in the West Valley. The first, also in Goodyear, took over an old Blockbuster at 3328 N. Litchfield Road.
Ribbons Tea House is now open at 111. W. Honeysuckle St. in Litchfield Park. The tea shop opened in December 2015 and is owned by Joel and Arlene Mounce, who used their travel experiences to create a diverse menu.
“We travel a lot, so we experienced a lot of these tea houses, especially in the bay area,” Joel said. “We thought we’d bring something back. Everything there is something we’ve tried somewhere else.”
Ribbons Tea House offers more than 30 varieties of tea, served hot or cold. It also offers different types of infused teas, and plans on selling loose-leaf tea in the future.
“The teas are blends from a local provider,” Joel said. “Most are great by themselves, but we have some popular add-ins.
“We’ll be selling loose-leaf tea soon, just waiting for the state certification to allow us to do that.”
The couple’s path to open the shop took them in a big circle, Joel said.
Arlene’s job with Lockheed Martin was going to be moved to Colorado. The Mounces decided they missed Litchfield Park’s community vibe, (and also didn’t want to have to take their children out of the local schools) so they decided to come back, and eventually opened Ribbons.
opportunity here,” Becker said.
and site selectors will move on to competitive cities or regions.”
Buckeye’s website offers a variety of information.
For example, drop down under Site Selectors & Data on the home page to Available Sites & Buildings. The viewers can customize the search as to the size and price building that meets their needs.
Each listed property has a photo and other details as well as a brochure with contact information for how to reach the broker.
Smart Place For Business, another drop down menu, provides information about the city’s key industries and incentives.
Great Place to Live has data on housing growth, entertainment and education.
Buckeye wants to be “proactive on telling the story about why there is a huge
For example, a business interested in opening a restaurant in Buckeye can use the site to find the median annual household income, the average amount a person spends on food and alcohol away from home each year, demographics about the labor force and other relevant data businesses need to know before considering the area further, Becker said.
“The No. 1 issue in the U.S. on where to relocate or expand is workforce availability and relevancy [workforce training],” he said.
He said the site has contact information on the city’s economic development department. The city uses the site as a way to start a conversation with the business community.
Some businesses prefer a more hands-on approach to researching the market.
A new Holiday Inn Express is opening Feb. 16 in Buckeye.
Jeff Stockert, co-owner and president of Utah Hospitality LLC based in Aberdeen, SD, did the research to find a site for the new hotel at Watson Road and Interstate 10.
Stockert said finding the site started
The shop has done well in the first month, Joel said.
“Every day, it’s been busier than the previous week,” he said. “It’s mostly been word of mouth so far. Everyone coming in has had a friend that told them [about us].”
Ribbons Tea House is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
For information, call 623-536-8119.
Cafe Royale opened on Jan. 14, and held its grand opening celebration Jan. 23 at 809 N. Dysart Road in Avondale. The coffee shop sells coffee, tea, sandwiches, crepes and other pastry items. It also promotes its Nitro Brew coffee, a cold-brew technique using nitrogen.
Cafe Royale is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
For information, call 602-790-6576 or visit www.caferoyaleus.com.
That’s all for this issue, folks. Have a great week!
with “windshield time — a lot of time driving and looking at markets.”
He said what “stood out” for him was that the lodging needs in Buckeye were not being met.
Buckeye has a significant population with no hospitality, except for one other property, a 60-unit Days Inn Buckeye on Miller Road just south of I-10, he said.
The next closest Holiday Inn Express is in Goodyear, 12 miles to the east, he said.
The new Holiday Inn Express in Buckeye is a four-story, 88 unit and 20 suites property designed in a more modern and contemporary style called the “millennial design,” he said.
Another new business building in Buckeye is a Culver’s, which is set to open April 11.
The owner, Greg Landon, is the franchisee.
Landon said one factor that influenced his choice to locate the restaurant in Buckeye was the city’s pro-business attitude.
“Len [Becker] and his team were very receptive to Culver’s,” he said.
He said the Buckeye location had the easiest on and off ramp from the interstate
compared to other sites.
“I like the infrastructure and the way Buckeye planned things — the way they work their exits,” he said.
In choosing a site, “I meet with the big developers. I like to get to know the faces behind the statistics,” he said.
He said he also liked the fact that Buckeye is “committed to its economic environment ... and making businesses feel positive about their communities,” he added.
Other factors he considers, such as annual median household income, high traffic counts, new home starts and the quality of the education in the area are the type of information available on the city’s economic development website.
Landon owns a Culver’s in Avondale, two in the Midwest and has plans to open another in Goodyear in the future, he said.
Becker said economic development is going well in Buckeye, but can always do better.
“As the community grows, we are seeing more opportunities [to attract] larger businesses,” he said.
Inside Sports:
Pair of Tolleson players sign with South Mountain CC; Tigers soccer close to playoff berth; Results online
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
John Scott has quickly become my favorite NHL player and I didn’t even know who he was a month ago. If you haven’t heard, Scott was voted by fans to be the captain of the Pacific Division in the Jan. 31 NHL AllStar game.
Scott is a lot of things in the NHL, but All-Star is not one of them. In an eight-year career, he’s played for more teams (six) than he’s scored goals (five). He has 11 career points in 285 games. He does, however, have 542 penalty minutes. His talent is being an enforcer, protecting the prototypical All-Star caliber player.
So, when the NHL put the captaincy for this year’s All-Star game to a fan vote, the power of suggestion and the Internet took over, and Scott, sarcastically, was made the martyr of a campaign to get the antithesis of an All-Star into the game. That’s when all hell broke loose. Scott was asked by his then team, the Arizona Coyotes, and the NHL, not to accept the captaincy. He refused. The Coyotes eventually traded him to the Montreal Canadians, who sent him down to the minor leagues. Sounds a little fishy. Still, a vote is a vote, and last week, it was determined Scott would stay on as the Pacific Division captain, even though he no longer plays in said division — or the NHL for that matter.
Scott was ridiculed by members of the media and asked to step down as captain for what many were calling the “integrity” of the game.
Integrity and All-Star may be synonyms, but when you attach the word “game” to All-Star, you can throw all integrity out the window. Other than Major League Baseball, where the league that wins the All-Star game gets home field advantage in the World Series, none of these All-Star games remotely resemble the actual sport.
In football, defenders barely rush the quarterback, and nobody tackles hard. In basketball, guys don’t play defense and the score reaches 150 points per side. That brings us to hockey, where the NHL decided to change the format. It’s making the game a 3-on-3 exhibition. Three-on-3 hockey didn’t even exist until this year’s overtime rule was put into place, and even at that, playoff overtime will not follow this format.
So, to say integrity is at stake by naming Scott a captain in an exhibition that means nothing and doesn’t follow actual rules is a joke. This guy is a human being, just like you and me, and he has feelings. Plus, he won a contest as ridiculous as it was — but should be rewarded for it. The guy will never be an All-Star on his own merit, but has the opportunity of a lifetime.
Besides, if the NHL didn’t want someone such as Scott to be voted captain, it shouldn’t have left it up to a fan vote. Anytime the public has a voting say in something, people should be prepared for any outcome.
Last summer, there was a point where eight Royals players were the top vote getters for the MLB All-Star game. It turned out that only four of them finished at the top, but had it stayed that way, you would have basically had the Kansas City Royals versus the National League All-Stars — although, considering the Royals won the World Series, that might not have been such a bad thing. Just last week, Kobe Bryant was awarded a starting All-Star spot because of the fan vote. I understand he’s in the last year of an illustrious career, but the guy has been horrible this season, and definitely not worthy of an AllStar spot, let alone one in the starting five. If we want to make these All-Star events respectable, this type of fan vote shouldn’t happen. But again, it’s a game for fun. Which is exactly why Scott is perfect for this situation. A little bit of research shows how fun Scott actually is. He’s only scored five goals in his career, but after an October goal for the Sharks in 2014, he had a shirt with a picture of his goal celebration made. He then wore that shirt, and a teammate took a picture of Scott making the same face as the picture and posted it to his Instagram account. There’s also a video of Scott dancing half naked in the background during a teammate’s interview. If the All-Star game is supposed to be fun, we need more people like Scott to participate in it. If nothing else, the publicity drawn from this will be good for the NHL. I haven’t watched an NHL All-Star game in years, but I’ll be tuning in to watch Scott. Maybe he’ll even score a goal — or five.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria and La Joya have been playing like two of the best teams in Division II boys basketball for much of the season, creating a highly anticipated game Jan. 22. The Owls and Lobos did not disappoint.
Agua Fria (19-2) outlasted La Joya (143), 66-64, for its 14th consecutive win in a game that went down to the wire.
The Lobos cut the lead to two with five seconds remaining on a Tre Mitchell layup, and forced a turnover on the ensuing Agua Fria inbounds play. The stars were just not in alignment for the Lobos, however, as Mitchell’s game-winning 3-point attempt was just short as time expired.
rest of the game. La Joya held the ball near the half-court line for the first four minutes. Agua Fria played back, not forcing a five-second countdown.
“The guys were frustrated,” Lavender said. “They didn’t understand that was to our advantage.”
Lefebvre said the tactic is often misconstrued.
“I’m proud of my guys,” Agua Fria coach Randy Lavender said. “They hustled, they fought, they played hard. They knew we needed this one.”
La Joya coach Roger Lefebvre said his team didn’t do enough on the defensive end to keep Agua Fria off the scoreboard.
“We didn’t play like we knew exactly what they were going to do [in their sets],” Lefebvre said. “We didn’t execute. It came down to easy shots. Everything is about easy shots. Defensive transition; we didn’t get back, easy shot. One and done rebounding; they got extra rebounds, easy shots. And then bad turnovers. There are good turnovers and bad turnovers. We had bad turnovers, turnovers that led to scores.”
Agua Fria built a 44-37 halftime lead thanks in large part to a 12-0 run in the first quarter and a 10-0 run in the second. La Joya kept it close by answering those runs with continuous solid play. The Lobos scored the final five points in each of the first two quarters, bringing the Owls’ lead down to single digits at the buzzer both times.
La Joya was down 10 after the first possession of the third quarter resulted in an Agua Fria 3-pointer by Daniel Foster, but found a way to claw back into the game, tying it at 56 heading into the final frame.
The fourth quarter started out in stark contrast to the
“Unfortunately, people yell and scream that we’re stalling, but they don’t understand,” Lefebvre said. “We’re not stalling, the defense is. Once you play us, we’re going. It’s an offense [that can create] backdoor layups.
“Bottom line, if you’re guarding me, we’re playing. It’s an offense. People say we’re spreading out to stall. They’re stalling. [When] the defense decided to get up there, we [were] going.”
Lefebvre said the four minutes was also beneficial to his team.
“I didn’t play a lot of guys,” he said. “They didn’t want to guard us, so we got a breather.”
Once Agua Fria began to pressure La Joya, the fireworks flew.
The Lobos took their first lead since the midpoint of the first quarter with 3:09 remaining in the game. The Owls and Lobos then traded leads four times before Agua Fria took the lead for good with 1:41 to play. Jordan McCants made a driving layup and was fouled on the play. He converted the free throw to put the Owls up 62-60.
Agua Fria kept the two-point lead and forced a La Joya turnover with 22 seconds to go. McCants was fouled and hit both free throws to give his team a four-point lead with 14.6 remaining.
The Lobos weren’t quite done, though.
Mitchell grabbed a missed Lobo shot and scored the put-back to bring the game to within two. The Lobos then forced Agua Fria’s Isaiah Johns to turn the ball over on the inbounds play.
“I think we fouled there, but they weren’t going to call it there,” Lefebvre said.
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Estrella Foothills’ girls soccer team lost to Yuma Catholic 3-0 Jan. 8, but ever since the shutout loss, the Lady Wolves’ offense has been red hot.
Estrella reached the double-digit mark in goals in three of its next four games, including a 10-2 pasting of Surprise Shadow Ridge
Jan. 20. Two Lady Wolves had hat tricks in that game, including Anita Moreno, a freshman.
“That’s the second game that little freshman has had a hat trick,” Estrella coach Rosie Gonzalez said. “She’s an amazing player, and that’s a gift. She’s never really played soccer. She played three [on] three, and last year was her first year playing [club]. She doesn’t even have a lot of experience, but people see her and would never know that. She can hit it with her left, hit it with her right … she’s going to do good things for us.”
Moreno scored two of her three goals amid a first-half flurry for the Lady Wolves. Estrella didn’t score for the game’s first 18 minutes, but once it did, the goals kept coming.
“We had no momentum in the beginning, we weren’t playing together,” Estrella senior defender Logan Huff said. “When that momentum started, we couldn’t be stopped. It was awesome.”
Estrella didn’t score until 21:47 remained in the first half, getting a powerful shot from Veronica Valencia at the top of the 18-yard box that whistled past Shadow Ridge’s goalkeeper and into the left corner of the net.
However, Shadow Ridge responded immediately, scoring a goal just 30 seconds later to tie it 1-1.
“[Shadow Ridge], they came out confident, came out strong, they tried to come beat us,” Gonzalez said. “They’re a good team and we competed well. To get that score [10-2], I was shocked.”
After Shadow Ridge tied it, Estrella went on to score five times in the final 20:25 of the first half. The first two of those came from Moreno, who tapped home a crossing pass from Alexis Hayes to make it 2-1 Estrella. Moreno then made a nice individual effort after stealing the ball inside the 18-yard box and dribbling left, putting it off the goalie’s hands and into the back of the net.
The Lady Wolves made it 4-1 with 11:12 remaining in the half when Suzanne Duggan redirected another Hayes crossing pass into the net. Gonzalez said Hayes was the player of the game.
“Lexi had an awesome game, from the first 10 minutes to the last 10 minutes,” Gonzalez said. “She was taking girls on, using her moves; all her crosses were amazing. Lexi played an awesome game.
“If she would play like that every game, it would be a whole different story. I
know Lexi is a great player, I know she’s talented, I know she’s skilled, she just wasn’t playing to her potential. This game got her confidence up, like, ‘OK, I’ve got the skills, I can do it.’ We try to tell her, ‘You’re good, but you’ve got to believe in
yourself.’ Today, hats down to her. I love seeing her play like that. It was amazing.”
Estrella’s last two goals of the first half came from Halee Yeager and Moreno, who scored with five seconds remaining for her third goal of the game. That made it 6-1 at halftime.
2nd half
Estrella didn’t let off the gas in the second half, getting another goal less than five minutes in. It was Yeager’s second on a long shot outside the 18-yard box.
“I was surrounded by players and I didn’t have anybody back, so I cut it and turned, was going to see if I could cross it, but nobody was there so I just shot it,” Yeager said.
Just a minute later, Justine Rios scored on a free kick from 40 yards away. She hit it high and long to the top left corner, and it sneaked in off the goalie’s fingertips.
“That shot, she’s like, ‘I didn’t mean to, I sent it to Anita,’” Gonzalez said. “I was like, ‘That was an awesome shot.’ She has an amazing foot. She can literally hit it from halfway to the goal and it will get there. That goal was amazing.”
Shadow Ridge got one goal back on a penalty kick, making it 8-2, but Duggan scored two more times for a hat trick of her own.
The 10 goals marked the third time Estrella has reached double digits, having beaten
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Millennium’s boys soccer team may have taken a few punches from some of the best teams in Division I, but the Tigers are still in a position to make the playoffs. The path won’t be easy in the final weeks of the season, though.
The Tigers didn’t do themselves any favors in playoff positioning, losing 3-1 to Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor Jan. 20.
“[O’Connor], they’re a good team, but not like a [Glendale] Ironwood or [Phoenix] Brophy,” Millennium coach Ben Ganados said. “We came out flat, I can’t understand it. Maybe because they saw the scores and that these guys got beat worse than us [in some common matchups].”
The Tigers didn’t match O’Connor’s intensity in the first half, giving up two goals of similar nature in the first 26 minutes of the game.
The Eagles got on the board in the 10th minute thanks to a corner opportunity. The ball rolled around in front of the net for a moment before Phillip Denaro connected and sent it past the Tigers’ keeper.
O’Connor seemed to settle in following the goal and earned half a dozen more opportunities for more scoring, but fortunately for Millennium, wasn’t able to finish the runs, sending each shot wide of the net.
The Eagles connected for a second goal with just under 14 minutes left in the half. Musa Morris made a play with the ball on the right side of the net, then flipped it backward to Joshua Ji, who put it in the back of the net.
“They were quick countering,” Ganados said. “They caught us off guard a few times. Those two first ones we gave them, [the ball] rolled right in front of our goal there.”
The Tigers came out with better
intensity in the second half, scoring 13 minutes into the second period. After being active on the attack all night, Edwin Hernandez was finally able to put one past O’Connor’s goalkeeper to make it 2-1. Despite better form and offensive pressure, Millennium wasn’t able to add another score. O’Connor iced the game with two minutes left on a free kick just outside the penalty area. Ji fired a rocket shot that deflected off a Tiger defender before going into the net for his second goal of the game, making it 3-1.
“At halftime, I told them I’ve been here 15 years and have challenged teams before and they’ve come out to get seven straight [goals] to win it,” Ganados said. “I told them I can’t give them that heart, they had to come out and show it. They played more aggressive in the second half, but we just fell short.”
Stretch run
The Tigers fell to No. 19 in the Division I power-points rankings with the loss. The top 16 teams earn berths in the tournament at the end of the season.
Ganados said he was disappointed with the focus early against O’Connor, as the team knew how important the game was. The Tigers will now need a good showing in their final three games against No. 2 Phoenix Pinnacle, No. 12 Tolleson and No. 20 Horizon.
“This was an important game, and then we have a make-up with Tolleson, and Pinnacle, a tough team,” Ganados said. “We needed this one, and maybe Tolleson and the last one against [Scottsdale] Horizon. Dropping this one, it’s going to be harder now to make the playoffs. We’re going to have to regroup and see what we can come up with.”
The team has a shot at a postseason spot if it plays to its potential, Ganados said. “We were missing something, it’s hard to pinpoint,” Ganados said. “We just weren’t clicking. We just have to regroup for the next game.”
Buckeye baseball alumni weekend starts Saturday
Buckeye baseball will have its seventh annual alumni weekend Jan. 30-31, featuring an alumni baseball game and golf tournament.
The alumni baseball game will be at 1:35 p.m. Jan. 30 at Ellis Field, 902 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye. Before the game, Buckeye will retire 2006 graduate Kole Calhoun’s jersey. Calhoun, who made his major league debut in 2012, is the starting right fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Last season,
Calhoun batted .256 with 26 homers and 83 RBI.
Registration for the game is at noon, and Calhoun’s ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Fans can take photos with Calhoun, who will also sign autographs.
The golf tournament is an 8 a.m. shotgun start Jan. 31 at Sundance Golf Club, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye. Registration is at 6:30 a.m. For information, contact Buckeye varsity baseball coach Danny Rodriguez at 623-261-0433 or email drodriguez@ buhsd.org.
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
It’s often said all good things must come to an end. That’s likely the case for the Verrado girls soccer team and its string of playoff appearances.
Since the Lady Vipers became a varsity soccer program in 2008-09, they’ve made the postseason every year and have been successful, winning the 2013-14 Division II state championship. However, this season Verrado finds itself 3-4-2 in powerpoints games, ranked 30th in Division II. Only the top 16 teams qualify for state.
“We just haven’t gotten the results,” Verrado coach David Hopkinson said. “We’re not playing bad, and the schedule is tougher. So, if you’re not getting the breaks and scoring the goals that we have in the past, we’re not getting the wins. We’re getting losses and draws.”
Scoring seems to be the biggest issue for the Lady Vipers, Hopkinson said. Verrado had wins of 9-0 and 12-1 against Tempe McClintock and Phoenix St. Mary’s, respectively, but in the Lady Vipers’ 10 other contests, they have just six combined goals.
“That seems to be our issue, we haven’t put the ball in the back of the net like we normally do,” Hopkinson said. “It’s weird because we have a pretty good rotation of girls. We probably have the most depth at forward that we’ve ever had, but we don’t have that one goal scorer that just dominates. Sometimes it’s hard to get everybody in the flow and everybody on the same page when you have a bunch of them. We’re really young, mostly sophomores in the attacking area, so I think they’re still figuring it out.”
Verrado battled through some injuries early in the season that kept a few key players out of the lineup, Hopkinson said.
“We had a couple girls returning from knee injuries; they weren’t back until a couple weeks into the season,” Hopkinson said. “It maybe affected us in the Millennium game a little bit with missing a couple girls and matching up. We just never really seemed to get on the same page offensively. I have a ton of talent still, we’re just not getting the results we normally do.”
Most of Verrado’s losses have been close. The Lady Vipers lost 1-0 and 2-0 in an early-season tournament at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix, and were defeated by Millennium 2-1, Arcadia 4-1 and Tolleson 1-0 in power-points games. Their biggest loss was a 5-0 defeat against
Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep.
“Notre Dame, they were just better,” Hopkinson said. “Arcadia was probably a little bit better, although it was only 1-0 at half. Millennium was a 2-1 loss in overtime, the Tolleson loss was 1-0 on one shot and the Westview game was a draw we should have won. So, two of the games we probably deserved the loss, the other three I thought we controlled the game, just didn’t do enough to get the win, and that would be huge. With those three wins, we’d be fighting for a playoff spot.”
Instead, Verrado entered the final week of the regular season playing for pride and a chance to be a spoiler to a district rival, Agua Fria. The two teams met Tuesday at Verrado. Result was unavailable at press time.
“I’ve got a senior group that wants to go out on a positive note — we’re kind of playing the spoiler role now and we want to go out with something positive,
get some wins,” Hopkinson said. “They’re still competitive, so it doesn’t matter who they play and when, they still want to go out there and do their best. So, that’s kind of been the focus, can we end on a positive note? And I think it shows a lot in their character how they’ve performed these last few games.”
Senior captains
Hopkinson has been most pleased with his team’s defense, praising senior captains Kaitlyn May, Maya Barkman, Bri Subervi and Stephanie Miller. Miller plays in the midfield, while the other three are defenders.
“Our defense has done pretty well, outside of a couple games where we played some pretty good teams,” Hopkinson said. “All those girls, with the exception of Maya, have been fouryear seniors and had pretty good success, were part of the state championship team. They’ve really stepped up. They probably
had to play more of a defensive role, a bit more than they would have liked, but I knew we needed some stability back there, and they’ve been able to do that for us.”
Verrado’s last game is Thursday at Copper Canyon, where the Lady Vipers will try to go out on a positive note.
“This has been a difficult season, obviously, especially for the girls who have been part of the program for a while — you never want to be the team that loses the streak, so to speak,” Hopkinson said. “But, to the girls’ credit, they come out every game like we’re still playing for that state championship. That’s one thing I’m probably most proud of with the team, the way they’ve handled the adversity and disappointment of the season. It hasn’t really shown we’re not going to make the playoffs this year.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Two Tolleson stars on the diamond will be continuing their playing careers at the next level starting in the fall.
Tolleson baseball’s Lenny Walker and Tolleson softball’s Audi Sanchez both signed on to play at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix in their respective sports.
“I feel like it’s a really good program I’m going into,” Walker said. “It’s going to be a really good leap to the next step, which is college. I feel like the coaches there know what they’re doing and they’ll get me to bigger and better things.”
“I’m excited about being able to go play college ball at the next level,” Sanchez said. “Getting to play with coach [Christa] Pfeninger, she’s an amazing coach. I’m excited to go play with that program.”
Both players had big junior years in 2015. Walker led the Wolverines in multiple offensive categories with a .460 batting average, 29 hits, 19 RBIs, five triples and three home runs. Sanchez was second on last year’s softball squad in batting average, hitting .476, but first in hits (40), RBIs (27) and tied for first with four triples and one home run.
Tolleson softball coach Lexie Pinkleman said Sanchez has proved she deserves the offer with her talent and work ethic.
“She’s been working really hard,” Pinkleman said. “She plays ball all year round. This has been a goal of hers since she first started playing, and she’s worked really hard for it. Nobody deserves it more on our team, and for her to finally sign and go play at the next level, I’m really proud of her.”
Pinkleman thinks Sanchez has a chance to play softball for a Division I school down the road, she said.
“I know that softball program [at South Mountain] is really good about getting the communication out to bigger schools, and she’ll definitely have an opportunity to go D-I,” Pinkleman said. “Especially with her arm. She’s got one of the best arms in the West Valley, maybe all of Phoenix.”
4-year starter
Walker will be entering his fourth year on Tolleson baseball’s varsity roster. Coach Scott Richardson said Walker has done it all for the Wolverines during that span. “He played first base as a sophomore, outfield last year
sign their national letters of intent Jan. 22 to attend South
signed to play softball at the two-year school, while Walker will play
and he’ll play center field for us this year,” Richardson said. “He’ll hit in the middle of the order. He’s probably one of our most athletic guys, an excellent base runner. College baseball has always been a dream and goal of his. We’re excited he’s going to be able to realize that goal this year.”
Walker is hoping South Mountain is only the first stop of his post high-school career.
“I’m looking to transfer after South Mountain, maybe one day go pro,” Walker said. “Anything is possible.”
Richardson believes Walker can make his case for additional Division I offers with his play this upcoming
season, he said.
“If he keeps improving at the rate that he has been, I think he definitely has a chance to go on,” Richardson said. “It might be later on that he gets a Division I offer. It’s still early. This is a good plan for him to have. He’s got a relationship with the coaching staff over there.”
Walker has an uncle on South Mountain’s men’s golf team, which gave him the opportunity to work out with the team since he was 12 years old.
“He’s going to be a great fit over there,” Richardson said. “They understand as well, if a four-year school comes in, he’s probably going to go that route.”
by Rafael Alvarez
special to the View
Behind a strong first half from the offense, and led by a combined 16 goals between Jesus Rodriguez Parra and Manuel Ruiz, Buckeye’s boys soccer team kept their regular season success going by defeating Odyssey Institute 18-1 Monday.
Going into the game against Odyssey, the Hawks were seventh in the Division IV state powerpoints rankings, were undefeated in their section at 6-0, had a 7-2 overall record and were coming off huge sectional wins over Youngker and Mohave Accelerated. An important game versus Kingman Lee Williams, another sectional opponent, is soon approaching, but Buckeye would not overlook this game and continued to show the rest of the division that they’re a much better team than years past.
“We’ve come a long way; we’ve worked really hard to get to this point,” Buckeye coach Haseem Disu said. “I only have five players from last year, so it’s a lot of work. We were in a rebuilding process, but based off the hard work and dedication, we’re doing pretty well.”
Right from the get-go, the Hawks controlled the pace of the game, as their first goal came with 38:15 left in the first half off a pass through the middle of the defense from midfielder Charphley Joseph to Parra. Parra wasn’t done there, as he demonstrated some fancy footwork just a few minutes later with 32:46 remaining, as he navigated his way through the heart of the defense for another goal, making it 2-0.
The momentum carried over into the second half, as the Hawks scored
on a beautiful set piece between a back-foot pass from Rogelio Diaz to Andrew McCumber, which led to a strike through the right side of the net by Ruiz, making it 16-1 with 9:19 left in the game.
This year, the Hawks are making the transition from Division III, Section II, in which they finished with a 7-6-1 overall record and 5-2 record in sectional play, to Division IV, Section I.
As for the improvement in his team’s play, coach Disu said there’s more to it than just moving down divisions; it’s the doubt that some people had after the team lost about 20 players, along with the new game approach he has brought with him.
“A lot of people didn’t think we would get to this point, given the short period of time, so all the players’ hard work and the new formation that I brought to the table kind of helps,” Disu said.
Players on this year’s team made it known that their quality of play on the field has to do with how well they have communicated with each other.
“We play more as a team this year,” Joseph said. “Last year, we didn’t have the chemistry we have this year. With the team we have right now, we can play everybody; we have a lot more depth.”
“We’re ready for the playoffs; we feel like we can beat anyone that comes our way,” Buckeye forward Jonathan Barcenas said. “We have superstars, but we still all play as a team. We have scorers, we feed them the ball and that’s our teamwork right there. Last year, we had talent, but we didn’t put it together. Now, we’re putting it all together and we’re working
as a team.”
Goalkeeper, and one of Buckeye’s captains, senior Mustapha Gborie, also attributes the improvement to Coach Disu and him pushing them and motivating them throughout the season.
“Ever since he became coach, we’ve gotten better,” Gborie said. “We’ve been working together, we’ve been able to talk and now that’s he’s been on us for that, we’ve been able to play better than we ever have.”
With the win, the Hawks improved to 8-2 and will have a chance to add more power points, as they host the Lee Williams Volunteers at 6 p.m. today. Lee Williams is coming off a devastating 6-4 overtime loss to Kingman. This will be the Volunteers’
last game of the regular season, and they are neck-and-neck with Buckeye in the standings, so this game could have quite the effect on the rankings.
Buckeye’s players said they know what they have to do in order for them to be victorious and successful on the field. It’s all a matter of communication, dedication and execution.
“We have to play how we play, just pass and open them up because when we play our game, we can beat anyone, but once we start playing other people’s games, that’s when we lose,” Gborie said.
“It’s not going to be easy,” Disu added. “We just have to stick to our own game, our formation, and it should be a good game.”
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“The last few games, we’ve been busting our butts, trying to get at least five goals … we’ve been pushing really hard,” Gonzalez said. “I show them, ‘Look, you scored six goals in 40 minutes, it can happen, but you’ve got to want to make it happen.’ Once they get going, once they start believing, they have the good, positive vibes, they’re working for each other.”
Estrella went on to beat La Joya 2-1 Jan. 22, improving to 12-3 overall and 9-2 in power-points games. The Lady Wolves are ranked sixth in Division III. Estrella has one game remaining, at 6 p.m. today at Peoria.
“We really want it, the girls really want it,” Gonzalez said of a state championship. “I think as long as we keep working, we have the team to do it. And the girls have the heart, they’re getting hungrier for the games, they don’t want to lose. They want to feel good and make it to [the championship]. I think with their attitude, we’ll get there.”
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Mitchell took the Lobos inbounds, dribbled to his left and threw up a shot from beyond the arc. The potential game-winner drew the front of the iron and bounced toward the free throw line as the buzzer sounded.
Lavender said he was pleased with his team’s effort throughout the game.
“It was about an A-minus,” Lavender said. “The guys have been working hard, working their butts off, and [have] come together as a team. It’s great.”
Lefebvre said the Lobos left too many opportunities unfulfilled.
“We missed some easy shots that we normally make throughout the game, but especially at the end,” Lefebvre said. “If we hit those shots, we’re in more control, but we didn’t. [Agua Fria] played well, they played really well. They’re tough.”
Agua Fria had four players score in double digits: McCants (22), Bryce Fowler (13), Foster (11) and Isaiah Olvera (10).
La Joya’s Quincy Smith had 15 points, while Byron Young added 14. Malique Mollette had 12 and Mitchell scored eight.
Agua Fria hasn’t lost a game since Dec. 4 against Laveen Cesar Chavez. The Owls lost that game on a buzzer-beater after holding the lead for most of it.
Lavender feels like his team is in a great groove, but still has room for improvement, he said.
“We’re not there yet,” Lavender said. “One game at a time. Almost there, though.”
All three of La Joya’s losses have come after the calendar flipped to 2016.
“We’ve had three losses where part of the game we’ve played our worst basketball of the season,” Lefebvre said. “The Peoria game, we played our worst basketball ever. [Scottsdale] Saguaro, we played really bad, and tonight we just played bad and had to fight our way back. Can’t do that when you get to the postseason.”
Lefebvre believes his team can shake it off and get on the right track as the season winds down, he said.
“It’s just simple things, little tweaks here and there,” Lefebvre said. “Simple fundamentals.”
Agua Fria’s next game is Friday at home against Glendale Copper Canyon. La Joya will get back on the court Friday for a home game against Phoenix Sierra Linda.
Looking for a new place to eat, drink and have fun that’s been around for years? You’ve got to get to Tin Top Bar and Grill. Tin Top is a dining destination for many travelers and locals alike.
Once you’re there, you’ll experience some of the best steaks, burgers, salads and sandwiches in our area. The Tin Top Tri Tip sandwich is a tender grilled tri-tip smothered in sauted onions, mushrooms mozzarella cheese and served on a hoagie roll. The rib eye and NY strip steak is also a favorite of many.
The menu also features a variety of appetizers, hot and cold sandwiches, complete dinners or ala carte, pizza, desserts and even a kid’s menu.
Look for the beer of the month, usually at a lower price when featured. There’s a full bar with a variety second to none. There’s always lunch and dinner specials, so check with your server when you are seated.
It’s a fun place to be any day or night of the week. Large wide screen televisions throughout, a pool table, darts and table top video games add to Tin Top’s very friendly and inviting atmosphere. If you like to sing, you’ll love the Karaoke Nights every Friday.
The staff is amazingly friendly and they know the menu. Don’t be afraid to ask for a recommendation.
Lots of fun times and great food ahead during the “Big Game” party on Sunday February 7. Appetizer and drink specials throughout the entire game. Tin Top’s famous “Chili Cookoff ” takes place on Saturday, February 13. Please call the restaurant for details and entry information. Don’t forget to take your sweetheart to Tin Top for Valentine’s Day. A special Valentine’s day menu will be served.
Tin Top is a true delight that needs to be experienced. See for yourself why Tin Top is a destination for many travelers and locals alike. Located at 37901 W. Salome Hwy. in Wintersburg (Tonopah), the restaurant is easy to get to from all parts of the West Valley. Tin Top is four miles south of the Interstate 10 on exit 98 at the corner of Wintersburg Road and Salome Highway. You can also get there from Baseline Road in Buckeye. Head west to Salome Highway. Tin Top is open 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Come out and experience all that Tin Top is known for. Great food! Fantastic service! Fun and Friendly atmosphere.
You wanted pets, we give you pets. With this weekly feature, readers can view profiles of adoptable cats and dogs of various shapes and sizes from Glendale’s Sun Valley Animal Shelter.
Most of the animals that will have their mugs shown in this space will be canines and felines that are a little harder to place because of size, age or a special need, but are wonderful pets nonetheless. Each animal has its own character, so if you’re smitten by an animal in this column, head down to the shelter and see for yourself.
There’s no guarantee it will still be there, but if it’s not, maybe the shelter has another animal that fits your needs and personality. Here’s this week’s Pet of the Week:
NAME: Joon
SEX: Male
AGE: 5 years old
BREED: Domestic short hair white and brown tabby
OTHER: Joon is a sociable fishercat, whose pastimes include napping on chairs
and cat condos, staring longingly at fish tanks and, presumably, grooming his mustache.
Joon is a loving cat to a degree. He will be quite affectionate, until he reaches his limit of all the gushy stuff, at which point, he’ll go off on his own. He isn’t foul-tempered, he just enjoys some peace and alone time.
Basically, Joon is, well, cool. He is more than willing to be close to people and be loved and love back, but he will let you know when he has had enough. If you want a mellow cat that doesn’t need to be coddled, then Joon may be a great fit.
To adopt Joon or other pets from Glendale’s Sun Valley Animal Shelter, the West Valley’s largest no-kill animal shelter, call 623-872-7941 or visit the website www.sunvalleypets.org. The shelter is at 7150 N. 110th Ave., Glendale, one mile west of Loop 101, northwest of the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Glen Harbor Boulevard. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The shelter is closed Mondays.
House of Representatives District Email Phone #(602) 926-
John Ackerley 2 jackerley@azleg.gov 3077
John Allen 15 jallen@azleg.gov 4916
Lela Alston 24 lalston@azleg.gov 5829
Richard Andrade 29 randrade@azleg.gov 3130
Brenda Barton 6 bbarton@azleg.gov 4129
Jennifer Benally 7 jbenally@azleg.gov 3079
Reginald Bolding Jr. 27 rbolding@azleg.gov 3132
Sonny Borrelli 5 sborrelli@azleg.gov 5051
Russell Bowers 25 rbowers@azleg.gov 3128
Paul Boyer 20 pboyer@azleg.gov 4173
Kate Brophy McGee 28 kbrophymcgee@azleg.gov 4486
Noel Campbell 1 ncampbell@azleg.gov 3124
Mark Cardenas 19 mcardenas@azleg.gov 3014
Heather Carter 15 hcarter@azleg.gov 5503
Ken Clark 24 kenclark@azleg.gov 3108
Regina Cobb 5 rcobb@azleg.gov 3126
Doug Coleman 16 dcoleman@azleg.gov 3160
Diego Espinoza 19 despinoza@azleg.gov 3134
Karen Fann 1 kfann@azleg.gov 5874
Edwin Farnsworth 12 efarnsworth@azleg.gov 5735
Charlene Fernandez 4 cfernandez@azleg.gov 3098
Mark Finchem 11 mfinchem@azleg.gov 3122
Randy Friese 9 rfriese@azleg.gov 3138
Rosanna Gabaldón 2 rgabaldon@azleg.gov 3424
Sally Ann Gonzales 3 sgonzales@azleg.gov 3278
David Gowan Sr. 14 dgowan@azleg.gov 3312
Rick Gray 21 rgray@azleg.gov 5993
Albert Hale 7 ahale@azleg.gov 4323
Anthony Kern 20 akern@azleg.gov 3102
Jonathan Larkin 30 jlarkin@azleg.gov 5058
House of Representatives District Email Phone #(602) 926-
Jay Lawrence 23 jlawrence@azleg.gov 3095
Vince Leach 11 vleach@azleg.gov 3106
David Livingston 22 dlivingston@azleg.gov 4178
Phil Lovas 22 plovas@azleg.gov 3297
Stefanie Mach 10 smach@azleg.gov 3398
Debbie McCune Davis 30 ddavis@azleg.gov 4485
Juan Mendez 26 jmendez@azleg.gov 4124
J.D. Mesnard 17 jmesnard@azleg.gov 4481
Eric Meyer 28 emeyer@azleg.gov 3037
Darin Mitchell 13 dmitchell@azleg.gov 5894
Steve Montenegro 13 smontenegro@azleg.gov 5955
Jill Norgaard 18 jnorgaard@azleg.gov 3140
Justin Olson 25 jolson@azleg.gov 5288
Lisa Otondo 4 lotondo@azleg.gov 3002
Warren Petersen 12 wpetersen@azleg.gov 4136
Celeste Plumlee 26 cplumlee@azleg.gov 4334
Franklin Pratt 8 fpratt@azleg.gov 5761
Rebecca Rios 27 rrios@azleg.gov 3073
Anthony (Tony) Rivero 21 trivero@azleg.gov 3104
Bob Robson 18 brobson@azleg.gov 5549
Macario Saldate 3 msaldate@azleg.gov 4171
Thomas (T.J.) Shope 8 tshope@azleg.gov 3012
Victoria Steele 9 vsteele@azleg.gov 5683
David Stevens 14 dstevens@azleg.gov 4321
Bob Thorpe 6 bthorpe@azleg.gov 5219
Kelly Townsend 16 ktownsend@azleg.gov 4467
Michelle Ugenti-Rita 23 mugenti@azleg.gov 4480
Ceci Velasquez 29 cvelasquez@azleg.gov 3144
Jeff Weninger 17 jweninger@azleg.gov 3092
Bruce Wheeler 10 bwheeler@azleg.gov 3300
It all starts with public notices appearing in print in your hometown newspaper, not scattered in hundreds of obscure and poorly maintained government websites. Whether it involves zoning changes in your neighborhood, corporate notices or new construction projects, you have the right to know about it.
There are efforts by the Legislature in play to remove notices printed in newspapers, allowing them to be buried in many obscure, seldom-visited government websites.
Public notices can be seen today in your local newspaper, on your newspaper’s website and on an aggregate searchable website, www.publicnoticeads.com.
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Sylvia Allen 6 sallen@azleg.gov 5409
Nancy Barto 15 nbarto@azleg.gov 5766
Carlyle Begay 7 cbegay@azleg.gov 5862
Andy Biggs 12 abiggs@azleg.gov 4371/3843
David Bradley 10 DBradley@azleg.gov 5262
Judy Burges 22 JBurges@azleg.gov 5861
Olivia Cajero Bedford 3 ocajeroBedford@azleg.gov 5835
Lupe Contreras 19 lcontreras@azleg.gov 5284
Andrea Dalessandro 2 adalessandro@azleg.gov 5342
Jeff Dial 18 jdial@azleg.gov 5550
Sue Donahue 5 sdonahue@azleg.gov 3559
Adam Driggs 28 ADriggs@azleg.gov 3016
Steve Farley 9 SFarley@azleg.gov 3022
David Farnsworth 16 dfarnsworth@azleg.gov 3020
Gail Griffin 14 GGriffin@azleg.gov 5895
Katie Hobbs 24 KHobbs@azleg.gov 5325
John Kavanagh 23 jkavanagh@azleg.gov 5170
Debbie Lesko 21 dlesko@azleg.gov 5413
Barbara McGuire 8 BMcguire@azleg.gov 5836
Robert Meza 30 RMeza@azleg.gov 3425
Catherine Miranda 27 cmiranda@azleg.gov 4893
Lynne Pancrazi 4 LPancrazi@azleg.gov 3004
Steve Pierce 1 SPierce@azleg.gov 5584
Martin Quezada 29 mquezada@azleg.gov 5911
Andrew Sherwood 26 asherwood@azleg.gov 3028
Don Shooter 13 DShooter@azleg.gov 4139
Steve Smith 11 StSmith@azleg.gov 5685
Bob Worsley 25 BWorsley@azleg.gov 5760
Steve Yarbrough 17 SYarbrough@azleg.gov 5863
Kimberly Yee 20 KYee@azleg.gov 3024
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
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
nections to offer LIFE+, a job readiness skills program for teenagers, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. The program helps youths ages 12 to 18 gain confidence in skill development, job readiness, personal development and technical support. There is no cost but space is limited. Register by calling 623-333-2601.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Fire Station, 2582 N. Verrado Way in Buckeye. The goal of the group is to address and work toward recovery. For information, call 805-714-3742.
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.
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.
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Bu ckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 105. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Job readiness support in Avondale
Avondale, in partnership with Maricopa Workforce Connections, is offering job readiness assistance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career guidance specialist will help job seekers gain confidence in their search for employment. Assistance includes resume development, career counseling and job readiness workshops. Anyone interested in the service is asked to reserve time with the career guidance specialist by calling 623-333-2703. The service is available in English and Spanish.
Children’s Community Christian Choirs
Chimin’ In Hand Bell — 4:30 to 5 p.m. Fourth- to eighth-graders are invited to participate in a hand chime choir.
Voices in Praise — 5 to 6 p.m. VIP is for third- to fifth-graders.
Joyful Noise — 5:30 to 6 p.m. This group is for children in kindergarten to second grade with an emphasis on musical exploration. Choirs meet at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411 or email info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. There is no fee for participation.
Play 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.
Sunset stories
Join in a fun family hour for a free story time program from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Walking and running group
Join city staff in a bi-weekly running and walking group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@buckeyeaz.gov.
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.
Youth activities
Youths 12 to 18 years old can participate in different activities starting at 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. Visit www.mcldaz.org to register.
Texas Hold’em games
Barbecue dinner
A Barbecue dinner benefiting the Buckeye Public Library will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Buckeye Elementary School gym at Sixth Street Plaza.Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 10 and younger.
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Friday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.
Reformers Unanimous
The addiction recovery program
“Reformers Unanimous” meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The Christ-centered group is free and open to all adults who struggle with addiction or a “stubborn habit” and their family members. Each class has a nursery and youth programs for family members, as well as free, local transportation. For information, contact Director Mike Hammonds at 602-694-5618 or visit www.gotaddictions.com.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors late night Community Bingo at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:45 p.m.; cost is $14 per person for all 14 games (paper). Bingo is at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Movie Fridays
Enjoy a free movie from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Saturday
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 information, call 623-327-0227.
Goodyear Community Farmers Market
The Goodyear Community Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The market offers locally grown foods, hand-crafted goods and potted plants for sale. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit www.azcommunitymarkets.com.
Community Bingo
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). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
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Group meditation class
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.
Bingo
The Knights of Columbus 4737 of American Legion Post 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. every Sunday. There are 16 games at a cost of $16, which include Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game. Proceeds are donated to charity. For information, call 623-877-9732 or 602-316-2886.
Wigwam Farmer’s Market
Practical desert safety
Join naturalist and retired park ranger John Bland for a presentation on what is and isn’t safe for travel in the desert and learn some survival tips from 1 to 2 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Author visit
Shona Patel, author of Teatime for the Firefly and Flame Tree Road, will be discussing her works from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
Code club
Youths 8 to 13 years old are invited to learn how to make computer games and websites from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.Visit www.mcldaz.org to sign up.
Heart disease support group
The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart
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. (See 9 Days
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.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road.
STEAM spot
Youths 7 to 18 years old will be able to explore the ideas behind STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math starting at 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
More to Explore
Children 6 to 12 years old who are curious about how things work can join an interactive program where they’ll build structures, perform experiments, play games, make crafts and learn starting at 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Children up to 5 years old can join a weekly open-play group to grow their social skills by playing and exploring together from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Needle and thread group
Adults are invited to a needleworking/knitting/crochet group to work on projects, chat and share tips with fellow crafters from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Take your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books will be available. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Thursday
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. 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.
Drug and Alcohol Program
The Drug and Alcohol Program (DAP) meets at 7 p.m.Thursdays at Mount Pleasant Church, 501 E. Mahoney, Buckeye. For information, call Courtney at 623-386-6365.
Boy Scout meeting
Voice class
Youths from 11 to 16 are invited to a singing and voice class from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. To sign up, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Job readiness skills program for teens Avondale Library is partnering with Maricopa Workforce Con-
Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets 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.
Family story time
Children 2 to 5 years old can join in an interactive story time filled with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays to support and develop literacy starting at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Buckeye
lucky duck race
Buckeye will host a rubber duck race at 10:30 a.m. at the Buckeye Canal, 416 N. First St., Buckeye. The first participant whose duck crosses the finish place will win a prize. Ducks are $5 per duck or $20 for five.
Avondale
Farmer’s Market
Local farmers will offer their fresh produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DeConcini Park in Historic Avondale on the corner of East Western Avenue and South Fourth Street.
Comedy Showcase night
Avondale is hosting a Comedy Showcase featuring Stand Up Live Scottsdale Comedy Club from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Jason Collings will headline.
EFHS robotics tournament
Estrella Foothills High School will host a regional robotics qualifier for FIRST Tech Challenge robotic teams at 10 a.m. at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.
Paws for reading
Children are invited to read with registered therapy dogs at 2 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren
The Wigwam Farmer’s Market is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays on the front lawn of the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Items available for purchase include fresh organic fruits and vegetables, cheese, preserves, bread and wine. For information, visit www.vermillionpromotions.com.
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.
Monday FEBRUARY
Avondale City Council meets
The Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive.
Alzheimer’s support group
An Alzheimer’s support group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Building A, Goodyear. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encour-
Road, Suite 105, Buckeye. For information, call 6230349-6300.
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aging each other. For information, call 602-528-0545 or visit www.alz.org/dsw.
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. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Mental Illness peer support group meets
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.
Craft it up
Work on your needlework, knitting or crochet project and chat and share tips with fellow crafters. Take your own materials and a coffee mug at 11 a.m. every Monday at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave.
Sewing for Babies meets in Tolleson
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 N. 95th Ave., Tolleson. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. Participants are asked to take a sewing machine and supplies and food to share for a potluck. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Retired school employees group
The Saguaro Unit of the All Arizona State Retirement Association hosts its monthly meeting at noon the first Tuesday of the month at Golden Corral Buffet, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All retired school employees are welcome to attend. For information, call Patsy Cone at 623-386-3664 or 623-210-4880.
ESL Cafe
Domestic violence support group
Eve’s Place, a domestic violence education and support group, meets from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in Building B, Classroom C, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W.Yuma Road, Suite105, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Bingo
The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game at a cost of $17. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.
Toastmasters meeting
Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.
at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.
Tolleson Elementary School Board meets
The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.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.
STEAM spot
Youths 7 to 18 years old will be able to explore the ideas behind STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math starting at 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
More to Explore
Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 105. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Job readiness support in Avondale
Avondale, in partnership with Maricopa Workforce Connections, is offering job readiness assistance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career guidance specialist will help job seekers gain confidence in their search for employment. Assistance includes resume development, career counseling and job readiness workshops. Anyone interested in the service is asked to reserve time with the career guidance specialist by calling 623-333-2703. The service is available in English and Spanish.
Play time
Children up to 5 years old can join a weekly open-play group to grow their social skills by playing and exploring together from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Sunset stories
Join in a fun family hour for a free story time program from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Walking and running group
Join city staff in a bi-weekly running and walking group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@buckeyeaz.gov.
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.
Code Club
Youths from 8 to 13 years old are invited to learn how to code and create games and websites from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Buckeye City Council meets
The Buckeye City Council meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Buckeye
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
Walking and running group
Join city staff in a bi-weekly running and walking group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@ buckeyeaz.gov.
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 Tuesday at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W. Yuma
Mission to Mars presentation
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Ted Blank as he teaches about the Curiosity rover currently traversing Mars from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, Suite C-101, Goodyear.
Wacky Wednesdays
Homeschooled youths are invited to celebrate Black History Month with games and crafts from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Register at www.mcldaz.org.
District 19 Democrats meet
The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets
Children 6 to 12 years old who are curious about how things work can join an interactive program where they’ll build structures, perform experiments, play games, make crafts and learn starting at 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
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
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 at the Bu ckeye
Child sexual abuse prevention
Learn how to help prevent and deal with child sexual abuse from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
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 Janet at 623-478-8052.
Teen Konnect
Avondale teens can earn volunteer hours for school by helping to plan and be part of different programs and special events for the library. Meetings are held from 4 to 5 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
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. 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.
Drug and Alcohol Program
The Drug and Alcohol Program (DAP) meets at 7 p.m.Thursdays at Mount Pleasant Church, 501 E. Mahoney, Buckeye. For information, call Courtney at 623-386-6365.
Boy Scout meeting
Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets 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.
Family story time Children 2 to 5 years old can join interactive story time filled with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays starting at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
William Thomas Garrett Sr., 87, of Glendale died Jan. 13, 2016, in Glendale.
Mr. Garrett was born May 10, 1928, in Chick Springs, S.C.
He moved to Arizona in 1968.
He served for 20 years in the United States Navy, serving in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of petty officer.
He worked as a troubleman for Arizona Public Service Gas.
He was a member of Camelback Community Church.
He is survived by his wife, Olive Garrett; two sons, Bill Garrett and Doug Garrett; two daughters, Sandra Garrett and Patti Garrett; one sister, Frances Vernon; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were Jan. 20 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.
The Rev. James Kordon officiated.
Maureen Olive Brinegar, 95, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 13, 2016.
Lt. Col. Brinegar was born April 28, 1920, in Bloomfield, Iowa, to George and Cora Brinegar.
She served for more than 20 years in the United States Army.
Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Funeral arrangements were made by Thompson Funeral Chapel.
Christina Moreno Rodriguez, 54, of Tolleson, Arizona has gone home to be with our Heavenly Father on January 19th 2016. She is survived by her three sons, Jesse Rodriguez III, Jason Rodriguez, and Joseph Rodriguez; Parents Arsenio and Juanita Moreno; Five grandchildren, Elissa, Jayden, Elianna, Jessica and Jesse IV; and three siblings, Corina Aponte, Ernesto Moreno and Senaida Gallinger; and dog Luna. Services will be held on Thursday January 28th, 2016 at 2pm at Redeeming Grace 3673 S Bullard Ave suite 104, Goodyear, AZ 85338.
Born in Haverhill, Ohio and grew up in Ashland, KY. He died January 21, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Bonita Spears Porter of Litch eld Park, AZ, nephew Robert Bishop and wife Ruth of Scottsdale and other nieces and nephews in Texas and Kentucky. Paul served 4 years in the USAF and worked for the FAA, Air Traf c Division for 27 years, before retiring in Litch eld Park. No Public Services.
Helga T. Harris, 71, of Avondale died Dec. 18, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
Mrs. Harris was born June 23, 1944, in Hartberg, Austria.
She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She is survived by her husband, Vance Harris; two daughters, Melanie Harris and Christi Mcgee; three sisters; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 14038 W. Yuma Road, Goodyear.
Gilbert Escobedo will officiate.
Mary Morales Gonzales, 88, formerly of Avondale died Jan. 19, 2016.
Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon F. Gonzales.
She is survived by four sons, Raymond, Richard, Ruben and Ernie; three daughters, Lupe, Lydia and Anita; three sisters, Tillie, Rosa and Irene; two brothers, Richard and Joe; 21 grandchildren; 42 greatgrandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services were held.
Elena “Helen” Burruel, 72, of Avondale died Jan. 24, 2016, in Sun City.
Mrs. Burruel was born Dec. 7, 1943, in San Bernardino, Calif.
She is survived by her husband, Refugio Burruel; one daughter, Patricia Ortega; one son, Jason Burruel; three sisters, Dolores Wheatly, Rosemary Tuten and Gloria Rodriguez; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 2 at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.
The Rev. Ron Manuel will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041.
Ronnie Lee, 57, of Buckeye died Jan. 19, 2016, in Phoenix from lung cancer.
Mr. Lee was born Sept. 20, 1958, in Buckeye.
He is survived by three daughters, Ebonee Strecker, Kiera Lee and Braechelle Lee; one son, Brendon Lee; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 N. Third St., Buckeye.
Memorials for the family may be sent to Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 E. Baseline Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326.
Jeanne Richards Sorensen, 86, of Goodyear, Arizona, passed away on Thursday January 14, 2016 at Abrazo Maryvale Hospital in Phoenix.
Jeanne was the loving wife of Quentin Floyd Sorensen, who preceded her in death in 2006, mother of Robert and his wife Mary Katherine of Spokane, Washington, Wade and his spouse Dave Moorman of San Leandro, California, the grandmother of Justin, Pat, and Elizabeth.
Jeanne was born Sept. 21, 1929 to Lionel A. (Dick) Richards and Mayme E. Lau in Soda Springs Idaho. Jeanne spent her youth working in her parents movie theater and her uncle’s drug store where she met the only love of her life, Quentin.
After High School, Jeanne attended the University of Idaho in Moscow.
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Jeanne and Quentin were married in July of 1949. They lived in Pocatello Idaho until 1964 when they moved to Moraga, CA. In 2004 Jeanne and Quentin found their retirement paradise at Pebble Creek Resort in Goodyear, Arizona.
Besides enjoying time spent with family, Jeanne’s interests laid in volunteering at local hospitals both in California and Arizona, she was a tenacious bridge player, loved her Friday Mahjong games with her friends, and was a voracious reader. In Jeanne’s earlier days, she loved boating with her family, playing golf, and traveling.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Jeanne on Saturday February 27th at her home from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Her family looks forward to seeing all of Jeanne and Quentin’s friends at that time.
Jeanne’s wishes were that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or the charity of your choice. For more information please contact Wade Sorensen at wade.thermaco@sbcglobal.net
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Michael Lee Hunter, 34, of Tonopah died Jan. 14, 2016, in Buckeye.
Mr. Hunter was born March 11, 1981, in Provo, Utah.
He graduated from Buckeye Union High School in 1999 and attended Central Arizona College in Casa Grande.
He was a cattle rancher in Tonopah.
He is survived by his wife, Emily; one daughter, Janae; one son, Stockton; and his parents, Bruce and Charlotte Hunter.
A memorial service was held Jan. 23 at the Community Church of Buckeye.
Memorials can be made to the Cowpuncher’s Crisis Fund, 5295 N. Dave Wingfield, Rim Rock, AZ 86335.
Funeral arrangements were made by Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home.
Agustin L. Sandoval, 80, of Avondale died Jan. 25, 2016 in Goodyear.
Mr. Sandoval was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Galeana, Mexico, to Eluterio Sandoval and Juanita Lopez.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Sandoval; three sons, Jaime, Cesar and Arnold Sandoval; one sister, Irene Sandoval; one brother, Antonio Sandoval; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 9 a.m., with a rosary at 10 a.m. and
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Susan Mary Carmen King, 64, of Buckeye died Jan. 21, 2016, at the Jolley Family Assisted Living Group Home in Buckeye from a stroke.
Ms. King was born July 8, 1951, in Mexico City.
She moved to Arizona in 2012.
She worked as a beautician.
She is survived by three daughters, Gina London of Arlington, Amber Twombly of Bellingham, Wash., and Tanya King of Marysville, Wash.; one son, William Twombly of Phoenix; two sisters, Jessica Strand of Snohomish, Wash., and Patrica Lang of Everett, Wash.; four brothers, Eric Owens of Everett, Wash., Joe Owens of Everett, Wash., Emmett Owens of Everett, Wash., and Roy Stephens of Silvana, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 W. Baseline Road, Buckeye.
The Rev. Gloria Benjamin will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Gina London, P.O. Box 65, Arlington, AZ 85322.
Beth Ann Munoz
Beth Ann Munoz, 52, of Buckeye died Jan. 9, 2016, in Goodyear.
Mrs. Munoz was born Sept. 25, 1963, in Flint, Mich., to Kenneth and Lloris Smith.
She was employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Munoz; one son, Shane Munoz; and one daughter, Olivia Munoz.
Condolences can be left for the family at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Joseph Lewis Nesbitt, 76, of Buckeye died Jan. 21, 2016.
Mr. Nesbitt was born in Buckeye to Lewis Nesbitt and Marjorie Conley.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Norene.
He is survived by three daughters, Kitty Ruiz of Paulden, Martha Strus of Seattle and Tina NesbittHoward of Peoria; one son, Joe Jr. of Jerome, Idaho; one sister, Anna Nesbitt Berard; and 11 grandchildren.
Interment will be in Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye, with a service to be set at a later date.
Joseph Simeri, 91, of Avondale died Jan. 9, 2016.
Mr. Simeri was born Feb. 27, 1924, in South Bend, Ind., to Rocco and Rosa Simeri.
He served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946, and was stationed aboard the USS Tinsman during World War II.
He worked as an operating engineer for Sollitt Construction Company in South Bend and was a member of the Midwest Operating Engineers union.
After his retirement, he and his wife, Rosalie, moved to Arizona.
He is survived by three sons, Rocco, Patrick and Joseph Simeri; two daughters, Shirley Schoaf and Cindy Dilla; one brother, Rocco Simeri Jr.; one sister, Rose Mary Wray; 16 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Mortuary, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.
Zackary Ryan Vaughn, 19, of Buckeye died Jan. 15, 2016.
Mr. Vaughn was born Feb. 29, 1996, in Phoenix to Laura and Shaun.
He graduated from Shadow Ridge High School.
He is survived by his mother, Laura Jurewicz; his stepfather, Lenny Jurewicz; two sisters, Rylee and Chelsea; two brothers, Brandon and Kyle; and three grandparents, Jeanie Medlin and Ginger and Chris Richards.
Services will be held at a later date.
Condolences for the family may be left at AvenidasFuneralChapel.com.
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.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Avondale residents are pleased with the city’s garbage and recycling services, but streets and parks might need more attention, according to the results of an annual survey that helps guide city decisions.
The 2015 survey found that 91 percent of those responding were satisfied or very satisfied with garbage and recycling services, ranking it highest among 16 city departments.
Street maintenance and management ranked in the middle of the pack, with 68 percent satisfied or very satisfied.
But streets also got the largest dissatisfied rating in the survey, with 16 percent answering dissatisfied or very dissatisfied.
Streets were also listed as an issue in all four zones the survey divided the city into.
The survey got responses from 1,116 residents when it was conducted in October, according to Pier Simeri, who coordinated the project as part of her job as community relations and public affairs director for the city.
“In every sector, people are generally very satisfied with the services they receive,” Simeri said.
But she said it wasn’t surprising that the survey revealed concerns about city streets, since the infrastructure is aging.
Simeri said pavement preservation projects being done throughout the city were started in response to findings in previous surveys.
Other departments ranking high in the survey included water services, with 85 percent satisfied or very satisfied; police services, 76 percent; fire and emergency, 73
percent; and customer service, 70 percent.
Garbage, water, police and fire traditionally get top scores in the survey, Simeri said.
“They get a lot of kudos. They work hard,” she said.
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise was pleased those departments scored high, he said.
“They are core services that we have to do well,” he said.
The survey is a tool for decision making, Weise said.
“We really do take the survey to heart,” he said. “It drives the City Council.”
Survey results are shared with city department managers, Simeri said.
“They pay very close attention to that,” Simeri said. “It helps us focus on what we’re going to be working on with the budget.”
Survey results have helped guide park improvements, including the renovation of Friendship Park, Weise said.
In the most recent survey, parks got a 67 percent satisfied rating, but the department was among those with higher dissatisfied ratings, with 10 percent.
Other ratings included 67 percent satisfied with graffiti and code enforcement and 64 percent satisfied with library services.
Ranking lower was special events, which includes city-sponsored block parties, movies, concerts and holiday events, with 47 percent satisfied and 10 percent dissatisfied ratings.
Other departments ranking below 50 percent satisfied were sports and recreation classes, 45 percent; social services, 40 percent; transit services, 37 percent; and youth development services, 36 percent.
Simeri said lower ratings may mean that residents are unfamiliar with a department’s services, rather than being dissatisfied with them.
For example, building permit services got the lowest satisfaction rating in the survey, with 32 percent. But the department also was not rated at all by 37 percent of those answering the survey, which could suggest
that only a specialized group of residents deals with the department.
More than 50 percent of those responding said the council was addressing issues they thought were important.
Besides streets and parks, other concerns listed by residents included community events, water customer service and pricing, helping schools and greater police presence.
Surveys were available for residents to complete online or at city facilities.
Simeri said the survey is one of several methods the city has for getting feedback from residents, including the annual Resident Appreciation Night, neighborhood meetings and comments from residents serving on boards and commissions.
“We try to get input from residents year round,” she said.
The survey also found:
• Avondale’s overall quality of life was considered excellent by 29 percent, good by 51 percent, fair by 16 percent and poor or very poor by 3 percent.
• Overall value of services received from the city was called good by 49 percent, excellent by 30 percent, fair by 15 percent and poor or very poor by 4 percent.
• Avondale would be recommended as a place to live by 79 percent of those replying to the survey, with 82 percent likely to recommend visiting and 72 likely to recommend conducting business in the city.
• Of those responding, 44 percent said they shop in Avondale, 41 percent shop equally in Avondale and elsewhere and 15 percent shop mostly outside of the city.
• Of those who shop outside of Avondale, 31 percent said they go elsewhere for bars and restaurants, 30 percent for retail, 25 percent for entertainment and 14 percent for services.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
85335, United States Shelli Marti, 13238 W. Butler Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States
8. STATUTORY AGENTKevin Marti, 13238 W. Butler Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335
10. INCORPORATORSKevin Marti, 13238 W. Butler Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States
11. The corporation shall indemnify any person who incurs expenses or liabilities by reason of the fact he or she is or was an officer, director, employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. This indemnification shall be
mandatory in all circumstances in which indemnification is permitted by law.
12. To the fullest extent permitted by the Arizona Revised Statutes, as the same exists or may hereafter by amended, a director of the corporation shall not be liable to the corporation or its shareholders for monetary damages for any action taken or any failure to take any action as a director. No repeal, amendment or modification of this article whether direct or indirect, shall eliminate or reduce its effect with respect to any act or omission of a director of the corporation occurring prior to such repeal, amendment or modification.
SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT
/s/ Kevin Marti 12/2/15
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
FIRST AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF CENTERRA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
File No. - 10419400
To correct an erroneous description of the Centerra plat recording information contained in ARTICLE FOUR, the reference “Book 537” is hereby deleted and the reference “Book 553” is substituted therefor.
Executed September 14, 2015 on behalf of the Association by:
/s/ David Robertson
Its President and a Member of the Board
Secretary’s Certificate
I certify (a) that the Board of Directors of the Centerra Homeowners Association at its regular meeting on September 14, 2015 approved the foregoing amendment and authorized its execution by David Robertson and (b) that I witnessed David Robertson affix his signature hereto.
/s/ Charles F. McErlean, Jr. 9/14/2015
Secretary, Treasurer and Member of the Board
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION
1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit
2. ENTITY NAMEArchitecture Development Construction International Corporation
File No. 2036158-8
4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Architecture, Development, Construction, Hair Design
5. SHARES - Class: common, Total: 100
6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes
7. DIRECTORSSimmon Logan Sr., 16024 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
8. STATUTORY AGENTSimmon Logan Sr., 16024 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
10. INCORPORATORSSimmon Logan Sr., 16024 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338, Maricopa
SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT /s/ Simmon Logan Sr. 9/22/15 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
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FOUND: Palo Verde area on Hazen Road. Medium sized brown dog. Hound type. 602-762-1124 or 480-619-0706.
LOST New Year’s eve Crystal Garden Subdivision, gentle, small, 15 pounds, blondapricot female, Wire hair Terrier, please call 602-763-9794 or 623-936-0605.
LOST, Cashion neighborhood, January 10th. If you found him or know who found him call 480-831-7596.
ABC Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals and Certified Personal Caregivers to work in our West Valley group homes for weekends and overnight shifts. Please submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465
Accent Pool /Spa Service seeking motivated self-starting individual who is honest and dependable CPO and/ or experience is a plus. Willing to train the right person. Must provide own truck /insurance Email resume to accentpool@cox.net
ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 77 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)
CAREGIVERS & DRIVERS needed immediately. We train for certification to care for special needs. Trainees start $9.00/ hour. Higher pay for experience. 14423 McDowell Road Ste G104, Goodyear. 623-547-4839
Duncan and Son Lines in Buckeye is seeking a Diesel Mechanic Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen, background check, and verifying eligibility to work in the United States. Resumes can be emailed to troyd@duncanandson.com and applications can be picked up at our office at 23860 West US Highway 85 in Buckeye
EXPERIENCED Housekeeper. Full /part time. Starting $9.00 /hour /benefits. Call 623-792-3176.
FEMALE caregiver needed. Are you looking for a part time job (23 hours /week)? Do you want a position that offers on the job training? Training One on One! A job that pays $10 / hour. Call 623-826-6715 for an interview.
HAMPTON Inn- Goodyear, now accepting applications for experienced part-time Room Attendants. Apply in person, 2000 N. Litchfield Road.
Handy Person Full Time Minor electrical, plumbing, appliance repair skills. Excellent drywall patching skills. Need own truck (paid mileage) and tools. $12.48 /hr. AZTEC-7400 W. Olive, #24 Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-3p.m. 623-412-2888. Equal Opportunity Employer
Hickmans is partnering with Labor Systems to hire 20 Production /Packing workers for two production plants in Buckeye /Tonopah. Employment type: Full-time $9.50 days, $10.00 night shift. Positions are temp-hire. Once hired on you will be eligible for great company benefits. 12 to 14 hours /day while temporary. 40 hours a week when full-time with Hickman. Do not apply at Hickmans. They will send you to us! We conduct background checks and drug screens . Reliable transportation a must. Bring a friend. Work together!!! Apply Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m.-12 noon 7707 S. Highway 85 Buckeye, AZ
LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISPATCHER
We are a Refrigerated LTL carrier Must have 2 years experience with refrigerated freight. Must be computer literate, and able to use freight software. Salary depending on experience Call Mike-602-254-9922.
SONIC DRIVE-IN is now hiring General Managers, Assistant Managers & Shift Managers for our West Valley locations. Please email resume to Roy Martinez martr3@hotmail.com
Teachers /Assistant Teacher Needed
You can make a huge difference in the lives of children and get your career going by applying for these full-time openings at Catholic Charities Westside Head Start. Apply at www.CatholicharitiesAZ.org
Tolleson Warehouse Needs Stand-Up Reach Drivers with EPJ & Sit Down Forklift Experience. Transportation Clerk, Order Pullers, PM Supervisor. Please Call 602-606-7939, 602-296-8055 or 323-516-3732
TownePlace Suites by Marriott is accepting applications for experienced Housekeepers who are at their best when there’s a mess to be cleaned up. Tasks include keeping sinks, tubs and toilets impeccably clean, making beds and changing sheets. Apply in person at 13971 Celebrate Life Way Goodyear
We are looking for Lead Caregivers & Caregivers for our group homes. Paid training and certification is available. Must pass a background check and have an Arizona driver’s license. Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org
PUBLISHED Interior Designer, ASID /ISID. Happy to work with you. 623-536-3254. Housekeeping 32
DUST Bunnies Housecleaning. “Let your day off really be your day off”. Lea, 602-908-1519. VALENCIA’S Cleaning. Home, move in/ out, or one time service. 9 years experience. Call for free estimates. 623-241-3404. Home Sales 50
ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property or business for sale in 77 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AZCAN)
DREAMING Summit. Beautiful 3 /2 /den. New appliances. $175,000. Owner carry with down. 623-536-1550
OFF grid. Custom home. Garage, 10 acres, 1,875 square feet. 2 bedroom 2 bath. 557th Avenue. $139,000 or best offer. 602-618-1159 Land
18.78 Acres. $39,900. Terms, low down payment, owner / agent, call Ken 602-510-8900. 2 LOTS in Harquahala Ranches 2. 10,000 each. 970-749-0604. 5 ACRES-Tonopah, $30,000. Call Phil, Realty One Group 602-376-4980 or 623-544-8812. INDUSTRIAL lots for sale. 3.3 acres on Eliseo Felix Way, north of West
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LG refrigerator with water /ice in door $400. Double hideabed $80. 623-386-7310
NEWSPAPER end rolls for sale, $1.50 and up. One-Half inch of paper or more. West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale. Great for children’s fingerpainting and drawing. Or use it for packing dishes, etc. for that big move. Oxygen Concentrator. InogenOne-Regain Independence. Enjoy Greater Mobility. NO more Tanks! 100% Portable Long-Lasting Battery. Try it RISK-FREE! For Cash Buyers Call 1-800-998-1641. (AzCAN)
WURLITZER Model C143 Baby Grand piano. 4 foot 7 inches. Satin ebony. Mint condition. $6,000 /best offer. 602-904-2347
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FREE. Rescued male Australian Cattle Dog. Year old. All shots. Great personality. 623-628-4420
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VINTAGE Keystone Western saddle. 30+ years old, very good condition. 15” seat, $250. Goodyear, 630-334-5065.
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85340
8. EXPEDITE FEE: Yes
ORGANIZER: Jazmine SmithAmbar 11/24/2015
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: SUN VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES LLC
L-2055995-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Justin Oldenburg, 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Justin Oldenburg, Member, 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Keri Oldenburg, Manager, 1611 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DANIEL TOC CNC PROGRAMMING, LLC
L-2055572-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11437 W. Laurelwood Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Daniel Robert Toc, Member, 11437 W. Laurelwood Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392
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27, 2016.
Public Notice
Bids Due: 10:00 am on Friday, February 19, 2016
Rivulon Infrastructure
Improvements Project Pecos Road and North South Allen Avenue Bid Package Gilbert, AZ
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received on Friday, February 19, 2016 until 10:00 am. All sealed bids must be delivered and received at the offices of the EPS Group, Inc. located at 2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ, 85210, Attention Mr. Greg Hahn. Please mark the outside of the sealed bid envelope with the project’s name. Any bid received after the specified time will be returned without consideration. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. This contract shall be for furnishing (unless otherwise indicated) all labor, materials, transportation, services, and coordination for the construction and installation of all improvements shown on the documents, including, but not limited to roadway paving, curb & gutter, drainage, ramp/ sidewalk installation, water and sewer utility installations, utility extensions, roadway median landscape, parkway landscaping, grading, irrigation, and street lighting.
For bid information and/or questions please contact Dean Aquino (aquinod@nationwide. com) with NRI-Rivulon, LLC at 614.221.2012 or Greg Hahn (greg.hahn@epsgroupinc.com) with EPS at 602-527-1578. All questions must be submitted in writing via email. The deadline for questions will be 5 pm on February 10, 2016. In order for all prospective bidders to have an extensive knowledge of the project a pre bid conference will be organized and held on Monday, February 8, 2016 from 10:00 am until 11:30 am at the Nationwide job office trailer located just east of Gilbert Road on the south side of Pecos Road, Gilbert, AZ. The pre-bid meeting is recommended, but is not mandatory. The pre bid conference will include discussion of the plans, specifications, special provisions, and other on site project details. A pre-bid review of the project site can be done at this time. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase bid sets
CITY OF AVONDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 16, 2016 7:00 PM CITY HALL - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 WEST CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323
of Plans, Special Provisions, and Bid Proposal Details from PRI Graphics by contacting Mandie Moore at 602.296.3532 for a nonrefundable cost of not more than $350.00 per bid set, regardless of whether the Contract Documents are returned or not. Partial bid packages will not be sold. Please email your order to: customerservice@prigraphics. com prior to arrival to allow printing time, or visit the website at www.priplans.com to order and pay for materials on-line. Please note that the documents may be viewed (free of charge) and downloaded (for a fee) using the on-line service at www. priplans.com (Public Projects). All services for acquisition of plans, specifications, special provisions, and bid proposal documents named herein provided by PRI are supplied on a pre-payment basis. Drawings can also be made available for viewing only at the offices of EPS Group, Inc. located at 2045 S. Vineyard Avenue; Suite 101 Mesa, AZ 85210 during the weekday business hours of Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Work is anticipated to start on site ~2/24/2016 and Phase 1 of the project must be completed and accepted prior to 5/20/2016, please see the Detailed Milestone Schedule for the remainder of the Phase 2 completion dates in the bid documents beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall submit a detailed project schedule with their bid proposal coordinating with the dates indicated.
Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid payable to NRI-Rivulon, LLC or a certified or cashier’s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract and respective Addenda for the construction within ten (10) days after the formal notice of contract award. Failure by the bidder to properly execute the contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of contract by the bidder. NRI-Rivulon, LLC shall be free to terminate the contract or, at option, release the successful bidder.
Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this work. The successful bidder,
PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will be holding a public hearing at the date, time and place set forth above at which time and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following:
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The City of Avondale City Council will meet to discuss potential adoption of an ordinance to revise the Zoning Ordinance. Proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance include, but are not limited to, removing redundant language, fixing typographical errors, clarifying language and defined terms, streamlining the design review process, revising notification procedures, adding a new urban residential Zoning District, allowing singlefamily residential in the Manufactured Home District, revising lot coverages for some Residential Districts, revising parking standards and design and removing parking maximums for most land uses, allowing wireless communications facilities on existing or planned vertical elements in the public right-of-way, revising design standards for walls, fences, and retention basins, and allowing more flexibility for sign approvals. The revisions strengthen existing design requirements and allow greater flexibility in City processes. The revisions to the Zoning Ordinance may be viewed using the following link: http://www.avondale.org/documentcenter/ view/36663
Information regarding the proposal may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Alison Rondone with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 3334033.
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CITY OF AVONDALE
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2016
ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
6. DURATION: Perpetual
7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: Frederick D. Smith, 5718 W. T Ryan Ln., Laveen, AZ 85339 Edward Ambar, 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Margo G. Smith, 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Jazmine Smith-Ambar, 5212 N. 136th Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ
You are invited to attend a City Council meeting to discuss applications PL-15-0263, an Amended Final Plat (Case No. FP-05-15, Nov 2006), and PL-15-0264, a Planned Area Development Amendment for Vista Del Verde (aka Roy’s Place) at the NWC of Buckeye Road and 107th Avenue. The request for an amendment to the Final Plat is in accordance with stipulation #8 of the Final Plat approval to delineate the revised floodplain per FEMA updates. Request PL-15-0264 is for the approval of a modification to one stipulation contained in the original PAD approval (Case Nos. A03-663 & Z-05-2), as well as the addition of a new stipulation requested by City staff to ensure completion of Maricopa Street improvements in the first phase of development. The amended stipulation will allow for completion of some infrastructure improvements in later phases of development.
Date: February 16, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers Avondale City Hall 11465 West Civic Center Drive Avondale, AZ 85323
City of Avondale contact person for this project: Alison Rondone (623) 333-4033
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LLC. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: MOUNTAIN SHIRE MANAGEMENT LLC
L-2037680-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 5911 W. Whitton Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85053
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Shawn Hern, 16258 W. Larkspur Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
A. Management of the limited
liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:
Lucas Dilley, Member/ Manager, 16258 W. Larkspur Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Chad Kline, Member/ Manager, 16258 W. Larkspur Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SEVERSON LAW P.L.L.C.
P-2052371-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 10625 West Solano Drive, Glendale, AZ 85307
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Robert Severson, 10625 West Solano Drive, Glendale, AZ 85307
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:
Robert Severson, Member/ Manager, 10625 West Solano Drive, Glendale, AZ 85307
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, 27, and February 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE CARE HOME, PLLC
P-2052866-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 16467 N 161st Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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:
Debbie Sniegowski, Member/ Manager, 16467 N. 161st Dr., Surprise, AZ 85374
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, 27, and February 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: WEST ARIZONA INSURANCE L.L.C.
L-2015707-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 328 E. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Amalia Jaimes, 328 E. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323
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: Amalia Jaimes, Member/ Manager, 1617 E. Aspen Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, 27, and
February 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: VONSHAY, LLC
L-2054280-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 5115 North Dysart Road Suite 202 #149, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Chardonnay Murray, Member, 5115 North Dysart Road Suite 202 #149, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, 27, and February 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: E GREEN ST LLC
L-2056613-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 20474 W. Canyon Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jennifer Newell, 20474 W. Canyon Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jennifer Newell, Member, 20474 W. Canyon Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, 27, and February 3, 2016.
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: WESTSIDE SUBS 3, LLC
L-2056606-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 15525 W. Roosevelt St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Arturo Jimenez, 16565 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 B. Management of the limited
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DOWNS EQUITY, LLC
L-2054285-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 10944 W. Clover Way, Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Steven Downs, Member, 10944 W. Clover Way, Avondale, AZ 85392 Laurie Downs, Member, 10944 W. Clover Way, Avondale, AZ 85392
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, 27, and February 3, 2016.
Public Notice
Governing Board Vacancy Due to a vacancy on the Tonopah Valley Fire District Governing Board. The District is soliciting candidates for the position. Interested parties may obtain a Board Member Application form either on line at tonopahfire.org or from the District Office at 36511 West Salome Highway, Tonopah, AZ 85354. Deadline for filling is March 10, 2016. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 27, and February 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ZNGIT LLC
L-2055345-4
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2509 N. 128th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Carrick Felix, 2509 N. 128th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392
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:
Carrick Felix, Member, 2509 N. 128th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392
Michael Atwater, Member, 12904 Fairhaven Ext, Santa Anna, CA 92705
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 27, February 3, and 10, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SUN VALLEY HAVEN ASSISTED LIVING HOME, LLC
L-2049959-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 15150 W. Roma Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Maria Andrea Bartling, 15150 W. Roma Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is
a member are:
Maria Andrea Bartling, Member, 15150 W. Roma Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Maria G. Medina, Member, 13233 W. Fairmont Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Michelle L. Macalino, Member, 7225 W. Sophie Ln., Laveen, AZ 85339
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: OLIVOS LANDSCAPING LLC
L-2049325-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 626 E. Via Elena St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Elizabeth Delara Sandoval, 626 E. Via Elena St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited
liability company are: Elizabeth Delara Sandoval, Manager, 626 E. Via Elena St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Abel Hernandez, Manager, 626 E. Via Elena St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: 13914 N 146TH CT LLC
L-2058313-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 18055 W. Port au Prince Ln., Surprise, AZ 85388
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Julien Vannucci, 18055 W. Port au Prince Ln., Surprise, AZ 85388
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: Julien Vannucci, Manager,
18055 W. Port au Prince Ln., Surprise, AZ 85388
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 27, February 3, and 10, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: UTR GROUP LLC L-2055241-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 8205 S. 132nd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Paul W. Allen, 8205 S. 132nd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Paul W. Allen, Member, 8205 S. 132nd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Steven M. Goldstein, Member, 8205 S. 132nd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 27, February 3, and 10, 2016.
View photos by Jordan Christopher
(ABOVE) A BUCKEYE BULL RIDER struggles to get his hand free after being thrown from the merciless bull “Ironhide” Jan. 23 at the Bulls & Sheep event at Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena in Bu ckeye.
(Right) A rodeo clown distracts and taunts the bull “Diaper Rash” after a rider was thrown off. (Far right) Honeycutt Rodeo members remove their cowboy hats as the American Flag passes by during the event’s closing ceremonies.
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(Left) Fifth-generation horse trainer Rider Kiesner entertains the crowd with trick ropes and guns. Kiesner has been using trick ropes since he was 9 years old. Buckeye Days will continue this weekend with a cattle drive, parade and more rodeo events.
