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BUILDING UP
New construction on the rise — Page 5.
SKY’S THE LIMIT
Air fair returning to Buckeye airport — Page 10.
BUCK UP
Buckeye Days draws a crowd. See photos on Page 12.
GOODYEAR RESIDENTS MARK CLARK AND ANN FABER play pickleball Jan. 25 in their PebbleCreek community. The PebbleCreek Pickleball Club started with 20 members in 2007 and has grown to 1,100.
Pickleball craze grows
PebbleCreek club in Goodyear boasts 1,100 members
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
The sport of pickleball is growing in popularity in the West Valley.
In 2007, the PebbleCreek community in Goodyear had 20 pickleball club members. Today, it has about 1,100 members.
Pick any good weather day of the week and the courts are packed at PebbleCreek. Drop-in courts, where a single individual can get space to play first come, first in, are equally popular.
The craze for the sport reflects a national trend. The USA Pickleball Association counts 200,000 pickleball players and 9,863 pickleball courts in North America, according to its website.
“Currently, the sport of pickleball is exploding
in popularity,” as stated on the USAPA site. “The number of places to play has nearly doubled since 2010.”
The relatively young sport was invented one afternoon in1965 by three men who were looking for something to do and had only a badminton court and not enough rackets, according to the site.
The men “improvised” and instead started playing with ping-pong paddles and a plastic ball with holes, and the sport was born, according to the USAPA.
The game was invented by the late Joel Pritchard, former congressman from Washington State, and his friends, the late Bill Bell and Barney McCallum.
“The game was officially named after the
(See Craze on Page 2)
State seeks to seal pleadings
in freeway shooting case
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Prosecutors in the freeway shooting case are asking a judge to seal all future documents filed with the court so the case against Leslie Merritt Jr. isn’t played out in the media, court records state.
A motion filed Jan. 26 by Deputy County Attorney Vanessa Losicco states the prosecution is seeking to “maintain the integrity of the evidence and keep the jury pool untainted.”
“As long as documents filed in this court are public, there is a high likelihood that the preservation of both evidence and the jury pool will be compromised,” the motion states.
The state argues that every pleading filed by either party has been “dissected by the media, quoted by the media, commented on by the media, become part of the nightly news and countless websites.”
At the beginning of the case, the judge ordered
that counsel on both sides refrain from commenting publicly about the case.
The media is allowed to record during each court appearance, which the state claims is a good alternative to releasing pleadings.
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Defense asks judge to return case to grand jury/3
Despite prosecutors’ stating the motion is an attempt to get a fair trial for Merritt, the defense attorneys are against sealing records, according to a response filed Jan. 28.
“It is noteworthy that the state is not seeking a protective order … but rather to decimate Arizona’s well-established Public Records Law … without legal support or authority,” defense attorneys Jason Lamm and Ulises Ferragut wrote.
The defense claims the state has had no problem using written pleadings for its own benefit so far, including a recent document filed by the state that had complete transcripts of the interview conducted with Merritt by detectives after his September 2015 arrest.
“Why did the state do so? Clearly, it was to inject this information into the public record, and, more importantly, to the salivating media, which awaited its release,” the defense states.
(See Seal on Page 3)
Setting the curve
EMCC ranks among nation’s best community colleges
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
The president of Estrella Mountain Community College is crediting the faculty and staff with creating a campus culture that led the West Valley school to make the list of the top 150 two-year colleges in the nation.
EMCC was named to the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program’s list for the fourth time in January.
“It’s a recognition of the work we’ve been doing to help our students be successful,” President Ernie Lara said.
Lara said EMCC’s faculty and staff are responsible for creating an environment for student success.
“They are the ones who make a difference,” he said.
The award recognizes high achievement and performance after examining community colleges’ data on student outcomes.
Among the factors considered are graduation rates, something EMCC has improved upon in recent years, according to Rene Willekens, the college’s dean of institutional research.
In 2015, the college had 966 graduates, up from 565 in 2012, Willekens said.
Lara said graduation is a goal that’s a focus of campus programs that connect students to the school’s resources, such as the Student Success Fair held during spring semester.
Another program, Engage Estrella, pairs students with faculty and administrators who act as mentors.
“We have a lot of TLC, which is teaching, learning and caring,” Lara said.
The Aspen Institute, an education and policy studies group based in Washington, D.C., selected the prize-winning colleges from a pool of more than 1,000 public two-year colleges.
EMCC is one of eight Maricopa Community Colleges that made the Aspen Institute’s list, but it’s the only one that’s been on the list each of the four times the award has been made since it was established in 2011.
Other Maricopa Community Colleges on the list are Phoenix College, Chandler-Gilbert, Gateway, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and South Mountain community colleges.
Among Arizona’s 11 other community colleges, Cochise College in Douglas made the list.
Willekens noted that Arizona was well represented on the list, since the Aspen Institute will only recognize up to half of a state’s community colleges.
The top 150 colleges will compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million in prize funds.
Nearly half of America’s college students — 7 million youths and adults — attend community colleges, according to the Aspen Institute.
Lara said the award can be used as a tool to recruit students.
“We want to get the word out to our students and potential students that they can be successful if they come here,” he said.
Estrella Mountain Community College opened in 1992 as the Maricopa system’s 10th college.
The college’s Avondale campus and Buckeye Learning Center enrolled about 9,000 students last semester. About 70 percent of Estrella’s students attend college part time, Willekens said.
In March, the college will open the Western Maricopa Education Center in Buckeye in a partnership with WESTMARC, the Western Maricopa Coalition.
Leslie Merritt
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Pritchards’ dog Pickles who would chase the ball and run off with it,” according to the USAPA site.
Pickleball courts look like mini tennis courts at first glance. They are much smaller, contain a net at the ground and the ball is hit across to the other court.
But pickleball is different from tennis in many ways, players say.
Mark Clark, a member of the PebbleCreek Pickleball Club, said one difference is Pickleball is a more “social game” and “has a lot of camaraderie.”
Another member of the PebbleCreek club, Jane Steele, who moved to the community three years ago, said, “I play with a group of women. It is very social. I have met so many people out here [playing the game]. These people have become my friends.”
She said people laugh and joke with each other and “stop and talk between games.”
Club member Barbara Brace said the social aspect of the game accounts for some of its popularity, but it’s also a “great sport for the aging.”
The game is not as strenuous as some other games and yet “great exercise,” she said. Also, it is easy to find someone to play with, she added.
An individual can go to the drop-in court, put his or her paddle in the bucket and wait in turn to play with a group, she said.
“I think pickleball is easy to learn, fun, social and it’s the being outside,” said Gail Raymond, another club member.
People laugh a lot when they play, Raymond said.
“It’s lighter than tennis,” she said. “It’s easier to play, easier to find players to play with and you can do drop-ins.”
People with disabilities “figure out a way to play,” she added.
Players say the game can be learned quickly and it can be played at all levels.
“It has a real high learning curve — anybody can play,” Clark said.
Another club member, Pam Harrington, said the pickleball courts are full day and night, except when it rains or the
temperatures are high.
PebbleCreek has 20 courts and is constructing a new patio for players to sit.
The sport does not take as much strength as tennis, is played on a smaller court and is “more of a skill — eye-hand coordination versus ability to be a power player [as in tennis],” Harrington said.
PebbleCreek Pickleball Club president Pat Murphy is also a USAPA ambassador.
Murphy said pickleball has grown “pretty fast in the last three to four years.”
He said he thinks it has something to do with so many people moving to the community and with the “camaraderie and fun of the game.”
Ron Wilks is the facilitator of the Estrella Pickleball Club and a USAPA ambassador.
“I got into the sport because it is amazingly social and a heck of a lot of fun to play,” Wilks said.
The Estrella community in Goodyear has four courts and the pickleball club is composed of about 60 members — young, middle aged and seniors.
Some time ago, the Estrella homeowners association converted one of its tennis courts
into four pickleball courts to accommodate the growing club, Wilks said.
“Pickleball is geared towards seniors, but that is changing,” he said.
“There is a hotbed for pickleball in Arizona.”
Several tournaments are held in the Valley on an ongoing basis, he said. In the West Valley, tournaments take place at Sun City Grand, Happy Trails Resort in Surprise, Sun City West, Sun City, PebbleCreek and the Sundance adult community in Buckeye.
Litchfield Park and Avondale have open clubs. The Estrella and PebbleCreek clubs are for their residents.
The inaugural PebbleCreek Pickleball Club tournament will be held Feb. 10-12. It will become an annual event, according to the club’s press release. Admission is free and the game starts at 8 a.m. each day.
The tournament will include various skill levels in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles, according to the release.
Kathleen Stinson can be reached at kstinson@westvalleyview.com.
Defense disputes state’s evidence
Attorneys for accused freeway shooter urge judge to return case to grand jury
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Defense attorneys in the freeway shooting case are once again urging a judge to return the case to the grand jury for a new probable cause determination, according to a pleading filed Jan. 29.
It’s the second time Jason Lamm and Ulises Ferragut are making the request.
In the first motion, filed Dec. 4, 2015, they stated Leslie Merritt Jr., 21, has an alibi for the crimes and that cell phone location data, his employment records and his fiancée’s statements to detectives are evidence that was improperly withheld from the grand jury.
The state responded Jan. 8 in a 167page document with evidence to support current charges against Merritt. The former Avondale resident faces 15 felony counts, including aggravated assault, unlawful discharge of a weapon and disorderly conduct.
Lamm and Ferragut dispute the state’s response and claim prosecutors are downplaying evidence simply because it doesn’t fit their theory of the case.
“Perhaps most patently offensive is the fact that the response material deviates
from the theory of the case presented to the grand jury insofar as it changes the allegations of when one of the shootings occurred,” the defense attorneys stated.
Merritt is charged with four shootings, three that allegedly occurred on Aug. 29, 2015, and a fourth, which the state now says happened sometime between Aug. 22 and Aug. 27.
“It is curious to note, however, that from a review of the grand jury transcript, the state offered no evidence that the fourth incident occurred on any date other than Aug. 27, 2015,” the defense states.
Another point of contention is which cell phone Merritt used on a day-to-day basis and whether or not it excludes him from being in the area of the shootings.
According to the state’s response, a spare cell phone cited by the defense is mostly used by Merritt’s fiancée. The defense disputes it was actually used by Merritt and that records from the phone place him in Glendale, miles away from the shootings, within minutes of when they occurred.
Additionally, the defense claims Merritt’s employment records further corroborate the FBI-generated cell phone
GPS data and his alibi that he was in the area of 99th Avenue and Bell Road at the time of the fourth incident.
“The state’s failure to produce this information constitutes a further violation of the defendant’s rights to due process and warrants ordering a new probable cause determination,” the defense states.
The state’s response had concluded Merritt’s supervisor couldn’t confirm when he worked during the week of the shootings and that he admitted to not keeping copies of his workers’ time cards like he was supposed to as their supervisor.
Finally, the defense claims detectives threatened and intimidated Merritt’s fiancée during her interview, causing her to retract statements that she was always with him when he wasn’t working.
“Her complete statement, and the nefarious manner in which detectives got her to change it, bears direct relevance and is clearly exculpatory to the issue of whether the individual being investigated was the one who committed the crimes alleged,” the defense stated.
Merritt is being held on $150,000 bond. He is due back in court Feb. 19.
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“All of this was done to portray the defendant as a seriously dangerous criminal and get out the facts that it wanted the public to know.”
Furthermore, when the freeway shootings were still under investigation, the Arizona Department of Public Safety held frequent news conferences to discuss the progress of the case, the defense states.
“Law enforcement updated the media, on camera, multiple times a day, clearly having no concern whatsoever about the effect that the dissemination of this information could have on a potential jury pool and future defendants,” the defense states.
The defense’s response also points out that moments after Merritt’s arrest, Gov. Doug Ducey tweeted, “We got him.”
“While the defendant appreciates the state’s newfound concern for his wellbeing, he has strong faith that his counsel are more than capable of advocating for him, and that the court will take the necessary steps to make sure that an impartial jury can be seated and that he receives a fair trial,” the defense states.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
TUHSD school bus rear ended by car
Westview students not seriously injured
by Emily Toepfer
assistant editor
A Tolleson Union High School District bus was rear ended at about 7:15 a.m. Jan. 29 as it was taking students to Westview High School in Avondale, officials said.
The bus was traveling west on Encanto Boulevard, approaching 107th Avenue when it was hit from behind by a car, said Karyn Morse Eubanks, a district spokeswoman.
A woman and a 15-year-old who were in the car were transported to separate hospitals with minor injuries, said Division Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman for Avondale Fire-Rescue.
A number of students were evaluated at the scene, but not transported to the hospital, Avitia said.
Two students were released to their parents, and the remaining students were loaded onto a different bus and taken to school, he said.
“A few of the students, particularly the ones sitting in the back of the bus, complained that their back was a little sore,” Morse Eubanks said. “The parents of all of
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Avondale. The car rear ended the bus that was taking students to Westview High School. The driver of the car and her 15-year-old passenger were transported to hospitals with minor injuries; no students on the bus were seriously injured.
A SEMITRAILER rests on top of an SUV Jan. 28 after rolling over on Interstate 10 at Avondale Boulevard in Avondale. The truck driver, who was ejected, sustained serious injuries. The driver of the SUV was uninjured.
Semitrailer driver ejected in I-10 crash
the students on board were notified and cautioned that if their student complained about injuries to take them to their doctor.” by
Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Interstate 10 was backed up for miles in both directions Jan. 28 after a semitrailer rolled over and landed on top of a mid-size SUV at about 2:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes at Avondale Boulevard, officials said.
The driver of the semitrailer was ejected from his vehicle and landed in the westbound lanes of traffic. He was transported to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear with serious injuries, although he was awake and alert, said Division Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman for Avondale Fire-Rescue.
The driver of the SUV was evaluated on scene and was not transported to the hospital, Avitia said.
A DPS trooper who was parked on the inside shoulder of eastbound I-10 was also struck with debris and transported as a delayed patient to Banner Estrella Medical Center in west Phoenix for evaluation, he said.
Fire crews also had to contain and mediate through a fuel spill on the freeway from the semitrailer, Avitia said.
Three units from the Goodyear Fire Department also responded to the accident. It was initially reported that one of the vehicles was on fire, but no fire was found by the first arriving crews, said Training Division Battalion Chief Ed Pahl, a spokesman for Goodyear Fire.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Man shot in Phoenix home invasion
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A 28-year-old man was shot during a home invasion Jan. 26 near 91st Avenue and Broadway Road, police said.
Phoenix police responded to a call just before 9 p.m. for unknown trouble, said Sgt. Vince Lewis, a spokesman for the Phoenix Police Department.
Five unknown men reportedly forced their way into a home to commit an armed robbery, he said.
One person was home at the time, but was not injured, Lewis said.
As the suspects made their escape, the 28-year-old arrived home and attempted to chase the men, at which point he was shot, he said.
His injury was not life-threatening, Lewis said.
The suspects fled the area, and the investigation is ongoing, he said.
Trailer hauling cars catches fire in Tonopah
A commercial vehicle hauling cars caught fire at about 8 a.m. Jan. 29 on eastbound Interstate 10 near milepost 86 in Tonopah, officials said.
The tractor-trailer pulled over with its rear brakes on fire. The trailer and cars it was hauling were burned, said Quentin Mehr, a spokesman with the Arizona Department of Public Service.
No injuries were reported, Mehr said.
Photo by Kate Simpson
CARS BURN Jan. 29 on Interstate 10 in Tonopah. The fire started in the rear brakes of the trailer that was hauling the cars.
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West Valley sees rise in new home permits
Affordable land prices cited as reason
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
New home construction has increased substantially this past year in parts of the West Valley.
The number of single family detached home permits issued has grown by 167 percent in Avondale, 31 percent in Goodyear and 48 percent in Buckeye.
In 2015, Buckeye issued 1,106 building permits for single family homes compared to 748 in 2014, according to information provided by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.
Avondale issued 123 permits for single family homes in 2015 compared to 46 in 2014, according to the HBACA.
Goodyear issued 1,039 single family home permits in 2015 compared to 792 in 2014, according to Goodyear.
“There’s a lot of construction activity [in Goodyear] and we’re delighted to see it,” said Christopher Baker, director of development services for the city of Goodyear.
“Goodyear is a desirable place to live and has a high quality of life,” Baker said.
The city has been experiencing a “robust growth” in its employment sector, citing such employers as REI, which is opening a distribution center, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sub-Zero, he said.
“Cancer Treatment Centers of America has been here for a number of years but they have been making improvements and continued investment to their facility,” he said. “SubZero is similar. They have been here a number of years and are continuing to make investments in their facility, which increase employment opportunities.”
The number of new employment opportunities in the city “does nothing but drive the demand for residential housing,” he said.
“We’ve seen an increase in new home construction this last year,” said Brett Harris, chief building official for the city of Avondale.
“I think the increase may be due to the economy turning around some,” Harris said.
Richmond American Homes, Courtland Homes, Beazer Homes and Elliott Homes are all building in Avondale, he said.
Brian Mings, director of land acquisition for Courtland Communities, which is building new homes in Avondale at Del Rio Ranch, said affordability is one factor that led them to build in Avondale, referring to the cost of land.
Another factor had to do with the city’s openness to “hearing different concepts for house plans,” Mings said.
An attached RV garage is a standard feature in Courtland’s house plan, he said.
“We felt this area was underserved for this product,” he said, noting Courtland is able to offer that kind of amenity at a middle class price point in Avondale.
“The market for new homes has been stronger in the last couple of years compared to what it was five years ago,” he said.
During the Great Recession, the demand for new homes dwindled because the inventory of used homes, especially foreclosed homes, had increased, he said.
Now, that inventory is significantly smaller and buyers are looking for new homes, he said.
“People want new homes … and the
peace of mind” that comes along with that, he added.
New homes have updated amenities such as higher energy efficiencies that weren’t available a few years ago, he added.
Courtland is also building new homes in Surprise, in unincorporated Maricopa County near Peoria and in Phoenix, he said.
He said the infrastructure development in the West Valley with Loop 303 and Northern Parkway has contributed to the growth and therefore demand for new homes.
“Generally speaking, transportation spending has given a boost to the whole West Valley,” he said.
“Buckeye is doing rather well in the single family home market,” said Phil Marcotte, chief building official for the city of Buckeye. “We are experiencing great quality construction/design for the price, involving good land prices and desirable neighborhoods and community.
“We also have several builders that offer well-built starter homes, others with a great mid-range products/floor plans, higher end homes, as well as several age- oriented developments with plenty of amenities.”
Kathleen Stinson can be reached at kstinson@westvalleyview.com.
Trump card or wild card?
When we first heard Donald Trump was skipping the final Republican presidential debate moderated by Fox News before the Iowa caucus, we thought it was political suicide.
We theorized that he was pulling the same move he’s pulled in the past — threatening to run for president of the United States and then pulling out, albeit much later in the game this time.
Or perhaps he didn’t want to jeopardize his lead over Ted Cruz after handily winning the previous debate. Better to quit while ahead than risk a gaffe at a crucial moment.
Or maybe he just couldn’t stand the heat when confronted by Megyn Kelly who rubbed him the wrong way five months earlier when she dared to question if his sexist slurs might make the opposition see him as being part of the “war on women.” She was tapped, after all, to moderate the Jan. 28 debate and despite his pleas to Fox News to have her removed, the conservative media outlet refused to acquiesce.
But now we’re thinking it might just be the most brilliant move he (or his advisers anyway) has made.
After spending countless hours granting interview after interview on the news giant, what better time to distance himself from the most hated (by most Democrats, plenty of independents and even some Republicans) network?
While plenty argue that Republicans need to be in bed with Fox News if they want to have any chance of winning, let’s face it, it hasn’t done anything for the hopefuls the last two elections.
He doesn’t need Fox News anymore, he’s gotten everything he needs out of it, dominating the airwaves like none of his opponents have even come close to.
His Republican backers have already made their decision, now it’s time to gain favor from the independents, and what better way to do that than to tell Fox News to pound sand?
But we think that’s a prime example of playing the consummate politician — doing and saying anything to get elected.
Let’s not forget this is a man who very recently “saw the light” and turned to conservatism after spending most of his adult life as a Democrat.
He could have chosen either party’s ticket to run on, but he chose the GOP. We’re guessing it’s because it was the easier of the two knowing that Republicans are sick and tired of the status quo.
Republicans should think long and hard before casting their vote for the nominee.
Trump may be running as a Republican now, but that could all change during the general election.
Our Viewpoint editorials represent the opinions of the West Valley View editorial board, which is composed of Publisher Elliott Freireich and Managing Editor Cary Hines.
by FoxNews called, “Kerry says Iran Has Completed Steps In Nuclear Deal”; he would have found articles from all the other networks as well as statements by the White House about it; and he would have found President Obama mentioning it during his State Of The Union address.
Proof Iran is cooperating
Editor:
Mr. Burmeister’s letter from Jan. 27th entitled “Where’s The Proof, Pat?” essentially made the weak-tea argument that, because he hasn’t personally seen proof that anyone has actually gone into Iran to verify they gave up all of their enriched uranium to build a nuclear bomb, that he bets it never happened, and he want’s to see proof.
He states (without proof) that Iran still has uranium, and he also states (without proof) that Russia will just give them all the enriched uranium they want, even though Russia is one of the countries who brokered this deal for Iran to give up it’s nuclear ambitions.
And he thinks I live in la-la land?
He proudly boasts he is “educated”, but somehow has forgotten how to do any research. I assume he had to have learned how to do research at some point in order to get his education?
If he had even done a little research himself, he would have discovered the IAEA (the world’s nuclear watchdog group in charge of going into Iran to do the verification) actually did that, and released a statement Jan. 16th that Iran has completed the required steps it committed to; he would have found the article
He might have even discovered the conversations and article links about it, in the onlinecomment section of The West Valley View’s website, under the Letters To The Editor.
Patrick Orr Avondale
Apology required
Editor:
After reading der letter “Terrorists fed by paranoia” WVV Jan13, 2016, I Heinrik Bimmler, longed for der vundebar days of yesteryear ven mein old kamerad Josef Goebbels, Minister of Popular Enlightenment and Propaganda or, “Joe der gob” as ve in der party kalled him, had der absolute kintrol of der press. Kamerad Flimflam iz korrekt, ve are being fed by zeze viked naughty konservative type right ving agitators.
Ve, like Herr Flimflam, are der Herrenmenschen, they are der Untermenschen.
Indeed anarkists like Wayne LaPierre and his 5 million followers should be disarmed and thrown into der konzentration lagers just as ve of der Nationalsozialistiche Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (NAZI) did to der so kalled ‘Freedom lovers’ in der 1930’s.
Seriously folks, Mr. Flimflams comparing freedom loving conservatives and members of the NRA, many of whom are police officers and members of the armed forces, to Islamic terrorists is one of the most vitriolic pieces of crap that this publication has ever printed
My own son, a proud United States Marine fought and witnessed the barbarity of the same Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan.
He and many of his fellow marines are also proud NRA members.
Daily they risk their young lives to give Mr. Flimflam and his ilk, the freedom of The First Amendment to make a “comparison ” of them, to a group of animals who rape, torture, decapitate, crucify and burn young enemy pilots to death, all while recording their atrocious deeds for posterity.
How dare he.
In my opinion, the author of “Terrorists fed by paranoia” owes us all an unconditional apology for his inflammatory rhetoric. With respect.
DJ Hammond Buckeye
Editorial was spot on
Editor:
Compliments on your “Our Viewpoint” editorial in the 01/20/2016 edition of the WVV. It did a fine job as far as it went. I would like to add some comments relating to your article.
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The majority of public officials, including elected officials, take no heed of what those they are supposed to be serving want or need. Indeed they are most concerned with what they can do to keep their job. I would venture to say that all public officials have this in mind whenever they do anything.
There are some, albeit very few, who try to do what is expected of them. Those who are our representatives in congress and in the legislature come foremost to mind. We entrust these people with our Republican form of government. We trust them to abide by their oaths of office and the Constitution. Even more than that we trust them NOT to lie to us about what is happening in our country, our government and the world — big mistake.
Keeping us informed and listening to our points of view is obviously low on their priority list. I have signed up for their email newsletters. To date only 2 have consistently published meaningful and timely information, Congressman Doug Lamborn of Colorado and former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. When I have contacted senators and representatives the best I have gotten in reply to problems I have needed help with, including the VA here in Phoenix, is a form letter and once a follow-up from a local office assistant. Some, like Senator McCain, I get only a form letter which barely relates to the problem addressed and no follow-up at all.
So I agree it is akin to letting the fox guard the henhouse evinced by lies being their greatest ally in getting reelected.
John Sleeper Goodyear
Destroying democracy
Editor:
The KOCK Brothers are destroying our democracy.
What they spend on political issues, 2 or 3 Billion is pin money. A beer had with friends on the way home from work. Between them they are worth 90 Billion dollars. Every top leader and some commissioners in our state has been recipients of their largess. They think they are being patriotic. They have been for over 30 years systematically realigning and gerrymander state voting districts so it becomes harder and harder to get rid of an incumbent. They have been supporting the various pledges such as Norquists Pledge not to raise taxes and created Faustian choices for our law makers. If a law maker does act independently then their lackeys issues edicts to their subordinates or just stops supporting them with finances. I.E. Look at what they are trying to do with McCain comes to mind.
To remedy this situation, let us do away with a primary system that requires us to vote by party affiliation. So all parties could vote. The top two or three go to the general election. Hopefully that would make everyone’s vote count again. That is not what is happening now. There are ways to pervert this method but it might be more transparent. What do you think?
Walter E. Harvey Goodyear
Voting for Kelli Ward
Editor:
I’ve decided that I will vote for Kelli Ward! Yes, I’m a registed Republican, but I have never voted for John McCain. I guess it is my idea of what a Conservative Republican truly is! For me, Senator McCain doesn’t fit my description of a True Conservative.
Also, many people got in habit of voting for McCain, because he was a war hero. Is being shot down by the enemy and surviving torture make one a hero? I never was in Vietnam, but my brotherin-law was and a good friend was. They both fought the Vietcong on the ground, not from thousands of feet in the air. War is war, so I don’t have first hand experience. Though fighting in a war doesn’t
mean that you will make a good Senator. I don’t have big bucks, so I can’t help Ms. Ward with money. But I can write letters to the Editors of Newspapers saying Vote Ward not McCain.
Bernard Oviatt Sr. Salome
There he goes again
Editor:
It’s fun watching Mr. Hammond deny he falsely equates “gun control” with banning all guns (and thus is unconstitutional), while he’s doing exactly that!
(January 6th & 20th)
For example, raising the “red herring” of Senator Feinstein’s 1995 discussion about assault weapons, while ignoring what I wrote: The Supreme Court’s Heller decision says the Second Amendment allows gun control, but forbids a complete ban on all
guns. (December 23rd) I agree. How is that “anti-gun”, sir?
Indeed, almost every time gun control is mentioned, he’s raised the Second Amendment in opposition. (More examples of Hammond doing this can be found in an online Comment accompanying this Letter.) But the Supreme Court says that we can “disarm” some people (not all of them). And one can be for both gun control and the Second Amendment, just not while holding the view that gun control equals banning all guns — a lie he tiresomely repeats.
Has he finally decided background checks are a “good thing”? That wasn’t what he stated earlier (September 11th). There he proclaimed “A universal background check system would lead to registration and confiscation”. Quite a change in tune. (Or does he only approve of limited, and therefore useless, background checks?)
Instead of falsely calling me a liar (evading and avoiding serious debate), he should
discuss what gun control laws and regulations we can have, and why. Start with those in Mr. Cable’s January 20th Letter. That would be a productive discussion I’ll be happy to join. (Who knows? We might agree on some things.)
P.S. — Sorry if he feels “slighted” because I didn’t respond to his July, 2014 Letter, but the View limits how much we can say, and how often we can submit Letters. Get me a weekly column and I’ll reply to every word he writes!
Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson
Trump, Cruz spin biggest lies
Editor:
After a year of campaigning, some primaries are here. Oddly, one-third of one percent
(See Letters on Page 8)
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of American voters (New Hampshire) and a few thousand people who choose to go to their local church or neighbor’s house in Iowa will determine the fate of some of the GOP candidates.
Ted Cruz and Donald Trump are favored, perhaps because they lie more effectively to their target audiences than the others.
An update on Politifact shows Cruz with 22% true and 67% false, while The Donald scores 6% true and 77% false. Some statements are half-true. Here are some of their recent whoppers:
Trump: “The five detainees in the Bergdahl swap are back on the battlefield.” FALSE, they are still under supervision in Qatar.
Cruz: “Existing law requires 700 miles of double-layer border fencing.” FALSE, Congress dropped that provision in 2008.
Trump: “We’re practically not allowed to use coal any more.” FALSE, coal is still our biggest source of electricity.
Cruz: “Obama has not bombed ISIS oil fields due to global warming concerns.” FALSE, Pentagon experts say this comment is “nonsense”.
Trump: “We get practically nothing for keeping troops in South Korea.” FALSE, we get $866 million a year.
Cruz: (Because of Obamacare), “Blue Cross has stopped selling individual health policies in Texas.” FALSE, they say they are still selling these policies in every Texas county.
Trump: (video) “Mexicans are swarming over our southern border.” FALSE, border crossings are way down, and
the video shown was filmed in Morocco. Cruz: “The federal government will force schools to let boys shower with girls.” FALSE, this is another absurd, incendiary falsehood. I suppose the other side could point out something inaccurate Bernie or Hillary said, but these guys easily win the Pinocchio Prize. Hopefully, primary voters will not reward them for lies.
John Flynn Goodyear
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by John Safin
Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO
Are you a fan of reality television shows? Millions of people watch the dozens (hundreds?) of reality programs available through broadcast, cable, satellite, and streaming media. My confession: I watched MTV’s Real World back in the day and still a fan of Food Network’s challenge shows such as Chopped. I’m still a foodie even after many years away from the entertainment/ hospitality industry. Anyway ... I was at one of the Chamber’s fabulous Member restaurants and on the television was a promo for some reality TV fishing show. I started to wonder why there’s an allure to this type entertainment. At first, I thought might be the unique careers or people featured in the shows. The Deadliest Catch promo is the “real-life, high-sea adventures of the Alaskan crab fishermen.” How many of us have done that in our lives? I know many women who think Mike Rowe is hot and an equal number of men probably think the same about that scary Kim person (no, I’m not a fan). The Osbournes gave us a look into the life of musician Ozzy Osbourne. (Yes, I watched a few episodes of that. Everyone has a guilty pleasure.) Finally, I used some logic recognizing reality TV shows are staged for ratings and advertising dollars. It’s all about the drama; cheering for the story’s heroes, watching their struggles, successes and failures; and booing the “villains” in real-life settings.
But, who needs reality television? Look around your neighborhood, our community and the people you interact with throughout your day. Everyone you encounter has a history that’s unique and brought him or her to this point in time. You want to hear a REAL reality story, again, talk with the person working at the corner store where you get coffee every morning, the receptionist at your dentist’s office, your co-worker, your boss, a person sitting quietly in the park, and the list continues. You might be surprised by what you discover about other people. Many parents and grandparents have told me they want to write their life story so their children and grandchildren know them as a person.
You’re equally special, whether you believe it or not. There’s no one like you, and the tale of your life to get to this point in time is unlike anyone else’s. Technically, it took millions of years to get you to planet Earth. No need to search your genealogy that far back. Your span on this planet would be interesting. To paraphrase someone famous, “We are the sum of our experiences and memories.” It’s the choices and environment that made you who you are today. Would some people’s lives be considered more exciting than another’s? Sure. I’d like to talk to anyone who has been in space. That’s exciting to me. Would it be more interesting than you telling me your story? I don’t know. Again, your experiences helped shape who you are today. There’s a slim chance
you had the challenge of strapping yourself to a giant rocket to go hurling into the sky at 25,000 mph. Your adventure driving on I-10 could be considered equally treacherous. Both stories are unique, but only one would build a connection between us. No, I haven’t been shot into space … yet. Each of our lives has all the elements of a great drama, comedy, romance, adventure, or a combination of all. This is where we find commonality. Something that binds us together or a chance to learn from each other. The next person you talk to could be the love of your life. You might discover a kindred spirit, someone who can be a mentor or friend. Or, maybe you’re the mentor and friend someone needs in their life. The only way to discover this is to ask the next person you see about the reality of their life.
And, now for something completely different: March 26 is the Third Annual Fan Fest event at the Goodyear Ballpark. The Cincinnati Reds will host the Cleveland Indians during the day and the best baseball fan event will start shortly after the end of the game. It’s a great evening for baseball fans, kids and families. Also, the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce has Spring Training flex ticket books available for purchase. The Chamber office is at 289 N. Litchfield Road in Goodyear next to the Memorial Plaza. Do you have out-of-town family and friends coming to visit? The Southwest Valley Chamber is a state-designated Tourist and Visitor Information Center. Stop by for information about places to visit, best places to shop and dine, and best hotels (’cause there are some relatives who you REALLY want to stay at a hotel). It’s always a great day in the Southwest Valley!
Gema Fernandez, M.D.
Maria R. DiLeo, M.D.
Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P.
Cari L. Cowling, M.D.
James M. Johnson, M.D.
Briggs J. Geier, D.O.
Raymond D. Suarez, M.D.
Erica McLaughlin, M.D.
John Safin
Buckeye Days
View photos by Jordan Christopher
A STAMPEDE of John Deere tractors from Stotz Equipment fill Main Street Jan. 30 during the annual Buckeye Days Parade in Buckeye.
(ABOVE) RIDER KIESNER , a trick roper and fifth-generation cowboy, stands atop his trusty steed, Blondie, Jan. 31 during the National Senior Pro Rodeo at Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena in Bu ckeye. (Left) Phoenix Comancheros ride in the Buckeye Days Parade Jan. 30. (Below) A saddle bronc rider holds on tight to a bucking bronco Jan. 31 during the National Senior Pro Rodeo at Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena.
(TOP) STEERS ARE DRIVEN down Main Street by Honeycutt Rodeo Cowboys Jan. 30 during the Buckeye Days Parade.
(Above) A barrel racer flies around a Calvert Shell barrel Jan. 30 at the National Senior Pro Rodeo. (Above right) A clown from the El Zaribah Shriners walks his invisible dog in the Buckeye Days Parade.
(Left) Members of the Grace 4-H Club pass out locally grown carrots from Rosseau Farms in the Buckeye Days Parade.
Get your reels ready
Litchfield Park hosting annual Trout Derby
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Anglers will be lured to Litchfield Park for the city’s annual tradition of reeling in as many trout as possible.
The Kiwanis Litchfield Park Winter Trout Derby will be Saturday at Tierra Verde Lake.
About 650 to 700 anglers from around the state participated last year, said Tricia Kramer, special events coordinator in the city’s Community and Recreation Department.
“They can come with as many fishing poles as they like,” Kramer said. “Some will bring three or four poles.”
Those competing in the seven-and-a-half-hour derby will be trying to catch trout from about 1,000 fish — an estimated 700 pounds — that the 4.5acre lake has been stocked with in the week before the event, Kramer said.
The fish supplier brings the trout from Colorado, she said.
Last year’s derby winner for most fish caught landed 21 fish, Kramer said.
Prizes are awarded for the longest and shortest trout. The fish generally measure 8 to 17 inches.
Winners in categories for boys, girls, men and women will be presented trophies at the conclusion of the event.
While there’s fishing on the lake at other times, the derby is the only time when the lake is stocked with fish, Kramer said.
The fish are edible, and participants take their catches home to eat, she said.
The event has a longstanding sponsorship arrangement with the Litchfield Park Kiwanis Club, Kramer said.
Here are fishing derby details:
• Registration starts at 6:30 a.m., with fishing starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. with the sound of a horn.
• A fishing license is not required to participate in the derby, but is necessary for those who plan to continue to fish after the event.
• Fishing is allowed only from the lake’s shore.
• Cost to participate is $4 per pole for those 15 years old and younger, $6 per pole for those 16 years old and older.
• Those participating should take their own equipment, including poles and bait. In the past, bait has included canned corn, salmon eggs, cheese, dough and lures.
• Boy Scout Troop 99 will be on hand to sell breakfast and lunch.
• Terra Verde Lake Park
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
Goodyear is helping residents get their blood pumping during American Heart Month with the 10th annual
& Sole Run/Walk.
The popular run attracts about 500 participants and will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way in Goodyear.
The 5K run and walk, sponsored by Abrazo West Campus, will also include a one-mile fun run.
“Heart and Sole aligns with the city’s mission for promoting quality of life through programs and events for the residents of Goodyear,” said Deanna Ortiz, recreation coordinator for the city.
All paid participants will receive a race T-shirt and goody bag, according to the city press release. The fee for the 5K is $25 and the fun run is $20.
The event is a “festival within a festival,” with other activities available that promote fitness, such as stretching exercises before the run and information on preventative care, Ortiz said.
For children, there will be an inflatable slide, face painting and a bounce house.
Other activities include live performances by AZ Dynasty Cheer and Dance.
To register, go to active.com/goodyear-az/running/ distance-running-races/heart-and-sole-5k-and-1-milefun-walk-run-event-2016 by Thursday or to the Goodyear Recreation Office, 3075 N. Litchfield Road in Goodyear.
For information about volunteering, go to www.goodyearaz.gov/volunteer or call 623-882-7807.
Kathleen Stinson can be reached at kstinson@westvalleyview.com.
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is at 301 S. Old Litchfield
View photo by Ray Thomas
HUNDREDS OF HOPEFUL anglers tease trout with all manner of bait during last year’s Winter Trout Derby in Litchfield Park. The annual event, put on by the Kiwanis Club and Litchfield Park, will be held Saturday at Tierra Verde Lake Park on Old Litchfield Road.
View photo by Ray Thomas MARLEY GRJEGIAN, 9, of Litchfield Park has her trout measured during last year’s Winter Trout Derby in Litchfield Park.
Business Briefcase
by Shane McOwen staff writer
Here at Business Briefcase Headquarters, there’s a special appreciation for those in the yard architecture industry.
Your Briefcase host once spent a summer in high school on the landscaping circuit, so I understand the pain in screwing up someone’s grass. It makes the owner very unhappy, because apparently, that stuff takes weeks to grow back.
At least I was lucky enough to not have the entire world watching, though, unlike the NFL grounds crew dressing up Levi’s Stadium’s field for Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. Those guys brought to life an old Snickers commercial by painting the Denver Broncos logo on the wrong side of the field, and then painted it on the correct side, only for it to look like they’d put the team on both sides.
Shane McOwen
As the old guy who painted “Chefs” instead of
“Chiefs” in the commercial said, “Great googly moogly.” Let’s get to the business news, shall we?
Main Event Entertainment has had its building and signage up for months in Avondale, and will officially open to the public Feb. 8.
Main Event fancies itself as a one- stop-shop for all things entertaining, an entertainment center if you will, and it’s hard to argue. The Avondale location, 10315 W. McDowell Road, south of McDowell and across from Harkins, will offer bowling, laser tag, billiards, gravity ropes, arcade games, food options and a full bar. Personally, I think everyone should check out the gravity ropes. High above the floor, patrons are strapped in (safety first!) and are sent on their way across various beams and rope bridges. That’ll be the first thing I try when I undoubtedly stop by for a visit.
Main Event also offers birthday packages for adults and children alike, as well as corporate packages. Companies can even rent out the entire facility.
While the full-scale opening is next week, Main Event is hosting a private grand opening celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Those interested in attending must send an RSVP request to avondaleopening@mainevent.com. Space is limited, and a request does not guarantee entry
to the event, according to the company’s website.
This will be Main Event’s second location in Arizona, and 20th across the country.
The event center’s hours will be 11 to 2 a.m. Monday and Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday and 9 to 2 a.m. Saturday. For information, visit www.mainevent.com or call 623936-5300.
Staying in Avondale, Sunrise Donuts has been open for about a month at 13048 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd. We’ve had a few boxes in the break room here at the West Valley View, and it’s pretty good stuff.
The shop is open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 623-215-4772.
Oasis Furniture has had going out of business signs all around the West Valley since at least November 2015, the first time it was reported in the Briefcase that the furniture store was closing its doors. The signs have increased, both in quantity and message intensity, as the furniture retailer is expected to shut down within the next few weeks.
Oasis Furniture declined to supply an exact date for the store’s final day.
That’s all for this week, everyone. Take care.
Goodyear saves water for future
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
The city of Goodyear this spring will begin constructing wells that use a cutting edge technology that makes it possible to turn reclaimed water into a drinkable water supply to be stored in the aquifer and used for future growth.
The city won a Top Project award for the technology in 2014 and another in 2015 from the editors of Water & Wastes Digest, a Chicago-based publication that covers water and wastewater industry trends.
The city’s wastewater is treated and cleaned at its reclamation plant to meet the highest standards of reclaimed water.
Although reclaimed water cannot be used for drinking, it can be used to water golf courses and other landscape, for example.
The Vadose Injection Wells, as the technology is called, will make it possible for the city to inject reclaimed water into the ground at well sites. By the time the water reaches the aquifer, it will be clean enough to pump out and use for drinking water should the city need the resource at some future time.
A Vadose Injection Well is a shallow well through which water is injected back into the ground where it can then percolate back into the groundwater system, according to the city.
“The reclaimed water, which is treated to the highest standards as a Class A+
effluent, is further cleaned as it percolates through the ground and joins with the groundwater aquifer,” said Mark Holmes, water resources manager for the city of Goodyear. “Therefore, the subsurface is acting like a water treatment plant.”
“When the city recharges its reclaimed water, it becomes a banked drinkable water supply for growth and drought firming,” Holmes said. “This renewable water supply will increase with new growth and ensuring that this water can all be banked under Goodyear within the aquifer will ensure a sustainable and reliable water supply.”
He said renewable water supplies are becoming a scarce resource in Arizona, especially in the West Valley with increased growth.
“To ensure that Goodyear is sustainably using its water resources and banking water for future shortfalls caused by drought, reclaimed water is recharged underground and banked for future uses,” he added.
The city plans to begin by constructing five of the wells, which will have the capability to inject into the ground slightly more than 43 billion gallons over 20 years — a volume of water that can serve 5,200 homes for 100 years, as stated in a city press release.
The total cost of the project is $2.85 million with the state permitting phase costing $350,000 and construction costing $2.5 million, according to the city.
The city received a $300,000 grant from the United States Bureau of Reclamation, which reduces the cost to the city to $2.5 million.
The city funding sources are a combination of development impact fees, water enterprise funds and sewer enterprise funds, according to the city.
“The greatest value for reclaimed water is to put it back underground in the aquifer and not on golf courses,” Holmes said.
“Reclaimed water is one of the only water supplies that is renewable.”
Arizona leads the way in preparation for future drought, Holmes said.
He said he does not know of any other states that use injection wells. Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, Fountain Hills and Lake Havasu operate injection wells.
Elisabeth Lisican, managing editor of Water & Wastes Digest, said about the 2014 award that the Vadose Injection Project was “impressive for its commitment to sustainability and its mindfulness of sensitive environmental sites. The city strategically chose well locations to ensure rising water levels associated with the project did not impact the groundwater remediation activities at these sites.”
The injection wells allow the water to travel where the city chooses and away from Environmental Protection Agency
remediation sites to avoid interfering with that process.
The 2015 Top Project was awarded to the city of Goodyear and the Phoenix Goodyear Airport South Superfund Remediated Water Line.
“This project was compelling because the city collaborated with federal, state, regional and local partners and provided a creative way to assist in Superfund cleanup efforts. It also emphasized saving taxpayer dollars,” Lisican said.
The city currently operates a 40-acre Soil Aquifer Treatment Recharge site at the northwest corner of Yuma Road and Estrella Parkway. The site has six basins that hold reclaimed water that percolates down through the ground and back to the water table, recharging it to the aquifer.
The injection wells will save the city money. The wells measure 10 by10 feet, far less space than the basins.
The wells will “keep costs down” in that they are a “relatively inexpensive” way to create a drinking water supply, Holmes said.
The well vaults are underground and will be covered with landscaping, he said. The idea to use the wells in Goodyear came from city staff.
Carollo Engineers, a Phoenix-based firm, is designing the wells. The construction manager for the well project is Archer Western General Contractors, based in Phoenix.
Steeped
in tradition
Goodyear hosting Cultures Folklife Expo Sat.
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
The city of Goodyear is hosting the Art of Cultures Folklife Expo to celebrate the traditions and cultural heritage in the West Valley.
The expo will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Loma Linda Park, 400 E. Loma Linda Blvd. in Goodyear.
Folklife is “more than ethnicity,” said Guylene Ozlanski, arts and culture coordinator for the city.
“[It’s] any time a group has a shared sense of identity — it could be faithbased, could be occupationally or as simple as the Girl Scouts,” Ozlanski said.
“So we celebrate the traditions of those who live in the Valley as demonstrated by food, music, art and storytelling.”
Most of the artisans will provide an interactive activity, she said.
Kochyan Valley, a company that makes jewelry, will bring native dress from
Pakistan and Afghanistan and make that available to try on with the jewelry, she said.
One of the artisans, Purvi Gaylia, will demonstrate henna art.
Henna art is the application of a dye derived from plant leaves for the purpose of temporary tattooing on the body, according to hennaarts.com.
The second annual expo will showcase 30 artists as well as a clay demonstration, visual art activity tents, a classic car exhibition and also the Goodyear Mobile Museum.
All the artists have a tie to the West Valley, Ozlanski said.
Live performances will include Ballet Folklorico Esperanza, Raza Reggae and Mourning Fyre.
Other artists come from Catitude Art Gallery, Straight From the Ranch and White Shell Lady.
Arts, crafts and food will be available for purchase.
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Flying high
Buckeye Air Fair to showcase historic planes
by Kathleen Stinson staff writer
History is soaring into the skies this weekend during the annual Buckeye Air Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Buckeye Municipal Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road in Buckeye.
Military vehicles and historic airplanes will be on display during the free event, along with police and fire vehicles and remote control planes.
A mini remote control air show will also be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
“The Buckeye Air Fair is a family event to allow Buckeye and the surrounding community to experience aviation firsthand and showcase our local airport,” said Cheryl Sedig, community services director for Buckeye. “We’re proud of the airport and we want to let the people see it — it’s an open house for the airport.”
The Police Department’s K9 unit working dogs will also provide a demonstration, and visitors can take a helicopter ride or fly in an open pit Stearman plane. The Arizona SciTech Festival will be in attendance, and there will be a children’s area with crafts, face painting, a bounce house and rides.
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The city invited the Experimental Aircraft Association and also the Commemorative Air Force, which performs a “missing man formation,” said John McMahon, airport coordinator.
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Tours of the Lauridsen Aviation Museum will be offered on the airport grounds, with aircraft such as the Grumman Albatross, the C-119 Flying Boxcar, C-1A, DC-3, B-25, T-28 and the Grumman Avenger Torpedo Bomber. Admission and parking are free, but there will be a fee for rides. Food and other vendors will also be on hand. The event is sponsored by the city of Buckeye, Core Construction, Abrazo West Campus and Republic Services. For information, go to buckeyeairfair. com.
Kathleen Stinson can be reached at kstinson@westvalleyview.com.
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ARTIST EDGAR FERNANDEZ paints a community mural at the 2015 Art of Cultures Expo. Fernandez will be at the 2016 event Saturday at Loma Linda Park.
VARIOUS PROP PLANES perform a flyover at last year’s air fair at the Buckeye airport. This year’s event is set for Saturday.
Millennium senior to play at Carnegie Hall
Only 750 students chosen to take part in 2016 High School Honors Performance Series
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Jeremy Ulm’s passion for the French horn has landed him a chance to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement.
The Millennium High School senior was chosen out of more than 18,000 student applicants to take part in the venue’s 125th anniversary season this month.
He will be taking part in the High School Honors Performance Series, which is limited to only the highest-rated high school performers from across the world.
The series was created to showcase accomplished high school performers on an international level by allowing them to study under master conductors and perform in the celebrated venue.
“It’s really inspiring to see young adults that are working hard for those kinds of things and seeing all the hard work pay off,” said Brent Godbehere, director of bands at Millennium. “Jeremy is dedicated to the art and is constantly practicing. He manages his time very well, and is constantly committed to the p rogram.”
Jeremy, 17, auditioned for the series last year and was accepted after a review by the selection board.
Almost 750 students selected will spend five days in New York City, learning from world-renowned conductors and then take part in a special performance Feb. 7 that’s open to the public.
“Working with these conductors and performing at Carnegie Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that
these musicians never forget,” program director Morgan Smith said.
Jeremy has studied music for six years and is a member of the Phoenix Youth Symphony and the marching band and winter drum line at Millennium High School.
He’s also participated in Arizona’s regional and allstate honors ensembles, and attended Interlocken’s French horn summer institute.
“The challenge is definitely part of it,” Jeremy said about his love of the French horn. “It’s one of the more difficult instruments to play, and I think the tone and the expressive qualities of it are what really draw me to it.”
Jeremy also plays the piano and trumpet. He joined the band in middle school, because he didn’t want to take a physical education class, he said.
“I started getting serious about it probably sophomore year,” Jeremy said. “It’s really fun and a good way to get your feelings out and express yourself.”
He plans on dual majoring in French horn performance and music composition in college. While he isn’t sure yet what he wants to do for a career, it’ll definitely be related to music, he said.
“I couldn’t really see myself doing anything else,” Jeremy said. “I’ve never been as passionate about anything else other than music. It’s something that’s been consistently engaging.”
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Union Elem. District seeks new leader
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
The Union Elementary School District is advertising for candidates to replace an interim superintendent whose temporary term was already extended almost two years.
The K-8 district, which operates three schools in west Phoenix, hopes to hire a new superintendent for the 201617 school year, according to Delson Sunn, Governing Board president.
The person hired will succeed Jim Rice, 67, who has been interim superintendent since August 2014.
“Truly, I’ve enjoyed it immensely,” Rice said. “It’s time for me to turn the reins over.”
After serving in the job for a year, Rice agreed to stay a second year, Sunn said.
“We thought we needed more time [with Rice],” he said.
Sunn said it was advantageous to have Rice continue in the role this fall when the district was going through a bond election just a year after voters had approved a budget override.
“We were afraid voters would think it was too much,” Sunn said about the bond issue, which was ultimately successful.
Rice said the district is financially set up for the future.
Rice, who has worked in education for 44 years, retired as superintendent of the Alhambra Elementary District in 2010, then served for three years as director of the principal initiative with the Rodel Foundation of Arizona, a nonprofit group dedicated to improving the state’s education system.
He also served as superintendent of the Gilbert Public Schools for several months in 2014 when that district had a gap in leadership.
In the Union job, Rice succeeded Pat Gillespie, who left unexpectedly after serving as superintendent for six years.
Under Rice’s leadership, the district has made progress in meeting state education standards, Sunn said.
“We’re pretty much close to being rated ‘A,’ but we still need a lot of work,” he said. “That’s where another superintendent would help us out.”
Sunn also credited Rice for hiring teachers, a task he said is difficult in Arizona because of salaries.
Rice is helping the board find a replacement, Sunn said.
“We’re looking for a superintendent interested in making Union Elementary their district to continue the good things that are going on,” Rice said.
He said the district will seek a “student-oriented” leader who works with teachers and has high expectations for pupil achievement.
While the district expects to find an Arizona candidate, Rice said there has been interest in the job from applicants around the country.
Applications will be accepted until March 1, with a selection in April, according to the job posting.
Rice said he’s undecided what he will do next, but he may be interested in an interim appointment in another district.
The Union Elementary School District has about 2,000 pupils in Dos Rios Elementary, a K-8 school; Hurley Ranch Elementary, a second- through seventh-grade school; and Union Elementary, a kindergarten and firstgrade school.
Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, February 3, 2016
View photo by Jordan Christopher
JEREMY ULM, a senior at Millennium High School in Goodyear, plays in the school’s band room. Jeremy was selected for the 2016 High School Honors Performance Series, which will be performed Feb. 7 at Carnegie Hall.
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Congressman’s local office changes location
The Avondale District Office for Congressman Raúl Grijalva has moved to a new location at 1412 N. Central Ave., Suite B, Avondale.
A grand re-opening ceremony will be held in the near future.
Registration opens for youth sports leagues
Registration for Litchfield Park’s 2016 spring youth coed basketball and soccer leagues is open until Feb. 22. The first game for all leagues will be held April 2. League fees are $74 for Litchfield Park and $95 for non-residents. An annual activity fee is required to register, which is $20 and is valid for one year from the issue date.
To register, visit the Litchfield Park Recreation Center Lobby, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, call 623-935-9040 or visit apm.activecommunities.com/ litchfieldpark/Home.
Michelle Hess elected Buckeye vice mayor
Michelle Hess
Michelle Hess was elected vice mayor of the Buckeye City Council in January. Hess, the former representative of the residents of District 3, succeeds Councilman Eric Orsborn, who served as the vice mayor for two years. Hess, who studied at Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale and is a summa cum laude graduate of Grand Canyon University with a degree in theology, is currently finishing her master’s in ministry from Johnson University. During her three years on the council, Hess has participated in the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy, was selected to participate in the Harvard University Senior Executives in State and Local Government program and served on the National League of Cities Human Development Policy and Advocacy Community.
IRS announces launch of Free File
For 2016, the Internal Revenue Service has 13 brandname tax software providers available for free to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of less than $62,000.
Taxpayers who earned more than $62,000 can use Free File Fillable forms, the electronic version of IRS paper forms.
In addition, several software providers are now offering the easy importation of Form W-2 information to help reduce errors.
Free file can also assist with the new health care requirements, including reporting coverage, claiming exemptions or making shared responsibility payments. Free File is available at IRS.gov/FreeFile.
Pet of the Week
You wanted pets, we give you pets.
With this weekly feature, readers can view profiles of adoptable cats and dogs of various shapes and sizes from Glendale’s Sun Valley Animal Shelter.
Most of the animals that will have their mugs shown in this space will be canines and felines that are a little harder to place because of size, age or a special need, but are wonderful pets nonetheless. Each animal has its own character, so if you’re smitten by an animal in this column, head down to the shelter and see for yourself.
There’s no guarantee it will still be there, but if it’s not, maybe the shelter has another animal that fits your needs and personality. Here’s this week’s Pet of the Week:
NAME: Pumpkin
SEX: Female
AGE: 8 years old
BREED: Brittany mix
OTHER: Pumpkin is a sweet, outgoing girl with a fondness for people. She is a bit nervous when meeting new people, but quickly warms to them.
Pumpkin likes to spend time with people and relax. She isn’t the most active, playful dog, but isn’t completely against it. While she isn’t a lap dog, she is still fond of being close to her people.
Pumpkin is a great dog for someone who just wants a sweet animal to spend time with, and she is more than
Vincent Sansoterra completes basic training
Pvt. Vincent Sansoterra of Goodyear completed basic combat training Nov. 20 as an honor graduate at the United States Army Training Center 434th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Sill, Okla. He is a 2015 graduate of Millennium High School in Goodyear.
Pumpkin
ready to find that person.
To adopt Pumpkin 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.
Xavier Ramirez complete basic training
Xavier Ramirez has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C.
He is the son of Silvia Vasquez and Jose Ramirez of Tolleson, and is a 2014 graduate of Tolleson Union High School.
Pedro Serna finishes basic training
United States Army National Guard Pvt. Pedro Serna has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C. He is the brother of Alycia Serna of Litchfield Park, and is a 2014 graduate of Millennium High School in Goodyear.
Military notes run free
The View will gladly publish a military note for an individual from the West Valley or if that person’s parents and/or spouse lives in the West Valley. We also welcome professional-quality photographs. Email information to news1@westvalleyview.com.
Vincent Sansoterra
Inside Sports: Parker steps down at Westview; Buckeye boys hoops lose late to Yuma Catholic; Estrella boys hoops knock off Verrado
Verrado downs Agua Fria with big 2nd quarter
Lady Vipers on path to top seed in section tourney
by Shane McOwen sports writer
It didn’t start out pretty, but Verrado’s girls basketball team (22-4) pulled away from Agua Fria (15-7) in the second quarter and came out on top of a slugfest Jan. 29, 51-32.
In fact, the beginning of the game was downright ugly.
Neither team scored in the game’s first 4:20, and the first quarter ended with nine combined points on the scoreboard. Verrado was able to settle in and find the switch for its offense in the second quarter. The Lady Vipers outscored the Lady Owls 19-1 in the second, and were able to hold the sizable lead for the rest of the game.
“It was senior night, so you know we were a little more emotional in the beginning of the game,” Verrado coach Vernon Beard said. “Once they understood it was still a basketball game, we [were fine]. We knocked a couple of 3 balls down, defense started picking up.”
The Lady Owls’ tough start lasted the entire first half. Agua Fria went 0 of 7 from the field on its first three possessions, failing to cash in on multiple offensive rebounds. Agua Fria only scored five first-half points, and didn’t hit a shot from the floor in the second quarter.
“We had easy shots, that’s all we wanted all year,” Agua Fria coach Sam Polvino said. “We knew it was going to be a tough game, and we got the shots we wanted.”
Beard credited the Lady Vipers’ effort on defense for disrupting Agua Fria’s offensive game plan, he said. The defense
LAX, left, of Verrado fights for possession of the ball against Agua Fria’s
points to help lead the Lady Vipers to a 51-32 victory in a physical game against the Lady Owls.
focused in on Kash Cannon, Agua Fria’s standout point guard and leading scorer.
Cannon was held to three points before picking up her second technical foul in the third quarter, resulting in an ejection.
“Our defense ran a little bracket on their point guard,” Beard said. “Basically, the snake is no good if you cut its head off.”
Cannon received a technical in the second quarter after reacting to a foul call, and was then called for a second foul early in the third quarter after she hit the
ball while it was in the hands of a Verrado player trying to inbound. The infraction is an automatic technical, and since it was her second, she was disqualified for the remainder of the game.
“It’s tough to lose your best player on a technicality like that. What can you say?” Polvino said.
The Lady Owls and Lady Vipers played even in the second half, but the damage had been done.
Nia Duplain, Verrado’s lone senior, led
all scorers with 18 points. Junior Shelby Lax scored 11, while junior Veronica Enriquez and sophomore Isela Enriquez each had nine for the Lady Vipers.
Freshman Tynica Gilmore scored 10 for Agua Fria.
Polvino said his team doomed itself with sloppy ball handing and decision making.
“We had counted more than 40
(See Verrado on Page 21)
Lady Hawks on roll Buckeye eyeing
playoffs
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye may be young, but the Lady Hawks basketball team is starting to hit its stride when it counts the most: the end of the season.
Buckeye has won six straight games to improve to 11-3 in Division III power-points games. That record has the team ranked 15th.
“We’re still learning the game,” assistant coach Lamar Early said. “We’re young, but we have potential to be good. Where we started to where we are now, we’ve gotten better, and that’s the biggest thing.”
The team has only two seniors, Mekayla Fuller and Kristina Northup. However, everyone is taking on a leadership role, Early said.
“They’re all buying in and taking responsibility for each other,” Early said. “We have a couple of seniors that keep them accountable, but for the most part, they all are [leaders].”
Buckeye struggled in a holiday tournament Dec. 28-30 at Chandler Valley Christian, going 1-4, but everyone is
new and hadn’t played with each other, so it was a matter of getting on the same page, Early said. That’s starting to come together, and shows up most of all with the team’s defense.
“Our defense, that’s [head] coach [Regina] Early’s biggest thing, playing defense,” Lamar Early said. “They’re buying into it. Our defense leads to our offense. [Jan. 27 against Surprise Shadow Ridge], they did a good job of that, putting the game away early.”
A lot of Buckeye’s offense is run through its defense, as the Lady Hawks rely on getting turnovers and transition buckets. However, the team has improved on running its offense in the half-court set.
“We’re slowing things down, running our offense and getting good shots,” Early said. “So that’s big, our biggest improvement, and it’s nice to see … Before, it was go, go — you can’t go every time. Now, it’s push it when we have it, pull it out when we need to.”
Big win
Buckeye had an important victory Jan. 19 against
Foothills, winning
Estrella
View photo by Mike Rincon
JASMINE GONZALEZ of Buckeye goes up for a shot against Shadow Ridge Jan. 27. The Lady Hawks trounced Shadow Ridge, 64-16, winning six straight games from Jan. 14-29.
View photo by Mike Rincon
SHELBY
Tynica Gilmore Jan. 29. Lax scored 11
Millennium girls hoops still rolling despite injuries
Lady Tigers expect to be at full strength by postseason
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Missing two starters, one a double-digit scorer, doesn’t seem to be a problem for the Millennium girls basketball team.
Most teams aren’t equipped to deal with such losses, but the Lady Tigers have managed to remain in the top five in the Division I standings.
“We’ve been injured, down some girls, [but] the girls who are healthy are really clicking well together,” Millennium coach Cory Rojeck said. “Once we were hit with all those injuries, I’d say it took about a week, but after that, they meshed and it was good.”
opponents Surprise Valley Vista, Phoenix Desert Vista and Mesa Highland.
The team hit a few speed bumps once the calendar flipped to 2016, losing to Scottsdale Chaparral, Gilbert Mesquite and Phoenix Mountain Pointe. Millennium lost those three games over a five-game stretch, but has gotten a bit of its groove back, winning four in a row since, including a convincing 59-31 win over West Valley rival Westview Jan. 27.
“Us and Westview, there’s always that rivalry feel to it,” Rojeck said. “They had our number for a little while, now we’re on the upswing.”
Rojeck said the team’s offense really came together against the Lady Knights, something the girls had been working on in practice.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Senior Adriana Zelaya and freshman Alaina Diggs have been out with injuries, but it’s been the play of two other starters that has kept the team competing at a high level — senior Raina Perez and freshman Dominique Phillips, Rojeck said.
“Raina and Dom, the last two weeks, they’ve been playing really well,” Rojeck said.
Perez, who leads the team in scoring, assists and steals, has stepped up her game to another level, Rojeck said.
“She’s probably playing some of the best basketball of her career,” Rojeck said. “She’s scoring, she’s defending, she’s getting tons of assists. The game really looks good for her right now.”
Perez is averaging 17.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.2 steals per game. Phillips is second on the team in scoring at 11.7 points per game.
At full strength, Millennium was nearly unstoppable. The Lady Tigers didn’t lose a power-points game in December, a stretch that included victories over current top-10
“We moved the ball well and got a lot of open shots,” Rojeck said. “For the first time really all year, we consistently attacked the basket. Sometimes, we’re a little too complacent on the perimeter. And go figure, we shot the ball well from the perimeter in part because we were attacking the basket so hard, opening the floor.”
The Lady Tigers’ remaining schedule could be mistaken for late-round playoff matchups. The final five games of the season feature four teams currently in the playoff picture, including the top-two ranked squads, Chandler Hamilton and Valley Vista. The Valley Vista game was Tuesday, and the result was not available at press time.
“We’ll be ready,” Rojeck said. “Liberty, Valley Vista and Hamilton are all big-time players. We play a tough schedule. We play all the power houses. It’s fun. I enjoy it.”
The Lady Tigers’ lineup will have Diggs in it moving forward. Zelaya is expected back by the start of the playoffs, Rojeck said. The Lady Tigers travel to Anthem Boulder Creek Thursday for their final section game of the season.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
View photo by Ray Thomas
RAINA PEREZ, front, of Millennium drives the lane while being defended by Desert Vista’s Tatum Brimley Dec. 22. The Lady Tigers, led by Perez’s 17.6 points per game, have won four straight and are 17-6 overall.
Estrella beats Verrado, stays on top of D-III
Vipers endure tough stretch, still playoff picture
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Estrella Foothills boys basketball keeps on rolling, and its current win streak has the Wolves at the top of the Division III power-points rankings.
The Wolves went 3-0 last week, including a 54-51 victory against section foe Verrado Jan. 26. Estrella has now won 14 consecutive power-points games since losing to Scottsdale Christian in the season opener Dec. 1.
“This is a huge week for us and we knew this one was going to be tough,” Estrella coach Rich Gutwein said. “This is a big stretch where we have six games in two weeks to finish out the season.”
Estrella also got tough wins against El Mirage Dysart, by four points, Glendale Cactus, by seven, and Phoenix Moon Valley.
The Wolves beat the Rockets by 17, but trailed by nine at the half in that game. The three-point win against Verrado was another hard-fought battle, especially considering the Wolves didn’t shoot the ball particularly well, Gutwein said.
“The only thing I will say is we got some timely made baskets by Rex [Greabell] and Tae [Brown],” Gutwein said. “When [Verrado] pulled ahead a little bit, they hit some shots, but overall, we did not shoot the ball well.”
Verrado’s loss to Estrella was a third straight defeat, all by three points or less. The two before that went to overtime.
“As frustrating as these three games are, we played at a level we hadn’t played at before,” Verrado coach Lance Richardson said. “These guys know they can play with whoever we play against. At Scottsdale Christian, I hadn’t seen that level yet from these guys, but now I’ve seen it three games in a row, which is great.”
In the Scottsdale Christian loss Jan. 20, Verrado had the lead in the final seconds of regulation. However, the Vipers missed a free throw in the bonus, which allowed the Eagles to get a final shot attempt at the buzzer, which they made to send it to overtime. Scottsdale Christian eventually won in OT.
Two nights later, Dysart hit a 3-pointer with eight seconds left to send that game to overtime. In the extra session, the Demons made two free throws in the final seconds to win by one.
“I’ve never had back-to-back overtime losses where I had the lead with the exception of the buzzer and regulation,” Richardson said. “My wife said, it’s like somebody running over your dog and then backing up and running it over again.”
Despite the difficult losses, including the one to Estrella, there is a silver lining in that it should motivate his team, Richardson said.
“Everybody’s goal at the beginning of the year was get to the [state] tournament; Verrado has only done it one other time,” Richardson said. “So, for these guys to get there is huge, and even with these three losses, and as little sleep as I’m getting, our goal is still there. We feel like if we come out and play well in these next three, that gets us to 17 wins, and we think that puts us in the middle [of the playoffs].”
In Estrella’s win against Verrado, the Wolves built a 10-point lead early before the Vipers made a push and took over for a while in the second half.
Estrella was ahead 19-9 early in the second quarter, but the Vipers closed the gap to 26-23 at halftime. Verrado opened with the first four points of the third quarter, taking its first lead at 27-26. Estrella would push back, and thanks to some clutch shooting by Greabell, retook the lead at 36-35 late in the third quarter.
“I thought that was a really critical part of the game,” Gutwein said. “They were not low block touches. [Verrado] was doing a good job of pushing him off, and Rex persevered. He converted on some high-degree-of-difficulty shots.”
“[Greabell], holy cow, he hit some incredible shots,” Richardson added. “I think they went on a stretch where he may have scored three baskets in a row, and
Litchfield Elementary School District #79 Kindergarten Enrollment for School-Year 2016-2017
Litchfi eld Elementary School District is offering Full-Day Kindergarten, FREE OF CHARGE , to all children who will be 5 years old prior to September 1 st, 2016. The District is accepting variances (Open Enrollment for Out-of-District and IntraDistrict). Variance acceptance is based on capacity at each school. Variances must be approved before enrollment can take place.
All District Elementary Schools will be hosting a KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, February 17, 4:00pm-6:00pm Please visit your neighborhood school for a tour.
All registration (including Kindergarten) will be handled at the Litchfield District Office located at 272 E. Sagebrush St. in Litchfield Park. (just
Registration for all grades K-8 begins Monday, February 22, 2016
Hours for Registration are Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm Appointments are available Monday-Friday 7:30am-10:00am & 2:00pm-4:00pm
Questions and/or to schedule an enrollment appointment call, 623-535-6048
http://www.lesd.k12.az.us/
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GRANT GREABELL, top, of Estrella Foothills elevates on top of Verrado’s Isaiah Harrison Jan. 26. Estrella Foothills won a tight contest against the Vipers, 54-51.
View photo by Ray Thomas
PARKER HOWARD , 30, of Verrado jumps around Estrella Foothills’ Ricky Robinson, front left, and Tae Brown for a shot attempt Jan. 26. The Vipers came from 10 points behind to take a second half lead, but couldn’t hold on.
Parker steps down from Westview
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Joe Parker stepped down as Westview’s head football coach Jan. 22 after the news that he and his wife are expecting their first child.
The baby is due in August, Parker said, which the same time football season gets under way.
Lee said. “They’re here six days a week, from sunup to sundown. For him to be that dad he wants to be, [he couldn’t do that].”
Parker was 18-6 in two years as the Knights’ boss, including a run to the Division II semifinals in 2015.
Smooth transition
FOOTBALL
“Typically, it’s not a super out-of-the-ordinary event, having a baby,” Parker said. “We’ve been trying for a long time; we got the news and it’s a life changer. I’m 40 years old now, and this is my first time dealing with it. I’m not sure I’ll have another opportunity. That’s where I’m at.”
After weighing his options, Parker decided to relinquish his coaching duties to make sure he would be able to help out once the baby was born, he said.
“It’s something I’m looking forward to,” Parker said. “So many people don’t have the opportunity to take this time. I can draw back some of that time [coaching] and help with some of the day-to-day things. She’s going to take maternity leave, [but] when she’s done, there has to be extra time available. Not everyone has this opportunity, we do. I want to make sure my child is going to be a part of us.”
Westview Athletic Director Tonya Lee said it will be tough to replace Parker, but that he has the school’s backing.
“It was a hard meeting for all of us,” Lee said. “It was pretty cut and dry. He’s super excited to be a dad. After a lot of praying, he and his family decided that for him to be the best dad he wants to be, he’s probably not going to be able to coach full time this year.”
Lee said Parker’s personality is to be all-in while coaching, and something would have to give.
“He’s a grinder; he works hard every single day,”
Estrella
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they were guarded shots. That’s kind of been the story of the last three games. If [Greabell] doesn’t get off, I think it’s a different game.”
Verrado reclaimed the lead right before the end of the third quarter when Parker Howard hit a 3-pointer, making it 40-38.
Estrella answered back at the start of the fourth quarter, as Ricky Robinson made a layup and was fouled. He
Parker said his main concern with the team is making sure the transition to a new coach goes smoothly.
“My intention was not to bail and jump ship,” Parker said. “There’s going to be a transition period, however long that takes.”
Parker said he’ll continue working with the team, making sure the offseason program moves forward without a hitch.
“I’m not done coaching forever. You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today, I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.”
“The best case scenario is finding the best applicant as soon as possible,” Parker said. “The kids, I don’t want them to feel they’re not being guided. We have a good weight program in place, most of the coaches in the lower levels are sticking around. We’re still working in the mornings with the zero-hour class, I’m still doing after-school weights and we have a third weight-training session at 6:30 p.m.”
Parker said he’s even setting up a summer camp that the new coach will be able to use if he so chooses. “I don’t think it’s right for me to purchase anything,
converted the three-point play, and Estrella took a 41-40 lead. The lead swelled to 49-42 thanks in part to a pair of 3-pointers by Brown.
“He’s been playing really well recently, and we need him to continue to do that,” Gutwein said of Brown.
Four straight points by Irvin Ornelas got the Vipers within three, 49-46, but they couldn’t convert on each of their next two possessions and Estrella was able to finish off the game.
Gutwein credited his team’s defense for playing a strong game.
“That’s been a staple of us the entire year, is that we guard,” Gutwein said. “I thought that we got off to a really good start defensively to begin the game, then we had some let ups and
but there is a process our district [requires] and it takes a little while to get going,” Parker said. “If I can get that going where they’ll already have approval, already have the funds, [then] when they get the job and meet the kids, [the] schedule will be in place. If they like it, they can run with it. If not, by all means, do what you have to do.”
Parker said he wants to make sure the team doesn’t miss a beat during the offseason.
“They say football is won in the preseason, and this definitely gives those kids an opportunity to prepare,” he said. Parker said he will return to coaching when the time is right.
“I’m not done coaching forever,” he said. “You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today, I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.
“Give me a year or two, some time to get a schedule. I’ll pop up somewhere.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
gave up some dribble penetration, which is uncharacteristic of us. We typically don’t allow that type of dribble penetration, and that got them back into the game. But we got stops when we needed them in the guts of the game.”
Estrella closes out the season with a game Thursday at Cottonwood Mingus and Friday at home against Page. The Vipers travel to Kingman Academy at 6 p.m. today for their final contest of the year. The Vipers are 11-6 in power-points games and ranked 14th.
“You hope they can learn from this, get to the tournament, maybe win a game — maybe do better than that, I don’t know,” Richardson said. “Then they can say, we learned a lot from that, it was worth it.”
— Joe Parker Westview football coach
Parker steps down from Westview
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Joe Parker stepped down as Westview’s head football coach Jan. 22 after the news that he and his wife are expecting their first child.
The baby is due in August, Parker said, which the same time football season gets under way.
Lee said. “They’re here six days a week, from sunup to sundown. For him to be that dad he wants to be, [he couldn’t do that].”
Parker was 18-6 in two years as the Knights’ boss, including a run to the Division II semifinals in 2015.
Smooth transition
FOOTBALL
“Typically, it’s not a super out-of-the-ordinary event, having a baby,” Parker said. “We’ve been trying for a long time; we got the news and it’s a life changer. I’m 40 years old now, and this is my first time dealing with it. I’m not sure I’ll have another opportunity. That’s where I’m at.”
After weighing his options, Parker decided to relinquish his coaching duties to make sure he would be able to help out once the baby was born, he said.
“It’s something I’m looking forward to,” Parker said. “So many people don’t have the opportunity to take this time. I can draw back some of that time [coaching] and help with some of the day-to-day things. She’s going to take maternity leave, [but] when she’s done, there has to be extra time available. Not everyone has this opportunity, we do. I want to make sure my child is going to be a part of us.”
Westview Athletic Director Tonya Lee said it will be tough to replace Parker, but that he has the school’s backing.
“It was a hard meeting for all of us,” Lee said. “It was pretty cut and dry. He’s super excited to be a dad. After a lot of praying, he and his family decided that for him to be the best dad he wants to be, he’s probably not going to be able to coach full time this year.”
Lee said Parker’s personality is to be all-in while coaching, and something would have to give.
“He’s a grinder; he works hard every single day,”
Estrella
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they were guarded shots. That’s kind of been the story of the last three games. If [Greabell] doesn’t get off, I think it’s a different game.”
Verrado reclaimed the lead right before the end of the third quarter when Parker Howard hit a 3-pointer, making it 40-38. Estrella answered back at the start of the fourth quarter, as Ricky Robinson made a layup and was fouled. He
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Parker said his main concern with the team is making sure the transition to a new coach goes smoothly.
“My intention was not to bail and jump ship,” Parker said. “There’s going to be a transition period, however long that takes.”
Parker said he’ll continue working with the team, making sure the offseason program moves forward without a hitch.
“I’m not done coaching forever. You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today, I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.”
“The best case scenario is finding the best applicant as soon as possible,” Parker said. “The kids, I don’t want them to feel they’re not being guided. We have a good weight program in place, most of the coaches in the lower levels are sticking around. We’re still working in the mornings with the zero-hour class, I’m still doing after-school weights and we have a third weight-training session at 6:30 p.m.”
Parker said he’s even setting up a summer camp that the new coach will be able to use if he so chooses.
“I don’t think it’s right for me to purchase anything,
converted the three-point play, and Estrella took a 41-40 lead. The lead swelled to 49-42 thanks in part to a pair of 3-pointers by Brown.
“He’s been playing really well recently, and we need him to continue to do that,” Gutwein said of Brown.
Four straight points by Irvin Ornelas got the Vipers within three, 49-46, but they couldn’t convert on each of their next two possessions and Estrella was able to finish off the game.
Gutwein credited his team’s defense for playing a strong game.
“That’s been a staple of us the entire year, is that we guard,” Gutwein said. “I thought that we got off to a really good start defensively to begin the game, then we had some let ups and
but there is a process our district [requires] and it takes a little while to get going,” Parker said. “If I can get that going where they’ll already have approval, already have the funds, [then] when they get the job and meet the kids, [the] schedule will be in place. If they like it, they can run with it. If not, by all means, do what you have to do.”
Parker said he wants to make sure the team doesn’t miss a beat during the offseason.
“They say football is won in the preseason, and this definitely gives those kids an opportunity to prepare,” he said. Parker said he will return to coaching when the time is right.
“I’m not done coaching forever,” he said. “You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today, I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.
“Give me a year or two, some time to get a schedule. I’ll pop up somewhere.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
gave up some dribble penetration, which is uncharacteristic of us. We typically don’t allow that type of dribble penetration, and that got them back into the game. But we got stops when we needed them in the guts of the game.”
Estrella closes out the season with a game Thursday at Cottonwood Mingus and Friday at home against Page. The Vipers travel to Kingman Academy at 6 p.m. today for their final contest of the year. The Vipers are 11-6 in power-points games and ranked 14th.
“You hope they can learn from this, get to the tournament, maybe win a game — maybe do better than that, I don’t know,” Richardson said. “Then they can say, we learned a lot from that, it was worth it.”
— Joe Parker Westview football coach
Parker steps down from Westview
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Joe Parker stepped down as Westview’s head football coach Jan. 22 after the news that he and his wife are expecting their first child.
The baby is due in August, Parker said, which the same time football season gets under way.
Lee said. “They’re here six days a week, from sunup to sundown. For him to be that dad he wants to be, [he couldn’t do that].”
Parker was 18-6 in two years as the Knights’ boss, including a run to the Division II semifinals in 2015.
Smooth transition
FOOTBALL
“Typically, it’s not a super out-of-the-ordinary event, having a baby,” Parker said. “We’ve been trying for a long time; we got the news and it’s a life changer. I’m 40 years old now, and this is my first time dealing with it. I’m not sure I’ll have another opportunity. That’s where I’m at.”
After weighing his options, Parker decided to relinquish his coaching duties to make sure he would be able to help out once the baby was born, he said.
“It’s something I’m looking forward to,” Parker said. “So many people don’t have the opportunity to take this time. I can draw back some of that time [coaching] and help with some of the day-to-day things. She’s going to take maternity leave, [but] when she’s done, there has to be extra time available. Not everyone has this opportunity, we do. I want to make sure my child is going to be a part of us.”
Westview Athletic Director Tonya Lee said it will be tough to replace Parker, but that he has the school’s backing.
“It was a hard meeting for all of us,” Lee said. “It was pretty cut and dry. He’s super excited to be a dad. After a lot of praying, he and his family decided that for him to be the best dad he wants to be, he’s probably not going to be able to coach full time this year.”
Lee said Parker’s personality is to be all-in while coaching, and something would have to give.
“He’s a grinder; he works hard every single day,”
Estrella
(From Page 17)
they were guarded shots. That’s kind of been the story of the last three games. If [Greabell] doesn’t get off, I think it’s a different game.”
Verrado reclaimed the lead right before the end of the third quarter when Parker Howard hit a 3-pointer, making it 40-38.
Estrella answered back at the start of the fourth quarter, as Ricky Robinson made a layup and was fouled. He
Parker said his main concern with the team is making sure the transition to a new coach goes smoothly.
“My intention was not to bail and jump ship,” Parker said. “There’s going to be a transition period, however long that takes.”
Parker said he’ll continue working with the team, making sure the offseason program moves forward without a hitch.
but there is a process our district [requires] and it takes a little while to get going,” Parker said. “If I can get that going where they’ll already have approval, already have the funds, [then] when they get the job and meet the kids, [the] schedule will be in place. If they like it, they can run with it. If not, by all means, do what you have to do.”
“I’m not done coaching forever. You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today, I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.”
“The best case scenario is finding the best applicant as soon as possible,” Parker said. “The kids, I don’t want them to feel they’re not being guided. We have a good weight program in place, most of the coaches in the lower levels are sticking around. We’re still working in the mornings with the zero-hour class, I’m still doing after-school weights and we have a third weight-training session at 6:30 p.m.”
Parker said he’s even setting up a summer camp that the new coach will be able to use if he so chooses.
“I don’t think it’s right for me to purchase anything,
converted the three-point play, and Estrella took a 41-40 lead. The lead swelled to 49-42 thanks in part to a pair of 3-pointers by Brown.
“He’s been playing really well recently, and we need him to continue to do that,” Gutwein said of Brown.
Four straight points by Irvin Ornelas got the Vipers within three, 49-46, but they couldn’t convert on each of their next two possessions and Estrella was able to finish off the game.
Gutwein credited his team’s defense for playing a strong game.
“That’s been a staple of us the entire year, is that we guard,” Gutwein said. “I thought that we got off to a really good start defensively to begin the game, then we had some let ups and
Parker said he wants to make sure the team doesn’t miss a beat during the offseason.
“They say football is won in the preseason, and this definitely gives those kids an opportunity to prepare,” he said. Parker said he will return to coaching when the time is right.
“I’m not done coaching forever,” he said. “You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today, I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.
“Give me a year or two, some time to get a schedule. I’ll pop up somewhere.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
gave up some dribble penetration, which is uncharacteristic of us. We typically don’t allow that type of dribble penetration, and that got them back into the game. But we got stops when we needed them in the guts of the game.”
Estrella closes out the season with a game Thursday at Cottonwood Mingus and Friday at home against Page. The Vipers travel to Kingman Academy at 6 p.m. today for their final contest of the year. The Vipers are 11-6 in power-points games and ranked 14th.
“You hope they can learn from this, get to the tournament, maybe win a game — maybe do better than that, I don’t know,” Richardson said. “Then they can say, we learned a lot from that, it was worth it.”
— Joe Parker Westview football coach
Parker steps down from Westview
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Joe Parker stepped down as Westview’s head football coach Jan. 22 after the news that he and his wife are expecting their first child.
The baby is due in August, Parker said, which the same time football season gets under way.
Lee said. “They’re here six days a week, from sunup to sundown. For him to be that dad he wants to be, [he couldn’t do that].”
Parker was 18-6 in two years as the Knights’ boss, including a run to the Division II semifinals in 2015.
Smooth transition
FOOTBALL
“Typically, it’s not a super out-of-the-ordinary event, having a baby,” Parker said. “We’ve been trying for a long time; we got the news and it’s a life changer. I’m 40 years old now, and this is my first time dealing with it. I’m not sure I’ll have another opportunity. That’s where I’m at.”
After weighing his options, Parker decided to relinquish his coaching duties to make sure he would be able to help out once the baby was born, he said.
“It’s something I’m looking forward to,” Parker said. “So many people don’t have the opportunity to take this time. I can draw back some of that time [coaching] and help with some of the day-to-day things. She’s going to take maternity leave, [but] when she’s done, there has to be extra time available. Not everyone has this opportunity, we do. I want to make sure my child is going to be a part of us.”
Westview Athletic Director Tonya Lee said it will be tough to replace Parker, but that he has the school’s backing.
“It was a hard meeting for all of us,” Lee said. “It was pretty cut and dry. He’s super excited to be a dad. After a lot of praying, he and his family decided that for him to be the best dad he wants to be, he’s probably not going to be able to coach full time this year.”
Lee said Parker’s personality is to be all-in while coaching, and something would have to give.
“He’s a grinder; he works hard every single day,”
Estrella
(From Page 17)
they were guarded shots. That’s kind of been the story of the last three games. If [Greabell] doesn’t get off, I think it’s a different game.”
Verrado reclaimed the lead right before the end of the third quarter when Parker Howard hit a 3-pointer, making it 40-38.
Estrella answered back at the start of the fourth quarter, as Ricky Robinson made a layup and was fouled. He
Parker said his main concern with the team is making sure the transition to a new coach goes smoothly.
“My intention was not to bail and jump ship,” Parker said. “There’s going to be a transition period, however long that takes.”
Parker said he’ll continue working with the team, making sure the offseason program moves forward without a hitch.
“I’m not done coaching forever. You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today, I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.”
“The best case scenario is finding the best applicant as soon as possible,” Parker said. “The kids, I don’t want them to feel they’re not being guided. We have a good weight program in place, most of the coaches in the lower levels are sticking around. We’re still working in the mornings with the zero-hour class, I’m still doing after-school weights and we have a third weight-training session at 6:30 p.m.”
Parker said he’s even setting up a summer camp that the new coach will be able to use if he so chooses. “I don’t think it’s right for me to purchase anything,
converted the three-point play, and Estrella took a 41-40 lead. The lead swelled to 49-42 thanks in part to a pair of 3-pointers by Brown.
“He’s been playing really well recently, and we need him to continue to do that,” Gutwein said of Brown.
Four straight points by Irvin Ornelas got the Vipers within three, 49-46, but they couldn’t convert on each of their next two possessions and Estrella was able to finish off the game.
Gutwein credited his team’s defense for playing a strong game.
“That’s been a staple of us the entire year, is that we guard,” Gutwein said. “I thought that we got off to a really good start defensively to begin the game, then we had some let ups and
but there is a process our district [requires] and it takes a little while to get going,” Parker said. “If I can get that going where they’ll already have approval, already have the funds, [then] when they get the job and meet the kids, [the] schedule will be in place. If they like it, they can run with it. If not, by all means, do what you have to do.”
Parker said he wants to make sure the team doesn’t miss a beat during the offseason.
“They say football is won in the preseason, and this definitely gives those kids an opportunity to prepare,” he said. Parker said he will return to coaching when the time is right.
“I’m not done coaching forever,” he said. “You work with kids every day out on the field, but they’re not your kids. I’m going to these doctors and going to these ultrasounds. Today,
I saw a hand. It just lights you up inside. This is as real as it gets. You don’t really feel that until you’re in this situation.
“Give me a year or two, some time to get a schedule. I’ll pop up somewhere.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
gave up some dribble penetration, which is uncharacteristic of us. We typically don’t allow that type of dribble penetration, and that got them back into the game. But we got stops when we needed them in the guts of the game.”
Estrella closes out the season with a game Thursday at Cottonwood Mingus and Friday at home against Page. The Vipers travel to Kingman Academy at 6 p.m. today for their final contest of the year. The Vipers are 11-6 in power-points games and ranked 14th.
“You hope they can learn from this, get to the tournament, maybe win a game — maybe do better than that, I don’t know,” Richardson said. “Then they can say, we learned a lot from that, it was worth it.”
— Joe Parker Westview football coach
Hawks lose shootout against Yuma Catholic
Buckeye lets late lead slip in 95-88 loss
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye’s clash against Yuma Catholic Jan. 29 lived up to the hype. Unfortunately for the Hawks, they couldn’t close down the stretch.
The Shamrocks, who were second in the Division IV boys basketball power-points rankings going into the game, dealt thirdranked Buckeye its first loss of the calendar year, 95-88.
“We’ll see them in two weeks in sectionals,” Buckeye assistant coach John Barkey said. “The only thing you can do from a game like this is pick your head up, go back to practice and get ready for them the next time. We’ll see them again.”
that’s just the way it goes.”
In addition to missing shots at the end, the Hawks also turned the ball over a multitude of times.
“We had some crucial turnovers at the end that hurt us,” Barkey said. “When the first turnover happened, we were leading. We have no one to blame but ourselves. We just have to get back in the gym and get back at it.”
Sandoval went on to score two more baskets, tying the score at 88-88. He was fouled on the Shamrocks’ next possession, hitting a free throw to give Yuma Catholic the lead. After a Buckeye turnover, Julian Jones hit a 3-pointer, making it 92-88 with 33 seconds remaining.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The loss was Buckeye’s first in Division IV, Section IV, pushing the team down to second place. Yuma Catholic took sole possession of the top spot. It was also the Hawks’ first loss in a power-points game since Dec. 7, when they fell to Phoenix North Canyon.
Buckeye had a golden chance to walk away with the victory, leading for most of the game. It fell apart in the final two minutes.
The Hawks had an 88-82 lead after a pair of Art Bojorquez free throws with 2:11 remaining, but those were the last points Buckeye scored. Yuma Catholic responded with a basket by Blake Sandoval, and Buckeye continued to push the pace rather than slow it down and protect the lead.
“That’s how we’ve played all season long,” Barkey said. “It’s something we’ll look at, we’ll look at film and adjust from there, but that’s just the way we play. We’ve been knocking down shots all year, but live by the jump shot, sometimes you die by the jump shot,
The loss was more difficult to swallow because Buckeye led nearly the entire way. Yuma Catholic went on an 11-3 run in the first quarter to take a 19-18 lead, but that would be the last time the Shamrocks led until a 78-77 advantage midway through the fourth quarter.
However, Buckeye grabbed hold of the lead again when Devante Brown drove the lane and scored. He had another big hoop later in the quarter, pushing Buckeye’s lead to 86-80 with 2:58 remaining.
“Devante is the driver of the bus; when the driver is going, the whole team is going,” Barkey said. “He’s the catalyst. He’s a senior, he’s a four-year starter, so he’s our leader and he has to lead the squad.”
Strong start
Buckeye jumped to an early lead, thanks in large part to deadly 3-point shooting in the first quarter. The Hawks hit six triples in the opening quarter, including two each from Bojorquez and Jose Ortiz. However, Buckeye’s first-quarter lead was only 28-25. The lead stretched in the second quarter thanks to a strong defensive effort,
(See Shootout on Page 20)
LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT EMPLOYEE
View photo by Ray Thomas
JACOB JEFFERSON, 44, of Buckeye and Perez Amos stretch in an attempt to block a shot by Yuma Catholic’s Daniel Callendar Jan. 29. The Hawks had a six-point lead in the final two minutes, but fell 95-88 to the Shamrocks.
Hawks lose shootout against Yuma Catholic
Buckeye lets late lead slip in 95-88 loss
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye’s clash against Yuma Catholic Jan. 29 lived up to the hype. Unfortunately for the Hawks, they couldn’t close down the stretch.
The Shamrocks, who were second in the Division IV boys basketball power-points rankings going into the game, dealt thirdranked Buckeye its first loss of the calendar year, 95-88.
“We’ll see them in two weeks in sectionals,” Buckeye assistant coach John Barkey said. “The only thing you can do from a game like this is pick your head up, go back to practice and get ready for them the next time. We’ll see them again.”
that’s just the way it goes.”
In addition to missing shots at the end, the Hawks also turned the ball over a multitude of times.
“We had some crucial turnovers at the end that hurt us,” Barkey said. “When the first turnover happened, we were leading. We have no one to blame but ourselves. We just have to get back in the gym and get back at it.”
Sandoval went on to score two more baskets, tying the score at 88-88. He was fouled on the Shamrocks’ next possession, hitting a free throw to give Yuma Catholic the lead. After a Buckeye turnover, Julian Jones hit a 3-pointer, making it 92-88 with 33 seconds remaining.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The loss was Buckeye’s first in Division IV, Section IV, pushing the team down to second place. Yuma Catholic took sole possession of the top spot. It was also the Hawks’ first loss in a power-points game since Dec. 7, when they fell to Phoenix North Canyon.
Buckeye had a golden chance to walk away with the victory, leading for most of the game. It fell apart in the final two minutes.
The Hawks had an 88-82 lead after a pair of Art Bojorquez free throws with 2:11 remaining, but those were the last points Buckeye scored. Yuma Catholic responded with a basket by Blake Sandoval, and Buckeye continued to push the pace rather than slow it down and protect the lead.
“That’s how we’ve played all season long,” Barkey said. “It’s something we’ll look at, we’ll look at film and adjust from there, but that’s just the way we play. We’ve been knocking down shots all year, but live by the jump shot, sometimes you die by the jump shot,
The loss was more difficult to swallow because Buckeye led nearly the entire way. Yuma Catholic went on an 11-3 run in the first quarter to take a 19-18 lead, but that would be the last time the Shamrocks led until a 78-77 advantage midway through the fourth quarter.
However, Buckeye grabbed hold of the lead again when Devante Brown drove the lane and scored. He had another big hoop later in the quarter, pushing Buckeye’s lead to 86-80 with 2:58 remaining.
“Devante is the driver of the bus; when the driver is going, the whole team is going,” Barkey said. “He’s the catalyst. He’s a senior, he’s a four-year starter, so he’s our leader and he has to lead the squad.”
Strong start
Buckeye jumped to an early lead, thanks in large part to deadly 3-point shooting in the first quarter. The Hawks hit six triples in the opening quarter, including two each from Bojorquez and Jose Ortiz. However, Buckeye’s first-quarter lead was only 28-25. The lead stretched in the second quarter thanks to a strong defensive effort,
(See Shootout on Page 20)
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View photo by Ray Thomas
JACOB JEFFERSON, 44, of Buckeye and Perez Amos stretch in an attempt to block a shot by Yuma Catholic’s Daniel Callendar Jan. 29. The Hawks had a six-point lead in the final two minutes, but fell 95-88 to the Shamrocks.
Hawks lose shootout against Yuma Catholic
Buckeye lets late lead slip in 95-88 loss
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye’s clash against Yuma Catholic Jan. 29 lived up to the hype. Unfortunately for the Hawks, they couldn’t close down the stretch.
The Shamrocks, who were second in the Division IV boys basketball power-points rankings going into the game, dealt thirdranked Buckeye its first loss of the calendar year, 95-88.
“We’ll see them in two weeks in sectionals,” Buckeye assistant coach John Barkey said. “The only thing you can do from a game like this is pick your head up, go back to practice and get ready for them the next time. We’ll see them again.”
that’s just the way it goes.”
In addition to missing shots at the end, the Hawks also turned the ball over a multitude of times.
“We had some crucial turnovers at the end that hurt us,” Barkey said. “When the first turnover happened, we were leading. We have no one to blame but ourselves. We just have to get back in the gym and get back at it.”
Sandoval went on to score two more baskets, tying the score at 88-88. He was fouled on the Shamrocks’ next possession, hitting a free throw to give Yuma Catholic the lead. After a Buckeye turnover, Julian Jones hit a 3-pointer, making it 92-88 with 33 seconds remaining.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The loss was Buckeye’s first in Division IV, Section IV, pushing the team down to second place. Yuma Catholic took sole possession of the top spot. It was also the Hawks’ first loss in a power-points game since Dec. 7, when they fell to Phoenix North Canyon.
Buckeye had a golden chance to walk away with the victory, leading for most of the game. It fell apart in the final two minutes.
The Hawks had an 88-82 lead after a pair of Art Bojorquez free throws with 2:11 remaining, but those were the last points Buckeye scored. Yuma Catholic responded with a basket by Blake Sandoval, and Buckeye continued to push the pace rather than slow it down and protect the lead.
“That’s how we’ve played all season long,” Barkey said. “It’s something we’ll look at, we’ll look at film and adjust from there, but that’s just the way we play. We’ve been knocking down shots all year, but live by the jump shot, sometimes you die by the jump shot,
The loss was more difficult to swallow because Buckeye led nearly the entire way. Yuma Catholic went on an 11-3 run in the first quarter to take a 19-18 lead, but that would be the last time the Shamrocks led until a 78-77 advantage midway through the fourth quarter.
However, Buckeye grabbed hold of the lead again when Devante Brown drove the lane and scored. He had another big hoop later in the quarter, pushing Buckeye’s lead to 86-80 with 2:58 remaining.
“Devante is the driver of the bus; when the driver is going, the whole team is going,” Barkey said. “He’s the catalyst. He’s a senior, he’s a four-year starter, so he’s our leader and he has to lead the squad.”
Strong start
Buckeye jumped to an early lead, thanks in large part to deadly 3-point shooting in the first quarter. The Hawks hit six triples in the opening quarter, including two each from Bojorquez and Jose Ortiz. However, Buckeye’s first-quarter lead was only 28-25. The lead stretched in the second quarter thanks to a strong defensive effort,
(See Shootout on Page 20)
View photo by Ray Thomas
JACOB JEFFERSON, 44, of Buckeye and Perez Amos stretch in an attempt to block a shot by Yuma Catholic’s Daniel Callendar Jan. 29. The Hawks had a six-point lead in the final two minutes, but fell 95-88 to the Shamrocks.
Hawks lose shootout against Yuma Catholic
Buckeye lets late lead slip in 95-88 loss
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye’s clash against Yuma Catholic Jan. 29 lived up to the hype. Unfortunately for the Hawks, they couldn’t close down the stretch.
The Shamrocks, who were second in the Division IV boys basketball power-points rankings going into the game, dealt thirdranked Buckeye its first loss of the calendar year, 95-88.
“We’ll see them in two weeks in sectionals,” Buckeye assistant coach John Barkey said. “The only thing you can do from a game like this is pick your head up, go back to practice and get ready for them the next time. We’ll see them again.”
that’s just the way it goes.”
In addition to missing shots at the end, the Hawks also turned the ball over a multitude of times.
“We had some crucial turnovers at the end that hurt us,” Barkey said. “When the first turnover happened, we were leading. We have no one to blame but ourselves. We just have to get back in the gym and get back at it.”
Sandoval went on to score two more baskets, tying the score at 88-88. He was fouled on the Shamrocks’ next possession, hitting a free throw to give Yuma Catholic the lead. After a Buckeye turnover, Julian Jones hit a 3-pointer, making it 92-88 with 33 seconds remaining.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The loss was Buckeye’s first in Division IV, Section IV, pushing the team down to second place. Yuma Catholic took sole possession of the top spot. It was also the Hawks’ first loss in a power-points game since Dec. 7, when they fell to Phoenix North Canyon.
Buckeye had a golden chance to walk away with the victory, leading for most of the game. It fell apart in the final two minutes.
The Hawks had an 88-82 lead after a pair of Art Bojorquez free throws with 2:11 remaining, but those were the last points Buckeye scored. Yuma Catholic responded with a basket by Blake Sandoval, and Buckeye continued to push the pace rather than slow it down and protect the lead.
“That’s how we’ve played all season long,” Barkey said. “It’s something we’ll look at, we’ll look at film and adjust from there, but that’s just the way we play. We’ve been knocking down shots all year, but live by the jump shot, sometimes you die by the jump shot,
The loss was more difficult to swallow because Buckeye led nearly the entire way. Yuma Catholic went on an 11-3 run in the first quarter to take a 19-18 lead, but that would be the last time the Shamrocks led until a 78-77 advantage midway through the fourth quarter.
However, Buckeye grabbed hold of the lead again when Devante Brown drove the lane and scored. He had another big hoop later in the quarter, pushing Buckeye’s lead to 86-80 with 2:58 remaining.
“Devante is the driver of the bus; when the driver is going, the whole team is going,” Barkey said. “He’s the catalyst. He’s a senior, he’s a four-year starter, so he’s our leader and he has to lead the squad.”
Strong start
Buckeye jumped to an early lead, thanks in large part to deadly 3-point shooting in the first quarter. The Hawks hit six triples in the opening quarter, including two each from Bojorquez and Jose Ortiz. However, Buckeye’s first-quarter lead was only 28-25. The lead stretched in the second quarter thanks to a strong defensive effort,
(See Shootout on Page 20)
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Pain and or numbness in the legs and feet are common complaints. But to find relief for this often debilitating condition, you must first know the cause of the symptoms. It is important to remember that pain or numbness in the legs and feet are the symptoms of some other problems. And to find long-lasting relief of these symptoms, it is absolutely essential to identify the cause of the problem producing these symptoms. There are four major conditions that commonly produce pain and or numbness in the lower extremities. While the symptoms for all of these conditions are similar, the conditions must be treated quite differently. In fact, it is quite common for doctors to prescribe medications to treat the symptoms without ever looking into what is causing them in the first place. There’s virtually no chance of obtaining long-term relief from leg symptoms unless or until you identify and correct the cause. The nerves in the legs start in the lower back and travel all the way down to the tips of the toes. When these nerves become irritated, they produce various combinations of pain and or numbness in the legs or feet. But, the irritation may be in the lower back even though the patient complains of symptoms in the legs and feet. And in fact, you can also have no back pain at all, yet still have back-related symptoms in your legs or feet. If your treatment focuses on the legs and feet, there is very little chance of obtaining long[term relief of a problem that starts in the lower back. The three main causes of pain the legs that are actually associated with the lower back are spinal stenosis, sciatica and pinched lumber nerves. No amount of treatment aimed at the legs and feet will reduce the symptoms, if the problem truly is starting in the lower spine. Likewise, neuropathy are in the upper leg, doctors will misdiagnose the patient as having a problem in their lower back. If treatment of neuropathy is directed at the lower back there’s very little chance of a successful outcome and relief of symptoms in the feet. All four of these major causes have very different treatments. So it should be obvious to you, the most important step of finding relief of the symptoms is finding which condition is causing them. That is why I created the comprehensive Neuropathy and Spinal Stenosis
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JACOB JEFFERSON, 44, of Buckeye and Perez Amos stretch in an attempt to block a shot by Yuma Catholic’s Daniel Callendar Jan. 29. The Hawks had a six-point lead in the final two minutes, but fell 95-88 to the Shamrocks.
53-49. All of the Hawks’ other wins of late have been by 20 points or more.
“That was a big win,” Early said. “Knowing each other, them coming off a big win a couple nights before. Any section win is a big win.”
Buckeye is 3-0 in Division III, Section VI, a half game behind first-place Kingman. The Lady Hawks host Kingman at 7 p.m. today in a game that will determine the No. 1 team in the section.
Next week, the section tournament starts, and the week after is the state tournament.
“We talk about [playoffs],” Lamar Early said. “It’s one at a time, but we also let them know the sense of urgency, that you can’t have any letdown. Division III basketball is 67 teams and at the top, every team is undefeated or has one loss. It’s very competitive. Any team can be beaten on any given night. We’re 11-3 and 15th [in the rankings]. It’s going to be competitive all the way down to the wire.”
Buckeye finishes the season at 7 p.m. Thursday at Youngker.
“We’ve gotten ourself in a good position, but we’ve got to continue to get better as a team, and that’s what we’ve been telling them: ‘You’ve got to get better every practice, you’ve got to get better every game,’” Lamar Early said. “It’s showing.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
KRISTINA NORTHUP, right, of Buckeye drives around Shadow Ridge’s Ellen Lundy Jan. 27. The Lady Hawks won easily, 64-16, and are 16th in the power-points rankings.
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especially underneath the basket. Perez Amos was a menace inside, turning away several Yuma Catholic shots in the lane.
“We’ve been waiting for Perez all year long; I’ll take it now,” Barkey said. “If he’s going to play this good going into sectionals and the playoffs, I’ll take it.”
Buckeye led 55-42 after the first half, but Yuma Catholic started the third quarter with an 8-0 run. From there, it was tight the rest of the way. Brown had 11 of his team-high 25 points in the third quarter, which ended with the Hawks leading 75-68.
Buckeye took a hit in the fourth quarter when Jacob Jefferson fouled out, and the Hawks couldn’t get Yuma Catholic big man Daniel Callendar out of the game. Callendar was in foul trouble all night, and had four fouls in the fourth quarter, but he stayed in the
game and his defense was a difference maker in the final stanza.
“We got afraid of Callendar at the end,” Barkey said. “He had four fouls and we were attacking him, and at the end, we didn’t attack him. We were attacking the basket, we didn’t attack his body. If we would have attacked his body, he would have been sitting along with Jefferson at the end of the game.”
Despite the loss, Buckeye is still 21-3. The Hawks have two games remaining, and sectional playoffs start next week. The loss to Yuma Catholic will serve as valuable experience as the Hawks move forward.
“We’re basically a sophomore- and junior-laden team, so to experience this type of atmosphere is going to get us ready for the next couple weeks,” Barkey said. “It will be the first time in years we’ll be [in the state playoffs]. This was a playoff atmosphere, we had good support from our fan base, we just have to build on it. We’ll be back.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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Westview boys soccer wraps up season
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Westview’s boys soccer season came to an end Jan. 27, and while the campaign had some bumps along the way, the future looks bright for the Knights.
The team fell to Phoenix North Canyon in the season finale, 2-1, but scored a late goal and kept the intensity high until the final whistle.
“It was a rough time, but it was a growing year,” Westview coach Stephen Bower said. “We had a great batch of seniors that contributed a lot, but there’s an awesome future to look forward to.”
The Knights went 3-9-1 but improved as the season went on, and will return a big portion of the team next year, Bower said.
“It’s nice to see 16 returning varsity players for next year,” Bower said. “That’s a nice thing to hang your hat on. We progressed as the year went on. We played tougher competition in the second half of the season, came up short a lot of times, but it’s promising.”
Bower said he expects the returners to grow a lot over the next year, partly because the team will have a full offseason regimen. Bower wasn’t named coach until
October 2015, a few weeks before tryouts began.
“It’ll be nice to have a full offseason as the head coach to kind of establish some routine,” he said. “We’ll come in fitter and more cohesive. It kind of was up in the air about who was going to be coaching this year until about October. We hit the ground running, but when you’re starting in October, you’re starting months behind.
“It’ll be nice to have the full offseason to recoup, especially with the numbers we’re bringing back. That’ll instill a lot of leadership and work ethic.”
turnovers,” Polvino said. “That’s not going to win anything, either.”
Driver’s seat
Verrado remained in the Division III, Section IV driver’s seat with the win. It’s atop the section standings thanks to a head-to-head tiebreaker with Glendale Cactus, and would earn a first-round bye in the section tournament with a top-two finish.
“[Fewer] games is always going to be great [for avoiding injuries],” Beard said. “That’s definitely the goal, try and win the section, maybe get us a banner. I think we’re in a good place to continue doing the things we need to do.”
Beard said Duplain is a big reason why the team is in such good positioning for the home stretch.
“Nia, she’s leading the league in scoring, second in rebounds and third in assists,” Beard said. “She’s the epitome of what a senior captain is. If you looked in the dictionary under senior captain, you’d see a picture of
short, but that’s sports.”
Bower said senior captain Christian Hernandez was an instrumental part of the team with his on-field play and leadership.
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The Knights have a bright future on the horizon, and Bower credited the exiting senior class for helping create an accountable culture. The seniors led the charge of never giving up, Bower said.
“Obviously, it always sucks losing the seniors, but that’s how school works,” he said. “That’s a testament to who we were as a team this year. We lost 6-0 [Jan. 26 to Glendale Copper Canyon] and down 2-0 [Jan. 27 against North Canyon], it was evident, at least I hope it was evident, that we weren’t laying down, and we got a goal [at the end]. That’s been our mentality for the season. Sometimes it works, sometimes you come up a little bit
Nia Duplain. She’s my coach on the court, she works us in practice, she wants to win every drill, she helps with the lower levels.”
Beard said the team’s defensive level is playoff ready. The focus for the regular season stretch run will be offensive efficiency.
“There are no scrub teams in the playoffs,” Beard said. “Therefore, we have to understand what happens on the [second and third] pass, understand what our options are. Is everybody doing what they’re supposed to do to try and get us a quality look? Defensively, we’ll be OK. We’re in great shape, and as long as you’re in shape, you can play great defense. We still have to continue to play offense.”
The loss snapped Agua Fria’s six-game winning streak, but the Lady Owls are still in good shape for qualifying for the section tournament. Agua Fria sits in fourth place. The top six teams earn spots in the tournament.
Polvino told his team it needed to quickly move on from the Verrado loss, he said.
“[I told them] to shake it off, practice and be ready, because we’ve got three games next week, and they all count,” Polvino said.
The Lady Owls lost against Glendale Apollo Monday, 60-42, and matched up against Glendale Tuesday. The result was not available at press time.
Agua Fria concludes its regular season Thursday at
“He stepped up, played injured a lot, played out of position a lot and led us emotionally in bounce-back games,” Bower said. “In almost every game we suffered a tough loss in, we came back very competitive in the next game, or even won or tied that next game. A lot of that is due to his hard work on and off the field. He was head and shoulders above as a captain and did everything this team needed him to do, which was awesome.”
Bower said he’s already excited to get the process going to prepare for next season.
“The first one is in the books, and it’s exciting,” he said. “It’s something to move past and build on and a place to go forward from here. It’s nice to be returning so many young guys.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
ERIKA CADICHE, 23, of Agua Fria goes up for the ball Jan. 29 while Verrado’s Te’a Gerdes tries to get a hand on it from behind.
home against Fountain Hills. Verrado faced Phoenix Barry Goldwater Tuesday, result not available at press time. The Lady Vipers’ last regular season game will be Friday at Phoenix Deer Valley.
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• Meet with principals and learn more about our schools and professional development opportunities.
• Meet with directors and learn more about our departments.
• Employee benefit information will be provided.
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Jan 28
Centennial 66, Westview 64
Valley Vista 65, Tolleson 54
Estrella Foothills 72, Moon Valley 55
Verrado 65, Barry Goldwater 48
Jan 29
Agua Fria 68, Copper Canyon 54
Sierra Linda 84, La Joya 76
Liberty 74, Millennium 49
Gilbert Christian 68, Desert Edge 33
Estrella Foothills 64, Youngker 33
Higley 72, Verrado 53
Girls Basketball
Jan. 25
Arcadia 72, Tolleson 41
Millennium 62, South Mountain 56
Flagstaff 58, Desert Edge 43
Jan. 26
St. Mary’s 64, Tolleson 38
Copper Canyon 54, La Joya 26
Agua Fria 55, North Canyon 21
Kingman 64, Youngker 44
Verrado 36, Trevor Browne 26
Jan. 27
Millennium 59, Westview 31
Desert Edge 29, Peoria 24
Buckeye 64, Shadow Ridge 16
Estrella Foothills 55, Lee Williams 32
Tonopah Valley 66, Arizona Charter 31
Jan. 28
Verrado 66, Tolleson 25
Jan. 29
Sierra Linda 52, La Joya 20
Verrado 51, Agua Fria 32
Boulder Creek 39, Westview 31
Millennium 55, Liberty 36
Mesa 60, Desert Edge 40
Estrella Foothills 65, Youngker 56
Buckeye 61, Mohave 19
Boys Soccer
Jan. 25
Millennium 4, Tolleson 3
Camelback 4, La Joya 1
Kofa 11, Desert Edge 0 Youngker 3, Wickenburg 2
Buckeye 18, Odyssey Institute 1
Jan. 26
Copper Canyon 6, Westview 0
Agua Fria 3, Verrado 0
Jan. 27
Horizon 3, Millennium 2
Tolleson 1, Sandra Day O’Connor 0
North Canyon 2, Westview 1
La Joya 5, St. Mary’s 0
Desert Edge 3, Lake Havasu 2
Buckeye 5, Lee Williams 0
Estrella Foothills 2, Peoria 0
Jan. 28
Tolleson 1, Desert Vista 0 Tempe 3, La Joya 1
Agua Fria 7, St. Mary’s 0
Buckeye 11, Arizona Lutheran 0
Verrado 3, Copper Canyon 3
Girls Soccer
Jan. 25
Tolleson 10, Sierra Linda 0 La Joya 7, Youngker 4
Jan. 26
Verrado 8, Agua Fria 0 Arcadia 4, Tolleson 0 Westview 2, Copper Canyon 0 La Joya 4, Dysart 3
Lake Havasu 2, Desert Edge 1 Buckeye 3, Lee Williams 2
Estrella Foothills 6, Peoria 0
Jan. 28
Agua Fria 10, St. Mary’s 1 Westview 13, Cesar Chavez 0 Corona del Sol 5, Millennium 0
Clubhouse Grill is a staple for good food and outstanding nightlife. Kids eat free ALL day EVERY day (per purchase of an adult entrée). Not only is Clubhouse Grill known for our great food, but we are also known for having a great atmosphere. Our over sized, climate controlled patio is great to enjoy lunch outside, have a meeting or book a private event. We provide over 30 flat screen tvs, 80” tvs and every sporting event (NFL ticket, UFC, PAC12, NASCAR, and more!)
Come experience the fun of one of our many games ranging from cornhole, pool tables, arcade golf and high-end dartboards. Stay and join us for our amazing line-up of weekly nightlife. FREE poker Thursdays and Ladies Night on Fridays and Saturday complete with dancing and drink specials. Beer and a Brush, Craft Night and Bunco Tuesday Nights. Check out Facebook for details.
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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.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.
The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.
Paid Listings for 9 Days
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 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
The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.
Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323.
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.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
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Blood drive
United Blood Services is host-
ing a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cotton Lane Resort, 17506 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-877-UBSHERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com.
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 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
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
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.
Child sexual abuse prevention
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.
Community Bingo
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.
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
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
Children 6 to 12 years old who are curious about how things 4
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
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.
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.
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.
In Stitches in Goodyear meets In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St. 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.
American Legion 61 yard sale
American Legion Post 61 will host a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon at 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Tables are $5 each or $7 for two. For information, call 619-729-6463.
Buckeye Air Fair
Buckeye will host its 2016 Air Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Municipal Airport, on Palo Verde Road one mile south of Interstate 10. The event will include demonstrations by police and firefighters, aircraft on display, remote control demonstrations, a Kids Zone with bounce houses and other activities and plenty of food and drink. For information, visit www. buckeyeairfair.com.
Litchfield Park
Trout Derby
The city of Litchfield Park and Kiwanis of Litchfield will host the annual Winter Trout Fishing Derby from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tierra Verde Lake, 301 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. The cost is $4 per pole for children and $6 per pole for adults. Participants must take their own poles and bait.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Genealogy assistance
Visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with your family tree search from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required; call 623-349-6300.
Texas Hold’em tournaments
The American Legion Post 53 hosts Texas Hold’em tournaments at 7 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month in Hazelton Hall at 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227 or email legionpost53@gmail.com.
Free admission to
Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix opens its doors to the general public free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The museum is at 215 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. For information, visit www. childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
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.
Intuition Through Play
Intuitive Heart Entertainment is presenting Intuition Through Play by Lori Inman, a certified heart practitioner, at 1 p.m. at the Center on Main in Verrado, 4239 N. Village St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-764-8055.
Estrella 5K trail run/walk
Cub Scout Pack 64 will host a fun run/walk at 9 a.m.through Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear. To register, visit https://runsignup. com/pack645k.
Japanimation Club
Teens are invited to a Japanimation Club with anime viewing, chapter discussion and cosplay creation from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Youth gaming day
Youths 10 to 18 can join in a video game and board game day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Buckeye DAR chapter meets
Daughters of the American Revolution, Buckeye Chapter, meets the first Saturday of the month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Contact Linda Davis at GDavis1003@aol.com if you are interested in attending, becoming a member or learning more about the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Button Club
The Button Hooks Button Club is hosting its monthly meeting starting at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Clubhouse Meeting Room at Good Samaritan Care Center, 10323 W. Olive Ave., Peoria. The meeting is for those interested in collecting and/or learning about buttons. For information, call Mary at 623-972-9028.
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.
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13971 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear. For information, visit www.BosomBuddies-az.org.
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
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
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.
Arlington Elementary School Board meets
The Arlington Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 9410 S. 355th Ave., Arlington. For information, visit www.arlingtonelem.org.
Liberty Elementary School Board meets
The Liberty Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 19871 W. Fremont Road, Buckeye. For information, visit www.liberty.k12.az.us.
Palo Verde Elem. Board meets
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.
WV LD 4 Democratic Club meets
The West Valley Democratic Club of Legislative District No. 4 meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call Cathy Hozian at 623-696-5962 or email chozian@cox.net.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
visit www.aguafria.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.
Blood drive
United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com.
Buckeye Union High School Board meets
The Buckeye Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 1000 E. Narramore, Buckeye. For information, visit www.buhsd.org.
Breast cancer support group
A breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Marriot in Town Suites,
The Palo Verde Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 5:45 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 10700 S. Palo Verde Road, Palo Verde. For information, visit www.paloverdeschools.org.
Saddle Mountain School Board meets
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. For information, visit www.smusd90.org.
Fitness in the Park Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Mental Illness peer support group meets
The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30
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Avondale HOA summit
The Avondale Homeowners Association Summit will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Blood drive
United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com.
Youth chess club
Youths from 10 to 17 years old are invited to play chess from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Kindergarten readiness
Anyone considering sending their child or children to the Litchfield Elementary School District for kindergarten is invited to join school administrators for question answering, readiness and application help from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Sewing for Babies meets in Peoria
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the JoAnn Etc. store, 8915 W. Bell Road in Peoria.The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for isolettes in hospitals and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Way Out West
The Way Out West Coalition meets from noon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Way Out West is dedicated to creating a safe, unified, drug-free community.
Tolleson City Council meets
The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.
Tolleson Union High School board meets
The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tuhsd.org.
Litchfield Elementary School Board meets
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit www.lesd.k12.az.us.
Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative from his office available from 9 to 11 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 602-256-0551.
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, Buckeye. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@buckeyeaz.gov.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 105, Buckeye. For information, call 6230349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. 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 in Avondale 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.
Wednesday
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.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
UMOM meet, greet and eat David Hepburn, Chief Housing Officer of UMOM’s New Day Care Centers in Phoenix, will speak at a meet, greet and eat beginning with a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
American Legion Post 143 meets American Legion Post No. 143 meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at 12409 W. Indian School Road, Suite A-108, Avondale. The post is made up of Legion members, Auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion and Riders.The post is non-smoking. For information, visit www.alpost143.org or email Director Barbara Gile at azfuzzball@aol.com.
Irrigation basics
As part of Avondale’s free sustainable landscape classes, the city will offer a class on irrigation basics from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Pickleball tournament
PebbleCreek is hosting its inaugural pickleball tournament at 8 a.m. today and Jan. 11 and 12 at PebbleCreek’s pickleball courts at 16150 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear.
Ash Wednesday worship
Ash Wednesday worship will be held at noon with the imposition of ashes and at 7 p.m. with communion at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Agua Fria Union High School Board meets The Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board meets at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the district office, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr.Way, Suite 110, Avondale. For information,
Union Elementary School Board meets The Union Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the district office, 3834 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson. For information, visit www.unionesd.org.
Support group for caregivers
Duet is hosting a monthly support group from 10 to 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. The support group is for individuals who are caring for an aging parent, friend, partner or relative. There is no cost to attend. For information, call 602-274-5022.
Life+
Teens can get ready for life by learning new skills and hacks for life from 4:30 to 5:30 the second Thursday of the month at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale.
Dub Boyles
Dub Boyles, 77, of Buckeye died Jan. 31, 2016.
Mr. Boyles was born Oct. 30, 1938, in Phoenix to Jeffie and Adeline Boyles.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; one son, Bryan; four grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
A visitation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix.
Condolences for the family may be left at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Carol Jean Burgess
Carol Jean Burgess, 79, of O’Fallon, Mo., and formerly of Litchfield Park died Jan. 26, 2016, in Chesterfield, Mo.
Mrs. Burgess was born Feb. 25, 1936, in Tipton, Mo.
She was a member of the P.E.O., Church for All People in Litchfield Park and St. Andrews United Methodist Church in De Soto, Mo.
She is survived by her husband, Dean Burgess; three daughters, Nancy Burgess Wiley, Karen Burgess Palmer and Donna Burgess McMillan; two sisters, Suellen Franklin and Linda Askren; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Jan. 30 at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center in St. Charles, Mo.
The Rev. Robert Werner officiated.
Marge Hillery
Marge Hillery, 84, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on December 26, 2015. Margaret Driskell Hillery passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning after spending Christmas day with most of her family.
Born February 21, 1931 in Jackson, Alabama, she lived all over the world including Ohio, Washington, Germany, New York, and The Philippines before finding a home in Arizona. She was known by her family and friends as either Marge, Mom, Grandma, or Nana, but no matter what you called her, it was done with nothing but love. She loved to travel around North America with friends and family, and in doing so, tried doing things like riding a luge, showing off her acting skills, and seeing her eldest Great Granddaughter meet multiple princesses at Disney World. She was exceptional at picking the winners of professional football games for the office pool, and you especially knew you were loved on your birthday when she ALWAYS made sure to make your favorite cake.
If everyone could say a prayer for her and ask your friends and relatives in Heaven to show her around, make sure she isn’t lonely, we’d appreciate it. She is a sweet, caring woman who we love so much and will miss terribly.
She is survived by her 3 children: Jerry, Gary and Jana, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
There are so many wonderful things we could say here about this amazing woman, but if you would like to come help celebrate her life on February 20th at 2:00 pm, please email bonniehillery@gmail.com.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in her name to Hospice of the Valley
Elena ‘Helen’
Burruel
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 were Feb. 2 at West Resthaven Funeral Home in Glendale.
Memorials may be made to the Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041.
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Paul D. Porter
Paul D. Porter of Litchfield Park died Jan. 21, 2016.
Mr. Porter was born in Haverhill, Ohio, and grew up in Ashland, Ky.
He served for four years in the United States Air Force.
He worked for 27 years for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Division before retiring to Litchfield Park.
He is survived by his wife, Bonita Spears Porter.
There will be no public services.
Major Dennis L. Campbell
Ronald Lee Jarrell
Ronald L. Jarrell, 77, of Litchfield Park died Jan. 31, 2016, in Phoenix.
Mr. Jarrell was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Phoenix.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte A. Jarrell; two daughters, Debbie Latham and Vicki Pascucci; one son, Keith Jarrell; one brother, Robert Jarrell; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m., with services at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 301 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
R. Drew
Ronald R. Drew, 74 of Avondale, AZ went to be with our Lord January 27th, 2016 after a 13 year struggle with Alzheimers. He was born in Grand Haven, MI.
He is survived by his wife Cindy, brother Dan (Kathy), sister Marjorie (Kimo) Owens, sons Chris and Jeff (Rosie), step-sons Douglas (Lori) Dush and Brad (Beth) Dush. 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. Ron chose to donate his body for Alzheimers research to Banner Sun Health Research Institute. Ron is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church and will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery. Private family services will be held at a later time.
Major Dennis L. Campbell USAF Ret. passed from this life on December 10, 2015 at the age of 71. He was the son of longtime Avondale Residents, Fred Campbell and Louise Manning Campbell, the Grandson of Melvin Manning and Verna Manning Swick, and Fred and Edith Campbell.
Dennis attended Avondale Elementary School and Agua Fria Union High School, graduating in 1962. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1966 with a degree in Forestry.
He entered the Air Force in 1967, graduating from Officer Training School, then graduating from Undergraduate Pilot Training in 1968. He completed advanced training in the F-100, T-38 and F-5, becoming an instructor pilot in each airplane at various points in his Air Force career. He served one tour in Vietnam flying F-100s, and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses with Oak Leaf Cluster. He also was awarded the Air Medal and Meritorious Service Medal for his bravery.
After his retirement from the Air Force he worked at General Electric Corp. as a flight simulator instructor for 3 years, then began his career flying for Southwest Airlines, retiring as a Captain in 2004.
He was dedicated to hunting, fishing and treasure hunting, and liked nothing better than the company of good friends around a campfire.
He is survived by his son, Robert Fredrick Campbell, his daughter Kimberly Campbell Miller (George), his granddaughter McKenzie Campbell, his wife of 11 years, Justine Campbell, former wife and children’s mother Stephanie Scott, a brother Edwin Campbell (Paula) and many cousins, and scores of friends.
He is greatly missed by all.
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Dub Boyles
Carol Burgess
Elena Burruel
Ronald Jarrell
Paul Porter
Frankie McCray
Frankie McCray, 71, of Tolleson died Jan. 31, 2016.
Mr. McCray was born Nov. 2, 1944, in Seagraves, Texas, to Scott and Veneta McCray.
He served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1967 as an aircraft mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; one daughter, Jeannie Fox; one son, Scott McCray; two sisters, Sharion Patterson and Brenda Locke; seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.
Frankie McCray
Condolences for the family may be left at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
William Britten Millspaugh
William Britten Millspaugh, 82, of Lewisville, Texas, and formerly of Litchfield Park and Buckeye died Jan. 22, 2016, in Flower Mound, Texas.
Mr. Millspaugh was born in 1933 in southern Illinois. He served in the United States Army. He moved to Arizona in 1963. He was president of Unidynamics, was a consultant at Hercules, Orbital Sciences, Kilgore and Space Data and was a lobbyist for AARP.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mona Sue Millspaugh. He is survived by three daughters, Andrea Lea Fryt of Highland Village, Texas, Teresa Sue Drown of Highland Village, Texas, and Carrie Millspaugh Ulvestad of Woodinville, Wash.; and seven grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held in the summer. Memorials may be made to the Arizona Humane Society, the Salvation Army or the American Lung Association.
Christina Moreno Rodriguez
Christina Moreno Rodriguez, 54, of Tolleson died Jan. 19, 2016.
Ms. Rodriguez is survived by three sons, Jessie Rodriguez III, Jason Rodriguez and Joseph Rodriguez; her parents, Arsenio and Juanita Moreno; one brother, Ernesto Moreno; two sisters, Corina Aponte and Senaida Gallinger; and five grandchildren.
Services were held Jan. 28 at Redeeming Grace Church in Goodyear.
Diane Reed
Diane (nee Brittle) Reed, 69, of Avondale died Jan. 21, 2016, at Serenity House in Glendale.
Mrs. Reed was born June 25, 1946, in Altadena, Calif.
She moved to Avondale in 1949. She attended Avondale Elementary School and Junior High and graduated from Agua Fria High School in 1964.
She worked as a silversmith and ran her own gallery in Silver City, N.M.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Reed; one son, Jeordy Dean Fritts; one stepson, Bill Reed; two daughters, Debbie Shea and Denise Reed; one stepdaughter, Melinda Cruce; her mother, Pauline Bittle; three brothers, Jerry Bittle, Richard Bittle and Bruce Bittle; two sisters, Donna Lee and Lynda Dennison; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Jan. 30.
The Rev. Sylvester Salcido officiated.
Robert Michael Sherman
Robert Michael Sherman, 88, of Goodyear died Jan. 28, 2016, from pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Sherman was born Dec. 2 1927, in Chicago to Nathalie and Henry Sherman.
He joined the Merchant Marine at age 16 in 1944. He also served in the United States Army and Reserves, and saw combat in the Atlantic War Zone and the Mediterranean and Middle East during his 10 years of service.
He worked in engineering and contract management, retiring from the Target Corp. in 1991.
He and his wife, Nancy, moved from Mt. Prospect, Ill., to PebbleCreek in Goodyear in 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy.
He is survived by two daughters, Laura of Goodyear and Kathryn of Appleton, Wis.; one brother, Patrick of Wauconda, Ill.; and one grandchild.
A celebration of life was held Jan. 30 at the PebbleCreek Tuscany Renaissance Theater in Goodyear. Services will be held at a future date at Matz Funeral Home in Mt. Prospect, Ill. Memorials may be made to the New Life Center at www.newlifectr.org or Build the Backstage at PebbleCreek Theatre. Donations may be sent to Kathryn Rowen, 4706 Waterstone Court, Appleton, WI 54914. Condolences for the family may be left at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Flora Marie Seal
Flora Marie Seal, 80, of Tonopah died Jan. 30, 2016, at her home from heart failure.
Mrs. Seal was born April 7, 1935, in Koshkonong, Mo.
She moved to Arizona in 1956.
She worked for 27 years as a cafeteria worker at the Osborn School District in Phoenix. She was also a cafeteria worker at Embry Riddle.
She was a member of Palo Verde Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard Seal; and one daughter, Cheryl Seal.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Lenzing of Prescott Valley and Mary Seal of Tonopah; two sons, Clint Seal of Tonopah and Wayde Seal of Tonopah; three brothers, Wayne Staley of Rothchild, Wis., Frank Staley of Ohio and Ralph Staley of Snowflake; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Jeanne Richards Sorenson
Jeanne Richards Sorenson, 86, of Goodyear died Jan. 14, 2016, at Abrazo Maryvale Hospital in Phoenix.
Mrs. Sorenson was born Sept. 21, 1929, in Soda Strings, Idaho, to Lionel A. Richards and Mayme E. Lau.
She worked in her parents’ movie theater and uncle’s drug store.
She attended the University of Idaho in Moscow.
In 1949, she married Quentin Floyd Sorensen. They lived in Pocatello, Idaho, before moving to Morago, Calif., in 1964. They moved to Arizona in 2004 and lived in PebbleCreek in Goodyear.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Quentin Floyd Sorensen.
She is survived by two sons, Robert of Spokane, Wash., and Wade of San Leandro, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at her home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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Litchfield Park teen finds mission in Africa
West Valley boy helps village obtain safe water
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
The opportunity to assist others motivated a West Valley teenager to travel 9,000 miles to Africa to help a village establish a source of safe water.
Austin Dahlstrom, 14, went to Ghana in November as part of a mission for Water Is Life, an organization dedicated to providing clean drinking water, hygiene and sanitation to communities in need.
“I really like helping people and I always wanted to go to Africa,” Austin said.
During 10 days in November, Austin assisted with the construction of a sand filter to help purify drinking water for the village of Zali in the west African country.
Without the purification project, the water in the reservoir about a half mile from Zali had the potential to make villagers sick, Austin said.
“It feels good to know they will have a better chance to live,” he said. “The kids have a better chance to grow up.”
Austin, who lives in the Dreaming Summit community near Litchfield Park, was part of a four-member team from the West Valley to make the trip, including Mark Bender of Buckeye, who is director of water projects for Water Is Life.
Also on the trip were Kori Fine of Litchfield Park and Stephanie Crawford of Buckeye.
They joined the Ghana team, which was digging a trench from the reservoir to what Bender described as an impoverished village of about 800 people who live in multi-generational family compounds of straw huts.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified Contractor for the rehabilitation of existing sanitary sewer pipe utilizing trenchless Cured-InPlace-Pipe (CIPP) technologies and replacement of the epoxy protective coating within the access manholes and other related miscellaneous Work.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on February 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale AZ 85323.
All bids should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323-6806 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All sealed bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on March 2, 2016 and shall be clearly marked “PW16-022 Avondale Boulevard Sewer Rehabilitation Project 1A” on the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a bid proposal not properly addressed or identified. IFB packets/plans are available for download at www. avondale.org/engineering or for pick-up at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ. There is no fee for the first set of bid documents. There is a non-refundable thirty dollar ($30.00) document fee for each additional set. Information regarding this project may be obtained by contacting Mike Smith at (623) 333-4450. The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure in every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity
Bender said Austin assimilated to the community.
“He really got engaged,” Bender said about the youth. “He wasn’t afraid. He’s got a huge heart.”
The Arizona teenager said he was a curiosity among a group of African children who followed him around.
Language prevented much socialization, but Austin said he understood when the children labeled him with words that translate to “crazy white person.”
The filter Austin helped build uses sand, rocks and gravel to remove impurities from the water, which will be delivered to taps at the school and in the middle of the village, he said.
The Ghana team was expected to finish the project after the volunteers left, Austin said.
The U.S. group also taught villagers to make soap, helped repair a church and built latrines, Austin said.
Over the past four years, Water Is Life teams have been to Zali about 15 times as the organization established microfinanced business in the community, Bender said.
Since being established as a nonprofit organization in 2009, Water Is Life has worked on projects in several African countries, as well as Haiti, China and India, Bender said.
An eighth-grader at L. Thomas Heck Middle School, Austin said his teachers didn’t mind that he would miss class since the project drew on things he’s learned in school.
“The whole sand filter is math and science,” he said.
To prepare for the trip, Austin attended training sessions on Saturdays for a couple of months.
to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, and 10, 2016.
City of Avondale
Public Notice
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Deon Paul McCalla
Beverage Barbers Location: 13045 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., #A104 Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 07 – Beer and Wine Bar License
Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 13045 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd. ,#A104, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 07 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by February 11, 2016.
Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on February 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, and 10, 2016.
City of Avondale
Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVONDALE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2016 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2016 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, and 10, 2016.
City of Avondale
Public Notice
ORDINANCE NO. 1596-116
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
construct a sand filter to help purify
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a mission for Water Is Life, an organization dedicated to providing
water, hygiene and sanitation to communities in need.
He also had to raise $4,000 for transportation and project supplies, a task he said he accomplished through an appeal for donations from family and friends.
Austin’s father, Tim Dahlstrom, said his son had expressed an interest in making his first trip overseas two years ago after meeting Bender through their church. This year, Dahlstrom and his wife, Carey, finally agreed their son was old enough, although he’s one of the
OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVONDALE AND EPS GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS, PLANNERS & SURVEYORS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Office Lease Agreement between the City of Avondale and EPS Group, Inc. Engineers, Planners & Surveyors is hereby approved in substantially the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and to execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, January 19, 2016. Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, 2016
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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 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on January 20, 27, and February 3, 2016.
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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
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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
youngest people to go on a Water Is Life trip.
Austin said conditions in the village made him thankful for his life back home.
“It’s a lot harder for them to live,” he said.
But that won’t deter the teenager from his mission of helping others.
“I want to go again,” he said.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
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.
Public Notice
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 liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Arturo Jimenez, Member, 16565 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
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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.
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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
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LITCHFIELD PARK TEENAGER AUSTIN DAHLSTROM, right, helps
drinking water last fall in Africa. The 14-year-old
Thomas Heck Middle School pupil spent 10 days in the village of Zali as part of
clean drinking
SECTION 2. That an election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Litchfield Park on March 8, 2016 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the
conditions of the above referenced agreement shall be granted to Arizona Public Service Company.
SECTION 3. That this franchise election be held pursuant to the provisions of the Arizona Constitution and laws of the
SECTION 4. That the ballots used at said election shall be substantially in the following form: SHALL THE PROPOSED FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BE GRANTED TO ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR THE USE OF CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY
SECTION
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the
Thomas L. Schoaf, Mayor ATTEST:
Carla Reece, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
of Litchfield Park, Arizona this 4th day of November, 2015.
of the
and
By Susan D. Goodwin, Curtis, Goodwin, Sullivan, Udall & Schwab, PLC City Attorney
Section 1. – Grant of Franchise:
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY AND CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZONA
notify the other party of such
and the parties shall use their
efforts to resolve such conflict. Activities related to the construction of Grantee’s facilities within the rights-of-way such as traffic control, backfilling, compaction and paving, and the location or relocation of lines and related facilities shall be
A.
City’s contractor working on the governmental project. Governmental functions are those duties imposed on City, where the duties involve a general public benefit, not in the nature of a corporate or business undertaking for the corporate benefit and interest of City. Governmental functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Any and all improvements to City’s public rights-of-way;
2. Establishing and maintaining domestic water systems, sanitary sewers, storm drains, and related facilities;
3. Establishing and maintaining municipal parks, parking spaces, parkways, pedestrian malls, or grass, shrubs, trees and other vegetation for the purpose of landscaping any street or public property;
4. Providing fire protection and other public safety functions; and
5. Collection and disposal of garbage and recyclables.
6. The relocation of Grantee’s facilities necessary to carry out the exercise of the City’s police power for urban renewal.
C. City will bear the entire cost of relocating any of Grantee’s facilities, the relocation of which is necessitated by the construction of improvements by or on behalf of City in furtherance of a proprietary function. All functions of City which are not governmental are proprietary.
D. If City participates in the cost of relocating Grantee’s facilities for any reason, the cost of relocation to City shall not include any upgrade or improvement of Grantee’s facilities as they existed prior to relocation.
E. City will not exercise its right to require Grantee’s facilities to be relocated in an unreasonable or arbitrary manner, or to avoid its obligation under the Franchise. City agrees to notify Grantee during the planning and design of City’s projects in rights-of-way that may require relocation of Grantee’s facilities and to coordinate its construction plans and schedules with Grantee to determine the most cost-effective design to mitigate Grantee’s cost to relocate its facilities.
F. City agrees it will not require Grantee to relocate its facilities located within the public rights-of-way without providing Grantee adequate space within the rights-of-way to relocate the facilities that must be moved.
G. City will not plant any tree that can normally grow to a height of more than 25 feet under or adjacent to Grantee’s overhead power lines in the public rights-of-way. Grantee shall have the authority to prune or remove any trees or shrubs located within or hanging over the limits of the public rights-of-way of City that in the judgment of Grantee may interfere with the construction, or endanger the operation, of the lines and/or facilities of Grantee. All said vegetation management work is to be done at Grantee’s expense and pursuant to
A.N.S.I. Standard A300. Section 4. – Indemnification:
City, its departments, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns, shall in no way be liable or responsible for any accident or damage that may occur in the construction, operation or maintenance by Grantee of its appurtenances hereunder, except to the extent such accident or damage may be proximately caused by the negligent or willful and wanton acts or omissions of City, its departments, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns. The acceptance of this Franchise shall be deemed an agreement on the part of Grantee that Grantee shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, defend, indemnify, and hold City harmless from and against any and all claims, costs, suits, damages, judgments, expenses and losses including, but not limited to attorney fees and court costs relating to, arising out of, or alleged to have resulted from the exercise of this Franchise by Grantee; provided, however, that such claims, expenses and
Grantee, so long as it maintains, operates or owns facilities, within rights-of-way of City, at
operation or maintenance by Grantee of its facilities in a reasonable amount sufficient to insure Grantee’s obligations under this Section, with City named as an
– Notices:
Section
or, if
FOUND: Palo Verde area on Hazen Road. Medium sized brown dog. Hound type. 602-762-1124 or 480-619-0706.
LOST, Cashion neighborhood, January 10th. If you found him or know who found him call 480-831-7596.
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
CDL Drivers. Class A or B. Must have dump truck experience. Call 623-848-6660, email valeria@grimes-trucking.com or fax resume 623-846-3312.
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 FULL/ Part time seamstress needed. Dry cleaner near Luke Air Force Base. Bob 623-935-1575.
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.
Marathon Equipment in Phoenix, AZ
has an exciting opportunity for a Receiving Coordinator. Previous experience in shipping and receiving, along with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment is required. Candidates must have computer knowledge and the ability to drive a forklift. A high school diploma or GED, criminal background check, and hair follicle drug testing are required. Marathon Equipment offers a competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of all Team Members and their families.
Needed: Caregivers for our group homes and a Supervisor for our 94th Avenue /Deer Valley location. Pain training and certification is available. Must pass a background check and have an Arizona driver’s license. Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org
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.
Painter’s Helper needed. Will train right person. Own transportation required. Long term steady work. Construction experience a plus. No phone calls. Send resumes to cnickle@cox.net
PART time. Vegetable Farm. Must have AZ drivers license. Tobacco /drug screened. Able to lift 100 pounds. 623-386-3033.
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
have you had complications due to internal bleeding (after January 2012)? If so, you may be due financial compensation. If you don’t have an attorney, call Injuryfone today! 1-800-598-6711
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)
ARIZONA Pro Coat-Full time Masking Tech position available. Call 623-703-6524.
To become part of an exciting company, please apply online today at doveresg.com/careers Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) and its related companies provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. ESG is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.
The City of Litchfield Park is accepting applications for the following: Pool Manager Season runs from March-Labor Day. 40 hours /week, $16.00$19.00/hour, dependent upon qualifications. Deadline for applications is February 19, 2016.
Lifeguards I, II and III Season runs from March-Labor Day. Up to 40 hours /week, $8.30-$10.30 /hour, dependent upon position. Open until filled.
See the City’s website, www.litchfield-park.org for details and to apply online. EOE M/F Drug-free environment 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
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.
ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property
1 to 5 acres, starting $7,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900. 18.78 Acres. $39,900. Terms, low down payment, owner / agent, call Ken 602-510-8900.
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 Valley View building and 2.68 acres east of West Valley View building on Riley Dr. Zoned A-1. E-mail publisher@westvalleyview.com for information.
NON profit organization looking for donated land to build church on for community. 623-760-2026 Commercial Properties 52
CHURCH/ Meeting/ Office/ Barber/ Retail, suites available, 722’-2000’. Dysart/ Van Buren. 602-694-3158. Home Rentals 60
3 Bedroom 2 Bath in SundanceBuckeye. Immaculate. All appliances included. Across from park. $1,075. 623-695-2698. Salome area. 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, newly remodeled. 2001 doublewide home on one fenced acre with private well. Paved streets. RV hookups. Rent to own or owner carry preferred. $875 /month. Mark Owner /Agent 928-856-1144 or email markjcooper1@gmail.com
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LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE 62+ senior apartment? Superior Arboretum Apartments, immediate occupancy, one bedroom & studios, on-site laundry & utility allowance. Rent based on Income Guidelines. 199 W. Gray Dr., Superior, AZ. Call 1-866-962-4804. www.ncr.org/superiorarboretum. Equal Housing Opportunity. Wheelchair accessible. (AzCAN)
FURNISHED room in beautiful home /pool in old Litchfield Park. 928-301-8913. $625. GOODYEAR $480, Yuma/ Estrella, utilities and WIFI included, parking, 623-889-4619 ROOMMATE Goodyear, Estrella /Lower Buckeye. Master bedroom /bath, utilities/ WIFI, $600. 480-415-3862. Loans And
SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help!
WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)
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MAKE $5K-$10K PER MONTH: Apprentices wanted: Real Estate Investor classes starting soon. Join us for FREE informational seminar. www.MatrixREIN.com 602-559-9445. (AzCAN)
MITCHELL’S TAX SERVICE Over 25 years experience Personal / Business Returns All Returns Include State and Electronic Filing. Two locations SAME DAY SERVICE Call for Appointment 623-907-0715 Online Filing Also Available mitchellstaxservices.com Broken window at your home? Call U-C-Glass. I can repair for less. 602-677-2401
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YARD work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. 623-694-4152, for EnglishAna 602-515-3968.
ACORN Stairlifts. The affordable solution to your stairs! **Limited time-$250 off your Stairlift purchase!** Buy direct and save. Please call 1-800-268-9843 for free DVD and brochure.
CPAP /Bipap supplies at little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network! Fresh supplies delivered right to your door. Insurance may cover all costs. 800-941-9039
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Life Alert. 24 /7. One press of a button sends help fast! Medical, fire, burglar. Even if you can’t reach a phone! Free brochure. Call 800-997-3004.
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.
SAFE Step walk-in tub alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-538-3092 for $750 off.
WURLITZER Model C143
Baby Grand piano. 4 foot 7 inches. Satin ebony. Mint condition. $6,000 /best offer. 602-904-2347
Garage Sales 91
CHURCH Thrift Shop-Saturday 8:30-12:30, 300 North Old Litchfield Road. (across from Wigwam Spa) Lots of items at great prices!!
ESTATE Sale by Miss Connie. Thursday /Friday /Saturday, 9a.m.-2p.m., 8712 W. Toronto Lane, Tolleson. 91st Ave. /Lower Buckeye Road. Follow signs. Antique furniture, china, depression glass, chairs, sofa and sofabed, dolls, old musical instruments, piano, old pictures, books, patio furniture, antique camera, jewelry, baby furniture. Something for everyone.
Wanted To Buy 95
GUITAR Wanted! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. (AzCAN)
Animals And Farm Equipment 120
Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards LLC. Licensed and Bonded. 623-386-0281 / 623-810-0136.
SHEPHERD /Doberman mix puppies. Surprise, AZ. Call Phil 602-376-4980 or 623-544-8812.
VINTAGE Keystone Western saddle. 30+ years old, very good condition. 15” seat, $250. Goodyear, 630-334-5065.
Automotive 500
$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all autos! Any condition. Good condition more $$$$! Call 602-561-6291.
1998 PONTIAC Transport
4DSW. Runs good. $1,850 or best offer. Call Victor after 4p.m. 623-932-4232.
DONATE your car, truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of. Call 1-800-930-1046.
WANTED: Old Porsche’s 911, 356, Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar, Healy, Triumph, Ferrari or any pre-1972 Sportscar /Convertible! Any condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call /Text: Mike 520-977-1110. (AzCAN)
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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
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: 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
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: 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
Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number and email address along with the written bid. All bids must be received before 12:00PM on February 12, 2016. The sale of any Buckeye Valley Fire District surplus item(s) is in an “As Is” condition, with all faults and without warranty. The District shall have the items available for inspection by appointment only. Please call 623-386-5906 to set up an inspection.
The successful bidder shall be required to remit payment by Check, Money order or Cashier’s Check ONLY, within fifteen
8. STATUTORY AGENTJeffrey M. Hoelzel, 13427 W. Citrus Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Jeffrey M. Hoelzel, P.O. Box 733, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
10. INCORPORATORS:
Christian Elggren, 1352 W. Cardinal Way, Chandler, AZ 85286, United States
SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT
/s/ Christian Elggren 1/11/2016
Jeffrey Hoelzel, 13427 W. Citrus Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT
/s/ Jeffrey Hoelzel 1/11/2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, 10, and 17, 2016
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: AZ LAWN SQUAD, LLC
L-2052586-7
II. The address of the known place of business is: 19142 W. Osborn Rd., 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:
Blaikly Barnes, Member, 2107 N. 41st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, 10, and 17, 2016
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: GEAR SPORTS APPAREL, LLC
L-2061048-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 13720 W. San Miguel Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Registered Agents Inc., 1846 E. Innovation Park Drive, Ste 100, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
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: Lisa Annett, Member, Manager, 13720 W. San Miguel Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, 10, and 17, 2016
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: TRUCKING BY DST, LLC
L-2047843-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11435 W. Buckeye Rd., #104, Avondale, AZ 85323
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Dennis S. Trowbridge, 11435 W. Buckeye Rd., #104, Avondale, AZ 85323
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is
a member are:
Dennis S. Trowbridge, Member, 11435 W. Buckeye Rd., #104, Avondale, AZ 85323
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Public Notice
RESOLUTION NO. 15-397
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZONA, DECLARING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DEEMS THE GRANTING OF A CERTAIN FRANCHISE BENEFICIAL FOR THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK; ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 8, 2016 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK THE QUESTION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A FRANCHISE SHALL BE GRANTED TO SOUTHWEST
GAS CORPORATION
WHEREAS, Southwest Gas Corporation is desirous of obtaining a franchise with the City of Litchfield Park in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A; and, WHEREAS, the City of Litchfield Park has determined that the granting of the proposed franchise for Southwest Gas Corporation is beneficial to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Litchfield Park, at the request of Southwest Gas Corporation, desires to conduct an election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Litchfield Park the question of whether the proposed franchise shall be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Litchfield Park, Arizona, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Litchfield Park determines that the granting of the franchise proposed by Southwest Gas Corporation in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A is beneficial to the City of Litchfield Park and the City residents.
SECTION 2. That an election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Litchfield Park on March 8, 2016 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Litchfield Park the question as to whether the franchise under the terms and conditions of the above referenced agreement shall be granted to Southwest Gas Corporation.
SECTION 3. That this franchise election be held pursuant to the provisions of the Arizona Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona and City Code of the City of Litchfield Park.
SECTION 4. That the ballots used at said election shall be substantially in the following form: SHALL THE PROPOSED FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS BE GRANTED TO SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR GAS UTILITY PURPOSES?
SECTION 5. That the City Clerk and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to publish the proposed franchise and take such other actions required by law to conduct the election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Litchfield Park, Arizona this 4th day of November, 2015.
Thomas L. Schoaf, Mayor ATTEST: Carla Reece, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: By Susan D. Goodwin, Curtis, Goodwin, Sullivan, Udall & Schwab, PLC City Attorney FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
AND THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZONA
Section 1 – Grant of Franchise
There is hereby granted to Southwest Gas Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California (herein called “Grantee”), its successors and assigns, the right and privilege to construct, maintain and operate its gas system, as defined herein, upon, over, along, across and under the present and future public rights-of-way (herein called the “Franchise”). These public rights-of-way include, but are not limited to, streets, alleys, ways, bridges, highways, and public utility easements within the City of Litchfield Park, Arizona (herein called “City”).
Grantee’s gas system is for the purpose of supplying natural gas and/or artificial gas, including gas manufactured by any method whatsoever, and/or gas containing a mixture of natural gas and such artificial gas (herein all types of gas will be collectively referred to as “gas”) to City, its successors, the inhabitants thereof, and all individuals and entities, either within or beyond the limits thereof, for all purposes. Grantee’s gas system includes a transmission and distribution system of gas mains, pipelines and conduits, together with all necessary or desirable appurtenances including, but not limited to pipes, laterals, service lines, pumps, manholes, meters, gauges, valves, traps, fences, vaults, regulators, regulator stations, appliances, attachments and related equipment, facilities and appurtenances for the purpose of supplying gas. In consideration for the grant of this Franchise, the City and Grantee agree as follows:
Section 2 – Term
2.1 The Effective Date of this Franchise shall be April 1, 2016. This Franchise shall continue and exist for a period of twentyfive (25) years from the Effective Date. Unless terminated earlier by written agreement of the parties, or termination for breach of the franchise, this Franchise will expire on April 1, 2041.
2.2 The right, privilege and franchise hereby granted shall continue and exist for a period of twenty-five (25) years; provided, however, that either party may reopen any or all sections for further review and possible amendment of this Franchise, on its fifth (5th) or twelfth (12th) anniversary, by giving written notice of its intention to do so not less than one (1) year before the fifth (5th) or twelfth (12th) anniversary.
Section 3 – Construction
3.1 Grantee shall perform all construction under this Franchise in accordance with established industry standards, permit requirements, and ordinances of the City provided the requirements and ordinances of the City do not contradict the terms of this Franchise. Before Grantee makes any installations in the public rights-of-way, Grantee shall apply for and obtain from City such permit or permits as are required by City to be issued for work in the public rights-of-way and submit a proposed installation drawing to the City Engineer, or if no City Engineer exists, the City Manager. Unless necessitated by emergency or exigent circumstances, should Grantee commence work hereunder without obtaining applicable permits, then Grantee shall pay to City a stipulated penalty of equal to one-hundred fifty percent (150%) of the applicable permit fees. Upon request, Grantee shall also provide the City with, on an annual basis, its known proposed
capital plan and reasonably foreseeable future corridor plans for all improvements in the City’s planning area.
3.2 If City undertakes, either directly or through a contractor, any construction project adjacent to Grantee’s facilities operated pursuant to this Franchise, City shall notify Grantee of such construction project. Grantee will take steps as are reasonably necessary to maintain safe conditions throughout the construction project, including but not limited to the temporary removal or barricading of Grantee’s pipelines or equipment, the location of which may create an unsafe condition in view of the equipment to be utilized or the methods of construction to be followed by the Contractor, at City’s cost.
3.3 Grantee shall coordinate with City the installation, construction, use, operation and relocation of its facilities within City. Grantee shall provide City with proposed installation drawings to facilitate such coordination and shall plan, respond, facilitate and design its facilities in coordination with City input, as City may provide. Annually City and Grantee shall provide one another with a general schedule of its known construction projects for the year in order that construction projects may be coordinated to the extent practicable. Neither party shall finalize the design of any facility without providing the other party a reasonable opportunity to comment. If either party identifies a potential conflict between their existing facilities and the other party’s proposed facilities, said party shall immediately notify the other party of such conflict and the parties shall use their best efforts to resolve such conflict.
3.4 Grantee shall not install, construct, maintain or use its facilities in a manner that damages or interferes with any existing facilities of another utility located in the public right-of-way.
work of a temporary nature on a governmental project to relieve construction problems which could be relieved by other means, the cost of said temporary work will be borne by City or City’s contractor working on the governmental project. Governmental functions are those duties imposed on City, where the duties involve a general public benefit, not in the nature of a corporate or business undertaking for the corporate benefit and interest of City. Governmental functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Governmental functions is defined as the following when performed by or on behalf of City:
1. Any and all improvements to City’s public rights-of-way;
2. Establishing and maintaining domestic water systems, sanitary sewers, storm drains, and related facilities;
3. Establishing and maintaining municipal parks, parking spaces, parkways, pedestrian malls, or grass, shrubs, trees and other vegetation for the purpose of landscaping any street or public property;
4. Providing fire protection and other public safety functions; and
5. Collection and disposal of garbage and recyclables.
6. The relocation of Grantee’s facilities necessary to carry out the exercise of the City’s police power for urban renewal.
C. City will bear the entire cost of relocating any of Grantee’s facilities, the relocation of which is necessitated by the construction of improvements by or on behalf of City in furtherance of a proprietary function. All functions of City which are not governmental are proprietary.
employees, agents, successors and assigns from and against any and all liability, loss, costs, legal fees, damages or any other expenses, which may be imposed on the City by reason of the acts of the Grantee, its officers, employees, agents, successors, assigns and contractors in the exercise of this Franchise, including the maintenance of barricades and traffic control devices in construction and maintenance areas. Grantee shall defend, indemnify, and save City harmless from any expenses and losses incurred as a result of injury or damage to third persons occasioned by the exercise of this Franchise by Grantee, its officers, employees, agents, successors, assigns and contractors, provided, however, that such claims, expenses and losses are not the result of any willful or grossly negligent acts of City.
4.2 Grantee shall maintain throughout the term of this Franchise liability insurance and/ or a program of self-retention or general assets, to adequately insure and/or protect the legal liability of Grantee with respect to the installation, operation and maintenance of the gas lines together with all the necessary and desirable appurtenances authorized herein to occupy the public rights-of-way or public utility easements. Such insurance, self-retention or general asset program will provide protection for bodily injury and property damage including, without otherwise limiting the foregoing, contractual liability and legal liability for damages arising from explosion, collapse and underground incidents. Such insurance also includes pollution liability.
PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTION 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission 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:
AMENDMENT TO THE AVONDALE PALM VALLEY PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT and CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
This is a public hearing is scheduled to review and solicit public input on applications PL15-0257 and PL-15-0258, a request by Mr. Paul Gilbert, Beus Gilbert, PLLC, to amend the Avondale Palm Valley Planned Area Development (Application PL-15-0258) to allow for an Assisted Living Facility as a Permitted Conditional Use within the Planned Area Development. Additionally, the applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (Application PL15-0257) for the Assisted Living Facility to be located south of the southeast corner of Dysart Road and Thomas Road. If approved, the proposal would allow for the development of an assisted living facility with 170 assisted and memory care units at the location noted above. 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 Planning Commission. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Rick Williams with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4018.
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3.5 Construction of Grantee’s facilities relating to traffic control, backfilling, compaction and paving, as well as the location or relocation of pipelines and related facilities provided for in this Franchise Agreement is subject to the applicable provisions of the Litchfield Park City Code in place at the time of installation. If a provision of the Litchfield Park City Code is inconsistent with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations or any other applicable federal or Arizona state law, rule, order and regulation, then the Grantee and City agree that Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations or the other applicable federal or Arizona state law, rule, order and regulation shall govern. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-360.30 and any other applicable law, Grantee shall keep installation records of the location of all facilities in the public rights-of-way and furnish them to the City upon request. Grantee represents that it is defined as critical infrastructure by the Federal Government and as such records of the location or design of natural gas facilities are proprietary to Grantee. If the City believes it must release any such records in the course of enforcing this Franchise or in accordance with the Arizona public records laws, or for any other reason, it shall advise Grantee in advance so that Grantee may take appropriate steps to protect its interests. If the City receives a demand from any person for disclosure of any records described herein, the City shall advise Grantee and provide Grantee with a copy of any written request by the party demanding access to such record within a reasonable period of time. Grantee may file such action as it deems necessary or appropriate to protect the confidentiality of such record. If an action is filed against the City demanding release of a record described herein, Grantee shall either defend or pay upon demand all attorneys fees, costs and other expenses incurred by City as a result of a request by Grantee that the record not be disclosed. In the event of litigation, until otherwise ordered by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction, the City agrees that, to the extent permitted by federal and State law, it shall deny access to any of the records described herein to any person. Reasonable use of Grantee’s records internally by City for permitting and design of City owned facilities are permissible.
A. If City requires Grantee to relocate Grantee’s facilities which are located in private easements then the costs and expenditures associated with purchasing a new private easement and relocating Grantee’s facilities shall be borne by City.
D. City will not exercise its right to require Grantee’s facilities to be relocated in an unreasonable or arbitrary manner, or to avoid its obligation under the Franchise. City agrees to notify Grantee during the planning and design of City’s projects in rights-ofway that may require relocation of Grantee’s facilities and to coordinate its construction plans and schedules with Grantee to determine the most cost-effective design to mitigate Grantee’s cost to relocate its facilities.
E. City agrees it will not require Grantee to relocate its facilities located within the public rights-of-way without providing Grantee adequate space within the rights-of-way to relocate the facilities that must be moved.
F. If City pays all or part of the cost of relocating Grantee’s facilities pursuant to this Franchise, the cost to the City shall be limited to those costs and expenditures reasonably incurred for relocating such facilities in accordance with City ordinances and, where not in conflict therewith, applicable industry standards. Costs to the City for relocation of Grantee’s facilities shall not include any upgrade or improvement of Grantee’s facilities as they existed prior to relocation. Prior to payment by City, Grantee shall provide an itemization of such costs and expenditures subject to City’s review and approval.
G. City will not exercise its right to require Grantee’s facilities to be relocated in an unreasonable or arbitrary manner, or to avoid its obligations under this Franchise. City may require Grantee to relocate Grantee’s facilities to avoid conflict with the installation or relocation of other utility facilities, provided the costs and expenditures associated with relocating Grantee’s facilities are paid by the other utility.
H. All underground abandoned lines shall continue to remain the property of the Grantee, unless the Grantee specifically acknowledges otherwise to the City Manager and such is accepted by the City. Grantee shall remove, at Grantee’s sole cost, abandoned lines at the request of City when the lines are in direct physical conflict with City’s facilities, in the opinion of the City Engineer.
3.6 Grantee will keep accurate records of the location of all facilities in the public rights of way and furnish them to City upon request. Upon relocation or construction of new underground facilities in the public rights of way, Grantee shall, unless directed otherwise by City, provide the City Engineer or its equivalent with corrected drawings showing the location of the underground facilities in those cases where the actual location differs significantly from the proposed location. Grantee shall provide to City, upon City request, the location of such new or relocated facilities in the public rights of way in a noneditable electronic format.
Section 4 – Indemnification; Insurance
4.3 Grantee shall file with City documentation of such liability insurance, self-retention or general asset program within sixty (60) days following written request of City.
Section 5 – Restoration of Rights-of-Way If, in the construction, maintenance or operation of its gas system, Grantee damages or disturbs the surface or subsurface of any public road, adjoining public property or the public improvement located thereon, then Grantee shall restore the surface or subsurface of the public road, or public property, or repair or replace the public improvement as required by the City development standards in effect at that time. The Grantee shall be responsible for the costs of the restoration or repair. Should such restoration, repair or replacement not be completed within a reasonable time or fail to meet City’s development standards in effect at that time, the City may, after prior notice to Grantee, perform the necessary restoration, repair or replacement either through its own forces or through a hired contractor, and Grantee agrees to reimburse the City for its costs and expenses in so doing within thirty (30) days after its receipt of the City’s invoice. As used herein, “costs and expenses” includes, but is not limited to, administrative costs and employee wages and benefits costs incurred by the City in the performance of such restoration, repair or replacement.
Section 6 – Franchise Fee 6.1 In consideration of the grant of this Franchise, Grantee shall pay a franchise fee (“Franchise Fee”) City as set forth in this Section 6. Except as provided in Section 7.1, the Franchise Fee and the ability of City to establish a Franchise Fee greater than 0% shall be in lieu of any and all charges or exactions of any kind otherwise assessed by the City in any way associated with Grantee’s use of or work in the public rights-of-way.
6.2 The amount of the Franchise Fee to be paid by Grantee shall be zero percent (0%) of the gross revenues of Grantee from the sale and/or delivery by Grantee of gas for all purposes within the corporate limits of City, as shown by Grantee’s billing records.
6.3 The City Council may adopt a resolution changing the franchise fee to a sum equal to zero percent (0%), one percent (1%) or two percent (2%) of the gross revenues of Grantee from the sale and/or delivery by Grantee of gas for all purposes within the corporate limits of City, as shown by Grantee’s billing records, on the first of January each year. Written notification of this change must be received by Grantee on or before the first of October of the previous year for this new franchise fee percentage to be established.
B. Except as provided in Paragraph A above, Grantee shall bear the entire cost without reimbursement of relocating its facilities located on or under public rights-of-way, the relocation of which is necessary for City’s or a contractor of City carrying out of City’s governmental functions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Grantee is requested to perform
4.1 City, its departments, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns, shall in no way be liable or responsible for any accident or damage that may occur in the exercise of this Franchise by Grantee or its contractors, and the acceptance of this grant shall be deemed an agreement on the part of Grantee to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its departments, officers,
6.4 If a franchise fee is adjusted during the duration of this agreement, payment of the franchise fee shall be payable in quarterly amounts within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar quarter. Section 7 — Additional Fees and Taxes
7.1 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, Grantee shall, in addition to the payment provided in Section 6, pay the following charges, taxes CITY OF AVONDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION February 18, 2016 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 WEST CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323
de y en contra de cualesquier demandas, perdidas, costos, derechos legales, daños, o cualesquier otros gastos que se pueden imponer en la Ciudad por razón de las acciones del Concesionario, sus oficiales, empleados, agentes, sucesores, cesionarios y contratistas en el ejercer de esta Franquicia, incluyendo el mantenimiento de barricadas y aparatos de control de tráfico en las áreas de construcción y mantenimiento. El Concesionario deberá defender, indemnizar, y tener a la Ciudad, libre de cualesquier gastos y perdidas incurridas como resultado de perjuicio o daño a personas de la tercera parte ocasionados por el ejercicio de esta Franquicia por el Concesionario, sus oficiales, empleados, agentes, sucesores, cesionarios y contratistas siempre que, sin embargo, que dichas demandas, gastos o perdidas no sean el resultado de mala conducta intencional, actas de negligencia u omisiones de parte de la Ciudad.
4.2 El Concesionario deberá mantener por todo el plazo de esta Franquicia seguro vigente contra reclamaciones y/o un programa de retención propia o bienes generales para asegurar adecuadamente y/o proteger la responsabilidad legal del Concesionario en referencia a la instalación, operación y
mantenimiento de lineas de gas junto con todos los accesorios y deseables autorizados por esta para ocupar la servidumbre de paso pública. Dicho seguro, retención propia o programa de bienes generales deberán proveer protección contra daños corporales y daños contra la propiedad incluyendo, sin de otra manera limitando lo anterior, responsabilidad por contrato y responsabilidad legal por daños resultando de explosiones, derrumbes e incidentes subterráneos. Dicho seguro también incluye responsabilidad de polución. 4.3 El Concesionario deberá registrar con la Ciudad documentación de dicho seguro vigente contra reclamaciones o un programa de retención propia o bienes generales dentro de sesenta (60) días siguientes a la solicitud por escrito de la Ciudad. Sección 5 B Restauración de Servidumbres de Paso Si, al construir, mantenimiento u operación de su sistema de gas el Concesionario daña o interrumpe el superficie o subsuperficie de cualquier camino público o propiedad pública adyacente o si el mejoramiento público sobre eso, entonces el Concesionario deberá restaurar el superficie o sub-superficie del camino público, o propiedad pública, o reparar o reemplazar el mejoramiento público como
ordenan los standards de desarrollo de la Ciudad en vigor en ese momento. El Concesionario deberá ser responsable de los costos de restauración o reparos. Si dicha restauración, reparos o reemplazo no se completan dentro de un período de tiempo razonable o falla en satisfacer los standards de desarrollo de la Ciudad en vigor en ese momento, la Ciudad puede, después de un aviso anterior al Concesionario, llevar a cabo la necesaria restauración, repararos o reemplazo por sus propios fuerzas o a través de un contratista contratado, y el Concesionario acuerda reembolsar a la Ciudad por los costos y gastos incurridos dentro de treinta (30) días después de recibir una factura de la Ciudad. Como se usa en esto Acostos y gastos@ incluyen, pero sin limitación a, costos administrativos y salarios de los empleados y costos de beneficios incurridos por la Ciudad en completar dicha restauración, reparación y reemplazo.
Sección 6 B Derechos de Franquicia
6.1 El Concesionario le pagará a la Ciudad en consideración de la concesión de esta Franquicia un derecho de franquicia (ADerechos de Franquicia@) a la Ciudad como se muestra en esta Sección 6. Con la excepción de lo que se estipula
en la Sección 7.1, los derechos de Franquicia y la habilidad de la Ciudad de establecer
Derechos de Franquicia mayor que el 0% deberá ser en lugar de cualesquier otros y todos los costos o exacciones de cualquier otro tipo tasado por la Ciudad de cualquier manera relacionada con el uso de o trabajo en las servidumbres de paso públicos.
6.2 La cantidad del Derecho de Franquicia que pagará el Concesionario deberá ser el cero por ciento (0%) de los ingresos del Concesionario obtenidos de la venta y/o entrega de su gas para todos los propósitos dentro de los límites corporativos de la Ciudad, como se muestran en los registros de cuentas del Concesionario.
6.3 El Concejo Municipal puede adoptar una resolución cambiando los derechos de la franquicia a una cantidad igual que el cero por ciento (0%), un por ciento (1%) o dos porciento (2%) de los ingresos brutos del Concesionario obtenidos de la venta y/o entrega de su gas para todos los propósitos dentro de los límites corporativos de la Ciudad, como se muestran en los registros de cuentas del Concesionario, en el primero de enero de cada año. El Concesionario tiene que recibir aviso por escrito de este cambio en o antes del primero de octubre del año anterior de este por ciento nuevo de derecho de
franquicia que se va a establecer.
6.4 Si se ajusta un derecho de franquicia durante el término de este contrato, el pago del derecho de franquicia deberá ser pagadero en cantidades trimestrales dentro de treinta (30) días después del fin de cada cuarto de calendario.
Sección 7 B Derechos Adicionales e Impuestos
7.1 A no ser que cualquier provisión de este contrato declare lo contrario, el Concesionario deberá pagar, además del pago estipulado en la Sección 6, los siguientes cargos, impuestos y derechos como establecidos en un código u ordenanza debidamente adoptada por la Ciudad:
A. Impuesto de uso y de privilegio de transacción autorizado por ordenanza de la Ciudad y cobrados por el Concesionario de usuarios y consumidores de gas dentro de los límites cooperativos actuales y venideros de la Ciudad, sin reducción o compensación.
B. Impuestos sobre la propiedad al valor generales; C. Derechos de corte de pavimento; D. Los derechos de inspección que se cobran a la Ciudad por una tercera parte sirviendo como el Ingeniero de la Ciudad.
E. Otros cargos, impuestos o derechos gravados sobre los negocios generalmente a través
de la Ciudad siempre que dicho cargo, impuesto o derechos sea un derecho fijo por año y que la cantidad anual de dichos derechos no excedan la cantidad de derechos parecidos pagados por cualesquier otros negocios operados dentro de la Ciudad. Sección 8 B Incumplimiento; Resolución de Litigio Incumplimiento; Remedios. El fallo o aplazamiento irrazonable por cualquier Parte en cumplir con cualquier término o provisión de este Contrato por un período de diez (10) días después de aviso por escrito de eso de otra Parte deberá constituir un incumplimiento bajo este Contrato. Si el incumplimiento es de un sentido que no se puede remediar dentro de diez (10) días, el remedio se deberá comenzar dentro de dicho período, y diligentemente ejercido hasta completarse. El aviso deberá especificar la esencia del supuesto incumplimiento y la manera en que el incumplimiento se puede remediar satisfactoriamente. En el caso de un incumplimiento a continuación por cualquier Parte, la Parte no en incumplimiento deberá tener el derecho a todos los remedios de ambos la ley de equidad, incluyendo, sin limitación, a específico cumplimiento. Resolución de Litigio. Para fomentar la cooperación de
las partes en implementar este Contrato, la Ciudad y el Concesionario cada uno deberá designar y nombrar un representante que actuará como un contacto entre la Ciudad y sus varios departamentos y el Concesionario. El representante inicial de la Ciudad (el ARepresentante de la Ciudad@) será el Administrador Municipal y el representante inicial del Concesionario será el administrador del proyecto, como identificado por el Concesionario de vez en cuando como (el ARepresentante del Concesionario@). Los representantes deberán estar disponibles a todas horas razonables para discutir y revisar el cumplimiento de las Partes y el desarrollo de la propiedad. Arbitraje. Si resulta un litigio por causa de o en relación con este Contrato, o incumplimiento de eso, y si el litigio no se puede resolver por arbitraje, las Partes acuerdan de primero tratar de resolver el litigio por arbitraje antes de recurrir arbitraje, litigación, o cualquier otro procedimiento de litigio. En el caso de que las Partes no puedan acordar en la selección de un mediador dentro de siete (7) días, cualquier Parte puede solicitarle al Juez Presidente de la Corte Superior del Condado Maricopa nombrar un mediador de una lista de mediadores mantenida
por el Consorcio Municipal de Retención de Riesgo de Arizona. Si cualquier parte determina a su propia discreción que el litigio probablemente no se resolverá por arbitraje, esa parte le deberá avisar a la otra Parte por escrito y las partes pueden procurar sus respectivos remedios legales.
Sección 9 B Franquicia; NoBExclusiva
Esta Franquicia no es noexclusiva, y nada aquí dispuesto se deberá construir para impedir que la Ciudad otorgue otros privilegios, iguales o similares, a cualquier otra persona, firma o corporación.
Sección 10 B No Transferible Sin Aprobación
El derecho, privilegio y franquicia otorgados por la presente no se pueden transferir por completo o en parte por el Concesionario, sus sucesores o concesionarios, sin aprobación anterior de la Ciudad y la Comisión de Corporación de Arizona. No se requiere ningún consentimiento en relación con una asignación hecha como seguridad de acuerdo con una hipoteca o escritura de fideicomiso o en relación con transferencia subsiguiente hecha de acuerdo con cualquier instrumento.
Sección 11 B Ninguna Renuncia o Limitación de Poderes de Domino Eminente/ Derecho/de Compra
La Ciudad reserva el derecho y el poder de condenar y comprar la planta y las instalaciones de distribución del Concesionario dentro de los límites corporativos o cualesquier adiciones a eso, como estipula la ley, durante el término de la Franquicia y/o vencimiento.
Sección 12 B Provisiones
Independientes Si cualquier sección, párrafo, cláusula, frase o provisión de este Contrato de Franquicia, y que no sea lo previsto en la Sección 6, es declarada sin validez o inconstitucional, la misma no afectará la validez de este Contrato de Franquicia en su totalidad o en cualquier otra parte de las provisiones aquí contenidas, se declaran ser inválidas o inconstitucional. Si la Sección 6 se declara sin validez o inconstitucional en su totalidad o en cualquier otra parte de la decisión final, este Contrato de Franquicia se terminará inmediatamente y ya no estará en fuerza o efecto.
Sección 13 B Avisos
Cualquier aviso requerido o permitido para ser dado a conocer más adelante deberá ser por escrito, a no ser que otra cosa sea expresamente permitida o requerida, y deberá ser dado o (i) mediante entrega personal a la persona que ostente el cargo expresado en la línea que dice atención en las
dirección de abajo, o si dicho cargo está vacante o no existe ya, a la persona ostentado un cargo comparable, o (ii) en el tercer día laboral siguiente a su depósito en el Servicio de Correo de los Estados Unidos, por medio de correspondencia de primera clase, certificada o registrada con recibo de entrega requerido, franqueo pagado de antemano y dirigido a:
A la Ciudad: Administrador de la Ciudad
Ciudad de Litchfield Park
214 W. Wigwam Blvd. Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340
Con una copia a: Susan D. Goodwin
Curtis, Goodwin, Sullivan, Udall & Schwab, PLC 501 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Al Southwest Gas Corporation: Legal Affairs Department
Southwest Gas Corporation 10851 North Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85029-4755
Con una copia a: Tax Department
Southwest Gas Corporation 5241 Spring Mountain Rd LVC-400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89150
Sección 14 B Aprobación de los Votantes
Este Contrato de Franquicia esta sujeto a la aprobación de los electores capacitados de la Ciudad. El Concesionario le
deberá pagar a la Ciudad por todos los costos que incurra la Ciudad en administrar la elección de franquicia, con la excepción de que si una o más proposiciones adicionales se les presentan a los electores en dicha elección. El Concesionario deberá pagar solamente aquella parte de los gastos determinados por dividiendo todos los gastos de la Ciudad por el número de cuestiones que se presenten en la boleta.
Sección 15 B Derechos de Auditar La Ciudad tiene la autorización, al costo de la Ciudad, de administrar un auditar del Concesionario en cualquier tiempo durante la duración de esta Franquicia para determinar cumplimiento del Concesionario bajo este contrato. El auditar se administrará de tal manera como no perturbe las operaciones de negocios del Concesionario. Todos los registros pertinentes del Concesionario son sujetos a un auditar administrado por la Ciudad. La Ciudad puede determinar el alcance del auditar de cada auditar administrada. Este auditar no deberá requerir más de una vez en un período de 12 meses.
Sección 16 B Reembolso de las Conclusiones del Auditar El Concesionario le deberá pagar a la Ciudad dentro de 45 días de un aviso por escrito
de cualesquier cantidades que se le deben a la Ciudad como determinado por un auditar del Concesionario. El reembolso de cualquier pago insuficiente como resultado de las conclusiones del auditar será identificado como pagos delincuentes y serán sujetos al interés de pagos delincuentes del 18% por año. Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, Alcalde y Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Litchfield Park, Arizona, aprueban y adoptan este Contrato de Franquicia este día ___ de _________ de ___. CIUDAD DE LITCHFIELD
PARK Por: Thomas L. Schoaf
Ciudad de Litchfield Park
Fecha:
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION, Una Corporación de California
Por: Alcalde Luis Frisby
Vice-Presidente, Central Arizona Division Fecha:
CERTIFICA: Carla Reece, Secretaria Municipal de Litchfield Park
APROBADO EN FORMA: Curtis, Goodwin, Sullivan, Udall & Schwab, PLC Por Susan D. Goodwin
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 3, 10, 17, 24, and March 2, 2016.
