West Valley View - February 15, 2017

FINER THINGS

Wigwam hosting annual Festival of Fine Arts — Page 2.

2ND IN STATE

Tolleson, Trivium soccer fall short of championship — Page 11.

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Coming to a boil Buckeye water official resigns

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

As Buckeye’s longtime water director resigns his job, a group that has been disputing high water bills is renewing its effort to remove the city’s mayor.

Dave Nigh, who was at the center of the controversy over disputed water bills, resigned as the city’s water director effective Feb. 25 after about 10 years with the city, according to Annie DeChance, a spokeswoman for Buckeye.

She said the resignation was agreed to by Nigh and the city at the end of January, but no reason was given.

‘What I was meant to do’

Litchfield Food Service director named Nutrition Hero

by Kourtney

Balsan special to the View

When you imagine a hero, most likely capes and laser vision come to mind, but you probably don’t picture someone who feeds pupils in public schools.

David Schwake, Litchfield Elementary School District’s Food Service director since 1994, was named a 2017 School Nutrition Hero by the national nonprofit School Nutrition Foundation.

“I didn’t cry. I didn’t get real emotional, but my wife did,” Schwake said. “I was pleasantly shocked. I don’t think what I do is anything special; I just think I do what every food service director should do.”

Schwake was nominated by the school district and chosen by SNF for providing healthy menus and environments for pupils, volunteering at local organizations and food banks, creating effective school initiatives that teach children nutrition and helping the community at large.

“David’s passion, caring and dedication makes him an ideal School Nutrition Hero,” said Patricia Montague, School Nutrition Association CEO.

“His leadership and creativity, both in his district and in community food programs, is admirable.”

Schwake has served as a board member of the Association of Arizona Food Banks for nine years and is on his third year as board president for the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank, where he has been recognized for improving pupil access to healthy foods and finding opportunities to educate communities, schools and parents about available resources, such as the Community Eligibility Provision and after-school programs.

“I’m on several board of directors,” Schwake

said. “I get a real good feeling when I volunteer. I think my problem is, is that I don’t know how to say no.”

Hard work, long hours, his family and his 11,722 pupils are what he dedicates his award to and believes are the reasons he is now called a hero, he said, adding that his days are between 10 and 12 hours long.

“I don’t always get home at 5 o’clock, usually at 7 o’clock, but it’s a good feeling [to be awarded],” Schwake said. “People always say I’m working too long or doing too much, but this [award] is a way to be formally recognized that I do a lot during the day and when I go home. I don’t stop.”

Growing up, his family owned a bakery where he would help decorate cakes and create a variety of food, so becoming a food service director was his calling, Schwake said.

“This is what I was meant to do,” he said. “I feel I was put here. I think God had me come here and he kept me here.”

Because of Schwake, many schools in the Litchfield Elementary District have gardens with food that is grown, tended to and eaten by pupils and community members, which is thanks to many organizations and groups that donated time and resources, he said.

“It’s really a community garden,” Schwake said. “We got the mulch from Duncan Family Farms and we got the fertilizer from Hickman’s.”

Cabbage, broccoli, oranges, dill and flowers are just some of the treats that can be found in the gardens, with vegetables and fruits changing each season, Schwake said.

(See Meant to do on Page 2)

Nigh was placed on paid administrative leave Dec. 8 after the city was buffeted with complaints by scores of residents who claimed they received excessive bills for water they said they didn’t use. Nigh’s removal was a goal of an organization formed by residents, and now they face a March 22 deadline to gather 1,718 signatures, which would trigger a recall election of Mayor Jackie Meck, who was re-elected in August.

Jeff Hancock, organizer of Buckeye Residents Against High Water Bills, said a September 2005 West Valley View article about disputed water bills proves the city has had a longstanding problem.

In the decade-old story, Meck, who was then a councilman, said the city needed to correct bills that were as large as $86,000.

“Jackie Meck is now our mayor,” Hancock told a group of residents at a meeting on Feb. 11. “This just goes to show you this had been going on a long time. This is not a brand new problem.” In an interview with the View, Meck said the 2005 water billing problems occurred when Buckeye was experiencing large population increases and the city was installing 6,000 meters a month.

He said similarities between the 2005 issue and the current problem are they both occurred when the city was growing and after a water rate increase.

“We know for a fact we’ve had bad readings,” Meck said, noting that nine meters had failed.

“We have some issues with meters that were put in quite some time ago.”

Hancock said he doesn’t know how many signatures have been gathered since the recall petition effort started late last year, but he expressed frustration with the campaign’s progress.

While Hancock has been the driving force behind the group, he revealed that he can’t circulate or even sign the petition since he hasn’t registered to vote in Buckeye after moving to the city in August.

Hancock said he was discouraged with the turnout of about 50 people at the most recent meeting, about half the number of people who came out in October for the first meeting about high water bills.

Since then, the city established a hotline for complaints about bills in a community of about 60,000 people with about 20,000 water accounts.

(See Boil on Page 5)

View photo by Jordan Christopher

DAVID SCHWAKE, left, Food Services director for the Litchfield Elementary School District, checks on cabbage growth Feb. 7 with the help of kindergarteners Kaylee Arthur and Colton Carter at Litchfield Elementary in Litchfield Park. Schwake has been with the district for 19 years and was recently recognized as a School Nutrition Hero.

Wigwam to host fine art festival

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

It won’t cost anything to look at the art work being shown and sold in Litchfield Park this weekend.

The Wigwam Festival of Fine Art will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the lawn of the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Admission and parking are free.

Event organizer Candy Vermillion said the show targets art collectors with price tags that can run into the thousands of dollars, but she said affordable pieces will also be available.

“The Wigwam festival is really a fine art show and sale,” Vermillion said. “It’s designed for people to experience the fine arts.”

More than 100 artists will show oil, watercolor and mixed-media paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass art, hand-woven rugs and custom home furniture, she said.

Clay, bronze and glass sculptures will include “everything from the minute to the monumental in size,” Vermillion said.

“We do try to have some medium-priced things for

people looking to decorate their homes,” she said.

Vermillion said while Southwest and Western art is popular, she’s noticed a trend toward more contemporary work, especially favored by younger people.

Artists will come from the Southwest as well as California, Minnesota, New York and Hawaii, she said.

“We bring fine arts from all around for this event,” she said. “We’re very selective.”

About 75 percent of the artists have attended the show in the past, she said.

Staging the festival at the Wigwam adds to the event’s ambiance, said Vermillion, who produces three other art festivals in Litchfield Park as well as events in Cave Creek, Tucson and Loveland, Colo.

Entertainment will include singer and songwriter Mary Hoffman, bluesman Mike Anderson and the Blues Review Band and Native American musicians Inka Gold.

Food will include seafood, barbecue, gyros, ribs, sausages and Mexican and Asian food.

There will also be an expanded wine garden, with 10 wineries offering tastings and three breweries participating.

For information, visit vermillionpromotions.com.

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The district implemented the gardens about three years ago, but it only became a recent law that schools can serve the food they grow. Everything from the gardens is now used in the cafeterias, Schwake said.

“We try to get the items we know the kids will eat,” he said.

Having a garden not only teaches children where their food comes from, but how to create a healthy lifestyle for years to come, Schwake said, adding that the key to a healthy lifestyle is to learn young, because what you eat before age 21 is what your body will show after that.

“I’ll go into a kindergarten class and ask ‘You guys know what this is?’ They say it’s an apple. Then, I ask ‘Do you know where it comes from?’ and they’d reply ‘Albertsons,’” Schwake said. “My goal is to get as much information to the kindergarteners.”

Colton Carter, 5, a kindergartener at Litchfield Elementary, said he loves the garden and enjoys picking flowers for his teacher and some broccoli for himself.

“Broccoli is my favorite food in the world,” he said. “It makes me strong.”

Kaylee Arthur, also in kindergarten, said she can’t wait for the strawberries to be planted. When Schwake asked her what vegetable has vitamin A, she replied correctly with a carrot.

“[Vitamin A] is good for your skin,” she said.

When Schwake asked what vitamin oranges have, she again replied correctly with vitamin C.

“It’s good for not getting sick,” Kaylee said.

Another program Schwake helped implement is the summer school backpack program, where children in summer school go home with backpacks full of six meals to keep them full over the weekend, he said.

Although the program is meant for pupils who qualify for free or reduced meals, he gives backpacks to everyone so children don’t feel bad about needing the food, Schwake said.

“We did it over the summer as a pilot to show the USDA it could be done,” he said. “Parents thought it was a great idea, and so did I. I still do. I encourage other districts that have a high number of students on free or reduced lunches to look at it.”

The gardens and backpacks are only two of the many projects Schwake has been proud of during his 23 years at the Litchfield Elementary School District, and certainly won’t be his last, he said.

“I’m happy. I am proud our school is being recognized,” he said. “I’m thankful. I’m grateful. I don’t know why they picked me.”

Schwake will be presented the award in April during the School Nutrition Association’s Celebration of School Nutrition Heroes at the School Nutrition Association’s 45th Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C.

“I just want to give back to the community,” he said.

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Meet the Goodyear candidates

2 running for mayor; 5 running for 3 City Council seats

by

Kourtney Balsan

special to the View

Goodyear has five candidates running for three City Council seats and two facing off for mayor in the March 14 election.

Incumbent Mayor Georgia Lord is running for a second consecutive term against former Mayor Jim Cavanaugh, who served as mayor from 2003 to 2010, before resigning. Council member incumbents Joe Pizzillo and Wally Campbell and newcomers Brannon Hampton, Sara Gilligan and Jayson Black are running for three open council seats. Councilwoman Sharolyn Hohman is ending her time in office after one term, so her seat is up for grabs. It’s an all-mail election, and voters can send in their completed ballots any time before March 14. Ballots can also be returned from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, or the Maricopa County Recorder and Elections Office, 111 S. Third Ave., Phoenix.

If no candidate receives enough votes in the election to secure a seat, a runoff will be held May 16. For information about voting in Goodyear, call 623-882-7830 or visit goodyearaz.gov/elections.

In addition to printing the candidates’ questionnaires, the West Valley View is co-sponsoring a candidate forum with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. The following are the candidates’ unedited answers to the questionnaire:

Mayor

James M. Cavanaugh

Age: 75

Last level of school completed: Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Wyoming Degrees, certifications held: MBA, Bachelor’s Degree, Real Estate Broker, USAF Officer

Occupation: Manage family Real Estate Business

Years you have lived in the city: 23

Boards and commissions you’ve served on: Mayor,

City of Goodyear; Member, Goodyear Planning & Zoning Commission; Chairman, Goodyear General Plan Committee; Chairman, Maricopa Association of Governments; President, Arizona Chapter, National Brownfields Association; Governor’s Military Affairs Commission; Transportation Committee, National League of Cities; Executive Committee, Arizona League of Cities and Towns; Co-chair, Luke West Valley Council; Multiple commissions and boards during USAF career

How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? Hundreds of times attending as councilmember and mayor. Lately, watch council meetings through streaming at home.

Why are you seeking election to the council?

Goodyear has deteriorated significantly since the AllAmerican City days of 2005-2008. From competing with Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert and other highly rated cities for high pay skilled jobs and institutions of higher education, it now competes with other cities for lower pay distribution plants.

Taxes have increased from $1.60 to $1.86 per hundred dollars of assessed real property value. Sales tax increased from 2 percent to 2.5 percent. Prices for homes of $400,000 and higher have stagnated in Goodyear whereas the same price range has escalated in Scottsdale, Phoenix, East Valley, Litchfield Park, and Peoria. Goodyear has a higher real property tax rate than each city mentioned and for every city in the East Valley. Tax savvy businesses and private citizens tend to adopt locations with lower rates.

When compared to the vast majority of cities within the State of Arizona, the amount of personal income that Goodyear government demands from its citizens is alarming. Today, if there were an All-Southwest Valley City competition, the winner would not be the one-time All-American City of Goodyear.

Do you support term limits? Why or why not? I support term limits at every level of government. Opponents of term limits will state that term limits diminishes the value of experience. To at least minimize the negative consequences of that valid concern, I have included in my platform an initiative to establish formal groups of citizens to annually review and evaluate all department requests for new spending. After four years of service, these citizens will be much better equipped to make decisions as elected officials if they decide to undertake the councilmember responsibility.

What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?

In the near term, the main issue is our alarmingly high real property taxes. Our taxes (including Council-directed Community Facilities Districts, CFD’s) rob our citizens of their hard-earned pay and savings, and adversely inhibit the City of Goodyear’s ability to attract businesses with high pay opportunities.

I will cut taxes. The reductions will be a direct result of reducing the cost of government. Among several actions, we will direct each department head to identify how costs can be reduced at the 5 percent level, the 10 percent level, and the 12 percent level. Council will select the most effective level for reduction.

In the longer term, the primary issue is water. Availability is threatened and costs are going through the roof. We must initiate a complete review of water resources to include private-public partnerships, condition of water reclamation facilities, future availability from both ground and surface sources, conservation efforts, and cost of direct water supplies and Ground Replenishment District (GRD) membership to each citizen both north and south of I-10. The question that can no longer be ignored is: At what point in time does the cost of water render current levels of residential development unaffordable?

What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). In my 30 years of military service, I had repeated opportunities to supervise, manage, and command elements of organization similar to the functions carried on within a city government. I was fortunate to have led and commanded highly qualified and devoted men and women in stateside as well as overseas assignments. In my last assignment, I commanded the installation selected for best personnel management within the United States Air Force. As Mayor of Goodyear, I created and led efforts to bring higher education to Goodyear, accelerated the widening of I-10, and brought spring training to Goodyear. Additionally, I led efforts to bring Cancer Treatment Center of America and several highly regarded businesses to Goodyear.

I am totally honest in all dealings with the public. I stick to the facts and do not sugar coat reality, will step up and admit shortcomings, and work tirelessly to get the job

(See Meet the Goodyear candidates on Page 8)

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Buckeye teacher accused of sexual conduct with teen

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A Buckeye elementary teacher was arrested Sunday and accused of having sexual conduct with a 17-year-old foreign exchange student, officials said.

Joshua Schroder, 36, was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and faces nine

Joshua Schroder

counts of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear Police Department.

Schroder is a fourth-grade teacher at Rainbow Valley Elementary in the Liberty Elementary School District, and is also the coordinator of a foreign exchange student program, Kutis said.

According to court records, the teen is from Sweden.

The victim’s host mother told police there were more than 600 text messages sent between the victim and Schroder over the last month, and the girl reportedly disclosed that the relationship had turned sexual, records state.

Buckeye man arrested in connection to hit-and-run

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A Buckeye man was arrested for allegedly fleeing the scene after hitting a pedestrian Feb. 3 near 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix, officials said.

Febronio Avalos, 53, faces charges for leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death or serious injury, said Sgt. Mercedes Fortune,

a spokeswoman for the Phoenix Police Department.

Just before 7 p.m. Feb. 3, officers responded to the area for reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a truck, Fortune said.

The pedestrian was crossing McDowell when he was hit by the truck, which did not stop, she said.

A witness was able to provide officers with a license plate, and the truck was traced to an address in Buckeye, where it was found with extensive front-end damage, Fortune said.

Avalos allegedly displayed signs of impairment, and DUI charges are pending lab results, she said.

The pedestrian is still hospitalized with critical injuries, Fortune said.

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Business Briefcase

by Shane McOwen staff writer

Welcome to the Business Briefcase, everyone!

I hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine’s Day. I’m sure the last thing everyone wants to read about after a night of desserts, wine and affectionate gazes (for those who celebrated) is a lesson of the holiday. Well, too bad, your Briefcase Host calls the shots!

Wait! Don’t go!

Thanks for reconsidering jumping to another article. The good news is the other stories are in print, so they’ll still be there when you’re done with this one. OK, back to the original point.

Cupid is the figure most associated with Valentine’s Day, and deservedly so. The Ancient Roman god of desire, attraction and affection makes perfect sense as a mascot for the day.

It’s sort of a funny thing having a Roman deity as a mascot,

Boil

(From Page 1)

According to the city’s most recent report posted on its website, 270 complaints have been closed and 106 remain in progress. After review, 78 bills were adjusted.

“We fully acknowledge that the initial response to our customers’ concerns about increased rates and usage spikes are not acceptable,” the city stated on its website.

Factors causing the situation were blamed on staff mistakes, poor service from a billing contractor and irrigation and plumbing problems.

The city has since hired three customer service representatives and a supervisor to fully staff the department, DeChance said.

Hours have also been adjusted to serve customers, but occasionally tempers get so heated at the billing counter that a police officer is called in, DeChance said.

“It always settles them down,” she said.

Roger Klingler, interim city manager, said the city continues to work with people who call the hotline.

He said there isn’t an overall problem, but a variety of individual issues.

“We’re going to resolve each and every one of these [complaints],” Klingler said.

since Valentine’s Day originated as a Christian liturgical feast day honoring a few saints named Valentine in the Catholic church.

Please don’t tell the missus that’s what I was thinking about when I should have been planning a nice evening out. Anyway, let’s get to some business news.

In Litchfield Park, Times Square Neighborhood Italian Restaurant opened a few weeks ago in the Fry’s Marketplace shopping center at the northeast corner of Camelback and Litchfield roads.

Times Square was announced in summer 2016 as one of the tenants to the new shopping center, and offers pizza, pasta, sandwiches, chicken, seafood and veal dishes.

It has four locations in the Phoenix Metro area, two in north Phoenix, one in Scottsdale and the newest location in Litchfield Park. The newest location is also open for early dining with a full breakfast menu.

The restaurant’s hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. For information, visit timessquareaz.com.

Good news for those waiting on information regarding Carolina’s Mexican Food

It looks like the Valley-famous Mexican food restaurant

DeChance said water usage audits give customers and the city learning opportunities.

“We’ve learned a lot from this,” she said. “We’re hearing from customers about things to do better.”

But the city’s efforts haven’t satisfied Hancock and his group, which has about 1,700 followers on social media.

“It seems like the city is still not taking us seriously,” Hancock said. “We know there’s a problem with their billing. Everything hasn’t added up.”

If a recall of the mayor is successful, Hancock said his group will target other longtime City Council members.

“The problem is a lot bigger than we all think,” Hancock said. “I believe it starts at the top and goes all the way to the bottom.”

If there is a recall election, Hancock said he has two people in mind to oppose Meck, including a former council member, but he wouldn’t name the potential candidates.

He also encouraged people to file consumer complaints with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.

Hancock and others spoke during the call to the public portion of last week’s City Council meeting, which Meck said he missed because he was in Colorado on city business.

Hancock said he hopes to get on the agenda for a meeting in March.

Mark Seamans, water resources manager, was named interim water manager when Nigh was placed on leave.

To report water billing issues, contact the city’s hotline at 623-349-6900.

is set to open Feb. 27 at 27 N. Dysart Road, near Dysart Road and Western Avenue in Avondale.

Carolina’s was originally founded by Carolina Valenzuela in 1986 in Phoenix.

The restaurant is famous for its menu, as your Briefcase host can personally attest, as well as its homemade tortillas. Actually, if you ask anyone who’s frequented Carolina’s few locations around the Valley, the first thing most likely to be mentioned is the tortillas. Again, that’s your Briefcase host’s personal experience.

The Avondale Carolina’s will encompass approximately 11,000 square feet, with an additional 2,000-square-foot patio dining area.

Moving on, Family Focus Speech Therapy is moving in March from its current location to 401 W. Van Buren St., Suite C, in Avondale.

Family Focus offers a multitude of pediatric speech therapy services for children of all ages. Speech therapist Jovia Dossou earned a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and has more than 10 years of experience working in the public school setting.

For information, call 623-505-6307 or visit familyfocusspeechtherapy.com.

West Valley Women’s C Care are

Shane McOwen

Gema Fernandez, M.D.

Maria R. DiLeo, M.D. Kim

James M. Johnson, M.D.

ADOT wants your driving safety slogan

A couple of summers ago, I wrote an editorial titled “Solipsism here to stay.” It was after my first trip to the Grand Canyon, where I had to duck and dodge to avoid being smacked by a selfie stick. They were everywhere! I’d only recently heard of selfie sticks. I’d never even seen one up till that point. I like to think of myself as being pretty plugged in, but I sure felt like a dinosaur as my selfie stickless group was definitely in the minority. I later found out that Disneyland had banned them, but that they were also prolific in places such as Las Vegas. Well, I’m happy to report that after finally returning to Sin City after way too many years, I only saw one. However, the scores of visitors who walked through every casino without looking up from their phones once, zigzagging back and forth as if they were being chased by an incredibly slow alligator as my husband and I tried to get around them weren’t any better. Even worse were the ones barreling toward us forcing us to unclasp hands or take them down in a game of Red Rover. Yeah, we thought about it.

On a side note, I cannot fathom even needing to look at my cell phone when I’m in a casino, but maybe I’m still too taken with the bright lights, the rings and dings of the machines and the hot action on the craps table. I forget I even have a phone. It just can’t compare.

But back to the story. If I were a betting woman, and I am, I’d like to play a game called “Who texts and drives?” because I’m sure every one of those self-absorbed types do. You were all wondering when I was gonna get to this part of the show, weren’t you?

I know, I know, I regularly harp on texting and driving. It’s because I value my life, the lives of my family and friends, complete strangers. Texting while driving puts all of those lives in danger, and for something so stupid! Something so unnecessary. Something that can wait. Sharing the road with others piloting 3 tons of steel is hard enough. Believe it or not, car accidents happened before cell phones. So why introduce another factor? These narcissists can’t walk in a straight line while texting, what makes them think they can keep a car between the lines at 65 mph?

The Arizona Department of Transportation feels the same way. It’s constantly launching new campaigns aimed at eradicating distracted driving, it’s latest being a safety message contest. The Department is seeking a safety slogan to appear on those overhead message boards we all see on highways. You know, the clever messages such as, “Hello from the other side, buckle up and stay alive,” or “New year, new you, use your blinker.”

We’ve all wondered who comes up with those messages, and now we all get a chance to be the brains behind the cleverness. Go to azdot.gov/signcontest and submit your entry. The winning message will be displayed on signs statewide for two days in April. But hurry, the deadline is Feb. 19. Fifteen finalists will be selected to move on to the next round when their messages will be posted on ADOT’s website in March for the public to vote on. The goal is to change behaviors by starting a dialogue that it’s not OK to drive distractedly.

Kevin Biesty, ADOT deputy director for policy, said, “At ADOT, we bring up the example of imagining someone walking into a preschool and lighting up a cigarette. Forget that it’s illegal; it’s completely socially unacceptable. No one would ever even think to do that, and if they did they’d be ostracized. That’s what we want to see happen to drivers that choose to make roads less safe for all of us. Tell them it’s not OK and it can’t happen anymore. We want to get to a point where impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding and aggressive driving are socially unacceptable, and the messages ADOT displays on signs are a good way to start those conversations.”

I couldn’t agree more.

OUR READERS’ VIEWPOINTS

LVote Cavanaugh for mayor

Editor:

Why vote for a politician that tells a community “A promise given is a promise broken”? That is what Mayor Lord told the residents of Wade Acres a few months ago when meeting with her and other council members about a situation facing the neighborhood. The statement was made not once, but multiple times throughout the community meeting. Wally Campbell, councilmember, told those of us who lived on Wade Lane that we didn’t even have a right to talk at the meeting. Wade Lane must use 161st Ave as the exit onto Van Buren—not sure why our voice didn’t count.

A non-profit situated at the entrance of our neighborhood was requesting to change the agreement made years ago about the egress onto our neighborhood street—the only street into the neighborhood. As far as Mayor Lord and some of the other council members were concerned, we needed to grow up with the times and change our lifestyle to accommodate the desires of the nonprofit. I was shocked, as were my neighbors, at the treatment received and the

belief that promises (agreements) made were no longer viable.

As a father, grandfather, and a veteran, I am disillusioned with the city governmental process and lack of commitment to the community displayed by Mayor Lord, Wally Campbell, and others. My father, (retired veteran), three brothers (two of them retired military), and I served this country with pride and honor. This is not the type of treatment expected from elected governmental officials towards the citizens of Goodyear.

Goodyear needs leadership that respects its citizens. Vote for Jim Cavanaugh for mayor.

Robert Robinson Goodyear

Not my president

Editor:

Just one hour into office and he already shafted one group of people, the first time buyers of homes, took thier premiums of $500.00 away.

That’s almost as bad as your other Republican hero, Doug Ducey giving the teachers a $2.07 raise, let me see what you can buy for that much money, a yacht, a new car, no you can buy a stick of gum.

Thank Republicans for making our lives miserable.

I’m sure your imbecile leaders will screw up more things in our lives later on.

Some people call him the Twitter president, I call him the paranoid Republican.

Now this ding dong is going to make the American people pay for the wall. Thank you Republicans. You sure know how to do stupid things.

Alfred Molina Tonopah

Debacle on McDowell

Editor:

Okay, City of Avondale. You’ve had SEVEN months to reconfigure McDowell from Avondale Boulevard to the Agua Fria bridge. Why it should take that long to complete a half-mile stretch of road (the project is now past the date of completion), I haven’t the slightest idea. I’m thinking about sending a bill to city hall for all of the time I’ve wasted waiting in long lines on this stretch since June. Time is UP.

Scott Stevens Avondale

If it’s broke … (EC3)

Editor: In Federalist Paper #68, Hamilton stated that the Electoral College was “almost the only part” of the proposed Constitution to escape severe objection, and was even tepidly approved by the Constitution’s

— Richard Steele

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opponents. That’s rather ironic, since almost from the start its defects were revealed, and it was the first part of the Constitution to undergo a major overhaul! (The Bill of Rights was more an addition to than a change of the Constitution.)

At first it worked perfectly, but only because Washington was the candidate, and he received 100% of the Electoral Vote. (The only President to do so.) But after him came Adams, and the flaws in the system began to manifest. You see, originally the person with the most Electoral Votes became President, and the runner-up became VicePresident. Thus President Adams was stuck with his political opponent, Jefferson, as his V.P.! (Just imagine a President Trump with a Vice-President Clinton.)

But in the next election, things really went to hell. Adams came in third, but Jefferson was tied with his running mate (Aaron Burr). The matter ended up in Congress, where (after much horse trading) Hamilton threw his support behind Jefferson. You see, much as the two were political opponents, while Hamilton disliked Jefferson he loathed Burr! (We all know how that story ended.)

Small wonder, then, that the decision was made to change how Presidents were chosen, and the 12th Amendment was born (replacing Article II, Section 1, Clause 2, Second Paragraph). Without discussing the whole thing, it basically required separate ballots for President and Vice-President, and a majority vote for either office. While this still could have produced a President serving with an opposition Vice-President, at least it prevented the possibility of a President’s running-mate becoming President instead. (As almost happened with Burr.) More to come.

Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson

Obama’s harm to the nation

Editor:

In your Feb. 1st edition Mr.

Azzarello writes Obama “did more harm to the nation than any other one person”.

Perhaps he never attended a memorial service for any of the more than 4400 patriots who needlessly lost their lives in Iraq due to the totally incompetent occupant of the White House at the time. I have. Just my opinion of who did “more harm”.

Roger Vallie Goodyear

We will be worse off

Editor:

Do some of you out there really think we’ll be a whole lot better off in the future. There is so much more hate out there than just a year ago. The racism is so much more out there. It makes me sick to my stomach. If you a so brainwashed that you think a group of billionaires have you’re best interest in mind you will sone find out at our expense. I’ll bet not one of them have ever pumped their own gas, bought groceries, made a car payment or mortgage payment. The list goes on and on.

Even with more jobs only enough money will be given to the middle class to barely keep their heads above water. There are a few employers out there that will do a outstanding job taking care of the employees. Just like Bernie said that the upper 10% control 90% of the wealth. I predict that in 20 or less years the number will be a lot more that 90%. It’s all about greed and nothing else. I’ll bet nothing will be done to improve the education system except to privatize it and make it for profit. There will be assistance programs cut off and a lot of our elderly will be put out on the street while we build more bombs. I challenge only of you to write down how much you have in savings, including you’re 401k and in 4 years time see if it has improved any along with you’re outlook on you’re future and you’re kids future. I hope that I’m wrong, but I don’t think so. Those big boys are going to bleed this country dry. they could care less about the little guy.

Al Krupp Goodyear

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Cavanaugh for mayor

After attending a candidates forum sponsored by the Pebble Creek Republican club, and hearing all the participants presentations, I am endorsing Jim Cavanaugh for Goodyear mayor. The man has a very sharp mind. He reminded me that I had written a negative letter about him years ago after he quit in the middle of his previous term. Well that was then and this is now. Since that time Cavanaugh has done a lot of introspection . I believe him when he said he was wrong and now he is asking the voters for a second opportunity to once again serve Goodyear . I believe in giving second chances . He has renewed vigor and energy. I really believe he can make a positive difference for Goodyear.

As far as city council is concerned Goodyear must keep both Joe Pizzillo and Wally Campbell. Those two council members are a treasure with a wealth of experience and good judgment. I do not believe you can find better city council members anywhere in the valley THOSE TWO ARE KEEPERS !

I am also impressed with Brannon Hampton for the other open council seat. He is far and away better than the two remaining city council candidates . So in summation the winning ticket is Cavanaugh,

Pizzillo, Campbell and Hampton.

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Water bill fiasco continues

Editor:

Read the piece by your reporter. If he would ask permission to access the facebook account Buckeye committee against high water bills he would see that residents still have problems.

Why did the Salvation Army pay for my high water bills over a year plus ago. Bill was $300.00. At that time I was told that there quite a few requests being made for high water bills to be paid by Salvation Army. How much has the town collected in errors over the past two years and only now wish to refund a few dollars to customers?

Cindy Howard Buckeye

Editor should be commended

Editor:

Editor Cary Hines’ recent editorial on the Women’s March was loudly rebuked the following week to no one’s surprise because she dared to offer a

personal perspective outside the trending narrative in media/social media. She is to be commended for giving a voice to the women who see things from another point of view, and in honoring diversity of opinion.

Laura Kaino Goodyear

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done well. As evidenced during my earlier time as Mayor, I will personally create opportunities for Goodyear which will far exceed the capability of my opponent.

The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?

Every decision rendered by elected officials includes two universal elements: It has ethical applications and it has consequences on those you are sworn to serve. In many discussions and votes, the question regarding right and wrong and impact on the citizens are evenly balanced. Disagreements are largely based on a simple matter of choice and preference. Of course I would prefer achieving a result through processes I admire and practices I have historically followed. However, if my preference is not the majority’s wish and there are no negative consequences regarding ethics or to the persons we serve, I have in the past voted in support of a view in opposition to mine. My objective was to demonstrate teamwork. In the USAF, such was usually rewarded with a recognition that we were together unified and better prepared to mutually respond to tougher questions ahead. In the local government arena, I cannot recall anytime that the opposition understood and appreciated my change in position to support teamwork. In questions in which the different approaches have an impact on ethics or may adversely affect the citizens we are sworn to serve, I will not relent to the opposition.

What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?

Whether a captain, colonel, or mayor, I have always had an open door policy. There should be no other. In addition, I will work closely with citizen groups working to make Goodyear a better place to live.

I also intend to be available to the public at the same time, same place, every two weeks. The place will likely be at a park in the city and will be entirely informal — no appointment, no planned subject.

Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?

My job does not and will not place any restrictions on my capability to serve.

What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?

There aren’t any questions I fear answering. Nope, no skeletons.

Georgia Lord, incumbent

Age: 78

Last level of school completed: Real Estate License from Arizona State University Degrees, certifications held: Attended Michigan State, Graduate of the Arizona State University School of Real Estate, graduated with fluency in German from the State Department Institute for German Language

Occupation: Mayor of Goodyear

Years you have lived in the city: 19 years Boards and commissions you’ve served on: Longtime

Co-Chair of the Luke West Valley Council; Member, Luke Forward; Greater Phoenix Economic Council Board of Directors; Maricopa County Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council; Transportation Policy Committee, and Economic Development Committee; WESTMARC Board of Directors and Executive Committee; West-MEC Bond Committee; Abrazo West Board of Directors; Arizona Mayor’s Education Roundtable; Arizona Town Hall alumni; Vice Chair of the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission

How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? All, but perhaps 1 or 2

Why are you seeking re-election to the council?

It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Goodyear as Mayor and I am proud that the city is heading in the right direction. Together, we have accomplished a lot — creating jobs, putting the taxpayers first, and protecting Luke Air Force Base.

Over the past few years, Goodyear has added hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in economic investment. I am proud of all the work we have accomplished over the past few years, but there is still work to be done.

As our city grows, we must continue to make it easier for businesses to open and expand by continuing to cut red tape, ensuring Goodyear is on the top of the list for businesses that are looking to relocate. It is also important that we ensure that our taxes and fees remain low, allowing residents and businesses to keep their hardearned money, while also continuing to provide essential city services. I have a conservative spending record focused on core services and keeping taxes and fees low. Working together with the council, we were able to eliminate a multi-milliondollar structural deficit and successfully navigate the economic downturn.

I would be grateful to have your vote.

Do you support term limits? Why or why not?

I believe that term limits are helpful to bring in fresh perspective, but at the same time, they create challenges with institutional knowledge and allowing people to gain real knowledge and experience on the job. There truly is a learning curve when it comes to understanding how the city works and everything it takes to build a strong and safe city.

What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?

There are two critical issues that our city faces — attracting jobs and supporting our quality of life. When it comes to attracting jobs, we have been successful in attracting a wide variety jobs including high skill and high wage employment. We have taken advantage of the Loop 303 to attract major national and internationally known employers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Huhtamaki North America, Sub-Zero, REI, and others. We will continue to build a broad and diverse base of employers including small businesses, retail, manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare and aviation.

When it comes to quality of life, we have kept taxes low, funded essential public safety, and supported our community. We have reduced the city food tax two years in a row, streamlined departments, funded critical capital projects, and set aside funds to cover the impending increase in ballpark debt service. We have also proactively refinanced existing bond debt to save the taxpayers $27.4 million.

In addition, we opened the new police operations center which will create more efficient public safety and we are working on a groundbreaking partnership to build the innovative Goodyear Community health park. We will continue to support fiscal responsibility while continuing

to serve our citizens. What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?

I am a collaborator who brings people together and works with people to find solutions. Sometimes, we agree on a solution and other times we do not, but I respect their opinions and continue to find ways to work together. I don’t hold grudges and I don’t claim to have all of the answers.

Serving the community and building a strong city council is about collaboration, not personal ambition. When I took over as mayor, I inherited a position that had been marred by conflict, strife, and controversy. Over the past 6 years, we have built a stronger Goodyear with a City Council that works together and city that is on the leading edge of attracting jobs and building a stable future.

My opponent does not bring fresh eyes to the council; he brings old conflict and scores that he would like to settle. He continues to bring up his failed proposal which would have put the city on the brink of financial ruin. He quit on the people of Goodyear and told them he couldn’t be an effective leader. I will not quit on our citizens. We need to move forward, not backward.

The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?

A good leader brings people together to find solutions and as Mayor, I welcome new thoughts and suggestions. As I said, I am a collaborator who likes to bring an open mind and listen to all sides before I make a decision. It is important to listen to my constituency in order to find the best solution to issues facing our community.

I will stick to my principals as I arrive at my vote and ensure that all of our activities are in the service of the long-term economic and fiscal health of the city.

What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?

As Mayor, I have been active in the community — attending events, meeting constituents, answering emails, social media, leading business and economic development meetings, and participating in regional and West Valley organizations. I believe in an opendoor policy and always look forward to meeting with constituents to listen to their concerns.

Having a dialogue with my council and members of this community is the best way to reach decisions. Understanding the needs of our residents is vital when developing solutions that directly affect our City. I will continue to be a strong voice, working to ensure everyone in our community has a chance to offer their ideas for the future of Goodyear.

Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?

I am a full-time Mayor — committed to working the number of days, evening hours and weekends the job requires. My work includes: preparing for and running the Council meetings and work sessions, meeting with residents and the business community, attending events and representing Goodyear at regional organizations, attending business openings and ribbon cuttings, and other speaking engagements. My hours vary from week-to-week, but are typically 40 hours and sometimes exceed 60 hours.

As for my level of commitment to my constituents, I am active at the federal, state and local level depending on the needs of our city and the West Valley. Serving the citizens of Goodyear is my top priority and I have no

(See Meet the Goodyear candidates on Page 9) Georgia Lord

Meet the Goodyear candidates

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other restrictions to serve.

What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?

Actually, I wish you would have asked a question about education, which I think is a top priority. I strongly believe that we must support education, but find fiscally responsible ways to do so.

I have supported local bond issues to fund education because K-12 education is critical to building the solid foundation for our future employers. I have also been a strong supporter of career and technical education (through West-MEC and other opportunities) recognizing the key role it plays in building our workforce.

The city has several initiatives that help raise awareness about the status of our education system. For instance, the council invites the superintendents of our 6 public school districts, which serve our Goodyear students, to provide an annual State of the District” updates during a City Council meeting.

Also, three new schools opened in Goodyear in the fall of 2015 — Basis Charter, Great Hearts Academy and Las Brisas Academy. In addition, we have worked with higher education institutions to find reasonable ways to locate in the city — without giving the handouts that we have seen fail in other cities.

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Jayson Black Age: 39

Last level of school completed: Master’s Degree from Arizona State University; Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University Degrees, certifications held: Masters Degree in Educational Administration & Supervision; Bachelor’s Degree in Education Occupation: School Principal Years you have lived in the city: 4 Boards and commissions you’ve served on: No answer provided.

How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? I have attended every city council meeting since making the decision to run for Goodyear City Council.

Why are you seeking election to the council?

Raising a family in Goodyear, I believe that there is great opportunity to focus on the entire spectrum of a family, with safety, education and gainful employment being our top priorities. It is vital that families with babies and

young children have entertainment opportunities, school choices and childcare facilities that support today’s working parents. Having teens myself, I understand the importance of providing citywide activities, events and opportunities for young adults to be actively involved while remaining safe.

Making my living in Goodyear, I understand that necessity of a strong business community and the realities of industry. As a member of the city council, I will continue to focus the attention of our local government on opportunities that will provide small businesses a chance to establish their brand in our community while providing quality employment opportunities.

It is also important to focus on the infrastructure of this great city so that businesses continue to seek out the opportunities to thrive. As our retirement community continues to grow, I will ensure that our city provides active adult lifestyle options both through entertainment and recreation choices, such as boutique restaurants offering a unique ambience and a focus on the fine arts.

Do you support term limits? Why or why not?

I absolutely support governmental term limits. Providing opportunities for community members and active citizens to enthusiastically reach out with a renewed vision is a key component when supporting growth and positive city transformation.

The electorates deserve choice and term limits allow for that opportunity. Furthermore, it is by belief that term limits encourages those in office to remain actively engaged with their communities. When time becomes limited it becomes valuable, that value then becomes action.

What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?

I believe that the primary consideration of any community should be that of the absolute safety of its citizens, visitors and stakeholders. To achieve success and to thrive in today’s economic and socially diverse environment, Goodyear’s residents must be guaranteed their safety.

When it comes to public safety, I will collaborate with our community members to both listen to and put action behind their wishes and desires. Working with the city manager, various departments leads, the police and fire chiefs and their respective union leaders, I will ensure that the will and wishes of the community is heard and that positive action is taken to meet their needs.

The second issue is that of our Goodyear families and their entertainment, recreation and educational choices. Families should have the opportunity to enjoy local comforts such as unique and diverse locally owned dining establishments, superior parks, recreational facilities that accommodate active families and additional amenities that invite creativity and imagination. The great residents of Goodyear deserve a place where they can gather together and enjoy life.

Furthermore, I will work with our city leaders to ensure that our schools and the superior education of our children remains a top priority.

What do you offer as a candidate that your

opponents do not?

As an educator for over 19 years, I have a wealth of experiences in the area of business operations, budgeting, human resources, community services, customer relations and building trust through honest conversations and sincere collaboration. My life has been dedicated to serving those around me and I have taken great pride in providing for my community.

I have public speaking experiences as I have presented to crowds of hundreds while sharing with my school’s community, school boards and professional organizations. Opening a new school, I was placed in the role of project manager. Furthermore, I was blessed with the opportunity to bring together stakeholder groups to name the school, decide on a mascot, write our mission and vision, set goals and then develop and carry out those plans to achieve our set goals. I have facilitated discussion groups, planning committees and presented our findings to the school board.

I am experienced in analytical data analysis as it pertains to testing and performance measures and further believe that those experiences too, set me apart from the other candidates.

The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?

I am elected by my constituents to speak on their behalf and make decisions that will most accurately reflect their collective voices. It is their wishes, desires and beliefs I will be representing and therefore, it is their voice that should be heard as I serve in this elected position.

My array of experiences have prepared me, beyond my opponents, to collaboratively work with opposing viewpoints and arrive at an outcome that is acceptable to all those at the table. I believe that it is through the active fostering of relationships, based on trust, where everyone is acutely aware that results are a product of all those that have brought information and insights to the conversation. Decisions go beyond that of just a single person and will be more representative of the community. What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?

Maintaining a close relationship with the entire community is essential to ensure that their voices are being heard and that their wishes, desires and beliefs are represented by my position on the Goodyear city council. As an educator, I fully understand the importance of going into the community and meeting our families while they are in their most comfortable environments. Interacting with our city’s families is a critical component of staying connected.

I plan to regularly attend community functions, such as those organized by our city, and join more intimate gatherings that are sponsored by our great neighborhoods to build relationships and devote time as a listener. HOA meetings, school events, church activities, library

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Jayson Black

Meet the Goodyear candidates

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functions, spring training games, business gatherings and other such activities are at the core of what makes our community great and it is my pleasure to attend such a range of community outings to stay in touch and informed. Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?

With prior planning, my role as an educator has the inherent flexibility that provides me the freedom to serve as a member of the Goodyear City Council. Whether afternoon and evening city council meetings and committee gatherings or mid-day and weekend community events, being actively involved with then entire scope of city council is of great importance.

I have the full support of my school’s community, the entire staff, the site leadership team, executive directors, school owners and the Incito Schools school board. What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?

I appreciate the opportunity to share about myself and the great opportunities that I will have to support the City of Goodyear. I value the opportunity to inform the voters of my vision and passion for family, education and public safety; free of negative and or disparaging prompts.

I trust that Goodyear voters will feel comfortable with approaching me with any questions or comments that they may have. I would like our community to know that I am open to engage in any conversation so that they may gain further understanding of what I will do to further support the advancement of our great city and extend the positive impact of our city council on the Goodyear community.

Wally Campbell, incumbent

Age: No answer provided

Last level of school completed: 15

Degrees, certifications held: Associates of Arts

Occupation: Goodyear City Councilmember

Years you have lived in the city: 16.5

Boards and commissions you’ve served on: I am a founding member and the current president of the Friends of the Library — Goodyear branch, Director of the Goodyear Historic Litchfield Station Foundation, a member of the West Valley Human Services Alliance, a member of the West Valley Child Crisis Center

Board of Directors, and as a member of the All Faith Community Services Board of Directors. I also serve on the Southwest Valley Business/ Education Advisory Committee, Board of Directors for the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. Regionally I currently serve as the chairperson of the Maricopa County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Board of Directors, a member of the Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, a member of the Arizona Assistance in Healthcare Board of Directors, a member of the Community Information and Referral Services Board of Directors (211), a member of the Maricopa Association of Governments Human Services and Community Initiatives committee, and as a Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) Ambassador. Additionally, I was appointed by Governor Jan Brewer, and re-appointed by Governor Doug Ducey, to serve as the public member of the Arizona Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers. Nationally, I serve on the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors, representing Arizona and also serve on the NLC Transportation and Infrastructure Services Steering Committee, and the Military Communities Council.

How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? All of them.

Why are you seeking re-election to the council?

Our city is an All American City that welcomes and is welcoming to families and businesses alike. This is the place where families come to build their All American Dream. Businesses come because we have available land and labor. Working in partnership with the Business community the Goodyear City Council are providing opportunities for families and individuals to build the community of tomorrow.

I live and work here and I want to see this community continue to excel as the star of the valley. I want to preserve that dream for all generations of citizens.

The current City Council has implemented several strategies to ensure the stability and growth of Goodyear. By seeking reelection to the Council I hope to ensure continuity of those plans and the City Council. I work throughout our community to build pride and love for the City of Goodyear — an All American City.

Do you support term limits? Why or why not?

Yes I support term limits. Goodyear has a 3-term limit of 4-year terms for City Council members. Term limits ensure that there is a balance of seasoned member that can provide history and background for decisions that have been or are being made.

Newer members bring in fresh ideas and more direct connection to recent/younger communities of Goodyear. A mix of experience and ideas will strengthen the

decisions made by the City Council.

What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?

I would be serving my second 4-year term. I will continue to raise the voice of the residents, continue to attract jobs and promote economic growth while being fiscally responsible.

The City of Goodyear is growing with the prospect to double or even triple its commercial development. It is the job of the City Council to promote the City of Goodyear and attract commercial development based on the needs of our citizenship and fiscally sustainable.

The City Council weighs the options and feasibility of every endeavor to ensure economic growth and fiscal responsibility and respond to the citizens of Goodyear. I hope to continue to work on bringing in businesses that support our communities and the City of Goodyear as an All American City.

What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?

I not only understand how the city of Goodyear operates, but I have spent the last 16 years working with various neighborhood and community groups in our city to raise their voice in our city government. I am engaged within our community daily and enjoy being someone residents have turned to for assistance. I have the ability to bring groups together and work for the common good of our residents and city.

I have over 20 years experience in state and local government and I know how the system works. I have been able to successfully navigate issues for our residents through our city government during my time as Councilmember. I am grateful for the respect and continued support from our community. I will continue to be a full time Councilmember.

The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?

The residents of this city elected me to represent their views. I bring their concerns to every meeting and every decision made by the City Council. I consider the supporting documents and consult residents based on the impact the decision may have on them.

By discussing the issue with all parties concerned I can make an informed decision when I vote. It is not about what I want, its about what the citizens want and for the benefit of the City of Goodyear.

What specific practices will you implement to keep

(See Meet the Goodyear candidates on Page 21)

Wally Campbell

La Joya, Agua Fria boys advance past play-in game; A.F., Verrado and Westview girls fail to advance

Tolleson, Trivium Prep come up short of state title

Gilbert’s 73rd-minute goal denies Wolverines

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Tolleson boys soccer conceded a late goal against Gilbert in the 6A state championship game Feb. 11 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, denying the Wolverines their first state title since 2009.

Gilbert’s Danny Baca scored on a

counterattack with a little more than six minutes remaining in the game, giving Gilbert the 1-0 victory.

It’s the first time all season Tolleson didn’t end up as victors of a match. The Wolverines finished the season 21-1, the 6A conference runners up.

“I told the boys in the huddle [following the game], it’s going to hurt right now,” Tolleson coach Ben Andronic said. “It’s going to hurt so bad. It’s going to hurt next week, too. At the end of the day, this is probably the second best team in Tolleson

Lady Crimson Knights lose

2-0 to Fountain Hills

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Trivium Prep’s title run came up a little shy of the ultimate goal Feb. 11, as it lost 2-0 to Fountain Hills in the 3A state championship game at Williams Field High School in Gilbert.

No. 3 Trivium’s defense couldn’t thwart top-seeded Fountain Hills’ talented striker Erica Yost, who scored both goals for the

Lady Falcons. They were her 53rd and 54th of the season.

“They left it on the field, that’s all you can ask,” Trivium coach Don Radford said of his team. “We put our stars on their stars and they got a couple goals. What can we do? We fought back as hard as we could, just didn’t come out on the right end of the score.”

Trivium had beaten Gilbert Christian 2-1 the night before in the semifinals. Gilbert Christian coach Jay Feely told Radford the key to beating

View photo by Ray Thomas

ARMANDO VALDEZ, left, of Tolleson attacks the ball Feb. 11 as Gilbert’s Michael Johansson approaches. Despite playing with a man advantage for the second half, the Wolverines lost the 6A state championship game 1-0.

View photo by Ray Thomas

PAULA ROSZTOCZY, 4, of Trivium Prep battles for control of the ball Feb. 10 with Gilbert Christian’s Lexi Feely. The Lady Crimson Knights won 2-1 to advance to the state championship game, but lost the title 2-0 to Fountain Hills.

(See Trivium on Page 19)

(See Tolleson on Page 12)

BOYS SOCCER

GIRLS SOCCER

Florian T. Walter, D.O Raj S. Rathee, M.D.

Jordan Oland, M.D. B.J. Ho, D.O.

Sarah Colwell, D.O.

Ingrid Gold, CNM

Jenny Boles, RNC, WHNP Britt Michie, RNC, MSN, WHNP Jennifer Woodruff, RNC, MSN,

Tolleson

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history, and that’s a lot of years. First team to make it to the championship in the first division. There’s nothing to hang our heads on, but yeah, it’s going to hurt.”

Tolleson had to parry away a few Gilbert attacks in the beginning of the game, but eventually found its footing and made some offensive moves of its own.

Just a few minutes into the game, Rolando Oropeza made an amazing save at the goal line, keeping the ball from crossing with a header that then deflected off the crossbar to keeper Alan Cazares, who was able to catch the ball to squash the Gilbert chance.

“We weathered their storm in the beginning, and started to fight our way back in,” Andronic said.

Tolleson was denied a great goalscoring opportunity late in the first half when Ethan Sotak tackled Armando

Valdez from behind and failed to get the ball. Valdez had a one-on-one opportunity shaping up before the foul, so Sotak was sent off with a red card, forcing Gilbert to play with 10 men for the rest of the match.

In the second half, playing a man up, Tolleson created multiple chances to score, but just couldn’t find the back of the net. Before Tolleson went on the attack, it had to withstand a Gilbert penalty kick.

Cazares came up big, blocking and then diving on Baca’s kick.

Tolleson’s attack from that point found open lanes, but not the elusive goal.

“The red card helped us, but we just couldn’t finish,” Andronic said. “There, for the second half, we were definitely pushing.”

Valdez and Luis Uribe each had two great chances for a goal in the second half, only to be denied by Gilbert keeper Noah Rivera each time. Miguel Vasquez also hit the post in the corner from distance late in the half.

Gilbert capitalized on Tolleson’s aggressiveness, with a defender clearing a ball long to the forward, Baca, who got behind the defense for his own one-on-one chance. Baca converted to give Gilbert the

1-0 lead with 6:22 remaining in the game.

“That’s the cruel part of this beautiful game,” Andronic said. “If you don’t put them away with a man down, it’s going to come back to bite you. That’s what it did.”

Tolleson pressed for the final six minutes, but couldn’t get a good look at goal to equalize before time ran out.

Semifinal victory

Tolleson had to battle back from being down twice against Brophy en route to the state final. It was the third time in three playoff games the Wolverines overcame a deficit on the way to victory.

“We played probably the hardest road to get to the final, but it was worth it,” Andronic said.

Tolleson came from behind to beat Chandler, 3-2, in the first round; Corona del Sol, 3-2, away in the quarterfinal round; and Brophy, 2-2 (4-3 Penalties), in the Feb. 7 semifinals at Campo Verde.

Brophy took the lead once in each half, only to see Tolleson come back to equalize each time Feb. 7

Brophy got on the board early by converting a corner kick. Sam Tolson’s kick went across the mouth of the goal without a Tolleson player able to clear it, and Tobin Shanks was able to get his right foot on it and beat Cazares to give Brophy a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute.

After settling in, Tolleson started taking control of the midfield. Six minutes later, the Wolverines tied the game.

Emmanuel Rayas collected the ball in the penalty area from a Brophy deflection, and with his back to the goal, Rayas made one touch and fired it into the right side of the net for the equalizer.

Tolleson again surrendered an early goal in the second half. Brophy had four shots blocked by defenders before Carter Clemmensen finally squeezed one through for the goal, giving the Broncos a 2-1 lead in the 45th minute.

Tolleson had various opportunities to tie the game up, but couldn’t connect. The Wolverines were rewarded for their attacking play when Valdez was clipped from behind by Deric Hall inside the box, resulting in a penalty kick in the 74th minute. Cesar Martinez converted to even the score, 2-2.

“We really had our backs against the wall, and then we really picked up,” Andronic said.

“Before we were rewarded that PK, we got a second wind. Just like in boxing, we got a second wind and we just kept fighting.”

Tolleson’s attack kept coming after the equalizer. Moises Palacios missed a strike in front of the net in the 78th minute, and he had a chip shot saved by Wills Rice in the 79th.

Neither team was able to score in overtime, sending the game to penalty kicks. That’s where Cazares shined brightest.

Tolleson hit all four kicks attempted, and Cazares saved shots from Hall and Clemmensen to cement the victory.

Andronic said he knew Cazares was special when he joined the team his freshman year, but because of various circumstances — backing up upperclassmen his first two years and playing club last season — he didn’t have a chance to make his mark on the Tolleson program until this year.

“It’s awesome to have him back,” Andronic said. “He’s been the rock for our defense.”

Legacy

Tolleson previously won a state championship in boys soccer in 2009, winning in penalties over Tucson Rincon in the 5A-II final.

Andronic said it would have been a special feeling to accomplish that feat in the state’s highest conference, but even without the title, the team has helped put Tolleson’s name on the map.

“We talked about it. We came here seven years ago [in my first year] and teams asked, ‘Where’s Tolleson at?’” Andronic said. “That’s been our motto for the whole program. Just show them where Tolleson’s at.”

Tolleson will lose nine seniors from this year’s squad, but will be able to return nine juniors, three sophomores and a freshman for next season.

The team will lose top goal scorers Cesar Martinez, 21 goals, and Armando Valdez, 18 goals, but will return Uribe, Rayas and Kelvin Guerrero to next year’s squad. The trio scored 46 combined goals: 19 for Uribe, 16 for Rayas and 11 for freshman Guerrero. Tolleson will also lose goalkeeper Cazares to graduation. Cazares kept seven clean sheets in 19 wins, and saved four of eight penalty shots in the playoffs, including the shootout against Brophy.

View photo by Ray Thomas

ARMANDO VALDEZ, middle, of Tolleson heads the ball Feb. 11 between Gilbert’s Zach Hellman, 14, and Michael Johansson during the state championship game at Campo Verde High School. Tolleson failed to score, losing 1-0, its only defeat of the entire season.

Agua Fria routs

Sierra Linda to open postseason

Owls dominate Bulldogs in 74-35 victory

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Agua Fria boys basketball picked up its 20th win of the season in emphatic style Feb. 10 by crushing Phoenix Sierra Linda, 74-35, in the play-in round of the 5A state playoffs.

The Owls closed out the regular season winning nine of their last 10 games, and continued the hot stretch against Sierra Linda. Agua Fria was a collective monster on the defensive end, holding the Bulldogs to just 26 percent shooting from the field, and 19 percent on 3-point attempts.

Sierra Linda’s last regular season game was a one-point loss to Phoenix Sunnyslope, a team Agua Fria lost to twice this year. Owls coach Randy Lavender said they were expecting a tough fight to open the playoffs.

“I had my guys pumped up,” he said. “I had them ready and let them know these guys were coming in here. They had just lost to Sunnyslope by one. We lost to them twice, so I figured we’d be in for a battle. I [told them] you guys

have to come out ready to play.”

The Owls did just that, Lavender said.

“Our guys came out and stuck to the game plan,” he said. “They did a great defensive job that I was proud of. It was great for them to come through on defense like that.”

The Owls got contributions from up and down the lineup, starting with senior captain Bryce Fowler, Lavender said.

“Once again, Bryce did lead the charge, and the other guys came and followed through,” he said. “One thing I try to preach is share the ball, which they did.”

The Owls, the No. 9 seed, will now travel to face No. 8 Glendale Ironwood in the first round at 6:30 p.m. today.

Agua Fria beat Ironwood 70-43 in the first game of the season in November. Lavender expects a different game this time around, he said.

“We played them [early] in the season, but I think they’re a completely different team,” he said. “Us going there, no matter what, it’s going to be a battle.”

Today’s winner will face the victor between No. 1 Glendale Apollo and No. 16 Maricopa at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on the home court of the highest remaining seed.

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

La Joya moves on with 83-68 win over Perry Pumas

Lobos’ Quincy Smith scores 34 in victory

by Shane McOwen sports writer

La Joya boys basketball saved one of its best games of the season for when it mattered most.

The Lobos took care of business in the 6A play-in round Feb. 10 at home over Gilbert Perry, 83-68.

The No. 14 Lobos moved on from the play-in bracket to the state tournament to face No. 3 Phoenix Desert Vista in the first round at 6:30 p.m. today at Desert Vista.

“We played really, really well,” La Joya coach Roger Lefebvre said. “It was the best full game we’ve played. We played hard, pressed the snot out of them. We got the lead and spread the heck out of them and they couldn’t do anything.”

Senior guard Quincy Smith had a stellar game, scoring 34 points in the win. Senior Tyrese Stevenson scored 18 points and senior Tre Mitchell added 13.

“Quincy played incredible, Tre played incredible,” Lefebvre said. “Tyrese Stevenson had a heck of a

game. He really played hard. That was huge for us.”

Lefebvre praised La Joya’s bounceback ability after getting down early. Perry’s good shooting early put the Lobos down by seven in the early going.

“I’ll tell you what … they didn’t miss much,” Lefebvre said. “We got down, [but] we had runs. They didn’t panic. In the past, they could have folded under the pressure of being down seven. It was a game of runs. When they had a run, we met them.”

La Joya moved to 18-5 with the win. Desert Vista went 14-4 in power-points games, and handed No. 1 Tempe Corona del Sol its first loss of the season Feb. 7 in the Thunder’s final regularseason game.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association bracket release didn’t take place until Sunday morning, leaving only two practice days before game day. Lefebvre said it wouldn’t take long from the announcement of La Joya’s opponent before he’d start breaking down film for his team to review Monday.

“We’ve got to be ready,” he said. “Basically, I’ll find film right away.” The winner of today’s game will face the winner between No. 6 Phoenix Brophy and No. 11 Chandler Hamilton. If La Joya wins, it will have to travel to either school regardless of the result by virtue of having the lowest seed.

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Verrado struggles to rebound in playoff loss

Lady Vipers make it close in 4th before succumbing to Centennial

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado’s girls basketball team beat Centennial during the regular season, but it couldn’t match the result Feb. 9 during a 5A state playoff play-in game.

The Lady Vipers got severely out rebounded, leading to multiple offensive possessions for Centennial, and lost 69-56 on the road.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

“We’re not one of the biggest teams size wise — I think we have the biggest heart out there — and second-, thirdchance points, they hurt us,” Verrado coach Vernon Beard said. “We fought. The issue, our bench is so short, and our freshman goes down with a concussion, some calls didn’t go our way — there were some questionable calls, that’s part of the game — it’s hard to overcome all of that.”

Verrado led in the early stages, but Centennial took a 10-8 advantage on a Laura Turczyn put-back basket at the 1:29 mark of the first quarter, and the Lady Coyotes never trailed again.

Veronica Enriquez had a great start for Verrado, scoring 11 of the team’s first 14 points. That included a 3-pointer and her making all six free throws she attempted. In fact, the Lady Vipers were 12 of 14 from the free-throw line in the first half, helping keep them in the game.

Verrado trailed 35-27 at halftime, and fell behind 47-33 with a little more than two minutes to go in the third quarter. However, Verrado ended the stanza on a 12-2 run, cutting the lead to 49-45. Four different players contributed points during that stretch, including Aliza Zuniga, who hit a 3. Beard credited his team’s defense to helping turn things around.

“Our offense is our defense,” he said. “We turned it up a notch, started getting up, trapping really well, tried to speed them up,” Beard said. “It worked, we got back into the game, but again, our Achilles heel hit us with the lack of rebounding. That’s on me. I need to teach better boxing out drills. That’s my fault.”

Eboni Johnson scored inside to start the fourth quarter, making it 49-47. However, Nicole Castellanos went out with a concussion after she was whistled for an offensive charging foul, and the Lady Vipers never got any closer. “We fought,” Beard said. “We were down eight at half,

IMANI CRAWFORD-KING, left, of Verrado battles for the ball Feb. 9 with Centennial’s

Lady Vipers closed a double-digit deficit to two points in the fourth quarter, but lost 69-56. got down 14, cut it to four. Start of the fourth quarter we’re down two, Nicole goes out, and they still worked hard. The game wasn’t over until about 30 seconds left in the game. From a coach’s standpoint, it’s bittersweet with the season being over, but look at what my seniors did, they went out and fought their bleep off.”

Centennial went on a 10-0 run after Verrado had cut it to two points, but the Lady Vipers once again battled back, scoring the next six points to make it 59-53 with 2:40 remaining. Unfortunately for Verrado, it only scored three points the rest of the way.

“We fought all night long,” Beard said. “We took everything they had and stumbled, but we never fell down. The effort, man, it never felt like this game was

over. We needed one break and it’s our game, and it just didn’t happen. Whether it was a call here that we didn’t get, or a missed rebound, but it wasn’t from lack of effort. They gave it their all … We did a lot of good things, we just didn’t do enough good things.”

In addition to struggling on the glass, Verrado also had issues with its transition defense. Players would lose their assignments on the way down the court, leading to easy buckets for Centennial. At one point, Beard called timeout to refocus his girls on that principle.

“I think young people sometimes get a little excited, we made a bucket and instead of getting back into [defense],

(See Verrado on Page 19)

View photo by Mike Rincon

Ashley Lifgren. The

Verrado struggles to rebound in playoff loss

Lady Vipers make it close in 4th before succumbing to Centennial

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado’s girls basketball team beat Centennial during the regular season, but it couldn’t match the result Feb. 9 during a 5A state playoff play-in game.

The Lady Vipers got severely out rebounded, leading to multiple offensive possessions for Centennial, and lost 69-56 on the road.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

“We’re not one of the biggest teams size wise — I think we have the biggest heart out there — and second-, thirdchance points, they hurt us,” Verrado coach Vernon Beard said. “We fought. The issue, our bench is so short, and our freshman goes down with a concussion, some calls didn’t go our way — there were some questionable calls, that’s part of the game — it’s hard to overcome all of that.”

Verrado led in the early stages, but Centennial took a 10-8 advantage on a Laura Turczyn put-back basket at the 1:29 mark of the first quarter, and the Lady Coyotes never trailed again.

Veronica Enriquez had a great start for Verrado, scoring 11 of the team’s first 14 points. That included a 3-pointer and her making all six free throws she attempted. In fact, the Lady Vipers were 12 of 14 from the free-throw line in the first half, helping keep them in the game.

Verrado trailed 35-27 at halftime, and fell behind 47-33 with a little more than two minutes to go in the third quarter. However, Verrado ended the stanza on a 12-2 run, cutting the lead to 49-45. Four different players contributed points during that stretch, including Aliza Zuniga, who hit a 3. Beard credited his team’s defense to helping turn things around.

“Our offense is our defense,” he said. “We turned it up a notch, started getting up, trapping really well, tried to speed them up,” Beard said. “It worked, we got back into the game, but again, our Achilles heel hit us with the lack of rebounding. That’s on me. I need to teach better boxing out drills. That’s my fault.”

Eboni Johnson scored inside to start the fourth quarter, making it 49-47. However, Nicole Castellanos went out with a concussion after she was whistled for an offensive charging foul, and the Lady Vipers never got any closer. “We fought,” Beard said. “We were down eight at half,

Jim Cavanaugh

IMANI CRAWFORD-KING, left, of Verrado battles for the ball Feb. 9 with Centennial’s

Lady Vipers closed a double-digit deficit to two points in the fourth quarter, but lost 69-56. got down 14, cut it to four. Start of the fourth quarter we’re down two, Nicole goes out, and they still worked hard. The game wasn’t over until about 30 seconds left in the game. From a coach’s standpoint, it’s bittersweet with the season being over, but look at what my seniors did, they went out and fought their bleep off.”

Centennial went on a 10-0 run after Verrado had cut it to two points, but the Lady Vipers once again battled back, scoring the next six points to make it 59-53 with 2:40 remaining. Unfortunately for Verrado, it only scored three points the rest of the way.

“We fought all night long,” Beard said. “We took everything they had and stumbled, but we never fell down. The effort, man, it never felt like this game was

Why Should I Vote Jim Cavanaugh for Mayor of Goodyear?

• Spent 30 years in USAF, retired as Colonel

• Commanded unit that received award for Best Personnel Management in the USAF worldwide

• BS in Accounting, Masters in Business Administration

• Currently owns and operates small business in Goodyear

• Serbed as Chairman of the General Plan Advisory Committee

• Past Chair of Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)

• Past President of AZ Chapter, National Brownfields Association

• Past member of Governors Military Affairs Commission

• Believes taxes are too high, voted against city budget

• Voted to annex Mobile

• Reduced real property tax from $2.10 to $1.60

• Voted against sales tax increase

• Brought Spring Training to Goodyear

• Brought SUNTEC, SUB-ZERO, CTCA to Goodyear

• Led efforts to successfully bring higher education to Goodyear

• Led SW valley efforts to accelerate I-10 widening by 4 yrs.

Georgia Lord

• President of Officers Wives Club • High School Diploma

• Member of MAG

• Believes taxes are low, voted for the budget

• Voted to annex Mobile

• Increased real property tax to $1.86

• Voted to increase sales tax to 2.5%

• Voted in support of bringing Spring Training to Goodyear

• Brought Warehouse/Distribution Facilities to Goodyear

• Made the motion and voted to halt higher education

over. We needed one break and it’s our game, and it just didn’t happen. Whether it was a call here that we didn’t get, or a missed rebound, but it wasn’t from lack of effort. They gave it their all … We did a lot of good things, we just didn’t do enough good things.”

In addition to struggling on the glass, Verrado also had issues with its transition defense. Players would lose their assignments on the way down the court, leading to easy buckets for Centennial. At one point, Beard called timeout to refocus his girls on that principle.

“I think young people sometimes get a little excited, we made a bucket and instead of getting back into [defense],

(See Verrado on Page 19)

View photo by Mike Rincon

Ashley Lifgren. The

Verrado struggles to rebound in playoff loss

Lady Vipers make it close in 4th before succumbing to

Centennial

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado’s girls basketball team beat Centennial during the regular season, but it couldn’t match the result Feb. 9 during a 5A state playoff play-in game.

The Lady Vipers got severely out rebounded, leading to multiple offensive possessions for Centennial, and lost 69-56 on the road.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

“We’re not one of the biggest teams size wise — I think we have the biggest heart out there — and second-, thirdchance points, they hurt us,” Verrado coach Vernon Beard said. “We fought. The issue, our bench is so short, and our freshman goes down with a concussion, some calls didn’t go our way — there were some questionable calls, that’s part of the game — it’s hard to overcome all of that.”

Verrado led in the early stages, but Centennial took a 10-8 advantage on a Laura Turczyn put-back basket at the 1:29 mark of the first quarter, and the Lady Coyotes never trailed again.

Veronica Enriquez had a great start for Verrado, scoring 11 of the team’s first 14 points. That included a 3-pointer and her making all six free throws she attempted. In fact, the Lady Vipers were 12 of 14 from the free-throw line in the first half, helping keep them in the game.

Verrado trailed 35-27 at halftime, and fell behind 47-33 with a little more than two minutes to go in the third quarter. However, Verrado ended the stanza on a 12-2 run, cutting the lead to 49-45. Four different players contributed points during that stretch, including Aliza Zuniga, who hit a 3. Beard credited his team’s defense to helping turn things around.

“Our offense is our defense,” he said. “We turned it up a notch, started getting up, trapping really well, tried to speed them up,” Beard said. “It worked, we got back into the game, but again, our Achilles heel hit us with the lack of rebounding. That’s on me. I need to teach better boxing out drills. That’s my fault.”

Eboni Johnson scored inside to start the fourth quarter, making it 49-47. However, Nicole Castellanos went out with a concussion after she was whistled for an offensive charging foul, and the Lady Vipers never got any closer. “We fought,” Beard said. “We were down eight at half,

Jim Cavanaugh

IMANI CRAWFORD-KING, left, of Verrado battles for the ball Feb. 9 with Centennial’s

Lady Vipers closed a double-digit deficit to two points in the fourth quarter, but lost 69-56. got down 14, cut it to four. Start of the fourth quarter we’re down two, Nicole goes out, and they still worked hard. The game wasn’t over until about 30 seconds left in the game. From a coach’s standpoint, it’s bittersweet with the season being over, but look at what my seniors did, they went out and fought their bleep off.”

Centennial went on a 10-0 run after Verrado had cut it to two points, but the Lady Vipers once again battled back, scoring the next six points to make it 59-53 with 2:40 remaining. Unfortunately for Verrado, it only scored three points the rest of the way.

“We fought all night long,” Beard said. “We took everything they had and stumbled, but we never fell down. The effort, man, it never felt like this game was

Why Should I Vote Jim Cavanaugh for Mayor of Goodyear?

• Spent 30 years in USAF, retired as Colonel

• Commanded unit that received award for Best Personnel Management in the USAF worldwide

• BS in Accounting, Masters in Business Administration

• Currently owns and operates small business in Goodyear

• Serbed as Chairman of the General Plan Advisory Committee

• Past Chair of Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)

• Past President of AZ Chapter, National Brownfields Association

• Past member of Governors Military Affairs Commission

• Believes taxes are too high, voted against city budget

• Voted to annex Mobile

• Reduced real property tax from $2.10 to $1.60

• Voted against sales tax increase

• Brought Spring Training to Goodyear

• Brought SUNTEC, SUB-ZERO, CTCA to Goodyear

• Led efforts to successfully bring higher education to Goodyear

• Led SW valley efforts to accelerate I-10 widening by 4 yrs.

Georgia Lord

• President of Officers Wives Club

• High School Diploma

• Member of MAG

• Believes taxes are low, voted for the budget

• Voted to annex Mobile

• Increased real property tax to $1.86

• Voted to increase sales tax to 2.5%

• Voted in support of bringing Spring Training to Goodyear

• Brought Warehouse/Distribution Facilities to Goodyear

• Made the motion and voted to halt higher education ----------------

over. We needed one break and it’s our game, and it just didn’t happen. Whether it was a call here that we didn’t get, or a missed rebound, but it wasn’t from lack of effort. They gave it their all … We did a lot of good things, we just didn’t do enough good things.”

In addition to struggling on the glass, Verrado also had issues with its transition defense. Players would lose their assignments on the way down the court, leading to easy buckets for Centennial. At one point, Beard called timeout to refocus his girls on that principle.

“I think young people sometimes get a little excited, we made a bucket and instead of getting back into [defense],

(See Verrado on Page 19)

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View photo by Mike Rincon

Ashley Lifgren. The

Verrado struggles to rebound in playoff loss

Lady Vipers make it close in 4th before succumbing to Centennial

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado’s girls basketball team beat Centennial during the regular season, but it couldn’t match the result Feb. 9 during a 5A state playoff play-in game.

The Lady Vipers got severely out rebounded, leading to multiple offensive possessions for Centennial, and lost 69-56 on the road.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

“We’re not one of the biggest teams size wise — I think we have the biggest heart out there — and second-, thirdchance points, they hurt us,” Verrado coach Vernon Beard said. “We fought. The issue, our bench is so short, and our freshman goes down with a concussion, some calls didn’t go our way — there were some questionable calls, that’s part of the game — it’s hard to overcome all of that.”

Verrado led in the early stages, but Centennial took a 10-8 advantage on a Laura Turczyn put-back basket at the 1:29 mark of the first quarter, and the Lady Coyotes never trailed again.

Veronica Enriquez had a great start for Verrado, scoring 11 of the team’s first 14 points. That included a 3-pointer and her making all six free throws she attempted. In fact, the Lady Vipers were 12 of 14 from the free-throw line in the first half, helping keep them in the game.

Verrado trailed 35-27 at halftime, and fell behind 47-33 with a little more than two minutes to go in the third quarter. However, Verrado ended the stanza on a 12-2 run, cutting the lead to 49-45. Four different players contributed points during that stretch, including Aliza Zuniga, who hit a 3. Beard credited his team’s defense to helping turn things around.

“Our offense is our defense,” he said. “We turned it up a notch, started getting up, trapping really well, tried to speed them up,” Beard said. “It worked, we got back into the game, but again, our Achilles heel hit us with the lack of rebounding. That’s on me. I need to teach better boxing out drills. That’s my fault.”

Eboni Johnson scored inside to start the fourth quarter, making it 49-47. However, Nicole Castellanos went out with a concussion after she was whistled for an offensive charging foul, and the Lady Vipers never got any closer.

“We fought,” Beard said. “We were down eight at half,

IMANI CRAWFORD-KING, left, of Verrado battles for the ball Feb. 9 with Centennial’s

Lady Vipers closed a double-digit deficit to two points in the fourth quarter, but lost 69-56.

got down 14, cut it to four. Start of the fourth quarter we’re down two, Nicole goes out, and they still worked hard. The game wasn’t over until about 30 seconds left in the game. From a coach’s standpoint, it’s bittersweet with the season being over, but look at what my seniors did, they went out and fought their bleep off.”

Centennial went on a 10-0 run after Verrado had cut it to two points, but the Lady Vipers once again battled back, scoring the next six points to make it 59-53 with 2:40 remaining. Unfortunately for Verrado, it only scored three points the rest of the way.

“We fought all night long,” Beard said. “We took everything they had and stumbled, but we never fell down. The effort, man, it never felt like this game was

over. We needed one break and it’s our game, and it just didn’t happen. Whether it was a call here that we didn’t get, or a missed rebound, but it wasn’t from lack of effort. They gave it their all … We did a lot of good things, we just didn’t do enough good things.”

In addition to struggling on the glass, Verrado also had issues with its transition defense. Players would lose their assignments on the way down the court, leading to easy buckets for Centennial. At one point, Beard called timeout to refocus his girls on that principle.

“I think young people sometimes get a little excited, we made a bucket and instead of getting back into [defense],

(See Verrado on Page 19)

View photo by Mike Rincon

Ashley Lifgren. The

Verrado falls to Fairfax in 5A play-in game

Vipers’ 2nd-quarter struggles lead to demise

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado boys basketball had one bad quarter in its 5A state playoff play-in game Feb. 9 against No. 14 Betty H. Fairfax, and it was the difference in an 82-66 loss.

The 19th-seeded Vipers were outscored 31-4 in the second quarter and were never able to recover.

“I haven’t been part of 31-4 a whole lot in a quarter; I guess there’s a first time for everything,” Verrado coach Chris Stark said.

The Vipers held Fairfax to just 10 points in the first period, but the Stampede made seven 3-pointers in the second quarter.

BOYS BASKETBALL

“We defended really well in the first quarter, held them to 10 points, and then they just hit everything in the second quarter,” Stark said. “Some of it was in transition so they were open, and some of it was a breakdown we had. They’re a good team; they played well.”

While Fairfax was making nearly everything it shot in the second quarter, Verrado had trouble buying a bucket.

“They made a lot of shots, and we missed a lot of shots,” Stark said. “Their intensity defensively was a factor in the game. They really did a good job of getting up in us defensively and taking away some of the things we like to do.”

Once Verrado started missing shots, Fairfax used a strong transition game to make the Vipers pay at the other end of the floor.

“One thing about Fairfax, I wouldn’t say they thrive on it, but they get a lot of stuff in transition off either steals or missed shots,” Stark said. “When we were scouting them, we noticed they transition from defense to offense about as well as any team we played all year, and it showed. They got a missed shot, rebounded and they get out and go. To their credit, they knocked down open shots, and once they started knocking down open shots, they started knocking down tough shots.”

Verrado had a 13-10 lead after one quarter, but a threepoint advantage turned into a 24-point deficit after the lopsided second quarter.

“Some of the stuff that we were doing was self inflicted,” Stark said. “We were missing free throws, missing layups and missing open 3s. If you’re going to do that against a team like Fairfax that thrives on getting out and going, it makes it really difficult.”

Rather that berate his team at halftime for its poor second-quarter performance, Stark took a different approach.

“It was not to get on them, but say, ‘Hey, it was what it was, let’s fight back and try to get this thing down to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter,’” he said. “That was the biggest goal, if we

can get this to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter, we’ve got a shot.

“We were down 10 points going into the fourth quarter against Desert Edge and came back and beat them. We were down 14, 15 points against Agua Fria and came back to beat them. So, we’ve been down before, that part wasn’t worrisome, it was just, do we have enough time to get it down?”

Verrado cut 10 points off Fairfax’s lead, but could never get the score to single digits, despite playing better in the second half.

“We started shooting the ball a bit better, we started taking shots where we could get back defensively, but we ran out of gas a little bit,” Stark said. “We cut it to 14 and had the ball, but they made a couple shots, spread the floor, we had to go man to man and we couldn’t keep up with their speed.”

The loss, as difficult as it was to swallow considering it was the postseason, served a valuable lesson to Stark’s players, he said.

“It’s important, moving forward, for our players to understand you’ve got to play for 32 minutes,” he said. “If you take one quarter off against really good teams, and Fairfax is a really good team, unfortunately, that stuff is going to happen.”

Verrado finished the season 17-10, topping the most wins by a Vipers team by one. The 2010-11 Vipers went 16-10.

“I’m real pleased; I couldn’t be any more happy for the guys,” Stark said. “We broke the school record for wins with 17, we had 12 power-points wins, made it to the state tournament moving up from Division III to 5A, and we only had one returning player from last year … We’re basically starting from scratch moving up two divisions and getting into the state tournament the first year, so I couldn’t be more thrilled for the guys. I really wanted them to feel that taste of a playoff victory, but unfortunately we weren’t able to do that.”

Verrado graduates only three seniors, meaning most of this year’s team will be back.

“I [was hired] late so they didn’t have any summer or fall with me,” Stark said. “We were putting in things for the first time in November, where some teams had run their offense for two, three years. That’s hard to do … There were so many things that they overcame that it makes me excited for the future.”

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

JACKSON MORTON, left, of Verrado tries to save the ball from going out of bounds off Agua Fria’s Isaias Camacho Jan. 6. The Vipers lost their state playoff play-in game 82-66 to Betty Fairfax.

Verrado falls to Fairfax in 5A play-in game

Vipers’ 2nd-quarter struggles lead to demise

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado boys basketball had one bad quarter in its 5A state playoff play-in game Feb. 9 against No. 14 Betty H. Fairfax, and it was the difference in an 82-66 loss.

The 19th-seeded Vipers were outscored 31-4 in the second quarter and were never able to recover.

“I haven’t been part of 31-4 a whole lot in a quarter; I guess there’s a first time for everything,” Verrado coach Chris Stark said.

The Vipers held Fairfax to just 10 points in the first period, but the Stampede made seven 3-pointers in the second quarter.

BOYS BASKETBALL

“We defended really well in the first quarter, held them to 10 points, and then they just hit everything in the second quarter,” Stark said. “Some of it was in transition so they were open, and some of it was a breakdown we had. They’re a good team; they played well.”

While Fairfax was making nearly everything it shot in the second quarter, Verrado had trouble buying a bucket.

“They made a lot of shots, and we missed a lot of shots,” Stark said. “Their intensity defensively was a factor in the game. They really did a good job of getting up in us defensively and taking away some of the things we like to do.”

Once Verrado started missing shots, Fairfax used a strong transition game to make the Vipers pay at the other end of the floor.

“One thing about Fairfax, I wouldn’t say they thrive on it, but they get a lot of stuff in transition off either steals or missed shots,” Stark said. “When we were scouting them, we noticed they transition from defense to offense about as well as any team we played all year, and it showed. They got a missed shot, rebounded and they get out and go. To their credit, they knocked down open shots, and once they started knocking down open shots, they started knocking down tough shots.”

Verrado had a 13-10 lead after one quarter, but a threepoint advantage turned into a 24-point deficit after the lopsided second quarter.

“Some of the stuff that we were doing was self inflicted,” Stark said. “We were missing free throws, missing layups and missing open 3s. If you’re going to do that against a team like Fairfax that thrives on getting out and going, it makes it really difficult.”

Rather that berate his team at halftime for its poor second-quarter performance, Stark took a different approach.

“It was not to get on them, but say, ‘Hey, it was what it was, let’s fight back and try to get this thing down to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter,’” he said. “That was the biggest goal, if we

can get this to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter, we’ve got a shot.

“We were down 10 points going into the fourth quarter against Desert Edge and came back and beat them. We were down 14, 15 points against Agua Fria and came back to beat them. So, we’ve been down before, that part wasn’t worrisome, it was just, do we have enough time to get it down?”

Verrado cut 10 points off Fairfax’s lead, but could never get the score to single digits, despite playing better in the second half.

“We started shooting the ball a bit better, we started taking shots where we could get back defensively, but we ran out of gas a little bit,” Stark said. “We cut it to 14 and had the ball, but they made a couple shots, spread the floor, we had to go man to man and we couldn’t keep up with their speed.”

The loss, as difficult as it was to swallow considering it was the postseason, served a valuable lesson to Stark’s players, he said.

“It’s important, moving forward, for our players to understand you’ve got to play for 32 minutes,” he said. “If you take one quarter off against really good teams, and Fairfax is a really good team, unfortunately, that stuff is going to happen.”

Verrado finished the season 17-10, topping the most wins by a Vipers team by one. The 2010-11 Vipers went 16-10.

“I’m real pleased; I couldn’t be any more happy for the guys,” Stark said. “We broke the school record for wins with 17, we had 12 power-points wins, made it to the state tournament moving up from Division III to 5A, and we only had one returning player from last year … We’re basically starting from scratch moving up two divisions and getting into the state tournament the first year, so I couldn’t be more thrilled for the guys. I really wanted them to feel that taste of a playoff victory, but unfortunately we weren’t able to do that.”

Verrado graduates only three seniors, meaning most of this year’s team will be back.

“I [was hired] late so they didn’t have any summer or fall with me,” Stark said. “We were putting in things for the first time in November, where some teams had run their offense for two, three years. That’s hard to do … There were so many things that they overcame that it makes me excited for the future.”

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

JACKSON MORTON, left, of Verrado tries to save the ball from going out of bounds off Agua Fria’s Isaias Camacho Jan. 6. The Vipers lost their state playoff play-in game 82-66 to Betty Fairfax.

Verrado falls to Fairfax in 5A play-in game

Vipers’ 2nd-quarter struggles lead to demise

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado boys basketball had one bad quarter in its 5A state playoff play-in game Feb. 9 against No. 14 Betty H. Fairfax, and it was the difference in an 82-66 loss.

The 19th-seeded Vipers were outscored 31-4 in the second quarter and were never able to recover.

“I haven’t been part of 31-4 a whole lot in a quarter; I guess there’s a first time for everything,” Verrado coach Chris Stark said.

The Vipers held Fairfax to just 10 points in the first period, but the Stampede made seven 3-pointers in the second quarter.

BOYS BASKETBALL

“We defended really well in the first quarter, held them to 10 points, and then they just hit everything in the second quarter,” Stark said. “Some of it was in transition so they were open, and some of it was a breakdown we had. They’re a good team; they played well.”

While Fairfax was making nearly everything it shot in the second quarter, Verrado had trouble buying a bucket.

“They made a lot of shots, and we missed a lot of shots,” Stark said. “Their intensity defensively was a factor in the game. They really did a good job of getting up in us defensively and taking away some of the things we like to do.”

Once Verrado started missing shots, Fairfax used a strong transition game to make the Vipers pay at the other end of the floor.

“One thing about Fairfax, I wouldn’t say they thrive on it, but they get a lot of stuff in transition off either steals or missed shots,” Stark said. “When we were scouting them, we noticed they transition from defense to offense about as well as any team we played all year, and it showed. They got a missed shot, rebounded and they get out and go. To their credit, they knocked down open shots, and once they started knocking down open shots, they started knocking down tough shots.”

Verrado had a 13-10 lead after one quarter, but a threepoint advantage turned into a 24-point deficit after the lopsided second quarter.

“Some of the stuff that we were doing was self inflicted,” Stark said. “We were missing free throws, missing layups and missing open 3s. If you’re going to do that against a team like Fairfax that thrives on getting out and going, it makes it really difficult.”

Rather that berate his team at halftime for its poor second-quarter performance, Stark took a different approach.

“It was not to get on them, but say, ‘Hey, it was what it was, let’s fight back and try to get this thing down to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter,’” he said. “That was the biggest goal, if we

can get this to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter, we’ve got a shot.

“We were down 10 points going into the fourth quarter against Desert Edge and came back and beat them. We were down 14, 15 points against Agua Fria and came back to beat them. So, we’ve been down before, that part wasn’t worrisome, it was just, do we have enough time to get it down?”

Verrado cut 10 points off Fairfax’s lead, but could never get the score to single digits, despite playing better in the second half.

“We started shooting the ball a bit better, we started taking shots where we could get back defensively, but we ran out of gas a little bit,” Stark said. “We cut it to 14 and had the ball, but they made a couple shots, spread the floor, we had to go man to man and we couldn’t keep up with their speed.”

The loss, as difficult as it was to swallow considering it was the postseason, served a valuable lesson to Stark’s players, he said.

“It’s important, moving forward, for our players to understand you’ve got to play for 32 minutes,” he said. “If you take one quarter off against really good teams, and Fairfax is a really good team, unfortunately, that stuff is going to happen.”

Verrado finished the season 17-10, topping the most wins by a Vipers team by one. The 2010-11 Vipers went 16-10.

“I’m real pleased; I couldn’t be any more happy for the guys,” Stark said. “We broke the school record for wins with 17, we had 12 power-points wins, made it to the state tournament moving up from Division III to 5A, and we only had one returning player from last year … We’re basically starting from scratch moving up two divisions and getting into the state tournament the first year, so I couldn’t be more thrilled for the guys. I really wanted them to feel that taste of a playoff victory, but unfortunately we weren’t able to do that.”

Verrado graduates only three seniors, meaning most of this year’s team will be back.

“I [was hired] late so they didn’t have any summer or fall with me,” Stark said. “We were putting in things for the first time in November, where some teams had run their offense for two, three years. That’s hard to do … There were so many things that they overcame that it makes me excited for the future.”

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

JACKSON MORTON, left, of Verrado tries to save the ball from going out of bounds off Agua Fria’s Isaias Camacho Jan. 6. The Vipers lost their state playoff play-in game 82-66 to Betty Fairfax.

Verrado falls to Fairfax in 5A play-in game

Vipers’ 2nd-quarter struggles lead to demise

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Verrado boys basketball had one bad quarter in its 5A state playoff play-in game Feb. 9 against No. 14 Betty H. Fairfax, and it was the difference in an 82-66 loss.

The 19th-seeded Vipers were outscored 31-4 in the second quarter and were never able to recover.

“I haven’t been part of 31-4 a whole lot in a quarter; I guess there’s a first time for everything,” Verrado coach Chris Stark said.

The Vipers held Fairfax to just 10 points in the first period, but the Stampede made seven 3-pointers in the second quarter.

BOYS BASKETBALL

“We defended really well in the first quarter, held them to 10 points, and then they just hit everything in the second quarter,” Stark said. “Some of it was in transition so they were open, and some of it was a breakdown we had. They’re a good team; they played well.”

While Fairfax was making nearly everything it shot in the second quarter, Verrado had trouble buying a bucket.

“They made a lot of shots, and we missed a lot of shots,” Stark said. “Their intensity defensively was a factor in the game. They really did a good job of getting up in us defensively and taking away some of the things we like to do.”

Once Verrado started missing shots, Fairfax used a strong transition game to make the Vipers pay at the other end of the floor.

“One thing about Fairfax, I wouldn’t say they thrive on it, but they get a lot of stuff in transition off either steals or missed shots,” Stark said. “When we were scouting them, we noticed they transition from defense to offense about as well as any team we played all year, and it showed. They got a missed shot, rebounded and they get out and go. To their credit, they knocked down open shots, and once they started knocking down open shots, they started knocking down tough shots.”

Verrado had a 13-10 lead after one quarter, but a threepoint advantage turned into a 24-point deficit after the lopsided second quarter.

View photo by Ray Thomas

JACKSON MORTON, left, of Verrado tries to save the ball from going out of bounds off Agua Fria’s Isaias Camacho Jan. 6. The Vipers lost their state playoff play-in game 82-66 to Betty Fairfax.

“Some of the stuff that we were doing was self inflicted,” Stark said. “We were missing free throws, missing layups and missing open 3s. If you’re going to do that against a team like Fairfax that thrives on getting out and going, it makes it really difficult.”

Rather that berate his team at halftime for its poor second-quarter performance, Stark took a different approach.

“It was not to get on them, but say, ‘Hey, it was what it was, let’s fight back and try to get this thing down to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter,’” he said. “That was the biggest goal, if we

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can get this to single digits at the start of the fourth quarter, we’ve got a shot.

“We were down 10 points going into the fourth quarter against Desert Edge and came back and beat them. We were down 14, 15 points against Agua Fria and came back to beat them. So, we’ve been down before, that part wasn’t worrisome, it was just, do we have enough time to get it down?”

Verrado cut 10 points off Fairfax’s lead, but could never get the score to single digits, despite playing better in the second half.

“We started shooting the ball a bit better, we started taking shots where we could get back defensively, but we ran out of gas a little bit,” Stark said. “We cut it to 14 and had the ball, but they made a couple shots, spread the floor, we had to go man to man and we couldn’t keep up with their speed.”

The loss, as difficult as it was to swallow considering it was the postseason, served a valuable lesson to Stark’s players, he said.

“It’s important, moving forward, for our players to understand you’ve got to play for 32 minutes,” he said. “If you take one quarter off against really good teams, and Fairfax is a really good team, unfortunately, that stuff is going to happen.”

Verrado finished the season 17-10, topping the most wins by a Vipers team by one. The 2010-11 Vipers went 16-10.

“I’m real pleased; I couldn’t be any more happy for the guys,” Stark said. “We broke the school record for wins with 17, we had 12 power-points wins, made it to the state tournament moving up from Division III to 5A, and we only had one returning player from last year … We’re basically starting from scratch moving up two divisions and getting into the state tournament the first year, so I couldn’t be more thrilled for the guys. I really wanted them to feel that taste of a playoff victory, but unfortunately we weren’t able to do that.”

Verrado graduates only three seniors, meaning most of this year’s team will be back.

“I [was hired] late so they didn’t have any summer or fall with me,” Stark said. “We were putting in things for the first time in November, where some teams had run their offense for two, three years. That’s hard to do … There were so many things that they overcame that it makes me excited for the future.”

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

Lady Tigers lose to Valley Vista in finale

4th quarter struggles haunt Millennium in 6-point loss

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

The Millennium girls basketball team’s regular-season finale provided the perfect test heading into the state tournament. Through three quarters, it looked like the Lady Tigers would pass with flying colors. Unfortunately, a fourth-quarter breakdown doomed them in a 49-43 loss Feb. 7 to Surprise Valley Vista.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

“I think for three quarters and two minutes, we controlled the tempo,” Millennium coach Cory Rojeck said. “They started pressing, trapping a little bit, and at the end of the day, we didn’t execute the way we needed to in the fourth quarter. The thing to pull from it is it’s a learning experience for a young team.”

The first half was tight throughout, and both teams led. Valley Vista’s biggest advantage was three points, while Millennium’s was six.

The Lady Tigers held a 23-19 lead at intermission, but Valley Vista scored the first four points of the second half, tying the game and prompting Rojeck to call a timeout. The quick meeting with his team worked, as Millennium went on a 12-0 run over the next two-and-a-half minutes, making it 35-23.

“What’s funny is what I [told the girls] was the same thing we were trying to tell them in the fourth quarter, which was break the press, get the ball on the side, make layups, calm down,” Rojeck said. “We did it during that third-quarter stretch once they tied it up, but we didn’t do it during that fourth-quarter stretch.”

During the 12-0 run, Ali Zelaya and Dominique Phillips each had four points. Both of Phillips’ baskets came on layups in transition.

After the 12-0 run, Millennium only scored eight points the rest of the game. Valley Vista went on a 10-4 run to end the third quarter, closing the gap to 39-33. Clarissa Rodarte was huge during that stretch, making a pair of 3-pointers and two free throws.

In the fourth quarter, Valley Vista applied a full-court press, which forced Millennium into turnovers that led to easy baskets for the Monsoon the other way. When the Lady Tigers did break the press, they were taking short

DOMINIQUE PHILLIPS, 24, of Millennium rises up for a shot Feb. 7 over Valley Vista’s Clarissa Rodarte. Phillips scored 18 points, but the Lady Tigers squandered a fourth-quarter lead in a 49-43 loss.

jump shots instead of driving the ball to the hoop.

“Once we start to break it, we had a lot of two on ones — we had two on ones, but we’re settling for jumpers,” Rojeck said. “Two on ones need to result in layups or free throws.”

Millennium scored the first basket of the fourth quarter, a Zeleya 16-foot jumper, but the Lady Monsoon scored the next 10 points, taking a 43-41 lead. It was their first advantage since 4-3 in the opening minutes.

The Lady Tigers tied the game on a Phillips put-back basket with 3:33 remaining, but Valley Vista scored the final six points of the quarter to steal the victory.

“We didn’t execute like we should have at the end of the game,” Rojeck said. “We’ll go back and watch it on film. For three quarters, it was great basketball. We’ll watch the fourth quarter and see what went wrong.”

Phillips led the way for Millennium, scoring 18 points. Zelaya added 12.

Wake-up call

Despite the loss, Rojeck said he doesn’t think it will affect his team negatively heading into the playoffs. If anything, he thinks it will help the team refocus, he said.

“I told the girls before we shook hands, this doesn’t change anything in terms of what we want to do in the state playoffs, and that’s where this was a great experience for us, this was a playoff atmosphere,” Rojeck said. “We essentially got a free playoff game. Darn it, we wanted to win it, but this atmosphere — we played in the state championship two years ago — this atmosphere here was even bigger. It’s close, it’s loud.”

The irony of the Valley Vista loss and the state championship appearance two years ago is that the Lady Tigers lost the final game of the regular season during their 2015 run to the title game. That year, it was a 49-42 loss to Chandler Hamilton on the last day of the regular season.

“Two years ago, the year we went to the state championship, we lost our last game before the state playoffs,” Rojeck said. “That’s what I’m going to tell the girls downstairs, is the team that went to a state championship, we lost a game right before the playoffs started. What it does, it helps you to refocus. Our last regular season loss was Dec. 6 against Hamilton, and now it’s Feb. 7. I think it’s time to refocus and be better in the fourth quarter.”

Millennium’s state tournament run began Tuesday when it hosted Scottsdale Desert Mountain. The result was unavailable at press time. If the fourth-seeded Lady Tigers won, they would host the winner of No. 5 Tucson and No. 12 Gilbert Perry at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

View photo by Mike Rincon

Lady Tigers lose to Valley Vista in finale

4th quarter struggles haunt Millennium in 6-point loss

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

The Millennium girls basketball team’s regular-season finale provided the perfect test heading into the state tournament. Through three quarters, it looked like the Lady Tigers would pass with flying colors. Unfortunately, a fourth-quarter breakdown doomed them in a 49-43 loss Feb. 7 to Surprise Valley Vista.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

“I think for three quarters and two minutes, we controlled the tempo,” Millennium coach Cory Rojeck said. “They started pressing, trapping a little bit, and at the end of the day, we didn’t execute the way we needed to in the fourth quarter. The thing to pull from it is it’s a learning experience for a young team.”

The first half was tight throughout, and both teams led. Valley Vista’s biggest advantage was three points, while Millennium’s was six.

The Lady Tigers held a 23-19 lead at intermission, but Valley Vista scored the first four points of the second half, tying the game and prompting Rojeck to call a timeout. The quick meeting with his team worked, as Millennium went on a 12-0 run over the next two-and-a-half minutes, making it 35-23.

“What’s funny is what I [told the girls] was the same thing we were trying to tell them in the fourth quarter, which was break the press, get the ball on the side, make layups, calm down,” Rojeck said. “We did it during that third-quarter stretch once they tied it up, but we didn’t do it during that fourth-quarter stretch.”

During the 12-0 run, Ali Zelaya and Dominique Phillips each had four points. Both of Phillips’ baskets came on layups in transition.

After the 12-0 run, Millennium only scored eight points the rest of the game. Valley Vista went on a 10-4 run to end the third quarter, closing the gap to 39-33. Clarissa Rodarte was huge during that stretch, making a pair of 3-pointers and two free throws.

In the fourth quarter, Valley Vista applied a full-court press, which forced Millennium into turnovers that led to easy baskets for the Monsoon the other way. When the Lady Tigers did break the press, they were taking short

DOMINIQUE PHILLIPS, 24, of Millennium rises up for a shot Feb. 7 over Valley Vista’s Clarissa Rodarte. Phillips scored 18 points, but the Lady Tigers squandered a fourth-quarter lead in a 49-43 loss.

jump shots instead of driving the ball to the hoop.

“Once we start to break it, we had a lot of two on ones — we had two on ones, but we’re settling for jumpers,” Rojeck said. “Two on ones need to result in layups or free throws.”

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Millennium scored the first basket of the fourth quarter, a Zeleya 16-foot jumper, but the Lady Monsoon scored the next 10 points, taking a 43-41 lead. It was their first advantage since 4-3 in the opening minutes.

The Lady Tigers tied the game on a Phillips put-back basket with 3:33 remaining, but Valley Vista scored the final six points of the quarter to steal the victory.

“We didn’t execute like we should have at the end of the game,” Rojeck said. “We’ll go back and watch it on film. For three quarters, it was great basketball. We’ll watch the fourth quarter and see what went wrong.”

Phillips led the way for Millennium, scoring 18 points. Zelaya added 12.

Wake-up call

Despite the loss, Rojeck said he doesn’t think it will affect his team negatively heading into the playoffs. If anything, he thinks it will help the team refocus, he said.

“I told the girls before we shook hands, this doesn’t change anything in terms of what we want to do in the state playoffs, and that’s where this was a great experience for us, this was a playoff atmosphere,” Rojeck said. “We essentially got a free playoff game. Darn it, we wanted to win it, but this atmosphere — we played in the state championship two years ago — this atmosphere here was even bigger. It’s close, it’s loud.”

The irony of the Valley Vista loss and the state championship appearance two years ago is that the Lady Tigers lost the final game of the regular season during their 2015 run to the title game. That year, it was a 49-42 loss to Chandler Hamilton on the last day of the regular season.

“Two years ago, the year we went to the state championship, we lost our last game before the state playoffs,” Rojeck said. “That’s what I’m going to tell the girls downstairs, is the team that went to a state championship, we lost a game right before the playoffs started. What it does, it helps you to refocus. Our last regular season loss was Dec. 6 against Hamilton, and now it’s Feb. 7. I think it’s time to refocus and be better in the fourth quarter.”

Millennium’s state tournament run began Tuesday when it hosted Scottsdale Desert Mountain. The result was unavailable at press time. If the fourth-seeded Lady Tigers won, they would host the winner of No. 5 Tucson and No. 12 Gilbert Perry at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

View photo by Mike Rincon

Lady Tigers lose to Valley Vista in finale

4th quarter struggles haunt Millennium in 6-point loss

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

The Millennium girls basketball team’s regular-season finale provided the perfect test heading into the state tournament. Through three quarters, it looked like the Lady Tigers would pass with flying colors. Unfortunately, a fourth-quarter breakdown doomed them in a 49-43 loss Feb. 7 to Surprise Valley Vista.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

“I think for three quarters and two minutes, we controlled the tempo,” Millennium coach Cory Rojeck said. “They started pressing, trapping a little bit, and at the end of the day, we didn’t execute the way we needed to in the fourth quarter. The thing to pull from it is it’s a learning experience for a young team.”

The first half was tight throughout, and both teams led. Valley Vista’s biggest advantage was three points, while Millennium’s was six.

The Lady Tigers held a 23-19 lead at intermission, but Valley Vista scored the first four points of the second half, tying the game and prompting Rojeck to call a timeout. The quick meeting with his team worked, as Millennium went on a 12-0 run over the next two-and-a-half minutes, making it 35-23.

“What’s funny is what I [told the girls] was the same thing we were trying to tell them in the fourth quarter, which was break the press, get the ball on the side, make layups, calm down,” Rojeck said. “We did it during that third-quarter stretch once they tied it up, but we didn’t do it during that fourth-quarter stretch.”

During the 12-0 run, Ali Zelaya and Dominique Phillips each had four points. Both of Phillips’ baskets came on layups in transition.

After the 12-0 run, Millennium only scored eight points the rest of the game. Valley Vista went on a 10-4 run to end the third quarter, closing the gap to 39-33. Clarissa Rodarte was huge during that stretch, making a pair of 3-pointers and two free throws.

In the fourth quarter, Valley Vista applied a full-court press, which forced Millennium into turnovers that led to easy baskets for the Monsoon the other way. When the Lady Tigers did break the press, they were taking short

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DOMINIQUE PHILLIPS, 24, of Millennium rises up for a shot Feb. 7 over Valley Vista’s Clarissa Rodarte. Phillips scored 18 points, but the Lady Tigers squandered a fourth-quarter lead in a 49-43 loss.

jump shots instead of driving the ball to the hoop.

“Once we start to break it, we had a lot of two on ones — we had two on ones, but we’re settling for jumpers,” Rojeck said. “Two on ones need to result in layups or free throws.”

Millennium scored the first basket of the fourth quarter, a Zeleya 16-foot jumper, but the Lady Monsoon scored the next 10 points, taking a 43-41 lead. It was their first advantage since 4-3 in the opening minutes.

The Lady Tigers tied the game on a Phillips put-back basket with 3:33 remaining, but Valley Vista scored the final six points of the quarter to steal the victory.

“We didn’t execute like we should have at the end of the game,” Rojeck said. “We’ll go back and watch it on film. For three quarters, it was great basketball. We’ll watch the fourth quarter and see what went wrong.”

Phillips led the way for Millennium, scoring 18 points. Zelaya added 12.

Wake-up call

Despite the loss, Rojeck said he doesn’t think it will affect his team negatively heading into the playoffs. If anything, he thinks it will help the team refocus, he said.

“I told the girls before we shook hands, this doesn’t change anything in terms of what we want to do in the state playoffs, and that’s where this was a great experience for us, this was a playoff atmosphere,” Rojeck said. “We essentially got a free playoff game. Darn it, we wanted to win it, but this atmosphere — we played in the state championship two years ago — this atmosphere here was even bigger. It’s close, it’s loud.”

The irony of the Valley Vista loss and the state championship appearance two years ago is that the Lady Tigers lost the final game of the regular season during their 2015 run to the title game. That year, it was a 49-42 loss to Chandler Hamilton on the last day of the regular season.

“Two years ago, the year we went to the state championship, we lost our last game before the state playoffs,” Rojeck said. “That’s what I’m going to tell the girls downstairs, is the team that went to a state championship, we lost a game right before the playoffs started. What it does, it helps you to refocus. Our last regular season loss was Dec. 6 against Hamilton, and now it’s Feb. 7. I think it’s time to refocus and be better in the fourth quarter.”

Millennium’s state tournament run began Tuesday when it hosted Scottsdale Desert Mountain. The result was unavailable at press time. If the fourth-seeded Lady Tigers won, they would host the winner of No. 5 Tucson and No. 12 Gilbert Perry at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

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

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Lady Tigers lose to Valley Vista in finale

4th quarter struggles haunt Millennium in 6-point loss

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

The Millennium girls basketball team’s regular-season finale provided the perfect test heading into the state tournament. Through three quarters, it looked like the Lady Tigers would pass with flying colors. Unfortunately, a fourth-quarter breakdown doomed them in a 49-43 loss Feb. 7 to Surprise Valley Vista.

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“I think for three quarters and two minutes, we controlled the tempo,” Millennium coach Cory Rojeck said. “They started pressing, trapping a little bit, and at the end of the day, we didn’t execute the way we needed to in the fourth quarter. The thing to pull from it is it’s a learning experience for a young team.”

The first half was tight throughout, and both teams led. Valley Vista’s biggest advantage was three points, while Millennium’s was six.

The Lady Tigers held a 23-19 lead at intermission, but Valley Vista scored the first four points of the second half, tying the game and prompting Rojeck to call a timeout. The quick meeting with his team worked, as Millennium went on a 12-0 run over the next two-and-a-half minutes, making it 35-23.

“What’s funny is what I [told the girls] was the same thing we were trying to tell them in the fourth quarter, which was break the press, get the ball on the side, make layups, calm down,” Rojeck said. “We did it during that third-quarter stretch once they tied it up, but we didn’t do it during that fourth-quarter stretch.”

During the 12-0 run, Ali Zelaya and Dominique Phillips each had four points. Both of Phillips’ baskets came on layups in transition.

After the 12-0 run, Millennium only scored eight points the rest of the game. Valley Vista went on a 10-4 run to end the third quarter, closing the gap to 39-33. Clarissa Rodarte was huge during that stretch, making a pair of 3-pointers and two free throws.

In the fourth quarter, Valley Vista applied a full-court press, which forced Millennium into turnovers that led to easy baskets for the Monsoon the other way. When the Lady Tigers did break the press, they were taking short

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DOMINIQUE PHILLIPS, 24, of Millennium rises up for a shot Feb. 7 over Valley Vista’s Clarissa Rodarte. Phillips scored 18 points, but the Lady Tigers squandered a fourth-quarter lead in a 49-43 loss.

jump shots instead of driving the ball to the hoop.

“Once we start to break it, we had a lot of two on ones — we had two on ones, but we’re settling for jumpers,” Rojeck said. “Two on ones need to result in layups or free throws.”

Millennium scored the first basket of the fourth quarter, a Zeleya 16-foot jumper, but the Lady Monsoon scored the next 10 points, taking a 43-41 lead. It was their first advantage since 4-3 in the opening minutes.

The Lady Tigers tied the game on a Phillips put-back basket with 3:33 remaining, but Valley Vista scored the final six points of the quarter to steal the victory.

“We didn’t execute like we should have at the end of the game,” Rojeck said. “We’ll go back and watch it on film. For three quarters, it was great basketball. We’ll watch the fourth quarter and see what went wrong.”

Phillips led the way for Millennium, scoring 18 points. Zelaya added 12.

Wake-up

call

Despite the loss, Rojeck said he doesn’t think it will affect his team negatively heading into the playoffs. If anything, he thinks it will help the team refocus, he said.

“I told the girls before we shook hands, this doesn’t change anything in terms of what we want to do in the state playoffs, and that’s where this was a great experience for us, this was a playoff atmosphere,” Rojeck said. “We essentially got a free playoff game. Darn it, we wanted to win it, but this atmosphere — we played in the state championship two years ago — this atmosphere here was even bigger. It’s close, it’s loud.”

The irony of the Valley Vista loss and the state championship appearance two years ago is that the Lady Tigers lost the final game of the regular season during their 2015 run to the title game. That year, it was a 49-42 loss to Chandler Hamilton on the last day of the regular season.

“Two years ago, the year we went to the state championship, we lost our last game before the state playoffs,” Rojeck said. “That’s what I’m going to tell the girls downstairs, is the team that went to a state championship, we lost a game right before the playoffs started. What it does, it helps you to refocus. Our last regular season loss was Dec. 6 against Hamilton, and now it’s Feb. 7. I think it’s time to refocus and be better in the fourth quarter.”

Millennium’s state tournament run began Tuesday when it hosted Scottsdale Desert Mountain. The result was unavailable at press time. If the fourth-seeded Lady Tigers won, they would host the winner of No. 5 Tucson and No. 12 Gilbert Perry at 6:30 p.m. Friday.

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

Agua Fria ousted in 5A play-in game

Lady Owls finish above expectations in 2016-17

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Agua Fria girls basketball couldn’t overcome a cold-shooting fourth quarter and fell Feb. 9 to visiting No. 17 Marana Mountain View 36-28 in the 5A play-in round.

Sophomore Sophia Dunne led the way for the Lady Owls with 18 points, but it wasn’t enough to propel the team to victory. Agua Fria didn’t hit a field goal in the fourth quarter, it’s only two points coming from two made free throws by Dunne.

“I don’t think [we had nerves] going in, but I think toward the end, in crunch time, we did,”

Agua Fria coach Sam Polvino said. “I think we pressed a little bit too hard. We got down four or five and made a basket and some free throws, but then kind of gave up some easy baskets on the other end. We kind of forced some things, I thought.”

Agua Fria trailed 17-13 after a half where neither team could get in the flow offensively.

The teams went back and forth in the third quarter. Agua Fria tied the game twice, but was unable to retake the lead it lost in the first half. Mountain View held a one-point advantage at the end of the third quarter, 27-26, and only scored nine in the fourth, but Agua Fria’s cold shooting performance from the field gave the contest to Mountain View.

Polvino was proud of his team’s effort level throughout the game, he said.

“Can’t fault the effort,” he said. “No effort issues. I think we were a little tight

toward the end there when they broke the press a couple of times.”

Jazzy Hughes led the Lady Mountain Lions with 17 points. Rylee Hernandez had eight.

Agua Fria finished the season one victory shy of the 20-win marker at 19-9.

The Lady Owls’ 7-3 region record was good enough for second place in the Desert West Region, behind only Desert Edge.

Building a foundation

Agua Fria started two freshmen and three sophomores in the playoff game.

Polvino said he hopes the playoff appearance can be a springboard to bigger and better things as the young core improves together.

“It’s a great learning experience,” he said.

“Nobody expected us to be in this position at all. To be where we are is really good. Hopefully, they learned a valuable lesson.”

Agua Fria will lose only three seniors from a varsity roster of 13: Jerri King, Cynthia Encinas and Tiarra Franklin.

The good news for the Lady Owls’ continuity is the team will be returning its top four leading scorers for the next two seasons: Dunne, Tynica Gilmore, Brooke Rodgers and Kamiah Price.

With the talent returning, and the good team chemistry, the Lady Owls could end up a force to be reckoned with in the coming years, Polvino said.

“It’s a great group of kids, no attitudes, everybody works hard,” he said. “They have a lot of fun. Can’t fault them for anything. [They have to] just learn from it and get ready for next year.”

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

Lady Knights lose play-in heartbreaker

Westview loses early 4th-quarter lead to Desert Mountain

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Westview’s girls basketball team came up just short in its 6A playoff play-in game Feb. 9, ending its season at the hands of Scottsdale Desert Mountain, 47-43.

Desert Mountain held off the Lady Knights’ comeback attempt to earn a spot in Round 1 of the 6A state playoffs, which began Tuesday.

The Lady Knights took a while to warm up to the game, but fought back to make it close in the second half, Westview coach Lisa Contreras said.

“We started off kind of slow,” she said. “We struggled to score a little bit … In the second half, we closed the gap and even gained the lead going into the fourth quarter. It kind of went back and forth for a while and they ended up taking the lead, and time just ran out.”

Westview was also without one of its key players for much of the first half, Contreras said.

“Jimya [Chambers] got hurt and missed a lot of the first half,” she said. “She was able to come back in the second half.”

Desert Mountain shared the wealth when it came to scoring. Junior Raya

Craig led the Lady Wolves with 15 points on 50 percent shooting. Junior Abby Young scored 10 points, and senior Elise Spivey and sophomore Kelsea Hurley each added nine. Contreras said she was proud of her team’s accomplishments this season. The Lady Knights went 15-13 in all competitions, and played in the Nike Tournament of Champions in December.

“I think the group we had did really well,” Contreras said. “We had no issues. The girls got along really well. There was a lot of learning we needed to do, and that just takes time. By the end of the season, I saw growth in all of the players as a whole.”

Contreras said after seeing how much the team improved over the course of the season, it will have to come into next season with a stronger base if it wants to make a push deep into the playoffs.

“[This] just tells me we need to put in more work in the offseason to develop our players and get them ready for next year,” she said.

Westview will lose seven seniors from this season’s playoff squad, including top scorers Sierra Gallego, Alexandra Cano and Kennedy Cuspard. The Lady Knights will return three starters to next year’s team.

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

Fountain Hills was stopping Yost, but that was easier said than done.

“He told us if you can stop her and make somebody else beat you, you have a chance,” Radford said. “That was a tall task. We tried, but she was hard to stop. I think we were probably the best defense in the state, and they got two goals on us.

“If we could have got a goal, I think our legs would have got back under us a little bit, but we never gave a really hard challenge. They were fast. Our strikers never had a chance to really set and shoot, and I’ve got to give them credit for that. They put together a great team.”

Yost didn’t take long to put Fountain Hills on top. She used incredible skill to move through the middle of the field, then shot from just above the top of the 18-yard box with a left-footed strike that found the top right corner of the goal. That gave Fountain Hills the lead just 4 minutes, 50 seconds into the contest.

Trailing was unfamiliar territory for Trivium, who lost only one game all season heading into the state championship. That loss came against Mesa Dobson, a 6A school, during a tournament game. Dobson scored with six seconds left in regulation.

“We were behind for a whole six seconds, and that was the only time we were behind all season,” Radford said. “You always wonder how your team is going to react to that, but they did fine. The Falcons brought a great team. When you play a great team, you do your best.”

Yost scored again early in the second half. This time, it came on a bad giveaway by the Trivium defense, and when Yost got in deep on a breakaway, she didn’t make a mistake. Trivium sweeper Anna Rosztoczy praised Yost for her ability, but also said it was fun to battle against such a fierce competitor.

“I’ve definitely got to hand it off to her, she was by far the best player that we’ve faced this entire season, and it was an honor for me,” Rosztoczy said. “Those are the battles that I wait for. We’ve had a lot of easier games this year and the back line didn’t get much work, but today

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we’re celebrating and we miss an assignment,” Beard said. “We called timeout and talked about it, made an adjustment. They’re kids. I’m 46 and I miss assignments from time to time, too.”

she put us to the test and I think we held her pretty well.”

The problem for Trivium was Yost didn’t need much space, and when she got it, she made the Lady Crimson Knights pay.

“It’s hard to cover her,” Radford said. “At halftime, I told Anna, ‘You had your hands full.’ Her response to me was, ‘Yes, but it was fun.’ What more can you ask for in high school soccer, they were having fun, loving it. Our star was having fun. She came out to play. We wanted to play the best, and we did. I think we gave them a game.”

The biggest difference in the game was Fountain Hills’ speed. The Lady Falcons beat Trivium to most 50-50 balls, making it difficult for the Lady Crimson Knights to mount much of an attack.

“That’s one thing that hasn’t happened to us too much this year, is teams were faster than us, but they were faster and it gave us trouble,” Radford said. “We knew it would, we scouted them. We knew we had to hit some shots. We started off OK, but then we got rattled a little bit and never got back into our offensive game.”

Semifinal round

The day before playing Fountain Hills, Trivium reached the finals by beating Gilbert Christian in the semis.

The game was scoreless through the first half, but Trivium wasted little time getting on the board in the second half. Just seven minutes, 18 seconds into the second half, Lauren McGuire launched a shot from 35 yards away that tipped off the goalkeeper’s hands and into the top right corner of the net, giving the Lady Crimson Knights a 1-0 advantage.

“Coach said push up, I go up there, quick touch and just hit it, lucky shot,” McGuire said. “I was looking for top corner and it landed there. It went my way tonight.”

Radford said the strategy was to try for long shots if the Lady Crimson Knights couldn’t get anything going up close.

“She is our big goal hitter from distance, and we knew if we weren’t having success with our crosses — and that’s been our bread and butter for two years, crossing and hitting back door — and if that’s not being successful, pass it back out and hit big shots,” Radford said. “Lauren is our big shot. She hit a big shot against Glendale Prep that won the region in overtime. Almost an identical shot.”

After going ahead 1-0, Trivium scored again 12 minutes later. Paula Rosztoczy scored on a hard, low shot

First meeting

The first time Verrado and Centennial met, the Lady Vipers came away with a 59-55 victory at Verrado. This time, the Lady Vipers were unable to repeat the winning performance. “I take my hat off to Centennial, they played a good basketball game,” Beard said. “They did the things they wanted to do, they overcame some of the things we were doing. It was a good basketball game.”

Verrado finished the season 14-13, making the playoffs for the third consecutive season. It was a nice sendoff for

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to the left corner of the net.

“It was a cross, the defender had a bad touch, so I set it up perfectly, took a touch, I saw the low corner and I knew low corners are the best because that’s what I’ve been taught by my wonderful coaches, so that’s where I decided to go,” Paula said.

Gilbert Christian responded four minutes later, cutting the deficit to 2-1, but it couldn’t find an equalizer the rest of the way. Part of the reason was great goalkeeping by Tori Gutierrez. She made a crucial diving save in the first half, and also punched a bouncing ball away from danger in the penalty area.

“I was just making sure my angles were good and it just happened in the moment,” Gutierrez said of the diving stop.

Another chance

While Trivium’s loss in the championship was heartbreaking, the Lady Crimson Knights could be back in the same game next year. Only three of the team’s 20 rostered players were seniors, and only one started. That was Anna Rosztoczy.

“This has been a continuation of five years of hard work and so much fun, and these girls mean the world to me,” Anna said. “We went from a season with maybe two wins to now runner up in the state championship, and that is phenomenal. The chemistry of this team, we play for each other. We may not have been the fastest, may not have been the strongest, but we had the biggest hearts, and that’s what brought us so far. I couldn’t ask for a better way to finish off the season, and it’s been an honor to lead these girls.”

Despite the championship loss, in which Radford praised Fountain Hills for their strong play, he was upbeat about how his girls performed.

“We talked all week that all they were required to do was their best, and I think they did that,” Radford said. “We threw every kind of combination we could at them, we brought everybody forward. You always want your team to leave it on the field, especially in a championship game, and I think they did. I don’t think there’s anything else we could have asked of them, and that’s what I told them.

“We have three graduating seniors, one is a starter. The heart and soul of this team is freshmen and sophomores, so we’ll be back.”

a senior-heavy class, Beard said. “Making it to the dance, that’s the goal,” he said. “We just talked about this: there are six divisions, so only six teams are going to end the season with a win. That’s 100plus teams that end the season with a loss, but only 24 of us [in 5A] got to say we got to the dance. I can’t speak for anybody else, but I didn’t go to any playoffs when I was in high school. My seniors are going to go out of here and the last three years in a row they went [to the playoffs]. They can tell those stories for years.”

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Ballots mailed to registered voters starting February 15. Ballots due March 14, 7pm () sponsored by

1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.

Fitness in the Park

Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.

Converse and immerse

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

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

tact Detachment Commandant Herb Cato at 623-853-5685 or email hcato@cox.net.

M.A.S.H. Food Distribution

Three Rivers Historical Society

Three Rivers Historical Society meets from 3 to 4 pm in the Community Room of the Goodyear Public Library, 14455 W.Van Buren St., Goodyear.This month’s speaker is Dan Weed, who will talk about the early homestead known as Weedville. The event is open to the public.

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.

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

Paid Listings for 9 Days

The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323. West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona,

Cards and games

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.

Computer classes

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

Thursday

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

RePete Boutique

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

Taking Turns Toybrary

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

Citrus Road Nazarene Church hosts M.A.S.H, or Miracles Are Still Happening, food distribution from 7 to 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the church, 418 S. Citrus Road, Goodyear. $50 to $60 worth of food will be available for a $10 donation. The event runs on a first-come, first-served basis; food supplies vary each month. For information, visit .facebook. com/CitrusRoadNazarene.

Cody’s Reading

Pack

Young readers can build confidence by reading to therapy dogs during “Cody’s Reading Pack” at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. Readings are by appointment for 15-minute sessions. To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.

Catholic Daughters of America

Buckeye City Council meets

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

Developmental, hearing & vision screenings

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

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Read to a dog

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

Buckeye General Plan meeting

Help Buckeye officials decide what the city will look like in 2040 during Buckeye’s General Plan meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sage Recreation Center in Celebration Hall, 26501 Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye.

Avondale water conservation classes

Avondale is offering water conservation landscaping classes throughout the spring. Classes take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Today’s class, “Growing fruit trees in the desert,” will teach about the exotic and native fruits of the Valley. Registration is required by contacting Esmie Avila, Avondale water conservation education specialist, at 623-333-4422 or by email at eavila@avondale.org. For information, visit avondale.org/ landscapeclasses.

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Tribute to black culture

Desert Edge High School’s Black Student Union is hosting a community celebration event, A Tribute to Black Culture, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, 15778 W.Yuma Road, Goodyear.

Genealogy assistance

People can visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with their family tree searches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required by calling 623-349-6300.

Saturday

The Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to discuss “feminine genius” in today’s world at the St. Avila room in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. New members are encouraged to join. For more information, call Mary Ann at 623-680-1845.

Desert Mariners of Arizona meeting

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

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

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Dog adoption meet and greet

Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue is holding a meet and greet to screen potential dog adopters from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cabela’s, 9380 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale.

Tonopah Valley High School fundraiser

Tonopah Valley High School, 38210 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah, is holding a car wash starting at 12:30 p.m. to benefit Trooper Ed Andersson, who was injured last month while responding to a call on Interstate 10 near Tonopah. Andersson is also the varsity volleyball coach at the high school. Donations will be accepted, and the event will continue until the last car is washed.

Tolleson Union High School District art show

The Tolleson Union High School District is having a reception and awards ceremony for the winners of the Juried Student Art Show at 6 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

Buckeye General Plan meeting

Help Buckeye officials decide what the city will look like in 2040 during Buckeye’s General Plan meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buckeye Public Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.

Adults ages 40 and older are invited to play games such as Sequence, Rummikub and Mexican Train from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Goodyear Recreation Conference Room, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required by calling 623-882-7525.

Estrella Republican Club

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

WomenHeart support group

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

Litchfield Park City Council meets

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

Monthly book discussion

The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a book discussion from

Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative at his mobile office from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Chicanos Por La Causa Maryvale Community Service Center, 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.

Entrepreneur round-up

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

In Stitches in Goodyear meets

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

Grief support group A grief support group meets

Urban Wildlife: Hummingbirds

Learn about hummingbirds during a new series titled Living with Urban Wildlife: Hummingbirds at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center at the White Tank Mountains Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 623-935-2505.

Community yard sale

Clean out your closet or garage and join Buckeye for a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Arena, 802 N. First St., Buckeye. A booth is $20 and applications can be found at buckeyeaz.gov/ events. Entry and parking are free for shoppers.

AAUW meets

The West Valley branch of the American Association of University Women meets at 10:00 a.m. the third Saturday of each month in the PebbleCreek community in Goodyear. All interested women are welcome. For information, call at 623-249-5388.

USMC Southwest Detachment meets

The Marine Corps League, Southwest Valley Detachment No. 1245 meets from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All present and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. The detachment is involved with various programs that assist veterans. For information, con-

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Sunday Adult Children of Alcoholics

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

Group meditation class

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.

Monday

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Alzheimer’s support group

Tuesday

An Alzheimer’s support group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Building A, Goodyear. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encouraging each other. For information, call 602-528-0545 or visit alz. org/dsw. 21

Art lecture series

Painter Bob Martin will talk about his life surrounded by basketball and the arts during Goodyear’s art lecture series at 6 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14433 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. For information, visit goodyearaz.gov/arts.

Wednesday Blood drive

United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. To sign up, visit bloodhero. com. The city’s sponsor code is goodyearcity.

Cliff Castle Casino

Take a trip to Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde with adults over 40 from the city of Goodyear from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is $20 and includes transportation and $25 in slot play or table match. To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.

Heart disease support group

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

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Thursday Avondale Water Conservation

Avondale is offering a series of water conservation winter and spring landscaping classes throughout the spring. Classes take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Today’s class, “Landscape Watering By the Numbers,” will provide handson learning to help you create a watering schedule. Registration is required by contacting Esmie Avila, Avondale water conservation education specialist, at 623-333-4422 or by email at eavila@avondale.org. For information, visit www.avondale. org/landscapeclasses.

S.M.A.R.T. Referrals Networking Entrepreneurs are invited to network with other local small business owners at the Southwest Marketing and Referrals Team (S.M.A.R.T.)

Meet the Goodyear candidates

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in contact with your constituents?

I will continue to attend home owner association meetings, neighborhood gatherings, events in our city community parks, support Shop With A Cop, Goodyear Fill a Need, PTA meetings, serve on community nonprofit boards and commissions, high school sporting events, Little League games.

I go where our residents are and I am very visible and accessible to the community all year around. As City Council members we serve at the pleasure and benefit of the citizens of the City of Goodyear.

Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?

Being a Council Member is a full time position. I chose to run and serve with the full knowledge and understanding that my time and my energy would be directed to serving the residents of Goodyear as a member of the City Council. My work on the City Council is an extension of my service to the community in the years before I was on the Council. My service to the community is first and foremost.

What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?

I can’t imagine a question I would not be willing to answer. I may not have all the answers but as I tell those residents I meet with, if I can’t answer I will get you the answer.

I have always conducted my life and I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I believe that conducting my self and my work with transparency has been key to ensuring the respect and continued support of the community. Nothing in my closet but clothes.

Sara Gilligan

Age: 50

Last level of school completed: Bachelor Degree Degrees, certifications held: Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine and K-8 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, University of California, Irvine

Occupation: Stay at home mom

Years you have lived in the city: 12.5 years

Boards and commissions you’ve served on: None

How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? 6

Why are you seeking election to the council?

My husband and I have raised our family here, since 2004, while Goodyear has grown up around us. My parents live here as well. We are connected to Goodyear by three generations!

After collaborating on a couple of projects in our community, where I had the opportunity to interface with the city council, I realized that I might have some skills that are useful at the city level.

I am an excellent communicator. I listen to the members of the community and act upon our best interests. After discussing as a family, I decided that offering my time and service to our city was the perfect next step in my evolution as a resident in Goodyear.

I have participated in leadership in school PTO groups, led Girls Scouts, worked at the state level with educators, and volunteered many hours at schools. I am currently participating in Goodyear LEAD (Leadership Enrichment and Development) to prepare for service on council.

I look forward to meeting our Goodyear residents, listening to their concerns, and being their voice on council.

Do you support term limits? Why or why not?

I do support term limits, yes. Any citizen who is willing to devote their time to public service is worthy of consideration to serve. Yet, when elected officials remain in service for multiple terms, it can lead to a stale perspective. Our city is growing and changing at a fast pace, and I believe it’s important to stay in touch with the needs of our whole demographic. It’s important to have representation on council from all areas of the city, and all members of our population. I am a fresh voice for all of Goodyear!

What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?

Our growth here in Goodyear, and how it is guided with financial responsibility, is our top priority. We are only at 10 percent development according to city statistics. Difficult to believe, but we are only in our infancy.

As we build vibrant housing developments, attract retail and entertainment, and secure professional employment opportunities, we must do so with an eye on our financial stability. As we put services and programming in place, we must be sure that our budget can sustain these.

Regarding retail development, I feel we need to find ways to support our local, small, or independent businesses so that we can bring character and camaraderie to our city. While we all shop the big box retail and patronize our chain restaurants, they don’t keep us here in Goodyear. We are all guilty of leaving our city to shop or dine out. Let’s bring style and character here to Goodyear so we keep our tax dollars here in Goodyear!

If elected, I’d like to work closely with the Economic Development department, to lead Goodyear to a thriving future. Let’s work together to create an area where we meet to dine, shop, and socialize. Living together, sharing life!

What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?

I am in a unique position to serve on council full-time. Currently, I am a stay at home mom. But, I like to think of myself as a professional family manager!

My children are 10, 14, and 16, and aren’t as demanding of my time as they were six years ago when I

first considered serving on council. At that time, I pulled papers to seek candidacy for council, and quickly realized that the time demands did not match what I had available while raising three younger children.

Now, I look forward to the opportunity to attend regularly scheduled council meetings, but to also participate in daytime visits to schools, where I can listen to teachers and administrators about what support they could use from their communities.

I will be able to meet with police, fire, and safety personnel, and hear their needs for continued success while serving our residents. I can visit businesses, ask them questions of how their interactions with the city could be improved. Independent and small businesses do not have the support and backup of a corporate parent. We, the city, are their partner. Their success is good for all of Goodyear.

The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?

As a council member, I mentioned earlier that I plan to visit with city residents in all communities, listen to them, reflect upon what I hear, and be their voice on council. It is important to look at the whole of Goodyear when making decisions. And, sometimes it will be important to consider one area of the city whose needs are so very different than the rest. It will be during these more challenging discussions that I will have remember what I have heard from our residents, take into consideration budget considerations, look at growth, remember the city vision, and come to a decision after thinking of all of these.

What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?

I currently have both a website, www. GilliganforGoodyear.com, and a Facebook page, Gilligan for Goodyear, where our residents can connect with me. I have email, sara@gilliganforgoodyear.com, where I am happy to answer questions and address concerns. During my campaign, I am holding meet and greets at local cafes, and I intend to continue this if Goodyear elects me as a member of council. I will partner with our six school districts, and many charter schools and private schools, to attend PTO meetings and parent nights. I plan to be accessible. I will listen. I will ask questions. I will seek solutions. I have been posting a public schedule on my Facebook page each week with scheduled events, meet and greets, and city commitments. I will continue this so that our residents know they can reach out to me, whether through social media, or in person!

Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?

Being a professional family manager, or more usually known as a full time stay at home mom, I have many hours of availability. I have support from my husband and parents, who will help with any conflicts between my home responsibilities and city council duties. We have a wide network of friends who I trust to help me if ever I need support for my children while I commit to and serve the city. My family looks forward to being a bigger part of Goodyear if I am elected to council. We already enjoy city events together! It will be rewarding to be a part of more Goodyear families as we enjoy our city together! What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?

Well, I spent all of the 80s in high school and college. I am sure happy that we didn’t have digital cameras and social media capturing our everyday lives, including success, failures, and missteps! I don’t envy today’s

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youth growing up in a society where everything they do is broadcast for all to see, and documented digitally!

Brannon Hampton Age: 34

Last level of school completed: Graduate School (Masters Degree)

Degrees, certifications held: Bachelors of Science in Business Management, Associates in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering, Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Masters Certification in Process Improvement (Lean), and Certified SCRUM Master (CSM).

Occupation: Project Manager

(See Meet the Goodyear candidates on Page 23)

GOODYEAR ELECTION

ELECCIÓNS DE GOODYEAR

The city of Goodyear will hold an all-mail Primary Election March 14, 2017

One Mayoral Seat Three Council Seats

Sara Gilligan

Olivia A. Aguilar

Olivia A. Aguilar, 80, of Buckeye died Feb. 10, 2017, in Phoenix.

Mrs. Aguilar was born in Monte Vista, Colo. She is survived by two daughters, Roberta Aguilar and Debra Gomez; two sisters, Eleanor Martinez and Josie Ciardella; two brothers, Victor and Joe Lobato; 26 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Feb. 21 at Our Lady of Fatima, 1418 S. 17th Ave., Phoenix, followed by interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Check with Avenidas Funeral Chapel for service times. Condolences for the family may be left at avenidasfuneralchapel.com.

Esperanza “Hope” E. Beltran

Esperanza “Hope” E. Beltran, 89, of Avondale died Feb. 6, 2017.

Mrs. Beltran was born May 27, 1927, in Historic Goodyear Farms Camp 52 in Litchfield Park to Rafael Encinas and Delfina Nunez.

She worked in the cafeteria for the Avondale Elementary School District for more than 20 years.

She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Goodyear.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Lawrence. She is survived by one son, Bob Beltran Jr.; one daughter, Rose Nield; one stepdaughter, Delfina Ruiz; one sister, Maria Jesus Valenzuela; nine

primitive & ancient pottery. For photos & listing: mangoldauctionservice.com 602-510-8373

Accounts Receivable Clerk Earnhardt Honda is looking for an entry level Accounts Receivable Clerk. Preferred applicant must have 1 year accounting experience. Must be familiar with account and schedule reconciliations, organized, detailed, with the capacity to function in a team environment or individually. Microsoft Outlook and Excel knowledge required. Please submit resume to: kelli.highwood@earnhardt.com No phone calls please!

AVAILABLE March 1st, 1468 S. 222nd Lane, Buckeye. $1050.00 per month, $1050.00 deposit. Pet okay with $100.00 non refundable deposit. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single story, approximately 1600 square feet plus. For showing, call Lisa 480-593-5563 or Debi at 360791-7253.

ESTATE sale. Tools, household items, misc. No earlies. Feb 17th and 18th. 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Only. 311 S. 2nd St. Across from Buckeye Senior Center.

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

Normal Deadline: Friday, 4pm

Nancy King Giebel

Nancy King Giebel, 81, of Goodyear died Feb. 10, 2017, at Banner Grandview Terrace.

Mrs. Giebel was born Dec. 20, 1935, in Brazil, Ind., to Aubrey and Charlotte King.

She moved to Arizona in 1945.

She was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader and member of the Fowler Women’s Club, Christian Cowboy’s Association and Calvary United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Giebel; and one son, Charles Giebel.

She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Branham and Georgann Walsh; three sons, Leroy King, Kenneth King and Robert King; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A visitation will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 20 at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale.

Jose Angel Luera

Jose Angel Luera, 87, of Avondale died Feb. 12, 2017, at his home.

Mr. Luera was born March 1, 1929, in Millersview, Texas, to Ygnacio and Angelita.

He moved to Arizona in 1953.

He worked as a farmhand and retired as a custodian for the Avondale Elementary School District.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ofelia Salas Luera; and two sons, Jose Angel Munoz and Patrick Salas Luera.

He is survived by four daughters, Diana Daley, Evelyn L. Salcido, Martina L. Quijada and Rosemary L. Vargas; one son, Ignacio S. Luera; four sisters, Juanita L. Silva, Petra Baltazar, Carmen L. Gutierrez and Virginia Ortega.

A visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a rosary recital at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, followed by interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 8450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.

Alice Mead

Alice (nee Delgado) Mead, 81, of Peoria and formerly of Litchfield Park died Feb. 10, 2017, in Glendale.

Mrs. Mead was born March 26, 1935, in Erie, Pa. She moved to Arizona in 1970.

She was a business owner for more than 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Mead Sr.; and one daughter, Judy Anderson.

She is survived by two daughters, Alice McNamee of Peoria and Erin Lawson of Waddell; one son, Richard Mead of Waddell; two sisters, Barbara Budny of Erie, Pa., and Joan Wasyl of Erie, Pa.; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Fellowship, 3015 N. 195th Ave., Litchfield Park.

The Rev. Clay McGuire will officiate.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 95014.

Myra Gayle Binns

Myra Gayle Binns, 76, of Buckeye died Feb. 7, 2017, at Banner Hospice in Sun City.

Mrs. Binns was born Aug. 5, 1940, in Bessemer, Ala.

She moved to Arizona in 2012.

She worked to help feed the hungry and house the homeless.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Deanne Wollenberg; and one son, Christopher Earl Binns.

She is survived by one daughter, Danielle McMartin of Castle Rock, Colo.; two sons, Mark Binns of Tipton, Iowa, and Kaleb Binns of Buckeye; one brother, Bill Jenkins of Birmingham, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were Feb. 12 at Palo Verde Baptist Church in Palo Verde.

The Rev. Don Moenich officiated.

Memorials may be made to Palo Verde Baptist Church, 29600 W. Old Highway 80, Palo Verde, AZ 85343.

A word about obituaries

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

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

Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim, without any editing, may purchase a paid obituary; call 623-535-8439. Funeral homes may submit obituaries using our online form at westvalleyview.com; click on Submit an Obituary. They may also email, fax or mail us obituaries. Our email is news1@westvalleyview.com. Our fax number is 623-935-2103. Our mailing address is West Valley View, Inc., 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Mary-Jo Klackle, 84, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2017. Mary-Jo was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 2, 1932. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Billy; sister, Sue; sons, Mike, Scott, Kurt and Chris; daughter-inlaws, Candy, Laura, Joy and Lisa; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mary-Jo loved all of her family and went out of her way to keep in touch with them. She was a working mother and retired from her real estate career at PebbleCreek in 2007. Mary-Jo enjoyed a full life filled with friends and family and various hobbies, sports, clubs, and causes. She traveled the world and loved adventures, exploring new places and meeting new people. She loved to talk and laugh, surrounded by family and friends. She will be missed by all of us.

There will be a memorial service on February 18, 2017 at 11a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Phone: (623) 882-0721. Donations can be made to: PebbleCreek Kare Bears - http://www.karebears. org/returns-donations.html, Disabled Veterans - https://www. dav.org/, Autism Society http://www.autism-society.org/ get-involved/donate/. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Joan Frew

Joan Frew, the daughter of Steve Burkhead and Myrtle (Yaste) Burkhead, was born November 15, 1933 at Perryville, Kentucky and passed away on February 9, 2017 at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville,

at the Teddy Bear Junction at Fiatt, Illinois and met her husband Glenn McHenry Frew. They were married on April 3, 1954 at Canton, Illinois and to this union was born Glenda and Kenneth.

couple moved to Buckeye, Arizona where they were involved in the management and operation of Whiting Brothers Gas for nearly 30 years. They retired and moved to Republic, KS in 2000.

Joan was very active in the V.F.W. Post # 1826 Auxiliary in Buckeye. She also enjoyed bingo, birdwatching, and spending time with her grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn M. Frew on July 23, 2014; grandson, Todd Frew; sisters, Geneva, Gladys, Nellie and Helen and brothers, R.H., Bobby, and an infant brother; and sister-in-law, Pauline Burkhead.

Joan is survived by one daughter, Glenda (Ronnie) Gaspar of Republic, KS; one son, Kenny (Marcia) Frew of Buckeye, AZ; two grandchildren, Randi Frew (Jim) Shaffer and Tyler (Savannah) Frew; two great grandchildren, Ashley and Sophie Shaffer; one sister, Ruby Neff of Galesburg, Illinois; four brothers, Cecil Burkhead of Canton, Illinois, Johnnie (Ruth) Burkhead of Fairview Illinois, Raymond (Joan) Burkhead of rural Canton, Illinois, and Edward (Donna) Burkhead of Ellisville, Illinois; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cremation was selected and memorial services and inurnment will be held at a later date in Canton, Illinois.

Memorials are suggested to the Joan Frew Memorial.

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS

Esperanza Beltran

Olivia Aguilar

Nancy Giebel

Jose Luera

Alice Mead

Meet the Goodyear candidates

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Years you have lived in the city: 9 Boards and commissions you’ve served on: 2025 Goodyear General Plan Committee, Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) Past Board Member

How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? I have attended approximately 90 percent of all meetings over the last seven months.

Why are you seeking election to the council?

I am running for city council because I believe in our city and want to see it grow to its full potential. Goodyear is wonderful place to live and raise a family and I want to see it continue to be so for future generations.

I represent the average demographic of Goodyear residents and believe my perspective can bring balance to the Council. I also believe in the significance of community service and it would be a great honor to serve as a councilman. I am a long term resident of the West Valley and I am invested in this community as my home. Do you support term limits? Why or why not?

I support term limits as it allows for new ideas and perspective to come into the city council. I believe public involvement and citizen participation in the city is important. A strong Goodyear relies on citizens to be involved in boards, commissions and city council. What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?

The top issues that I will focus on as a Goodyear City Council Member are:

1. Economic Growth — Goodyear can attract and grow more business in the city. We have the highest medium income and the highest educated workforce in the West Valley. I will work with the Chamber of Commerce, Business Incubators, Existing Small Businesses, ASBA, and the city to attract, grow and retain business in Goodyear.

2. Financial Stewardship — I want to reduce our debt and set the city up for future success. This includes not raising taxes on basic needs like water and food within the city that affect every citizen.

3. Public Safety — Residents deserve and should expect well-equipped Fire and Police departments. This includes keeping our streets safe and our fire response time’s top tier.

4. Quality of Life — The three above priorities will lead to a higher quality of life for our residents. This will include more amenities like parks, shopping, etc. What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?

I am a native of Arizona and a long term resident of the West Valley and I care about the future of Goodyear. This community is my home and where I chose to raise my family. I represent the average Goodyear resident in age and I will bring another perspective to the board.

I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration and experience in process improvement, project management, business management, and in helping Small Businesses succeed. I have served as a Board member for Arizona Small Business Association and participated in the 2025 Goodyear General plan committee and the Goodyear Citizens Academy.

The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?

As a Goodyear City Councilman I will be representing all of Goodyear. I will always do my best to accomplish what I think is right for the city and the community. On particularly difficult decisions I will seek the council of those parties involved and arrive at an informed decision that will benefit the city, community, and families of Goodyear.

What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?

I am dedicated to ensuring that I have as many opportunities as possible to speak with citizens and business owners in person and through social media. Some specific ways that people can keep in contact with me is: Face to Face; Social Media; Attendance at block watch and HOA meetings; Email; www. Hampton4Goodyear.com.

Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?

There are no restrictions on my ability to serve. I have

WORSHIP WITH US ORSHIP

worked for Arizona Public Service at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station for over 15 years. APS prides itself in being a good community partner. Employees provide thousands of volunteer hours to our communities and support the local communities that they serve. Palo Verde has an economic impact of approximately $1.8 billion annually and is the largest single commercial taxpayer in Arizona. I was recently recognized by APS for my volunteering within the community. See www.aps.com/en/ourcompany/ news/latestnews/Pages/aps-recognizes-employeecommunityinvolvement-with-second-annual-communityservice-awards.aspx.

What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?

I am very glad you did not ask me about my beautiful wife and kids because it would not have been possible to tell you about them in 200 words or less. As far as skeletons in my closet, maybe some of the teachers at Agua Fria High School could tell you a few stories.

Joe Pizzillo, incumbent Age: 64

Last level of school completed: Masters in Business Administration Degrees, certifications held: Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Masters in Business Administration Occupation: Goodyear City Councilmember; Adjunct College Professor (Finance/ Accounting)

Years you have lived in the city: 14 years.

Boards and commissions you’ve served on: City Council, City of Goodyear Audit Committee, City of Goodyear Community Funding Committee, South West Lending Closet, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, Valley Metro

How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? Have attended all Council Meetings. Have only missed one City Council meeting over my current 7 ½ year term, and that was for my 40th wedding anniversary celebration.

Why are you seeking re-election to the council?

I am running so I may continue to build on our successes of the past while working to ensure Goodyear maintains an exceptional quality of life for its residents, protect our neighborhoods from crime and blight, provide quality level core services in a cost effective and financially responsible manner, promote job creation, additionally support the recruitment of quality amenities while growing the City within a business-friendly environment.

As a member of your City Council, I have worked to overcome various financial challenges while maintaining a high level of core services. I am very proud to have been able to serve this City as its Acting Mayor from November 2010 to March 2011 along with a stint as your Vice Mayor. I feel this experience was invaluable in carrying out my duties as your City Councilmember.

I will continue to bring to the table my strong financial background, ensuring as the City moves forward, we deliver quality services in the most cost effective manner possible. I have been a part of Goodyear’s growth for more than fourteen years and I am proud of the many positive milestones, one being the recently opened Harkins Movie Theater in 2016.

Do you support term limits? Why or why not?

Yes, I do support term limits. The City of Goodyear does have terms limits which include a maximum of 3 consecutive 4 year terms as a City Councilmember. I believe this rule is quite reasonable. If elected, this would be my third and last term as your City Councilmember. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your City Councilmember.

What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?

Today’s economic conditions, following the downturn in the economy, has created significant financial challenges to meet customer service demands, needed capital replacement and new capital projects of a growing community.

It is important as we move forward to have sound financial policies in place along with an adopted strategic plan to address such challenges. Creating an environment that grows our business tax base along with identifying efficiencies and cost savings within city departments is critical for our success.

I am proud that as a member of your City Council team we have adopted financial policies and strategies along with input from our various Citizen Committees to address key challenges such as our ballpark debt service, capital replacement programs, water master planning and implementation of the recent fire study.

The City’s current future growth trends will require a laser focus to meet our water, parks and open spaces, public safety and core service needs of our community. I will continue to utilize my financial background, community feedback, along with a team approach of our City Council to ensure our community’s expectations are met.

What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?

I have local government financial experience and over 7 years on the City Council serving in the capacity as Councilmember, Acting Mayor, and Vice Mayor. My background and experience affords me the proper mix of skill sets to meet current and future needs of our City.

I am an active member of the community and belong to the Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce and currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Lending Closet. My community involvement affords me the opportunities to receive regular updates regarding the wishes and concerns of our residents.

My comprehensive knowledge of local government financing and knowledge of the various governmental funding sources affords me the skill sets to address both opportunities and challenges going forward.

I will continue to work diligently and I am committed to meet all current and future needs of our City. I am very proud of the City’s past accomplishments and I would like to continue my community service as a member of the City Council, maintaining Goodyear as a premier community to work, play and to raise your family.

The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?

The City Council is elected at large and I take this responsibility very seriously. I arrive at my vote by receiving a variety of community input, researching the issues at hand and making my decisions based on what I believe is in best overall interests of the City long-term. What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?

I am an active member in our community and attend various public gatherings in which I regularly solicit and receive community input regarding both business and public feedback into City operations. I also use our bi-annual citizen satisfaction surveys as a tool to identify Goodyear’s short comings and citizen priorities.

I have always been very assessable to anyone within our community who may have concerns or issues with City processes or its quality of service delivery. I take great pride in delivering high quality services to all in our community and meet with individuals whenever asked to address their concerns.

Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?

I have a very flexible schedule that permits me to adjust my workload to meet the demands, responsibilities and opportunities of this position.

What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?

I’m glad you did not ask me if I consider pizza one of the five basic food groups! Are there any skeletons in your closet? Last time I looked in the closet I could not find any skeletons!

Joe Pizzillo

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

SOCIAL Security Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! Win or pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-697-8171 to start your application today!

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

(Far West Valley)

Arizona Behavioral Care

Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHT’s) and Certified Personal Caregivers for our West Valley group homes. Starting pay is $11 /hour for DCP and $12 /hour for CPC. Requirements: Must be 21 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Card, Physical and TB test. We offer paid time off, health insurance dental insurance, life insurance and 401K. Submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 480-840-1601

Drive with Uber. No experience is required, but you’ll need a Smartphone. It’s fun and easy. For more information, call: 800-796-6137 (AzCAN) EARN EXTRA INCOME! The Arizona Republic wants to contract you to deliver the newspaper in the early morning hours. Work just 2-3 hours a day and earn an extra $700-$1200.00 per month. Routes available NOW in your area. Call 1-855-704-2104 or visit deliveryopportunities. gannett.com

LANDSCAPE Laborers needed. Full/ part time. Experienced, hardworking, dependable. Serious applicants only. 623-670-0080.

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

NOW HIRING MAINTENANCE TECH III

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

A Place For Mom. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is free /no obligation. Call 1-800-715-1607.

LUNG CANCER? And 60+ Years Old? If So, You And Your Family May Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 877-510-6640 To Learn

Apache / West Southern / South Watson. Could be anywhere along there. Reward! Call 575-517-6204 or write k1oiq.ajo@gmail.com

Seeking energetic, self-motivated, organized administrative assistant for full-time, long-term temporary assignment in the Far West Valley. Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED, 4+ years of administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; knowledge of records management is a plus. Duties include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operations in various departments to managers and staff. Candidate will be tested on Microsoft applications. Criminal background screening, drug testing and education verification will be conducted. Please send resume as a PDF or Word attachment when replying to this ad. dssdarla@questoffice.net

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

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

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

DOCTOR’S office, will train, full time. Apply ONLY Thursday, February 23rd. 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. 5115 North Dysart Rd., B212, Litchfield Park.

Available NOW to qualified workers ALL SHIFTS

West Valley Locations!

Pay rates DOE & range from entry level to experienced ($9-$10 Hr) to start for Production, Stockers, Packers, Warehouse, Order Pickers, Labor & Janitor. ALSO ($10-13 Hr plus) Driving Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Cherry Pickers, Shipping/Receiving, Tig Welders, Machine Operators, Wood Workers, Delivery Drivers & Construction.

Little/No Experience? We have jobs starting at about $8.50 Hr. Most positions are Temp-to Hire ALL POSITIONS ARE IN A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

PLEASE CALL 623-845-1300BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

We are seeking highly quali ed candidates for the 2017-2018 school year in the following area:

IMMEDIATE opening for full time staff at a group home for girls located West of Buckeye. Must be at least 25 years of age, have a high school diploma, clean driving record and pass fingerprint and background check. Must be available to work different shifts. Pay $11.00-$12.00 an hour, based on experience. Send resume to olsonapeca@aol.com.

N. PebbleCreek Pkwy., Suite 101 Goodyear.

Please apply in person or e-mail resume to ktashiro11@outlook.com Must be 19 years of age to apply.

CAREGIVERS

to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives. Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley **No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.

Well established senior living community in Peoria is seeking Maintenance Tech III. The ideal candidate will have experience in general maintenance repairs, HVAC,, water, refrigeration/ electrical systems; water source heat pumps; I or II EPA certification. Equal opportunity employer. Apply at: swcareers@sierrawinds.com or in persaon at: 17300 N. 88th Ave., Peoria (88th Ave. & Bell Rd.)

OFFICE POSITION

Phones, file, computer, 25-35 hours /week, Monday-Friday. Pay depending on experience. Must be flexible to work when needed and knowledgeable in streets and giving directions for the entire valley. No calls. Email resume: septictech@att.net.

ROOM attendant/ housekeeper position available at hotel; call 623-936-6000.

Taking resumes for a qualified septic employee. Honest, strong, good attitude, hard working person that is not afraid of a shovel, yet personable & professional. Clean drivers license is a must. CDL is a plus, but not required at first and will be required to get a CDL. Will train to our high standards. Pay starts at $16-$18/hr depending on experience. email resumes to septictech@att.net.

THE City of Litchfield Park is accepting applications for a Landscape Maintenance Technician Deadline for applications is Friday, 02/24/2017 4:00p.m. See the City’s website, www.litchfield-park.org for details Equal Opportunity Employer Monday-Friday Drug-free environment.

Se Habla Español EOE & E-Verify Compliant We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.    Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

Truck driver local deliveries, based out of Buckeye. Must have CDL License HAZ endorsement a plus Must have tanker endorsement Wages depending on experience, benefits included, home every night. Background check required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Please, no phone calls. Fax resume to 623-386-3432 or drop off at 26675 West Baseline Rd., Buckeye AZ

Part Time On Call Caregivers

1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900.

10 ACRES power/ water available. 555th Avenue. Starting at $5999.00/ acre. 602-6218-1159

5-10 ACRES +fix-up ranch home West of Estrella. 2 wells.

$319.5K. Buy direct from owner/ broker. Owner may carry w/ $50,000. down. 602-525-6622.

WE buy Land and vacant lots, 480-365-8058.

WENDEN, AZ. Ranchettes. 40 acres each from $49,900. Close to Highway 60 off Alamo Road. 4 sold, 4 left. Owner 888-444-1220.

OFFICE/

2-3 BEDROOM mobile homes for sale. New factory to you homes and lots available. Owner financing. All age family gated community. New homes available. 623-935-4296, 623-826-5398, 623-853-5739. BUENA VISTA

ACRE, fenced pasture, huge trees, private studio and 1 bedroom apartment available for rent, utilities included. Southern/ 123rd Avenue, 623-826-1839 FOR rent, attractive condo, 1bedroom/ 1bath. Youngtown, AZ. Private yard, carport, near library-police station. $700. Call or text 602-487-0015.

1 Bedroom available in Pebble Creek w/ kitchen privileges, $650/ month, 1/2 utilities & deposit. No pets, smoking or drug users. Call Michael 520-599-1033.

Loans And Financial 70

SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner’s Relief Line now for Help! 855-801-2882 (AzCan)

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

Services 80

MATT’S Premier Painting & Renovations. Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Free estimates. Call 623-628-5282.

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

PENAS Remodeling. Free estimates. Insured. Baseboards, interior trim and interior doors. call 623-455-3105.

YARD work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Juan 623-242-4161, 623-242-4159.

Merchandise 90

48” DIAMOND plated hatched truckbed toolbox $200, Pentacon Praktica camera w/ attached lenses/ flashbar/ case $100. 623-386-5612.

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.

CEMETARY plot for sale in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetary. Price negotiable. 623-936-5914.

CHECK out books by 19 year old local author! amazon.com/ author/andreahintz.

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

DISH TV-BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/ mo Internet (where avail.) FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1-800-916-0680 (AzCAN)

NEW OIGO golf bag $80. Luggage New Travel Pro 28” $80. New hard cover/ combo lock $65. Call 623-544-0832

OXYGEN- Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! Free info kit: 844-843-0520 (AzCAN)

PRINTING press. Ryobi 3302M two color press. Prints sheets up to 11x17. In good condition. $2600. Email publisher@westvalleyview.com with questions or to set up an appointment to see it.

SAFE Step walk-in tub. Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-538-3092 for $750 off.

SOLITAIRE Diamond ring 1.22CT for sale $5999. Platinum Diamond ring 4.05 total diamond weight, GIA certified, $31,000. James 480-365-8058.

Switch to DIRECTV. Lock in 2-year Price Guarantee ($50/ month) w/AT&T Wireless. Over 145 Channels PLUS Popular Movie Networks for Three Months, No Cost! Call 1-800-404-9329. (AzCAN)

SATURDAY, February 25th

Huge community sale! PebbleCreek. 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. 100+ homes selling in one parking lot! Massive garage sale! Free to attend; 8:00a.m. 11:00a.m.

Wanted To Buy 95

WANTED: Older Corvette, Porsche, Jaguar, Triumph, MG, Mercedes Sportscars/Convertibles. 1973 & OLDER! ANY condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call/ Text: Mike 520-977-1110. I bring trailer & funds. (AzCAN)

Animals And Farm Equipment 120

7 Month old spayed female Tortie/Calico in need of a forever home. Please call 623-935-6597

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

Motorcycles, Boats & Golf Carts 400

1997 ELECTRIC Club Car golf cart. Green. Can accommodate 4 passengers New batteries in February 2013. Please call Mike 970-376-0190.

2007 HD Dyna Low Rider (FXDL). 1800 miles, removable windshield, leather saddle bags, new battery. Excellent condition, always garaged and covered. Includes battery tender, cover & helmet. $7500. 303-548-0053. West Valley.

Automotive 500

1998 HITCHHIKER, 5th wheel, 30 foot w/ slideout, good condition, clean. Must sell. $7800. Call 618-322-9275. No texts.

1998 WILDWOOD 5th-wheel, 22 foot, very clean, great shape. $5300. Call 618-322-9275. No texts.

Our advertisers say: “SOLD first day ad ran.” ...Carole Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)

Avondale

City of Avondale Public Notice City of Avondale Invitation for Bids (IFB) NFS 17-024 Site Clean-up Services Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified, licensed Contractor(s) to provide the City with site clean-up services on residential and commercial properties, vacant lots and City owned property at times and locations specified by the City.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on February 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. All bids should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323-6806 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All sealed bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on March 9, 2017 and shall be clearly marked “NFS 17-024 Site Clean-up Services” 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 are available for download at www.avondale. org/procurment. Information regarding this project may be obtained by contacting Martha Ortiz at (623) 333-2728.

The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure in every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 15 and 22 2017.

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

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

K-8 certified reading specialist. I can teach your child to read, help your struggling reader or challenge your advanced reader. $50/ hr. Call or text Miss Jaymie 602-802-5037. LAWN Service, clean-up, trimming, yard maintenance. Excellent prices. Jesus 602-488-3418 or 623-308-6243.

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

Garage Sales 91

8:30-12:30, 300 North Old Litchfield Road, (across from Wigwam Spa). Couch, recliner, baby cradle, bar stools, clothing, bedding, kitchen items, jewelry and so much more!

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

$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all autos! Any condition. Good condition more $$$$! Call 602-561-6291. DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 866-932-4184 (AzCAN)

Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 15, 2017.

Public Notice

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

I. NAME: M&S HOME SOLUTIONS, LLC L-2140576-9

II. The address of the known place of business is: 19326 W. Medlock Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Scott Connor, 19326 W. Medlock Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Scott Connor, Member, 19326 W. Medlock Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Marri Connor, Member, 19326 W. Medlock Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MADE IN ARIZONA HANDCRAFTED

City of Avondale Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 1617-217 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE AGRICULTURAL LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVONDALE AND KEN SHEELY RANCHES PARTNERS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Avondale as follows: SECTION 1. The Agricultural Lease between the City of Avondale and Ken Sheely Ranches Partners 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

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: Trisha Olivas, Member, 9519 S. 325th Ave., Arlington, AZ 85322

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

Public Notice

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

L-2150074-8

II. The address of the known place of business is: 3323 N. 80th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Preston Ogle, 3323 N. 80th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Preston Ogle, Member, 3323 N. 80th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: AQUA SPRINGS OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, LLC

L-2147446-6

II. The address of the known place of business is: 7125 N. 185th Avenue, Waddell, AZ 85355

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Roy Dean Harper, 7125 N. 185th Avenue, Waddell, AZ 85355

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Roy Dean Harper, Member, 7125 N. 185th Avenue, Waddell, AZ 85355 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

Public Notice

OF

and the West Valley Business on February 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

and

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CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Electrical Engineering & Electrical Contracting 5. SHARES - Class: Common, Series: 1, Total: 1 6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? No

6.2 Misty Sant, 16697 W. Mohave Street, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, Maricopa

7. DIRECTORS -

Misty Sant, 5115 N. Dysart Rd. Suite 202, Box 614, Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340, Maricopa

8. STATUTORY AGENT -

Misty Sant, 16697 W. Mohave Street, Goodyear, AZ 85338

10 INCORPORATORSMisty Sant, 5115 N. Dysart Rd. Suite 202, Box 614, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, Maricopa

SIGNATURE - By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachment is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. I Accept /s/ Misty Sant Jan 12, 2017

Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: MJS Engineering and Utilities Inc.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business

on February 1, 8, and 15, 2017.

Public Notice

Your Name: Heather Faltermeier

Address: 11056 W. Cardium Lane, Marana, AZ 85658

Telephone: 623-695-2229

IN THE SUPRERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIMA JUVENILE COURT

In the Matter of: Daliylah

Edwards Case Number: 520160266

Amended CITATION

NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: Dustin Edwards

The Petitioner has filed a Petition to Terminate Parent-Child Relationship in the above-entitled cause requesting the court to terminate your parental rights

to the above named

TONI L. HELLON, Clerk

Maryann Turney, Deputy Clerk GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL this 30 day of January, 2017. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley

child(ren), pursuant to A.R.S. §8-533 as amended. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an initial hearing on the Petition is set for March 30, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., in the courtroom of this Court located at 2225 East Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona before the Honorable Deborah Pratte. You may appear at the hearing and be represented by counsel. The Court will appoint counsel upon a showing of lack of financial ability to retain your own counsel. You are hereby advised that your failure to personally appear in court at the initial hearing, the pre-trial conference, the status conference or the termination adjudication hearing without good cause shown may result in a finding that you have waived your legal rights and have admitted the allegations in the petition. In addition, if you fail to personally appear in court without good cause shown, the hearings may go forward in your absence and may result in a termination of your parental rights based upon the record and the evidence presented to the court. A request for reasonable accomodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the Court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding and can be made by calling (520) 724-2900.

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- Liliana Castillo, 22151 W. Shadow Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States Ivan Castillo, 22151 W. Shadow Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States Rebeca Castillo, 22151 W. Shadow Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States

8. STATUTORY AGENT

- Liliana Castillo, 22151 W. Shadow Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States

10. INCORPORATORS - Liliana Castillo, 22151 W. Shadow Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States

SIGNATURE - By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments

is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.

I ACCEPT /s/ Liliana Castillo, 10/24/2016

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 8, 15, and 22, 2017.

Public Notice

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

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: C&A GRANITE LLC

L-2148174-5

II. The address of the known place of business is: 6816 W. Maldonado Rd., Laveen, AZ 85339

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Claudia Munoz, 6816 W. Maldonado Rd., Laveen, AZ 85339

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Claudia Munoz, Member, 6816 W. Maldonado Rd., Laveen, AZ 85339

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 8, 15, and 22, 2017.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: WEST VALLEY WELDING LLC

L-2127719-2

II. The address of the known place of business is: 25665 W.

Morning Dove Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85326

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael Schmitt, 25665 W. Morning Dove Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85326

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Michael Schmitt, member, 25665 W. Morning Dove Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85326

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 15, 22, and March 1, 2017.

Public Notice

II. The address of the known place of business is: 13313 Jemez Ct. Unit A, Glendale, AZ 85307

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Deanna K. Laufenburger, 13313 Jemez Ct. Unit A, Glendale, AZ 85307

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Deanna K. Laufenburger, Member, 13313 Jemez Ct. Unit A, Glendale, AZ 85307

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 15, 22, and March 1, 2017.

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DKL ENTERPRISE LLC L-2145989-2