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CLEVELAND INDIANS PITCHER SHAWN MORIMANDO practices pitching Feb. 17 at Goodyear Ballpark. Saturday marks opening day for spring training games with the Indians vs. the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark and the Chicago White Sox vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

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Spring training returns to W. Valley

by Kourtney Balsan special to the View

Major League Baseball players are getting ready to step up to the plate as the Cactus League’s spring training is about to be in full swing.

Starting Saturday, the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox return to the West Valley to train for the regular season.

The Indians and Reds play at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, and will have team workouts at 9:15 a.m. daily throughout spring training season, which are free and open to the public.

The Dodgers and White Sox play at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Ballpark, 10710 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, and have daily team workouts beginning at 9 a.m., which are free and open to the public.

“Spring training fans are fans of all ages who like the casual, more intimate atmosphere of the smaller facilities and who enjoy being out in the perfect Arizona weather,” said Debbie Diveney, a marketing coordinator at Goodyear Ballpark.

The teams that faced off in the 2016 World Series — the Indians and Chicago Cubs — will meet again March 27 for an already soldout game at Goodyear Ballpark, Diveney said.

“We’re excited to have the two World Series teams play each other again. Fans are excited, too,” she said. “We encourage fans to arrive early. Gates open two hours prior to first pitch

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for happy hour, which will feature food and drink specials until the game begins. This game will also feature a handful of food.”

It won’t be the only sold-out game in the West Valley, as the Los Angeles Angels versus Dodgers, Cubs versus Dodgers and Cubs versus White Sox are also sold out at Camelback Ranch, said Scott Carter, director of marketing and corporate partnerships at Camelback Ranch-Glendale Ballpark.

“We’re ahead of last year’s pace, which was a record year for attendance. With four consecutive years of attendance growth, we’re poised for another great season at the Ranch,” Carter said. “The Dodgers return a majority of their team that was just two wins shy of the World Series. The White Sox had one of the busiest off seasons in baseball, acquiring some of the brightest prospects in the game in an exciting rebuild of their roster.”

Goodyear also expects large crowds at every game, as the 2017 spring training season has already had an increase in ticket sales, Diveney said.

“As expected, with the Indians finishing the 2016 season as the American League Champions, we have seen an increase in ticket sales,” she said.

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Justice in the West Valley has a new home.

Operations started this week at the Southwest Regional Court Center, a complex that houses four Maricopa County justice courts in Avondale.

The $22.3 million, 75,757-square-foot building sits on a 15-acre parcel at 10420 W. Van Buren St. Led by justices of the peace, the courts handle civil and criminal crimes and traffic violations, including speeding and DUIs. The courts also deal with landlord-tenant issues, protective orders and small claims matters valued up to $3,500.

Courts housed in the new building serve parts of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Glendale and Phoenix.

“This is a place for someone with very little money who can walk through the door and seek justice,” Supervisor Steve Gallardo, whose District 5 is served by the new building, said Feb. 15 during grand opening ceremonies.

Gallardo said the project was completed under budget and on schedule after construction started in January 2016.

District 4 County Supervisor Clint Hickman noted that people in the West Valley who previously might have traveled to Phoenix for justice court will now have a shorter trip.

Janet Barton, Maricopa County Superior Court presiding judge, agreed that the justice center’s location is important.

“This is an access to justice issue,” Barton said. “It’s putting courts where the people are.”

The building will be staffed by about 100 people and serve as the home to the Agua Fria, Country Meadows, Maryvale and White Tank justice courts.

Together, the courts processed almost 55,000 cases last year, according to the county.

Three of the courts had been operating out of leased locations in Tolleson, Buckeye and Phoenix, with an annual expense to the county of $542,000. The fourth court is moving from Phoenix closer to the community it serves.

The building’s entry is decorated with a series of Latin words related to the law, such as corpus juris (body of law) and ad item (meeting of the minds).

The building’s symmetrical quad design centers on a hub with four courtrooms, adjacent judges’ chambers and hearing rooms.

Technology in the new building includes electronic monitors in the lobby to direct people to courtrooms, where attorneys can play videos or display electronic documents.

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THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Court Center houses four Maricopa County justice courts on Van Buren Street between 104th and 105th avenues in Avondale.

A grand opening ceremony for the $22.3 million facility was held Feb. 15. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.

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The building’s energy efficient design is expected to be recognized with two Green Globes, which are awarded to new sustainable construction, county officials said.

Noting the population growth in the West Valley, the county obtained the land for the justice center 10 years ago.

After initial plans were downsized, funding for the project was first approved in the county’s fiscal year 2013 budget.

A master plan for the site includes space for adding two additional courts to the building.

Gallardo said additional county services could be available at the location as the county grows.

Maricopa County has 26 justice court precincts.

The new justice center is the fifth regional court center in the county.

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million into the state’s economy annually, with $544 million during spring training, Diveney said.

“The economic impact of spring training on Goodyear alone is $52 million annually,” she said. “Year-round use of the facility brings an additional economic impact of $54 million.”

The local economy flourishes in March, as 61 percent of people attending spring training games are from out of the area and spend an average of five to six nights in hotels and $1,500 per group on dining, shopping and sightseeing, according to Goodyear’s website.

Fans will also find new amenities and menu items at Goodyear Ballpark, Diveney said.

“New menu items include a mac and cheese burger, mac and cheese bowl, taco salad, 2-pound Bavarian pretzel and a taquito dog, which is a 1-pound hot dog covered with cheese, wrapped in a 16- inch flour tortilla, fried to perfection and topped with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo,” Diveney said. “The Right Field Pavilion has had a makeover in the off season, which includes a new bar with eight beer taps, nine 55-inch televisions, new furniture and bar menu.”

Also new to Goodyear on Kids Day Sundays is pregame visits with creatures from the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, and new security upgrades will be implemented every day, Diveney said.

“New Major League Baseball security regulations will be implemented for the 2017 spring training season, which include increased fan screening at all gates,” she said. “Fans will be required to walk through metal detectors upon entry and are encouraged to arrive early to allow extra time when entering the ballpark.”

Camelback Ranch also welcomes newness as the ballpark will feature more games this season than it has in the past, along with new promotional days, such as Uptown Alley Family Sundays and Senior Stroll Wednesdays, Carter said.

“Camelback RanchGlendale will host 35 games in 33 days this marleypark.com spring,” he said. “That’s six more games than 2016. The season also starts earlier due to the World Baseball Classic, which is played every four years. The Dodgers will face a World Baseball Classic semifinalist in an exhibition game on Sunday, March 19.”

Spring training games run through March 29.

For information or to purchase tickets, visit camelbackranchbaseball. com or goodyearbp.com.

Kourtney Balsan can be reached at Kbalsan@ westvalleyview.com.

Corrections/ clarification Goodyear election cycle wasn’t on ballot The editorial on Page 6 of the Feb. 8 West Valley View contained some errors. Ballots were mailed to registered voters on Feb. 15, so voters should have received them shortly thereafter.

The city’s election cycle never made it to the ballot because the state’s election consolidation bill was stricken down. To clarify, the 2017 spring election will cost the city about $91,000, which is $69,000 more than if it held the election in the fall of evennumbered years.

The View regrets the errors.

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Business Briefcase!

President’s Day has come and gone, and so too have my good feelings about it.

No, it has nothing to do with politics. Back when your Briefcase host was Briefcase pupil, every few years it would coincide with my birthday. What a glorious birthday present — a free day off! Younger Briefcase host was ready for a lifetime of these gifts thanks to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays falling in the month of February.

Unfortunately, they don’t let you know that those wonky Shane McOwen schedules do not follow you into the real world. Unless you become a teacher, but I think they pay a king’s ransom for those days off. Have you been in a room full of 6-year-olds after recess? That’s why I don’t often visit my mother’s first-grade class.

I’m still convinced inservice days were really a cover for just taking naps in the library to recover from the students’ wrath.

Let’s get down to business, shall we?

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration

for CPR Cell Phone Repair in Tolleson at 9897 W. Drug grocery store at the northwest corner of Jackrabbit McDowell Road.

Trail and Indian School Road in Buckeye. Fry’s will be The ribbon cutting will take place at 3 p.m. March 2. the anchor store at the Village Grove at Verrado shopping If you’re not sure what businesses such as CPR Cell center.

Phone Repair do, well then, lucky you. They fix the The store will be approximately 125,000 square feet, gadgets we use basically every day for work or play. and will feature a fueling station, wine-tasting bar, a The company has been Starbucks and an in-store ADVERTISEMENT in the electronic repair chef. That’s slightly less Family and friends visiting you? Southwest Valley Chamber of business for more than than three acres of grocery Commerce is your Tourism Information Center. Find fun things to do, 10 years. CPR takes care shopping with a ton of places to shop, where to eat, and hotels for your unwanted guests. of a multitude of issues amenities!

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce 289 N. Litchfield Rd., regarding smartphones, Construction is expected Goodyear and visit SouthwestValleyChamber.org tablets, gaming consoles and to get underway at any time computers, including Macs. now, and is expected to be ADVERTISEMENT This is the business’ first completed late this year. location in the West Valley.

The project may sound familiar, because it was first For information, call 602-434-3008 or visit mentioned in the Briefcase in 2015. The kind folks in the cellphonerepair.com.

Buckeye Economic Development Department filled your If you’re in the mood for another ceremony, Mountain Briefcase host in on the early, early stages of planning America Credit Union is celebrating a grand opening and development. ribbon cutting put on by the Southwest Valley Chamber They deserve kudos as well for nailing the construction of Commerce at noon March 3 at 16326 W. Yuma Road time frame, saying it should begin in early 2017. Gold in Goodyear. stars all around!

Mountain America was originally formed in the 1930s That’s all for this week, folks. Thanks for reading. as the Salt Lake Telephone Employees Credit Union.

As always, send tips, questions or comments to After a couple of mergers in the 1980s, Mountain smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ America branched (no pun intended) out from Utah to ShaneMcOwen.

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Have a good week!

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Litchfield Run Walk set for Sat. Phoenix man

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Runners will compete for the best times in three events during the annual Litchfield Park Friends of the Rec Run Walk.

The event on Saturday includes competitive 10K, 5K and one-mile courses. A Healthy Classroom Challenge will also be held for pupils and their families.

The event benefits the Recreation Center and is expected to raise between $3,000 and $5,000, said Tricia Kramer, special events coordinator for Litchfield Park.

The routes run along streets in Litchfield Park, starting and ending at the Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

More than 400 people participated last year, and the event is open to all ages and skill levels, Kramer said.

For the Healthy Classroom Challenge, children and their families can sign up to participate in a fun run representing an elementary or middle school classroom.

The classroom with the most participants will win a pizza party, with second- and third-place classrooms getting ice cream parties.

Kramer noted that snacks are USDA-approved.

Here are event details: • Registration can be completed online at active.com, or

forms are available at the Rec Center. Entry fees are $25 for the 10K and 5K, $20 for the one mile and $15 for the Healthy Classroom Challenge. Each person who registers will receive a T-shirt and raffle ticket for prize giveaways. • Check-in and walk-up registration starts at 6:30 a.m. on race day. Early check-in is available from 4 to 6 p.m.

Friday at the Recreation Center. • A breakfast of omelets will be provided by the Kiwanis Club, which is the presenting sponsor for the race. • Starting times are 7:30 a.m. for the 10K, 8 a.m. for the Healthy Classroom Challenge, 9 a.m. for the 5K and 9:45 a.m. for the one mile. • Races will be timed by an electronic clip attached to racers’ bibs. Fastest times for last year’s 10K were 39 minutes, 9 seconds for the first male who crossed the finish line and 43 minutes, 14 seconds for the first female. • Awards will be presented to the top three males and females in 16 age categories for each event. Overall winners get additional awards. Participation ribbons will be given to everyone in the Healthy Classroom Challenge. • A DJ will provide music and an obstacle course of inflatables will be set up on the lawn of the library for children.

For information, call 623-935-9040 or visit litchfield-park.org.

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• High School Diploma ------------------------------• Member of MAG ------------------------------• Believes taxes are low, voted for the budget • 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 ----------------

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by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A Phoenix man was arrested Feb. 2 after allegedly driving through a security checkpoint at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah without stopping, court records state.

Carlos Gonzalez, 21, is facing one count of criminal trespassing at a nuclear structure, records state.

At about 11:50 a.m. Feb. 2, Gonzalez allegedly drove through the exit lane of a checkpoint, which was monitored by security personnel, records state.

The plant was locked down as Gonzalez continued driving onto the property inside a secure fenced area, to a stop about 950 feet Carlos Gonzalez coming inside the main gate, records state.

He was apprehended by security personnel without incident, records state.

Gonzalez allegedly told police he was traveling to California when he saw signs on the freeway for the plant, and drove onto the property because he needed to speak with the head engineer about helping them with their work, records state.

Tonopah house fire under investigation

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Arson investigators are looking into a “suspicious� house fire Sunday morning near 422nd Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Tonopah, officials said.

Deputies responded at about 9:45 a.m. and met with firefighters from the Tonopah Valley Fire District, who said the fire appears to have started inside the house, said Sgt. Calbert Gillett, a spokesman with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

It was reported that three dogs were inside the home when the fire started, and their whereabouts have not been confirmed, Gillett said.

The fire spread throughout the entire house, which is a complete loss, he said. No people were injured.

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In Arizona, poverty is a root cause of severe hunger for more than 1 million people, according to All Faith Community Services, a nonprofit in the West Valley.

An annual event to be held this month will help the organization with its mission to assist the homeless and impoverished of all ages in the area.

“In my 21 years of experience, I noticed 99.9 percent of the people in that position don’t want to be there,” said Cassie Wilkins, executive director of All Faith Community Services Buckeye and Goodyear Food Banks. “I can’t speak for the nation, but in this community, no one wants to be in this position.”

All Faith Community Services Buckeye and Goodyear Food Banks’ annual Bowls of Hope event helps the organization raise money to feed back into the community.

The hunger awareness fundraiser will take

place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. Individual admission is $25.

Everyone who attends Bowls of Hope will pick out an original bowl painted by a local artist to serve as a reminder of someone else’s empty bowl, then will be fed a typical meal the food bank provides for someone in need, Wilkins said, adding that $1 can provide one meal at the food bank.

“You aren’t giving $25, you’re giving 25 meals,” Wilkins said.

Bowls of Hope is a local segment of the national Empty Bowls Charity, which What’s Happening in Art Movement, a nonprofit art studio, has provided bowls to for 13 years, said Connie Whitlock, WHAM executive director.

“The event Bowls of Hope came about four years ago when All Faith Community Services, West Valley Arts Council and WHAM collaborated to provide bowls to a church in Goodyear to sell for charity,”

Whitlock said.

The event has four ways people can “H.E.L.P.”: • Host a table.

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• Leave an annual commitment.

• Provide a silent auction item.

To help in one of those four ways, call All Faith Community Services in Goodyear at 480-652-2415 or in Buckeye at 623-386-3513, or visit afcsaz.com.

The amazing thing about Bowls of Hope is that it stays local in the West Valley and helps those in need in the area, Wilkins said.

The Goodyear and Buckeye food banks not only provide meals to those who walk in, but also provide breakfast to schools around the West Valley.

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the food bank, Wilkins said.

Success stories abound throughout the food banks, where one was struggling and the nonprofits not only provided a meal, but also the volunteer and life experience to help those in need get jobs, Wilkins said.

“We aren’t like many of the other food banks,” she said. “We help them get out of the cycle.”

With the food banks providing volunteer opportunities along with other helpful programs, those in the cycle of hunger and poverty have been helped by companies such as Hickman’s Family Farms hiring many of those in need, Wilkins said.

“It’s like the saying, ‘You can give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ Our programs are like that. We teach them how to fish,” she said.

Kourtney Balsan can be reached at Kbalsan@westvalleyview.com.

EMCC hosts Black History Month event

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Black History Month will be observed during an event in Avondale with the theme “Responding to Change.”

Described as a “learning day with fun cultural activities,” the communitywide festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday at Ceremonial Plaza at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

The event’s theme grew out of the change in leadership as the presidency transitioned from Barack Obama, the nation’s first black president, to Donald Trump, according to event organizer Linda Cutright.

While the change has caused some

backlash from the African-American community, Cutright said it’s important to use change to make things better.

“I want the community to come together,” she said. “At the conclusion of the event, I want people to feel positive about change.”

During the event, college students will speak about responding to change, she said.

Cutright, who works as an adviser at EMCC, said she helped establish Black History Month celebrations in Avondale in 1988.

The festival, which attracts 500 to 700 people, moved to EMCC 18 years ago, with the goal of promoting AfricanAmerican culture, contributions and community, Cutright said.

“The event helps our young people feel good about themselves,” she said.

Student singers will kick off the event with the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the black national anthem.

A local minister will also perform a blessing, and speakers include Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise and EMCC officials.

Entertainment throughout the day will be headlined by the Aaron Nelson Band, a Valley-based variety band.

Also performing will be gospel, hiphop, jazz and Motown-style musicians.

Additional entertainment includes a poetry reading, steel drumming, an appearance by a praise team, an exhibition of Brazilian martial

arts and activities for children.

Food vendors will offer barbecue, a fish fry, Indian fry bread and Jamaican jerk chicken.

To observe EMCC’s 25th anniversary, the first 100 people at the festival will get free hot dogs or hot links.

High schools have been invited to participate, which Cutright said serves as a recruitment tool for the college.

The festival is organized by the Southwest Black History Committee, with a group of 10 to 15 people, including former educators and students, Cutright said.

For information, call 623-935-8827.

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

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ICE priorities put us all at risk A few facts to start off with.

• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) now has more than 20,000 employees in more than 400 offices in the United States and 46 foreign countries. The agency has an annual budget of approximately $6 billion, primarily devoted to two operational directorates.* • In 2016, ICE conducted 235,413 removals. Fifty-nine percent of all ICE removals, or 139,368, were previously convicted of a crime.** • An estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants are living in the United States.*** At the rate of 235,413 removals per year, it would take nearly 79 years to remove all the 11 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. today. (Other estimates suggest there are many more illegal immigrants than that.) If we quadrupled that rate, it would take nearly 20 years to remove them.

Let’s say we weren’t using our ICE workers efficiently and we could make them twice as effective by changing assignments and priorities. Then let’s say we doubled the staff. Now for $12 billion per year, we could remove our current illegal immigrant population in 20 years.

But is that worth doing? Are all 235,000 plus immigrants a negative impact upon our society? We would suggest not.

The president and the anti-immigrant crowd always hold up the worst examples of immigrants to build their arguments. But while we agree that the worst of the worst immigrants should go, we think there’s an even better way to find who law enforcement should focus on.

We think there should be a hierarchy of crimes and criminals and that our law enforcement should focus on that hierarchy when deciding how to spend limited resources on apprehending criminals. (We actually think this isn’t a unique idea in that we believe law enforcement is and would continue to do this without outside interference).

So if murder, rape and battery are the worst crimes, the most resources should be spent on capturing those types of criminals. They should be the highest priority.

(Your list may be different, but we bet that forged driver’s licenses used by teenagers to get into bars, speeding and littering aren’t at the top of anyone’s list.) But given the large numbers of those worst crimes and the large numbers of perpetrators of those crimes who are on the loose in society, we believe there should be limited effort spent to arrest more minor criminals just because they are in the country illegally. But some argue that people living here illegally are repeat offenders. We would argue that hard-core criminals of any nationality are more likely to be repeat offenders. So once again, we believe that putting law enforcement resources into capturing the most dangerous criminals before focusing on those guilty of less dangerous crimes makes more sense.

So if the choice is to pursue a person here illegally who gunned down four people or a U.S. citizen who has refused to pay a traffic ticket, we would be all in favor of pursuing the murderer. But likewise, if the U.S. citizen gunned down four people, we would not want to let that person remain at large while our law enforcement spent large amounts of time and money pursuing traffic ticket warrants. Which makes our neighborhoods safer?

In Arizona the first to be deported was a woman who came to the U.S. at 14, found a way to get a job and support two children. But to do so, Guadalupe García de Rayos had to have a Social Security number. Using that fake Social Security number made her a criminal. But she surely wasn’t a serious threat to our country, she just wanted to earn a living doing manual labor at a water park.

Maybe law enforcement should spend more time on criminals such as Jason Derek Brown. He is wanted for murder and armed robbery in Phoenix. During November of 2004, Brown allegedly shot and killed an armored car guard outside a movie theater and then fled with the money according to the FBI website. We’d feel much safer with Garcia de Rayos living next door to us than Brown.

So to try to focus on border crossers may make our neighborhoods less safe. And the reality is it is nearly impossible to remove 11 million illegal immigrants from this country regardless of how much money is spent and how many more ICE officers we hire. * Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). (ice.gov) ** https://www.ice.gov/removal-statistics/2015 *** http://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/ us-immigration-policy-program-data-hub/unauthorizedimmigrant-population-profiles

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Editor’s note: The West Valley View will not run any Letters to the Editor criticizing candidates in the March 8 issue because it is the last issue before the Goodyear election on March 14 and candidates would not have a chance to defend themselves.

CFDs for certain citizens Editor: A friend at the gym inquired: “What are Special District assessments on property tax bills?” I replied: I don’t know since I don’t pay that tax.

However, I am concerned about Goodyear property and sales taxes which have gone up 20% since 2011. Goodyear is now the highest tax city in the Phoenix area.

I researched my friend’s concern. In 1988 Community Facilities District (CFD) Act was initiated by Arizona Title 48. Cities use CFD’s to relieve developers from paying for infrastructure. CFD’s benefit certain builders to avoid payment for construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure including; Roadways/Parking, Water Systems, Sewer Systems, Parks

Spaces, Sidewalks, Landscaping, Drainage, Public Lighting, Public Buildings, Fire Protection, Public Safety Facilities, and Traffic/Safety Equipment.

Goodyear CFD’s are a Special District Assessment Lien Bond.

Additionally, some CFD’s require an additional payout when selling your home.

CFD’s are a Lien. Failure to pay can result in foreclosure.

The CFD’s cost depends on lot size up to several hundred dollars annually.

Does Every Goodyear Home Have A CFD payment? NO, depends on geography.

Goodyear has 10 CFDs — the most in Maricopa County.

Avondale has NO CFDs. Link: http://www. goodyearaz.gov/home/ showdocument?id=9834 — the Goodyear CFD map.

My land was subdivided before 1988. NO CFD for me.

My friend lives two blocks away and pays for a CFD. We have equal access to the amenities and infrastructure. He pays-I don’t.

He also has a CFD payout when he sells. $6,000 or 3% at closing.

Serious fairness issue! When Jim Cavanaugh was Mayor property and sales taxes were much lower. Goodyear was “All America City” 2008. With the upcoming election, I recommend you visit his website www.jimcavanaughformayor.com discusses CFD’s. Vote Cavanaugh for Mayor (February 15). Mayor Georgia Lord has lost touch!!

McCain is an embarrassment Editor: It’s almost everyday that Sen. John McCain undermines our President.

It appears that Sen. John McCain is very bitter and a jealous old man that can only support socialism. I feel he is an embarrassment to Arizona and should be recalled by our State leaders. When I see him on TV I shudder and think “Oh NO !

HE IS GOING TO SAY SOMETHING RELAY STUPID.” Ralph T. Bradbeer III Avondale

Dems stand with anarchists Editor: Over the last several weeks and months we have witnessed many non-peaceful (thus unconstitutional) protests-turned-riots in our country; airports, public parks, state capitols, federally funded colleges and universities, Inauguration Day, Berkeley, etc.

Many Democrat acquaintances, and some anonymous ones, have informed me these events are being carried out by Soros-funded Leftist anarchists, and not by Democrats themselves. Ok, fair enough, I can accept that is partly

William Brettner Goodyear

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(From Page 6) and maybe even mostly true. But it also begs strong but fair questions: Why will Democrats not join forces with Republicans to call out and eradicate Soros and his professional armies of anarchist, kingmen minions? Why do Democrats continue to nominate and vote for politicians that do rally and garner support from these anarchist groups? As freedom-cherishing Americans we should all be opposing these incidents wholeheartedly and forcefully. Opposing views and differing opinions make America great, lawless and violent anarchy does not.

Jason Russell Goodyear

Jim Cavanaugh has my vote Editor: We’re finally going to have a very qualified individual, Jim Cavanaugh, running for mayor of Goodyear. I welcome Mr. Cavanaugh back into the political arena. He’s demonstrated organizational skills of a high level during two terms as mayor of Goodyear. I urge you to take the time to evaluate his platform and you’ll discover he has the best interest of our city as a high priority. As past mayor he attempted to bring in institutions of higher education to our community. This action would have benefited, commercial interests, and our children who would’ve had more choices of institutions of higher education, increasing their options of careers to pursue without having to cross two worlds. When this action came before the council, some present members voted it down.

Having attended several Goodyear Council meetings I’ve come to the opinion that our present Mayor doesn’t have our best interest at the forefront. She doesn’t seem to have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order or if she does, she doesn’t think they apply to her.

At a council meeting she asked a question that indicated she didn’t realize Goodyear had an agriculture island within the city that had horse privileges. It seems to me any good politician, especially the

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A better way to increase wages Editor: By raising the minimum wage to $12 by 2020, the affordable products and services we are so accustomed to purchasing will most definitely rise in price to accommodate the high wages.

These prices might remain low if businesses simply decide to lay off employees to retain high profits. Surely this creates more problems for us as a state than low wages; would you rather have a lower unemployment rate with the lower wage, or the higher wage and more people out of a job? Furthermore, local entrepreneurship and consumer choice will steadily fade as these small businesses struggle to compete with corporations.

If anyone should be getting a raise in this state, it should be educators; they are invaluable assets to our future, yet earn so little that oftentimes, it is not a viable career option. Wouldn’t you agree it is logical to invest more in the schools and children than in fast food restaurant employees? According to WalletHub.com, the Arizona school system (alarmingly) ranks 48th in the country. As a student, it is no secret to me why this is: large class sizes, shortage of teachers, inconsistent implementation of Common Core curriculum, and lack of funding, among others.

I urge local and state governing bodies to direct their attention toward schools instead of wages because if we can empower a generation to attend college or trade schools to earn higher incomes in their career, do we not solve the

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need for a higher minimum wage?

As a state, instead of settling for mediocrity when it comes to grades and state test scores, let us set our standards higher and aim for excellence in the academic endeavors or our youth, and in turn solve tomorrow’s problems today.

Catherine Broski Goodyear

We have all been duped Editor: This last weekend’s Superbowl was probably the most exciting one and best one ever. Atlanta was ahead in the 4th Q and could have kicked a field goal since they well within FG range (35 yards). But, that would have made for a boring and unpopular (to most fans) game. Two plays later after a losing play and a 10 yard penalty they’re now 50+yards away-too far for a filed goal which would have cinched a very boring game. So we have all been duped.

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I try and watch CNN but their desperation to make it look like the Sky Is Falling because Bernie and Hillary lost the election to a non politician such as Trump is really getting embarrassing.

Last night CNN was interviewing a woman Rabbi who thought President Trump having Jewish grand children was some kind of planned, grand scheme, Dog Whistle , a term she kept throwing out there, with the interviewer just hanging on to her ever word.

Smoke and Mirrors was another term she was fond of . The Rabbi with the help of the interviewer said people who were pro Israel just wanted to keep Jews all in the same place. So insulting to non Jews. That poor Rabbi having to walk among us !

Vickie Chelini Buckeye

Keep Pizzillo on council Editor: City of Goodyear residents do not have to endure the “drama” that other West Valley cities have experienced in recent years thanks to the hard work and dedication of our city council & mayoral leadership! Working in harmony with fellow council members, Joe Pizzillo has worked hard to maintain our high quality of life and ensure the financial sustainability of our city. There is no doubt that the City of Goodyear has benefited greatly from Joe’s strong

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Georgia Lord lacks integrity Editor: Mayor Lord is not fit to be the mayor of Goodyear. Lord openly stated, “Promises Made are Promises Broken” during a neighborhood meeting. A leader that will not honor commitments or follow through is not fit to lead Goodyear.

Lord has demonstrated that she has little integrity. She is not the type of role model our city needs.

Her priorities are not what is best for our city. She cares more about growth and development than residents’ quality of life. She scolded my neighbors and me during a meeting saying “I am sorry you always had it this way, that you just want to live your life the way you had it, that’s not the way it goes”. My neighborhood has been a unique part of Goodyear way before Lord attempted to be a politician or has lived in Goodyear.

Lord continues to demonstrate her lack of experience and leadership by not doing research or coming to meetings prepared. An example of this is her lack of knowledge about the Goodyear neighborhoods, she said during a meeting, (See Letters on Page 8)

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mayor, should become acquainted with all areas within the city that he/she represents. How else can you effectively represent all city residents? Before you cast your vote inquire as to the organizational skills our present Mayor.

Our founding fathers must be shuddering at the thought of who’s running our city.

Goodyear deserves better governing. I therefore recommend that you, as a resident, express your feeling, whatever that might be, by voting. I further extend that recommendation and ask you to vote for Jim Cavanaugh, to bring about a much needed change.

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Each school has principals, teachers, utilities, and facility costs.

The big question is how well they perform. Based on the number of abandoned locations, many didn’t measure up. A 2014 Brookings Institute study found Arizona charters don’t perform any better than public schools — some did worse. Is this what DeVos and Trump think is the key to educational success for the nation?

(From Page 7) “this is not zoned for livestock, they are allowed to have horses on their property, I had no idea”. As an educator, parent, and women I will not be voting for Lord. Our city needs someone that will be for and by the people of Goodyear. It’s time to bring back our city to be the All American City is can be for all citizens not just the few that are “friends” with the council.

We want to earn back your trust

by Jackie Meck

address this problem. They have provided additional, dedicated water resources There is a saying that “trust takes years staff to handle all water hotline inquiries, to build, seconds to lose, and forever conducted one-on-one water audits at to repair.” As the mayor of Buckeye, I customer properties to address and find Keep understand that we have lost the trust from solutions to customer concerns, assumed Leticia Castro some in our community because of issues customer service responsibilities for former Goodyear incumbents related to water billing and usage.

Global water customers who were being I want to ensure every resident that I have Editor: billed by a private contractor, Fathom, hired Shame on been working diligently I feel Goodyear is extremely and trained three new customer service lucky to have such dedicated for the past several representatives, installed new water meters Georgia Lord incumbants , Georgia Lord, Joe months to address and/or transmitting devices throughout Pizillo and Wally Campbell runconcerns from residents the city to replace out-of-date equipment, Editor: ning for reelection. I know each and continue to make If you care about the future of and posted weekly updated hotline results of them personally. They put in this a top priority. the city of Goodyear, don’t vote hours that would make the most on the city’s website so that residents are for Lord. During a neighborhood As an elected extreme workaholics shudder. informed of the types of issues and how meeting she said, “SHAME, They make extra hours to go to official, I take my role they are being handled.

SHAME, SHAME, SHAME on local events. Their non-partisan as a trusted leader of However, I know there is more we need to Goodyear”. Someone who cannot ways help every resident of this community very do.

Staff have reported to me that there are support the city and people she Goodyear. They take time to seriously and I have on-going improvements taking place that represents should not be our speak to anyone who would like spent the past weeks mayor. Goodyear needs a mayor will continue to ensure our billing process to make their points known. and months working Jackie Meck that will lead the city not someone Goodyear thrives because of has integrity and our customers are treated who will shame us. It’s time to with staff to identify the current council. Georgia Lord with respect. end Lord’s time as mayor. represents the finest of mayors by solutions to this issue. I In the coming weeks, the city will be listening to what the council memcan promise you that the Council and city staff implementing several new processes in the Fernando Castro bers have to say. She doesn’t always continue to be engaged and remain committed Water Resources Department to improve Goodyear get her way but understands the customer service, including: need to listen and be flexible. She is to working with customers to address all concerns regarding water billing and usage.

• Improving field staff data collection to a valuable asset to our community.

There have been many factors at play This is I feel proud to call Georgia, Joe resolve customer concerns and Wally friends. I am most proud in our current situation, including: poor • Revising customer service employee Betsy’s plan? to be able to vote for all three. service from our billing contractor, schedules, and expanding our customer inadequate response to customer service area to accommodate more Editor: Fred Agostarola complaints, and irrigation and plumbing customers at busy times During Senate hearings, Betsy Goodyear problems on customer properties. Since DeVos didn’t appear to know • Modifying billing cycles and due dates October of 2016, the city has devoted itself for accounts that may become delinquent much about how to assess the performance teachers or schools. to revamping, improving and updating • Implementing on-going training for You’d think that would be imporour processes and practices to rebuild customer service staff How to get letters tant to someone picked to run the our water customers’ confidence with • Continuing to communicate with Department of Education. DeVos’ published Buckeye’s Water Resources Department. customers on water conservation big thing is charter schools.

Address letters to: Actions by the council include: lowering techniques and tips to ensure we have Locally, we in Arizona have been West Valley View, Inc. water rates, and canceling a scheduled rate buying what she’s selling for enough water for today and tomorrow Letters to the Editor increase; meeting with concerned residents; years. As a result, Arizona is at or 1050 E. Riley Dr. As mayor, I will continue to ensure staff near the bottom of almost every ensuring that staff is held accountable for Avondale, AZ 85323 is held accountable, work with residents list regarding public education. or e-mail: customer complaints; meeting with our to find solutions, and do everything in The Arizona Dept of Education editor@westvalleyview.com billing contractor to address concerns; calling my power to make sure our citizens have website lists over 500 charter for the establishment of a hotline and email Letters’ authors, not the View, are faith in the integrity of Buckeye city schools. No wonder our schools responsible for the “facts” presented account dedicated to responding to customer government. And, I hope that each of you lack money. We’re slicing our in letters. Letters To The Editor policies billing concerns, just to name a few. funding pie awfully thin in an will give us the chance to earn your trust can be viewed at WestValleyView.com.

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Millennium punches ticket to final four Lady Tigers handle Desert Mountain, Tucson in first 2 rounds of state tournament

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Two dominate performances carried the Millennium girls basketball team through the first two rounds of the 6A state playoffs and into the final four.

The Lady Tigers dispatched Scottsdale Desert Mountain, 59-41, Feb. 14, and beat No. 5 Tucson, 54-33, Feb. 17 to earn a GIRLS trip to Gila River Arena in Glendale to take on BASKETBALL top-seeded Gilbert in the semifinals Thursday.

Millennium kicked off its playoff run with a dominating win over Desert Mountain.

After scoring on their first possession, 12 seconds into the game, the Lady Tigers led the entire way.

Desert Mountain provided some trouble in the fourth quarter, scoring eight points right away to cut into Millennium’s 23-point lead. However, the Lady Tigers were able to steady the ship and finish the game strong.

“Offensively, I was pretty proud of what we did,” Millennium coach Cory Rojeck said. “There were some spurts at the end of the game where we got too rushed.

The goal is we want to get it inside. I still think we can do it more. We’re getting better at it. I thought we did a good job pushing in transition.”

Millennium’s defensive game plan was to eliminate the effectiveness of Desert Mountain’s talented point guard Rayah Craig. She was held to 13 points — none in the fourth quarter — and eventually fouled out of the game.

“We knew going in, their point guard was really good,” Rojeck said. “She’s one of the best point guards in the state. There was a lot of keying on her. We knew that would result in sometimes giving up some open looks to other kids, which for the most part, we were fine with.

You have to be willing to live with that. When you’re playing a kid like their point guard, you’re going to have to pick your poison.”

Millennium’s strategy proved fruitful, as Desert Mountain’s wings were only able to hit two 3-pointers in the first three quarters.

Along with converting the game plan, Rojeck felt his team handled the playoff atmosphere well, he said. With eight freshmen and sophomores, only a handful of girls have significant playoff experience.

“I think the biggest thing in preparing the girls [for the playoffs] is there’s going to be a different edge about the game,” Rojeck said. “You still just want to play

View photo by Ray Thomas

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ALI ZELAYA, 1, of Millennium shoots a jumper Feb. 14 over Desert Mountain’s Kelsea Hurley. The Lady Tigers won both their first- and second-round games last week, advancing to Thursday’s 6A state semifinals.

Desert Edge falls in quarters Lady Scorpions’ great defense can’t make up for lack of offense

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

View photo by Ray Thomas

KARINA MONTANO, left, of Desert Edge secures the ball Feb. 17 as Sierra Linda’s Anabel Rodriguez takes a swipe at it. The Lady Scorpions lost 31-22 in the 5A state quarterfinals.

Desert Edge girls basketball played phenomenal defense in the 5A state quarterfinals Feb. 17 against Phoenix Sierra Linda, but it couldn’t muster up enough offense to win. The Lady GIRLS Scorpions made just one goal in the second BASKETBALL field half, losing 31-22.

“Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better defensive effort tonight,” Desert Edge coach Heidi Behnke said. “Our kids really locked in on what we talked about at practice yesterday. We put in a contingency plan, but didn’t have to use it, so I was (See Falls on Page 13)

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Corona outlasts Westview in quarters Knights can’t overcome slow start in 74-59 loss

by Shane McOwen sports writer

One of Westview’s most successful boys basketball seasons in school history came to an end Feb. 18 against 6A powerhouse Tempe Corona del Sol, 74-59, in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.

The eighth-seeded Knights (24-3) got off to a slow start, shooting 1 for 11 from the free-throw line. It put them in a hole that proved BOYS too big to climb out of BASKETBALL against the state’s top seed.

“Early on, we just shot ourselves in the foot,” Westview coach Brendan McEvoy said. “We should have been tied or ahead at halftime, and we were down. We were 1 for 11 from the free-throw line, and we missed on some really good looks. I would say if we played the basketball we played all year in the first half, it would have really changed the dynamic of the second half.”

Westview fought back to make it a four-point game in the fourth quarter, before Corona extended the lead back to double digits.

“Even with us being down at the half and starting on a 6-0 run to push it to 16, we fought all the way back and got it down to four before we couldn’t keep it going,” McEvoy said. “It was a pretty tall task to come back against Corona in their home gym.”

The Knights’ slow shooting start was one of only a few missteps the team had all season.

“It was uncharacteristic of us,” McEvoy said. “They missed the first few and it kind of just snowballed.”

Corona del Sol also threw a wrinkle at Westview’s offense in the second half.

“My staff and I watched every game film since Christmas, and they had not shown a packed-in zone once,” McEvoy said. “They came out in the third quarter in a packed zone. It took us a couple of possessions to adjust. Once again, they’re scoring and we’re not. Once we adjusted, that’s when we made our run.”

McEvoy was proud of his team’s fight against Corona, and during the entire season, but said his team felt disappointed it didn’t have its A-game against the Aztecs.

“We definitely had a landmark season,” McEvoy said.

“I wish if we were going to go down, we would have gone down playing our best game. Every coach wants that. I would say we didn’t play our best game, but we didn’t have anything to hang our heads about. When things didn’t go our way, we bounced back and nearly made a comeback.”

Win over Central Westview beat Phoenix Central in the first round of the playoffs Feb. 15, 71-61.

The Knights opened up an early 10-point advantage, only to see Central fight back in the second quarter to take a two-point lead at halftime. Westview outscored Central by 10 in the third quarter, only to have to fend off another comeback attempt. The defense held strong on the second go-around, and the Knights hit their free throws down the stretch to hold on to the victory.

“I knew a 10-point lead early was fool’s gold,” McEvoy said. “It was going to take four quarters, and our kids played four quarters and fought through the tough times.

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D’MAURIAN WILLIAMS, right, of Westview attempts a left-handed layup Feb. 15 as Central’s Terry Gardner defends. The Knights beat Central in the opening round of the 6A state playoffs, but lost to No. 1 Corona del Sol in the quarterfinals.

There were the two rough stretches we bounced back from and we were able to take control at the end.”

Westview had four players reach double digits in scoring. D’maurian Williams and Christian Diaz each had 17, while Brenden Van Dyke added 14. Robert Hernandez scored nine, Josh Tafoya six and John Jamison five.

Sophomore Jakob Lofton hit one shot — a 3-pointer — but it came at an opportune time, McEvoy said.

“When you’re at this point of the season, you need everyone contributing,” McEvoy said. “God bless that kid, because he didn’t play in the first half, but he stayed focused. That was a big, big basket. That was a killer 3 that put it back to 11.”

Senior class Westview set the school record for fewest losses and best win percentage this season, a year after going 6-20.

McEvoy credited the leadership of the senior class for the turnaround.

“They all, in their own ways, set the tone for expectations with our program,” McEvoy said. “After last year, they basically said, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll get it back to where we need need it to be.’ They’re primarily responsible for making sure we didn’t have another

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The graduating class was the first to have all four years under McEvoy after he took over the program in 2013.

The Knights will lose six seniors: Peyton McCutcheon, Ezra Phillips, Hernandez, Jamison, Tafoya and Van Dyke McEvoy had high words of praise for Jamison and Tafoya, two players who combined for seven years of varsity service and filled in the gaps where the team needed.

“I’d go to battle with those guys anytime,” McEvoy said. “I’ve seen them grow up and mature into strong young men. I can’t wait to see what they do beyond basketball, because it will be great.”

The Knights will return Williams, who’s only a sophomore, and Diaz, a junior. Williams led the team in scoring at 18.3 points per game. Diaz will return for his senior season after averaging 7.5 points per game.

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quarter, and played, I thought, some pretty good defense down the stretch. The game could have gone either way, and we definitely had a couple shots at it, but that’s the way it goes.”

Greabell led the Wolves with 28 points, while Sammy Harris added 14 and Robinson had 10.

“All the guys, I think, played well,” Gutwein said. “Jacob Ellis came in and gave us some great minutes, Sammy was outstanding, Ricky battled. The same guys who have been performing all year came to play last night. It wasn’t a situation of us making mistakes, it was just a great ballgame that came down to the final minutes.”

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Looking to get to another boys basketball state championship game, Estrella Foothills’ hopes were dashed in the first round of the 4A playoffs Feb. 15 by a one-point loss to Tempe.

The Wolves had two shots to win it in the closing stages, but Grant BOYS Greabell BASKETBALL missed once inside, and again from 3-point range, ending the game 65-64 in Tempe’s favor. “[Tempe] missed the front end of a oneand-one and we had about 17 seconds,” Estrella coach Rich Gutwein said. “Grant got a really good look driving through the lane — I felt there was some contact there, but then we had an out of bounds play with three seconds to go.”

Greabell took a corner 3, but missed it, ending the game.

Despite the loss, Gutwein said he was really pleased with the effort from his team. Point guard Ricky Robinson was playing for the first time since turning his ankle Jan. 24 at Buckeye.

“Ricky certainly wasn’t 100 percent yet with the ankle, but he really battled,” Gutwein said. “All of our guys battled.

We got down several times in the game, and each time we battled back to either tie it or take the lead. It was a good ballgame.”

Tempe gave the Wolves fits on the perimeter with its length and quickness, Gutwein said.

“They really did a good job guarding and picking us up full court,” he said. “We were able to get really good shots, I just think there were a couple plays here and

Fan support

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GRANT GREABELL, 20, of Estrella Foothills looks at the basket Jan. 24 while Buckeye’s Elias Anderson guards from behind. Greabell had 28 points in the first round of the 4A state playoffs Feb. 15, but the Wolves lost by one to Tempe. there, we struggled from the free throw line. Their length and quickness caused us problems both on the offensive and defensive ends.”

Gutwein said he wasn’t pleased with the overall first-half performance, as the Wolves allowed 40 points. Estrella gave up an average of just 53.3 points per game all season.

“The first half, we gave up entirely too

many points,” Gutwein said. “They made some tough shots, but they also got some straight line drives to the basket on dribble penetration.”

At halftime, Gutwein talked to his team about cleaning up a few things from the first half.

“We came out and executed those in the second half,” he said. “We immediately got right back into the game in the third

Gutwein praised the fans for making the trip to Tempe for the game.

“It was awesome; we had twice as many people as Tempe did,” he said. “The fan support was outstanding, and I think it speaks to the support we have from the community and the students. It was really great. We filled up a whole side [of the gym], so it was cool.”

Estrella finished the season 19-7. The Wolves were 7-1 in the Southwest Region, tying Buckeye at the top of the standings.

“I’m really pleased,” Gutwein said of the season. “This group, after last year, had a lot of people telling them what they couldn’t do, given the guys we lost off last year’s team. Moving up a division and having the smallest enrollment in all of 4A, that’s what these guys heard in the offseason, and it never deterred them from what their goal was, and that was to reach their potential collectively and individually, and these guys did it. I couldn’t possibly be more proud of them for what they accomplished. To go 19-7 and share a region title is something to be very proud of.”

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Buckeye can’t overcome slow start in loss

by Casey Pritchard

Early said nerves could have played a role as to why the Lady Hawks struggled.

“Instead of playing team ball, I thought Buckeye girls basketball chose an we were doing too much one on one,” inopportune time to play one of its worst Early said. games of the year. The sixth-seeded Lady Cactus had a 20-point first quarter and shot Hawks struggled early and couldn’t keep 13 free throws. The damage could have been the foot on the gas late Feb. 14 during the worse for Buckeye, but the Lady Cobras first round of the 4A state playoffs, losing missed eight of those charity tosses. to No. 11 Glendale Cactus 55-48.

“There were a lot of “That, by far, wasn’t mental mistakes,” Early said. their best,” Buckeye coach “If a person is shooting a Regina Early said. “I wasn’t GIRLS 3-pointer, or any jump shot, expecting just for us not to BASKETBALL you’ve got to let them come come out and play, especially down, and for some reason, I because it was state. [Before don’t know why, we did that the game] everything was all season, and then we didn’t great, then we get out on the floor and it was do it in the state game.” like we forgot how to play basketball. We During the first quarter, Buckeye fouled didn’t have people guarding, we were falling, three times on a Cactus 3-point attempt. turning the ball away.”

Two other times, the Lady Cobras got an Some of the turnovers were self and-one foul after making a bucket. inflicted.

The Lady Hawks’ defense played smarter “It wasn’t like Cactus was on us, we in the second quarter and started chipping couldn’t even get the ball to an open person, away at a 22-8 Cactus lead. An 11-2 run, we were just throwing it everywhere,” Early highlighted by seven points from Taylor said. “We would get steals and we would turn it back over. We didn’t even get a chance Gilbert, closed the gap to 24-19. The first half ended with Buckeye down 33-24. to go to the basket because we were doing too much, instead of just slowing down and Taking the lead letting the game come to us. I thought we Buckeye started the second half much were trying to force too much, instead of just stronger than the first, scoring the first settling down and letting the game come, 12 points of the third quarter to take a rotate the ball.”

Buckeye (19-4) prides itself on defense, 36-33 lead. Jasmine Gonzalez had a lefthanded put back, plus she was fouled generally getting a lot of its offense by and converted the three-point play, which creating turnovers and running the floor, tied the game. Gilbert then made a free but there were several instances in which throw to put Buckeye ahead, and Sierra the Lady Hawks tried too hard to create Mendoza finished the run with a basket off a steal. from the baseline.

“We’re a team that likes to play defense “What we did the second half is what and run, but there were times where run we were trying to get them to do in the wasn’t there, so all we needed to do was first half,” Early said. back it out, pull it out and run our offense, After scoring 12 points in the first 4:14 and we didn’t,” Early said. “We had of the third quarter, the Lady Hawks only too much standing around, not enough managed five points the rest of the period rebounding, we were getting out hustled. and had a 41-40 advantage going into the The things we’ve been successful at, we didn’t do it. Not taking anything away from fourth.

“We had to use a lot of energy to catch Cactus, they played a phenomenal game. up,” Early said. “If we would have came The better team won, that’s the way I look out like that, no telling what the game at it. They wanted it more than we did.” sports editor

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JANAYA BERRY, right, of Buckeye drives the ball Feb. 14 against Cactus’ Jahleza Clark. Berry and the Lady Hawks started the second half on a 12-0 run, but still lost to Cactus in the first round of the 4A state playoffs. would have been.”

Cactus got a pair of quick baskets from Kirsten Shinske to start the fourth quarter, giving the Lady Cobras a 44-41 lead.

Buckeye fought back to make it a one-point game, 48-47, but would get no closer. The big blow came midway through the period when Gonzalez and Janaya Berry both fouled out within 34 seconds of one another.

“It hurt big time,” Early said. “Jasmine is our defensive person, she loves to play defense for us. You’ve got to know when, especially when you’re already at four [fouls], you’ve got to know when to go and when not to go. It just happened.”

Buckeye scored just one point over the last 3:30.

“One thing I will give them, they didn’t quit fighting,” Early said. “But that wasn’t

what I would call Lady Hawk basketball.

That wasn’t us.”

Buckeye finished the year 19-4, winning 19 consecutive games from Dec. 6 to Jan. 31. The Lady Hawks cruised to the 4A Southwest Region title, winning every game by 19 or more.

“I’m very proud of them because I don’t think anyone expected that, but I knew what we had and I just knew we had to use what we have,” Early said. “A lot of teams were like, all Buckeye did was depend on their defense and that created their offense, but we didn’t have height, so we had to use what’s to our advantage, which we have speed. So, we’ve got to play defense and run, make layups. That’s what we had to do, and that’s what we did this year. I’m proud of them, still. Even though we lost, I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

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really happy with the way they were so disciplined doing what we were trying to do in terms of limiting their scoring threats and things like that.â&#x20AC;?

The sixth-seeded Desert Edge defense held No. 3 Sierra Linda to just five points in the first quarter and two in the third, doing so by slowing down the pace of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the biggest things I said is we want to play our pace,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew in transition they could be really dangerous. We wanted to make sure we limit mistakes in the press so they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have many fast break opportunities.â&#x20AC;?

For the most part, Desert Edge (21-10) did that.

There was a steal and basket midway through the second quarter by Lonntiay Williams, and the Lady Bulldogs (26-2) re-stole a pass after Desert Edge came up with a turnover in the final seconds of the first half. That one hurt, as Janae Gonzales buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer, making it 16-10 at the half.

Otherwise, Desert Edge just set up its half-court defense and locked in on Sierra Linda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the most part, it was our regular half-court defense, which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been really good at a majority of the year,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t press at all because of their ability to create in space. We wanted to try and get back, play lock-down defense in the half court and try to limit their offensive opportunities. We gave up too many offensive rebounds, but other than that.â&#x20AC;?

Behnke was also focused on holding Gonzales, Sierra Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer, in check. Gonzales finished with 14 points, but six of those came at the free-throw line while the Lady Bulldogs were in the bonus. Behnke praised guard Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Borrah Leaks for her effort against Gonzales. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She told me she was going to come ready tonight, and she did an amazing job defensively,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said of Leaks.

Not only was Leaks good defensively, but she made two driving layups in the first half as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was phenomenal for us defensively, and offensively, she provided a huge spark,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not someone we would usually count on to score baskets for us, and she made a couple of huge baskets for us in the first half that we really needed.â&#x20AC;?

Leaks got into foul trouble in the second half, picking up two quick ones, her third and fourth, late in the third quarter. That forced her to sit on the bench for a while. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so aggressive that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for her not to get fouls,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She picked them up real quick â&#x20AC;Ś It was just part of her natural tendency that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to get past me, rather than relying on her help there. She was just so focused in on that. I was more focused on donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let [Gonzales] get an open shot, which she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get many open shots.â&#x20AC;?

Down the stretch Desert Edge had its opportunities late in the game, but buckets eluded the Lady Scorpions.

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Tucson game Going into the game against Tucson, Rojeck said he wanted to keep things under control and avoid playing at a fast pace â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the strength of Tucsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense.

Millennium did just that, holding Tucson to 33 points, 27 below its season average. The Lady Badgers shot 25 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensively, we were great all game,â&#x20AC;? Rojeck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holding Tucson to 33 points is impressive. Looking at their box scores, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re regularly getting 70, 80 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[It was] one of our best efforts all year for all four quarters. [Tucson] press, they run, they shoot. We did a really good job defensively.â&#x20AC;?

Millennium jumped out to a 13-4 lead, but ran into some trouble on offense when Tucson switched to a twothree zone. The Lady Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense stalled and the lead dwindled to two at halftime.

Rojeck said the zone switch threw the girls off because they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen Tucson run it during any film sessions.

The halftime speech was a simple message about getting back to the basics, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish we could say we drew something up, but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? Rojeck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just went back to what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done all year against two-three zones. We told them to relax, [and] we just played better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a much better job getting the ball around the perimeter, which opened up the post area. Ali [Zelaya] and Alaina [Diggs] did a great job patrolling the paint.â&#x20AC;?

Rojeck said sophomore Shyann Heredia also had a big impact in the second half. After not seeing the court in the first half, Heredia went in and played solid defense against Tucsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backcourt, and her 3-pointer capped a 9-0 run early in the fourth quarter that effectively iced the game for the Lady Tigers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shy really stepped up to the challenge,â&#x20AC;? Rojeck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a really huge difference maker in the second half.â&#x20AC;?

Back to the arena The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoff mantra is â&#x20AC;&#x153;one more,â&#x20AC;? Rojeck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told them when we get to the playoffs, nothing is guaranteed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want to have practice tomorrow, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to earn it tonight. The message has been the same throughout the playoffs.â&#x20AC;?

If the Lady Tigers want â&#x20AC;&#x153;one more,â&#x20AC;? theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to get through top-seed Gilbert at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Gila River Arena in Glendale. The other Lady Tigers, Gilbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mascot, too, are 26-2 on the season, and are undefeated against schools from Arizona. Millennium may have the edge in high-pressure games, however. Gilbert hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played a game against teams ranked in the top five of 6A, while Millennium is 2-2 in such contests.

Millennium will also have to go forward without a key rotation player. Alexis Newman tweaked an ankle during the warmups before the Desert Mountain game and is now out for the remainder of the playoffs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told the girls, anytime one of your girls canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to battle with you in a game, you have to put something on the line for her,â&#x20AC;? Rojeck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alexis has been a big part of what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done all year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfortunate. I feel for a kid like that, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done so much work throughout the year.â&#x20AC;?

With a win, Millennium would return to the state championship game for the first time since 2015, when it lost to Mesa Dobson.

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remaining, Brooke Polite shot a runner that went halfway in and bounced out. Sierra Linda missed both free throws in the double bonus, giving Desert Edge another chance, but this time, Politeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-pointer clanked off iron.

The Lady Bulldogs again missed two free throws in the double bonus, but Desert Edge had the rebound go off one of its own players and out of bounds, giving Sierra Linda possession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had so many opportunities down four points, but we just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a bucket,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said.

Eventually, Sierra Linda made a hoop and three free throws, while Desert Edge didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score again the rest of the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew, because of their speed and athleticism, that we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to get many outside shots,â&#x20AC;?

Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played more of a structured zone in the first half. We were slow with the recognition of that. That was our opportunity if we were going to shoot, but we forced a couple shots we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have taken. In the second half, their man was switching, for the most part, so it was harder for us until we set that screen for some curls, to get to the basket. Even on the ball screens, they were coming hard at Brooke and she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to see many open looks there.â&#x20AC;?

One thing Desert Edge had going for it offensively was free throws. The Lady Scorpions made 10 of 12 in the second half, and 11 of 14 for the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a focus of ours in practice,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really challenge them to focus on their free throws and make the first one count. We needed every one.â&#x20AC;?

Sierra Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 31 points was its lowest output of the season for any game. The Lady Bulldogs average 58.9 points per contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time we play Sierra Linda, whether it be in a tournament or this situation [state playoffs], our defense has been pretty solid,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is by far the most solid our defense has been, but this is probably the better team weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in recent years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were times in the first half I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we were aggressive enough [offensively].

There were times in the second half I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we tried to draw as many fouls and we were in good positions where we could have. We started doing it late, but with less than three minutes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like, who wants to shoot it, and no one is looking to go to the basket. It was more hesitation. Nobody wanted to make mistakes and have it fall on their shoulders.â&#x20AC;?

Desert Edge finished the year with 21 wins, tying the mark for victories set by the 2014-15 team.

That year, the Lady Scorpions were also eliminated from the playoffs by Sierra Linda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the girls,â&#x20AC;? Behnke said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a record-setting year for us: first region championship, undefeated in region. The girls gave everything they had tonight. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really ask for more. Obviously, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m disappointed, we would have loved to be the team to knock them off, but I think we were prepared as we could have been. Our execution in some areas just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there.â&#x20AC;?

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La Joya loses to Desert Vista Agua Fria falls to Eagles

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La Joya is graduating its most successful senior La Joya boys basketball took the 6A Conference No. class in school history. The seniors oversaw 73 wins, 3 seed down to the wire Feb. 15 in the first round of the three consecutive playoff appearances, one region state playoffs, but Desert Vista was able to escape the championship and a move to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest upset bid and pull away late, winning 81-74. conference, 6A. The teams were tied after three quarters, and La â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just changing the culture here,â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre said.

Joya had a chance to tie it down three with less than â&#x20AC;&#x153;These seniors have left a huge fingerprint on the 90 seconds to play, but its two 3-point attempts were program, and a bar the [up and comers] have to reach.â&#x20AC;? unsuccessful, coach Roger Lefebvre said.

Seniors Mitchell and Quincy Smith each reached 1,000 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came in and punched them in the face,â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre career points in the final two playoff games. Lefebvre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were not ready. We went in there and showed said Malique Collins will leave with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assist what the West Valley is all about. We really played great.â&#x20AC;? record, and Ma-Lon Sanders owns a few rebounding La Joya excelled in the areas it looked records in just two years as a varsity to be at a disadvantage going in. The player.

Lobos out rebounded Desert Vista â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a Mitchell was named the 6A Southwest team with four players over 6-foot-6 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BOYS Region Player of the Year, narrowly 45 to 39. They shot better from beyond out Smith for the honor.

BASKETBALL beating the arc, 44 percent to 39, and had fewer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tre and Q were tied, and we had to turnovers. take everyone else off the board and vote The game came down to the basics. again,â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre said.

La Joya shot an abysmal 12 of 27 from the free-throw Smith was voted the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Offensive Player of line, and missed a handful of crucial layups, Lefebvre the Year. Westviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brenden Van Dyke was named said.

Defensive Player of the Year, beating out Malique Collins â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shot 12 for 27 from the free-throw line and lose by by one vote, Lefebvre said. [seven],â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been shooting 67 percent, Lefebvre also took home Coach of the Year honors. but even if we shoot 60 percent, we win the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bottom line is, I have great assistants,â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[We also] missed a billion layups, honest to goodness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the assistant coaches of the year. Without them, Ten to 12 of them were easy layups. Six of them were we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to do what we did.â&#x20AC;? breakaways with someone breathing down our neck, and Despite eight departing seniors, Lefebvre is high on his we just peed down our leg.â&#x20AC;? team for next year. The Lobos will have seven returners Tre Mitchell led the way with 30 points for La Joya, and players from a 17-2 JV team and 14-5 freshman battling through pain to finish the game. squad to fill out the ranks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tre played phenomenal,â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like what we have,â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre said. the last five minutes, he had to come out for a bit.

Sophomores Alfred Jordan, Jaylen Chillous, Adrian He twisted his ankle real bad, and we thought it was broken [at first]. He was hobbling around, but he played Garcia and Bryan Nicholas will look to take the reins at the guard positions. Lefebvre said he expects the quartet to through it.â&#x20AC;? continue the tradition of strong guard play for the school.

Lefebvre said the team reverted back to its form of â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re] just replenishing those guards, I love it,â&#x20AC;? poor free-throw shooting from earlier in the season Lefebvre said. against Desert Vista.

Junior Keywan Cody will be expected to man the paint â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were consistent each night, doing real well, next season. and when the lights were on at the end-of-the-yearâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to get stronger, but I was impressed,â&#x20AC;? tournament time, we just went back to our old selves, Lefebvre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to throw him in in tournament unfortunately,â&#x20AC;? Lefebvre said.

Ultimately, Lefebvre said he was proud of the effort his games, and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t back down.â&#x20AC;?

In all, the season was ultimately successful, Lefebvre team put forth against one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top teams. said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of them. They played loose with no fear,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of these guys,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played hard, Lefebvre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like punch for punch. In the second took all the punches and were right there. We made some quarter, they went up by 10 at one point, and we just believers, just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t totally finish. Hopefully, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re battled back again. trending upward.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a lot of nice things.â&#x20AC;?

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Agua Friaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boys basketball was knocked out of the first round of the 5A state tournament Feb. 15 by Glendale Ironwood, 66-58.

The Owls finished the season with a second consecutive 20-win campaign, but were unable to match last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run to the state BOYS championship game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappointing to go BASKETBALL out that quick,â&#x20AC;? Agua Fria coach Randy Lavender said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still used to coaching [this late in the season]. I guess you just have to learn from it for the juniors and sophomores coming back.â&#x20AC;?

The Owls couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make up the difference on the glass against Ironwood, Lavender said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They came out and were ready for us,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a key part of them winning, getting the boards. We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as good on that end.â&#x20AC;?

It was a disappointing end to the season, Lavender said.

The Owls may have had a much different roster from the state runner-up team in 2015-16, but the expectations remained the same. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They took it pretty hard,â&#x20AC;? Lavender said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a game that you figure we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to lose. Those guys, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used to winning from last year, [and] even in the region going 9-1.â&#x20AC;?

The Owls previously beat Ironwood comfortably Nov. 21 in the Sunnyslope Thanksgiving Tournament 70-43.

Lavender said the team didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t focus on the previous meeting because of how much teams change over the course of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a team, they played well,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost 30 games later, you knew they would improve.â&#x20AC;?

Agua Friaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future should be in good hands with nine returning players for next season. The Owls will graduate four, including Bryce Fowler, who led the team in scoring (17.2 points per game), rebounding (6.2), steals and blocks (1.9 each). Fowler will be playing at the collegiate level at Sacramento State University.

Lavender said he feels the program is continuing in the right direction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the goals, to be one of those teams where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always a [top] team,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told the guys we had a real good year. To come out [and go] 20-7, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost a great year, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not bad at all.â&#x20AC;?

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After an emotional lift in the first round of the 4A state tournament, Buckeye couldn’t continue its run toward a title in the quarterfinals.

The eighth-seeded Hawks lost Feb. 18 to No. 1 Shadow Mountain 111-43.

Buckeye and Shadow Mountain BOYS also played on the last BASKETBALL day of the regular season. The Hawks lost that contest 108-77.

Buckeye played another familiar opponent during the first round in Flagstaff. The Hawks traveled to Flagstaff Jan. 28 and beat the Eagles 75-73. The score was again close Feb. 15, but this time, Buckeye needed OT for an 88-84 victory.

“It’s huge,” Buckeye coach Randy Bland said. “I think both teams battled tonight. It’s a new season, so it’s higher intensity. Both teams brought it, but at the end of the day, we had a little bit more today.”

Bland said he knew it would be a better game than the first time the teams met because Flagstaff was in the middle of a four-games-in-five-nights stretch. Each team had more than 10 days to prepare this time.

“I told our guys, ‘They’re going to come and bring it,’” Bland said. “We pulled it out, and that’s a positive thing.”

The game was back and forth all night following the first quarter. Buckeye went on a 10-0 run after trailing 3-2, but Flagstaff responded with a 13-2 run to end the first quarter with a 16-14 advantage. After that, neither team led by more than five points the rest of the way.

Down the stretch, Buckeye had to gut it out minus two of its top players. Jose Ortiz fouled out with 3:20 remaining, and Otis Frazier did the same at the 2:28 mark.

Buckeye trailed by two, 67-65, at that point, but battled back.

“If we gave up the last couple minutes in the fourth quarter, it could have been over, but we didn’t,” Bland said. “We’re handling the pressure now, which is a good thing.”

The Hawks trailed 69-66 with 1:01 remaining when Alonzo Williams scored inside to cut the lead to one point. After a pair of free throws from Flagstaff’s Christian Singleton made it a three-point game, Buckeye’s Tae Boothman hit a

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JACOB JEFFERSON, 44, of Buckeye battles Flagstaff’s Christian Singleton for a rebound Feb. 15 in the first round of the 4A state playoffs. The Hawks won in overtime, but lost three days later to Shadow Mountain.

3-pointer with 24 seconds left to tie it at 71-71. The game would go to OT with that score.

“I felt like we shouldn’t send our seniors out on our home court, so I put everything on the line for them,” Boothman said. “I didn’t want them to go out this way.”

Boothman had 23 points, including five 3s. He’s only a freshman.

“I’m his hardest critic because I don’t want him to get satisfied,” Buckeye assistant coach John Barkey said. “The biggest thing is he came out of the eighth grade and it was so easy for him to get here, you notice kids go through the motions where they hit a basket

and then want to stroll down the court.

The whole thing is you’ve got to play the game on both ends of the court.

Sometimes, there’s mental lapses on the defensive end, but the kid listens. He wants to get better. He’s not afraid of the moment.”

Overtime session Buckeye fell behind in overtime, as Singleton made an inside backset for Flagstaff, and it got two free throws from Brandon Tiffany. Jacob Jefferson struggled to make free throws for Buckeye, missing three of four at the beginning of OT, which put the Hawks behind 75-72. However, Flagstaff

big man Matt Boyd fouled out, and Jefferson had more space inside after that. He scored down low at 3:01 to pull the Hawks within one point, and scored again seconds later on a put back to give the Hawks the lead.

“Flagstaff is a big team, they have a bunch of height; I knew coming into the game it was going to be really physical because of the game we had in Flagstaff, so I knew I had to do what I could on the boards and be as strong as I could inside,” Jefferson said. “When they took [Boyd] out, I knew it was going to help us a lot because he was contesting my shots left and right.”

Flagstaff scored the next four points and retook the lead, 79-76, but Williams drained a 3 and Boothman scored inside, putting Buckeye back ahead by two points.

The Eagles tied the game at 81-81 with 40 seconds left on a Jahmir White put back, but Elias Anderson canned a deep 3, 25 feet from the basket, with 24 seconds left. That proved to be the difference in the game.

“It was just an amazing feeling,” Anderson said. “My coach told me to shoot it and I shot it and hit it.”

Both Bland and Barkey told Anderson to shoot the triple in that moment.

Anderson worked on 3s from the right elbow before the game, and that’s exactly where he pulled up.

“We were working on rhythm, it was all rhythm shots, and I told him, if a man’s hands are down, and you’re in rhythm, you let it go,” Barkey said.

“He’s standing there and me and Bland said at the same time, knock it down.

He just knocked it down. He hit seven straight in the exact same spot [in warmups].”

Anderson played the last four minutes of the fourth quarter and all of overtime with four fouls.

“If he got the fifth foul, there’s no 3-pointer, there’s no conversation,” Bland said.

Boothman led the team in scoring with his 23, while Jefferson added 20 and Anderson had 18. It was fitting that Anderson made the crucial shot in overtime.

“Anderson’s been doing it all year, he’s our most consistent player,” Barkey said. “He doesn’t ask for the ball. He’ll do the dirty work, he’ll guard the big man, it doesn’t matter. He just comes to hoop.”

Buckeye finished the year 19-7, going 7-1 in the Southwest Region to tie for the title with Estrella Foothills. The Hawks have won 56 games and gone to the playoffs twice since Bland took over in 2014.

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

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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.

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FEBRUARY

Wednesday

22 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 trip Take a trip to Cliff Castle Casino from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Camp Verde with adults over 40 from the city of Goodyear. 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.

Community Bingo The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690

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

Thursday

23 Blood drive United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center in the Sonoran Room, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. To sign up, visit bloodhero.com.

Avondale water conservation classes 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 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.

The West Valley Mavericks will host The Shindig at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Airport, 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Guests should take a packed suitcase to the casino-themed event for the chance to be whisked away to Vegas that night.

Tickets cost $100 to $250. The West Valley Mavericks plan to give more than $125,000 to West Valley Charities during the event.

For information, visit westvalleymavericksfoundation.org.

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Art and fine crafts show Sundance Active Adult Village Clubhouse is hosting a free art and fine crafts show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 930 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye.

Library Casino Night Gala The Avondale Public Library is hosting a Casino Night Gala for adults 21 and older from 6 to 9 p.m. at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. The event will raise funds for the library. For information, visit avondalefriends.nationbuilder. com/casinogala.

Blood drive United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear.To sign up, visit bloodhero.com.

Winter Reading Group

Wigwam artist in residence

The Litchfield Park Branch Library’s winter reading group will discuss Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple at 10:15 a.m. at 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. To sign up, visit mcldaz.org.

West Valley artist Henry Bosak will be at the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, from 4 to 8 p.m. as part of the resort’s Artists in Residence series. Bosak’s acrylic paintings will be on display.

Buckeye quarter auction

Catholic Daughters of America

The Buckeye Community Services Department will hold a quarter auction from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason, Buckeye.

Wigwam artist in residence West Valley artist Henry Bosak will be at the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, from 4 to 8 p.m. as part of the resort’s Artists in Residence series. Bosak’s acrylic paintings will be on display.

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

Business owners are welcome to attend even if they are not members of the Southwest Valley Chamber. To see a speaker schedule, visit southwestvalleychamber.org. For information, call 623-932-2260 or email info@ southwestvalleychamber.org.

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.

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

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

To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.

Texas Hold’em games

25 Car seat safety check Certified child passenger safety technicians will work one on one with families to educate and offer peace of mind during the Safe Kids Maricopa County (SKMC) 22nd annual Car Seat Event from 9 a.m. to noon at First Southern Baptist Church Avondale, 1001 N. Central Ave., Avondale.

Rescue Roundup Health and safety professionals will provide services for car seats, bike helmet fittings and other safety necessities during the Rescue Roundup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. For information, visit Abrazohealth.com.

PebbleCreek annual parking lot sale More than 100 families will par ticipate in this year’s annual parking lot sale from 8 to 11 a.m. at 126222 Clubhouse Drive in the PebbleCreek community in Goodyear.

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

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

Sunday

26 Andrew Ochoa ‘Believe’ Benefit A benefit to raise money for Andrew Ochoa, a Buckeye resident and Verrado High School graduate who suffered a major brain aneurysm, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Verrado High School, 20050 W. Indian School

Road, Buckeye. The event will feature a car wash, raffles, food and refreshments, a silent auction and an appearance by the Cardinals cheerleaders.

Special Olympics celebration Silver Lining Riding will hold its SLR showcase and Special Olympics celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Little Kentucky Stables, 7220 N. 185th Ave., Waddell. For information, visit silverliningriding.org.

p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Double Action, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game.

Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.

MARCH

Wednesday

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

Group meditation class St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome.

For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.

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

Monday

27 Blood drive United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. at Leaf Verde RV Resort, 1500 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. To sign up, visit bloodhero.com.

West Valley Human Services Alliance The West Valley Human Services Alliance meets from 9 a.m. to noon the fourth Monday of each month at the Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix.

Tuesday

28 Avondale Job Fair A job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Traditional Indian dance Artist Nita Mallya will share traditional Indian dance as part of Goodyear’s Arts and Culture Series at 7 p.m. at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Tolleson City Council meets The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

Tolleson Union High School Board meets The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tuhsd.org.

Roadrunner Needlers The Roadrunner Needlers, a chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd.

Bingo The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45

Kindergarten Readiness The Pendergast Elementary School District is holding a Kindergarten Readiness event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Pendergast Community Center, 10550 W. Mariposa Ave., Phoenix. The annual event will feature a Dr. Seuss birthday celebration and school readiness activities. For information and to sign up, call 623-772-2339.

Ash Wednesday Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, is holding two Ash Wednesday services with one beginning at noon in Building A and the other beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Building B. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Lunch and Bunco Adults 40 and older are invited to eat lunch and play a game of Bunco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room behind the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-102, Goodyear. Prizes will be awarded in five categories. The cost is $15. Advance registration is required. To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.

District 19 Democrats meet The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards.

For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.

Tolleson Elementary School Board meets The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

For information, visit tollesonschools.com.

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

Thursday

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

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

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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Veteran support group A veteran and military personnel support group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. For information, call 623-882-0721.

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John B. Escobedo, 57, of Phoenix and formerly of Avondale died Feb. 1, 2017.

Mr. Escobedo was born June 12, 1959, in Phoenix to Baudelio and Eva Escobedo.

He was the owner and president of Com Tel Logistics and J&B Logistics.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; four sons, John, Michael, Matthew and Daniel; four daughters, Elizabeth, Christine, Rebecca and Alyssa; seven siblings, Rick, Susana, Arthuro, Elena, Gloria, Julia and Jesse; and eight grandchildren.

A viewing will be from 4 to 8 John Escobedo p.m. March 3 at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. March 4 at the funeral home, followed by interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.

James C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? Monforte, 69, of west Phoenix died Feb. 9, 2017.

Mr. Monforte was born July 30, 1947, in Denver to Vincent and Grace Monforte.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1989, achieving the rank of master sergeant.

He was a member of the Unofficial Corvette Club and the Desert Corvette Club.

He served for more than 20 years at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park.

He is survived by his wife, Viki Monforte; two sons, Anthony and Stephen Monforte; one brother, Vincent Monforte Jr.; and two James Monforte grandchildren.

Interment with military honors will be at 12:30 p.m. March 6 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

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

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Jacqueline â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackieâ&#x20AC;? Lee Haag, 71, of Buckeye died Feb. 19, 2017, in Goodyear.

Mrs. Haag was born Nov. 3, 1945, in St. Louis to Robert and Goldie.

She moved to Arizona 50 years ago.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny Haag; four daughters; her brother and sisters; 11 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale.

Condolences for the Jacqueline family may be left at avenidasfuneralchapel.com.

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Nancy Marie Poteat Nancy Marie Poteat, 78, of Tolleson died Feb. 10, 2017.

Mrs. Poteat was born May 17, 1938, in East Detroit, Mich., to Jess and Mary Carter.

She is survived by her husband of more than 59 years, Steve; two daughters, Mary Spadafore and Marjorie; two sons, Steven Brian and Ernest; one sister, Mary Lou Demura; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

Condolences for the family may be left at Nancy Poteat advantagefunerals.com.

Secelia May Ellsworth Secelia May Ellsworth, the daughter of Benjamin & Marian Williams, was born July 12, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and passed away February 13, 2017, at her home in Litchfield Park, AZ at the age of 68. Her service time was cut short as a humanitarian missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Bangkok, Thailand, when she was diagnosed with cancer. She will be sorely missed by many all over the world having served and traveled to over 20 countries. She had an ability to make people she met feel loved by her regardless of who they were or what their story.

She is survived by her husband Dr. Mehrl K Ellsworth, her children and their spouses: Sara and Lowell Griffin, Kyle and Elise Ellsworth, Chris Ellsworth, Anna and Daniel Ensign, Jr., Benjamin and Anisha Ellsworth, Mary and Daniel Merrill, and Seth and Valerie Ellsworth. and 21 grandchildren plus one on the way.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 18th.

Interment will be February 25th in Idaho Falls, ID. Cards & Condolences can be sent to: 620 East Palm Street, LP AZ 85340.

Aurelia â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Antonia Pipkins Aurelia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lilaâ&#x20AC;? Antonia Pipkins, 82, of Avondale died Feb. 13, 2017, at her home.

Mrs. Pipkins was born in Winslow to Josephine and Juventino Alvarez.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Pipkins; one sister, Vivian Flores; one brother, Henry Alvarez; 10 children, Mary, Kimberly, Consuelo, Elizabeth, Carol, Minnie, Ben, Gary, Eric and Lawrence Jr.; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were held Feb. Aurelia Pipkins 16 at Avenidas Funeral Chapel in Avondale.

Condolences and donations may be made at gofundme.com/grandma-lilas-funeral-expenses.

Joseph L. Wall Joseph L. Wall, 65, of Buckeye died Jan. 9, 2017, at Palm Valley Hospice in Goodyear.

Mr. Wall was born Aug. 21, 1951, in Phoenix.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972 as a ranger in Vietnam, and was awarded the Purple Heart.

He is survived by his fiancee, Lynn Gilkey of Buckeye; two daughters, Heather Guiterrez of Alabama and Rebeckah Romero of Orange, Calif.; two sons, Justin Bertrand of Florida and Joseph Wall Jr. of Glendale; one sister, Janice Wall of Huntington Beach, Calif.; one brother, Leland Wall of Tolleson; and four Joseph Wall grandchildren.

Funeral services were Jan. 13 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

The Rev. Mark Knister officiated.

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by Glenn Gullickson The young man seemed like a nice guy and the early dates were fun, but as the relationship developed, things changed and he became controlling, possessive, jealous and even violent.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a typical story for many young women who are victims of teenage dating violence, and one that an 18-year-old Goodyear woman (who will be called Connie for this story) has lived through.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Connie is willing to share her experience to help others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a topic a lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to talk about,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very heavy subject.â&#x20AC;?

According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study published in 2015, nearly 21 percent of female teens who date said they had been victims of sexual and/or physical violence. Ten percent of male teens reported they were victims, the study stated.

Add emotional and psychological abuse, and the numbers go up to one in three teens who report being victims, according to an American Psychological Association study.

Brennan Clary, a health educator who leads dating violence awareness programs for Touchstone Health Services, which opened a West Valley office last fall in Avondale, said the statistics translate to 1.5 million high school students reporting physical violence annually.

The incidence of teenage dating violence in Arizona is in line with the national statistics, Clary said.

her arm a twist, she said.

Connie acknowledged the physical violence wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as extreme as it is for many others, but her injuries were serious enough to cause bruising, which she was able to conceal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most survivors of abuse, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty good at hiding it,â&#x20AC;? she said.

But as she prepared to graduate from high school, Connie wanted out of the relationship after dating on and off for about a year and a half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end well,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Things hit a low when the young man threatened that friends would harm her, Connie said.

She finally went to her mother, who works at a domestic violence shelter and suggested Connie obtain an order of protection. But Connie feared that could provoke more violence.

Last fall, Connie started attending Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, where her ex-boyfriend is also a student and sometimes waits outside her classrooms or follows her on campus, she said.

Connie said campus security is aware of the problem.

Thinking about a new relationship took some time, but Connie is dating someone new, a friend from high school who also attends EMCC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going into the relationship, I was super worried,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I put everything on the table right away.â&#x20AC;?

Connie said the abuse had taken a toll, creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;negative energyâ&#x20AC;? and causing a period of self evaluation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing OK. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve moved on to better things and found someone I truly do love,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The abuse made me a stronger person and made me a more diligent partner.â&#x20AC;?

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Connieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story starts at the end of her sophomore year at Millennium High School in Goodyear, where she met a classmate who was a year older.

She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know him well before they started dating, but she said she was open to getting to know new people and willing to take a chance on someone who seemed like a nice guy.

As the relationship developed during the summer, she said she started seeing a different side of him. His possessiveness made it difficult for her to see other friends. He manipulated situations and employed psychological and emotional abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were definitely some things that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t OK,â&#x20AC;?

Connie said.

Telephone calls were constant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sometimes every 10 minutes, she said. After she attended a movie without him, there could be 20 messages waiting on her phone.

If she tried to break up, he would manipulate his way back into her life, sometimes with threats to kill pets or himself, she said.

If she made a playful joke, his reaction might be to give

Some stories about teenage dating violence end more tragically, such as Kaity Sudburry of Phoenix, who was murdered at age 17 by her ex-boyfriend in 2008.

Kaityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Bobbi Lynn Sudburry, made a mission of her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, forming Kaityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Way, a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy relationships with programs for prevention and intervention.

She also advocated for what is known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kaityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Law,â&#x20AC;? which was approved by the Arizona Legislature in 2009 to expand domestic violence protections to dating couples.

She said the law can send abusers to jail â&#x20AC;&#x153;for a long, long time.â&#x20AC;?

Sudburry said the evolution of abusive relationships is â&#x20AC;&#x153;very sneakyâ&#x20AC;? as abusers gain trust, then â&#x20AC;&#x153;flip the script after the victim becomes emotionally invested.â&#x20AC;?

She called teenage dating violence â&#x20AC;&#x153;bullying on an intimate level.â&#x20AC;?

Sudburry said people are becoming more aware of the issue as dating violence is identified as unacceptable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re evolving out of an abusive society,â&#x20AC;? she said,

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Education and prevention Also this month, Touchstone Health Services is conducting a workshop on healthy relationships at Westview High School and launching a 10-week program for 450 freshmen at Agua Fria High School, both in Avondale. The group also works with the Tolleson Union High School District. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The statistics show when teens experience dating violence while theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re young, it typically doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get better,â&#x20AC;? Clary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we want to get them early.â&#x20AC;?

Classes cover building skills for communication, anger management and conflict resolution.

She said students ask about consent laws and talk about digital abuse on social media.

Among those who speak out about teenage dating violence is Connie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to start talking about it,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Connie said her experience gave her a platform. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My job is to prevent it from happening. I want people to know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help out there,â&#x20AC;? she said.

In her speeches, Connie talks about what relationships should be and the warning signs of a bad relationship.

She tells victims to find someone to talk to, and encourages people to listen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to be there and not turn a blind eye.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone out there who needs your help,â&#x20AC;?

Connie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I went through made me want to understand and help others get away from that kind of problem,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not personal anymore, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bigger than myself.â&#x20AC;?

For information about teenage dating violence, visit kaitysway.org.

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

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noting changes started 30 years ago â&#x20AC;&#x153;when women started standing up and saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No more.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

But she noted women can also be abusers, something that is under reported, and abuse also occurs in same-sex relationships.

She calls dating violence the â&#x20AC;&#x153;least prejudicial and most unbiasedâ&#x20AC;? form of violence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It knows no bias. It happens in every corner of the world. It knows no boundaries,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Sudburryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group took the message to 230 events last year, including school presentations for pupils in seventh grade and higher, workshops and staffing resource tables. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is a solution to the problem because this is very much a societal issue,â&#x20AC;? she said.

And while victims are the focus of most programs, Sudburry noted thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big question about getting help for abusers.

To mark Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Kaityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Way is launching a social media campaign with the hashtag #KWPEACEOUT, Sudburry said.

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

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HEART of the WEST AUCTION February 25th, 9:00a.m.

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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!

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION (Far West Valley) 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.

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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 623-845-1300 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Se Habla EspaĂąol EOE & E-Verify Compliant

LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.

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.

PASTOR Willing to learn the doctrines and vision of our West Valley church during the transitional retirement of the Senior Pastor.

We are a small congregation of traditional independent Baptists teaching and living the precepts of church perpetuity, the sovereign grace of our Lord, and KJV Biblical truths.

Send letter of interest and resume to: Redeloc@aol.com Taking resumes for a quaified 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.

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(AzCAN) Arizona Behavioral Care Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 CAREGIVERS & DRIVERS needed immediately.

We train for certification to care for special needs.

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We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check. Â

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Wanted-Assistant Water Clerk for weekends and holidays Full and Part time hours available Apply at Roosevelt Irrigation District 103 West Baseline Rd. Buckeye, AZ NO PHONE CALLS Position open until February 28th, 2017

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.

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Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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Fax resume to 623-386-3432 or drop off at 26675 West Baseline Rd., Buckeye AZ 85326 Helena Chemical

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CAREGIVERS AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.

Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley

KATHYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kare has openings for ages 1/ 3. Meals/ snack provided. CPR certified. Buckeye.

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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.

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Manufactured Homes

A custom home. 10 acres, off grid, passive solar, 1,875 square feet. 3 bedroom/ 3 bath.

557th Avenue, Tonopah, AZ. $139,000. 602-618-1159 ADVERTISE your home, property or business for sale in 68 AZ newspapers. Reach over half a million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com.

(AZCAN) OWNER will carry, starting at 3.9% interest only, with 25% down. Large 6 bedroom/ 4 bath home over 5200sqf w/ pool and solar. Litchfield Park $515,000.

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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 Mobile Home Park Purchase one of our 24 wide mobile homes already set up in our community by February 27, 2017 and receive 6 months free lot rent!

There are only 6 left!

2000 S Apache Rd., Buckeye w buenavistaresidential.com

$25,000 under dealer’s cost!

New 2016 Schult mobile homes.

3 bedroom /2 bathroom.

Deck, carport awning, shed.

24 X 56 and 28 X 52.

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. 602-618-1159

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

LAWN Service, clean-up, trimming, yard maintenance. Excellent prices. Jesus 602-488-3418 or 623-308-6243.

LITCHFIELD ClockworksQuality antique clock repair.

House calls on grandfather clocks. 623-759-3151.

O.N.B. Landscaping/ Concrete. lawn, cleaning and trimming.

Concrete, patio, driveway sidewalk and additions. Call for free estimates. 623-249-0610 Beto.

SENIOR lady provides home watch services for Goodyear/ Avondale residents. For frequency and price option call for brochure: 623-640-5546.

YARD work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Juan 623-242-4161, 623-242-4159.

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NORTHERN AZ WILDERNESS RANCH $236 MONTH. Quiet & secluded self-sufficency 37 acres off grid ranch bordering 640 wooded acres of State Trust lands at cool clear 6,200’ elevation. Near historic pioneer town & fishing lake. No urban noise & dark sky nights.

Blend of evergreen woodlands & grassy meadows with sweeping views across surrounding uninhabited wilderness mountains and valleys. Abundant groundwater, rich loam garden soil & maintained road access.

Camping and RV ok. $27,500, $2,750 dn. with no qualifying seller financing. Free brochure with additional property descriptions/photos/topomap/ weather chart/area info. 1st United Realty 800-966-6690 (AzCAN)

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.

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SOLITAIRE Diamond ring 1.22CT for sale $5999. Platinum Diamond ring 4.05 total diamond weight, GIA certified, $31,000. James 480-365-8058.

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Garage Sales

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.

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Ethan Allen furniture table w/ 6 chairs, dinette table/ 4 chairs, trundle beds, miscellaneous household items and lots of other good stuff. Saturday, starting 7:00a.m. 17273 W Elizabeth Ave, Goodyear.

HUGE community yard sale.

February 25th, 7:00a.m. Avondale Moose Lodge 1572 S. Cotton Lane. Furnture, tools, vanities, sinks, clothes, jewelry, kitchen items, mirrors, boards and much more. Food/ drink available.

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.

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1997 ELECTRIC Club Car golf cart. Green. Can accommodate 4 passengers New batteries in February 2013. Please call Mike 970-376-0190.

$ $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.

1981 BUICK Riviera, 65,643 miles. Asking $7500 or best offer. Call 623-383-3990 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)

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60 1998 WILDWOOD 5th-wheel, 22 foot, very clean, great shape. $5300. Call 602-510-2806.

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HIDDEN jewel in Buckeye. Cute bungalo, barn, sheds, corrals, horse property. Approximately 5 acres, 1 acre zoned commercial, 4 acres farm. Grandfathered private well plus city water available. 1010 E Monroe., Buckeye, AZ Do not disturb occupant. Encore Realty, Barbie Bryant 602-531-0083

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PRINTING press.

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City of Avondale Public Notice IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz Tokyo Joe’s Location: 10285 W. McDowell Rd. #100, Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 12 – Restaurant License Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10285 W. McDowell Rd. #100, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto

by March 3, 2017.

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

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 22, and March 1, 2017.

Tolleson City of Tolleson Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for the purpose of: 1. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Use Permit Application #17020003 as submitted by Gloria L. Corona, d.b.a. Celeste Catering, 6914 West North Lane, Peoria, Arizona 85345 for operation of a mobile food catering truck.

2. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Temporary Use Permit Application #17020004 as submitted by Mario Hernandez on behalf of the Tolleson Community Coalition, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for community fundraising through beer and wine sales at the Whoopee Daze Festival.

The event will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M., Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M., and Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 12:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353.

Notice given by Tolleson City Clerk Crystal Zamora on Thursday, February 16, 2017.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 22, 2017.

General Public Notice

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Buckeye Rd., Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 09 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by March 3, 2017.

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

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on February 22, and March 1, 2017.

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Legal text continued from Page 19 Series 09 – Liquor Store – Person Transfer Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 12301 W.

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 child(ren), pursuant to A.R.S. §8-533 as amended.

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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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.

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 Business on February 8, 15, 22,

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 1. ENTITY TYPE - FORPROFIT 2. ENTITY NAME - BLUE CASTLE MULTI SERVICE CORP. File No. 2133678-0 4.

CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - BOOKKEEPING, TAXES, NOTARY PUBLIC, DOCUMENT PREPARATION 5. SHARES - Class: Common, Series: None, Total: 100, Par Value: $1.00 6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? No Blue Castle Multi Service Corp., 111 E. Western Ave.,

Avondale, AZ 85323, United States 7. DIRECTORS - 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

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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

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MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs

Total Care Plumbing LLC

Water Heaters from

$

585 $

includes labor

Unclog Drains

from

Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

4400

Remodels • Repairs • Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners • Gas • Sink/Faucets

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623-293-7095 623-385-9580 License #ROC209589

Remodeling

Mel White Ent., Inc. • Remodeling • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions • New construction • Residential or commercial

NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR

623-535-8000

Mitch Stevens

Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

Salt Pool Specialist

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Pest Control

Painting

Interior & Exterior

POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com

A+ Rating

Painting

Mobile Home Service

Inc.

Lawn Care

& Design Studio

• Bathrooms • Kitchens • Flooring

• Room Additions • Patio Covers • Garages

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ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Sr. Citizen Discount

Roofing

602-622-2859 623-936-5775 We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

All types of roofing!

Re-Roofs • New Roofs• Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES! 26 Years Experience in the Valley!

ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

Roofing

Sprinklers

Estrella Custom Designs

T L C Sprinkler Repair, Inc.

ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

New Roofs & Reroofs

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

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• Installs (Sprinklers, Drips) • Valve Specialist • All Repairs • Troubleshoot • Outdoor Lighting 35 years experience

Rick Tinder

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ROC 194296 • Bonded

623-293-2648

(623) 877-6151

Trees

Upholstery

602-635-0011 Tree: Trimming, Removal, Fertilization Fully Insured for your protection.

We have an 85 ft. bucket truck for big jobs.

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602-635-0011 Window Coverings

ROC#286561

Shutters, Shades and Blinds!

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DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

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West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, February 22, 2017

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DKL ENTERPRISE LLC L-2145989-2 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.

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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.

24 West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, February 22, 2017

LOWEST TAXES IN THE VALLEY

PRESIDENTS’ WEEK SPECIALS MANY WITH LIMITED LIFETIME POWERTRAIN(SEE PROTECTION! DEALER FOR DETAILS) FIRST TIME BUYERS / BANKRUPTCY / BAD CREDIT / NO CREDIT • Our Experienced team of financing professionals are here to help.

Certified Pre-Owned

2013 FORD MUSTANG

#T7140 Convertible, leather, loaded

$

14,987

2015 CHEVY TRAX

#P7129 Only 23K miles, loaded, 1 owner

$

15,764

$

#P7116 Ecoboost power, 1 owner

7,987

#P7043 1 owner, only 32K miles

#P7026 Only 67K miles, SLT, crew cab

2003 MECURY GRAND MARQUIS 1990 GMC SUBURBAN

2007 NISSAN VERSA

#16239B Comfy ..........................

#P7108A Reliable & Clean ..........

2007 SATURN ION #P7030A Great comuter car ........

3,722

$

3,987

#17243A 4 x 4. tons of room.......

$

2007 TOYOTA PRIUS #T6937B Clean in and out...........

$

3,987 3,997

3,987

$

#16533B SLT Edition, Room for all..

3,998

2008 HONDA ACCORD

2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

#P7089A 2 door, sporty coupe, loaded .

#P7105A Low miles, clean ..........

2012 FORD FOCUS #16714A SE Edition, Well equipped.

2013 FORD FOCUS #P7053 Great on gas ..................

$

6,498

$

7,772

$

2008 FORD FUSION

#T6755A 4 X4, 1 OWNER, LOW MILES ..

#16367B Low miles ....................

$

#17143B SR5 Edition, Loaded.....

#T7119 Reliable, Great on gas, Low miles .

$

9,985

#P7021A 285 Edition, Low miles...

2015 CHRYSLER 200 #16736A Limited Edition. Priced to sell .

2014 KIA SOUL

9,998

11,795

$

#T7069A Only 45K miles, sporty .

$

6,987

$

#P6972A Reliable .......................

2012 MAZDA 3 #17227A Touring edition, 59K miles..

7,995

$

9,487

$

9,987

8,497

$

2015 HYUNDAI ELANTRA #T7096 SE Edition.......................

2012 KIA SORENTO #17154B LX edition, Sporty crossover .

9,887

$

9,998

$

2009 HYUNDAI GENESIS

2007 JEEP COMMANDER

#P7060 4 dr Luxury sedan .....

#T7099A Only 74K miles, limited edition ..

2007 AUDI Q7 #T7069A Premium edition, Loaded, Luxury .

$

10,695

$

11,977

#17237A 1 owner, 23K miles 3rd row seating

$

10,997

$

18,976

#T7118A TRD package, 1 owner, only 30K miles

$

26,987

$

130 OFF

UP TO

27,498 A SET OF 4 TIRES!!!

Everyday up to 30 days after the completion of the sale! We beat any competitor’s pricing.

PLUS

With this ad through 2/28/17.

FREE ALIGNMENT CHECK Let us perform a FREE • Tires wearing? alignment check and inspect • Damage from accident? your steering & suspension.

• Vehicle drifting or pulling?

Please mention this ad at time of service.

UP TO

$

50 OFF

2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN LTZ #16724A Leather, loaded.......

No other discounts apply. Must present coupon at time of service. Through 2/28/17.

12,987

$

THIS WEEK’S SERVICE SPECIALS….

FRONT OR REAR BRAKE PADS OR SHOES

$

25,795

2014 TOYOTA TACOMA

5,995

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA

$

#T7153 Only 37K miles ...............

2005 GMC CANYON

6,847

16,977

$

2015 HONDA PILOT

$

2012 HONDA CIVIC EX 2015 NISSAN VERSA

8,878

5,988

2003 NISSAN XTERRA

2014 FORD FIESTA SE $

#P7082 6 speed, fast 1 owner

$

#16456B Sporty, fast and fun!! ...

5,987

$

2007 DODGE DURANGO

2006 FORD MUSTANG $

20,987

2011 DODGE RAM

JONES BARGAIN CORRAL $

$

2016 FORD MUSTANG GT

2015 JEEP RENEGADE

2005 CHEVY COLORADO

#16608A 1 owner, crew cab, low miles

2015 FORD MUSTANG

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *Prices do not include tax, title, license, $349.00 doc fee and any dealer add-ons. All financing on approved credit. All vehicles subject to prior sale.

Offers valid through 2/28/17 unless otherwise stated.