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Ground blessed for Catholic school

St. John Paul II High School to be built in Avondale

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

The first Catholic high school in the West Valley will mark progress for the region and the church, according to the leader of the Phoenix Diocese.

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted presided over one of the ceremonial steps in establishing the school on April 5 when he blessed the ground where the high school will be built next to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.

“This is a great day for the church and the Southwest Valley,” Olmsted said. “It’s a clear statement about the importance of young Catholics.”

He sprinkled water on the construction site and unveiled a sign for the school to be known as St. John Paul II Catholic High School.

Olmsted noted that the school is being named for the pope who started World Youth Days during his reign as leader of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005.

Pope John Paul visited the Valley in 1987, at a time Olmsted worked with him in Rome. He was canonized in 2014.

The blessing ceremony came one year after the diocese announced plans to build the school, which is expected to open in fall 2018 for up to 600 students in grades nine and 10.

MaryBeth Mueller, superintendent of schools for the diocese, said the campus would have the ability to expand to 1,000 students as grades 11 and 12 open in 2019 and 2020.

“We’re excited to serve families in the Southwest Valley,” Mueller said.

The diocese operates two West Valley schools for pupils attending preschool through eighth grade — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Avondale, with 450 pupils, and St. John Vianney Catholic School in Goodyear, with 300 pupils.

Construction could possibly start by January on a structure that may include areas that won’t be completed until more space is needed, Mueller said.

Zika blamed for diminishing blood supply

Reserves down after ban on donors returning from areas affected by virus

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

An agency that provides blood for hospitals in Maricopa County is urging people to step up and donate blood to replenish a diminishing supply — a situation attributed to the Zika Virus.

Since travelers who have recently been to Mexico or other Zika Virus-risk areas are ineligible to donate, some blood drives have been canceled and others are collecting less blood than expected, according to Sue Thew, public and media relations coordinator for United Blood Services Arizona.

“We’re seeing fewer donations,” Thew said. “We need people to replace those who won’t be able to donate blood.”

Recent blood drives have collected an average of 36 percent less than expected, Thew said. Other drives have been canceled because regular donors are among those who routinely cross the border, she said.

Thew said the hardest hit area is southern Arizona, including Yuma and San Luis, where people who cross the border are deferred from donating blood for 28 days after their return.

“We’re a border state, so people freely travel back and forth over the border, especially during spring break,” Thew said.

She noted that one of every six blood donations comes from a teen donor.

Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director of the Maricopa County Health Department, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s

recommendation on restricting blood donations is similar to procedures put in place for outbreaks of other diseases that can be transmitted through blood products.

“It’s important for folks to consider the impact the Zika Virus is having on the blood supply,” Sunenshine said.

United Blood Services supplies blood to 64 hospitals in Arizona, Thew said.

To maintain the blood supply, the agency needs 500 donors at a dozen daily blood drives it conducts or at six Valley donor centers, Thew said.

United Blood Services strives to maintain a three-day supply of blood, but stockpiles of some blood types have been down to a half a day, she said.

“We’re working with a lot leaner supply than we would like to operate with,” Thew said.

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BISHOP THOMAS J. OLMSTEAD speaks at the St. John Paul II Catholic High School ground blessing and sign unveiling April 5 on the grounds of St. Thomas Aquinas in Avondale. To see all photos from this shoot, go to

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The school’s architecture will be consistent with existing parish buildings, she said.

The diocese has an arrangement to use the pool and training facilities at the nearby Southwest Valley Family YMCA in Goodyear and hopes to share other resources with Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, Mueller said.

The Rev. Fred Adamson, vicar general of the Phoenix Diocese, said the “journey of faith” for the school started in 1999 when the diocese purchased the 21-acre tract where the school will be built.

Planning started in 2013 with meetings with West Valley priests, Adamson said.

A 2014 feasibility study found 70,000 students of high school age in the region, he said.

The current closest Catholic high school to the West

Valley is Bourgade Catholic High School, 4602 N. 31st Ave. in Phoenix.

The last Catholic high school in the diocese was opened in 2002 in Scottsdale. Xavier and Brophy college preparatories are located in Phoenix, and there is also a campus in Chandler.

Principal of the new school will be Sister Mary Jordan Hoover of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, also known as the “Nashville Dominicans,” referring to their roots in the Tennessee city.

She said her order has a 150-year tradition in education and teaches in 34 U.S. schools, from preschool to college.

“This high school will have an impact on the West Valley,” Hoover said.

Hoover said she and two associates will move to Arizona from Arlington, Va., in August.

Fundraising for the school will be part of a campaign in the diocese over the next five years, according to a news release.

More than 14,000 pupils attend the diocese’s 28 Catholic elementary schools, six high schools and 28 preschools.

Upcoming blood drives

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8 a.m. to noon Thursday at Skyview High School, 4290 S. Miller Road.

W.V. woman on the run

Thew said all blood types are needed, but especially desirable are donors with Type-O negative, the most widely used blood type, because they are considered universal donors.

Other types greatly needed are AB negative, O positive and A positive, Thew said.

The average donor gives blood once or twice a year, Thew said, but she noted that blood can be donated every eight weeks.

Zika is spread primarily through the bite of an Aedes species mosquito. The virus can also be contracted during sexual intercourse with an infected person.

Infection with Zika during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects in infants where the virus has been found in Central and South America and the Caribbean islands.

Those who travel to infected areas are encouraged to take steps to protect others for a couple of weeks after they return, Sunenshine said.

She said there have been tests for several suspected cases of Zika in Maricopa County, with the first confirmed case reported in March in a woman who had traveled outside the country.

But mosquitoes don’t respect borders, and one of the types of mosquitoes that transmits the disease has been found in Arizona.

That means people should take precautions encouraged by the “Fight the Bite Day and Night” campaign, including applying repellent and wearing long pants and

Avondale

7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 24 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road.

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1:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 28 at Westar Elementary School, 17777 W. Westar Drive.

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10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 14270 W. Indian School Road. To make an appointment, call 877-8274376 or visit BloodHero.com.

long sleeves, Sunenshine said.

She also recommended homeowners get rid of any standing water in yards, where mosquitoes could lay their eggs. Vector control efforts have included placing traps all over the county, with prevention strategies launched when numbers increase, Sunenshine said.

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

Litchfield Park resident training for Boston Marathon

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

A 72-year-old Litchfield Park woman who has completed a marathon in every state is preparing to participate in what she considers the ultimate run, and is raising funds for a cancer charity in the process.

Fran Drozdz will run in the 120th Boston Marathon on April 18.

“It’s the granddaddy of them all, the most prestigious marathon there is,” said Drozdz, who has been doing the 26-mile run for more than 35 years.

But getting to run in her first Boston Marathon took a little doing.

Drozdz said her qualifying time of just under five hours was a few minutes slower than the time the marathon was accepting.

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FRAN DROZDZ, 72, smiles outside her Litchfield Park home April 1. Drozdz, who has completed a marathon in each of the 50 states, is preparing to run in the Boston Marathon.

West Phoenix church youth leader accused of sexual conduct with minor

by Emily Toepfer

assistant editor

A west Phoenix youth pastor was arrested April 9 for allegedly having sexual conduct with a 15-year-old church member, officials said. Robert Jerez, 35, faces charges of sexual conduct with a minor and sexual abuse after allegedly having sex with the girl at least 10 times between November 2015 and January, court records state.

Jerez was a youth leader at the Grace Walk Community Church, 7840 W. Lower Buckeye in Phoenix, where the victim was a parishioner, records state.

An employee at the church alerted Tolleson police

Buckeye police

by Emily Toepfer

assistant editor

April 7 that the teen told a friend she was having a sexual relationship with Jerez, who was referred to as “Pastor Tony,” records state.

Police spoke to the victim’s father, who provided them with her cell phone that allegedly contained nude photos and sexual text messages sent between Jerez and the victim, records state.

During an interview with police, the victim stated she and Jerez did drugs and drank alcohol at her apartment in Tolleson, where they also had sex, records state.

She told police the relationship ended in January because she wanted to get clean, records state.

After his arrest, Jerez allegedly told police he was aware the victim was underage, and also stated he’s addicted to heroin and Oxycodone, records state.

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

arrest man in sex assault case

A Buckeye man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a sexual assault reported at about 11:25 a.m. near Miller and Maricopa roads in Buckeye, officials said.

Jeffrey Short, 36, was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and faces several felony charges, including violent sexual assault, kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct with a weapon and sexual abuse, said Officer Tamela Skaggs, a spokeswoman with the Buckeye Police Department.

When police responded to the Buckeye house, they found the front door open and nobody was inside, Skaggs said.

A neighbor reported that a woman showed up at their house partially clothed and asking for help, and that a

man fled the area at a high rate of speed, Skaggs said.

Buckeye police learned the man, later identified as Short, might be in the area of 35th and Southern avenues in Phoenix, and asked Phoenix police to assist with its helicopter, Skaggs said.

Short’s vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. He fled on foot, but was apprehended a short time later, Skaggs said.

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

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group,” she explained.

However, her time made Drozdz a candidate to run with one of the charity teams the marathon sponsors.

She is joining more than 550 others in what she calls “the best charity they have in the marathon” — the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, which has a goal of raising $5.4 million for a program for innovation in cancer research at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Drozdz, a cancer survivor herself, said she’s dedicating her race to her husband, Stan, who has battled a couple of cancer bouts himself and was inspired by his wife to run half marathons.

“I’m running in celebration of him,” Drozdz said.

She said she’s also running in memory of her parents, who both had cancer.

Preparing for a marathon has its challenges, but being an invited runner on a charity team posed another hurdle for Drozdz — fundraising.

“My least favorite thing to do is to ask people for money,” she said.

To raise the $5,000 required to join the team, Drozdz said she appealed for donations in a letter she sent to 40 friends and family members.

“Everyone was really, really kind,” she said of the replies. “Only two people said no.”

Drozdz has been running marathons for half of her life, starting at age 36 in 1979 in Hawaii, where her husband was stationed as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force.

She remembered it as a time “when it wasn’t fashionable for women to sweat, much less run.” Drozdz recalled that for her first race, she ran in men’s running shoes.

Since then, she’s run in 75 marathons and reached the finish line in each of the 50 states, becoming the 149th woman credited with such an accomplishment.

She said she’s well into her second cycle of doing marathons in all the states.

“It’s a great way to see the country,” said Drozdz, who moved to Arizona in 1988 when her husband retired from the Air Force.

So far, the New York Marathon is her favorite, she said. Not every marathon has been successful, Drozdz said. In October, she dropped out of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., which she said was only the second time she hasn’t completed a race.

But a week later, visiting runner friends encouraged her to get back on track by doing a marathon in Phoenix, she said.

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Her weekly training schedule includes running on a track at Luke Air Force Base, running the hills at Rio Vista Park in Peoria and doing long runs of up to 20 miles, Drozdz said.

She mixes all the running with yoga and workouts with exercise machines.

While the Boston Marathon is legendary, in recent years participants are running in the shadow of the deadly terrorist bombing that disrupted the race in 2013.

Drozdz said the bombing means that there are more security precautions in Boston than other races.

But that doesn’t deter Drozdz, who is also a motivational speaker and said she tries to live by a philosophy that she posed as a question: “Do you want to be a spectator in life or do you want to be in it?”

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

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Whoopee Daze ranges from mild to wild

Tolleson’s annual 4-day festival to kick off Thursday at Veterans Park

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Whether you enjoy parades, youth events, tournaments or being grossed out, Tolleson’s annual Whoopee Daze Festival has a little something for everyone.

The four-day event starts at 4 p.m. Thursday with a carnival and runs through Sunday night at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St. Friday’s activities kick off at 4 p.m. with Youth Day, when teens in seventh through 12th grade will form teams of six to compete in obstacle course events and other activities. Free hot dogs and T-shirts will be given out to participants.

WHAT: Tolleson Whoopee Daze WHEN: 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 4 to midnight Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Veterans Park, 8601

As of April 8, about 40 parade floats had signed up. The theme for this year’s event is “Find Your Adventure,” and the city’s float includes mountain climbing and hot air balloons, said Ruth Espinoza, recreation programmer of special events for the city.

W. Van Buren St. in Tolleson COST: Admission is free

Free musical performances throughout the weekend include Michael Salgado, Unstoppable, Latin Breed, Conjunto Amenaza and Realty Band.

Saturday starts at 7 a.m. with Tolleson Elementary District’s 5K walk and run, and then the parade gets under way at 10 a.m., traveling down Van Buren Street from 95th Avenue east to the park.

Van Buren Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday between 99th and 86th avenues for the run and parade.

Up next is El Dia

De Los Niños at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, which will have activities and entertainment for children.

The carnival runs all four days, and unlimited ride wristbands will be sold at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., for $20 until they run out. The bands are good for one day of unlimited rides.

At 1 p.m. Saturday, contestants who have already registered will take part in this year’s Whoopee Factor, a contest that’s based on the television show Fear Factor

Challenges are created by Espinoza, who wouldn’t reveal the exact details of

the disgusting foods and bizarre tasks planned for this year. However, she said one activity will be physical, another involves animals and a third serves up some sort of “food.”

“I look at old Fear Factor stuff and look to see what I have around here,” Espinoza said about how she comes up with the ideas. “However I can best gross everybody out. Even the audience gets grossed out.”

Participants must be at least 18 years old and sign a liability waiver. First place wins $500, second place gets $300 and third place is $200.

While registration is already closed for the Whoopee Factor event and a softball tournament at 8 a.m. Saturday, people have until 5 p.m. Friday to sign up for the Battle of the Bags corn hole tournament to be held Saturday.

Check-in is at 4:30 p.m. Saturday for the 5 p.m. event, and cost is $40 for a team of two. One player on each team must be at least 18 years old.

Thirty-two teams can participate in the double-elimination tournament. Cash prizes will be awarded to the teams that place first and second.

Registration forms can be downloaded at tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze and returned to Tolleson City Hall.

For information, tournament rules or registration forms, contact Francis Garcia at 623-936-2762.

Goodyear’s Lakeside Music Fest set for Saturday

by Jack Hines special to the view

This year marks the third annual Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest. The festival will feature live music from 13 bands and artists of many genres.

The festival is being held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, 10300 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. Admission and parking are free.

For nearly 20 years, Goodyear has partnered with the West Valley Arts Council and Newland, the developer of the Estrella community, to create spring music events.

“It’s beautiful,” said Sherine Zaya, Goodyear’s communications manager. “You’ve got the amphitheater, you’ve got the lake right there. It’s conducive for music concerts or festivals of this size.”

The event is taking place right on the lake shore. The main stage’s headlining act will be Marcos Crego and The Cuban Tribe.

“He’s different, something everyone will enjoy,” said Rhiannon Miett, director of marketing for the West Valley Arts Council.

Crego recently moved to the United States from Cuba, and has a history of music in his family, his father being a well-known trumpet player in Cuba. He formed his band, The Cuban Tribe, with other Latin musicians.

“Crego is trying to fuse the Latin scene into the U.S.,” Miett said.

Crego, a two-time Grammy nominee, has been playing music since he was 5 years old, and is currently a piano

The bands

The main stage will feature the following bands:

• The V.I.B.E. Estrella Youth Band at 12:30 p.m.

• Come Back Buddy at 1:50 p.m.

• Big Nick and The Gila Monsters at 3 p.m.

• Innocent Elaine at 4:30 p.m.

• Laura Walsh at 6:25 p.m.

• The Thaddeus Rose Band at 6:40 p.m.

The side stage will feature the following bands:

• John Yaeger, folk guitar, at noon.

• Keith Johnson, steel pan orchestra, at 1:20 p.m.

• Taylor Upsahl, indie pop, at 2:30 p.m.

• Mother Land Soul, soul/reggae, at 3:50 p.m.

• Vintage Wednesday, classic rock covers, at 5:20 p.m.

• CO-OP at 7:30 p.m.

instructor at the New School for Arts and Academics in Tempe.

“The whole point of this event is to have something for everyone,” Miett said.

The event will have two stages; the main stage and the side stage. The sidelining act is CO-OP, the band of Dash Cooper, who is the son of Alice Cooper. The band is a classic rock ’n’ roll band.

In addition, the festival will feature a large variety of other bands, with 13 local bands performing, including Come Back Buddy, a ’50s revival band; Big Nick and the Gila Monsters, a local favorite focused on blues music; Laura Walsh, an American Idol contestant and country singer; and Taylor Upsahl, an up-and-coming indie pop singer.

“She is kinda like a young Taylor Swift,” Miett said.

Taylor Upsahl recorded her first song at 13, and has released several albums in the four years since then.

“It’ll be continuous entertainment and a great festival for the entire family,” said Guylene Ozlanski, arts and culture coordinator for Goodyear. “There’ll be room to relax or dance on the lawn. It’s a true celebration of the arts.”

Blankets and lawn chairs are the way to go for kicking back, and there will be plenty of music to keep dancers dancing. In addition, there will be concessions located at the event, offering food and drinks. Also, there will be a children’s zone for the youngsters and a beer and wine tent for the not-so-youngsters.

The event promises plenty of room for dancing or sitting, despite the large population expected. The coordinators of the event are anticipating large numbers this year.

“This is our third year, and this event has been growing every year. Last year we had 7,000 and this year, we expect more,” Miett said.

For information, visit www.westvalleyarts.org.

Jack Hines can be reached at jhines@westvalleyview.com.

5 sec at 55 mph = 1 football field

Anyone remember that video making the rounds awhile back on social media that showed a montage of people texting while walking? They tripped over curbs, walked into doors and fell into fountains.

Now you remember.

Funny stuff, right?

If only everyone who saw that video and laughed at those idiots could apply that lesson to their own lives, we’d all be a whole lot safer.

The average human walks about 3 mph, which, as that video can attest, is too fast to safely move while texting.

Yet, people everywhere think nothing of driving 2 tons of metal 45, 55, 65, even 75 mph while texting.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and although the campaign is dedicated to more than just texting, we’re focusing on texting because we think that’s by far the biggest distraction drivers willingly face on a daily basis.

And it’s one of our biggest pet peeves.

We’ve all had cars swerve into our lanes because the driver was texting. We’ve all sat through more than one red light because a driver ahead of us was texting when it turned green and didn’t notice. We’ve all been stuck behind a car traveling 10 mph under the speed limit because the driver was texting.

Those of us who have experienced any one of those scenarios and walked away to complain about it have been lucky. And the texting driver who, chances are, was completely oblivious to any of it was also lucky.

But that’s not the case for hundreds, perhaps thousands, every year.

The National Safety Council reports cell phones were involved in 350 fatal crashes nationwide in 2011, the latest year for data. But the NSC believes that number to be much higher in reality for several reasons: No test, such as a breathalyzer for a suspected drunk driver, exists for cell phone use. Drivers who crash because of cell phone use don’t always admit it, or can’t admit it because they’re dead. Cell phone records are hard to get. And witnesses’ memories and statements aren’t always accurate.

So, once again, we are challenging all drivers to partake in a little exercise from the safety of the passenger seat to see just how far they travel while looking down at their cell phones.

The average text takes five seconds to complete. While sitting in the passenger seat, choose an upcoming landmark, a sign, a tree, a house, look down for five seconds and then look back up and see how far you’ve traveled. At 55 mph, you would have gone about the length of a football field.

We’re asking every single driver to perform this exercise because reading about it just doesn’t have the same impact as actually experiencing it. We don’t text and drive but we still completed the exercise and were astounded at the distance covered in such a short amount of time.

Give it a try. Tell your family and friends to give it a try. And then vow to wait till you’re out from behind the wheel to text.

Our Viewpoint editorials represent the opinions of the West Valley View editorial board, which is composed of Publisher Elliott Freireich and Managing Editor Cary Hines.

OUR READERS’ VIEWPOINTS

Stumbling elephants

Editor:

One of the biggest stumbling Republicans was Herbert Hoover. The 1930’s architect of the Great Depression, when three out of four people were out of work, and the soup lines were a mile long. So the, Republicans thought he was doing a great job. So they named a dam after him, really. Richard Nixon thought breaking into the Democratic offices was better then taking care of business. One of the George Bushs thought starting a war, was better than to get caught lying.

With Republican friends like these, who needs enemies.

Your fired, hit the road.

Alfred C. Molina Tonopah

The most important year

Editor:

This is the most important year in the history of the United States. The stage has been set. We are entering into a time of

growing crises designed to lead us into a tyranny Americans cannot imagine. This process will continue this year and for as long as it takes. To get us to this point has been a long and patient process. The enemies of freedom are not stupid. Signposts along the way are: 1913, 1921, 1945, early 1950’s, mid 1970’s with the final serious push taking place in this century. Strategies used to date, and those yet to be used, have been previously tested, tried and proven elsewhere. From a revolutionary point of view, it’s a brilliant plan. One key element is the coordination of “pressure from below” (street action with massive media coverage and comment) and “pressure from above” (government power to enforce a solution to the perceived problem).

Another historically tried and proven tactic on the way to the assumption of total power.

As the enemy isn’t stupid, neither are Americans! The problem is we’re uninformed. Consider: If, in your lifetime, all your news came from the national media and related sources, then your conclusions would be correct-only problem is the premise is false because you were denied what you needed to know to retain your freedoms. Also if you’ve been taught the meaning of our Constitution or had studied it yourself, then what is actually happening would be very clear to you. A key here is lack of knowledge (media etc.) and understanding (constitution).

I believe most people will have a hard time agreeing with or understanding a brief overview

like this since it is foreign to their thought process. That’s why it’s working so well. Coming events will confirm the seriousness of the problem.

‘I take full responsibility’

Editor:

So what? Big deal! If there are no consequences, who cares if you take full responsibility. These politicians that act like heroes should suffer as a result of their total incompetence.

Bob Golden Buckeye

Voting primary confusion

Editor:

As I read your editorial about the Primary voting there was one sentence that jumped out at me. You reference that 85% of registered voters mailed in their ballots. That fact begs the question since all eligible Arizona voters have that option why would an eligible voter stand in line?

As news reports poured in about long lines at polling stations I do not recall any news organizations asking people why they are standing in line

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when they didn’t have to. Not only that, but according to your editorial a huge amount of independents turned out who were not eligible to vote.

As complaints poured in and fingers were being pointed at state voting officials and grandstanding politicians were making bogus claims of voter suppression, there seemed to be no discussion of the intelligence of American voters. My suggestion is that when voters make a claim that they are being (disenfranchised) my interpretation of this word — not smart enough to ask questions, you need to take a good look in the mirror. If you can learn one lesson from this fiasco, remember that everybody has access to a mailbox!

Donald Baranowski Goodyear

Gun control no laughing matter

Editor:

If you sell guns to criminals, to people who are mentally unstable, or to people on the terrorist watch list, then you are not being a responsible gun owner. Period!

If you don’t know whether someone you sell a gun to happens to fall in one of those categories, then you are not being a responsible gun owner.

Responsible gun owners support background checks, and should therefore support closing the gun show loophole because that loophole makes it possible for criminals, the mentally unstable, and those on the terrorist watch list to legally obtain firearms.

Closing the gun show loophole does not prevent the law abiding from legally obtaining or using a gun. It does not prevent the law abiding from defending themselves or protecting others from harm. It does not take your guns away nor limit what types of guns you can own. But, those opposed to closing the gun show loophole will try to convince you otherwise. They are not being responsible gun owners when they do that.

My guess is, those you hear from who oppose closing the gun show loophole, are people who either should not legally own a gun, or are the irresponsible gun sellers themselves.

Why else would they support selling guns to criminals, the mentally unstable, or those on

the terrorist watch list?

The AZ GOP should promote responsible gun ownership and vote down the gun show loophole today!

Patrick Orr Avondale

McCain forgets

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Editor:

Senator McCain,

The Senator from our state has once again shown where his interests lie. In a statement that sounded a lot like a campaign speech the Senator blamed the unions at the VA for the problems. He apparently has forgotten the review of the VA that showed they were short 3000 doctors. He also forgot that when they went to Congress for the funding necessary they were turned down. He also forgot that the President had to once again usurp the Congress by giving Veterans the right to go to a private doctor. He then failed to mention that the Congress, that he is a part of, immediately stepped in and put restrictions on going to a private doctor that made it difficult for a large number of the Veterans in need to take advantage of the Presidents Bill.

It is also interesting that the so called reporter from CBS stood there and did not question his blaming the unions and also not questioning the major role that the Congress has when it comes to the care of our Veterans.

McCain was trying to win the votes of those underpaid Americans that think that the union workers in this country are making too much money. The truth of the matter is there are few unions left with the ability to have any impact on salaries, todays unions are lucky to get their workers a living wage. I’m surprised he didn’t blame the teachers union for the fact that our schools in Arizona are at rock bottom and of course forget the fact that our Republican Governor has reneged on his campaign promise to improve our schools. Notice that when a politician makes a statement, numbers are not included. How much do these overpaid workers earn?

Art Boyle Buckeye

Spelling 101

Editor:

Well, well Mr. Molina, I guess my humor was lost on you. My

(See Letters on Page 8)

 GUEST COMMENTARY

Shooter, clean up your act

by Jeff Knox The Firearms Coalition director

This Saturday, April 16, the Arizona Game & Fish Department is sponsoring a cleanup day for the casual shooting area just west of North Miller Road. I frequently shoot in that area, and I hope to see a large number of my fellow shooters turn out to participate in the cleanup.

As an active shooter and rights advocate, I’m deeply concerned about the trend of more and more public lands being closed to informal recreational shooting. A major contributing factor to these closures has been the prevalence of shootertrash. It has been a serious problem for years, and it’s only getting worse with urban sprawl concentrating shooters into more limited areas. Shooter-trash has been used as justification for closing thousands of acres to shooting, forcing more consolidation of shooters — and shooter-trash — leading to more and louder calls for additional shooting bans.

When the popular shooting areas above North Watson Road were closed a few years ago as plans for Skyline Park came together, the subsequent cleanup effort in that area was nothing short of monumental. Huge amounts of bullet-riddled trash and spent cases and shells were collected and hauled from the area. Since then, the Miller Road area has seen major increases in shooting activity, and it has quickly begun to take on the same sort of garbage dump appearance that plagued Watson. Other areas of

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the West Valley are similarly degrading, and it’s going to result in fewer places to shoot if we — the shooters — don’t start cleaning up our act.

In all fairness, the problem is not all shooters or only shooters. Many shooters leave the area better than they found it, and just as shooters seek out areas that are relatively easy to get to, but still away from public view, so too do people looking to illegally dump their junk. Unfortunately, once something is dumped in a shooting area, it’s going to become a target. Once it’s full of holes, it’s no longer just litter, it’s shooter-trash. It’s easy to be complacent and fatalistic; to think that with all the existing mess, the little you add doesn’t hurt much, and the little you might take away wouldn’t help much. That’s just wrong. If most of us would just do a little more — making sure that we always take out everything we brought in, and grabbing some of what others have left — most of the problem wouldn’t exist.

A few of us have been talking about forming an organization of Miller Road shooters to engage in ongoing cleanup activities, represent shooters’ interests in dealings with BLM and the county, and encourage safety and environmental responsibility among our fellow shooters. If you’d be interested in helping to get such an organization started, drop me an email at Jeff@FirearmsCoalition.org, or better yet, look for me on Saturday at the cleanup.

If we don’t take care of it, we’re going to lose it, so let’s all pitch in.

Jeff Knox is a Buckeye resident and Director of The Firearms Coalition, a Second Amendment advocacy group. He is also a regular columnist for Firearms News magazine and WND.com, and a contributor to various firearms publications.

FOOD DRIVE

Help the needy in the West Valley by collecting food for the All Faith Community Services (Buckeye and Goodyear Food Bank) and the Agua Fria Food Bank throughout May. Summer is the time when donations are slow but the need continues. We will provide boxes

help your community. All the food collected will stay in the West Valley. For questions or to become a collection partner, please e-mail advertising@westvalleyview.com The food drive will take place from May 1st through May 31st. Last year West Valley businesses collected more than 4,204

Jeff Knox

OPINIONS

Letters

(From Page 7)

letter was a parody of your letter, in which you misspelled the word “Democrats” (even tho you are one) and Governor’s Ducey’s last name. And then you have the unmitigated gall to tell me I can’t spell! I find your criticism to be quite paradoxical. Sorry to confuse you with all these big words!

Sorta reminds me of the old saying “People who live in glass houses should not throw stones”!

Tom Moore Goodyear

The Trump

Editor:

Trumps campaign for President 2016. Are we to judge him on what he says he can do for the Country or judge him on what he has actually done running for the highest office in the land.

Time and again , its his personal attacks on people , Trumps actions are just bizarre. Clinton takes a bathroom break during a prior debate, Trump does a 5 minuted creepy take on it.

Trumps personal attacks on people , especially women is unnerving .

The voters just deserve better. Not a President that just wants to constantly wants to get even like a school yard bully. His foreign polices all have holes in them, very flawed.

Regardless of what Trump says he does promote violate behavior , over and over.

Trump is unhinged, and erratic in his behavior.

We really have no idea what he would do as president, and I for one hope we never find out.

Vickie J. Chelini Buckeye

1 rotten apple

Editor:

Donald Trump gets shouted down in Chicago by Progressives

who disagree with his message, and want to silence and punish him. That is what America has become. One does not have to be a Donald Trump to get shut down. Being a Conservative and standing up for your beliefs and expressing them in a newspaper such as the West Valley View will generate push back. Some time ago the View was deluged with demands to not print any more of my letters. To their credit, the View did not acquiesce.

In fact, even playing bocce ball in Pebble Creek, because of my Conservative opinions , in 2014, I was forced out of the league, because the league president, who incidentally is a former movie actress, was an opportunist with an agenda. She took it totally upon herself to fabricate an insidious and false narrative about me. In a kangaroo court style atmosphere, she convinced the apathetic captains of the bocce league, many of them half brain dead, with an impaired ability to think for themselves, to vote me out of the league. I had to beg for thirty seconds to speak in my behalf. Believe me, the president timed my response with her watch as well as made mocking gestures of me behind my back, for the benefit of the captains sitting in front of me as the jury. She, of course was the judge.

As a former actress, with well developed drama skills, she cunningly used her skills to ruthlessly take control of the group to obtain her desired results ! Clearly I don’t blame Pebble Creek for her bad behavior. Pebble Creek is a fabulous place. One “rotten apple” living there does not spoil the entire community.

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Luke shows us freedom

Editor:

I was one of the lucky ones who got to go to Luke Air Force Base Air Show this weekend. What a spectacular event! The west valley should take a lot of pride in producing one of the fin air shows on earth. Not only

has Luke been a huge part of air history, it continues to be at the heart of national security as the training center for the F-35 for pilots worldwide. Not only was I proud of our hometown, it was gratifying to see so many people from all age ranges attending. It all sounded like Freedom to me.

Ruben Diaz Goodyear

Letter was a knee slapper

Editor:

It seems to me that the expression “lol” is used excessively. Nonetheless, I did “laugh out loud” when I read the letter to the editor (March 30, 2016 edition) submitted by Alfred C. Molina of Tonopah. Apparently, Mr. Molina was writing to express his disappointment in the writing skills of another person whose letter had been published in an earlier issue. I regret that I did not see the earlier letter because Mr. Molina’s letter was hilarious in view of his complaint. It was rife with errors: punctuation errors, spelling errors, incomplete sentences, etc. What a joke! Perhaps it WAS a joke or a parody of the letter being criticized. That must be it! I get it! Your editorial staff must have been slapping their knees on this one. Well done, Mr. Molina! I realize, dear editor, that you provide a disclaimer before the letters to the editor. Very smart! (Great Caesar’s ghost! I hope I didn’t make any such errors in my remarks.)

Lois Stansbury Glendale

Taxpayers would pay for light

Editor:

Sorry, I can’t write about Coots. There are not any bodies of water within 40 miles of me except maybe 4 or 5 swimming

by Rick Murray Arizona Small Business Association CEO

matter

Arizona’s economic success in recent years can be attributed to our pro-business environment, fiscal conservatism and common sense approach to government regulation. But it is Arizona employees who make and keep businesses strong, their skills and productivity are the foundation success is built upon.

Despite Arizona’s right to work laws and current low rate of unionization, Arizona employees and businesses are increasingly exposed to big labor’s stranglehold on the workplace. For too long, federal statutes have equated employees with unions and ceded workers’ fundamental rights to the labor organizations claiming to represent them. Labor organizations are ramping up efforts in Arizona and fighting to maintain their influence in Washington, the interests of their members and potential members forsaken.

That is why Congress must pass the Employees Rights Act.

This legislation would increase accountability by union leaders to members and allow employees to make the choice of whether to join, remain with, or leave a union by requiring a recertification vote whenever more than 50 percent of the workforce turns over. Statistics show a mere 7 percent of today’s workforce actually voted for their own union because certification was achieved decades before they were employed.

In surveys, 81 percent of the union members approved of the requirement that unions receive prior approval from their members before spending dues on politics. To be clear, this legislation does nothing to hinder the right to unionization, but sets some basic rules to ensure fairness. The Employee Rights Act guarantees employees greater transparency, enhanced accountability and a strong democratic process, which ensures employees are treated as the valuable assets they are within Arizona’s economy.

Arizona Sen. John McCain and Congressmen Trent Franks, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert are a few of the prominent co-sponsors of S. 1874 / H.R. 3222 The Employee Rights Act and should be commended for their support and taking a stand to guarantee the citizens of Arizona and our county their right to work.

Rick Murray

Letters

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pools. Now when I was a student of B.U.H.S. I had many occasions to drive on Dean and Yuma roads, though being west of Jackrabbit Trail they were dirt roads. In recent years about the only time I’m on Yuma is being at Walmart. As for Dean I might have passed that intersection twice in the last 15 years. Ms. Leonard did you know that the Dean family lived on Dean Rd? When I lived in Bullhead City a Ms. Leonard was my next door neighbor. I don’t remember that Ms. Leonard’s first name. Anyways Buckeye tax payers would get to pay for traffic lights at Dean and Yuma. This wouldn’t include me, so Ms. Leonard go for it!

Bernard Oviatt Salome

Road resurfacing?

Editor: The “layer” of tarlike substance the city is spraying on the streets is like putting a bandaid on a sucking wound. All this spraying appears to accomplish is to give the streets a better cosmetic appearance. Fissure’s/cracks, holes, etc. are at best, minimally affected by this treatment. If the city is undertaking the expense to improve the condition of the city streets I would like to believe there are better solutions available then what is currently being done. The spraying of

this substance does not seem to improve in the least bit the condition of the roads.

Charles Schweda Avondale

City should help voters vote

Editor:

Voting is a cornerstone in our democracy. It is a sacred right we have as citizens, to have our voices heard. However, in our Presidential preference election, many of our voices were not heard. It is estimated that over 90,000 people in Maricopa County went to the polls to exercise their right to vote in person, only to be greeted by four to five hour wait times. It was a direct result from the Maricopa County Recorder’s office decision to reduce polling locations down from 200 in 2012 to 60 in this year’s election.

Let us keep in mind that Maricopa County has over 1.5 million residents. The reason provided according to Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder, for the reduction in polling locations was to run an election “as cheap as humans could do it”. As a result, thousands of people were disenfranchised because of these cost saving measures. As an Avondale resident, I am calling on our city to work closely with our county and state officials to ensure Avondale has its equitable share of polling locations, as well as find innovative solutions to help get voters to the polls. I suggest utilization of the Zoom shuttle on Election Day to transport people to polls, eliminating transportation

barriers. In my opinion, our government should be our number one advocate when it comes to exercising our right to vote. This is not a Democrat or Republican issue; this is an American issue. The truth is; your vote does matter. Let this last election serve as motivation for you to show up in droves for the upcoming primary on August 30, 2016 and the general election on November 8, 2016. Real change comes through the ballot box. We must never lose hope in our vote.

Devin Del Palacio Avondale

Let’s talk dishonesty

Editor:

I had to laugh out loud at a letter headed Poiitifact gives Trump, Cruz F’s. The letter was so partisan, it made no attempt at any truthfulness of its own! It’s a fact the Democrat candidates are both dishonest, Bernie the best of the two, though he paints a rosy picture of life as a Socialist/Communist and knows full well this country cannot do the expensive things he’s promising to do. As for HIllary, nothing in her entire life has been truth, from her earliest job on the committee investigating Nixon (she was fired for her dishonesty way back then), to White Water, Travel Gate, running as a carpetbagger in NY state, her non-accomplishments as Senator, her taking us to a dark place as Secretary of State her questionable staff, Benghazi lies, the emails she deleted. There is so much more. She goes on and on about her being a champion of women yet she paid her female staff 75% less than she

paid the males and she headed up the destruction of the women victims of her husband as leader of the “Bimbo Patrol.” Need I go into detail about the Clinton Foundation slush fund to enrich it founders via its donors paying for influence? The Foundation is being investigated as only 15% actually goes to charitable works. Whatever the case with the Republican candidates, it would be catastrophic were HIllary Clinton to be the next president. She is ruthlessly dishonest and self-interested. She cares nothing, really, for us. It is power and a place in history she craves. With Hillary the United States would be driven down a road of no return. And here’s the cherry on top: we’ll have an impeached president back in the White House! Please, we cannot allow that to

Editor: After reading the diatribe about the deceit of the Republican politicians I decided to check on the honesty of one Hillary Clinton using the same (liberal) source as mentioned by Jon Flynn “Politifact” and found that she lied or “pants on fire” half the time. Hey they are all politicians, and most stated as attorneys. Whatcha expect?

Carl Deierling Goodyear Letters welcome

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Business Briefcase

by Shane McOwen staff writer

In case anyone was wondering, I now know all the words to Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose,” thanks to a lengthy visit to a mechanic’s shop. Oh, what’s that? No one was wondering? I guess I’ll cancel my public karaoke appearance.

Also, Seal is definitely not Seal’s birth name. I was playing around with changing mine, but seeing Business Briefcase by Platypus on the computer screen was not a good look. Other than saving time by only having to write one name, I couldn’t think of any other benefits to spending time coming up with more.

Here’s this week’s business news.

Carter’s is now open at the Palm Valley Pavilions shopping center in Goodyear, 1400 N. Litchfield Road. The children’s clothing retailer is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

For information, visit carters.com or call 623-536-8199.

Some West Valley business veterans are back at it again with Ruben & Mary’s Treasures, 13370 W. Van Buren St., Suite 104, in Goodyear.

Palo Verde nuclear plant sets record

The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station has been ranked as the top nuclear producer in the nation for 2015. The plant has been ranked as the nation’s largest power producer for the 24th consecutive year, producing more than 32.5 million megawatt-hours of electricity in 2015. The plant’s output exceeded its previous power generation record of 32.3 million megawatt-hours, a record the plant set in 2014.

Additionally, the plant’s Unit 1 ranked as the top nuclear producer in the world for 2015.

The plant has been in operation since 1986 and has produced more than 780 million megawatt-hours. It

Co-owners Mary Salais and Ruben Salcedo each owned shops on Western Avenue in Avondale in the mid-2000s — Salais an antique store and Salcedo a custom cabinet shop. The duo decided to get back in the business-owning business, and joined forces to open Ruben & Mary’s Treasures.

The store, which is not quite open, will eventually be a fusion of antique and collectable displays in front and a workshop in the back.

The antique portion will sell “everything imaginable,” Salais said.

The initial stock has plenty of Native American pottery, dressers, paintings, old memorabilia, lamps and even a couple of wine refrigerators. Salais said some of her collection comes from far away places such as Mexico, the Philippines and Laughlin, Nev.

Salais said she got back into the business because of her passion for antiquing.

“I like what I do,” Salais said. “I’ve always liked what I do.”

The other half of the shop will eventually be a workshop where customers can get furniture repaired, sharpen tools or check out and purchase collections of antique tools and collectables, such as a cash register from the early 1900s (currently in stock).

The workshop portion of the operation will not be fully functional until late 2016 or early 2017. One rule of thumb: the furniture should be small enough to carry in through the shop without needing excessive help.

has an annual economic impact of more than $1.8 billion in Arizona, including taxes, salaries and purchases.

West Valley resident appointed to WESTMARC

Jon Howard of Litchfield Park has been appointed to the executive committee of the Western Maricopa Coalition, the public-private partnership of 15 communities, the business community and the educational sector of the West Valley.

Howard is an attorney in the Quarles and Brady LLP in the firm’s Business Law Practice Group and focuses on the areas of mergers, securities and corporate law.

Howard is also a member of the Arizona Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, a director of the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission and a member of the Rotary Club of Litchfield Park.

The store is scheduled to open by the end of April. Once Salais and Salcedo wrap up the finishing touches on the store and open up, I’ll be sure to let everyone know.

In case anyone missed it, Angry Crab Shack at 310 N. Litchfield Road in Goodyear has officially expanded its hours to include lunch. The new hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Red Dragon Buffet is also coming in at Coldwater Plaza in Avondale, east of Dysart Road between Interstate 10 and Van Buren Street. No official word on an opening date for the Chinese food buffet yet, but I’ll keep you posted.

There have been some rumors about a Harley Davidson motorcycle retailer coming to Goodyear. The city received a request in January to rezone land from commercial to automotive-related sales north of I-10, south of McDowell Road and between Pebble Creek Parkway and Sarival Avenue. It may be a ways off, but the wheels look to be in motion.

That’s all I have for you this week, folks. I trust everyone will have a great week until the next edition of the Briefcase hits your driveways.

Send in tips, questions or comments to smcowen@ westvalleyview.com.

See you next week!

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

Line-X propelled to top 500

Line-X, which has an Avondale location, has been recognized as a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

Line-X attributes the success largely to the work of family-owned Line-X stores in Arizona, including the shop at 921 N. Dysart Road in Avondale.

Scott Morey named chief nursing officer

Scott Morey has been named chief nursing officer at Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear. Morey has more than 16 years of experience.

Jon Howard Scott

Morey

He will focus on ensuring all departments within Abrazo West Campus work together efficiently to deliver effective care.

Morey earned his bachelors degree in nursing from D’Youville College in Buffalo, N.Y., and earned his master’s in business administration — healthcare management from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix.

Shane McOwen

Avondale teenager advances to national poetry contest in D.C. Summer program to help art students

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

An Avondale teen is preparing to participate in a national poetry recitation competition after winning a state contest.

Hunter Hazelton, 17, will be Arizona’s representative to the 11th annual Poetry Out Loud national competition May 2-4 in Washington, D.C.

“I’ve enjoyed poetry ever since I was young,” said Hunter, the son of Chris and Lisa Hazelton.

For the state Out Loud competition organized by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Hunter selected three poems from the contest’s list to memorize, interpret and recite.

another person’s shoes.

“That’s a very important theme we still need to talk about,” he said.

Because he likes hiking, he also selected “Ecology,” a poem about the outdoors written in what he called a “stream of consciousness style” by Jack Collom, Hunter said.

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HUNTER HAZELTON , 17, of Avondale competes in a poetry contest at Betty Fairfax High School in Laveen. The Betty Fairfax senior won the competition, which advanced him to the state competition held March 11, which he also won, advancing him to the 11th annual Poetry Out Loud national competition to be held in May in Washington, D.C.

The program uses poetry to help students master public speaking, build self-confidence and learn about literary heritage.

Local competitions involved more than 10,000 students at 49 schools in Arizona, a field that was narrowed to 52 youths who competed at three regional competitions, then to 10 competing for the state title.

To advance to state on March 11, Hunter won the competition at Betty Fairfax High School in Laveen, where he is a senior, then was among the top four in the regional contest.

Hunter said he picked poems he felt a connection with, including “Blackberrying” by Sylvia Plath, his favorite poet.

He selected “Richard Cory,” written in 1897 by Edwin Arlington Robinson, because he likes its message that understanding occurs after walking in

Out Loud judges select winners based on voice articulation and physical presence, Hunter said.

“I enjoy getting up on stage and showing people what I’ve been working on,” he said.

The state contest prize included $200 and an allexpenses-paid trip for Hunter and a companion to the competition in D.C., which will be his first trip to the nation’s capital.

Hunter’s school also receives $500 to buy poetry books for its library.

The winner of the national competition will receive $20,000.

Hunter, who also writes poetry, said his interest was sparked in elementary school when he studied Edgar Allan Poe’s work.

Hunter’s state victory comes in the third year he’s been involved in the competition. He advanced to the regional contest when he was a sophomore and was a state contestant last year.

After graduating from high school, Hunter plans to attend Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff to study English secondary education, with hopes of teaching creative writing, he said.

Highlights of the state finals will be broadcast at 9 p.m. Friday on Arizona PBS.

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

Workshop designed to aid in portfolio building

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

A summer workshop will help students assemble a portfolio of work needed to apply for a college level arts program.

The Advanced Placement Arts Program, a partnership between the city of Goodyear and the Goodyear Arts and Cultural Committee, is accepting applications.

The program being conducted for the second year will offer art lessons and guidance for students considering a career in art, said Bonnie Mostert-Lewis, co-administrator of the program.

“It’s a summer program for the truly dedicated kids to help them round out their portfolios,” Mostert-Lewis said.

Portfolios are required by students as they apply to attend art schools, she said.

Sessions for 20 students each will be offered June 7-30 and July 6-28 at the Goodyear Community Center, 420 E. Loma Linda Blvd., Goodyear.

Classes will meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

The classes will start with drawing, which Mostert-Lewis said is the basis for all art, then advance to painting.

Professional artists and representatives from Valley art schools will serve as guest speakers.

At the end of the course, the student artists will show their work in an exhibit.

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Buckeye Elks announces students of the month

The Buckeye Elks Lodge has announced its January 2016 students of the month: Nicholas Acciardo of Estrella Foothills High School in Goodyear, Madyson Madrid of Youngker High School in Buckeye, Mercedes Oakes of Buckeye Union High School in Buckeye, Jacob Rivera of Buckeye Union High School Learning Center in Buckeye

Guylene Ozlanski, arts and culture coordinator for Goodyear, said the project grew out of the city’s “Follow Your Art” program, an effort to provide art opportunities for residents.

“It’s to help them take the next step,” Ozlanski said. “They get to learn from people making their living doing their art.”

The program is free to high school junior and senior art students in high school districts in Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and Tolleson.

Sophomores and other students can participate with a recommendation from their art instructor.

Last year, 15 students attended the pilot program.

Mostert-Lewis is director of the nonprofit Catitude Gallery in Avondale, which for the second year donated 100 percent of the proceeds from its Valentine’s Day SweetArts promotion to the program.

Mostert-Lewis said the PebbleCreek Art Club has also donated to the program. She said $150 student sponsorships are being sought to fund the program.

Application forms are available through the Goodyear Parks and Recreation Office, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, and will be accepted firstcome, first-served.

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

and Jack Hines of Tonopah Valley High School in Tonopah.

Each student received a certificate to mark the award and $50 cash. They were chosen by teachers and counselors for their academic success, community involvement and participation in extracurricular activities.

Kaitlyn Verbarendse named to dean’s list

Kaitlyn Verbarendse of Litchfield Park was named to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have a 3.66 GPA with 12 or more letter-graded credit hours.

(See School Notes on Page 13)

Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Battling bullying

Goodyear teen talks about trauma of torment

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

In fourth grade, classmates created clubs based on hating her and even wrote songs and books depicting her death.

That was just the beginning of the bullying for 16-yearold Taylor Fuller.

The next year, they made up the code name “Kaleidoscope” to secretly talk about her.

“Every day, they’d come up to me and say, ‘Don’t you hate Kaleidoscope so much? Everyone hates her,’” Taylor said.

At the end of the year, they revealed who Kaleidoscope really was.

“I was really upset about it, because people I didn’t even know despised I existed,” Taylor said. “How can someone I don’t even know do that?”

Middle school wasn’t any better.

“I wanted to switch schools out of the district, but my parents said it would be a new start,” Taylor said. “It was a new start — of torture.”

She began writing her thoughts in a diary, hoping it would help her deal with the torment, but someone found the book and read it aloud to the class.

That’s when she started self harming.

“It wasn’t the appropriate coping skill, but it made me feel alive,” Taylor said.

The bullying got worse as technology came into play. In seventh and eighth grade, classmates began using the website ask.fm, which allows users to ask people anonymous questions online.

“They’d ask me why I wouldn’t just kill myself and would just harass me on there,” Taylor said.

She was even accused of asking the questions herself for attention.

“I sunk into a deep depression and didn’t care about any of my grades or anything,” Taylor said.

Freshman year was another new start at Millennium High School in Goodyear. She wanted to get her grades up so she could go to a good college, but the bullying continued.

“Random people just hated me, and they’d post about me on Twitter even though I didn’t even have a Twitter,” Taylor said.

Among the tweets were nude photos, which students claimed were Taylor.

“It was just hard. I didn’t like being somewhere where I felt like everybody was against me,” she said. “When I got home, it was still there, because they were harassing me constantly.”

She wanted it to end, but there was no relief in sight.

“I didn’t want to be on the Earth anymore, because I felt like everybody hated me,” Taylor said. “I was so traumatized by all the bullying.”

In May last year, she planned out her suicide. She decided to give away all her belongings and tell friends how sorry she was.

“I thought people wouldn’t care and I would be better off dead, because I felt like this was hell on Earth,” Taylor said. “I felt like I was in such a dark place, I couldn’t possibly find any happiness at all. I just felt so lonely and lost.”

She’d hit rock bottom.

At that point, Taylor’s parents took real action, seeking

help through counseling and support groups, said her father, Scott Fuller. However, finding the right counselor she can open up to and relate to has been tough.

“It was devastating to see your child go through a state of depression, not wanting to get up and go to school, the inconsistencies with her friends and lack of motivation, because she’s so full of life and happy,” he said.

They also took a look at what they were doing as parents, Scott said.

“We were bringing her up a certain way, and what we realized was it’s not necessarily the right way,” he said. “We’re not in tune to what happens every day in a child’s life and at school. So we’ve gotten a lot more involved, really asking lots of questions and probing and talking to the teachers and school.”

In the last year, Taylor has been able to dig herself out of the darkness.

“I overcame it, because I realized you have to be weak to be bullied,” she said. “Nobody should be bullied at all, but they can only pull the trigger if you hand them the gun.”

Now in her sophomore year, Taylor still deals with bullies, but tries not to let them bother her.

She started going to church again and got closer to God. Then she joined the cross country team, finding a positive outlet for her stress.

“It got my mind off of stuff and was like a coping mechanism, but not a negative one,” Taylor said. “I know the feeling when you’re at your lowest point and you just want to end it all, but that’s just the beginning.”

Taylor plans to major in psychology after high school and become a suicide prevention counselor.

Nothing new

While bullying in schools is nothing new, it has increased in recent years because of social media, said Bob Grey, assistant principal at Millennium.

Teens hide behind apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Kik messaging to torment each other, Grey said.

The apps are constantly changing, too, making it difficult for administrators to keep up, he said.

“The first time I heard Kik messaging was two years ago when a girl came in and said, ‘She Kik’d me three times on Sunday,’ and I said, ‘Where?’” Grey said. “She looked at me like I was an idiot.”

Statistics show that about one in four youths are bullied on a regular basis, and more than 160,000 children miss school every day out of fear of being bullied, according to estimates by the National Education Association.

Bullying takes many forms, ranging from name calling to cyber bullying to severe physical violence.

“The unfortunate thing is there’s really no support we have from the courts on social media, other than if there’s a threat of life or schools,” Grey said. “If a kid’s saying something to another kid — freedom of speech. That’s what they hide behind.”

Research also shows bullying can have lasting repercussions on everyone who is involved.

The Association for Psychological Science recently found that bullies and victims are more likely to experience poverty, academic failure and job termination in their adulthood. In addition, they are likelier to commit crimes and abuse drugs and alcohol.

“One of the things kids don’t realize is this is their peak of interaction with other people,” Grey said. “An average high schooler probably sees 200 to 500 kids every day. When you get away from schools, if you see 10 people a day that you really have a relationship with, that’s impressive.”

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MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE TAYLOR FULLER stands on

1 for the money, 2 for the show

Millennium High School theater students performing 2 spring plays

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Only fools wouldn’t rush in to see Millennium High School’s latest spring musical, an Elvis-themed performance titled All Shook Up

The theater department is presenting the show at 7 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday in the school’s auditorium, 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd. in Goodyear. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for students with ID.

The 1950s musical comedy will have the audience tapping its toes and singing along, said Kim Laguardia, Millennium drama teacher.

“It actually wasn’t as difficult as I thought,” he said. “I was so excited to do both roles that I threw myself into the work load and was able to tackle it over the course of about two to three months.”

WHAT: Millennium High School productions

All Shook Up and Charley’s Aunt

WHEN: All Shook Up: 7 p.m. today through Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Charley’s Aunt: 7 p.m. May 11 and 13; 2 and 7 p.m. May 14.

WHERE: Millennium High School auditorium, 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd. in Goodyear.

COST: All Shook Up: $10 general admission and $7 for students with an ID. Charley’s Aunt: $7 general admission and $5 for students.

“It is one part Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, one part Footloose and all Elvis Presley music,” Laguardia said. “It’s been so much fun introducing the songs to a new generation.”

All Shook Up has a cast of 32 students and eight techies, plus plenty more who helped build and paint the set, she said.

Sophomore Katelyn Holt, 16, plays the role of Natalie Haller, who she describes as “a sweet, goofy, determined tomboy who works in her father’s garage and loves motorcycles.”

“I absolutely love the 1950s — everything is so cheesy and cute, and of course, there’s Elvis,” said Katelyn, who has been acting since sixth grade. “I’m so excited to be playing the role of Natalie, because I feel that our personalities are very similar.”

In the musical, Natalie is instantly attracted to the town’s roustabout, Chad, played by senior Albert Johnston, and resorts to unconventional methods to win his heart.

“It’s one of the most physically demanding roles I’ve ever had,” Albert, 17, said. “I enjoy the vocals of Chad the most, and all of his dance moves are exciting. I’m a huge fan of Elvis, so I was super excited to sing his songs.”

Albert has been extra busy the last few months, memorizing lines for the lead role in not one, but two spring plays at Millennium.

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The second show, Charley’s Aunt, is being presented next month by one of Laguardia’s theater classes. It will run at 7 p.m. May 11 and 13 and 2 and 7 p.m. May 14 at the school. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for students with ID. “I have 15 seniors in this class that are graduating the week after this show’s run,” Laguardia said. “They have all been a huge part of the drama club during their four years and we wanted to give them one last performance that could showcase their talent.”

The play is a British farce set in the 1800s at Oxford University, and students have been working with a dialect coach from England via Skype to perfect their accents, Laguardia said.

“He is a dear friend that I have known for over a decade,” she said. “The script was written over 200 years ago and while the language is not as hard as Shakespeare, there are a lot of phrases and sayings that are very British and we wanted to do the script justice.”

Albert plays Fancourt Babberley, an Oxford undergraduate who tries to weasel his way out of responsibility, but also possesses a warmer and more generous side that comes out more as the show goes on.

“I enjoyed the physical comedy and slapstick that the character constantly takes part in during the show,” Albert said. “I also enjoy his mischievous nature and humor.”

Charley’s Aunt has 10 characters, but some of the female roles will be played by two or three students, so every actress will have two performances, Laguardia said.

The part of Kitty Verdun is played by three students, Michila Elkins, Rainanne Burrough and Rachel Barlund.

“It’s been so different from anything else I’ve done and I feel like I’ve learned quite a bit about English culture,” said Barlund, an 18-year-old senior. “We had to learn so many different mannerisms and how to be prim and proper, which was a challenge for a lot of us.”

Senior Allie Cruz, 17, who has been acting since elementary school, plays the role of Amy Spettigue, a “ditzy, caring” character who is head-over-heels in love with Charley Wykeham.

“The role is fun to play because of Amy’s sweetness, and her love for Charley is very cute. I adore the way she stands up for herself in the end,” Allie said. “I’ve also always wanted to try to speak in an English accent, but never had the chance, so it’s exciting to actually have a show where I can use it.”

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

semester at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have a 3.5 GPA with no grade lower than a C and at least 12 credit hours.

Palo Verde student council visits capitol

The Palo Verde Elementary Student Council visited the State Capitol and attended the Senate Education Committee hearing. The group also attended a Water, Lands and Agriculture Committee hearing and was taken on a tour of the capitol.

View photo by Jordan Christopher MILLENNIUM High School students Katelyn Holt, left, and Albert Johnston rehearse their lines April 6 for the musical All Shook Up, which runs today through Saturday at the Goodyear school.

Buckeye, Estrella Foothills and Youngker compete in Wolves Classic; La Joya track team making strides

Tolleson baseball ready to get back on track

Wolverines relying on youth, leadership for April playoff push

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Tolleson’s baseball team is at a crossroads at the midpoint of the season.

The Wolverines (11-9) are currently ranked 31st, seven spots out of the Division II playoffs. Coach Scott Richardson said the team has the talent to secure one of the 24 playoff spots, but the boys have to develop some mental toughness to make it happen.

“We’ve got some growing up to do, and that’s what we’re in the process of doing now,” Richardson said. “I tell our guys that deserving it has nothing to do with it. We’ve got to get some things figured out. We’re on the bubble right now.”

The Wolverines are young — the team starts three freshmen in the field — but Richardson isn’t using that as an excuse, he said.

“When you’re young as you are, it’s all part of the learning curve,” Richardson said. “I don’t want to cash in a year, just saying we’re learning for next year. That’s not fair to the seniors.

We’re trying to tell some seniors to step up and take some ownership, to help these guys out.”

Richardson said the inexperience of the team presents particular challenges, especially in the mental side of the game.

“We’ve got to keep the whole game thing in perspective,” Richardson said. “I think with young kids being thrown into what they think are pressure situations, now they think the game is bigger than it was two years ago when they were in seventh grade, [when] playing was just fun.”

In one of Tolleson’s most recent victories, a 7-5 come-from-behind win over Westview April 6, the energy wasn’t there, Richardson said.

“I think Westview wanted it more than us, and I think they played harder than us,” Richardson said. “We were very fortunate to walk away [there] with a win, very fortunate.”

Tolleson entered the final frame trailing the Knights 5-4. With two runners aboard, Roman Velasco ripped a double down the third-base line to tie the game at 5-5. The next batter, Luis Tajia, delivered a two-run single to right-center to put the Wolverines ahead for good. Richardson, however, didn’t like the team’s vibe for much of the game, especially during the comeback seventh inning, he said.

“Today was strange. We didn’t have guys who had much energy,” Richardson said.

The team seemed to be going through the motions, expecting to win, but not doubling-down its chances with extraordinary hustle or effort, Richardson said.

“The whole time it was, ‘We’re going to win,’” Richardson said. “[In] baseball, sometimes you run out of time. We know more than anybody that the best team doesn’t always win in baseball. We’re fortunate, we’re glad to get out of here with a [win]. We’re going to try to fit the pieces together [in practice] and go from there.”

“One of the guys said he feels like the freshmen play scared sometimes,” Richardson said. “Well, that’s your job as a senior to put your arm around them and say, ‘Hey, relax.’

“We’re trying to learn. We’re not going to use youth as an excuse. We just have to identify some leaders.”

“We’ve got some growing up to do, and that’s what we’re in the process of doing now. I tell our guys that deserving it has nothing to do with it. We’ve got to get some things figured out. We’re on the bubble right now.”

The solution to Tolleson’s issues lies in effective leadership. The upperclassmen and returning players have to do a better job of stepping up vocally to unite the players during the stretch run if the team wants to qualify for state, Richardson said.

The Wolverines still have plenty of time left in the season to make a splash in Division II. Tolleson has seven games remaining, three against teams ranked higher in Division II and one Division I team. Wins in those games would help boost the Wolverines’ power-points rating, and would help them climb up the standings.

Tolleson faced off against Surprise Valley Vista Monday, winning 6-5 in eight innings. The Wolverines take on La Joya at 6 p.m. today at home and travel to Desert Edge at 6 p.m. Friday.

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

LUIS TAJIA of Tolleson reaches back before firing a pitch April 6 against Westview. Tajia and the Wolverines made a last-inning comeback, scoring three runs to beat the Knights 7-5. The win helped boost Tolleson’s record, which stands at 12-9.

— Scott Richardson Tolleson baseball coach

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Knights baseball hungry for more success

and are 9-12 this season.

Westview off to best start on diamond since 2010 season

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Westview baseball is off to its best start since the 2010 season, but still has a ways to go before the team is competing at the level it wants, Knights coach John Irish said.

Westview beat Glendale Ironwood 8-1 April 7, pushing the team’s record to 9-12, its best start since 2010. The team is in the hunt to finish above .500 for the first time since 2004, and has already won two more games than it did in the previous three seasons combined.

Surprise Shadow Ridge and Phoenix Deer Valley trying to do to much, losing the first game 9-2 and the second 10-0. Irish said the team had to take a step back and reevaluate where it stood.

“We started good, [so] we went back to a similar batting order from that time,” Irish said.

BASEBALL

“We were in a good place, and now we’re not in a good place, so we went back to where we were and adjusted from there. From that standpoint, I thought we’ve done OK. It’s just one of those learning processes of trying to close out games.”

“There’s an overall better vibe,” Irish said. “The kids have been better. [We’re] realizing we’re better, but we also know we’re not where we want to be.”

When the initial playoff rankings were released at the end of March, the Knights found themselves in unfamiliar territory: a stone’s throw from the 24th and final spot. Since that time, the Knights hit a rough patch, going 1-3 since April 1. Irish has talked to his team about taking the next step and being able to perform with the weight of higher expectations, he said.

“We started talking about it and we got tight,” Irish said. “We didn’t do well, so we said let’s just forget about where it’s going to end and try to play one game at a time. They were all kind of antsy because [we were talking] about playoffs.”

Westview came out against

Maldonado THEE HAIR

The Knights did fare better against Tolleson April 6. Westview held a 5-4 lead heading into the final inning, but surrendered three runs to relinquish the lead.

“You have to get all the outs,” Irish said. “You don’t get to run the clock out, you can’t freeze the ball. You have to get all the outs, [and] we didn’t do it.”

The Knights rebounded the next day, taking care of business against Ironwood 8-1.

“Pressure in baseball is something you bring to the table,” Irish said. “It’s not like we change the ball, or swing a different bat. It’s just what you bring to the game.”

Irish said part of the challenge of overcoming pressure is figuring out which playing style suits each player and the team as a whole. Some respond better by playing loose, while others succeed once they focus up and block

(See Hungry on Page 20)

View photo by Ray Thomas

CAMERON MAXWELL of Westview swings at a pitch April 6 against Tolleson. The Knights lost the game 7-5

Knights baseball hungry for more success

CAMERON MAXWELL of Westview swings at a pitch April 6 against

lost the game 7-5 and are 9-12 this season.

Westview off to best start on diamond since 2010 season

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Westview baseball is off to its best start since the 2010 season, but still has a ways to go before the team is competing at the level it wants, Knights coach John Irish said.

Westview beat Glendale Ironwood 8-1 April 7, pushing the team’s record to 9-12, its best start since 2010. The team is in the hunt to finish above .500 for the first time since 2004, and has already won two more games than it did in the previous three seasons combined.

Surprise Shadow Ridge and Phoenix Deer Valley trying to do to much, losing the first game 9-2 and the second 10-0. Irish said the team had to take a step back and reevaluate where it stood.

“We started good, [so] we went back to a similar batting order from that time,” Irish said.

BASEBALL

“We were in a good place, and now we’re not in a good place, so we went back to where we were and adjusted from there. From that standpoint, I thought we’ve done OK. It’s just one of those learning processes of trying to close out games.”

“There’s an overall better vibe,” Irish said. “The kids have been better. [We’re] realizing we’re better, but we also know we’re not where we want to be.”

When the initial playoff rankings were released at the end of March, the Knights found themselves in unfamiliar territory: a stone’s throw from the 24th and final spot. Since that time, the Knights hit a rough patch, going 1-3 since April 1. Irish has talked to his team about taking the next step and being able to perform with the weight of higher expectations, he said.

“We started talking about it and we got tight,” Irish said. “We didn’t do well, so we said let’s just forget about where it’s going to end and try to play one game at a time. They were all kind of antsy because [we were talking] about playoffs.”

Westview came out against

The Knights did fare better against Tolleson April 6. Westview held a 5-4 lead heading into the final inning, but surrendered three runs to relinquish the lead.

“You have to get all the outs,” Irish said. “You don’t get to run the clock out, you can’t freeze the ball. You have to get all the outs, [and] we didn’t do it.”

The Knights rebounded the next day, taking care of business against Ironwood 8-1.

“Pressure in baseball is something you bring to the table,” Irish said. “It’s not like we change the ball, or swing a different bat. It’s just what you bring to the game.”

Irish said part of the challenge of overcoming pressure is figuring out which playing style suits each player and the team as a whole. Some respond better by playing loose, while others succeed once they focus up and block

(See Hungry on Page 20)

View photo by Ray Thomas

Tolleson. The Knights

Knights baseball hungry for more success

Westview off to best start on diamond since 2010 season

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Westview baseball is off to its best start since the 2010 season, but still has a ways to go before the team is competing at the level it wants, Knights coach John Irish said.

Westview beat Glendale Ironwood 8-1 April 7, pushing the team’s record to 9-12, its best start since 2010. The team is in the hunt to finish above .500 for the first time since 2004, and has already won two more games than it did in the previous three seasons combined.

Surprise Shadow Ridge and Phoenix Deer Valley trying to do to much, losing the first game 9-2 and the second 10-0. Irish said the team had to take a step back and reevaluate where it stood.

BASEBALL

“We started good, [so] we went back to a similar batting order from that time,” Irish said. “We were in a good place, and now we’re not in a good place, so we went back to where we were and adjusted from there. From that standpoint, I thought we’ve done OK. It’s just one of those learning processes of trying to close out games.”

“There’s an overall better vibe,” Irish said. “The kids have been better. [We’re] realizing we’re better, but we also know we’re not where we want to be.”

When the initial playoff rankings were released at the end of March, the Knights found themselves in unfamiliar territory: a stone’s throw from the 24th and final spot. Since that time, the Knights hit a rough patch, going 1-3 since April 1. Irish has talked to his team about taking the next step and being able to perform with the weight of higher expectations, he said.

“We started talking about it and we got tight,” Irish said. “We didn’t do well, so we said let’s just forget about where it’s going to end and try to play one game at a time. They were all kind of antsy because [we were talking] about playoffs.”

Westview came out against

The Knights did fare better against Tolleson April 6. Westview held a 5-4 lead heading into the final inning, but surrendered three runs to relinquish the lead.

“You have to get all the outs,” Irish said. “You don’t get to run the clock out, you can’t freeze the ball. You have to get all the outs, [and] we didn’t do it.”

The Knights rebounded the next day, taking care of business against Ironwood 8-1.

“Pressure in baseball is something you bring to the table,” Irish said. “It’s not like we change the ball, or swing a different bat. It’s just what you bring to the game.”

Irish said part of the challenge of overcoming pressure is figuring out which playing style suits each player and the team as a whole. Some respond better by playing loose, while others succeed once they focus up and block

(See Hungry on Page 20)

Knights baseball hungry for more success

Westview off to best start on diamond since 2010 season

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Westview baseball is off to its best start since the 2010 season, but still has a ways to go before the team is competing at the level it wants, Knights coach John Irish said.

Westview beat Glendale Ironwood 8-1 April 7, pushing the team’s record to 9-12, its best start since 2010. The team is in the hunt to finish above .500 for the first time since 2004, and has already won two more games than it did in the previous three seasons combined.

Surprise Shadow Ridge and Phoenix Deer Valley trying to do to much, losing the first game 9-2 and the second 10-0. Irish said the team had to take a step back and reevaluate where it stood.

“We started good, [so] we went back to a similar batting order from that time,” Irish said.

BASEBALL

“We were in a good place, and now we’re not in a good place, so we went back to where we were and adjusted from there. From that standpoint, I thought we’ve done OK. It’s just one of those learning processes of trying to close out games.”

“There’s an overall better vibe,” Irish said. “The kids have been better. [We’re] realizing we’re better, but we also know we’re not where we want to be.”

When the initial playoff rankings were released at the end of March, the Knights found themselves in unfamiliar territory: a stone’s throw from the 24th and final spot. Since that time, the Knights hit a rough patch, going 1-3 since April 1. Irish has talked to his team about taking the next step and being able to perform with the weight of higher expectations, he said.

“We started talking about it and we got tight,” Irish said. “We didn’t do well, so we said let’s just forget about where it’s going to end and try to play one game at a time. They were all kind of antsy because [we were talking] about playoffs.”

Westview came out against

The Knights did fare better against Tolleson April 6. Westview held a 5-4 lead heading into the final inning, but surrendered three runs to relinquish the lead.

“You have to get all the outs,” Irish said. “You don’t get to run the clock out, you can’t freeze the ball. You have to get all the outs, [and] we didn’t do it.”

The Knights rebounded the next day, taking care of business against Ironwood 8-1.

“Pressure in baseball is something you bring to the table,” Irish said. “It’s not like we change the ball, or swing a different bat. It’s just what you bring to the game.”

Irish said part of the challenge of overcoming pressure is figuring out which playing style suits each player and the team as a whole. Some respond better by playing loose, while others succeed once they focus up and block

(See Hungry on Page 20)

View photo by Ray Thomas

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Youngker might not be going to the Division III baseball playoffs this season, but the Roughriders have put themselves in good position for next year with solid play lately from a young group.

“We have six sophomores starting, so that’s kind of been the message all year; it’s kind of a rebuilding year,” Youngker coach Dustin Sifford said. “We’re coming around and starting to win games now. We started off making little mistakes, and now we’re starting to figure it out a little bit. We’re starting to play more solid.”

The Roughriders’ latest good showing was April 7-9 at the Wolves Classic tournament, hosted by Estrella Foothills at the Goodyear Ballpark complex. Youngker went 2-2 and nearly made it to the championship bracket.

The team lost 6-5 to Show Low in pool play, and had it won that game, the Roughriders would have been playing in the tournament semifinals.

“Two runs would have put us into the championship round,” Sifford said. “Little mistakes. We had a chance. We’ve lost four or five games by one run. We’re playing good baseball, I just think the youth. Once the guys figure out — the game has finally slowed down for them. Those young guys, I think they’re starting to believe they’re varsity players now. The first couple games of the season, it was nerves and things were going so fast for them.”

Youngker opened the tournament with the loss to Show Low, but bounced back to beat Winslow 8-6 and Phoenix Maryvale 10-7. Winslow wound up winning the tournament.

“They beat us 8-0 earlier this year, so it was good to see how we matured a little bit,” Sifford said.

In the game against Maryvale, Youngker had to rally from a four-run deficit to win.

“We were down 6-2 and rallied back; this team doesn’t quit,” Sifford said. “They’re young and they keep fighting. That’s good to see.”

Youngker finished the tournament losing to Cathedral Prep from Erie, Penn., 10-0.

“That was a good team,” Sifford said. “They’re 55-5 in the last three years, and we knew that coming in … It was a good tournament; I was happy.”

The week before the tournament, Youngker went 2-2.

The Roughriders are 4-5 in their last nine after starting the season 2-7.

“Every game, we get better and better,” Sifford said. “From where we started and where we’re going to end up, the second half of the season we’re looking forward to, and this tournament kind of proved that.”

Youngker’s biggest presence in the dugout has been Kyle Waldon. The junior is batting .500 with seven doubles, three triples, a home run and 15 RBI. He’s also logged the most innings pitched with 41.2.

“Kyle is one of the best players we’ve ever had in the program,” Sifford said. “He’s athletic, he works hard, he has good discipline at home, he’s a team guy. You couldn’t ask for anything better. On the mound, he’s carried us. He’s one of the few guys that played varsity for us [last year], so he’s kind of taken the responsibility. He’s put it on him to carry the team.”

Youngker responded from the tournament with a 13-2 loss to Laveen Cesar Chavez Monday. The Roughriders play at 6 p.m. today at Estrella Foothills and have seven games remaining.

“The momentum was already there, kind of building, and this tournament helped,” Sifford said.

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

GERARDO GARCIA of Youngker takes a cut at a pitch April 9 against Cathedral Prep from Erie, Penn. The Roughriders lost the game 10-0, but went 2-2 in the Wolves Classic tournament and have won four of their last 10 games after a 2-7 start.

Wolves struggle defensively in home tourney

Coach happy with offensive performance

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Estrella Foothills had the script flipped on it during the Wolves Classic April 7-9 at the Goodyear Ballpark complex.

The Wolves, who have played solid defense all year, committed a ton of errors, but their bats came alive.

Estrella went 1-3, but the offensive improvement was a positive for coach Pat McCubbins.

“I thought we swung the bats really well, because we’ve struggled offensively all year long,” McCubbins said. “In the four games, we consistently put the ball in play, averaged three or four strikeouts per game, which, unfortunately, we’ve struck out way too much during the season, so that was awesome to put the ball in play.”

earlier this year. Estrella beat Florence 10-7 to open the tournament, after Florence beat Estrella 2-1 March 5.

“We faced the same kid we faced down in their tournament in the semifinals — he’s low to mid 80s with a very nice breaking ball — and we scored six off him in the bottom of the first before we even had an out,” McCubbins said.

“It was tough because we end up going 1-3, but the message to the guys was to understand how good of a defensive team we’ve been, and this week, just kind of chalk it up as an anomaly and build on what we did offensively as we get ready to go into these last couple weeks with these six power points games.”

— Pat McCubbins Estrella Foothills baseball coach

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Estrella also played Mingus for a second time, and made a game out of it this go around.

The Marauders beat Estrella 13-3 March 31, but this time, only won 8-6.

“We had 10 hits against Mingus, and several hard hits that were on the line or on the ground for outs,” McCubbins said. “Offensively, we were able to do some small stuff. We got some sac bunts down, which we’ve struggled to manufacture runs. We hit behind guys today.”

Estrella’s other tournament games were a 9-2 loss to Holbrook and an 11-1

The Wolves also fared better against a couple of teams that had beaten them

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La Joya track eyeing state

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(See Eyeing on Page 18)

View photo by Mike Rincon

TYLER GODFREY, top, of Estrella Foothills starts the front end of a double play April 11 as Northwest Christian’s Noah DeLaPiedra slides into second base. The Wolves lost the game 6-2 and dropped to 6-7 in power points contests.

Shane McOwen sports writer

La Joya is enjoying large numbers

The Lobos 4x100-meter boys relay team has a provisional qualifying time for the state meet at 44.07 seconds.

View photo by Jordan Christopher

BIANCA VILLASANA of La Joya hurls the shot put during a track and field meet April 6 at La Joya High School. La Joya’s team is pushing to qualify athletes for next month’s state meet.

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The sprinters also have a few runners who still may snag a spot in the state meet in May, short-distance coach Marcus Jones said.

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying,” Jones said. “It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

tailing off, I think everybody is getting better.”

Distance runners

Omar Ortega, who coaches the long-distance runners, said the team’s strength lies in its numbers.

“We had a lot of people come back for distance, and all of them have improved their times [from last season],” Ortega said. “I have a lot of kids [running] consistently.”

Ortega said the Lobos have 15 additional runners to go along with the returners from last season’s team.

TRACK AND FIELD

Jones said Justin Jones, Figueroa, Imani Anthony and Diamonique Anderson have a shot at qualifying in their respective events. Justin Jones has the team’s top time in the 100 meters, 11.61. Figueroa has run a boys’ best 23.54 in the 200m, with Jones just fourtenths of a second behind him. Anthony has run team bests for the girls in the 100m (13.34), the 200m (28.32) and the 400m (64.46). Anderson has a personal best of 13.74 in the 100m, and has a long jump distance of 13 feet, 6.5 inches.

Maurri Deberry, Davon Jones, Justin Jones and Figueroa are the foursome who ran the provisional time in the 4x100.

Girls’ team

Coach Jones said the team is in a little bit of a down year, especially for the girls side.

“We’re pretty happy the program is growing,” Ortega said.

The Lobos’ top distance runner is Joel Dongo. He qualified for state a year ago, and has run the 1600m in 4:54 this season. Dongo has also run the 3200m in 11:05.

Mariah Moreno has been the top distance performer for the girls, running the 800m in 2:35 and is working on getting her 1600m time down to 5:40. Ortega said Moreno has done well in dual meets, but maybe has let the nerves get to her in larger invitationals.

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying. It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

“We’ve got a bunch of up-and-coming runners,” coach Jones said. “We haven’t peaked yet. Right now, we’re just rebuilding and trying to get back to where we were at last year.

“Normally, the girls are the strong sprinters, but this year, the guys have come out strong. Having a couple of kids [missing] this year has hurt the ladies’ side. The guys have definitely stepped up.

Coach Jones said the team has been trending upward as the season has progressed.

“We started off shaky, but I think we’re coming into our own now,” coach Jones said. “As the year is

“At the dual meets, she’s running her PR’s,” Ortega said. “She’s been working hard at practice.” Ortega said the boys also have a few other runners who are close to breaking the 5-minute mark for the mile. Freshman Adrian Garcia and senior Alexander Moreno have both run the 1600 in 5:09, and junior Jose Limas has clocked in at 5:10.

— Marcus Jones

La Joya track and field coach

The Lobos’ Devin Dourisseau has the top throws in the discus, 85-5, and the shot put, 36-8.75. On the girls’ side, Bryana Villafana has the top discus throw at 86-6. Kamryn Brawner has the top shot put at 22-3.

“We’re making strides,” coach Jones said. “We’ll see in the last [few] track meets what we have left.”

La Joya will compete in the Verrado Qualifier Thursday at Verrado High School, and the Tolleson District Championship April 20 at Tolleson Union High School.

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

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The sprinters also have a few runners who still may snag a spot in the state meet in May, short-distance coach Marcus Jones said.

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying,” Jones said. “It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

tailing off, I think everybody is getting better.”

Distance runners

Omar Ortega, who coaches the long-distance runners, said the team’s strength lies in its numbers.

“We had a lot of people come back for distance, and all of them have improved their times [from last season],” Ortega said. “I have a lot of kids [running] consistently.”

Ortega said the Lobos have 15 additional runners to go along with the returners from last season’s team.

TRACK AND FIELD

Jones said Justin Jones, Figueroa, Imani Anthony and Diamonique Anderson have a shot at qualifying in their respective events. Justin Jones has the team’s top time in the 100 meters, 11.61. Figueroa has run a boys’ best 23.54 in the 200m, with Jones just fourtenths of a second behind him. Anthony has run team bests for the girls in the 100m (13.34), the 200m (28.32) and the 400m (64.46). Anderson has a personal best of 13.74 in the 100m, and has a long jump distance of 13 feet, 6.5 inches.

Maurri Deberry, Davon Jones, Justin Jones and Figueroa are the foursome who ran the provisional time in the 4x100.

Girls’ team

Coach Jones said the team is in a little bit of a down year, especially for the girls side.

“We’re pretty happy the program is growing,” Ortega said.

The Lobos’ top distance runner is Joel Dongo. He qualified for state a year ago, and has run the 1600m in 4:54 this season. Dongo has also run the 3200m in 11:05.

Mariah Moreno has been the top distance performer for the girls, running the 800m in 2:35 and is working on getting her 1600m time down to 5:40. Ortega said Moreno has done well in dual meets, but maybe has let the nerves get to her in larger invitationals.

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying. It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

— Marcus Jones La Joya track and field coach

“We’ve got a bunch of up-and-coming runners,” coach Jones said. “We haven’t peaked yet. Right now, we’re just rebuilding and trying to get back to where we were at last year.

“Normally, the girls are the strong sprinters, but this year, the guys have come out strong. Having a couple of kids [missing] this year has hurt the ladies’ side. The guys have definitely stepped up.

Coach Jones said the team has been trending upward as the season has progressed.

“We started off shaky, but I think we’re coming into our own now,” coach Jones said. “As the year is

“At the dual meets, she’s running her PR’s,” Ortega said. “She’s been working hard at practice.” Ortega said the boys also have a few other runners who are close to breaking the 5-minute mark for the mile. Freshman Adrian Garcia and senior Alexander Moreno have both run the 1600 in 5:09, and junior Jose Limas has clocked in at 5:10. The Lobos’ Devin Dourisseau has the top throws in the discus, 85-5, and the shot put, 36-8.75. On the girls’ side, Bryana Villafana has the top discus throw at 86-6. Kamryn Brawner has the top shot put at 22-3.

“We’re making strides,” coach Jones said. “We’ll see in the last [few] track meets what we have left.” La Joya will compete in the Verrado Qualifier Thursday at Verrado High School, and the Tolleson District Championship April 20 at Tolleson Union High School.

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

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The sprinters also have a few runners who still may snag a spot in the state meet in May, short-distance coach Marcus Jones said.

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying,” Jones said. “It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

tailing off, I think everybody is getting better.”

Distance runners

Omar Ortega, who coaches the long-distance runners, said the team’s strength lies in its numbers.

“We had a lot of people come back for distance, and all of them have improved their times [from last season],” Ortega said. “I have a lot of kids [running] consistently.”

Ortega said the Lobos have 15 additional runners to go along with the returners from last season’s team.

TRACK AND FIELD

Jones said Justin Jones, Figueroa, Imani Anthony and Diamonique Anderson have a shot at qualifying in their respective events. Justin Jones has the team’s top time in the 100 meters, 11.61. Figueroa has run a boys’ best 23.54 in the 200m, with Jones just fourtenths of a second behind him. Anthony has run team bests for the girls in the 100m (13.34), the 200m (28.32) and the 400m (64.46). Anderson has a personal best of 13.74 in the 100m, and has a long jump distance of 13 feet, 6.5 inches.

Maurri Deberry, Davon Jones, Justin Jones and Figueroa are the foursome who ran the provisional time in the 4x100.

Girls’ team

Coach Jones said the team is in a little bit of a down year, especially for the girls side.

“We’re pretty happy the program is growing,” Ortega said.

The Lobos’ top distance runner is Joel Dongo. He qualified for state a year ago, and has run the 1600m in 4:54 this season. Dongo has also run the 3200m in 11:05.

Mariah Moreno has been the top distance performer for the girls, running the 800m in 2:35 and is working on getting her 1600m time down to 5:40. Ortega said Moreno has done well in dual meets, but maybe has let the nerves get to her in larger invitationals.

“At the dual meets, she’s running her PR’s,” Ortega said. “She’s been working hard at practice.”

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying. It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

— Marcus Jones

La Joya track and field coach

“We’ve got a bunch of up-and-coming runners,” coach Jones said. “We haven’t peaked yet. Right now, we’re just rebuilding and trying to get back to where we were at last year.

“Normally, the girls are the strong sprinters, but this year, the guys have come out strong. Having a couple of kids [missing] this year has hurt the ladies’ side. The guys have definitely stepped up.

Coach Jones said the team has been trending upward as the season has progressed.

“We started off shaky, but I think we’re coming into our own now,” coach Jones said. “As the year is

Ortega said the boys also have a few other runners who are close to breaking the 5-minute mark for the mile. Freshman Adrian Garcia and senior Alexander Moreno have both run the 1600 in 5:09, and junior Jose Limas has clocked in at 5:10.

The Lobos’ Devin Dourisseau has the top throws in the discus, 85-5, and the shot put, 36-8.75. On the girls’ side, Bryana Villafana has the top discus throw at 86-6. Kamryn Brawner has the top shot put at 22-3.

“We’re making strides,” coach Jones said. “We’ll see in the last [few] track meets what we have left.”

La Joya will compete in the Verrado Qualifier Thursday at Verrado High School, and the Tolleson District Championship April 20 at Tolleson Union High School.

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

Palo Verde Elementary School

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The sprinters also have a few runners who still may snag a spot in the state meet in May, short-distance coach Marcus Jones said.

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying,” Jones said. “It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

tailing off, I think everybody is getting better.”

Distance runners

Omar Ortega, who coaches the long-distance runners, said the team’s strength lies in its numbers.

“We had a lot of people come back for distance, and all of them have improved their times [from last season],” Ortega said. “I have a lot of kids [running] consistently.”

Ortega said the Lobos have 15 additional runners to go along with the returners from last season’s team.

TRACK AND FIELD

Jones said Justin Jones, Figueroa, Imani Anthony and Diamonique Anderson have a shot at qualifying in their respective events. Justin Jones has the team’s top time in the 100 meters, 11.61. Figueroa has run a boys’ best 23.54 in the 200m, with Jones just fourtenths of a second behind him. Anthony has run team bests for the girls in the 100m (13.34), the 200m (28.32) and the 400m (64.46). Anderson has a personal best of 13.74 in the 100m, and has a long jump distance of 13 feet, 6.5 inches.

Maurri Deberry, Davon Jones, Justin Jones and Figueroa are the foursome who ran the provisional time in the 4x100.

Girls’ team

Coach Jones said the team is in a little bit of a down year, especially for the girls side.

“We’re pretty happy the program is growing,” Ortega said.

The Lobos’ top distance runner is Joel Dongo. He qualified for state a year ago, and has run the 1600m in 4:54 this season. Dongo has also run the 3200m in 11:05.

Mariah Moreno has been the top distance performer for the girls, running the 800m in 2:35 and is working on getting her 1600m time down to 5:40. Ortega said Moreno has done well in dual meets, but maybe has let the nerves get to her in larger invitationals.

“At the dual meets, she’s running her PR’s,” Ortega said. “She’s been working hard at practice.”

“If they come out and have their minds right and are doing what they need to do, I can see [a few] qualifying. It just depends on if they put the work in. Nothing is given, they have to be hungry. I’ve been telling them for the last couple of weeks, even months, every track meet we go to, they have to treat it like it’s their state meet.”

— Marcus Jones

La Joya track and field coach

“We’ve got a bunch of up-and-coming runners,” coach Jones said. “We haven’t peaked yet. Right now, we’re just rebuilding and trying to get back to where we were at last year.

“Normally, the girls are the strong sprinters, but this year, the guys have come out strong. Having a couple of kids [missing] this year has hurt the ladies’ side. The guys have definitely stepped up.

Coach Jones said the team has been trending upward as the season has progressed.

“We started off shaky, but I think we’re coming into our own now,” coach Jones said. “As the year is

Ortega said the boys also have a few other runners who are close to breaking the 5-minute mark for the mile. Freshman Adrian Garcia and senior Alexander Moreno have both run the 1600 in 5:09, and junior Jose Limas has clocked in at 5:10.

The Lobos’ Devin Dourisseau has the top throws in the discus, 85-5, and the shot put, 36-8.75. On the girls’ side, Bryana Villafana has the top discus throw at 86-6. Kamryn Brawner has the top shot put at 22-3.

“We’re making strides,” coach Jones said. “We’ll see in the last [few] track meets what we have left.”

La Joya will compete in the Verrado Qualifier Thursday at Verrado High School, and the Tolleson District Championship April 20 at Tolleson Union High School.

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

Buckeye eyeing postseason in Division IV

Hawks go 3-2 during Wolves Classic tournament

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Buckeye experienced mixed success at the Wolves Classic baseball tournament April 7-9 at the Goodyear Ballpark complex, but facing stiff competition proved to be valuable experience for the Hawks, coach Danny Rodriguez said.

“It was big for us,” Rodriguez said. “We beat some good teams in this tournament. Our young guys, our sophomore group, is playing really well. They’re doing a great job. I think it was a big part for us, coming off a tough loss [April 5] and bouncing back and playing some good teams in this tournament. I’m really happy the way the kids played.”

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Buckeye’s April 5 loss was against Glendale Joy Christian. The Hawks lost 4-3 in eight innings, giving up a two-run, walk-off hit under darkened conditions. Joy Christian’s field does not have lights and the game went extra innings.

“It was an unfortunate circumstance,” Rodriguez said. “It was two outs, ball got up in the air and our centerfielder just never saw it, it got on him and he couldn’t recover. It was a tough one because it’s an out that nine out of 10 he catches it.”

As of Tuedsay morning, Joy Christian was ranked first in the Division-IV power points. Buckeye is fifth.

“They’re a pretty good team,” Rodriguez said. “They threw their best at us, we matched them, eight-inning ballgame; it was a good ballgame. It’s one of those teams we could match up with late in the season, in playoffs, so, for us, it was good. We hope we can see them again.”

Buckeye followed up that loss by going 3-2 in the Wolves Classic. Buckeye beat Cottonwood Mingus, Payson and Holbrook, while losing to San Tan Valley Poston Butte and Cathedral Prep from Erie, Penn.

The Hawks played three one-run games in the tournament, beating Mingus 3-2 and Florence 7-6, while losing 3-2 to Poston Butte. Poston Butte wound up as the tournament runners-up. Overall, it was good experience for the Hawks, who have played a lot of relatively easy ballgames this year, Rodriguez said.

“Our first eight out of nine were pretty easy, the [Laveen Cesar] Chavez game was tough, won on a home run in extra innings, then we had a string of games where it was kind of easy for us,” Rodriguez said. “But for the push for us now, yeah, [the tournament was good] because our schedule gets really tough. We have Yuma Catholic on Friday, [Glendale] Apollo as a freedom game, so we have some tough teams coming up.”

Buckeye is playing in Division IV after the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s realignment this school year, so the Hawks are facing all new competition. Buckeye has won four games by 18 runs or more.

“I really didn’t know what to expect,” Rodriguez said. “I got into it and I was like, ‘Wow.’ I’m glad we scheduled what we did for freedom games because it’s really going to help us down the road.”

Buckeye played at Alhambra Monday, losing 5-2. At 3:45 p.m. today, the Hawks are at Surprise Paradise Honors, one of seven games they have remaining.

“We’re doing good things,” Rodriguez said. “We’ve got a couple guys dinged up, some starters that are dinged up, but our pitching is pitching very well right now, and everybody that I expected to do what they needed to do is doing what they need to do, so I’m really happy in that aspect for those guys.”

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

View photos by Mike Rincon

(TOP) ANDREW ROQUE of Buckeye throws the ball from shortstop April 1 against Glendale Prep. (Bottom) Jacob Colville fires a pitch for the Hawks. Buckeye went 3-2 during the Wolves Classic tournament April 7-9.

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everything else out. Once the players understand what works for them, that’s when they can start to succeed, Irish said.

Stretch run

The Knights play only two games each week for the remaining three weeks of the season, which will help the pitching staff stay fresh and take some of the grind off the team as a whole, Irish said.

Irish said the early part of the schedule was rough on everybody, playing so many games in a short amount of time.

“That hasn’t been helpful at all this year,” Irish said. “When we play three in a row and on your day off, do you really want to grind on them? We’ve got to fix things, [but] the guys are dead. You just get a little [batting

practice] in and walk through some things.

The Knights won’t be able to finish .500 due to an odd amount of games on their schedule, but can finish above that mark if they close out with a 5-1 record.

If Westview can win four of its remaining six games, it would finish with the most wins since 2004. That team had Jeff Davis, who went on to play for Eastern Michigan University, and Jason Stacy, a late-round draft selection of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2005.

“We’ll see what we get in the back end,” Irish said. “Ten wins is very doable. [We’ll start] by just taking care of that.

“Hopefully, the community is seeing we’re putting a better product on the field and we’re developing players. I think if we continue with that aspect of it … eventually we’ll begin to earn back the respect of the neighborhood.”

The Knights played Desert Edge Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. Westview will finish out the week Thursday at Glendale Copper Canyon.

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

Millennium hosts boys, girls youth basketball camps

The Millennium High School boys and girls basketball teams are hosting skills camps for children in April and May.

The boys camp, directed by Tigers coach Brian Fisk, will run 8 to 10 a.m. each Saturday through May 14 for third- through fifth-graders, and 10 a.m. to noon for sixththrough eighth-graders.

The cost is $100 for all sessions, or $20 for each single session.

For information, email Fisk at bfisk@aguafria.org.

The girls clinics, directed by coach Cory Rojeck, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from April 18 to May 18.

The cost is $50 for the entire program, or $10 per night.

For information, email Rojeck at crojeck@aguafria.org.

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of a sudden, we kick a ball and it was kind of like the perfect storm. Every ground ball became much bigger than it was and it kind of snowballed from there.”

All told, Estrella made 21 errors in the four games, but collected 30 hits.

defeat at the hands of Lakeside Blue Ridge. The Wolves committed nine errors in the loss to Blue Ridge.

“We didn’t play good defense the entire tournament,” McCubbins said. “It was just a weird combination. It wasn’t the field. I don’t know. I think some of it was we didn’t throw a lot of strikes consistently over the weekend, so we were on our heels defensively, then all

“It was tough because we end up going 1-3, but the message to the guys was to understand how good of a defensive team we’ve been, and this week, just kind of chalk it up as an anomaly and build on what we did offensively as we get ready to go into these last couple weeks with these six power points games,” McCubbins said.

The 1-3 tournament dropped Estrella’s overall record to 11-10. Before the tournament, the Wolves had won their last two power-points contests, which moved them from 38th in

Division III to 26th. The top 32 teams make the postseason. Estrella played at Northwest Christian Monday, losing 6-2. At 6 p.m. today, the Wolves host Youngker.

“The power-points thing is so different this year with the new classification because there’s so many teams we don’t know anything about,” McCubbins said. “Because there are so many teams that are 5-7, 6-6, 7-5, each game, win or lose, we’re at a position where we’re not moving up one or two, it’s five or six spots.”

Estrella has four games remaining after today, including a 4 p.m. contest Friday at Yuma.

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

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TYLER WATERFIELD, left, of Estrella Foothills tags Northwest Christian’s Easton Hunt, who slides home safely with a run April 11. Northwest Christian would go on to beat the Wolves 6-2.

Nesting owl shot out of tree in Tolleson

4 baby birds rescued from nest by Arizona Game & Fish

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Four baby owls are getting a second chance to spread their wings after they were rescued from a nest in Tolleson when their mother was illegally shot.

Last month, the Arizona Game & Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief program received a call from a resident reporting a neighbor had shot a great horned owl out of a tree.

The injured bird was taken in by Liberty Wildlife, a Scottsdale-based wildlife rehabilitation center, but X-rays showed her wing fracture was too severe and she had to be euthanized.

A few days later, Game & Fish biologists climbed the tree to access the nest and removed the 8-week-old babies after it was determined their father would be unable to raise four young on his own.

“The male parent was attempting to care for the young, but each nestling can eat up to 15 mice a day, so it was a lot for him to keep up with,” Game & Fish Officer Lainie Antolik said.

The department was also concerned the homeowner might hurt the babies since his family is afraid of the birds, Antolik said.

“Apparently, this man believed that owls were evil and they had some superstitions about owls,” she said.

He has been warned not to harm the male owl, which will move on once he realizes his mate and nestlings are gone, Antolik said.

The owlets are being raised by a foster owl at Liberty Wildlife and should be big enough to release back into the wild in a few months once they are able to fly and hunt on their own, said Jan Miller with Liberty Wildlife.

In the foster program, female birds lay unfertilized eggs, which are removed from the nests and replaced with an orphaned bird, Miller said.

“They start immediately taking care of them,” she said.

Since owls are a protected species, the homeowner was cited for taking wildlife without a license and during a closed season.

He could also face penalties from the local justice court for the misdemeanor offense and may face civil penalties from the Arizona Game & Fish Commission, which will seek restitution for caring for the owlets, Antolik said.

“It’s important to remember that it’s not just one little bird, it’s not just four little baby birds — in the

bigger picture, it’s important for all of us to care about this stuff and not commit these senseless acts,” she said.

Operation Game Thief is a silent witness, antipoaching program that encourages the public to report any suspicious activity or knowledge about a poaching violation.

A toll-free hotline, 1-800-352-0700, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to report wildlife violations.

Reporting parties may be eligible for a monetary reward.

“If the concerned citizen hadn’t notified our Operation Game Thief program about the shooting of the female owl, we may never have known and the four young would have likely not survived,” Antolik said.

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

Photo submitted by Arizona Game & Fish

A BABY OWL is taken from a tree last month in Tolleson after its mother was shot by the homeowner. Four owlets were rescued from the nest by the Arizona Game & Fish Department and are being raised by a foster owl at Liberty Wildlife, a Scottsdale-based wildlife rehabilitation center.

Gema Fernandez, M.D.

Maria R. DiLeo, M.D.

Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P.

Cari L. Cowling, M.D.

James M. Johnson, M.D.

Briggs J. Geier, D.O.

Raymond D. Suarez, M.D.

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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.

The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

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

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

Paid Listings for 9 Days

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

Computer classes

Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 105, Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Job readiness support in Avondale

Avondale, in partnership with Maricopa Workforce Connections, is offering job readiness assistance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career guidance specialist will help job seekers gain confidence in their search for employment. Assistance includes resume development, career counseling and job readiness workshops. Anyone interested in the service is asked to reserve time with the career guidance specialist by calling 623-333-2703. The service is available in English and Spanish.

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.

Children’s Community Christian Choirs

Chimin’ In Hand Bell — 4:30 to 5 p.m. Fourth- to eighth-graders are invited to participate in a hand chime choir.

Voices in Praise — 5 to 6 p.m. VIP is for third- to fifth-graders.

Joyful Noise — 5:30 to 6 p.m. This group is for children in kindergarten to second grade with an emphasis on musical exploration. Choirs meet at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-3411 or email info@ churchatlitchfieldpark.org.There is no fee for participation.

Play time

Children up to 5 years old can join a weekly open-play group to grow their social skills by playing and exploring together from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Needle and thread group

meet the necessities of World

War II’s production demands. Ryan Reeves, the Jet Center’s customer service and airline liaison, will present the history and how the original mission of the local airport remains largely unchanged to the present time. The program runs from noon to 1 p.m. following a free potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. Meet, Greet, and Eat meets every second Thursday of the month at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Call 623-932-3480 for information or visit www. myccumc.com.

EMCC public forum

Estrella Mountain Community College will hold the second of two forum days on three finalists competing for the position of vice president of learning. Today’s forum will run from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the EMCC Conference Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

Union Elementary School Board meets The Union Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the district office, 3834 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson. For information, visit www.unionesd. org.

Support group for caregivers

Duet is hosting a monthly support group from 10 to 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. The support group is for individuals who are caring for an aging parent, friend, partner or relative. There is no cost to attend. For information, call 602-274-5022.

Life+

Teens can get ready for life by learning new skills and hacks for life from 4:30 to 5:30 the second Thursday of the month at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale.

Small business mentoring

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

Baby time

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

Community Bingo

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

Family story time

Children 2 to 5 years old can join in an interactive story time filled with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays to support and develop literacy starting at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

The cost is $65 per person, which includes green fees, cart, lunch and door prize ticket.

DLRR meet and greet

Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue will host a meet and greet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cabela’s, 9380 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale.

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

Sunset stories

Tonopah Incorporation meeting

The Tonopah Incorporation Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Travel Centers of America Tonopah, 1010 N. 339th Ave., Tonopah.

EMCC public forum

Estrella Mountain Community College will hold the first of two forum days on three finalists competing for the position of vice president of learning. Today’s forums will run from 1 to 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. at the EMCC Conference Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

Agua Fria Union High School Board meets

The Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board meets at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the district office, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr.Way, Suite 110, Avondale. For information, visit www.aguafria.org.

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

Children 6 to 12 years old who are curious about how things work can join an interactive program where they’ll build structures, perform experiments, play games, make crafts and learn starting at 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Domestic violence support groups

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

Story time

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

Baby time

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

Adults are invited to a needleworking/knitting/crochet group to work on projects, chat and share tips with fellow crafters from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Take your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books will be available. For information, call 623-333-2602. 14

Tolleson Whoopee Daze Festival

Tolleson’s Whoopee Daze Festival will kick off at 4 p.m. with a carnival and runs through Sunday at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

Disability forum

The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council will hold a community forum on developmental disabilities from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

Discovery Club

Youths 5 to 12 years old are invited to participate in science experiments and STEM activities from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.

Meet, greet and eat

Join in a fun family hour for a free story time program from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Walking and running group

Join city staff in a bi-weekly running and walking group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@ buckeyeaz.gov.

Taking Turns Toybrary

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

In Stitches in Goodyear meets

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

Boy Scout meeting

“Searching for the Cactus Navy: the Story of NAF Litchfield Park” will detail the contributions the airport at Goodyear made to

Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets

Genealogy assistance

Visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with your family tree search from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required; call 623-349-6300.

Texas Hold’em tournaments

The American Legion Post 53 hosts Texas Hold’em tournaments at 7 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month in Hazelton Hall at 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227 or email legionpost53@gmail.com.

Reformers Unanimous

The addiction recovery program “Reformers Unanimous” meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The Christ-centered group is free and open to all adults who struggle with addiction or a “stubborn habit” and their family members. Each class has a nursery and youth programs for family members, as well as free, local transportation. For information, contact Director Mike Hammonds at 602-694-5618 or visit www.gotaddictions.com.

Community Bingo

The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors late night Community Bingo at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:45 p.m.; cost is $14 per person for all 14 games (paper). Bingo is at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Movie Fridays

Enjoy a free movie from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Clothing, jewelry, household items, electronics, tools, books and more will be sold from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N 93rd Ave., Tolleson.

Litchfield Park garage sale

Litchfield Park will host its annual community garage sale throughout Litchfield Park.

Lakeside Music Fest

Goodyear’s annual Lakeside Music Fest will run from noon to 9 p.m. at the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, 10300 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. The free event will feature local bands from the Valley.

Document shredding

People can have old documents destroyed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the southwest corner of University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale. People can have up to 10 boxes of documents shredded for $5; each additional box will cost $3. The proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix.

Classics and Customs Car Show

The Classics and Customs Car Show will feature hot rods, trucks, motorcycles, race cars and more from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1565 N. 113th Ave., Avondale.

Disney fandom

Celebrate all things Disney with trivia, cosplay, dancing, singing and debates from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323. (See 9 Days

Urban farming

Learn about urban farming and methods to do it from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Tank Regional Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.

White Tank Mountains cleanup

Tolleson Whoopee Daze parade

Tolleson’s Whoopee Daze parade starts at 10 a.m. and travels east down Van Buren Street from 95th Avenue to Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

Buckeye P.D. K-9 fundraiser

The Buckeye Police Department is hosting its seventh annual K-9 Fundraising Golf Tournament, with registration at 6:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. at Sundance Golf Club, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye.

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the White Tank Mountains. The work day will last from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will take place off of Interstate 10 and Miller road.To reach the site, take I-10 to Miller road, head north, then west on Tonopah Salome Highway and follow the signs. Volunteers should take water, gloves, hats, sunscreen, trash pincers and buckets, and wear sturdy shoes and work clothes. For information, email evan@ treadlightly.org.

Successful teens

Teens 12 to 18 years old are invited to learn about effective leadership and defining ways of life from 3 to 4 p.m. at the White Tank Regional Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.

Author visit

Kristin Anderson Cetone, author of Buckaroo Buckeye: A Little Nut with Big Dreams and winner of the ONEBOOKAZ 2016 writing contest, will appear at noon at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. She will host a talk about her writing and other writing information.

Spin jams

Join in a spin jam with poi spinning, hula hooping and more

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from 2 to 4 p.m. the third Saturday of the month on the west side of Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Anyone can join and plenty of props are available to share.

Historic Avondale Farmers’ Market

The Historic Avondale Farmers’ Market will offer fresh, local produce from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Care1st Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

USMC Southwest Detachment meets

The Marine Corps League, Southwest Valley Detachment No. 1245 meets from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All present and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. The detachment is involved with various programs that assist veterans. For information, contact Detachment Commandant Herb Cato at 623-853-5685 or email hcato@cox.net.

M.A.S.H. Food Distribution

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

Desert Mariners of

Arizona meeting

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

Goodyear Community Farmers Market

The Goodyear Community Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The market offers locally grown foods, hand-crafted goods and potted plants for sale. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit www.azcommunitymarkets.com.

Community Bingo

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

Texas Hold’em games

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

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

Bingo

The Knights of Columbus 4737 of American Legion Post 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. every Sunday. There are 16 games at a cost of $16, which include Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game. Proceeds are donated to charity. For information, call 623-877-9732 or 602-316-2886.

Adrenaline Youth Choir

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

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group meetings are held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, in Building A. There is no cost or commitment. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encouraging each other. For information, call 602-528-0545 or visit www. alz.org/dsw.

Craft it up

Work on your needlework, knitting or crochet project and chat and share tips with fellow crafters. Take your own materials and a coffee mug at 11 a.m. every Monday at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Ave., Phoenix (the board meets periodically at schools on a rotating basis). For information, visit www.pesd92.org.

Small business mentoring

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

Teen support group

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Volunteers must fill out waivers to participate. For information, call Alyssa at 623-333-2626 or email acooper@avondale.org.

Litchfield Park City Council meets

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

Monthly book discussion

Blood drive

Teens 12 to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use can find a welcoming environment. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment. Meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

ESL Cafe

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

The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a book discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.

Kinder round-up

Ruth Fisher Elementary will host a kindergarten screening and orientation from noon to 7 p.m. at Ruth Fisher Elementary School, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. Parents should take their child’s birth certificate, immunization records, as well as proof of residency, any court custodial documents and a valid ID of the parent.

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Azpro Group, 650 N. 99th Ave., Suite 101, Avondale. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Tonopah air quality meeting

A Maricopa County Air Quality Public Hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at Ruth Fisher Elementary School, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah.

Buckeye City Council meets

Domestic violence support group

Eve’s Place, a domestic violence education and support group, meets from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in Building B, Classroom C, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Wednesday

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 Commu-

Purposeful play group

Children 1 to 5 years old are invited to join in a play group designed to maximize socialization, creative play and brain stimulation from 10 to 11 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Avondale City Council meets

The Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Alzheimer’s support group

The Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter and attorney Lora G. Johnson have partnered to offer an Alzheimer’s Support Group for the West Valley. Support

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

Developmental, hearing & vision screenings

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

Pendergast Elem. School Board meets

The Pendergast Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the district office, 3802 N. 91st

Protecting their Innocence: Digital

Learn about keeping children safe in the world of digital media and communication from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pendergast Community Center, 10550 W. Mariposa St., Phoenix.

WomenHeart support group

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

Avondale teen

volunteer afternoon

Teenagers ages 13 to 17 are invited to volunteer to help make the library a better place from 2 to 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Avondale

LEGO club

Everyone is invited to build LEGO brick creations from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the White Tank Regional Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.

Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego

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

Teen Konnect Avondale teens can earn volunteer hours for school by helping to plan and be a part of different programs and special events for the library. Meetings are held from 4 to 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Book discussion A book discussion begins at noon the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Inquire at the front desk for the monthly selection. For information, visit avondale.org.

Helene

G. Bassett

Helene G. Bassett, 85, of Tonopah died March 30, 2016, at Christian Care Center in Phoenix.

Mrs. Bassett was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Montpelier, Vt.

She moved to Arizona in 1977.

She was a restaurant and bar owner, cashier, cook and bartender.

She was a member of the American Legion Post 61.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Archie Goodrich and Raymond Bassett; and two daughters, Shelley Montgomery and Constance Walbridge.

She is survived by one brother, Malvern Folsom of Pittsfield, Vt.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Tin Top Bar and Grill, 37901 W. Salome Highway, Tonopah.

Memorials may be made to David McQueen, 7771 N. 19th Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

Robert

‘Bobby’ Charles Cambron

Robert “Bobby” Charles Cambron, 56, of Buckeye died April 9, 2016, at his home.

Mr. Cambron was born Jan. 31, 1960, in Atoka, Okla. He worked in maintenance at a Walmart distribution center and ran Blacksmith N Brush Art Studio with his wife, Kerri, creating custom works of art and specializing in paintings and metal sculptures.

He is survived by his wife, Kerri Bost-Cambron of Buckeye; two daughters, Candace Gilkerson of Washington and Lynn Gundlach of Iowa; his parents, Harvey M. Cambron Jr. and Wanda L. Cambron; one brother, Rodger Shirely; and two grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 Baseline Road, Buckeye. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Southern Baptist Church, 1001 N. Central Ave., Avondale.

Mary Estella ‘Stella’ Moreno

Mary Estella “Stella” Moreno, 50, of Avondale died April 7, 2016.

Mrs. Moreno was born Feb. 21, 1966, in Phoenix.

She is survived by her husband, Anastacio Moreno; one daughter, Magdalena; two sons, Anastacio and Julian; her parents, Genaro and Frances Olivarez; one brother, Genaro; two sisters, Esther and Hortencia; and one grandchild.

A visitation will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the West Valley Assembly of God Church, 1781 N. Central Ave., Goodyear, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.

Rosa Elia Munoz de Oblea

Rosa Elia Munoz de Oblea, 51, of Goodyear died April 8, 2016, in Surprise.

Mrs. Munoz de Oblea is survived by five children, Eduardo, Alma, Luis, Alfonso and Emilo; seven brothers, Antonio, Venancio, Rodolfo, Genaro, Juan, Alfonso and Fernando; two sisters, Leonor and Gaudelia; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

Viewing is at 9 a.m. Friday, and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.

Miguel ‘Michael’ Angel Duenas

Miguel “Michael” Angel Duenas, 88, of Litchfield Park died April 3, 2016, at his home from heart problems. Mr. Duenas was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Peru.

He moved to Arizona in 2012. He worked as a personnel manager for a corporation, an accounting manager for hotels and a school bus driver.

He was a volunteer at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park, Ill., and Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe, Ill. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katalin Matje Duenas.

He is survived by his wife, Maria Prokopowicz of Litchfield Park; one daughter, Michelle Mowery of Chicago; one stepdaughter, Annette Midboe of Goodyear; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service was held April 8 at Advantage Golden Door Chapel in Youngtown.

Alma Jean McDaniel

Alma Jean McDaniel, 72, of Buckeye died April 1, 2016, at her home.

Mrs. McDaniel was born Sept. 23, 1943, in Phoenix to Archie and Marvourine Darling.

She was a homemaker and worked as a hairdresser for more than 30 years in Buckeye and the surrounding area.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard; two children, Stacey and Rich; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

No services are scheduled.

June Rosemary Gilbertson

June Rosemary Gilbertson, 91, of Buckeye died April 8, 2016, in Buckeye.

Mrs. Gilbertson was born June 15, 1924, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

She moved to Arizona in 1951.

She was a homemaker.

She was a charter member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Gilbertson; and one daughter, Bobbie Jo Williams.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty Meck and Cherry Delaney; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 10 N. Apache Road, Buckeye. The Rev. Roland Harder will officiate.

Elida Reyna Morales

Elida Reyna Morales, 78, of Avondale died March 28, 2016.

Mrs. Morales was born March 12, 1938, in Ecleto, Texas.

Her family moved to Arizona when she was 12 years old. She was a farm worker and housewife.

She is survived by five daughters, Alma Lopez, Maria Ferguson, Isabelle Arundel, Belinda Trevino and Jocelyn Ledesma; seven sons, Raul, Jorge, Rogelio, Ruben, Richard, Gilbert Morales and Jose Savala; three sisters Juanita Cordova, Lydia Garcia and Carolina Perez; 44 grandchildren; and 42 greatgrandchildren. Services were April 2 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.

This obituary is being reprinted to correct information. The View regrets the error.

(See Obituaries on Page 26)

Larry Dean Miller, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016. He was born April 23, 1942 in Salem, OH to Delbert and Nellie Miller.

Larry served as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Air Force. Later in life he worked as a jeweler, a corrections officer and a probation officer. He was an avid motorcycle rider and loved taking road trips. But most especially, Larry was a loving husband, father and a great friend.

Larry is survived by his spouse, Catherine Eledge; daughters, Annette Di-Piazza, Delores Roy, Sherry Griffiths, Susan Harker, Michelle Mauk, Melinda Mauk, Sharon Mauk, and Heidi Loza; sons, Larry Miller, Jr, Dean Mauk, Peter Mauk, Garry Mauk, Joseph Mauk, and William Jansa; 36 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren.

A viewing will be held at 11:30 am, with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 13277 W. Thomas Road, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Richard Alan Myers

Richard Alan Myers, 77, of Goodyear died April 5, 2016.

Mr. Myers was born Oct. 28, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Bruce and Edna Myers.

He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Luke Air Force Base, where he met his wife, Alaine. They were married on July 1, 1961.

He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry.

He was preceded in death by one son, Barry Myers.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alaine; one son, Steve Myers; one daughter, Karen Myers; two brothers, Bob Myers and Jerry Myers; one sister, Eileen Fiore; and one grandson.

Funeral services were Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392.

Martin ‘Chino’ Olvera Rosas

Martin “Chino” Olvera Rosas, 55, of Avondale died April 2, 2016, in Peoria.

Mr. Rosas was born Nov. 7, 1960, in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria.

He is survived by five daughters, Dora, Orquidia, Maria, Ana and Elizabeth; four sons, Manuel, Isay, Avimael and Pedro; and 23 grandchildren.

Mackenzie Rae Seller

Mackenzie Rae Seller, 14, of Buckeye and Little Egg Harbor, N.J., died March 27, 2016, in Kearny from an automobile accident.

Miss Seller was born April 5, 2001, in Glendale to Thomas Seller and Robin Godfrey.

She was a student at Liberty University Online Academy and a server at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in Beach Haven, N.J.

She was a member of the youth groups at Estrella Mountain Church in Goodyear and Anchor Christian Fellowship in West Creek, N.J.

Glenna C. Sillerud

Glenna C. Sillerud, 72, of Goodyear died April 8, 2016.

Mrs. Sillerud was born March 12, 1944, in Minnesota to Erwin and Ida Gilbertson.

Glenna

She married Wayne Sillerud on June 10, 1962, at Bagstevold Lutheran Church in Erhard, Minn.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne; three children, Steven, Jill and Jesse; one brother; six grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and numerous foster children.

A visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Lifeway Church, 18926 W. Latham St., Buckeye.

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

Fred Smith

Fred Smith, 82, of Goodyear died April 1, 2016, in Phoenix.

Mr. Smith was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Helena, Ark., to Albert and Freddie Hancock.

He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 as a medical specialist.

He was board certified as a pharmacist in California for more than 50 years.

He moved to Arizona 30 years ago.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Mae Smith.

He is survived by two daughters, Glynis Mouzakis and Heather Parks; four sons, Theron Smith, Darren Smith, Justin Smith and Adrian Smith; and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Goodyear, with interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Mesa.

Memorials may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America or the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.

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

Willia Mae Stone

Willia Mae Stone, 96, of Buckeye died April 9, 2016, in Goodyear.

Mrs. Stone was born Feb. 26, 1920, in Liberty to Peter and Carrie Van Liere.

She worked as a school teacher for more than 40 years in Benson, Buckeye and Sitka, Alaska, where she met her husband, Joseph.

Ysidra Villalobos

Ysidra Villalobos, 66, of Avondale died March 29, 2016, in Phoenix.

Ms. Villalobos was born Jan. 17, 1950, in Beeville, Texas.

She is survived by four daughters, Angela Lopez, Della Lopez, Shanna Lopez and Irene L. Prieto; her mother, Trinidad Rodriguez; five sisters; two brothers; 21 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were April 9 at Avenidas Funeral Chapel in Avondale.

David Leroy Miller

David Leroy Miller, 75, of Litchfield Park died March 20, 2016, at Hacienda Del Rey.

Mr. Miller was born Nov. 25, 1940, to Richard G. Miller and Dolorose Anna Yeager.

He worked as a certified public accountant.

He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale.

He is survived by one sister, Jeanette Ribordy Martin; and two brothers, Richard and Anthony Miller.

A memorial will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.

Antonia M. Carrasco

Antonia M. Carrasco, 83, of Avondale died April 7, 2016, in Avondale.

A viewing will be at 10 a.m. today, followed by a chapel service at 11 a.m. at Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, with interment at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix.

Mackenzie Seller

She is survived by her mother, Robin Godfrey; her father, Thomas Seller; her stepfather, Troy Godfrey; her stepmother, Shawnee Seller; and three grandparents, Ronald Vargo, Sandy Seller and Vic Nelson.

A memorial service will be April 23 at Anchor Christian Fellowship in West Creek, N.J. Memorials may be made to Estrella Mountain Church, 10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ 85338, or Anchor Christian Fellowship, 610 U.S. 9, West Creek, N.J. 08092.

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

Willia Mae Stone

She moved to Arizona in 1963 and taught school in Buckeye until her retirement.

She was a member of the Buckeye Women’s Club, Buckeye Community Church, bridge club and Buckeye Museum.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Stone; and two sons, Joseph D. Stone and Garry M. Stone.

She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Stone of Buckeye and Karen Beddow of

Eagar; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. April 18 at Community Church of Buckeye, 808 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye.

The Rev. Bob Lind will officiate.

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Request for Proposals CR 16-014

Graphic Design Purchase and Services

Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified, licensed, interested in providing professional services consisting of coordinating and providing electronic format artwork and other illustration/ specifications to printers, manufacturers, website hosts and other third parties to be used in public information media campaigns, marketing, and printed collateral material. (the “Services”). A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Avondale City Hall. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Monday, May 2, 2016, by 6:00 p.m.

Responses must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local Time) on Thursday, May 12, 2016, and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked “CR 16-014” “Graphic Design Purchases and Services”, in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Proposal Packets will be available on or after April 6, 2016, for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale. org/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029. The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 6, and 13, 2016.

City of Avondale

Public Notice

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Joseph Esiquio Plata CASA DE PLATA Location: 210 N. Avondale

Blvd. #104 & #105

Avondale, AZ 85323

Series 12 – Restaurant

Liquor 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 210 N. Avondale Blvd. #104 & #105, 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 April 14, 2016.

Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on April 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 6, and 13, 2016.

City of Avondale Public Notice

Invitation for Bids (IFB) EN 16-025 McDowell Road

Improvements Project Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified Arizona General Engineering Class A Licensed Contractor to perform improvements to McDowell Road from the Agua Fria Bridge to Avondale Boulevard in Avondale, Arizona. The Work consists of widening McDowell Road includes removal of existing facilities, installation of new pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, landscaping, irrigation, signal, storm drainage, and other related miscellaneous Work.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on April 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale AZ 85323. All bids should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323-6806 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All sealed bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on April 20, 2016 and shall be clearly marked “EN16-025 McDowell Road Improvements Project” on the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a bid proposal not properly addressed or identified.

IFB packets/plans are available for download at www. avondale.org/engineering.

Information regarding this project may be obtained by contacting Chris Hamilton at (623) 3334218.

The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure in every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 6, and 13, 2016.

City of Avondale Public Notice

The voters of the City of Avondale in 2012 adopted an alternative expenditure limitationhome rule option. The purpose of this election is for the continued use of the alternative expenditure limitation.

Pursuant to A.R.S. 41-563.01, the City Council of Avondale voted to approve the proposed alternative expenditure limitationhome rule option at its regular meeting on April 4, 2016. The

vote for approval was 6 for and 0 against (one member had an excused absence).

At the election to be held on August 30, 2016, the voters of the City of Avondale will vote on the question of an alternative expenditure limitation-home rule option.

With voter approval, the City shall be limited to the expenditure of estimated available revenues whether such expenditures are less than or exceed the State imposed limit. As an example, in 2015-2016, the state-imposed limitation plus applicable constitutional exclusions will allow expenditures of $94,716,471. Under the proposed alternative expenditure limitation, we estimate expenditures of $176,731,990.

If the voters approve, the additional expenditure authority will be used for all local budgetary purposes including general government, public safety, health and welfare, economic and community development, culture and recreation, street maintenance & improvements, water & sewer system operations & improvements, sanitation, debt service, internal service, grants/ intergovernmental and general capital improvements Revenues received from federal, state and local sources will be used to fund such expenditures. The City property tax shall be limited to the amount prescribed in the Arizona State Constitution.

By order of the City Council of Avondale.

Signed: Carmen Martinez, City Clerk Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 13, 2016.

City of Avondale Public Notice

Request for Statements of Qualifications

EN 16-027 – FY2016/2017

Professional Consultants Selection List

The City of Avondale is inviting professional consultants whom desire to be considered for a pre-qualified consultant selection list to submit a Statement of Qualifications.

All responses must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on May 4, 2016 and directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. Responses must be clearly marked “EN16027–FY2016/2017 Professional Consultants Selection List,” in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a proposal that is not properly addressed or identified.

The solicitation is available for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale. org/engineering. Information regarding this solicitation may be obtained by contacting David Janover, City Engineer at 623333-4216.

The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 13, and 20, 2016.

General

Public

Notice

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

1. ENTITY NAME -Peters

Painting, LLC

2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: L11893972

4. MEMBERS CHANGE

(CHANGE IN MEMBERS)-

Paulette Paul Peters

Christopher R. Flick, 591 S. 165th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338

UNITED STATES

Add as 20% or more member

5. MANAGERS CHANGE

(CHANGE IN MANAGERS)-

Paulette Paul Peters

Christopher R. Flick, 591 S. 165th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Add as manager

7. STATUTORY AGENT CHANGE -NEW AGENT APPOINTED -Christopher R. Flick, 591 S. 165th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338

9.1 Is the NEW Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes 10. DURATION CHANGE -Perpetual SIGNATURE -I ACCEPT

/s/ Paulette Paul-Peters

03/05/2016

This is a manager-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a manager or I am signing for an entity manager named Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 30, April 6, and 13, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: VOYNICH LLC

L-2061823-2

II. The address of the known place of business is: 11408 W. Bermuda Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Stephanie Rocha, 11408 W. Bermuda Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Stephanie Rocha, Manager, 11408 W. Bermuda Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392 Damayanti Lopez, Manager, 5216 W. Roanoke Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MARKSPEED ENTERPRISES LLC

L-2074378-8

II. The address of the known place of business is: 4572 N. 152nd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

III. The name and address of the Statutory Agent is: Legal Inc Corporate Services Inc, 2 East Congress St., Suite 900A, Tucson, AZ 85701

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Marie Tate, Member, 4572 N. 152nd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

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Public Notice

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

COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SUCK LLC

L-20611335

II. The address of the known place of business is: 15946 W. Mulberry Dr., Goodyear, AZ

85395

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mike Enriquez, 15946 W. Mulberry Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Mike Enriquez, Member, 15946 W. Mulberry Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

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Public Notice

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

COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: American Diabetes Patients LLC L-20611368

II. The address of the known place of business is: 15946 W. Mulberry Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mike Enriquez, 15946 W. Mulberry Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

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

Mike Enriquez, Member, 15946 W. Mulberry Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME -WEST VALLEY TRAIL ALLIANCE

2054751-0

2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS -Promote mountain bike access via trail work and education

3. MEMBERS -The corporation WILL have members

4. ARIZONA KNOW PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:

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

5. DIRECTORSBrian Murphy, 14395 W. Coronado Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395

Mike Park, 18340 W. Desert Trumpet Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Ken Hill, 11137 S. Hopi Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Steve Medcroft, 961 N. Eliseo C. Felix, Suite 102, Avondale, AZ 85323

Justin Powless, 20866 W. Glen St., Buckeye, AZ 85396

6. STATUTORY AGENT -Brian Murphy, 14395 W. Coronado Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395

8. INCORPORATORS -Brian Murphy, 14395 W. Coronado Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395

SIGNATURE -I ACCEPT /s/ Brian Murphy 1-05-16

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME -Gold Fever of the West Valley File No. 2071268-2

2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS-

Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including,

for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under the section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The business activity for said organization is as follows: We are a non-profit organization for gold prospecting.

No part of the net earnings of this organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein. No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and this corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

The corporation will distribute its income for each tax year at a time and in a manner as not to become subject to the tax on undistributed income imposed by section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

The corporation will not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, of the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

The corporation will not retain any excess business holdings as defined in section 4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

The corporation will not make any investments in a manner as to subject it to tax under section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

The corporation will not make any taxable expenditures as defined in section 4945 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future tax code.

Upon the dissolution of this corporation, assets remaining shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the country in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

3. MEMBERS -The corporation WILL have members.

4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:

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

5. DIRECTORSJoe Graziano, 7814 W. Cherry Hill Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345, United States Lynn Rossi, 7814 W. Cherry

Hill Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345, United States

Dave Sisson, 7814 W. Cherry

Hill Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345, United States

John Rossi, 7814 W. Cherry

Hill Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345, United States

6. STATUTORY AGENTDebi Graziano, 7814 W. Cherry Hill Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345

7. INCORPORATORSJoseph M. Graziano, 7814 W. Cherry Hill Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345, United States

SIGNATURE -I ACCEPT

/s/ Joseph M. Graziano

2/22/16

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Public Notice

NOTICE OF FIRE BOARD VACANCY

Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District is currently seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Fire Board. The term begins no later than May 26, 2016 and ends Nov. 30, 2016. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a registered voter and reside within the boundaries of the Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District. A letter of interest indicating why the candidate believes they are suited for this position must be

received by 4 p.m. April 22, 2016.

Letters of interest will be reviewed by the Fire Board and interviews will be conducted in Special Board Meetings. The selected candidate will be notified and appointed in a Public Session at a date established by the Fire Board. Please mail letters of interest to Buckeye Valley Fire District Administrative Office, PO Box 75, Buckeye AZ, 85326. You may also hand deliver letters to the administrative office located at 25206 W US Hwy 85, Buckeye AZ, 85326 or fax to 1-800-409-0225. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 6, 13, and 20, 2016.

Public Notice

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

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: VH HARVESTING, LLC

L-2073386-4

II. The address of the know place of business is: 9801 W. Broadway, Tolleson, AZ 85353

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Donald VanHofwegen, 9801 W. Broadway, Tolleson, AZ 85353

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to

the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:

Donald VanHofwegen, Member, 9801 W. Broadway, Tolleson, AZ 85353

Preston VanHofwegen, Member, 9801 W. Broadway, Tolleson, AZ 85353

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Public Notice

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

I. NAME: LAKESIDE

COUNCELING AND HEALING CENTER LLC

L-2055247-3

II. The address of the known place of business is: 560 N. Bullard Ave., Ste 56, Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: David Lake, 16212 W. Carole Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited

liability company are: David Lake, Member, Manager, 16212 W. Carole Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Rhonda Lake, Member, 16212 W. Carole Ln., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

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Public Notice

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

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: FLOOR EFFEX “LLC”

L-2064479-7

II. The address of the known place of business is: 1937 S. 172nd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Darren Daggett, 1937 S. 172nd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Darren Daggett, Member, 1937 S. 172nd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: CI TRANSPORTATION LLC

L-2062550-0

II. The address of the known place of business is: 12717 W. Almeria Rd., Avondale, AZ 85392

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Veronica Ibuado, 12717 W. Almeria Rd., Avondale, AZ 85392

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Veronica Ibuado, Member, 12717 W. Almeria Rd., Avondale, AZ 85392

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ABIDE AIR CONDITIONING LLC L-20765179

Public Notice

May 12, 2016 at the DMB Associates offices located at 7600 E Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Bids submitted after 2:00 pm will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) calendar days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. Bids made by Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied

by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the total bid submitted, listing Marley Park Phase II LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Marley Park Phase II LLC upon award. No cashier’s checks will be accepted as bid surety. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded Contract and to the successful Contractor upon execution of the Contract and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of the awarded Contract total for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Marley Park Phase II LLC, and the City of Surprise from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid

documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Marley Park Phase II LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Marley Park Phase II LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Marley Park Phase II LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc. com mailto:dburris@dmbinc.com – reference “Marley Park Well #2”. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 13, 2016.

Public Notice

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

I. NAME: THE IRIE PLACE, LLC

L-2069235-9

II. The address of the known place of business is: 10142 W. Watkins St. Tolleson, AZ 85353

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent

is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, aZ 85255

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

Tiffany Kennedy, Member, 10142 W. Watkins St. Tolleson, AZ 85353

Ebony Williams, Member, 10142 W. Watkins St. Tolleson, AZ 85353

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LE SOL DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC

L-20675382

II. The address of the known place business is: 4170 N. 154th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Cynthia Bonilla, 4170 N. 154th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND

each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Cynthia Bonilla, Member, Manager, 4170 N. 154th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395

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Public Notice

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

COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ARIZONA FIRST AID CPR TRAINING & RESOURCE LLC L-2067340-1

II. The address of the known place of business is: 11030 W. Monterosa St., Phoenix, AZ 85037 III. The name street address of the Statutory Agent is: Treshandra Williamson, 11030 W. Monterosa St., Phoenix, AZ 85037

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Margarette A. Cather,

Manager, 11030 W. Monterosa St., Phoenix, AZ 85037

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: 7L 3D ARCHITECTURE, PLLC P-2067651-2

II. The address of the known place of business is: 3224 N. 136th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: David S. Lee, Manager, 3224 N. 136th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

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