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BUSTING HIS BUNT Desert Edge inches toward playoffs — Page 14.
GOODYEAR ARTISTS
and Kim Wagner-Hemmes stand with Goley’s painting titled “Field of Dreams” April 4 at the Catitude Gallery & Studio in Avondale. The artists are three of four who entered and won a Call to Artist competition in December. Their winning entries have been printed on banners that hang from city light poles.
by Kourtney Balsan special
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Out with the old and in with the new; Goodyear has replaced the banners featured on its light poles.
Spring training is over and that means the banners with logos of the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds baseball teams are no longer needed. Instead, Goodyear is displaying art from local artists.
“Along with celebrating our local artists, the banners will be hung on 168 light poles, which communicates to motorists the commitment Goodyear has to the arts. This program demonstrates how art can really define the character of a community,” said Guylene
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by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Millennium High School might have to start a new club soon — the Perfect Math Score Club.
The two latest inductees would be senior Isaac Charcos, 17, and junior Ryan Chou, 16, who recently earned perfect scores on the math portion of the ACT and SAT, respectively.
It’s become a yearly trend at the Goodyear campus to have at least one student earn a perfect math score on a standardized test, something math teacher Mel Artz attributes to the school’s International Baccalaureate program.
“It’s a very rigorous program that really takes them into a lot of different mathematics, and they have to learn how to manipulate problems and work with problems,” he said.
Artz, who has taught both teens for the last few years, said he can usually sense if a student will do well on the ACT and SAT tests.
“Sometimes math can be difficult for students and they want an algorithm or to see step by step, how does it work? These students are usually beyond that, and they’re really critical thinkers,” he said.
For the SAT, a perfect score on each of the three subjects is 800, for a total of 2,400. On the ACT, which has four parts, a perfect rating in each category is 36 and the final score is an average of all the sections.
Ryan took two practice SAT tests and got a perfect math score on one and missed it by one question on the other, he said.
When it came time to check his scores for the actual test, a camera captured his reaction.
“My friend recorded me in math class dancing around the room, because I was so excited,” Ryan said. He plans to attend Brigham Young University, and his SAT scores qualify him for a full tuition scholarship all four years as long as his GPA stays in a certain range, he said.
Isaac, who plans to study aerospace engineering at either Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or the California Institute of Technology, said teachers at Millennium do a good job making sure students understand the concepts they’ll need for the tests.
“I think I was pretty confident that I could do well, because the teachers do pretty well in preparing us for math in general,” Isaac said. While math is required for students in high school, Ryan is usually working on problems in his spare time, too, he said.
“There’s always some big math question I’ve been pondering,” he said. “One thing that I do is I try to find easier ways to do things, which sometimes is harder at the beginning but then once you figure it out, you can do things a lot faster and more easily.”
“There’s definitely a satisfaction of working through a problem and being able to solve it using your repertoire of math skills you’ve accumulated over the years,” Isaac added.
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Ozlanski, Goodyear arts and culture coordinator.
To mix things up, Goodyear initiated a Call to Artist competition in December 2016 when local artists submitted their works, Ozlanski said. Four winners were chosen from the eight artists who submitted at least three pieces each. The winners were each awarded $1,000.
“The banner project was a way to engage local Goodyear artists in a public art project. Through the project, we were able to provide an opportunity to have resident artists provide a visual interpretation of the city they call home,” Ozlanski said.
The only requirement to enter was to be a Goodyear resident, Ozlanski said, adding all forms of art were accepted from quilts to photographs. The winners were chosen by the Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission.
“The artwork is beautiful and it reflects imagery about the city of Goodyear,” Ozlanski said. “The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission could not be more pleased with the success of the project.”
Debra Goley, Kim Wagner-Hemmes, Bonnie Lewis and Ryan Williams were the winning artists.
Goley created her piece depicting Goodyear’s plentiful cotton fields with acrylics, she said, adding that it was a process that took weeks as the picture underwent many changes before it was ready to present to the commission.
“As soon as the cotton season comes around, it just captures your eyes,” Goley said. “[When I see the banner displayed], I’ll feel as if I represented my city. It was a collaborative piece of art as I listened to what [residents] wanted and I put it together. I’m proud of that.”
One of the goals of the competition was for the artists to reach out to the community to find what residents think of when they think of the city of Goodyear and Goley did just that, she said.
“I polled the residents and asked them and I got back 193 responses and the top three responses that I had the most of was cotton, wildlife and recreation,” Goley said. “I think that’s wonderful that the community engaged with me in the process, so they got to choose what it is that they would like to see. That to me speaks about what art is and should be; an extension of what we all really have.”
Williams, director of the Conservatory of Arts and Design and teacher at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, reached out to Goodyear residents in a different way, he said, adding that he created his owl artwork outside.
“My goal for this project was to document the energy that exists in the city of Goodyear, so my goal was to go out into the public. I brought enough supplies that if anybody in the public wanted to make art with me, I would allow them.
One day, I did have a family come up and join me,” Williams said.
The owls were created after he took a run one morning and realized he always sees the birds in Goodyear, Williams said, adding that the piece started as Goodyear’s splash pad at Goodyear Community Park, but then was turned into the ‘hooting’ birds.
“On my free time, I’m a runner. I see those little burrow owls a lot, but I didn’t have a plan to make owls, it just came out of the design. In the background of the piece, you’ll see these triangular shapes and that was originally the awnings,” Williams said.
The banner competition was an example of how Goodyear is trying to be part of the ever-growing art movement in the West Valley, Williams said.
“It’s neat that the city is innovative and is recognizing that art is important,” Williams said. “It was an opportunity for me to be a part of the art movement — the slow art movement — that is happening in the West Valley, but it is a movement. I’m glad to be a part of it. I wanted to be connected to my community and this is a way I could be connected more.”
Having his art chosen to be displayed
around the city means just as much to his students as it does for him, Williams said.
“I told my students this morning that my art was going to be featured on the banners in Goodyear and they clapped for me. I think it’s a sense of pride for my students and for me personally, I just like the challenge,” Williams said.
Lewis created her banner art featuring a sunrise, cactus and river using acrylic, she said.
“[The banners] are supposed to tell a story, but they’re not quite literal,” Lewis said. “I’ve lived in Goodyear all my life and that’s the way I remember Goodyear. With the weather, the fields and the river, it was more rural than it is today.”
Wagner-Hemmes used photography to capture her winning piece of the Estrella Star Tower in Goodyear.
“I like photography and I like to filter. I basically take something mundane that you might look at and not pay attention to, and use colors to really bring it alive,” Wagner-Hemmes said.
She asked her peers at Goodyear’s small business entrepreneur class to make a list of what they think of when they think of Goodyear, and a common theme was the tower, she said.
“I’ve always been drawn to the Star Tower,” Wagner-Hemmes said.
The banners will measure 72 inches tall and 30 inches wide and will be on display until October. The banners can be found on McDowell Road, Indian School Road, Estrella Parkway, Bullard Avenue, and Litchfield Road.
“Once you put [art] out into the public, you have to let it go, so I have no control of it anymore because it’s released and no longer mine. I hope that the public enjoys [the banner] — they enjoy the colors because you get a variety of four different artists and styles, different mediums, and I hope it reflects the culture and the whole community atmosphere that we’re trying to convey,” Williams said.
Kourtney Balsan can be reached at Kbalsan@westvalleyview.com.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Hosting a team that competed in the 2016 World Series helped drive spring training attendance at Goodyear Ballpark.
When spring training ended on March 29, 175,369 people had attended 33 games played at the ballpark that’s shared by the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds, according to Debbie Diveney, the ballpark’s marketing and business operations coordinator.
Spring training attendance was up 9 percent compared to the previous year, she said.
Diveney said 101,517 tickets were sold for 16 games played by the Indians and 72,852 tickets were sold for 17 games played by the Reds.
The fact that the Indians are baseball’s reigning American League champions created a lot of interest for the team’s spring training schedule, Diveney said.
A March 22 rematch with World Series winning team, the Chicago Cubs, was the Indians only spring training sell-out, drawing 11,624 fans, which set a ballpark record for attendance at a single game, she said.
Diveney noted the game drew a standing-room crowd to the ballpark, which has 10,311 seats.
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Tolleson will celebrate the Whoopee Daze Festival with a three-day event with the theme “Tales of Tolleson.”
The annual event will be Friday through Sunday at Veterans Park.
The Whoopee Daze parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday on Van Buren Street from 96th Avenue to Lizanne Way.
The festival will include carnival rides, a softball tournament and competitions.
Friday is Youth Day, with activities for teenagers.
On Saturday, there will be a 5K fun run and walk at 7 a.m. and a cornhole tournament at 5 p.m.
WHAT: Whoopee Daze Festival
WHEN: 4 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday and Sunday WHERE: Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren
St., Tolleson COST: Free; with charges for food and carnival rides INFO: 623-936-2754, respinoza@tollesoaz.org
Entertainment will be provided by Fito Olivares and the La Pura Sabrosura band, Hometown Boys, Louie Martinez and local entertainers.
On Sunday, a men’s softball tournament will start at 9 a.m.
Whoopee Factor, a Fear Factor-style contest with cash prizes, will start at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Free shuttles will be available to the festival from City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., and 91st Avenue and Van Buren.
For more information or to register for the softball tournament, cornhole competition or Whoopee Factor, visit tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze.
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Both teens agree that practice makes perfect when it comes to the standardized tests.
Free SAT practice tests can be taken at khanacademy. org, and sample ACT questions can be found at act.org.
“That’s super helpful if you have time, because it tells you what areas you struggle in,” Ryan said. “You take a diagnostic test and it tells you what areas you do well in and what areas you didn’t, and helps you really focus your practice on what you don’t know.”
He also used a phone app called the Daily Practice to incorporate it into his regular routine.
“You can download a bunch of questions at a time and when you’re not doing anything, instead of just sitting there you can make effective use of your time,” Ryan said.
The best way Isaac found to practice was to work on his timing since both the ACT and SAT are timed.
“The concepts we already have down from our teachers,” he said. “After you practice, it becomes pretty natural.”
Ryan agreed that spending too much time on one problem can hurt your score.
“I hadn’t taken geometry in forever, so I knew most of it but there was one question I didn’t know,” he said. “Instead of just trying to work through the problem — which I probably could have found the answer eventually — I skipped that one and went on because I knew I didn’t have time. Then at the end, I went back to that one and worked on it.”
Besides a rigorous class load, Ryan has participated in basketball, swimming and track during high school, and acted in Millennium’s production of The Wizard of Oz Isaac’s extracurricular activity for the last year has been volunteering at a lab at ASU, where he’s helping to analyze animal movements on granular terrain in order to make models for vehicles to move better on the same types of land.
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“I emailed a professor on their website with a resume and told him I really wanted to work there, and they accepted me,” Isaac said. While the Cubs won the fall classic, the Indians got revenge at the spring training game, winning 5-2 in a four-and-a-half inning game that was shortened by rain.
The Reds also had one sell-out game during the spring training season, Diveney said.
Camelback RanchGlendale reported 257,609 fans attended games played by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox.
It’s the third consecutive year that the ballpark has set an attendance record and the eighth season the ballpark has sold more than 200,000 tickets, according to a news release.
Thirty-five games were played at the ballpark this year, three more games played at Camelback Ranch than in previous spring training seasons, according to the news release.
The Dodgers drew 165,911 fans for 18 games, while 91,698 fans attended 17 White Sox games, the ballpark reported.
The ballpark had seven sellouts and welcomed its 2 millionth spring training fan in the nine-year history of the ballpark, according to the news release.
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A confrontation with Phoenix police left one man dead after officers attempted to arrest him outside a retail center in Avondale.
The shooting occurred the evening of April 12 in front of several stores at a shopping center near Dysart and McDowell roads, according to Phoenix Police.
Authorities said a police officer shot and killed Erik Pamias, 38, who rammed his car into police vehicles that had followed him from Phoenix after he failed to stop for a traffic violation.
The incident started just after 5 p.m. when a motor officer in the area of Interstate 17 and Bethany Home Road attempted to stop a black Nissan traveling at a high rate of speed, authorities said.
When the car did not stop, a police helicopter was used to relay the location of the car to officers from the Special Assignment Unit, who followed in unmarked cars, according to the police report.
Pamias eventually stopped his vehicle in front of several stores in the area of 13050 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., where officers used their vehicles to box in his vehicle, authorities said.
Officers gave verbal commands to Pamias, but he refused to exit his vehicle, which he used to ram police vehicles, authorities said.
After officers used less lethal methods to gain compliance, Pamias was able to free his vehicle and drive onto a sidewalk in front of the businesses, authorities said.
With children and customers in the area, officers repeated commands, which Pamias ignored as he accelerated in reverse toward an officer, according to the report.
Police said the officer feared for his safety and the safety of others as he fired his duty weapon, striking Pamias.
Pamias was removed from the vehicle and officers performed first aid until the Avondale Fire Department transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, police said.
Authorities said the 43-year-old officer who shot Pamias is an 18½-year veteran of the police force.
Authorities said Pamias was in unlawful possession of the vehicle from California.
A passenger in Pamias’ vehicle, who received minor injuries, was released, police said.
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Two West Valley residents are facing felony burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a vehicle April 7 in the Santarra neighborhood in Buckeye, police said.
Edward James Scott, 44, of Goodyear, and Norma Jean Gillespie, 36, of Buckeye, were allegedly ransacking the inside of a vehicle parked in a driveway located in the 25200 block of West Pleasant Lane, police said.
The homeowner reported seeing two individuals inside her vehicle, and
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believed them to be attempting to remove the stereo system from the dashboard before fleeing the scene in another car, police said.
Officers arrived on location and obtained a description of the suspects and the vehicle, which was later used by a patrol officer to identify them, police said.
Scott and Gillespie were arrested and booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on felony vehicle burglary charges. The property that was taken from the vehicle was recovered at the scene, police said.
Avondale police have issued a public alert about a registered sex offender who has moved into the city.
Anthony Escobar Jr., 22, is living in the 1400 block of South 112th Avenue, police said.
Escobar is not wanted by any law enforcement agency, police said.
In 2016, Escobar was convicted in Maricopa County Superior Court of attempted child molestation and sexual abuse of a minor. He was sentenced to 12 months in the Maricopa County Jail. His victim, a juvenile female, was known to him.
Authorities have classified Escobar as a Level III, or highrisk, sex offender, police said.
The alert is the result of the Arizona sex offender law that took effect in 1996. The law requires community notification for some sex offenders.
Way to go, Arizona. We now have yet another new law without any real teeth.
Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1073 into law March 28. It will go into effect in August.
Introduced by Sen. Steve Farley, D-District 9, SB 1073 amends Arizona Revised Statute 28-2354.
A.R.S. 28-2354 relates to license plates, specifically how they must be displayed.
SB 1073 amends the statute, which already states, “A person shall maintain each license plate so it is clearly legible,” and, “A person shall maintain each license plate so that the name of this state at the top of the license is not obscured,” with additional verbiage that reads, “Unless authorized by the department, a person shall not apply a covering or any substance to the license plate or use an electronic device or electrochromatic film that obscures from any angle the numbers, characters, year validating tabs or name of the jurisdiction issuing the plate.”
The additional verbiage is talking about those license plate covers that are marketed under the guise of protecting license plates from the elements but are actually intended to make it impossible for photo radar cameras to produce a clear picture of the license plate.
Turns out they also make it impossible for law enforcement officers or witnesses to crimes to read the license plate in certain conditions, namely when the sun is at a low angle.
The law is clearly unnecessary. The original verbiage covers it. It doesn’t state, “A person shall maintain each license plate so it is clearly legible most of the time.” We’re not fans of unnecessary laws, but as technology grows smarter, we see the need for more specific language. Just do a search for our editorials championing texting while driving bans. Arizona already has a distracted driving law on the books, but the advent of the smart phone has taken distracted driving to a level nobody could have fathomed when that bill was crafted.
So we’re OK with a little redundancy, but we’re not OK with the enforcement or the penalty.
The law still states that a peace officer cannot stop or issue a citation to someone who has obscured his plate unless the officer “has reasonable cause to believe there is another alleged violation of a motor vehicle law of this state.” In other words, the person must be speeding or missing a taillight or committing some other primary offense before he can be stopped and then cited for having a license plate cover.
Furthermore, the penalty for obscuring one’s plate is still only $30, increasing to a paltry $100 for those who repeat the violation within a 12-month timeframe.
This would have been a perfect time to amend that portion of A.R.S. 28-2354 as well to make obscuring one’s plate a primary offense and stiffening the fines.
If lawmakers are going to perfect laws already on the books, they should finish the job.
This law has no teeth.
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Editor:
Yes, everyone is entitled to her or his opinion, but the WVV should use its editorial discretion and not print the tired, misguided and inaccurate comments of some frequent contributors. For example, in the 3/29 issue, writer R.A. distorts a situation in Iowa to make his two-hundredth attack on something he calls “political correctness.” As usual, he gets it wrong.
The student council at the Des Moines high school chose to apologize for the insulting, racist remarks some of their students shouted at the brown and black players on the other basketball team. The incident had nothing to do with the “patriotic cloth-
ing” some of the offenders were wearing, and the other school did not ask for an apology.
The term “political correctness” belongs on the back shelf with the Bigfoot and buggy-whip topics: their time is past. Being respectful of people who are different looking or different thinking than you seems desirable, but it appears to be beyond R.A’s grasp.
An actual and significant concern is our President’s remarks, and apparent beliefs, about refugees, gays and lesbians, Mexicans, journalists, women, Muslims and disabled people. These careless, demeaning comments encourage the disparaging of these groups by many smallminded bigots, some of whom resort to violence.
A range of opinions is expected and healthy, but printing the same writers with the same irrelevant or baseless or misinformed opinions does not help this community consider real issues intelligently. Please encourage new voices and limit the publication of letters from the usual suspects.
John Flynn Goodyear
Editor:
Reading “Progressive values explained,” WVV.
March 29, I experienced the
uncanny feeling that I’d read that same letter in WVV in 2015. Written by the the Flim Flam man” also from Goodyear. Could he, I wonder, be using a non de plume?
The term “Progressive values” is, an oxymoran. So called “Progressives” have been around for thousands of years and are nothing more than a bunch of totalitarians who believe in absolute autocratic and tyrannical laws. Their credo? That all “subjects,” should live by their rules. They have a penchant for deception. Prime examples, Obama, Biden, Pelosi, the snarling Chuck Schumer.
“Progressive values explained” continues to recycle the same deceptive nonsense which is spouted by the writers idols, mentioned above. His comments on the military, Israel, “Global warming,” guns etc. are all, and have proven to be, false. Case in point “ Most Americans want better background checks.”
Since criminals do not obey laws (that’s why they are called criminals) most law abiding Americans, especially the more than 120 million who own firearms, believe that the current background checks are adequate. In 1986 just 8 states issued concealed carry permits, now 50 states do and 12 of them eschew permits entirely.
And according to FBI reports
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crime has plummeted.
This, despite an uptick in some areas, notably run by democrats/ progressives, all with draconian gun laws, Chicago, Baltimore, LA.
Elsewhere, property crime, murder, rape,robbery, burglary, vehicle theft and assault, all cut in half.
“Progressive,” values” would have doubled these statistics.
For those interested in learning more about “progressives” I suggest a study of Confucious. He had them pegged long before they decided to adopt the name.
As always, with respect from a freedom loving deplorable vet.
DJ Hammond Buckeye
Editor:
The March 29th editorial titled “Fed alarmists find no foreign extremists” was full of so may road apples.
While discussing the travel ban from certain Muslim countries you state: “So what hasn’t happened in the two months since the original ban was overturned by a judge? Reports of terrorists entering the country, that’s what hasn’t happened.”
Just because there have been no reports doesn’t mean that no extremists have entered the country. Do you expect them to to announce on CNN “ I’m an extremist and I’m here!”
You go on to state: “The New York Times reported Islamic
extremists have accounted for 16 out of 240,000 murders in the United States since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.”
Just when did they say that? There were 49 murders in Orlando alone. Don’t you proofread and fact check your editorials? Are you trying to mislead your readers?
You want to know where Fed alarmists find no extremists — that’s at the airport! The TSA is a program designed to trample on the rights of the public, to condition us to accept such governmental over reach as “normal” and of course to make a ton of money for some people.
Why don’t you look up accurate,up to date statistics on the number of failures of the TSA to achieve their assigned task. Their poor performance may be due to wasting their time frisking grandma’s in wheel chairs. Perhaps some appropriate profiling is in order.
Does that idea offend your liberal/progressive agenda?
Jack Payne Litchfield Park
Editor:
Where did Pres. Trump get the estimate that the Border Wall is going to cost $20 Billion Dollars? Did he go to one of those “Big Box” home improvement stores? Did he go down Aisle 22, where they have Border Walls? He can put it on my “Big Box” Mastercard. For that price, I want a “Southwestern” motif — with cacti and desert flowers embossed on it.
If it’s not the wall, it’s our healthcare plan which is on the news. My idea is: since they
raised the minimum wage, workers will be in a higher tax bracket. With more tax revenues being generated into this State, we can vote and decide how these tax dollars can be used: to improve infrastructure, our healthcare system or Education. Last year, our State Treasurer, Jeff DeWitt said we had “a surplus of $3 Billion Dollars in our Budget.” This was due to a record number of Tax returns filed in our State. What about the tax returns in the other 50 States? Did they also have a surplus? Part of the surplus can also be used to reduce our National Deficit.
Why can’t we have socialized medicine like they have in Canada and England? We can have a National Health Insurance Plan available (and affordable) to everyone. If there were a tax recapture plan for our healthcare system in our country.
I have other idea, like how to reduce the price of produce: since some illegals are being deported, why not shift the agricultural industry to prison labor? Hard work may be a very good deterrent for law-breakers. Give them jobs in manufacturing and warehouse work. The price of clothing and goods will go down. While citizens get trained for high-tech and professional-level jobs.
Laura Rivas Buckeye
Editor:
I want to take a few moments to explain my campaign slogan “A Goodyear for All Generations”. My goal as a City Councilmen, if elected, would be to represent all residents
in every walk of life. This includes citizens from Pebble Creek to Estrella Mountain Ranch and from Palm Valley to Canyon Trails. Participating in the Goodyear General Plan Committee revealed to me the diversity of residents and the need to properly plan for the city’s growth. Regularly attending the city council meetings has given me the opportunity to hear the various concerns and voices of our residents and I look forward to be representing you on the council. I was raised in the West Valley, have family throughout Goodyear, and am raising my own family here as well. Goodyear is my home. Please consider voting for Brannon Hampton in the Goodyear City Council Election Run off. Ballots will be mailed out April 19th and Election Day is May 16th. Thank you again for your consideration and support. www. hampton4goodyear.com
Brannon Hampton Goodyear
Editor: With the runoff election for the remaining seat on the Goodyear City Council approaching, I am writing in support of Sara Gilligan. I have known Sara for 13 years, as a resident of Goodyear. Sara has the qualifications and skills necessary to be a member of the Goodyear City Council. She has a bachelor degree where she studied environmental health and planning, criminology, psychology and social behavior. These areas perfectly prepare her to work as a Goodyear City Council member.
I have personally watched Sara take an active role in our community. She advocated to the city for Estrella in both a traffic signal and storage unit issues. Sara is not just a voice for Estrella. Her goal is to be a voice for the people of Goodyear.
Sara has made it a priority to meet residents, small business owners, police and fire service providers so that she can understand their needs and obstacles. Most importantly, one thing that Sara has is the time to commit to the job of council member. This job of being a city council member is not just a Monday night meeting commitment. As a full time, stay at home parent, she has the time to meet with businesses and residents during the day to research issues that are on the table. She will not just show up on Monday nights for council meetings, but she will have the time during the day to serve the city of Goodyear.
You can see through these examples of skills, leadership, and the time she has to commit to the job of a city council member, Sara Gilligan can help Goodyear continue to prosper.
Please cast your vote for Sara Gilligan.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Welcome to the Business Briefcase, everyone. Glad to have you on the page.
Once you’re done reading through our lovely paper (my opinion, hopefully shared by many readers), might I suggest saving it and turning it into a makeshift tent or sunshade this upcoming weekend?
The Briefcase Headquarters is scheduled to get hit with tripledigit temperatures on Sunday. Insert emoji sad face here. I feel like a lot of parents at high school graduations right now: “It’s too soon for this to be happening.”
Hopefully, the sun will turn down the intensity for a little bit over the next few weeks so we can enjoy an
actual spring before the official summer hits. Let’s get to business, shall we?
Here’s some interesting news out on county land between Goodyear and Litchfield Park.
The Briefcase reported that Cobblestone Auto Spa, located at 14031 W. Indian School Road, was closed for the time being for a remodel.
Several astute readers told me they thought there was something deeper to that, and it turns out they were correct.
Goodyear said the owners of the property are still planning on putting a hotel at the location, but no plans have been submitted to the city at this time.
Same goes for the property along Bullard Avenue that is slated to become a Marriott hotel, the intent is still there, but no plans have been submitted.
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Two large yellow signs are still in place, letting people know of a remodel, but a discreet notice has recently been added, saying Cobblestone has not had an operating permit since March 14. The notice also said Cobblestone had until March 31 to pay the licensing fee in full.
If you are not a member of the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, you owe it to yourself and your business to call today and find all of the benefits of being a Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce member. For information, call 623-386-2727 or visit the web site at www.buckeyevalleychamber.org.
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An inquiry to Cobblestone for comment has not been returned at this time, but the Briefcase will let you know if plans call for the car wash/service station/fueling station to open again.
Going along with an unintended theme of directly answering emails via Briefcase, I was recently asked about a few various hotel projects that were announced for Goodyear some time ago.
The Aloft Hotel, originally planned to go up just behind the center field area (northeast) of Goodyear Ballpark, is still in limbo. The plans were first reported in a February 2016 edition of the Briefcase, with a tentative completion date of December 2017, but the project has been delayed, according to the Goodyear Economic Development team.
Hotel enthusiasts fret not, for Goodyear was able to share some news on a project that has submitted plans! The Hudson Commons development, to be located on the southwest corner of Van Buren Street and Estrella Parkway, will house a Staybridge Suites and a Holiday Inn Express. The submissions are in the early stages of development, so don’t expect to be able to book a room for a while.
The nearest Staybridge Suites to the West Valley is just north of the Westgate shopping complex in Glendale, near Cabela’s, north of Glendale Avenue.
That’s all for this week, folks. I still have a few items in the oven waiting on confirmation, which I hope to have by next week.
Until then, stay cool and be well.
As always, send questions, comments or tips via email to smcowen@westvalleyview.com or through Twitter @ ShaneMcOwen.
Have a great week!
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
How many ounces are in a gallon?
Questions such as that were answered when a grocery store became a classroom for a group of fourth-graders from Sonoran Sky Elementary in Glendale.
The March 3 field trip to a Fry’s Food and Drug in Avondale was part of an Arizona Department of Agriculture project observing Weights and Measures Week.
Cesar Rodriguez of the Weights and Measures Division told pupils how measurements were standardized back in 1799, when President John Quincy Adams signed the first weights and measures law.
Rodriguez said his agency’s mission to check pricing, scales and fuel meters “makes sure you get what you pay for.”
It may be awhile before the 9- and 10-year-olds are paying for groceries, but most indicated they’ve been to the grocery store with their parents.
The children learned that their math skills have a practical use in a store where items are measured by ounces and gallons
or weighed by pounds.
Michelle Wilson, associate director of the Weights and Measures Division, said the lesson in consumer education was the result of coordinating with schools and grocery stores.
“It provides kids with an education they can use every day in their lives,” she said.
In the meat department, the youngsters saw a demonstration of scales and learned that prices charged for items sold by weight don’t include the weight of packaging.
At other stations, there were lessons about checking volume of containers and how fuel is measured and delivered.
At the checkout counter, pupils got a hands-on lesson about the importance of accurate pricing by scanning products.
Howls heard in the store during the event weren’t a reaction to prices but marked a visit by Howler, the mascot for the Phoenix Coyotes.
The program also offered pupils field trips to grocery stores in Glendale, Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma.
And to answer the question posed in the first paragraph of this story, 128 ounces are in a gallon.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
Desert Edge High School senior Valerie Figueroa has been named one of the recipients of the Arizona Athletic Trainer’s Association Lenny Williams Scholarship for $500.
She was presented the award Jan. 29 at the AzATA Winter Symposium. She plans to attend Grand Canyon University to become a family physician.
Kyle Webber makes dean’s list
Kyle Webber of Goodyear was named to Bethel University’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester.
Drug in Avondale. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must have a GPA of 3.6 or higher.
Saddle Mountain District named ‘Champions of Breakfast’
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District is the recipient of a 2017 Champions of Breakfast Award for the Western Region from the USDA’s special nutrition programs.
The award in the category for implementation of an innovative school breakfast model is for a program at Tartesso Elementary School in Buckeye that nearly doubled school breakfast participation.
Victoria Silva of Avondale has graduated with a master of library and information science from the College of Communication and Information at Kent State University in Ohio.
Rachel Renaud makes dean’s list
Rachel Renaud of Avondale was named to Cornell College’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.6 or higher.
sweep Owls; Millennium basketball hires boys coach; Buckeye man to compete for quad rugby title
Lady Knights run-rule Lady Tigers on back of Devan Dickson’s shutout and 3 HR’s
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Westview’s and Millennium’s softball teams have both distanced themselves as the top two teams in the 6A Southwest Region, with each team entering the April 13 matchup undefeated in league play.
The Lady Knights took a step toward claiming the title in a big way, run-ruling the Lady Tigers 11-0 in five innings on the back of an otherworldly performance by Devan Dickson.
The senior transfer from Florida threw a complete game shutout in the circle and hit three home runs, driving in seven, at the plate.
“She was hot today,” Westview coach Larry Wonner said.
Three batters into the bottom of the first, Dickson gave Westview the lead by smashing a pitch opposite field over the right-field fence, making it 2-0. She hit another two-run home run, same location as the first, in the third inning to make the score 4-0.
The Lady Knights exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the fifth to put the game away, capped by Dickson’s threerun blast to center field, putting the runrule into effect.
In the circle, Dickson surrendered only four baserunners on three hits and a hit batter in five innings, striking out two.
“Dickson, the pitcher, she had a good game, obviously,” Millennium coach Donnie Tizzano said. “I thought she was effectively wild early in the game. We chased a little bit, and then she settled down. She threw a little bit harder than we anticipated. Obviously, she’s a real good hitter. We’ve never seen her before, but
DEVAN DICKSON, right, of Westview circles the bases after a home run as Millennium’s DeNae Chatman walks off the field April 13 at Westview. The long ball was Dickson’s third of the game, which ended the contest in the fifth inning by virtue of the 10-run rule. The Lady Knights won 11-0.
up and down that lineup, they did a pretty good job.”
Tizzano said his team didn’t match Westview’s intensity from the get go.
“It’s disappointing,” he said. “We didn’t come out to play. We didn’t match their intensity, and I think that was a big part of it. Athlete for athlete, I think it’s pretty close. They came out and it showed today in effort. The way this game went down is the way it was supposed to go down, just with the pregame and effort. They were ready, and I don’t know if we were.”
The Lady Tigers were only able to muster one extra base hit — a double by Carly Finch — and never got a runner to second base with less than two outs.
Ceairra Perez also had a great day at the plate for Westview. She finished 3 for 3 with two doubles and two RBIs. The Lady Knights tallied 13 hits in the game.
“I didn’t expect 11-0,” Wonner said. “I figured we could hit, and we would have to limit them, because they will make plays. The nice thing about this lineup [is] I have people hitting in the six and seven
spots, and we can play small ball, too. It looks good.”
For all the marbles Despite Westview’s winning handily in the first matchup, the region-title race is far from over. The teams met again Tuesday at Millennium, with a winnertake-all situation potentially at hand. The result was not available at press time. If both teams sweep their final region
(See Crushes on Page 15)
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye heads into the final full week of the regular season with a mission to accomplish: beat Estrella Foothills twice.
The Hawks are 5-1 in the 4A Southwest Region, a half game behind the Wolves. The two teams play twice this week, which will determine the winner of the region and an automatic playoff berth. The games are extremely important for both teams, as Buckeye sits 17th in the power-points rankings and Estrella is 19th.
Only the top-16 teams make the state tournament, so whoever finishes second in the region will likely miss out.
Buckeye put itself in a good position by winning six straight games from March 23 through April 5. The Hawks then lost 12-11 to Flagstaff and 9-7 to Gilbert Higley, but bounced back to beat Flagstaff Coconino 10-4 April 13. Their overall power-points record is 11-4.
“It’s kind of been an up-and-down season for us a little bit,” Buckeye coach
Danny Rodriguez said. “We’ve done a pretty good job of hanging in there, staying in the hunt, staying in the race.”
The close losses to Flagstaff and Higley hurt, and the Flagstaff game came down to defensive miscues.
“We just committed too many errors, six errors,” Rodriguez said. “That’s been our story a little bit, we don’t play defense sometimes and it kind of hurt us that game.” In the Higley game, the Knights scored six runs in the third inning and led 7-1 before Buckeye mounted a comeback, but it was too little, too late.
“We left the ball up a couple times 0-2 and they hammered it,” Rodriguez said. “Scoring runs is not an issue. Sometimes, the defense will let us down a little bit. For the most part, the kids are playing hard, doing a good job for us, but we don’t get the shutdown inning we need, we make an error and it costs us. We get the errors at the wrong time, but the kids are playing hard, doing a good job.”
All told, Buckeye has made 60 errors in 23 games. The irony for the Hawks is that defense hasn’t been an issue in recent years.
“Our defense has been our mainstay,
by Shane McOwen sports writer
The Agua Fria softball team rebounded from its longest stretch of adversity this season in a big way, blasting past Glendale Independence 10-0 April 12.
The Lady Owls were on the losing end of three straight games coming into the contest, dropping close games against region foes Phoenix Deer Valley and Desert Edge, and were run-ruled 12-2 by Queen Creek, the No. 8 ranked team in 5A. Agua Fria lost the series finale to Phoenix Deer Valley 11-10 April 7, then dropped the game to Queen Creek on April 10 before falling to Desert Edge in another close contest, 3-1, on April 11.
Agua Fria coach Javier Cabrera said the team missed a few opportunities here and there, costing it a chance to win the games.
“They were close games,” Cabrera said. “We kind of shot ourselves in the foot several times. It happens. It’s a learning process. You can’t go toe to toe or lead a game and have errors, because they come back to haunt you.”
Against Deer Valley, Agua Fria scored four runs in the seventh inning to take a one-run lead, 10-9. The Lady Skyhawks had the last word, sending the game into extra innings by scoring one in the bottom of the seventh, then winning the game with a walk-off run in the eighth.
Agua Fria shook off the big defeat to Queen Creek to battle in a low-scoring affair against Desert Edge the next day. Agua Fria tied the game in the bottom of the sixth, but surrendered two runs in the top of the seventh to lose 3-1.
“We battled,” Cabrera said. “It was tied up for a while. Finally, at the end, they hit a little blooper over the infield and they took the lead, and we couldn’t come back.”
Agua Fria was able to apply the lessons learned in the losses, and took out its frustrations in its game against Independence.
The Lady Owls jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning and never looked back. Ieleen Guardado hit a three-run home run to start the scoring.
After a scoreless second, the Lady Owls added two runs in each of the third, fourth and fifth innings to complete the run-rule victory.
Desiree Cabrera excelled in the circle, no-hitting the Lady Patriots over five innings, only walking two. She also hit a two-run, inside-the-park home run in the third inning.
Coach Cabrera, in his second-year with the team, said
the Lady Owls have been playing relaxed lately, trying not to press too much on the field.
“[The losses] were tough, now we’re kind of just having fun with it and seeing what we can get,” Cabrera said.
“Hopefully, we can pull off some wins and get back into it. Right now, we’re not doing too bad, but we’re on the brink of the playoffs. We’re still in, but we’ve got to make sure.”
To Cabrera, one of the biggest issues of the season
has been fielding mistakes, he said. To the girls’ credit, they’ve begun to shift that narrative in a positive direction in the last few weeks, the coach said.
“The last couple of games have been great, they’ve minimized the errors,” Cabrera said. “They went from 11 errors in one game to having two [against Queen Creek], and today [against] Independence, we had one. Errors are what kill us … I can’t say they lost the game, but they’ve had a lot of opportunities to not have five losses. They’re finally understanding that. In reality, you guys gave four of them away. They’re realizing they’re better than that.”
The Lady Owls closed out the week to win the rematch with Desert Edge, 5-2, on April 13. Agua Fria is currently ranked No. 22, just inside the postseason cutoff spot, which is 24th. While most playoff-bubble teams deal with an expanded amount of stress during the final weeks of the season, Cabrera is trying to focus the girls’ attention inward, rather than worry about what’s going on in the standings around them, he said.
“At this point, it’s more stressing to get better and trying to win the rest of the games if you can,” Cabrera said. “At this point, the past is the past. That was yesterday. All you can do is look to the future and keep winning, and try to get a spot in the playoffs and do well.”
Agua Fria’s remaining four games come against teams ranked above it in 5A: Verrado, No. 6, and Lake Havasu, No. 21.
“It would be hard not to go to the playoffs, but we still have a possibility,” Cabrera said. “We have Verrado twice, and they’re in our region. If we can get through them, that’s what we need.”
Regardless of how the season shakes out, the Lady Owls have a bright future. Agua Fria will lose only three seniors, and expect to be in the mix next year with an entire season’s worth of experience under its belt.
“We’re trying to groom for next year, too,” Cabrera said. “We’re a young team, to be honest, because we’re only losing three seniors and we had seven last year. They’re a young squad, and they’re going to get better and better. It’s going to be exciting.”
Agua Fria faced Verrado at home Tuesday in the first game of a two-game series. The result was not available at press time. The Lady Owls travel to Verrado Thursday, first pitch scheduled at 6 p.m., and will wrap up the season with a double header against Lake Havasu at home April 24. The first game will start at 3 p.m.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
A familiar coaching face is coming back to the West Valley. Ty Amundsen, who led Estrella Foothills to three consecutive 3A state boys basketball titles, was hired to be the Millennium boys basketball coach next season.
“I’m excited because I get to come back home and be on the west side,” Amundsen said. “That’s where we first moved to, the west side, and to be two minutes away from Millennium High School and 6A basketball, I’m excited to be there.”
Amundsen coached the last five years at St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix, but said traveling back and forth to downtown Phoenix from Goodyear every day was starting to wear on him.
“Although I really enjoyed my five years here, I’m excited to move on and be part of Millennium, be closer to home and start to build that program.”
Building a top-notch program is exactly what Millennium Athletic Director Remigio Gordillo was looking for when deciding to hire Amundsen.
“I’m elated to get a coach the level of Ty,” Gordillo said. “He’s a phenomenal coach, his success speaks for itself. I think when you talk about the top coaches in the state, Ty is one of the first ones that will come up. Everywhere he’s gone, whether it’s California, Estrella Foothills, St. Mary’s, he’s been successful. It was important to us to find a proven, successful coach in building a program, and I think if you look at the track record, that’s what he’s done. A lot of coaches can win with a team, but we’re not interested in winning with a team, we’re interested in building a program.”
St. Mary’s was Amundsen’s fourth coaching stop, following two schools in California and then Estrella. He’s coached 22 years in total. He won titles from 2008 to 2010 while at Estrella, all coming with star guard
Corey Hawkins. Under Amundsen, Hawkins scored 3,154 points, breaking the state’s all-time career scoring record that was previously held by Mike Bibby.
Amundsen compiled a 74-66 record in four seasons at St. Mary’s, going from eight wins his first year to doubledigit victories every season after that. The Knights made the final eight in Division I in both 2015 and 2016. Going to his fifth school, Amundsen is ready for the challenge that comes with starting over.
“Each time you go to a new school, you’re excited to kind of get things started, get things going,” Amundsen said. “Every year I’ve started as a coach, I’ve always made it a point to go see Division I coaches and watch their practices, go to clinics and continue professional growth every year.”
Amundsen has already met with the players and parents at Millennium, he said.
“Everybody is excited for the change and for us to come in as a staff and get Millennium back on top,” Amundsen said. “It’s going to take work, and people are going to have to be patient. When a new coach comes in, you have to install a new system and a new culture, and our focus will be 100 percent on that, getting the kids to be held accountable for everything that they do, to make sure these kids are focused and ready to work hard. We’re
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going to work hard for them, and we expect them to work hard for us. Our presence, being there, it’s going to get these guys excited for a top-notch coaching staff we’re bringing in, and we’ll move forward from there, but it’s going to take time to develop that.”
Amundsen is taking two of his St. Mary’s coaches with him to Millennium. Dale Castro will be the varsity assistant, and Reggie Moore is going to be the JV coach. Uche Nsonwu, who played professionally for 12 years, will also be on the staff, and Amundsen is looking for one additional coach, he said.
Amundsen said he plans on having the Millennium athletes train 10 months out of the year, starting with strength training, conditioning and an off-season program.
“In the short term, toward the middle of April, we’ll start doing open gyms to get the kids out and see them play,” Amundsen said. “In May, we’ll start our full summer program. I have five tournaments planned starting at the end of May and going into June. I like to take them out of town, so we’ll go to the classic in Los Angeles. At the end of June, we’ll end the summer program, let kids play club in July, and we’ll get back at it once school starts again in August.”
Millennium’s last coach, Brian Fisk, was let go after a 9-17 season.
“Coach Fisk did an amazing job for us, he’s a great asset to our campus, we appreciate everything he’s done and wish him well in his future coaching endeavors,” Gordillo said.
The position was open for two weeks and had approximately 40 applicants, Gordillo said. With the hiring of Amundsen, Gordillo couldn’t be happier about the school’s basketball programs.
“We believe with the hiring of Ty, between him and [girls basketball] coach [Cory] Rojeck, I believe hands down, we have the best coaching combo in the state when you’re talking boys and girls head basketball coaches,” Gordillo said.
Amundsen said he was grateful to Gordillo and Agua Fria Union High School District Human Resources Director Phillip Nowlin for giving him the opportunity at Millennium.
“I’m super excited to be part of Millennium,” Amundsen said. “Even when I was coaching at Estrella Foothills, I always thought Millennium, on the west side, could be a powerhouse depending on who they bring in as a coach and how they welcomed the kids. So, I’m really excited for the opportunity to be there and work with the kids, and I’m really anxious to get my hands on them to start working with them on some skill development and working on team stuff. It’s the best move for me and my family.”
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Jeremiah Weise is making the most out of an unfortunate situation, and this weekend, he has an opportunity to be a national champion.
Weise, a Buckeye resident, was in a car accident in August 2011 that left him quadriplegic. He picked up quad rugby and plays for the Ability360 Phoenix Heat of the United States Quad Rugby Association. It will host the national championships Thursday through Sunday at Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center in Phoenix.
“I got into it in 2013; I had learned about it while I was doing therapy after my car accident,” Weise said. “Some of the guys who play on the team in Phoenix came to the hospital one day.”
Once Weise felt strong enough, he started to play.
“It’s been good,” Weise said. “I’ve learned a lot about the sport over the past years.”
The name quad rugby comes from the fact that every player is quadriplegic. The game consists of four players per team on a basketball court, trying to score points by carrying a ball past the goal line with any two wheels of the ballcarrier’s wheelchair. There are possession time limits, as each team has 40 seconds to score or it’s a turnover. The game consists of four, eight-minute quarters, and each team has four timeouts.
The players on the court are classified based on the amount of function they have in their arms and hands. The lowest function rating is 0.5, and players deemed to have a function level of 4.0 or greater are not allowed to play. Also, the combined rating of the four players on the court has to be 8.0 or less. Weise’s function classification is 1.5. He can’t move his legs, has no control over his core muscles and can’t move his fingers, he said. He serves as a defensive player for the team.
“Classification of 0 to 1.5 tend to be defensive players because we have less function with our hands and arms than guys that might be a 2 or 3,” Weise said. “We tend to try to help them get the ball up the court by clearing a path for the other players.”
Two different styles of chairs are used to play the game, Weise said.
“One has more of a rounded front, we call that the
offensive chair,” Weise said. “The guys with more function tend to use it. Guys with lower function, like myself, the front of our chair has a picker on it, it’s like a little metal basket.
It’s designed to hold on to another person’s chair.”
Contact between the chairs is allowed, but no personal contact is allowed.
“Contact among the chairs is part of the sport, so you can run your chair into somebody else’s chair in an effort to stop them so they can’t go get the ball or receive a pass,” Weise said.
This is the fourth season Weise has played quad rugby. In his first two years, Ability360 Phoenix Heat won the national championship.
“A few of our players played for Team USA in the Paralympics,” Weise said. “We have a lot of experienced players on the team that we’ve all learned a lot from.”
The season runs October through April, with the teams playing different tournaments home and away. In March, Ability360 Phoenix Heat competed in sectionals, which is where the country gets divided into four sections and the top four teams from each section advance to nationals. That’s what this weekend’s event is.
“We’re the No. 1 team in the nation, haven’t lost any games we’ve played; we’re the team everybody else wants to beat,” Weise said.
Weise said he played sports in high school, but nothing afterward. His reason for getting into quad rugby was because he thought it would be something good for him after the accident.
“It’s a good physical workout,” Weise said. “It’s also a good team-building friendship, and you also learn from the guys how to live with your disability better because they’ve obviously been through it.”
Playing quad rugby has also taught Weise how to be confident, and to travel again, he said.
“They encourage you to go out and be as independent as you can be,” Weise said. “It’s a sport, but there is a lot more to it than just playing a sport because it helps in a lot of other aspects of life after you’ve had something tragic happen.”
Weise said he’s really excited about this week because it’s the first time Ability360 Phoenix Heat has hosted nationals since he’s been there.
“It’s exciting to be the host,” Weise said. “I’m pretty confident we’ll be the winners. There’s a couple other teams that are going to give us a hard game, but we still think we can do it if we play to the best of our ability.”
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Desert Edge baseball greatly improved its chance of qualifying for the 5A state playoffs at the expense of district rival Agua Fria, sweeping the Owls in the teams’ two-game series.
The Scorpions prevailed by one run in each game, the first at home on April 11, 3-2 in extra innings, and the second at Agua Fria April 13, 4-3.
Desert Edge scored a walk-off win thanks to a run in the bottom of the eighth in the first meeting, and took the lead for good in the second thanks to outstanding awareness on the base paths.
Desert Edge shortstop Danny Kamins laid down a bunt along the right side of the infield with runners on second and third and one out. The squeeze play worked to perfection, with the bunt being placed where Agua Fria couldn’t make a play to get Kamins at first or Brett Miller going home from third base. Pinch runner Roman Yerian took advantage during the aftermath of the initial action, and continued around third to score a second run, giving Desert Edge a 4-2 lead on a play that never left the infield.
“In practice, these guys work on it,” Desert Edge coach Sean McCorry said. “It’s a play we have and they did a great job on it. That was our third and fourth run; huge, huge. “The bunter at the plate, Danny, that was a great bunt. They know in these kind of games, you need to do stuff like that.”
The second run proved costly, as Agua Fria was only able to add one more in the contest. Owls coach Marcos Garcia said the team has been plagued by small moments in close games that end up making the difference in the final score.
“We’re talking about baseball awareness,” Garcia said of the bunt play. “That comes with experience. That’s one thing we don’t have a whole lot of right now. We’ve just been hurting on little things like that.”
Both teams benefit from strong pitching performances, with the tone set by Desert Edge starter Zae Martin and Agua Fria starter Antonio Brito.
Martin went 4.1 innings, giving up two runs and five hits. He struck out six, walked one and hit three batters.
“That’s what we’ve been talking about all year is to throw strikes and play defense. We can’t defend against a walk,”
LALO JIMENEZ of Desert Edge throws to first base April 13 at Agua Fria. Jimenez and the Scorpions won a pair of one-run games against the Owls, tying them with Verrado for first place in the Desert West Region standings.
McCorry said. “Zae, he struggled in the beginning of the year, but he’s new to pitching. He started getting a feel for throwing the ball in the zone more and getting [good] contact.”
Senior Matt Chavez pitched the final 2.2 innings, shutting the Owls’ offense down to close the game.
“Chavez, that guy just competes,”
McCorry said. “He’s a little funky, he’s got a good slider, but he gets after it. He’s not afraid.”
Brito went five innings, giving up four runs on five hits, while hitting two batters.
He struck out eight and walked one. Ramon Gonzalez and Jose Urbina each threw an inning of shutout ball.
“We pitched well. Overall, we played pretty good defense, [but] they outplayed us,” Garcia said.
Playoff push
The two wins pushed Desert Edge’s winning streak to six games, and the Scorpions remain undefeated in April. The Scorpions are the No.14 seed in 5A, and trail only Verrado in the region standings.
McCorry said the team is trying not to
get ahead of itself, taking in each game as it comes.
“Like I told the guys, they know. We have practice tomorrow and practice Monday, and then we play Tuesday, and we’re stopping right there,” McCorry said. “Our focus is Tuesday and we’ll see where we’re at when it’s all done. That’s what we’re trying to do. We’re just trying to win games, because we know if you win games, you have a shot. We haven’t been [to the playoffs] since I’ve been here, and these guys deserve it. They work hard.”
Desert Edge will have a home-andhome series against Phoenix Barry Goldwater before wrapping the season up with a series against its biggest rival, and the state’s No. 1 team in 5A, Verrado. The Vipers are 13-1 in power-points games this season.
“We’ve got a lot of seniors and great leadership,” McCorry said. “The young guys have bought in. It’s a pretty fun group.”
The Owls are running out of time to make a push for the playoffs, Garcia said. Agua Fria is four spots out of the top-24, but has lost four games in a row.
“It’s heartbreaking. We needed this game tonight,” Garcia said. “The kids are playing hard. They’re playing good teams right now, and every little mistake counts. It almost feels that we’ve had one bad inning where they hurt us. That’s what’s killing us right now.”
Agua Fria is 7-7 in power-points games, and will need to finish above .500 if the team wants to continue the season. It might need some help from the teams around it, too, Garcia said.
“There’s a slight chance we still make it,” Garcia said. “Right now, [we’ll] need a two-point-plus strength of schedule and two games over .500 to have a shot, that’s my guess. I didn’t want it to depend on someone else. We needed to control our own destiny and [now] just have to go out and keep doing what we’re doing, keep playing hard, keep putting on pressure and sooner or later, the other team is going to buckle.”
The Owls’ remaining games are against Verrado, No. 1, and Lake Havasu, No. 13.
“The next four games are big powerpoint games,” Garcia said. “A couple of wins and we’ll be right back.”
Agua Fria played Verrado Tuesday, the result was unavailable at press time. The Owls finish the Verrado series at 6 p.m. Thursday at home, and host Lake Havasu for a double header beginning at 3 p.m. April 24.
Desert Edge faced Barry Goldwater Tuesday. The result was not available at press time. The Scorpions travel to Barry Goldwater for a 3:45 p.m. first pitch Thursday, and play Verrado at 6 p.m. Friday away, and 7 p.m. April 24 at home.
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pitching and defense,” Rodriguez said.
“We took a hit up the middle losing [Andrew] Roque and [Cody] Garrison, they’d been in the program a lot of years playing middle infield. This year, [losing them] took its toll.”
Buckeye lost its starting second baseman at the beginning of the year, and its opening-day shortstop, J.C. Perez, was moved to catcher. That forced Rodriguez to move his centerfielder to shortstop.
“He’s done a good job for us to this point,” Rodriguez said. “He makes some defensive mistakes, but he’s learning the position.”
Buckeye has a transfer playing second base now, but he had to sit out the first nine games because of the power-points rules.
“We’ve been kind of hurting at third base, also,” Rodriguez said. “It’s just kind of taken its toll. Some days, we play well, some days, it looks like we’ve never played before.”
The shortstop now is Rocky Botello, while Cris Peters plays second base. Third base has been by committee, either Jair Galvan or Carlos Milleras, depending on who is pitching, Rodriguez said. Offensive success
Offensively, Ishmael Higuera and Botello have led the way. Higuera is batting .500 with 10 doubles, two triples and three homers. He’s also driven in a team-leading 23 runs. Botello is hitting .481 with seven doubles and 21 RBI. He leads the team with 26 runs scored.
“Those two, offensively, have been carrying us,” Rodriguez said. “Offensively, we were always just manufacturing runs, scrape and scratch to get a run, but this year, this team, these juniors, they can swing it. They like to
hit. We’re outhitting people big time.”
The Hawks had 19 hits against Campo Verde and 18 against Flagstaff. The offensive outbursts have helped tremendously, but the Hawks can’t just rely on that, Rodriguez said.
“Sometimes, I think our offense thinks we’ll just outscore these guys and we’ll be OK, but sometimes, it doesn’t happen if we don’t play the other side of the game,” Rodriguez said. “We’ve got to be able to play defense a little bit, have some shutdown innings. In the six games that we were winning, we won 3-2 a couple times, 4-2, and I thought we understood what we needed to do defensively. But the last two games, we just didn’t get it done. That happens. With high school kids, that’s going to happen.”
The Coconino victory was a nice bounce-back win for the Hawks after losing two in a row, Rodriguez said. He was hoping to win two or all three during that stretch, he said.
“I thought if we could get two or three wins, it would bump us up in the power rankings to where it wouldn’t have to come down to us having to win two against Estrella,” Rodriguez said. “But at this point in time, it’s not going to work out that way.”
Even though the Estrella contests are must-win games, Rodriguez said his athletes are excited for the opportunity.
“At least we have something to play for these last couple games,” Rodriguez said. “Everything is in our hands, and that’s what we told the kids last night, everything is in your hands now. If we go out and play like we know how to play, we’ll take care of business. So, our kids are excited.”
Buckeye hosted Estrella Tuesday in the first game of the home-and-home. The result was unavailable at press time. Buckeye plays at 6 p.m. Thursday at Estrella. The Hawks finish the season hosting Phoenix Greenway at 6 p.m. April 24.
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series of the season against other region opponents, the winner of Tuesday’s game would claim the automatic playoff berth. A Westview victory would give the Lady Knights a two-game cushion with two remaining, and a Millennium win would see the teams tied with identical region records, sending the final standings to a tiebreaker. Since Millennium has one fewer 6A Conference loss than Westview, it would win the region.
Wonner said it was essential to win the rematch against Millennium.
“We’ve got to beat them again,” Wonner said. “If we end up tied, they win because of the conference tiebreaker. I know they lost [to Phoenix Mountain Pointe before playing us], but we still have one more loss than them.”
Tizzano said region standings aside, the Lady Tigers need to win out to prove they can play with the state’s top teams in the playoffs.
“It’s three must-wins now,” Tizzano said. “We have to show up. Even if we sneak in, if we lose to [Westview] on Tuesday and we beat [Surprise] Valley [Vista] twice and sneak in, it really doesn’t matter. We have to beat them, because that’s a quality team, and that’s what we’re going to see when we get to state.”
Wonner said the team will really have to focus on its game heading into the rematch.
“It’s not a given,” he said. “It’s nice, obviously, to get that first one, but
we’ve got to take care of business Tuesday. That’s the way it’s been [in region games]. Our first games, we’ve run ruled people, and in second games, it’s been a lot tougher. At least we have a history of it. They can still win the region, all they have to do is beat us and win two against Valley.”
Tizzano felt his team took some lessons from the loss and will apply them as the season wraps up, he said. “I think they’ll respond,” Tizzano said. “The conversation we had down the line, you could see they were not happy. I think this is the first time that they were visibly upset after a loss, and that’s good to see. We’ve just been steamrolling people because we haven’t been challenged. Mountain View beat us pretty handily, but I think these guys [Westview] are a little bit better.
“Even if we beat them by one or two runs, an 11-0 shellacking kind of speaks volumes. We’ve got to come out and we’ve got to play well.”
Millennium ends the season with a home-and-home series against Valley Vista, the first game at 3:45 p.m. Thursday on the road, and the second at 6 p.m. April 24 at home.
Westview will host Glendale Copper Canyon at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, and will travel to face the Lady Aztecs at 3:45 p.m. Friday.
The 6A Conference playoffs begin April 26 with the play-in round, with the winners entering the doubleelimination tournament against the topeight rated teams on April 29.
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every month at 3657 Clubhouse Drive, Room 100, Goodyear. For information, call 623-215-3629.
Litchfield Park City Council meeting
The Litchfield Park City Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at the Florence Brinton Litchfield Memorial Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas can be viewed online at litchfield-park.org.
Monthly book discussion
The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a book discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.
Job Readiness Assistance
Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.
D-District 7, has a representative at his mobile office from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Chicanos Por La Causa Maryvale Community Service Center, 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Entrepreneur round-up Entrepreneurs are invited to meet other local small business owners at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The group supports the growth of small business in the West Valley, allowing participants to inform the group about their business and services. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, email Kevin George at kevin@mrfranchiseadvice.com.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 25800 W. Southern Ave., Buckeye. To sign up to donate, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Buckeye Lions Foundation
The Buckeye Lions Foundation is holding its 18th annual golf tournament at Sundance Golf Club, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye, with check-in at 6:30 a.m. and a shotgun start beginning at 7:30 a.m. For information, call 602-228-6386.
Advanced Digital Photography
This year’s theme is Tales of Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze.
Adult Children of Alcoholics
The support group Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday at the Litchfield Park First Baptist Church, 901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park.
Group meditation class
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the St. Peter’s Office at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.
The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.
9 Days a Week calendar items print on a spaceavailable basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.
The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.
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.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S.citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Computer classes
Court monitor public meeting
Robert S. Warshaw, courtappointed monitor, will explain his role as a representative of the United States Court for the District of Arizona in relation to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s compliance with the court order in the Melendres case during a community meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Barbara B. Robey Elementary School, 5340 Wigwam Creek Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Historical Society
ice cream social
The Three Rivers Historical Society is hosting an evening of local history and an ice cream social beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Skyway Church, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear.
Movies at Your Library
The film Pete’s Dragon will be shown at 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.
Hispanic Leadership Forum
The Hispanic Leadership Forum del Oeste will hold its annual membership meeting at 5:30
p.m. at Avondale City Hall in the Sonoran Conference Room, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, call 602-361-8696.
Ideas sought for future health park
The city of Goodyear is looking for ideas to shape the design of its future Community Health Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Library Community Room, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-102, Goodyear.The ideas will be incorporated into design concepts presented May 16. For information, visit goodyearaz.gov/ communityhealthpark.
Tolleson fall prevention course
The Tolleson Senior Center is hosting a course on preventing falls from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tolleson Community Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information and to register, call 623-936-2760.
Cards and games
Adults 40 and older are invited to play games such as Sequence, Rummikub and Mexican Train from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Goodyear Recreation Conference Room, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The free event will include light refreshments. Advance registration is required by calling 623-882-7525.
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
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Bu ckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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.
The Crazy 8s Math Club meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday through April 27 at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. The club is open to thirdthrough fifth-graders who want to learn about math. To register, visit mcldaz.org.
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Whoopee Daze Festival
The city of Tolleson is holding its annual Whoopee Daze Festival at 4 p.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. This year’s theme is Tales of Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze.
Welcome to the Desert
Learn and discuss living in the desert at Welcome to the Desert at 3 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.
Genealogy assistance
People can visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with their family tree searches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required by calling 623-349-6300.
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 infor mation, call 623-327-0227 or email legionpost53@gmail.com.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 4:30 p.m. Fridays at Verrado Coffee Co., 1829 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye.
Learn about the exposure triangle on your camera at Advanced Digital Photography from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.
Adoption workshop
Couples who are considering adoption can attend an adoption workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. The cost of $75 includes a workbook, lunch and certificate for training hours. For information, visit ffpa.org.
DUET support group
DUET is holding a grandparent support group from 9 to 11 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.
Homeowner
Landscaping 101
Learn the ins and outs of landscaping during Homeowner Landscaping 101 class at 9 a.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/event/ homeowner-landscaping-101/.
Kickstart Mentorship Academy workshop
Kickstart Mentorship Academy holds a free workshop from noon to 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the American Sports Center, 755 N. 114th Ave., Avondale. The workshop focuses on topical information for guardians and youths and may cover topics such as bullying, law enforcement, social media and entrepreneurship.
Cody’s Reading Pack
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
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.
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.
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Whoopee Daze Festival
The city of Tolleson is holding its annual Whoopee Daze Festival at noon at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. The traditional parade begins at 10 a.m. on Van Buren Street. This year’s theme is Tales of Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze.
Litchfield Park
community garage sale
Litchfield Park will be holding its annual community garage sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 623-935-9040 or visit litchfield-park.org.
Southwest Valley HOA Academy
Avondale, Bu ckeye and Goodyear are holding the spring Southwest Valley HOA Academy from 8 a.m. to noon at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The class is free, but registration is required. For information, call Avondale at 623-333-2701, Buckeye at 623-349-6459 or Goodyear at 623-882-7801.
Avondale Global Youth Services Day
Avondale is offering community service opportunities to teens ages 13 to 18 in celebration of Global Youth Services Day from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 623-333-2716 or visit avondaleaz.gov/services/ neighborhood-family-services/ youth-community-engagement.
Young readers can build confidence by reading to therapy dogs during “Cody’s Reading Pack” at 10 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at Buckeye’s Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Readings are by appointment for 15-minute sessions.To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.
A farmer’s market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through May at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The market features crafts, fruits, vegetables and other homemade creations. For information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.
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.
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.
Dia de los Ninos Storytime
Celebrate Children’s Day at Dia de los Ninos Storytime with books and other media from other cultures at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Divorce support group
The DivorceCare support group summer session will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through July 17 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. The group enables divorced and separated people to find help, discover hope and experience healing. The format includes videos, a workbook, a trained facilitator, and group discussion. The cost of the workbook is $15; scholarships are available. For information, call Carol at 623-340-9205.
Kids support group
The DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) summer session will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Mondays through July 17 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. The program is for children 5 to 12 who are struggling with the hurt and pain of divorce and separation. The cost of the workbook is $15; scholarships are available. For information, call Carol at 623-340-9205.
The city of Tolleson is holding its annual Whoopee Daze Festival at noon at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.
West Valley Human Services Alliance
The West Valley Human Services Alliance meets from 9 a.m. to noon the fourth Monday of each month at the Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix.
Entrepreneur meet up Meet with fellow entrepreneurs
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Emma Friedericke Kester, 82, of Goodyear died April 10, 2017.
Mrs. Kester was born June 24, 1934, in Vienna, Austria, to Karl and Emma Atzenhofer. She was certified as a master chef in Austria. She is survived by her husband, Richard Kester; and one son, Karl Kester.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. April 25 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Condolences may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Patricia Ann Lott, 75, of Glendale died March 12, 2017, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease and pneumonia.
Ms. Lott was born July 10, 1941, in Missouri to Hugo and Shirley Taylor.
She moved to Hawaii in 1968 and to Arizona in 2012.
She was a member of the Women in Insurance and the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by one sister, Janet Adams.
Craig Alan Sandy, 36, of Avondale died April 3, 2017.
Mr. Sandy was born Jan. 23, 1981, in Phoenix.
He worked in the construction industry.
He is survived by one daughter, Alex Rae of
Esther Maria Astorga, 77, of Avondale died April 13, 2017, in Phoenix.
Mrs. Astorga was born Sept. 19, 1939, in San Antonio to Vincent and Maria Hernandez.
As a youth, she worked as a migrant worker in many states and settled in Arizona in the 1950s. She worked at Garcia’s Market in Avondale, then at Motorola as a semi-conductor technician while obtaining her G.E.D. and taking college courses. She retired from Motorola after 20 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Astorga; and one son, Victor Ayon.
She is survived by one daughter, Yvonne Ayon; two sons, Orlando Ayon and Michael Astorga; one sister, Rosa Cookus; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A visitation will be at 3 p.m., followed by funeral services at 4 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Condolences may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Elmer G. “Tex” “E.G.” Gage Jr., 96, of Avondale died April 14, 2017.
Mr. Gage was born Dec. 17, 1920, in Webb City, Ark., to Elmer G. Sr. and Alta Moore Gage.
He was a member of the U.S. Army, serving in the Philippines during World War II and receiving the Purple Heart for service on Leyte Island.
He moved to Avondale in 1946. He was a volunteer firefighter for the city for 10 years and helped draft and signed the city’s first charter.
He was an Avondale businessman for 65 years, owning and operating Gage & Simon Garage with partner Bill Simon and Gage’s Garage and Auto Supply and Gage Enterprises with his wife.
He was a charter member of American Legion Post 61 and a member of the first Southern Baptist Church of Avondale.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Bobbie Stewart; and one son, Kenneth Gage.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Riddle Gage; two sons, Kelly Gage of Buckeye and Alvin Gage of Avondale; 14 grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday at First Southern Baptist Church, 1001 N. Central Ave., Avondale, with interment to follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, with the Rev. Jack Marslender officiating. Memorials may be made to First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale for the Brown Bag Ministries. Condolences may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Ruthann Peluso
Ruthann Peluso, 86, of Goodyear died April 5, 2017.
Mrs. Peluso was born May 15, 1930, in Atchison, Kan., to Glen and Ruth Reece.
She started her own catering service.
She joined arts and crafts at PebbleCreek.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Peluso; two daughters, Debra Mays and Pamela Vavra; one son, Steven Mays; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear.
Condolences may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Billie Anderson, 88, of Litchfield Park died April 2, 2017, at the La Loma Care Center in Litchfield Park. She was born in May 1928 in Thermopolis, Wyo., and grew up in Wyoming and Colorado. She attended high school in San Francisco and graduated from South Denver High School in Colorado. She married William Anderson in Denver in November 1946. She worked for the Air Force Finance Center and later became a Realtor. She was a broker in her own office, Anderson, Livingston, Lincoln of Boulder, Colo. She was named Realtor of the Year and served as president of the National Board of Realtors. She and her husband became partners in a subdivision near Durango, Colo., where they lived, and were active in the management of the Aspen Trails subdivision. She also managed a store selling the work of local artists.
Later, they lived in Steamboat Springs, Colo., during the summers and Mesa during the winters, then moved to Litchfield Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Anderson.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda Petrarca of Goodyear; one son, Robert C. Anderson of Quartzite; and one grandchild. A celebration of life ceremony will be at 4 p.m. April 30 in the Sonoran Dining Room at La Loma Senior Living, 14154 S. Denny Blvd., Litchfield Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the West at hospicewestaz.com/donate.
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mation and to register, visit southwestvalleychamber.org.
to share ideas, ask questions, talk current business trends and receive feedback and advice during the Monday Night Meetup event at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. No registration is required.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Crazy 8s club
The Crazy 8s club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, Suite C-101, Goodyear. The club is open to third- through fifth-graders who want to learn about math in new ways, including building projects, making music and other techniques.
Domestic violence support groups
noons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Mental Illness peer support group meets
The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.
Goodyear Arts and Culture lecture
Learn what makes the Grand Canyon so grand at Goodyear’s Arts and Culture Lecture Series featuring historian Jim Turner at 7 p.m. at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, visit goodyearaz.gov/arts.
DUET support group
DUET is holding a grandparent support group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Bu ckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Ave., Buckeye. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.
Miniature art
Learn about miniature art with expert Jeff Alderman at 6 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Tolleson City Council meeting
The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.
Tolleson Union High School Board meeting
The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tuhsd.org.
Phoenix, in the Desert Ridge Marketplace. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for the isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Gangplank’s Hack Night Collaborate with the nerd community to code, 3D print, and CAD at Gangplank’s Hack Night from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at 525 N. Central, Avondale.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Verrado Coffee Co., 1829 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye.
Fitness in the Park Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
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.
Youth support group
A support group for youths 12 to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment.
games that encourage emerging language skills at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Bingo
The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Double Action, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.
Toastmasters meeting
Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend
Wednesday
Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart disease from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park.
Estrella Republican Club
The Estrella Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in the lecture room at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. 27
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday after-
Southwest Valley Business Summit
Roadrunner Needlers
The Roadrunner Needlers, a chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Sewing for Babies
Phoenix meeting
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.
Businesses are invited to plan and learn at the Southwest Valley Business Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wigwam, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For infor-
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at JoAnn’s Etc., 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.,
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and
Tolleson fall prevention course
The Tolleson Senior Center is hosting a course on preventing falls from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tolleson Community Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information and to register, call 623-936-2760.
Heart disease support group
The National Coalition for
Thursday Blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Southwest Valley Family YMCA, 2919 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. To sign up to donate, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
DUET caregiver support group
DUET is holding a general caregiver support group at 10 a.m. at Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren, Goodyear. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.
S.M.A.R.T. Referrals Networking
Entrepreneurs are invited to network with other local small business owners at the Southwest Marketing and Referrals Team (S.M.A.R.T.) meeting. The group meets at noon the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Darren Mullins at darren.mullins@ libertymutual.com. (From Page 17)
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, April 19, 2017
At Sun Valley Haven Assisted Living Home *Your loved ones will be treated like family, with the utmost respect. *Managed by experienced nurses 623-330-1077 sunvalleyhaven@yahoo.com
BURNED by hot beverage at Circle K before September 2014? Reply to: abranalmr@gmail.com
LUNG CANCER? And 60+ Years Old? If So, You And Your Family May Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 877-510-6640 To Learn More. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket. (AzCAN)
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ADVERTISE YOUR JOB
Opening in 68 AZ newspapers. Reach over half a million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com.
(AzCAN)
AMERICAN Legion Post #61 now accepting applications for part-time bartenders. Apply at 35 N. 8th Street (Dysart), Avondale.
DINO’S now hiring cooks full and part time Apply in person 1550 N. Dysart Rd, Goodyear LINE cook, cashier and server. Experienced, responsible and good references. Apply Monday-Friday 519 W. Main St., Avondale.
LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.
Maintenance Person needed for Mobile Home Park 11901 W. McDowell Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392
Contact Connie 623-932-3444
Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Plumbing /Landscaping Skills. Great Position for semi-retired person!
SEEKING certified Christian teachers and principal at Grace Fellowship Academy for the 2017-2018 school year. Please submit resume to: principal@graceinbuckeye.com
HOUSECLEANING-6 days/ week. Apartments/ condo’s. Also move in/ out. Experienced, free estimates, reasonable rates. Bonded/insured. 623-533-2846 HOUSECLEANING. Valley wide. Honest. Detailed. Reliable. 17 years experience. References Available. 602-481-8627.
ADVERTISE your home, property or business for sale in 68 AZ newspapers. Reach over half a million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AZCAN)
& Found 15 FOUND- Chihuahua, male, tan, looks younger, four white feet. Found around Perryville and Hwy 85. 623-326-1381. LOST dog, Mugsy. Missing since 4/4/17. Female, spayed, tan chihuahua mix. Blue/green tattoo on stomach and under bite. 623-640-1581.
Arizona Behavioral Care Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHT’s) and Certified Personal Caregivers for our West Valley group homes. Starting pay is $11 /hour for DCP and $12 /hour for CPC. Requirements: Must be 21 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Card, Physical and TB test. We offer paid time off, health insurance dental insurance, life insurance and 401K. Submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465
CAREGIVERS and drivers needed. Hiring for summer only and permanent positions. We train for certification to care for special needs. Trainees start $10.00/ hour. Higher pay for experience. 623-547-4839.
CDL Driver needed. 2 years experience required. Wingfield Livestock Transport. Call Monday-Friday between 10a.m.4p.m., 623-386-4454. Ask for Claude.
TRANSPORTATION, teachers, teachers aids and cook. Background check, need fingerprint clearance card, CPR, first aid and food handler card. Apply within 9310 W Taylor St., Tolleson, AZ 85353 Or call 623-245-3080.
PERSONAL touch cleaning without crew, servicing Litchfield Park, Verrado, Estrella Mountain and Goodyear, weekly & biweekly special, Call Robin 623-853-5324.
BEAUTIFUL home for sale in Goodyear, pool, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage, territorial architecture, complete patio, one owner, non-smoker. $255,000. 602-550-2804.
1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900.
MANUFACTURED home lot for sale. 18166 W. Lynwood, Goodyear. $35,000. Ron Trinka Realty 623-853-2525.
NORTHERN AZ Wilderness Ranch $249 month. Quiet secluded 37 acre off grid ranch bordering 640 acres of wooded State Trust land at cool clear 6,400’ elevation. Near historic pioneer town & fishing lake. No urban noise & dark sky nights amid pure air & AZ’s best year-round climate. Blend of evergreen woodlands & grassy meadows with sweeping views across uninhabited wilderness mountains and valleys. Abundant clean groundwater, free well access, loam garden soil, maintained road access. Camping and RV use ok. $28,900, $2,890 dn, seller financing. Free brochure with additional property descriptions, photos/terrain map/ weather chart/area info: 1st United Realty 800.966.6690. (AZCAN)
BUCKEYE private bedroom/ bathroom, utilities included, no smoking $550 plus deposit. 623-327-9876.
GOODYEAR, Pebble Creek, one bedroom, and private bath. Share kitchen, garage and laundry. Age restricted over 40 years. $660/ month including all utilities, no smoking, pets. 602-885-1193.
MATURE conservative woman seeking to share home in rural setting, in planned development. West of Estrella. Negotiable $$. 480-220-2802.
MATURE female, no smoking, no pets. $500/mo. Includes utilities. $200 deposit. 623-377-3941. Private Entry!
ROOMMATE- Garden LakesAvondale. One bedroom. Utilities included. Pool. Laundry. 623-271-2030.
SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Is the bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner’s Relief Line now for Help! 855-801-2882 (AzCan)
SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)
HANDYMAN- 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057.
LITCHFIELD ClockworksQuality antique clock repair. House calls on grandfather clocks. 623-759-3151.
O.N.B. Specializes in Concrete: patios, driveways, sidewalks, additions and more. Also landscaping and trimming. Free estimates. 623-249-0610 Beto. Residential/Commercial.
Sahuaro Landscape LLC
Landscaping Lawn Maintenance Weed Control
Irrigation Installs/Repairs Tree Trimming/Removal Rafael 602-910-0539
YARD work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Juan 623-242-4161, 623-242-4159.
ACORN Stairlifts. The affordable solution to your stairs! **Limited time-$250 off your Stairlift purchase!** Buy direct and save. Please call 1-800-268-9843 for free DVD and brochure.
DIGITAL HEARING AIDS Now offering a 45-Day Risk Free Offer! FREE BATTERIES for Life! Call to start your free trial! 877-635-7868 (AzCAN)
DISH TV-BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/ mo Internet (where avail.) FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1-800-916-0680 (AzCAN)
EMPTY 30 gallon steel drums with cap and ring lids. $20 each. See at West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Email: Rwestfall@westvalleyview.com
NEWSPAPER end rolls for sale, $1.50 and up. One-Half inch of paper or more. West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale. Great for children’s fingerpainting and drawing. Or use it for packing dishes, etc. for that big move.
OXYGEN- Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! Free info kit: 844-843-0520 (AzCAN)
SAFE Step walk-in tub. Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-538-3092 for $750 off.
Switch to DIRECTV. Lock in 2-year Price Guarantee ($50/ month) w/AT&T Wireless. Over 145 Channels PLUS Popular Movie Networks for Three Months, No Cost! Call 1-800-404-9329. (AzCAN)
CHURCH Thrift Store, Thursday 8:30-12:30, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, (across from Wigwam Spa). Summer clothes and shoes, beautiful baby crib, travel cribs, jewelry, kitchen items and so much more!
GARAGE Sale. Saturday April 22. Boats, tent trailer, cycles, recreational equipment, household goods, linens, decor. 560 S. Villa Nueva Drive, Litchfield Park. Inquiries email contact560LT@gmail.com
HUGE 20+ Family Garage Sale! Lots of good stuff! Tradable Disney pins. April 22nd 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Everything must go! 4225 N. 180th Ln, Goodyear. (Indian School and Citrus).
LARGE Estate/Yard sale Friday 4/21 and Saturday 4/22. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Men’s hand and power tools, compressors, fishing tackle, garden equipment, welding supplies, ladders, misc. household goods. 2 freezers, dog crates, clothes and much more! North on Sun Valley Parkway. Follow signs to 30405 W. Lynnwood St.
THURSDAY April 20th, Friday & Saturday 8a.m.-5p.m., 12952 S 183rd Dr., Estrella Mountain, Goodyear. Former Show home, all furniture except bedrooms, Wall Art and accessories, everything must go!
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DOG pampering. One day or one week. Huge backyard. Lots of TLC, 623-935-4311. FREE cute cuddly fuzzy kittens to good homes. 623-932-0651
Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards LLC. Licensed and Bonded. 623-386-0281 / 623-810-0136.
1998 FORD Explorer-Runs good, automatic, 2-door. $1,750. Call after 4 p.m. 623-932-4232. DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details.866-932-4184 (AzCAN) VINTAGE truck & car show. Saturday, April 22nd. Bellevue Heights Church, 9440 W Hutton Dr., Sun City. Open to spectators 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Vintage display vehicles & vendors wanted. $15.00 registration fee. Contact: louisewazorick@aol.com or 602-859-3293.
Petitioner And PAULINO GALAN-SANCHEZ, Name of Respondent
Case No. FN2017-000236
SUMMONS WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help.
FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: PAULINO GALA-SANCHEZ, Name of Respondent
1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on your with this “Summons”.
2. To receive a copy of if you do not want a judgement or order taken against you without your input, you must file and “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or a “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the:
Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 201 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2205
Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court at 18380 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032 or Office of the Clerk of Superior Court at 222 East Javelina Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 852106201 or Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court at 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, Arizona 85374.
Mail a copy of your “Response” or “Answer” tot he other party at the address listed on the top of this summons.
3. If this “summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server of the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server r the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
2017 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY MAY 8, 2017 IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE A SCHEDULING CONFLICT.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 19, and 26, 2017.
Public Notice
Person Filing: F. JAVIER
SOBAMPO, ESQ. - SOBAMPO LAW FIRM, PLLC
Address (if not protected): 1111 W. MCDOWELL RD City, Sate: Zip Code: PHOENIX, AZ 85007
Telephone: 602-277-6000
Email Address: INFO@ SOBAMPOLAW.COM
Lawyer’s Bar Number: 028482
Representing Petitioner SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY VALENTINA MIRANDA VILLARREAL, Name of
5. If this is an action for dissolution (divorce), legal separation or annulment, either or both spouses may file a Petition for Conciliation for the purpose of determining whether there is any mutual interest in preserving the marriage or for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision-making (custody) and parenting time issues regarding minor children.
6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made tot he office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date.
7. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date.
SIGNED AND SEALED
Michael Jeanes, Clerk of Court Feb 28, 2017
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2017.
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PAM WESTGATE LLC L-2169028-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1118 E. Missouri Ave., Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Law Office of Michael P. West, P. C., Att’n: Michael P. West, 3108 E. Half Hitch Place, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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: Jacob F. Long, Member/ Manager, 1118 E. Missouri Ave., Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014 James J. Miller, Member, 1118 E. Missouri Ave., Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 5, 12, and 19, 2017.
Public Notice
ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT
1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 53-117148
Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, trust lands situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: SOUTH 3,540 FEET EXCEPT W2W2SW, SECTION 25, CONTAINING 389.10 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF KOMATKE ROAD, EAST OF STATE ROUTE 85 AND BUCKEYE, ARIZONA BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)
For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the purchase application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.
The land has been appraised at $2,686,000.00 and consists of 389.10 acres, more or less. There are no reimbursable improvements.
The above described lands are sold subject to existing reservations, easements, or rights of way.
The ASLD does not represent or warrant that access exists over lands, which may intervene respectively between the above parcel(s) and the nearest public roadway.
The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-3000. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.
Pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. §37-231, the state of Arizona or its predecessor in title, reserve and retain all rights and all forms of access to all oil, gas, minerals, hydrocarbon substances and gaseous substances or any other material which is essential to the production of fissionable materials as provided by the rules and regulations of ASLD and the laws of Arizona.
Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.
TERMS OF SALE:
(A) At the time of auction the successful bidder must pay
(C) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3) above.
ADDITIONAL
CONDITION(S):
The patent for the subject property shall include the following conditions and restrictions:
In the event any archaeological, paleontological, or historical site or object, or Human remains or funerary object, that is at least fifty years old, is discovered during grounddisturbing activities, the work shall cease, and the patentee shall notify the Director of the Arizona State Museum, pursuant to A.R.S. §41-844, and the Arizona State Land Department Cultural Resources Manager.
BIDDING INFORMATION:
(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total appraised value of $2,686,000.00. A bid for less than the appraised value of the land or by a party who has not inspected
the land and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. Additional bidding increments shall be a minimum of $10,000.00 thereafter. Bidding will be conducted orally.
(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction, that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder and that they are purchasing the property AS IS. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions, all ASLD files pertinent to the purchase application file including the purchase application file, and all other public agencies regarding this property. Notice is hereby given that the property shall be purchased in an “AS-IS” condition “WITH ALL FAULTS”, with no representation or warranty being made by ASLD of any type or nature. All bidders shall acknowledge and agree pursuant to the aforementioned affidavit that they are purchasing the property solely upon the basis of their own due diligence and investigation of the property and not on the basis or any representation, express or implied, written or oral, made by ASLD or its agents or employees, except as set forth in writing herein. Without limiting the generality of the forgoing, notice is hereby given that ASLD makes
no warranty as to the following:
(a) the physical condition or any other aspect of the property, including, but not limited to, the uses to which the property may be put, the ability to construct additional improvements or modify existing improvements on any portion of the property or the ability to obtain building permits for any portion of the property, the conformity of the property to past, current or future applicable landscaping, parking, zoning or building code requirements, the existence of soil instability, past soil repairs, soil additions or conditions of soil fill, susceptibility to landslides, sufficiency of undershoring, water retention characteristics of the property, drainage onto or off of the property, the location of the property either wholly or partially in a flood plain or a flood hazard boundary or similar area, or any other matter affecting the stability or integrity of the land or any improvements constituting the property; or (b) the sufficiency of the property for purchaser’s purposes or as to its continued operating conditions or usefulness. All implied warranties, including, without limitation, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are hereby expressly disclaimed. This notice shall survive the delivery of the
Certificate of Purchase and
Patent for the subject property.
(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD.
(D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.
(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) business days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.
A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable
accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2636. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Max D. Masel (for) Lisa A. Atkins
State Land Commissioner State Land Department Seal March 27, 2017
Disclaimer: This map is designed for general overview purposes only. Unless otherwise stated all depictions are approximate. Prospective bidders should review all information in ASLD’s records relating to the property and seek technical or legal advice as needed to assure the understanding of all legal descriptions, plat maps, surveys, and other documents relevant to the property. Contact ASLD, Real Estate Division at (602) 542-3000 for additional information.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley
Business on April 5, 12,
requested in his or her
or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 401 East Spring Street, Kingman, AZ 86401 (P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000) or the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, 2225 Trane Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442, or Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 2001 College Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404. Mail a copy of your “Answer” or “Response” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.
3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. If this “Summons” and other court papers were served on you by a registered process server of the Sheriff outside of the State of Arizona, your “Response” must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS, starting the day after you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when
made. Service by Publication is complete (30) days after the date of the first publication.
4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address at he top of this paper, or from the Clerk of the superior Court a the address listed in Paragraph 2 above.
5. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least (5) days before your scheduled court date. SIGNED AND SEALED this date: 9-21-16 By: VIRLYNN TINNELL, Clerk of the Superior Court
L. BENSHOOF, Deputy Clerk Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 2017.
Public Notice
JENNIFER LYN ZANDES 9547 W. Shelborne Dr. Boise, ID 83709
Representing Self (Without a Lawyer) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of: SPIRO A ZANDES, Deceased Case No. PB2016-004299
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the claim to the undersigned Personal Representative at 9547 W Shelborne DR, Boise, ID 83709.
DATED this 19 day of December, 2016. Jennifer Lyn Zandes. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 19, 2017.
Public Notice
INVITATION TO BID
Bids: Tuesday, May 16, time to be determined
Project: Victory District – CFD Linear Park – Landscape Improvements
Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems license, to submit sealed bids for the Victory District – CFD Linear Park – Landscape Improvements, which consists of,
but is not limited to landscape and irrigation installation, complete per plans (the “Work”). The Work shall be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. Please reference “Victory District – CFD Linear Park Landscape Improvements Bid” in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB White Tank Development Office located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ 85396 on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 2:00 pm. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Time for sealed bids to be received will be identified in the bid documents. Bids will be due Tuesday, May 16. All bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids submitted after the specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all
bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC 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 Verrado ARC LLC upon award. Bid bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the 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 100% of the original Contract value 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 Verrado ARC LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District 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. Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC 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 – reference “Victory District – CFD Linear Park – Landscape Improvements”. Unless otherwise outlined in the bid documents, all communications regarding the bid shall be made only thru Terri Kading at the Email address listed above. Please do not contact the City of Buckeye for bid documents or questions regarding the bid. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 19, and 26, 2017.
