DancEstrella students to perform ‘Our Family Tree’ at EMCC — Page 4.
West Valley cities begin Fiscal Year 2017 budget process — Page 8.
News Updates and fresh
Classified ads posted
- Friday at 4:30 p.m. online at www.westvalleyview.com
by Kourtney Balsan special to
the View
There’s a new group of women in town, a group of women who care.
They’re part of the 100+ Women Who Care organization, Valley of the Sun Chapter. The new West Valley chapter is dedicated to helping the community with donations going directly to local nonprofits and charities.
Giving is their priority, as women from all over the West Valley meet to give money to charities that will impact their communities directly, said Kim Tarnopolski, chief community builder at 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun.
“What we’re doing is bringing women together that we can leverage our smaller gifts of $100 to make a larger gift of up to $10,000 or more that’s going to have a greater impact on the charity, so that’s the purpose of bringing women together and community and making an impact on the Valley,” Tarnopolski said.
100+ Women Who Care’s West Valley group met for its first quarterly donations meeting Feb. 9 at the Courtyard Phoenix West/Avondale.
“We just really wanted to have a West Valley group, a little selfishly because we don’t like driving all the way to Scottsdale, but we also just felt there are a lot of women who do live on this side of town who are like us and want to be a part of something like this where they can make a bigger impact with their donations,” said Marnie Cooley, a member and facilitator.
The organization has donated almost $39,000 to more than 19 Arizona charities since 2015,
and the new West Valley branch has high hopes for the future, Tarnopolski said, adding the organization’s goal is to reach $500,000 in five years.
“It makes me feel good. Truly, it’s a selfish thing,” Cooley said. “When I come to these meetings, I know that my donation, partnered with all of these others, is going to make a big impact for a local charity. That makes me feel good.”
100+ Women Who Care is an international organization making a change at the local level, Tarnopolski said, adding that in total, the national organization gives an estimated $16 million to charities every year.
“This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded women who have big hearts and to learn about great charities that you might not have heard of before,” she said.
Avondale woman’s campaign against lung cancer takes her to Washington, D.C.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A promise to her dying mother motivated a West Valley woman’s mission to advocate for a cure for lung cancer.
“I think my mom died to help spark a movement, and I’m going to help find a cure,” Daphne Faitala-Rodriquez said.
Daphne FaitalaRodriquez
Faitala-Rodriquez’s campaign recently took her to Washington, D.C., where she was Arizona’s representative at the American Lung Association’s Lung Force, a two-day event attended by advocates from every state to fight for lung cancer education and research.
“I’m doing this to help other people,” she said. “Most people don’t know that lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of men and women.”
Faitala-Rodriquez has been volunteering for the cause ever since her mother, Meleke Faitala Bowles, died of the disease at age 57 in February 2016 after a 15-year ordeal that included being misdiagnosed.
“I watched my mom struggle and go through so much pain,” Faitala-Rodriquez said. “She said, ‘If you can save one person from this disease, then all my pain and suffering will be worth it.’”
In 2015, lung cancer accounted for 13 percent of all new cancers, with an estimated 221,200 new cases and 158,040 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
Faitala-Rodriquez, 27, who grew up in American Samoa, a U.S. island territory in the south Pacific Ocean, remembers her mother as a strong, religious woman who took care of nine children, climbed coconut trees, played rugby,
According to the organization’s website, the idea came from founder and former Jackson, Mich., Mayor Karen Dunigan in 2006 when she was made aware of local new mothers’ dire need for baby cribs. Dunigan needed $10,000 to make a difference and she thought she must know 100 or more women who would care enough to donate $100. She raised more money than she originally needed and created the 100+ Women Who Care, thinking there are more women in the world who want to make a difference in their communities. She was right, as the organization expanded all over the United States and to Canada and Mexico. Chapters are started by (See Difference on Page 5) (See Mission on Page 5)
View report
A first-alarm brush fire in the Buckeye Valley covered about 40 acres as several West Valley crews attempted to extinguish the flames Monday night.
The fire occurred before 8 p.m. near Desert Rose Road and Old U.S. Highway 80 in Arlington, according to the Buckeye Valley Fire District.
About 40 firefighters from Buckeye Valley, the city of Buckeye, Goodyear and Tonopah responded to the area
to keep the fire from reaching the Gila River bottom. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management assisted the departments.
There were no nearby structures, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
The fire was about 18 miles southwest of Interstate 10 and SR85.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A pilot walked away from the crash landing of a small plane April 20 in Goodyear.
Shortly after taking off from Phoenix Goodyear Airport, the single-engine prop plane made what authorities described as a “hard crash landing” at 7:30 a.m. about four miles from the airport.
The pilot, who was the only occupant of the plane, refused medical treatment after walking away from the crash site just south of MC85 between Sarival Avenue and Cotton Lane, according to Tom Cole, deputy chief of the Goodyear Fire Department.
A spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration said the cause of the crash was unknown.
Cole said there was no fire at the crash site, but the fire department handled a small fuel leak.
He said Arizona Public Service Co. was also on the scene since the plane may have clipped power lines east of the landing site.
The plane did not flip, but ended on its wheels with its nose down into the turf of a farm field, Cole said.
Markings on the plane’s tail indicated the four-seater Diamond DA 40 belongs to CTC Aviation, a flight school that operates out of the Goodyear airport.
Cole indicated the pilot, who was not identified, was a student pilot on a training flight.
As the investigation into the crash proceeds, the plane will be repositioned and towed from the field, Cole said.
Cole said the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board would investigate the accident.
View report
The Goodyear Fire Department resuscitated a 2-year-old girl after she was pulled from a swimming pool.
The incident happened April 20 at a home near Lower Buckeye Road and 156th Avenue, according to
the fire department.
Authorities said it’s unknown how long the girl was in the pool. She was unresponsive and not breathing when fire department personnel arrived at the scene. She was breathing en route to the hospital via ambulance.
View report
Avondale police are searching for a man who attempted to rob the Walgreens at 10710 W. McDowell Road just before noon April 18, police said.
The man stole a customer’s purse, police said.
The man is described as being light-skinned, Hispanic, approximately 6 feet tall, 175 pounds with dark, wavy or curly hair in his mid-20s. He ran from the store on foot and was seen running into the neighborhood to the northeast, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7319 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377).
View report
A bicyclist was transported to a local hospital after an accident involving a motorist in Avondale.
The accident occurred April 20 at the intersection of West Van Buren and Fourth streets, according to the Avondale Police Department.
The driver of the vehicle was making a right turn
onto Van Buren from Fourth Street and did not see the bicyclist riding down the sidewalk and into the crosswalk from the east, authorities said.
The vehicle struck the bicyclist in the intersection, authorities said.
The victim was treated for a non-life-threatening injury to his leg, according to police.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Family issues will take the stage when dance students at Estrella Mountain Community College perform their spring program titled “Our Family Tree.”
Performances will be Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at the Avondale college.
The show will feature 10 practicum dances, final projects that must be choreographed by students majoring in dance before they graduate.
Eleven other student dancers will also perform their work and the show will include two works choreographed by Janaea Lyn McAlee, EMCC’s residential dance faculty member.
McAlee said the show will feature the largest group of students presenting their practicums in the three years she has been teaching full-time at the school.
“It really shows the growth of the program,” she said. “We have really grown as a family here.”
Students said they worked together to arrive at the theme for the show, which uses mostly modern dance techniques to express concepts symbolically in solo, duet and group dances.
Many of the dances tell emotional stories involving conflicts between parents and children or brothers and sisters.
The tensions of a mother-daughter relationship are explored in a duet titled “Under the Same Roof,” choreographed by Jazmin Parker, who also dances the daughter role in the piece.
To develop the dance, Parker said she had to remember things she felt when she grew up in Mexico.
“Moms and daughters are different people,” she said. “In the end, we have to realize family is all we have.”
Eva Patricia Rincon said she was also
STUDENTS Amy Gerlofs, left, Adison Dahle and Alexis Peña rehearse “There is a Time,” one of several pieces from the production titled “Our Family Tree,” April 17 at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Performing Arts Center. “Our Family Tree” will be performed Friday and Saturday at the Avondale college, 3000 N. Dysart Road. Admission is free. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.
inspired by her upbringing for her dance, “Behind Closed Doors,” about a singleparent family.
“Loss of Innocence,” by Anonette Fleming, focuses on how two sisters cope differently with the loss of a loved one.
Leidy Ruelas said she used the
Cinderella story for her inspiration for “The Strength of Me,” a dance about an outcast who has to deal with three evil sisters.
Amy Gerlofs’ group dance, “The Fire Inside Me,” explores the levels of a relationship, while Crystal Craten’s “There is Time” is based on the different
Connor Moore makes dean’s list at University of Oklahoma
Connor Joseph Moore of Goodyear was named to University of Oklahoma’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester.
To be eligible for the dean’s list,
WHAT: “Our Family Tree” presented by DancEstrella WHEN: 3 and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday WHERE: Performing Arts Center, Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale COST: Free
seasons of a family.
The practicum dances also feature a solo dance choreographed and performed by Alexis Pena, a duet choreographed by Adison Dahle and group dances choreographed by Kevin Davis and Esmeralda Castro.
The show will include a new work by McAlee, with music composed by pianist David Anderson and performed by Anderson and bassist Andy Galore.
Titled “Better Half,” McAlee’s dance deals with the balance between autonomy and dependence, control and vulnerability.
Dancers will also perform McAlee’s reconstruction of “Pedals,” a classic repertory work by modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan about the cycle of life.
Graduating students said they plan to continue their dance studies at fouryear schools as they prepare to become professional dancers, dance teachers or costume designers.
McAlee said dances last from two to six minutes for the show estimated to run two hours.
Those attending the show are invited to stay for a conversation with the dancers following each performance.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
Jordan Arbo makes dean’s list at Minnesota State University
Jordan Arbo of Goodyear was named to Minnesota State University, Mankato’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. To
(From Page 1)
fought corruption on her island and didn’t smoke.
But for years, she was bothered by a cough that doctors attributed to an allergy, sinus inflection, flu, pneumonia or arthritis.
In 2007, Faitala-Rodriquez saw joining the U.S. Marine Corps as a chance to get off the island and the $3,000 bonus for enlisting as an opportunity to get an appointment with a specialist for her mother, who came to the U.S. for treatment and settled in the West Valley to be close to another daughter who had moved here.
Faitala-Rodriquez’s mother was told she had bronchitis, but in 2014, she had back pain, and sensing she might have cancer, asked for a scan.
“She had to demand it,” FaitalaRodriquez said about the test that doctors wouldn’t approve for six months.
The scan revealed Stage 4 cancer had spread from her lungs to her spine, bone, liver, hips and thighs, Faitala-Rodriquez said.
“The only thing the doctor could say was, ‘I’m sorry,’” she said.
She survived almost two more years.
“It was so fast,” said Faitala-Rodriquez, who had finished her military service and moved to the West Valley before her mother died.
“The fact is, the system didn’t work for my mom. We have a huge gap in our research and education system when it comes to cancer,” Faitala-Rodriquez said. “If you’re not advocating for yourself, no one is going to.”
But the experts say lung cancer frequently isn’t found until its late stages, with deaths typically occurring shortly after diagnosis, which means those with the disease don’t have much time to speak for themselves, Faitala-Rodriquez said.
“People with lung cancer don’t have a voice,” she said.
While she said her mother never asked, “Why me?” before she died, the experience prepared Faitala-Rodriquez to fight for the cause.
A few months after her mother died, Faitala-Rodriquez attended a local cancer
walk and was drawn to the Lung Force booth, where she signed up to volunteer.
She’s told her mother’s story at events around the Valley and created “Team Meleke,” a fundraising group named for her mother.
Projects have included a limited-edition T-shirt featuring a swirl that represents life in the Samoan culture that sold out in three hours after she posted it on Facebook.
In January, she was asked to be Arizona’s representative at this year’s advocacy day and she made the trip to the nation’s capital in early April with her sister, Melissa Pu’e.
“Going to D.C. was so important to me,” she said. “This is an issue for our leaders. You have to go to them.”
In Washington, she shared the story in emotional meetings with the staffs of Arizona Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake.
“It’s really hard for me to hold back tears when I talk about my mom,” she said about relating the story to officials. “They cried, too.”
She also met with her congressman, Rep. Raul Grijalva, as well as the representative from Samoa.
In the meetings, Faitala-Rodriquez lobbied for funding for the National Institutes of Health and for affordable health care.
Advocates also met with doctors, who updated them on research and medications to fight the disease.
“We’re getting there,” Faitala-Rodriquez said about progress toward cures for various cancers. “If we can help one cancer, we can help all cancers.”
Faitala-Rodriquez said it may be time for more help for lung cancer, which can be stigmatized since smoking is its No. 1 cause.
But there are other causes for the disease, including exposure to substances such as asbestos or radon or having a family history of the disease.
It’s a fact that concerns FaitalaRodriquez, who works security at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and lives in Avondale with her two sons and wife, who is expecting twins in May.
“If you have lungs, you can have lung cancer,” she said.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
(From Page 1)
local community members looking to make a difference.
“I was already giving a little bit of money here and there to different organizations that I knew and liked, and then I heard of this concept and I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, this is perfect for me.’ I can’t really spend a lot of time volunteering anymore because of my family and work life, so knowing that I can make a donation that would make such a bigger impact was very appealing to me,” Cooley said.
The Feb. 9 meeting started with an opportunity to briefly socialize. Then Cooley pulled three nonprofits, which were nominated before the meeting, out of a hat.
Members who nominated the charities that were pulled spoke in front of the group about the charities, where the donations would go and what benefit they would bring, in addition to a brief question-and-answer session. At the end of the meeting, the members voted and the charity with the most votes received the checks.
“Everyone is so positive and so uplifting,” said Sharri Runnels, a new Women Who Care member.
The first nonprofit pulled was Trivium Preparatory Academy, where donations would be given to the Goodyear charter school’s musical arts program.
The second charity was the Spina Bifida Association of Arizona, where donations would help local children diagnosed with spina bifida with emergency wrist bands and rehabilitative programs to help the children and their families.
The last charity pulled was MakeA-Wish Arizona foundation, where the donations would go to local Make-A-Wish recipients.
The members voted to write their $100 checks to the Spina Bifida Association of Arizona.
Runnels, who is the executive director of the Spina Bifida Association of Arizona, said she is eager to be a part of
an organization that thrives because of motivated women.
“It is so exciting to me that there are women who are philanthropic, and they share desire and are passionate about their charities,” Runnels said. “Regardless of the fact that I am with the Spina Bifida Association, I just wanted to be around women who are uplifting and encouraging and doing something for someone other than themselves.”
Women Who Care is not only a great way to donate, but also to meet new friends, find volunteering opportunities and to nominate one’s own charity to give exposure to a cause of her own, Runnels said.
“Not only is it awesome for us to have the finances, but our awareness message,” she said. “[The members tonight] asked about if spina bifida is preventable and actually two-thirds of spina bifida cases can be prevented if a woman is taking a multivitamin before conception, and that is the message I want to get out. I want the Spina Bifida Association to take care of adults and no new children. That would be amazing.”
The charity that gets the donations can’t be chosen again or nominated for 18 months, Tarnopolski said.
“Next quarter, when Sharri comes back from Spina Bifida [Association of Arizona] and tells us how the donation impacted the organization, well I’m just so excited for that. I love to hear those stories,” Cooley said.
100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun’s West Valley chapter’s second quarterly meeting is May 4, with social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Courtyard Phoenix West/Avondale. Membership requires a $100 donation quarterly, which is tax deductible, but membership can be split between people to share.
“If you hear about the concept and you get it right away, it’s a good organization for you,” Cooley said.
For information and to register either as a guest or a member, visit 100wwcvalleyofthesun.org.
Kourtney Balsan can be reached at Kbalsan@westvalleyview.com.
A bill near and dear to our hearts has made it to Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk and we have our fingers crossed he will sign it.
Senate Bill 1080 would prohibit teenagers from using their cell phones or any other wireless devices during the permit phase and first six months of the Graduated Driver License Law phase, except in emergencies or when using an audible navigation system as long as the driver doesn’t touch the device while driving.
Seems like a no brainer, but Arizona lawmakers have hit one roadblock after the next any time they’ve tried to ban any sort of cell phone use while driving.
Never mind that 46 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands already ban texting while driving for all drivers. Never mind that texting while driving is a primary offense in 42 of those states, meaning a police officer can pull over a driver he observes texting, unlike that new license plate law we wrote about last week that’s a secondary offense and not cause alone for a traffic stop. Never mind that of the four remaining states, two of them prohibit novice drivers from texting while driving.
Arizona lawmakers continue to oppose it.
According to an April 17 Arizona Capitol Times story, House Majority Whip Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, opposed SB 1080 out of concern that it’s the first step to banning texting and driving for all drivers.
We don’t know if she thinks older Arizonans are capable of driving distractedly or if she’s so afraid of having her right to network on her handheld computer while attempting to drive trampled on that she doesn’t even realize what she’s fighting against.
Age does not matter.
We’ve seen 30-somethings swerve into our lanes while texting. We’ve seen 40-somethings sit through green lights while texting. We’ve seen 50-somethings drive 10, 20 mph below the speed limit while texting.
Nobody can master texting while driving, no matter how experienced she is.
Even House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, who championed the bill, was quoted in the same story as saying, “I have admittedly had concerns in the past about the so-called ‘camel’s nose (under the tent)’ argument that once you start going down the road, you don’t stop.”
Like Townsend, we don’t think Mesnard even realizes what he’s “concerned” about either.
We hope SB 1080 is the first step to banning texting and driving for all drivers.
We hope SB 1080 isn’t the last stop on the road.
If you, dear readers agree, tell your legislators.
Because they either believe Arizonans can safely pilot 3-ton weapons at high rates of speed while texting or they can’t see the forest for the trees.
Our Viewpoint editorials represent the opinions of the West Valley View editorial board, which is composed of Publisher Elliott Freireich and Managing Editor Cary Hines.
LEditor’s note: The West Valley View will not print any Letters to the Editor criticizing either Goodyear candidate in the May 10 issue because it is the last issue before the May 16 runoff election and candidates would not have a chance to defend themselves.
Editor:
I am writing in response to the article entitled “Liberty super gets vote of confidence” printed on March 15. In that article Dr. Andy Rogers, Liberty Elementary School District Superintendent, denies to the West Valley View reporter that he asked myself to leave the Westar campus. He stated not only to media outlets but also the Goodyear Police Department that the principal of the school is the one who kicked me off the campus. A little bit of fact checking and police work would have proven he was being dishonest as the principal of the school was out sick on this day. I
have been an active parent on this elementary campus for 3 years and also have my fingerprint card. I was making copies for beloved teachers as I do many days a week when Dr. Rogers entered the building and asked me if I had permission to be there. He told me that I needed to leave. I was caught offguard and asked him for a reason. He said that he didn’t need to give me one and I needed to leave immediately. There were two district administrators in the office and two office staff to witness his actions. I believe these actions were due to my involvement in a Concerned Parents Group trying to remove the Superintendent. Dr. Rogers constant bullying and failure to tell the truth is one of many reasons he needs to be removed from the district.
Emily Snyder Goodyear
Editor:
Our country is about Laws and Law and Order. Sanctuary City’s were founded on protecting illegals from criminals acts, but has become a program of protecting illegals that have committed crimes against the very people that extended a hand of friendship.........Congress passes laws. Enforcement is not a choice,
Virgil Warden Goodyear
Editor:
The past couple of weeks I have been reading many negative comments directed at Susan Hewitt regarding a letter she had written expressing her dissatisfaction of “frauds” parking in spaces designated for only physically handicapped individuals. Please stop berating Susan, as she is not your adversary.
Susan has the same view on the topic as those of you who are bothered by those careless, heartless drivers who are not disabled, yet are too lazy to walk the extra 200 feet and don’t have a concern for the person who actually needs the spot. Susan is correct in pointing out that there are many frauds out there.
I have witnessed, first-hand (on numerous occasions), physically capable people using these parking spaces for their convenience while having no compassion for the disabled. Some people have recovered from surgery and no longer need the placard
1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323 (623) 535-8439 [535-VIEW] • FAX (623) 935-2103
“The noblest motive is the public good.’’ — Richard Steele
Publisher: Elliott Freireich publisher@westvalleyview.com
Editorial: Managing editor: Cary Hines editor@westvalleyview.com
Advertising:
Advertising coordinator: Julie Sargent-Helm advertising@westvalleyview.com
Account executives: Rachael Freireich rachael.f@westvalleyview.com
DeAna Janco Deana.j@westvalleyview.com
Julius Tiritilli julius.t@westvalleyview.com
Production: Shannon Mead, Erica Evans production@westvalleyview.com
Bookkeeping: Manager: Rene Hartmann.
Alejandrina Trujillo bookkeeping@westvalleyview.com
Classified advertising: Kimberlee Watson orders@westvalleyview.com
Circulation/Distribution: Ron Sellmeyer missyou@westvalleyview.com
Printing: Ryan Westfall rwestfall@westvalleyview.com
West Valley View is published each Wednesday by West Valley View Inc.
Subscriptions: Home delivery of West Valley View is free within Avondale, Buckeye*, Goodyear, Litchfield Park & Tolleson* as well as select portions of Glendale*, Waddell* & West Phoenix*, generally, west of State Route 101, east of Johnson Rd., north of Pecos Rd. and south of Northern Ave. (*certain
Do you agree or disagree with Fox News’ decision to sever ties with Bill O’Reilly following reports of sexual harassment?
Agree • Disagree LAST WEEK’S RESULTS Do you think President Donald Trump should replace White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer? 59 total Votes • Yes — 46% • No — 54% Take the View’s online poll at the home page of our Website, www.WestValleyView.com Join the conversation! Share your thoughts with us on Facebook! Or mention @WestValleyView and tag
(From Page 6)
(which is usually expired but put out for display) but still park in the space; have healed from an injury where a temporary placard was issued and since expired but still use the placard and the space; or use a family member’s vehicle that has a handicapped plate or placard issued but the disabled person is not actually present. These are all abuses of the purpose in the issuance of a handicapped plate/placard.
Susan took the time to bring this matter to the attention of those selfish (but healthy), selfabsorbed, self-centered, meanspirited individuals who care about only themselves.
So rather than condemning Susan, you should be thanking her for taking a stand for those who cannot.
Robert Sanda Goodyear
Editor:
I wanted to write a quick note thanking both Senator Flake and Senator McCain for standing with Senate leadership by giving a vote to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. I know that Democrats blocked the nomination as a retaliation for Merrick Garland not getting a vote, but the Senators never played the partisan game and always put the Court and the responsibility of the Senate first. They took note of Judge Gorsuch’s qualifications and integrity instead of playing politics, and as such, Arizona is lucky to have two Senators who can rise above partisanship on matters of national interest. We may not always agree with them, but they are always forthright and upfront about their decision-making. That’s really all we can ask for from our elected officials and I appreciate their decision on Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Ken Wright Goodyear
Editor:
For all the ire it has raised from some readers who wrote in to Letters to the Editor reacting to my letter several weeks ago concerning fraudulant users of handicapped parking spaces, positive outcomes have resulted....and that is a good thing. For example, responders have had the opportunity to share their very personal
hardships and health experiences to a large audience, they have seized the occasion to educate “stupid”, “ignorant”, and “judgmental” people like me because they do not self-describe themselves as such, and a door opened that provided yet another opportunity...to vent, to tell a story, to unload some pent-up emotions, and so on. Good for you.
The fact still exists: there are unscrupulous people out there who game systems and milk them for all they can for their own, selfish benefit. I don’t think I’m overly cynical after living almost 70 years to suspect that there are frauds in every aspect of our lives.
Susan Hewitt Goodyear
Editor:
Arnold I don’t have a problem with Trump going to ‘HIS’ MarA-Lago resort; he’s spent his life working to pay for it, unlike our previous President that has spent his entire life sucking on the taxpayer’s teat.
We now have an Attorney General that WILL enforce All our laws, unlike our two previous AG’s that were more concerned with covering for their boss and his buddies.
We also have a new originalist or textualism appointed to the Supreme Court to protect our Constitution. Hopefully Trump will appoint at least two more Supreme Court Justices and many District and Circuit Court Justices during his two terms.
Building the wall on our southern border will be cheaper than the current costs of the crimes, incarcerations, strain on our public schools and benefits we’re paying for due to illegal aliens.
Let’s withhold Mexico’s Federal Aid ($53.4 million in 2016) to assist covering these expenses. An added bonus, since the Supreme Court ruled with Obamacare the Government is free to impose any tax it wants, let’s place a tax on all monies illegals send back to Mexico or any other Country. Hopefully Trump & Congress repeal all Obamacare mandates and substantially reduce or cap Medicaid enrollments. As of June 2016 11.4 million, just 3.5% of the population, had Obamacare. What about the majority of Americans that can’t afford the monthly premiums, annual deductibles of thousands of dollars, with limited access to doctors?
If you want BULLSH** Government run health-insurance and health-care join the military and get on the waiting list at the VA! Arnold you’re correct; the globalist, open borders Governments’ of England and Germany are not too happy with Trump, but more importantly the native populations of these countries wish they had
Trump in their own government. Am I Happy? No I’m ECSTATIC!
Terry Newman Goodyear
Editor:
I haven’t written to you in a long time, but there is something that is bothering me now! My niece is in a Westside hospital and they don’t know what is wrong with her. Her husband makes too much to get welfare, but not enough to have medical insurance. So no doctors are finding out what is really wrong with her. (I haven’t heard from my sister in a week, so things could have changed?) Anyway there is something seriously wrong with our medical system when Doctors don’t take care of a patient because “they” don’t have insurance! Perhaps things have changed now, it has been a few days. Though I have had any positive news yet. What I have learned is that you better have some-kind of health insurance or don’t go to a hospital on the Westside of Phoenix. Where I live most-likely I would end up in either Wickenburg or Parker. I’ve seen doctors in both places and they were OK!
Bernard Oviatt Salome
Editor:
This is in response to, “West Valley gets no respect ‘four’ car race, Big Dance” in the April 5th issue. I agree that West Valley cities are not properly recognized. Although Phoenix is our capital it doesn’t make much sense to continue to generalize each city as “Phoenix.” I am constantly asked where I am from and it is always disheartening that I cannot respond with “Avondale” or “Tolleson” without getting looks of confusion. Only when I answer “Phoenix”, will they suddenly understand the vicinity I am talking about. I have been a resident of the West Valley since I was born and have watched our cities evolve to their current status. We each have developed our own brand and offer unique
entertainment and atmospheres; However, none of this development matters if our valley continues to be generalized as “Phoenix.” I do not see the difficulty of mentioning the specific city in which events such as the Super Bowl or even the annual Nascar races are held. The use of Phoenix is purely for the sake of common knowledge in my opinion. I have always been taught a chain is only as strong as its weakest link so why continue to build up one city versus having multiple strong economic based cities. After credit is properly given the community will not only have pride in their city, but also enjoy the attraction of other events and companies that desire our unique amenities.
The proper naming of an event or even listing the specific location may seem minute and perhaps minuscule in comparison to other issues; however, that simple detail can possibly be the difference between landing a multi-million dollar deal or losing it to a trusted name backed by the work of others.
Raiannon Baca Avondale
Editor:
I read with interest, and amusement, all the letters about parking in the handicap space. Indeed, there are many forms of handicaps, but only a few of them are noticable. And, only 1 or 2 that allow for parking in a Handicap space.
As the Son and Nephew of several people who are handicapped, as well as having two physical handicaps myself, there is a very strict criteria for issuing the Handicap placard.
With my two handicaps (vision and hearing), can I get a Handicap placard? Yes, I can. Am I allowed to park in a reserved space? NO, I am not.
Likewise, most of my family members are in the same boat as I am. But, for those people whose handicap prevents them from walking more than 200 feet without having to stop, then they are allowed to park in a Handicapped parking space. Provided their vehicle has either a Handicapped Placard, or License plate. Hopefully, this clears up the issue for most people.
Anthony Sanseverino Litchfield Park
Editor: Artie, Artie
I usually do not answer letters directed to me in this section . However, in your case I am making an exception. I appreciate and respect your sincerity. You are correct. Empathy is a wonderful thing. You have a lot of it and maybe I should have more. I do, however, fundamentally disagree with your line of reasoning. Empathy does not trump the rule of law. That view is naïve I believe that is where you are going wrong. I also disagree that patriotism is a group of people living together in harmony. Patriotism is an individual relationship to a higher legal authority and is based upon “ values ” fostered for the benefit and survival of all. It is all about values. Our values define who we are in the real world.
As I see it, not all progressive values are intrinsically bad. They just do not know when to stop. We should be able to have clean air and water without destroying an entire industry (coal) We should be able to say who can and cannot come to our country without letting the entire refugee world enter, just because of empathy. Do you Artie, have empathy for Kate Steinle’s parents who’s lost their child to an illegal ?
We should teach our college students to live in the real world by encountering different points of view, not by running to “ safe places”
The difference between us is that you see the world through the eyes of all that utopian fiction you are reading ; where as I see the world as it really is. Who’s world view will better equip a young person to live in the REAL world, your’s or mine?
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
It’s budget season in city halls in the West Valley as municipal financial officers and city council members crunch the numbers.
City officials are required to approve budgets and adjust tax levies for the 201718 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
It’s a task that often reveals officials’ priorities as they allocate funds for ongoing expenses and special projects for their cities.
Here’s a roundup of the schedule for approving budgets in West Valley cities.
The Avondale City Council started to review budget requests at work sessions this month.
The budget is expected to get tentative approval at the council’s regular meeting May 15, with final budget approval and the Truth in Taxation public hearing scheduled for the regular meeting June 19.
The council is expected to consider the property tax levy at its regular meeting July 10.
Regular council meetings start at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Goodyear officials will host an open house on the draft budget from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 at Conference Room 117 at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Residents can ask questions and provide feedback, which will be considered by staff and presented to the City Council prior to the budget’s final approval.
The budget is expected to get tentative approval at the City Council meeting May 22, with final approval expected in June.
Two weeks after the final adoption of the budget, the council is expected to approve
the primary and secondary property tax levies for ongoing general fund revenue and the secondary property tax levy for general obligation bond debt service.
The City Council’s review of the budget started in October with a two-day council retreat that covered tax policy, infrastructure and the capital improvement plan.
Draft budget sessions were held this month.
Buckeye
The Buckeye City Council is expected to give tentative approval to its budget at its regular council meeting June 6.
At a special council meeting June 20, there will be a hearing before the council votes to give the budget final approval. There will also be a hearing and vote on the city’s primary property tax.
The council will vote on the property tax levy at its regular meeting July 5.
Regular council meetings start at 6 p.m. at Council Chambers at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.
Litchfield Park
The Litchfield Park City Council is expected give tentative and final approvals to its budget in June.
The council started its budget review at a work study session April 12.
The council has its regular meetings at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Community Room at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Tolleson
The Tolleson City Council is scheduled to give its budget tentative approval May 23 and final approval June 27.
The proposed budget was on the council’s agenda March 28 and April 11.
The council meets at 6 p.m. at 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A West Valley woman was willing to bare almost everything for a television reality show’s survival challenge.
Melanie Rauscher, 30, of Avondale is a participant in the Naked and Afraid episode that will air at 6 p.m. Sunday on the Discovery Channel.
The show follows Rauscher as she and a male partner are set down in the swamps of Louisiana, then must find water, food and shelter for up to 21 days.
The show’s twist is that the pair faced the elements and each other without clothes, which Rauscher said is challenging beyond the obvious awkwardness of the situation of working with a stranger who’s naked.
“The first time we met, we were both butt naked,” she said. “It was weird being around someone naked who you don’t know.”
Naked and Afraid pixelates private parts for broadcast, but Rauscher said being naked makes the show different and is a big part of the challenge since it’s more difficult to complete tasks without the benefit of clothing.
“My intention of being on the show was the challenge,” she said. “The challenge is 100 percent real. It’s the hardest thing I’ve done in my life.”
Rauscher, who is originally from Philadelphia and lived in Virginia before moving to Arizona 2½ years ago, works as a recreation specialist for the city of Buckeye.
Rauscher said Naked and Afraid, which is in its seventh season, is her favorite show, so on a whim, she made a website
application last year.
“There was something about the show I wanted to experience,” said Rauscher, a Navy veteran who enjoys the outdoors, hiking and survival challenges.
A five-month casting process included several interviews with questions about survival skills and a psychological evaluation.
Rauscher’s episode was filmed in September, although she couldn’t say how many days she lasted in the wilderness or share other details before the episode was broadcast.
Since there is no prize money for completing the challenge, Rauscher said the show’s reward is the experience.
“I learned so much about myself out there,” she said.
Although she’s not a hunter, Rauscher and her partner were forced to rely on nature if they wanted to eat, an experience she said caused her to lose weight and turned her off of meat.
“I live a very strict diet now,” she said. She noted that while the experience is a challenge for the show’s participants, it’s a reality for some people.
“Everything we have here is so easy,” she said. “I can’t go back to taking everything we have for granted.”
Rauscher, who is not married, said the most common question she’s asked about the show is whether anything sexual happened with the man she was paired with, Jeremy McCaa of Louisiana.
“The answer is no,” she said, noting even though they were naked, there wasn’t much attraction between people who were dirty, starving and sleepless.
“You have no libido … none whatsoever,” she said.
Still, the situation forced the pair to be close in other ways with that back-tobasics introduction.
“It’s an incredible way to start a friendship, and then you have to survive with that person,” Rauscher said. “You’re both very vulnerable. It’s a different level of trust that starts that bond.”
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Hello, and welcome to the Business Briefcase, readers. It’s good to see your smiling faces once again, and if you’ve seen my vehicle lately, you’d be able to see the smiles yourself through the r eflection.
Your Briefcase host got his first car wash in some time, and he feels pretty good about it. I’ve rediscovered the true color of the paint, and have a fancy new $1 air freshener hanging from the rear-view mirror.
Now that I caved and washed my car, that means rain is on the horizon, right? Isn’t that how this works?
I better get my new wipers on the windshield before that comes to pass. Last time it rained, they broke apart and flung right off my car.
It was admittedly hilarious, but tough to see on the rest of the ride home.
Let’s get to the business news.
Although I try not to be one to the Briefcase readers, those suffering from a pain in the neck (or back) will be happy to hear of the next business.
Healthy Spines
Chiropractic is celebrating a ribbon-cutting ceremony put on by the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce from 9 to 11 a.m. May 3 at 1473 N. Dysart Road, Suite 101, in Avondale.
Healthy Spines offers acupuncture, chiropractic and massage care, and is committed to educating the community on chiropractic health.
Healthy Spines Chiropractic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments can be made online at healthyspinechiropractic.com.
For information, email hschiropractic@yahoo.com or call 623-925-1386.
Now that we’ve covered some health options for humans, it’s time to move on to pets. It’s not going to do
them any good, since pets can’t read, but I’m trusting you to relay the message for me.
Gentle Hearts Animal Hospital is open in Goodyear at 14445 W. McDowell Road, Suite A-106.
The veterinary clinic is celebrating with a grand opening event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The meetand-greet will have food, a raffle, and feature a tour of the facility.
Gentle Hearts provides preventative care and surgery for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and pocket pets, such as hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs. The hospital also features an extensive online pet-health library of professional articles on up-to-date medical information regarding your pets.
Gentle Hearts is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For information, visit gentleheartsanimalhospital.com or call 623-298-4200.
Our last business to mention has nothing to do with the medical field, for humans or animals, breaking our Briefcase theme for the week. That’s OK, though; variety is the spice of life. Or something like that.
Planet Smoothie is now open in Avondale at 1573 N. Dysart Road, Suite B-2, next to the Fry’s Food and Drug.
The shop offers various real-fruit smoothies, from original to low-calorie to meal replacement drinks.
The menu also offers a large list of nutritional supplement add-ons.
Planet Smoothie first opened in 1995 in Atlanta and has expanded to 124 stores across 22 states, including three in the Phoenix metro area.
The hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
For information, visit planetsmoothie.com.
That’s all for this week. If you have any questions, tips or comments, contact Briefcase Headquarters via email at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or by Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
Until next time, take care, and have a great week!
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
Navy Seaman Mariah Reyes has graduated from basic military training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Reyes is stationed on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in Norfolk, Va.
She is a 2016 graduate of Agua Fria High School in Avondale.
Roydel A. Pinder Jr. completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Roydel A. Pinder Jr. has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.
He is the son of Roydel A. and Sophy Pinder of Avondale, and is a 2015 graduate of Tolleson Union High School in Tolleson.
Jason R. Wallin graduates from basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jason R. Wallin has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.
He is the son of Carlos E. Barnett and Tina M. Wallin of Buckeye and is a 2014 graduate of Desert Edge High School in Goodyear.
Randy L. Mitchell finishes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Randy L. Mitchell Jr. has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.
He is the son of Veronica Y. and Randy L. Mitchell of Goodyear, and is a 2014 graduate of Desert Edge High School in Goodyear.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
It’s a badge of honor for the 13 markets that currently support at least one franchise in each of the four major sporting leagues, as it should be. The “Big Four” — the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League — has a combined 122 teams across 48 cities in the United States and Canada. A city with one team is part of an exclusive club. The places with four? That’s a first-class ticket to an entirely different level.
Phoenix has been a four-sport town since 1998, when the Arizona Diamondbacks joined MLB’s National League. Two years before that, a new league emerged. After some early tumultuous years, Major League Soccer found its footing and established itself among the top leagues in the country. MLS now has the third-highest average attendance of the five biggest leagues, and with it has created a new exclusive club: The Big Five.
Ten of the 13 markets with four major sports have added an MLS team to its ranks. Is Phoenix on its way to joining that club? The events over the last few months are certainly pointing in that direction.
The new ownership group of the United Soccer League’s Phoenix Rising Football Club, stylized as Phoenix Rising FC, has submitted a bid to become one of MLS’ four expansion teams beginning in 2020, and it’s starting to look more and more likely each day.
Verrado baseball tops Desert Edge to win region; Estrella baseball scores on wild pitch to beat Buckeye; State tennis
The Phoenix Rising ownership group has been making things happen at a blistering place, but it wasn’t always sunshine for professional soccer in the Valley. Phoenix is a relative newcomer to the scene, getting its first franchise in 2012. That first team, Phoenix FC, folded because of financial mismanagement after just two years, but another rose from the ashes. Arizona United Soccer Club was created in place of Phoenix FC, but never found its footing after playing home games in two different spring training stadiums over three years.
In August 2016, a new group bought the team and changed the moniker to Phoenix Rising. That’s where the tide began to turn. First, the ownership committed to play games in a soccer-specific stadium. The team has had three home games so far in 2017, and they’ve all sold out. Phoenix Rising is averaging more than 6,700 fans per game in its first three at the new, pop-up stadium, which is located at the northwest corner of where Loop 101 and Loop 202 meet in Tempe. That attendance figure is more than double the previous season high average from 2014 to 2016. The move paid off.
Second, the USL was reclassified as a tier-two league. Phoenix Rising got a free pass. It moved up the professional ranks without having to do anything. No politicking. No jockeying for position. Phoenix Rising was just in the right place at the right time.
Third, the ownership was invited to submit an MLS expansion bid by the commissioner himself, Don Garber. Phoenix was added to the list of 10 other cities in contention for the four spots just days before the application deadline Jan. 31. It’s probably an understatement to say it’s a good sign to have the league you’re vying to enter encourage a submission.
If there were only one or two expansion spots open, things would look dicey. With four, Phoenix has to like its odds. Of the 11 submissions, Phoenix is the largest city and media market, has the largest Hispanic population and has secured a site for a future climate-controlled stadium. The stadium would be located on the site of the current temporary model, and would not need public funding to get it up and running, according to Berke Bakay, the team’s principle owner. In a time where scrutiny of professional sports using tax dollars to fund fancy digs is at its peak, that card may just trump them all.
To top it all off, Didier Drogba, the legendary Chelsea FC player, has signed on to become a player and future owner for the club.
Phoenix Rising is working hard to secure its place with soccer’s elite with ambitious owners, a sensible stadium plan and star power. I wouldn’t bet against them, and they’re making it hard for MLS to do the same.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Verrado softball ended the regular season in style Monday.
Down to its last out and trailing by a run against rival Desert Edge, the Lady Vipers produced consecutive hits to tie and then win the game. Hailey Raio’s two-run, walk-off home run to deep center field sent the home crowd away happy with a 6-4 victory.
“Two years ago, they did it to us, they hit a walk-off homer, Sydney McLeod,” Verrado coach Tee Hampton said. “That was awesome. It was so exciting. Having a game like that really helps you.”
Raio said the walk-off homer felt really good, and she knew it was out as soon as she hit it.
“It was pretty awesome; I’ve never done that before,” Raio said. “I was honestly just trying to get a base hit. I just wanted to get on because I was really scared; it was really intense. I just didn’t want to let my team down.”
The home run came off Desert Edge’s Zoe Zoellner, who had allowed just five hits going into the final inning.
“We were trying to throw away,” Desert Edge coach Bret Marchese said. “We were moving in and out, and we tried to throw away, and Hailey was crowding [the plate], she got her arms extended. Hey, it happens.”
The inning started with a one-out bunt single by Bianca Worthy. It was her second consecutive bunt single after Worthy went deep for a solo home run to right field in the third inning.
“That’s the ultimate sacrifice,” Hampton said. “You go from hitting a home run to trying to find a way on. We saw a couple things we thought may work for us, and sometimes it’s a gamble, sometimes it’s not.”
Worthy advanced to second on a passed ball before Zoellner struck out Isabella Pantoja for the second out. That brought Katelyn Acton to the plate, and she lined a ball to center for a hit, scoring Worthy from second to tie the game at 4-4.
“My teammates did a great job putting me in that situation,” Acton said. “I was basically like, you have to do whatever you can, just don’t be the last out. I was shaking. I knew she wasn’t going to give me anything to hit, that’s a great pitcher. I knew it was going to be something down, and I basically stuck my bat out there.”
The hit was Acton’s third of the game, and she scored the team’s first run after doubling in the bottom of the first. It’s been a long road for Acton, a four-year varsity starter, during her senior year after a foot injury sidelined her for all but five games.
“It’s been an emotional one,” Acton said. “I have an amazing team, they’ve kept me up the whole time. This game meant a lot to all of us, and so to be able to contribute as much as I did, and in that clutch situation, especially being out as long as I was, feeling helpless, not being able to help out my senior year, this was huge.”
Having Acton back in the lineup not only provides the Lady Vipers with a boost in production, but her leadership is tremendous, also, Hampton said.
“In the bottom of the sixth she gathered everyone in and looked them in the eyes and said, ‘Hey, let’s do this,’” Hampton said. “It’s a little different from a coach versus a player. That really sparked what just happened. From then on it was like we were just taking care of business.”
Desert Edge (18-8-1) had the upper hand in the early innings, scoring a pair of runs in both the second and third innings to take a 4-1 lead. With two outs in the second, Isela Arenivas singled home Alexa Ramirez and Jessica Marchese followed with a double to left, plating Ciana Camacho and making it 2-1 Lady Scorpions. Desert Edge added to the lead when Brandi Peterson launched a two-run homer to center in the third, making it 4-1.
“I’m extremely proud of the way they fought, the way they battled,” Bret Marchese said of his team. “They’ve done that all season long. If you look across our entire schedule, we’ve lost to some of the best teams in the state by one run; and we’ve won our share, too. They came
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Verrado punctuated its remarkable season April 21 by winning the 5A Desert West Region title with a 4-1 victory over Desert Edge.
The Vipers wiggled out of a fifth-inning jam, added a pair of insurance runs in the bottom of the frame and closed it out with outstanding pitching.
“This is huge for us,” Verrado reliever Bryan McKinsey said of the region title. “We’ve worked really hard to get where we are right now. We didn’t expect this at the beginning of the season, it was a goal, but now it’s real and it’s amazing.”
McKinsey was at the center of things late. He was brought in to pitch with runners on second and third and one out in the fifth, and the Vipers intentionally walked Brett Miller to load the bases. McKinsey then got Lalo Jimenez to ground to second base for an inning-ending double play.
“It was really big for us,” McKinsey said of the double play. “That was the plan, to get the kid to roll over, change up, and that’s exactly what we got. It got the boys really hyped up.”
The double play was a bit controversial, as Miller wasn’t tagged running to second base, but the umpire deemed he was out of the baseline, and therefore called him out.
“[The second baseman] came in, and according to [the umpire], he fielded it, and because he turned his body to try to tag [Miller], he said we went out of the baseline,” Desert Edge coach Sean McCorry said. “I don’t really like the call because I feel like the kid is coming in, my kid is running a straight path, and he just runs off. It’s not like the kid took a step to tag him, he just [turned], and he was coming forward, so how can he gain ground and make us run out of the baseline? He [umpire] is not going to change the call, so there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Verrado coach Mark Flatten changed pitchers and went to McKinsey earlier than anticipated, but it worked out.
“With three games this week we extended Seth [Chick], our bridge guy, so we felt like we’d just go to Bryan with the game on the line because that’s who we’re comfortable with in that situation,” Flatten said. “We felt like if we were in a crucial spot, you go to your best guy, whatever the inning is.”
Verrado added two runs to its lead in the bottom of the fifth. Spencer Kemper doubled to deep centerfield to drive in Brady Bulger and make it 3-1, and Maddox Pfaff followed with an RBI single, increasing the Vipers’ lead to 4-1.
“This whole year I’m pretty much in the middle of the lineup, so I’m seeing a lot of off-speed [pitches],” Kemper said. “So, I’m just trying to do my best to get good swings off and put the ball in play, and good things happened.”
The insurance was huge for McKinsey’s mindset on the mound, he said.
“It honestly feels like it’s a 10-run ballgame, even if it’s just three or four runs,” McKinsey said. “It feels so much more comfortable, you get more confidence.” McKinsey showed how comfortable he felt over the final two innings, striking out the last two batters of the
fifth and all three batters in the sixth. His side-arm motion makes it difficult on hitters.
“Not only is he good, but as a right-handed hitter, if your’e getting one look at it, it’s hard to pick up,” Flatten said. “It’s already daunting when you’re on deck, you’re thinking about it. Then, throw in there he’s actually really good, too. That’s good stuff. That’s better than average high school stuff, especially from the side.”
Early going
Desert Edge took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second, but couldn’t scratch across any more runs. The Scorpions got the leadoff guy on in each the third and fourth innings, but were unable to produce a run from either situation.
“We had a couple situations where we stole second, we had guys at second and no outs, and we had poor ABs [at bats],” McCorry said. “We rolled over balls, where you need to force that ball to the middle of the yard to get them to third … It’s just situational hitting.”
Verrado went ahead with two runs in the bottom of the third. Breckyn Montano walked to lead off the inning, and courtesy runner Colten Keith stole second. Andrew Coleman bunted Keith to third, and Hayden Brown brought him home with a single to right. Two batters later, Kemper’s ground ball to shortstop scored another run when Desert Edge threw low to home plate and the ball bounced in front of the catcher, who wasn’t able to make a tag.
“We brought the infield in, made the pitch, just didn’t make the play,” McCorry said.
Verrado had just five hits in the game, but hit some balls hard, especially early.
“We’ve been really struggling offensively since Dom [Dominic Demarbiex] has gotten hurt,” Flatten said.
“I don’t think it’s so much we’re missing him, it’s that you’ve got to move a guy here, move a guy here, and all of a sudden you start missing some of that rhythm
you got earlier. Today, at the beginning of the game, I thought our at bats were good, we put the ball in play and got some really goods swings off, and from a coaching standpoint, you hope that’s going to lead you to that time where if you get a chance, you can get it done.”
Demarbiex injured his knee against Deer Valley April 11 and is out for the season.
Desert Edge won the rematch between the two teams April 24, beating the Vipers 7-4. The Scorpions moved up to No. 14 with the win and will host Buena at 4 p.m. today in the play-in game.
Flatten said April 21 he was hoping to stay in the top few positions of power points, but he realizes every team is good in the playoffs.
“To me, whoever you play in he playoffs, even when you get the bye, typically the better team has already won a game, and they’re good,” Flatten said. “We really want to stay in the [No.] 2 spot because it gets you a bye, and hopefully we get a good draw out of that. It’s the playoffs, so we expect a good team.”
Verrado has been involved in several close games lately, including a 5-4 win against Agua Fria, then a 4-2 loss at Agua Fria, and the last two games against Desert Edge. That experience, even with a pair of losses, can prove valuable for the postseason.
“These games are huge,” Kemper said. “All games are important, but especially these. We’re obviously going to be in the tournament now, so games like these, playoff atmosphere, they’re huge.”
McCorry said April 21 that he hoped the Scorpions would still get into the postseason because his team deserves it. After an 0-4 start in power points, the Scorpions finished 11-7.
“I’m hoping and praying that these guys make it,” McCorry said. “They’re working hard. I’m super proud of them.”
The following three pages of West Valley View are zoned for the 04/26/2017 edition.
Each zone pages 12, 13 & 14
(12N=North, 12E=East, 12S=South, 12W=West) appears in its designated geographical zone within the West Valley View circulation boundaries. For the purpose of the online edition, all zone pages appear.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
After a down year in a tough conference, Millennium boys tennis reversed its fortune in 2017, going undefeated in section play and earning a return trip to the Division I team state playoffs.
The Tigers finished 12-2 in dual meets, 6-0 in section play, and earned the No. 13 seed in the playoffs. Millennium travels to No. 4 Phoenix Desert Vista for the first round starting at 3 p.m. today.
BOYS TENNIS
Second-year Millennium coach Gen Turnbull said the team hit the ground running and has had success at nearly every stop this season.
“Last year, we didn’t have a great season, [but] this year, we came out a lot stronger,” Turnbull said. “I’ve been with them a year, they’ve been with me. They’ve been training real hard and they’ve been winning a lot.”
The Tigers haven’t lost a match since March 9, and expect to do well against Desert Vista, Turnbull said. Millennium likes its chances with the state’s top-rated doubles team of junior Maximo Lawlor and senior Austin Todd.
“We’re looking forward to doubles coming out and seeing how we stack up against the team,” Turnbull said. “I’m expecting, even though we haven’t played them yet, that Maximo and Austin are going to win singles and doubles. It’ll be interesting to see how the other guys step up.”
The Desert Vista match will be the first taste of playoff action for half of the varsity team. Sophomores Micah Stull, Millennium’s No. 3, and Luc Guillemette, the team’s No. 4, pair up as the Tigers’ No. 2 doubles duo. Sophomore Tyler Izzo and senior Joe Waugh are the No. 3 doubles team, and are the No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively.
“We’re mostly a sophomore team, so they’re still really young,” Turnbull said. “They’ve grown a whole lot, they practice at the Wigwam together, they hang out all the time. Seeing how they compete against the really tough teams will be interesting to watch.”
Along with the regular season success, Millennium fared well in each of the two tournaments it entered: the Kiwanis Tournament and the West Valley Tournament, both at Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale. The Tigers won the West Valley Tournament and finished second in the Kiwanis Tournament.
“Maximo and Austin won the Kiwanis Tournament as a doubles team,” Turnbull said. “[In singles], Maximo won the gold and Austin won the silver at the West Valley Tournament. [Freshman] L.J. [West] and Izzo won silver doubles and Mike and Luc got third.”
Millennium actually had a better overall record than
View photo
MAXIMO LAWLOR of Millennium hits a forehand during the 2015 state tournament. Lawlor and his doubles partner, Austin Todd, are the No. 1 seed in the 6A doubles tournament and have advanced to the third round.
six teams above it in the Division I rankings, but was hurt by a low average opponent rating of -1.62. The Tigers’ weren’t able to add a boost to their schedule through some interesting scheduling decisions by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Millennium wasn’t scheduled to play section foe Yuma Cibola, which finished the season ranked No. 11. Cibola was the only section team Millennium didn’t play, robbing the team of an opportunity to boost its position in the rankings. The Tigers even tried to get creative by adding Peoria Liberty
If youlove cars, Manheimis the place to be!Our employees are what make Manheim the company it is -the largest and best automotive remarketing company in the world, with 20,000 employees in 122 operating locations around the globe.Beapart ofthe teamthat istransformingthe waythe world buys,sells andownscars.
Qualifications include: Driver’s license; effectivecommunication, problemsolving, and organizationalskills;focusandcomposure during fast-paced sale-day activities; stand, walk, talk, and hear during entire shift; 6 months –1 year of clerical, office, and/or customer service work experience; and experience with tenkey and computer data entry.
to their schedule, another team dealing with its own schedule-rating issues, but nothing came of it.
“They mixed up the regions pretty crazy this year,” Turnbull said. “Liberty came to us and said they were supposed to play someone and it got rained out, and wanted to call the AIA and set up [a game] with us. Their A.D. and our A.D. said that [it would be too hard] to get the AIA’s approval.
“[We] were mad we didn’t play Cibola. The only team in our section we didn’t play, and they were undefeated the whole season. We just weren’t scheduled, and they were ranked higher than us all season.”
Individual tourney
Turnbull said a lot of the team success stemmed from the decision to play Lawlor and Todd together in doubles. The pair rewarded Turnbull with that decision, going undefeated and earning the No. 1 seed in the state doubles tournament. Lawlor and Todd cruised through Rounds 2 and 3, defeating Jacob Durant and Corey White of Marana Mountain View 6-1, 6-0 in Round 2, and beating Liberty’s Alec Moonier and Mason Powers 6-2, 6-1 in Round 3. Lawlor and Todd had a bye in the first round thanks to their seeding.
“I kept Maximo and Austin together this year,” Turnbull said. “Last year was my first year, and I didn’t know they should play together. I kept them together all year, and they went undefeated.
Stull and Guillemette also made the doubles tournament, but lost in the first round to Verrado’s Max Woodhead and Kyle Bloomstadt 7-5, 6-2.
Izzo competed in the singles bracket for Millennium, and was matched up with Desert Vista’s Austreberto Carlon. Izzo dropped the match to Carlon, the state’s No. 5 seed, 6-0, 6-1.
“He got a game on him, and he’s super proud of it,” Lawlor said of Izzo’s match. “He played well. He was returning balls and stuff, but the other guy, he outplayed him. The other guy hit real well. For [Izzo] to get it back over most times and to get some really good rallies, that’s all I can ask, play your best.”
Regardless of the team result against Desert Vista, Lawlor and Todd will continue their seasons in the doubles quarterfinal round Friday at Paseo. The pair are matched up with the No. 8-seeded duo of Nick Guest and Jack Vanderway of Phoenix Brophy Prep. The semifinals and final will also be held at Paseo, beginning Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Lawlor and Todd have finished third in state for two years running, and have their sights set on first place, Lawlor said.
“That’s what they’re gunning for,” Turnbull said. The winner of Desert Vista and Millennium will play the winner of No. 4 Scottsdale Horizon and No. 12 Liberty on May 3.
Elementary School District 3834 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson,
Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at 9:00am to 3:00pm Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 at 4:30 to 7:30pm LOCATION: 3834 S 91st Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353 (District Office Board Room)
Onsite Interviews • Online Applications K-8 positions • Substitute Positions Transportation • Food Service Help Desk/AZEDS Competitive Salary Strong Support for Teachers Excellent Benefits
Years of Service/Education Rewarded School Loan Forgiveness Credit Beginning Teacher Mentor Program
RSVP: Jennifer Meza jmeza@used.org Apply Online: www.unionesd.org
by Shane McOwen sports writer
After a down year in a tough conference, Millennium boys tennis reversed its fortune in 2017, going undefeated in section play and earning a return trip to the Division I team state playoffs.
The Tigers finished 12-2 in dual meets, 6-0 in section play, and earned the No. 13 seed in the playoffs. Millennium travels to No. 4 Phoenix Desert Vista for the first round starting at 3 p.m. today.
Second-year Millennium coach Gen Turnbull said the team hit the ground running and has had success at nearly every stop this season.
“Last year, we didn’t have a great season, [but] this year, we came out a lot stronger,” Turnbull said. “I’ve been with them a year, they’ve been with me. They’ve been training real hard and they’ve been winning a lot.”
The Tigers haven’t lost a match since March 9, and expect to do well against Desert Vista, Turnbull said. Millennium likes its chances with the state’s top-rated doubles team of junior Maximo Lawlor and senior Austin Todd.
“We’re looking forward to doubles coming out and seeing how we stack up against the team,” Turnbull said. “I’m expecting, even though we haven’t played them yet, that Maximo and Austin are going to win singles and doubles. It’ll be interesting to see how the other guys step up.”
The Desert Vista match will be the first taste of playoff action for half of the varsity team. Sophomores Micah Stull, Millennium’s No. 3, and Luc Guillemette, the team’s No. 4, pair up as the Tigers’ No. 2 doubles duo. Sophomore Tyler Izzo and senior Joe Waugh are the No. 3 doubles team, and are the No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively.
“We’re mostly a sophomore team, so they’re still really young,” Turnbull said. “They’ve grown a whole lot, they practice at the Wigwam together, they hang out all the time. Seeing how they compete against the really tough teams will be interesting to watch.”
Along with the regular season success, Millennium fared well in each of the two tournaments it entered: the Kiwanis Tournament and the West Valley Tournament, both at Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale. The Tigers won the West Valley Tournament and finished second in the Kiwanis Tournament.
“Maximo and Austin won the Kiwanis Tournament as a doubles team,” Turnbull said. “[In singles], Maximo won the gold and Austin won the silver at the West Valley Tournament. [Freshman] L.J. [West] and Izzo won silver doubles and Mike and Luc got third.”
Millennium actually had a better overall record than
MAXIMO LAWLOR of Millennium hits a forehand during the 2015 state tournament. Lawlor and his doubles partner, Austin Todd, are the No. 1 seed in the 6A doubles tournament and have advanced to the third round.
six teams above it in the Division I rankings, but was hurt by a low average opponent rating of -1.62. The Tigers’ weren’t able to add a boost to their schedule through some interesting scheduling decisions by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Millennium wasn’t scheduled to play section foe Yuma Cibola, which finished the season ranked No. 11. Cibola was the only section team Millennium didn’t play, robbing the team of an opportunity to boost its position in the rankings. The Tigers even tried to get creative by adding Peoria Liberty
Pain and or numbness in the legs and feet are common complaints. But to find relief for this often debilitating condition, you must first know the cause of the symptoms. It is important to remember that pain or numbness in the legs and feet are the symptoms of some other problems. And to find long-lasting relief of these symptoms, it is absolutely essential to identify the cause of the problem producing these symptoms. There are four major conditions that commonly produce pain and or numbness in the lower extremities. While the symptoms for all of these conditions are similar, the conditions must be treated quite differently. In fact, it is quite common for doctors to prescribe medications to treat the symptoms without ever looking into what is causing them in the first place. There’s virtually no chance of obtaining long-term relief from leg symptoms unless or until you identify and correct the cause. The nerves in the legs start in the lower back and travel all the way down to the tips of the toes. When these nerves become irritated, they produce various combinations of pain and or numbness in the legs or feet. But, the irritation may be in the lower back even though the patient complains of symptoms in the legs and feet. And in fact, you can also have no back pain at all, yet still have back-related symptoms in your legs or feet. If your treatment focuses on the legs and feet, there is very little chance of obtaining long[term relief of a problem that starts in the lower back. The three main causes of pain the legs that are actually associated with the lower back are spinal stenosis, sciatica and pinched lumber nerves. No amount of treatment aimed at the legs and feet will reduce the symptoms, if the problem truly is starting in the lower spine. Likewise, neuropathy are in the upper leg, doctors will misdiagnose the patient as having a problem in their lower back. If treatment of neuropathy is directed at the lower back there’s very little chance of a successful outcome and relief of symptoms in the feet. All four of these major causes have very different treatments. So it should be obvious to you, the most important step of finding relief of the symptoms is finding which condition is causing them. That is why I created the comprehensive Neuropathy and Spinal Stenosis Symptom Relief Project If you’ve been suffering from debilitating low back, leg and or foot pain, I invite you to schedule a free consultation to review your MRIs and medical records. I believe it’s your best opportunity to find real relief of your foot, leg or lower back symptoms. So take advantage of this special offer!
GEORGE W. KUKURIN, DC DACAN
12409 W. Indian School Rd. #C304, Avondale AZ • 623-547-4727 • www.kcpv.info Preferred provider for most insurance plans including BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, Banner, Motor Vehicle accidents & more.
to their schedule, another team dealing with its own schedule-rating issues, but nothing came of it.
“They mixed up the regions pretty crazy this year,” Turnbull said. “Liberty came to us and said they were supposed to play someone and it got rained out, and wanted to call the AIA and set up [a game] with us. Their A.D. and our A.D. said that [it would be too hard] to get the AIA’s approval.
“[We] were mad we didn’t play Cibola. The only team in our section we didn’t play, and they were undefeated the whole season. We just weren’t scheduled, and they were ranked higher than us all season.”
Individual tourney
Turnbull said a lot of the team success stemmed from the decision to play Lawlor and Todd together in doubles. The pair rewarded Turnbull with that decision, going undefeated and earning the No. 1 seed in the state doubles tournament. Lawlor and Todd cruised through Rounds 2 and 3, defeating Jacob Durant and Corey White of Marana Mountain View 6-1, 6-0 in Round 2, and beating Liberty’s Alec Moonier and Mason Powers 6-2, 6-1 in Round 3. Lawlor and Todd had a bye in the first round thanks to their seeding.
“I kept Maximo and Austin together this year,” Turnbull said. “Last year was my first year, and I didn’t know they should play together. I kept them together all year, and they went undefeated.
Stull and Guillemette also made the doubles tournament, but lost in the first round to Verrado’s Max Woodhead and Kyle Bloomstadt 7-5, 6-2.
Izzo competed in the singles bracket for Millennium, and was matched up with Desert Vista’s Austreberto Carlon. Izzo dropped the match to Carlon, the state’s No. 5 seed, 6-0, 6-1.
“He got a game on him, and he’s super proud of it,” Lawlor said of Izzo’s match. “He played well. He was returning balls and stuff, but the other guy, he outplayed him. The other guy hit real well. For [Izzo] to get it back over most times and to get some really good rallies, that’s all I can ask, play your best.”
Regardless of the team result against Desert Vista, Lawlor and Todd will continue their seasons in the doubles quarterfinal round Friday at Paseo. The pair are matched up with the No. 8-seeded duo of Nick Guest and Jack Vanderway of Phoenix Brophy Prep. The semifinals and final will also be held at Paseo, beginning Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Lawlor and Todd have finished third in state for two years running, and have their sights set on first place, Lawlor said. “That’s what they’re gunning for,” Turnbull said. The winner of Desert Vista and Millennium will play the winner of No. 4 Scottsdale Horizon and No. 12 Liberty on May 3.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
After a down year in a tough conference, Millennium boys tennis reversed its fortune in 2017, going undefeated in section play and earning a return trip to the Division I team state playoffs.
The Tigers finished 12-2 in dual meets, 6-0 in section play, and earned the No. 13 seed in the playoffs. Millennium travels to No. 4 Phoenix Desert Vista for the first round starting at 3 p.m. today.
Second-year Millennium coach Gen Turnbull said the team hit the ground running and has had success at nearly every stop this season.
“Last year, we didn’t have a great season, [but] this year, we came out a lot stronger,” Turnbull said. “I’ve been with them a year, they’ve been with me. They’ve been training real hard and they’ve been winning a lot.”
The Tigers haven’t lost a match since March 9, and expect to do well against Desert Vista, Turnbull said. Millennium likes its chances with the state’s top-rated doubles team of junior Maximo Lawlor and senior Austin Todd.
“We’re looking forward to doubles coming out and seeing how we stack up against the team,” Turnbull said. “I’m expecting, even though we haven’t played them yet, that Maximo and Austin are going to win singles and doubles. It’ll be interesting to see how the other guys step up.”
The Desert Vista match will be the first taste of playoff action for half of the varsity team. Sophomores Micah Stull, Millennium’s No. 3, and Luc Guillemette, the team’s No. 4, pair up as the Tigers’ No. 2 doubles duo. Sophomore Tyler Izzo and senior Joe Waugh are the No. 3 doubles team, and are the No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively.
“We’re mostly a sophomore team, so they’re still really young,” Turnbull said. “They’ve grown a whole lot, they practice at the Wigwam together, they hang out all the time. Seeing how they compete against the really tough teams will be interesting to watch.”
Along with the regular season success, Millennium fared well in each of the two tournaments it entered: the Kiwanis Tournament and the West Valley Tournament, both at Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale. The Tigers won the West Valley Tournament and finished second in the Kiwanis Tournament.
“Maximo and Austin won the Kiwanis Tournament as a doubles team,” Turnbull said. “[In singles], Maximo won the gold and Austin won the silver at the West Valley Tournament. [Freshman] L.J. [West] and Izzo won silver doubles and Mike and Luc got third.”
Millennium actually had a better overall record than
MAXIMO LAWLOR of Millennium hits a forehand during the 2015 state tournament. Lawlor and his doubles partner, Austin Todd, are the No. 1 seed in the 6A doubles tournament and have advanced to the third round.
six teams above it in the Division I rankings, but was hurt by a low average opponent rating of -1.62. The Tigers’ weren’t able to add a boost to their schedule through some interesting scheduling decisions by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Millennium wasn’t scheduled to play section foe Yuma Cibola, which finished the season ranked No. 11. Cibola was the only section team Millennium didn’t play, robbing the team of an opportunity to boost its position in the rankings. The Tigers even tried to get creative by adding Peoria Liberty
to their schedule, another team dealing with its own schedule-rating issues, but nothing came of it.
“They mixed up the regions pretty crazy this year,” Turnbull said. “Liberty came to us and said they were supposed to play someone and it got rained out, and wanted to call the AIA and set up [a game] with us. Their A.D. and our A.D. said that [it would be too hard] to get the AIA’s approval.
“[We] were mad we didn’t play Cibola. The only team in our section we didn’t play, and they were undefeated the whole season. We just weren’t scheduled, and they were ranked higher than us all season.”
Individual tourney
Turnbull said a lot of the team success stemmed from the decision to play Lawlor and Todd together in doubles. The pair rewarded Turnbull with that decision, going undefeated and earning the No. 1 seed in the state doubles tournament. Lawlor and Todd cruised through Rounds 2 and 3, defeating Jacob Durant and Corey White of Marana Mountain View 6-1, 6-0 in Round 2, and beating Liberty’s Alec Moonier and Mason Powers 6-2, 6-1 in Round 3. Lawlor and Todd had a bye in the first round thanks to their seeding.
“I kept Maximo and Austin together this year,” Turnbull said. “Last year was my first year, and I didn’t know they should play together. I kept them together all year, and they went undefeated.
Stull and Guillemette also made the doubles tournament, but lost in the first round to Verrado’s Max Woodhead and Kyle Bloomstadt 7-5, 6-2.
Izzo competed in the singles bracket for Millennium, and was matched up with Desert Vista’s Austreberto Carlon. Izzo dropped the match to Carlon, the state’s No. 5 seed, 6-0, 6-1.
“He got a game on him, and he’s super proud of it,” Lawlor said of Izzo’s match. “He played well. He was returning balls and stuff, but the other guy, he outplayed him. The other guy hit real well. For [Izzo] to get it back over most times and to get some really good rallies, that’s all I can ask, play your best.”
Regardless of the team result against Desert Vista, Lawlor and Todd will continue their seasons in the doubles quarterfinal round Friday at Paseo. The pair are matched up with the No. 8-seeded duo of Nick Guest and Jack Vanderway of Phoenix Brophy Prep. The semifinals and final will also be held at Paseo, beginning Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Lawlor and Todd have finished third in state for two years running, and have their sights set on first place, Lawlor said. “That’s what they’re gunning for,” Turnbull said. The winner of Desert Vista and Millennium will play the winner of No. 4 Scottsdale Horizon and No. 12 Liberty on May 3.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
After a down year in a tough conference, Millennium boys tennis reversed its fortune in 2017, going undefeated in section play and earning a return trip to the Division I team state playoffs.
The Tigers finished 12-2 in dual meets, 6-0 in section play, and earned the No. 13 seed in the playoffs. Millennium travels to No. 4 Phoenix Desert Vista for the first round starting at 3 p.m. today.
Second-year Millennium coach Gen Turnbull said the team hit the ground running and has had success at nearly every stop this season.
“Last year, we didn’t have a great season, [but] this year, we came out a lot stronger,” Turnbull said. “I’ve been with them a year, they’ve been with me. They’ve been training real hard and they’ve been winning a lot.”
The Tigers haven’t lost a match since March 9, and expect to do well against Desert Vista, Turnbull said. Millennium likes its chances with the state’s top-rated doubles team of junior Maximo Lawlor and senior Austin Todd.
“We’re looking forward to doubles coming out and seeing how we stack up against the team,” Turnbull said. “I’m expecting, even though we haven’t played them yet, that Maximo and Austin are going to win singles and doubles. It’ll be interesting to see how the other guys step up.”
The Desert Vista match will be the first taste of playoff action for half of the varsity team. Sophomores Micah Stull, Millennium’s No. 3, and Luc Guillemette, the team’s No. 4, pair up as the Tigers’ No. 2 doubles duo. Sophomore Tyler Izzo and senior Joe Waugh are the No. 3 doubles team, and are the No. 5 and No. 6 singles, respectively.
“We’re mostly a sophomore team, so they’re still really young,” Turnbull said. “They’ve grown a whole lot, they practice at the Wigwam together, they hang out all the time. Seeing how they compete against the really tough teams will be interesting to watch.”
Along with the regular season success, Millennium fared well in each of the two tournaments it entered: the Kiwanis Tournament and the West Valley Tournament, both at Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale. The Tigers won the West Valley Tournament and finished second in the Kiwanis Tournament.
“Maximo and Austin won the Kiwanis Tournament as a doubles team,” Turnbull said. “[In singles], Maximo won the gold and Austin won the silver at the West Valley Tournament. [Freshman] L.J. [West] and Izzo won silver doubles and Mike and Luc got third.”
Millennium actually had a better overall record than
View photo
MAXIMO LAWLOR of Millennium hits a forehand during the 2015 state tournament. Lawlor and his doubles partner, Austin Todd, are the No. 1 seed in the 6A doubles tournament and have advanced to the third round.
six teams above it in the Division I rankings, but was hurt by a low average opponent rating of -1.62. The Tigers’ weren’t able to add a boost to their schedule through some interesting scheduling decisions by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Millennium wasn’t scheduled to play section foe Yuma Cibola, which finished the season ranked No. 11. Cibola was the only section team Millennium didn’t play, robbing the team of an opportunity to boost its position in the rankings. The Tigers even tried to get creative by adding Peoria Liberty
to their schedule, another team dealing with its own schedule-rating issues, but nothing came of it.
“They mixed up the regions pretty crazy this year,” Turnbull said. “Liberty came to us and said they were supposed to play someone and it got rained out, and wanted to call the AIA and set up [a game] with us. Their A.D. and our A.D. said that [it would be too hard] to get the AIA’s approval.
“[We] were mad we didn’t play Cibola. The only team in our section we didn’t play, and they were undefeated the whole season. We just weren’t scheduled, and they were ranked higher than us all season.”
Individual tourney
Turnbull said a lot of the team success stemmed from the decision to play Lawlor and Todd together in doubles. The pair rewarded Turnbull with that decision, going undefeated and earning the No. 1 seed in the state doubles tournament. Lawlor and Todd cruised through Rounds 2 and 3, defeating Jacob Durant and Corey White of Marana Mountain View 6-1, 6-0 in Round 2, and beating Liberty’s Alec Moonier and Mason Powers 6-2, 6-1 in Round 3. Lawlor and Todd had a bye in the first round thanks to their seeding.
“I kept Maximo and Austin together this year,” Turnbull said. “Last year was my first year, and I didn’t know they should play together. I kept them together all year, and they went undefeated.
Stull and Guillemette also made the doubles tournament, but lost in the first round to Verrado’s Max Woodhead and Kyle Bloomstadt 7-5, 6-2.
Izzo competed in the singles bracket for Millennium, and was matched up with Desert Vista’s Austreberto Carlon. Izzo dropped the match to Carlon, the state’s No. 5 seed, 6-0, 6-1.
“He got a game on him, and he’s super proud of it,” Lawlor said of Izzo’s match. “He played well. He was returning balls and stuff, but the other guy, he outplayed him. The other guy hit real well. For [Izzo] to get it back over most times and to get some really good rallies, that’s all I can ask, play your best.”
Regardless of the team result against Desert Vista, Lawlor and Todd will continue their seasons in the doubles quarterfinal round Friday at Paseo. The pair are matched up with the No. 8-seeded duo of Nick Guest and Jack Vanderway of Phoenix Brophy Prep. The semifinals and final will also be held at Paseo, beginning Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Lawlor and Todd have finished third in state for two years running, and have their sights set on first place, Lawlor said.
“That’s what they’re gunning for,” Turnbull said. The winner of Desert Vista and Millennium will play the winner of No. 4 Scottsdale Horizon and No. 12 Liberty on May 3.
If you don’t receive a copy of the West Valley View every Wednesday by 9 a.m., please contact our circulation department. If you tell us by 12 noon, we will bring you a paper as soon as possible. Call us at 623-535-8439. Leave a message if it’s after hours. Or you can e-mail us at missyou@westvalleyview.com. Include your name, address, city, phone number and major cross streets.
You may also pick up a free copy at our office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home delivery is free upon request within western Maricopa County cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale 85307, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Luke AFB, Phoenix 85037 west of 99th Ave., Tolleson, Arlington, Palo Verde and Tonopah. If you live outside our free subscription area, please call for subscription prices.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria boys tennis punched its ticket to the playoffs after a fantastic season, finishing 12-2 and as Division II, Section IV champions.
The Owls went undefeated in section play a year after going 8-5 overall. Agua Fria coach Sam Eid said the team’s fighting spirit pushed it to the next level this season.
“There’s a lot of free spirits on our team,” Eid said. “I’ve coached several sports here for four years, and this is the most mentally resilient team that I’ve ever coached. They just refuse to lose, and I think that’s the No. 1 contributor to why they win and our success.”
Agua Fria didn’t lose often, but it was actually a loss to open the season that got the ball rolling, Eid said. The Owls dropped the season opener to Estrella Foothills, 6-3.
“We lost our first match and we were really upset,” Eid said. “Any close matches [we feel like] we need to win those. I had a talk with them and we didn’t lose another one in the next [nine] games.”
The Owls rolled off victories over Phoenix Moon Valley, Cottonwood Mingus, Phoenix Deer Valley, Lake Havasu, Phoenix Paradise Valley, El Mirage Dysart, Peoria, Glendale Raymond S. Kellis and Glendale Cactus from the beginning of March to the beginning of April. Eid said each win during the streak just added fuel to the competitive fire amongst the team.
“It wasn’t until we started winning that we said, ‘Let’s see how far we can push this,’” Eid said. “I started giving them stats, rankings and stuff. They started comparing their games and got more into it. With my [other sports], I don’t give that to them because I don’t want them thinking about it. These guys, they feed off that stuff … They started attacking more and more and more, and as you can see, we earned team state.”
As it turned out, Agua Fria needed each one of those section victories to qualify for the playoffs. The Owls’ automatic bid pushed them from the No. 17 ranking – one spot out of the playoffs – to No. 15. Yuma Gila Ridge,
ranked No. 23 in the final poles, also earned a top-16 spot through automatic qualification. Eid said the team isn’t worried about its low ranking despite its success.
“Here’s the thing, we know we earned it. That’s very important and we all understand that,” Eid said. “At the same time, in order to be the best, you have to beat the best. We know that, too. We don’t care who we play. We’re resilient and we’ve got to do our best. That’s all you can ask for.”
The Owls face No. 2 Cave Creek Cactus Shadows in the first round at 3 p.m. today. Cactus Shadows is undefeated and has only dropped two games in 14 matches all season. Agua Fria knows it’s in for a fight, but also knows that anything can happen, Eid said.
“That’s why they play the game,” he said.
Individual tournaments
Agua Fria had one entry for each of the singles and doubles state tournaments.
Owls junior Jose Caballero lost in the first round to Douglas’ Jake Ray 6-1, 6-2.
“This was his first time going to state,” Eid said. “He lost, but in a lot of ways, you have to accept losing before you know how to win. Next year, he’ll come back for state and he’ll get at it.”
Caballero competed as Agua Fria’s No. 1 this season.
The doubles pair of Jason Fletcher and Peter Nguyen beat Caleb Potter and Elijah Nelson of San Tan Valley Combs in the first round 6-1, 6-0, before falling to Samson Cranmer and Peter Galvan of Apache Junction in the second round 6-3, 6-2.
The Owls will lose four seniors from this season’s squad, but Eid feels they left their mark in a positive way for future teams, he said.
“We want to set a standard, and that standard is us going to team state,” Eid said. “The best thing is the people that are a part of this, the top six. They know what it takes to get there so they can teach the younger kids and continue that cycle. They broke the ice, so we’ll see how far we can go.”
If Agua Fria beats Cactus Shadows today, it will play the winner of Phoenix Thunderbird and Tempe Marcos de Niza on May 3.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
The Millennium High School girls basketball team is hosting a youth clinic for girls ages 10 to 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night from May 1 through 4 at the school’s gymnasium, 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd., Goodyear.
Lady Tigers coaches and players will instruct attendees through drills designed to improve fundamental skills like ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding and defense. The camp will also feature contests and games.
The cost is $40 per athlete. Cash and checks are accepted.
For information, email Millennium coach Cory Rojeck at crojeck@aguafria.org with Millennium Girls Basketball in the subject line.
The Agua Fria football booster club is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for the program May 6th at the Golf Club of Estrella, 11800 S. Golf Club Drive, Goodyear.
The event begins at 8 a.m. and costs $280 per team of four, or $75 per individual. Individual golfers will be assigned a team at registration the day of the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Registration is available online at tinyurl.com/ afhsgolftournament.
For information, email Ross Crow, Agua Fria football coach, at rcrow@aguafria.org, or contact the booster club president, Carin Vierhout, by email at owlsfootballbooster@gmail.com or by phone at 623-326-4433.
The Arizona Diamondbacks dedicated Paul Goldschmidt Field at Falcon Park, 15050 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear April 4 as part of the Diamonds Back youth field program.
Goldschmidt Field is the 39th field refurbished in Arizona since the program began in 2000. It’s the first such field dedicated in 2017, and fourth in the West Valley overall.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria boys tennis punched its ticket to the playoffs after a fantastic season, finishing 12-2 and as Division II, Section IV champions.
The Owls went undefeated in section play a year after going 8-5 overall. Agua Fria coach Sam Eid said the team’s fighting spirit pushed it to the next level this season.
“There’s a lot of free spirits on our team,” Eid said. “I’ve coached several sports here for four years, and this is the most mentally resilient team that I’ve ever coached. They just refuse to lose, and I think that’s the No. 1 contributor to why they win and our success.”
Agua Fria didn’t lose often, but it was actually a loss to open the season that got the ball rolling, Eid said. The Owls dropped the season opener to Estrella Foothills, 6-3.
“We lost our first match and we were really upset,” Eid said. “Any close matches [we feel like] we need to win those. I had a talk with them and we didn’t lose another one in the next [nine] games.”
The Owls rolled off victories over Phoenix Moon Valley, Cottonwood Mingus, Phoenix Deer Valley, Lake Havasu, Phoenix Paradise Valley, El Mirage Dysart, Peoria, Glendale Raymond S. Kellis and Glendale Cactus from the beginning of March to the beginning of April. Eid said each win during the streak just added fuel to the competitive fire amongst the team.
“It wasn’t until we started winning that we said, ‘Let’s see how far we can push this,’” Eid said. “I started giving them stats, rankings and stuff. They started comparing their games and got more into it. With my [other sports], I don’t give that to them because I don’t want them thinking about it. These guys, they feed off that stuff … They started attacking more and more and more, and as you can see, we earned team state.”
As it turned out, Agua Fria needed each one of those section victories to qualify for the playoffs. The Owls’ automatic bid pushed them from the No. 17 ranking – one spot out of the playoffs – to No. 15. Yuma Gila Ridge,
ranked No. 23 in the final poles, also earned a top-16 spot through automatic qualification. Eid said the team isn’t worried about its low ranking despite its success.
“Here’s the thing, we know we earned it. That’s very important and we all understand that,” Eid said. “At the same time, in order to be the best, you have to beat the best. We know that, too. We don’t care who we play. We’re resilient and we’ve got to do our best. That’s all you can ask for.”
The Owls face No. 2 Cave Creek Cactus Shadows in the first round at 3 p.m. today. Cactus Shadows is undefeated and has only dropped two games in 14 matches all season. Agua Fria knows it’s in for a fight, but also knows that anything can happen, Eid said.
“That’s why they play the game,” he said. Individual tournaments
Agua Fria had one entry for each of the singles and doubles state tournaments.
Owls junior Jose Caballero lost in the first round to Douglas’ Jake Ray 6-1, 6-2.
“This was his first time going to state,” Eid said. “He lost, but in a lot of ways, you have to accept losing before you know how to win. Next year, he’ll come back for state and he’ll get at it.”
Caballero competed as Agua Fria’s No. 1 this season.
The doubles pair of Jason Fletcher and Peter Nguyen beat Caleb Potter and Elijah Nelson of San Tan Valley Combs in the first round 6-1, 6-0, before falling to Samson Cranmer and Peter Galvan of Apache Junction in the second round 6-3, 6-2.
The Owls will lose four seniors from this season’s squad, but Eid feels they left their mark in a positive way for future teams, he said.
“We want to set a standard, and that standard is us going to team state,” Eid said. “The best thing is the people that are a part of this, the top six. They know what it takes to get there so they can teach the younger kids and continue that cycle. They broke the ice, so we’ll see how far we can go.”
If Agua Fria beats Cactus Shadows today, it will play the winner of Phoenix Thunderbird and Tempe Marcos de Niza on May 3.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
The Millennium High School girls basketball team is hosting a youth clinic for girls ages 10 to 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night from May 1 through 4 at the school’s gymnasium, 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd., Goodyear.
Lady Tigers coaches and players will instruct attendees through drills designed to improve fundamental skills like ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding and defense. The camp will also feature contests and games.
The cost is $40 per athlete. Cash and checks are accepted.
For information, email Millennium coach Cory Rojeck at crojeck@aguafria.org with Millennium Girls Basketball in the subject line.
The Agua Fria football booster club is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for the program May 6th at the Golf Club of Estrella, 11800 S. Golf Club Drive, Goodyear.
The event begins at 8 a.m. and costs $280 per team of four, or $75 per individual. Individual golfers will be assigned a team at registration the day of the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Registration is available online at tinyurl.com/ afhsgolftournament.
For information, email Ross Crow, Agua Fria football coach, at rcrow@aguafria.org, or contact the booster club president, Carin Vierhout, by email at owlsfootballbooster@gmail.com or by phone at 623-326-4433.
The Arizona Diamondbacks dedicated Paul Goldschmidt Field at Falcon Park, 15050 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear April 4 as part of the Diamonds Back youth field program.
Goldschmidt Field is the 39th field refurbished in Arizona since the program began in 2000. It’s the first such field dedicated in 2017, and fourth in the West Valley overall.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 N
If you don’t receive a copy of the West Valley View every Wednesday by 9 a.m., please contact our circulation department. If you tell us by 12 noon, we will bring you a paper as soon as possible. Call us at 623-535-8439.
Leave a message if it’s after hours. Or you can e-mail us at missyou@westvalleyview.com. Include your name, address, city, phone number and major cross streets. You
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria boys tennis punched its ticket to the playoffs after a fantastic season, finishing 12-2 and as Division II, Section IV champions.
The Owls went undefeated in section play a year after going 8-5 overall. Agua Fria coach Sam Eid said the team’s fighting spirit pushed it to the next level this season.
“There’s a lot of free spirits on our team,” Eid said. “I’ve coached several sports here for four years, and this is the most mentally resilient team that I’ve ever coached. They just refuse to lose, and I think that’s the No. 1 contributor to why they win and our success.”
Agua Fria didn’t lose often, but it was actually a loss to open the season that got the ball rolling, Eid said. The Owls dropped the season opener to Estrella Foothills, 6-3.
“We lost our first match and we were really upset,” Eid said. “Any close matches [we feel like] we need to win those. I had a talk with them and we didn’t lose another one in the next [nine] games.”
The Owls rolled off victories over Phoenix Moon Valley, Cottonwood Mingus, Phoenix Deer Valley, Lake Havasu, Phoenix Paradise Valley, El Mirage Dysart, Peoria, Glendale Raymond S. Kellis and Glendale Cactus from the beginning of March to the beginning of April. Eid said each win during the streak just added fuel to the competitive fire amongst the team.
“It wasn’t until we started winning that we said, ‘Let’s see how far we can push this,’” Eid said. “I started giving them stats, rankings and stuff. They started comparing their games and got more into it. With my [other sports], I don’t give that to them because I don’t want them thinking about it. These guys, they feed off that stuff … They started attacking more and more and more, and as you can see, we earned team state.”
As it turned out, Agua Fria needed each one of those section victories to qualify for the playoffs. The Owls’ automatic bid pushed them from the No. 17 ranking – one spot out of the playoffs – to No. 15. Yuma Gila Ridge,
If you don’t receive a copy of the West Valley View every Wednesday by 9 a.m., please contact our circulation department. If you tell us by 12 noon, we will bring you a paper as soon as possible. Call us at 623-535-8439. Leave a message if it’s after hours. Or you can e-mail us at missyou@westvalleyview.com. Include your name, address, city, phone number and major cross streets.
You may also pick up a free copy at our office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home delivery is free upon request within western Maricopa County cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale 85307, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Luke AFB, Phoenix 85037 west of 99th Ave., Tolleson, Arlington, Palo Verde and Tonopah. If you live outside our free subscription area, please call for subscription prices.
ranked No. 23 in the final poles, also earned a top-16 spot through automatic qualification. Eid said the team isn’t worried about its low ranking despite its success.
“Here’s the thing, we know we earned it. That’s very important and we all understand that,” Eid said. “At the same time, in order to be the best, you have to beat the best. We know that, too. We don’t care who we play. We’re resilient and we’ve got to do our best. That’s all you can ask for.”
The Owls face No. 2 Cave Creek Cactus Shadows in the first round at 3 p.m. today. Cactus Shadows is undefeated and has only dropped two games in 14 matches all season. Agua Fria knows it’s in for a fight, but also knows that anything can happen, Eid said.
“That’s why they play the game,” he said.
Individual tournaments
Agua Fria had one entry for each of the singles and doubles state tournaments.
Owls junior Jose Caballero lost in the first round to Douglas’ Jake Ray 6-1, 6-2.
“This was his first time going to state,” Eid said. “He lost, but in a lot of ways, you have to accept losing before you know how to win. Next year, he’ll come back for state and he’ll get at it.”
Caballero competed as Agua Fria’s No. 1 this season.
The doubles pair of Jason Fletcher and Peter Nguyen beat Caleb Potter and Elijah Nelson of San Tan Valley Combs in the first round 6-1, 6-0, before falling to Samson Cranmer and Peter Galvan of Apache Junction in the second round 6-3, 6-2.
The Owls will lose four seniors from this season’s squad, but Eid feels they left their mark in a positive way for future teams, he said.
“We want to set a standard, and that standard is us going to team state,” Eid said. “The best thing is the people that are a part of this, the top six. They know what it takes to get there so they can teach the younger kids and continue that cycle. They broke the ice, so we’ll see how far we can go.”
If Agua Fria beats Cactus Shadows today, it will play the winner of Phoenix Thunderbird and Tempe Marcos de Niza on May 3.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
The Millennium High School girls basketball team is hosting a youth clinic for girls ages 10 to 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night from May 1 through 4 at the school’s gymnasium, 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd., Goodyear.
Lady Tigers coaches and players will instruct attendees through drills designed to improve fundamental skills like ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding and defense. The camp will also feature contests and games.
The cost is $40 per athlete. Cash and checks are accepted.
For information, email Millennium coach Cory Rojeck at crojeck@aguafria.org with Millennium Girls Basketball in the subject line.
The Agua Fria football booster club is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for the program May 6th at the Golf Club of Estrella, 11800 S. Golf Club Drive, Goodyear.
The event begins at 8 a.m. and costs $280 per team of four, or $75 per individual. Individual golfers will be assigned a team at registration the day of the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Registration is available online at tinyurl.com/ afhsgolftournament.
For information, email Ross Crow, Agua Fria football coach, at rcrow@aguafria.org, or contact the booster club president, Carin Vierhout, by email at owlsfootballbooster@gmail.com or by phone at 623-326-4433.
The Arizona Diamondbacks dedicated Paul Goldschmidt Field at Falcon Park, 15050 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear April 4 as part of the Diamonds Back youth field program.
Goldschmidt Field is the 39th field refurbished in Arizona since the program began in 2000. It’s the first such field dedicated in 2017, and fourth in the West Valley overall.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 S
and or numbness in the legs and feet are common complaints. But to find relief for this often debilitating condition, you must first know the cause of the symptoms. It is important to remember that pain or numbness in the legs and feet are the symptoms of some other problems. And to find long-lasting relief of these symptoms, it is absolutely essential to identify the cause of the problem producing these symptoms. There are four major conditions that commonly produce pain and or numbness in the lower extremities. While the symptoms for all of these conditions are similar, the conditions must be treated quite differently. In fact, it is quite common for doctors to prescribe medications to treat the symptoms without ever looking into what is causing them in the first place. There’s virtually no chance of obtaining long-term relief from leg symptoms unless or until you identify and correct the cause. The nerves in the legs start in the lower back and travel all the way down to the tips of the toes. When these nerves become irritated, they produce various combinations of pain and or numbness in the legs or feet. But, the irritation may be in the lower back even though the patient complains of symptoms in the legs and feet. And in fact, you can also have no back pain at all, yet still have back-related symptoms in your legs or feet. If your treatment focuses on the legs and feet, there is very little chance of obtaining long[term relief of a problem that starts in the lower back. The three main causes of pain the legs that are actually associated with the lower back are spinal stenosis, sciatica and pinched lumber nerves. No amount of treatment aimed at the legs and feet will reduce the symptoms, if the problem truly is starting in the lower spine. Likewise, neuropathy are in the upper leg, doctors will misdiagnose the patient as having a problem in their lower back. If treatment of neuropathy is directed at the lower back there’s very little chance of a successful outcome and relief of symptoms in the feet. All four of these major causes have very different treatments. So it should be obvious to you, the most important step of finding relief of the symptoms is finding which condition is causing them. That is why I created the comprehensive Neuropathy and Spinal Stenosis Symptom Relief Project If you’ve been suffering from debilitating low back, leg and or foot pain, I invite you to schedule a free consultation to review your MRIs and medical records. I believe it’s your best opportunity to find real relief of your foot, leg or lower back symptoms. So take advantage of this special offer!
12409 W. Indian School Rd. #C304, Avondale AZ • 623-547-4727 • www.kcpv.info
Preferred provider for most insurance plans including BCBS, Cigna,
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria boys tennis punched its ticket to the playoffs after a fantastic season, finishing 12-2 and as Division II, Section IV champions.
The Owls went undefeated in section play a year after going 8-5 overall. Agua Fria coach Sam Eid said the team’s fighting spirit pushed it to the next level this season.
“There’s a lot of free spirits on our team,” Eid said. “I’ve coached several sports here for four years, and this is the most mentally resilient team that I’ve ever coached. They just refuse to lose, and I think that’s the No. 1 contributor to why they win and our success.”
Agua Fria didn’t lose often, but it was actually a loss to open the season that got the ball rolling, Eid said. The Owls dropped the season opener to Estrella Foothills, 6-3.
“We lost our first match and we were really upset,” Eid said. “Any close matches [we feel like] we need to win those. I had a talk with them and we didn’t lose another one in the next [nine] games.”
The Owls rolled off victories over Phoenix Moon Valley, Cottonwood Mingus, Phoenix Deer Valley, Lake Havasu, Phoenix Paradise Valley, El Mirage Dysart, Peoria, Glendale Raymond S. Kellis and Glendale Cactus from the beginning of March to the beginning of April. Eid said each win during the streak just added fuel to the competitive fire amongst the team.
“It wasn’t until we started winning that we said, ‘Let’s see how far we can push this,’” Eid said. “I started giving them stats, rankings and stuff. They started comparing their games and got more into it. With my [other sports], I don’t give that to them because I don’t want them thinking about it. These guys, they feed off that stuff … They started attacking more and more and more, and as you can see, we earned team state.”
As it turned out, Agua Fria needed each one of those section victories to qualify for the playoffs. The Owls’ automatic bid pushed them from the No. 17 ranking – one spot out of the playoffs – to No. 15. Yuma Gila Ridge,
ranked No. 23 in the final poles, also earned a top-16 spot through automatic qualification. Eid said the team isn’t worried about its low ranking despite its success.
“Here’s the thing, we know we earned it. That’s very important and we all understand that,” Eid said. “At the same time, in order to be the best, you have to beat the best. We know that, too. We don’t care who we play. We’re resilient and we’ve got to do our best. That’s all you can ask for.”
The Owls face No. 2 Cave Creek Cactus Shadows in the first round at 3 p.m. today. Cactus Shadows is undefeated and has only dropped two games in 14 matches all season. Agua Fria knows it’s in for a fight, but also knows that anything can happen, Eid said.
“That’s why they play the game,” he said. Individual tournaments
Agua Fria had one entry for each of the singles and doubles state tournaments.
Owls junior Jose Caballero lost in the first round to Douglas’ Jake Ray 6-1, 6-2.
“This was his first time going to state,” Eid said. “He lost, but in a lot of ways, you have to accept losing before you know how to win. Next year, he’ll come back for state and he’ll get at it.”
Caballero competed as Agua Fria’s No. 1 this season.
The doubles pair of Jason Fletcher and Peter Nguyen beat Caleb Potter and Elijah Nelson of San Tan Valley Combs in the first round 6-1, 6-0, before falling to Samson Cranmer and Peter Galvan of Apache Junction in the second round 6-3, 6-2.
The Owls will lose four seniors from this season’s squad, but Eid feels they left their mark in a positive way for future teams, he said.
“We want to set a standard, and that standard is us going to team state,” Eid said. “The best thing is the people that are a part of this, the top six. They know what it takes to get there so they can teach the younger kids and continue that cycle. They broke the ice, so we’ll see how far we can go.”
If Agua Fria beats Cactus Shadows today, it will play the winner of Phoenix Thunderbird and Tempe Marcos de Niza on May 3.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
The Millennium High School girls basketball team is hosting a youth clinic for girls ages 10 to 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night from May 1 through 4 at the school’s gymnasium, 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd., Goodyear.
Lady Tigers coaches and players will instruct attendees through drills designed to improve fundamental skills like ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding and defense. The camp will also feature contests and games.
The cost is $40 per athlete. Cash and checks are accepted.
For information, email Millennium coach Cory Rojeck at crojeck@aguafria.org with Millennium Girls Basketball in the subject line.
The Agua Fria football booster club is hosting a golf tournament to raise funds for the program May 6th at the Golf Club of Estrella, 11800 S. Golf Club Drive, Goodyear.
The event begins at 8 a.m. and costs $280 per team of four, or $75 per individual. Individual golfers will be assigned a team at registration the day of the event.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Registration is available online at tinyurl.com/ afhsgolftournament.
For information, email Ross Crow, Agua Fria football coach, at rcrow@aguafria.org, or contact the booster club president, Carin Vierhout, by email at owlsfootballbooster@gmail.com or by phone at 623-326-4433.
The Arizona Diamondbacks dedicated Paul Goldschmidt Field at Falcon Park, 15050 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear April 4 as part of the Diamonds Back youth field program.
Goldschmidt Field is the 39th field refurbished in Arizona since the program began in 2000. It’s the first such field dedicated in 2017, and fourth in the West Valley overall.
(From Page 10)
out and did everything I asked them to do, the energy level was extremely good. They fought, they battled, but sometimes they capitalize at the end, and they got us.” Verrado (24-4-1) closed the gap to 4-2 on Worthy’s solo shot in the bottom of the third, and the score remained that way until a Kasey Jones RBI single in the sixth made it 4-3. That set the table for the seventh inning fireworks.
Reina Kelley got the pitching win for Verrado, striking out 10 over seven innings of work.
After allowing four runs in the first three innings, she got better as the game progressed. Kelley retired 11 of the final 12 batters she faced, and the only one to reach base rounded the bag too far on an infield hit and was tagged out coming back to first.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived. We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
—
“She buckles down,” Hampton said. “Her balls weren’t breaking like they should, but she was able to adjust. And her and Hailey make a great combination because they know each other well.”
“Her ball was spinning well, her curveball, and they chased a lot,” Raio, the catcher, said. “Her changeup started coming at the end, too.”
The win earned Verrado a sweep of the series, as the Lady Vipers won 3-2 at Desert Edge April 21. Both teams will make the postseason, but Verrado will have a bye as one of the top eight seeds.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived,” Hampton said. “We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
Desert Edge wound up as the No. 11 seed and will host Peoria Liberty at 4 p.m. today in the play-in round.
“We’ll definitely take something from this, the sting of losing the second time in a row losing to Verrado, a onerun game, but at the end of the day, I think this continues to build character for this team,” Marchese said.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
If you don’t receive a copy of the West Valley View every Wednesday by 9 a.m., please contact our circulation department. If you tell us by 12 noon, we will bring you a paper as soon as possible. Call us at 623-535-8439. Leave a message if it’s after hours. Or you can e-mail us at missyou@westvalleyview.com. Include your name, address, city, phone number and major cross streets.
You may also pick up a free copy at our office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home delivery is free upon request within western Maricopa County cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale 85307, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Luke AFB, Phoenix 85037 west of 99th Ave., Tolleson, Arlington, Palo Verde and Tonopah. If you live outside our free subscription area, please call for subscription prices.
(From Page 10)
out and did everything I asked them to do, the
level was extremely good. They fought, they battled, but sometimes they capitalize at the end, and they got us.” Verrado (24-4-1) closed the gap to 4-2 on Worthy’s solo shot in the bottom of the third, and the score remained that way until a Kasey Jones RBI single in the sixth made it 4-3. That set the table for the seventh inning fireworks.
Reina Kelley got the pitching win for Verrado, striking out 10 over seven innings of work. After allowing four runs in the first three innings, she got better as the game progressed. Kelley retired 11 of the final 12 batters she faced, and the only one to reach base rounded the bag too far on an infield hit and was tagged out coming back to first.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived. We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
“She buckles down,” Hampton said. “Her balls weren’t breaking like they should, but she was able to adjust. And her and Hailey make a great combination because they know each other well.”
“Her ball was spinning well, her curveball, and they chased a lot,” Raio, the catcher, said. “Her changeup started coming at the end, too.”
The win earned Verrado a sweep of the series, as the Lady Vipers won 3-2 at Desert Edge April 21. Both teams will make the postseason, but Verrado will have a bye as one of the top eight seeds.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived,” Hampton said. “We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
Desert Edge wound up as the No. 11 seed and will host Peoria Liberty at 4 p.m. today in the play-in round.
“We’ll definitely take something from this, the sting of losing the second time in a row losing to Verrado, a onerun game, but at the end of the day, I think this continues to build character for this team,” Marchese said.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
(From Page 10)
out and did everything I asked them to do, the energy level was extremely good. They fought, they battled, but sometimes they capitalize at the end, and they got us.” Verrado (24-4-1) closed the gap to 4-2 on Worthy’s solo shot in the bottom of the third, and the score remained that way until a Kasey Jones RBI single in the sixth made it 4-3. That set the table for the seventh inning fireworks.
Reina Kelley got the pitching win for Verrado, striking out 10 over seven innings of work.
After allowing four runs in the first three innings, she got better as the game progressed. Kelley retired 11 of the final 12 batters she faced, and the only one to reach base rounded the bag too far on an infield hit and was tagged out coming back to first.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived. We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
“She buckles down,” Hampton said. “Her balls weren’t breaking like they should, but she was able to adjust. And her and Hailey make a great combination because they know each other well.”
“Her ball was spinning well, her curveball, and they chased a lot,” Raio, the catcher, said. “Her changeup started coming at the end, too.”
The win earned Verrado a sweep of the series, as the Lady Vipers won 3-2 at Desert Edge April 21. Both teams will make the postseason, but Verrado will have a bye as one of the top eight seeds.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived,” Hampton said. “We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
Desert Edge wound up as the No. 11 seed and will host Peoria Liberty at 4 p.m. today in the play-in round.
“We’ll definitely take something from this, the sting of losing the second time in a row losing to Verrado, a onerun game, but at the end of the day, I think this continues to build character for this team,” Marchese said.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
(From Page 10)
out and did everything I asked them to do, the energy level was extremely good. They fought, they battled, but sometimes they capitalize at the end, and they got us.”
Verrado (24-4-1) closed the gap to 4-2 on Worthy’s solo shot in the bottom of the third, and the score remained that way until a Kasey Jones RBI single in the sixth made it 4-3. That set the table for the seventh inning fireworks.
Reina Kelley got the pitching win for Verrado, striking out 10 over seven innings of work.
After allowing four runs in the first three innings, she got better as the game progressed. Kelley retired 11 of the final 12 batters she faced, and the only one to reach base rounded the bag too far on an infield hit and was tagged out coming back to first.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived. We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
“She buckles down,” Hampton said. “Her balls weren’t breaking like they should, but she was able to adjust. And her and Hailey make a great combination because they know each other well.”
“Her ball was spinning well, her curveball, and they chased a lot,” Raio, the catcher, said. “Her changeup started coming at the end, too.”
The win earned Verrado a sweep of the series, as the Lady Vipers won 3-2 at Desert Edge April 21. Both teams will make the postseason, but Verrado will have a bye as one of the top eight seeds.
“We have to celebrate, we won the region, but it’s short lived,” Hampton said. “We have to go back, it [playoffs] is not starting a new season, it’s building on what we’ve done. I like where the girls are at.”
Desert Edge wound up as the No. 11 seed and will host Peoria Liberty at 4 p.m. today in the play-in round.
“We’ll definitely take something from this, the sting of losing the second time in a row losing to Verrado, a onerun game, but at the end of the day, I think this continues to build character for this team,” Marchese said.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
With the 4A Southwest Region title on the line, Estrella Foothills was gifted a run in the bottom of the seventh on a basesloaded wild pitch, giving the Wolves a 4-3 home victory April 20 against district rival Buckeye.
Estrella didn’t put the bat on the ball the entire inning. The first two batters, Christian McCubbins and Ashton Perez, were hit by a pitch, and both moved up 90 feet on a wild pitch. Following a strikeout, Hawks coach Danny Rodriguez intentionally walked the next batter to load the bases. Another wild pitch scored McCubbins from third to win the game for Estrella.
Wolves coach Pat McCubbins said they were running a suicide squeeze on the play. Because of the wild pitch, Estrella didn’t have to execute the squeeze play.
“I had a feeling Danny might try to pitch out, which he did,” McCubbins said. “Danny and I know each other very well as coaches, and we’re friends, we play each other a lot, in the offseason as well. It’s a fun game and I enjoy coaching against Danny. It’s us trying to outwit each other. We were trying to do it there.” Rodriguez said he also knew what McCubbins was going to do in that situation.
“I knew he was going to squeeze, called a pitch out and it goes right by our catcher, our catcher doesn’t catch it, end of ballgame,” Rodriguez said.
The victory didn’t give Estrella the region title outright, but put the Wolves in the driver’s seat because it only had one region loss, while that was Buckeye’s second. The Wolves wrapped up the region title Monday with an 8-5 victory at Yuma. The Wolves scored six runs in the fifth inning to overcome a 5-1 deficit.
Buckeye had beaten Estrella 5-1 April 18 at Buckeye. Jair Galvan pitched a complete game, allowing just one unearned run on one hit, striking out 10.
“He did a great job, really shut them down,” Rodriguez said. “His breaking ball was good, fastball was good; he just shut them down. We had to throw him Tuesday, that was a must win for us.”
McCubbins said his team used the April 18 loss to Buckeye as motivation for the
April 20 rematch. April 20 was also senior night, and the Wolves’ lone senior, Rob Jesionowski, was the starting pitcher.
“Rob is a quiet leader, but Rob is a leader, and my young guys look to him to set an example, set a role model,” McCubbins said. “I couldn’t be more proud of him. That’s what we talked about the last two nights, we’ve got two things we’re playing for, Rob and the win. That’s what they were talking about all day long. I’m very proud of what he did, and how much the boys cared for him.”
Jesionowski pitched all seven innings, allowing three runs, one earned, on six hits. He struck out three. Jesionowski said he got a lot of side-to-side movement on his two-seam fastball.
“I think I threw two or three curveballs tops,” Jesionowski said. “I was just spotting inside, outside, moving it around on them.”
All the damage against Jesionowski was done in the fifth inning. Jamen Pantojia had an RBI single to center, and Cris Peters had a two-run double to left. The three-run inning gave Buckeye a 3-2 lead, but the Hawks bounced into a double play that ended what could have been an even bigger inning.
“Offensively is where we kind of struggled tonight, we just didn’t get the hits we needed to break it open a little bit,” Rodriguez said. “We scored three, had a couple guys on base, hit into a double play – I kicked myself in the butt for that one. We should have straight bunted there, but I tried to slash, get cute with a guy who really doesn’t slash a lot, and he rolls right over to him, 4-6-3 double play. It is what it is. It’s one of those things where you try to get cute as coaches, sometimes you overthink the game rather than just let the guys play. We should have bunted him over, let our three-hole hitter hit. That’s going to haunt me all night.”
Pitching adjustment
Jesionowski was lights out after that. He said he realized he was dropping too low on his pitches during the fifth inning, causing his knee to scrape the ground. A dirt spot on his pants at the knee proved he was dropping low, so he made an adjustment.
“I had to keep myself up,” Jesionowski said. “I have a problem dropping my knee, and I knew once I got back into the dugout I was doing it.”
After Estrella gave up the lead in the top of the fifth, McCubbins said he was getting impatient. However, he realized it and calmed himself down.
“When the boys came off the field after that inning, I apologized to them and said, I’m putting too much pressure on them and I need to relax, and model that, and
they need to relax,” McCubbins said. “It showed. We went back out with a little bit different mentality, had a quick inning and they executed and did what they were supposed to do.”
Estrella tied the game with a run in the sixth. The bases were loaded with one out when Justin Williamson was hit by a pitch, forcing in a run to make it 3-3.
“I felt like we made the right call bringing in our centerfielder [Demetrio Botello] at that point, because he can throw a fastball,” Rodriguez said. “He elected to throw a breaking pitch, hits the kid. That’s high school baseball. We thought we could get it done, but we let them hang around and that’s what happens, these games get tight like this. For the most part, I thought we played pretty well, we played hard, it just didn’t go our way tonight.”
Estrella scored once in each the second and third innings, but the Wolves left several runners on base. They had 17 baserunners, but only scored four runs.
“We had to have left 12 or 13 guys on base; we left the bases loaded three times,” McCubbins said. “One of the things we do very well, which is bunt, we really struggled.”
Despite the loss to Estrella, Buckeye won nine of its final 12 games, including a come-from-behind victory against Phoenix Greenway in the final game of the season Monday. The Hawks scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh for a 9-8 win.
Rodriguez said he was proud of his team this season, but knows they still have a lot of growing up to do.
“Hopefully, this year will lead into that,” Rodriguez said. “We just have a lot of learning to do, a big learning curve, which I didn’t think it was going to be.”
Estrella will have to travel for its firstround playoff game, which is tentatively scheduled for 4 p.m. May 2. An opponent and seed will be determined when the brackets are officially released later this week.
Dino’s Greek & Italian Grill is
family owned and operated restaurant that serves fine food and offers Greek hospitality.
Dino’s serves traditional Greek favorites such as gyros, moussaka, souvlaki, spanakopita and Greek salads with house-made dressing. The Italian dishes include pasta, pizza and chicken, beef and seafood entrees. Whether you prefer Greek or Italian cuisine, all dishes use only the freshest ingredients and the end result is authentic, classic dishes.
Dino’s has a full bar and offers outdoor, patio dining with misters. Happy Hour is EVERYDAY from 2pm-7pm. Food and drink specials are both available. Every Thursday Dino’s offers ½ priced bottles. If you’re hosting an event, Dino’s offers catering-- no party is too big or too small. Hours are 11am-10pm everyday.
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.
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.
Crazy 8s club
The Crazy 8s Math Club meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 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 www.mcldaz.org.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
Friday
Mountain Park Health Center races Mountain Park Health Center’s 10K, 5K and Kid’s Run will begin at 7 a.m. at Bullard Wash Park, 1755 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear. For information, visit MountainParkHealth.org/ RunWalk.
Our Family Tree dance
Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, will present a danced performance titled Our Family Tree at 3 and 7 p.m. in the main theater. Admission is free.
Post 53 community yard sale
American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave., Buckeye, is holding a community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call 623-693-8624.
Neighborhood Movie Night
(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.
Avondale City Council meeting
The Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Alzheimer’s support group
Wednesday
An Alzheimer’s support group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Building A, Goodyear. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encouraging each other. For information, call 602-528-0545 or visit alz.org/dsw.
Entrepreneur meet up
The Journey:
A Night of Fine Art
Watercolor, oil, acrylic and glass works from more than 30 artists will be on display at The Journey: A Night of Fine Art from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. For information, visit calltoart.com.
April Reading Group
A reading group for ages 18 and older will meet to discuss the book The Little Paris Bookshop at 10:15 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Our Family Tree dance
Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, will present a dance performance titled Our Family Tree at 3 and 7 p.m. in the main theater. Admission is free.
Identity Theft Shred Event
The Avondale Police Department is hosting the Identity Theft Prevention Shred Event from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Costco parking lot, 10000 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. The event offers West Valley residents the opportunity to shred important documents for free to prevent identity theft.
Everyone’s invited to watch the film The Secret Life of Pets at 7 p.m. with festivities beginning at 6 p.m. at Donnie Hale Park, 10857 W. Pima St., Avondale. Popcorn will be provided, but moviegoers should take their own chairs and blankets to sit on. For information, visit avondale.org/events or call 623-333-2400.
Hunger Games Arena
May the odds be ever in your favor as teen tributes compete in various Hunger Games challenges from noon to 4 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear. All participants must have attended a safety lesson. For information, visit mcldaz.org.
Buckeye annual Spring Luncheon
The Friends of Buckeye Public Library is holding its annual Spring Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. The cost is $5. For information, email friendsofbuckeyelibrary@ gmail.com.
Goodyear farmer’s market
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.
Sunday
Meet with fellow entrepreneurs 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.
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.
Saturday
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 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.
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.
Thursday
27
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).
Sustainable Desert Landscapes
Learn how to create an outdoor landscape that conserves water and creates a beneficial habitat at Sustainable Desert Landscapes from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.
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 St., Goodyear. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.
Viva Flamenco performance
In honor of El Dia de Los Libros, the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, is hosting authentic Flamenco performances at 11 a.m. For information, visit mcldaz.org.
Denim and Diamonds
The Denim and Diamonds Gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. and include live music, dinner and a silent auction, which will benefit the Buckeye Education Foundation for the Buckeye Elementary School District. Cocktail attire is recommended. For information, call 602-228-1714 or email tdelong@hotmail.com.
Short Stacks for a Tall Cause
Blue Star Moms of the Southwest Valley is holding a fundraiser called Short Stacks for a Tall Cause to support local active duty personnel and veterans from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 13832 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Tickets are $8 and breakfast will be provided. Last year, the fundraiser provided educational assistance scholarships to veterans. For information, call Theresa Koontz at 623-535-7472.
Foster care and adoption support
A foster care and adoption support group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Free childcare is provided.
Purposeful Play Group
Parents and caregivers can learn how to stimulate brain development in children ages 1 through 5 during play time at Purposeful Play Group at 10 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
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
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.
Coffee with a Cop
The public is invited to have coffee with Goodyear police officers from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Sugar ’n Spice, 14970 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity for residents, business owners and the public to meet with officers in an informal setting. Officers and representatives from the Goodyear Police Department will be on hand to share ideas, address concerns, answer questions and share safety information. For information, visit www.goodyearaz.gov/police or call 623-932-1220.
Lunch and Bunco
Adutls 40 and older can eat lunch and play a game of Bunco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room behind the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-102, Goodyear. Prizes will be awarded in five categories. The cost is $15. Advance registration is required.To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.
District 19 Democrats meeting
17 West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, April 26, 2017
The Buckeye City Council meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 N. 95th Ave., Tolleson. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. Participants are asked to take a sewing machine and supplies and food to share for a potluck. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Retired school employees group
The Saguaro Unit of the All Arizona State Retirement Association hosts its monthly meeting at noon the first Tuesday of the month at Golden Corral Buffet, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All retired school employees are welcome to attend. For information, call Patsy Cone at 623-386-3664 or 623-210-4880.
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.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and 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.
The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.
Tolleson Elementary School Board meeting
The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonschools.com.
District 29 Democrats meeting
The Legislative District 29 Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Maryvale Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix.
Thursday Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative from his office available from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 602-256-0551.
Entrepreneur round-up
Entrepreneurs are invited to meet other local small business owners at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and 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.
Quilters Anonymous meeting
Quilters Anonymous, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave., Goodyear. For information, call Stacey at 623-979-1775.
Jennifer Gerlaugh, 51, of Avondale died April 18, 2017, in Glendale.
Jennifer Gerlaugh
Ms. Gerlaugh was born Dec. 5, 1965, in McNary. She worked in customer service.
She was a member of Palm Valley Church in Goodyear. She is survived by one daughter, Alexis; her parents, William and Eva Delamater; two sisters, Nancy J. Delamater Saggio of Peoria and Christine Smedes of Gilbert; and two brothers, William Delamater Jr. of Prescott Valley and Frank Delamater of Prescott Valley.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale. Condolences may be left at avenidasfuneralchapel.com.
Justin Alan Ivins Sr.
Justin Alan Ivins Sr., 45, of Litchfield Park died April 17, 2017, at his home.
Mr. Ivins was born Nov. 5, 1971, in California to Patricia Ivins and Robert Ivins.
He worked in management at Sam’s Clubs in Michigan, Indiana and Phoenix. He also worked as a loan processor for Chase Bank. Most recently, he worked for International Cruise Excursions in Phoenix. He and his wife, Erika, founded Outta This World Marinade LLC in 2016.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ivins. He is survived by his wife, Erika Ivins; two sons, Justin Alan Ivins Jr. of Litchfield Park and Hunter Michael Ivins of California; and his mother, Patty Ann O’Brien of Mesa.
A visitation will be at 5 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Memorials may be made to Chase Bank. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Elmer G. “Tex” “E.G.” Gage, Jr., age 96 died April 14, 2017. He was born December 17, 1920 in Webb City, AR to Elmer G., Sr. and Alta Moore Gage. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Barbara Riddle Gage.
He moved to Avondale in 1946, was a WWII Army Veteran, serving in the Philippines and receiving the Purple Heart on Leyte Island. He was a volunteer fireman for the Town of Avondale for ten years, helped draft the first City of Avondale Charter and was a signer thereof. He was a charter member of the American Legion Post 61 and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale.
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 as well as Gage Enterprises with his wife.
He is survived by his sons, Kelly (Marie) Gage of Buckeye, Alvin (Terri) Gage of Avondale; daughter-inlaw, Doris Gage of Tolleson; sister-in-law, Sharlyn Riddle of Waddell; as well as 14 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Bobbie Stewart; son, Kenneth Gage; his brothers, Ralph, Thurman Carol, Brewer, and Raymond Gage; and sisters, Velma Carlisle, Letha Price, and Nola Blanche Gage.
A visitation will be at 9:00 am with a funeral service at 10:00 am, Friday, April 21, 2017 at First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale, 1001 N. Central Avenue, Avondale, AZ. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn with Pastor Jack Marslender officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in his name to First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale for the Brown Bag Ministries. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Doris Brady Francis, 89, of Buckeye died April 16, 2017, in Litchfield Park.
Mrs. Francis was born Dec. 24, 1927, in Tucson.
She graduated from Buckeye Union High School and Arizona State University.
She taught first grade at Ruth Fisher Elementary School in Tonopah.
She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church in Buckeye.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean; three sons, Patrick, Brady and Mickey; and two grandchildren.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Shirley of Litchfield Park and Sheila Nicols of Yuma; two sons, Ted Francis of Buckeye and Art Francis of Buckeye; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday at St. Henry Catholic Church in Buckeye, with the Rev. William Kosco officiating.
Memorials may be made to the St. Henry Catholic Church Building Fund, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326.
Joanne Gaillard Eaglin, 84, of Glendale and formerly of Litchfield Park died April 23, 2017, in Glendale after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Eaglin was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, to Harvey and Annabel Johns.
She moved to Arizona with her family as a teenager and attended Litchfield High School.
She married the Rev. Woody Gaillard and they lived in Oregon and California. He died in 1969. She returned to Arizona and worked for Valley National Bank until her retirement. She married Mike Eaglin in 1981. He died in 2012.
She was a member of the Soroptimists, the United Methodist Church of Avondale and the Church at Arrowhead in Glendale. She served on the Agua Fria High Union School District Governing Board.
She is survived by five children, Kathy, Mark, Mel, Lynne and Jo; one brother, David; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be at 9:30, followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Interment will be private at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix.
Condolences may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Mary St. Vincent, 98, of Buckeye died April 18, 2017, in Buckeye.
Mrs. St. Vincent was born May 17, 1918, in Fall River, Mass.
She moved to Arizona in 1978.
She was a member of the Buckeye Community Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Alfred St. Vincent and Edward Lucier.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Mason of Goodyear; one son, James St. Vincent of Buckeye; six grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services were April 21 at Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home.
The Rev. Robert Lind officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Valley Fund Development, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.
Doris E. Quaife, 83, of Goodyear died April 20, 2017, in Goodyear.
Mrs. Quaife was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Friend, Neb., to Archie and Geraldine McAlpin.
She married Merton Quaife in 1954 in Friend, Neb.
She worked as a pediatric nurse.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church and served as director of children’s ministries.
She and her husband helped open St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in 1991 in Omaha, Neb.
She moved to Park City, Utah, in 2000 and Goodyear in 2002.
She was a member of the New Song United Methodist Church in Surprise and was a member of the knitting and crocheting group the “Knit Wits.”
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Merton Quaife; thee sons, Robert, Rick and Ron Quaife; one daughter Barbara Quaife; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at New Song United Methodist Church, 16303 W. Bell Road, Surprise, followed by a reception. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.
Condolences may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel. com.
Ferenc E. Rosztoczy, 84, of Litchfield Park died April 23, 2017, at his home of Parkinson’s disease.
Mr. Rosztoczy was born Aug. 16, 1932, in Szeged, Hungary.
He moved to Arizona in 1975.
He was president and CEO of Arizona Machinery and Stotz Dairy.
He served on the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board for eight years and started the Agua Fria Foundation. He started the varsity soccer program at Agua Fria High School. He started the Bryon White Scholarship program at Agua Fria and Millennium high schools. He funded the swimming pool at the Southwest Valley YMCA in Goodyear.
He won the Tin Man Award and the Hungarian Order of Merit.
He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Avondale.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Rosztoczy of Litchfield Park, one daughter, Stefi McGeorge of Litchfield Park; three sons, Tom, Rob and Teddy Rosztoczy, all of Litchfield Park; one brother, Zoltan Rosztoczy; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. May 5 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.
Monsignor Tom Herver will officiate.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, St. Thomas Aquinas Conference c/o St. Thomas Aquinas, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392.
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, Alexa Rae of Wisconsin; his mother, Penny Sandy of Avondale; his father, Terry Sandy of Mayer; one brother, Jeremy Sandy of Avondale; and two grandparents, Charles and Virginia Stultz of Avondale.
This obituary is being rerun to correct the submitted information.
(From Page 18)
Ethel Louise Valentine
Ethel Louise Valentine, 99, of Waterloo, Iowa, and formerly of Litchfield Park died April 16, 2017.
Mrs. Valentine was born Oct. 17, 1917, in East Rush, Pa., to Fred D. and Vivian M. Kiefer.
She worked as a cashier for Keefer’s Grocery store in Mechanicsburg, Pa., until 1980. In Litchfield Park, she hosted Sunday school and Bible study in her home while the church was being built and cared for children in the church nursery. She moved from Litchfield Park to Waterloo in 2005. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Waterloo. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Donald C. Byers, who she married on June 28, 1952, and who died in 1976, and Warren B. Valentine, who she married on Feb. 18, 1977, and who died in 2002; two daughters, Donna Veevaete and Arlene Stephens; and two grandchildren.
She is survived by one daughter, Vivian Weimer of Waterloo, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Helen Hoffman of Pittsburgh; one stepson, Warren Valentine of Casa Grande; four grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were April 22 at Grace Fellowship Church in Waterloo, with interment at Orange Township Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Grace Fellowship Church or Friendship Village Auxiliary, both in Waterloo, Iowa. Condolences may be left at lockefuneralhome.com.
Olivia Garza Williams, 84, of Buckeye died April 20, 2017, in Peoria from kidney failure.
Mrs. Williams was born Feb. 1, 1933, in Poteet, Texas, to Cayetano and Angelita Garza.
She moved to Arizona in 1941.
She worked numerous jobs, including Compton’s in Buckeye, and she retired from AT&T in Phoenix.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Williams; two sons, Max and Steve; one daughter, Maxine; six sisters, Gloria, Ida, Lisa, Angie, Mary and Ellen; two brothers, Ignacio and Ruben; grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren.
A visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Henry Catholic Church, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, followed by interment at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye, followed by a celebration of life reception at The Barn, 22451 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
The city of Goodyear is looking for teenagers in high school or who will attend in the fall for a position on the city’s Youth Commission.
The Goodyear Youth Commission allows students to develop leadership skills through involvement in city government, and creates a format for students to express themselves on a variety of youth-related issues such as youth programming, recreation opportunities and special events.
The application deadline is May 1. For information or to apply, email Jessica.Perry@goodyearaz.gov or call 623-882-7781.
Avondale Next STEP (Summer Teen Employment Program) connects Avondale youths with work-readiness training, paid work experience and tuition assistance.
Students who participate in Next STEP will have the opportunity to explore career options while working part time in one of several participating municipal departments. Next STEP participants must be 16 to 21 years old, be Avondale residents, meet the household income requirements and pass a background check and drug screening.
For information, visit avondaleaz.gov/nextstep.
Six members of Buckeye’s Youth Council spent their spring break in Washington, D.C., attending the National League of Cities annual conference.
The West Valley View publishes free obituaries for people who were residents or former residents of the West Valley.
We also encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, so they must be of fairly high resolution (at least 200 dpi) if submitted electronically.
Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim, without any editing, may purchase a paid obituary; call 623-535-8439.
Funeral homes may submit obituaries using our online form at westvalleyview.com; click on Submit an Obituary. They may also email, fax or mail us obituaries. Our email is news1@westvalleyview.com. Our fax number is 623-935-2103. Our mailing address is West Valley View, Inc., 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.
Petitioner And PAULINO GALAN-SANCHEZ, Name of Respondent Case No. FN2017-000236
2017.
Public
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
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
EARN EXTRA INCOME! $100 -$200 per week
The Arizona Republic wants to contract you to deliver newspapers on the weekend in the Northwest Valley For additional details, contact Bob Griner at 602-444-4069 or rgriner@republicmedia.com
Phoenix Blackhawks Soccer Club 2017/18 Tryouts Ages 6-18 May 8-10, May 15-17 6pm-8:30pm Glendale Youth Sports Complex. Contact: 602-319-0440 aperegrinopbh@gmail.com. You can still get your ad in the paper!
If you miss our regular deadlines, at the buzzer classified ads are available. Call 623-535-8439 by 11 a.m. on Tuesday Normal Deadline: Friday, 4pm
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.
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.
Public Notice
ARIZONA
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 CircleK before September 2014? Reply to: abranalmr@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS in July Craft FairLiberty United Methodist Church. Saturday July 15th. Vendors contact Paula 623-327-0461.
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)
LOST Yorkie 102nd Ave & Southern since Friday 4/14/17. Stormy is 7 years old and spayed with pointy ears and long tail. Needs Meds. 480-245-9203.
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)
CDL Driver needed. 2 years experience required. Wingfield Livestock Transport.
Experienced Housekeeper
Large home in Buckeye.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English Love animals
Valid AZ driver’s license Provide references Pass drug screen and background check Authorized to work in the United States 40 hours /week, $600 /week Call Sharon 623-327-9942 or 602-859-6855
Full time office assistant needed to perform therapies and assist front office. Experience preferred with ChiroTOUCH. Fax all resumes to 623-925-9047
HOUSEKEEPER with experience, mostly in home cleaning. Full-time, call 623-792-3176, or apply online delascleaning.com
LANDSCAPE Maintenance Worker needed for Goodyear area. Must speak English, have own transportation. Call Steve 623-399-0139, Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Starting $11 hour.
LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.
Paraprofessional Wanted Palo Verde School District 10700 S. Palo Verde Rd. Palo Verde, AZ 85343 623-327-3690 www.paloverdeschools.org ttreece@pvesd.ord
& CNA’S LIVE IN, Full Time, Part Time Provide in home care services. Competitive Wages Flexible Scheduling Continuing Education Opportunities for Advancement Call Right At Home AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives. Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley **No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.
Positions available for forklift operators, product receivers, shipping and packers, quality control. Season starts June 1, 2017
Please apply in person Monday thru Thursday between 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to either address below.
Posiciones disponibles para operadores de montacargas, receptores de producto, envio y empacadores, control de calidad.
La temporada comienza el 1 de junio
Por favor aplicar en persona de lunes a jueves entre
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. en cualquiera del las siguientes direcciones:
Rosseau Farming Company 9601 W. Harrison Tolleson, AZ 85353 16156 W. Olive Ave. Waddell, AZ 85355
SEEKING certified Christian teachers and principal at Grace Fellowship Academy for the 2017-2018 school year. Please submit resume to: principal@graceinbuckeye.com
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.
$15.00 and up Based on experience & availability Apply today at culvers.com/careers or apply in person. Buckeye 1540 N. Verrado Way Avondale 1025 N. Avondale Blvd.
HOUSECLEANING. Valley wide. Honest. Detailed. Reliable. 17 years experience. References Available. 602-481-8627.
PERSONAL touch cleaning without crew, servicing Litchfield Park, Verrado, Estrella Mountain and Goodyear, weekly & biweekly special, Call Robin 623-853-5324.
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)
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.
are currently looking for
Maintenance Technician
required. Background check and drug screen upon offer. Benefits available 1st day. Apply at www.doveresg.com, careers page or at our employment kiosks in our lobby at 402 N 44th Avenue, Phoenix, Az 85043. EEO.
New Home on 1.25 acres (Zero) down with approved credit 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage with separate workshop In Rainbow Valley $235,900 Tom, DPR Realty 480-797-4970
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.
OWNER WILL CARRY WITH 10% DOWN PARCEL No. 506-41-311Y 1.25 ACRES with a shared well and a 6’chain link fence near 368th and Lower Buckeye Road RON TRINKA REALTY 623-853-2525
WESTERN New Mexico high country getaway. 3+ acres, central water, underground utilities,trees, views. Surrounded by public land, owner financing. Hitching Post Land Co. 888-812-5830 www.Hitchingpostland.com (AZCAN).
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 CircleK before September 2014? Reply to: abranalmr@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS in July Craft FairLiberty United Methodist Church. Saturday July 15th. Vendors contact Paula 623-327-0461.
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)
LOST Yorkie 102nd Ave & Southern since Friday 4/14/17. Stormy is 7 years old and spayed with pointy ears and long tail. Needs Meds. 480-245-9203.
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)
CDL Driver needed. 2 years experience required. Wingfield Live-
Our advertisers say: “Paper worked great!” ...Margaret Goodyear, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1570 sq. ft., appliances included. Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
Experienced Housekeeper
Large home in Buckeye.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English Love animals
Valid AZ driver’s license Provide references Pass drug screen and background check Authorized to work in the United States 40 hours /week, $600 /week Call Sharon 623-327-9942 or 602-859-6855
Full time office assistant needed to perform therapies and assist front office. Experience preferred with ChiroTOUCH. Fax all resumes to 623-925-9047
HOUSEKEEPER with experience, mostly in home cleaning. Full-time, call 623-792-3176, or apply online delascleaning.com
LANDSCAPE Maintenance Worker needed for Goodyear area. Must speak English, have own transportation. Call Steve 623-399-0139, Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Starting $11 hour.
LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.
Paraprofessional Wanted Palo Verde School District 10700 S. Palo Verde Rd. Palo Verde, AZ 85343 623-327-3690 www.paloverdeschools.org ttreece@pvesd.ord
Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439) www.westvalleyview.com
at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.
Positions available for forklift operators, product receivers, shipping and packers, quality control. Season starts June 1, 2017 Please apply in person Monday thru Thursday between 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to either address below.
Posiciones disponibles para operadores de montacargas, receptores de producto, envio y empacadores, control de calidad.
La temporada comienza el 1 de junio
Por favor aplicar en persona de lunes a jueves entre
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. en cualquiera del las siguientes direcciones:
Rosseau Farming Company 9601 W. Harrison Tolleson, AZ 85353 16156 W. Olive Ave. Waddell, AZ 85355
SEEKING certified Christian teachers and principal at Grace Fellowship Academy for the 2017-2018 school year. Please submit resume to: principal@graceinbuckeye.com
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.
the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
HOUSECLEANING. Valley wide. Honest. Detailed. Reliable. 17 years experience. References Available. 602-481-8627.
PERSONAL touch cleaning without crew, servicing Litchfield Park, Verrado, Estrella Mountain and Goodyear, weekly & biweekly special, Call Robin 623-853-5324.
$15.00 and up
Based on experience & availability Apply today at culvers.com/careers or apply in person. Buckeye 1540 N. Verrado Way Avondale 1025 N. Avondale
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)
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.
a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.
Equivalent required. Background check and drug screen upon offer. Benefits available 1st day. Apply at www.doveresg.com, careers page or at our employment kiosks in our lobby at 402 N 44th Avenue, Phoenix, Az 85043. EEO. Senior Maintenance Technician We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check. Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org $12 per hour!
New Home on 1.25 acres (Zero) down with approved credit 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage with separate workshop In Rainbow Valley $235,900 Tom, DPR Realty 480-797-4970
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.
OWNER WILL CARRY WITH 10% DOWN PARCEL No. 506-41-311Y 1.25 ACRES with a shared well and a 6’chain link fence near 368th and Lower Buckeye Road RON TRINKA REALTY 623-853-2525
WESTERN New Mexico high country getaway. 3+ acres, central water, underground utilities,trees, views. Surrounded by public land, owner financing. Hitching Post Land Co. 888-812-5830 www.Hitchingpostland.com (AZCAN).
Must have AZ Driver’s License Must have reliable transportation
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)
C.S. LANDSCAPING- Mowing, trimming, trash removal. Free estimates. 623-810-9415.
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
MANUAL Treadmill good condition and Cemetery Plot. Inquiries 623-936-5914.
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)
APRIL 28th and 29th, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 7444 Sunrise Way, Buckeye. Gas dryer, carpet cleaner, glassware, lots of craft paints and supplies, music CDs, books, shop vac, and hand tools.
ESTATE Sale in Palm Valley. April 29th and 30th. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2187 N 133rd Ave., Goodyear. No pre-sales please. Cash and Cards accepted! Furniture, wall art, accessories and more!
HUGE Sale on Thursday, Friday, Saturday April 27, 28, 29. From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2005 N. 200th Avenue. Crossroads are Jackrabbit Trail and McDowell Road. Many miscellaneous items plus household, dryer, 2 truck toppers, old cast iron stove, quad rack, side-by-side refrigerator and possibly much more. Call 623-853-9194.
RUSTIC Hacienda-style furniture, 2 night stands $60 each, armoire $250, tall bookcase $125, open credenza $100, dark metal queen bed frame $125. Estrella. 623-386-4394.
DOG pampering. One day or one week. Huge backyard. Lots of TLC, 623-935-4311.
Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards LLC. Licensed and Bonded. 623-386-0281 / 623-810-0136.
$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all as is autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best prices! Fast, free pick up. 623-329-2043.
$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all autos! Any condition. Good condition more $$$$! Call 602-561-6291.
1998 FORD Explorer- Runs good, automatic, 2-door. $1,750. Call after 4 p.m. 623-932-4232.
AVONDALE Toyota, Deborah Sims, Great Deals, Ph. 602-885-5653, Avondale Auto Mall, 10005 W Papago Frwy. clearcardealsaz.com.
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)
Notice
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 the following by a cashier’s check: (1) 10% of the appraised value of the land, which is $268,600.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the appraised value of the lands, which is $80,580.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $5,000.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $3,250.00; (5) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses, not to exceed $15,000.00; (6) Patent Fee of $200.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $372,630.00 (less $23,250.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $349,380.00).
(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the land and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price, less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.
(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
CITY OF AVONDALE
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING May 17, 2017
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, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2017.
Public Notice
Name of Person Filing: Theodore Walter Greene Jr Mailing Address: 3865 Lighthouse Drive, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406 Daytime/Evening Phone Number: (928)453-7132 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MOHAVE COUNTY Case Number: D0-201607283 SUMMONS Theodore Walter Greene Jr, Plantiff and Donna Jane Greene, Defendant WARNING: This is an official document from the court. It affects your rights. Read this document carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help.
FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Donna Jane Greene, Defendant 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. 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 “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his or her
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss a request by Roberto Garcia to rezone approximately 0.34 acres of land from R1-6 (Single-Family Residential) to CBD (Cashion Business District). The property subject to the request is located approximately 120 feet east of the southeast corner of Buckeye Rd and 113th Ave. The requested CBD zoning allows for community oriented commercial uses and provides for greater flexibility in regards to setbacks and landscaping standards. The City of Avondale application number for this proposal is PL-17- 0076.
At the meeting, the applicant and/or her representative will be available to answer questions and solicit comments on this request. Please note, this is not a public hearing and no official action will be taken.
The meeting is scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Conference Room (1st Floor)
Address: 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323
The applicant contact for this project: Roberto Garcia 623-936-8735
City of Avondale contact for this project: Michelle Pelishek (623) 333-4022
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
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.
Public Notice
EPA announces the next Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting of the PhoenixGoodyear Airport Superfund site on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the City of Goodyear Justice Center, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B-101, Goodyear, AZ 85338. For information on the PhoenixGoodyear Airport Superfund project please go to the EPA website listed below. http://www.epa.gov/superfund/ phoenix-goodyearairport Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 26, and May 3, 2017.
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE MARICOPA HOME CONSORTIUM FY2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (YEAR 3 OF 5) Maricopa Urban County and the Maricopa HOME Consortium will hold two public hearings for the purpose of obtaining citizen input and comment on the draft FY2017 Annual Action Plan (AAP). The Maricopa HOME Consortium consists of Maricopa
Meeting: May 18, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Security Bldg, 234 N. Central Ave, Fl 3, Roosevelt Rm, Phoenix, AZ 85004
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
(FY2017-2018)
The AAP refers primarily to the housing and community development needs, and intended uses of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) resources by the Urban County and Maricopa HOME Consortium in FY2017, as well as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) resources of the Urban County for FY2017. Maricopa County draft AAP includes estimated funding amounts. Estimated funding
levels for FY17-18 are based on FY16-17 levels as shown below, and are subject to change upon receipt of allocation from HUD: $3,306,878 HOME
$2,735,554 CDBG
$239,473 ESG REVIEW DRAFT PLAN
Copies of the Maricopa County HOME Consortium draft AAP will be available for formal review and comment from May 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017 at http:// www.maricopa.gov/615/PlansReports. It will also be available at the following locations during regular business hours 8am –5pm, Monday-Friday. Maricopa County Human Services Department, 234 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ
Housing Authority of Maricopa County, 8910 N 78th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
COMMENTS
Comments on the draft documents and the proposed amendment to the Consolidated Plan should be directed to Rachel Milne, Assistant Director, Maricopa County Human Services Department/Housing and Community Development Division, 234 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004, phone number (602) 506-5911, email milner@mail.maricopa.gov.
In addition, the members of the Consortium will prepare AAPs for their respective jurisdictions with
separate public hearings and 30 day comment periods. Copies of each member’s AAP include: housing and non-housing community development needs and strategies; the detailed use of CDBG, HOME, and ESG (if applicable to the member); and information on past performance. Contact the following individuals and organizations for copies of the AAP: http://www.maricopa. gov/3738/HOME-Consortium Maricopa County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, familial circumstance, sex, disability or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities or English translation needs - For assistance call Human Services, 234 North Central, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 506-5911 Or TTY (602) 506-4802. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available within time constraints of the request.
Para información en español, favor de comunicarse a las oficinas de Maricopa County Human Services a 602-5065911.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 26, 2017.
INVITATION TO BID
Bids: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Time 2:00 pm
Project: Victory – Tuthill Channel
Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Victory District – Tuthill Channel in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). 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 April 26, 2017. Contact Terri Kading tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the Victory Development Office located at 4236 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85396 – Friday, May 12, 2017, 10:00 am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids are due Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 2:00 pm. Bids submitted after 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. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. 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. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The 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, DMB White Tank, 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 – Tuthill Channel. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on April 26, and May 3, 2017.
