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DESERT EDGE HIGH SCHOOL students and faculty smile May 6 as they are presented a banner for achieving an A+ rating from the Arizona Educational Foundation. The Goodyear school was one of three West Valley schools to earn the honor.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
If a student earns an A+ for his work, it means he went above and beyond what was asked of him. The same goes for schools.
Three West Valley campuses were presented last month with the top mark for their hard work and dedication to education.
The awards were given by the Arizona Educational Foundation, which has recognized exemplary public schools since 1983.
Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Scott Libby Elementary in Buckeye and Western Sky Middle School in Goodyear are among 40 campuses to get the honor this year out of 64 that applied.
The rigorous process includes a written application and a site visit by a team of judges.
Schools are evaluated on pupil focus and
support, culture, active teaching and learning, curriculum, leadership, community and parent involvement and assessment data.
“We applaud these schools for doing whatever it takes to meet their students’ needs and achieving overall success despite some of the challenges that face the education community statewide,” said Bobbie O’Boyle, executive director of the foundation.
The award is good for three and a half years, and schools receive $500 and a banner designating them as an “A+ School of Excellence.”
Something the West Valley winners have in common is that they’re always reflecting on what’s best for their pupils, O’Boyle said.
“Too often, we as a public focus on much of the negative that’s happening in schools,” she said. “What I see is totally contrary to that. Of course, I see the best of the best, but there are so
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Diane Douglas brings listening tour to W. Valley
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Arizona’s top public schools official plans to take advantage of a new law that she says gives state and local governments more control over education.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, whose agency oversees the state’s K-12 system, said the Every Student Succeeds Act, approved late last year, reduces the federal footprint in education.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
In the past, the Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank in Avondale has had to turn away donations of fresh foods.
Refrigeration space was limited, and the nonprofit had no way of storing perishable items for more than a day, Executive Director Leanne Leonard said.
“Or we would take it and just overload people, because we had to get it out the door so quickly or it was going to go bad,” Leonard said. “There were times in the summer where if we got a delivery and I
“They have offered states latitude, and I intend to take it. We will set the course of education in Arizona,” Douglas said during he r second annual “We Are Listening” tour, which kicked off last week with meetings in Buckeye and Avondale.
Douglas encouraged parents to participate in the education of their children.
“No one should have a louder voice in education than parents,” she said May 12 at Canyon Breeze Elementary School in Avondale.
“The education system belongs to all the parents of Arizona.”
Douglas’ vision for education is part of a 156-page “AZ Kids Can’t Wait” plan with 30 proposals for funding, testing, standards and teacher retention.
The plan was produced after last year’s listening tour and was established as a way to keep in touch with the public, which Douglas said generated hundreds of comments.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
The incoming superintendent of the Union Elementary School District said she will work to raise pupil achievement when she starts in the west Phoenix district this summer.
Lorah Neville was selected by the school board in April to take the position effective July 1, succeeding Jim Rice, who has been interim superintendent for two years. During interviews for the job, Neville said she understood that improving pupil achievement is the school board’s top priority.
“They want to see their kids performing at a very high level,” she said. “There is work to be done there. You will get out of kids what you expect of them.”
Neville is currently executive director of educational services at the Kyrene School District, a job that involves overseeing half the schools in a district that operates 19 elementary schools and six middle schools serving 17,500 pupils in Ahwatukee and parts of Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe and the Gila River Indian Community.
At Union, she will lead a district with about 2,000 pupils attending three schools in west Phoenix.
Neville said she was attracted to a smaller district where she could make a greater impact.
“My love for instruction and what I see happening at Union really spoke to me,” she said. “So many good things are
happening there … that was something I wanted to be a part of.”
A native of Chicago, Neville attended school in the Tempe School District, graduated from Arizona State University and earned a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.
She started her career with the Kyrene School District as an eighth-grade language arts and social studies teacher, then became an elementary school assistant principal.
“You really learn about instruction in the elementary classroom,” she said.
She moved to the Chandler Unified School District to be an elementary school principal and was the district’s director of curriculum from 2007 to 2011 before moving back to Kyrene.
“My biggest motivator is seeing success with those with whom I work,” Neville said. “Their success is how I judge my success.”
The Union position was advertised in February when Rice announced he was stepping down after serving as interim superintendent since August 2014.
His tenure included a bond election and budget override, both approved by voters, which Neville said indicates community support for the schools.
The district operates Dos Rios Elementary, a K-8 school; Hurley Ranch Elementary, a second- through seventh-grade school; and Union Elementary, a kindergarten and firstgrade school.
The district’s boundaries are from Buckeye Road south to the Gila River Indian Community and west of 83rd Avenue to 99th Avenue.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
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“What we heard overwhelmingly … was they wanted classroom teachers to be paid more,” she said.
While last year’s 14 tour stops attracted school board members, administrators and teachers, Douglas said she wanted parents to be the focus of this year’s meetings.
Douglas encouraged parents to be engaged by making education a family priority and participating in teacher conferences. She said parents should become informed about what is being taught.
She said she got involved in education when her daughter was in school, then was elected to the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board.
Douglas, a Republican who made her opposition to the federal Common Core education standards the centerpiece of her 2014 campaign, has had a rocky tenure as superintendent with run-ins with Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Board of Education, as well as a failed recall effort.
Douglas acknowledged that an education funding plan she suggested went by the wayside as Proposition 123 was developed, a plan that would provide $3.5 billion to schools during a 10-year period if approved by voters.
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An Avondale resident has claimed an $8.4 million jackpot resulting from The Pick’s May 7 drawing.
The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, opted to take the lump sum cash option of $5.5 million before taxes, according to the Arizona Lottery.
The ticket, which had the winning numbers 2-12-28-29-32-34, was purchased at the Fry’s Marketplace at 8325 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
The $8.5 million jackpot had been
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“We have to stop stop-gap type proposals,” Douglas said. “We have to find a sustainable system. School boards have to be able to depend on their budgets.”
Douglas said her department is continuing to work on developing a set of standards that will be higher than Common Core.
“We’re still a long way from getting standards that Arizona kids need,” she said.
Douglas said she is pleased with work done on the AzMERIT test, which was established before she took office. She said parents and teachers have reviewed test questions.
Among her accomplishments, Douglas said her office has established greater protections for pupil data.
She said the department’s ZIP code project identifies and assists youths who are not in school and not working.
A project to reduce the number of state laws that govern education was hampered when the Legislature approved bills with more regulations, Douglas said.
The tour’s meetings continue in June with sessions in Tucson.
Comments can be emailed to HearingEveryVoice@azed.gov or sent via Twitter @azedschools or using the hashtag #ParentsMustBeHeard.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
rolling for nearly seven months and was The Pick’s highest prize in more than six years, according to the Lottery.
More than 12,000 players also won cash prizes ranging from $3 to $2,000 in the drawing, officials said.
More than $3.7 million in weekly proceeds from Arizona Lottery tickets go to fund arts and education, community enrichment, economic development, environmental conservation, health and human services and public safety programs.
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many wonderful programs and practices and things going on in schools. It’s important for us to be able to celebrate that and share it.”
Not just beginner’s luck
Desert Edge, 15778 W. Yuma Road, received the award for the first time this year.
The judges noted the school puts an emphasis on creating a positive work culture where all voices are heard, and also makes a commitment toward constant improvement, O’Boyle said.
“We haven’t found a perfect school out there yet, because there isn’t one, but just the fact that they continue to strive for improvement shows that they’re open to new ideas and realize there always is room for improvement,” she said.
Principal Julie Jones said every teacher had a part in the 35-page application.
“I made sure the whole entire staff had their hands on our application and were part of that process,” she said. “My perception could be very, very different of what a teacher or student’s perception is. I didn’t want to over exaggerate or underplay something, because we each have a very important piece and know stuff that not everybody always knows about.”
Once they got the call that they’d be getting a site visit, the entire campus set to work doing some “spring cleaning,” Jones said.
“Sprucing up the campus and doing all the things that you always need to do and want to do, but it was a little more of a motivator to really get it done,” she said. “Just really trying to prepare the campus for the visit so we could put our best foot forward.”
The judges visited the school March 28-29 and went into every classroom, talked to every staff member and picked students at random to interview, Jones said.
“We’re so proud of our campus and believe in what we’re doing, but it’s still nerve-racking when you have important guests and really want them to see the wonderful things that are going on and not miss the things that we bragged about ourselves,” she said.
It’s important for schools to get some external validation for the excellent work they’re doing, O’Boyle said.
“We have great students at Desert Edge, and I don’t always feel like they get the recognition they deserve,” Jones said. “Being the school that’s south of the freeway, I feel like they’re overshadowed a lot by the names of
Both Scott Libby and Western Sky have received A+ ratings in the past. Scott Libby previously got the award in 1994, 1998 and 2004, and Western Sky in 1995 and 2002.
Judges noted that Scott Libby, 18701 W. Thomas Road, has a positive culture and sense of belonging, with strong support systems in place for all pupils, O’Boyle said.
“Each student has his or her own unique needs, and the people at that school have the ability to assess the needs of all those students and then put systems in place to support those needs,” she said.
When there’s a change in administration, a school must wait three years before it can apply for the award, and this is Rachelle Morris’ fourth year as principal at the campus.
Effective leadership, change and new programs take about three years to take hold at a school, which is the reason for the requirement, O’Boyle said.
“We obviously can’t guarantee that three years from now these schools are going to have the same leaders, but we feel like what they’ve got in place today has a strong foothold and will likely be in place for another three years,” she said.
While an ‘A’ rating from the Arizona Department of Education strictly looks at test scores and growth, the A+ award takes more criteria into account, Morris said.
“It’s really indicative of a school; just a broader picture and not a snapshot of one day of testing,” she said. “To be one of the 40 to receive the honor felt like a high distinction for us. I think the biggest benefit we got was just a boost of morale felt by our kids, our teachers, our parents — just knowing everybody has been part of this collaborative team to create a school that’s capable of being recognized as an A+ school.”
At Western Sky, 4095 N. 144th Ave., judges noted that everyone is committed to and believes in one another. Teachers also address the social, emotional and academic well-being of each child, O’Boyle said.
The school also provides several opportunities for pupils to extend their academic knowledge beyond the classroom, Principal Tami Garrett said.
“The award is a huge honor and helps distinguish us for all the extras that we do for our kids,” she said. “I don’t know if ‘extra’ is the right word, because it just comes naturally to our staff.”
Other West Valley campuses that currently hold the A+ designation are Corte Sierra Elementary in Avondale and Verrado Elementary and Verrado High School in Buckeye, which all received it in 2013.
“We encourage our A+ schools to open their doors to visitors and have other folks come learn from them and pick up some really good ideas and practices,” O’Boyle said.
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Brianna White of Tolleson has received the Eastern New Mexico University Foundation Scholarship from ENMU in Portales, N.M.
BUHSD destroying special education records
The Buckeye Union High School District will destroy all special education records on former students who discontinued special education services during or before the 2010-11 school year.
Before the records are destroyed, parents and adult students can review their records. To do so, call the Special Services office at 623-386-9708.
Shyheim Harper wins art show
Shyheim Harper, a student at La Joya Community High School in Avondale, has taken first place with a $2,000 scholarship in the city of Avondale Municipal Art Committee’s annual Mayor Marie High School Art Contest and Art Show held April 21.
Locals inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
Several West Valley residents have been inducted into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. Dace Tapley of Goodyear, Jessica Kemper of Goodyear, John Hart of Buckeye, Michelle Buttrum of Goodyear and Matthew Denton of Avondale have been inducted at Arizona State University; and Kelly Fitzwater of Goodyear has been inducted at North Carolina State University.
Angelina M. Jimenez completes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Angelina M. Jimenez has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
She is the daughter of Jackie Jimenez of Glendale and the granddaughter of Doloras Jimenez of Tolleson. She is a 2013 graduate of Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale.
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had to leave stuff sitting out, I would leave the air on overnight and crank it down as low as I could just to hope that it survived.”
Now, thanks to an anonymous donor and the addition of a walk-in refrigerator, the food bank is able to take in as many items as it can get.
“The biggest thing is that it gives us the opportunity to provide more perishable food items — dairy, eggs and produce,” Leonard said. “Those three items, when you’re limited on refrigeration space, they perish so quickly that we couldn’t accept very much.”
A former volunteer who wished to remain anonymous left the food bank $17,000 after his death. The donation was made through Streams Church in Glendale.
His son also made a contribution, and grants from Goodyear, Litchfield Park and the Rotary Club of Litchfield Park helped purchase the $32,575 fridge, which is about 15 feet wide, 18 feet deep and 10 feet high.
provide is canned goods, macaroni and cheese and ramen noodles, yes it’s food and that’s better than nothing, and we’re thankful to be able to give that, but when we’re able to give a head of organic romaine lettuce or bananas or oranges and eggs, people are so grateful for the opportunity to be able to feed something to their family that has good nutritional content.”
So far, the extra appliances haven’t had too big of an impact on the nonprofit’s utility bills, Leonard said.
The West Valley View’s annual summer food drive benefits the following sites:
• Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank, 405 E. Harrison St. in Avondale; 623-932-9135. Open 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.
• Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank Tonopah site, 36827 W. Indian School Road in Tonopah; 623-932-9135. Open 9 a.m. to noon Monday and Wednesday.
• All Faith Community Services Buckeye Food Bank, 214 S. Fifth St. in Buckeye; 623386-3513. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
• All Faith Community Services Goodyear Food Bank — In the process of relocating. Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Avondale location, 127 E. Western Ave. in Avondale; 623-925-1100.
• Tolleson Food Bank at the Tolleson Assembly of God, 10 S. 93rd Ave. in Tolleson; 623-936-5199. Open 7 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday for donations and gives away food from 5 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, until food is gone.
To see a list of locations where you can donate food, see Page 22 in today’s edition of the paper.
Before its installation in January, the food bank had two double-door refrigerators and one residential fridge. Since then, another commercial fridge was also purchased with a grant from the Dairy Council of Arizona, Leonard said.
If you donate directly to the food banks, let them know that you heard about the drive in the View so it’s counted toward this year’s total.
“We tripled our refrigeration space,” she said.
Better nutrition
Clients who benefit from the food bank have noticed a difference in the healthier options, Leonard said.
“Food is food, yes, but there are different qualities of nutrition in the food,” she said. “If all we’re able to
“I know we’re coming into summer and I’ve been holding off using the air conditioning — I’ve been sweating every day because I didn’t want to start using the AC and spending the money on that yet,” she said.
Other items the food bank is in need of include extra sources of protein, such as canned meats, peanut butter, canned chili and canned pastas with meat.
“The thing everybody always wants is meat, and the thing we very rarely have is meat,” Leonard said. “It’s the least donated item from the grocery stores and the community. Something people can feed their kids and feel like they’re able to give them something hearty and with sustenance.”
The food bank also provides about 250 lunch bags each week to the homeless. Donations needed for those include individually packaged items, such as granola bars, peanut butter crackers and fruit cups, Leonard said.
“Think, what would you pack in your lunch? That would be items we would love to have,” she said. “Anything that doesn’t need a can opener.” Last year, Agua Fria served 42,734 people at its Avondale site and 2,303 at its Tonopah location, Leonard said. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
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More than 50 volunteers and city staff helped in Buckeye’s 2016 Spring Cleanup, removing tons of trash in six Dumpsters. The cleanup focused on two major areas, Valencia to south of Beloat Road and from Apache Road to Miller Road. The volunteers ranged from 5 to 70 years old and included church members, private citizens and city staff. The trash filled six 40-cubic-yard Dumpsters, 90 percent of which was collected by the volunteers in the focused areas. The volunteers also cleaned up household hazardous waste and helped clean sidewalks and thoroughfares.
The Litchfield Park Museum has opened a new exhibit called “The Doctor, the Dentist and the Drugstore.” The exhibit gives a view into early Litchfield Park by showcasing some of the first medical professionals in the region.
The museum is free to enter and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The exhibit will be open through spring 2017. The Litchfield Park Museum is at 13912 W. Camelback Road, Litchfield Park.
Arizona Gives Day has broken records with $2.6 million given to nonprofits throughout the state. That is a 30 percent increase over 2015. This year, 21,129 total donations were collected from 16,450 donors. The average donation was $114.
The Avondale Public Library has launched its Food for Fines program. The program allows library patrons with fines on their accounts to donate non-perishable food items to reduce or pay off their fines. Every item donated will deduct $1 off of an account to a maximum of $50.
Food can be dropped off at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, or at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 395 E. Western Ave., Avondale.
Food for Fines does not include replacement fees for lost or damaged materials, collection agency fees, printing or processing fees, card replacement fees or future overdue fines. Homemade food, glass containers, expired, opened or damaged food items cannot be accepted.
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Voters in Avondale and Tolleson will have an extra measure on their ballots for the Aug. 30 primary election, and it’s probably the most important issue they will decide.
Like most other West Valley cities, Avondale and Tolleson voters will decide city council and mayoral races as well as legislative and U.S. Senate and House primary races. But unlike other West Valley cities, Avondale and Tolleson voters will also have to decide on the alternative local expenditure limitation, otherwise known as Home Rule.
The state limits what cities and towns can spend based on 1978-79 expenditures with an adjustment based on inflation and population. But the equation is outdated and doesn’t work. It caps spending far below revenues and what is necessary to properly run a city. Without the passage of Home Rule, cities and towns would be hobbled. They would have the money in the budget to spend on such necessities as public safety, trash pickup and water and sewer services, but couldn’t legally touch it.
So every four years, most Arizona cities and towns must put the issue on the ballot for the voters to decide, essentially asking for permission to spend the revenues they collect.
West Valley cities have been historically lucky with voters approving Home Rule, but the measure nearly failed in Tolleson last go round when it passed by a mere two votes. If it failed this time, the city’s budget would be capped at $17.4 million, yet the cost to run just the police, fire and water departments comes in at $18.5 million. As Mayor Adolfo Gamez put it, residents would no longer have garbage pickup and would experience long wait times for police and fire service. Forget about such frivolous endeavors as parks, recreation, libraries, capital improvements and street maintenance.
Earlier, we said most cities and towns must put the issue on the ballot every four years. We say most because some, such as Buckeye and Goodyear, have approved a Permanent Base Adjustment, which set their expenditure limitations in line with the then current city services and did away with the need to go to the voters every four years. However, if the cities’ situations changed and they needed to increase their budgets, they would first need to get voter approval.
For that reason, some cities have chosen to stick with the Home Rule option. We prefer the Permanent Base Adjustment because even if voters denied a bump in spending, their cities wouldn’t be crippled like they would if Home Rule failed.
We encourage Avondale and Tolleson voters to lobby for the Permanent Base Adjustment, but in the meantime, to approve the Home Rule option.
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise was right when he said, “The most important thing you need to do is vote for Home Rule.”
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Editor:
Federal law requires liscensed gun dealers to conduct background checks on all buyers.
But, private sellers are not required to conduct background checks on buyers.
This is a fact.
The private sales of guns without background checks is what’s referred to as the “Gun Show Loophole”.
The AZ legislature should enact a law requiring all private sellers to conduct background checks too. It does no good whatsoever, to require some sellers to conduct backgound checks, but not others.
Closing the Gun Show Loophole is the responsible thing to do. Responsible gun owners support background checks!
Irresponsble gun owners, the ones who want to continue selling guns to any Joe that comes along, whether he or she is a criminal, mentally unstable, or are on the terrorist watch list, are only in it for one thing...the almighty dollar.
They don’t oppose closing the
Gun Show Loophole because of “2nd Amendment Rights”. They just say that is the reason. The truth is, they just don’t want to pay a liscensed dealer a few bucks to run a background check, because that cuts into their profits. Background checks wouldn’t exist at all, if it weren’t for the NRA. They lobbied for the passage of instant background checks to begin with.
So, don’t believe the claims made by those who oppose closing the Gun Show Loophole, that it “infringes on our 2nd Amendment Rights” or that “it will close the gun shows”. It won’t. Those claims are a myth.
Patrick Orr Avondale
Editor:
I enjoyed your editorial comparing the Temple murders to the I-10 freeway shooting case. Your analysis of the state’s botched investigation was right on point, and I agreed with everything you said except the claim you can’t put a price tag on seven months incarceration. You seem to be pretty naive when it comes to understanding human nature and the power of the almighty dollar. I can guarantee you there would be a mad rush to the Maricopa County Jail by a majority of the
resident taxpayers, including me if I had a shot at 10 million dollars. In fact, for 1 million dollars you can march me into the cell and lock the door behind me while I catch up on my reading for the next seven months. An individual must be compensated for a bad arrest and incarceration, but please do not insult our intelligence by not describing this lawsuit as anything other than a poor man’s taxpayer lottery grab!
Donald Baranowski Goodyear
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Editor:
So The Donald will be the GOP candidate — God help us. Here are ten promises and quotes he has made in his campaign to “make America great again”:
1) We will build a wall and Mexico will pay for it. (Absurd)
2) We will withdraw from NATO and the UN if other countries don’t pay more. (Dangerous)
3) We will take our jobs back from India and China (Really? How?)
4) We will destroy ISIS (Not easy. How?)
5) We will tighten restrictions on Muslims, LGBTs, and women (un-American)
6) “I was totally against invading Iraq.” (Not until a year
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afterward.)
7) “The unemployment rate is over 20%.” (No, it is about 5%)
8) “Common Core is the federal government controlling local education.” (False. It is a suggested national standard that states can choose or not.)
9) “With this deal, Iran will soon have military nuclear capability.” (Not true, say world leaders.)
10) “The 2016 federal spending bill funds illegal immigrants coming through the Arizona border.” (No evidence for that.)
Politifact scores Trump 10% True and 76% False in his campaign. Full disclosure, they score Hillary 50% True and 29% False.
There seem to be a lot of people who will reluctantly vote for The Donald because Hillary has been accused by Republicans of many offenses over the years, though not convicted of any. Currently, there is no criminal investigation on her use of emails, but maybe the seventh hearing on Benghazi will turn up something, they hope.
Republicans thought they had a slam-dunk in this election with seventeen candidates. But coarseness, bragging, and lying won the day, and Trump did those even better than Cruz. The rest of the world has been watching in astonishment. Is this the best the GOP can do?
John Flynn Goodyear
Editor:
Ms AnaLie Maccree needs to get her shtuff straight and google www.factcheck.org/2009/theobama-phone.
Welfare recipients have been eligible to receive this program for more than a decade. The program has been funded by telecom companies, not by taxes and the president has nothing to do with it. If MS. AnaLie Maccree can do first grade math she would know that a decade is more than eight years.
Since Barack Hussein Obama became president he has been
accused of everthing from kidnapping the Lindbergh baby to being born in Kenya
Bueford Tunstell Avondale
Editor:
District 4, County Board Supervisor, Clint Hickman urged participation on Earth Day, he asked residents to clean up the roadways.
This coming from, Clint Hickman, is ironic. He is the coowner of a poultry factory which litters the ground with poultry feathers and pollutes the air with odorous particulates.
A group from Tonopah, STOPP, spent time on EARTH DAY to clean a roadway of feathers across from Hickman’s Arlington Egg factory. 7 bags of feathers and debris were collected. Residents did our part, shame on the Hickman’s for continuing to litter and pollute the air in Arlington and Tonopah. Arlington and Tonopah are both rural areas. Farms and ranches are a way of life that is embraced by the residents. The odors that emit from these places are natural and not offensive. Hickman’s CAFO’s are unnatural and offensive. State and County agencies are suppose to protect us. They do not. They do not monitor the harmful particulates that residents are being forced to breathe.
Chemical Names/Odors: Indole-intense fecal, Isovaleric acid- stinky feet, Dimethyl Sulfiderotting vegetables are a few.
CAFO’s are not farms and ranches. CAFO’s are a blight and should not be allowed around residences and businesses.
CAFO- Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation. http://tonopahstopp.com/ Linda Davis Tonopah
Editor:
After much angst I finally cast
my ballot in favor of Prop 123. In the end I decided that our current schoolchildren and teachers deserve relief from years of struggle. I decided that voting for funding now would provide them with a chance to salvage their future prospects. Without its passage an entire generation of AZ school children will have had their education negatively impacted by the relentless game of partisan politics. It was a Hobson’s Choice that, if passed, will kick the can down the road. It is entirely possible that a future generation of Arizona’s children — and their parents, future employers and future educators will pay the price for deferring the current siege against educational funding. Yet perhaps it is preferable to partially equip two generations than to sacrifice one generation fully.
Our legislators could have provided a parallel kind of relief to a generation of children by restoring KidsCare. Instead, despite public support, they rejected assistance to about 30,000 children who need healthcare services. They now push the reverse logic, asserting that the program may not last beyond 2017. Yet even a year of healthcare could change a life by addressing medical problems and thwarting a lifetime of suffering. This flipflop sends a clear message: Kids who haven’t received adequate healthcare for six years don’t deserve a fighting chance now for even short-term services. And we (their parents, teachers, future employers and future educators) do not deserve the healthiest possible outcomes.
Our ever-inconsistent legislators are using mixed and opposite arguments — one to support and one to deny relief to our children. There is one consistent thread: a patronizing willingness to disregard the will of the people. They clearly believe we aren’t paying attention. Well, we are.
Nancy Van Pelt Goodyear
Editor:
The city of Avondale could save a lot of money if they take down all the speed limit signs and other traffic enforcement
signs. I suggest this for 2 reasons. (1) No one pays any attention to them; and (2), Avondale PD rarely enforces anything! 35 MPH on 107th Avenue? More like 50-55, even passing in left turn lanes at intersections. 45 MPH on McDowell Road? Fat chance! Closer to 60-65. We’ve had a car double parked all night long for the last eight nights in a row. That tells me that the PD either doesn’t patrol it’s neighborhoods, or ignores all the violations. Other violations include parking on the sidewalk; parking half in the driveway, half on the street, thereby blocking the sidewalk; parking in front of fire hydrants; directly underneath stop signs and too close to the intersections, causing drivers to actually pull out into the intersection to check on oncoming traffic.
I guess the PD prefers to be reactive instead of proactive.
Ron Greth Avondale
Editor:
In my letter on Zika, MS and Ulcers (5-4-2016), there is a mistake in the printing of the histamine H2 Antagonist: it should have read 20 mgs. Famotidine, not Lamotidine. Also, if people are having stomach irritation from over-the-counter sleep medications or benadryl capsules, to ask their doctors to prescribe Famotidine. I have stomach irritation if I take Tylenol PM. The ingredient in this pill is the same as benadryl: Diphenhydramine HCL. Same ingredient, different price ranges, I’ve noticed. When my mom was prescribed Neurotin for a post-operative condition, it cost her $118 for the prescription. Her doctor prescribed a generic equivalent — Gabapentin. They are both the drug Tiagabine. The difference in cost? Gabapentin costs $6.00 for the prescription. Both of us are being treated for chronic idiopathic urticaria (since 8-25-14.) This is chronic hives with no known cause. I recovered alot better. I’m allergic to dairy products. Mom still has it. She went to see a dermatologist (on March 11th) and a
kidney specialist (on Jan. 13th). She has Stage 3 kidney disease. Had a skin biopsy done to rule out lymphoma of the skin (possible mycoses fungoids.) She has 2 follow-up appointments in May (16th and 27th.) On May 27th, she will get the results of her biopsy. Pray for her. Shes’ 91 years old. Her name is Marina De Luna Rivas.
Laura Rivas Buckeye
Editor:
No, Mr. Warden (April 20th), open primaries are a terrible idea, not a solution. The real problem is gerrymandering, which produces “safe” districts where the majority party is assured of victory (in both primaries and general elections). Under your proposal, in a Democratic district (on Election Day) Republicans would have a “choice” between Democrats (the “top two” in the primary). I’d doubt they’d bother to vote. (The converse is true in a Republican district.) Talk about “no choice, but an echo”! Mr. Carter (April 6th), part of the American “way of life” is to accord Due Process and Equal Protection to everyone, regardless of Race, Gender, National Origin, or Religion (etc.). While we haven’t always lived up to that ideal (ask the Blacks and Women), I see no reason to “backslide” now. Even you agree not all Muslims are terrorists, but you want to treat all of them as if they were. America is supposed to be the “home of the brave”. All I’m hearing from you is cowardice! Mr. Wood (March 30th), I don’t know what you were “taught” about Communism, but apparently you never learned the difference between that and Democratic Socialism (or Socialism in general). They aren’t the same. The Soviet Union was a dictatorship. Please provide proof that Sanders ever proposed such a thing. As for Marx, did you know that (like “conserva-
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tives”) he ultimately thought the least government was the best?
In fact, his theories looked forward to a “golden age” in which there’d be a “withering away of the State”. His “worker’s paradise” was going to be quite Libertarian! (Too bad his theories don’t work so well in practice.)
Finally, we can believe Mr. Semmler (same date) telling us “liberals are liars”. After all, “conservatives” (Watergate) always (Iran-Contra) tell the truth (WMD’s in Iraq)!
Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson
Editor:
It looks like our choice for the next President of the United States is going to be between bad and worse. However you look at it, that is bad. Just hope it doesn’t get worse. If you are one who is thinking of not voting, even for bad, you are essentially handing the presidency to worse and that would, of course, be bad. As a senior citizen I have seen times when I thought conditions couldn’t get any worse. How wrong I was. One time when I was sad because I thought conditions were bad. A friend told me to “cheer up,” things could be worse. So I cheered up and sure enough, things got worse. God help us.
Vernon Reed Buckeye
Editor:
The West Valley View online poll question in the April 27, issue was about whether transgender people should be able to use the restroom of their choice. The results ran about 75% against transgender people, which is generally within the range of the norm. In general, most polls about transgender people’s issues falls around 9 out of 10 against.
The WVV online question was no doubt inspired by the North Carolina’s Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act; better know as North Carolina’s “bathroom bill”. Oh, wow we aren’t simply debating the political aspect of who will use which bathrooms, but conservatives are promoting fear mongering and hatred of trans-phobia.
The blatant stupidity of the bathroom bill is we already maintain urinary segregation, which includes penalties and fines by individual state laws. Just enforce the current laws instead of mandating laws on top of laws. What the bathroom bill actually does is bans unisex or all gender restrooms in an effort to repeal the passing of gay marriage law.
However, North Carolina’s conservatives argue that the bathroom bill is necessary to protect privacy and public safety from male predators. As if a man is going to all the trouble to dress-up as a female to get a peek at children, exemplified by “lying” Ted Cruz?
“It doesn’t make any sense at all to let grown adult men, strangers, to be alone in bathrooms with little girls” (Cruz, 2016).
As conservatives appear to be saving us from imaginary transgender predators they overlook their own ludicrous acts in the men’s room. At least there is a record of
that on file. Anyone remember “toe tapping” Senator Larry Craig?
Thomas M. Brosius Phoenix
Editor:
Luke Air Force base is a tremendous point of pride for us folks here in the West Valley. I remember attending the environmental hearing years ago before the F-35 was brought here, and the support shown for the new jet was overwhelmingly positive. That is why it is so disappointing to hear Senator McCain use some harsh words last week when describing the program. By doing so, he puts the local community on edge. Luke Air Force base provides jobs for the community, both directly and indirectly. The F-35 is the future of the air base, and we need our leaders like Senator McCain to focus on the positives of the program and work on fixing them instead of criticizing the program every chance he gets.
Nicole M. Harris Avondale
Editor:
Well they have finally found a New way to charge you extra for extra water. It has been the norm that when you used over 3000 gal. of water you were charged for the amount over 3000 at a different rate. Now they are charging you the higher rate for all the water you use not
just the amount over 3000. So it is like writing 4 checks and having 3 clear and since the 4th one over draws your acct. you don’t just pay an overdraft fee on the 1 check but all 4. Sound Fair to You?
Lynda Fiorini Avondale
Editor:
Thought I would catch up with my favorite part of your paper. Was disappointed to see that the Mothers Day letter was written about dairy cows. Mr. Wallace needs to get outdoors more, maybe visit a dairy. He would be surprised to find that cows spend more time outdoors than in, and they are not chained to anything. The calves do not become Veal Cutlets, Peta put a stop to veal. The cows are not shipped off for hamburgers at the age of four. I have tried your soy foods and found them distasteful compared to dairy products. To each his own. In a country where jobs are vanishing at an alarming pace. Lets try not to let our crusades do more harm than good.
Pamela Rosen Tonopah
Editor: Not long ago, Arizona voters choose to allocate tax dollars for the purpose of funding education. Citizens were ashamed of being 48th in Education funding. However, the State Legislature
didn’t listen to the will of the voters. Arizona schools are currently owed hundreds of Millions of dollars — and that’s after settling a lawsuit. Every half hour, there’s a commercial saying schools can be funded without a tax increase. All we need to do is vote yes to increase income to the state from State Trust lands. Basically, citizens are being asked to mortgage our financial future to solve a problem that the legislature created. This request comes while Governor Ducey, and the state legislature continue to support the appeal of the afore mentioned court settlement. Our governor and state legislators have already proven they can’t be trusted. Rumor has it, this is a scheme to allow Ducey to fund the business tax cuts he promised. What a strange priority for a state which already has some of the lowest business taxes in the country. Please remember to cast your ballot... I hope it will be a NO vote on 123.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Buckeye man was sentenced May 9 to six months in jail and 10 years of probation for leaving his 5-year-old granddaughter alone in the desert with a loaded handgun, officials said.
Paul Rater, 54, was arrested Nov. 2, 2015, and changed his plea last month to guilty of felony child abuse, records state.
According to court records, Rater and the girl went for a ride in his new pickup truck in the Rainbow Valley area and got stuck. When they didn’t return after four hours, the girl’s mother
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Goodyear man was arrested May 14 after allegedly killing his family poodle as a sacrifice for God, court records state.
Patrick Thompson, 42, was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail, where he faces charges of animal cruelty, tampering with evidence, disorderly conduct and making threats, records state.
Goodyear police responded at about 8:20 p.m. to 161st Lane and Mohave Street, where they found Thompson lying on the sidewalk, records state.
As police were detaining him, he made erratic comments that he “had to do it for God,” and “the devil made him do it.” He also allegedly told police that he put the dog in a smoker, records state.
Thompson had a laceration to his left forearm, which he said was self inflicted by a knife, records state.
Police later learned that when Thompson returned home that day, he became upset with a shirt his teenage daughter was wearing, which he believed had to do with the devil, records state.
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Three people were injured in a single vehicle rollover accident Sunday night after the driver swerved to avoid hitting a coyote and lost control, officials said.
The car was traveling at about 10:15 p.m. on State Route 85 near milepost 145 in Buckeye when the
reported them missing.
An off-duty firefighter searching with the family found the girl holding a fully loaded semi-automatic handgun with one round in the chamber and the hammer locked back, records state.
According to Rater, the girl didn’t want to walk anymore, so he left her under a tree and went to get help. He also put down his gun, because he didn’t want to carry it, records state.
He told police that he got lost in the desert for three hours and ended up back at his truck, but couldn’t find the girl.
Rater was arrested at a bar near Miller and Hazen roads, where he stopped to get food and alcoholic drinks, records state.
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He allegedly made her take off the shirt and take it to a large barbecue on the side of the house, where he burned it, records state.
Thompson then went back into the house, where he allegedly started acting erratic and told his family, including four minor children, that he had to make a sacrifice of a male, records state.
According to one of the victims, he stated he needed to sacrifice either himself, his 6-year-old son or the family dog, a small white poodle, records state.
As the family attempted to leave the house, Thompson allegedly grabbed the dog and the family pleaded with him to stop, records state.
He agreed not to harm the dog, but then allegedly broke its neck in front of them, records state.
The family was able to escape and call police, records state.
When officers arrived, they found the dog dead on a large industrial-sized smoker, which was still on and had an open flame inside of it, records state.
Thompson owns Raging Cajun Smoking Barbecue, according to the company’s Facebook page.
After his arrest, Thompson allegedly told police he had smoked marijuana earlier in the day and began having an “episode,” records state.
He allegedly also told police he had a vision that something bad was going to happen to his family and that the lord was going to kill him for what he had done, records state.
He allegedly stated that from his readings in the Bible, he knew that he had to make a male sacrifice, records state.
accident occurred, said Bart Graves, a spokesman with the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The female driver was transported by helicopter to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear for a non-lifethreatening head injury, Graves said.
A male passenger had back pain, and a small child was transported to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, he said.
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Police exchanged gunfire with a man May 13 after he was found lying on the ground near Pebble Creek Parkway and McDowell Road in Goodyear, officials said.
A 911 call was made at about 10 a.m. reporting an injured person, and police found the man on the sidewalk, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear Police Department.
The man claimed to have an explosive device in his backpack and then fired a gun at officers, who shot back, Kutis said.
No officers were injured, and the man was transported to a local hospital. His condition is unknown, Kutis said.
The Glendale Police Department’s bomb squad responded to the scene and detonated the backpack.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
An employee at an Avondale car dealership was recently charged with theft after allegedly stealing almost $80,000 in parts to sell online, officials said. Michael Kimbaris, 57, of Waddell allegedly admitted to police that he’s been stealing parts weekly since 2014 from Larry H. Miller Volkswagen, 10205 W. Papago Freeway, where he worked as a parts manager, court records state. The thefts were discovered by an internal audit after two other employees at the dealership noticed last month that multiple cost adjustments had been made to parts, records state.
As parts manager, Kimbaris was the only person who could have made the changes in the computer system, records state.
During a May 4 interview with police, he allegedly admitted to creating an account on eBay to sell Volkswagen parts using the seller name “darkwater12.”
Kimbaris stated buyers would tell him what part they were looking for and they would agree on a price. Once funds were transferred into his PayPal account, he would allegedly go to work and steal the part, then ship it to the buyer, records state.
The following day, he would contact Volkswagen’s corporate warehouse and order a replacement. When he received the part, he would cancel the order and put the new part on the shelf where the stolen item was, records state.
According to records, Kimbaris told police he closed his eBay and PayPal accounts April 24.
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A Goodyear police officer was involved in a car accident May 10 near McDowell Road and Bullard Avenue in Goodyear on his way to an emergency, officials said.
The officer was responding to a call for a domestic dispute at about 5:30 p.m. and had his lights and sirens activated, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear Police Department.
As he went through the intersection, his patrol car was
hit by another vehicle with a woman and child in it, Kutis said.
The woman refused transport to the hospital, instead opting to drive herself, Kutis said.
The officer, who is 34 years old and has been with the department for more than eight years, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated and released, Kutis said.
The Avondale Police Department will investigate the crash, she said.
Three Buckeye men were arrested May 10 after police conducted a drug investigation into the sale of crystal methamphetamine, officials said.
Timothy Robbins, 55, Donald Parker, 47, and Darrell Slusher, 53, face charges for numerous drug-related offenses, including possession of a dangerous drug for sale and transporting dangerous drugs for sale, police said.
The Buckeye Police Department Criminal Apprehension Unit and Goodyear Police Department SWAT Teams executed courtauthorized search warrants on multiple locations within the city of Buckeye, police said.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Higher temperatures, low humidity and increased winds create perfect conditions for rapidly burning brush fires, and West Valley firefighters have already been busy this season putting them out.
Crews from Buckeye Valley, Buckeye and Goodyear responded Monday night to a brush fire in the Gila River bottom near Beloat and Watson roads, officials said.
Firefighters worked through the night to contain the fire, which burned about 10 acres, according to Buckeye Valley Fire District officials.
An investigation is under way to determine what caused the fire.
Goodyear firefighters also responded to a brush fire at about 1 p.m. Sunday in a field southeast of Litchfield and McDowell roads, officials said.
The fire was in a water retention basin along Interstate 10 that had become overgrown with dry grass, weeds and trees, said Battalion Chief Russ Braden, a spokesman with the Goodyear Fire Department.
Crews had it contained within 30 minutes and continued to extinguish remaining hot spots. No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported, Braden said.
“With the additional rain we have received over this past winter, we are seeing an increase in the amount of fuel growth in our desert and many undeveloped areas,” he said. “Now that the temperatures are increasing, we have the potential to begin seein g additional fires of this type all across the state and
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Two people were seriously injured when a mobile home caught fire after an explosion around 8:25 a.m. May 14 at 221 W. Main St. in Avondale, officials said. When firefighters responded, they found a man and woman in their 60s who had escaped the trailer with significant burns, said Division Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman with Avondale Fire-Rescue.
They were rushed to the Arizona Burn Center at Maricopa Medical Center in critical condition, Avitia said.
Seven other people were displaced after the flames spread to two nearby trailers. One trailer was a total loss and the other had significant damage, he said.
One of the occupants, a pregnant woman, was transported to a hospital with contraction-type pains, Avitia said.
Windows in a fourth trailer were blown out from the explosion, he said.
Police and fire investigators are still determining the cause of the fire, along with Southwest Gas, Avitia said.
“That’s going to be an arduous long process, because there’s significant fire and water damage to the trailer involved, and also with the explosion,” he said.
southwestern region of the country.”
People should be cautious when it comes to smoking materials, campfires, welding and cutting operations and fireworks, which may lead to starting a fire in the surrounding dry areas, Braden said.
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Hello again, everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of the Business Briefcase.
A friendly public service announcement as things heat up around the Valley: sunscreen is your friend. The sun can do some serious damage, and for me in particular, a lobster-red coating is not a good look.
Hopefully everyone remembers to lather up before spending too much time out in the sun.
We’ll get started near the eastern border of the West Valley View’s coverage area.
It looks like Estrella Women’s Health Center will be moving down the road to a new building in the coming months, next to the Jack in the Box along Indian School Road, just west of 99th Avenue in Phoenix.
The building will be 10,423 square feet on a 1.4-acre parcel of land, and is currently in the early construction phase.
Estrella Women’s Heath Center provides OB-GYN services, and has two locations in the West Valley, 10240 W. Indian School, Suite 140, in Phoenix, and 1170 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite A107, in Goodyear.
Be on the lookout for Bricks & Minifigs, opening soon in Avondale at 1721 N. Dysart Road, Suite 108.
Bricks & Minifigs is a Lego resale store, buying, trading and selling Lego toys from individual minifigs (think Lego people) to bulk bricks and accessories.
The store will also be available for birthday parties and will host various Lego activities throughout the month.
The Avondale location will be the first Bricks & Minifigs in Arizona. It has locations across 16 states and one province in Canada: Newfoundland.
The target opening date is mid-June. The space is still being remodeled, check back in for a concrete date in a future edition of the Briefcase.
For information, send an email to avondale@bricksandminifigs.com.
Lastly, Zona Spine and Pain began taking patients Monday in Goodyear at 750 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite 60.
The pain treatment center is “a state-of-the-art facility used to treat various pain conditions, whether it’s lower back pain, neck pain, headaches or any other type of pain condition, with non-surgical treatments,” owner Chandoo Kalmat said.
Kalmat is certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Kalmat and his wife moved to Arizona from Washington, D.C., where he practiced medicine, to be closer to family.
“Mainly, I started Zona Spine and Pain because I thought I could offer the best course of treatment, non-surgical course of therapies for patients, and really give people the education and opportunity to understand there are treatments available to treat pain [aside from] various pain medications.”
Kalmat said the practice uses the most up-to-date technology to help identify the cause, and then reduce the intensity or stop the pain.
For information or to make an appointment, call 623321-5079 or visit www.zonaspine.com.
That’s all for this week, folks. Send questions, comments or tips to smcowen@westvalleyview.com. I’m a little behind on getting to the emails (whoops!) so if you’re expecting a reply, keep your eyes peeled on your inbox this week. See you next week, everyone.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A psychiatric hospital opening in the West Valley will bring mental health and addiction recovery services to an area that’s been underserved, according to the facility’s leader.
Copper Springs opened May 10 at 10550 W. McDowell Road in Avondale.
“We believe there’s a need in the West Valley for our services,” CEO Phil Sheridan said.
Copper Springs is the first Arizona location to be operated by Springstone, which is based in Louisville, Ky. The company was founded in 2010 and has 13 other hospitals open or under construction in seven states.
Sheridan said Springstone decided on the Avondale location after surveying the Valley and finding most similar hospitals are located in the East Valley.
“We looked at where the beds were,” Sheridan said. “We fill a void in the health care system in this area.”
Miriam Segura, Copper Springs’ director of business development, said Valley hospitals have waiting lists of patients who could be referred to the facility.
Patients can also be referred by crisis lines, colleges, the clergy, the military or could admit themselves for cost-free assessments, she said.
The 53,000-square-foot facility serves adults for the treatment for drug and alcohol dependency, depression, anxiety, anger, panic attacks and thought disorders.
The first of the hospital’s three units to open will house up to 24 patients served by a staff of 86, including 11 doctors and a 24-hour nursing staff, Segura said.
A second unit could open as early as July and, at capacity, the facility will have 72 beds and up to 220 on staff.
The hospital also provides outpatient services, as well as what Segura described as “partial inpatient” treatment, with clients going to the hospital for six hours during the day.
The Copper Springs officials said Springstone’s hospitals are always newly constructed buildings designed with comfort and healing in mind.
While patients are treated and reside in locked areas, “we’ve made it in such a way that they don’t feel they’re locked in,” Segura said.
Like other Springstone hospitals, art decorating the hallways relates to the locale, with Copper Springs filled with desert and mountain landscapes.
Many spaces are filled with light provided by skylights.
Each unit’s 12 bedrooms with two beds and a bathroom are built around a lounge with a nurses’ desk, exam room, snack area and laundry.
The units each have an outdoor space, including one with a basketball court.
Segura noted that residents will find “welcome mints” and a daily schedule of activities and menus.
Meals are served in a cafeteria presided over by a registered dietician and culinary-trained chef, Segura said, noting that food shouldn’t be a complaint as it often is from residents at such facilities.
There are also spaces for art, music and pet-assisted therapies, yoga and a gym outfitted with stationary
COPPER Springs Hospital is now open in Avondale. The 72-bed behavioral health hospital, which opened May 10, features a gym with stationary bicycles, treadmills and elliptical machines.
bicycles, treadmills and elliptical machines.
“Our approach is holistic. Exercise is part of that,” Segura said.
Safety features include more than 100 cameras and details such as TVs mounted behind Plexiglas that hide cords and specially designed door hinges that remove opportunities for patients to harm themselves.
Outpatient clients enter the hospital through a separate door for treatment that could include sessions in the building’s four group therapy rooms.
The hospital also offers psychiatric counseling, family therapy, computer-aided therapy, detoxification and 12-step programs.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
With the expansion of the West Valley’s first bicycle pump track, Goodyear now has a facility that will accommodate riders of all skill levels.
The pump track expansion opened to riders April 9 at Foothills Community Park, 12795 S. Estrella Parkway in Goodyear.
The new track offers opportunities for higher jumps and other challenges, according to David Seid, Goodyear Parks and Recreation manager.
Compared to the original track, “it takes a little more of an advanced rider,” Seid said.
On a pump track, bikers don’t pedal and are powered by pumping motions of arms and legs as they use gravity to maneuver the looping dirt track’s series of berms and mounds or waves, called rollers.
Pump track riders usually use BMX or mountain bikes, he said.
Seid said the city was approached two years ago about installing the pump track on the north end of the park.
The track was designed by members of the West Valley Trail Alliance, an advocacy group for non-motorized bikers, hikers and runners in an area that includes Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye and the Estrella and White Tank mountain regional parks.
The first phase opened a year ago with a track that Seid said was suitable for introductory or intermediate riders.
“It’s been very well received by the community,” he said.
Seid said riders of all ages and abilities use the track daily, with increased usage during school holidays.
“It’s a cool recreational amenity,” he said.
It was always envisioned that the track would be expanded, but the city wanted to be sure it was maintained properly before taking the next step, Seid said.
Work on the expansion started in January and was completed days before the opening, Seid said.
With the expansion, the track’s five courses can accommodate 15 to 20 riders, he said.
The city’s cost for the track was minimal, because the land and dirt were already there, Seid said.
The city supports volunteer efforts to maintain the track, which requires shaping when wear patterns need to be repacked, he said.
The track was recognized with the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Partnership Award in 2015.
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MARTY WISEHART of Goodyear takes advantage of the big jumps April 9 at the new addition to the Goodyear Pump Track. The track, at Foothills Community Park, 12795 S. Estrella Parkway, can now accommodate 15-20 riders on its five courses. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www. westvalleyview.com / pictures.
Victory at Verrado gives you choices like no other active adult community in Arizona. For starters, it’s part of the all-ages town of Verrado. An inviting mountain community packed with restaurants, shops, coffee houses and a year-round calendar of fun events. Plus you get a place of your own, with more charming and diverse home styles than any other active adult community in the state.
West Valley grads help ACU softball reach national championships; Track and Field recaps; Spring football wrap up
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye was eliminated from the Division IV state semifinals May 13, but the Hawks had something else big on their minds: the health of coach Danny Rodriguez. Rodriguez suffered a stroke May 8, but felt good enough to be present at the semifinal game, a 7-2 loss to Glendale Joy Christian, just five days later.
Rodriguez, who normally coaches third base, stayed in the dugout, and said he felt all right.
“I can’t do a whole lot, so I’m just trying to take it easy on the bench,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez looked fatigued, but otherwise was it good spirits. He said it was a tough week not being around his players at such a critical time of the season.
“Some of them came [to the hospital] and saw me,” Rodriguez said. “I went to practice [May 12] and saw some light in the guys’ eyes knowing I was going to be here [May 13]. This group is pretty relentless. They would have been fine if I wouldn’t have been here. It’s just the everyday stuff, the grind, me being here, just helps make them feel better that something is going to go right.”
Buckeye struggled to get its bats going against Joy Christian starter Anthony Quattrocchi, who struck out 13. Once Buckeye fell behind 4-0 in the bottom of the third inning, it became a tall hill to climb against Quattrocchi.
“I don’t think we pressed, I just think we couldn’t get to him,” Rodriguez said. “Bats were OK, but we struck out 13 times. I told the guys, that sucks the wind out of you. Unless it’s a close game, 1-0, 2-0, but when it’s 6-0 and you strike out 13 times, it’s tough to beat a team.”
Buckeye fell behind 4-0 in the third when four unearned runs scored. The Hawks looked destined to get out of a jam unscathed, but a chopper to J.C. Perez at third was fumbled, allowing Jake Pitner to beat it out and plate a run.
“I’m not sure exactly what he was thinking there, I don’t know,” Rodriguez said of the play at third. “I thought maybe he thought he caught it in the air and it hit the ground. When he went to catch it the ball came out of his glove. Just a sophomore mistake.”
Buckeye starter Jair Galvan tried to pitch around the error, but Isaiah Leach followed with an RBI single and Quattrocchi tripled, pushing two more runs across to make it 4-0.
“I was trying to paint the outside and they just stuck their bats out there and put the bat on the ball,” Galvan said.
Joy Christian got two more runs in the fourth, making it 6-0. Buckeye finally responded in the top of the sixth, utilizing its speed and aggressive baserunning to score twice.
“In the sixth inning we were trying to get something accomplished,” Rodriguez said. “We had some of our speedsters on and they made some things happen for us, forced them into some balks and overthrows. That’s kind of what it was, we put a little pressure on them.”
The Hawks got an infield single from Rocky Botello, and he went to second on a balk and third on a steal.
Andrew Roque then reached on an error, plating Botello. Roque then stole second, and the throw got away,
allowing Roque to get to third. Following a Demetrio Botello walk, he was picked off of first, but the throw from Quattrocchi was errant to second base, allowing Roque to score and pushing Demetrio Botello to third. Buckeye didn’t score any more runs, and Joy Christian added another one in the bottom of the sixth to make it 7-2. Buckeye couldn’t muster any offense in the final frame.
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Quattrocchi went the distance, limiting the Hawks to just two hits.
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Westview wrapped up its spring football practice session May 13, the first under new coach Nick Gehrts. The two-week period was very productive, and the players have soaked up the new concepts quickly, Gehrts said.
“We’ve come a long way, and they’ve been real receptive to a little change,” Gehrts said.
Gehrts, who led Tonopah Valley to a 9-1 regularseason record in 2015, took over for Joe Parker, who had coached at Westview since 2003. In two years as head boss, Parker guided the Knights to an 18-6 record and two playoff berths, including a Division II semifinal appearance in 2015. Parker stepped down in January to news of his wife’s pregnancy.
Gehrts is the first Westview head coach who hasn’t been on the previous season’s staff since 2003, when Jeff Bowen took the job after George Martinez left. Gehrts said his first experience with the team on the practice field has been very rewarding so far.
“I’ve been blown away with everything,” Gehrts said.
Westview may have a different look in the fall. The Knights have run the Wing-T offense since 2003, featuring a heavy dose of rushing attempts from multiple backs. Gehrts, who played in the Wing-T at Buckeye in the early 2000s, said he’ll continue to use the system that has brought the team so much success in the last decade, but will also look to take advantage of Westview’s talented quarterback and receiver corps.
“I just keep saying, if we can add what I’ve done to what they’ve done, it’s going to be tough to stop,” Gehrts said. “It’ll be fun.”
Senior Ryan Martinez is projected to return as quarterback. He was the starting signal caller for his sophomore and junior seasons in 2014 and 2015, playing in four playoff games. Scott Fallers, who will be a junior in the fall, is capable of hurting teams on the ground as well as through the air, as evidenced by an 80-plus yard touchdown run in a playoff game against Tucson.
“Ryan, he can throw the ball. He’s been blowing me away,” Gehrts said. “Scott, who’ll be a junior, he’s done really well, too.”
The Knights averaged 99.8 yards passing per game in 2015, and 347.5 on the ground. Gehrts said he doesn’t
want to mess with the success of the ground game, but wants to make sure the team is comfortable in the run and the pass when the situation calls for it.
“I think last year they were close to 80 percent run, 20 percent pass,” Gehrts said. “To me, that’s not bad. They were very successful doing that. I don’t want to change that, but when the time comes to throw that ball, I want to be able to do that and open it up to where teams can’t play us with eight, nine guys in the box.”
The Knights certainly won’t want to give up on the run, especially with 2,000-yard rusher Tyler Vasko returning.
“When you’re returning No. 10 [Vasko], you’ve got to get that kid the ball,” Gehrts said. “We’re not going to come out guns blazing [in the passing game], but we’ve
got to do what we’ve got to do. I think we have the skill guys to do it, and we have two quarterback who can do it.”
Gehrts said the team is ready to test itself throughout the summer in various passing league tournaments.
“These kids just know football,” Gehrts said. “They pick it up as we go. There have been changes, but they know football. For them to transition into it, I think it took maybe a week for them to grasp what we’re trying to do, and now we’re good.”
Westview will compete in nine passing league contests this summer, including four tournaments, and will head to camp in July.
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Verrado’s track and field team didn’t achieve all of its desired results at the state tournament, but there were still positives for the Vipers.
Samantha Deane won the 400-meter dash, finishing in 57.33 seconds. That was a personal record and an improvement upon her preliminary time of 58.17.
“It wasn’t really close,” Verrado track coach Ted Campbell said of the race. “At the 200 mark she was a little ahead and took off and left everyone.”
Deane didn’t fare quite as well in the 800, finishing 16th in 2:24.36.
“She had a good 800 time, but that 400-800 double isn’t easy, you only have about 45 minutes to recover, and it wasn’t enough,” Campbell said.
Deane also helped the 4x400 relay to a fourth-place finish in 4 minutes, 4.51 seconds. Deane was joined by Alexandra Cockett, Kaitlyn May and Vanessa Reed.
“We were real proud of them,” Campbell said. “We were ranked fifth and talked for three days about how we could move up and get on the podium, and they did exactly what they needed to do. They were very excited to get on the podium and get a medal.”
Placing in two events gave the Lady Vipers 15 points, which was good for 15th place. Glendale Deer Valley won the meet with 107 points.
The boys wound up scoring just six points, finishing 30th. The outlook might have been much better had injuries not taken their toll. Xavier James was dealing with a hamstring injury, while Ruben Lebron had a back issue.
“We were healthy all season, and then the last two weeks,” Campbell said.
James had the fastest 400 time in preliminaries, and was ranked No. 1 going into the 200. His preliminary time in the 200 would have qualified him for the finals, but that’s where he re-aggravated the injury.
“Xavier has been having some issues with his hamstring for a couple weeks leading up to state,” Campbell said. “He got second in his [200] race, but was ahead by five or 10 meters and then cramped, kind of cruised across the finish line in second place.”
There were two days in between preliminaries and
finals, so they tried to do some therapy on the hamstring, and even talked to the trainers.
“They said, ‘Yeah, you can try [to run], but you can also pull it,’” Campbell said. “He just made the decision not to run. If he pulled his hamstring he’d be done for six to eight weeks at the most, and that’d be getting into his football [season]. It was hard.”
Lebron’s back issue kept him out of the 200 preliminary, where he was ranked fifth. Both James and Lebron were also part of the 4x100 relay. With both of them out, Verrado decided not to compete in the finals
after having the third fastest preliminary time.
“The 4x1, we went in with the No. 1 seed, then took it easy [in preliminaries],” Campbell said. “Without Xavier [for the finals], we just didn’t have a chance in the 4x1. We had an alternate, but he was a second slower, and that took us from ranked third to last, and we just didn’t want to run it and get last when we’d been first all year.”
Verrado did score points in two events. Devin Draper
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As the old axiom goes, championships are won in the offseason.
Tolleson is staying true to that expression, and got serious about it during its annual spring football practice session.
“One thing we did this spring, we made kids meet an offseason requirement to get invited to spring,” Tolleson coach Jason Wilke said. “They had to meet 85 percent attendance for workouts from January to spring ball.”
Wilke said those not hitting the numbers, unless involved in other sports, were not invited to the two-week practice period. Of the 130 underclassmen returning to the program from last season, about half participated in spring practice.
“It’s good and bad,” Wilke said. “The good is we got some great quality reps and rewarded those that paid the price all offseason. Hopefully, the underclassmen are hearing what they’re missing out on and will get back in the fold this summer.” Wilke said he wants the returners to know the importance of the offseason.
“We’re trying to raise the year-round commitment, or else get out to other sports, that type of thing,” Wilke said. “Our numbers weren’t huge this spring, but hopefully next year it will increase our [participation] numbers. We’re trying to raise the standard in the offseason.”
Increased focus on improving during the offseason may be just what the doctor ordered for the Wolverines. Tolleson finished 5-6 in 2015, with nine of those
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games decided by 10 points or fewer.
“It was a strange year,” Wilke said. “We could have been 0-11 or 10-1 [depending] on a few plays. That’s a good thing when you’re a play away from winning every Friday.”
Wilke said those players in attendance have progressed well over the few practices.
“We’re happy with where we’re at right now,” Wilke said. “We’re getting ready for the passing league and we put in our base run game, too.”
One of the Wolverines’ main goals for the spring session was identifying a quarterback to take the place of departing signal caller
Zane Hemer, who threw for 1,367 yards as a senior in 2015. Wilke said Tristan Reyes, the JV starter, and Patrick Ortega, the freshman starter, have secured most of the reps so far.
“We’re placing a quarterback, so we need all the time we can get,” Wilke said. “We’re happy where that’s going and we have a few kids stepping up.”
Tolleson will also look to continue its success in the running game, and return a pair of 300-yard rushers. Lamont Reese and Lionel Suazo each averaged more than five yards per carry last season.
“Those kids there can run a little bit,” Wilke said. “[It’ll] be nice to open up the running game a little bit with a running quarterback. We’re excited about the option of doing those types of things.”
Tolleson wrapped up the spring session with its last practice on Monday, and will compete in various passing league tournaments in June.
“We’re happy with the progress,” Wilke said.
took eighth in the triple jump at 42 feet, 9 inches, and the 4x800 relay was fourth in 8:10.14. Wayde Mowry, Andres Beltran, Stevan Gallegos and Ryan Fimbres combined for that result.
“They ran really well,” Campbell said. “They’ve been working hard all season, were overshadowed by the sprinters, and were working hard, all had their best race of the season at state,
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Tonopah Valley track brought a sizable portion of its team to the Division IV championships, placing its boys team 23rd and girls team 15th at Mesa Community College May 6-7.
“The kids exceeded my expectations,” Tonopah Valley track coach Nathan Bolden said. “It’s really cool to have so many kids qualify for state this year.”
Amity Brown of Oro Valley Immaculate Heart took the top spot, clearing 5-1.
Taylor Westbrook had a busy afternoon at state, competing in the pole vault, high jump, long jump and the boys 4x100m relay. Westbrook finished sixth in the pole vault, 10th in high jump and eighth in long jump. The boys’ relay team finished sixth overall.
The Phoenix sent 11 athletes to the state meet in 2016. It was a far cry from the 2015 squad, which only had a few more athletes on the team total.
“It’s pretty exciting for my first year out here coaching,” Bolden said. “A lot of the kids who ran track this year were firstyear kids.”
A couple of the newcomers were stars in other sports on campus. Kassandra Renteria and her sister Christina came over from softball, and each qualified in multiple events. Kassandra finished 11th in the 100-meter hurdles preliminary heat, missing the finals qualification by 0.13 seconds. She finished sixth in the triple jump with a distance of 31 feet, 3.25 inches, and was part of the 4x100m relay team that finished 10th. Christina fouled on the long jump, ran in the 4x100m and finished second in the high jump, clearing 5-0.
“She was actually fifth or sixth going into state for high jump,” Bolden said. “It was her best jump of the year. She tried to get the 5-1, but just couldn’t clear it.”
which isn’t easy to do. All four of them PR’d in state, and that’s what it took to get fourth. They worked their butts off, peaked at the right time and that’s our school record by eight seconds. It was awesome.”
Despite some good results, Campbell admits that it was frustrating not having
“Taylor Westbrook, he did pretty well this year,” Bolden said. “He transferred in from Texas, came out and pole vaulted. His best jump this year was 11 feet.”
Michael Carter placed 25th in the discus with a 93-04 toss.
“This was his first year throwing,” Bolden said. “He played baseball and wanted to switch. He threw shot put and discus, and made state for discus.”
Jerry Aguilar, who missed the entire football and basketball seasons because of injury, was able to qualify for the long jump and was part of the 4x100m relay.
“He was at state last year for long jump,” Bolden said. “He’s competing with a torn [medial collateral ligament] in his knee. He didn’t place at state, but it was pretty cool to see him return. It’s always good to get back and be mentioned as a top athlete in state.”
Bolden said he hopes the team can build on the strong numbers that were out this season, and return another handful of athletes to the state meet in 2017.
“I’m looking forward to next year and seeing what the kids can do,” Bolden said. “Hopefully, we’ll repeat what we did this year and take home a couple of medals.”
everyone healthy.
“It was frustrating for all of us, but that’s part of it, staying healthy,” Campbell said. “In the past, we’ve been lucky enough to finish.”
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Verrado scored runs all season, and in bunches. Unfortunately for the Vipers, their offense went quiet May 4 in the second round of the Division II state tournament, which resulted in a 3-1 loss to Tucson Magnet.
Eighth-seeded Verrado, which had a first-round bye, only managed two hits against Tucson starter George Arias. The Vipers had several hard hit balls, but none that found holes.
“You’ve got to hope a ball falls in here, a ball falls in there, and then all of a sudden you’re swinging the bat a little bit,” Verrado coach Mark Flatten said.
“For us, we were chasing the game, so our line drives were right in gloves, our hard hit balls were really good defensive plays. When you’re trailing against a good pitcher, it seems that’s always how it comes about.”
Arias went the distance for No. 9
Tucson, striking out seven. He allowed one walk and hit a batter, and the only run the Vipers got was unearned. Verrado pushed across a seventh-inning run on an error, wild pitch, ground out and balk. A pop-up and strikeout ended the game.
“I loved our at bats,” Flatten said. “I thought after the second inning we made the good adjustments we needed to against a good pitcher, and we had really good at bats … We continued to have good at bats, unfortunately, those things just never missed a glove, was never just out of somebody’s reach.”
Tucson scored a run in the first inning, and two more in the third. All came off of Verrado starter Breckyn Montano, who pitched 4.1 innings. Maddox Pfaff came on for 2.1 innings of relief, allowing three hits but no runs, while Tony Caporrimo pitched one-third of an inning, getting a strikeout.
“When you’re facing that kind of guy on the mound and a good team, it’s going
to be kind of tough if you get behind, no matter what,” Flatten said. “If it’s 6-0, you really don’t have a chance. [Montano and Pfaff’s] ability to minimize innings and then get zeroes for us gave us a chance, even in the last inning we had a chance, to get back in it. You can’t ask for more from your pitchers.”
Tucson got on the board early, scoring a first-inning run on two hits and an error. Verrado minimized the damage by catching Martin Garcia trying to steal and picking off Rick Martinez.
Two more Badgers crossed the plate in the third inning. With one out, Jacob Federico singled and Anthony Figueroa doubled, putting runners at second and
third. An RBI groundout by Garcia, followed by a run-scoring single from Martinez, made it 3-0.
In the first four innings, Verrado only got a runner as far as second base one time. With two outs in the third, Brady Bulger reached on an error and moved to second when Carter Allen walked. However, Elijah Celaya popped to third, ending the threat.
Verrado had a potential rally snuffed out in the sixth inning when Allen was called for runner interference when he slid into second base trying to break up a double play. Flatten went out to argue the call, but to no avail.
“I don’t like that rule in general because it really is so subjective to the umpire that is there,” Flatten said. “The thing that I don’t like about it in that situation, two things, that play was extremely difficult, a backhand, and our runner has to run as hard as he can to try to make it safe, so you’re going to get a little slide on that because we have to run hard — it’s not a get-out-of-the-way play, it’s a, we might be safe. The other thing is that he clearly did not impede the play at first base, and as an umpire, I just think you have to have some discretion on that.
“Obviously, I’m mad because we’re just starting to chip it a little bit, but what are you going to tell our guy, don’t hustle? That’s impossible.”
For a team that scored 256 runs during the season, Verrado’s bats went cold in the last two games. The Vipers were shut out
in the season finale against Surprise Valley Vista, and scored just one unearned run in the playoff loss to Tucson.
“I just think it’s a combination [of things],” Flatten said. “I’m a big hockey guy, so if you watch the hockey playoffs you see a team that’s been scoring five goals a game, they can’t score one because everybody wants to win. Good teams know how to step up, especially a team that has been to the championship game. That’s a situation where this time of year, everybody is playing for something, so you see everybody’s best effort.”
Verrado’s record was 25-8 in Flatten’s first year as coach. The Vipers didn’t lose two games in a row all season until the last two games.
“Our administration has been so supportive, and it’s been great,” Flatten said. “They’ve allowed us to do all these things to the field and really create an atmosphere of togetherness in a program that, I really feel, was needed here. Our kids, they’ve done everything we’ve asked … The foundation we’ve been able to lay, to me is the most important thing we’re doing. A byproduct of that was winning a lot of games and having a lot of success and a lot of fun, which is great for everybody, but the big picture, the experience factor we’re gaining from being in these kind of games, in these tournaments we’re playing, and really forcing our kids to play at a high level all the time, I think is going to pay off for us in the future.”
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“We knew what [Quattrocchi] had, we just hadn’t seen him in a while,” Roque said. “The pitchers before, they weren’t as good as he was. He came out and dealt, did what he had to do.”
What made Quattrocchi especially difficult to hit was that he threw his curveball for strikes, Roque said.
“I think that’s what got us, and then he blew his fastball right by us, that’s what caught us off balance,” Roque said. “We kept guessing what he was going to throw, and we made not a good guess.”
Joy Christian wound up losing in the state championship to Apache Junction, 9-6 in eight innings. The Prospectors scored a run in the top of the seventh
to force extra innings, then won it with three in the eighth.
Despite the semifinal loss, it was the farthest Buckeye had gone into the playoffs in more than a decade.
“It’s huge for us,” Rodriguez said. “I told the players, the seniors, they made a mark the last couple years. We made the last four, the semifinals of the playoffs. For the younger guys, it opens the eyes and gives them something to shoot for. Hopefully, we’ll be able to bounce back again next year.”
Whatever happens, it appears as though Rodriguez has his health, which is most important.
“The whole week was difficult because we didn’t have him at practice,” Galvan said. “We were just glad we had him for today.”
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Looking for a great place to eat, drink and have fun that’s been around for years? You’ve got to get to Tin Top Bar and Grill. Tin Top is a dining destination for many travelers and locals alike.
Once you’re there, you’ll experience some of the best steaks, burgers, salads and sandwiches in our area. The Tin Top Tri Tip sandwich is a tender grilled tri-tip smothered in sauted onions, mushrooms mozzarella cheese and served on a hoagie roll. The rib eye and NY strip steak is also a favorite of many.
The menu also features a variety of appetizers, hot and cold sandwiches, complete dinners or ala carte, pizza, desserts and even a kid’s menu.
Look for the beer of the month, usually at a lower price when featured. There’s a full bar with a variety second to none. There’s always lunch and dinner specials, so check with your server when you are seated. The staff is amazingly friendly and they know the menu. Don’t be afraid to ask for a recommendation.
It’s a fun place to be any day or night of the week. Large wide screen televisions throughout, a pool table, darts and table top video games add to Tin Top’s very friendly and inviting atmosphere. If you like to sing, you’ll love the Karaoke Nights every Friday.
It’s “Family Fun Day” on Sunday, May 29. Stop in from 1 PM to 4 PM for a full afternoon of great family fun and games. Face painting, fishing games, art projects, snow cones and more along with a kids’ friendly menu will make for a wonderful afternoon at the Tin top. Live acoustic music will add to the event. Moms and dads will be sure to have a load of fun, too!
Tin Top is a true delight that needs to be experienced. See for yourself why Tin Top is a destination for many travelers and locals alike. Located at 37901 W. Salome Hwy. in Wintersburg (Tonopah), the restaurant is easy to get to from all parts of the West Valley. Tin Top is four miles south of the Interstate 10 on exit 98 at the corner of Wintersburg Road and Salome Highway. You can also get there from Baseline Road in Buckeye. Head west to Salome Highway. Tin Top is open 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Come out and experience all that Tin Top is known for. Great food! Fantastic service! Fun and Friendly atmosphere.
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Kylie Christman, Sianna Gomez lead Arizona Christian to 2016 postseason
by Shane McOwen sports writer
A few former West Valley high school softball players have been instrumental cogs to the success of the Arizona Christian softball team in 2016.
Junior Kylie Christman, a 2013 Millennium graduate, and junior Sianna Gomez, a 2012 graduate of Westview, helped pace the Lady Firestorm to 37 wins and an appearance in the NAIA Softball National Championship tournament.
Arizona Christian is playing in the St. Gregory’s Bracket at Shawnee, Okla. The Lady Firestorm lost 1-0 against Park University, of Parkville, Mo., in the first game of the regional Monday. Christman and Gomez each had one of ACU’s four hits. The Lady Firestorm’s second game was against Indiana University Southeast, of New Albany, Ind., Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. The tournament is double elimination.
“It’s the first time in school history that we made it to the tournament, that we were conference champions, [and] won the [conference] tournament,” Christman said. “I think it’s pretty awesome that we were able to pave this road for
future recruits to come in. It’s exciting to know that there are more girls saying they want to go to Arizona Christian now, when we were such a non-known school.”
Arizona Christian is one of 40 teams to make the NAIA tournament, which consists of 10 four-team, doubleelimination tournaments for the first round. The winner of each of the 10 tournaments advances to the NAIA Softball World Series in Sioux City, Iowa.
Gomez said the team is excited to get started in the tournament.
“It’s new for us, but it’s not going to change anything,” Gomez said. “We’re looking at it as they’re just other games. We’re going [there] to win it, that’s our goal, but we’re really [not] too nervous.” Christman and Gomez are no strangers to stepping up in big situations. The pair were second and third in batting average over the season, respectively. Christman hit .422 in 45 games this season and led the team in home runs (10), RBIs (51) and was tied for first in doubles (15). Christman switched to the left side of the plate her sophomore year at Scottsdale Community College, becoming a slap hitter. She switched back to the right side of the plate at Arizona Christian, returning to her power-bat roots. The move paid off with 10 home runs and a team-leading .785 slugging percentage.
“I wasn’t expecting so much progress, but I’ve been
very happy with it,” Christman said.
Gomez hit .399 with the most at-bats on the team, 183. Gomez had the best strikeout rate on the team, only fanning nine times.
“I couldn’t do it without my team,” Gomez said. “Offensively, it’s everyone. Our defense is also really strong and really good.”
Christman said she saw the talent on the team as soon as she took her first steps on the field.
“I noticed we had a lot of talent and figured we’d do pretty well,” Christman said. “Once the season hit, we went on a seven-game winning streak. It opened everyone’s eyes [letting us know] wow, we’re actually a really good team and we could make the tournament.
“I was surprised we did so well, but yet again, I wasn’t because of the talent we had on the team.”
Gomez said the team has existed well as a singular unit right from the get-go.
“Since the beginning of the season, our team has been a family,” Gomez said. “The entire season, we’ve just been working well together. When one person is having a day, I feel like everyone is having a day. It’s a team thing. That’s a big part of how we were able to accomplish everything.”
Christman said there’s a lot on the line for the team this postseason, but the players are relishing the opportunity to make their marks.
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Estrella Foothills didn’t compete for a title during the Division III state championship May 6-7 at Mesa Community College, but did have some standout performances.
The boys scored 12 points, finishing 16th, while the girls had 10 points and placed 18th.
The Wolves’ top performer was Joe Logan, who finished third in the 100 at 11.21 seconds. His best time of the year was a 11.11.
“He went to the finals with the second best time, and according to him there was some malfunction with the blocks,” coach Lamar Early said. “He slipped out of the blocks, got a late start, and with the [Chandler] Seton [Catholic] guy, giving the talent he has, and the [Tucson] Sahuarita kid, [Logan] coming out of the blocks late didn’t help to compete with those two guys. He did make a race of it, but it was disappointing; he thought he could do a lot better.”
Estrella also got points from Larenz Young, who was sixth in the 400 at 52.37, and Ryan Carr, who was eighth in the 3,200 with a 10:07.60. That time broke the school record.
“He’s a hard worker, focused, and he’s a strategic runner,” coach Melanie Mock said of Carr. “I don’t have to sit down and plan strategy because he’s good at assessing the situation and running accordingly.”
Carr finished 14th in the 1,600, running it in 4:41.48. Carr also owns the school record in that event, which is a 4:37.00. He set that mark earlier this year.
The Wolves also earned two points from their 4x100 relay, which ran a 44.61. Early was disappointed in that performance, he said.
“It was not having our handoff crisp, just little things,” Early said. “Just not finishing the race the way we should have, that was disappointing.”
For the girls, Cierra Lee earned all 10 points. She finished third in the 100 and was fifth in the long jump. Her 100 time was 12.82 seconds.
“For Cierra, that was huge for her to get third,” Early said. “That’s the best she’s ever done at state. She worked her tail off. In that race, she had to come from behind to take third.”
Lee’s long jump mark was 16-4.5.
“If she would have been here for four years, I think she could have been a state champion,” Early said.
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New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Computer classes
Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative at his mobile office from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Chicanos Por La Causa Maryvale Community Service Center, 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Teen Konnect Avondale teens can earn volunteer hours for school by helping to plan and be a part of different programs and special events for the library. Meetings are held from 4 to 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Book discussion
A book discussion begins at noon the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Inquire at the front desk for the monthly selection. For information, visit avondale.org.
The Drug and Alcohol Program (DAP) meets at 7 p.m.Thursdays at Mount Pleasant Church, 501 E. Mahoney, Buckeye. For information, call Courtney at 623-386-6365.
Boy Scout meeting
Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 Third St., Buckeye. The troop is looking for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills and becoming leaders. For information, call Trina Stark at 623-693-8624.
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Reformers Unanimous
The addiction recovery program “Reformers Unanimous” meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The Christ-centered group is free and open to all adults who struggle with addiction or a “stubborn habit” and their family members. Each class has a nursery and youth programs for family members, as well as free, local transportation. For information, contact Director Mike Hammonds at 602-694-5618 or visit www.gotaddictions.com.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors late night Community Bingo at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:45 p.m.; cost is $14 per person for all 14 games (paper). Bingo is at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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.
book discussion
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 105, Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Job readiness support in Avondale
Avondale, in partnership with Maricopa Workforce Connections, is offering job readiness assistance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career guidance specialist will help job seekers gain confidence in their search for employment. Assistance includes resume development, career counseling and job readiness workshops. Anyone interested in the service is asked to reserve time with the career guidance specialist by calling 623-333-2703. The service is available in English and Spanish.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Play time
Children up to 5 years old can join a weekly open-play group to grow their social skills by playing and exploring together from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. The goal of the group is to address and work toward recovery. For information, call 623-693-6244.
Baby time
Take your babies to an interactive program that introduces board books, music and art to babies and toddlers. There will be educational toys, socialization and self-expression in a comfortable environment. Baby time is designed for children from birth to 2 years old. Baby time runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Sunset stories
Join in a fun family hour for a free story time program from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Family story time
Children 2 to 5 years old can join in an interactive story time filled with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays to support and develop literacy starting at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Youth activities
Youths 12 to 18 years old can participate in different activities starting at 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Movie Fridays
Enjoy a free movie from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Mother Daughter Luau
Tolleson will host its first Mother Daughter Luau from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hampton Inn and Suites, 2000 N. Litchfield Road, Tolleson. Tickets are $45 per couple and $20 for each additional ticket for residents of Tolleson and Goodyear, and $55 per couple and $25 for each additional ticket for non-residents. Tickets can be purchased at the Tolleson Recreation Department, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, or at the Goodyear Recreation Department, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
History of farming in Arizona
Teen volunteer orientation Teens are invited to learn about library volunteer work from 10 a.m. to noon at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank
Spin jams
Join in a spin jam with poi spinning, hula hooping and more from 2 to 4 p.m. the third Saturday of the month on the west side of Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Anyone can join and plenty of props are available to share.
Historic Avondale Farmers’ Market
The Historic Avondale Farmers’ Market will offer fresh, local produce from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Care1st Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
WomenHeart support group
WomenHeart, a support group for women with or at risk for heart disease, meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at 3657 Clubhouse Drive, Room 100, Goodyear. For information, call 623-215-3629.
Avondale teen volunteer afternoon
Teenagers ages 13 to 17 are invited to volunteer to help make the library a better place from 2 to 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Volunteers must fill out waivers to participate. For information, call Alyssa at 623-333-2626 or email acooper@avondale.org.
Litchfield Park City Council meets
The Litchfield Park City Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at the Florence Brinton Litchfield Memorial Library, 101 W.Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas can be viewed online at www.litchfield-park.org.
The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a book discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.
Converse and immerse Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
STEAM spot
Youths 7 to 18 years old will be able to explore the ideas behind STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math starting at 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
More to Explore
Children 6 to 12 years old who are curious about how things work can join an interactive program where they’ll build structures, perform experiments, play games, make crafts and learn starting at 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Needle and thread
group
Adults are invited to a needleworking/knitting/crochet group to work on projects, chat and share tips with fellow crafters from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Take your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books will be available. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Walking and running group
Join city staff in a bi-weekly running and walking group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@ buckeyeaz.gov.
Alcoholics
Anonymous meets
Author Meredith Haley Whiteley will present a session on Arizona’s farming, from the irrigation systems created to the different families that started farming in Arizona, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Genealogy assistance
Visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with your family tree search from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required; call 623-349-6300.
USMC Southwest Detachment meets The Marine Corps League, Southwest Valley Detachment No. 1245 meets from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All present and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. The detachment is involved with various programs that assist veterans. For information, contact Detachment Commandant Herb Cato at 623-853-5685 or email hcato@cox.net.
M.A.S.H. Food Distribution
Designed for the desert
Join Ranger Jessica Bland for a presentation about the animals of the Sonoran Desert and their adaptations to the environment from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.
LEGO club
Join in for designing and building with LEGO bricks from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
The Garden Lakes group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Ave., Avondale.
Taking Turns Toybrary
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.
In Stitches in Goodyear meets In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Share ideas, tips and patterns with other crochet, knitting and sewing enthusiasts. Novice to advance needle crafters are welcome. Some basic instruction in needle crafts will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Texas Hold’em tournaments
The American Legion Post 53 hosts Texas Hold’em tournaments at 7 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month in Hazelton Hall at 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227 or email legionpost53@gmail.com.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Friday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.
Citrus Road Nazarene Church hosts M.A.S.H, or Miracles Are Still Happening, food distribution from 7 to 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the church, 418 S. Citrus Road, Goodyear. $50 to $60 worth of food will be available for a $10 donation. The event runs on a first-come, first-served basis; food supplies vary each month. For information, visit www. facebook.com/CitrusRoadNazarene.
Desert Mariners of Arizona meeting
The Desert Mariners of Arizona hosts its monthly chapter meeting at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The chapter is part of The American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II. For information, email Norman at npalmer8@cox.net.
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Saturday in the Butler Bistro Room at the
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American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.
Goodyear Community Farmers Market
The Goodyear Community Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The market offers locally grown foods, hand-crafted goods and potted plants for sale. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit www.azcommunitymarkets.com.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 5 p.m. every Saturday at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Bingo
The Knights of Columbus 4737 of American Legion Post 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. every Sunday. There are 16 games at a cost of $16, which include Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game. Proceeds are donated to charity. For information, call 623-877-9732 or 602-316-2886.
Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Mental Illness peer support group meets
The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tuhsd.org.
Support groups for kinship caregivers
Duet, a support group for grandparents raising a grandchild or taking care of a relative’s child, meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale; and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Bu ckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Ave., Buckeye. Duet helps keep children out of foster care by providing support to the relatives who are raising them.There is no cost to attend. For information, call 602-274-5022.
Roadrunner Needlers
English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
Walking and running group
Join city staff in a bi-weekly running and walking group from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye. For information, contact Corey Parr at 623-349-6330 or cparr@ buckeyeaz.gov.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.
The Roadrunner Needlers, a chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
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Group meditation class
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for
Avondale senior health fair
Avondale Neighborhood and Family Services Department will host a free senior health fair from 9 a.m. to noon at the Avondale Senior/Community Center, 1007 S. Third St., Avondale. Free breakfast will be sponsored by Avondale Care1st Resource Center.
West Valley Human Services Alliance
The West Valley Human Services Alliance meets from 9 a.m. to noon the fourth Monday of each month at the Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix.
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.
The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.
Craft it up
Work on your needlework, knitting or crochet project and chat and share tips with fellow crafters. Take your own materials and a coffee mug at 11 a.m. every Monday at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at JoAnn’s Etc., 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, in the Desert Ridge Marketplace. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for the isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Small business mentoring
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 105, Buckeye. For information, call 6230349-6300.
Domestic violence support group
Eve’s Place, a domestic violence education and support group, meets from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in Building B, Classroom C, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Blood drive
United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram, 10101 W. Papago Freeway, Avondale. To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www. bloodhero.com.
Tolleson City Council meets
The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Teen support group
Teens 12 to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use can find a welcoming environment. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment. Meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch’s alternate location at 21765 W.Yuma Road, Suite105, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Bingo
The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game at a cost of $17. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.
Toastmasters meeting
Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters
Essential fitness oils
Learn about essential fitness oils from 1 to 2:30 p.m.at theWhiteTank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Teen volunteer orientation
Youths ages 12 and older can learn about volunteering for the library’s Summer Reading Program from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. To fill out a volunteer application, visit www.mcldaz.org.
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.
Buckeye PD substation opening The Buckeye Police Department will open a new substation with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. at the Sundance Crossing Center on the corner of Yuma and Dean roads.
Designed for the desert Join Ranger Jessica Bland for a presentation about the animals of the Sonoran Desert and their adaptations from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Scott Aaron Burkett
Scott Aaron Burkett, 53, of Goodyear died May 12, 2016.
Mr. Burkett was born Feb. 26, 1963, in Norwalk, Ohio, to Bruce and Donna Burkett. He is survived by his wife, Christine L. Cotter-Burkett; one daughter, Jacqueline Holly Bauer; two sons, Kristopher Joseph Burkett and Nicholas Scott Burkett; his parents, Donna and Bruce Burkett; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Burkett; two brothers, Christopher Darrin Burkett and Matthew Adam Burkett; and three grandchildren.
Scott Burkett
A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Condolences for the family may be left at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Lois Ledell Mayfield
Lois Ledell Mayfield, 79, of Buckeye died May 13, 2016. Mrs. Mayfield was born July 5, 1936, in San Angelo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lee Mayfield.
She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Lois Mayfield and Michelle Sandra Mayfield; and one brother, Ernest Levon Darling.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. May 27 at Southwest Church of Christ, 8720 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
The Rev. Terry Boring will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Southwest Church of Christ, 8720 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85037.
John Morris Leach, 78, of Goodyear, AZ passed away on December 19, 2015.
Please join friends and family in a Celebration of Life for John on Saturday, June 11, 1:00-2:00 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, Arizona.
Homer Morris Stewart Jr. aka “Pete”, 83, of Buckeye Arizona passed away on the 16th of May, 2016 in Waddell Az. Pete was born in Wildorado, Oldham, Texas to Homer Morris Stewart and Zona Foster Stewart on 9 July 1932. In 1950, Pete graduated from Melrose High School in Melrose New Mexico where he served in chapter and district officer positions for the Future Farmers of America as well as student council president. He married his childhood sweetheart Juanita Carlene Smith on June 9, 1951 and then joined the US Army where he was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. In 1953 Pete served in ordinance and was awarded a commendation for saving a fellow soldiers life during a training exercise. He left the US Army and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Education from New Mexico State University Las Cruces in 1959. He worked as a High School Agriculture Teacher in Animas New Mexico for 4 years and then moved his family to Buckeye Arizona where he taught at Buckeye Union High School for 16 years eventually retiring from teaching in 1979. Pete was a voracious reader of all things from history and science to philosophy. He enjoyed a good discussion on any topic. He loved being a teacher and providing guidance to anyone willing to listen.
Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Carlene Stewart and his son Leslie Paul Stewart.
Pete is survived by his 6 children, Donna Allen (Tom Allen), Christi Trenhaile (Mike Trenhaile), Gregory Stewart (Cindy Stewart), Katrina Stewart, Stephanie Stewart, Carrie Stewart (Ann Richards), 14 grandchildren and 19 1/2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Buckeye First Southern Baptist Church on Thursday May 19th, 2016 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Nairn officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley.
Kathleen Ann Jergenson, 62, of Waddell died May 15, 2016, in Surprise from cancer.
Mrs. Jergenson was born Feb. 14, 1954, in Janesville, Wis., to Jim and Charlotte Zillmer.
She was a registered nurse for 29 years and retired from Boswell Hospital in 2013.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dennis of Waddell; one daughter, Beth Ott of Goodyear; three grandchildren; her father, Jim Zillmer of Janesville, Wis; one sister, Kim Simmons of Janesville, Wis.; and two brothers, Mark and David Zillmer of Janesville, Wis.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Valley Relay For Life, 4550 E. Bell Road, Suite 126, Phoenix, AZ 85032, for team Kathy’s Krusaders; White Knight, Dark Horse Rescue Ranch, 2321 E. Carlise Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086; or the Arizona Humane Society, Attn.: Development Department, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041.
Services will be at noon May 23 at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Road, Surprise.
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Robert “Bob” Clarence Slagle – 76 – Born in Pennsylvania on Dec. 7, 1939, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2016. He and his wife Joanne were blessed with 2 sons, Robert H. and Daniel. Bob is preceded in death by Mother Caroline and Father Harry & Sister Jean. Bob is survived by Sister Carol and Brother Richard. Bob was a loving & caring Husband & incredible Father. He was much loved by his 5 grandchildren, Brad, Josh, Jenna, Samantha and Jacob, all who meant the world to him. Papa says Be’s & Do’s to them. He was also an inspiration to his 5 step-grandchildren by his 2 daughters-in-law, Susan and Tammy.
A U.S. Army veteran, Bob was highly respected in his community and a prominent resident of Litchfield Park where he and Joanne resided since 1982. Bob was known as a successful businessman. As the owner, founder and CEO of S&S Tire Co, he devoted his life to building and growing his company with his sons and with the love and support of his wife, Joanne of 52 years. Rob & Dan will continue the legacy of the company he started 40 years ago. Bob will be missed by his entire family and all his wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held Sunday, May 22, 2016, 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Wigwam Resort-Sachem Hall, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 in remembrance of all of his service to the Community of Litchfield Park and the Wigwam Resort Golf and Country Club. He touched many people thru his service to his community.
Independent Tire Dealers Group, Captive Insurance-current Board President
Independent Tire Dealers Group-past Board Member
Wigwam Country Club-past President and past Board Member
City of Litchfield Park- Board Member, Industrial Development Commission
The Church at Litchfield Park-past Records Chairman on the Board of Directors
Arizona Tire Dealers Association-past President
Peoria Lions Club-past President
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Homeless Youth Connection, 500 N. Bullard Ave., Ste. 28, Goodyear, AZ 85338 or The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Please visit www.menkefuneralhome.com to leave condolences.
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Fernando Robles Garcia
Fernando Robles Garcia, 19, of Tolleson died May 12, 2016, in Tolleson.
Mr. Robles is survived by his parents, Agustin and Maria Rosa; one sister, Lydia; and two brothers, Omar and Gabriel.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a chapel service from noon to 1 p.m. May 23 at Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.
Richard Duane Carlin
Richard Duane Carlin, 93, of Avondale died April 27, 2016.
Mr. Carlin was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Constantine Village, Mich., to Cecile and Nora Carlin.
He was a member of the United States Air Force and served in World War II.
He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Beverly Jean Carlin; one son, Michael Duane Carlin; and one grandchild.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan Long of Evening Shade, Ark., and Lori Rice of Horton, Ala.; one son, James Carlin of Avondale; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Ronald Walter Kwiatkowski
Ronald Walter Kwiatkowski, 75, of Goodyear died May 10, 2016.
Mr. Kwiatkowski was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Wausau, Wis., to Walter and Anna Kwiatkowski.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Kwiatkowski.
He is survived by one daughter, Kara Thelier; one son, Brian Kwiatkowski; one sister, Donna Cable; one brother, Timothy Kwiatkowski; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.
Memorials may be made to the American Indian College Fund at community.collegefund.org/donate.
Condolences for the family may be left at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Terry Tolley, 67, of Buckeye died April 14, 2016, at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale from lung cancer. Mr. Tolley lived in Rockwood, Tenn., before moving to Ajo in the 1970s.
He worked in the radio department for Phelps Dodge Corporation. He started work in 1983 at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station as an electrician, then moved to the radio communication department.
He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Corina; seven children, Valerie Tolley, Craig Tolley, Vanessa Tolley Bernard, Erik Tolley, Amber Tolley Cascio, Bryce Tolley and Trent Tolley; one sister, Sharon Tolley; one brother, Christopher Tolley; and five grandchildren. Services were held April 30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Buckeye.
Helen Kay Wilson, 68, of Buckeye died May 13, 2016, at home from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Carmen G. Valenzuela, 88, of Goodyear died May 9, 2016, in Goodyear from heart disease.
Mrs. Valenzuela was born July 19, 1927, in Alhambra to Jose Gradillas and Dominga Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Luis; three daughters, Rosa L. Bustamante, Margarita Martinez and Gloria Valenzuela; three sons, Rafael, Humberto and Miguel; four sisters, Lucila Celaya, Maria Valenzuela, Adela Najera and Luz A. Ontiveros; 36 grandchildren; 69 greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Services were May 13 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Goodyear, with interment at Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery in Avondale. Condolences for the family may be left at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
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Buckeye will hold the following public information meetings to present its proposed 2016-17 budget:
• May 24 — 6 p.m. at WestPark Elementary, 2700 S. 257th Ave.
• May 25 — 9 a.m. in the Buckeye Community Center cafeteria, 201 E. Centre Ave.
• May 25 — 6 p.m. at Tartesso Elementary, 29677 W. Indianola Ave.
• May 26 — 6 p.m. at the Coyote Branch of the Buckeye Public Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road.
• June 1 — 6 p.m. at Festival Foothills Elementary in the cafeteria, 26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd. For information, go to buckeyeaz.gov.
Ms. Wilson was born April 21, 1948, in Wisconsin.
She moved to Arizona in 1978. She retired after working at Vern’s Welding Supply.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Wilson. She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Sena of Buckeye; one son, Greg Lawrence of Surprise; two brothers, Tony Erickson of Chula Vista, Calif., and Bobby Erickson of Denver; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
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.
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3-Day Auction! 5/26-5/28 Steve Paley Americana Collection & multiple estates. Rare die cut posters, bronzes, guns, animal mounts, 1963 Chevy pickup truck, 1968 Camaro! jlevines. net (480) 845-6600. (AzCAN) BUY, SELL, TRADE, PAWN. Cowboy /Indian Collectibles, Western Antiques, Americana. One item-entire collection! Monthly Auctions! Next One May 21st, 10a.m. Western Trading Post 520-426-7702. Casa Grande, Arizona. (AzCAN) Lost & Found 15
GLASSES. Found- pair of female’s reading glasses in parking lot of Goodwill near PebbleCreek and McDowell. Call the WVV. 623-535-8439.
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ing in 75 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)
APARTMENT
MANAGEMENT TEAM NEEDED
Two Person Team for 40 unit property in Tolleson, AZ.
Duties include, but not limited to, clerical office work, cleaning, painting, maintenance /grounds work.
Competitive pay, free apartment & utilities.
Interested Teams please email resume to chawkins@landmarkarizona.com or fax to 480-367-2996. Equal Employment Opportunity
Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District is currently seeking qualified applicants for Administrative Assistant. The position is responsible for front office operations and primary support to the District Fire Board. Individuals should be proficient in Excel, Word and Windows 10. Quick Book knowledge is a plus.
Duties of the position will encompass: Employee benefits and insurance form processing and workers compensation claims processing. Minimum three years office experience and Arizona State Retirement System knowledge is preferred.
Educational requirements are: Associates of Arts Degree is preferred or experience equivalency.
Essential duties include:
-Assures all front office daily operations are handled in a timely, professional, efficient manner.
-Primary customer service contact.
-Process all vendor documentation.
-Process accounts payable invoices after review and approval and account coding by Finance Director. This includes entering details in Excel and generating Batch Transmittal Control Log, Cover Page and forwarding to the District CPA for check generation.
-Bi-weekly payroll input and validation.
-Coordinating and processing all new hire paperwork, including background check and fingerprinting.
-Coordinate and process all employee benefit and insurance selections.
-Maintain Personnel files.
-Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Administrator.
-Coordinate, process, report, and track all notifications and paperwork related to workers compensation claims.
-Perform all functions relating to Fire Board support as assigned by the Fire Chief. This position is designated as Local Board Secretary.
-Preparation and distribution of monthly Board packets.
-Take accurate Board meeting minutes and transcribe for Board approval.
-Review and retrieve government agencies Public Meeting Agendas.
-Additional essential duties may be assigned as needed. Applicants are subject to E-Verify and must pass fingerprint and background check. Salary $45,000 plus benefits. Position is FLSA non-exempt. Deadline for resume submission is 4p.m. on Friday, May 27th, 2016. Resumes will be reviewed and applicants scheduled for an interview will be notified by email. Please fax or email resumes to: Buckeye Valley Fire District, Attention: Ray Temple, Fax: 1-800-409-0225, Email: buckeyevalley_admin @bvfd.phxcoxmail.com
CAREGIVERS & DRIVERS needed immediately. We train for certification to care for special needs. Trainees start $9.00/ hour. Higher pay for experience. 14423 McDowell Road Ste G104, Goodyear. 623-547-4839
Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management has immediate openings for the following positions: Landscape Laborers $10 per hour Contact 480-545-9755 or careers@caretakerinc.com. In addition, we are accepting applications for the following: Irrigation Technician
Spray Technician
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Bereavement Counseling, Travel Assistance, Company Paid Life Insurance, 401K with company match. This employer participates in E-Verify and Drug Testing. Caretaker is a drug free and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Cornell Cookson, Inc. is looking for Assemblers /Fabricators GED required. $12 /hour plus, depending on experience. 1901 S. Litchfield Road in Goodyear or call 602-272-4244
DEDICATED RUNS FOR CDL DRIVERS
If you need to stay close to home, you should check us out!!!
Our drivers are never more than 400 miles from home, are home every other night and get a 34-hour restart. AT HOME every weekend! Great equipment, pay & benefits. Call Bert at 623-234-2775
Dishwashers
Full-time and part-time. Apply in person at Estrella Estates 114930 W. Wigwam Blvd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 Equal Opportunity Employer
EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance Agents needed: Leads, no cold calls; Commissions paid daily; Lifetime renewals; Complete training; Health and Dental Insurance; Life License required. Call 1-888-713-6020. (AzCAN) Groundskeeper Part-time. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m. Drug test and no felonies. Resumes to patty@parkshadows.com Hickman se ha asociado con los sistemas de mano de obra a contratar 20 Producción / trabajadores Embalaje para dos plantas de producción en Buckeye / Tonopah. Tipo de empleo: -tiempo completo $ 9.50 días, $ 10,00 turno de noche. Las posiciones son-hire temp. Una vez contratados en usted será elegible para recibir grandes beneficios de la empresa. 12 a 14 horas / día, mientras que temporal. 40 horas a la semana, cuando -tiempo completo con Hickman. No aplicar a Hickmans. Se le enviará a nosotros! Llevamos a cabo verificaciones de antecedentes y pruebas de drogas. Transporte confiable imprescindible. Llevar a un amigo. Trabajar juntos !!!
Aplicar Martes a viernes 7 a.m.-12 mediodía 7707 S. Highway 85 Buckeye, AZ Igualdad en el Empleo
Hickmans is partnering with Labor Systems to hire 20 Production /Packing workers for two production plants in Buckeye /Tonopah.
Employment type: Full-time $9.50 days, $10.00 night shift. Positions are temp-hire. Once hired on you will be eligible for great company benefits. 12 to 14 hours /day while temporary. 40 hours a week when full-time with Hickman. Do not apply at Hickmans. They will send you to us! We conduct background checks and drug screens . Reliable transportation a must. Bring a friend. Work together!!! Apply Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m.-12 noon 7707 S. Highway 85 Buckeye, AZ Equal Employment Opportunity
Housekeeper Part-time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m.
No felonies. Drug test. Send resume to patty@parkshadows.com
Labor Systems ahora contratar! Aperturas inmediatas! Oportunidad de empleo en turno de dia!
Requisitos: Trabajar de forma rapida y seguir instrucciones. Turnos de 10 horas. -Capacidad para levantar, empujar y tirar hasta 25 libras. -Favor de aplicar en persona 9950 W. Van Buren, Ste. 20 Tolleson, AZ 85392 o 6601 W. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85035 o 7707 S. Highway 85 Buckeye, AZ 85326
Somos un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades.
Labor Systems now hiring! Immediate openings!
Job opportunity on day shift! Requirements: -Work quickly and follow instructions -10 hour shifts
-Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds. Please apply in person at 9550 W. Van Buren, Ste. 20, Tolleson, AZ 85392 or 6601 W. Indian School Road, Ste. 36, Phoenix, AZ 85035 or 7707 S. Highway 85 Buckeye, AZ 85326
We are an equal opportunity employer.
LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521. NEED EXTRA INCOME? DRIVERS WANTED!
The West Valley View is seeking to hire individuals as Independent Contractors newspaper delivery routes! SUV, light truck or similar heavier duty vehicle preferable. Papers available for pick-up Tuesday night. Deliver late night (after 10:30 p.m.), overnight or early morning. Deliveries must be completed by 9 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Valid: Drivers License, Auto Insurance, Vehicle Registration all required. Background check and clean MVR (driving record) mandatory. Experience a plus. Please fill out an application and submit all required documentation at our offices at: 1050 E. Riley Dr. on the NE corner of Elesio C Felix Jr. Way & Riley, south of Van Buren & east of Dysart. Call/ email Tina Hopkins for more details, 623-535-8439 ext 187 or thopkins@westvalleyview.com
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Be able to work both independently and with a team.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Be able to work mandatory overtime
OFFICE Clerk: General office duties, maintaining files and records. Must be computer literate with proficiency in Excel and Word. Bilingual a plus. Located in Buckeye, AZ. Starting rate of pay $12.50 /hr. sseagren@hickmanseggs.com
Part time (temporary full time)
Receptionist needed for nonprofit organization in Peoria. Will be working MondayFriday 12:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Temporary full time hours Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Heavy administrative / clerical work, phones, accounting skills, $11.00 /hour. Apply in person at AZTEC 7400 W. Olive, Ste. 24
Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.3:30p.m. 623-412-2888. Equal Opportunity Employer
PROPERTY Manager /Law Firm Assistant. Commercial/ residential. Avondale/ Goodyear. Fax resume 623-932-1610.
West Valley View has openings in the Warehouse for manual inserters and stackers. Inserters assemble sections and advertising supplements into completed newspapers. Piece work pay averages $10.00/ hour with the potential to make $18.00/ per hour. Stackers supply and stack finished bundles on pallets for distribution. Must be able to lift heavy bundles. $8.05/ hourly. Hours vary from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Tuesday night. Apply in person at 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, 85323. No phone calls please.
HOUSECLEANING. Owner operated 20 years. Experience, weekly, bi-weekly. Call Marion 623-266-9873
HOUSEKEEPING service. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. House /office. All work done sparkles. For free estimate, Urszula 602-677-7692.
3 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bath. aizjim@hotmail.com. Quick reply. 812 E. Clanton Avenue, Buckeye.
ADVERTISE your home, property or business for sale in 75 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AZCAN)
1 to 5 acres, starting $7,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900.
37 ACRE Northern AZ Wilderness Ranch, $249 month. Quiet secluded off grid ranch bordering 640 acres of forested State Trust land. Cool clear 6,400’ elevation. Near historic pioneer town and fishing lake No urban noise & dark sky nights. Pure clean mountain air in AZ’s best climate. Mature evergreens & grassy meadows with sweeping views across wilderness mountains and valleys. Abundant clean groundwater, free well access, loam garden soil, maintained road access. Camping and RV use ok. $28,900, $2,850 down, seller financing. Free brochure with similar properties,photos/ topo map/ weather/ area info: 1st United Realty 800-966-6690 sierrahighlandsranch.com. (AzCAN)
40 ACRES FORESTED Ranches north of Prescott, AZ. Priced to sell! Cool majestic wilderness. 6200’ elevation. Deer/ Elk country. Terms available. 602-957-7132 for information. Hillcrestranches.com (AzCAN)
INDUSTRIAL lots for sale. 3.3 acres on Eliseo Felix Way, north of West Valley View building and 2.68 acres east of West Valley View building on Riley Dr. Zoned A-1. E-mail publisher@westvalleyview.com for information.
CHURCH/ Meeting/ Office/ Barber/ Retail, suites available, 722’-2000’. Dysart/ Van Buren. 602-694-3158.
4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home on 2 acres. We take trade-ins. Need to sell? We’ll pay cash for your home. Pride Homes 623-932-1605.
3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, Windmill Village, Buckeye. $950 /month, $950 deposit. 626-251-3339.
BUCKEYE-Large 2 bedroom apartment. Washer/ dryer hookup $560 monthly. Pets welcome. 623-580-9002.
ROOM for rent in our house. Female only. $450 /month /deposit. Own bathroom /kitchen. Use of pool /jacuzzi. Utilities included. Available now. Old Town Buckeye. Tim 623-694-0628.
ROOMMATE- Garden LakesAvondale. One bedroom. Utilities included. Pool. Laundry. 623-271-2030.
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SOCIAL
Disability
Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help!
or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)
Flash Cleaning Company We offer a reliable green product service. Residential homes, offices, move in /outs and special occasions. Bonded and insured. 623-377-1494
HANDYMAN-37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057.
LAWN and landscape maintenance service plus free estimates. Contact Rodney Davis, 623-329-1861.
MOBILE massage therapy with Debora Denton, LMT. (Mercier therapy available.) DDenton_LMT@hotmail.com. 623-628-1508
OPTIMAL POOL CARE
Trusted, friendly, dependable service by Goodyear resident. 480-628-1992 www.optimalpoolcare.com
Protect your home with fully customizable security and 24/7 monitoring right from your smartphone. Receive up to $1500 in equipment, free (restrictions apply). Call 1-800-413-6867. (AzCAN)
DISH TV 190 channels plus Highspeed Internet Only
$49.95 /mo! Ask about a 3 year price guaranteee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 1-800-318-1693. (AzCAN)
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.
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1987 BUICK Grand National Turbo (rare). Excellent condition. 151,000 miles. $19,500. 602-400-4808
WANTED: Old Porsche’s 911, 912, Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar, Triumph, or ANY Sportscar /Convertible / Corvette older than 1972! ANY condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call / Text: Mike 520-977-1110. I bring trailer & funds. (AzCAN)
cmartinez@ avondale.org or visit the City’s website at www.avondale.org/ elections AVISO PÚBLICO DE LA CIUDAD DE AVONDALE, ARIZONA CONVOCATORIA DE ELECCIÓN
es 1ero de agosto de 2016) Los votantes votarán en las siguientes preguntas: • El puesto de alcalde y tres miembros del concejo (distrito amplio/término de cuatro años)*• • Limitación de Gastos Alterna –
Proposición 486 • *Cualquier candidato que reciba la mayoría de los votos durante la elección primaria será declarado electo sin tener que participar en la elección general. Elección General: Martes 8 de noviembre de 2016 (si es necesaria) (último día para registrarse para votar en esta elección es el 10 de octubre de 2016)
PAQUETES PARA CANDIDATOS:
Los paquetes para candidatos están disponibles en la Oficina de la Secretaria de la Ciudad En el ayuntamiento de Avondale, 11465 W Civic Center Drive
623-333-1214
Ultimo día para registrarse como candidato: miércoles 1ero de junio de 2016 a las 5:00 pm ARGUMENTOS EN FAVOR O EN CONTRA LA PROPOSITION 486: Usted puede entregar argumentos en favor o en contra la medida de Limitación de Gastos Alterna que se propone (Proposición 486). Los argumentos deben presentarse a la Secretaria de la Ciudad a más tardar el 1ero de junio de 2016 a las 5:00 pm. Los argumentos se limitan a 300 palabras y deben incluir una firma notarizada. (no se aceptan sumisiones por correo electrónico) Para más información, comuníquese con Carmen Martinez al 623-333-1214, cmartinez@avondale.org o visite la página en internet – www. avondale.org/elections
Carmen Martinez, City Clerk Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 18, and 25, 2016.
City of Avondale
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 6, 2016 at 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323
PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUES SECTION
9-462.04 et.seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will be holding a public meeting at the date, time and place set forth above at which time and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following: NPDES STORMWATER PHASE II PERMIT
This is a public meeting before the City Council in which staff will report progress on implementing the City’s SWMP in accordance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Information regarding the program may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Development and Engineering Services Department located at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Department for consideration by the City Council. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Drew Bryck at (623) 3334220. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 18, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RELOVED HOMESTYLES, LLC
L-2077832-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 15655 W. Desert Mirage Drive, Surprise, AZ 85379
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Neva Dengler, Member, 15655 W. Desert Mirage Dr., Surprise, AZ 85379 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 4, 11, and 18, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: FIRST PRIORITY HANDYMAN AND REMODELING LLC
L-2083254-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 16851 W. Monte Cristo Ave., Suprise, AZ 85388
III. The name and street
address of the Statutory Agent is: William A. Ford, 16851 W. Monte Cristo Ave., Suprise, AZ 85388
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:
William A. Ford, Manager, 16851 W. Monte Cristo Ave., Surprise, AZ 85388
Luis D. Reynoso, Manager, 815 E. Washington St., Avondale, AZ 85323
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: STRIKE THE BOX PRINT COMPANY LLC
L-2084415-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 18343 W. Turquoise Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Samantha Kinkade, 18343 W. Turquoise Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Samantha Kinkade, Member, Manager, 18343 W. Turquoise Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355 Jeffrey Kinkade, Member, 18343 W. Turquoise Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: BEHRI GREEN LLC
L-2070806-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1011 S. Holben Pl., Avondale, AZ 85323
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Elizabeth Trujillo, 1011 S. Holben Pl., Avondale, AZ 85323
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Elizabeth Trujillo, Manager, 1011 S. Holben Pl., Avondale, AZ 85323 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 4, 11, and 18, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: Y&J VENTURES, LLC
L-2066623-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 401 W. Baseline Rd., Ste 201, Tempe, AZ 85283
III. The name and street address of the Statutory agent is: Maria Rose M. De Chavez, 13513 W. Monte Vista Cir., Goodyear, AZ 85395
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Maria Rose M. De Chavez, Member, 13513 W. Monte Vista Cir., Goodyear, AZ 85395 Roger M. De Chavez, Member, 13513 W. Monte Vista Cir., Goodyear, AZ 85395 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 4, 11, and 18, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
2. ENTITY NAME: COUNTRY LIFE CRAFTS LLC
3. FILE NUMBER: L20619257
4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: CHRISTINA GASBARRE, 12526 W. LINCOLN ST., AVONDALE,AZ 85323
5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 12526 W. LINCOLN ST., AVONDALE,AZ 85323
6. DURATION: Perpetual
Managed
The names and addresses of all Managers are:
CHRISTINA GASBARRE, 12526 W. LINCOLN ST., AVONDALE,AZ 85323
MARC ACKERSON, 12526 W. LINCOLN ST., AVONDALE,AZ 85323
ORGANIZER: Christina Gasbarre 1/20/2016
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LINDAVISTA FLOORING LLC
L-2074967-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 8537 W. Virginia Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Nubia Carbajal Perales, 8537 W. Virginia Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Luis G. Marin Morales, Member, 8537 W. Virginia Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035
Nubia Carbajal Perales, Member, 8537 W. Virginia Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: TURNING 18 LLC
L-2082364-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17031 N. 11th Ave., #2084, Phoenix, AZ 85023
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Artino Sims, 17031 N. 11th Ave., #2084, Phoenix, AZ 85023
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Artino Sims, Manager, 17031 N. 11th Ave., #2084, Phoenix, AZ 85023
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: TAFT RENTAL, LLC
L-2082088-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 10932 W. Taft St., Phoenix, AZ 85037
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Ashley Ruggieri, member, 10932 W. Taft St., Phoenix, AZ 85037 Jared Ruggieri, Member, 10932 W. Taft St., Phoenix, AZ 85037
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: LAW OFFICES OF TYSON J. CULLIMORE LLC
L-2078040-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 15765 W. Desert Hills Dr., Surprise, AZ 85379
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Tyson Cullimore, 15765 W. Desert Hills Dr., Surprise, AZ 85379
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Tyson Cullimore, Member, 15765 W. Desert Hills Dr., Surprise, AZ 85379
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ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: LUCKY LOVERS, LLC
L-2085744-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 14817 West Windsor Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jason Nast, 14817 West Windsor Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Jason Nast, Member, 14817 West Windsor Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: AM CLEANERS LLC
L-2084936-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1050 N. Fairway Dr., Suite #H-110, Avondale, AZ 85323
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Stephan Rodriguez, 1050 N. Fairway Dr., Suite #H-110, Avondale, AZ 85323
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Stephan Rodriguez, Member, 1050 N. Fairway Dr., Suite #H-110, Avondale, AZ 85323
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Public Notice
ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME - WHISHES File No. 2082365-0
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - to solicit funds to help where help is needed
3. MEMBERS - The corporation WILL have members.
4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:
4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes
5. DIRECTORSArtino Sims, 17031 North 11th Ave. #2084, Phoenix, AZ 85023
6. STATUTORY AGENTArtino Sims, 17031 North 11th Ave. #2084, Phoenix, AZ 85023
7. INCORPORATORSArtino Sims, 17031 North 11th Ave. #2084, Phoenix, AZ 85023
SIGNATURE
I ACCEPT /s/ Artino Sims 3-7-16
Corporation as Incorporator
- I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: Whishes
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: Parrot Pete Productions, “LLC” L-20731031
II. The address of the known place of business is: 41825 N. 42nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85086
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Steve Roles, 41825 N. 42nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85086
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:
Steve Russell, Member, Manager, 4701 E. Sands Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Steve Roles, Member, Manager, 41825 N. 42nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85086
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: Motorhead Transport & Towing LLC L-20819380
II. The address of the known place of business is: 9043 W. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
W. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:
Nicolasa April Jones, Member, Manager, 9043 W. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
Jacob Christopher Jones, Member, Manager, 9043 W. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
Richard Daniel Webster, Member, 9043 W. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LITTLE PEOPLE’S SEWING CENTER, LLC
L-2075240-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 13291 West McDowell Rd., Suite E-5, Goodyear, Arizona 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Gregory Varnado, 12846 West Fairmont Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:
Saundra Varnado, Member, Manager, 12846 W. Fairmont Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392
Gregory Varnado, Member, Manager, 12846 W. Fairmont Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: JAIRO’S JUMPERS LLC L-2082294-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 13141 W. McLellan Rd., Glendale, AZ 85307
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Diana M. Castillo, 13141 W. McLellan Rd., Glendale, AZ 85307
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Diana M. Castillo, Member, 13141 W. McLellan Rd., Glendale, AZ 85307 Trinidad Castillo, Manager, 13141 W. McLellan Rd., Glendale, AZ 85307
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: J MELLODY CONSULTING, LLC
L-2061113-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 14157 W. Amelia Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Judith Mary Mellody, 14157 W. Amelia Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85395
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Judith Mary Mellody, Member, Manager, 14157 W. Amelia Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: BERGS CUSTOM GLASS LLC
place of business is: 19301 W. Roosevelt St., Buckeye, AZ 85326
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: David J. Berg Jr., 19301 W. Roosevelt St., Buckeye, AZ 85326
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: David J. Berg Jr., Manager, 19301 W. Roosevelt St., Buckeye, AZ 85326
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: HAYES PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
L-2079402-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 6901 N. 185th Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Russell Hayes, 6901 N. 185th Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Russell Hayes, Member, 6901 N. 185th Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355 Andrea Hayes, Member, 6901 N. 185th Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: BEAUTIFUL BROWS L.L.C. L-2086905-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11549 W. Hackbarth Dr., Youngtown, AZ 85363 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Brandee Blodgett, 11549 W. Hackbarth Dr., Youngtown, AZ 85363
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Brandee Blodgett, Member, 11549 W. Hackbarth Dr., Youngtown, AZ 85363
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SUGARRUSHBAKERY LLC L-2079491-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 5217 S. 361 Ave., Tonopah, AZ 85354
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Natalie Bounds, 5217 S. 361 Ave., Tonopah, AZ 85354 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Natalie Bounds, Member, 5217 S. 361 Ave., Tonopah, AZ 85354
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SWAN LAKE PROPERTIES, LLC L-2085420-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 16978 W. Hammond St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Seng Lhotka, Manager, 16978 W. Hammond St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Manager-
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ARTICLES OF
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jacob Christopher Jones, 9043
L-2084890-2
II. The address of the known
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5. DIRECTORS - CANDACE SAPP, 16553 W. MORELAND ST., GOODYEAR, AZ 85338, UNITED STATES
6. STATUTORY AGENTCANDACE SAPP, 16553 W. MORELAND ST., GOODYEAR, AZ 85338
8. INCORPORATORSCANDACE SAPP, 16553 W. MORELAND ST., GOODYEAR, AZ 85338, UNITED STATES SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT s/s Candace Sapp 03/16/2016 Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: I AM THE VIRTUOUS WOMAN Amendment was adopted: 04/21/2016 The Amendment was duly
adopted by act of the board of Directors. A copy of the corporation’s amendment must be attached to these Articles.
The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes under Sections 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future tax code.
SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT
/s/Candace Sapp 04/21/2016
REQUIRED - Check only one: I am the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the corporation filing this document. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 18, 25, and June 1, 2016.
Public Notice
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 65-foot Stealth Palm Tree Telecommunications Tower in the vicinity of West McDowell Road (near intersection of Citrus Rd), Goodyear, AZ 85338. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Project 6116001918-JLD c/o EBI Consulting, jdavis@ ebiconsulting.com, 11445 East Via Linda, Suite 2, #472, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, or (203) 309-8285. Published in the West Valley
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Public Notice ARTICLES OF
CHANGEGilbert M Sanchez Jr., 11386 W. Lincoln St., Avondale, AZ 85323, Address Change.
MANAGERS CHANGE - Celina A Sanchez, 11386 W. Lincoln St., Avondale, AZ 85323, Add as manager. SIGNATURES: I ACCEPT Gilbert M. Sanchez Jr., 2/6/16 This is a manager-managed
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The address of the
place of business is: 8311 N. 179th Drive, Waddell, AZ 85355
The name and street address of the
Agent is: Darwin Jones Enterprises Inc., 8311 N. 179th Drive, Waddell, AZ 85355
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Garry B. Jones Trust, Member,
17747 W. Hadley Street, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Ruth Nicole Jones, Manager, 8311 N. 179th Drive, Waddell, AZ 85355 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 18, 25, and June 1, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: 123AZ, LLC
L-2087561-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Greg Hahn, 2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Greg Hahn, Member, 2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210
Bryan Kitchen, Member, 2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210
Michael Lanata, Member, 2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: REHBEIN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
L-2088723-4
II. The address of the known place of business is: 13039 W. Limewood Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Dirk A. Rehbein, 13039 W. Limewood Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is
a member are:
Dirk A. Rehbein, Member, 13039 W. Limewood Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375
Mona A. Rehbein, Member, 13039 W. Limewood Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375
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