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BUCKEYE POLICE CHIEF LARRY HALL speaks during the grand opening of the new substation May 26 at Sundance Crossings on the corner of Yuma and Dean roads in Buckeye. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A bid by Avondale to be designated an AllAmerica City that has been months in the making all comes down to 10 minutes later this month.
That’s how long the city’s representatives will have to impress the judges with a presentation during the National Civic League convention June 17-19 in Denver.
“We have to pack a lot into that small time frame,” said Stephanie Small, who is coordinating the effort as part of her job as Avondale’s Neighborhood and Family Services director.
A delegation of 29 people from Avondale will attend the convention where 10 cities will win All-America City status, Small said.
She said her group has been working on the presentation since March, when Avondale was informed it was one of 20 finalists for the award.
“It recognizes cities that are working collaboratively to address issues,” Small said.
Each year the competition highlights a different aspect of how communities engage residents to tackle challenges.
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Emily Toepfer assistant editor
The Buckeye Police Department has a new home base that’s more centrally located in the Sundance Crossing Center on Yuma and Dean roads in Buckeye.
The 14,000-square-foot facility is in the city’s governmental complex, which also houses the Coyote Branch of the Buckeye Public Library and the administrative offices for the police and fire departments.
“This is an incredibly functional facility in a centralized location,” Police Chief Larry Hall said.
“The Buckeye Police Department will be able to better serve the residents and visitors in Buckeye and continue to maintain an active and visible presence in the places where people live and work.”
The new facility has a state-of-the-art briefing room, interview rooms, locker rooms and offices for patrol sergeants and officers. It also houses the police department’s code enforcement division, evidence processing and chaplain, and will have holding cells in the future.
The front desk is staffed by volunteers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday so residents can stop by with questions.
The police department’s 90 sworn officers will be based out of the new $1.6 million substation, but some will still be stationed at the old downtown location.
“Not only does this facility provide our department sufficient space, but the security and protection that our police officers provide for our residents has moved closer to their neighborhoods,” Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck said.
Another police substation will open later this year with a fire station facility that will serve the
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A layoff of 52 employees by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Goodyear means the hospital’s workforce was reduced by about 8 percent.
The job cuts in early May were part of a layoff of 350 workers, or 6 percent of the workforce, at its five locations in the U.S.
In a prepared statement, Nicole McTheny, director of regional development for the center in Goodyear, said organizational and staffing changes were necessary to
Small said this year’s emphasis on children and families was a natural for Avondale’s first (See Substation on Page 2) (See Lays off on Page 5)
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Festival Ranch neighborhood along Sun Valley Parkway in the northern section of Buckeye.
The police department has reported a 3-percent drop in crime and now has the lowest crime rate among Valley cities with populations of more than 50,000, Meck said.
Striving for the top
The new police substation will also help Buckeye meet the requirements of a professional accreditation held by only the top police departments in the nation, Hall said.
Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. will visit Buckeye June 13 to examine all aspects of the police department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services, Hall said.
“Less than 1 percent of the nation’s law enforcement agencies have received this group’s accreditation, so it would be a fantastic achievement and professional recognition for the men and women in our department who work hard every day to protect our community, its residents and visitors,” he said.
A police department has to comply with 386 state-of-theart standards in order to gain accreditation status. A copy of the standards is available electronically by contacting Ed Goodman, accreditation coordinator, at 623-349-6465.
As part of the assessment, members of the community can offer comments at a public information session at 5 p.m. June 14 in the Buckeye Council Chambers at 530 E. Monroe St., Buckeye. The public can also call 623-3496050 between 1 and 3 p.m. June 15 to leave comments.
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attempt to win the honor.
“Avondale does a lot of things to support our youths and families,” Small said. “This is a family-friendly city.”
Mayor Kenn Weise will lead the delegation of city officials and staff, representatives of schools and nonprofit agencies and youths who benefit from some of the programs that will be highlighted.
“The cool thing about this is there’s a lot of kids who are going to get up in front of people for the first time,” Weise said about youths as young as 9 years old who will be part of the presentation.
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Accreditation lasts four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with the standards.
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“It fit perfectly into this year’s theme,” Small said, noting that Avondale was the first city in the nation to have all its schools as part of Kids at Hope.
The presentation will also promote the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, which provides human services and resources for 70,000 residents in the West Valley, and the city’s participation in first lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move exercise program for youths.
Among programs that will be discussed will be the Born Learning Trails at Avondale’s parks and library and the Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night organized by youths at the library.
The public can contribute to Avondale’s effort to win an All-America City Award by posting something about the city on social media and using the hashtags #AAC16 or #AviAAC16.
Weise said the award program is a way to recognize the city’s volunteers and school districts.
Winning an award based on educational efforts also can be used as a marketing tool to help attract business to the city, he said.
“One thing that drives economic development is schools,” he said.
He said business sponsors are helping to cover the cost of the trip.
Small said the project is a citywide effort.
“We think it truly represents Avondale,” she said.
Among the three programs each city is allowed to highlight in the presentations will be Avondale’s Kids at Hope program, which promotes the philosophy that every child can succeed.
Small said her group called on help for staging the presentation from experts at Estrella Mountain Community College.
Small is confident that the Avondale delegation will come home with the honor.
“We don’t think Avondale has a whole lot of competition,” she said. “We think Avondale stands on its own.”
Avondale would join several other Arizona cities that have won the award, including Goodyear, which won in 2008 and still displays the All-America City signs around town.
Phoenix has won the award five times, most recently in 2009.
Tempe is a two-time winner and Mesa and Chandler have also won in the past.
The only other city from Arizona in the running this year is Marana.
Finalists for the award range in population from San Antonio, the nation’s seventh largest city, to Hartsville, S.C., with about 7,000 residents.
Other finalists are Hayward, Calif., Indio, Calif., Lakewood, Calif., New Britain, Conn., Council Bluffs, Iowa, Fall River, Mass., Woodbury, Minn., Columbia Heights, Minn., Las Vegas, Asheboro, N.C., Salisbury, N.C., Charleston County, S.C., Missouri City, Texas, Norfolk, Va., and Brown Deer, Wis.
National Civic League was established in 1949 and has bestowed more than 500 All-America City Awards over the years.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@ westvalleyview.com.
phone number The phone number for Littleton Elementary School District in the story “Summer feeding program kicks off” on Page 1 of the June 1 West Valley View was wrong. The correct number is 623-478-5600. The View regrets the error.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
An Avondale teacher had an excuse to miss class recently when she made a quick trip to Washington, D.C., to attend an event at the White House.
Lorialle Haynes, a second-grade teacher at Collier Elementary School, was invited to a May 3 ceremony marking National Teacher Appreciation Day that included a speech by President Barack Obama.
“To hear him speak in a positive light about education was really refreshing, especially when he thanked us for being teachers,” Haynes said. “It was an awesome feeling.”
The event for a couple of hundred educators honored the National Teacher of the Year and state Teachers of the Year.
Haynes was part of a delegation representing the Teacher Advancement Program, a group that promotes the teaching profession that was recognized at the event.
Haynes, a 2014 graduate of Arizona State University who is completing her second year of teaching, said she was selected for the trip after she spoke at a teacher preparation program at ASU in October.
The formal invitation from the White House arrived about two weeks before the event.
A school holiday allowed Haynes to fly to D.C. the day before the reception and she returned to Arizona immediately afterward, so she would miss only one day of school.
“I hate missing class,” she said. “I’ve only missed one other day.”
For her first visit to the White House, Haynes said the teachers were welcome to explore the historic building’s public rooms.
She said she was impressed by the art work, including portraits of past presidents, and the China Room, where the mansion’s collection of dinnerware is displayed.
But the highlight was Obama’s 30-minute speech, “inspiring us to do what we can to improve education,” Haynes said.
Since Haynes is 5 foot, 2 inches tall, she wiggled to the front of the crowd for the speech, she said.
“I took a ton of pictures,” she said.
Haynes said when she returned to school, she had a story for her students, who had just finished a unit studying the presidency.
“I told them Obama said ‘hi,’” she said. “I told them I got to shake his hand.”
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
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LORIALLE HAYNES , a second-grade teacher at Collier Elementary School in Avondale, stands outside the East Wing of the White House May 3 in Washington, D.C. Haynes was attending a reception marking National Teacher Appreciation Day.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 42-17107, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, THE CITY OF AVONDALE IS NOTIFYING ITS PROPERTY TAXPAYERS OF AVONDALE’S INTENTION TO RAISE ITS PRIMARY PROPERTY TAXES OVER LAST YEAR’S LEVEL. AVONDALE IS PROPOSING AN INCREASE IN PRIMARY PROPERTY TAXES OF $52,714 OR 2.00%.
THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASE WILL CAUSE AVONDALE’S PRIMARY PROPERTY TAXES ON A $100,000 HOME TO INCREASE FROM $77.56 TO $79.08.
THIS PROPOSED INCREASE IS EXCLUSIVE OF INCREASED PRIMARY PROPERTY TAXES RECEIVED FROM NEW CONSTRUCTION. THE INCREASE IS ALSO EXCLUSIVE OF ANY CHANGES THAT MAY OCCUR FROM PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR VOTER APPROVED BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OR BUDGET AND TAX OVERRIDES.
ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX INCREASE THAT IS SCHEDULED TO BE HELD JUNE 20, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. AT CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 11465 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE.
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“align with the reality of the emerging health care economy.”
The Goodyear center had 627 employees before the layoffs, McTheny said.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America also has hospitals in Philadelphia, Tulsa, Okla., Atlanta and Chicago.
Job cuts also reportedly affected the staff of company headquarters at Boca Raton, Fla.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America, a privately held, for-profit company, opened the 210,000-square-foot Western Regional Medical Center in Goodyear on Dec. 29, 2008.
McTheny said 85 percent of the Goodyear location’s clients are outpatients. She said the center has 38 rooms for inpatients.
Nearly 70 percent of patients travel from another state to the hospitals, according to the company’s website.
The Goodyear location serves the western U.S., including Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas and Albuquerque, N.M., according to its website.
As part of the treatments offered, the center conducts clinical trails, according to the website.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
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The Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2017 Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame accepts individuals who have been important for the development of Arizona’s farming, ranching and agricultural history. Forms for nomination are available at azfare.org.
Completed forms and supporting material such as photos, letters of recommendation and newspaper clippings must be received by 5 p.m. Sept. 1 at P.O. Box 868, Glendale, AZ 85311.
Nominees selected will be honored at the 2017 Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame Honoree Dinner March 4, 2017, at Corona Ranch in Phoenix.
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invite you to attend a public scoping meeting as part of the environmental study for Interstate 11 (I-11) between Nogales and Wickenburg.
Public Scoping is a time at the beginning of the environmental study for the study team to learn from the community. As part of the scoping process, a series of public meetings will be held throughout the Corridor Study Area, including Wickenburg, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Marana, Tucson and Nogales. The public scoping meetings will provide study information, obtain community feedback on issues in the Corridor Study Area, and solicit input to form potential corridor alternatives. This public input will help ADOT and FHWA identify the selected corridor alternative and type of transportation facility.
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I-11 is envisioned as a continuous high-capacity transcontinental transportation corridor that has the potential to enhance movement of people and freight, and be
regional connectivity, trade, communications and technology.
The worst thing a parent can go through is the loss of a child. The child is supposed to outlive the parent.
But leukemia doesn’t know that.
A heart defect doesn’t know that.
SIDS doesn’t know that.
Malaria doesn’t know that.
Meningitis doesn’t know that.
Measles doesn’t know that.
There’s a big difference between these potentially fatal diseases. Some can be prevented. Others cannot.
But diseases aren’t the only killers of children. Car accidents, house fires and drownings claim their innocent lives, too. But while the first two aren’t always preventable, the third is.
Yet it remains the leading cause of unintended injury-related death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children younger than 14.
And it’s totally and completely preventable.
By now, we’re all familiar with the annual “Watch Your Kids Around Water” campaign.
We know that pool fences save lives. We know we’re not supposed to leave enticing toys near the pool. We’re not supposed to plant anything near the fence or leave anything out that a child could use to climb over the fence.
We know that swimming lessons save lives. We know that formal lessons can reduce the risk of drowning in children ages 1 to 4 by 88 percent.
We know that having a designated pool watcher saves lives. We know the pool watcher should never take his eyes off the pool, should never walk away from his duties even for two seconds and shouldn’t be on the phone.
They’re all pretty obvious safety precautions.
But some less apparent precautions are just as important. Especially when it comes to the designated pool watcher. Because watching alone isn’t enough.
While the pool watcher shouldn’t be on the phone, the phone should be near the pool. Every second counts in a water-related incident when it comes to drowning prevention. The sooner 911 is called, the sooner paramedics respond.
The pool watcher should also know the address of the house he’s at should he need to call 911. Again, it’s about response time. Sounds like a no-brainer, but how many people know the physical address off the top of their head of every one of their relative’s and friend’s houses? Most of us know how to get there but how many of us know the numbers or street names?
Finally, the pool watcher should regularly scan the bottom of the pool. This one sounds like a no-brainer, as well, but while watching a gaggle of children splashing around, making sure none of them go under, it’s easy to lose sight of one. Children who slip under do it quickly and quietly. They don’t yell for help. They can’t because their tiny lungs fill up with water so rapidly.
While there is no way to ensure every child will outlive his parents, drowning is one cause that can be prevented.
For information on drowning prevention, visit the Drowning Prevention Coalition at preventdrownings.org or the Children’s Safety Zone at childrensafetyzone.com.
his own ends and stretching our welfare system to breaking point.
Editor:
I cannot believe the speech President Obama gave on television May 6th. Everything that’s wrong with this country is Congress’s unwillingness to work and fund his every request. “Over decaying infrastructure, roads, bridges are in need of repair.”
Didn’t we hear the same speech in 2008 and especially on television in 2013 when he Obama laughingly voiced “I guess there wasn’t as many shovel ready jobs as we thought. But if Congress will approve Blah, Blah” insulting every hard working American out of work.
Congress approved the funds, maddening all of America’s sensibilities, knowing liar Obama’s intent was to further his own agenda. Thousands of Muslim refugees and children from Honduras entered the country to further
Now we have a divided country and foreign countries are troubled by Obama’s indecisiveness. Russian planes flying in over our ships. Our Army in tatters and Military Chaplains persecuted for using Jesus’ name. He Obama is just having himself a gay old time now with the bathroom deals!!!
Hillary and Obama’s intent is Globalization. Folks, we are all part of the human race and must help the unfortunate, but we do not need to give the United Nation our sovereignty to aide the world. The United Nations have fleeced this country long enough. They must leave our shores.
President Obama and Hillary deserve that shack with the quarter-moon door as a legacy.
Analie Maccree
Goodyear
Editor:
Wow, new bathroom rules for all public buildings including schools! What nonsense will the Obama administration try
to come up with next??? As a retired teacher, I can see all the new outlandish problems this will create! Race was a true problem that needed to be fixed on a major scale. In some areas it still isn’t fixed completely, because we don’t know what unknown hate lurks in peoples minds.
You can’t see chromosomes. If I remember correctly male is XY and female is XX, so a true Transgender would be XXY. Meaning there would be a way to tell if the person really was different than the genitalia would lead you to believe.
Just because a boy says he is a girl doesn’t mean he is. Many boys have tried it to get into the girls locker rooms and vice versa. I saw it as a student a few times. And as a teacher I saw it way more than ten times. Call it a fetish or plain curiosity, boys want to see girls and girls want to see boys.
Psychiatrists need business, so if isn’t a case of chromosomes send them to the “Doctor”.
Bernard Oviatt Salome
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Editor:
Did you know that on most, but not all college campuses, if you are a Conservative and you articulate your point of view, you could be in for a very hard time from the professors, but also from fellow students, who frequently can be more harsh and intolerant than the faculty ? Yes political correctness has been taken to insane levels on America’s college campuses .
Those students who buy into the PC line of thinking feel that they have an absolute right to not be offended by another student, who advocates a different point of view. Imagine that. People used to go to college to learn critical thinking, so as to better be able to experience a successful life after graduation. Apparently the new dogma from the left is critical thinking be damned, Progressives know what is best for society, so get on the train and start conforming your thoughts and behavior to the dictates of the PC gods.
Thus Conservative students have a dilemma. Should they keep their beliefs to themselves, or should they open themselves up to verbal and physical abuse by fellow students and the faculty?
I really hate to say it, but it becomes more obvious every year that the conformity in thinking and behavior which progressives demand through political correctness, is quite similar to what Adolph Hitler imposed upon the German people Parents as well as students should understand that what they will receive in most colleges and universities these days will be much more akin to indoctrination than to education. This will not change until concerned parents get actively involved and demand that the cancer of political correctness be eradicated from our educational system !!
Roy Azzarello Goodyear
Editor:
For twenty years PebbleCreek Players Community Theater has been entertaining audiences with increasingly professional productions. The group has also been committed to reaching out to the surrounding community such as through the club’s many well-received performances at neighboring schools and senior facilities. But recent events have moved this interaction to a new level.
When renovations to the PebbleCreek theater forced the cancellation of its fall 2016 production, the group sought out another theatrical venue. What immediately came to mind was the newly opened Performing Arts Center at Estrella Mountain Community College. Working with college representatives, rental of the theater in October was fi nalized. But what started out as a simple use of the facility blossomed into an exciting community partnership between PC Players and the EMCC theater department.
In the future students from the college will be invited to work as interns with the PebbleCreek light and sound teams and backstage crews. Later some students may actually take on acting roles if those roles cannot be fi lled by club members. Thus both groups benefi t through the sharing of talent and resources. Most exciting of all, the October production of the farcical comedy Noises Off has evolved into a co-sponsored event with each group contributing something. Anyone familiar with this play knows that some of the roles are beyond the scope of a theater group drawn solely from an adult community. Consequently after recent auditions, a cast of five EMCC students and four PebbleCreek residents was selected to headline the show. It will be a new experience for both groups working with a very different age group. More ideas for working together and sharing of resources are being explored.
This association is an example of how building community ties can bring benefits to everyone involved.
Jon Lindstrom Goodyear
Editor:
It would appear ( to me at least) that “PO” has a problem understanding analytical data when such data is presented. Re: “Gun show loophole is a fact” May 18th. I conclude from his hysteria laden diatribe that all law abiding gun owners who have the temerity to disagree with him, are part of a diabolical conspiracy to undermine his real agenda, which is eradicating gun shows from American society.
I would remind “PO” that Tucson gunman Jared Lee Loughner and Virginia Tech gunman Seung--Hui Cho both passed background checks which did not prevent them from committing their outrageous crimes nor have restrictive laws such as those
adopted by foreign nations, which do not have Second Amendment provisions in their constitutions, prevented mass murderers from carrying out their deeds.
Trying to legislate against the criminal mind is virtually impossible, eg “closing the gun show loophole,” because criminals will invariably fi nd a way to overcome any limitations placed on lawabiding citizens.“POs,” hoplophobic demands would have done nothing to stop the carnage in San Bernadino, where the terrorists were not on any watch list.
Law abiding gun owners do not want terrorists to have guns! We don’t want them in our country at all!
Obamas policies have left our nations gates wide openwhile he seeks to take from Americans their means of self-defence. Now theres a “loophole” that “PO” should address but I’m not holding my breath.
Any American can fi nd themselves on a government “watch list.”
It has happened to Senators, all it takes is a case of mistaken identity.
The chamber pot is waiting! As always, with respect.
DJ Hammond Buckeye
Editor:
I thought it was great some students from Deana Thereo’s 7th/8th grade classes at Grace Fellowship Academy decided to write into The West Valley View with their opinions. Julia Bishop — Elliott Friedrick’s 12/8/15 editorial set off a firestorm of letters to the a West Valley View. I was pleased to see you recognized the importance of background checks on gun sales, even though this is a controversial issue.
Nic Tice — When I was your age, my school taught us about both Creationism and Evolution. We even debated it in class. I remember asking, “Who says both creationism and evolution can’t be true? Since I was taught in church that one day to God might be millions of years to us, who is to say creation wasn’t done THROUGH evolution?”
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My class talked about that for quite a while.
Gabriela Zaragoza — You got me thinking about what if God did bestow President Obama with powers. I don’t believe he would ever want to use his powers that way. I believe President Obama would want to help people instead.
Avery Sawyer — It was nice to see you refute Tunstell based on his lack of any supporting evidence whatsoever. It sounds like you might make a great lawyer one day!
Thanks for writing in. I hope you continue reading, thinking and writing about the issues and developing your opinions.
Patrick Orr Avondale
Editor:
Mr. Azzarello in his 05/25/16 lament regarding the two presidential candidates gives a good reason to not vote for Hilary (criminal behavior) but can only come up with The Donald being “obnoxious, deceitful,” unqualified (picking talented staff is the most important qualification) and an opportunist (which all politicians are). Being obnoxious is not a disqualification or most strong world leaders would be out. Stating he is deceitful without giving any examples reflects a lack of credibility. Apparently in Mr. Azzarello’s “humble” opinion, the “fault rests with all the apathetic and shallow thinking Americans who in the primary process voted to weaken and not to strengthen America.” Odd, as that has been the reason Mr. Trump has been so successful as he has promised to build a wall, stop potential terrorists from entering our country, keep and create jobs, strengthen our military and support our vets.
Mr. Azzarello needs to do
a little more research on Mr. Trump’s positions like Supreme Court appointees’ (conservative), increased defense spending, securing our borders, fair trade deals and creating jobs. He might be pleasantly surprised.
Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
Editor:
Some people believe they are “justified by faith”, so they can commit any act and get away with it. Some fly planes into buildings, killing thousands. Others write a series of vile, evil, Letters to this paper. “Mother” Maccree’s latest is a perfect example. (May 25th)
Thank you, madam, for doing your devil’s work: slandering liberals with that lie about Vietnam. Were there people who dodged service? Yes, but kindly prove they were all liberals, and only liberals. Consider the following pair of names, and what distinguishes them: Senators Jim Webb and Max Cleland, President Bush (the Second) and Vice President Cheney.
Webb and Cleland are liberal Democrats, both of whom served with distinction in Vietnam. In addition, Webb “received” from his service shrapnel which remain in his knee, kidney, and head. Cleland lost both legs and part of one arm.
Bush and Cheney, of course, are both conservative Republicans, neither of whom served in Vietnam thanks to their successful efforts to avoid it! Maybe they didn’t “jump the border”, but then they didn’t have to.
So thank you for slandering all liberals of the Vietnam era, while giving conservatives a “pass”. But don’t believe you’re getting to heaven that way. If there is an afterlife, a god, and a judgment, your reservation in Hell is confirmed!
(I’m not even touching the rest of the lies and slanders in your Letters.)
Just as repulsive is Lenore Semmler’s slander of Islam, and her arrogant claim that “only 1 true god exists”. (May 11th) Two can play that game. May this Jew remind you that God’s name isn’t
Jesus, and that He has no son? P.S. — Roy (May 11th) despite your claim to need my constant attention, when I didn’t write a single Letter about you last Fall, you weren’t “blown away”!
Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson
Editor:
Memorial Day 2016… Supermarkets are at it again! Two years ago I complained about this issue and now it is back… In their Memorial Day Sale Flyer right at the top it states, “HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY”. Are they nuts? What could be “happy” about Memorial Day? It is a time to remember our fallen heroes past and present and there could be nothing happy about that. Yes, I realize for many it is just another sale day or BBQ and that is fine but to consider it a happy occasion? I’ll assume they have no veterans in their advertising department. Maybe they better hire some veterans and get some insight into the true meaning of Memorial Day. Shameful behavior for a large corporation. The men and women that have given their lives in the defense of our country deserve better than the “Happy Memorial Day” the grocery stores seems to think it is. I will honor the memory of the men that never made it back home like I did from Vietnam and try to stay out of the local grocery stores that have no clue of the true meaning of this national holiday.
Larry Carter Goodyear
Editor:
I found Mr Flynn’s rant against Fox News to be quite amusing. Obviously he must think everyone should get an unbiased report elsewhere, maybe MSNBC because they give Americans the real story. One of
his observations is that Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton did not tell a rescue team for Benghazi to stand down.
While that statement may or may not be true we do know that on Sept14, 2012 there was a memorial service for the victims of Benghazi which Hillary Clinton attended. It is also a fact that she spoke to some of the victims families. Three family members, Charles Woods, Kate Quigley, and Patricia Smith all claim the Secretary of State told them their loved ones died because of crowd incitement from a video. We all know that idea was blatantly untrue. Hillary Clinton says she never told the victims families this explanation. So there we have it. If the victims families are lying, what do they have to gain? If, however the Secretary of State is lying I have a question for Mr. Flynn.
Do you want somebody to be Commander-in-Chief that would provide false information to the families of fallen Patriots?
Donald Baranowski Goodyear
got 1 thing right
Editor:
I have been a registered Republican since I was first able to vote, however I have voted for both Democrats and others not in the Republican party for president of the US. If you had been a Republican and claimed that it was the Democrats fault that Sun addled voters didn’t get an opportunity to vote I might have responded in the same fashion, You never did respond to my question about whether you voted by mail, but instead responded with some silly comments about Rod Sterling “The Twilight Zone”and the circus.
Sorry about misspelling your name. Today;s PC types things I never intended, but I’ll take the Blame (Credit).
Carl Deierling
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by Shane McOwen staff writer
I’d like to start this week’s edition of the Business Briefcase with a swift congratulations to all the Valley dwellers who didn’t make it out of town last weekend. We survived the first official heat attack of the summer. If you did go out of town, where was the invite? Just kidding (a little bit).
The weather folks said it reached 115 degrees June 4, breaking the record of 113 set in 1990. I can’t confirm any of those numbers, though. My temperature gauge just says “stay indoors” at a certain point. I need to get that checked.
The weather did remind me of an old pair of shoes I used to own, which ended up as collateral damage from my former summer job during college: shopping cart attendant. The bottom basically melted into an unrecognizable mess from walking on super hot asphalt over two months. Melted!
Let’s venture out of the heat and get started with a few
openings.
Bricks & Minifigs is set to open June 18, and will hold a grand opening event the same day.
The Lego resale store, 1721 N. Dysart Road, Suite 108, buys, sells and trades Lego toys ranging from individual minifigs to bulk bricks and accessories.
The Avondale location is the 18th store across the U.S. and Canada.
The store’s hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For information, email avondale@bricksandminifigs. com.
Wingstop is now open in the Sundance Towne Center on Watson Road in Buckeye.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to midnight every day, and is sandwiched between Chipotle and Casa de Yogurt at 940 S. Watson Road, Suite 101.
Wingstop specializes in chicken: classic wings, boneless wings and strips. It has 12 sauce options available. Someone please try the atomic flavor and let me know how it is.
The Buckeye location can be reached at 623-518-2114.
Staying in the same general area, Jimmy John’s is now open at 818 S. Watson Road in the Sundance Towne Center.
The “freaky-fast” sandwich shop has been around since 1983, and the chain celebrated its 2,000th store in 2014.
That’s quite a few subs.
Jimmy John’s is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. For information, or to place an order, call 623-3861442.
A reader’s tip informed me that Beijing Chinese Cuisine has changed ownership and become Lucky Buddha Lucky Buddha, 14270 W. Indian School Road in Goodyear, opened Sunday and offers a wide variety of Chinese food staples.
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day and offers dine-in or take-out options.
For information, call 623-535-8387.
That’s all for this week, everyone. Keep cool out there, summer is here to stay.
And please remember the sad tale of my shoes before taking your dogs for a walk. They don’t have the luxury, or ability, to head to the store and buy shoes themselves. It’s hot on those paws, too.
Send questions, tips and comments to smcowen@ westvalleyview.com, if you’re so inclined. I appreciate every email that comes my way.
Take care, everyone, and see you next week.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Tolleson’s 2016-17 budget priorities are similar to p revious years as the city continues p rojects already in p rogress.
The City Council approved a $54.4 million tentative budget at its May 10 meeting, which is 9.2 percent higher than fiscal year 2015-16.
“It was pretty straightforward this year,” said Vicky Juvet, the city’s chief financial officer.
liability. The city will pay an additional $545,000 toward public safety pensions next year — $420,000 for police and $125,000 for fire, Juvet said.
“It was pretty straight forward this year. We’re not really starting any new projects.”
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“We’re not really starting any new p rojects.”
The final budget will go before the council at 7 p.m. June 14 at City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St. in Tolleson.
Tolleson’s top priority for this budget is reducing its public safety unfunded
The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, which covers law enforcement personnel and firefighters statewide, has accumulated $6.6 billion in unfunded liabilities over the past 12 years.
The latest report from June 30, 2015, showed Tolleson’s unfunded liability was $7.3 million. The city also paid an extra $834,000 this year to reduce the debt, Juvet said.
About $20.3 million is budgeted for the general fund, including $5.3 million to run police, $3.8 million for fire, $1.6 million
for capital outlay and $1.1 million for economic development.
Capital outlay projects planned for 2016-17 total about $7.8 million, and will be paid through a variety of funds. Many of the projects are being carried over from last year.
The biggest undertaking is $2.3 million in construction to the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will be paid for with capital projects funds.
Plans also call for $350,000 in City Hall upgrades, including a break room and office space; $300,000 for street construction; $230,000 for renovations and expansions to the library; $150,000 for improvements at 95th Avenue Park; $110,000 to replace police vehicles; and $100,000 for security cameras in the downtown area.
The city could get about $677,000 for a potential agreement with El Mirage for Tolleson to take over its emergency dispatch services, and $300,000 from a possible federal grant that would be used to purchase a street sweeper, Juvet said.
Tolleson also has $319,000 budgeted in the general fund for salary increases. Employees will get about a 2 percent raise, and higher for those who are not yet at the midpoint of their salary
range.
New positions requested for the city include a human resources specialist, an accountant, a support specialist for Information Technology, an off-site inspector for water and wastewater and a revitalization manager for housing services.
Other increases to the budget include $234,145 in economic development for rebates to Rados Properties, which is developing a business park at Interstate 10 and 83rd Avenue.
The city’s proposed tax rate is $3.97 per $100 of assessed valuation, which is the same as last year. A taxpayer with a home valued at $100,000 would pay about $397 a year.
The city expects to collect $7.1 million next year in property taxes, compared to $6.6 million in 2015-16.
Tolleson also saw about a 12.7 percent increase in city sales tax last year, mostly from retail trade and wholesale, Juvet said.
The property tax levy will go before the council for approval June 28.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Buckeye man was sentenced June 3 to 22 years in prison and seven years of intensive probation for fatally shooting his 15-year-old girlfriend Dec. 26, 2014, in Tonopah.
Robert Edward Duffell, 18, pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder and firstdegree burglary. His sentence was part of a plea deal. Duffell and his girlfriend, Leah Costa, ran away two days before the shooting, according to police records.
He was found Dec. 27 dehydrated and disoriented walking along Interstate 10 by Arizona Department of
Transportation troopers.
Duffell told police he believed Leah had been shot, but didn’t say why he thought that or who would have done it, records state.
Her body was found Dec. 29 in the desert southwest of Courthouse Road and Salome Highway in Tonopah, and Duffell was arrested shortly after.
Police said the teenage couple broke into a Tonopah home Dec. 26, stole three handguns and shot at the homeowner.
Campers in the area reported the couple asked them for food earlier that day, and they later heard gunshots.
During questioning, Duffell admitted to shooting Leah in the head with one of the stolen guns during an argument after the robbery, police said.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
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A Buckeye man was arrested June 1 after allegedly kissing and fondling a teenage girl, court records state. The 16-year-old victim’s family contacted the Buckeye Police Department May 31 to report that Anthony Knipple, 24, had inappropriate contact with the teen, records state.
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An Avondale woman was shot in the leg by an unidentified suspect who forced entry into her house at about 4 a.m. June 4, officials said.
Police responded to the home near 123rd Avenue and Coldwater Springs Boulevard in Avondale for a shots fired call, said Sgt. Brandon Busse, a spokesman for the
Two pilots were uninjured after making an emergency landing May 31 in a field about 16 miles southwest of the Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Goodyear, officials said.
The pilots reported they would not be able to make
Avondale Police Department.
The woman had a single gunshot wound to her leg and was transported by ambulance in critical condition to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, said Division Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman for Avondale Fire & Medical.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not identified any suspects, Busse said.
it back to the airport after their small plane lost power, said Battalion Chief Russ Braden, a spokesman with the Goodyear Fire Department. Airport officials said the plane landed safely in a field at about 1:10 p.m. near Rainbow Valley Road and
It was reported that Knipple kissed the victim several times at the Cholla Ranch Apartments, 316 N. Miller Road in Buckeye, records state.
The victim stated they kissed several times in the apartment and in Knipple’s car while he was teaching her how to drive. She also said he touched her body under her clothing, records state.
During a confrontation call with his wife, Knipple allegedly admitted to kissing the victim and touching her breasts, records state. He was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and faces charges of sexual abuse and luring a minor for sex, records state.
Chandler Heights Boulevard, Braden said. “It took a bit to find the plane and hike out to its location, but we got there,” he said. “The pilot did a great job of landing the plane in this open field in the middle of Rainbow Valley.”
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Tonopah woman faces at least 15 counts of animal neglect after dogs, birds, ducks, geese and a guinea pig were rescued from her home Monday near 381st Avenue and Latham Street, officials said.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Animal Crimes Unit responded to the property owned by Pat Mahan, 73, after neighbors reported the animals were living in extremely unsanitary conditions, said Detective Doug Matteson, an MCSO spokesman.
Detectives found 15 underfed and neglected animals inside the house, where temperatures reached up to 100 degrees, Matteson said.
“The conditions were of a severe hoarding scenario for animals, and detectives found decaying food throughout the entire house,” he said.
Mahan could face additional charges pending medical examinations of the animals, Matteson said.
She was in the hospital during the investigation, but detectives previously made contact with her about five months ago while they were at the home for an unrelated case not involving Mahan, said Officer Courtney Palma, a spokeswoman for MCSO.
They told Mahan to contact them if she ever had trouble taking care of her animals, but she never reached out, Palma said.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
by Emily Toepfer
assistant editor
Thick black smoke filled the sky last week after a fire erupted June 1 at a Salt River Project substation near 119th Avenue and Broadway Road in Avondale.
Firefighters were called to the site at about 5:10 a.m. after a transformer caught fire at the SRP RUUD Power Station, said Division Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman with Avondale Fire-Rescue.
The transformer contained about 27,000 gallons of mineral oil that was feeding the flames, Avitia said.
“Because mineral oil is used to keep these large transformers cool while operating, the fire was very visible with a large black plume of smoke,” said Scott Harelson, an SRP spokesman. “Mineral oil is not toxic and did not pose a health threat to those nearby.”
Firefighters and SRP personnel cut power to the transformer to ensure a safe working area and began the process of extinguishing the fire, Avitia said.
It burned for about three hours before firefighters from Avondale, Phoenix and Tolleson could use foam to blanket the oil and suppress the flames, he said.
The fire was contained to just one transformer and was
(LEFT) A DOG peers out a window of a Tonopah home June 6. (Right) Garbage, rotting food and animal feces fill the home. The owner, a 73-year-old woman who was in the hospital when the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Animal Crimes Unit responded, faces 15 counts of animal neglect.
SMOKE FILLS THE SKY June 1
extinguished by about 11:30 a.m., according to SRP.
“It’s difficult to say if it is completely out because that amount of oil can reignite at any time,” Avitia said. “We plan on having crews out there for a few hours to ensure that the oil is cooled by the foam application.”
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
No power outages or injuries were reported during the fire.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
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An Avondale woman was sentenced to four years in jail and ordered to pay more than $457,000 in restitution to 16 people after pleading guilty to theft, forgery and fraudulent schemes last month.
Melissa Coe, 46, defrauded individuals of amounts from $5,100 to $115,000 by forging real estate documents and acting as a broker when she didn’t have a license, court records state.
Her crimes occurred between March 2013 and September 2014, records state.
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Avondale police have issued a public alert about a registered sex offender who has moved into the city.
Dennis Lee Grady, 49, is living at a home in the 11200 block of West Harrison Street, northeast of Avondale Boulevard and Buckeye Road, police said.
Grady is not wanted by any law enforcement agency, said Sgt. Brandon Busse, a police spokesman.
In 1997, Grady was convicted of attempted child prostitution in Maricopa County Superior Court, and was sentenced to seven years in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Busse said.
His two victims, 14 and 15 years old, were not known to him, Busse said.
In 2005, Grady was convicted of failure to register as a sex offender in Maricopa County Superior Court, and was sentenced to three years of probation, Busse said.
In 2012, he violated the conditions of his probation imposed from the 2005 failure to register conviction and was sentenced to two and a half years in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Busse said.
Authorities have classified Grady as a Level III, or high-risk, sex offender, Busse said.
The alert is the result of the Arizona sex offender law that took effect in 1996. The law requires community notification for some sex offenders.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A Scottsdale writer who has created two mystery series will share her knowledge about writing fiction during workshops this summer in Avondale.
Betty Webb, author of the Lena Jones and Zoo Gunn mysteries, will lead six free workshops starting June 11 during the Writers in Residence program at Avondale’s Civic Center Library.
Webb said workshop topics such as coming up with ideas will appeal to beginning writers.
“I’ll show them how to think more creatively,” she said.
Other workshops, such as one on writing the contemporary novel, will interest more experienced writers, she said.
She suggested attending the classes as a series, although they can be taken individually.
for serious subject matter, she said.
Webb also has had three books published in her Zoo Gunn series, which she called more “frothy” and evolved from her experience as a volunteer at the Phoenix Zoo.
Webb’s experience includes working as a features writer for the Tribune in the East Valley and writing book reviews for more than 30 years, most recently for Mystery Scene Magazine.
“I love teaching and interacting with students. I love feeding the fire.”
— Betty Webb Author
Between classes, those attending workshops can seek one-on-one writing help from Webb during office hours.
The workshops will conclude with a session on how to get published.
“That one is sure to be packed,” Webb said.
Webb said writers who have the goal of getting published should consider the mystery genre.
“For beginning writers, it’s easy to get a mystery published,” she said.
Mysteries are relevant when they are built around a controversial subject, as Webb does by centering Lena Jones mysteries on human rights issues.
“That’s why more people are turning to mystery writing. Another reason is the money,” Webb said, noting that fiction best-seller lists are routinely loaded with mystery titles.
Webb said to keep up with trends, the best research writers can do is read recent works in their genre.
“You have to be up on the genre you want to write in,” she said. “Mysteries are changing rapidly. The laws change every day.”
Webb’s 10th Lena Jones mystery will be published next year. The series set in Arizona requires intensive research
She’s also taught at Arizona State University and Phoenix College and conducted workshops around the state sponsored by the Arizona State Library, organizers of the Writers in Residence program.
“I love teaching and interacting with students,” she said. “I love feeding the fire.”
Webb is the second author assigned to Avondale for Writers in Residence this year.
Here’s the schedule of workshops:
• June 11: Five story ideas a day, every day.
• June 25: Writing the contemporary novel.
• July 9: Writing the contemporary mystery or thriller.
• July 23: Developing unforgettable characters.
• Aug. 13: Writing the memoir and family history.
• Aug. 20: Getting published.
All workshops are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Registration is required by contacting the library at 623-333-2665 or LibraryEvents@avondale.org.
Webb will see students by appointment during office hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays (except July 4, when office hours will move to July 5) and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays.
The Avondale Civic Center Library is at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
For information about Webb’s work, visit www. bettywebb-mystery.com or www.bettywebb-zoomystery. com.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
in veterinary medicine or firefighting. The courses are usually three days long and vary in price, and are held at EMCC, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.
For information, visit estrellamountain.edu/community-education.
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Westview boys basketball kicks off summer season; Football tournament a scorcher over weekend; Odds & Ends
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Despite not making the postseason in 2015, Buckeye’s football team had a successful year, winning seven games. The team’s success helped five senior graduates land collegiate football homes this fall.
“It’s a real credit to the boys,” said Buckeye coach Kelley Moore, who’s been at the helm for two seasons. “To be honest, we probably had more talented kids my first year, but these guys have done such a better job with their grades and following through with schools.”
The five graduating seniors who will play college football are Jordy Casado, Yancey Vanosdell, Dustin Rivera, Robert Aceves and Kevin Pinckney. All five are going to Division II schools or smaller.
“I’m a big proponent of small schools,” Moore said. “Big schools are great if you’re great, if you’re that kind of kid. I’d rather see my guys go to a smaller school and actually play. You’d have a great college football experience, graduate, go get your master’s degree somewhere. In the meantime, play some college football. It’s a lot of fun.”
Moore did some college coaching at a small school, Thiel College in Greenville, Pa., and he coached a junior college team in California. He helped his Buckeye athletes with the selection process initially, he said.
“We have questions I want to make sure they ask coaches, that maybe kids and parents don’t think of,” Moore said. “One of my favorites is to find a student that is not an athlete and ask them what they don’t like about the place, because anybody can deal with the good things. If what that current student says, you go, I don’t like that either, then don’t go there, you need to find another school.”
Casado, who was a wide receiver for the Hawks, is going to Colorado Mesa
University in Grand Junction, Colo.
It’s a Division II school that competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
“I’m really excited because it’s a big step in my life,” Casado said. “I’m looking forward to it.”
Casado had a stellar season for Buckeye in 2015, catching 49 passes for 1,037
yards and 14 touchdowns. As a junior, Casado only had one reception.
“He bought into our training, the year-round training, so we got two years of it and he got to see himself, especially in track, going from being pretty good to being really good,” Moore said. “I think that helped him, especially with a Division II school
because he’ll be able to do football and track. He’s a quiet kid. He’s going to have to continue to grow in the leadership category, but he’s a super respectful young man.”
Casado was recruited after the Agua Fria game in October, he said. The Hawks
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by Casey Pritchard sports editor
A year ago, Julia Yescas didn’t know if she was fast enough to become a Division I track and field athlete. Hard work helped her reach that finish line.
Yescas, a former Estrella Foothills student, committed to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces on a track scholarship. She’ll run for the Lady Aggies starting this fall.
state track and field championships in May. Yescas’ best finish in the 2015 state championships was 20th place in the 800meter race in 2 minutes, 26.35 seconds. This year, she finished top-10 in three events, including fourth in the 800 at 2:19.61.
“It was a matter of just putting in miles,” Yescas said. “I had the sprint workouts from coach [Eureka] Hall. She helped me a lot coaching me for all these years. I think I just needed the extra push, the extra miles, bumping from 20 miles to 40 miles. That helped me so much.”
“I’m really proud of myself because in the beginning, I was like, man, what am I going to do with college?” Yescas said. “I really want to run at the collegiate level, but I didn’t believe in myself and the fact that I could run D-I. Coach [Joseph] Rath from New Mexico State, he believed in me and that’s what I needed.”
Yescas also had the belief from her distance coach at Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen, Jacob Lambert. After going to Estrella for one year, Yescas ran three seasons of track at Cesar Chavez.
“Coach Lambert believed in me,” Yescas said. “I just needed that little bit more support and it worked out fine for me. I’m super excited. I wish my season was a little longer because I feel like I could have improved more.”
Yescas’ improvement showed dramatically at this year’s Division II
Yescas has trained with Hall in the West Valley since 2009 when Hall ran a club track team called Arizona Gold Rush. Hall stopped Gold Rush after taking over at Cesar Chavez as track coach, but still has been influential in Yescas’ career.
“She’s a hard worker, has good work ethic,” Hall said. “She’s always been a competitor, regardless of who she’s competing against. Her goal was to go to a D-I school and perform on the D-I level. She set goals for herself leading up to this point, and she dropped her time at the right times, her junior and senior years. She dropped her time dramatically.”
In addition to a fourth-place finish in the 800, Yescas was fifth in the 1,600, running a personal best 5:09.21. Yescas was ninth in the 3,200 at 11:34.29. She was only .34 of a second behind eighth, which would have scored another point for her team.
“It was the first time she medaled at state,” Hall said. “Coach Lambert took her over that hump she needed to drop her times.”
A week later, Yescas ran in the Meet of
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by Casey Pritchard sports editor
A year ago, Julia Yescas didn’t know if she was fast enough to become a Division I track and field athlete. Hard work helped her reach that finish line.
Yescas, a former Estrella Foothills student, committed to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces on a track scholarship. She’ll run for the Lady Aggies starting this fall.
state track and field championships in May. Yescas’ best finish in the 2015 state championships was 20th place in the 800meter race in 2 minutes, 26.35 seconds. This year, she finished top-10 in three events, including fourth in the 800 at 2:19.61.
“It was a matter of just putting in miles,” Yescas said. “I had the sprint workouts from coach [Eureka] Hall. She helped me a lot coaching me for all these years. I think I just needed the extra push, the extra miles, bumping from 20 miles to 40 miles. That helped me so much.”
“I’m really proud of myself because in the beginning, I was like, man, what am I going to do with college?” Yescas said. “I really want to run at the collegiate level, but I didn’t believe in myself and the fact that I could run D-I. Coach [Joseph] Rath from New Mexico State, he believed in me and that’s what I needed.”
Yescas also had the belief from her distance coach at Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen, Jacob Lambert. After going to Estrella for one year, Yescas ran three seasons of track at Cesar Chavez.
“Coach Lambert believed in me,” Yescas said. “I just needed that little bit more support and it worked out fine for me. I’m super excited. I wish my season was a little longer because I feel like I could have improved more.”
Yescas’ improvement showed dramatically at this year’s Division II
Yescas has trained with Hall in the West Valley since 2009 when Hall ran a club track team called Arizona Gold Rush. Hall stopped Gold Rush after taking over at Cesar Chavez as track coach, but still has been influential in Yescas’ career.
“She’s a hard worker, has good work ethic,” Hall said. “She’s always been a competitor, regardless of who she’s competing against. Her goal was to go to a D-I school and perform on the D-I level. She set goals for herself leading up to this point, and she dropped her time at the right times, her junior and senior years. She dropped her time dramatically.”
In addition to a fourth-place finish in the 800, Yescas was fifth in the 1,600, running a personal best 5:09.21. Yescas was ninth in the 3,200 at 11:34.29. She was only .34 of a second behind eighth, which would have scored another point for her team.
“It was the first time she medaled at state,” Hall said. “Coach Lambert took her over that hump she needed to drop her times.”
A week later, Yescas ran in the Meet of
(See Yescas on Page 19)
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by Casey Pritchard sports editor
A year ago, Julia Yescas didn’t know if she was fast enough to become a Division I track and field athlete. Hard work helped her reach that finish line.
Yescas, a former Estrella Foothills student, committed to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces on a track scholarship. She’ll run for the Lady Aggies starting this fall.
state track and field championships in May. Yescas’ best finish in the 2015 state championships was 20th place in the 800meter race in 2 minutes, 26.35 seconds. This year, she finished top-10 in three events, including fourth in the 800 at 2:19.61.
“It was a matter of just putting in miles,” Yescas said. “I had the sprint workouts from coach [Eureka] Hall. She helped me a lot coaching me for all these years. I think I just needed the extra push, the extra miles, bumping from 20 miles to 40 miles. That helped me so much.”
“I’m really proud of myself because in the beginning, I was like, man, what am I going to do with college?” Yescas said. “I really want to run at the collegiate level, but I didn’t believe in myself and the fact that I could run D-I. Coach [Joseph] Rath from New Mexico State, he believed in me and that’s what I needed.”
Yescas also had the belief from her distance coach at Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen, Jacob Lambert. After going to Estrella for one year, Yescas ran three seasons of track at Cesar Chavez.
“Coach Lambert believed in me,” Yescas said. “I just needed that little bit more support and it worked out fine for me. I’m super excited. I wish my season was a little longer because I feel like I could have improved more.”
Yescas’ improvement showed dramatically at this year’s Division II
Yescas has trained with Hall in the West Valley since 2009 when Hall ran a club track team called Arizona Gold Rush. Hall stopped Gold Rush after taking over at Cesar Chavez as track coach, but still has been influential in Yescas’ career.
“She’s a hard worker, has good work ethic,” Hall said. “She’s always been a competitor, regardless of who she’s competing against. Her goal was to go to a D-I school and perform on the D-I level. She set goals for herself leading up to this point, and she dropped her time at the right times, her junior and senior years. She dropped her time dramatically.”
In addition to a fourth-place finish in the 800, Yescas was fifth in the 1,600, running a personal best 5:09.21. Yescas was ninth in the 3,200 at 11:34.29. She was only .34 of a second behind eighth, which would have scored another point for her team.
“It was the first time she medaled at state,” Hall said. “Coach Lambert took her over that hump she needed to drop her times.”
A week later, Yescas ran in the Meet of
(See Yescas on Page 19)
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
A year ago, Julia Yescas didn’t know if she was fast enough to become a Division I track and field athlete. Hard work helped her reach that finish line.
Yescas, a former Estrella Foothills student, committed to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces on a track scholarship. She’ll run for the Lady Aggies starting this fall.
state track and field championships in May. Yescas’ best finish in the 2015 state championships was 20th place in the 800meter race in 2 minutes, 26.35 seconds. This year, she finished top-10 in three events, including fourth in the 800 at 2:19.61.
“It was a matter of just putting in miles,” Yescas said. “I had the sprint workouts from coach [Eureka] Hall. She helped me a lot coaching me for all these years. I think I just needed the extra push, the extra miles, bumping from 20 miles to 40 miles. That helped me so much.”
“I’m really proud of myself because in the beginning, I was like, man, what am I going to do with college?” Yescas said. “I really want to run at the collegiate level, but I didn’t believe in myself and the fact that I could run D-I. Coach [Joseph] Rath from New Mexico State, he believed in me and that’s what I needed.”
Yescas also had the belief from her distance coach at Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen, Jacob Lambert. After going to Estrella for one year, Yescas ran three seasons of track at Cesar Chavez.
“Coach Lambert believed in me,” Yescas said. “I just needed that little bit more support and it worked out fine for me. I’m super excited. I wish my season was a little longer because I feel like I could have improved more.”
Yescas’ improvement showed dramatically at this year’s Division II
Yescas has trained with Hall in the West Valley since 2009 when Hall ran a club track team called Arizona Gold Rush. Hall stopped Gold Rush after taking over at Cesar Chavez as track coach, but still has been influential in Yescas’ career.
“She’s a hard worker, has good work ethic,” Hall said. “She’s always been a competitor, regardless of who she’s competing against. Her goal was to go to a D-I school and perform on the D-I level. She set goals for herself leading up to this point, and she dropped her time at the right times, her junior and senior years. She dropped her time dramatically.”
In addition to a fourth-place finish in the 800, Yescas was fifth in the 1,600, running a personal best 5:09.21. Yescas was ninth in the 3,200 at 11:34.29. She was only .34 of a second behind eighth, which would have scored another point for her team.
“It was the first time she medaled at state,” Hall said. “Coach Lambert took her over that hump she needed to drop her times.”
A week later, Yescas ran in the Meet of
(See Yescas on Page 19)
Westview building foundation for 16-17 through summer workouts
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Westview’s boys basketball team took its lumps during the 2015-16 campaign, finishing an uncharacteristic 6-20. The Knights began the journey to turn their fortunes around May 31 with the start of the summer offseason program.
Going into the 2015-16 season, the Knights had a talented, yet inexperienced roster, which showed in close games. Westview went 3-9 in single-digit contests, including two losses by one point and another by two. The Knights even fought the eventual Division II state runner-up, Agua Fria, down to the final buzzer, losing 68-65. It was the first win in a string of 23 in a row for Agua Fria, and the beginning of a long season for Westview.
Such a challenging season calls for more than improving strength and skills on the court — it requires an extra-long look at restoring confidence, and that’s what coach Brendan McEvoy has set out to do this summer.
“I’m really trying to build their psyche up after last year,” McEvoy said. “Last year was brutal. I’m trying to build up their confidence a little bit … We just weren’t very mentally tough. We didn’t have a lot of experience coming back.”
The Knights began their summer program with a mix of weight training and on-court skills work. The team spends about an hour and a half in the weight room and another two on the court for skills work Monday through Thursday. McEvoy has scheduled various tournaments and scrimmages for the team to compete in during June.
“The way I pitch it to them, games are fun in the
(See Shake on Page 19)
Westview building foundation for 16-17 through summer workouts
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Westview’s boys basketball team took its lumps during the 2015-16 campaign, finishing an uncharacteristic 6-20. The Knights began the journey to turn their fortunes around May 31 with the start of the summer offseason program.
Going into the 2015-16 season, the Knights had a talented, yet inexperienced roster, which showed in close games. Westview went 3-9 in single-digit contests, including two losses by one point and another by two. The Knights even fought the eventual Division II state runner-up, Agua Fria, down to the final buzzer, losing 68-65. It was the first win in a string of 23 in a row for Agua Fria, and the beginning of a long season for Westview.
Such a challenging season calls for more than improving strength and skills on the court — it requires an extra-long look at restoring confidence, and that’s what coach Brendan McEvoy has set out to do this summer.
“I’m really trying to build their psyche up after last year,” McEvoy said. “Last year was brutal. I’m trying to build up their confidence a little bit … We just weren’t very mentally tough. We didn’t have a lot of experience coming back.”
The Knights began their summer program with a mix of weight training and on-court skills work. The team spends about an hour and a half in the weight room and another two on the court for skills work Monday through Thursday. McEvoy has scheduled various tournaments and scrimmages for the team to compete in during June.
“The way I pitch it to them, games are fun in the
(See Shake on Page 19)
Westview building foundation for 16-17 through summer workouts
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Westview’s boys basketball team took its lumps during the 2015-16 campaign, finishing an uncharacteristic 6-20. The Knights began the journey to turn their fortunes around May 31 with the start of the summer offseason program.
Going into the 2015-16 season, the Knights had a talented, yet inexperienced roster, which showed in close games. Westview went 3-9 in single-digit contests, including two losses by one point and another by two. The Knights even fought the eventual Division II state runner-up, Agua Fria, down to the final buzzer, losing 68-65. It was the first win in a string of 23 in a row for Agua Fria, and the beginning of a long season for Westview.
Such a challenging season calls for more than improving strength and skills on the court — it requires an extra-long look at restoring confidence, and that’s what coach Brendan McEvoy has set out to do this summer.
“I’m really trying to build their psyche up after last year,” McEvoy said. “Last year was brutal. I’m trying to build up their confidence a little bit … We just weren’t very mentally tough. We didn’t have a lot of experience coming back.”
The Knights began their summer program with a mix of weight training and on-court skills work. The team spends about an hour and a half in the weight room and another two on the court for skills work Monday through Thursday. McEvoy has scheduled various tournaments and scrimmages for the team to compete in during June.
“The way I pitch it to them, games are fun in the
(See Shake on Page 19)
Westview building foundation for 16-17 through summer workouts
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Westview’s boys basketball team took its lumps during the 2015-16 campaign, finishing an uncharacteristic 6-20. The Knights began the journey to turn their fortunes around May 31 with the start of the summer offseason program.
Going into the 2015-16 season, the Knights had a talented, yet inexperienced roster, which showed in close games. Westview went 3-9 in single-digit contests, including two losses by one point and another by two. The Knights even fought the eventual Division II state runner-up, Agua Fria, down to the final buzzer, losing 68-65. It was the first win in a string of 23 in a row for Agua Fria, and the beginning of a long season for Westview.
Such a challenging season calls for more than improving strength and skills on the court — it requires an extra-long look at restoring confidence, and that’s what coach Brendan McEvoy has set out to do this summer.
“I’m really trying to build their psyche up after last year,” McEvoy said. “Last year was brutal. I’m trying to build up their confidence a little bit … We just weren’t very mentally tough. We didn’t have a lot of experience coming back.”
The Knights began their summer program with a mix of weight training and on-court skills work. The team spends about an hour and a half in the weight room and another two on the court for skills work Monday through Thursday. McEvoy has scheduled various tournaments and scrimmages for the team to compete in during June.
“The way I pitch it to them, games are fun in the
(See Shake on Page 19)
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Tolleson football held the annual Universal Athletic West Side 7-on-7 and Big-Man Challenge June 4 at the Glendale Sports Complex near University of Phoenix Stadium, featuring 28 teams battling it out in extreme heat conditions.
While Peoria Sunrise Mountain won the passing league tournament, a handful of West Valley schools fared well in the 7-on-7 competition. Westview finished in the final four, while Tolleson and Desert Edge made it to the quarterfinals.
Buckeye’s linemen won the BigMan Challenge.
“It’s a good tournament, mainly West Side guys,” Tolleson coach Jason Wilke said. “All the coaches get along, and most of the kids get along. It’s a real competitive day, but there’s respect among everyone. That’s a credit to everyone who enters.
“We feel like its the best tournament in the state.”
four touchdowns. Maybe it had something to do with nerves or not just being sure of things, but as the night went on, we got better on offense. We quit dropping passes, [quarterback] Ryan [Martinez] did a great job of making reads and made some really good throws.”
Gehrts said he was encouraged by his defense’s performance.
“In pool play, we let up two touchdowns,” Gehrts said. “That was the best they’ve played all summer.”
Gehrts said the tournament was a good momentum builder for the team.
“It was good for our kids to compete,” Gehrts said. “We’re happy with it. Overall, it was a good weekend.”
Tolleson beat Phoenix South Mountain and Glendale Ironwood in the bracket, before falling to eventual runner-up Liberty.
Westview won its pool play bracket and beat Surprise Shadow Ridge and Desert Edge on the way to a semifinal matchup against Peoria Liberty.
Westview coach Nick Gehrts said his team performed well, and got stronger as the day progressed.
“Offensively, things started out real slow,” Gehrts said. “The first couple of games we only scored maybe
“By the end of the day, it was night and day,” Wilke said. “We competed hard, came up one score short against Liberty.”
Tolleson also did well in pool play, taking Division III state champion Desert Edge down to the wire. The Scorpions scored late to seal the victory.
“Obviously, we wish we would have won the whole thing, but we competed hard,” Wilke said. “We grew as a team and learned from the
(See Heat on Page 18)
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Tolleson football held the annual Universal Athletic West Side 7-on-7 and Big-Man Challenge June 4 at the Glendale Sports Complex near University of Phoenix Stadium, featuring 28 teams battling it out in extreme heat conditions.
While Peoria Sunrise Mountain won the passing league tournament, a handful of West Valley schools fared well in the 7-on-7 competition. Westview finished in the final four, while Tolleson and Desert Edge made it to the quarterfinals.
Buckeye’s linemen won the BigMan Challenge.
“It’s a good tournament, mainly West Side guys,” Tolleson coach Jason Wilke said. “All the coaches get along, and most of the kids get along. It’s a real competitive day, but there’s respect among everyone. That’s a credit to everyone who enters.
“We feel like its the best tournament in the state.”
four touchdowns. Maybe it had something to do with nerves or not just being sure of things, but as the night went on, we got better on offense. We quit dropping passes, [quarterback] Ryan [Martinez] did a great job of making reads and made some really good throws.”
Gehrts said he was encouraged by his defense’s performance.
“In pool play, we let up two touchdowns,” Gehrts said. “That was the best they’ve played all summer.”
Gehrts said the tournament was a good momentum builder for the team.
“It was good for our kids to compete,” Gehrts said. “We’re happy with it. Overall, it was a good weekend.”
Tolleson beat Phoenix South Mountain and Glendale Ironwood in the bracket, before falling to eventual runner-up Liberty.
Westview won its pool play bracket and beat Surprise Shadow Ridge and Desert Edge on the way to a semifinal matchup against Peoria Liberty.
Westview coach Nick Gehrts said his team performed well, and got stronger as the day progressed.
“Offensively, things started out real slow,” Gehrts said. “The first couple of games we only scored maybe
“By the end of the day, it was night and day,” Wilke said. “We competed hard, came up one score short against Liberty.”
Tolleson also did well in pool play, taking Division III state champion Desert Edge down to the wire. The Scorpions scored late to seal the victory.
“Obviously, we wish we would have won the whole thing, but we competed hard,” Wilke said. “We grew as a team and learned from the
(See Heat on Page 18)
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Tolleson football held the annual Universal Athletic West Side 7-on-7 and Big-Man Challenge June 4 at the Glendale Sports Complex near University of Phoenix Stadium, featuring 28 teams battling it out in extreme heat conditions.
While Peoria Sunrise Mountain won the passing league tournament, a handful of West Valley schools fared well in the 7-on-7 competition. Westview finished in the final four, while Tolleson and Desert Edge made it to the quarterfinals.
Buckeye’s linemen won the BigMan Challenge.
“It’s a good tournament, mainly West Side guys,” Tolleson coach Jason Wilke said. “All the coaches get along, and most of the kids get along. It’s a real competitive day, but there’s respect among everyone. That’s a credit to everyone who enters.
“We feel like its the best tournament in the state.”
four touchdowns. Maybe it had something to do with nerves or not just being sure of things, but as the night went on, we got better on offense. We quit dropping passes, [quarterback] Ryan [Martinez] did a great job of making reads and made some really good throws.”
Gehrts said he was encouraged by his defense’s performance.
“In pool play, we let up two touchdowns,” Gehrts said. “That was the best they’ve played all summer.”
Gehrts said the tournament was a good momentum builder for the team.
“It was good for our kids to compete,” Gehrts said. “We’re happy with it. Overall, it was a good weekend.”
Tolleson beat Phoenix South Mountain and Glendale Ironwood in the bracket, before falling to eventual runner-up Liberty.
Westview won its pool play bracket and beat Surprise Shadow Ridge and Desert Edge on the way to a semifinal matchup against Peoria Liberty.
Westview coach Nick Gehrts said his team performed well, and got stronger as the day progressed.
“Offensively, things started out real slow,” Gehrts said.
“The first couple of games we only scored maybe
“By the end of the day, it was night and day,” Wilke said. “We competed hard, came up one score short against Liberty.”
Tolleson also did well in pool play, taking Division III state champion Desert Edge down to the wire. The Scorpions scored late to seal the victory.
“Obviously, we wish we would have won the whole thing, but we competed hard,” Wilke said. “We grew as a team and learned from the
(See Heat on Page 18)
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Tolleson football held the annual Universal Athletic West Side 7-on-7 and Big-Man Challenge June 4 at the Glendale Sports Complex near University of Phoenix Stadium, featuring 28 teams battling it out in extreme heat conditions.
While Peoria Sunrise Mountain won the passing league tournament, a handful of West Valley schools fared well in the 7-on-7 competition. Westview finished in the final four, while Tolleson and Desert Edge made it to the quarterfinals.
Buckeye’s linemen won the BigMan Challenge.
“It’s a good tournament, mainly West Side guys,” Tolleson coach Jason Wilke said. “All the coaches get along, and most of the kids get along. It’s a real competitive day, but there’s respect among everyone. That’s a credit to everyone who enters.
“We feel like its the best tournament in the state.”
four touchdowns. Maybe it had something to do with nerves or not just being sure of things, but as the night went on, we got better on offense. We quit dropping passes, [quarterback] Ryan [Martinez] did a great job of making reads and made some really good throws.”
Gehrts said he was encouraged by his defense’s performance.
“In pool play, we let up two touchdowns,” Gehrts said. “That was the best they’ve played all summer.”
Gehrts said the tournament was a good momentum builder for the team.
“It was good for our kids to compete,” Gehrts said. “We’re happy with it. Overall, it was a good weekend.”
Tolleson beat Phoenix South Mountain and Glendale Ironwood in the bracket, before falling to eventual runner-up Liberty.
Westview won its pool play bracket and beat Surprise Shadow Ridge and Desert Edge on the way to a semifinal matchup against Peoria Liberty.
Westview coach Nick Gehrts said his team performed well, and got stronger as the day progressed.
“Offensively, things started out real slow,” Gehrts said. “The first couple of games we only scored maybe
“By the end of the day, it was night and day,” Wilke said. “We competed hard, came up one score short against Liberty.”
Tolleson also did well in pool play, taking Division III state champion Desert Edge down to the wire. The Scorpions scored late to seal the victory.
“Obviously, we wish we would have won the whole thing, but we competed hard,” Wilke said. “We grew as a team and learned from the
(See Heat on Page 18)
Westview basketball hosting youth camp
The Westview High School boys basketball team is hosting a youth camp for third- through ninth-graders from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13-16 at the school’s gymnasium, 10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway in Avondale.
The camp will be run by coach Brendan McEvoy, his staff and returning players, and will cover basketball basics such as shooting mechanics, ball handling, man-to-man defense and rebounding. The cost is $100 per camper, or $80 each for families with multiple siblings attending.
For information, visit www.westviewbasketballcamps. weebly.com.
Foothills basketball hosting youth skills camp
Estrella Foothills High School is hosting a youth basketball camp for third- through eighth-grade boys from 9 a.m. to noon June 27-30 at the school’s gymnasium, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway in Goodyear.
The camp will be run by Estrella Foothills head coach Rich Gutwein, assistant Chad Williams and current Wolves players. It will cover shooting fundamentals, ball
handling, passing, offensive and defensive transition, offensive and defensive concepts, moving without the ball and 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games. Cost of the camp is $80 For information, or to register, email Gutwein at rgutwein@buhsd.org.
Calhoun, Solis shine over weekend in Major League Baseball
Kole Calhoun, a 2006 graduate of Buckeye Union High School, had a stellar weekend for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, going 6 for 12 during a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Of Calhoun’s six hits, two were home runs and one was a double. He also scored five runs and knocked in four. The strong weekend boosted Calhoun’s average to .306, and he has a .386 on-base percentage. His 37 runs scored rank 15th in the American League.
Sammy Solis, a 2007 graduate of Agua Fria High School, pitched phenomenally Sunday to earn his first victory of the season. Solis entered a tie game against the Cincinnati Reds in the bottom of the fourth and pitched three scoreless innings, striking out six. Solis only allowed one hit and one walk, lowering his season ERA to 1.59 and his WHIP to 0.94. In 17 innings, Solis has 20 strikeouts.
(From Page 17)
mistakes we were making earlier in the day. We had kids compete hard and [did so] with passion. I told them they should be proud of what they did.”
Tolleson’s big men didn’t have a day they expected, but have performed well this summer. The Wolverines finished first out of 18 teams in the Corey Peters Lineman Challenge May 21. Peters is a defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals.
Desert Edge went 1-1 in the elimination bracket, beating Glendale Independence before falling to Westview in the final eight.
Buckeye was winless in its pool, but rebounded strongly against Phoenix Central in the first round. The Hawks were eliminated one game later by Phoenix North Canyon.
Agua Fria, Millennium, La Joya, Estrella Foothills and Youngker were one-and-done in the bracket.
Westview basketball hosting youth camp
The Westview High School boys basketball team is hosting a youth camp for third- through ninth-graders from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13-16 at the school’s gymnasium, 10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway in Avondale.
The camp will be run by coach Brendan McEvoy, his staff and returning players, and will cover basketball basics such as shooting mechanics, ball handling, man-to-man defense and rebounding. The cost is $100 per camper, or $80 each for families with multiple siblings attending.
For information, visit www.westviewbasketballcamps. weebly.com.
Estrella Foothills basketball hosting youth skills camp
Estrella Foothills High School is hosting a youth basketball camp for third- through eighth-grade boys from 9 a.m. to noon June 27-30 at the school’s gymnasium, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway in Goodyear.
The camp will be run by Estrella Foothills head coach Rich Gutwein, assistant Chad Williams and current Wolves players. It will cover shooting fundamentals, ball
handling, passing, offensive and defensive transition, offensive and defensive concepts, moving without the ball and 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games. Cost of the camp is $80 For information, or to register, email Gutwein at rgutwein@buhsd.org.
Calhoun, Solis shine over weekend in Major League Baseball
Kole Calhoun, a 2006 graduate of Buckeye Union High School, had a stellar weekend for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, going 6 for 12 during a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Of Calhoun’s six hits, two were home runs and one was a double. He also scored five runs and knocked in four. The strong weekend boosted Calhoun’s average to .306, and he has a .386 on-base percentage. His 37 runs scored rank 15th in the American League.
Sammy Solis, a 2007 graduate of Agua Fria High School, pitched phenomenally Sunday to earn his first victory of the season. Solis entered a tie game against the Cincinnati Reds in the bottom of the fourth and pitched three scoreless innings, striking out six. Solis only allowed one hit and one walk, lowering his season ERA to 1.59 and his WHIP to 0.94. In 17 innings, Solis has 20 strikeouts.
Paul Sos, M.D.
John Opie, M.D.
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mistakes we were making earlier in the day. We had kids compete hard and [did so] with passion. I told them they should be proud of what they did.”
Tolleson’s big men didn’t have a day they expected, but have performed well this summer. The Wolverines finished first out of 18 teams in the Corey Peters Lineman Challenge May 21. Peters is a defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals.
Desert Edge went 1-1 in the elimination bracket, beating Glendale Independence before falling to Westview in the final eight.
Buckeye was winless in its pool, but rebounded strongly against Phoenix Central in the first round. The Hawks were eliminated one game later by Phoenix North Canyon.
Agua Fria, Millennium, La Joya, Estrella Foothills and Youngker were one-and-done in the bracket.
Westview basketball hosting youth camp
The Westview High School boys basketball team is hosting a youth camp for third- through ninth-graders from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13-16 at the school’s gymnasium, 10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway in Avondale.
The camp will be run by coach Brendan McEvoy, his staff and returning players, and will cover basketball basics such as shooting mechanics, ball handling, man-to-man defense and rebounding. The cost is $100 per camper, or $80 each for families with multiple siblings attending. For information, visit www.westviewbasketballcamps. weebly.com.
Estrella Foothills basketball hosting youth skills camp
Estrella Foothills High School is hosting a youth basketball camp for third- through eighth-grade boys from 9 a.m. to noon June 27-30 at the school’s gymnasium, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway in Goodyear.
The camp will be run by Estrella Foothills head coach Rich Gutwein, assistant Chad Williams and current Wolves players. It will cover shooting fundamentals, ball
handling, passing, offensive and defensive transition, offensive and defensive concepts, moving without the ball and 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games. Cost of the camp is $80 For information, or to register, email Gutwein at rgutwein@buhsd.org.
Calhoun, Solis shine over weekend in Major League Baseball
Kole Calhoun, a 2006 graduate of Buckeye Union High School, had a stellar weekend for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, going 6 for 12 during a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Of Calhoun’s six hits, two were home runs and one was a double. He also scored five runs and knocked in four. The strong weekend boosted Calhoun’s average to .306, and he has a .386 on-base percentage. His 37 runs scored rank 15th in the American League.
Sammy Solis, a 2007 graduate of Agua Fria High School, pitched phenomenally Sunday to earn his first victory of the season. Solis entered a tie game against the Cincinnati Reds in the bottom of the fourth and pitched three scoreless innings, striking out six. Solis only allowed one hit and one walk, lowering his season ERA to 1.59 and his WHIP to 0.94. In 17 innings, Solis has 20 strikeouts.
(From Page 17)
mistakes we were making earlier in the day. We had kids compete hard and [did so] with passion. I told them they should be proud of what they did.”
Tolleson’s big men didn’t have a day they expected, but have performed well this summer. The Wolverines finished first out of 18 teams in the Corey Peters Lineman Challenge May 21. Peters is a defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals.
Desert Edge went 1-1 in the elimination bracket, beating Glendale Independence before falling to Westview in the final eight.
Buckeye was winless in its pool, but rebounded strongly against Phoenix Central in the first round. The Hawks were eliminated one game later by Phoenix North Canyon.
Agua Fria, Millennium, La Joya, Estrella Foothills and Youngker were one-and-done in the bracket.
Westview basketball hosting youth camp
The Westview High School boys basketball team is hosting a youth camp for third- through ninth-graders from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13-16 at the school’s gymnasium, 10850 W. Garden Lakes Parkway in Avondale.
The camp will be run by coach Brendan McEvoy, his staff and returning players, and will cover basketball basics such as shooting mechanics, ball handling, man-to-man defense and rebounding. The cost is $100 per camper, or $80 each for families with multiple siblings attending.
For information, visit www.westviewbasketballcamps. weebly.com.
Estrella Foothills basketball hosting youth skills camp
Estrella Foothills High School is hosting a youth basketball camp for third- through eighth-grade boys from 9 a.m. to noon June 27-30 at the school’s gymnasium, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway in Goodyear.
The camp will be run by Estrella Foothills head coach Rich Gutwein, assistant Chad Williams and current Wolves players. It will cover shooting fundamentals, ball
handling, passing, offensive and defensive transition, offensive and defensive concepts, moving without the ball and 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games. Cost of the camp is $80 For information, or to register, email Gutwein at rgutwein@buhsd.org.
Calhoun, Solis shine over weekend in Major League Baseball
Kole Calhoun, a 2006 graduate of Buckeye Union High School, had a stellar weekend for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, going 6 for 12 during a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Of Calhoun’s six hits, two were home runs and one was a double. He also scored five runs and knocked in four. The strong weekend boosted Calhoun’s average to .306, and he has a .386 on-base percentage. His 37 runs scored rank 15th in the American League.
Sammy Solis, a 2007 graduate of Agua Fria High School, pitched phenomenally Sunday to earn his first victory of the season. Solis entered a tie game against the Cincinnati Reds in the bottom of the fourth and pitched three scoreless innings, striking out six. Solis only allowed one hit and one walk, lowering his season ERA to 1.59 and his WHIP to 0.94. In 17 innings, Solis has 20 strikeouts.
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mistakes we were making earlier in the day. We had kids compete hard and [did so] with passion. I told them they should be proud of what they did.”
Tolleson’s big men didn’t have a day they expected, but have performed well this summer. The Wolverines finished first out of 18 teams in the Corey Peters Lineman Challenge May 21. Peters is a defensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals.
Desert Edge went 1-1 in the elimination bracket, beating Glendale Independence before falling to Westview in the final eight.
Buckeye was winless in its pool, but rebounded strongly against Phoenix Central in the first round. The Hawks were eliminated one game later by Phoenix North Canyon.
Agua Fria, Millennium, La Joya, Estrella Foothills and Youngker were one-and-done in the bracket.
Champions, which pits the best athletes from every high school division against each other. Yescas only ran the 800 and was able to drop her time nearly four seconds to a 2:15.78.
“I ran that race fresh, didn’t run any race before it,” Yescas said. “I ran four seconds faster, so everyone was amazed. I’m happy.”
Yescas said the 800 is her favorite race, but she thinks she’ll be best in the 1,600 in college.
“The mile, you really have to pace yourself, you can’t be coming out really fast because you still have another three laps,” Yescas said. “But I like the 800 because you can come out really fast and still compensate for it and finish strong.”
Scholarship
Yescas’ scholarship from New Mexico State is a partial scholarship, but it will pay for books and most of the tuition, she said.
“In the end, I only have to pay for room and board,” Yescas said.
Yescas will compete during both the outdoor and indoor track seasons, as well as for the cross country team. She only did cross country her senior season at Cesar Chavez, but enjoyed it, she said.
“It was different from track, just one race and you’re done, but it was pretty cool,” Yescas said.
Yescas thinks running cross country helped her for the track season, she said.
“I believe it helped me mentally knowing, well, if I can do a 5K, I can do a mile in this [specific] time,” Yescas said. “It helped me a lot. I’m glad I did it and I regret not doing cross country all four years of high school.”
Yescas has already started her summer training to get ready for the upcoming collegiate season, as she hopes to continue to improve.
“I’m super excited,” Yescas said. “I’m excited for how much more I can improve because I still don’t know where my peak is at. I’m really excited just to compete at the D-I level, and I’m the first in my family to make it to college and do sports in college.”
Yescas plans on studying business so she can become a sports agent.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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summer, but we will never back off the work we’re doing in the offseason, the weights, the conditioning, the drill work we’re doing,” McEvoy said. “We’ll never back off that for the sake of a game that we’re playing in the summer. That’s not what the summer is about.”
The Knights’ first summer test came June 1 against the Division I runners-up, Phoenix Sunnyslope. Westview held a 21-20 lead after the first 20-minute half, but ran out of gas in the second half.
It was just as McEvoy expected.
“This is just the beginning of summer, so their legs failed, they were tired,” he said. “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.”
McEvoy said he scheduled Sunnyslope early to grab the players’ attention right off the bat, and to help lay the foundation of where he wants the program to go. Playing teams on Sunnyslope’s level helps show the players what it takes to go from being the hunters to the hunted, the top of the pyramid, McEvoy said.
“They’re probably not 100 percent, but they’re still very fundamental,” McEvoy said. “The fact that we were able to score pretty easily in the first half is a very good sign.
“It’s my job to put them in adverse circumstances, and make them see where the gap is from us and the top. That’s what tonight was about.”
McEvoy expected a second-half letdown, but would have liked to see it come later in the game, he said.
“I didn’t like how early it happened,” he said. “I thought it was going to happen in the last five minutes, that we were going to run out of gas. They came out and punched us in the mouth. We have to be a little bit better about getting up off the mat faster.”
McEvoy was pleased with the team overall following the game.
“I think that, if you wanted to say it, [we] passed the first test,” McEvoy said. “We don’t like losing, but with what we’re doing, I think they played very well.”
McEvoy said he likes the team he has coming back in the winter, but knows it’s going to take a lot more work during the offseason to mold it into a cohesive unit.
“We have a very good team coming back,” he said. “I’m afraid to say that because I thought we were going to be good last year, but we laid an egg. This team has some potential, and we’re young. I think we can handle adversity. We have the talent to compete, it’s can we play
the right way [for the entire game]?”
The Knights are expecting big things from D’Maurian Williams next season. Williams was second on the team in scoring at 8.8 points per contest.
“I think you’re going to see D’Maurian just shine,” McEvoy said. “He’s such a dynamic player, and he’s turning into a real leader for us. If he can put this team on his shoulders, other teams are going to have to pay attention to him and it’s going to make everyone else better. For half a season as starting point guard, he took some lumps, but learned a lot and became a real leader at the end of the season. Guys were following a freshman, which is incredible.”
Josh Tafoya and John Jamison will return with five years of combined varsity experience. It will be Tafoya’s fourth year as a varsity guard.
Brenden Van Dyke will get his first action for Westview this season. The 6-6 senior transferred from Phoenix Paradise Valley and has already established good on-court chemistry with Williams.
“He’s a complete player and really helps us in the post offensively and defensively,” McEvoy said.
Robert Hernandez and Ezra Phillips also return for McEvoy.
Christian Diaz, a 6-4 forward, will be an important part of the team, McEvoy said.
“He’s already seen a really huge gain from the weight room,” McEvoy said.
Peyton McCutcheon, who will be a senior in the fall, is capable of playing multiple positions.
“[Against Sunnyslope], we saw Peyton McCutcheon playing the four at 5-11,” McEvoy said. “He’s just strong as a bull and understands help-side defense. He’s gotten a lot better.”
Julian Rodgers will see time as a defensive-specialist guard for the Knights.
If the team stays healthy, there is a wealth of options for McEvoy. The Knights will be able to run lineups of five guys between 6-3 and 6-6, as well as play small and fast.
“We’ve really never had length at every position,” McEvoy said. “I think that’s going to present challenges for our opponents. We can cover a lot of ground, and then we can go real small. We’ve got a great small group.
“We’ve got a really nice team, a lot of good pieces, we just have to put it together.”
The Knights went 2-2 June 3-4 in the Anthe Shootout. Westview hosts Millennium in a scrimmage at 6 p.m. today, will compete in the Arizona Christian University team camp Thursday through Saturday and the Best in Basketball Invitational June 24-25 at Desert Ridge High School in Scottsdale.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
lost 42-36, but Casado had 12 catches for 297 yards.
“They went to look at another kid and ended up seeing me and they were interested in what I did,” Casado said. “It was crazy.”
Casado took his visit to Colorado Mesa in February.
“I liked it because I got to meet a couple of the players and some of them came from different states, and they said they liked it, so hopefully, I’ll have the same experience myself,” Casado said.
Casado hopes to play wide receiver at Colorado Mesa, but he’d be happy playing any position, he said.
The biggest thing he learned at Buckeye that he’ll take moving forward is how to be a leader, like his coach.
“Coach Moore pays attention to every single player and works with everyone individually to make them a better player,” Casado said.
In addition to a great season on the gridiron, Casado was the 2016 Division III triple jump champion in track and field.
“I came in thinking I was going to win long jump because I was the leader in my division, and I ended up winning the triple jump, so it was kind of crazy because I expected the opposite,” Casado said.
The long jump was the first of the two events, and Casado leaped 21 feet, 10.75 inches to place sixth.
“I was kind of down, like, oh gosh, I’m going to go home with nothing,” Casado said. “One of my coaches talked to me and was like, let it go, come back and do triple jump, and that’s what I did and ended up winning triple jump.”
Casado’s winning jump was 45-00.25. Because of his strong track season, he might get a spot on the Colorado Mesa track team, he said.
Casado plans to study health and science, or business, he said.
Both Vanosdell and Rivera will be attending Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. It’s an NAIA school that plays in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
“Yancey and Dustin, those two guys are like your backbone of your program,” Moore said. “They do what you say when you say, and they take guys with them when they do it; good teachers of the younger kids. Our linemen this year, I think, are going to benefit greatly from their leadership the last couple years. I think Southwestern is getting a good pair right there, and hopefully, we’ll create a pipeline.”
Rivera was a center and defensive tackle for Buckeye. He had 21 tackles and caused one fumble.
Vanosdell played guard and defensive tackle for the Hawks. Defensively, he had 22 tackles and forced one fumble in 2015. He said it means a lot to know he’ll be playing college football this fall.
“It’s a dream come true just to be able to say I played at the collegiate level and still have my football career continue,” Vanosdell said.
Vanosdell found his way to Southwestern because of a Buckeye alumni, Ricky Higuera.
“He referred me to the coach and two days after, they called me and said they wanted me there, and they offered me within a week,” Vanosdell said.
Vanosdell said he liked the school because it’s in a small town like Buckeye and he’s looking forward to attending with one of his Hawks teammates.
“It does make it more special,” Vanosdell said. “I’ll have at least a friend when I get there. We’re both easy to make friends with, so it should be fun for us.”
Vanosdell said he learned how to be disciplined while
playing at Buckeye, including keeping teammates accountable for their actions.
“If they say they’re going to do pushups for cursing and they don’t do them, you have to hold them accountable,” Vanosdell said.
Vanosdell plans to major in biology.
Aceves and Pinckney
Aceves will stay local and attend Phoenix College, which plays in the National Junior College Athletic Association. Aceves played mostly outside linebacker for the Hawks last year, leading the team with 121 tackles. He also had five passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and 1.5 sacks.
“That’s another kid that over the course of one year of year-round training really developed himself,” Moore said. “I don’t mean it in a bad way, but he went from an average athlete to a team leader, on the field and off the field.”
Pinckney will attend Victor Valley College in Victorville, Calif. It’s a community college that plays in the American Mountain Conference.
Pinckney’s senior season at Buckeye included 50 tackles, four sacks, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt.
“He grew up a lot,” Moore said. “He was a little bit immature as a junior when he came to us, struggled, then, this last year really grew up and did really well.
“He’s got a nose for the ball, his personality, he can flip the switch from being a good kid to being a mean kid — on the football field — and that was really beneficial to him.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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by Casey Pritchard sports editor
You want to know what I learned about sports in the past 10 days?
I learned pitchers are the biggest liars. (They’re also the biggest thieves — they get paid millions of dollars to play every fifth day, then they blow out their arms and still collect money while they’re rehabbing and not on the field — but that’s another story). I’ll explain what I mean.
Casey Pritchard
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard intentionally threw at Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chase Utley May 28 when the teams met at Citi Field in New York. The intent of the pitch was obvious for a few different reasons. One, the Mets have some beef with Utley after he famously slid hard into second base and broke the leg of then Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada during last year’s NLDS. Two, the pitch went three feet behind Utley — Syndergaard is one of the best young talents in the game. He’s walked 40 batters and plunked four in 213.2 innings pitched. That doesn’t sound like a guy who misses the zone very often, especially by that much. And three, plate umpire Adam Hamari ejected Syndergaard immediately after the pitch. It hadn’t even gotten to the backstop by the time he was given the heave-ho. Usually, pitchers get a warning from an umpire for throwing at a batter, but not in this instance.
So it seems rather certain this was done intentionally, which is something that happens all the time in baseball. However, I’m tired of pitchers saying afterward that they didn’t mean to throw at a guy. Syndergaard’s comment to the media in the post-game press conference was, “Tonight was a warm one out there. I got a little sweaty. It just got away from me a little bit.”
Really? But the other 33 pitches he threw that game, 24 of which were strikes, didn’t “get away from him.”
I understand pitchers want to plead ignorance so they don’t get fined or suspended, but this charade needs to stop. We know you did it, just admit it.
What Major League Baseball needs to do is make it an automatic ejection and fine for hitting batters if it’s deemed
at all that there was intent. Umpires are smart; they know when there is history between teams. Look at what happened with the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays a few weeks ago. Jose Bautista gets hit, then he retaliates with a hard slide and a fight breaks out. Had there been a strict penalty in place, maybe the Rangers wouldn’t have thrown at Bautista to begin with. Besides, all the guy did was admire a home run — while flipping his bat away — in a playoff clinching game. Because of that, he needs to be thrown at?
While we’re on the subject of liars, why don’t we move over to cheaters?
Last week, Marlon Byrd was suspended a second time for the use of performance enhancing drugs. This suspension, which is for 162 games, comes four years after he was suspended 50 games for testing positive for PEDs. Byrd, who is 38, told his Indians’ teammates his career is over, which makes sense considering his age and length of suspension.
Byrd said in a statement he had “no intention of taking any banned substances,” but that seems to me like a fool-me-once type situation. Major League Baseball has suspended players 58 times since 2005 for PED use, including six players getting multiple suspensions. People say, if you’re not cheating, you’re not trying, and that definitely rings true in baseball.
Plus, Marlon Byrd has made $38 million over the course of his career, $17 million of that since his last suspension. So much for “cheaters never prosper.”
Sticking with baseball, I also learned Barry Bonds has a sensitive side. The career home runs leader with 762 was ridiculed during his playing days for being — not such a nice guy, to put it lightly.
Fans, teammates and media hated Bonds for his actions and attitude toward them. He famously said when he was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, “I’m not arrogant, I’m good.”
However, last week Bonds told the media he was “straight stupid” about the way he acted during his career, and that he kicks himself about it now because he’s getting great press while serving as hitting coach for the Miami Marlins.
Bonds retired in 2007. He’s been out of baseball nearly a decade and still hasn’t been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Is this an act to help his case with the voters? Maybe, but I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, especially when it appears as though he has changed.
I learned a lot about baseball in the past week. Let’s see what’s in store this week.
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Copa America participants looking forward to no break between 15-16 and 16-17 seasons
by Shane McOwen sports writer
After watching some international soccer over the weekend, I learned that the sport, on the professional level, at least, is not for those who require much down time.
Many European leagues’ seasons last from August through May, a taxing stretch that covers an entire league season, at least one domestic cup competition, and for those higher-end clubs, international play in either the Champions League or the Europa League.
Spain’s Atletico Madrid competed in 66 games during the 2015-16 season: 38 La Liga matches, six Copa del Rey games, 13 Champions League contests and nine preseason friendlies.
That’s such a long stretch to compete at a high level week in and week out. To top it off, national team competitions are set to run through June, with Copa America here in the U.S. and Euro 2016 in France. The competitions will give a few players only a handful of weeks for an offseason.
I feel sorry for anyone who develops a nagging injury in September and has to play the remainder of the year below 100 percent. I guess the good news is the bank account stays at a healthy level, since there isn’t any time to schedule a lengthy vacation.
Staying on soccer, I’ve learned that Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has become my current favorite athlete.
The striker is set to leave his current club, Paris Saint-Germain, and confirmed it in an interview by saying, “I came like a king, left like a legend.” If that wasn’t enough, when asked about his future plans, he said he doesn’t want to reveal anything because he’s having too much fun reading rumor stories about himself.
“I get excited when I see them because I want to see who is making up the best story,” Ibrahimovic said in an interview with Sky Sports. “When I’m tired of it, I’ll let you know where I will go.”
Something tells me the author of I Am Zlatan doesn’t often deal with confidence issues.
Sure, those are pretty arrogant statements, but they’re so much easier to digest from across an ocean. I’m sure I’d have a different response if those words were uttered by a Laker, but every so often, it’s nice to remember that sports are supposed to be fun. Ibrahimovic seems to be having it, anyway.
I also learned the Diamondbacks can still provide some shocking results, even in the midst of a disappointing season.
The D-backs tagged Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta for three runs in five innings, giving him the loss. It’s the first time Arrieta’s dipped into the loss column since July 25, 2015. He was 20-0 in his last 20 decisions. By the way, it took a no-hitter from Cole Hamels to beat Arrieta that day.
The Diamondbacks pulled off the win in strange fashion, too. They looked overmatched in many at-bats against Arrieta, striking out 12 times in five innings. When they did put the ball in play, they reached at a record pace. The team went 9 for 10 on balls put in play, for the ho-hum average of .900.
The Diamondbacks have had a knack for disrupting greatness in baseball. They famously dethroned the Yankees dynasty of the late-’90s with their win in the 2001 World Series. They were also the team to snap Eric Gagne’s consecutive save conversion streak at 84 on July 5, 2004. Fun fact: Gagne’s previous blown save also came against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 26, 2002.
Sticking with baseball, I’ve learned I’ll be watching the home run derby under one condition: If Madison Bumgarner gets to participate.
Yeah, pitchers taking at-bats is usually painful to watch, but the Giants’ lefty is no slouch at the plate. Bumgarner has hit 13 career home runs, including two off of Clayton Kershaw. That’s a feat only 15 position players can claim.
Bumgarner even landed a ball in the fourth deck of Busch Stadium in St. Louis Sunday during batting practice.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy is on record saying he couldn’t let Bumgarner compete in the exhibition, but I’m willing to sign a petition to get Bochy to change his mind. I’ll even throw in a fruit basket if necessary.
If he does get the call, has anyone asked what Kershaw’s up to that day? Bumgarner may be looking for someone to toss pitches for the derby.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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.
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.
life from 4:30 to 5:30 the second Thursday of the month at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
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
Mark Carter Science
Join Mark Carter in interactive scientific demonstrations from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Community garage sale
The Garden Lakes community will hold a community garage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garden Lakes is in between Indian School Road and Thomas Road and 107th Avenue and the Agua Fria River in Avondale.
Vacation Bible school
The Church at Litchfield Park will host the final day of vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
Submerged
and CPR demonstrations as well as water safety basics.
Business and Entrepreneurship Expo
Buckeye’s second annual Business and Entrepreneurship Expo will offer information on entrepreneurship and starting a small business from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye.
Community garage sale
The Garden Lakes community will hold a community garage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday. Garden Lakes is in between Indian School Road and Thomas Road and 107th Avenue and the Agua Fria River in Avondale.
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.
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Play time
Children up to 5 years old can join a weekly open-play group to grow their social skills by playing and exploring together from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Needle and thread group
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.
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.
Alcoholics
Anonymous meets
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
First Southern Buckeye will host the final day of its five-day youth program titled Submerged for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. The event will feature different games and activities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bales Elementary School, 25400 W. Maricopa Road, Buckeye. To register, visit www.fsbbuckeye. com/vbs or call 623-386-5614.
The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the Friday Business Connections networking group at 7:30 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at West-MEC, 5487 N. 99th Ave., Glendale. The meetings feature a keynote speaker covering topics affecting the Southwest Valley. Business owners are welcome to attend even if they are not members of the Southwest Valley Chamber. To see a speaker schedule, visit www. southwestvalleychamber.org. For information, call 623-9322260 or email info@southwestvalleychamber.org.
Avondale community garden open house
The Garden Patch Community Garden hosts an open house from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. The garden is on the east side of the Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Garden plots are available for rent. For information, visit gardenpatchcommunitygarden. com.
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Saturday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.
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.
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.
Community Bingo
Vacation Bible school
The Church at Litchfield Park will host vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
American Legion Post 143 meeting
American Legion Post 143 will meet at 7 p.m. at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
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.
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 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.
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.
Community Bingo
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Facts about osteoporosis
Learn about osteoporosis and prevention information from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Vacation Bible school
The Church at Litchfield Park will host vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
Buckeye water forum
Buckeye will host forums on water quality, service and resource conservation from 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.
Tea’ching
Chef Larry Canepa will present an exploration of tea, history and tasting of 10 different types of tea from around the world at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
Submerged
First Southern Buckeye will host a youth program titled Sub-
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merged for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. The event will feature different games and activities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bales Elementary School, 25400 W. Maricopa Road, Buckeye. To register, visit www.fsbbuckeye. com/vbs or call 623-386-5614.
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.
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.
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,
Join in a family-style class to learn about the values and fun of music from 2 to 2:45 p.m.at the WhiteTank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Submerged
First Southern Buckeye will host a youth program titled Submerged for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. The event will feature different games and activities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bales Elementary School, 25400 W. Maricopa Road, Buckeye. To register, visit www.fsbbuckeye. com/vbs or call 623-386-5614.
Saddle Mountain School Board meets
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District Governing Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the district office, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. For information, visit www.smusd90.org.
Duet is hosting a monthly support group from 10 to 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. The support group is for individuals who are caring for an aging parent, friend, partner or relative. There is no cost to attend. For information, call 602-274-5022.
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The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Family story time
Children 2 to 5 years old can join in an interactive story time filled with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays to support and develop literacy starting at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
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.
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors late night Community Bingo at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:45 p.m.; cost is $14 per person for all 14 games (paper). Bingo is at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Movie Fridays
Enjoy a free movie from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
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Blood drives
United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon at Sun City Festival, 26501 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye, and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran School and Church, 830 Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park. To make an appointment, call 1-877-UBSHERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com.
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
Friday Yoga story time for toddlers
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to a program that integrates storytelling with different yoga poses from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
5 story ideas a day
As part of the Avondale Writers in Residence program, Betty Webb will hold a workshop on increasing creativity and getting new story ideas from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Free swim day
The Buckeye Aquatic Center will hold a free swim day from noon to 5 p.m. at the center, 207 N. Ninth St., Buckeye. The event is open to the public and will include basic swimming lessons
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878. 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
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to charity. For information, call 623-877-9732 or 602-316-2886.
Arlington Elementary School Board meets
Citizenship class
Buckeye will host a citizenship class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Buckeye Family Resource Center, 210 S. Sixth St., Buckeye.
Safety and conservation fair
The second annual Safety and Energy Conservation Fair will have its first of two days from 10 a.m. to noon at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Adult coloring
Learn about adult coloring books with provided books and colored pencils from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Zumba class
Join in a session of Zumba dancing from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W.Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Taiko drumming
Learn about Japanese Taiko drumming from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Breast cancer support group
A breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Marriot in Town Suites, 13971 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear. For information, visit www.BosomBuddiesaz.org.
The Arlington Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 9410 S. 355th Ave., Arlington. For information, visit www.arlingtonelem.org.
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.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Mental Illness peer support group meets
The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.
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.
Bystanders protecting children
Join a workshop designed to help bystanders identify and prevent child sexual abuse from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Family Resource Center, 210 S. Sixth St., Buckeye.
Chess club
Youths 10 to 16 years old are invited to a chess club from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Flag-raising ceremony
Litchfield Park will celebrate the 241st anniversary of the United States Army with a flag-raising ceremony at 8:15 a.m. on the front lawn of City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Buckeye PD accreditation forum
The Buckeye Police Department, as part of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies process, will offer a public information session at 5 p.m. at the Buckeye Council Chambers, 530 E. Monroe St., Buckeye.
Foster and adoption
orientation
Learn about becoming a foster or adoptive family at 6:30 p.m. at Palm Valley Church, 13765 W. Auto Drive, Suite 117, Goodyear. For information, call 602-4184375 or email fosteradoption@ palmvalley.org.
Safety and conservation fair
The second annual Safety and Energy Conservation Fair will have its second of two days from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Super foods 101
Join Chef Larry Canepa as he teaches about super foods in an interactive presentation from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Sewing for Babies meets in Peoria
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the JoAnn Etc. store, 8915 W. Bell Road in Peoria.The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts
for isolettes in hospitals and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Way Out West
The Way Out West Coalition meets from noon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Way Out West is dedicated to creating a safe, unified, drug-free community.
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.
Litchfield Elementary School Board meets
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit www.lesd.k12.az.us.
WV LD 4 Democratic Club meets
The West Valley Democratic Club of Legislative District No. 4 meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call Cathy Hozian at 623-696-5962 or email chozian@cox.net.
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.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
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 Tuesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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.
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 in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For infor mation, 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 helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.
Litchfield Park City Council meets
The Litchfield Park City Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at the Florence Brinton Litchfield Memorial Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas can be viewed online at www.litchfieldpark.org.
Monthly book discussion
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.
I-11 corridor meeting
The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold an open comment forum on the Interstate 11 corridor from Wickenburg to Nogales from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Ave., Buckeye.
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.
Candidates for Congress in Districts 3 and 4, candidates for State Legislature in Districts 4 and 13, and candidates for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in Districts 4 and 5 have been invited to a questionand-answer forum from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palo Verde Education Center, 600 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye.
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.
Jennie Villarreal, 64, of Goodyear died June 1, 2016, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Villarreal was born Nov. 24, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas, to Antonio and Lupe Acevedo. She worked in banking and the family business for 22 years. She was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Villarreal.
Patsy Jean Watley Fletcher, 75, of Goodyear died May 31, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. Fletcher was born May 20, 1941, in Bisbee.
She grew up in Yuma and moved to Goodyear in 1961.
David “Dave” Lewis Stackhouse, 60, of Phoenix Arizona passed away, Sunday, May 29, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard Villarreal; and two sons, Antonio Villarreal and Christopher Villarreal.
A visitation will be at 9 a.m., with funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Interment will be at Greenwood Memory Lawn and Cemetery in Phoenix
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Jose Luis Rosas Laurean, 77, of Buckeye died May 28, 2016.
Mr. Laurean was born April 7, 1939, in Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico.
He is survived by his wife, Josefina N. Rosas; three daughters, Maria De los Angeles Zepeda, Teresa RosasGuillen and Guadalupe Rosas-Victor; six sons, Armando, Luis Manuel, Mauricio, Gerardo, Santiago and Jose de Jesus Rosas; four brothers, Santiago, Ignacio, Alberto and Senovio Rosas Laurean; 25 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass was celebrated June 4 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Buckeye.
Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Wayne Harold Swords was born in Los Angeles on April 16, 1925 to his father John, who sold advertising space for the LA Times and his mother Mary (Hanselman) a homemaker. Wayne was the youngest of the four boys and enjoyed his youth playing in the rural and farming communities that now make up modern-day Los Angeles.
He graduated from Manual Arts High School in 1943. By day he worked in the shipyards and at night as a produce manager. Later that year, as the war was raging – he and his three brothers enlisted, they in the Navy and he in the Army - just a few months later, he found himself landing on Omaha Beach. He is a veteran of the Northern France, Rhineland and Central European campaigns; in addition, he was shipped to the Pacific as part of the Philippine Liberation and the Asiatic – Pacific campaigns – being among the first of US troops to occupy Japan.
At the conclusion of the conflict, he was assigned to the occupation army in Europe where he met and wed his wife Zoe of 58 years in liberated Paris, France. He retired from the Army as Master Sergeant E-8 in 1963, a veteran also of the Korean War. From 1963 to 1983 he worked for the California State Highway labs division where he retired to travel with his wife Zoe until her demise in 2006.
Wayne was a resident of Pebble Creek from October 2007 to December 2014. He participated in a number of activities to include the wine club and the “macular degenerates”. He was also an avid participant in the Friday morning Bingo games sponsored by the Kare Bears.
Wayne passed peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2016, surrendering gently to his guardian angels. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Buback of Jackson, Tennessee and son, Clifford Swords of Goodyear, AZ. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services will be at Thompson Funeral Chapel at 1 pm on June 19, 2016.
Final Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors to be scheduled.
Donations in his name can be made to the American Cancer Society.
She worked in the city of Avondale’s sales tax department for 26 years before retiring.
She is survived by three daughters, Mary Kennedy of Avondale, Candace Hirvonen of Phoenix and Melissa Kacer of Buckeye; one son, Jerry Fletcher Jr. of Surprise; one sister, Emma Mitchell of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
A visitation will be at 10 a.m., with funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Fellowship Church, 1300 N. Miller Road, Buckeye, followed by an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at her home.
The Rev. Jon Brecke will officiate.
Dave was born September 23, 1955, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to James and Jean (Reese) Stackhouse. Dave was a graduate of Wentworth Military Academy, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he held the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his time in the service, Dave married his beloved wife, the late Jeanette (McCalester) Stackhouse on July 1, 1980. After his enlistment, Jan and Dave moved to Phoenix Arizona, where they raised two sons.
Dave worked as a business analyst, and logistician for the utility Arizona Public Service, where he retired in 2012. Dave was one who loved to tell jokes, and was an avid B-rate sci-fi movie fanatic. He also loved discussing classic cars with his sons and friends.
Dave is survived by his two sons, Dale Stackhouse and wife Nichole, and Daniel Stackhouse of Phoenix Arizona, his beloved sister, Nancy (Stackhouse) Leahy and husband John, three grandchildren Kayleen, William, and Cynthia, and several nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, followed by his wife in July, 2008.
Services for Dave will be led by Father Rod Pruss, with visitation being held between 5-8:00 pm, Thursday, June 9 at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 East Western Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323. The funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 10, at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 West Thomas Road, Avondale, Arizona 85392, followed by the burial at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 West Thomas Road, Avondale, Arizona 85392.
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Patsy Jean Watley Fletcher, 75, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 31st 2016.
Patsy was born May 20, 1941 in Bisbee, AZ and was a third generation Arizona native. She grew up in Yuma, and moved to Goodyear in 1961, where she raised four children and resided until her death. Patsy worked for the City of Avondale for 26 years. She was a sports enthusiast, an avid reader and always opted for road trips instead of plane rides as a way to experience God’s beauty in nature. Patsy’s world revolved around her family and friends. It was rare to find her house empty or without laughter.
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Patsy is survived by her four children; Mary Kennedy (Carl), Jerry Fletcher (Tiffany), Candi Hirvonen (Mika), Melissa Kacer (Pete), eight grandchildren; Josh Fletcher (Chelsi), Christian & Michael Kennedy, Jacob & Jared Fletcher, Angela & Anna Kacer, one great grandson, Ethan Fletcher and one sister, Emma Mitchell.
She is proceeded in death by her parents and six siblings.
Services will be held on Friday June 10th at Grace Fellowship Church 1300 N. Miller Rd. Buckeye AZ 85326. Visitation/viewing begins at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. An open house will be held for friends and family from 2-5 p.m. at Patsy’s home.
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Martha Adaline Noyes, 91, of Avondale died June 5, 2016, in Glendale.
Mrs. Noyes was born Feb. 5, 1925, in Tulsa, Okla., to Lon Patton and Nancy Jane Ellis.
She was a homemaker.
She is survived by one daughter, Martha Jane Barndt; one son, Ted Wayne Noyes; two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and eight greatgreat-grandchildren.
A visitation will be at 9 a.m., with funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Interment will be at 11:30 a.m. at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Michael Lewis Rice
Michael Lewis Rice, 67, of Buckeye died May 30, 2016, from coronary failure in Prescott.
Mr. Rice was born April 26, 1949, in Long Beach, Calif., to William and Inez Rice.
He was the National Hot Rod Association Winter Nationals class winner in 1984 and 1985.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Rice.
He is survived by two sons, Chris and Matt Rice; two sisters, Dorothy Meek and Nancy Rice; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today at Crooked Putter, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Condolences for the family can be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Ramona S. Garcia
Ramona S. Garcia, 86, of Buckeye died May 31, 2016, from complications after a stroke at Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care in Phoenix.
Mrs. Garcia was born May 15, 1930, in Harlingen, Texas.
She moved to Arizona in 1954.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Santos V. Garcia; one daughter, Lupe Garcia; one son, Ernesto Garcia; and two grandchildren.
She is survived by her significant other, Isidro Solis; five sons, Johnny Garcia of Washington, Santos Garcia of Washington, Angel Garcia of Buckeye, Norberto Garcia of Virginia and Raymond Garcia of Buckeye; three sisters, Linda Saldivar, Sabrina Martinez and Mary Valdez, all of Washington; three brothers, Jesse DeLeon, Tony DeLeon, Joe DeLeon, all of Washington; 19 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 Baseline Road, Buckeye, followed by a reception at the Elks Lodge, 109 N. Fifth St., Buckeye.
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Dr. and Mrs. William C. Brainard of Litchfield Park will celebrate their 60th anniversary on June 8, 2016.
Their lifelong love story began at the University of Kansas where Bill played basketball under the legendary coach Phogg Allen. Married in Barbara’s hometown of Edna Kansas, they returned to Lawrence where she would complete her degree in elementary education and teach 5th grade Science while he completed a degree in Pharmacology and went on to Medical School eventually specializing in Orthopedics. After graduation, Bill opted to serve his country in the Army during the turbulent Vietnam War, and they would travel the country and the world. With four children, William Scott, Lisa, Beth, and Aimee, they finally settled down in Litchfield Park, where Bill practiced Orthopedics and built a very successful practice, while Barbara focused her attention on raising the kids, running a successful business, serving as a board member for the Litchfield Elementary School District, and as a City Council Member for the City of Litchfield. Today they are just where they want to be… in their beloved Litchfield Park, surrounded by their children, six grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren, sitting with their loyal dog Lucy, sipping a cool beverage and enjoying our stunning Arizona sunsets.
Happy anniversary and thank you for showing us that a good marriage is a gift that must be tended daily. You’ve taught us that no problem is too big when it is solved by the power of two!
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Arizona Behavioral Care Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHT’s) and Certified Personal Caregivers for our West Valley group homes. Starting pay is $11 /hour for DCP and $12 /hour for CPC. Requirements: Must be 21 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Card, Physical and TB test. We offer paid time off, health insurance dental insurance, life insurance and 401K. Submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465
BUSY golf cart facility looking for a rebuilder /golf cart tech. Experience preferred. Apply in person. West Valley Golf Cars, 6205 N. Sarival Avenue, Litchfield Park, 85340 623-882-0222
Our advertisers say: “Sold to first caller!” ...Joanne Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
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
CLASS A Driver wanted. Phoenix /Long Beach. Pays $250 round trip. 928-757-3700 / 928-279-4914.
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
Distribution Manager West Valley View is looking for a professional Distribution Manager to join our team. MUST have experience in managing a distribution warehouse. Responsible for maintaining circulation database of customer activity: requests to start and stop delivery, missed deliveries; hire, manage and fire delivery drivers. Throw routes when drivers don’t show or routes are down. Manage inserting department including hire, manage, and fire inserting personnel. Quality control over warehouse and delivery. Newspaper District Manager experience helpful. Some evening work. Must have good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets. Reliable transportation and clean driving record required. Non-smoking office. Send resume including previous direct supervisor’s name and contact information as well as salary requirements to Publisher@westvalleyview.com. No phone calls please.
AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives. Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley **No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.
SanMar a fun customer driven organization that follows their family values in order to provide the utmost service to our internal customers, “Our Employees” and our external customers!! Where we Ship it Right, Ship it on Time, Ship it Complete! ORDER PROCESSORS Needed
You will love it, if you:
Work well with others while maintaining self-motivated while giving your best to our clients in every order, can demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and have STRONG attention to detail, help out during occasional mandatory overtime and may include weekends, constant walking. Why SanMar? Great full benefit package, employee discounts, challenging but friendly environment, monthly employee activities, and competitive salaries! APPLY TODAY!!!
In person: 1100 N 127th Ave Ste. 200, Avondale, AZ 85323
Online: www.sanmar.com/career
DRIVER TRAINEES NEED-
ED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO experience needed! New drivers earn $800+ per week! Paid CDL training! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888-528-8863 drive4stevens.com (AzCAN)
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
Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
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
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has Multiple positions open for their West Valley locations. Please submit your resume and salary requirements to mschaan@ironwoodcrc.com.
Our advertisers say: “SOLD in 2 days from West Valley View ad.” .... Rebecca Let the view sell your car for you. 623-535-8439.
Prologistix Staffing is currently staffing fulltime order selector positions at Sprouts Farmers Market Distribution Center in Glendale, AZ. The warehouse is a refrigerated environment that needs you to pull full cases of produce. Pick, stage, and go!
The hours will be from 2PM to 12:30AM on a 4 tens variable schedule - but overtime is mandatory. Extra hours and extra days as needed. This is a great opportunity to work for a great client. If you are reliable and productive, this is an excellent opportunity for a permanent position with a reputable expanding company!
Associate MUST be able to pick orders at a rate of just 140 cases an hour. Associate MUST be able to lift or maneuver up to 50lbs consistently and MUST have at least 6 months of recent Electric Rider Pallet Jack experience.
Apply and interview to be ready for the next opportunity! On site observations every Wednesday. Start working as early as the following day!
Job Requirements
• GED/High School Diploma
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs consistently
• Must have at least 6 months of recent electric pallet riding experience
• Produce or cold storage experience is recommended but not required
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must have steel toe shoes or boots
• Must submit to a drug screen and background
Please call Milo at 602-442-9255 for immediate consideration! Or email your resume to milo.magnusson@prologistix.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.
Our advertisers say: “Rented 1st day ad ran!” ...Chris 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
Real Alloy is currently seeking a Production Laborer to join the Aluminum Recycling team in Goodyear, AZ. This position is responsible for the overall operation of furnace production. Specific duties include operating power equipment, accurately weighing of waste material and finished goods, material segregation, quality, housekeeping, and any other necessary tasks as they present themselves. Qualified person must follow all safety, quality, environmental, and company policies. Requirements include High School Diploma or equivalent, in addition to the operation of power equipment, ability to regularly perform different types of physical activities such as walking, lifting, shoveling, skimming, sweeping, general cleaning both of plant equipment and property. Must be able to function with minimal supervision.
If you are interested in applying, please send resume to michelle.schupp@realalloy.com, or visit the plant to fill out an application at 3829 S Estrella Parkway, Goodyear AZ 85338
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
Teacher/Bus Drivers Wanted Palo Verde Elementary School District
10700 S. Palo Verde Rd. Palo Verde, AZ 85343 (623) 327-3690 www.paloverdeschools.org ttreece@pvesd.org K-8 Certified Instrumental & Choral Music Teacher
P/T Bus Drivers Pay for experience. One K-8 School District. Small class size. Strong discipline system. Prep time allotted. Small community near city. Strong security system. West Valley View has openings in the Warehouse for Stackers. Stackers supply and stack finished bundles of inserts 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.
KATHY’S Kare has openings. Ages 1-3 years. Small playgroup. Buckeye City. 623-327-9390.
AA Housecleaning. Homes, RV’s, offices, remodels. Professional, references, reliable. 623-229-1507.
VALENCIA’S Cleaning. Home, move in/ out, or one time service. 9 years experience. Call for free estimates. 623-241-3404.
3 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bath. aizjim@hotmail.com. Quick reply. 812 E. Clanton Avenue, Buckeye.
The West Valley View
has an opening for a reporter. A degree in journalism and/or newspaper writing experience is required. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Submit resume and writing samples to: Editor West Valley View 1050 E. Riley Dr. • Avondale, AZ 85323 or e-mail to: editor@westvalleyview.com
West Valley View is looking for a professional Distribution Manager to join our team
MUST have experience in managing a distribution warehouse. Responsible for maintaining circulation database of customer activity: requests to start and stop delivery, missed deliveries; hire, manage and fire delivery drivers. Throw routes when drivers don’t show or routes are down. Manage inserting department including hire, manage, and fire inserting personnel. Quality control over warehouse and delivery. Newspaper District Manager experience helpful. Some evening work. Must have good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets. Reliable transportation and clean driving record required. Non-smoking office. Send resume including previous direct supervisor’s name and contact information as well as salary requirements to Publisher@westvalleyview.com. No phone calls please.
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)
AVONDALE- 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex, owner will carry with $3000 down. Nice yard, 602-488-1349.
1 to 5 acres, starting $7,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900.
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.
NORTHERN AZ WILDERNESS Ranch, $219 Month. Quiet & secluded 36 acre off the grid ranch at cool clear 6,400’ elevation near historic pioneer town & fishing lake. No urban noise & dark sky nights. Blend of mature evergreens & grassy meadows with sweeping views across surrounding wilderness mountains and valleys. Borders 640 acres of State Trust. Abundant groundwater, loam garden soil & maintained road access. Camping & RV ok. $25,500, $2,550 dn. Free brochure with photos, topo map, weather, area info. 1st United Realty 800-966-6690. sierrahighlandsranch.com. (AzCAN)
CHURCH/ Meeting/ Office/ Barber/ Retail, suites available, 722’-2000’. Dysart/ Van Buren. 602-694-3158.
3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, Windmill Village, Buckeye. $950 /month, $950 deposit. 626-251-3339.
5 BEDROOM, 3 bath, 25568 W. Saint Kateri Dr., Buckeye. $1,350/ month, $1,350/ deposit. Section 8 welcome. 623-521-5369.
NICE 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,555 square feet. Furnished. Sundance. Active adult community. 3-6 month lease $1,695 monthly. 623-687-7478.
TONOPAH- 32’ RV on private property. Electric, water, garbage, laundry, swimming pool included. $450 monthly. 623-810-0594. Roommates 65
ROOMMATE- Garden LakesAvondale. One bedroom. Utilities included. Pool. Laundry. 623-271-2030.
CREDIT card debt crushing you? Call Debt Action Group. For limited time, retain our services for free. Slash or eliminate your balances! Call for details: 1-800-824-1585. (AzCAN)
SOCIAL SECURITY Disability
Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)
HANDYMAN-37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057.
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)
R&J IRONWORK LTD. Commercial and Residential ironwork. Gates, fence, guard rails and more. Licensed, bonded and insured. Call today. 602-703-9562. AZROC#305570
BOTTLES-several collectible, commemorative bottles from the 60s to the 80s. 623-777-1679.
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.
Switch to DIRECTV and get a $100 Gift Card. FREE Whole-Home Genie HD /DVR upgrade. Starting at $19.99 / mo. New Customers Only. Don’t settle for cable. Call Now 1-800-404-9329. (AzCAN)
Garage Sale- June 11th, 7a.m1p.m., 16370 W. Lincoln Street, Goodyear. Some antiques, coach purses, collectibles, kitchenware, lots of everything.
GARAGE Sale: Saturday / Sunday, June 11th-12th. 8a.m.6p.m. 3172 S. 162nd Lane, Goodyear. Furniture, oil paintings, 2 bedroom suites, living room suites, electric fireplace, file cabinet, tools, lawnmower, edger, computer desks.
INSIDE sale. Friday, 8a.m.2p.m. /Saturday 8a.m.-noon. Everything must go. Antiques, furniture, wildlife, household goods, decor, books, music and so much more. 23773 W. Papago Street, Buckeye. 651-271-0595
MOVING Sale-Electronics, small appliances, clothing, furniture, other “stuff”. Everything must go. June 11 from 7a.m. until too hot. 10468 Palm Lane, Avondale.
VERRADO Garage Sale. Saturday, June 11. 7:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. 20742 W. Valley View Drive, Buckeye. Follow signs to back alley. Large moving sale.
And Farm
120
cute cuddly fuzzy kittens to good homes. 623-932-0651 Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards
Program (“HOME”) funds and possible program income from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (“NSP”) provided to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) (the “Services”). A Presubmittal Conference will not be held for this solicitation. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Thursday, June 16, 2016, by 6:00 p.m.
Responses must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local Time) on Thursday, June 30, 2016, and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked “NFS 16031” “First Time Home Buyer Program Administrator” in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified.
Request for Proposal Packets will be available on or after June 1, 2016, for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale. org/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029.
The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, and 8, 2016.
Public Notice
ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT
1616 WEST ADAMS STREET
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-115792
PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT
Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of a Public Road and Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit:
TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B THRU N2NENE; S2S2S2, SECTION 12. CONTAINING 2.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)
For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.
Said right of way easement has been valued at $53,282.00 and consists of 2.99 acres, more or less.
Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.
The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD,
1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 5424098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.
Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.
TERMS OF SALE:
(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $53,282.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $1,598.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $2,700.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $60,080.00 (less $6,798.00 and less $53,282.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $0.00).
(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.
(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.
(D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A) (3) above.
BIDDING INFORMATION:
(A) The time of sale shall
be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.
(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property.
(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD.
(D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.
(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.
A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301.
Persons with a disability
may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Ruben Ojeda, (for) Lisa A. Atkins, Commissioner, May 12, 2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
1. ENTITY NAME - West Valley Riding Club LLC
2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: L20196685
3. ENTITY NAME CHANGE - Electric Cowgirl LLC
7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CHANGEElectromagnetic Therapy for Mammals.
SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.
I ACCEPT /s/ Chelsea Mansour 04/17/16
This is a manager-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a manager.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 25, June 1, and 8, 2016.
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: LULAROE MICHELE WALLACE LLC
L-2071060-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 15610 W. Berkeley Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michele Wallace, 15610 W. Berkeley Rd., 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: Michele Wallace, Manager, 15610 W. Berkeley Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 25, June 1, and 8, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SKY TRANSPORTATION LLC
L-2086592-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 27605 N. 65th Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85083
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Peter Szabo, 27605 N. 65th Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85083
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Peter Szabo, Member, 27605 N. 65th Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85083
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 25, June 1, and 8, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DESIGN GROUP AZ, LLC
L-2066628-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11875 W. McDowell Rd., #2155, Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Rafael E. Gil Luzardo, 11875 W. McDowell Rd., #2155, Avondale, AZ 85392
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Rafael E. Gil Luzardo, Member, 11875 W. McDowell Rd., #2155, Avondale, AZ 85392
Jaqueline I. Davila Salgado, Member, 11875 W. McDowell Rd., #2155, Avondale, AZ 85392 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 25, June 1, and 8, 2016.
Public Notice
PUBLIC AUCTION
Goodyear Mini-Storage 1040 S. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear, Arizona 623-935-5576
SATURDAY, JUNE 11th, 10:00A.M. Unit #11: Nice golf bag, TV, new room heater, movie posters, clothing, linens. Also, other household items and tools will be available for sale. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, and 8, 2016. Public Notice
W. GLENDALE AVE., STE 108, GLENDALE, AZ 85307 7. DIRECTORS: Andrew Ringman, 6330 N. Oro Vista Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States Patricia Ringman, 6330 N. Oro Vista Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States 8. STATUTORY AGENTAndrew Ringman, 6330 N. Oro Vista Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 10. INCORPORATORSAndrew Ringman, 6330 N. Oro Vista Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States I ACCEPT /s/ Andrew C. Ringman, 4/8/2016 Patricia Ringman, 6330 N. Oro Vista Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States I ACCEPT /s/ Patricia Ringman 4/8/2016 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, 8, and 15, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: FOUR-TWO MEDICAL LLC L-2091346-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 4400 N. 32nd St., #110, Phoenix, AZ 85018 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: James P. Corcoran IV, 4400 N. 32nd St., #110, Phoenix, AZ 85018 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: James Corcoran, Member, 4400 N. 32nd St., #110, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Samuel Clark, Member, 4400 N. 32nd St., #110, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1,
Public Notice
ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: VCS & MORE LLC
L-2092505-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1235 N. Dysart Ave., Ste. C, Avondale, AZ 85323
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Javier Aguila, 10321 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale, AZ 85307
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Javier Aguila, Member, 10321 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale, AZ 85307 Julia C. Turner, Member, 17547 W. Wind Song Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, 8, and 15, 2016.
Notice
OF
ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SMR AZ PROPERTIES LLC.
L-2092866-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11816 W. Windsor Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Salvatore Malé, 11816 W. Windsor Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Salvatore Malé, Member, 11816 W. Windsor Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392 Rosa Malé, Member, 11816 W. Windsor Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, 8, and 15, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: SMALL BUSINESS IT SERVICE LLC
L-2082998-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2642 E. Cannon Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85028
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Chris Chelekis, 2642 E. Cannon Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85028
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Chris Chelekis, Member, 2642 E. Cannon Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85028
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, 8, and 15, 2016
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: METAMORPHOSIS TATTOO PARLOR LLC
L-2078147-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 12431 W. Marshall Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Anna Rivera, 12431 W. Marshall Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Anna Rivera, Member, 12431 W. Marshall Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, 8, and 15, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: COMFORTS OF HOME COOKING LLC L-2089218-7
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2000 S. Apache Rd., #260, Buckeye, AZ 85326
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: US Corp Agents Inc., 17470 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: Leon R. Jablon III, Member, 2000 S. Apache Rd., #260, Buckeye, AZ 85326 Kathy Cornelius, Member, 2000 S. Apache Rd., #260, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 1, 8, and 15, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: AIRFLOW UAS LLC L-2088326-6
II.
B. Management
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.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, June 8, 2016
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, June 26. Stop in from 1pm to 3pm for an afternoon of great family fun. Enjoy games and activities for kids and adults. A kids’ friendly menu will also be available. 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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8. STATUTORY AGENTDanielle A. Cook, 15824 W. Anasazi St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
10. INCORPORATORSDanielle A. Cook, 15824 W. Anasazi St., Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States SIGNATURE I ACCEPT /s/ Danielle A. Cook 5/2/2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016. Public Notice ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME - Eyes Like Mine, Inc. File No. 2089879-5
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - To provide youth mentoring and lifeskills training as a goal to positive youth development.
3. MEMBERS - The corporation WILL NOT 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. DIRECTORSBathsheba Adams, 7000 N. Cotton Ln. #465, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States Diron Bell, 5729 Crowntree #101, Orlando, FL 32829, United States Marisa Acoff, 19 Antebellum
Ct., Cartersville, GA 30120, United States
6. STATUTORY AGENTBathsheba Adams, 7000 N. Cotton Ln. #465, Waddell, AZ 85355
8. INCORPORATORSBathsheba Adams, 7000 N. Cotton Ln. #465, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States SIGNATURE I ACCEPT
/s/ Bathsheba Adams 5/3/16
Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.
Public Notice
SBA Towers IX, LLC proposes
to build a 67-foot Stealth Structure Pine Tree Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 10045 West Thomas Road, Avondale, Maricopa County, AZ 85392. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Meaghan, m.austin@ trileaf.com, 2121 W Chandler Blvd, Suite 203, Chandler, AZ 85224, 480-850-0575. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
and
are: Melissa Weston, Member, 16523 W. Desert Bloom St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RKZ ENTERPRISE LLC
L-2076933-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 260 South
Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Robert K. Zaabadick Sr., 260 South Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Jeanette Zaabadick, Member, 260 South Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340
Robert K. Zaabadick Sr., 260 South Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: ZCM, LLC
L-2077160-4
II. The address of the known place of business is: 12656 N. 150th Ct., Surprise, AZ 85379
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Raul Martinez, 12656 N. 150th Ct., Surprise, AZ 85379
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: Raul Martinez, Manager, 12656 N. 150th Ct., Surprise, AZ 85379
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MYTHIK LURES LLC
L-2080151-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 7000 N. Cotton Lane, #0621, Waddell, AZ 85355
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: George A. Fuzfa, 17943 W. Royal Palm Rd., 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:
George A. Fuzfa, Manager, 17943 W. Royal Palm Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355
Shawntese S. Fuzfa, Manager, 17943 W. Royal Palm Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.
