West Valley cities holding 4th of July celebrations — Page 8.
IN THE SWIM
Litchfield Park participates in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. See photos on Page 10.
by Jordan Christopher RETIRED ARMY SGT. RAMON ACOSTA wipes away tears as he stands in his new home June 22 with his son Kameron, 6, wife, Sarah, and daughter, Adelie, 8. The 2,267-square-foot, four-bedroom house in Buckeye was given to the Acostas by Wells Fargo and the Military Warriors Support Foundation. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.
Welcome home
Veteran given Buckeye house mortgage free
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
“This can be my bedroom!”
“I want this one!”
As his four small children zigzagged through the two-story house excitedly picking out their rooms, Sgt. Ramon Acosta wiped tears from his eyes.
The Army veteran can now breathe easier, because his family finally has a permanent place to call home.
Acosta was seriously injured in 2007 and 2008 during two deployments to Afghanistan, and his family has moved 10 times since then.
Their most recent residence was a threebedroom apartment in Marana, where the refrigerator door almost hit the counter, and the family was constantly tripping over their dog.
Last week, Acosta and his wife, Sarah, were given keys to their 2,267-square-foot, four-bedroom home in Buckeye, which is also mortgage free thanks to Wells Fargo and the Military Warriors Support Foundation.
Now, they have room for their children, Adelie, 8, Kameron, 6, Parker, 5, and Liam, 3, to run around and grow.
“I love that it’s really big, because I have a big family,” Acosta said. “I think this house is going to be really good for us.”
The donation is part of a $30 million commitment made by Wells Fargo in 2012 as part of its Military Affairs program, which assists service members, veterans and their families by providing sustainable housing, career transition and customized financial education.
“We understand the importance of community, so it means the world to us,” said Cyndi Roberts, diverse segments manager for Wells Fargo. “It’s the passion and the understanding that people want to have home ownership. This is just one of the most overwhelming feelings that you’ll ever have. This is a family that has been through a lot,
and to give them a home is awesome.”
It’s more than Acosta could have ever dreamed of, he said. The 30-year-old grew up in a poor family, and they were homeless until he was 12. He joined the Army in 2005 so he would be able to give his family a better future.
Then disaster struck.
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Buckeye city mgr. resigns
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Stephen Cleveland, who has been Buckeye’s city manager for seven years and worked with West Valley cities for more than three decades, turned in his resignation Monday.
Stephen Cleveland
His last day with the city is Aug. 1. Cleveland was brought on in July 2009 as interim manager to guide Buckeye through tough times and address financial hardships during the economic downturn.
At the time, the city was dealing with several high-level staff changes caused by retirements and vacancies. It had also hired and replaced five managers in as many years. Cleveland had retired from Goodyear in 2007 after 24 years with the city, 18 of which he served as city manager.
After that, he was hired as Glendale’s deputy city manager, and also started a private consulting firm.
He was hired as Buckeye’s permanent leader in November 2010.
In a letter addressed to Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, Cleveland wrote that he’s provided the city with financial stability and civility, and has worked hard to “regain the public respect and trust” in the past seven years.
“I am happy to hand off this organization — that is financially better off, operates more efficiently and is respected by the community — to the council and the next management team and the great customer service employees,” Cleveland wrote.
In his resignation letter, he pointed to several of his accomplishments, such as the recent announcement of a national glass manufacturer locating in Buckeye, which will create 100 new jobs and is the first industrial project in the city since 1995.
Under Cleveland’s leadership, the city obtained voter approval for a $28.6 million water and sewer bond that resulted in proactive industrial and commercial infrastructure being built.
Buckeye also purchased Global Water System in 2015 and began improving water quality and pressure for 7,000 residents and businesses, he wrote.
Additionally, the city successfully conducted a mid-decade census last fall, and will receive an estimated $5 million more in state-shared revenue per year.
“Every challenge was met with enthusiasm,” Meck said. “Our budget condition is much better. Staff met the demands with far fewer resources. We did a lot with less. We are now a valued member of the regional community.
“We will miss his knowledge and commitment to good government, his promotion of teamwork and strong customer service values and his ability to engage all people to make a difference.”
Meck did not say what steps the City Council will take to replace Cleveland, who had an open contract with a 30-day notice of termination clause for either party.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
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View photo by Jordan Christopher ADELIE ACOSTA, 8, plays hide-and-goseek in her brand new home June 22 in Buckeye.
Food recalls announced; peanut residue cited
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Mars Chocolate North America has issued a recall for varieties of foods that may have been contaminated with undeclared peanut residue.
The items subject to recall are as follows:
• Combos cheddar cheese pretzelfamily peg pack — 6.3 ounce-12/CA with a best before date of March 2017.
• Combos pizzeria pretzel — medium bag — 6.3 ounce-12/CA with a best before date of April 2017.
• Combos cheddar cheese cracker — family peg pack — 6.3 ounce-12/CA with a best before date of April 2017.
• Combos pepperoni cracker — family peg pack — 6.3 ounce-12/CA with a best before date of April 2017.
• Combos buffalo blue cheese pretzel — family peg pack — 6.3 ounce-12/CA with a best before date of April 2017.
• Combos snacks pizzeria pretzel — 15 ounce-8/CA with a best before date of April 2017.
• Combos snacks cheddar cheese pretzel — 15 ounce-8/CA with a best before date of March 2017.
• Combos snacks cheddar cheese cracker — 15 ounce-8/CA with a best before date of April 2017.
• Combos sweet and salty caramel creme pretzel — family peg pack — 6 ounce-12/ CA with a best before date of April 2017.
• Combos snacks cheddar cheese pretzel — warehouse club singles display case — 1.8 ounce, 18 count-12/CA with a best before date of March 1, 2017.
• Combos snacks pizzeria pretzel — warehouse club singles display case — 1.8 ounce, 18 count-12/CA with a best before date of April 1, 2017.
• Combos snacks cheddar cheese pretzel — singles — 1.8 ounce, 18 count-12/CA with a best before date of April 1, 2017.
• Combos pepperoni pizza cracker — singles — 1.7 ounce, 18 count-12/CA with a best before date of April 1, 2017.
• Combos snacks cheddar cheese cracker — singles — 1.7 ounce, 18 count-12/CA with a best before date of April 1, 2017.
• Combos pizzeria pretzel — singles — 1.8 ounce, 18 count-12/CA with a best before date of April 1, 2017.
Kellogg Co. has issued a recall on a variety of snacks that may have been contaminated with peanut residue.
The items subject to recall are as follows:
• Keebler Gripz Variety On the Go Pack with any best before date from Dec. 9, 2016, to Dec. 11, 2016.
• Keebler Gripz Grahams Cinnamon with a best before date of Jan. 7, 2017.
• Keebler Chips Deluxe Gripz Mighty Tiny Chocolate Chip Cookies with a best before date of Jan. 1, 2017.
• Keebler Animals Crackers 2.4-ounce cup with any best before date from Dec. 19, 2016, to Jan. 4, 2017.
• Keebler E.L. Fudge Double Stuffed Sandwich Cookies with any best before date from Jan. 6, 2017, to Jan. 8, 2017.
• Keebler Mini Sandies Shortbread Cookies with a best before date of Dec. 30, 2016.
• Keebler Cookie Dough Minis with a best before date of Jan. 2, 2017.
• Keebler Disney Frozen Graham Snacks Cinnamon On the Go Caddy with any best before date from Jan. 5, 2017 and Jan. 20, 2017, to Jan. 21, 2017.
• Keebler Disney Frozen Graham Snacks Cinnamon 2.2-ounce cup with a
best before date of Jan. 6, 2017.
• Famous Amos Chocolate Chip cookies 2.7-ounce cup with best before dates of Dec. 11, 2016, and Dec. 14, 2016, to Dec. 15, 2016.
• Famous Amos Cookies Chocolate Chip cookies 12.4 ounce with any best before date from Jan. 11, 2017, to Jan. 13, 2017.
• Famous Amos Double Chocolate Chip cookies with any best before date from Jan. 4, 2017, to Jan. 5, 2017.
• Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Pecan cookies with a best before date of Jan. 14, 2017.
• Kellogg’s Special K Mini Brownies Blondie with any best before date from Jan. 1, 2017, to Jan. 2, 2017.
• Kellogg’s Special K Mini Brownies Fudge with a best before date of Jan. 3, 2017.
• Mother’s Double Chocolate Chip Minis Cookies with a best before date of Jan. 5, 2017.
• Murray Ginger Snaps Old Fashioned Ginger Cookies with any best before date from Jan. 2, 2017, to Jan. 4, 2017.
• Keebler Honey Grahams with any best before date from Dec. 31, 2016, to Jan. 2, 2017.
• Keebler Honey Grahams with any best before date from Dec. 31, 2016, to Jan. 2, 2017.
• Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs with a best before date of Dec. 31, 2016.
• Keebler Premium Whole Chocolate Crèmes with a best before date of Jan. 1, 2017.
• Keebler Animal Totes with a best before date of June 1, 2016.
• Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs with a best before date of Dec. 31, 2016.
For information on recalls, visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.
Avondale seeks input on website improvements
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survey. The survey asks questions on the use of the site, wanted features and issues that need to be fixed.
The survey is open through today and
is available at www.avondale.org/websurvey.
For information, visit www.avondale.org/web2016.
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During each of his deployments, Acosta was hit by improvised explosive devices, resulting in traumatic brain injury, lacerations to his kidney, liver and bladder, collapsed lungs, wrist injuries, jaw reconstruction, a broken nose and eye socket bones, right hip and leg injuries, herniated discs, deep nerve damage throughout his entire right side, short-term memory loss and post traumatic stress disorder.
He received numerous commendation medals during his service, including two Purple Heart Medals, and was medically discharged from the Army in February 2010.
“I think this is going to be a big game changer,” Acosta said about the house. “We look at this more as not just for us, but for our kids’ future.”
It also means “everything,” to Sarah, who has been by her husband’s side every step of the way.
“It’s somewhere that we can actually settle and raise our family — what we’ve been wanting to do since we started a family,” she said. “Over the last several years of moving so much, I haven’t felt like we’re home, ever. I already feel like we belong somewhere.”
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Correction
Fuzzy math
The first sentence in the story “View food drive ends” on Page 1 of the June 22 West Valley View should have read “… slightly more than half …” The View regrets the error.
Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Littleton Elementary School District is notifying its property taxpayers of Littleton Elementary School District’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over the current level to pay for increased expenditures in those areas where the Governing Board has the authority to increase property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. The Littleton Elementary School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $644,251.
The amount proposed above will cause School District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to increase from $0.00 to $29.71.
These amounts proposed are above the qualifying tax levies as prescribed by state law, if applicable. 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 proposed tax increase scheduled to be held July 12, 2016 at 1600 South 107th Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323, ULC Boardroom.
2 dead after man allegedly kills wife, shoots at police in Buckeye
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Two people are dead after a Buckeye man allegedly killed his wife and then shot at police June 25 outside their home at Southern and 238th avenues, officials said.
The man died during the shootout with police, said Officer Dan Hoffmeister, a spokesman with the Buckeye Police Department.
Police have not released the couple’s names, but a fundraising site set up for their young daughters identifies them as Bill and Breanne Ferguson.
Officers responded to the house at about 3:45 p.m. after receiving a call from someone out of state requesting a welfare check, Hoffmeister said.
The caller told police that Bill may have killed his wife and that two children were also in the house, Hoffmeister said.
When officers arrived, Bill allegedly started shooting at them from inside a vehicle, striking several police cars and nearby houses, Hoffmeister said.
Officers returned fire, and the shooting ended moments later, he said. Bill was found dead inside the vehicle, but it’s unclear yet if he was shot by police.
The two children were located inside the house unharmed and were taken to safety, Hoffmeister said.
Breanne was also found dead in the house, he said.
Two officers, who have served with the Buckeye Police Department three years each, were placed on paid administrative leave during the investigation, which is a standard procedure for officer involved shootings, Hoffmeister said.
The investigation is ongoing, he said.
Names of the officers involved will not be released at this time, Hoffmeister said.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is conducting the investigation for the officer involved shooting, and Buckeye detectives are investigating Breanne’s death.
A GoFundMe account has been set up at gofundme. com/2bd7gjwto to benefit the girls.
Man dies in head-on collision in Buckeye
One man died and another could be facing felony charges after a head-on collision at about 2 p.m. June 22 near MC85 and Atlanta Avenue in Buckeye, officials said.
Saul Gonzalez-Servin, 31, of Buckeye was pronounced dead at a local hospital, said Detective Doug Matteson, a spokesman with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Juan Manuel Galaviz, 25, was also transported to a hospital in critical condition, but is recovering, Matteson said.
During their investigation, detectives determined that
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A body located June 23 near Phoenix International Raceway is likely that of a west Phoenix man who went missing earlier this week, police said.
Ramon Arvizo, 50, was last seen the morning of June 19 at his house near 85th Avenue and Buckeye Road, police said.
His family said Arvizo was depressed about a recent loss in the family, and was probably using an off-road vehicle in the Salt and Gila river bottoms.
Police, family and friends searched the area all week looking for Arvizo.
At about 11:30 a.m. June 23, a Phoenix Police aircraft located an all-terrain vehicle matching the description of the one Arvizo was likely driving, said Officer James Holmes, a
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Police are investigating after a man’s body was found at about 4:45 p.m. June 23 near Indian School Road and Santa Fe Trail in Avondale, officials said.
The man has been identified as William Gilliland, 44, of Phoenix, said Officer Ray Emmett, a spokesman for
Galaviz attempted to pass another vehicle traveling eastbound on MC85 in a no passing zone when he hit Gonzalez-Servin’s car head on in the westbound lane, Matteson said.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the collision, Matteson said.
“We haven’t charged anybody yet, but it appears that it is possible that Juan could be facing felony charges related to the investigation,” he said. “We’re just waiting for information from his vehicle.”
The investigation is ongoing.
spokesman with the Phoenix Police Department.
The vehicle was turned on its side in a wash area southeast of PIR, which is at Avondale Boulevard and Indian Springs Road in Avondale. Moments later, the air unit spotted what appeared to be a body about a quarter mile away, Holmes said.
Phoenix Police detectives responded to the area and determined the man was deceased and matched the characteristics and descriptions of Arvizo, Holmes said.
“At this point, it appears Mr. Arvizo may have been involved in a collision of some type; however, cause and manner of death will have to be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office,” he said.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will assume the investigation of the crash, because the vehicle was found within the agency’s jurisdiction.
the Avondale Police Department.
Cause of death hasn’t been determined, but there were no signs of injury or foul play, Emmett said.
“He had no ties to Avondale at all, so we’re not even sure how he got there,” he said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Single-car crash on Interstate 10 near Tonopah claims 2 lives
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
For the second Friday in a row, a fatal accident occurred on Interstate 10 near Tonopah, officials said. At about 1:25 p.m. June 24, a vehicle with four people on board was traveling eastbound on I-10 near milepost 90 when it drifted into the left shoulder for an unknown reason, said Bart Graves, a spokesman with the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
“The driver over corrected, sending the vehicle into a roll,” Graves said.
Maher Rayyan, 57, who was driving, and passenger Maha Rayyan, 48, both of Scottsdale, were pronounced dead at the scene, said Quentin Mehr, a DPS spokesman.
Two other passengers, Isa Rayyan, 82, and Zarifeh Rayyan, 81, also from Scottsdale, were transported to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, Mehr said.
A week earlier, three people died and a fourth was critically injured when a wrong-way driver struck another vehicle June 17 on I-10 at milepost 94, officials said.
Troopers said they suspect impairment was a factor in the head-on collision.
The wrong-way driver, identified as Daniel Porter, 30, of Phoenix died at the scene, as did Danielle Fletcher, 19, of Haleiwa, Hawaii, who was driving the other vehicle, and Sabrina Jensen, 19, of Huntington Beach, Calif., who was in her front passenger seat, Mehr said.
A backseat passenger in their vehicle was also critically injured and transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, DPS officials said.
Troopers have investigated seven fatal collisions statewide in the past week, in which eight people have died, according to a press release issued Monday by DPS.
As of Sunday, 44 of the 114 fatal collisions so far this year have been a result of speed, the release states.
“It’s critically important for drivers to obey posted speed limits. In addition, drivers should be well rested before taking to the road,” the release states.
Another main factor in fatal collisions continues to be unrestrained occupants. This year, 42 percent of deadly crashes on Arizona highways have involved people not wearing seat belts, the release states.
“The spike in traffic fatalities over the past week has had very tragic consequences for the loved ones of those who died,” said Lt. Col. Daniel Lugo, assistant director of the Highway Patrol Division.
“It is critical for motorists to drive as safely as possible while adhering to traffic laws and always wearing safety restraints. We want drivers to take responsibility for their passenger’s compliance with seat belt laws.”
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
“I spent most of last summer using a walker as a result of severe stenosis. I had my surgery at 1 PM, one small incision, and on the way home at 3 PM. I needed nothing for pain from that point forward. Both my wife and I cannot say enough about Dr. Lieberman’s skill and followup. I’m so happy to be playing tennis again. Thanks Phoenix Spine!”
—Mike Murray, Phoenix, AZ
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Arizona legislator accused of defrauding food stamp program
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A state representative whose district covers parts of the West Valley was indicted last month for alleged food stamp fraud, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
State Rep. Ceci Velasquez, D-District 29, faces felony counts of fraudulent schemes and practices, unlawful use of food stamps and theft. She was charged May 23 by the Arizona State Grand Jury, and the indictment was unsealed June 20.
The West Valley portion of her district covers parts of Phoenix and county land from Indian School Road to Northern Avenue and Loop 101 to Dysart Road.
A tip was received by the DES Office of the Inspector General in November 2014, and the agency began investigating with the Criminal Division of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Inspector General Juan Arcellana said.
“The Arizona Department of Economic Security is vigilantly committed to protecting the public trust and taxpayer funds, safeguarding precious resources for the poor and disadvantaged, ensuring justice for all and defending the rule of law,” said Timothy Jeffries, director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
The initial hearing is set for July 5 in Maricopa County Superior Court.
Rep. Eric Meyer, D-District 28, said he has asked Velasquez to resign, because the legal drama is creating a distraction and taking fellow Democrats off message.
Velasquez took to Twitter June 22 to claim her innocence, stating “I have done nothing wrong! This is a political witch hunt. I’m confident that justice will prevail once all the facts are known.”
Avondale, Buckeye named Playful Cities
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Buckeye and Avondale have each been named a Playful City USA by the KABOOM! Playful City USA national program, which advocates for local policies that promote play activities for children.
Buckeye was named a Playful City USA for the fifth year in a row for efforts by city staff that lead to an overall positive impact on the city.
Avondale received the award for the 10th year in a row because of several factors, such as 200 acres of parks, a growing list of programs and activities such as youth sports leagues, dance classes and martial arts, as well as different events such as KidFest!, the Tres Rios Festival and the Tale of Two Cities parade.
garages.
Avondale police looking for garage thief
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Police are on the lookout for a man seen on surveillance video stealing from garages with open doors in Avondale and Phoenix.
Avondale resident Miles Bouchard caught the man on camera June 13 stealing his daughter’s $200 electric scooter out of their garage near 109th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
“He’s not afraid. He’s not afraid of neighbors seeing, he’s not afraid of anything, just walking up there like he belongs in that house,” Bouchard said.
Bouchard immediately filed a police report and posted pictures to an app called Nextdoor that allows neighbors to communicate with each other.
“When we went out looking for the guy after the last sighting, we counted 25, 26 garage doors wide open,”
Bouchard said. “It’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.”
Photos of the man were distributed to the beat officers who patrol the area so they can keep an eye out for him, said Sgt. Brandon Busse, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.
“He’s basically just looking for simple crimes of opportunity with open garage doors,” Busse said.
“Hopefully somebody sees something, or we catch him in the act.”
Anyone with information about the man can call the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7000.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Ceci Velasquez
A STILL SHOT from an Avondale resident’s home security camera taken June 13 shows a man police accuse of burglarizing several West Valley
Petty, small man does not deserve anyone’s vote
With an angry old Socialist narrowly losing to the crooked coronated one and an unfiltered, loudmouthed businessman who’s never even held public office toppling his double-digit establishment rivals, this is proving to be one of the weirdest elections ever.
Especially considering that angry old Socialist is technically still in the race and although he hasn’t endorsed the crooked coronated one, he’s said he’ll probably vote for her.
Things are just as weird on the Republican side with the unfiltered, loudmouthed businessman securing the requisite delegates to win the nod outright while antiTrump delegates scramble to change the rules at the eleventh hour and unbind the delegates in the hopes of stealing the nomination from him.
And our local elections are just as weird.
Longtime Tolleson Mayor Adolfo Gamez has competition for the first time in years in former Councilwoman Anna Tovar and we thought they were friends.
Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck has competition in Councilman Brian McAchran. We thought they were friends, too, but considering McAchran’s campaign fliers showed up on car windshields while Meck was delivering the state of the city address, maybe they had a falling out we weren’t privy to. Meck also has competition in newcomer Tom Campanella, but that one’s not such a surprise. He’s been pretty vocal about his feelings when it comes to the city’s leader.
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise has competition in Vice Mayor Stephanie Karlin and former Councilman Frank Scott. OK, maybe those aren’t completely surprising, either, Weise and Karlin were pretty much on opposite ends of the spectrum when it came to that nasty business of water rate hikes.
And Litchfield Park, our only West Valley city with an unpaid council that usually has the most competition not because anyone thinks the current council isn’t up to snuff but instead because they all have such a desire to serve, has an uncontested race.
But wait, it gets weirder still.
Moving on to our congressional races, one clown is running for two different seats.
Clair Van Steenwyk, who lost the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2012 and the Republican nomination for U.S. House of Representatives District 8 in 2014, is now seeking the nod for both!
Apparently state law does not allow someone to run for two different seats, but Van Steenwyk told the Arizona Republic that he believes the law does not apply to federal races and even has a constitutional attorney.
He also told the Republic that any legal challenge to remove him from the ballot would backfire and make his opponents look “petty and small.”
We don’t believe for a second that Sen. John McCain and Rep. Trent Franks are worried in the slightest about looking petty and small. If anyone looks petty and small, it’s Van Steenwyk. Looks to us like he’s still sore about losing in 2012 and 2014 and wants to take another swing at both incumbents. But even worse, it appears that he’s extremely unconfident about winning either office, so he’s hedging his bets.
Either way, he’s a poor choice for either office. Running on the platform of an ax to grind is not a reason to run. And caring more about the victory than the office he’d be serving in demonstrates a level of foolishness unbecoming of any public servant.
We won’t be endorsing our local city council candidates until after their respective candidate forums, but we can say with confidence right now that Van Steenwyk does not deserve your vote.
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State of the nation
Editor:
The current administration has indicated that the economy is doing well since the president has taken office. Well let’s digest the facts based on number taken from the official debt clock.
Job growth since Jan. 1, 2009 is 6.1 million new jobs. That’s a positive right? That equates to 68,539 jobs per month since the president took office. The devastating number is that those looking for work increase to 94.7 million an increase of 14.9 million people who have been unable to re-enter the workforce.
Today (June 9) it was reported the official unemployment rates is at 4.7 percent, but the people actually our of work is 15.3 million people which equates to an actual un-employment rate of 12.9 percent. Interesting difference.....
Those in poverty increased from 38.4 million in 2008 to 46.8 million today and increase of 21.9 percent.
Food Stamp recipients increased from 30.5 million in 2008 to 43.9 million an increase of 43.9 percent.
Economic growth has
struggled at less than 2 percent per year. You may ask why, possibly the thousands of new and re-written regulations and the eighteen new Affordable Care Act taxes for a start.
And the elephant in the room is that our national debt is 19.2 trillion dollars and increase of 9 trillion dollars since February of 2009. The interest on the debt paid to-date is 2.4 trillion dollars and so far this year is 245 billion. So is it stay the course and hope for the best or is it time to right the ship and change course.......The American People hold the course of the nation in their hands... God Bless America.
Virgil Warden Goodyear
Faith determines destination
Editor:
The Fool in his heart says: “There is no God.”
The Bible and Torah say there is ONE God and His name in Hebrew is YHWH and in English I AM. Jesus said, “I and the Father are One” “He who has seen me has seen the Father.”
The Muslim Koran says Allah “God has no son”
I say, “Your faith in I AM (YHWH) determines your final destination when you die physically. It’s your choice.”
Lenore Semmler Goodyear
Editorial made sense
Editor:
Hi Cary. I read and enjoyed your common sense editorial on My view point, Wed June 15th issue.
I thank you dearly for being a clear eyed common sense thinker out there! Keep up the good editorials, I’ve read some of other Eds. I knew you are a sensible person. I’m sure you know how ever you’ll probably be attacked by some of your readers that are totally void of common sense! Thanks again!
Tony Pedersen Buckeye
Executive orders
Editor:
Obama has a great opportunity to require the signatures of both the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House to implement the practise of US presidents issuing Executive Orders and Proclamations, which would not only add to his list of achievements, but also make everyone happy and improve the worldwide opinion of the US. Neither is provided for directly by the Constitution, however they are implied,
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so congressional action is necessary, and amendments to the constitution require 2/3 vote b y both houses of congress. Note that although this does not completely disrupt the balance of power it should please Congress.
Executive Orders 6102 resulted in Japanese Americans living on the West Coast, (but not German Americans living on the East coast) being interred. Ike desegregated public schools by executive order. Some have been good, some bad. Many have been overturned by the Supreme Court when found to conflict with the constitution or for some cther legal reason Obama repealed one by executive order.Bush proclaimed the area affected by Hurricane Katrina a Disaster Area. They may be , but this takes time.
Here’s the rub: Obama would like to add to his legacy if this amendment were to occur during his presidency, but this would likely help Trump, whom both Democrats and Republicans, alike, fear might implement something rash via Executive Order. The only way tat I can think of to get Congress to take any such action is for Obama, himself, to propose it.
Carl Deierling Goodyear
Problems need solutions
Editor:
I read your column all the time….my input after the Orlando massacre and other “stuff” is … Again, presidentially, we are voting for the lesser of two evils,
1. Mass killings in Orlando, we fly flags at half-mast and do absolutely nothing to correct/ eliminate the problem. We’re just waiting until the next catastrophe!
2. Mr. Trump might be radical, not like the last past presidents didn’t get us involved with wars such as, Vietnam, Iraq,
Afghanistan. And never a” win”, just lost lives and money. Somebody has got to do something and quit the lip service. I believe Mr. Trump will do something, even if it means more war. Didn’t we lose enough already …
3. I believe the other presidential candidates are giving us the same old song and dance, promises and no action; we have to stand up sometime before it’s too late.
4. Arizona is last in school funding and we found additional funding for our schools and still, having a tough time passing proposition #123 as our politicians are either going on summer break or voting themselves another salary raise… unbelievable!
5. Our taxes and utilities are going up and service is going down…it’s got to stop.
Ralph Gault Goodyear
Stricter gun laws needed
Editor:
Cary Hines writes: “Stricter gun control is not the answer.” Stricter gun control may not be the only answer, but carefully crafted restrictions can help keep assault weapons out of the hands of terrorists and crazies.
Age restrictions on alcoholic beverages do not prevent all under-age drinking. Does this mean there should be no age restrictions?
Controls on opioid use will not stop all overdoses. Does this mean there should be no controls on opioids?
Restricting firearm access using the “no fly” list and prohibiting civilian ownership of military-style assault weapons and large clips are two measures that will help save lives. Should everyone be armed? Do we really want the mayhem that ensues if law enforcement cannot tell who is the perp and who is the gun-toting citizen who pulls her weapon to save the day and ends up getting even more innocents killed?
But what of the 2nd Amendment “slippery slope” argument? The answer is that we already have controls. The challenge is to determine what
additional restrictions are reasonable. I am not allowed to park an M1 Abrams tank in my driveway with a 152mm cannon pointed at my neighbor’s bedroom. Similarly, why should my neighbor have access to a military-style assault weapon with a 30-round clip?
Ms. Hines states that the crazies will fi nd alternatives. McVeigh used fertilizer. The twin towers terrorists used airplanes. Yes, let’s keep an eye on any non-farmers who are purchasing large quantities of fertilizer. Yes, let’s continue to improve the TSA’s screening of passengers. And, yes, let’s put some common-sense controls on sales of assault weapons and 30-round clips. To fail to do so is to fail to take steps that will save at least some innocent lives.
Christopher Brelje Litchfield Park
View should fact check letters
Editor:
One of the greatest freedoms in America is that of the press. But as Eleanor Roosevelt said, “With freedom comes responsibility.”
Your Letters to the Editor are continually fi lled with
rants of extremists that border on libel. Libel is defi ned as false defamatory statements published in print that are represented as fact rather than opinion. Obviously there is a thin line between fact and opinion. To demonstrate the difference consider these statements. “Donald Trump has a history of rape charges fi led against him.” “We believe that President Obama is a secret Muslim seeking to destroy Christianity.” One is a statement of fact, and the other an opinion. The Supreme Court’s defi nition of libel involving public fi gures is that a statement must not only be false, but must also defame the person named with the intent to damage his reputation.
There can be no doubt as to the intent of such letter writers. Therefore the writers could be said to be guilty of libel.
Perhaps your publication should reconsider its policy of publishing unsubstantiated claims of fact. You exercise such a prerogative already.
Would you publish a letter claiming Hillary Clinton was descended from aliens from outer space? Why not exercise the same journalistic responsibility (there’s that word again) when it comes to letters that make outrageous and false claims as being fact rather than opinion.
To publish them only contributes to reinforcing such delusions. There are those who would scream that this violates their right to freedom of the press. Read the First Amendment again. “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press”. No one has the right to have anything published other than in something of their own making.
LETTERS WELCOME
Jon Lindstrom Goodyear
West Valley to celebrate Independence Day
4th of July events planned in Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield
Park, Tolleson, Tonopah
by Jack Hines
special to the view
With the estimated temperatures in the West Valley being 109 degrees on the Fourth of July, the name of the game this year in many cities is keeping cool.
In addition to fireworks, many West Valley communities have planned water activities into their Independence Day celebrations.
The following is a listing of events:
Buckeye
Buckeye’s Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration will feature plenty of activities, as well as a fireworks display at 9 p.m. The event runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. Admission and parking are free, but some activities require a fee.
Water slides and bounce houses will be available to youths with an activity wristband, purchased for $5. Face painting and different glow products will be sold by the Friends of the Rec to support various youth scholarships.
The Mainstreet Coalition will offer free watermelon, and food will be available from various vendors. A 20-minute fireworks show will finish off the evening at 9 p.m.
For information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/events.
Goodyear
Goodyear’s Star Spangled 4th of July will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear.
For food, Goodyear is hosting its All-American Cookout. Plates cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.
The adult plate includes an entree choice of a hot dog, hamburger, cheeseburger or chicken paired with potato salad, baked beans, watermelon and a cookie.
Closures, schedule changes announced
West Valley cities have announced the following closures and changes to their schedules in observance of the Fourth of July:
Avondale: City offices and the Avondale Civic Center Library will be closed. The ZOOM Circulator Bus will not run.
Buckeye: City offices, the White Tank Branch Library and the Coyote Branch Library will be closed.
Goodyear: City offices will be closed. Garbage, recycling and bulk trash cleanup that would normally take place on that day will switch to July 5. The Goodyear Branch Library will be closed.
Litchfield Park: City offices and the Litchfield Park Branch Library will be closed.
Tolleson: City offices and the Tolleson Branch Library will be closed.
CONTESTANTS COMPETE IN A HOT DOG
The child plate includes an entree choice of a hot dog, hamburger, cheeseburger or chicken paired with chips, watermelon and a cookie.
Some of the offered activities and entertainment include a hot dog eating contest, live music, a pie in the face trivia contest and character meet and greets.
Water slides and bounce houses will each require a ride ticket. The cost is $10 for an unlimited ride wristband or $5 for three ride tickets.
Additional parking will be available at Desert Edge High School, 15778 W. Yuma Road, with shuttle service throughout the evening.
For information, visit goodyearaz.gov.
Litchfield Park
Litchfield Park will host its 4th of July Splash Bash from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Admission is $2 per person or free for those with a Litchfield Park pool pass and children younger than 3 years old.
The Splash Bash will feature relay races, cannonball contests and water balloon and water ring tossing games with prizes awarded. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The Wigwam will host the Red, White and BOOM! 4th of July carnival from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park and will feature a DJ, carnival games, a rock-climbing wall and a water slide. Fireworks will be shot off at 8:30 p.m., and concessions will be available. Admission to the event is free, but game tickets will be sold for $10 for 10, or $8 for 10 for those with a military ID and their immediate family members. Carnival games cost a ticket per play while the rockclimbing wall and water slide are three tickets each.
For information, visit litchfield-park.org.
Tolleson
Tolleson’s Independence Day Celebration will run from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. Admission is free and food and drinks will be sold on site.
“It’s going to be wet and wild,” said Ruth Espinoza, Tolleson’s public information officer.
With a variety of contests and concessions designed to keep the temperature down and the fun up, Espinoza is expecting a major turn out.
“Last year went very well with a turnout of more than 5,000 people.” she said.
Tolleson’s event will have nine water slides with a 42-foot dual water slide, the largest in Arizona, Espinoza said.
Some of the contests include an apple pie and hot dog eating contest.
The NEON Band will provide live music.
Watermelon will be served for free and vendors will sell shaved ice, ice cream and plenty of food.
For information, visit tollesonaz.org.
Tonopah
Tonopah’s Independence Day Celebration starts at 7 p.m. at Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah.
The event will feature fireworks at 9:15 p.m. and various activities including bingo and corn hole. In addition, children will be able to play in bounce houses and other inflatables.
Vendors will display different items in their booths and sell food and beverages. The event is free to enter.
Jack Hines can be reached at jhines@westvalleyview.com.
Reminder issued on food safety
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The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a warning to take extra food safety precautions when planning one’s July Fourth menu.
FSIS warns of the following:
• Without refrigeration or a heat source, perishables should not be left out for more than two hours if the temperature is at or below 90 degrees Fahrenheit and only for one hour if the temperature is at or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the expected hot weather on July Fourth, food should be returned to a cooler or refrigerator within an hour.
• Cold food should be kept at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot food should be kept at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. If food needs to be reheated, reheat it to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pack an appliance thermometer to ensure coolers stay at a correct temperature.
• Pack drinks in a separate cooler from the food cooler so the food cooler doesn’t need to be opened as often. Keep coolers in the shade and try to cover them with blankets or tarps to keep them cool.
• Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry and seafood. Use the FSIS guide, available at www.fsis.usda.gov, for checking meat.
• If meat and poultry are going to be marinated, they should be marinated in a fridge and not on the counter. If marinade is going to be reused, it should be boiled first to destroy harmful bacteria.
• Leftovers should be placed in shallow containers for quick cooling and refrigerated to 40 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours.
For food storage questions, download the FoodKeeper app, available for phones on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
For any questions related to food safety, visit AskKaren. gov or call 1-888-MPHOTLINE (1-888-674-6854.)
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Business Briefcase
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Welcome to the final June edition of the Business Briefcase.
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we’re about to begin the dog days of summer. That’s right, if you didn’t think the summer had really announced its presence already, there’s more to look forward to starting July 3.
As far as I can tell, that phrase doesn’t have anything to do with actual dogs. The dog days are a 40-day stretch from July 3 to Aug. 11, coinciding with the rising of the star Sirius, known as the dog star, from The Old Farmer’s Almanac
That same entry describes the star appearing just before the Nile’s flooding season for ancient Egyptians, acting as a “watchdog” for the event.
I know it was a popular contemporary tune by the band Florence + the Machine a few years ago.
If your pets are acting up, it’s not because of a change in the celestial universe, it’s because it’s pretty hot here. And dogs are generally crazy to begin with. First up, it’s fireworks season, everyone. Stands have been popping up all over the place, and if you’re interested in participating in the fun, you might want to get on it ASAP.
In accordance with Arizona Law, fireworks can only be purchased and used legally for a certain period of time, and that period ends July 6, and doesn’t open again until Dec. 24.
I wouldn’t recommend messing around with that, either. Fines can reach as high as $1,000 for setting off fireworks past that date. That’s a little more than I want to spend for a small explosion. Just a tip from your friendly Briefcase host.
Juice It Up has closed in Buckeye, 944 S. Watson Road, Suite 102. The lights have gone out and the business’ phone line has been disconnected.
Thanks to the reader who emailed me the tip and brought it to my attention.
Staying in Buckeye, another reader tip filled me in on some activity at the old Tom Jones Ford location on MC85.
The Buckeye Public Works Department has moved to the former dealership location to consolidate its operation at one place. The new location now houses everything Public Works related except for fleet and airport management. I once got a traffic ticket near that location years ago. What a trip down memory lane! Maybe I’ll have to stop in and say hi, just to get a better taste in my mouth.
In Avondale, Evergreen Home Loans has opened a branch at 12725 W. Indian School Road, Suite E-107.
The Seattle-based home lending company opened its first Arizona office in Scottsdale. The Avondale location is the 43rd across the western United States. For information, call 480-207-3939 or visit www.evergreenhomeloans.com.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car will soon have a shiny new building to call its own in Goodyear.
The rental company began the first phase of construction of a new place at the northeast corner of Van Buren Street and 137th Avenue, just west of Central Avenue.
The current Goodyear office is in the shopping complex at the northwest corner of Van Buren Street and Litchfield Road. That’s all for this week, folks. I hope everyone enjoys the Fourth of July holiday. Be safe, and make sure you grill those hot dogs to a nearly complete charred crisp. That’s the only way to eat them.
As always, send comments, tips, questions or observations to smcowen@westvalleyview.com.
Take care, everyone.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
warns of ‘Annual Minutes’ mail scam
The Arizona Attorney General is warning consumers and small businesses to be cautious of mailings that claim people owe money for an “Annual Minutes” or “Annual Corporate Minutes” requirement for their businesses. The mailers often include words such as “notice” or “statement” along with providing an arbitrary deadline to respond. Often included is a form requesting the names of the officers and directors of the business and contact information along with payment of $125 to $150.
The attorney general offers the following tips to avoid being scammed:
Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Buckeye Union High School District is notifying its property taxpayers of Buckeye Union High School District’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over the current level to pay for increased expenditures in those areas where the Governing Board has the authority to increase property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. The Buckeye Union High School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $1,100,000.
The amount proposed above will cause Buckeye Union High School District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to increase from $20.49 to $22.41.
These amounts proposed are above the qualifying tax levies as prescribed by state law, if applicable. 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 proposed tax increase scheduled to be held July 11th at 6:15 P.M. at the Buckeye Union High School District Office at 1000 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye, AZ 85326.
• Carefully read and review any mailers that appear to be government documents.
• Check whether or not annual forms are filed electronically. Usually, those forms are entirely online and the Arizona Corporation Commission does not mail a report reminder.
• Contact the Arizona Corporation
Commission at 602-542-3026, 1-800-3455819 or visit www.azcc.gov. If you believe you have been the victim of consumer fraud, contact the Attorney General’s Office in Phoenix at 602-5425763. Consumers can also file complaints online at www.azag.gov/complaints/ consumer.
Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Litchfield Elementary School District is notifying its property taxpayers of Litchfield Elementary School District’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over the current level to pay for increased expenditures in those areas where the Governing Board has the authority to increase property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. The Litchfield Elementary School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $600,000.
The amount proposed above will cause Litchfield Elementary School District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to increase from $0 to $8.53.
These amounts proposed are above the qualifying tax levies as prescribed by state law, if applicable. 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 proposed tax increase scheduled to be held July 12, 2016 at 6:00p.m. at 255 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.
Shane McOwen
WATER BABIES
(TOP) DOMINIC WILLIAMS of Avondale works on his “Superman arms” during the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 24 at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center pool. (Above) Lifeguard Gracie Brady works with Isabella Cruz, 3, of Glendale the same day. (Right) Lifeguards work with children and their parents on the importance of strong kicks.
FRIENDLY, EXPERT SERVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL WESTSIDE HOME LOAN PROFESSIONALS
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Features and benefits
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The down payment assistance as a second mortgage is a five-year forgivable lien against the subject property at a 0% interest rate and no required monthly payments*.
Borrowers are required to complete an education course.
Caliber Home Loans provides a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage to qualified applicants. Income, property price and and property type limits apply. Only certain property types are eligible.
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Goodyear sisters conquer the bay
Amanda, 11, Ashley, 8, complete Alcatraz, Golden Gate swims for F.A.S.T. Foundation
by Shane McOwen sports writer
A few generations ago, the Husmoe sisters’ accomplishments might have made headlines for showing escapees the way off Alcatraz Island. Today, the Goodyear siblings are just raising money for a good cause.
Amanda Husmoe, 11, and her sister Ashley, 8, completed a pair of open-water swims in the San Francisco Bay to benefit F.A.S.T, the Foundation for Aquatic Safety and Training.
The pair swam the 1.4-mile Escape from the Rock April 16, starting just off the shores of Alcatraz Island and finishing at the San Francisco Harbor. The Husmoes put their wetsuits back on the next morning for Crossing the Great Gate, a 1.2-mile swim along the Golden Gate Bridge.
Amanda is a four-time veteran of the Alcatraz swim, and completed both events for the third straight year. It was Ashley’s first time for both swims.
“It wasn’t as easy as the first year, but it wasn’t as hard as the second year,” Amanda said. “The first year was really smooth, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, but the second year was really choppy.”
Amanda finished the Alcatraz swim at a personal best 39 minutes.
Ashley, who was the last one to jump off the starting
boat, finished in the middle of the pack with a time of 55 minutes, much to the surprise of her family.
“It was really nerve-racking waiting on shore,” said Melissa Husmoe, the girls’ mother. “Amanda came in first and then waited with me for Ashley. She was one of the last ones off the boat, and came in right in the middle of everybody. We were surprised to see her.”
With open-water swims, times are at the mercy of the weather. The F.A.S.T. event benefited from pristine conditions both days.
“The weather this year was really nice, we got pretty lucky,” said Sean Husmoe, the girls’ father. “The biggest thing to worry about with those swims is the fog in San Francisco, particularly the second day with the Golden Gate. If the fog comes in, they can’t let the kids off the boat.
“By that point, everybody’s all in. Everyone’s traveled there, the permits have been paid for. You’re just out of luck if they have to cancel it.”
Luck was on the girls’ side, though, as they were able to complete both swims. Amanda said it takes some extra mental dexterity to get ready for the second day’s swim.
“You’re kind of sore because your neck gets chaffed,” Amanda said. “Putting your wetsuit back on irritates your neck, but you’re also ready to go. You know what the water feels like, [and] you know it’s shorter than the first day.”
Ashley said she had a lot of confidence heading into the second day.
“I felt proud [after the first swim],” she said. “The Golden Gate was shorter, I knew I could do it.”
Training, fundraising
The girls began major training for the event in September 2015. Once a month, the pair would travel the hour-and-a-
half journey to Bartlett Lake, northeast of the Phoenix-Metro area, to partake in swim exercises. This year’s training was a little more difficult than usual, the girls said.
“In the first nine years, they had one swim that was under 50 degrees,” Amanda said. “This year, they had five.”
All but one of the lake swims are done while wearing wetsuits.
“The first one they start in September is warm enough to go without a wetsuit,” Sean said. “By the time the kids got to the bay, they had been in plenty of cold water.”
He said F.A.S.T. is a good group to get behind, both for the water safety awareness the organization strives to provide and the message it sends to children.
“F.A.S.T. is all about escaping your limitations, that’s their tag line,” Sean said. “Both times, our girls did it when they were 8, and there was never an issue of them being too young. You hear plenty of that for kids as you’re doing different things as you’re raising them. There’s always [things] where you’ve got to be this age to do this, or move up.
“With them, it was never, ‘I don’t know if you can do it.’ It was, ‘We’ll train you and you do it.’”
F.A.S.T. also gets children involved directly with raising drowning and water safety awareness. Amanda was able to recently participate in teaching swim lessons to refugees in the West Valley.
“They have a couple of apartment complexes they identify, and they go there and set these [lessons] up,” Sean said.
The organization also sponsors F.A.S.T. Talkers, where children speak to kindergarteners and first-graders about
Submitted photo
AMANDA HUSMOE, 11, and Ashley Husmoe, 8, of Goodyear pose in front of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. The sisters swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco Harbor April 16, and the next day swam along the Golden Gate Bridge to benefit F.A.S.T., the Foundation for Aquatic Safety and Training.
Losing formula
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Losing stinks.
No, it’s worse than that. Losing tugs at the innermost part of your being.
Nobody likes to lose. If you do, you’re not a true competitor. But the reality is that losing is a huge part of sports, and more often than not — way more often — you’re not going to be the ultimate winner. Only one team gets the chance to raise the trophy at the end of the year. However, worse than losing is when you get piled on after losing.
This year’s NBA Finals had a surprise twist ending. After an NBA record 73-win season, the Golden State Warriors looked destined to cap it off with a second straight championship until blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
There was talk about how the Warriors would be the greatest team ever had they won the title, but when they failed to do so, people came out in droves to bash them.
Scottie Pippen went on the radio and proclaimed that his 1995-96 Chicago Bulls “live on.” Maybe so, but it clearly is an ego thing for Pippen if he has to go on national radio and proclaim it.
Shaquille O’Neal took a different angle to bash the Warriors. He posted a picture of himself on Twitter with a T-shirt he had printed stating, The Real Unanimous MVP. He was taking a shot at Stephen Curry, who was voted this season as the first unanimous MVP in NBA history. But if you look at the shirt, there’s a typo. It says “unaminous,” not unanimous. Nice job, Shaq. If you’re going to make fun of someone, try not to look like an idiot in the process.
Then there’s Lebron James, who got off the plane back in Cleveland with a wrestling shirt that said, “Ultimate
Warrior” on it. Put nothing past Lebron James to take shots at players and/or teams when given the opportunity. James claimed he would “take the high road” and not comment when Klay Thompson said James’ feelings were hurt after Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He says that, but there are subtle things, such as the shirt, that tell you he doesn’t really take the high road. His road is the one covered in trees so it’s a little bit harder to see what he’s doing.
Now, to be fair, the Warriors deserve some criticism. They talked the talk all year, and up until Game 5 of the NBA Finals had walked the walk.
The Warriors showed a swagger that any team who thinks they’re the best should. They just didn’t come up with the big moment when it counted the most. All season, the Warriors did that, but in Game 7 with the championship — and history — on the line, the Warriors couldn’t come up with the goods.
People like to talk legacies, and this puts a hit on one the Warriors really could have started. James had been criticized for losing too often in the Finals, and while his record in the Finals is still under .500 (3-4), he took a big step forward.
To me, he’ll never be in the category of Michael Jordan (6-0 in the Finals), but you can’t argue James’ willingness to win and what he does to impact a game. I’m not a fan of his personality and arrogance, but I won’t deny his greatness on the court.
The Warriors’ players have taken onus about what happened. Curry admitted he wasn’t as good as he should have been, and understood criticism would be thrown at him.
“I take it on the chin, because I know I didn’t play my best,” Curry said.
Draymond Green took blame as well, saying, “I’m not afraid to say it’s my fault.”
His suspension for Game 5 clearly had an impact in the series, as it allowed momentum to swing in the Cavs’ favor.
The fact remains that the Warriors didn’t claim the ultimate prize, and in a day and age where social media runs rampant, people will take every advantage of that to poke fun at the losers.
However, the great thing about sports — as cliché as it is — there’s always next year. The Cavs righted their wrongs this year, and you know the Warriors will be eager to do the same in 2017.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
It’s sports scripture that small-market teams left to their own devices have no shot at contending for glory. That thinking has led to revenue sharing, salary caps, amateur drafts — all parameters put in place to produce the greatest amount of parity across the land.
The four major U.S. sports all abide by some type of these rules, but for the most part, European soccer does not. The same teams usually dominate competitions thanks to an economic structure that heavily favors those bringing in the most money. In the English Premier League, for example, only four teams have won 22 of the last 24 titles.
International soccer is cut from a different cloth, but the principle still applies: bigger countries with superior resources fare well. Until Euro 2016, anyway.
Iceland boasts a population of about 330,000 — significantly less than the city of Mesa — but has still managed to qualify for the European championship taking place in France. It’s the first time the Nordic island country has ever earned a spot in the tournament, and it’s more than just happy to be there. Iceland advanced past the group stage, and knocked off England, 2-1, in the Round of 16 Monday.
Iceland has gone unbeaten in its first major tournament (two wins, two draws), and produced a goal in each of the four matches. That’s something traditional European powers England, France, Germany, Italy and Belgium couldn’t do.
Iceland may be gaining fans for the tournament because of its heavy underdog status, but it’s far from an accident it’s where it is. The country’s soccer federation revamped its program in the early 2000s, pouring resources into coaching and infrastructure.
The nation now has one UEFA licensed coach for every 500 residents. Not 500 soccer players, but citizens. In England, that number is closer to one for every 10,000 residents.
When the ratio of qualified coaches to players is so small, it’s easy to see why not many Icelanders slip through the cracks.
The country also added 15 indoor fields and 20 outdoor pitches to go along with more than 100 smaller-sized facilities across the country. Iceland realized its resource limitations and made a conscious effort to maximize efficiency. It’s neat to see a years-long plan play out to such fruition. Who knows, it may just go on to win the whole thing.
I’ve also learned that the NBA draft school system needs a greater overhaul than our current academic institutions. At least schools give kids a chance to earn a grade.
There’s a draft-grade story across every nook and cranny of the Internet.
Scores of writers (and television “personalities”) are declaring winners and losers from the draft. Overall grades aren’t even enough, each individual trade is dissected like everyone really has a clue what will happen once the players actually hit the court.
I get it. It’s more fun to discuss hypotheticals, things you can’t actually prove, than it is to discuss things you can quantify with stats. Advanced stats have invaded professional sports, particularly in basketball, and have been a helpful tool is deciphering the mysteries on the court. Player X is a valuable amenity for a team, not because he looks flashy, but because the team scores at its best rate while he’s on the court. Those nuances are tough to argue when you can easily find the data to back it up. The draft is easy because there’s no right or wrong answer for at least three or four years.
The Suns, by the way, were given gangbuster reviews of their draft day, selecting Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss. Count me in as a member of the “winners” camp. It’s definitely hypocritical, but what a delightful pill to swallow as a fan, grabbing two top-six talents in the same draft.
And you know what? You can’t prove me wrong until 2019, at the earliest.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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La Joya hoops wraps up successful summer
20-win Lobos prepare for 6A conference slate
by Shane McOwen sports writer
While La Joya is moving up to the highest conference next season, 6A, the team should still have a competitive advantage once basketball season gets started in late November.
The Lobos are set to return their entire starting lineup from the end of last season, and again have identified talented underclassmen who will help off the bench, coach Roger Lefebvre said.
The Lobos may not have had too many holes to fill, but that doesn’t mean the team took it easy during the summer.
La Joya competed in three tournaments in addition to a summer league — finishing 17-5 overall — while putting in countless hours on skill work and weight training.
Extensive work in the offseason is one of the main reasons La Joya has become a force to be reckoned with on the court, increasing its win total from nine in Lefebvre’s first year to 21 last season.
“Our lifting program is very challenging,” Lefebvre said. “Our conditioning [sessions] are like a college program’s. It weeds the people out. Our guys know what to expect, especially the ones who are there during the summer. The young ones, they get a taste of it so they understand what is expected, not only in the weight room and on the court, but how we act and how we behave as a program, as people.”
The Lobos performed to Lefebvre’s liking during the summer, he said.
“There are certain things we need to get better at,” Lefebvre said. “Starting games, we kind of just slow-play it and not get going, and then finish strong. We’re striving to get them to play a complete game.”
Lefebvre said many of the guys have shown tremendous growth in a short period of time. Tre Mitchell and Quincy Smith, the team’s top scorers from last
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Lefebvre also expects sophomore Alfred Jordan to contribute important minutes for the varsity squad this season, he said. Jordan has been showing strong pure-
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the importance of learning to swim, swimming with proper supervision and having swim buddies, Sean said.
Many of the swimmers raise money before the big event in California to cover the cost of entering the swim. Anything left over goes directly to the foundation.
F.A.S.T. celebrated its 10th year holding the event, but future swims are up in the air.
“They don’t know if they’ll do any more swims, because the costs keep going up each year,” Sean said. “It’s a fun event to do, but we’re trying to raise money for the foundation. We have to make sure all the costs are covered and there’s still a benefit.”
Amanda and Ashley are among those hopeful that the event continues. The sisters said they would also like to add another San Francisco Bay swim to their repertoire: the Bridge to Bridge, which is more than four miles long.
“You swim from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge, and it only takes about 30 minutes because of the tides,” Amanda said.
The sisters both swim with the Westside Silver Fins, based out of the Southwest Valley Family YMCA in Goodyear.
For information on F.A.S.T., visit www. thefastfoundation.com.
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ASHLEY HUSMOE, 8, of Goodyear treads water underneath the Golden Gate Bridge April 17 in San Francisco. Husmoe and her sister, Amanda, each swam 2.6 miles over a two-day span in April to benefit F.A.S.T., the Foundation for Aquatic Safety and Training.
Wolves’ offseason rebuild progressing nicely
Division III runners-up playing well in summer competition
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
A state championship narrowly eluded Estrella Foothills’ boys b asketball team last season — it lost b y five points to Scottsdale Christian in the Division III state finals — but the Wolves seem to be picking up right where they left off.
Estrella lost three starting players to graduation, but despite the roster turnover the Wolves have performed admirably during summer competition.
“It’s a carryover from last year; they’re p laying consistent with the character of the p rogram,” coach Rich Gutwein said. “They’re guarding, taking a lot of pride in their defense, which I think a lot of teams in the summer don’t do, but this team certainly does. We still have some kids that can score. Sammy [Harris] is p laying outstanding, Ricky [Robinson] is playing great, Grant [Greabell] is p laying great, and we’re getting enough supporting cast stuff to where we’re getting some things done.”
round of the bracket and lost.
“Kind of the same thing against Red Mountain, they had size and physicality over us and beat us,” Gutwein said of Basha. “But I was really pleased with the Grand Canyon tournament as well.”
In addition to the two tournaments, Estrella also played in some single games. The Wolves’ last one was Tuesday against Youngker. Going into that game, the Wolves’ overall summer record was 13-4.
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“Overall, I’ve been super excited with our summer so far,” Gutwein said. “I really think what sets our team apart is the amazing effort they give consistently, and defending. Against most people we play, we’re playing harder than they are.”
Returning players
Estrella’s two returning starters will be senior Ricky Robinson and junior Grant Greabell. Robinson, the point guard, has shown tremendous leadership, Gutwein said.
Estrella played in two tournaments in June, one at Grand Canyon University and another at San Diego State University. The Wolves went undefeated in pool play during each tournament, only to lose their opening game of the bracket portion of both events.
“At San Diego we went 5-0 in pool play, beat some really big California schools,” Gutwein said.
The undefeated record gave Estrella a first-round bye in the tournament, but the Wolves lost in the second round to Mesa Red Mountain.
“They’ve got a nice squad,” Gutwein said. “I think their size wore us down, and they defended us. We had a difficult time scoring. If we were able to get some buckets to fall earlier, I think it would have been a totally different game, but we were having a hard time scoring, and their size hurt us in the first half. We made a flurry in the second half, but we were just kind of physically overpowered in that game.”
At Grand Canyon, the Wolves went 4-0 in pool play, including a win over Division I perennial powerhouse Tempe Corona del Sol. Estrella matched up against Chandler Basha in the first
“His leadership is great, and he’s adding some other dimensions to his game,” Gutwein said. “I think the highlight that I took away from the San Diego tournament is the physicality he’s playing with offensively. They [officials] let a lot of things go in the summer games, but he was able to drive and finish at the basket taking a lot of contact. I’m really pleased with his play.”
Robinson averaged 7.3 points per game last season, to go along with 6.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
Greabell averaged 12.6 points per game, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He made 65 3-pointers last season.
“Grant is scoring the ball, he’s moving without the ball well,” Gutwein said.
“He’s had some games where he just goes crazy.”
Harris was Estrella’s sixth man last year, providing consistent energy off the bench, especially on the defensive end and on the glass.
“All those things are still happening, but he’s adding the fact that he’s scoring now,” Gutwein said. “He’s shooting it, taking guys off the dribble. I can’t say enough about him, his effort is off the charts, and it’s not like it goes in waves. Every time
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View photo by Ray Thomas
SAMMY HARRIS, right, of Estrella Foothills goes to the basket while being guarded by a Scottsdale Christian defender during last season’s Division III state championship game. Harris has improved his offense during the summer and will be looked upon as a key contributor for the Wolves next season.
Reedy completes career at New Mexico State
Estrella Foothills grad earns All-WAC second team her senior year
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Tatum Reedy knows how to win.
The 2012 graduate of Estrella Foothills led the Lady Wolves to two state championship game appearances, winning one, and two state semifinals during her high school career.
Reedy continued that success for four more years at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, capping off a standout career this season by earning All-Western Athletic Conference SecondTeam honors.
In her four years at New Mexico State, the team went a combined 153-80. The year before Reedy arrived, the Lady Aggies were a sub-.500 team.
“It was definitely something to be proud of accomplishment wise, in terms of saying you finished four years of softball at a collegiate, Division I level, and the things it’s taught me in terms of time management and reaching out to the community,” Reedy said. “It provided numerous connections that will help me further my career choice. That’s pretty cool.”
Reedy, a catcher, batted .269 this year in her senior season, belting nine home runs and driving home 32 runs. She tied for second on the team in homers and was fourth in RBI.
When Tatum connected with the ball, she was going to hit it a really long way,” New Mexico State coach Kathy Rodolph said. “I don’t believe anybody on the team outworked her this year. She left it all out on the field. She came in on a daily basis and worked one on one with coach [Catherine] Heifner. Tatum definitely put in the time, put in the effort and led by example.”
Reedy said her class schedule allowed her to put in extra work.
“I had a lot of extra time where I could go in and get extra reps on my own,” Reedy said. “So, I would take an underclassman and we would go hit for a couple hours here and there. It was nice to see that it came together and paid off.”
It was not Reedy’s best collegiate season in terms of average, but her power numbers were the best in her four years at New Mexico State. She was also a solid backstop, compiling a .993 fielding percentage. In 269 chances, Reedy committed just two errors. She also threw out 10 would be base stealers.
“She’s a phenomenal young lady and
a great leader, somebody that I really enjoyed the passion that she played with,” Rodolph said. “Not only was she talented, but she was somebody that everybody loved. So, it’s kind of what you’re looking for in the quarterback/catching position.”
As a junior, Reedy batted .294 with six homers and 22 RBI. She hit .390 as a sophomore, but only played in 27 games. She played in 52 and 54 her junior and senior years, respectively.
“My sophomore year, I didn’t have as many opportunities, but when I did get my opportunities, I didn’t take them for granted,” Reedy said. “I put in a lot of time my sophomore year, worked with the coach. When it came my time, I came through. I didn’t get as many opportunities, but I took advantage of the opportunities I got.”
New Mexico State didn’t make the Women’s College World Series during
her four years, but did get to the regional tournament her junior year. After getting run-ruled in the opening game against Minnesota, New Mexico State beat St. John’s and had to face Minnesota again. The Lady Aggies made it much closer that time, losing 2-0.
“We had bases loaded and nobody out in the seventh inning,” Reedy said. “It was a great experience to say you made it to regionals, and get New Mexico State’s name out there, because nobody really knows about New Mexico State.”
As a senior, Reedy’s team won the WAC with a 14-1 record, but lost in the WAC tournament and didn’t qualify for the regional tournament. The Lady Aggies lost two close games in the WAC tournament, both to Cal-State University Bakersfield. The scores were 2-1 and 1-0.
“That was rough,” Reedy said. “The first time we lost to them in the
tournament, we left 15 runners on base, and we had nine flyouts to left field.”
Although it was frustrating to not advance, Reedy said the team left it all out on the field.
“The game doesn’t know who’s going to win, you’ve got to play, so it wasn’t our time, but I think we all left it on the field and gave everything we had,” Reedy said. “I don’t have any regrets.”
During her career, Reedy got to play in Arizona a handful of times. Grand Canyon University participates in the WAC, so every other year, New Mexico State visited Phoenix. The Lady Aggies also played in a couple of tournaments at Arizona State University, and the 2015 regional tournament New Mexico State made was at the University of Arizona.
“My parents and my family did a great job of coming and supporting me, so I never didn’t have a familiar face in the crowd,” Reedy said. “That made it easier to settle in there and make a home where I was going to school at.”
What the future holds
Reedy is done with collegiate softball, but she’ll still be finishing her degree at New Mexico State. She’s getting her undergraduate degree in communicative disorders with minors in counseling and educational psychology, and early childhood education. After that, Reedy wants to get a master’s degree in speech pathology or audiology. Her goal is to be an audiologist and coach club softball. She likes club because of the traveling and work schedule.
“There’s more games and it’s more weekend based, so you can still have a job and do that on the weekends,” Reedy said.
Having been a catcher her whole life, coaching is a natural transition for someone wanting to stay involved with the sport.
“Coach called us the quarterbacks of the team, in terms of leading, so we always had to know what was going on,” Reedy said. “So, that’s an advantage for when I transition into coaching, eventually.”
Now that Reedy’s playing career is done, it’s bittersweet, she said.
“I’m excited to see where life takes me, but at the same time, walking away from the game, I have no regrets,” Reedy said. “I’m thankful for the opportunity softball has given me in terms of growing as a person.”
Rodolph said Reedy is a one-of-a-kind type kid.
“She came to our camp at New Mexico State when I wasn’t looking for a catcher, and I absolutely fell in love with her contagious energy,” Rodolph said. “I knew from the very beginning it was a great match. I’m going to have tremendous shoes to fill to replace her this year.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
Photo by Greg Owens
TATUM REEDY, front, a 2012 graduate of Estrella Foothills High School, rears back to fire the ball to first base last season during a game for New Mexico State University. Reedy played four seasons for the Lady Aggies, earning All-WAC second-team honors her senior year.
good decisions.”
Lefebvre said he’s going to split Jordan between JV and varsity, but expects him to land a full-time role with the varsity team by midseason.
The coach was pleased with the entire program’s commitment to hard work over the last few weeks, he said.
“They come in and get stuff done,” Lefebvre said. “They’re pretty efficient, and they’re doing things that are going to get them to our ultimate goal, which is improving our basketball ability, our basketball skills, our team skills.”
The Lobos also work to make sure the offseason sweat is placed on a concrete foundation.
“We put a premium on the person first, the student second and then the athlete,” Lefebvre said. “Their heart and their mind, to me, are what’s most important. We’ll get the body right, but if you don’t have the heart and the mind in it, it doesn’t matter what you do with the body, because it’s not going to be right.”
Continuing the offseason
The Lobos are finished with the official offseason program, but the work won’t stop there. Lefebvre has developed a comprehensive schedule for the players to complete on their own time.
“It’s all spelled out in a handbook,” Lefebvre said. “All the lifts have pictures,
Verrado graduate begins
2nd season in minors
Blake Perkins, a 2015 graduate of Verrado High School, began his 2016 season with the Auburn Doubledays, a Class A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, in the New York-Penn League. Through the first 10 games, Perkins has hit .270 with one double and five RBIs. He went 4 for 5 with three RBIs against the Aberdeen IronBirds on June 23.
all the drills have diagrams. Everything from shooting to conditioning to lifting. There’s a calendar, suggested days of the week for them, so there are no excuses.”
The program is set up on the honor system: Players who slack off will be behind their peers in conditioning.
Individual sessions are available by request, Lefebvre said.
“In July, one of my assistants does individual skill work, if the guys want to do that,” Lefebvre said. “He has that laid out for them. There are many guys who want to do that, and it’s great. It’s an option for them.”
Guidebooks aren’t a new concept for Lefebvre. The Lobos’ coach has spent years collecting conditioning, weight lifting and drill exercises to keep together as a resource.
“I’ve been doing this [coaching] so long, I’ve forgotten stuff,” he said. “Now, I can go back and look. Every team is different, so there are drills you do with one that you didn’t do with another, so it’s nice to have a reference, especially if you haven’t done it in a couple of years.”
Lefebvre said he and his assistant coaches make updates to the database frequently.
“I’m pretty proud of it, to be honest,” he said. “It’s years of work and having great assistants with ideas we put together.”
The Lobos have increased their win total every season under Lefebvre, and will look to continue that trend once the winter sports season begins in November.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
Perkins was the Nationals’ 2015 secondround selection, going 69th overall.
He played for the Gulf Coast League Nationals in Rookie Ball in 2015.
Calhoun heating up at the plate
Kole Calhoun, a 2006 graduate of Buckeye Union High School, has been on a tear at the plate for Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Through June 27, Calhoun has hit .323
in the previous seven games, collecting 10 hits, including one home run. Calhoun is hitting .290 on the season, with 10 homers and 40 RBIs. His average and on-base percentage (.361) thus far are career bests.
Solis helping Nationals stay atop the NL East
Sammy Solis, a 2007 graduate of Agua Fria High School, has been one
of the most reliable relievers for the National League East leading Washington Nationals this season.
The southpaw is 1-2 coming out of the bullpen, sporting a 1.46 ERA in 24.2 innings pitched. Solis has struck out 30 batters while walking only 12, and opponents are hitting a miniscule .153 off him this season.
Solis made his Major League debut April 30, 2015, pitching two innings of shutout ball against the New York Mets.
West Valley Women’s C Care
View photo by Ray Thomas
MALIQUE MOLLETTE, 50, of La Joya takes an off-balanced shot last season against Agua Fria.
Gema Fernandez, M.D.
Maria R. DiLeo, M.D.
Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P.
Cari L. Cowling, M.D.
James M. Johnson, M.D. Briggs J. Geier, D.O.
Raymond D. Suarez, M.D.
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he’s on the court, he gives 100 percent.”
One player who had limited minutes last year but is making a huge impact during the summer is Nick Masi. The junior saw action in just eight games in 2015-16.
“There was one game in San Diego, we played a big California school and Nick Masi hit nine 3-pointers in a row; it was crazy,” Gutwein said. “He’s a kid that
could hit an open jump shot, but you see that and all of a sudden all the sets we would normally run for Grant, we ran for Nick and he goes and hits nine in a row. It’s been pretty cool. Nick’s been a pleasant surprise.”
Other than those four players, nobody else really stepped up and asserted themselves, Gutwein said.
“There are kids who I think have some potential, but I think we’re seeing those four, Sammy, Ricky, Grant and Nick Masi, setting themselves apart, and then the goal for the rest of the summer is to find some guys to round out, have a group of at least eight we can roll with,” Gutwein said.
The Wolves will have a tall task ahead of them in
trying to return to the state championship game in 201617. Estrella will compete in the newly realigned 4A conference as one of the smallest schools in it. Still, Gutwein is excited.
“I’m optimistic with this group of guys, and it will be exciting to see who else develops and comes along,” Gutwein said. “But I love the demeanor and love the effort they’re playing with, so it’s really tough to not enjoy working with these guys just because they give you so much effort.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
View photo by Ray Thomas
RICKY ROBINSON, right, of Estrella Foothills tries to get off a shot against Scottsdale Christian defenders during last season’s Division III state championship game. Robinson and the Wolves had a successful summer of games in preparation for 2016-17.
Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Play and Learn Groups
Children up to 5 years old are invited to participate in Play and Learn Groups to promote social abilities and develop skills needed for success from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Demon foods
Chef Larry Canepa will present a program on the good and bad of foods with exploration into the perils of everyday foods at 5:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye.
Taking Turns Toybrary
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Family story time
the first Saturday of the month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Contact Linda Davis at GDavis1003@aol.com if you are interested in attending, becoming a member or learning more about the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Button Hooks Button Club
The Button Hooks Button Club is hosting its monthly meeting starting at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Clubhouse Meeting Room at Good Samaritan Care Center, 10323 W. Olive Ave., Peoria. The meeting is for those interested in collecting and/or learning about buttons. For information, call Mary at 623-972-9028.
Goodyear Community Farmers Market
Tonopah’s 4th of July
Tonopah’s Independence Day Celebration starts at 7 p.m. at Tonopah Valley High School, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. The event features activities and bounce houses as well as vendors and fireworks.
Wednesday
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.
The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west.
Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.
9 Days a Week calendar items print on a spaceavailable basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.
Paid Listings for 9 Days
The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.
Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323.
Wednesday JUNE
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.
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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.
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Blood drive
United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 14200 W. Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www. bloodhero.com.
Stop motion movies
Youths 13 to 17 years old are invited to learn about creating stop action movies at 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Craig Davis magic show
Join in a magic show with different activities and tricks at 11 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye.
All about acupuncture
Learn about acupuncture with certified acupuncturist Julie Rae as she presents the history of acupuncture and how it works from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.
Join in a game of Bingo for Books with prizes from 11 a.m. to noon at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Zentangle for adults
Adults are invited to practice Zentangle, the art of drawing and creating shapes. All supplies will be provided from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Thursday
Nature’s treasures
Join Ranger Jessica Bland in a program focusing on different objects from the desert, such as plants, nests and fur, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the White Tank
Genealogy assistance
Visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with your family tree search from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required; call 623-349-6300.
Free admission to
Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix opens its doors to the general public free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of the month. The museum is at 215 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. For information, visit www. childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
Movie Fridays
Enjoy a free movie from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
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Feeding frenzy
Join for a live feeding demonstration including rattlesnakes, scorpions, a Gila monster and a tarantula at 1 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Craig Davis magic show
Join in a magic show with different activities and tricks from 3 to 4 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Youth gaming day
Youths 10 to 18 can join in a video game and board game day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Buckeye DAR chapter meets
Daughters of the American Revolution, Buckeye Chapter, meets
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Group meditation class
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.
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Buckeye’s 4th of July
Buckeye’s Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. The event has free parking, free admission and free watermelon. Activities, food and beverages will be available and fireworks will be launched. For information, visit www.buckeyeaz.gov.
Goodyear’s 4th of July
Goodyear’s Star Spangled 4th of July will run from 6 to 10 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. The event is free to enter and will feature bounce houses, slides, activities and food and fireworks. Water slides and bounce houses will each require a ride ticket. The cost is $10 for an unlimited ride wristband or $5 for three tickets. For information, visit www.goodyearaz.gov.
Litchfield Park’s 4th of July
Litchfield Park’s 4th of July
Splash Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. Entrance is $2 or free to those with a Litchfield Park pool pass or children younger than 3 years old. For information, visit www. litchfield-park.org.
The Wigwam’s 4th of July
The Wigwam will host the Red, White and BOOM! 4th of July carnival from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wigwam, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. The event will feature activities, vendors and fireworks.
Tolleson’s 4th of July
Tolleson will host its annual Independence Day Celebration from 4 to 9:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. The event will feature free watermelon, free bounce houses and nine free water slides including a 42-foot version, the largest in the state, as well as plenty of vendors and fireworks.
Tuesday James Reid juggling
Join juggler James Reid for comedy, juggling tricks and volunteer interaction from 3 to 4 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Learn to juggle
Learn how to juggle along with the uses of juggling for brain health from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Young Olympians
Youths 7 to 14 years old are invited to join in the Brain Games program, with games and activities designed to exercise one’s brain every Tuesday through July at 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Downtown Branch Library, 310 N. Sixth St, Buckeye and at 10:30 a.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.
Buckeye City Council meets
The Buckeye City Council meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.
Sewing for Babies meets in Tolleson
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 N. 95th Ave., Tolleson. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. Participants are asked to take a sewing machine and supplies and food to share for a potluck. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Retired school employees group
The Saguaro Unit of the All Arizona State Retirement Association hosts its monthly meeting at noon the first Tuesday of the month at Golden Corral Buffet, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All retired school employees are welcome to attend. For information, call Patsy Cone at 623-386-3664 or 623-210-4880.
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.
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.
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.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Azpro Group, 650 N. 99th Ave, Suite 101, Avondale. To make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Candidate meet and greet
The candidates for Avondale mayor and three city council seats will participate in a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. at Planet Fitness, 200 Avondale Blvd., Avondale.
District 19
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.
Tolleson Elementary School Board meets
The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tollesonschools.com.
District 29
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 29 Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Maryvale Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix.
Thursday
Taiko drumming
Learn about Taiko Drumming and the different sounds and beats that can be created with it from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Bystanders protecting children
Join in a course designed for professionals who work with children, such as care providers, teachers and psychologists, to learn the guidelines of being an active bystander and how to prevent child sexual abuse from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.
Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative from his office available from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 602-256-0551.
Quilters Anonymous meets Quilters Anonymous, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave., Goodyear. For information, call Stacey at 623-979-1775.
Teen Konnect Avondale teens can earn volunteer hours for school by helping to plan and be part of different programs and special events for the library. Meetings are held from 4 to 5 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Christy Melissa Balentine
Christy Melissa Balentine, 39, of Avondale died June 25, 2016.
Mrs. Balentine was born Nov. 24, 1976, to Gilbert and Sylvia Escobedo.
She attended school in the Littleton Elementary District.
She is survived by her husband, Jonah Balentine; five sons, Reese, Rory, Nicolas Ortega, Armani and Giovanni Balentine; her parents, Gilbert and Sylvia Escobedo; one sister, Rose Ann Lombrana; one brother, Josiah Escobedo; and two grandparents, Pete Escobedo and Juanita Silva.
A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Avenidas Funeral Chapel, 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale.
Clella Belle Daniels
Clella Belle Daniels, 95, of Goodyear died June 24, 2016. Mrs. Daniels was born July 7, 1920, in Elm Springs, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Marcus Bailey and Verna Wolford.
She moved to Goodyear in 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church at Litchfield Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis D. Daniels.
She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Neal; two sons, Jay Daniels and John Daniels; and three grandchildren.
Condolences may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
John Jacobs
John Jacobs, 59, of Tolleson died June 20, 2016. Mr. Jacobs was born Jan. 2, 1957, in Chicago to Joy and Robert Jacobs.
He attended Drake University on a football scholarship. He moved to the Phoenix area about 35 years ago and attended Arizona State University. He was self-employed.
He participated in the World Series of Poker. He is survived by his wife, Donna; one daughter, Aimee; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at his home.
Tommy Dale Harrison
Tommy Dale Harrison, 76, died in Phoenix on June 23, 2016. He was born on January 7, 1940 in Newton, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 45 years, Norma Jean Harrison on February 16, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Deans Hendricks, one grand daughter, Taylor Margaret Dean, one great grand daughter, Ava Margaret Quezada, and his sister, Sandra Schooley.
Tommy was in the Navy for twenty years as a musician from 1960 -1980. He moved to Verrado in Buckeye, AZ in 2010. He enjoyed jazz, spending time with his family, extended family, and his best friend, Frank Balkcom.
Private services will be held in Texas.
Felix ‘Andrew’ DeLaPaz
Felix “Andrew” DeLaPaz, 29, of Litchfield Park died June 14, 2016, in Avondale.
Mr. DeLaPaz was born Sept. 13, 1986, in Phoenix.
He worked in customer service.
He is survived by one son, Andrew T. DeLaPaz; his parents, Linda and Robert Morris; two brothers, Ernest Miranda and Christopher DeLaPaz; and his fiancee, Aracely Galvan.
A memorial service was June 25 at Vastago Epicentro Church in Litchfield Park. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.
The Rev. Peter Herrera officiated.
Memorials may be made to Eastlake Mortuary, c/o Claude Robinson, 1715 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Tommy Dale Harrison
Tommy Dale Harrison, 76, of Buckeye died June 23, 2016, in Phoenix.
Mr. Harrison was born Jan. 7, 1940, in Newton, Kan. He moved to Arizona in 2010. He was a member of the U.S. Navy, and a musician for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 45 years, Norma Jean Harrison.
He is survived by one daughter, Margaret Deans Hendricks; one sister, Sandra Schooley; one grandchild; and one greatgrandchild. Services will be private.
Isaac Benjamin Hazen
Our beloved Isaac Benjamin Hazen was born in Katy, Texas on January 6, 2002. He came home to our family when he was 3 days old. His adoption was finalized May 24, 2002. He was sealed to our family, for time and all eternity, June 1, 2002 in the LDS Houston, Texas Temple.
Isaac is the youngest of our six children. Isaac was born with a terminal brain malformation named lissencephaly, meaning smooth brain. His brain stopped developing in the first trimester of pregnancy.
In life, Isaac was unable to talk or walk, but his sweet spirit touched everyone he met. Children were drawn to him and he had many friends. He was fully included in all family adventures, a trip to Belgium to visit his Belgium foreign exchange sister, picnics at the beach, working at St. Mary’s Food bank, camping trips, hiking trips including to the bottom of Bryce Canyon, and many excursions to Sea World and Disneyland. Isaac went home to his Heavenly Father May, 24, 2016. We know he is well and whole and watching over us from the other side of the veil. We know our family will be together forever.
Isaac is dearly loved and missed by his father Vaughn L. Hazen, his mother Jori Anne Richards Hazen, his sisters Lochsley Hazen Allred and Harmony Anne Hazen, his brothers Lehi P. Hazen, Helaman L. Hazen and Mosiah A. Hazen, his brother-in-law Jason Allred, his sister-in-law Rebecca Udall Hazen, his two darling nephews Liam and Flynn Allred and his grandparents on both sides, Vernon and Mary Ellen Hazen, and Ronald and Annette Richards. Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Ada Eveline Whitham
Ada Eveline Whitham, 88, of Phoenix and formerly of Buckeye died June 17, 2016.
Mrs. Whitham was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Belgreen, Ala., to Albert Arthur and Hallie
Dell Liles.
She married Harvey R. Whitham on Feb. 20, 1946, in Tavares, Fla., and they moved to Canaan, Ind., where they were tobacco farmers. They moved to Buckeye in 1965.
She baked pies at Mildred’s Restaurant and Mill Iron Inn in Buckeye and prepared the meals for the Buckeye Chamber of Commerce monthly lunches.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey R. Whitham; and one son, Harvey A. Whitham.
She is survived by two daughters, Margie E. Brundage and Linda K. Landsdale; two sons, Arthur R. Whitham Sr. and Kenneth L. Whitham Sr.; two sisters, Myrtle M. Driggers and Margie R. Freeman; two brothers, Charles R. Liles and James E. Liles; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Interment was June 25 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary and Cemetery in Phoenix.
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Pauline Jacob
Pauline Jacob, 76, of Avondale died June 18, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. Jacob was born Nov. 26, 1939, in Arizona.
She worked at the Buckeye Post Office for 20 years.
She was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Jacob.
She is survived by two daughters, Laura Jacob of Avondale and Judy Velasquez of Arizona; two sons, Paul Jacob and Mark Jacob, both of Arizona; and three grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday at Kingdom Hall in Goodyear. Roger Saunders officiated.
Memorials may be sent to 3100 N. Central Ave., Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Edward J. Kaiser
Edward J. Kaiser, 72, of Buckeye died June 18, 2016, in Goodyear from cancer.
Mr. Kaiser was born Oct. 20, 1943, in Newark, N.J.
He served in the United States Air Force for four years as an Airman Third E-2 and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
He worked as an aerospace contract negotiator.
He moved to Arizona in 2009.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol S. Kaiser.
He is survived by one daughter, Shannon Claydon; one son, Gary Kaiser; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate.
Saul Gonzalez-Servin
Saul Gonzalez-Servin, 31, of Buckeye died June 22, 2016, in Buckeye.
Saul GonzalezServin
Mr. Gonzalez-Servin was born Oct. 28, 1984, in Moris, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Maria Guadalupe and Lamberto Gonzalez.
He is survived by his wife, Leticia; one daughter, Graciela Elizabeth; one son, Francisco Xavier; his father, Lamberto Gonzalez; two sisters, Enereyda and Maria Guadalupe; and one brother, Luis Alberto.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Pamela Kay Ketelaar
Pamela Kay Ketelaar, 64, of Buckeye died June 15, 2016, in Surprise.
Mrs. Ketelaar was born Nov. 4, 1951, in Phoenix.
She received an associate degree in computer programming from Phoenix College.
She worked as a church secretary for 20 years and was a school volunteer.
She was a member of the Reformed Church of America and Palm Valley Church.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Roger J. Ketelaar; two daughters, Victoria Johnson and Elizabeth Millwee; two sisters, Cheryl Haan and Patricia Hamann; one brother, Curtis DeVries; and four grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Palm Valley Church, 431 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Memorials may be made to Boyce Thompson Arboretum at www.gofundme.com/2aauagnw.
Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Grace Imogene Malone
Grace Imogene Malone, 97, of Phoenix died June 11, 2016, in Goodyear.
Mrs. Malone was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Paragould, Ark.
She moved to Arizona in 1936 and worked as a bookkeeper for the Isaac Elementary School District in Phoenix.
She was a member of Cotton Lane Baptist Church in Waddell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald D. Malone.
She is survived by two daughters, Tommie Ruiz of Phoenix and Jackie Evans of Gilbert; one son, Richard Malone of Rockford, Wash.; one sister, Nellie Mae Canady of Conway, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services were June 25 at Litchfield Park Baptist Church in Litchfield Park.
The Rev. Michelle Nairn officiated.
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Octavio ‘Tavo’ Moreno Ramirez
Octavio “Tavo” Moreno Ramirez, 74, of Mesa and formerly of Avondale died June 20, 2016.
Mr. Ramirez was born Jan. 3, 1942, in San Ignacio, Sorona, Mexico, to Augustine and Amelia Ramirez.
He worked as a mason and bricklayer for more than 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Anita Ramirez; five daughters, Dorina Ramirez, Yolanda Ramirez Rodriguez, Mary Ann Martinez, Sylvia Talavera and Irene Avila; three sons, Octavio Ramirez, Eduardo Ramirez and Guadalupe Martinez; six sisters; three brothers; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service today at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Interment will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
A word about obituaries
The West Valley View publishes free obituaries for people who were residents or former residents of the West Valley.
We also encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, so they must be of fairly high resolution (at least 200 dpi) if submitted electronically.
Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim, without any editing, may purchase a paid obituary; call 623-535-8439.
Funeral homes may submit obituaries using our online form at westvalleyview.com; click on Submit an Obituary. They may also email, fax or mail us obituaries. Our email is news1@westvalleyview.com. Our fax number is 623-935-2103. Our mailing address is West Valley View, Inc., 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.
(LEFT) LIFEGUARDS VANESSA PAQUETTE, center, from the Buckeye Aquatics Center and Kevin Bray of Litchfield Park provide life-saving assistance to Kayla Grow, 12, during a mock drowning June 11 at the Buckeye Aquatics Center. (Above) Rescue crews prepare Kayla for transport in a medical helicopter. The mock event raised awareness about the dangers of drowning. Officials remind people to watch children around water during Fourth of July pool parties.
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and clearly marked “HR 16-17.2” “ Pre-Employment Screening and Background Check Services”, in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified.
Request for Proposal Packets will be available on or after June 22, 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 or Anna Hudson at 623-333-2027.
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 22, and 29, 2016.
General
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.
Avondale
City of Avondale Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVONDALE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY JULY 11, 2016 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, and 29, 2016.
City of Avondale Public Notice
Request for Proposals HR 16-17.2
Pre-Employment Screening and Background Check Services
Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified, licensed, interested in providing pre-employment screening and background investigation services. A Presubmittal Conference will be held for this solicitation Thursday, July 7 at 9:00 a.m. Out of state vendor may attendance via teleconference available.
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.
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
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,
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MANZANILLO PROPERTIES LLC
L-2089488-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Belinda Saldana, 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Belinda Saldana, Manager, 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392
Reynaldo Saldana, Member, 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392 Daniel Saldana, Member, 9641 S. 51st Ave., Laveen, AZ 85339
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PRECISION RESPONSE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LLC
L-2084082-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 783 S. Cotton Ln. C-120 #309, Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael Spencer, 783 S. Cotton Ln. C-120 #309, Goodyear, AZ 85338 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: Michael Spencer, Member/ Manager, 783 S. Cotton Ln. C-120 #309, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: V.O.M. ENTERPRISES LLC
L-2092072-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2915 West Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Randy Mathews, 2915 West Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Randy Mathews, Member, 7901 West Minnezona Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
lodyda820@gmail.com
All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Thursday, July 7, 2016, by 6:00 p.m. Responses must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local Time) on Thursday, July 14, 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
approximately 2.1acre development site is located west of the southwest corner of McDowell Road and 103rd Avenue and is zoned Planned Area Development (PAD). The approved West 10 PAD requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit for any drive-thru use.
Information regarding the proposal may be obtained by contacting the City of Avondale Planning Division located at 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 110, Avondale, Arizona. Written comments on the request may be submitted to the Planning Division for consideration by the Planning Commission. If you have any questions concerning this request, please contact Ken Galica with the Avondale Planning Division at (623) 333-4019. Published in
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: THE PAIN LOTION 4 YOU LLC
L-2091266-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 4710 S. 102nd Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lora N. Bhada, 4710 S. 102nd Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Lora N. Bhada, Member, 4710 S. 102nd Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: SNACK ON THE GO VENDING LLC
L-2081528-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17370 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Incorp Services, Inc., 2338 W. Royal Palm Road Ste J, Phoenix, AZ 85021
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Kenny Wylie, Member, 17370 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Patricia Wylie, Member, 17370 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: SS HANNAH INVESTMENTS LLC
L-2095892-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Stephen Hannah, 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Stephen Hannah, Member, 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087
Sheri Fresh-Hannah, Member, 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: KJ INVSVCS LLC
L-2087287-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 13417 W. Keim Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kenneth Jones, 13417 W. Keim Dr., 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: Kenneth Jones, Member, P.O. Box 337, Tolleson, AZ 85353 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: RED MOUNTAIN ART STUDIO, LLC
L-2088168-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 3119 N. 110th Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Linda Powell, Member, 3119 N. 110th Ave., Avondale, AZ
85392 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ER Creative Solutions LLC
L-20966341
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2401 N. 123rd Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Elaine Richard, 2401 N. 123rd Ln., 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: Elaine Richard, Member, 2401 N. 123rd Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: NEXUS ENTERTAINMENT LLC
L-2090913-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1811 N 67th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85035
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: James Paul Rodriguez III, 1811 N 67th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85035
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: James Paul Rodriguez III, Manager, 1811 N 67th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85035
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: INNOVATIVE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC
L-2095778-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 3675 N. 146th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Fredrick Courson, 3675 N. 146th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Fredrick Courson, Member, 3675 N. 146th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: VASCULAR IMAGING SOLUTIONS, LLC
L-2064080-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 20395 W. Monarch Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85396
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Thomas Hageman, 20395 W. Monarch Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85396
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Thomas Hageman, Member, 20395 W. Monarch Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85396 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LAND LOCKED SURFING LLC
L-2080174-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Sarah Rene Gagliardo, 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and
addresses of each person who is a member are:
Kirk James Gagliardo, Member, 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Sarah Rene Gagliardo, Member, 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.
Public Notice
TOLLESON ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT #17
Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records
All special education data and information on students who were in special education will be destroyed five years after the child has withdrawn, transferred, promoted from the district, or phased out of special education. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or adult age student (18 years of age or older) to obtain copies of the information they may need for other purposes before special education data and information is destroyed. (Authority – 20 USC, 1412(a) (8), 1417(c)).
Should you have any questions or would like to obtain copies of special education records you can call the Tolleson Elementary School District at (623) 936-9740.
Tolleson Elementary District
Provides Screening for Children with Special Needs
Parent of School age Children
If you think your school age child (k-8) may have a delay in academics, speech/language, motor skills, adaptive (selfhelp), or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher or the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923.
Parents of Preschoolers
Do you have a child in your home who is 3 or 4 years old?
Tolleson Elementary School District provides free screening for children who may be delayed in the following areas:
“Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing)
“Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development
“Communication/ Language: receiving Information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development
“Social/ Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development
“Adaptive: self-help development to attain basic needs.
“Sensory: vision and hearing
If you think your child may have a delay in any of these areas, please contact the Special Programs office at (623)5333923.
Parents of Child Birth to Three Years Old
A child from birth to 36 months of age will be considered to exhibit developmental delay when that child has not reached 50 percent of the developmental milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains:
“Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing)
“Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development
“Language/com- munication: receiving information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development
“Social/Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development
“Self-help: adaptive development to attain basic needs.
“Sensory: vision and hearing
If you have questions regarding developmental delays for your child birth to three years old, call your local Arizona Early Intervention Program, 602-5329960.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RA TICKETS LLC
L-2089571-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11313 W. Holly St., Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Rene Celaya, 11313 W. Holly St., Avondale, AZ 85392
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Rene Celaya, Manager, 11313 W. Holly St., Avondale, AZ 85392
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and
July 6, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: IW4M, LLC
L-2083554-7
II. The address of the known place of business is: 12817 W. Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Deanna Hancq, 12817 W. Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Deanna Hancq, Member, 12817 W. Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME - Desert Edge High School Volleyball Boosters File No. 2022899-6
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - fundraising for girls volleyball teams
3. MEMBERS - The corporation WILL have members.
4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:
4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes
5. DIRECTORSJill Briden-Brown, 16678 W. Durango St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
6. STATUTORY AGENTJill Briden-Brown, 16678 W. Durango St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
7. INCORPORATORSJill Briden-Brown, 16678 W. Durango St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
SIGNATURE I ACCEPT
/s/ Jill Briden-Brown 7-29-15
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.
Public Notice NOTICE OF CALL OF ELECTION THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT HEREBY NOTIFIES THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF ALL PRECINCTS WITHIN THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT THAT TWO (2) VACANCIES WILL OCCUR ON THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT FIRE BOARD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016 THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE PETITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS IS AUGUST 10, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, 111 S. THIRD AVE, PHOENIX AZ 85003. THIS ELECTION IS NONPARTISAN. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 10, 2016 CONTACT THE MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR ANY PARTICULARS CONCERNING THIS ELECTION.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, and 29, 2016
Public Notice
“Arizona Water Company has released its 2015 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for its White Tank water system, PWSID 07-128. Copies are available: at the Casa Grande office located at 220 East 2nd Street, Casa Grande; via mail by sending a request to Arizona Water Company, P. O. Box 11030, Casa Grande, AZ 85230; via our website at www.azwater.com; or by calling the Casa Grande office at 520-836-8785. A copy of the report will be mailed to customers with their monthly water bill June 1 through June 30, 2016. Arizona Water Company recommends that customers serving more than one housing unit post a copy of the 2015 Water Quality Report in a conspicuous place.”
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: FLOREZ VENTURES, LLC
L-2092727-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 15352 W.
Pierson St., Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Eric Florez, 15352 W. Pierson St., 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: Eric Florez, Manager, 15352 W. Pierson St., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, July 6, and 13, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: HEARTLAND WOODWORKS, LLC L-2094414-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 5712 N. 186th Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: John Cook, 5712 N. 186th Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: John Cook, Member/Manager, 5712 N. 186th Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, July 6, and 13, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: WELLBEING CONNEXIONS, LLC L-2094165-7
II. The address of the known place of business is: 4200 North Pebble Creek Parkway, #2100, Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kelly Heithold, 4200 North Pebble Creek Parkway, #2100, 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: Kelly Heithold, Member/ Manager, 4200 North Pebble Creek Parkway, #2100, Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, July 6, and 13, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LINDELL’S PAINTING LLC L-2089967-4
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17568 W. East Wind Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: John King, 17568 W. East Wind Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
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: Daniel Lindell, Manager, 17568 W. East Wind Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, July 6, and 13, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: JUST RELAX MASSAGE BY MICHAEL, LLC
L-2089892-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 14050 N. 83rd Ave. Suite 290, Peoria, AZ 85381
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael Escobedo, 8709 W. Hammond Ln., Tolleson, AZ 85353
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Michael Escobedo, Member, 8709 W. Hammond Ln., Tolleson, AZ 85353
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, July 6, and 13, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: HEXTAT, LLC
L-2098966-4
II. The address of the known place of business is: 560 N. Bullard Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Robert Honeycutt, 560 N. Bullard Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Robert Honeycutt, Member, 560 N. Bullard Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, July 6, and 13, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: COACHING UP HEALTH LLC L-2094044-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 11140 W. Campbell Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Melissa Snow, 11140 W. Campbell Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Melissa Snow, Member, 11140 W. Campbell Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 29, July 6, and 13, 2016.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, June 29, 2016
