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MEET THE CANDIDATES
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CIRCLE THE WAGONS
Church holding second annual Red Wagon Brigade in attempt to break Guinness World Record — Page 12.
by Emily Toepfer
assistant editor
Twenty-two years ago, Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard trained on the F-16 at Luke Air Force Base. Now, he’s the leader of the entire 56th Fighter Wing.
Leonard took control of the Glendale base from outgoing wing commander Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus during a July 13 ceremony. Change of command takes place every two years.
“How cool is it to come back to be the wing commander where you learned to fly the F-16?” said Maj. Gen. James Hecker, who officiated the ceremony. “He probably didn’t even know
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MAJ. GEN. James Hecker, left, hands incoming commander Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard the 56th Fighter Wing flag as outgoing commander Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus prepares to move on to a new mission at the 56th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony July 13 at Luke Air Force Base. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures. (See Commander on Page 2)
Mrs. Todd goes to Wash. Avondale business owner, radio host visits legislators for talks on Second Amendment preservation
West Valley View joins in Pokémon Go craze
by Kourtney Balsan
special to the View Pokémon is back, although some would argue it never left.
Pokémon Go is an app that is spreading like wildfire on cell phones, taking gaming to another level.
The augmented reality game requires players to leave the confines of their homes to stock up on Poké Balls so they can catch little creatures called Pokémon. “Pokémon,” like “deer” and “sheep,” is the same word whether it’s singular or plural. It isn’t your average cell phone game that can be played from your living room Lazy
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Cheryl Todd is not undecided when it comes to the Second Amendment. She owns a gun shop in Avondale, and hosts a national radio show dedicated to educating and informing the public on gun rights and safety, and has made it her mission to protect and defend the Second Amendment.
With the help of the DC Project, she’s taking her mission to the political arena — Washington, D.C.
Todd traveled to the nation’s capital as a member of the DC Project, an initiative that brings women face to face with Washington legislators to open a dialog on Second Amendment rights. One member from each state, 50 total, met with various lawmakers July 7-8 to help put a face behind the cause. Todd was also one of the few who spoke at the rally July 8 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Todd first heard about the DC Project in the program’s infancy, but quickly became enamored with the idea. She became one of the leaders for the movement because of her background and strong ties to the cause.
“I heard about this program and thought it was such an amazing and brilliant idea,” Todd said. “For [my husband] Danny and I, we have a vested interest in supporting and protecting our Second Amendment rights from a business standpoint. [We have] a gun store and a radio show called Gun Freedom Radio, but that’s not what it’s about for us. For us, it’s much deeper. It’s a legacy issue.”
TODD of Litchfield Park speaks July 8 on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The gun store owner and national radio show host is part of the DC Project, an initiative that brings women face to face with Washington legislators to discuss the Second Amendment. (See Pokémon on Page 10)(See Washington on Page 10)
Todd said she envisions passing the business down to her daughter, and eventually grand-
the wing commander’s name when he came through as a student, and now he’s the wing commander.”
Leonard’s previous assignment was at the Pentagon, where he served as senior military assistant to the secretary of the Air Force. He has more than 2,900 flying hours, including 576 combat hours.
He entered the Air Force in May 1992 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Luke is his second tour as a wing commander, having previously commanded the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base in Korea from 2013 to 2015.
He’s joined in the West Valley by his wife, Maria, and their six children.
“You have a big family right now — six kids, and none of them are out of the house yet … but I’ve got news for you all — your family just grew by 5,200 people,” Hecker said.
Leonard’s list of achievements is extensive. He attended the weapons school instructor course at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, which is the most elite in the Air Force, and was selected to return three years later as an instructor pilot, Hecker said.
“Only a handful of people are ever allowed to do that,” he said. “He not only did it, but he became a flight commander [at the weapons school] who was rated No. 1 of 40 flight commanders.”
Leonard was also in the top 15 percent of his class at Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, and was selected to go to the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies at the same base, which is very difficult to get into, Hecker said.
arrival. The Air Force removed 82 F-16s from flight — 32 of which were stationed at Luke — after discovering cracks along the canopy sill longeron between the front and rear pilot seats.
“How do you put two years of pride into a sentence?” Pleus said. “You’ve heard a bunch of things that we’ve done as a wing — longeron cracks and first airplanes and ready for training and standing up Holloman [Air Force Base] — those are things, and while I am proud of them, they are not what I am most proud of.”
Among his proudest moments are when a senior airman belted out the national anthem in front of 65,000 Arizona Cardinals fans, surprising airmen with impromptu stripes and promotions and cutting the ribbon to the refurbished Luke fire department with the jaws of life, he said.
“Finally, it all came to me and I had an answer to my question: I’m proud of you,” Pleus said. “As I take a last look across your faces, I see friends, and that is what I will miss the most.”
Leonard, who has flown the T-37, T-38, F-16 and C-130, will go through the F-35 training program at Luke to become qualified to fly the jet.
“Maria and I are extremely excited to be here today, to join your team and to serve you,” he said. “This was our first assignment 22 years ago after getting married, and it’s awesome to rejoin your team.”
As the ceremony concluded, Leonard reinforced his priorities and vision for the future at Luke.
“I think you’re qualified, man,” Hecker said. “Don’t screw it up. It’s been a great career so far.”
Pleus will go on to work as the director of the F-35 Integration Office at the Pentagon.
Under his command, Luke integrated the F-35 program and ushered in pilot training for the new jet. During his tenure, the base went from two F-35s to 39 and flew 33,000 sorties.
He also faced issues with the F-16 fleet shortly after his
“Our part as the 56th Fighter Wing is to build the future of airpower,” he said. “Our Air Force is growing and our enemies continue to pursue. We must also grow, and while doing so, pursue excellence. We build the future of airpower, and it starts here.”
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A 59-year-old woman died July 14 in a two-vehicle collision at Litchfield and Indian School roads, officials said.
Alba Zolozabal of West Hills, Calif., was a passenger in one of the vehicles, Kutis said.
The crash occurred at about 6:30 p.m., and impairment may have been a factor, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear Police Department.
Charges are pending blood test results, she said.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
The Buckeye Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 10-year-old boy who has been missing since Sunday night.
Jessie Wilson was last seen sleeping in his bed at his family’s home near 239th Avenue and Twilight Trail in Buckeye, said Sgt. Jason Weeks, a spokesman with the Buckeye Police Department.
Sometime during the night, his mother went to check on him, and Jessie was not in his bed. She immediately contacted the Buckeye Police Department, which began an intensive search, Weeks said.
Officers and detectives used a helicopter from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a ground search and used police K9s.
Jessie has left the house during the night before, but returned home, Weeks said.
He is described as black, 4 feet tall and weighs 60 pounds. He has short buzzed brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, unknown color shorts, black socks and shoes.
If you have seen Jessie or know of his whereabouts, contact the Buckeye Police Department at 623-349-6400.
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A 22-year-old woman died, and her husband was injured after their car was hit from behind by a pickup truck around 6 p.m. Sunday at Jackrabbit Trail and Yuma Road in Buckeye, officials said.
Rosalba Ontiveros was a passenger in the car and died at a local hospital, said Detective Doug Matteson, a spokesman with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Her husband, Samuel Ontiveros, 35, was driving and had minor injuries, Matteson said.
The pickup truck, driven by Joseph Knowles, 26, rearended their four-door sedan that was stopped at a stop sign facing south on Jackrabbit, according to MCSO.
Knowles was arrested, and charges are pending, Matteson said.
“The charges might go up drastically because of impairment and then also speed,” he said.
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two bodies were found July 13 in a home on county land northeast of Dysart and Indian School roads, officials said.
Deputies responded about noon after a constable discovered the bodies while serving an eviction notice, said Detective Doug Matteson, an MCSO spokesman. Investigators believe the deaths are the result of a murder suicide, Matteson said.
No further information is available.
Check back with the View for updates.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Buckeye man was arrested July 12 in Prescott after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend and kidnapping their 3-year-old child, officials said.
Tony Gray, 33, allegedly broke into his girlfriend’s home at about midnight and stabbed her in the stomach before leaving with the toddler, said Deputy Chief Amy Bonney, with the Prescott Police Department.
When officers arrived, they found the 28-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries, Bonney said.
A short time later, police located the vehicle driven by Gray and attempted a traffic stop, but he continued driving on State Route 69 toward Prescott Valley, she said.
Officers followed at a safe distance, and eventually caught up to Gray when he stopped in front of a house in Prescott Valley, Bonney said.
Officers were able to take him into custody and recovered the child, who was uninjured, she said.
The woman’s condition is unknown. She was flown from Prescott to a Phoenix hospital to be treated, Bonney said.
Gray was booked into the Yavapai County Jail and faces charges of attempted homicide per domestic violence, endangerment per domestic violence, kidnapping, resisting arrest and unlawful flight from law enforcement, she said.
Bonney stressed that domestic violence does not discriminate and can take many forms, including verbal abuse, sexual violence, isolation, harassment and threatening and intimidating behaviors.
For information about resources, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
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Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a Buckeye man who was reported missing July 13.
The family of Daniel Federico, 52, hasn’t heard from him in a few months, police said. He was last seen wearing a red hat, black T-shirt and beige cargo shorts. He also has a tattoo on his back that says “Federico,” and takes medication, police said. If you have seen Federico or know of his whereabouts, contact the Buckeye Police Department at 623-349-6400.
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Two men were arrested July 12 in connection to a car that was stolen the same day at a QuikTrip gas station on Dysart Road, north of Van Buren Street in Goodyear, officials said.
Damon Berry, 26, and Gilbert Dominguez, 25, were taken into custody and booked on charges of auto theft, drugs, trafficking in stolen property and misdemeanor warrants, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear
Police Department. At about 2:45 a.m., the two allegedly stole a car at the gas station that had its engine running, Kutis said.
About six hours later, detectives with the Goodyear Police Department and the Arizona Department of Public Safety Vehicle Theft Task Force located the vehicle. Both men fled on foot, but were apprehended at about 9 a.m., she said.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Three people were arrested July 15 in connection to an early morning robbery at Circle K on Watson Road just south of Interstate 10 in Buckeye, officials said.
At about 4:30 a.m., a man approached another man in the parking lot and pointed a gun at him, demanding his personal property, according to a release from the Buckeye Police Department.
The man then fled the scene in a red vehicle, which police located and began to pursue while requesting assistance from surrounding police departments, the release stated.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle near 51st Avenue and I-10, but the driver refused to stop, the release stated.
The Buckeye officers relayed the vehicle’s description to surrounding agencies and returned to their city, the release stated.
A short time later, the Phoenix Police Department located the vehicle and detained three people inside, the release stated.
Their identities are not being released because detectives are still investigating the incident, the release states.
No injuries were reported, and the victim’s property was recovered.
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A Goodyear man was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison after previously pleading guilty to abusive sexual contact with an inmate.
James Toadvine Jr., 50, worked as a recreational specialist at the Bureau of Prisons’ women’s camp in Phoenix, according to a press release by the Office of the U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona.
Between January and April 2015, Toadvine engaged in
sexual contact with a female inmate who he supervised at the camp, the release stated.
During sentencing, U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa noted that inmates in a prison setting are a vulnerable population.
The investigation was conducted by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General. The prosecution was handled by Gayle Helart, assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Buckeye man was arrested at about 5 a.m. July 7 in connection to burglaries earlier that morning at two restaurants in the city, according to court records.
Joshua Salcido, 19, faces charges of burglary and criminal damage after allegedly breaking into a Pizza Hut and Ramiro’s Mexican Restaurant, records state.
Police were dispatched at about 12:30 a.m. to an alarm at the Pizza Hut, 1217 E. MC85 in Buckeye, records state.
An officer arrived immediately and saw Salcido allegedly walking away from the restaurant and into his apartment about 100 yards away, records state.
After inspecting the Pizza Hut, the officer observed a glass door was broken. Surveillance footage allegedly showed Salcido break the door with a large rock and enter the restaurant, records state.
Salcido can also allegedly be seen on the video taking four 2-liter bottles of root beer and going through the cash drawer, records state.
Officers checked the area and saw that Ramiro’s, about 70 yards east of Pizza Hut, was also burglarized and had a broken glass door, records state.
A Monster Energy drink was found just outside the restaurant, records state.
Police obtained a search warrant for Salcido’s apartment and allegedly found the clothing seen in the videos, the sodas and two Monster drinks, records state.
Salcido was arrested and allegedly admitted to the burglaries and another attempted burglary at the same Pizza Hut two days earlier, records state.
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by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A police pursuit that started July 14 in Mesa traveled across the Valley and ended with an officer-involved shooting in Goodyear, officials said.
At about 11 p.m., a man fired gunshots from inside a vehicle in Mesa near an officer who was on patrol, said Diana Williams, a spokeswoman with the Mesa Police Department.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the man kept driving and a pursuit was initiated that went through Tempe, Phoenix and Goodyear, Williams said.
Police tried to fishtail the man’s vehicle in Goodyear, but he started shooting at officers and they returned fire, Williams said.
Stop sticks were deployed by the Goodyear Police Department while the man continued to shoot at officers, she said.
Officers shot and tased the man, and he was taken into custody and transported to a hospital in critical condition, Williams said.
No officers were injured.
Van Buren Street is closed from 167th Avenue to Cotton Lane for the investigation, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear Police Department.
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A woman was arrested Tuesday after a police pursuit that started at about 7:15 a.m. on Interstate 10 near Dysart Road in Goodyear, officials said.
Troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety were alerted to a wrong-way vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of traffic on I-10 at Dysart, said Bart Graves, a spokesman with DPS.
They found the vehicle stopped on the eastbound off-ramp at Dysart, and the driver fled eastbound with troopers in pursuit, Graves said.
Road spikes were deployed at 59th Avenue, and the vehicle ran over them, coming to a stop just before the 43rd Avenue on-ramp, Graves said.
The woman was taken into custody, he said.
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A severely underweight horse was found abandoned today near Palo Verde and Narramore roads in Palo Verde, officials said.
Detectives with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip that came in this morning and spoke to local residents, who said they had never seen the horse before and don’t know who owns it,
said Detective Doug Matteson, a spokesman with MCSO.
The horse will be taken to a local veterinarian for evaluation and treatment, and then transported to the MASH unit, MCSO’s no-kill animal shelter, until it can be adopted, Matteson said.
If anyone has information on the horse or its owners, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 602-876-1011.
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Firefighters responded to Perryville Prison, 2105 N. Citrus Road, Goodyear, at about 3:30 a.m. July 13 after reports of a natural gas leak, officials said.
“There was some sort of fire in the kitchen that prison staff reports as a result of a natural gas leak,” said Battalion Chief Ed Pahl, a spokesman with the Goodyear Fire Department.
The sprinkler system activated and put the fire out
before firefighters arrived, Pahl said.
The natural gas was shut down to the building, and the hazardous materials team metered the area for any remaining gas, he said.
No additional leaks were found, and the scene was turned over to Southwest Gas so it could address the gas leak, Pahl said.
No injuries were reported, he said.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Five undocumented immigrants were arrested July 13 in Goodyear with almost 250 pounds of marijuana in their vehicle after fleeing from troopers on multiple freeways, officials said.
At about 2:45 p.m., a trooper with the Arizona Department of Public Safety attempted to stop a car for speeding on northbound State Route 85, but the driver fled, said Quentin Mehr, a spokesman for DPS.
The trooper pursued the vehicle, which then went eastbound on Interstate 10, but terminated the pursuit when a DPS helicopter started following the vehicle, Mehr said.
The car ran over road spikes that were deployed, and exited at Estrella Parkway, where it came to a stop, Mehr said.
Five occupants in the car fled on foot, but were taken into custody with the assistance of police K9s, and were turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mehr said.
Troopers found 247 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle, he said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A fire early Monday morning at an abandoned Buckeye church appears to have been set intentionally, officials said.
Firefighters were dispatched at about 4 a.m. to Fourth Street and Eason Avenue for the reported fire, Buckeye Fire Chief Bob Costello said.
Upon arrival, crews found a fire in the front portion of the church extending from the basement to the first floor and working its way into the attic, Costello said.
“We experienced some difficulty gaining access to the fire, because the church has been abandoned for a couple of years so everything was locked and secured, except one door that looked like it had been forced open,” he said.
Firefighters from the Avondale Fire Department and Buckeye Valley Fire District also responded.
The fire took about 30 minutes to extinguish, and the damage to the building was substantial, Costello said.
No injuries were reported. Officials have been in contact with the owner, which is a bank, to secure the building, he said.
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Faithful West Valley View readers know that ahead of a city council election, we print Q&A’s.
We ask all the candidates the same questions. We send the questions to all the candidates at the same time. And we give them all the same deadline to answer our questions. We do this over email so that we can copy and paste their answers verbatim and avoid any possibilities of typos.
We do this for you, dear readers, not for the candidates. We do this to help you all become the most informed voters you can be.
We’ve been doing this a long time.
We’re very clear in our instructions we send the candidates along with the questionnaire.
We tell them what the word limit is for each answer. We instruct them to email their answers back to us. And we give them the deadline, in all caps so it really stands out.
Thanks to a recent state law signed in May 2014 mandating that cities hold their elections in the fall of even-numbered years, four West Valley cities are holding elections simultaneously. Goodyear is the exception. The city was able to opt out because its election schedule was written into its charter, thus requiring a vote by the residents, who chose to continue holding Goodyear’s council election in the spring of odd-numbered years. Holding the city’s council election in the fall of even-numbered years would have disenfranchised Goodyear’s massive snowbird population. And Goodyear voters decided spending $2 per ballot vs. the 50 cents per ballot that every other West Valley city now spends (everything’s cheaper in bulk) was worth it.
In this issue, you will find Litchfield Park’s candidates’ answers to our questions. Next week, we’ll run Tolleson’s followed by Avondale’s, and finally Buckeye’s.
Because we sent the questionnaires to each candidate in each race at the same time, and were clear on our deadlines, we are not making exceptions for anyone. If a candidate did not return his questionnaire by the deadline, we will not run it. It’s just not fair to all of the candidates who turned theirs in on time. In the same vein, if a candidate exceeded the word limit and submitted his answers early enough for us to bring it to his attention so he could revise his answers and resubmit them, we would accept them. But if a candidate submitted her answers at the eleventh hour and exceeded the word limit, we cut from the bottom.
The rules weren’t excessive. We had three: Answer the questionnaire via email. Do not exceed 200 words per answer. Return the questionnaire by the deadline.
Buckeye and Tolleson candidates had 14 days to turn theirs in. Avondale and Litchfield Park candidates had 13.
We think that was more than enough time, and voters should take into consideration who can follow the rules and who cannot when casting their votes on Aug. 30.
We’ll let you know who’s who in our upcoming endorsement editorials.
Until then, please join us at Buckeye’s final candidate forum, sponsored by the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Tolleson’s and Avondale’s candidate forums, sponsored by the West Valley View and Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. Candidates for Buckeye mayor and District 3 council will answer questions at 6 p.m. Thursday at WestPark Elementary School, 2700 S. 257th Drive, Buckeye; candidates for Tolleson mayor and council will answer questions at 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Arts Academy of Estrella Mountain, 2504 S. 91st Ave., Phoenix; and candidates for Avondale mayor and council will answer questions at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Conference Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.
Editor:
America is saddened by what is happening in Syria and Iraq, but take heed people!!! Just like the destruction of all Christian antiquities in Arabian lands to destroy their total Christian past, the same has been occurring thru our President Obama and Clinton’s tenure. Destroying the past of our country to evolve a new history for their own insufferable purpose.
Radical Islamic Iman’s will say “They built this country after defeating the opposition, The Jews and Christian infidels”: Obama has helped them all the way of course, by changing our American history in our schools using CORE education to indoctrinate our children with Islam and remove American history and trying to stop all our American traditions.
We are all interested in the upcoming elections and the questions are as volatile as the Mexican’s are at the rallies, or those masked groups intermingled among them inciting them would want us to believe. The Spanish people know better. Lots of dirty Soro’s money floating around.
Speaking of dirty money, the Fed’s are investigating large
foreign sums made to Virginia’s Democrat Governor McCauliffe’s political campaign from a Chinese businessman, who also donated to Clinton’s charitable organization. In Governor McCauliffe’s own words: “He and the Clinton’s are very dear, dear friends and they went everywhere together!” Such rhetoric makes one wonder if the Governor visited England’s pimping jailbird Prince Andrew’s Island with Bill? Birds of a feather flock together, so they say!
Analie Maccree Goodyear
Editor: So now we know that the “ fix ” was in ! Hillary Clinton broke the law by putting emails with classified information on unsecured servers. By so doing, she jeprodized national security. Had anyone else done that they would have been prosecuted. But not Hillary Clinton. Does anyone really believe that she has the judgment to be President? Do we really want her in possession of the nuclear codes? Seriously ?? The bottom line here is that there is one set of rules if you are a Clinton and another , a different set of rules for everyone else. As a Washington inside, Hillary was privledged and protected by the system. The Clinton’s have set a new low for corruption. They may well be the most politically corrupt family in American history.
If Hillary Clinton is elected President, I really believe that she will use the power of her office to continue in Obama’s footsteps to further dismantle the
Constitution and Bill of Rights through executive action. Our right to free speech, Good bye. Our right to bear arms, Good bye. If she gets elected, those who voted for her, along with those who did not, can all kiss the Constitution and American cherished freedoms, Good bye ! The 2016 election will determine whether Donald Trump will get his chance to make America great again, or if Hillary Clinton will totally and completely destroy the Republic and impose the beloved Progressives “ politically correct ” utopia. Will the American people wise up in time, or will our great nation crumple into oblivion as did the ancient Roman empire ? Please, all patriots, pray for OUR BELOVED COUNTRY ! She is the finest example of freedom in history, and is certainly worth saving.
Roy Azzarello Goodyear
Editor:
According to the AAA there has been a doubling of fatal crashes due the influence of the drug marijuana. Yet, here in Arizona we are ready to legalize marijuana. Are we crazy? It is true that Arizona has a very strict law for driving under the influence. But does it keep the morons from driving? Before we give into the Pot-heads, let’s take a look at Washington and Colorado highway safety record.
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There is enough carnage on our highways with drunk drivers. I believe we do not need any more blood on the streets of our state. Please, use your head, vote No on legalizing marijuana.
Jaime Ruiz-Sandoval Litchfield Park
Editor: Roy Azzarello’s letter entitled “Radical Islam” July 6, 2016 states, “This war will prove difficult to win, unless our President identifies the enemy, and calls it what it is, JIHAD!”
Pray tell, what precisely would calling it this magical phrase “JIHAD” (or even Radical Islamic Extremism) going to accomplish, Roy? What would happen?
Would ISIL all of a sudden quit killing people or be less of a threat to Americans? Would we all of a sudden gain more allies around the world against ISIL by calling it “JIHAD”? Is calling it “JIHAD” some sort of military strategy that has eluded our military commanders or something? Has there ever been an instance where we have been unable to strike a military target because we didn’t use the label “JIHAD”? Has any military adviser to the Joint Chiefs or the Commander-In-Chief ever said we will win this war if we simply call it “JIHAD”? Do you really think our men and women (and over 15,000 transgendered) in uniform don’t know who the enemy is because we don’t call it “JIHAD”?
The answer to all these questions, is unequivocally NO! No magical phrase was necessary to dismantle al Qaeda in the FATA, or for Special Forces to take out Osama Bin Laden, or for our Air Force and drones to take out several heads of ISIL, and caravans of fighters, or to assist recapturing 40% of the land ISIL held in Iraq and Syria, or for our intelligence and law enforcement officers to disrupt plots and work with foreign governments worldwide to prevent terror. Your attempt to politically correct the President’s language usage will have absolutely zero effect. The enemy has been clearly identified and is being targeted, regardless of what YOU call it.
Patrick Orr Avondale
Editor:
August 30th 2016 is a very important date for the future of Buckeye and all Buckeye residents. It is our Primary Election and there are Federal, State and local candidates running for vacancies or re-election. The Buckeye Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Candidate Forums in various locations around Buckeye. Upcoming forums will be July 14th at Bales Elementary Library and July 21 at WestPark Elementary Library, 6-8 pm at each location. The candidates are given 2 mins to introduce themselves; 2 mins. to answer each question from the audience; and 2 mins. to summarize why they are candidates, their background, their plans for the future of Buckeye. I have attended the previous 2 forums and each one was a different mix of audience (although all too sparse) and a different questions from the audience. I learned more about the candidates each time. I encourage everyone to try to attend the upcoming forums for the future of Buckeye. Then, submit your ballot and VOTE!
Marilyn A. Walker Vollmer Buckeye
Editor:
After five police were killed in Dallas last week and 28,000 suicides and murders by gunfire last year, the gun-rights folks still don’t acknowledge that easy access to guns in this country is a problem. Five of their deceptive arguments are:
“Guns don’t kill people — people kill people” is misleading. Guns are the weapons of choice in 65% of the homicides in the United States. In tragic multiplemurders such as Aurora, Orlando and Newtown, rapid-fire guns were used to kill many people in a short time, which couldn’t be done with most weapons.
“The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun” is catchy but false. There are very few incidents where this actually happens except for trained “good guys” such as police or ex-military. Dozens of people are killed in accidental or domestic violence shootings for every criminal shot by a law-abiding civilian.
Americans own 300 million guns, yet shootings happen every day. Our police officers are literally out-gunned.
“The Second Amendment guarantees our right to own guns.” But, as Justice Scalia noted, there is no Constitutional
right for civilians to have multiple assault-type rifles with extended magazines. These are usually the weapons used by mass-killers.
“Most mass-shootings happen in places that ban guns” is not true according to FBI and CDC statistics. Two-thirds of these killings take place in areas where guns are permitted.
“Cars kill more people than guns do — should we ban cars?” is a false analogy since most deaths by cars are accidental and most deaths by guns are intentional. Also, no one is trying to ban guns, just limit access to some weapons by unstable, dangerous people.
It’s time to stand our ground against the NRA and the gun industry.
John Flynn Goodyear
Editor:
Many people talk about giving back to the community. Frank Scott is one person who I know really does it.
I first met Frank Scott in the early 2000’s when we both the new Community Service Officer (CSO) program created by the Avondale Police Department. We went through fairly extensive training and then Frank and I started patrolling in old modified police cars (to differentiate us from regular patrol cars) — to assist officers at non crime scenes and make officers more available. Frank Scott eventually became
one of the drivers of the mobile command vehicle and did this at all hours and days of the week.
When the CSO program was eliminated Frank started doing volunteer activities with Avondale Fire and Rescue.
As most Avondale residents know, Frank Scott then went on to serve as a member of the Avondale City Council and eventually Vice Mayor as well as representing Avondale on many external committees and boards.
Frank and I are not close friends but I have no doubt that he would serve the City of Avondale admirably and I therefore urge you to vote for Frank Scott for mayor in the August 29 primary.
Arnold Knack Avondale
Editor:
I heard that some students in Maricopa County did not do well on the AZ Merit Test. As a result of their low scores, some students will have to repeat the third grade. This, I feel is not the answer to the problem. It is also detrimental to a childs’ self-esteem and their intellectual development.
An assessment test should be used to find the strengths and weaknesses a child has, then work on the areas which need improvement. They should give the AZ Merit Test to parents and teachers. If they do not pass the test, then there is something wrong with it and needs to be revised. I once read the Final Exam for the 8th grade class of
Liberty School (circa 1900.) I doubt some people today would pass this test.
According to Educators, by a certain age, we must be proficient in writing and math. But, not all children learn at the same rate. Therefore, parents, do not let any teacher “label” your child as slow or hyperactive. They are not licensed to give such a diagnosis. I wasn’t doing that well in the 5th grade. Our neighbors had goats, horses and cats. I would rather play with them than do schoolwork, but I eventually “caught up” in Summer School. As for my High School Graduating Class of 1973, we were 80% proficient in math; 85% proficient in writing. Back then, we didn’t have Smart phones or the Internet. You young people today are lucky to have all that modern technology available to you. Use it. Ask questions. There is no limit to what you can learn. Everyone has a talent. Find what you like to do and do it (well.)
Laura Rivas Buckeye
Editor:
I am a naturalized citizen, age 91. I love this country because of the “freedoms” it offers. I am disgusted by the scandals surrounding the candidates of the 2016 Presidential Elections. All of them do not care if they are accepted or not. This is not right. They say “The Democrates
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are better.” Others say “the Republicans are better.” So, people do not know who to believe. Who is telling the truth or not?
Mrs. Clinton promises alot of things (free health care and education), but is it really Mr. Clinton the one who wants to get back in the White House? We don’t want Mr. Clinton in office telling Mrs. Clinton what to do. Besides, Mr. Bush Sr. passed the presidency to Mr. Clinton, who passed it on to Bush Jr. Pres. Obama defeated Hillary Clinton, but gave her the job of Secretary of State. Now Mr. Obama endorses Mrs Clinton for President. I think we can find other honorable people who are more qualified to be the President of the U.S.
Hope you agree with my viewpoint: We have the right to elect someone better qualified: not just by “connections” or “money.” Our office of the Chief Executive must be, regardless of race or sex, have not only a college-level education, have high moral standards, and have held other offices (prior experience) and be knowledgeable in Economics, Law, Modern Technology, Medical Science and be a diplomate. As well as knowlegeble in foreign languages.
Marina Rivas Buckeye
Editor: I recently purchased a home in Tolleson. I watched my home being built as the Littleton School was being constructed. I am proud to be a homeowner here and to be close to the new school. I hope to see it thrive as the community grows. I have one major concern before school begins next month. The school is on 103 Ave and is a major exit from two subdivisions. The traffic can get heavy at times and I foresee even more as parents drive their children to school. Therein lies a very deep concern of mine. In the mornings, people leaving the area, using 103 Ave have a tendency to exceed the 25 mile
an hour by 23 times that or even more. I dread to see grade school children on the way to school under these conditions. I am a senior citizen and my wife walks this street for exercise. I accompany her occasionally and people just don’t care. Big SUVs take time to stop. Kids can be distracted and dart out into the street for no reason at all. People exceeding the posted limit put those poor babies in dire circumstances on a daily basis. We need law enforcement to monitor this situation for the sake and safety of these little kids. Most important of all we need drivers on this street to act like this is a major thoroughfare for children and slow way down. Leave earlier if you are even close to late for work or an appointment. I would hate to think anyone could justify maiming or killing one or more kids just so you won’t be late. Tolleson Police be warned that without enforcement it is only a matter of time, may be the first day of school, before tragedy strikes.
Robert Kassin Tolleson
Editor:
With 7% Goodyear budget increases becoming the norm,it’s good to see that at least one member of Council-Bill Stippis aware of the words “cost control”. Our Mayor ,City Manager and most of Council are not. Year after year nary a focus on cost reduction, anathema to these folks. New buzz words arise frequently-“proactive” is a biggie and now we have “lean thinking” and numerous others,meaningless due to the absence of any real measurable goals and objectives. Year after year these individual Goals and Objectives avoid specifics. Basically they read like a job description. Unfortunately, the Mayor et al simply do not demand a concerted effort on cost reduction and therefore don’t get it. Think about this subject when you vote on Council members next time.
Richard Hinkel Goodyear
Editor:
What’s wrong with the Diamond-backs? I’ve been watching them now for over 16 years! I played baseball. I coached Junior High baseball and J.V. High School Baseball. I have my opinion. Chip Hale is the problem. He’s a nice guy, but they need a tough guy to get the best out of each player.
Matt Williams has been known as the Drill Sergeant. Let’s give the manager’s position to Matt and we’ll see an improvement within a week! Matt’s the MAN that will get the team winning more. Don’t wait until next year. Do it now! Losing can become a way of life.
We won’t win the Division this year, but give it to Matt now and we’ll see a positive change within a week, two at the most. Remember the Old saving, “Nice guys finish last!” Chip is too nice. We need the Drill Sergeant, Matt Williams. NOW!!!
Bernard Oviatt Sr. Salome
Editor:
I believe one of America’s core values is that all lives matter. I watch the media and hear the public talking about police brutality and killing. It seems like a good majority have forgotten that Police Officers are here to protect the public and keep the peace. Then I wonder what is the solution? Training? Yes, a lot of training is needed, but also education of the public as to what to do if a Police Officer stops you. This include dissemination of information through schools, at all levels, and the media. If a police officer stops me, my common sense reaction tells me to freeze keeping my hands on the steering wheel, not move unless told by the police officer, not become argumentative, and not raise my voice. After all if you don’t have anything to hide, why would you object.
Jose F. Cuzme
Goodyear
Editor:
We are enthusiastically supporting Diane Landis for the Arizona State Senate, District 13. Diane is a person of faith, character and competence. A native of Nogales, she served in the administration of President George H.W. Bush in the office of Presidential Personnel. Later, she was honored to be chosen as the White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She came home to Arizona in 1993 and she and her husband of 44 years have lived in Litchfield Park since then. Here she has continued a life-time of volunteerism by serving with distinction on the City Council of Litchfield Park.
Every now and then a remarkable candidate runs for office who shares our principles and our conscience. Diane Landis is such a candidate. She will serve the citizens of District 13 well.
Terry V. Swicegood
Barbara H. Swicegood
Litchfield Park
Editor:
In this Presidential Election I am looking beyond whatever term or terms the candidates would serve. While I have no children of my own my Niece, Nephew, and their children are like my own Children/Grand Children to me. The implications of this election
will have far more impact on their lives than mine. Therefore the most important issue to consider for me in this election is the makeup of the Supreme Court. The appointments made to the court will far survive any Presidential term or terms by either of these candidates. While both have blemishes, perceived or real, I don’t want my Nieces and Nephews having to deal with the implications of rulings from Judges like Alito, Thomas, and (God rest his soul) Scalia.
Citizens United has been a disaster for our system and should be overturned. Trump is going to nominate justices who are philosophically in line with these justices and consider Citizens United the law of the land. That is not acceptable to me and overrides any other considerations. The next President will nominate up to 3 Justices for this High Court. Trump has also indicated that he has changed his previous position on Social Security and Medicare and believes that it needs to be budgeted down or privatized — NO WAY! In addition, the best way and only way to empower our economy now is to subsidize a mass rebuilding of our infrastructure and mandate that American Companies and American Workers being paid living wages have priority in this process. Trump supported this previously but has backed off on it likely due to pressure from the Republicans. Trump also seems to think it’s okay for the Government to regulate our personal lives and has become anti-choice. This is about issues to me and not personalities — Period!
David Compton Litchfield Park
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by Shane McOwen staff writer
Howdy, all! Here’s the latest edition of the Business Briefcase, hot off the press.
Did anyone get hit with that strange liquid falling from the sky this week? I hear scientists are calling it “rain.” Sounds like a catchy name to me; I wonder if it will stick.
Let’s get to the business news, shall we?
We’ll start this week’s issue with a topic that’s been on everyone’s minds lately, based on the number of emails flooding my inbox.
The WinCo Foods project has been quite a mystery since rumors first hit the area in early 2014. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then.
Goodyear’s Economic Development Department said the city is still waiting on building plans from the Idahobased grocer. WinCo did not return phone calls from the View by press time.
WinCo was first announced as going in at the southwest corner of Pebble Creek Parkway and McDowell Road back in January 2014. The stars obviously have not aligned for construction to begin since then, but the Briefcase will be on the case once any new information is released.
In business news that’s actually happened, Action Sports Performance is now open in Avondale at 210 N. Avondale Blvd., Suite 106, in the commercial complex at the southwest corner of Van Buren Street and Avondale Boulevard.
Action Sports is a performance center that helps athletes develop into more explosive and dynamic players. The training facility offers team circuit training, agility and on-field position training in baseball, softball, football, basketball and volleyball.
It also offers hitting, catching and pitching lessons, and houses dance instruction for children and adults.
Action Sports is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For information on class schedules or membership, call 623-340-2359 or email info@actionsportsaz.com. The website, www.actionsportsaz.com, is not operational yet, but it leaves a contact form to find out more information.
Just south of Action Sports on Avondale Boulevard, Francis & Sons Car Wash has submitted a site plan to Avondale for the vacant lot between the newly opened QuikTrip and the shopping center anchored by CVS.
The first Francis & Sons opened in 1997, and has grown to 18 locations across the Valley. The Avondale location will be the company’s 19th.
Francis & Sons offers various car wash options, as well as detailing, oil and lube services, windshield repair and replacement and window tinting.
For the environmentally conscious reader: each location uses reclaimed, treated and recycled water, and biodegradable, phosphate-free wash solutions (aka car soap).
For information, visit www.francisandsonscarwash.com.
That’s all for this week, folks. Thanks for stopping by!
As always, send questions, comments and/or tips to smcowen@westvalleyview.com. I’ll do my best to get replies out in a timely manner. In fact, I had a whole stack to send out yesterday, so hopefully, you’ve all checked your inboxes!
Take care, everyone. Stay cool out there!
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A Waddell woman’s grandmother inspired her mission to put special rag dolls into the hands of children with cancer.
Deanna McCammon said children going to the hospital for cancer treatments will identify with the Halle LuLu dolls she created because they have a hairpiece that can be removed.
“The reactions have been tremendous,” she said. “The kids just light up because the dolls look just like them.” McCammon based the design for the dolls on one her grandmother made and gave to her when she was 4 years old.
A year later, her grandmother died of cancer.
“It’s kind of affected me all my life,” McCammon said.
Years later, she found the doll, but it had become moldy and impossible to restore.
“I was able to save the hair, but everything else fell apart,” she said. “That was a clue that helped me. Why not put the hair on a doll? This would be a great idea for kids with cancer.”
It took McCammon some time to perfect the design for the 24-inch dolls, which she said is the same size and shape as the original.
“There was a lot of trial and error. I’m not a seamstress,” she said.
But she learned, and in her spare time away from helping to run her family business, she makes the dolls, which are named for her niece, Halle Dougherty.
“I’m a one-person assembly line,” she said of the dolls, which are available for $40 on Halle LuLu’s website.
The dolls come in male and female models dressed in pajamas, matching scarves for the doll and patient and
a hairpiece with strands long enough to be braided that attaches with Velcro.
She’s created black and Native American versions as well as dolls with removable arms and legs for children who have lost limbs, and grandmother and grandfather figures.
Now that she’s made more than 100 dolls, McCammon said her project is at a “pivotal point.”
“I want to get them to the children that need them,” she said.
To do that, McCammon enlisted the help of her friend, Bobi Tice of Avondale, to create the Smiles & Sunshine Foundation, which will buy the dolls at a reduced price and give them to children.
Tice, a leukemia survivor, said she was inspired to do something for children after participating in a cancer fundraising walk.
“Children undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, they don’t understand what’s going on. They lose their hair. They’re scared and frightened,” Tice said. “Everyone I meet knows someone who’s affected.”
To distribute the dolls, Tice said she’s networking with agencies that work with children with cancer.
“When they go to the hospital, they can take the dolls with them,” Tice said.
The projected benefitted from its first fundraising event when proceeds were donated from the Final Round Golf Tournament held June 4 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix.
For information about Halle LuLu dolls and the Smiles & Sunshine Foundation, visit shop.hallelulu.com.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
Boy. It requires players to physically get up and chase Pokémon all around the area. It uses their cell phones’ Global Positioning Systems to show the places where they need to go, and tracks their movements. Whether on foot or on wheels of some sort, players must be traveling and on the move to be successful.
Pokémon can be found anywhere and everywhere.
In the game, places called gyms are placed all over the Valley (and nation). Players have to travel to the gyms in order to battle Pokémon in the hopes of becoming Pokémon Masters.
Players pick between three teams to join: Team Instinct (yellow), Team Mystic (blue) and Team Valor (red). Teams aim to claim the gyms, and players can leave Pokémon there to defend them. Help strengthen a gym held by your team by battling at it. Rival teams can also battle the Pokémon in an attempt to weaken the gym so it can be taken over.
Places call PokéStops are also placed around the Valley. There, players can restock items to help catch Pokémon. The West Valley View is an official Pokéstop. Other locations are often churches or public parks, places that have suddenly filled up with wandering people staring at their phones.
For many players, the app brings back memories of the Nintendo game, television show and trading card game that was popular in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Pokémon Go is a modern, upgraded version of the beloved game.
Luis Raya, 18, of Tonopah is a big fan of Pokémon Go and plays it about three times a day.
“For me, it’s mostly a nostalgia effect from when I used to play Pokémon as a little kid. I used to really enjoy the game, so currently, I am just playing it to relive that and remember those times. It’s fun to catch all of the original Pokémon,” Raya said.
Pokémon Go has now spread to 35 countries, making it now available in much of Europe. The app was released July 6 and already has over 10 million downloads. The phrase “how to play Pokémon Go” now tops Google’s
daughter. In order to make that a reality, Todd recognizes it’s going to take more than just handing them the keys to the store.
“What are we doing in our lifetime to protect and preserve the freedom that we enjoy to pass that along to the next generation?” Todd said. “The DC Project just fit tongue and groove with our mindset.”
The DC Project’s goal is to highlight the diversity of gun owners, specifically the female demographic, encourage the preservation of gun rights in America, and to set up a resource allocation guide for firearms-related information. The DC Project wants to put a face behind the Second Amendment, Todd said.
“I feel like so much of it is just a lack of familiarity,” Todd said. “There’s a fear of firearms that’s born out of either not being introduced to them at all, or not introduced to them properly.”
As the Arizona representative, Todd met with U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake and U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, R-District 8, over the two days. She also spoke at a rally on the legacy of the Second Amendment.
“It was a small crowd, but we weren’t discouraged by that,” Todd said. “We were only eight months from the idea to hold a rally on the West Lawn of the Capitol building. It’s a phenomenal and encouraging thing that citizens can come together and go to our nation’s capital, feel like we had a connection and some say on how things go, and then join together for a peaceful and very positive rally, just to say this is why we’re here and this is what we hope to accomplish.”
Todd said one moment at the rally let the group know it had been heard.
“We were official because we had one heckler,” she said. “We felt like we had arrived.”
Todd said her meetings with Flake and Franks went well, and had heard other members’ meetings had similar outcomes.
“Each office that we visited, we were very well
search engine, beating “how to tie a tie.”
Within two days of its release, it was installed on over five percent of all android phones. That is more than the popular dating app Tinder’s downloads and is working its way up to Twitter’s percentage.
“I was expecting it to be popular, but not as popular as it is getting,” Raya said. “People enjoy seeing Pokémon in the real world, making it a different type of game. It is definitely going to have an impact on how games are created. Augmented reality and virtual reality are becoming more popular in our everyday world, and I’m pretty sure this is going to help that grow more and more.”
Users of all ages are Snap Chatting, Facebooking, Tweeting and Instagraming their experiences playing Pokémon Go.
Phoenix Police are also using social media as a tool to reach out to players and warn them about possible issues playing the game. Police advise players to travel in groups, use good judgment, and never trespass. They warned players that breaking the law isn’t worth a Charizard or even a Pikachu.
received,” Todd said. “We were treated with respect and grace. We certainly don’t think we’ve suddenly turned a corner and everyone’s going to hold hands and sing ‘Kumbaya’ now, but it’s an opportunity to cause change, to open a dialog that wouldn’t have been there if we hadn’t taken the time to go.”
Project beginnings, background
The DC Project came to be from Diana Muller, a professional competition shooter. Muller was discouraged by the amount of misinformation on guns she came across in her profession, and thought getting face time with Washington leaders could help quell those notions, Todd said.
Todd had already heard some about the DC Project when she went to Las Vegas for the SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) show in January. The trip turned out to be fruitful.
“I reached out to the people who were putting it together,” she said. “At that point, it was an organization called A Girl and a Gun. Julianna Crowder founded that, and she was helping Diana reach out because she has chapters in all 50 states.”
Crowder told Todd that the group was not just for competition shooters, but for everyone who’s passionate about Second Amendment rights. The caveat: Funding is all out of pocket. Todd said that energized her even more.
“You hear the word grassroots being tossed around all over the place, so much that it’s really not,” Todd said. “They’re really funded by some big money somewhere. This truly was 50 women who showed up.”
Each DC Project participant paid her own way to Washington.
“There was no funding for this at all,” Todd said. “Everybody truly had to make their own way to get there. It was wonderful to see something come together in that short span of time, to see the amazing leaders who showed up. Everybody was just of a positive mindset, of a hopeful mindset, and we reached out.”
Second Amendment supporters are traditionally conservative, but the DC Project is a nonpartisan group, Todd said.
Pokémon Go has been blamed for putting users in dangerous circumstances, but Phoenix police said it’s too early to determine the extent and cases are still being investigated.
Goodyear police said players should be aware of their surroundings and avoid unfamiliar areas, adding that they should always be wary playing the game because criminals with ill intentions could use the app to potentially lure victims to remote areas.
The Arizona Department of Transportation also acknowledged the trend by alerting drivers to never catch and drive. Last week, overhead freeway signs across the state read “Pokémon Go is a no go when driving.”
ADOT Director John Halikowski said in a press release, “Distracted Driving takes many forms, even looking for Pokémon. Although we hope you catch ’em all, if you’re not focused on driving with your eyes on the road, you’re at a higher risk of injuring or killing yourself and others in a crash. No Pokémon is worth that.”
Kourtney Balsan can be reached at Kbalsan@westvalleyview.com.
“In our group, we had a liberal Democrat who’s the vice president of a gun club called the Liberal Gun Club of California,” Todd said. “I never knew such a thing existed. We had staunchly conservative Republicans and everything in between.
The DC Project is hoping to make another trip to Washington in February 2017. Todd said they hope to double the participation, with two members from each state meeting with representatives, for the next go round.
“The one word that kept reverberating is we just felt proud,” Todd said. “I think everybody will come back to their home states and keep the ball rolling by being sure they’re tucked into local elections and talking to their local elected officials.”
Todd and her husband are coming up on the 10th anniversary of AZ Firearms. Gun Freedom Radio, the couple’s radio show, began as a half-hour segment on another show on KTAR. Gun Freedom Radio moved to The Patriot, KKNT, to extend the timeframe, and then to Star Worldwide Network, an Internet radio station, to extend the reach of the show. Gun Freedom Radio airs from 1 to 3 p.m. every Saturday.
“Every week, I have four to six people come on that I interview,” Todd said. “We all share the idea [that] we’re about safe and responsible firearm ownership, and protecting and preserving our Constitution.”
The Todds had no experience in radio before the show.
“I just feel like when the opportunities open up, we just have to be ready to say yes,” she said.
Todd said the DC Project experience was rewarding, and can’t wait to get back to work.
“We really enjoyed being able to talk to each other as people instead of [as] a dividing line that sets them over [there] and us over here,” she said. “We just enjoyed finding out what commonalities we had, and going and talking with legislators who were very pro-Second Amendment and some who were not so pro-Second Amendment.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
There will be no contest for the Litchfield Park City Council in this year’s election — three candidates are running for three seats.
But there will be a change in the membership of the council as newcomer Ann Donahue assumes the seat of retiring Councilman Paul Stucky, who is leaving the council after three terms.
Seeking re-election are Peter Mahoney, who was first elected in 2000 and is going for his fifth term, and John Romack, who will start his third term after being first elected in 2008.
Their names will appear on the Aug. 30 primary election ballot for the four-year council terms.
They will join Mayor Tom Schoaf, Vice Mayor Paul Faith and Councilmen Tim Blake and Jeff Raible on the council.
The deadline to register to vote in the election is Aug. 1, with registration forms available at recorder.maricopa. gov/elections. Early voting starts Aug. 3.
The candidates’ unedited answers to a West Valley View questionnaire follow:
Ann Donahue
Age: 57
Last level of school completed: College: Arizona State University & Central Michigan University.
Degrees, certifications held: BS in Public Health.
Occupation: Retired from Litchfield Elementary School District, 10 years with LifeScan a Johnson & Johnson Company.
Years you have lived in the city: 23 Boards and commissions you’ve served on: American Diabetes Association: Speakers Bureau; Litchfield Library Guild: Board member; Wigwam Country Club: President of tennis committee; Litchfield Elementary School: President PTSA, Site Base member; Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association: President, Board member; West Valley Fine Arts Council: Arts Education Board member; St. Thomas Aquinas Church & School: Chairman Major Gift’s committee; Chairman Parish Ball; President PTO; Southwest Valley YMCA: Board member; Tour-de-Farm Bike Ride: Chairman; Agua Fria Union High School District Override: Chairman; Millennium High School Safe Night Out: Founder and Chairman; Agua Fria Foundation, Board Member: Membership Chairman.
How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? 2
Why are you seeking election to the council?
I attended the Town Hall Meeting last January and returned home excited about the Mayor’s report. In my opinion, the most important message was the information about the next phase of development for Litchfield Park. As a citizen I have been involved in a number of community activities and have enjoyed watching Litchfield Park grow into a thriving village community. I have lived in seven different cities in the United States, was raised in Michigan and I’ve never seen such a charming community. We have so many residents who are willing to come forward, volunteer and keep Litchfield Park quaint. Volunteers and city staff continue to develop businesses and festivals that attract residents from outside our village who travel west to experience our vibrant community. I have met many people in our community over the last 23 years and as a city Council member I look forward to becoming a liaison.
Do you support term limits? Why or why not?
I support term limits for state and federal government positions but not for local government. Litchfield Park is a perfect example of how local government can work without term limits as many of our city council members and mayor have served numerous terms. I think it has been important for our village to develop responsibly and the people of this community trust the judgment of the local council members and mayor.
What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?
I think the top issue for the city of the Litchfield Park is the next level of development. It is very important that we create a tax base that can provide our city with all of the services that we need while continuing our reputation as a vibrant, charming community. We need to make sure that with future development we continue to honor the historical plan created by Mr. Paul Litchfield 100 years ago.
We now have the opportunity to move the city forward after having purchased the downtown acreage. The city has spent many years planning for this development and is currently putting together an action plan. I look forward to being updated on this plan.
What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?
I am running unopposed. I add to the council my experience having worked for the Litchfield Elementary School District as the Community Liaison and hope to continue my expertise in bringing the community together.
The council is elected to represent its constituency,
yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?
I’ve met many people in Litchfield Park over the last 23 years and believe that it is valuable to seek out opinions from a number of different viewpoints. I look forward to working with the existing counsel and city staff to come up with the best decisions for the whole of Litchfield Park. My experience in PR with the Litchfield Elementary School District will give me the opportunity to represent a voice for the people of Litchfield Park on the council.
What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?
I enjoyed receiving email updates about city issues from former council members Marcie Ellis and Diane Landis. I would like to take a page from their playbook. Their communication kept constituents abreast on relevant issues and the actions being considered by council members and city commissions. I will also make myself available by telephone or email to any of our Litchfield Park citizens.
Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?
I retired from the Litchfield Elementary School District in May 2016. Although I do have plans to pursue other creative interests, this is a perfect time for me to serve the city of Litchfield Park as a city council member.
What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?
I am glad you did not ask how much I weigh? You will find no skeletons, but for those of you who know me, I have a whole lot of costumes in my closet!
Peter Mahoney — incumbent
Age: 56
Last level of school completed: 16
Degrees, certifications held: Bachelor of Science –Liberal Arts, ASU 1984
Occupation: Multi-restaurant owner
Years you have lived in the city: 30 years
Boards and commissions you’ve served on: Litchfield Park City Councilmember for 16 years (4 terms)
How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? I have attended all Litchfield Park City Council meetings except for possibly 1 or 2 in the past year.
Why are you seeking re-election to the council?
First and foremost, we have a well-balanced council that works very well together. Our city management and council are currently working on planning the future of the downtown village center. Being that I am a long-time multiple current business owner in the downtown area, I feel that I have unique insight, knowledge and concerns and I want to continue to be involved in the planning of Downtown, La Loma Homestead, and the development of the corner of Dysart and Camelback.
Do you support term limits? Why or why not?
I am opposed to term limits. We have a chance every 2, 4 and even 6 years to replace incumbents by voting them out of office. I would much prefer that we publicly fund all elections (local, state and federal) in order to take as much corruption out of the process as possible. Public funding also allows more citizens the opportunity to run for office and it also allows our lawmakers more time to do their job and not spend 80% of their time fundraising. What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?
I spoke earlier on the future of our downtown development. That is by far our most important issue facing the city. Obviously, as long as it is properly planned, I will proudly support it.
What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?
Availablity — I am at my restaurants nearly every day and I speak with residents every day. I would say on average, I have between 2 and 3 conversations daily about issues in our community. That makes me different than all the other members on our council.
The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?
I always make my vote for what I feel is in the best interest of our community. I can honestly say that I have never voted an issue that would benefit me more then it would the entire community as a whole.
What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?
Anybody can contact me at my restaurants (I also make my cell-phone number available to anybody that asked my employees for it) and my email is public and I normally respond within 24 hours when contacted. Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?
My job does not put any restrictions on ability to serve. I believe that I have missed less than 12 council meetings in 16 years of service (including special meetings).
What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?
A) Do you install your toilet paper so that the paper hangs over or under?
B) There are no skeletons in my closet but it’s very possible that Jimmy Hoffa could be buried in my backyard.
John Romack — incumbent
Age: 71
Last level of school completed: 16
Degrees, certifications held: Bachelor of Arts
Occupation: General contractor
Years you have lived in the city: 40
Boards and commissions you’ve served on: 8 years on council, 8 years on Design Review
How many city council meetings have you attended in the last year? ALL
Why are you seeking re-election to the council?
These are very exciting times for Litchfield and the council. Over the past 4 years we have made great strides in the future of our community. I would like to see all our hard work come to fruition.
Do you support term limits? Why or why not?
I think at this level that I would not support limits. We really don’t have any political agenda but as volunteers, we are just trying to do the best for the community. It helps to have some “corporate memory” when it comes to shaping policy.
What is the top issue the city faces, and what action will you take on that issue if you are elected?
Currently the top issue is the selection for a development partner for the new downtown. I am on the city managers select committee and we will be doing just that over the next few weeks.
What do you offer as a candidate that your opponents do not?
This is a moot question as there are 3 seats available and 3 candidates.
The council is elected to represent its constituency, yet at some point their wishes and beliefs will likely be contradictory to your personal beliefs. How will you arrive at your vote?
This becomes a difficult question at all levels of representative government. I was elected to represent All of the people of our community. I try to get all of the information and facts before making a difficult decision. Not all decisions will please everyone but know that we are all trying to do what is best for the common good. What specific practices will you implement to keep in contact with your constituents?
All of our meetings are open to all of our citizens and I would encourage everyone to come and see your elected council at work. Otherwise, I am in the public every day and always available to answer questions and emails. Does your job place any restrictions on your ability to serve?
No, it actually helps as I am the contractor on the Design Review Board along with an architect, an attorney, a structural engineer and an ex-city official What one question are you glad we didn’t ask? Are there any skeletons in your closet?
No answer submitted.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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by Kourtney Balsan special to
the View
Attempting to break a world record is only a plus for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Goodyear Stake.
The church is hosting the annual Pioneer Celebration and parade in Litchfield Park. It encourages community members to participate in not only celebrating their pioneer heritage and a canned food drive, but to also take part in the Red Wagon Brigade.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday starting at the Litchfield Park LDS church, 301 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Check-in and line-up will begin at 6 p.m. on Old Litchfield Road behind Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd.
The church wants the community to join it in breaking a Guinness World Record for the most toy red wagons in a parade. Last year’s celebration had 168 wagons and donated more than 300 cans of food to local food banks.
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The record for the most toy red wagons in a parade was set in January 2015 by the Community Partners of Dallas to raise awareness to stop child abuse. The community pulled together 288 toy red wagons.
The LDS Goodyear Stake aims to beat the previous record by having more than 300 toy red wagons and hopes to gather between 300 and 400 cans to donate. The purpose of the Red Wagon Brigade is to get children and youths more involved and to take part in the annual parade, said Lynette Makemson, the event’s organizer.
The overall goal of the parade is to serve others and strengthen community involvement, and the opportunity to break a world record is just one of many benefits, Makemson said. Helping charities and those in need in the community comes first, she said.
After the parade is over, several donated toy red wagons will be given to local children’s hospitals, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where the wagons are used to transport children around the hospital.
“I enjoyed seeing those donations come in and knowing that the wagons will have a purpose other than just being in a parade,” Makemson said.
It’s the time of year where people often forget about donating canned goods. It is popular during the colder time of year with holidays around the corner and giving is on the mind. Summer is the time when canned donations run low, which is the reason the canned food donation aspect of the parade is so important, Makemson said.
“We thought it’s a good time to keep the food banks stocked and keep our minds on service and helping, and having fun at the same time,” Makemson said.
If the LDS Goodyear Stake breaks the record, it still plans on continuing the tradition in order to have fun and continue to serve those in need in the community. If the church doesn’t break the record at the annual parade, it plans on trying year after year until it does, Makemson said.
Everyone in the community is welcomed to join. Each wagon needs at least one canned food item that will be donated to local food banks and must be carried by an adult, youth or child. Each person pulling a wagon needs to be registered with a wristband. More than one wagon may be pulled by each participant.
Following the parade will be dinner, games, pie and an old fashioned hoedown. Registration is free and the events are open to the public.
To register for the wagon event, go to gysregistration. com/Events/RedWagon.
by Kourtney Balsan special to
Attempting to break a world record is only a plus for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Goodyear Stake.
The church is hosting the annual Pioneer Celebration and parade in Litchfield Park. It encourages community members to participate in not only celebrating their pioneer heritage and a canned food drive, but to also take part in the Red Wagon Brigade.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday starting at the Litchfield Park LDS church, 301 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Check-in and line-up will begin at 6 p.m. on Old Litchfield Road behind Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd.
The church wants the community to join it in breaking a Guinness World Record for the most toy red wagons in a parade. Last year’s celebration had 168 wagons and donated more than 300 cans of food to local food banks.
The record for the most toy red wagons in a parade was set in January 2015 by the Community Partners of Dallas to raise awareness to stop child abuse. The community pulled together 288 toy red wagons.
The LDS Goodyear Stake aims to beat the previous record by having more than 300 toy red wagons and hopes to gather between 300 and 400 cans to donate. The purpose of the Red Wagon Brigade is to get children and youths more involved and to take part in the annual parade, said Lynette Makemson, the event’s organizer.
The overall goal of the parade is to serve others and strengthen community involvement, and the opportunity to break a world record is just one of many benefits, Makemson said. Helping charities and those in need in the community comes first, she said.
After the parade is over, several donated toy red wagons will be given to local children’s hospitals, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where the wagons are used to transport children around the hospital.
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“I enjoyed seeing those donations come in and knowing that the wagons will have a purpose other than just being in a parade,” Makemson said.
It’s the time of year where people often forget about donating canned goods. It is popular during the colder time of year with holidays around the corner and giving is on the mind. Summer is the time when canned donations run low, which is the reason the canned food donation aspect of the parade is so important, Makemson said.
“We thought it’s a good time to keep the food banks stocked and keep our minds on service and helping, and having fun at the same time,” Makemson said.
If the LDS Goodyear Stake breaks the record, it still plans on continuing the tradition in order to have fun and continue to serve those in need in the community. If the church doesn’t break the record at the annual parade, it plans on trying year after year until it does, Makemson said.
Everyone in the community is welcomed to join. Each wagon needs at least one canned food item that will be donated to local food banks and must be carried by an adult, youth or child. Each person pulling a wagon needs to be registered with a wristband. More than one wagon may be pulled by each participant.
Following the parade will be dinner, games, pie and an old fashioned hoedown. Registration is free and the events are open to the public.
To register for the wagon event, go to gysregistration. com/Events/RedWagon.
by Kourtney Balsan
special to the View
Attempting to break a world record is only a plus for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Goodyear Stake.
The church is hosting the annual Pioneer Celebration and parade in Litchfield Park. It encourages community members to participate in not only celebrating their pioneer heritage and a canned food drive, but to also take part in the Red Wagon Brigade.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday starting at the Litchfield Park LDS church, 301 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Check-in and line-up will begin at 6 p.m. on Old Litchfield Road behind Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd.
The church wants the community to join it in breaking a Guinness World Record for the most toy red wagons in a parade. Last year’s celebration had 168 wagons and donated more than 300 cans of food to local food banks.
The record for the most toy red wagons in a parade was set in January 2015 by the Community Partners of Dallas to raise awareness to stop child abuse. The community pulled together 288 toy red wagons.
The LDS Goodyear Stake aims to beat the previous record by having more than 300 toy red wagons and hopes to gather between 300 and 400 cans to donate. The purpose of the Red Wagon Brigade is to get children and youths more involved and to take part in the annual parade, said Lynette Makemson, the event’s organizer.
The overall goal of the parade is to serve others and strengthen community involvement, and the opportunity to break a world record is just one of many benefits, Makemson said. Helping charities and those in need in the community comes first, she said.
After the parade is over, several donated toy red wagons will be given to local children’s hospitals, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where the wagons are used to transport children around the hospital.
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“I enjoyed seeing those donations come in and knowing that the wagons will have a purpose other than just being in a parade,” Makemson said.
It’s the time of year where people often forget about donating canned goods. It is popular during the colder time of year with holidays around the corner and giving is on the mind. Summer is the time when canned donations run low, which is the reason the canned food donation aspect of the parade is so important, Makemson said.
“We thought it’s a good time to keep the food banks stocked and keep our minds on service and helping, and having fun at the same time,” Makemson said.
If the LDS Goodyear Stake breaks the record, it still plans on continuing the tradition in order to have fun and continue to serve those in need in the community. If the church doesn’t break the record at the annual parade, it plans on trying year after year until it does, Makemson said.
Everyone in the community is welcomed to join. Each wagon needs at least one canned food item that will be donated to local food banks and must be carried by an adult, youth or child. Each person pulling a wagon needs to be registered with a wristband. More than one wagon may be pulled by each participant.
Following the parade will be dinner, games, pie and an old fashioned hoedown. Registration is free and the events are open to the public.
To register for the wagon event, go to gysregistration. com/Events/RedWagon.
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by Kourtney Balsan
special to the View
Attempting to break a world record is only a plus for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Goodyear Stake.
The church is hosting the annual Pioneer Celebration and parade in Litchfield Park. It encourages community members to participate in not only celebrating their pioneer heritage and a canned food drive, but to also take part in the Red Wagon Brigade.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday starting at the Litchfield Park LDS church, 301 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Check-in and line-up will begin at 6 p.m. on Old Litchfield Road behind Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd.
The church wants the community to join it in breaking a Guinness World Record for the most toy red wagons in a parade. Last year’s celebration had 168 wagons and donated more than 300 cans of food to local food banks.
The record for the most toy red wagons in a parade was set in January 2015 by the Community Partners of Dallas to raise awareness to stop child abuse. The community pulled together 288 toy red wagons.
The LDS Goodyear Stake aims to beat the previous record by having more than 300 toy red wagons and hopes to gather between 300 and 400 cans to donate.
The purpose of the Red Wagon Brigade is to get children and youths more involved and to take part in the annual parade, said Lynette Makemson, the event’s organizer.
The overall goal of the parade is to serve others and strengthen community involvement, and the opportunity to break a world record is just one of many benefits, Makemson said. Helping charities and those in need in the community comes first, she said.
After the parade is over, several donated toy red wagons will be given to local children’s hospitals, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where the wagons are used to transport children around the hospital.
“I enjoyed seeing those donations come in and knowing that the wagons will have a purpose other than just being in a parade,” Makemson said.
It’s the time of year where people often forget about donating canned goods. It is popular during the colder time of year with holidays around the corner and giving is on the mind. Summer is the time when canned donations run low, which is the reason the canned food donation aspect of the parade is so important, Makemson said.
“We thought it’s a good time to keep the food banks stocked and keep our minds on service and helping, and having fun at the same time,” Makemson said.
If the LDS Goodyear Stake breaks the record, it still plans on continuing the tradition in order to have fun and continue to serve those in need in the community. If the church doesn’t break the record at the annual parade, it plans on trying year after year until it does, Makemson said.
Everyone in the community is welcomed to join. Each wagon needs at least one canned food item that will be donated to local food banks and must be carried by an adult, youth or child. Each person pulling a wagon needs to be registered with a wristband. More than one wagon may be pulled by each participant.
Following the parade will be dinner, games, pie and an old fashioned hoedown. Registration is free and the events are open to the public.
To register for the wagon event, go to gysregistration. com/Events/RedWagon.
Buckeye grads to play collegiate baseball; Tim Butler returns to W. Valley as athletic director
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Maia Thompson loves to swim, but the 13-year-old Buckeye resident’s best race wasn’t in the pool. It was for her life.
After returning home from a camping trip to the Grand Canyon last summer, Maia wasn’t feeling well. Her mother, Christine, thought it was just vacation fatigue.
“She was super tired and having a hard time keeping her eyes open in class,” Christine said. “I said, ‘Which one?’ and she said, ‘Every one.’”
Maia went to swim practice later that evening, then went home, finished her homework and went to bed early.
“The next day, she woke up and she was completely yellow, she was jaundiced,” Christine said.
After a trip to the doctor, it was discovered that Maia had Wilson’s disease, an inherited disorder that causes too much copper to build up in the liver.
“She had it her entire life and we never knew until that morning she woke up jaundiced,” Christine said. “We were told after a liver biopsy that she needed a new liver and if she didn’t get it, she wasn’t going to make it.”
Maia was immediately placed on the top of the donor list, and after just five days, she had a new liver.
“We don’t know how long she would have had [to live],” Christine said. “All we know is that every day that passed, she just got sicker and sicker.”
Maia is feeling better, but her recovery hasn’t been without complications. She has a blood-incompatible liver, where her blood type is O positive, but the liver is Type A.
“It’s kind of rare,” Christine said. “There can be a little more complications post transplant with an incompatible liver, but it does work.”
Maia said she feels well and hasn’t had many problems with fatigue. The most complicated part is monitoring her health.
“Her liver transplant was on Sept. 3, [2015], and we were readmitted in January for acute rejection — her liver was rejecting, but they were able to control that with IV, steroids, and we got her back on track,” Christine said.
In April, Maia was in and out of the hospital for a little more than a month battling pneumonia. She has to have lab work done frequently to monitor her blood levels, and soon the doctors will be doing a liver ultrasound because her liver numbers are a little elevated, Christine said.
“She can be looking fine and feeling OK, and those numbers come back and they’re not where they’re supposed to be,” Christine said. “It hasn’t been a smooth go the whole time, it’s been a rollercoaster. A lot of people think you get a liver transplant, it’s over. It wasn’t that way with us. She’s gained weight because of the steroids, she lost hair, it thinned out and has just grown back, so there’s been some challenges.”
Despite Maia’s transplant, she continues to be passionate about swimming. She’s had to modify her practices, but continues to get in the pool.
“Her liver was in complete failure in the beginning, so it started affecting her other organs — her kidneys started to shut down so she was in hemodialysis for several weeks, but those seem to have come back beautifully,” Christine said. “She has to be careful of being in the sun because of the medications she’s on, so she generally tries to do morning practices.”
Maia competes with the Verrado Vitras swim club, a team she’s been with for four and a half years. Her teammates have been very supportive of Maia since she was in the hospital, making swim caps that say, “I swim 4 Maia” on the side.
“They’re pretty incredible to us,” Christine said.
Maia’s sister, Serena, also swims for the Vitras, and Maia said she’s been the most influential person through the entire process.
“She came up with the idea of making T-shirts that say, ‘Can’t wait for the weekend? Try waiting for a life-saving organ,’” Maia said. “Then it says, ‘Maia is our fighter.’”
Serena is only 11, but Christine said she’s, “going on 16.”
“Serena definitely has leader characteristics, and she felt helpless, like most of us did,” Christine said. “I remember getting a text from her in the hospital and she said, ‘Mom, what do you think of this?’ and she wanted to have T-shirts made. We happened to have a few moms on the team that make T-shirts for the Vitras, and they stepped up and made this happen for us. Serena felt that by making these T-shirts, we could raise money for the liver team at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and flood our community with awareness that this is happening, and how impactful organ donation is.”
The family really got to feel the importance of organ donation when traveling to Cleveland for the Transplant Games of America. Maia got to swim in four events (11-13 age group) at the competition, but it was getting to meet other people with similar experiences that made it such a special trip.
“I’ll never forget seeing at the opening ceremonies, they introduced the athletes one state at a time, and toward the end of the introduction, they introduced donor families,” Christine said. “These donor families would come out with posters of their loved ones that had given their organs, and that’s something I cannot be more grateful for the second chance Maia has been given. It’s very emotional.”
Transplant Games success
In two of the four events in which Maia competed, she finished third. She swam the 50-yard freestyle in 35.64 seconds, and the 50-yard butterfly in 45.13. With those placements, Maia qualified for the International Transplant Games, which are scheduled for next June in Malaga, Spain.
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Buckeye’s baseball team had a sensational season in 2016, making it to the Division IV state semifinals. Two of its impactful seniors are reaping rewards from the successful run.
Graduates Andrew Roque and Randen Garrison both signed letters of intent to play collegiate baseball next year. Roque is heading to Pasadena City College in Pasadena, Calif., while Garrison will stay local and play for Arizona Christian University.
“Last year, we had five kids that signed, and we hadn’t had anything like that in a while,” Buckeye coach Danny Rodriguez said. “This year, to get two more to get signed to play on, it’s very exciting for our program, for the kids and for Buckeye High School.”
Roque played shortstop for the Hawks, and pitched in two games, not allowing a run in 7.2 innings of work. Garrison was the second baseman and appeared in five games, allowing just one earned run in 13.2 innings.
“How those two played all year long for us as seniors, they really were the heart and soul of our team up the middle,” Rodriguez said. “They did a great job for
us and so I’m very excited for those guys.”
Andrew Roque
Roque was a three-year starter for Buckeye, playing two years at second base before moving to shortstop this year. He said moving on to play collegiate baseball is a big accomplishment considering how much work he put in over the years.
“I could have just basically not showed up for practice during summer, but I put in more work practicing in the summer to get better to follow up the next season,”
Roque said.
Getting into college took some help from Roque’s cousin, who assisted with the application process, he said. In the end, his decision to go to Pasadena came down to location.
“I was getting more looks from out of state, from farther away,” Roque said. “I like that [Pasadena] is close, I have family out there. I feel like it’s a better opportunity.”
Roque has family in San Fernando, Calif., which is 22 miles from Pasadena.
“It’s a pretty nice area,” Roque said of Pasadena. “It’s a nice college, well set up.”
Roque batted leadoff for the Hawks this
season, hitting .345 with 10 doubles and a triple. He scored 33 runs, which was second on the team.
“He really developed into a very good ballplayer on the field,” Rodriguez said. “He got stronger, he was a good player at shortstop for us, and he just ran with it. He had a pretty good year for us, defensively was his strong point, and he got bigger and stronger and did a tremendous job for us.”
Roque said he’s always been stronger defensively, but getting to hit leadoff this year felt great.
“The past two years, I was in a different spot, so it kind of felt different,” Roque said. “When I got this opportunity in the leadoff spot, it helped me with my confidence.”
Roque said he doesn’t have a preference on whether he plays shortstop or second base in college. He plans to continue playing
so excited the ACU offer came through.” Garrison wanted to stay close to home and had been looking at junior colleges, but nothing worked out, he said.
“My dad emailed the [ACU] coach and he said we can do a workout,” Garrison said. “I threw a bullpen for them, and after, the coach said, ‘We’ll get back to you as soon as possible, I like what I saw.’ We waited two weeks and they finally got back with me.”
Garrison said ACU wants him to pitch, play middle infield and outfield. He started as an outfielder at Buckeye before moving to second base this season.
“He’s another kid that had the potential from when he was little to be pretty good, and this year, he just took off,” Rodriguez said. “He really wanted that position, really wanted to do something his senior year.”
Garrison had a tremendous season at the plate for the Hawks, hitting .558. Included in his 48 hits were six doubles,
by Shane McOwen sports writer
A West Valley youth travel baseball team is on its way to California after capturing the Babe Ruth Arizona State Championship.
The AZ PROspects, a 15-year-old and under travel team, swept through the Arizona finals in the Surprise Babe Ruth League, earning a place in the Western Regionals in Santa Maria, Calif. The PROspects’ roster is dotted with Millennium and Verrado players, and two Verrado assistant coaches: Enrique Cotto and Rocky King. Cotto, a varsity baseball assistant at Verrado and PROspects coach, said the team came together at the beginning of the summer and quickly grew into a formidable force.
“We played in the city of Surprise league first,” Cotto said. “We had to win that league first. We ended up going undefeated and then went to the state tournament, [also] out in Surprise.”
The PROspects made quick work of their state opponents as well.
“We were able to put a really good weekend together,” Cotto said. “Our pitchers were executing, everybody was doing the little things right, and we were able to go undefeated on the way to the state title. [Winning] that tournament [is] a great experience for the kids now on the way to California.”
The Western Regionals begin Friday. The PROspects will be up against nine teams from California, Utah, Washington, New Mexico and Colorado. The winner of the regional will head to the Babe Ruth World Series in North Dakota.
Cotto said the team held workouts before the spring high school season, but didn’t really get going until the end of May.
“We started early trying to put this team together,” Cotto said. “I had a bunch of kids who came out and were interested in being a part of the program. The team started Memorial [Day] weekend playing different tournaments throughout the Valley.”
Most 15-year-old baseball players spent time at either the freshman or JV levels in high school, but a few PROspects earned playing time for varsity squads. King’s son, Rocky, Cotto’s son, Tyler, and Andrew Coleman are all PROspect players who spent part of the season on Verrado’s varsity squad. Gavin Lopez and Robbie Schmidt were Millennium varsity players last season.
“Pretty much all the players are from West Valley high schools,” Cotto said. “I have a couple of kids from Millennium. I have a couple who were on the [Verrado] freshman team, two sophomores, one who was at the varsity level. I have one incoming freshman who’s coming to Verrado right now.”
Cotto said the team started out shaky in the early tournaments, but it didn’t take long for the PROspects to turn their fortune around.
“We had some ups and downs in tournaments early in the season,” Cotto said. “A couple of the guys had been playing positions they’d never played before … Even
though they’d known each other for a while, they’d never played together on the same team. The great thing about it, it only took a week or two for them to be together and play together. From there, we started rolling.”
The PROspects have had a successful summer, but Cotto said the ultimate goal for each player is to improve his skill set.
“Just like I tell them, the summer is about getting better,” Cotto said. “I know everybody has goals and expectations to go play at the next level after high school, but it all starts with doing the little things, doing the fundamental things the right way. That’s how you can get better.”
The players have already shown strides in that
department, Cotto said.
“It’s been great seeing these kids grow together,” Cotto said. “At the end of the day, they’re having a lot of fun playing this game.”
Because of the short notice for the regional tournament, the team has set up a GoFundMe account to help cover some of the last-minute travel and food budget items for the players making the journey. For information, visit www.gofundme.com/AZprospects.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
four months, but he was back on the field in just over two.
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“We have the opportunity to [go],” Christine said. “There’s lots of hospital bills rolling in, but we’re hoping to get sponsorships that will allow us to go out there.”
More important than Maia’s placement was the experience.
“I think for her to be part of the Transplant Games, it allowed her to understand what this is all about, and we’re willing to share our stories with people because we want to get the awareness of organ donation out there,” Christine said. “We were organ donors before this happened, but now we have a deeper understanding of what this is all about, and we want to really encourage people to choose to be donors and get the awareness out there.”
The Thompsons have not met their donor family yet, but by the end of the summer plan to have their letters written, Christine said. She admits she’s having a hard time putting her gratitude into words.
“Sometimes I feel like actions are stronger than words, but to be able to thank a family for the choice they made and to allow Maia to be in our lives, it’s incredible,” Christine said. “Hopefully, someday we get to meet them, but it’s ultimately their choice once we write the letter whether they respond back to us or not.”
In the meantime, Maia keeps plugging away in the pool. She used to do long distances in the freestyle before the transplant, but now sticks to the shorter races.
Maia has one year left at Verrado Heritage Elementary School before she will be at Verrado High School, where she plans on competing for the swim team and hopes to earn a college scholarship. In addition to swimming, she enjoys singing, coloring and watching Netflix.
For information on how to become a donor, visit donatelifearizona.org.
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Garrison worked hard to get to where he is, including overcoming a broken leg during a Christmas camp the winter of his sophomore year.
“When that happened, I was scared because I didn’t know if I was going to be able to play ball again,” Garrison said. “I started working extremely hard, beat the odds.”
Garrison said the expected timetable on his recovery was
“I came back that season and put in extra time, was doing my lifting,” Garrison said. “When we did speed and agility, I really took it to heart, tried to beat everybody. I would work hard every day. I was working when nobody else was because it was my dream to play baseball in college.”
Garrison said ACU was his top choice because he really likes the environment and the fact that everyone was so welcoming.
“They welcomed me in, talked to me, didn’t push me to the side — I really felt like I was someone, I wasn’t just another number in college,” Garrison said. “I got along with all the kids; I love the coaches, the classes they have to offer. It was a great time all around.”
Garrison plans on studying business management at ACU. Most of all, he’s really excited about playing baseball collegiately.
“It’s been a long journey, I’ve worked so hard for it, and it’s another steppingstone for me to be able to continue my dream of playing baseball because I’ve grown up around it my whole life and I love the game so much,” Garrison said. “It was a great opportunity for me to sign in state so my parents can come see me.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
The following pages of West Valley View are zoned for the 07/20/16 edition.
Each zone page 17 (17N=North, 17E=East, 17S=South, 17W=West) appears in its designated geographical zone within the West Valley View circulation boundaries. For the purpose of the online edition, all zone pages appear.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria has hired a new athletic director for the 2016-17 school year, and he’s a familiar face around the district.
Tim Butler, who has spent time at Millennium and Verrado, both Agua Fria Union District schools, will replace Ryan Ridenour, who left Agua Fria following the conclusion of the school year for a job in the East Valley.
Butler said he’s grateful for the opportunity to take over the athletics department at Agua Fria.
“I’m really excited,” Butler said. “I’m very familiar with Agua Fria, the district and high school as a whole. I’m excited to work with the new principal, Ernie Molina. I just can’t say enough about how excited I am to have this opportunity and move forward. I’m looking forward to great things at this school.”
He has many years of experience in the coaching field. He was the first girls basketball coach in Millennium history when the school opened in 1999. He took over the boys program the next year, and went 84-32 in four seasons.
Butler moved to Cactus in 2004, and coached boys basketball until moving to Verrado in 2007. He then moved to the Phoenix Union High School District in 2014.
During his 18 years in education, Butler has coached football, basketball, baseball, golf, track, volleyball and softball.
“I’ve built a lot of relationships with a lot of different people in that area, in that community,” he said. “I think that’s going to help build a lot of success, and continue the traditions that Agua Fria has, and then build those partnerships going forward.”
Butler doesn’t have any tricks up his sleeve — he wants to do what he can to put the school, coaches and student athletes in positions to succeed, he said.
“I look forward to developing all the programs, the campus, the community, all those things,” he said. “I think I have a pretty good perspective. I just want to develop those relationships with all the teachers, the staff, the community.
“We want to always build and put the student athlete in places to be successful.”
Butler anticipates spending a lot of time on the job at Agua Fria, he said.
“I spent a couple years in the Phoenix Union [District], and developed a lot of ideas and gained some knowledgeable experience in other areas,” he said. “I want to bring that back [to Agua Fria]. I’m glad I did
that, but I’m just blessed to be able to come home. Agua Fria is my home. I’m glad to be back and am looking forward to doing whatever I can for the school and the district.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria has hired a new athletic director for the 2016-17 school year, and he’s a familiar face around the district.
Tim Butler, who has spent time at Millennium and Verrado, both Agua Fria Union District schools, will replace Ryan Ridenour, who left Agua Fria following the conclusion of the school year for a job in the East Valley.
Butler said he’s grateful for the opportunity to take over the athletics department at Agua Fria.
“I’m really excited,” Butler said. “I’m very familiar with Agua Fria, the district and high school as a whole. I’m excited to work with the new principal, Ernie Molina. I just can’t say enough about how excited I am to have this opportunity and move forward. I’m looking forward to great things at this school.”
He has many years of experience in the coaching field. He was the first girls basketball coach in Millennium history when the school opened in 1999. He took over the boys program the next year, and went 84-32 in four seasons.
Butler moved to Cactus in 2004, and coached boys basketball until moving to Verrado in 2007. He then moved to the Phoenix Union High School District in 2014.
During his 18 years in education, Butler has coached football, basketball, baseball, golf, track, volleyball and softball.
“I’ve built a lot of relationships with a lot of different people in that area, in that community,” he said. “I think that’s going to help build a lot of success, and continue the traditions that Agua Fria has, and then build those partnerships going forward.”
Butler doesn’t have any tricks up his sleeve — he wants to do what he can to put the school, coaches and student athletes in positions to succeed, he said.
“I look forward to developing all the programs, the campus, the community, all those things,” he said. “I think I have a pretty good perspective. I just want to develop those relationships with all the teachers, the staff, the community.
“We want to always build and put the student athlete in places to be successful.”
Butler anticipates spending a lot of time on the job at Agua Fria, he said.
“I spent a couple years in the Phoenix Union [District], and developed a lot of ideas and gained some knowledgeable experience in other areas,” he said. “I want to bring that back [to Agua Fria]. I’m glad I did
that, but I’m just blessed to be able to come home. Agua Fria is my home. I’m glad to be back and am looking forward to doing whatever I can for the school and the district.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria has hired a new athletic director for the 2016-17 school year, and he’s a familiar face around the district.
Tim Butler, who has spent time at Millennium and Verrado, both Agua Fria Union District schools, will replace Ryan Ridenour, who left Agua Fria following the conclusion of the school year for a job in the East Valley.
Butler said he’s grateful for the opportunity to take over the athletics department at Agua Fria.
“I’m really excited,” Butler said. “I’m very familiar with Agua Fria, the district and high school as a whole. I’m excited to work with the new principal, Ernie Molina. I just can’t say enough about how excited I am to have this opportunity and move forward. I’m looking forward to great things at this school.”
He has many years of experience in the coaching field. He was the first girls basketball coach in Millennium history when the school opened in 1999. He took over the boys program the next year, and went 84-32 in four seasons.
Butler moved to Cactus in 2004, and coached boys basketball until moving to Verrado in 2007. He then moved to the Phoenix Union High School District in 2014.
During his 18 years in education, Butler has coached football, basketball, baseball, golf, track, volleyball and softball.
“I’ve built a lot of relationships with a lot of different people in that area, in that community,” he said. “I think that’s going to help build a lot of success, and continue the traditions that Agua Fria has, and then build those partnerships going forward.”
Butler doesn’t have any tricks up his sleeve — he wants to do what he can to put the school, coaches and student athletes in positions to succeed, he said.
“I look forward to developing all the programs, the campus, the community, all those things,” he said. “I think I have a pretty good perspective. I just want to develop those relationships with all the teachers, the staff, the community.
“We want to always build and put the student athlete in places to be successful.”
Butler anticipates spending a lot of time on the job at Agua Fria, he said.
“I spent a couple years in the Phoenix Union [District], and developed a lot of ideas and gained some knowledgeable experience in other areas,” he said. “I want to bring that back [to Agua Fria]. I’m glad I did
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Agua Fria has hired a new athletic director for the 2016-17 school year, and he’s a familiar face around the district.
Tim Butler, who has spent time at Millennium and Verrado, both Agua Fria Union District schools, will replace Ryan Ridenour, who left Agua Fria following the conclusion of the school year for a job in the East Valley.
Butler said he’s grateful for the opportunity to take over the athletics department at Agua Fria.
“I’m really excited,” Butler said. “I’m very familiar with Agua Fria, the district and high school as a whole. I’m excited to work with the new principal, Ernie Molina. I just can’t say enough about how excited I am to have this opportunity and move forward. I’m looking forward to great things at this school.”
He has many years of experience in the coaching field. He was the first girls basketball coach in Millennium history when the school opened in 1999. He took over the boys program the next year, and went 84-32 in four seasons.
Butler moved to Cactus in 2004, and coached boys basketball until moving to Verrado in 2007. He then moved to the Phoenix Union High School District in 2014.
During his 18 years in education, Butler has coached football, basketball, baseball, golf, track, volleyball and softball.
“I’ve built a lot of relationships with a lot of different people in that area, in that community,” he said. “I think that’s going to help build a lot of success, and continue the traditions that Agua Fria has, and then build those partnerships going forward.”
Butler doesn’t have any tricks up his sleeve — he wants to do what he can to put the school, coaches and student athletes in positions to succeed, he said.
“I look forward to developing all the programs, the campus, the community, all those things,” he said. “I think I have a pretty good perspective. I just want to develop those relationships with all the teachers, the staff, the community.
“We want to always build and put the student athlete in places to be successful.”
Butler anticipates spending a lot of time on the job at Agua Fria, he said.
“I spent a couple years in the Phoenix Union [District], and developed a lot of ideas and gained some knowledgeable experience in other areas,” he said. “I want to bring that back [to Agua Fria]. I’m glad I did that, but I’m just blessed to be able to come home. Agua Fria is my home. I’m glad to be back and am looking forward to doing whatever I can for the school and the district.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
Ada’s Fish Fry, a locally owned restaurant opened in Goodyear on July 11th 2014. Going head on into their 3rd year, Vince and Lisa Poormon and the entire crew at Ada’s, are still serving up their best seafood - Haddock, Sea Scallops, Shrimp, Salmon, and Lobster Roll’s, plus much more, One plate at a time.
Ada’s still offers up Grilled, Pan seared, or deep fried versions of any of its menu items as well as adding mixed green salad options in combination with any plate we offer. Throughout this summer, Ada’s will be expanding its menu! Ada’s now serves up a Maryland style crab cake, Calamari rings and Hush Puppies! (More being added by fall) But we aren’t stopping there, Ada’s will soon be adding Chicken / Salmon/ and Vegetable Panini sandwiches and Spinach Tortilla salad wraps with Chicken/Salmon or Shrimp. All this coupled with our convenient and fast to go service make Ada’s the local stop for Lunch or Dinner.
All of us here at Ada’s, would like to thank all our customers who support us every day! Bringing the West Valley great seafood choices, Ada’s aims to keep you from leaving hungry! Come by and check us out. We can’t wait to see you here!
Remember, fish are friends……..and food.
Baseball’s all-star break makes for longest week of year
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Last week was extraordinarily long. Not in the number of days, obviously, but for anyone who has an interest in sports. There were no games.
OK, there was the baseball allstar game — and a couple MLS and WNBA games, but who’s watching those?
We were treated to a wonderful home-run derby in which Giancarlo Stanton hit more than five miles worth of home runs, but considering the event takes nearly three hours, it’s too long.
Then, ESPN showed the All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game. It was one of the most unwatchable things I’ve ever seen because of hosts Adnan Virk and Eduardo Perez. They got way too into it — running onto the field to speak with umpires and inflecting their voices to make trivial things seem important. Maybe that’s what ESPN thought the game needed to spice up a goofy exhibition, but I had to turn it off after five minutes because they were so annoying.
The all-star game itself was OK. There were some special moments. David Ortiz got a standing ovation after being taken out of what was his 10th and final all-star game. The hometown Padres players did well, with Wil Myers smacking a double and Drew Pomeranz firing a scoreless inning. Carlos Gonzalez and Jose Altuve had a funny moment at second base with CarGo sliding softly with his spikes up, then pretending to box Altuve after getting off the ground.
For the most part, though, fans were subjected to a week of sports talk gossip and off-the-cusp stories. ESPN. com had a story about what five soccer teams have the best chance at winning EURO Cup 2020. The last tournament j ust ended and we’re going to analyze something that’s four years away? Talk about filling space.
I think the Olympics needed to start last week. How good would that be for ratings if the Olympics were front and center with no other competition to get in the way?
July 11 was basically the perfect storm. Wimbledon and Euro Cup had just ended the day before, and baseball teams were hanging up their spikes for four days. So, we went from a massive sports weekend
to virtually nothing in the span of a day.
Tim Duncan announced his retirement July 11. You think that was coincidence? With nothing else going on, the sports world could salivate over how great a player he was, uninterrupted, all day long. Don’t get me wrong, Tim Duncan is a great player and deserves to be recognized, but the timing of his announcement had to be calculated.
Then we got more Tom Brady news last week. I’m so sick of Deflategate, but it keeps rearing its ugly head. Brady was denied a hearing to appeal his four-game suspension, and of course analysts examined what this means for the Patriots, NFL and Roger Goodell with a fine-tooth comb. ESPN even went so far as to put together a timeline for the events of Deflategate. There were 45 bullet points. Forty-five! I hardly read them, but the 44th caught my eye because it said, “June 1, 2016: It has been 500 days since Deflategate started.” I couldn’t help but laugh. That much time has passed and we’re still talking about it. Although, if there’s a silver lining it’s that Cardinals fans can rejoice knowing they won’t have to face Brady in the season opener. Wait, the ESPY’s were on … yawn. I’ve never once watched sports’ version of the Grammys. It’s kind of pointless considering we already have awards for the best teams and players in their respective sports — they’re called championship and MVP trophies. OK, so they recognize some of the more obscure sports athletes, but is anybody going to remember who Jason Belmonte is in three months? Right now, you’re probably saying, “Who’s Jason Belmonte?” He won the ESPY for best bowler. I had to look it up. Some interesting stories came out of last week, though. I learned Draymond Green isn’t only good at hitting people in the nuts. A Michigan State football player told police Green punched him in the face at a restaurant. Apparently, Green doesn’t discriminate against body parts.
The NBA also decided to modify it’s “hack-a-Shaq” rule, making it so that teams can’t intentionally foul bad free throw shooters in the last two minutes of every quarter, not just the half. Personally, I think it’s a great decision. I understand guys should learn how to shoot free throws, and if they can’t do it, other teams should have the right to punish them. But, from a fan’s perspective, the game is so boring to watch when constant fouling happens. If teams want to continue to implement this strategy, they’re going to have to start fouling with frequency much earlier each quarter, which could put them in a bind come the end of the game.
Thank goodness baseball started back up over the weekend. My sports life can return to a bit of normalcy again.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
D-backs starter making case for worst pitcher in franchise history
by Shane McOwen sports writer
The end is near.
Those words are usually plastered on some kook’s sign, prophesying the end of days. They might actually be right this time, because the Arizona Diamondbacks finally made a smart roster move. Egad!
The Diamondbacks optioned starting pitcher Shelby Miller to Triple-A Reno July 14 after a horrendous first half of the season.
Miller went 2-9 with a 7.14 ERA in 69.1 innings pitched. He technically can’t even claim the worst starting pitching ERA in the majors, because he hasn’t thrown enough innings to qualify among league leaders. To qualify, pitchers need to have thrown one inning per team game played. It’s hard to hit that mark when you’re being pulled halfway through the third or fourth inning every start.
Despite playing in a hitter’s ballpark, the Diamondbacks have had a crop of amazing pitching talent come through the ranks. Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, Brandon Webb, Dan Haren and Ian Kennedy each had some great seasons in the desert.
There’s always two sides to every coin, and Miller is definitely a fixture on the other. He’s on the side that fell out of a pocket, face first into some old gum on the sidewalk.
Miller is making a claim to be the sorriest of all the D-backs sorry pitchers. Is he the all-time worst, though?
Guys like Brandon McCarthy and Trevor Cahill aren’t remembered fondly in the desert. Both ended their Diamondbacks careers with a losing record and plus-4 ERAs.
McCarthy never figured it out as a D-back. He went 5-11 with a 4.53 ERA in his first year in Arizona in 2013. Not terrible, but not reliable. The wheels came off the next year when he went 3-10 with a 5.01 ERA before being traded to the New York Yankees. He rebounded in New York before two injury-plagued seasons for the Los Angeles Dodgers. McCarthy was neither bad enough, nor with the team long enough, to take the worst D-backs pitcher crown.
Cahill was with the D-backs for twice as long, and his numbers are actually better than McCarthy’s, but he still was the weak link to the rotation during his time in the desert.
After all-star numbers in Oakland, Cahill came to the D-backs and started his Arizona career on a positive note, finishing 13-12 with a 3.78 ERA in 2012. The next two seasons weren’t kind to Cahill, or D-backs fans. His ERA rose to 3.99 in 2013, and then skyrocketed to 5.61 in 2014.
Cahill ended his D-backs career with a 4.29 ERA and a 24-34 record. His resume
is just average enough to keep him out of the ultimate doghouse.
Guys like Casey Fossum and Yusmeiro Petit weren’t winning any Cy Young awards while in D-backs purple/red, but they still were far from being total embarrassments.
The real battle is between Russ Ortiz (2005-06) and Miller (April to July, so far).
Ortiz had been a solid starter for the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves before coming to Arizona as a free agent before the 2005 season. It was not pretty after that.
His first season with the Diamondbacks was terrible. It was the first time in his eight-year career he’d posted a record below .500, and had an ERA of 6.89. That’s almost two full runs worse than any other season in his career up to that point.
Ortiz’s encore season was a doozy. He was even worse, posting an 0-5 record with a 7.54 ERA. Ortiz ended up having 20 more walks than strikeouts in the two years, and was released in the 2006 season. The Diamondbacks ended up eating $22 million of the original $32 million from the contract. The D-backs paid him seven figures to not play for the team.
Ortiz seemed to lose his physical ability sometime in the offseason before joining the D-backs, and it’s understandable. He’d averaged more than 200 innings per season for the six years before his stint in Arizona. That kind of workload can take its toll on an arm, and Ortiz was no exception. He stuck around the majors for a few seasons after his release, but never got his groove back.
Miller doesn’t have such an excuse. He’s only topped 200 innings once in his career. Before putting on a Diamondbacks uniform, Miller’s career ERA was below 3.30. He’s more than doubled that total this year, and it seems to be mostly mental.
Miller was brought to Arizona in a very lopsided trade. To get Miller, the D-backs shipped out Ender Inciarte, a startingcaliber outfielder, and Dansby Swanson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft, to the Braves. That trade was a steal for the Braves before Miller’s meltdown season.
Miller isn’t quite there yet, but he’s closing in on Ortiz’s crown.
Maybe he’s put too much pressure on himself because of the season’s expectations. Maybe he’s nursing an injury no one knows about. Maybe he just needs a confidence shot to get back on track. Whatever it is, it sure can’t get worse. Maybe.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.
The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.
9 Days a Week calendar items print on a spaceavailable basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.
The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.
Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323.
WomenHeart support group
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Converse and immerse
Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
STEAM spot
Youths 7 to 18 years old will be
able to explore the ideas behind STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math starting at 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
More to Explore
Children 6 to 12 years old who are curious about how things work can join an interactive program where they’ll build structures, perform experiments, play games, make crafts and learn starting at 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Bu ckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Job readiness support in Avondale
working/knitting/crochet group to work on projects, chat and share tips with fellow crafters from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Take your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books will be available. For information, call 623-333-2602.
to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Alcoholics
Anonymous meets
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Friday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-3270227.
Reformers Unanimous
Child passenger safety class
Learn how to properly choose, install and use a child car seat from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Community meeting on MCSO reform
Independent court monitor Chief Robert Warshaw will explain his role as a representative of the court, answer questions, and listen to community members’ experiences and concerns regarding the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office’s policies and practices from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Arizona Desert Elementary School, 8803 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. Spanish translation will be available.
Vacation Bible school
Youths 4 to 12 years old are invited to three days of vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today through July 22 at Sword of the Spirit Ministry, 501 W. Van Buren St., Avondale. To register, visit www.swordofthespiritaz.org.
WomenHeart, a support group for women with or at risk for heart disease, meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at 3657 Clubhouse Drive, Room 100, Goodyear. For information, call 623-215-3629.
Avondale teen volunteer afternoon
Teenagers ages 13 to 17 are invited to volunteer to help make the library a better place from 2 to 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Volunteers must fill out waivers to participate. For information, call Alyssa at 623333-2626 or email acooper@ avondale.org.
Litchfield Park City Council meets
The Litchfield Park City Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at the Florence Brinton Litchfield Memorial Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas can be viewed online at www.litchfieldpark.org.
Monthly book discussion
The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a book discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.
Avondale, in partnership with Maricopa Workforce Connections, is offering job readiness assistance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career guidance specialist will help job seekers gain confidence in their search for employment. Assistance includes resume development, career counseling and job readiness workshops. Anyone interested in the service is asked to reserve time with the career guidance specialist by calling 623-333-2703. The service is available in English and Spanish.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Play time
Children up to 5 years old can join a weekly open-play group to grow their social skills by playing and exploring together from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Needle and thread group
Adults are invited to a needle-
Thursday Play and Learn Play Groups
Play and Learn Play Groups are intended to give children up to 5 years old the opportunity to socialize with other children and develop skills from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Meet the candidates
A candidate forum for Buckeye’s mayoral and District 3 City Council candidates is set for 6 to 8 p.m. at WestPark Elementary School, 2700 S. 257th Ave., Buckeye.
Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative at his mobile office from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Chicanos Por La Causa Maryvale Community Service Center, 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Entrepreneur round-up
Entrepreneurs are invited to meet other local small business owners at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ Restaurant, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The group supports the growth of small business in the West Valley, allowing participants to inform the group about their business and services. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, email Kevin George at kevin@mrfranchiseadvice. com.
Teen Konnect
Avondale teens can earn volunteer hours for school by helping to plan and be a part of different programs and special events for the library. Meetings are held from 4 to 5 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Book discussion
A book discussion begins at noon the third Thursday of the month at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Inquire at the front desk for the monthly selection. For information, visit avondale.org.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-onone mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah. mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. The goal of the group is to address and work toward recovery. For information, call 623-693-6244.
Baby time
Take your babies to an interactive program that introduces board books, music and art to babies and toddlers. There will be educational toys, socialization and self-expression in a comfortable environment. Baby time is designed for children from birth to 2 years old. Baby time runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Sunset stories
Join in a fun family hour for a free story time program from 5
The Garden Lakes group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Ave., Avondale.
Taking Turns Toybrary
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.
In Stitches in
Goodyear meets
In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Share ideas, tips and patterns with other crochet, knitting and sewing enthusiasts. Novice to advance needle crafters are welcome. Some basic instruction in needle crafts will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Boy Scout meeting
Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 Third St., Buckeye. The troop is looking for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills and becoming leaders. For information, call Trina Stark at 623-693-8624.
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Children 2 to 5 years old can join in an interactive story time filled with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays to support and develop literacy starting at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Youth activities
Youths 12 to 18 years old can participate in different activities starting at 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
The addiction recovery program “Reformers Unanimous” meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The Christ-centered group is free and open to all adults who struggle with addiction or a “stubborn habit” and their family members. Each class has a nursery and youth programs for family members, as well as free, local transportation. For information, contact Director Mike Hammonds at 602-694-5618 or visit www. gotaddictions.com.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors late night Community Bingo at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:45 p.m.; cost is $14 per person for all 14 games (paper). Bingo is at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
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.
Developing characters
As part of Avondale’s Writers in Residence Program, Betty Webb will offer a workshop on developing unforgettable characters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.To register, contact LibraryEvents@avondale. org or call 623-333-2665.
Family health and resource fair
Learn about different health and community resources and receive free medical screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pendergast Community Center, 10550 W. Mariposa St., Suite 1, Phoenix.
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Southwest Valley Family YMCA, 2919 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. To register to donate, visit www.redcrossblood.com or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-7333-2767.)
Fit Fridays
Families are invited to a 30-minute exercise session including karate and dancing from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the Friday Business Connections networking group at 7:30 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at West-MEC, 5487 N. 99th Ave., Glendale. The meetings feature a keynote speaker covering topics affecting the Southwest Valley. Business owners are welcome to attend even if they are not members of the Southwest Valley Chamber. To see a speaker schedule, visit www. southwestvalleychamber.org. For information, call 623-9322260 or email info@southwestvalleychamber.org.
Foster and adoption orientation
Learn about foster and adoption agencies, requirements and other information from 8 a.m. to noon at Palm Valley Church, 431 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-41843755 or email fosteradoption@ palmvalley.org.
Krav Maga fitness
Learn about self-defense techniques and fitness, safety and Krav Maga at 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.
Buckeye Super Heroes
The Buckeye Super Heroes will host a back-to-school event for students from kindergarten to 12th grade from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Buckeye Elementary School Gym, 210 S. Sixth St., Buckeye. School supplies and backpacks will be distributed for low-income students and families. Donations are accepted at the event. For information, email buckeyesuperheroes@ gmail.com or call 623-9253911.
Grandchildren raising support group
Duet hosts its monthly Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group from 9 to 11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear, 918 S. Litchfield Road. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit www.duetaz.org.
Richard Blaine Duncan Jr., 81, of Buckeye died July 15, 2016, at his home.
Mr. Duncan was born April 21, 1935, in Kingman to Blaine and Iris Duncan.
As a child, he lived in Kingman, Clarkdale, Sentinel, Skull Valley and Palo Verde, before moving to Buckeye.
He worked as a body man, truck mechanic, home builder, restorer of antique cars and property owner. He ran Duncan & Son Lines trucking from 1975 to 1997.
He was a Mason.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margie; one son, Rick; one daughter, Kim; two grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren.
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Community Church of Buckeye, 808 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye, with funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, followed by graveside services at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye, and a reception in the church hall.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at alz.org or the Hurley Langdon Foundation, 23860 W. Highway 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326, an employeesponsored foundation of Duncan & Sons.
Thelma Irene Oldham
Thelma Irene Oldham, 90, of Goodyear died July 10, 2016, in Goodyear.
Mrs. Oldham was born Sept. 2, 1925, in Bradford, Ohio. She moved to Arizona in 1952. She was active in her church and a leader for World Friendship Girls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale R. Oldham.
She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Hartnell; one sister, Catherine Eileen Miller; four grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Jan. 13 at Resthaven Funeral Home in Glendale.
Memorials may be made to WorldVenture at worldventure.com.
Joan Ruth Murphy of Litchfield Park died July 15 at the age of 88 at the Mayo Clinic in North Scottsdale.
Joan was born August 8, 1927, in Tucson, Arizona. She began playing the piano at the age of four and soon became recognized as a prodigy. She attended Laguna Elementary School and later Tucson High School. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1950 and subsequently traveled to New York, where she attended Julliard to study piano and cello. While working as a typist in New York City, Joan met William P. Murphy of Utica, New York, and they married in 1953. Joan and Bill settled in Tucson in 1956, where they raised three sons. Joan and Bill moved to Litchfield Park in 1976. Joan took up tennis soon after and continued playing two to three times weekly with her dear friends until just a few months prior to her death. Though tennis was her passion, the greatest joy of Joan’s life was being with her two beloved granddaughters, Lindsey and Anna, the children of her son Michael and his wife Linda.
Joan is survived by her sons, William, Timothy, and Michael, her granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with Joan’s private nature, only a small ceremony of immediate family members is planned.
Franklin Ashurst Billingsley, 87, of Goodyear died July 10, 2016, in Sun City.
Mr. Billingsley was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Lordsburg, N.M., to Joyce Elaine McIntyre and Leroy Vernal Billingsley.
He was raised in Duncan and earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Arizona State College in 1950.
He was a member of the United States Air Force and trained as a medic and a pilot.
He was stationed in Alaska, where he met and married his first wife, Claudette Williams. They divorced in 1965.
He married Elaine Webber in 1969.
During 23 years of active duty, he served in Vietnam, where he flew 14 different aircraft and completed 103 missions. His final tour as a liaison officer was with the Spanish Air Ministry in Madrid.
He received the Silver Star, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, five Air Medals and the Vietnam Service Medal.
After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to the West Valley and worked as a commercial real estate broker. He and his wife also owned a bed and breakfast for 18 years.
He was active in the Kiwanis and other civic organizations in the West Valley.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elaine; two daughters, Margaret Lambard and Annie; one son, David; one stepson, Steven McGreal; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service was July 15 at the Luke Air Force Base Chapel.
Johnny Lechuga Gortarez, 77, of Avondale died July 13, 2016, in Bakersfield, Calif.
Mr. Gortarez was born Nov. 3, 1938, in Phoenix. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sylvia Gortarez; and one great-grandchild.
He is survived by two daughters, Lillian Gortarez and Beverly Gortarez Gil; two sons, Johnny Gortarez and Richard Gortarez; 24 grandchildren; and 32 greatgrandchildren.
Roger Frank Reiswitz, 91, of Buckeye died July 8, 2016, in Buckeye.
Mr. Reiswitz was born July 24, 1924, in Marinette, Wis., to Oscar and Clara Reiswitz.
He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946.
He married Bernice Anderson in 1946.
He lived in Marinette, and worked at Kimberly Clark (Scott Paper Co.) until 1984.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice.
He is survived by four daughters, Cindy Gribowski, Julie Jones, Mary Lu Seguoin and Delores Raube; two sons, Steven Reiswitz and Thomas Reiswitz; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
A memorial service was held July 16 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. Burial will be in Marinette. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Blaine Duncan Jr
Richard Blaine Duncan Jr, age 81, of Buckeye, AZ passed peacefully at home on July 15, 2016.
Richard was born in Kingman, AZ on April 21, 1935 to Blaine and Iris Duncan. He and his family were truly men and women of the West. He spent his early years briefly in the Kingman area then near the smelters in Clarkdale where it is said the smelter smoke gave him bad asthma which plagued him as a child. His family later moved to Sentinel then Skull Valley AZ. He spoke often of his childhood years there. At age ten his family moved briefly to Palo Verde AZ finally settling in Buckeye a short time later. Richard was a thinker and a tinkerer. He would come up with a new idea, make it work then move on to another idea. He was a body man, a truck mechanic, a home builder, a restorer of antique cars and a property owner. He successfully ran Duncan & Son Lines trucking from 1975 at the time of his father’s retirement until his own retirement in 1997. He guided the company through deregulation, some of its toughest years, and innovated in the hauling of plastics.
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Richard was preceded in death by his parents Blaine and Iris and his sister Bette, a grandson Timothy and a granddaughter Gayle. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Margie, a son Rick and a daughter Kim. He has 2 grandchildren Blaine and David and 3 step grandchildren Melinda, Charlie and Liberty. Richard was intelligent and read voraciously. He particularly loved any book on Arizona history and nature. He commented that biology was a passion that he would have loved to have pursued. He also had a great interest in water rights in Arizona and studied them extensively. He loved his families summer home near Payson built by his father and grandfather and spent many summers there in his retirement years. He loved nature and the outdoors. His belief in God taught him by his Granny Jo was that God didn’t have to reside In a church but was all around us in the animals and trees in nature. He was a Mason. Richard loved to tell stories and jokes and was a bit of a trickster.
A viewing will be held at the Community Church of Buckeye July 22, 2016 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10am on July 23, 2016, with graveside services after at Buckeye Cemetery. A reception will follow in the church hall. Arrangements by Ganley’s funeral in Buckeye.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (alz.org) for research of a cure or Hurley Langdon Foundation, 23860 W Hwy 85, Buckeye, AZ 85326. This is an employee sponsored foundation of Duncan & Son giving help to any employee in need.
tronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Crazy 8s club
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Kickstart Mentorship Academy workshop
Kickstart Mentorship Academy holds a free workshop from noon to 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the American Sports Center, 755 N. 114th Ave., Avondale. The workshop focuses on topical information for guardians and youths and may cover topics such as bullying, law enforcement, social media and entrepreneurship.
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Saturday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.
Goodyear Community Farmers Market
The Goodyear Community Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The market offers locally grown foods, hand-crafted goods and potted plants for sale. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit www.azcommunitymarkets.com.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 5 p.m. every Saturday at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics
are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Bingo
The Knights of Columbus 4737 of American Legion Post 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. every Sunday. There are 16 games at a cost of $16, which include Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game. Proceeds are donated to charity. For information, call 623-877-9732 or 602-316-2886.
The Crazy 8s club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, Suite C-101, Goodyear. The club is open to third- through fifth-graders who want to learn about math in new ways, including building projects, making music and other techniques.
Computer classes
West Side Head Start registrations
Staff from West Side Head Start will be available to help parents and caregivers fill out applications and register their children for the 2016-17 school year from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Chess club
gelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Youths from 10 to 17 years old are invited to chess club from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Bingo
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Mental Illness peer support group meets
Young Olympians
The support group Adult Children of Alcoholics meets at 5 p.m. every Sunday at the Litchfield Park First Baptist Church, 901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park.
Group meditation class
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King elec-
Daryl Jones age 74, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday July 5th at Hospice of the Valley near his home in Avondale AZ. Daryl was born April 22nd 1942 in Snohomish, WA to Edwin and Mildred Jones. He graduated Snohomish High School and soon after, at the age of 19, enlisted in the US Army where he served honorably from 1961 to 1964. A majority of his time in the service was spent abroad in Germany.
He had a very colorful professional career including owning his own business, and most recently, retired from Foss Maritime where he spent 14 years in the local waters of Everett as well as extended trips to Alaska.
Daryl enjoyed many passions including range/skeet shooting and making his own ammo, boating, fishing, motorcycle trips across the country, woodworking, watching old westerns and of course spending as much time as he could with family and his best friend-his wife Lorena.
He had a contagious laugh and a great sense of humor. He loved to turn peppermills, pens and other mementos out of colorful and rare woods that he could give to family and friends to show his appreciation and love.
Daryl was preceded in death by his Father Edwin, his Mother Mildred and his Sister Shirley Beick. He is survived by his loving Wife Lorena, Brother Richard Jones (Lorraine), Sister Mary Lou Rider, his three Sons, Bruce (Kimberly), Brent (Cheryl-Ann), Brandon (Heidi) and Daughters Jennifer (Chuck) and Janelle as well as many Nieces, Nephews, Grandchildren and great Grandchildren.
Daryl will be missed greatly by his family and friends. A private celebration will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the very special attention and connection he received from his doctors in AZ which he trusted and respected greatly, in particular, Dr. Loli, Dr. Baratz and Dr. Shu.
Movie at the library
The Buckeye Coyote Branch Library will show a movie at 6 p.m. at 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.
Tonopah Town Hall
Tonopah’s Town Hall meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Saddle Mountain RV Park, 40902 W. Osborn Road, Tonopah.
Kitchen medicine
Learn about Chinese herbs and other plant-based foods that have healing and therapeutic properties 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.
Tiny Wonders:
Hummingbirds
Learn about hummingbirds and some of the surprises they have to offer from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
Movie Monday
The movie Open Season: Scared Silly will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale.
West Valley Human Services Alliance
The West Valley Human Services Alliance meets from 9 a.m. to noon the fourth Monday of each month at the Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.
Craft it up
Work on your needlework, knitting or crochet project and chat and share tips with fellow crafters. Take your own materials and a coffee mug at 11 a.m. every Monday at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.
Tuesday
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 in July at 10:30 a.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye, and at 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Downtown Branch Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye.
Tolleson Union High School Board meets
The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tuhsd.org.
Support groups for kinship caregivers
The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game at a cost of $17. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.
Toastmasters meeting
Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.
FSonoran Desert Readers
A discussion of the book Me Before You by Jojo Moyes will begin at 1 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Pajama Time with Piggie and Elephant
Join in for stories and crafts featuring Mo Willem’s characters Piggie and Elephant from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.
Healthy cooking
Join Chef Larry Canepa as he teaches how to prepare healthy meals from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
rancisco left us on Monday, July 11th, 2016 and finally returned to Rita, his wife of 50 years. He is survived by his four sons, Frank Jr, Joseph and Richard and their wives, who reside in Mesa and Christopher, living in Austin, TX. He also leaves behind one sister, Susie Galindo of Glendale. Dad leaves behind 16 wonderful grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
We are thankful to have had such a wonderful father. Dad will be missed by all of us, as well as his golfing buddies. We love you Pops. A visitation and rosary will be held on Thursday, July 21st, 2016 from 5:308pm, rosary at 7pm, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd in Goodyear. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.
Duet, a support group for grandparents raising a grandchild or taking care of a relative’s child, meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale; and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Bu ckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Ave., Buckeye. Duet helps keep children out of foster care by providing support to the relatives who are raising them.There is no cost to attend. For information, call 602-274-5022.
Roadrunner Needlers
The Roadrunner Needlers, a chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd.
Sewing for Babies meets in Phoenix
The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at JoAnn’s Etc., 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, in the Desert Ridge Marketplace. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for the isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Teen support group
Teens 12 to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use can find a welcoming environment. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment. Meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Domestic violence support group
Eve’s Place, a domestic violence education and support group, meets from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in Building B, Classroom C, at Christ Evan-
Wednesday Reptile adventures
Join Rich Ihle and his eight different reptiles from around the world and touch a large python snake from 2 to 3 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Zentangle for adults
Learn about and participate in Zentangle, a type of drawing that focuses on relaxing and meditating while creating art, at 6 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Heart disease support group
The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart disease from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park.
Estrella Republican Club
The Estrella Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in the lecture room at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S.citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Thursday
Welcome to the desert Join in the nature center to learn about what defines a desert, meet the “locals,” and learn what makes the Sonoran
ADOPTION IS AN OPTION
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PREGNANT? A childless married couple seeks to adopt. Will be hands -on parents. Financial security. Expenses paid Chad and Julio (ask for Adam).
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XARELTO users have you had complications due to internal bleeding (after January 2012)? If so, you may be due financial compensation. If you don’t have an attorney, call Injuryfone today! 1-800-815-4857.
A Place For Mom. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is free /no obligation. Call 1-800-715-1607.
GET 50% off at papajohns.com with promo code AZ317608. Unlimited online orders in the west valley through August 31, 2016.
SAVE money! Never pay for covered home repairs again! Appliances, HVAC, ductwork, plumbing & more. Free quote, call Choice Home Warranty for complete details 1-800-264-1148.
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CDL Drivers. Class A or B. Some dump truck experience. Call 623-848-6660 or email valeria@grimes-trucking.com
ADVERTISE YOUR JOB
Opening in 71 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)
Arizona Behavioral Care Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHT’s) and Certified Personal Caregivers for our West Valley group homes. Starting pay is $11 /hour for DCP and $12 /hour for CPC. Requirements: Must be 21 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Card, Physical and TB test. We offer paid time off, health insurance dental insurance, life insurance and 401K. Submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465
CHARTWELLS DINING is interviewing responsible, dedicated Cafe Workers for part -time work at Buckeye, Youngkers and Estrella Foothills High Schools. Days, Monday -Friday, 10a.m. -2p.m. No weekends or holidays! Perfect hours for extra income while your children are in school or as supplemental income for the semi -retired. No paper applications. Please apply online at https:hourlyjobs.compass groupcareers.com (keyword search Buckeye) Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran
DEDICATED RUNS FOR CDL DRIVERS
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Our drivers are never more than 400 miles from home, are home every other night and get a 34 -hour restart. AT HOME every weekend! Great equipment, pay & benefits. Call Bert at 623-234-2775
DRIVER TRAINEES NEED-
ED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO experience needed! New drivers earn $800+ per week! Paid CDL training! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888-528-8863 drive4stevens.com (AzCAN)
DRIVERS: Local nightly box truck openings! Excellent hourly pay, great benefits! Class A or B, hazmat CDL. Apply: www. goelc.com Estenson Logistics. 855-221-4904
Litchfield Elementary School District #79
Immediate Openings for the 2016 -2017 school year:
Food Service Cook
Food Service Servers
Food Service Custodians
Student Transporters
Extended Day Assistants
Instructional Assistants
To apply and view job postings, visit our website at: www.lesd.k12.az.us.
LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.
Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.
is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.
We are currently looking for responsible, energetic Caregivers to work in home care and group home environments. Paid training and certification. Must pass background check and have a valid Arizona Driver’s License for a minimum of 39 months and must have reliable transportation. Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org
An Outstanding Retirement Community
In Sun City, Arizona
Lead Cook – Full Time
5 days a week to include Weekends
Provide high quality, friendly service to residents and guests of Royal Oaks at scheduled meals and special events.
Preferably has 2-3 years of previous experience working in a fine dining food production environment
Line Cook - Full Time
5 days a week to include Weekends
Cook a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items in large quantities.
Preferably 2 years of high volume experience in a culinary field.
Housekeeping/Laundry Attendant – Full Time Ability to clean rooms and common areas.
Preferably has one year housekeeping experience.
We offer a competitive wage and great benefits! Medical/Vision/ Dental/and Life Insurance. Retirement Plan, Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off, Covered Parking, $3.00/Day Meal Plan. Apply online at www.royaloaks.com/
NEED EXTRA INCOME?
DRIVERS WANTED!
The West Valley View is seeking to hire individuals as Independent Contractors newspaper delivery routes! SUV, light truck or similar heavier duty vehicle preferable. Papers available for pick-up Tuesday night. Deliver late night (after 10:30 p.m.), overnight or early morning. Deliveries must be completed by 9 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Valid: Drivers License, Auto Insurance, Vehicle Registration all required. Background check and clean MVR (driving record) mandatory. Experience a plus. Please fill out an application, background authorization and submit all required documentation at our offices at: 1050 E. Riley Dr. on the NE corner of Elesio C Felix Jr. Way & Riley, south of Van Buren & east of Dysart. You can also email Publisher@westvalleyview.com
OFFICE POSITION
Phones, file, computer, 30 -40 hours /week, Monday -Friday. Must be flexible to work when needed and knowledgeable in streets and giving directions for the entire valley. No calls. Fax resume to 623-932-3484.
STEM Activity Coordinator for immediate hiring. Responsible for developing and implementing STEM projects to be utilized in our school enrichment programs for ages 8 -13. Experience working with children and planning activities required.
Work hours 1 - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday. Send resume to HR@ITSA.academy
Teacher/Bus Drivers Wanted Palo Verde Elementary School District
10700 S. Palo Verde Rd. Palo Verde, AZ 85343 (623) 327-3690 www.paloverdeschools.org ttreece@pvesd.org K-8 Certified Instrumental & Choral Music Teacher P/T Bus Drivers Special Education Paraprofessional Pay for experience. One K-8 School District. Small class size. Strong discipline system. Prep time allotted. Small community near city. Strong security system.
Thermaflex, a leading manufacturer of products for the HVAC market is seeking a full time 3rd shift Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice for their Phoenix location. High school diploma/GED plus additional equal to 2-4 years experience with lathes, drill presses, milling machines, shapers, welders. $18.98/hour
N. PebbleCreek Pkwy., Suite 101 Goodyear.
SanMar a fun customer driven organization that follows their family values in order to provide the utmost service to our internal customers, “Our Employees” and our external customers!! Where we Ship it Right, Ship it on Time, Ship it Complete! ORDER PROCESSORS Needed
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KATHY’S Kare has openings. Ages 1 -3 years. Small playgroup. Buckeye City. 623-327-9390.
AA Housecleaning. Homes, RV’s, offices, remodels. Professional, references, reliable. 623-229-1507.
DUST Bunnies Housecleaning. “Let your day off really be your day off”. Lea, 602-908-1519.
HOMES- offices, move-in move- outs, 18 years experience, free estimates, Lupita 602-725-0061.
HOUSECLEANING- 7 days/ week. Also move in/ out. Experienced, free estimates, reasonable rates. Bonded /insured. 623-533-2846
MY Ultimate Cleaning Service, LLC. Experienced, honest, and a reliable service every time. Residential homes, office, move outs and cleaning emergencies. Military retired owned and operated. Bonded and insured. 623-910-3110
Home Sales 50
ADVERTISE your home, property or business for sale in 71 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AZCAN)
Land 51
1 to 5 acres, starting $7,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900.
INDUSTRIAL lots for sale. 3.3 acres on Eliseo Felix Way, north of West Valley View building and 2.68 acres east of West Valley View building on Riley Dr. Zoned A-1. E-mail publisher@westvalleyview.com for information.
NEW Mexico bargains. 60 acres -$40,000. 10 acres -$11,995. 78 acres -$46,800. All surveyed, over 7000 feet. Financing. Discounts for cash. New Mexico West Properties. 575-773-4996. (AzCAN)
NORTHERN AZ wilderness ranch $196 month. Quiet and secluded 41 acre off grid ranch t cool clear 6,200 feet elevation near historic pioneer town and fishing lake. No urban noise and dark shy nights. Woodlands & grassy meadow blend with sweeping ridge top views across surrounding uninhabited wilderness mountains and valleys. Abundant groundwater, loam garden soil maintained road access. Camping and RV OK $22,900, $2,290 down, with no qualifying seller financing. Free brochure with additional properties, photos/logo map/ weather/ area lake of AzCAN)
Commercial Properties 52
CHURCH/ Meeting/ Office/ Barber/ Retail, suites available, 722’ -2000’. Dysart/ Van Buren. 602-694-3158.
2- 3 BEDROOM mobile homes for sale. Owner financing. All age family gated community. New homes available. 623-935-4296, 623-826-5398, 623-853-5739.
LITCHFIELD Park, immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath, no smoking/ cats. $1250. 480-515-0422.
MANUFACTURED home. 2 bedroom, 2 bath . $800 /month plus deposit. Available now. Citrus/ McDowell, Goodyear. 623326-2187. Owner /agent.
Roommates 65
Female. Utilities, laundry, cable, wifi, pool, off street parking. Yuma /Sarival. $450. 623-734-4874.
ROOMMATE -Garden Lakes -Avondale. One bedroom. Utilities included. Pool. Laundry. 623-271-2030.
SELL your structured settlement or annuity payments for cash now. You don’t have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-923-0994.
SOCIAL SECURITY Disability
Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)
CERTIFIED math teacher offering in -home tutoring for all levels. $30 /hour. Email moniquerdespres@gmail.com.
Giggly Dogs Small Dog Daycare & Boarding Safe! Loving! Fun! www.gigglydogs.com 623-386-8754
HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057. YARD work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Josefina 623-242-4159, Juan 623-242-4161.
ACORN Stairlifts. The affordable solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 off your Stairlift purchase!** Buy direct and save. Please call 1-800268-9843 for free DVD and brochure.
DISH TV 190 channels plus highspeed internet only $49.95 /month! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee and get Netflix included for 1 year! Call today 1-800-318-1693. (AxCAN)
KING size bedroom. Pier style /mirror, mattress /box springs. Excellent. $650. 623-877-8437.
NEWSPAPER end rolls for sale, $1.50 and up. One-Half inch of paper or more. West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale. Great for children’s fingerpainting and drawing. Or use it for packing dishes, etc. for that big move.
SAFE Step walk -in tub alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic jets. Less than 4 inch step -in. Wide door. Anti -slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-538-3092 for $750 off.
SCRAP metal for sale. Make offer. You haul it. Buckeye area. 623-297-6540.
ULTIMATE bundle from DirectTV & AT&T. 2-year price guarantee. Just $89.99 /month (TV /fast internet /phone). Free Whole-Home Genie HD-DVR upgrade. New customer only. Call today 1-800-404-9329. (AzCAN)
BIG estate /yard sale! July 23rd and 24th, 7a.m. -5p.m. 7341 N. 157th Avenue, Litchfield Park. Lots of building materials, tools, power tools, furniture, household items.
MOVING Sale! Friday & Saturday, July 22 & 23rd., 6a.m.noon. 137 S Esperanza Dr., Litchfield Park. Books, miscellaneous, household and Christmas items.
Furniture 92
15 PIECE spun fiberglass faux wicker patio set $500. Will
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.
to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of a Public Road and Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B THRU N2NENE; S2S2S2, SECTION 12. CONTAINING 2.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)
For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. Said right of way easement has been valued at $53,282.00 and consists of 2.99 acres, more or less.
Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 5424098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.
Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.
TERMS OF SALE:
(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check:
(1) The value of the right of way, which is $53,282.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $1,598.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $2,700.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $60,080.00 (less $6,798.00 and less $53,282.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $0.00).
(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.
(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.
(D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A) (3) above.
BIDDING INFORMATION:
(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.
(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction
GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Ruben Ojeda, (for) Lisa A. Atkins, Commissioner, May 12, 2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RUN THE GAUNTLET LLC L-2099300-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 13453 W. Peck Drive, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Robert Ray Davis, 13453 W. Peck Drive, 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: Robert Ray Davis, Manager, 13453 W. Peck Drive, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Shirley Spain, Manager, 19706 State Route 637, Defiance, OH 43512 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 6, 13, and 20, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: D&P TRAVEL, LLC L-2093725-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 12574 S. 176th Ave., Goodyear, AZ
Public Notice
7242 W. Nicolet, Glendale, AZ 85303
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 6, 13, and 20, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: ALLIANCE COMMODITIES GROUP LLC
L-2097499-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11031 W. Pierson St., Phoenix, AZ 85037
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Hector Dennis De Armas, 11031 W. Pierson St., Phoenix, AZ 85037
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Hector Dennis De Armas, Manager, 11031 W. Pierson St., Phoenix, AZ 85037 Jesus Zozaya, Member, 1447 W. Thatcher St., Tucson, AZ 85746
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 6, 13, and 20, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: JACK KENNETH LLC
L-2093750-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 6815 N. 49th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jack Ramirez Jr., 6815 N. 49th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
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:
Jack Ramirez Jr., Manager, 6815 N. 49th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 6, 13, and 20, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: BOONGARDEN, LLC
L-2098199-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 214 W. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent
is: Kelly Meadows, 13568 W. La Reata Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Kelly Meadows, Member, 13568 W. La Reata Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
David Meadows, Member, 13568 W. La Reata Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 6, 13, and 20, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: THE PLAID PEAR LLC
L-2097361-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2909 N. 111th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Nicole Bartruff, 2909 N. 111th Dr., 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:
Nicole Bartruff, Manager, 2909 N. 111th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 6, 13, and 20, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAMECOMMUNITY LOVE File No. 2088180-6
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - Non-Profit, Serving the deaf reading program
3. MEMBERS - The corporation WILL NOT have members.
4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:
4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes
5. DIRECTORSMichael E. Strawn, 2916 N. 111th Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392
6. STATUTORY AGENTMichael E. Strawn, Community Love, Michael E. Strawn, 2916 N. 111th Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392
Community Love, Michael E. Strawn, 11435 W. Buckeye Rd. Ste. 104-122, Avondale, AZ 85392
8. INCORPORATORSMichael E. Strawn, 2916 N. 111th Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392, United States
SIGNATURE I ACCEPT
/s/ Michael E. Strawn 5/9/2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
STATE of ARIZONA ARTICLES of INCORPORATION A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION
AZ CORPORATION
COMMISSION FILED JUN 20 2016
FILE NO - 2101941-5
ARTICLE I.
The type of entity being formed is a For-Profit (Business) Corporation.
ARTICLE II.
The name of this corporation is REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY
SERVICES INC.
ARTICLE III.
The corporation initially intends to conduct the business of photography.
ARTICLE IV.
This corporation is authorized to issue only one class of shares of stock, which shall be common stock, and the total number of shares which this corporation is authorized to issue is 1,500 at $0.01 par value.
ARTICLE V.
The street address of the known place of business of the corporation in Arizona is 4009 N. 141st Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395, in the County of Maricopa County.
ARTICLE VI.
The corporation shall indemnify its directors, officers, employees, and agents to the fullest extent provided by the laws of the State of Arizona now or hereafter in force, including the advance of expenses under the procedures provided by such laws.
ARTICLE VII.
The name and street address of the statutory agent for service of process in Arizona is LEGALINC CORPORATE SERVICES INC at 2 East Congress Street, Suite 900 A, Tucson, AZ 85701.
ARTICLE VIII.
The name and address of the incorporator executing these articles is Marsha Siha, at 17350 State Hwy 249 #220, Houston, TX 77064.
ARTICLE IX.
The name and addresses of the directors for the corporation who shall act until the first meeting or until their successors are duly chosen and qualified are: James Mcgarry, 4009 N. 141st Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395 These articles will be effective upon filing.
Dated: June 13th, 2016 /s/ Marsha Siha, Incorporator Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PHO HOUSE RESTAURANT LLC
L-2095985-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 432 N. Litchfield Rd., Ste. #304, Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jenny T. Quach, 15065 W.
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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:
Su H. Quach, Member/ Manager, 15065 W. Coolidge St., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Loan K. Tang, Member, 15065 W. Coolidge St., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Jenny T. Quach, Member/ Manager, 15065 W. Coolidge St., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: TDC CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
L-2095253-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17627 W. Buckhorn Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Matt Langfield, 17627 W. Buckhorn 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: Matt Langfield, Member, 17627 W. Buckhorn Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SB EMPIRE LLC
L-2101101-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1118 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Law Office of Michael P. West P.C., 3108 E. Half Hitch Place, Phoenix, AZ 85050
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Jacob F. Long, Member/ Manager, 1118 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LILLCO, LLC L-2103155-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 8721 W. Carole Ln., Glendale, AZ 85305
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Robert Marshall Lillquist, Jr., 8721 W. Carole Ln., Glendale, AZ 85305
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 Marshall Lillquist, Jr., Member, 8721 W. Carole Ln.,
Glendale, AZ 85305
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MS TRUCK AND TRAILER REPAIR LLC L-2085555-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 5650 S. 67th Ave., Laveen, AZ 85339
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Carlos Sanchez, 22081 W. Yavapai St., Buckeye, AZ 85326
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Carlos Sanchez, Member, 22081 W. Yavapai St., Buckeye, AZ 85326
Vanessa Sanchez, 23996 W. Bowker St., Buckeye, AZ 85326
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, 20, and 27, 2016.
Public Notice
The Board of Directors of Roosevelt Irrigation District hereby calls for an election to be held for the office of Division 1 on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
Nominating petitions can be filed by a candidate at the District offices, located at 103 West Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326 anytime between Monday July 18, 2016 and Wednesday August 17, 2016.
Write-in candidate nomination papers can be filed by a candidate at the District offices, located at 103 West Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326 no later than Thursday October 6, 2016 by 5 p.m.
A nominating petition signed by ten or more qualified electors in the District can be filed by a candidate at the District offices, located at 103 West Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326 no later than Thursday October 20, 2016.
The polls will be open at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 6:00 p.m. The polling place shall be the District offices, located at 103 West Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326.
/s. Donovan L. Neese, Secretary Date: 7/5/16
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, and 20, 2016.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME - New Day Church of God File No. 2087100-8
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - religious services
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. DIRECTORSJose Reyes, 3361 N. 129th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392 Abundio Saldivar, 8340 W. Claremont Ave., Glendale, AZ 85305 Ramon Avalos, 12637 W. Columbus Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392 Ilder Betancourt, 17023 W. Magnolia St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
6. STATUTORY AGENT -
Sammy Alfaro, 10335 W. Odeum Ln., Tolleson, AZ 85353
8. INCORPORATORSSammy Alfaro, 10335 W. Odeum Ln., Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
SIGNATURE I ACCEPT /s/ Sammy Alfaro 4/25/2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME - Women of Purpose, Power & Persuasion, Inc. File No. 2090784-1
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - To establish, operate and maintain an organization for education, community and charitable services.
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. DIRECTORSMaria Green, P.O. Box 951, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Randi Davis-Mitchell, P.O. Box 25195, Phoenix, AZ 85002 Sade Bradford, 4823 N. 152nd Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395 Fay Jolley-Webster, 20110 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Keturah Veronica Lee, 3019 N. 303rd Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85396
6. STATUTORY AGENT6.1 Maria Green, 4823 N. 152nd Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395
6.2 OPTIONAL - P.O. Box 951, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
8. INCORPORATORSMaria Green, 4823 N. 152nd Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395
SIGNATURE I ACCEPT
/s/ Maria Green, May 9, 2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
Certificate of Compliance for Dissolution or Withdrawal CASSAVANT CUSTOM PAINTING AND RESIDENTIAL REPAIR, INC File No. -0791585-6
Cssavant Custom Painting & Residential Repair, Inc. Attn: Christine Hodges Cassavant 14521 West Jenan Drive, Surprise, AZ 85379-4441 May 4, 2016 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: JOSHUA TREE HEALTH CENTER LLC L-2105726-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 20045 N. 19th Ave., Bldg. 10-3, Phoenix, AZ 85027 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mason Cave, 5830 W. Thunderbird Rd. #B8-205, Glendale, AZ 85306
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:
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CITY OF AVONDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 8, 2016 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11465 WEST CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AVONDALE, AZ 85323
PURSUANT TO ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES SECTION 9-462.04 et seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the City Council will be holding a public hearing at the date, time and place set forth above at which time and place all interested persons will have an opportunity to appear and be heard in relation to the following:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
This is a public hearing before the City Council to review and solicit public input on application PL-160048, a request by Mr. Todd Lawrence, Butler Design Group, on behalf of the property owner, Parkland Development, for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a drive-thru coffee shop in a proposed 8,694 square foot (8,504
and
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.
the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
L-2105737-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 20045 N. 19th Ave., Bldg. 10-3, Phoenix,
AZ 85027
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mason Cave, 5830 W. Thunderbird Rd. #B8-205, Glendale, AZ 85306
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: Mason Cave, Manager, 5830 W. Thunderbird Rd. #B8-205, Glendale, AZ 85306
Intravest Capital LLC, Member, 20045 N. 19th Ave., Bldg. 10-3, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and
August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: LOT 3 AT AMOP LLC L-2101103-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1118 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Law Office of Michael P. West P.C., 3108 E. Half Hitch Place, Phoenix, AZ 85050
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The
names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Novo Development, LLC, Member/Manager, 7337 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 284, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
John F. Long Properties LLLP, Member, 1118 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: TOMBSTONE CUSTOM WORKS LLC L-2091762-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1717 E. Pebble Beach Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kevin Etheridge II, 1717 E. Pebble Beach Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
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: Kevin Etheridge II, Manager,
1717 E. Pebble Beach Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
Matthew Pezzelle, Manager, 1717 E. Pebble Beach Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: ZERO G STUDIOS, LLC L-2096079-7
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17942 W. Colter St., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PLATINUM SALES & INVESTMENTS LLC
L-2102899-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 20474 W. Canyon Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jennifer Newell, 20474 W. Canyon Dr., 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:
Brent Newell, Member, 20474 W. Canyon Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396
Jennifer Newell, Member, 20474 W. Canyon Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396 Published in the West Valley
View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: HARVARD HOUSE OF CARE LLC
L-2101308-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 14628 W. Harvard St., Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Liliana Ceuta, 14628 W. Harvard St., 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:
Liliana Ceuta, Member, 14628 W. Harvard St., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 20, 27, and August 3, 2016.
Public Notice ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION
CORPORATION
ENTITY NAME - Boys Against Domestic Violence File No. 2091982-9 2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - To raise awareness of at risk boys to break
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. DIRECTORS -
