West Valley View - August 17, 2016

Buckeye boy still missing

Police conduct secondary search for 10-year-old Jesse Wilson

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by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Multiple police agencies returned last week to a field in Buckeye, playing out the worst-case scenario in the search for missing 10-yearold Jesse Wilson.

At about 5:15 a.m. Aug. 11, Buckeye police, along with the FBI and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, descended upon a desert area near Miller Road and Durango Street, about 2.5 miles west of where Jesse was last seen July 17 in his family’s home.

Police also looked through an abandoned residential area near Southern Avenue and Rooks Road.

Officials didn’t say why the locations were the focus of searches, but said they were not the result of a tip.

“We do primary searches and we do secondary searches. We just want to check and recheck to make sure that we’ve covered all of our bases,” said Sgt. Jason Weeks, a spokesman with the Buckeye Police Department.

The community was not asked to help with the search, because the scenario being played out that day was a recovery operation, meaning a body could possibly be found, Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall said.

“There’s a lot of different scenarios that we have to play out, and one of the scenarios we play out is one today that he might have been dumped in the desert,” Hall said.

However, police are still holding out hope to find Jesse alive, Weeks said.

“The police officers’ hearts are invested in this, too. This is a 10-year-old boy that’s been missing for [four] weeks now, so we have a big, vested interest in this,” he said.

“We want to find Jesse.”

Jesse was last seen sleeping in

LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL wrap up their search for Jesse Wilson Aug. 11 near Interstate 10 and Miller Road in Buckeye. The 10-year-old Buckeye boy went missing from his home near Watson and Yuma roads four weeks ago. Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall said the search was a recovery scenario, one of many the department was considering, and was not prompted by a tip. Searchers also combed an area near Southern Avenue and Rooks Road, but did not find anything. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI assisted in the search efforts.

his bed at 9:30 p.m. July 17 near Watson and Yuma roads. When his mother went to check on him four hours later, Jesse was gone. Police said his mother, Crystal Wilson, is still cooperating with law enforcement.

“For all of us who are parents, this is something we hold sacred and we are going to continue to do everything we possibly can to bring closure to the family and the community,” Hall said.

The Wilson home was also searched again Aug. 11, and officers removed several items.

Jesse is described as black, 4 feet tall and weighing 60 pounds. He has short buzzed brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, unknown color shorts, and black socks and shoes.

If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts, contact the Buckeye Police Department’s

tip line at 623-349-6411 or 911. Information can also be sent to bpdtips@buckeyeaz.gov.

“He could be out hiding in someone’s house right now, we just don’t know it,” Weeks said. “That’s why we’re out doing searches and that’s why we still ask for tips to come in.”

Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

By Kourtney Balsan

special to the View

Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, on Aug. 2 declared the F-35A Lightning II to be “combat ready,” officials said.

“I am proud to announce this powerful new weapons system has achieved initial combat capability,” Carlisle said in a press release. “The F-35A will be the most dominant aircraft in our inventory because it can go where our legacy aircraft cannot, and provide the capabilities our commanders need on the modern battlefield.”

The F-35A is the latest addition to the Air Combat Command’s fleet of deployable and fifth-generation aircraft, Lt. Col. Matthew Hasson, Luke Air Force Base Public Affairs chief, said, adding that the jet provides air superiority and has achieved unmatched levels of survivability and the lethality required to keep an advantage against new and evolving threats.

The F-35A has a wide array of capabilities

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Avondale woman turns 100

Zelma Jared ‘keeps breathing’ into 2nd century

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

There’s not much left on Zelma Jared’s bucket list.

She’s visited every state in the union and traveled the oceans during four cruises.

She’s had rides on a camel and an elephant and floated in a hot air balloon.

She even went parasailing on her 80th birthday.

To mark her 100th birthday, the Avondale woman was surrounded by relatives and friends for a party with a Hawaiian theme.

Jared was born Aug. 10, 1916, in Muskogee, Okla., and grew up in Manford, Okla., where her father worked in the oil fields.

She first visited Arizona in 1946 when she and her late husband, Jerry, traveled to California for the holidays.

“When we came through Phoenix, we thought it was so beautiful,” she remembered. “We saw people in swimming pools.”

A chat with relatives during a stop in Globe on the way home convinced the Jareds to make the move the following year.

Jared’s husband operated Jared Sand and Gravel and owned dump trucks, a valuable commodity at a time when Phoenix was growing by leaps and bounds, then opened a TV shop.

She attended business college and did secretarial work for her husband’s business.

“I was a one-girl office,” she said. “I did everything.”

The couple loved to travel, and after 40 years of marriage, Jared’s husband died during a trip in 1982.

Jared continued to travel, including cross-country trips with her late sister, adventures that earned them the nicknames Thelma and Louise.

She’s also made four trips to Hawaii and sometimes still flies by herself on trips to visit family members.

“I’d go crazy if I had to stay home,” she said.

A few years ago, Jared moved from Phoenix to an apartment in an Avondale senior citizens complex.

She spends time with her only child, Jerri Sue Hogue,

who lives in Goodyear, and the women frequently spend weekends at festivals and markets, where Jared demonstrates a concealed weapons purse that they sell.

“She’s a good saleswoman,” Hogue said. “We keep her busy. I think that’s good for her.”

Jared is known for her positive outlook and for wearing heels all the time, something she said she started at age 16. She keeps up appearances with painted nails and toes.

Changes that Jared has witnessed over her century include “so many inventions … things we didn’t have,” she said.

Among her favorites is the cell phone.

“She gets more calls than anyone I know,” Hogue said. Jared drove a car until she was 93, when her eyesight dimmed, a development that also ended her reading habit and made TV viewing difficult.

But she keeps up with current events by watching TV news every day, preferring Channel 10 for her favorite newscaster, Kari Lake.

She also walks and exercises daily, but she doesn’t like to drink water or worry about watching her diet.

“I eat anything and everything,” she said.

Among her favorites is Mexican food, which she said she never tried before moving to Arizona.

Jared’s family includes two grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She’s survived seven younger brothers and sisters.

Her relatives have lived into their 70s, 80s and 90s, but Jared said her doctors told her there was nothing to prevent her from living to be 100.

“I don’t know why God has left me here this long,” Jared said. “I just keep breathing.”

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Shenequa Rivera graduates

Shenequa Rivera of Avondale has graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Trine University in Angola, Ind.

West Valley students participate in Marine Corps program

Daniel Ramirez of Avondale and Athena Ruvalcaba of Tolleson were selected to participate in the Marine Corps’ 2016 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy in Quantico, Va. The academy began July 17 and concluded with a graduation ceremony July 24.

SLCDA’s mission is to develop citizens of quality and purpose through ethical case studies, practical exercises, leadership classes and mentorship similar to the kind used to train Marine Corps officers, according to a press release.

SLCDA is a community outreach program as part of the Marine Corps’ “Connecting with America Campaign.” In its fifth year, SLCDA welcomes the most exceptional candidates from across the country to a week-long camp designed to impress upon students the importance of leadership, ethics, lifelong learning and community service, according to the release.

Two hundred students, representing 38 sates, were selected to participate in SLCDA 2016.

Brittney Ramirez graduates

Brittney D. Ramirez of Buckeye received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Washington State University during spring commencement ceremonies in Pullman, Wash.

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ZELMA JARED of Avondale celebrates turning 100 years old during a Polynesian-themed party with family and friends Aug. 13 in Goodyear.

Woman shot in west Phoenix

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A woman was shot at about 8:50 a.m. Sunday near 111th Avenue and Indian School Road in west Phoenix by a man known to her, officials said. She was transported to a local hospital, and her injuries appear to be non-life-threatening, said Lt. Paul Taylor, a spokesman with the Phoenix Police Department.

Officers are still investigating the incident, he said.

Man thrown from horse, struck by vehicle

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A man is recuperating after he was thrown from a horse and hit by a car Aug. 4 along Broadway Road between 115th and 107th avenues, officials said.

Deputies responded at about 8:30 p.m. to a reported hit-and-run, and initially thought the man was struck b y more than one vehicle, said Officer Courtney Palma, a spokeswoman with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

The man and his young daughter were riding a horse on Broadway when the horse became uncooperative and bucked them off, throwing the man into the street, Palma said.

He was hit by a slow-moving vehicle traveling westbound. The driver stopped immediately and is cooperating with deputies, Palma said.

The man was transported to a local hospital. His daughter and the horse were not hit and are doing well, she said.

Evidence at the scene revealed the man was only struck by one vehicle, and detectives are not looking for outstanding vehicles, Palma said.

No pending charges will be filed against the driver at this time, she said.

Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

Tyler Fillmore

Buckeye men accused of robbery, fraud

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Two Buckeye men were arrested last month in connection to a July 17 vehicle robbery in the Windmill Village neighborhood northwest of Dean and Yuma roads in Buckeye, officials said.

The victim reported his wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle and several charges were made to his debit card, which he was not responsible for, Buckeye police stated.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler Fillmore, 19, and Jonathan Hardy, 25, were arrested and booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and face felony charges.

Fallen soldier’s medals stolen

by Lindsey Reiser KPHO/KTVK

A military mother’s home was broken into Aug. 3 in Tolleson, and the stolen items are irreplaceable — medals her son earned after being killed in the line of duty in Iraq.

“He just wanted to make a mark in people’s lives, help people out there, make the world a safer place,” Tina Armijo said.

For her, the pain of losing her son, Army Specialist Santos Armijo, to a roadside bomb is as fresh today as it was in 2006.

“He was, like, a little boy in a big body, he was always making everybody laugh,” Armijo said.

Her son, known as “Bear” to his loved ones, was engaged to be married and getting ready to return home. Armijo has treasured the medals he earned putting his life on the line.

A Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Good Conduct medals were stolen.

“You can’t pawn them,” Armijo said. “They’re not worth nothing to nobody, but to me they are. It’s all I have left of my son. It’s like taking a piece of me away again.”

Armijo said she knows she can get replacement medals

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

An Avondale man faces a minimum of $118,000 in fines after he was accused of selling more than 100 vehicles in the last year without a dealer’s license.

Daniel Miranda, 35, was cited by the Arizona Department of Transportation after an undercover bust for acting as a used vehicle dealer without a license, and not having a business license, according to ADOT.

An investigation revealed Miranda allegedly sold 124 vehicles in the last 11 months without a license, which is known as curbstoning, ADOT officials said.

State law allows an individual to sell no more than six vehicles within a year without a dealer’s license. The penalty for selling more vehicles than allowed is between

Police issue sex offender notice

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Buckeye police have issued a public alert about a registered sex offender who has moved into the city.

Rudolph Perry, 39, is living at a home in the 300 block of East Clanton Avenue in Buckeye, southwest of Fourth Street and MC85, police said.

Perry is not wanted by any law enforcement agency, said Officer Tamela Skaggs, a Buckeye police spokeswoman.

In 2002, Perry was convicted of sexual assault in Phoenix, Skaggs said.

Authorities have classified Perry as a Level III, or high-risk, sex offender, Skaggs said.

The alert is the result of the Arizona sex offender law that took effect in 1996. The law requires community notification for some sex offenders.

her Tolleson home.

from the Army, but they would not be as significant to her. She just wants the symbols of her son’s brave sacrifice back — no questions asked, she said.

“Leave it on the doorstep. Throw it in the backyard. Throw it in the side of the gate. You don’t have to say who you are. Just bring me my medals,” Armijo said.

$1,000 and $3,000 per vehicle.

“Our detectives are very proactive when it comes to finding unlicensed dealers, protecting vehicle buyers and ensuring that vehicles are sold legally,” said Michael Lockhart, chief of ADOT’s Office of Inspector General.

After citing Miranda, detectives requested a hearing at the ADOT Executive Hearing Office to establish a penalty. Miranda will also face a court hearing since the citations are criminal charges.

ADOT officials urge people looking to purchase used vehicles to be diligent and ask lots of questions. Also consider completing the transaction at a Motor Vehicle Division office or Authorized Third Party business, where employees can check the vehicle title for liens and confirm the vehicle identification number.

Jonathan Hardy

Rudolph Perry

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A PHOTOGRAPH of a soldier’s medals is all the mother of Santos Armijo has left after they were stolen Aug. 3 from

that will lead to victory, such as advanced stealth, improved electronic attack and protection and fused/ networked sensors for enhanced situational awareness, Hasson said.

“These capabilities, combined with traditional fighter characteristics of speed, maneuverability and precision weapons, ensure the required capability to win in a highthreat environment,” he said.

The combat readiness of the F-35 is significant to Luke because it will bring a much needed updated aircraft to the battlefield where it is important to have fifthgeneration aircraft, Hasson said.

“Today’s Air Force is the smallest, oldest and busiest it has ever been,” he said. “The Air Force has not acquired new fighter aircraft in significant numbers since the early 1990s, and the average age of the fighter fleet today is 27 years old, often older than the pilots who are flying them.”

The F-35 will ultimately replace legacy F-16 and A-10 fleet as a fifth generation, and will complement air superiority of the F-22s and F-15s, Hasson said.

“Even at IOC [initial operational compatibility], the F-35A will be able to penetrate an enemy integrated air defense system and precisely attack enemy targets and survive near-peer threats,” he said.

To be combat ready means to be used in deployed environments as requested by combatant commanders, Hasson said, adding that the Air Force remains focused on achieving full war fighting capability, which is projected to be implemented in 2017.

“The airmen who know this weapons system inside and out have worked tirelessly since day one to meet the requirements for the IOC,” Hasson said. “We take the safety of our airmen seriously, so IOC is not programmatic or schedule based, but is driven by the aircraft’s capability to provide combatant commanders with tested and proven combat capability.”

An aircraft becomes combat ready by meeting requirements such as the conduction of basic close air support, interdiction, limited suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses in a contested environment with an operational squadron of 12 to 24 aircraft; the ability to deploy and conduct operational missions using programof-record weapons and mission systems; and having all the necessary logistics and operational elements in place, Hasson said.

“Bringing the F-35A to initial combat readiness is a testament to our phenomenal airmen and the outstanding support of the Joint Program Office and our enterprise partners,” Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James said in a press release. “This important milestone for our fighter force ensures the United States, along with our allies and international partners, remains prepared to deter, deny and defeat the full spectrum of growing threats around the globe.”

Currently, 12 F-35As have been declared to have initial operational compatibility across the United States, and Luke Air Force Base is proud of its success of having one of them, Hasson said.

“Team Luke will continue to play a vital role in producing the world’s greatest, most lethal fighter pilots for the combat Air Force,” he said.

Kourtney Balsan can be reached at Kbalsan@westvalleyview.com.

Jared David Willey commissioned

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jared David Willey of Goodyear was commissioned on Aug. 6, 2016.

He is a 2012 graduate of Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix and a 2016 graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., with dual bachelor’s degrees in economics and international relations.

He attended Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va.

He is the son of David and Michelle Willey of Goodyear. Jared Willey

Gas leak reported at Buckeye Taco Bell

reported at about 5:30 a.m., and there was no fire or damage to the building, Buckeye Fire Chief Bob Costello said.

Business Briefcase

by Shane McOwen staff writer

Hello, readers, and welcome to the Business Briefcase. Short history lesson: Today would be the 230th birthday of Davy Crockett, if he were alive.

Crockett served in the United States Congress as a representative from Tennessee from 1827 to 1831, and 1833 to 1835, and is the hero for countless folk tales, undoubtedly more exciting than any congressional session. He ended up losing the 1835 election and moved to what is currently Texas, but not before providing the world with one of my favorite quotes of all time, from an autobiography.

Shane McOwen

“I concluded my speech by telling them that I was done with politics for the present, and they might all go to hell, and I would go to Texas.”

Certainly sounds like a man worthy of the title King of

the Wild Frontier, or maybe the ramblings of a sore loser. I don’t think that trip to Texas turned out so great for him, though. Remember the Alamo? That’s where Crockett met his end.

Anyway, let’s get to business, shall we?

In front of Majerle’s Sports Grill in the Goodyear Palm Valley Cornerstone commercial area, a fence has gone up around the dirt lot and part of the parking lot in front of the restaurant at 13365 W. McDowell Road.

Right now, it’s a bunch of dirt, but eventually, it will be the location of a new Dairy Queen

The future restaurant is expected to be 3,420 square feet, and will have outside dining and a drive-through option.

It will be the third fast-food chain in the shopping area that will feature a drive-through, along with Chic-fil-a and El Pollo Loco.

Goodwill is currently under construction at the southwest corner of 99th Avenue and Camelback Road in Phoenix, just west of Loop 101.

The thrift store/donation center will occupy 22,065 square feet of space once open in the Colombia Plaza Shopping Center.

Back to Goodyear, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will be celebrating a ribbon-cutting at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at its

newest location, 1860 N. Pebble Creek Parkway.

The New Orleans-based restaurant has been around since 1972.

Lastly, some big news for the city of Goodyear.

Michael Lewis Co. has opened its doors at Goodyear Gateway South on 143rd Avenue, south of Van Buren Street.

Michael Lewis Co. was the first tenant to sign on to the 221-acre Goodyear Gateway South back in 2014. The company’s 300,000-square-foot facility occupies 30 of those acres.

The company supplies packaged food and other various items used in air travel, such as packaged cutlery kits, snacks, beverages and paper and plastic cabin supplies.

The Goodyear center will distribute supplies to airlines in the western United States, while the rest of the country is served out of Chicago.

That’s all for this week, folks.

As always, send questions, comments or tips to smcowen@westvalleyview.com.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone. Take care.

Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

Buckeye appoints new councilman

G. Patrick HagEstad to finish District 4’s unexpired term of Ray Strauss

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G. Patrick HagEstad has been appointed to the Buckeye City Council to fill the unexpired term of Ray Strauss, who resigned earlier this year to run for U.S. Congress.

HagEstad, who will represent District 4, was appointed at the council’s meeting on Aug. 2 for a term that will expire in December 2018.

HagEstad is an attorney who has lived in Buckeye since March 2013.

He will be sworn in at the council’s meeting on Sept. 6.

“While I have never served in this

capacity before, I am interested in serving the community,” HagEstad wrote in an application letter for the position.

HagEstad was one of more than a dozen people who applied to fill the vacancy.

The applications were reviewed by a subcommittee of three councilmen who are not up for election this year — Robert Garza, Craig Heustis and Eric Orsborn.

The committee also advanced to the full council for consideration Larry Tracey, who has lived in Buckeye for six years.

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HagEstad is a 1995 graduate of the University of Tulsa and graduated from the university’s College of Law three years later. He has practiced law in Montana since 1998 and expects to apply for an Arizona law license in the next six months.

The district’s boundary is roughly north of Interstate 10 and west of the White Tank Mountains along both sides of Sun Valley Parkway. It includes the communities of Festival Ranch, Tartesso, Watson Estates and a southwest portion of Sundance. Strauss was re-elected to a second fouryear term on the council in 2014.

He resigned his council seat on May 31, which was required by law before running to represent Arizona’s Fourth Congressional District.

ZOOM Bus driver presented with certificate

Arturo Guzman, a driver of the ZOOM Bus in Avondale, has been awarded a certificate of gratitude for turning in a wallet lost by a West Valley resident containing a large sum of money and personal identification.

Sempra Energy inducted into Outdoor Hall of Fame

Sempra Energy, the developer of the Mesquite Generating Station in Arlington, has been inducted into the Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame by the Wildlife for Tomorrow Foundation and the Arizona Game & Fish Department.

The company has been inducted for its support of wildlife, including the sponsorship of the Mesquite Wildlife Oasis.

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Weise, Del Palacio, Dennis, Pineda

have our support

“What we’re talking about is leadership.”

Kenneth Weise, Avondale’s current mayor, said that during his introduction Aug. 4 at the Avondale candidate forum at Estrella Mountain Community College. And he’s right. The mayor needs to lead the city and Weise has proven that he is the right man for the job.

Weise is running against Avondale Vice Mayor Stephanie Karlin and former Avondale Councilman and Vice Mayor Frank Scott, both worthy adversaries. But Weise’s leadership abilities surpass his competitors’. We urge Avondale voters to keep Weise in the mayor’s seat for another four years.

Recent accomplishments include being tapped point man for Avondale on the Interstate 10 widening project and lowering the city’s debt and strengthening its finances, which resulted in lowering the interest rate on bonds and refinancing debt.

Weise’s top concerns for the city are economic development and standing up to the state Legislature to keep Avondale’s governance in its own hands.

While Karlin realizes the importance of economic development and echoes Weise’s sentiments on the frustration of dealing with the Legislature, her campaign is more focused on quality of life issues — housing, culture, clean water, open spaces, diversity — which are important, but can’t happen without business, which, as Weise puts it, “pays the bills.”

Scott also bills economic development as a top priority for the city and impressed us with his support for incentives, something he as a current business owner has not benefited from. Karlin is the only mayoral candidate who does not favor incentives and thinks the city should instead sell itself. There was a time when we at the View did not embrace incentives, but in this current economic climate, we’ve changed our views and think incentives are crucial to landing new business, something a city can’t do without.

Five newcomers are running for three City Council seats — Devin Del Palacio, Pat Dennis, Veronica Malone, Manny Murrillo and Daniel Pineda. All but Dennis, whose background is in social work, are heavily involved in education with Del Palacio serving as vice president on the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board, Malone as vice president of the La Joya Community High School Booster Club, Murillo being a substitute teacher at Agua Fria High School and Pineda having a seat on the Littleton Elementary School District Governing Board. Considering current Councilwoman Sandi Nielson is a member of the Littleton Elementary School District Governing Board and current Councilman Bryan Kilgore is a teacher at Sun Canyon Elementary School, this is going to be one education-focused council no matter who wins.

We are throwing our support behind Del Palacio, Dennis and Pineda. Their competitors are commendable, but we feel these three are a cut above the rest.

All three vow to represent the residents, to be their advocates and put them first. Candidates saw some new questions on our otherwise standard questionnaire this year, one being: “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?” All three impressed us with their answers, stating they would represent the residents. Del Palacio said, “There will be times when the council may not agree with each other. With that said, I will always side with the people. My duty and responsibility is to the people of Avondale.” Dennis said, “I believe that my role as a council member is to represent the people of Avondale and to advocate for our community’s interests.” And Pineda said, “There have been several times that I have had to vote in favor of issues with the school board that I personally did not agree with but felt that the overwhelming support from the teachers and community warranted an alternate decision.”

Del Palacio and Pineda support incentivizing new business, and while Dennis doesn’t oppose incentives, she doesn’t agree with the city’s current program that offers money to new developments on a first-come, first-served basis, instead asserting that the investments must be scrutinized more thoroughly, and we can’t argue with that.

Del Palacio’s passion for Avondale and problem solving is infectious. We think he would bring a huge amount of enthusiasm to the council. Pineda’s approach to strategic planning, developing the interior of the city instead of focusing solely on its boundaries, can only be a positive for Avondale. And Dennis, who focuses on smart growth and has 12 years of experience on the Peoria City Council, would round out the council nicely.

Malone and Murillo, who is the only candidate who did not return his West Valley View candidate questionnaire by the deadline, center the majority of their campaign platforms on education, which is important to developing a talented workforce and attracting business, but is only one facet of what should be a multifaceted approach.

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Buckeye’s best interest

Editor:

Some residents hear the words ‘development’ or ‘economic growth’ and shudder that might mean losing our blue sky, clean air, agriculture and outdoor recreation. Not so if you look at the record of hometown boy, Mayor Jackie A. Meck. The Agribusiness and Water Council of Arizona has awarded Mayor Meck with its Lifetime Achievement Award ‘for his work to preserve the natural resources of the region, preserving open spaces, ensuring adequate water supply and

eradication of salt cedar trees to help prevent flooding.’ That coupled with his leadership bringing new business and jobs to Buckeye should make it easy for you to Vote to Re-Elect Mayor Jackie A. Meck. Register by Aug 1; Early Voting, Aug 3-25; Election day is Aug 30. YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE.

Marilyn A. Walker Vollmer Buckeye

Honest Clinton, lying Trump

Editor: Now that the last balloon has dropped on the RNC and DNC, let’s review the candidates’ positions on some key issues: Crime: Mr. Trump said homicide rates and crime are increasing. That is False. A few cities (Chicago, Houston, et al) saw an increase lately, but the trend in violent crime, including homicides, is down the last eight years in most cities.

Taxes: Mr. Trump said Mrs. Clinton plans a massive tax increase while he proposes a large tax reduction. That is Misleading. Her tax increase would be on millionaires; His tax cut would favor millionaires and

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add trillions to our national debt.

Benghazi: Mr. Pence said that she left four Americans in harm’s way and told rescuers to “stand down.” That is False. Seven Republican-led Congressional investigations cleared Mrs. Clinton of any wrongdoing. Illegal immigration: Mr. Obama said that illegal immigration is way down the last eight years. That is True. It is less than half of what it was in the Bush years.

Jobs: Mrs. Clinton said that jobs are up and unemployment is down the last six years. That is True. There have been 10,000,000 new private sector jobs and unemployment dropped from 9% to 5%.

Guns: Mr. Trump says Mrs. Clinton wants to abolish the Second Amendment. That is False. She has continually supported Americans right to have guns but calls for background checks on retail gun sales and restrictions on suspected terrorists.

Emails: Mr. Trump said Mrs. Clinton acted illegally and committed “terrible crimes” by using a private server for State Department business. That is False. The FBI concluded she was “extremely careless”, not criminal, and there is no evidence our national security

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was damaged.

Voters should research both candidates and look for the truth, not accusations or falsehoods.

John Flynn Goodyear

If the shoe fits, wear it

Editor:

On July 3, 2008, the day before Independence Day, Barack Obama gave the following speech in Fargo, ND:

“The problem is, is that the way Bush has done it over the last eight years is to take out a credit card from the Bank of China in the name of our children, driving up our national debt from $5 trillion for the first 42 Presidents-#43 added $4 trillion by his lonesome, so that we now have over $9 trillion of debt we are going to have to pay back — $30,000 for every man,woman and child. That’s irresponsible. It’s unpatriotic.”

For all you unbelievers out there, go Google this....it is not hard to find....

Now, since Obama took office in 2009, the National Debt has risen from 10.6 Trillion to 19.4 Trillion! That’s a $60,000 debt for every man, woman and child in the USA!

This must make Obama the most irresponsible and unpatriotic person in the country!!

Tom Moore Goodyear

Twittery Trump

Editor:

“Americans aren’t just electing a President in November. We’re choosing our next commander-in-chief — the person we count on to decide questions of war and peace, life and death. And like many across our country and around the world, I believe the person the

Republicans have nominated for President cannot do the job. Donald Trump’s ideas aren’t just different — they are dangerously incoherent. They’re not even really ideas — just a series of bizarre rants, personal feuds, and outright lies. He is not just unprepared — he is temperamentally unfit to hold an office that requires knowledge, stability and immense responsibility.

This is not someone who should ever have the nuclear codes — because it’s not hard to imagine Donald Trump leading us into a war just because somebody got under his very thin skin. This is a man who said that more countries should have nuclear weapons, including Saudi Arabia. He has said that he would order our military to carry out torture and the murder of civilians who are related to suspected terrorists — even though those are war crimes. He says he doesn’t have to listen to our generals or our admirals, our ambassadors and other high officials, because he has — quote — “a very good brain.” He also said, “I know more about ISIS than the generals do, believe me.” You know what? I don’t believe him.

And to top it off, he believes America is weak. An embarrassment. He called our military a disaster. If you really believe America is weak — with our military, our values, our capabilities that no other country comes close to matching — then you don’t know America.

And you certainly don’t deserve to lead it.” — Hillary Clinton I couldn’t have said it better!

Patrick Orr Avondale

Frank Scott for mayor

Editor: FrankScott4Mayor.com I read on the campaign sign driving to work. Arriving early, I googled his web page, which inspired me to email him. Frank’s response was timely. We texted, conversed, and agreed to meet face to face. My agenda was

concise and specific. Within his platform, candidate Scott states he will:

• Make the Hard Decisions

• has Insight into the Department of Public Safety

• Dig Deep I called on him to do just that, for my family has been adversely impacted with the lack of the above. Little by little, our meeting moved from an agenda driven appointment, to a natural conversation. We agreed, disagreed, shared stories, laughed, praised, and called a spade a spade. Frank clearly stated how and why he would go to work on the issues brought to the table. He paid attention and is getting answers where he can in order to ensure Avondale is a safer, more pleasant place to live and do business. Frank Scott has worked hard and diligently to build a proud and successful personal and professional history in Avondale. Most importantly, he is a common guy with common sense. Hey, I tried reaching out to the other candidates, one scrapped the open comment portion of the city council agenda, the other drove away from me while sitting in a campaign car. In going forward, Avondale deserves a leader who lives by their platform, and truly does what they say they will do. Voting is a privilege. To keep it honorable, attention must be paid with regard to our leadership. Vote! My ballot is cast FrankScott4Mayor.

Chris Fidel Avondale

Buckeye needs a new direction

Editor:

The current leadership in Buckeye is complacent dated and too comfortable with what worked fifty plus years ago. We have doubled the income taxes, the highest sales tax in metro Phoenix a 70% increase in water rates. Along with that, an embarrassing junkyard downtown, with zero zoning enforcement.

A city hall permits applications etc. open when convenient for them, that often takes months of reviews to add a residential block wall.

It’s time for a new direction perhaps.

KP Costello Buckeye

Trump’s wealth

Editor:

Some people are say they are voting for Trump because he is such a rich and smart business man. Well Bloomberg and Buffet each have enough money to set Trump on fire under ten feet of water and they both are backing Mrs. Clinton and they both are willing to release their tax returns.

Bueford Tunstell Avondale

Weise for mayor

Editor:

RE: Avondale, Join Me In Voting For Kenn Weise For Mayor

I have been proud to call Avondale my home for the past sixteen years. I care for our city, its residents, and who wants to lead Avondale. Kenn Weise has done so much for the City of Avondale. He has expanded both entertainment and dining options, attracted new residents, and has committed to bringing new businesses to our community. Mayor Weise has been laser focused on creating jobs and bringing economic opportunities to Avondale.

I have had the opportunity to meet our Mayor and see him in action first hand. He truly cares about our residents. He truly cares for this city. He has done an outstanding job listening to our concerns and incorporating our thoughts and ideas into his leadership of Avondale. He has been the type of leader that Avondale needs to help us move into the future.

I hope you join me in voting Kenn Weise for Mayor!

John Kubasko Avondale

Time for change in Tolleson

Editor:

“Why are you running for Mayor?” My answer is simple, I’m running to bring positive change to Tolleson. We haven’t been given an option for Mayor in 22 years. I’m running for Mayor to bring a new passion to Tolleson, a new vision and dedication that will reform Tolleson and make our city work for every community member and every family. We deserve a choice in Tolleson and I’m proud to be that choice.

Like many you, I was raised in Tolleson, went to Tolleson High and have raised my family here. I’m proud that I’ve been chosen by many of you to represent our shared interests at city hall, fi rst as your Councilmember and Vice Mayor, and next at the Arizona Capitol as your State Senator and the Democratic Minority Leader. Serving the community is my passion — as a public school teacher I’ve taught our children in Tolleson and I have worked to expand healthcare for cancer patients and for those most in need. In my eyes, serving the community is one of the highest purposes in life. I’m running for Mayor to make a change. I will make sure our neighborhoods are safe by encouraging cooperation between our neighborhoods and our first responders. I will focus on making our schools safer and making sure our children have the resources they need to succeed. Most importantly, I will make your voice heard at city hall by getting out in the community to be proactive about solving our challenges. I’m asking for your vote to bring positive change to Tolleson. Vote Tovar for Tolleson Mayor on August 30th!

Anna Tovar Tolleson mayoral candidate

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Power and corruption

Editor:

Power — Hot it corrupts! It steals the innocents money and more, now our Country’s precious minerals: I heard President Obama bought or is contemplating on a home near the White House. I guess he plans on being a close visitor to the next President (guess who) to continue more of their rule with Sheiks at the round table.

In recent days it has become known when President Obama and Hillary took office in 2009 they ordered scrubbed all profiled information collected by the FBI and CIA since 2003 on Muslims that were a security risk. Members from the Department of Homeland Security came forward because they worried constantly about the Security of Americans because of what was done in 2009. The scrub was mandated after (Cair) members were involved in the Holy land trial?

Democrats and yes, progressive Republicans were conspiring to enact treaties that gives a multinational organization committees the right to change our trade, immigration laws WITHOUT approval of Congress! They want to subjugate Americans to various international organizations that regulate our industries, erase our borders, make deals binding our laws and courts to Sharia (foreign law). Cheap labor, big business subsidies for foreign companies through Crony Capitalist organizations like the export-import bank. One sided deals that benefit shady international deals, corporations and their pockets and third world countries while Americans get the shaft. These organizations are looting America.

Folks, need I say more? Discovered proof has been presented that illegal’s are already registered to vote in 2016!!

Analie Maccree Goodyear

Voter Guide helps inform

Editor:

Whether you’re a fan of either candidate for president or not, this isn’t the election to skip. Many other candidates on the ballot deserve your consideration, even your scrutiny.

Most policies that directly affect us come from those elected officials closest to us, our state representatives, state senators, even mayors and city councilmen and women.

Arizona voters will choose a U.S. senator, nine U.S. house representatives and fill all 30 seats in the State Senate and all 60 seats in the State House. The results could flip the state government on its head.

This is your opportunity to reward good lawmakers and replace others. But your choices won’t even make the November ballot unless you put them there in August.

It’s equally important to be informed before you vote.

The azvoterguide.com is a non-partisan resource with information on where candidates stand on taxes, minimum wage, guns, abortion, education, and other economic and social issues. With a little information, even Arizona voters who look past Clinton and Trump can engage in the political battle here at home, because good – and bad- policy comes from the State Capitol as much as it does from Capitol Hill.

Cathi Herrod President, Center for Arizona Policy

Diane Landis for Senate

Editor:

Thank you for the opportunity to endorse Diane Landis for State senator representing Dist. 13 . Diane is definitely a fiscal conservative , and a nicer and more respectful person you will never meet. Speaking of respect ; the other day I heard that Clint Eastwood had said that folks are tired of so called “ political correctness ”.

Please look at it this way; the words political and polite both have the same root which has to do with people .( human beings like you and me ) Doesn’t

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every culture have it’s version of politeness .? A way of showing respect for others ? If you are a parent or grandparent , I am certain that you try to teach your children to be polite . And because we are imperfect humans we sometimes fall short of setting a good example for our kids ; but I am still trying and I hope you are too.

Ruth B. Cox Litchfield Park

I endorse Weise for mayor

Editor:

As an Avondale Council Member for the last 8 years I have had the opportunity to work with all 3 candidates for Avondale Mayor, and for me, Kenn Weise stands out as the best choice. Kenn has consistently shown his dedication to the wellbeing of the city and its residents by focusing on the key areas that make Avondale a great place to live, work, play, and invest. Mayor Weise has worked to insure our police and fire departments have the right equipment to keep us and them safe, he has lead projects to improve our parks and attract entertainment venues, and he has made it a priority to bring in new businesses to create good paying jobs in Avondale and create sales tax revenue so city services do not have to rely on its citizens as a tax base. For these reasons and

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Vote Scott, Pineda, Malone

Editor: As a former Avondale City Councilmember, I would like to give my full endorsement of Frank Scott for Mayor. Frank is running for Mayor for the same reason I was elected — he and I genuinely care for the Avondale residents. This is evident in the fact that he has lived, worked, and raised a family in Avondale for nearly 40 years. Frank has been involved with many community volunteer groups and received numerous awards and achievements that perpetuate the betterment of our community. Furthermore, he has committed to donating his salary to the 100 Club of Arizona which helps injured fire and police personnel and the families of those fallen in the line of duty. Vote for someone who cares, will listen, and who will take action for ALL residents.

In addition, I have personally known Mike Pineda most of my life. Mike is qualified for Avondale City Council and has a track record to prove it: He is a former Avondale Elementary teacher, current school board member, youth sports coach, college instructor and business analyst advocating for small businesses in the West Valley.

Mike will use his experience and leadership to achieve balance between residents and the City. Veronica Malone has been an Avondale resident for over 30 years, 10 of those as an educational profession. Veronica contributes to the community by raising money for the La Joya football program, Susan B. Komen, the Agua Fria Food Bank, youth sports programs and continues to volunteer in children’s ministry as well as other school and City programs.

Please support our grass roots candidates — Frank Scott for Avondale Mayor — Mike Pineda and Veronica Malone for Council on August 30, 2016.

Jason Earp Goodyear

more I endorse Kenn Weiss for Avondale Mayor.

Jim McDonald Avondale

Tolleson candidates face off

Community forum held Aug. 2 for City Council hopefuls

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Seven candidates running for three city council seats in Tolleson and two facing off for mayor gathered Aug. 2 to answer voters’ questions during a forum at the Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain in west Phoenix.

Incumbents Lupe Leyva Bandin, Kathie Farr and Albert Mendoza and newcomers John Carnero, Donnie Gerhart, Herb Graham and Ralph Grijalva are all running for three council seats.

Former City Councilwoman Anna Tovar is challenging current Mayor Adolfo Gámez for the top seat.

During the forum, questions from the audience were grouped into similar categories by moderator Paul Faith, vice mayor of Litchfield Park.

Here are the questions presented to the candidates and a summary of their answers.

How are you funding your campaign, and will it affect how you vote on issues?

Mayor candidates:

• Gámez — He’s held two fundraisers, and a majority of the donors are local people, some businesses and himself. He said he doesn’t owe anybody anything.

• Tovar — She is funding her campaign with money left over from a previous campaign when she ran for senate, because she was legally allowed to transfer it over. She’s also received donations from private citizens in Tolleson, and volunteers have helped her pass out literature.

Council candidates:

• Carnero — He’s funding his own campaign and has gotten help from his relatives to put up signs. He believes if a candidate funds his own campaign, he won’t owe anybody any favors or promises and can do what he wants to do rather than what somebody else is telling him to do.

• Farr — She has funded her grass roots campaign the same as every campaign she’s had. She doesn’t feel that spending other people’s money to put her in a position that’s she’s going to work for is right.

• Gerhart — He is funding his campaign, along with family and friends.

• Graham — As a result of his mindset for volunteering, he hasn’t spent any money on his campaign.

• Grijalva — He has funded his own campaign for signs, and believes if a candidate uses his own money, he doesn’t have to ask anyone for favors.

• Leyva Bandin — She’s funded her campaign with the help of her sister and six private citizens who aren’t affiliated with any particular organizations and just wanted to help support her with some signs and literature.

• Mendoza — Funding his own campaign and staying under the $500 limit, spending money for signs. What do you perceive is the most

important concern or problem facing Tolleson?

Mayor candidates:

• Gámez — Housing is the next priority that needs to be addressed, and is a priority the council has already set. The city hired a new housing specialist, and will be addressing issues pertaining to housing.

• Tovar — Housing is a big issue, considering that only 44 percent of residents in Tolleson own houses, which is a major concern when trying to build a community that’s strong and stable.

Council candidates:

• Carnero — With all the growth and industry that’s been brought in, somehow residents have been put to the back. It’s time to make them a priority. Business and revenue is good, but it’s time to get back to residents, and seniors especially.

• Farr — Echoes housing need in the community. Tolleson is known as a familyoriented community, and newer generations are moving back with no place to live. She would like to see empty lots built up.

• Gerhart — Believes there’s a concern in the community with theft, and the city needs additional after-school programs to give youths opportunities to do something else instead of hanging out on the streets doing things they shouldn’t be doing.

• Graham — He doesn’t know the major things that might be going on in Tolleson, but said someone is never wrong when he does the right thing, and an open mind makes a wide open future possible. By communicating with council members and the city’s management team, he’ll find out what some of the problems are and hopefully work to resolve them.

• Grijalva — A lot of the businesses on 91st Avenue need some help or a facelift. He said one side looks really nice and the other side makes it look bad. Some of the housing along the road, and even on Van Buren Street, also needs help.

• Leyva Bandin — Along with economic development and housing, she believes substance abuse education is also important for youths, because it’s important to have safe neighborhoods.

• Mendoza — The city already started with façade improvements downtown, and also continued onto 91st Avenue south, which has been neglected for years. He has concerns about people asking him when the city is going to bring in a grocery store and pharmacy, but said the city needs more roof tops first.

If elected, what could you do to solve the problem of property taxes being too high, especially with senior citizens?

Mayor candidates:

• Gámez — Tolleson’s property taxes are higher than a lot of other cities in the county because of a bond that was passed in an election years ago, and also from

debt at the wastewater treatment plant, but revenue coming in is earmarked to pay down that debt. People forget that the majority of taxes are paid by industry, and attracting industry to Tolleson helps maintain that level. He said the city has done a lot of good with the bonds that were sold, including fixing up downtown.

• Tovar — Believes property taxes are high in relation to the median income in the city, which she said is $32,000. Some families are pinching pennies to pay bills on time, buy medicine and help other family members, so it’s important the city help make the community affordable for citizens.

Council candidates:

• Carnero — He’s reviewed the city’s budget for the last two years and the one thing that stood out was revenue the city is receiving, which comes from property taxes and sales tax. Revenues projected by the city have been exceeded, and Tolleson also has a $5 million surplus. He thinks it’s time to look at possibly lowering the tax rate or keeping it the same. Now that property values are going up again, he said it’s time to review the tax rate and see if there’s a way to give property owners a tax relief.

• Farr — When the city works on its budget, it tries as hard as it can to make sure the taxes don’t go up. She said the council understands the community is low income to a certain percentage, and taxes have a big effect on people. She doesn’t want anybody to pay more than he has to.

• Gerhart — Everybody wants lower taxes, but that money does go to some important things, such as education and public services. He said the city could definitely take another look at the tax rate and possibly lower it. Tolleson also has a high sales tax rate in comparison to some of the East Valley cities.

• Graham — He thinks Tolleson is a well-kept secret and is well protected. If voters continue to pass the Home Rule measure, then he doesn’t think the city will have any kind of problems. He also thinks the city, the government and the management company have done a fantastic job since he’s been there, and the budget is set up to cover revitalization and rebuilding the history of the city.

• Grijalva — Everybody says they pay too much in taxes, and he does, too. He doesn’t know how the city can lower the taxes, but it’s a good write-off at the end of the year. He’d like to see the new businesses coming in and the ones that are already here maybe pay higher taxes.

• Leyva Bandin — Property taxes are based on primary and secondary taxes, and the state doesn’t provide enough money to fund schools, so districts have to ask voters to approve overrides, which are paid through secondary taxes by taxpayers and is one of the reasons taxes are high. The state has a program to help seniors freeze

their property tax rates at the 2012 rate.

• Mendoza — He’s not a tax man, but understands that the city’s taxes are high and he thinks working together with the mayor and staff, keeping taxes down shouldn’t be a problem as long as the city keeps businesses coming in. The city makes a lot of money from businesses, so if it can continue bringing them in, he thinks the city can keep taxes down a little bit. Is there a problem with crime, code enforcement and police services? If so, what can be done?

Mayor candidates:

• Gámez — Crime rates really haven’t increased in the last couple of years. When something happens in Tolleson, such as a homicide, the percentage goes up compared to the year before when nothing happened because it’s a small city compared to Phoenix. Code enforcement is a hot issue, and the city recently hired someone who is doing an excellent job. He said code enforcement was hit or miss before with people conducting business in homes and not taking care of their properties or vehicles, but the council needs to support the new code enforcer.

• Tovar — Any community can be safer and reduce crime. If someone pulls police logs in Tolleson, many calls are made to Legacy Suites and the truck stops, which are known to have crime because of the transient population. Community policing is also very important, where police know citizens and are involved and interact with youths and homeowners. Citizens are the eyes and ears in the community and know best what happens. She said there have been complaints about code enforcement and that everyone needs to be treated fairly and not intimidated in any way. They should know their rights as tenants and they should be explained in English and Spanish. She also doesn’t think a code enforcement officer should be carrying a gun.

Council candidates:

• Carnero — Code enforcement needs to have consistency. Some areas of the city are older and some are newer, but consistency has to be established to do a good job. He thinks the city needs better retention of police officers, and if they get to know the neighborhoods and people, that builds trust. He also said the city is missing an opportunity to have a neighborhood watch with meetings to report issues.

• Farr — The new code officer is doing a great job. She said Rome wasn’t built in a day, and he didn’t have a lot to work with. A lot of Tolleson’s codes have been on the books for many years, and they’re working on it. She’s offended when people say crime is bad in Tolleson, because they take the city’s 7,000 people

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Avondale candidates face off

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Economic development, quality of life and education are among the topics important to three candidates for Avondale mayor and five candidates for three City Council seats.

The candidates spoke at a forum Aug. 4 as early voting started for the election. Polling places will be open Aug. 30. Running for mayor

Incumbent Mayor Kenneth Weise stressed economic development, while Stephanie Karlin, current vice mayor who is seeking the mayor’s position, emphasized quality of life issues and Frank Scott, a former councilman, spoke about education.

“I’ve proven I can lead this city,” said Weise, who is campaigning to retain the mayor’s job after being appointed to the position two years ago after serving eight years on the council.

Asked about the major challenge for the mayor in the future, Weise said bringing employers and jobs to the city is one of the most important things that could be done and credited Avondale’s incentive program for creating hundreds of jobs.

“That’s how you pay the bills in the city,” he said.

Karlin, who has been on the council for 12 years, said she didn’t necessarily believe in incentives to attract business. “I think our city should sell itself,” she said.

“We need to create a sense of place and community pride,” Karlin said, listing “quality of life components” she would work on, including the environment, arts and culture, parks and recreation, safe neighborhoods and jobs.

“This is what enriches a community,” she said, suggesting the establishment of a community cultural arts center.

Scott said potential employers look at a city’s educational system and noted that most candidates running for City Council seats have a background in education as do the three continuing council members.

“That makes this a golden opportunity for Avondale to work with our schools,” said Scott, who was on the council for nine years.

Both Weise and Karlin noted that cities face pressure from the Arizona Legislature not to stray from state mandates.

“It’s a direct threat to how cities govern themselves,” Weise said.

Karlin said dealing with lawmakers who are uninformed about how cities operate is “one of the more frustrating things we have to work with.”

Council candidates

Candidates for City Council are vying for seats to be vacated by Karlin and Jim McDonald, who are termed out as council

members, and David Iwanski, who chose not to run.

• Manny Murillo, a retired teacher who works as a substitute teacher, said he would like to see a closer connection between the city and the school districts, suggesting an expanded ambassador program for the schools.

“We are lifelong learners,” he said. “At the age of 73, I’m still learning.”

• Mike Pineda, vice president of the Littleton Elementary School District Governing Board, said it takes serving on a board to understand why decisions are made. He said he would work to be a “conduit” between voters and the city.

“There is only so much you can change. You have to be part of a group,” he said.

• Pat Dennis stressed her social work background and experience as a member of the Peoria City Council for 12 years before moving to Avondale in 2010.

A member of Avondale’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries Board and Arts Commission, she said there’s a need for advocates for citizens.

• Devin Del Palacio is a member of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board and the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Commission.

He said his top priorities are public education, the local economy and public safety.

• Veronica Malone said she would work for safe neighborhoods and economic development.

She said there’s a need for better planning of city projects, citing citizen frustration when improvements to Dysart Road and Central Avenue were done at about the same time and tied up traffic.

Economic development

Pineda supported offering incentives to encourage businesses to relocate in Avondale, which he said offers an attractive workforce and location near Interstate 10.

Del Palacio agreed with incentives, encouraged quick turnaround in city dealings with business and supported training for adults and veterans.

Dennis said the city should look for ways to make it easier for businesses to deal with the city and study the work force, schools, transportation and recreational programs.

Malone said good schools and community engagement will attract business.

Social services

Most candidates praised Care1st Avondale Resource Center, which provides social services for much of the Southwest Valley.

Karlin said Care1st is a “one-stop shop”

for social services. “It’s a shining example of what we provide. It’s one of the best in the whole Valley,” she said.

Weise said the center teaches financial responsibility.

“Give a hand-up, not a hand-out,” he said.

Malone suggested the center partner with schools.

Murillo said there’s a need to improve resources, but Scott noted that there are limits.

“There is not enough funding today to do it all,” Scott said.

Del Palacio, Dennis and Pineda said partnerships and collaborations could be formed to provide greater services.

Old Town Avondale

De Palacio called Old Town Avondale along Western Avenue “a diamond in the rough,” but suggested the city could do a better job of marketing the area.

“If you build it, they will come,” he said.

Pineda and Malone encouraged doing more to promote activity in the area.

Dennis and Murillo said the historic area should be connected to other parts of the city.

Weise said it’s important to promote the historic district, but said the focus should spread to other parts of the city.

Scott said the area is worth saving with a long-term commitment.

“We have to decide what we want Western Avenue to be,” he said.

Karlin said she enjoys the area and recently co-hosted a luncheon for Old Town businesswomen.

Youth, parks, education

Weise said the city is working to engage residents about improvements they want, a method that was used to determine renovations that are under way at Friendship Park.

Malone said there aren’t enough facilities in the city and suggested renovating neighborhood parks and partnering with schools to use their facilities.

Pineda said it’s sometimes difficult to reserve a field in a city park when they are used by organizations from other cities.

Del Palacio suggested establishing an education roundtable to discuss needs with school boards and superintendents.

Scott said he would engage youths by starting a Mayor for a Day program.

Karlin touted a City Council program that assigns each council member to a school district that serves the city.

Candidates need to obtain a majority of the vote in this month’s election to win office. Candidates in undecided races advance to a runoff on Nov. 8.

The forum moderated by Litchfield Park Vice Mayor Paul Faith was held at Estrella Mountain Community College.

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population and divide it with all crimes committed in the Zip code that includes parts of Phoenix. She said she knows Tolleson has crime, and just has to work on it. Community policing is important, so if someone sees something, he shouldn’t stick his head in the sand, but speak up.

• Gerhart — He’s seen the code enforcement vehicle in his neighborhood educating people about codes. The city has a high turnover rate for police officers because there’s not a lot of opportunity for growth, and younger guys don’t stay in Tolleson. The city needs to come up with a way to recruit and retain officers to keep them in Tolleson, which might mean a more competitive wage.

• Graham — Before he moved to Tolleson, he was a senior building official in Santa Monica, Calif., and helped the City Council understand the ordinances. Tolleson’s building official knows codes like the palm of his hand. His hero is Police Chief Larry Rodriguez, who is one of the best guys he’s met in the city. One Sunday morning, he was woken up by a party down the street and the police department was there within five minutes.

• Grijalva — He doesn’t know of any particular types of crimes, but said there have been house break-ins, drugs and he hears a lot of shootings. He thinks the police department should have more interaction with the community. He sees police officers pass by his house all the time, but they never stop to say hello and talk to people. However, when his alarm goes off, they either call the house or come out, so they’re available. He said maybe the city needs more policemen, but he doesn’t know what the answer is.

• Leyva Bandin — The police department is currently researching the use of body cameras. She thinks the city needs written regulations for the use and redaction and storage of data that will come from the cameras. Tolleson’s police chief is working with other agencies to make sure the city has the proper use of the cameras to protect citizens and police officers. She thinks that’s an important plus for the police department.

• Mendoza — Tolleson should have more of a police presence throughout the city and provide more education for drug users to try to help them instead of just putting them away. He said Tolleson has one of the best code enforcers around, and he’s been working with him, because people have been calling him about issues. He also said police need to control more speeders on 91st Avenue and make them stop at the stop signs.

Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

Agua Fria, Estrella Foothills and Youngker

Desert Edge ready to defend championship

TEHRAN THOMAS of Desert Edge looks up the field while rushing the football against Paradise Valley in last November’s Division III state championship game. Thomas, who rushed and passed for more than 1,000 yards last year, returns for his senior season with the Scorpions.

Scorpions look to repeat despite moving up a division

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Desert Edge has been one of Arizona’s better high school football programs over the past six years, and finally reached the mountain top last season. The Scorpions won the Division III state championship by defeating Phoenix Paradise Valley 29-27. Desert Edge coach Rich Wellbrock said the accomplishment was absolutely satisfying.

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“What a great group of kids that came together, a little luck along the way, and it’s kind of a culmination,” he said. “I was so excited for our staff. They work so hard on a day-in, day-out basis, year round, that they deserved every little bit of that.”

Now, the task is to repeat, and do so at a higher level against stiffer competition.

“This is a good group to take that next step with, a strong senior class, and our kids are excited, our staff is excited; we look at it as it’s another hurdle,” Wellbrock said. “Now, people are asking, ‘Can Desert Edge [succeed] moving up another division?’ Every year, everybody is asking whether Desert Edge can do something. I guess when people stop asking whether Desert Edge can do stuff is when there’s a problem.”

Desert Edge will face more powerhouse schools at the newly aligned 5A level. One of those is Peoria Centennial, which Desert Edge plays at 6 p.m. Saturday at Coconino High School in Flagstaff in the season opener. The game is part of the Sollenberger Classic.

“Very honored to be in the Sollenberger Classic, named after a gentleman that meant so much to Arizona High School football, and very excited to play such a storied

(See Defend on Page 16)

Verrado hungry for more success in 2016

Vipers look to build on state semifinal appearance

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

It took a while for Verrado to get there, but the Vipers have finally proven they’re a program to be reckoned with.

After six consecutive losing seasons, Verrado went 9-2 in 2014 and made the state playoffs for the first time. Last year, the Vipers did even better, going 10-2 and getting to the Division III state semifinals. Verrado lost to eventual champion Desert Edge by just seven points.

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“It’s a culmination of a lot of hard work from a lot of different people,” Verrado coach Derek Wahlstrom said. “I heard some guys that were part of our first group when I was here, they really enjoyed being on the ride [last year] because I think they had a part in building it and getting us there. It was really enjoyable. It was just fun.”

Part of Verrado’s success in 2015 can be linked to not having to coach effort, Wahlstrom said.

“We never had to deal with that,” he said. “Our leadership really took care of all the little things. I didn’t have to deal with many discipline issues, so we were really able to concentrate on football all year, and that leads to [success] … I truly believe in momentum and that’s what we try to build, and we were able to do it early last year.”

Now that Verrado has had success, Wahlstrom is trying to guard against complacency. Just because the Vipers had success last year does not mean it will automatically translate to this season, he said.

“We’re a team full of hope, a team full of expectations, but a team that really hasn’t accomplished anything yet,” Wahlstrom said. “Every year, that process starts over. That’s where, as coaches, we’re trying to take them back to, you need to establish this as your own unique year. There’s way too many good programs, especially going

up to 5A, to assume that [success] is going to happen.”

Moving to 5A brings a jump in talent, and Verrado’s schedule is filled with powerhouse programs. The Vipers open the season at 7 p.m. Friday hosting Phoenix Paradise Valley, the Division III state runners-up. Also on

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the schedule are games at Phoenix Arcadia and Gilbert Williams Field, home against Liberty and finishing the season at Desert Edge.

(See Hungry on Page 19)

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MAVERICK GAMEZ, 11, of Verrado throws over a Shadow Ridge defender Aug. 11 during a scrimmage game. Gamez will be the Vipers’ starting quarterback this season.

Taking flight

Owls prepare for 5A season under new coach Ross Crow

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Agua Fria football has navigated its summer and preseason periods, and is ready to take on the challenge of moving up to the 5A conference with a new coach.

The Owls, who finished 5-5 in 2015, named Ross Crow as coach in December 2015. Crow went 7-13 in two years at Phoenix Sierra Linda before heading west to Agua Fria.

Both coaches and players have experienced a learning curve with the staff changes, but everything has come together well so far, Crow said.

“We’re new to these kids, just as much as they’re new to us,” he said. “We’re just trying to see who can play for us.”

The Owls got an entire offseason under their belts with the new coaching staff, with spring ball, summer weights, conditioning and seven-on-seven/big-man tournaments. Crow said he was impressed with the offseason turnout.

“For our summer strength [session], we averaged about 75 kids per day,” he said. “It’s pretty close to what we have between our JV and varsity roster, about 85 from 10th to 12th grade. Numbers are really good right now, we’re just trying to keep them on board, keep them enthusiastic and passionate about the sport, keep them healthy, eligible, all that stuff.”

Crow was pleased with his team’s progress over the summer, he said.

“We finished second at the [Universal Athletic] Big Man Competition to Buckeye, and our seven-on-seven team made improvements throughout the summer. Those were the three big things: our strength and conditioning program, big man and seven-on-seven. That’s what we hit hard until we went to camp.”

Agua Fria spent four days at the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff participating in camp.

The Owls started official practices July 25, two weeks before school started. Crow said the two weeks before school began gave the team a chance to dial in on football.

“When we hit the ground running into school, we [already] had two weeks of practice under our belt,” he said. “The kids didn’t have to worry about anything else school-wise. Now, we have our foundation, and when school [started], it wasn’t as big of a mental drain.”

The team had expected bumps in the road learning the new coaching staff’s system, but picked it up well for the most part, Crow said.

“On offense, we’ll try to spread the ball out to as many players as possible,” he said. “On defense, we’ll get after them and be sound. It’s a little bit different than what I think they’re used to, so there’s a learning curve. Even if the scheme is kind of like what they did last year, the verbiage is all different.

The biggest question on paper for the Owls is where the offensive production will come from. Graduated seniors

Chris Cofield and Jaylon Green rushed for a combined 2,856 yards and 43 touchdowns last season. Green also threw for 965 yards as quarterback. No Owl returner gained more than 100 yards rushing or receiving last season.

Crow said offensive success will come through a team effort.

“We’re going to definitely need to utilize everybody,” he said. “We’re going to have to play a team game. While we do have a few kids who stand out, we’re going to be

‘the team.’ The team, the team, the team. We’re not going to focus on one or two players.

The Owls will be looking to Darique Williams and D.J. Charles to get the offense rolling.

“It starts with D.J. Charles. He’s a running back, wide receiver [and defensive back] for us,” Crow said. “He’s going to play all over the field. He’s going to return kicks, return punts, take handoffs, catch passes, play a little Wildcat, play corner, safety.

“We have another running back, Darique Williams. He works hard and is a high [grade point average] kid. He’s getting looked at for academics and athletics.”

The Owls have good size on the offensive and defensive lines, anchored by Demetrius Johnson, Justin Harris and David Cofield. Johnson and Harris will play on the interior line for both offense and defense, while

Schedule

(all games start at 7 p.m.)

Aug. 19 at Campo Verde

Aug. 26 Washington

Sept. 2 at Tolleson

Sept. 9 at North Canyon

Sept. 23 Deer Valley

Sept. 30 Desert Edge

Oct. 7 at Barry Goldwater Oct. 21 Verrado Oct. 28 at Lake Havasu

Conference and Region: Coach: Ross Crow (first year at Agua Fria) 2015 record: 5-5

Key personnel losses: Cofield, Jaylon Green, Brandon Lewis, Brennen Peugh and Griffin Roehler. Key returnees: D. J. Charles, David Cofield, Vincent Gaitan, Justin Harris, Demetrius Johnson and Darique Williams.

Cofield will see time at tight end and defensive end.

“[Cofield] is all of 6-4, 6-5,” Crow said. “He’s being looked at by San Diego. He’s another high GPA, high test-score kid.” Crow hasn’t settled on a starting quarterback just yet, but junior Nathaniel Verduzco and senior Randy Hassell have both had solid preseasons, the coach said.

“It’s not the best place to have an unsettled position, but I feel like with the talent we have there, we’re going to be able to get some things done,” he said.

Crow said the pair could even split time under center, and he could throw a sophomore or two in the mix as the season progresses.

“I think we’re going to start [the sophomores] on JV, but we’ll kind of see how things go,” he said.

Some of the team’s newcomers have made an impact already, Crow said.

“We’ve got an up-and-comer, Nick Thyfault, who’s going to play middle linebacker for us,” he said. “He’s a junior and played JV last year. He has the potential to be a really good run stopper. He comes downhill and will hit you hard.”

Overall, Crow said he’s been impressed with the team’s combination of talent and attitude.

“Most of them haven’t missed a single day or haven’t been late,” he said. “They’re all about football, [and] they’re giving their best to us, 100 percent.”

Agua Fria is one of many teams to begin the season Friday. The Owls start off the year with a trip across the Valley to Gilbert Campo Verde.

“We have no room for error,” Crow said. “We start out the gate at Campo Verde. They’re an East Valley school,

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D.J. CHARLES, left, of Agua Fria rushes the ball Aug. 11 in a scrimmage against Estrella Foothills. Charles performs a multitude of tasks for the Owls on offense, defense and special teams.

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Young Wolves to rely on veteran experience

Estrella moving on without Joe Logan

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Estrella Foothills lost a lot of offense with the graduation of Joe Logan in May: 2,600 yards to be exact.

The Wolves’ workhorse running back accounted for more than 76 percent of the team’s ground attack, which makes for some big shoes to fill.

“It’s tough,” Estrella coach Lamar Early said. “The last few years, we’ve been blessed to have some very offensive skill-minded guys … that’s the reason they’re playing on Saturdays [in college]. Joe, what can you say, that’s 2,600 yards. He had a good offensive line in front of him, but he’s a special kind. We wish him luck, but we’ve got to keep moving.”

of offense and still be strong,” Haymore said. “I plan on doing my best to stand out and help the team as much as possible, whether it be getting carries or being in the slot.”

Estrella graduated 21 athletes from a roster of 39 last year, so youth is at the forefront of the Wolves in 2016. However, Early has been very pleased with how the team is progressing, he said.

“They’ve been very attentive and working their tails off, and that’s all we can ask,” he said. “Numbers are good for us this year, that’s for all three levels, so I’m pleased with that.”

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Despite a young team, Estrella has had plenty of success over the past four years, going 32-14 during that span. Last year, the Wolves were a school best 10-2, making the Division III state quarterfinals for the second consecutive season. That experience could play a huge role this year.

Instead of trying to fill Logan’s shoes with one guy, the Wolves have a plethora of backs who will get carries, Early said.

“The good thing is we have probably six backs that we can plug in, and they’re all different: different speeds, different styles,” he said. “It’s really nice to have, but at the same time, it’s finding them all carries. But I’m very pleased right now.”

Players who will get touches include Travis Haymore, J.C. Stanley, Aaron Matsuura, Frank Kasel, Anderson Perry, David Cachola and transfer Kentre Noble. Jacob Ellis will be the team’s fullback.

Of all the players, Haymore had the best success at running back last year. He rushed for 199 yards, and also caught 14 passes for 236 yards and five touchdowns.

“It’s definitely big shoes to fill, but I believe we can pull together in all aspects

“Teaching them how to win, that’s every year, but them believing they know how to win, that’s the other piece,” Early said. “They know how to win, so that makes our job easier.”

Team leadership

Haymore is one of the team’s leaders, as are Seamus Walter and Malachi Wilkins.

“Those guys have been with me for three and four years, so the kids look up to them because they know how this game is played, the speed,” Early said. “The kids are really gravitating toward them, and you can see it. They’re not big vocal leaders, but they lead by example, which is good.”

Wilkins led the team defensively last year with 94 tackles, including 14 for a loss. He’ll play both defensive end and linebacker.

“I like to hit, so whichever [position],”

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TRAVIS HAYMORE of Estrella Foothills rushes the ball Aug. 11 during a scrimmage against Agua Fria. Haymore is the team’s top returning rusher, having gained 199 yards on 33 carries in 2015.

Young Wolves to rely on veteran experience

Estrella moving on without Joe Logan

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Estrella Foothills lost a lot of offense with the graduation of Joe Logan in May: 2,600 yards to be exact.

The Wolves’ workhorse running back accounted for more than 76 percent of the team’s ground attack, which makes for some big shoes to fill.

“It’s tough,” Estrella coach Lamar Early said. “The last few years, we’ve been blessed to have some very offensive skill-minded guys … that’s the reason they’re playing on Saturdays [in college]. Joe, what can you say, that’s 2,600 yards. He had a good offensive line in front of him, but he’s a special kind. We wish him luck, but we’ve got to keep moving.”

of offense and still be strong,” Haymore said. “I plan on doing my best to stand out and help the team as much as possible, whether it be getting carries or being in the slot.”

Estrella graduated 21 athletes from a roster of 39 last year, so youth is at the forefront of the Wolves in 2016. However, Early has been very pleased with how the team is progressing, he said.

“They’ve been very attentive and working their tails off, and that’s all we can ask,” he said. “Numbers are good for us this year, that’s for all three levels, so I’m pleased with that.”

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Despite a young team, Estrella has had plenty of success over the past four years, going 32-14 during that span. Last year, the Wolves were a school best 10-2, making the Division III state quarterfinals for the second consecutive season. That experience could play a huge role this year.

Instead of trying to fill Logan’s shoes with one guy, the Wolves have a plethora of backs who will get carries, Early said.

“The good thing is we have probably six backs that we can plug in, and they’re all different: different speeds, different styles,” he said. “It’s really nice to have, but at the same time, it’s finding them all carries. But I’m very pleased right now.”

Players who will get touches include Travis Haymore, J.C. Stanley, Aaron Matsuura, Frank Kasel, Anderson Perry, David Cachola and transfer Kentre Noble. Jacob Ellis will be the team’s fullback.

Of all the players, Haymore had the best success at running back last year. He rushed for 199 yards, and also caught 14 passes for 236 yards and five touchdowns.

“It’s definitely big shoes to fill, but I believe we can pull together in all aspects

“Teaching them how to win, that’s every year, but them believing they know how to win, that’s the other piece,” Early said. “They know how to win, so that makes our job easier.”

Team leadership

Haymore is one of the team’s leaders, as are Seamus Walter and Malachi Wilkins.

“Those guys have been with me for three and four years, so the kids look up to them because they know how this game is played, the speed,” Early said. “The kids are really gravitating toward them, and you can see it. They’re not big vocal leaders, but they lead by example, which is good.”

Wilkins led the team defensively last year with 94 tackles, including 14 for a loss. He’ll play both defensive end and linebacker.

“I like to hit, so whichever [position],”

(See Rely on Page 15)

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TRAVIS HAYMORE of Estrella Foothills rushes the ball Aug. 11 during a scrimmage against Agua Fria. Haymore is the team’s top returning rusher, having gained 199 yards on 33 carries in 2015.

Young Wolves to rely on veteran experience

Estrella moving on without Joe Logan

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Estrella Foothills lost a lot of offense with the graduation of Joe Logan in May: 2,600 yards to be exact.

The Wolves’ workhorse running back accounted for more than 76 percent of the team’s ground attack, which makes for some big shoes to fill.

“It’s tough,” Estrella coach Lamar Early said. “The last few years, we’ve been blessed to have some very offensive skill-minded guys … that’s the reason they’re playing on Saturdays [in college]. Joe, what can you say, that’s 2,600 yards. He had a good offensive line in front of him, but he’s a special kind. We wish him luck, but we’ve got to keep moving.”

of offense and still be strong,” Haymore said. “I plan on doing my best to stand out and help the team as much as possible, whether it be getting carries or being in the slot.”

Estrella graduated 21 athletes from a roster of 39 last year, so youth is at the forefront of the Wolves in 2016. However, Early has been very pleased with how the team is progressing, he said.

“They’ve been very attentive and working their tails off, and that’s all we can ask,” he said. “Numbers are good for us this year, that’s for all three levels, so I’m pleased with that.”

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Despite a young team, Estrella has had plenty of success over the past four years, going 32-14 during that span. Last year, the Wolves were a school best 10-2, making the Division III state quarterfinals for the second consecutive season. That experience could play a huge role this year.

Instead of trying to fill Logan’s shoes with one guy, the Wolves have a plethora of backs who will get carries, Early said.

“The good thing is we have probably six backs that we can plug in, and they’re all different: different speeds, different styles,” he said. “It’s really nice to have, but at the same time, it’s finding them all carries. But I’m very pleased right now.”

Players who will get touches include Travis Haymore, J.C. Stanley, Aaron Matsuura, Frank Kasel, Anderson Perry, David Cachola and transfer Kentre Noble. Jacob Ellis will be the team’s fullback.

Of all the players, Haymore had the best success at running back last year. He rushed for 199 yards, and also caught 14 passes for 236 yards and five touchdowns.

“It’s definitely big shoes to fill, but I believe we can pull together in all aspects

“Teaching them how to win, that’s every year, but them believing they know how to win, that’s the other piece,” Early said. “They know how to win, so that makes our job easier.”

Team leadership

Haymore is one of the team’s leaders, as are Seamus Walter and Malachi Wilkins.

“Those guys have been with me for three and four years, so the kids look up to them because they know how this game is played, the speed,” Early said. “The kids are really gravitating toward them, and you can see it. They’re not big vocal leaders, but they lead by example, which is good.”

Wilkins led the team defensively last year with 94 tackles, including 14 for a loss. He’ll play both defensive end and linebacker.

“I like to hit, so whichever [position],”

(See Rely on Page 15)

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TRAVIS HAYMORE of Estrella Foothills rushes the ball Aug. 11 during a scrimmage against Agua Fria. Haymore is the team’s top returning rusher, having gained 199 yards on 33 carries in 2015.

Young Wolves to rely on veteran experience

Estrella moving on without Joe Logan

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Estrella Foothills lost a lot of offense with the graduation of Joe Logan in May: 2,600 yards to be exact.

The Wolves’ workhorse running back accounted for more than 76 percent of the team’s ground attack, which makes for some big shoes to fill.

“It’s tough,” Estrella coach Lamar Early said. “The last few years, we’ve been blessed to have some very offensive skill-minded guys … that’s the reason they’re playing on Saturdays [in college]. Joe, what can you say, that’s 2,600 yards. He had a good offensive line in front of him, but he’s a special kind. We wish him luck, but we’ve got to keep moving.”

of offense and still be strong,” Haymore said. “I plan on doing my best to stand out and help the team as much as possible, whether it be getting carries or being in the slot.”

Estrella graduated 21 athletes from a roster of 39 last year, so youth is at the forefront of the Wolves in 2016. However, Early has been very pleased with how the team is progressing, he said.

“They’ve been very attentive and working their tails off, and that’s all we can ask,” he said. “Numbers are good for us this year, that’s for all three levels, so I’m pleased with that.”

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Despite a young team, Estrella has had plenty of success over the past four years, going 32-14 during that span. Last year, the Wolves were a school best 10-2, making the Division III state quarterfinals for the second consecutive season. That experience could play a huge role this year.

Instead of trying to fill Logan’s shoes with one guy, the Wolves have a plethora of backs who will get carries, Early said.

“The good thing is we have probably six backs that we can plug in, and they’re all different: different speeds, different styles,” he said. “It’s really nice to have, but at the same time, it’s finding them all carries. But I’m very pleased right now.”

Players who will get touches include Travis Haymore, J.C. Stanley, Aaron Matsuura, Frank Kasel, Anderson Perry, David Cachola and transfer Kentre Noble. Jacob Ellis will be the team’s fullback.

Of all the players, Haymore had the best success at running back last year. He rushed for 199 yards, and also caught 14 passes for 236 yards and five touchdowns.

“It’s definitely big shoes to fill, but I believe we can pull together in all aspects

“Teaching them how to win, that’s every year, but them believing they know how to win, that’s the other piece,” Early said. “They know how to win, so that makes our job easier.”

Team leadership

Haymore is one of the team’s leaders, as are Seamus Walter and Malachi Wilkins.

“Those guys have been with me for three and four years, so the kids look up to them because they know how this game is played, the speed,” Early said. “The kids are really gravitating toward them, and you can see it. They’re not big vocal leaders, but they lead by example, which is good.”

Wilkins led the team defensively last year with 94 tackles, including 14 for a loss. He’ll play both defensive end and linebacker.

“I like to hit, so whichever [position],”

(See Rely on Page 15)

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TRAVIS HAYMORE of Estrella Foothills rushes the ball Aug. 11 during a scrimmage against Agua Fria. Haymore is the team’s top returning rusher, having gained 199 yards on 33 carries in 2015.

Youngker looking for 1st winning season

Roughriders trying to build in Kelly Epley’s 2nd year as coach

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Youngker’s football program has never had a winning season in its seven years of existence. The 2016 group desperately wants to change that.

Coach Kelly Epley won three games in his first season at the helm last year, taking over a program that had gone 1-19 over the previous two seasons. With a year under his belt, he’s excited about the prospects of 2016.

“The difference between year one and year two is huge,” Epley said. “Year one, I was just trying to do things to keep my head above water. Everything is better. The teaching assignment is easier because you’re there and know what to expect and what to do. The coaching staff is outstanding. I have four head coaches on my varsity staff.”

Joining Epley this year are Tony Cluff, who was Agua Fria’s head coach the last three years, Mat York, who coached Youngker for four years before Epley, and John Padilla, who used to coach at Flagstaff.

“I’ve got a lot of guys that can do a lot of things, so that’s nice,” Epley said. “Nobody is afraid of telling me, ‘Hey, you can’t do that, we need to do this.’ They’re fine with me saying, ‘Yes, you’re right,’ and they’re fine with me saying, ‘No, we’re going to do it this way.’ We get along really well, they all work hard and they’re all here for the long term.”

The athletes have also been working hard, and got to go through a regular

routine this summer. Last season, Epley didn’t put any passing league action on the summer slate because he wasn’t hired until the spring. Instead, the athletes were in the weight room working on getting bigger, stronger and faster. This summer, they did passing league, big-man competitions and went away to camp.

“That was a huge difference for us,” Epley said.

Summer numbers were not as good this year as last year, but the ones who showed up were always there.

“I had about 15 less kids show up to everything consistently, but boy, they’re committed; nobody is leaving,” Epley said. “Last year, about 10 left after the first five days, and after two weeks, 20 left. This group is more committed as a whole.”

In addition to the better commitment level, the athletes are also holding each other accountable when they don’t show up. Last year, that was not the case.

“The kids know what to expect,” Epley said. “The kids that are here have bought in.”

Youngker has a Zero Week game, so practices started back in July. Epley said they were able to get a lot accomplished during that time period because they could practice at night when it was cooler, and there was not the added distraction of school.

“We’ve got more in right now than I had all of last year,” Epley said. “Last year, I couldn’t do any five-step drop because the kids didn’t get it.”

Passing league helped tremendously in terms of evolving the team’s aerial attack. Last year, quarterback Alex Rodriguez only attempted 80 passes all season. He completed just 26 of those.

“We only threw 80 passes last year, not just because we couldn’t throw or couldn’t catch, but I don’t think we protected the quarterback very well, and he was the only guy I had, so I couldn’t put him in danger,” Epley said. “We’re better all across the board, protecting the QB, too.”

Epley said the purpose of the passing league this summer was to get Rodriguez better prepared, and to help the receivers in running routes and understanding the verbiage.

“We’ve got some pretty good receivers, too,” Epley said.

Jabril Gray is outstanding, Epley said. He’ll be joined in the receiving corps by Deante Hemphill, Enrique Garcia and Anthony Cluff.

Returning at running back are Greg Dotstry and Rashad Griffis. Zavier Reeves, a sophomore, transferred from California.

“He’s athletic,” Epley said. “He’s got a good stick move where he can change direction. We’re going to change up a little bit what we run to kind of go to what he

(See Youngker on Page 17)

Encourage

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

View photo by Mike Rincon

GREG DOTSTRY, 29, of Youngker rushes the ball last season against Dysart. Dotstry ran for 742 yards in eight games as a freshman last year.

Youngker looking for 1st winning season

Roughriders trying to build in Kelly Epley’s 2nd year as coach

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Youngker’s football program has never had a winning season in its seven years of existence. The 2016 group desperately wants to change that.

Coach Kelly Epley won three games in his first season at the helm last year, taking over a program that had gone 1-19 over the previous two seasons. With a year under his belt, he’s excited about the prospects of 2016.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

“The difference between year one and year two is huge,” Epley said. “Year one, I was just trying to do things to keep my head above water. Everything is better. The teaching assignment is easier because you’re there and know what to expect and what to do. The coaching staff is outstanding. I have four head coaches on my varsity staff.”

Joining Epley this year are Tony Cluff, who was Agua Fria’s head coach the last three years, Mat York, who coached Youngker for four years before Epley, and John Padilla, who used to coach at Flagstaff.

“I’ve got a lot of guys that can do a lot of things, so that’s nice,” Epley said. “Nobody is afraid of telling me, ‘Hey, you can’t do that, we need to do this.’ They’re fine with me saying, ‘Yes, you’re right,’ and they’re fine with me saying, ‘No, we’re going to do it this way.’ We get along really well, they all work hard and they’re all here for the long term.”

The athletes have also been working hard, and got to go through a regular

routine this summer. Last season, Epley didn’t put any passing league action on the summer slate because he wasn’t hired until the spring. Instead, the athletes were in the weight room working on getting bigger, stronger and faster. This summer, they did passing league, big-man competitions and went away to camp.

“That was a huge difference for us,”

Epley said.

Summer numbers were not as good this year as last year, but the ones who showed up were always there.

“I had about 15 less kids show up to everything consistently, but boy, they’re committed; nobody is leaving,” Epley said. “Last year, about 10 left after the first five days, and after two weeks, 20 left. This group is more committed as a whole.”

In addition to the better commitment level, the athletes are also holding each other accountable when they don’t show up. Last year, that was not the case.

“The kids know what to expect,” Epley said. “The kids that are here have bought in.”

Youngker has a Zero Week game, so practices started back in July. Epley said they were able to get a lot accomplished during that time period because they could practice at night when it was cooler, and there was not the added distraction of school.

“We’ve got more in right now than I had all of last year,” Epley said. “Last year, I couldn’t do any five-step drop because the kids didn’t get it.”

Passing league helped tremendously in terms of evolving the team’s aerial attack. Last year, quarterback Alex Rodriguez only attempted 80 passes all season. He completed just 26 of those.

“We only threw 80 passes last year, not just because we couldn’t throw or couldn’t catch, but I don’t think we protected the quarterback very well, and he was the only guy I had, so I couldn’t put him in danger,” Epley said. “We’re better all across the board, protecting the QB, too.”

Epley said the purpose of the passing league this summer was to get Rodriguez better prepared, and to help the receivers in running routes and understanding the verbiage.

“We’ve got some pretty good receivers, too,” Epley said.

Jabril Gray is outstanding, Epley said. He’ll be joined in the receiving corps by Deante Hemphill, Enrique Garcia and Anthony Cluff.

Returning at running back are Greg Dotstry and Rashad Griffis. Zavier Reeves, a sophomore, transferred from California.

“He’s athletic,” Epley said. “He’s got a good stick move where he can change direction. We’re going to change up a little bit what we run to kind of go to what he

(See Youngker on Page 17)

View photo by Mike Rincon

GREG DOTSTRY, 29, of Youngker rushes the ball last season against Dysart. Dotstry ran for 742 yards in eight games as a freshman last year.

Youngker looking for 1st winning season

Roughriders trying to build in Kelly Epley’s 2nd year as coach

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Youngker’s football program has never had a winning season in its seven years of existence. The 2016 group desperately wants to change that.

Coach Kelly Epley won three games in his first season at the helm last year, taking over a program that had gone 1-19 over the previous two seasons. With a year under his belt, he’s excited about the prospects of 2016.

“The difference between year one and year two is huge,” Epley said. “Year one, I was just trying to do things to keep my head above water. Everything is better. The teaching assignment is easier because you’re there and know what to expect and what to do. The coaching staff is outstanding. I have four head coaches on my varsity staff.”

Joining Epley this year are Tony Cluff, who was Agua Fria’s head coach the last three years, Mat York, who coached Youngker for four years before Epley, and John Padilla, who used to coach at Flagstaff.

“I’ve got a lot of guys that can do a lot of things, so that’s nice,” Epley said. “Nobody is afraid of telling me, ‘Hey, you can’t do that, we need to do this.’ They’re fine with me saying, ‘Yes, you’re right,’ and they’re fine with me saying, ‘No, we’re going to do it this way.’ We get along really well, they all work hard and they’re all here for the long term.”

The athletes have also been working hard, and got to go through a regular

routine this summer. Last season, Epley didn’t put any passing league action on the summer slate because he wasn’t hired until the spring. Instead, the athletes were in the weight room working on getting bigger, stronger and faster. This summer, they did passing league, big-man competitions and went away to camp.

“That was a huge difference for us,” Epley said.

Summer numbers were not as good this year as last year, but the ones who showed up were always there.

“I had about 15 less kids show up to everything consistently, but boy, they’re committed; nobody is leaving,” Epley said. “Last year, about 10 left after the first five days, and after two weeks, 20 left. This group is more committed as a whole.”

In addition to the better commitment level, the athletes are also holding each other accountable when they don’t show up. Last year, that was not the case.

“The kids know what to expect,” Epley said. “The kids that are here have bought in.”

Youngker has a Zero Week game, so practices started back in July. Epley said they were able to get a lot accomplished during that time period because they could practice at night when it was cooler, and there was not the added distraction of school.

“We’ve got more in right now than I had all of last year,” Epley said. “Last year, I couldn’t do any five-step drop because the kids didn’t get it.”

Passing league helped tremendously in terms of evolving the team’s aerial attack. Last year, quarterback Alex Rodriguez only attempted 80 passes all season. He completed just 26 of those.

“We only threw 80 passes last year, not just because we couldn’t throw or couldn’t catch, but I don’t think we protected the quarterback very well, and he was the only guy I had, so I couldn’t put him in danger,” Epley said. “We’re better all across the board, protecting the QB, too.”

Epley said the purpose of the passing league this summer was to get Rodriguez better prepared, and to help the receivers in running routes and understanding the verbiage.

“We’ve got some pretty good receivers, too,” Epley said.

Jabril Gray is outstanding, Epley said. He’ll be joined in the receiving corps by Deante Hemphill, Enrique Garcia and Anthony Cluff.

Returning at running back are Greg Dotstry and Rashad Griffis. Zavier Reeves, a sophomore, transferred from California.

“He’s athletic,” Epley said. “He’s got a good stick move where he can change direction. We’re going to change up a little bit what we run to kind of go to what he

(See Youngker on Page 17)

LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT

FOOTBALL PREVIEW

View photo by Mike Rincon

GREG DOTSTRY, 29, of Youngker rushes the ball last season against Dysart. Dotstry ran for 742 yards in eight games as a freshman last year.

Youngker looking for 1st winning season

Roughriders trying to build

in Kelly Epley’s 2nd year as coach

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Youngker’s football program has never had a winning season in its seven years of existence. The 2016 group desperately wants to change that.

Coach Kelly Epley won three games in his first season at the helm last year, taking over a program that had gone 1-19 over the previous two seasons. With a year under his belt, he’s excited about the prospects of 2016.

FOOTBALL

“The difference between year one and year two is huge,” Epley said. “Year one, I was just trying to do things to keep my head above water. Everything is better. The teaching assignment is easier because you’re there and know what to expect and what to do. The coaching staff is outstanding. I have four head coaches on my varsity staff.”

Joining Epley this year are Tony Cluff, who was Agua Fria’s head coach the last three years, Mat York, who coached Youngker for four years before Epley, and John Padilla, who used to coach at Flagstaff.

“I’ve got a lot of guys that can do a lot of things, so that’s nice,” Epley said. “Nobody is afraid of telling me, ‘Hey, you can’t do that, we need to do this.’ They’re fine with me saying, ‘Yes, you’re right,’ and they’re fine with me saying, ‘No, we’re going to do it this way.’ We get along really well, they all work hard and they’re all here for the long term.”

The athletes have also been working hard, and got to go through a regular

routine this summer. Last season, Epley didn’t put any passing league action on the summer slate because he wasn’t hired until the spring. Instead, the athletes were in the weight room working on getting bigger, stronger and faster. This summer, they did passing league, big-man competitions and went away to camp.

“That was a huge difference for us,” Epley said.

Summer numbers were not as good this year as last year, but the ones who showed up were always there.

“I had about 15 less kids show up to everything consistently, but boy, they’re committed; nobody is leaving,” Epley said. “Last year, about 10 left after the first five days, and after two weeks, 20 left. This group is more committed as a whole.”

In addition to the better commitment level, the athletes are also holding each other accountable when they don’t show up. Last year, that was not the case.

“The kids know what to expect,” Epley said. “The kids that are here have bought in.”

Youngker has a Zero Week game, so practices started back in July. Epley said they were able to get a lot accomplished during that time period because they could practice at night when it was cooler, and there was not the added distraction of school.

“We’ve got more in right now than I had all of last year,” Epley said. “Last year, I couldn’t do any five-step drop because the kids didn’t get it.”

Passing league helped tremendously in terms of evolving the team’s aerial attack. Last year, quarterback Alex Rodriguez only attempted 80 passes all season. He completed just 26 of those.

“We only threw 80 passes last year, not just because we couldn’t throw or couldn’t catch, but I don’t think we protected the quarterback very well, and he was the only guy I had, so I couldn’t put him in danger,” Epley said. “We’re better all across the board, protecting the QB, too.”

Epley said the purpose of the passing league this summer was to get Rodriguez better prepared, and to help the receivers in running routes and understanding the verbiage.

“We’ve got some pretty good receivers, too,” Epley said.

Jabril Gray is outstanding, Epley said. He’ll be joined in the receiving corps by Deante Hemphill, Enrique Garcia and Anthony Cluff.

Returning at running back are Greg Dotstry and Rashad Griffis. Zavier Reeves, a sophomore, transferred from California.

“He’s athletic,” Epley said. “He’s got a good stick move where he can change direction. We’re going to change up a little bit what we run to kind of go to what he

(See Youngker on Page 17)

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GREG DOTSTRY, 29, of Youngker rushes the ball last season against Dysart. Dotstry ran for 742 yards in eight games as a freshman last year.

(From Page 13)

Wilkins said of his preference. “As long as I’m on defense, I’m happy.”

Wilkins prides himself on watching a lot of film so he’s well prepared on defense. He thinks the Wolves will excel on that side of the ball this year, he said.

“I think our defense is probably the most set because we have so many returners, and we have people who moved up from JV that have the talent to play varsity and they’re finally having the chance to show it, so it will be pretty nice,” Wilkins said.

Haymore also plays linebacker, and will see time at strong safety as well, Early said. He had 77 tackles last year. Tyler Godfrey is another linebacker, and he had 74 tackles and a team-leading six sacks in 2015. Haymore and Godfrey each tied for the team lead in tackles for a loss with 16 apiece.

Lorenz Young will head up the secondary. He had 32 tackles, one interception and led the team with 10 passes defensed.

Other key returning defensive players include Walter,

Flight

(From Page 12)

There’s no tolerance for losing, no tolerance for getting in trouble in school, no tolerance for getting bad grades. They have nothing but the highest expectations.”

Johnson said the team is ready to show how far it has come from last season.

“I expect a pretty good season,” he said. “We worked really hard this summer. Right after [last] season ended, we were straight into the gym.”

The team has posted a private list of goals in the locker room, but a win-total is absent among them.

“We try not to set a numerical value [for a goal], for example: wins,” Crow said. “Our goal is to take it one game at a time. No matter who our opponent is, we’re not going to look ahead to the next week.

“We’ll watch the film, move on and play the next game. Then rinse and repeat.”

Charles said he feels like the coaching staff has done a good job so far of putting the team in position to succeed and reach its goals.

“These guys really know what they’re doing, they go straight at it,” he said. “[They’re really] prepared.”

Matsuura and Hudson Perry.

“Last year, [our strength] was offense, this year, it’s defense,” Early said. “It goes in waves like that. We’re hoping for our defense to help us out, but at the same time, have our offense take care of business when they’re on the field, too.”

Early has not yet figured out who his starting quarterback will be, but it’s between four guys: Godfrey, Jalan Early, Tony Wendt and Reagan Jenkins.

Estrella opens the season Friday at Tempe, playing a Zero Week game. The Wolves’ bye comes seven games into the season on Oct. 7. Estrella is competing in the Southwest Region of 4A. Two of its opponents are district sister schools Buckeye and Youngker. Estrella’s first home game, which will be played on its brand new synthetic turf field, is scheduled for Aug. 26 against Peoria.

“I think the sky is the limit,” Early said of his team’s chances to make a deep run. “I’m very pleased with what we have and where we are. The work ethic — I tell everybody, we’re not very big, we’re not overly fast, but we work hard and that goes a long way. That’s where I don’t have any negative things to say about where we are. Does it guarantee we’ll win games? No. But it will say that we will compete.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Schedule (all games start at 7 p.m.)

Aug. 19 at Tempe

Aug. 26 Peoria

Sept. 2 at Bradshaw Mountain

Sept. 9 Apache Junction

Sept. 16 at Higley

Sept. 23 Cortez

Sept. 30 at Youngker

Oct. 14 Yuma

Oct. 21 at Gila Ridge

Oct. 28 Buckeye

Conference and Region: 4A Southwest

Coach: Lamar Early (seventh year at Estrella Foothills, 36-30)

2015 record: 10-2

Key personnel losses: Jacob Ayala, Ben Bruyer, Victor Cortez, Jesus Jiminez, Kylan Knox, Joe Logan and Kevin Williams.

Key returnees: Tyler Godfrey, Travis Haymore, Hudson Perry, Aaron Matsuura, Seamus Walter, Malachi Wilkins and Lorenz Young.

(From Page 13)

Wilkins said of his preference. “As long as I’m on defense, I’m happy.”

Wilkins prides himself on watching a lot of film so he’s well prepared on defense. He thinks the Wolves will excel on that side of the ball this year, he said.

“I think our defense is probably the most set because we have so many returners, and we have people who moved up from JV that have the talent to play varsity and they’re finally having the chance to show it, so it will be pretty nice,” Wilkins said.

Haymore also plays linebacker, and will see time at strong safety as well, Early said. He had 77 tackles last year. Tyler Godfrey is another linebacker, and he had 74 tackles and a team-leading six sacks in 2015. Haymore and Godfrey each tied for the team lead in tackles for a loss with 16 apiece.

Lorenz Young will head up the secondary. He had 32 tackles, one interception and led the team with 10 passes defensed.

Other key returning defensive players include Walter,

Flight

(From Page 12)

There’s no tolerance for losing, no tolerance for getting in trouble in school, no tolerance for getting bad grades. They have nothing but the highest expectations.”

Johnson said the team is ready to show how far it has come from last season.

“I expect a pretty good season,” he said. “We worked really hard this summer. Right after [last] season ended, we were straight into the gym.”

The team has posted a private list of goals in the locker room, but a win-total is absent among them.

“We try not to set a numerical value [for a goal], for example: wins,” Crow said. “Our goal is to take it one game at a time. No matter who our opponent is, we’re not going to look ahead to the next week.

“We’ll watch the film, move on and play the next game. Then rinse and repeat.”

Charles said he feels like the coaching staff has done a good job so far of putting the team in position to succeed and reach its goals.

“These guys really know what they’re doing, they go straight at it,” he said. “[They’re really] prepared.”

Matsuura and Hudson Perry.

“Last year, [our strength] was offense, this year, it’s defense,” Early said. “It goes in waves like that. We’re hoping for our defense to help us out, but at the same time, have our offense take care of business when they’re on the field, too.”

Early has not yet figured out who his starting quarterback will be, but it’s between four guys: Godfrey, Jalan Early, Tony Wendt and Reagan Jenkins.

Estrella opens the season Friday at Tempe, playing a Zero Week game. The Wolves’ bye comes seven games into the season on Oct. 7. Estrella is competing in the Southwest Region of 4A. Two of its opponents are district sister schools Buckeye and Youngker. Estrella’s first home game, which will be played on its brand new synthetic turf field, is scheduled for Aug. 26 against Peoria.

“I think the sky is the limit,” Early said of his team’s chances to make a deep run. “I’m very pleased with what we have and where we are. The work ethic — I tell everybody, we’re not very big, we’re not overly fast, but we work hard and that goes a long way. That’s where I don’t have any negative things to say about where we are. Does it guarantee we’ll win games? No. But it will say that we will compete.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Schedule

(all games start at 7 p.m.)

Aug. 19 at Tempe

Aug. 26 Peoria

Sept. 2 at Bradshaw Mountain

Sept. 9 Apache Junction

Sept. 16 at Higley

Sept. 23 Cortez

Sept. 30 at Youngker

Oct. 14 Yuma

Oct. 21 at Gila Ridge

Oct. 28 Buckeye

Conference and Region: 4A Southwest

Coach: Lamar Early (seventh year at Estrella Foothills, 36-30)

2015 record: 10-2

Key personnel losses: Jacob Ayala, Ben Bruyer, Victor Cortez, Jesus Jiminez, Kylan Knox, Joe Logan and Kevin Williams.

Key returnees: Tyler Godfrey, Travis Haymore, Hudson Perry, Aaron Matsuura, Seamus Walter, Malachi Wilkins and Lorenz Young.

(From Page 13)

Wilkins said of his preference. “As long as I’m on defense, I’m happy.”

Wilkins prides himself on watching a lot of film so he’s well prepared on defense. He thinks the Wolves will excel on that side of the ball this year, he said.

“I think our defense is probably the most set because we have so many returners, and we have people who moved up from JV that have the talent to play varsity and they’re finally having the chance to show it, so it will be pretty nice,” Wilkins said.

Haymore also plays linebacker, and will see time at strong safety as well, Early said. He had 77 tackles last year. Tyler Godfrey is another linebacker, and he had 74 tackles and a team-leading six sacks in 2015. Haymore and Godfrey each tied for the team lead in tackles for a loss with 16 apiece.

Lorenz Young will head up the secondary. He had 32 tackles, one interception and led the team with 10 passes defensed.

Other key returning defensive players include Walter,

Flight

(From Page 12)

There’s no tolerance for losing, no tolerance for getting in trouble in school, no tolerance for getting bad grades. They have nothing but the highest expectations.”

Johnson said the team is ready to show how far it has come from last season.

“I expect a pretty good season,” he said. “We worked really hard this summer. Right after [last] season ended, we were straight into the gym.”

The team has posted a private list of goals in the locker room, but a win-total is absent among them.

“We try not to set a numerical value [for a goal], for example: wins,” Crow said. “Our goal is to take it one game at a time. No matter who our opponent is, we’re not going to look ahead to the next week.

“We’ll watch the film, move on and play the next game. Then rinse and repeat.”

Charles said he feels like the coaching staff has done a good job so far of putting the team in position to succeed and reach its goals.

“These guys really know what they’re doing, they go straight at it,” he said. “[They’re really] prepared.”

Matsuura and Hudson Perry.

“Last year, [our strength] was offense, this year, it’s defense,” Early said. “It goes in waves like that. We’re hoping for our defense to help us out, but at the same time, have our offense take care of business when they’re on the field, too.”

Early has not yet figured out who his starting quarterback will be, but it’s between four guys: Godfrey, Jalan Early, Tony Wendt and Reagan Jenkins.

Estrella opens the season Friday at Tempe, playing a Zero Week game. The Wolves’ bye comes seven games into the season on Oct. 7. Estrella is competing in the Southwest Region of 4A. Two of its opponents are district sister schools Buckeye and Youngker. Estrella’s first home game, which will be played on its brand new synthetic turf field, is scheduled for Aug. 26 against Peoria.

“I think the sky is the limit,” Early said of his team’s chances to make a deep run. “I’m very pleased with what we have and where we are. The work ethic — I tell everybody, we’re not very big, we’re not overly fast, but we work hard and that goes a long way. That’s where I don’t have any negative things to say about where we are. Does it guarantee we’ll win games? No. But it will say that we will compete.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Schedule

(all games start at 7 p.m.)

Aug. 19 at Tempe

Aug. 26 Peoria

Sept. 2 at Bradshaw Mountain

Sept. 9 Apache Junction

Sept. 16 at Higley

Sept. 23 Cortez

Sept. 30 at Youngker

Oct. 14 Yuma

Oct. 21 at Gila Ridge

Oct. 28 Buckeye

Conference and Region: 4A Southwest Coach: Lamar Early (seventh year at Estrella Foothills, 36-30)

2015 record: 10-2

Key personnel losses: Jacob Ayala, Ben Bruyer, Victor Cortez, Jesus Jiminez, Kylan Knox, Joe Logan and Kevin Williams.

Key returnees: Tyler Godfrey, Travis Haymore, Hudson Perry, Aaron Matsuura, Seamus Walter, Malachi Wilkins and Lorenz Young.

(From Page 13)

Wilkins said of his preference. “As long as I’m on defense, I’m happy.”

Wilkins prides himself on watching a lot of film so he’s well prepared on defense. He thinks the Wolves will excel on that side of the ball this year, he said.

“I think our defense is probably the most set because we have so many returners, and we have people who moved up from JV that have the talent to play varsity and they’re finally having the chance to show it, so it will be pretty nice,” Wilkins said.

Haymore also plays linebacker, and will see time at strong safety as well, Early said. He had 77 tackles last year. Tyler Godfrey is another linebacker, and he had 74 tackles and a team-leading six sacks in 2015. Haymore and Godfrey each tied for the team lead in tackles for a loss with 16 apiece.

Lorenz Young will head up the secondary. He had 32 tackles, one interception and led the team with 10 passes defensed.

Other key returning defensive players include Walter,

Flight

(From Page 12)

There’s no tolerance for losing, no tolerance for getting in trouble in school, no tolerance for getting bad grades. They have nothing but the highest expectations.”

Johnson said the team is ready to show how far it has come from last season.

“I expect a pretty good season,” he said. “We worked really hard this summer. Right after [last] season ended, we were straight into the gym.”

The team has posted a private list of goals in the locker room, but a win-total is absent among them.

“We try not to set a numerical value [for a goal], for example: wins,” Crow said. “Our goal is to take it one game at a time. No matter who our opponent is, we’re not going to look ahead to the next week.

“We’ll watch the film, move on and play the next game. Then rinse and repeat.”

Charles said he feels like the coaching staff has done a good job so far of putting the team in position to succeed and reach its goals.

“These guys really know what they’re doing, they go straight at it,” he said. “[They’re really] prepared.”

Matsuura and Hudson Perry.

“Last year, [our strength] was offense, this year, it’s defense,” Early said. “It goes in waves like that. We’re hoping for our defense to help us out, but at the same time, have our offense take care of business when they’re on the field, too.”

Early has not yet figured out who his starting quarterback will be, but it’s between four guys: Godfrey, Jalan Early, Tony Wendt and Reagan Jenkins.

Estrella opens the season Friday at Tempe, playing a Zero Week game. The Wolves’ bye comes seven games into the season on Oct. 7. Estrella is competing in the Southwest Region of 4A. Two of its opponents are district sister schools Buckeye and Youngker. Estrella’s first home game, which will be played on its brand new synthetic turf field, is scheduled for Aug. 26 against Peoria.

“I think the sky is the limit,” Early said of his team’s chances to make a deep run. “I’m very pleased with what we have and where we are. The work ethic — I tell everybody, we’re not very big, we’re not overly fast, but we work hard and that goes a long way. That’s where I don’t have any negative things to say about where we are. Does it guarantee we’ll win games? No. But it will say that we will compete.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Schedule

(all games start at 7 p.m.)

Aug. 19 at Tempe

Aug. 26 Peoria

Sept. 2 at Bradshaw Mountain

Sept. 9 Apache Junction

Sept. 16 at Higley

Sept. 23 Cortez

Sept. 30 at Youngker

Oct. 14 Yuma

Oct. 21 at Gila Ridge

Oct. 28 Buckeye

Conference and Region: 4A Southwest Coach: Lamar Early (seventh year at Estrella Foothills, 36-30)

2015 record: 10-2

Key personnel losses: Jacob Ayala, Ben Bruyer, Victor Cortez, Jesus Jiminez, Kylan Knox, Joe Logan and Kevin Williams.

Key returnees: Tyler Godfrey, Travis Haymore, Hudson Perry, Aaron Matsuura, Seamus Walter, Malachi Wilkins and Lorenz Young.

program like Centennial,” Wellbrock said.

Centennial was another state champion last year, at the Division I level. Centennial has won five state titles in the last 10 years.

“I think it’s pretty cool,” Wellbrock said of opening against Centennial. “I can’t remember, and nobody has been able to tell me, when the last time two state champions have played to start the season, from the state of Arizona. So, it’s exciting, and the great thing about it is it’s two westside schools. Coach [Richard] Taylor has done great things there for so long and we’re just excited to be a part of it. We’ll go out and see what we can do.”

After winning the state championship, Desert Edge didn’t savor it too long before getting back to work.

“We got back after it Jan. 1; this sport has truly become year round,” Wellbrock said. “You get, basically, in some cases a month off and Jan. 1 you better be back at it because you know somebody else is. If you’re not, either you’re behind or trying to play catch-up. That’s one thing we’ve done a good job of over the years, is trying to stay ahead of the game a little bit.”

Desert Edge’s numbers are good again, as they have been for years now.

“It was our goal six years ago to become a destination school,” Wellbrock said. “It was kind of a hobby — football was a hobby here. I think kids bought in from Day 1. That first senior class, the legacy they left, and now it’s transpired and become a destination school to be a part of this.”

Veteran group

Desert Edge has a wealth of experience back from last year, as several starters are returning.

“It’s such a veteran group that they know expectations,” Wellbrock said. “The leadership and focus, and there are so many of these kids that put in extra time, not just when they’re with us, but they’re doing those extra little things to fine tune their craft, as well as help our football team.”

One of Desert Edge’s veteran returners is quarterback Tehran Thomas. He rushed for 1,652 yards and 28 touchdowns last year, adding 1,149 passing yards and 20 TDs through the air.

“He’s continued to get better, and where I think he’s blossomed over the last six to eight months is his leadership qualities,” Wellbrock said.

Thomas has a good supporting cast around him, as the Scorpions have several offensive weapons.

“It’s amazing,” Thomas said. “You never really know where we’re going to go. We have a lot of different weapons and people are going to have to wait and see what we pull out on them.”

One of those weapons is running back Rocky Perez. As a sophomore last year, Perez rushed for 1,040 yards, averaging 8.5 yards per carry.

“Rocky is our workhorse,” Wellbrock said. “He did such a great job, and that goes all the way back to the first time we played Paradise Valley. We really leaned on him, and we’ll do the same thing this year.”

Perez’s great season allowed Roshaun Johnson to be used in multiple ways. Johnson got a lot of carries, 113, but also caught 34 passes for 481 yards. He rushed for 688 yards.

“It allows us to move Ro to so many places, and if they’re going to let Rocky run the ball, we’ll let him do it all day,” Wellbrock said.

Three starters return to the offensive line in Tyson Jones, Max Wilhite and Austin Young. All three are 6-foot-4 and weigh 300 pounds or more.

“With those three kids coming back, that’s huge,” Wellbrock said. “Two of them have been two-year starters. They’ve been in these big type of situations. You can’t teach that experience. They’re not going to be deer in the headlights, they’ll come out and be ready to go and keep doing the things we’ve been doing the last couple years with our running game.”

Defensively, Desert Edge returns its leading tackler from each of the last two seasons in Vince Delponte. The linebacker had 100 tackles last year, including six tackles for a loss.

“We have a lot of experience,” Delponte said of the defense. “That helps a lot. We have a lot of returning starters who played in that state game, so they know what it takes to be a state team.”

Eric Marsh is another returning starter. He had 89 tackles last season, 16 tackles for a loss and seven sacks. Treyvon Williams is back at safety. He had 94 tackles last year.

The Scorpions’ most inexperience defensively will be up front.

“Just like every year, we’ve come around,” Wellbrock said. “It’s been a new group coming in, and kids are trying to find their spots, and there’s been a lot of competition there, which is great.”

Desert Edge will compete in the Desert West Region against district sister schools Agua Fria and Verrado, as well as Lake Havasu, Phoenix Barry Goldwater and Phoenix Deer Valley. Thomas wants to do something special and bring another title to Desert Edge.

“[Last year] was a feeling like no other to bring that first [championship] back to Desert Edge,” Thomas said. “You make a history at a school and you start by leaving your legacy, and that’s what the class of 2017 wants to do, leave a legacy. So, getting the opportunity to go fight for back-to-back titles, it’s unbelievable and

we’re grateful for the opportunity and want to take full advantage of it.”

Schedule

(all games start at 7 p.m., unless noted) Aug. 20 (6 p.m. Sat.) vs. Centennial at Coconino Aug. 26 Notre Dame Prep Sept. 2 Betty Fairfax Sept. 9 at Millennium Sept. 16 at Mesquite Sept. 30 at Agua Fria Oct. 7 at Deer Valley Oct. 14 Lake Havasu Oct. 21 Barry Goldwater Oct. 27 (Th.) Verrado

Conference and Region: 5A Desert West Coach: Rich Wellbrock (seventh year at Desert Edge, 64-13)

2015 record: 12-2 (Division III state champions)

Key personnel losses: Alex Aguirre, Kyle Ball, Trevor Chaddock, Zach Famolaro, Hunter Jones, Alex Medrano, Johnnie Mosley and Alias Sturges. Key returnees: Dante Blissit, Vince Delponte, Roshaun Johnson, Tyson Jones, Eric Marsh, Rocky Perez, Tehran Thomas, Max Wilhite, Treyvon Williams and Austin Young.

View photo by Ray Thomas

ROCKY PEREZ, 26, lunges forward for some additional yardage in a game against Paradise Valley last September. Perez rushed for 1,040 yards last year, helping the Scorpions to the Division III state championship.

guard. The secondary features Hemphill at free safety and Regis Niyonkuru and Gray at the cornerback positions. Adrian Zazueta will play a rover-type position, Epley said.

Schedule

(all games start at 7 p.m., unless noted)

Aug. 19 Dysart

Aug. 26

Florence

Sept. 2 (7:30 p.m.) vs Flagstaff at NAU

Sept. 9 Tempe

Sept. 16 at Casa Grande

Sept. 23 at Thunderbird

Sept. 30 Estrella Foothills

Oct. 7 at Yuma

Oct. 14 Gila Ridge

Oct. 21 at Buckeye

Oct. 28 Shadow Mountain

Conference and Region: 4A Southwest Coach: Kelly Epley (second year at Youngker, 3-7)

2015 record: 3-7

Key personnel losses: Isaac Garcia, Collin Gallegos, Elijah Rau and Jalen Willis.

Key returnees: Greg Dotstry, Manuel Flores, Enrique Garcia, Jabril Gray, Rashad Griffis, Deante Hemphill, Alex Rodriguez and Bobby Stinson.

momentum going,” Epley said. “I recently said, ‘You know you went .500 the last six ballgames, and you won three games in 30-something before that,’ but kids don’t think that way, every week is different.”

and Rashad can do, also.”

Dotstry was the team’s leading rusher last year, and was just a freshman. He gained 742 yards on 112 carries in eight games. He scored nine touchdowns.

“His potential is unlimited,” Epley said. “We brought him up and he ran for 742 yards in eight games; that’s a pretty good average for a freshman. He got a lot of those yards kind of on his own. He’s going to get a little bit more help this year, so his potential is unlimited. We’ve just got to keep him healthy. He’s a good kid, hard worker.”

Griffis ran for 612 yards and three touchdowns last year.

Defensive unit

The defense’s strong suit will be its linebacking crew, which Epley really likes, he said. The linebackers are Bobby Stinson, Nathen Blowers and Francisco Caldera.

Manuel Flores is a returner on the defensive line, while Ricardo Ramirez has moved from offensive tackle to nose

“[Gray] is an exceptional athlete and knows one speed,” Epley said. “He’s really a coach’s dream this year. ‘What can I do to work hard? What can I do to get better?’”

Gray is likely to be the only player going both ways for Youngker, compared to last year when the Roughriders had five players going two ways.

Youngker will compete in 4A’s Southwest region. Its region opponents are Buckeye, Estrella Foothills, Yuma Gila Ridge and Yuma. The Roughriders have an 11-game schedule with no bye week.

“We had a bye week Game 2, and I didn’t want a bye week Game 2,” Epley said. “Florence needed another game so I said, ‘Yeah, we’ll play you, but come here.’ We ended up picking up 11, why not? That’s why we open up the locker because we want to play games, so if we can get another game, let’s play another game.”

Youngker went 3-3 in its final six games of 2015. That came on the heels of a 23-game losing streak that dated back to the start of 2013. Despite the late-season success, Epley doesn’t think his athletes gained any momentum from it.

“I don’t think they realized that they had that

Epley said he thinks his athletes are focused on their overall record this year.

“They want this year to be a winning season, which they’ve never had,” Epley said. “They want to make history and have a winning season. There is a little bit of playoff talk, but it’s also kind of weary. They want to have a winning season before we talk about playoffs, and somebody said, ‘[Forget] that, let’s talk about playoffs.’ There’s nothing wrong with that. Not too many people know about us, which is fine. I’m completely OK with that.”

Staying under the radar might not last long if the Roughriders start compiling wins early in the season.

“I’m looking forward to the year; I want the kids to get paid for their efforts,” Epley said. “They deserve it, they’ve been working hard. I like the bunch I have. It’s just a different vibe. Everybody seems to be in a better mood, they like being around each other more, which is fun. It’s why you do it.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

View photo by Mike Rincon

ALEX RODRIGUEZ, 4, of Youngker throws a pass last season against Dysart. Rodriguez completed just 26 of 80 passes in 2015, but had a full summer of passing league competition to prepare for his senior year.

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“You look at our schedule and we’re facing a really, really good schedule,” Wahlstrom said. “It’s going to be a tough task all year, but in the end I think our team will benefit from it. We took it as a tremendous compliment that all these schools were desperately trying to schedule Verrado. They see us as somebody that can contribute to their strength of schedule, and make their team better because we’re a program that’s on the rise.”

Verrado’s bye, which is Sept. 23, couldn’t come at a better time, as it’s right in the middle of the 10-game schedule.

“Hopefully, it’s an opportunity to recharge batteries, to heal up some bumps and bruises, and it allows us to truly separate non-region from region,” Wahlstrom said.

Verrado will compete in the Desert West region against Glendale Deer Valley, Lake Havasu, Phoenix Barry Goldwater, Agua Fria and Desert Edge. New faces

Verrado has a handful of returning starters on both sides of the ball, but will have to replace two key cogs to last year’s team in quarterback Lathan Lax and receiver Xavier James.

Maverick Gamez will step in at quarterback, but was already a team leader as a junior captain last season.

“I think that says a lot about the young man’s character and how his teammates believe in him, and I think that’s going to become very evident this year,” Wahlstrom said.

Jatai Jenkins returns for his junior season, and is a dual threat as a running back and receiver. He rushed for 891 yards and 11 touchdowns last year, while catching 30 passes for 287 yards and three scores.

“He’s had a turf toe injury that’s kind of hampered him, but his body looks great, he seems very focused, he’s very confident in his abilities, we just have to kick the rust from him and let him get out there and play, find his flow,” Wahlstrom said.

Jenkins said he gained about 10 pounds of muscle over the summer.

“At 5-9, you have to put on some weight because you don’t have a height advantage,” said Jenkins, who is up to 180 pounds. “You’ve got to put on some weight, make it into strength and I’ve got to use more strength in running this year.”

Jenkins will be complemented in the backfield by Dante Richardson, who is also 5-9 but weighs 210 pounds. He’s the bruiser.

“You can’t take away a guy who’s just that gifted as a thumper,” Wahlstrom said. “He’s a guy that has shown himself to be trustworthy in short yardage situations.”

Richardson rushed 45 times for 228 yards and seven touchdowns last season.

“I’m excited,” Richardson said. “It’s my senior year and the team is looking good.”

The Vipers lost their top two receivers from a year ago, but Elijah Johnson returns for his junior campaign after catching 23 passes for 432 yards and three touchdowns in 2015.

“He had a great sophomore campaign and he’s very much the same player, the scat back that can get out in space and make people miss, runs really good routes, very consistent with his catching ability,” Wahlstrom said. “He’s a special talent that we’re going to try to take advantage of.”

Verrado will still run a spread offense, as that’s been

JATAI JENKINS, middle, of Verrado finds running room between Shadow Ridge defenders Aug. 11 during a scrimmage. Jenkins rushed for 891 yards and 11 touchdowns last year, and added 10 pounds of muscle to his 5-foot-9 frame during the offseason.

the team’s calling card since 2011 when Wahlstrom arrived, he said.

“We’re not going to rely on any one person to carry the offense, but we’re going to try to make it a true team effort, and that’s how we find balance,” Wahlstrom said. “It’s not necessarily 50-50 run-pass, it’s more to make sure all these guys get touches.”

Defense

Defensively, the Vipers return most of their secondary and Richardson, who is a middle linebacker. The defensive line and outside linebacker positions will be new faces.

“We have capable men that are going to be able to step up and move into those positions,” Wahlstrom said.

The secondary consists of Tino Cruz, Joe Villareal and Daysen Miller.

Jakob Alicea, who was a safety, may be moved to outside linebacker, Wahlstrom said. He was second on the team in tackles last year with 84. Richardson was the team leader with 100 tackles.

“I think we’re just as fast as we’ve ever been on the defensive side,” Wahlstrom said.

After Friday’s game against Paradise Valley, the Vipers will play Arcadia, which was the No. 5 seed in last year’s Division III state playoffs.

“Those first five games are fantastic, it’s some of the best competition that’s out there, and our guys are very eagerly looking forward to the challenge and looking forward to matching up their abilities and talents and their squad against some of the best in the state,” Wahlstrom said.

Jenkins is equally excited.

“We’re playing a whole bunch of good teams this year, obviously,” he said. “I’m excited to see what we’ve got going against top-notch people. It’s going to be a heck of

a year and I can’t wait to see what we have.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Schedule

(all games start at 7 p.m.)

Aug. 19 Paradise Valley

Aug. 26 at Arcadia

Sept. 2 Millennium

Sept. 9 at Williams Field

Sept. 16 Liberty

Sept. 30 Deer Valley

Oct. 7 Lake Havasu

Oct. 14 at Barry Goldwater

Oct. 21 at Agua Fria

Oct. 27 (Th.) at Desert Edge

Conference and Region: 5A Desert West Coach: Derek Wahlstrom (sixth year at Verrado, 29-24)

2015 record: 10-2

Key personnel losses: Brev Armstrong, Blair Brody, Cody Carrier, Brock Green, Xavier James, Lathan Lax, Jonathan Mahmoud, Emilio Rodriguez and Kenneth Wilson.

Key returnees: Jakob Alicea, Tino Cruz, Maverick Gamez, Jatai Jenkins, Elijah Johnson, Donte Richardson and Joe Villareal.

View photo by Mike Rincon

structures and objects using LEGO bricks from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.

Landscaping class

Learn about creating water and energy efficient landscapes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. To register, email eavila@avondale.org or call 623-333-4422.

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

Road, Litchfield Park. To sign up to donate, visit www.BloodHero. com or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376.)

Litchfield Park Aquatic Games

Litchfield Park will host its final Stay Cool Family Night with an Olympic-themed event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

Blood drive

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. at Coldwater Springs Apartments, 12115 W. Van Buren St., Avondale. To make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Nature treasure park series

to charity. For information, call 623-877-9732 or 602-316-2886.

Adrenaline Youth Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park invites children in sixth through 12th grades to participate in the Adrenaline Youth Choir from 4 to 5 p.m. every Sunday in the church’s Choir Room at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-3411 or email info@ churchatlitchfieldpark.org.There is no fee to participate.

Monday

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

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.

The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.

9 Days a Week calendar items print on a spaceavailable basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Paid Listings for 9 Days

The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323.

Wednesday AUGUST

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.

Friday

Join in an open house program featuring various objects from the natural world, such as animal fur, hummingbird nests, plants and more, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

USMC Southwest Detachment meets

Monthly book discussion

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NASA aeronautics for preschoolers

Preschoolers are invited to learn about aeronautics and read

Clorinda Takes Flight by Robert Kinerk from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

WomenHeart support group

WomenHeart, a support group for women with or at risk for heart disease, meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at 3657 Clubhouse Drive, Room 100, Goodyear. For information, call 623-215-3629.

Litchfield Park City

Council meets

The Litchfield Park City Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at the Florence Brinton Litchfield Memorial Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas can be viewed online at www.litchfield-park.org.

The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a book discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.

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.

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.

Desert survival skills

Learn about emergency desert survival skills with Adam Melle at 6 p.m. at Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. Take water, sun protection and a chair. To register, visit www. buckeyeaz.gov/recreation.

Genealogy assistance

Visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with your family tree search from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month. Registration is required; call 623-349-6300.

Texas Hold’em tournaments

The American Legion Post 53 hosts Texas Hold’em tournaments at 7 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month in Hazelton Hall at 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227 or email legionpost53@gmail.com.

Reformers Unanimous

The addiction recovery program

“Reformers Unanimous” meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The Christ-centered group is free and open to all adults who struggle with addiction or a “stubborn habit” and their family members. Each class has a nursery and youth programs for family members, as well as free, local transportation. For information, contact Director Mike Hammonds at 602-694-5618 or visit www.gotaddictions.com.

Community Bingo

The Marine Corps League, Southwest Valley Detachment No. 1245 meets from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All present and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. The detachment is involved with various programs that assist veterans. For information, contact Detachment Commandant Herb Cato at 623-853-5685 or email hcato@cox.net.

M.A.S.H. Food Distribution

Citrus Road Nazarene Church hosts M.A.S.H, or Miracles Are Still Happening, food distribution from 6 to 7:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the church, 418 S. Citrus Road, Goodyear. $50 to $60 worth of food will be available for a $10 donation. The event runs on a first-come, first-served basis; food supplies vary each month. For information, visit www. facebook.com/CitrusRoadNazarene.

Desert Mariners of Arizona meeting

The Desert Mariners of Arizona hosts its monthly chapter meeting at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The chapter is part of The American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II. For information, email Norman at npalmer8@cox.net.

Texas Hold’em games

Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Saturday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.

Sunday

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Adult Children of Alcoholics

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

ALTCS 101

Avondale will offer a free class on the Arizona Long Term Care System at 10 a.m. at the Avondale Senior Center, 1007 S.Third St., Avondale. For information, email esparks@avondale.org or call 623-333-2705.

Crazy 8s math club

Third- to fifth-graders are invited to join in an after-school math club from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.

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.

Fitness in the Park

Buckeye will host Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.

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.

Crazy 8s club

The Crazy 8s club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, Suite C-101, Goodyear.The club is open to thirdthrough fifth-graders who want to learn about math in new ways, including building projects, making music and other techniques.

Mental Illness peer support group meets

The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.

Tuesday

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.

Youth support group

A support group for youths 12 to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment.

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.

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.

Bingo

The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game at a cost of $17. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.

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Tolleson City Council meets

The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

Tolleson Union High School Board meets

Thursday Solar community event

Learn about and join other supporters of rooftop solar at 5 p.m. at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.

LEGO club Join in on building different

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.

Saturday

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.

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

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.

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

Wednesday 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

Earl Denison Terry

Earl Denison Terry, 68, of Buckeye died Aug. 12, 2016, in Surprise.

Mr. Terry was born Jan. 10, 1948, in Kosciusko, Miss., to Leon and Annie B. Terry.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1968 to 1970.

He was a small business owner.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. Terry; one daughter, Twyalla Hollaway; three sons, Earl Jr., Jarrett and Brandon Terry; four sisters, Tip, Fannie, Edna and Allie Mae Guyton; and eight grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Friday at a time to be determined at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Georgina Nerey Fontes

Georgina Nerey Fontes, 62, of Buckeye died Aug. 5, 2016, in Phoenix.

Ms. Fontes was born July 22, 1954, in Nogales to Guillermina Nerey Cardenas Fontes and Alvaro Diaz Fontes.

She graduated from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix.

She is survived by three sons, Damien Fontes, Mark Hammond and Elliott Swanson; one daughter, Erica Fine; three sisters, Magdalena Fontes, Barbara Carter and Rose Walton; two brothers, Alvaro Fontes Jr. and David Fontes; and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services were Aug. 12 at Funeraria del Angel Greer Wilson Chapel in Phoenix.

Condolences for the family may be left at greerwilsonchapel.com.

Francis Elizabeth Lynch

Francis Elizabeth Lynch, 68, of Buckeye died Aug. 13, 2016.

Mrs. Lynch was born Nov. 11, 1947, in Queens, N.Y., to Vincent and Francis Bereche.

She spent her teenage and young adult years in Levittown, N.Y., where she met her husband, Kevin Lynch. They married in 1973 and moved to Manorville, N.Y., before moving to Buckeye.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin; one son, Mike; one daughter, Danielle; two brothers, Vinnie and Ernie; three sisters, Bernadette, Lizzie and Nancy; and two grandchildren.

A viewing will be at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Michael John Murray

Michael John Murray, 70, of Goodyear died Aug. 10, 2016, after a brief illness.

Mr. Murray was born June 22, 1946, in Rochester, N.Y., to Edward John Murray and Lucille O’Shea. He graduated from the University of Rochester.

He worked for American Express until his retirement in 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two stepsons, Ronald of Rome, N.Y., and Sean Fazio of Canon City, Colo.; one sister, Margaret of St. Augustine, Fla.; one brother, Robert of Lakeway, Texas; and several grandchildren.

Beverly Morrison

Beverly Morrison, 68, of St. Ignatius, Mont., and formerly of Buckeye died July 10, 2016, in St. Ignatius from cancer.

Mrs. Morrison was born Sept. 12, 1947, in Drumright, Okla.

She moved to Arizona in the 1950s.

She worked as an art teacher in the Buckeye Elementary School District, North Pointe Charter School in Glendale and Grand Canyon University in Phoenix.

She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Buckeye from 1977 to 1989.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer Morrison.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck Morrison; one daughter, Wendi Bauer; one son, Ian Morrison; her mother, Leah Cathey; two sisters, Kathleen Verdusco and Carma Lea Graham; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 N. Third St., Buckeye.

Leno Anthony Prandini

Leno Anthony Prandini, 94, of Goodyear died Aug. 12, 2016, in Goodyear.

Mr. Prandini was born Aug. 9. 1922, in West Frankfort, Ill., to Pietro and Stella Prandini.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was stationed aboard the USS Kitkun Bay, an escort aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean, which was involved in the Battle of Samar, an encounter in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

He graduated from John Marshall Law School in Chicago and practiced law in Chicago.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley. He is survived by his second wife, Joann Prandini; one daughter, Ellen Chapman; one son, James Prandini; three stepdaughters, Margaret Gray, Janet Robertson and Susan Cox; three stepsons, Richard Robertson, James Robertson and Steve Robertson; and two grandchildren. Services were Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, with interment at All Saints Cemetery in Chicago.

Condolences may be left for the family at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Lupe Schneider

Lupe Schneider, 83, of Goodyear and Golden Valley died Aug. 13, 2016, in Goodyear.

Mrs. Schneider was born April 19, 1933, in Edinburg, Texas, to Pedro and Berta Medina.

She married Richard Schneider in 1961 in Avondale.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard of Golden Valley; one son, Ricky of Goodyear; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A visitation and rosary will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at the funeral chapel, followed by interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.

Elsie Louise Vasquez

Elsie Louise Vasquez, 80, of Buckeye died Aug. 13, 2016.

Mrs. Vasquez was born April 12, 1936, in Hanna, Okla.

Melvina (Keffer) Webb

Melvina (Keffer) Webb, 94, of Youngtown and formerly of Buckeye died Aug 11, 2016, in Youngtown.

Mrs. Webb was born March 16, 1922, in Hartford, Ark. She moved to Arizona in 1940 and lived in Buckeye from 1953 to 2009.

She worked as a housekeeper. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Buckeye.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Webb Sr. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn StarrTaylor; two sons, Earl Webb Jr. and Don Webb; one sister, Berthamae Reed of Tucson; nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Graveside services were Aug. 11 at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery in Buckeye.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9435 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria AZ 85345-6479.

Roy Pharr

Roy Pharr, 64, of Surprise and formerly of Buckeye died Aug. 1, 2016, in Phoenix from pulmonary hypertension and heart failure.

Mr. Pharr was born on Dec. 4, 1951, in Buckeye.

He worked as a mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deb.

He is survived by one daughter, Tammy; one son, Jeremy; three sisters, Charlene, Barbara and Janie; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Palo Verde Baptist Church.

The Rev. Don Moenich will officiate.

View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, August 17, 2016

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Vasquez; and one grandchild.

She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Davis, Margaret Orme and Patti Chavez; five sons, Charles, William Michael and David Hickle and David Vasquez; 23 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren.

A viewing will be at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Interment will be at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.

Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Earl Terry

Georgina Fontes

Francis Lynch

Beverly Morrison

Michael Murray

Leno Prandini

Lupe Schneider

Elsie Vasquez

Melvina Webb

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Public Notice

Avondale

City of Avondale

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 1612-816

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, (1) PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND EXECUTION AND DELIVERY PURSUANT TO A SERIES 2016 OBLIGATION INDENTURE OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE OBLIGATIONS, SERIES 2016, EVIDENCING PROPORTIONATE INTERESTS OF THE HOLDERS THEREOF IN INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO A SERIES 2016 PURCHASE AGREEMENT; (2) AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY WITH RESPECT THERETO OF AGREEMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE AS PART OF FINANCING PART OF THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OF THE CITY AND PAYING RELATED FINANCING COSTS; (3) DELEGATING TO THE MAYOR, THE CITY MANAGER, THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERS AND THE FINANCE AND BUDGET DIRECTOR CERTAIN AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PURPOSES HEREOF; (4) APPROVING A FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SERIES 2016 OBLIGATIONS; (5) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SERIES 2016 OBLIGATIONS; (6) AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE AND BUDGET DIRECTOR TO EXPEND ALL NECESSARY FUNDS THEREFOR AND (7) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Avondale,

Arizona (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), has determined that the financing of certain property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”) for the complete works of the entire combined water production and distribution and sewer collection and treatment system of the City is necessary and in the best interests of the City and that obligations be incurred and sold and the proceeds thereof used to finance the Property; and WHEREAS, therefore, the Mayor and Council of the City (hereinafter referred to as the “Council”) have determined to cause the execution and delivery of a Series 2016 Purchase Agreement, to be dated as of the first day of the month of the dated date of the hereinafter described Series 2016 Obligations (hereinafter referred to as the “Series 2016 Purchase Agreement”), in substantially the form presented at the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted, by which the City will agree to purchase the Property; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the Property will be financed through the sale and execution and delivery of certain proportionate interests (hereinafter referred to as the “Series 2016 Obligations”) in the Series 2016 Purchase Agreement pursuant to, and secured by, a Series 2016 Obligation Indenture, to be dated as of the date of the Series 2016 Purchase Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Series 2016 Obligation Indenture”), from the City to a trustee to be determined as provided herein (including any successor appointed and acting in such capacity, hereinafter referred to as the “Trustee”), in substantially the form presented at the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined to cause the sale of the Series 2016 Obligations to RBC Capital Markets, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Underwriter”) as provided in an Obligation Purchase Contract, to be dated the date of the sale of the Series 2016 Obligations (hereinafter referred to as the “Purchase Contract”), between the City and the Underwriter, in substantially the form presented at the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted; and WHEREAS, the Underwriter is required to comply with Rule 15c2-12(b)(5) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the “Rule”), in connection with selling the Series 2016 Obligations as an underwriter, and in that regard, the City will execute and deliver a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, to be dated the date of the Series 2016 Obligations (hereinafter referred to as the “Undertaking”), with respect to the Series 2016 Obligations, in substantially the form included as an appendix to the herein described Preliminary Official Statement; and WHEREAS, the City has the requisite power and authority to execute and deliver the Series 2016 Purchase Agreement and to cause the sale and execution and delivery of the Series 2016 Obligations, and all acts, conditions and things required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona and the requirements of the City to happen, exist and be performed precedent to and as a condition to the adoption of this Ordinance have happened, exist and been performed in the time and manner required to make the Series 2016 Purchase Agreement a valid and binding limited, special obligation of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, as follows:

Section 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. (a) For the purpose of providing funds to finance the costs of the Property and the related costs of the sale and execution and delivery of the Series 2016 Obligations, the Series 2016 Obligations shall be sold and executed and delivered. The Series 2016 Obligations shall be dated the date of their initial authentication and delivery, shall be issued in such form and denominations, shall be payable as to interest and principal on such dates, shall be executed in such manner and shall have such other provisions, including, without limitation, provisions with respect to redemption prior to maturity, as set forth in the form of the Series 2016 Obligation Indenture and, as executed and delivered, the Purchase Contract, with such additions, deletions and modifications consistent with this Ordinance as shall be approved by the officers of the Trustee executing and delivering the same on behalf of the Trustee, the execution and delivery thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval and of such additions, deletions or modifications. The identity of the Trustee, the

aggregate principal amount of the Series 2016 Obligations, the period over which the Series 2016 Obligations shall mature, the date on and price at which the Series 2016 Obligations shall be sold (including provisions for any discount) and the rates of interest the Series 2016 Obligations shall bear shall be determined by the Mayor, the City Manager, the Assistant City Managers or the Finance and Budget Director of the City or the designees of any of them (hereinafter referred to as, collectively, the “Authorized Representatives”) to which such authority is hereby delegated.

(b) The Mayor or, in the absence thereof, the Vice Mayor and, in the case of the Purchase Contract, the City Manager, are hereby authorized to execute, and the Clerk is hereby authorized to attest and deliver, respectively, the Series 2016 Purchase Agreement, the Series 2016 Obligation Indenture, the Purchase Contract and the Undertaking which are hereby approved, with such additions, deletions and modifications as shall be approved by those officers executing and delivering the same on behalf of the City, the execution and delivery thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval, and of such additions, deletions and modifications.

(c) The Trustee is hereby requested to execute and deliver the Series 2016 Obligations, the Series 2016 Purchase Agreement and the Series 2016 Obligation Indenture to accomplish the purposes hereof.

(d) The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized to cause the sale and execution and delivery of the Series 2016 Obligations and are hereby delegated the authority to complete any information missing in, or necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by, the Series 2016 Purchase Agreement, the Series 2016 Obligation Indenture, the Purchase Contract and the Undertaking. The Authorized Representatives are authorized to select, and execute and deliver contracts with, appropriate professionals (including special counsel) to provide various professional services with respect to the sale and execution and delivery of the Series 2016 Obligations as well as to provide for such other matters (including credit enhancement providers if deemed advantageous by them) as are necessary in order to accomplish the purposes of this Ordinance. The Authorized Representatives are hereby further authorized to execute and deliver any instruments or documents necessary in connection with the purchase of any such credit enhancement, including those making provision for the repayment of amounts advanced for credit enhancement thereunder. The fees, costs and expenses with respect to the foregoing shall be paid from proceeds of the sale of the Series 2016 Obligations or any other legally available moneys. The Finance and Budget Director is hereby authorized to receive and expend such funds as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Ordinance, including payment of installment payments related to debt service on the Series 2016 Obligations.

Section 3. Subject to the direction delegated by Section 1 hereof, the proposal of the Underwriter pursuant to the Purchase Contract may be accepted. Such acceptance shall be evidenced by the execution and delivery of the Purchase Contract pursuant to Section 3 hereof. The Series 2016 Obligations shall be prepared and executed and delivered following the adoption of this Ordinance and shall thereupon be delivered to the Underwriter upon payment therefor in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Contract.

Section 4. The Authorized Representatives are hereby authorized to (i) approve the preparation and dissemination by the Underwriter of a Preliminary Official Statement, to be dated the date of the publication thereof (hereinafter referred to as the “Preliminary Official Statement”), relating to the Series 2016 Obligations in substantially the form presented at the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted and (ii) execute and approve the preparation and delivery to, and use by, the Underwriter of a final Official Statement, to be dated the date of the sale of the Series 2016 Obligations (hereinafter referred to as the “Official Statement”), relating to the Series 2016 Obligations in substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement with such additions, deletions and modifications consistent with this Ordinance as shall be approved by them. If and to the extent applicable, the Authorized Representatives shall certify or otherwise represent that the Preliminary Official Statement, in original or revised form, is a “deemed final” official statement (except for permitted omissions) of the City as of a particular date and that a completed version is a

“final” official statement, in both cases, for purposes of the Rule. The distribution and use of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement by the City and the Underwriter is hereby authorized, ratified, confirmed and approved. The Authorized Representatives are further authorized to use and distribute, or authorize the use and distribution of, any supplements in connection with the original execution and delivery of the Series 2016 Obligations as may be necessary or appropriate and to sign and deliver, on behalf of the City, the Official Statement and such certificates in connection with the accuracy of the Official Statement and any amendment thereto as may be necessary or appropriate.

Section 5. All actions of the officers, employees and agents of the City including the Council which conform to the purposes and intent of this Ordinance and which further the issuance and sale of the Series 2016 Obligations as contemplated by this Ordinance, whether taken before or after adoption of this Ordinance, are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. The proper officers and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute and deliver all such documents on behalf of the City as may be necessary to carry out the terms and intent of this Ordinance.

Section 6. If any section, paragraph, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or phrase shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. All orders, ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby waived to the extent only of such inconsistency. This waiver shall not be construed as reviving any order, ordinance or resolution or any part thereof.

Section 7. The immediate operation of this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the public health and welfare, particularly to be able to finance the capital needs of the City on the most advantageous terms presently available, and an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, as required by law, and it is hereby exempt from the referendum provisions of the Charter of the City and the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 8, 2016. Signed copies of the Ordinance are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 17, 2016.

City of Avondale Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 1611-816

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A SECOND TRUST AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW TRUST AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UNDERTAKING, AN OBLIGATION PURCHASE CONTRACT AND OTHER NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, INSTRUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS; APPROVING THE SALE AND EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF PLEDGED REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS, EVIDENCING A PROPORTIONATE INTEREST OF THE OWNERS THEREOF IN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO REFUND BONDS OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES CORPORATION; DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERS AND FINANCE AND BUDGET DIRECTOR OF THE CITY TO DETERMINE CERTAIN MATTERS AND TERMS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS

CONTEMPLATED BY THIS ORDINANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona (the “City”), have determined to refinance the lease-purchases established by the Fourth Supplement to City Lease, dated as of September 1, 2005, the Fifth Supplement to City Lease, dated as of November 1, 2006, and the Sixth Supplement to City Lease, dated as of September 1, 2008 (collectively, the “City Leases”), from the City of Avondale Municipal Development Corporation (the “Corporation”) to the City of certain property (the “Refinanced Projects”) by entering into a Second Purchase Agreement, to be dated as of the first day of the month of the dated date of the hereinafter described Obligations established as provided herein (the “Purchase Agreement”), with a trustee determined as provided herein (the “Trustee”), in its separate capacity as “Seller”; and WHEREAS, the payments due from the City pursuant to the City Leases secure payments due with respect to the Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 and Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008 of the Corporation (collectively, the “Bonds”), the payments themselves due pursuant to the City Leases being secured by certain excise taxes authorized by the Mayor and Council of the City (the “Council”); and WHEREAS, in connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Council of the City has deemed it necessary and desirable to provide for the sale and execution and delivery of pledged revenue refunding obligations, as provided by this Ordinance (the “Obligations”), representing proportionate interests of the owners of the Obligations in payments to be made by the City to the Trustee, pursuant to the Second Trust Agreement, to be dated as of the first day of the month of the dated date of the Obligations (the “Trust Agreement”), between the Trustee and the City, such payments to be made pursuant to the Purchase Agreement; and WHEREAS, the payments represented by the Obligations will be secured by amounts received under the Purchase Agreement pursuant to which the City will pledge Excise Tax Revenues and State Shared Revenues (as such terms are defined in the Purchase Agreement) which are the same revenues authorized for purposes of the City Leases; and WHEREAS, there have been presented to the Council at the meeting at which this Ordinance is being adopted (1) the proposed form of the Purchase Agreement; (2) the proposed form of the Trust Agreement; (3) the proposed form of an Escrow Trust Agreement, to be dated as of the first day of the month of the dated date of the Obligations, with the Trustee, in separate capacity as escrow trustee (the “Escrow Trustee”), for the establishment of an escrow to defease the obligations which financed the Refinanced Projects; (4) the proposed form of a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, to be dated the date of delivery of the Obligations (the “Undertaking”), from the City necessary for purposes of Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; (5) the proposed form of the Obligation Purchase Contract, to be dated the date of the sale of the Obligations (the “Purchase Contract”), by and between the City and RBC Capital Markets, LLC (the “Underwriter”), for the purchase of the Obligations and (6) the proposed form of the Preliminary Official Statement, to be dated the date of the dissemination thereof (the “Preliminary Official Statement”), relating to the Obligations, which, as to be revised after the sale of the Obligations, shall constitute the Official Statement, to be dated the date of sale of the Obligations (the “Official Statement”), relating to the Obligations; and WHEREAS, refinancing the costs of the Refinanced Projects pursuant to the Purchase Agreement is in furtherance of the purposes of the City and in the public interest.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows:

Section 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. (a) The execution and delivery of the Obligations by

the Trustee is approved.

(b) The Mayor, the City Manager, the Assistant City Managers and the Finance and Budget Director are each authorized to determine on behalf of the City the identity of the Trustee, the date the Obligations are to be sold to the Underwriter but only if on such date the same shall result in a present value debt service savings, net of all costs associated with the execution and delivery of the Obligations of not less than five percent (5%) and the series designation of the Obligations; the total aggregate principal amount of the Obligations which are to be executed and delivered; the date the Obligations are to be dated; the dates on which interest on the Obligations is to be payable and the interest rates per annum the Obligations are to bear; the dates the Obligations are to mature, the principal amounts to mature on such dates and the provisions for prepayment thereof in advance of such dates; the provision for redemption of the Bonds (including the amounts to be redeemed and dates of redemption thereof) and the terms upon which the Obligations are to be sold to the Underwriter (including determinations of price, original issue discount and premium and underwriting compensation).

(c) The Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Managers and Finance and Budget Director are further each authorized to determine on behalf of the City whether the purchase of an insurance policy securing payment of the Obligations or a surety bond or other reserve fund guaranty which would be a “qualified guarantee” for purposes of such Code would be advantageous to the City or the terms of the financing represented by the Obligations.

The Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Managers and Finance and Budget Director are each authorized to negotiate with and secure, with proceeds of the Obligations or otherwise, such an insurance policy or a reserve fund guaranty, or both, from one or more institutions, the claimspaying ability of which are then assigned one of the two highest rating categories by a nationally recognized credit rating agency.

The Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Managers and Finance and Budget Director are each authorized to execute and deliver any instruments or documents necessary in connection with the purchase of any such insurance policy and/or reserve fund guaranty, including those making provision for the repayment of amounts advanced by the institutions issuing such insurance policy and/or reserve fund guaranty.

(d) The forms and other terms of the Obligations, including the provisions for the signatures, authentication, payment, registration, transfer, exchange, redemption and number shall be as set forth in the Trust Agreement and are approved.

Section 3. The Obligations are to be sold to the Underwriter pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Contract as such terms are to be determined as provided hereinabove.

Section 4. The form, terms and provisions of the Purchase Agreement, the Trust Agreement, the Escrow Trust Agreement, the Purchase Contract and the Undertaking, in substantially the forms of such documents (including the Obligations and other exhibits thereto) presented at the meeting of the Council at which this Ordinance is being adopted are approved, with such final provisions, insertions, deletions and changes as determined as provided hereinabove and shall be approved by the Mayor or Vice Mayor of the City, and, in the case of the Purchase Contract, the City Manager, the execution of each such document being conclusive evidence of such approval, and the Mayor or Vice Mayor of the City and, in the case of the Purchase Contract, the City Manager, and the City Clerk, where applicable, are authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver, and attest or approve, the Purchase Agreement, the Trust Agreement, the Escrow Trust Agreement, the Purchase Contract and the Undertaking and to take all action to carry out and comply with the terms of such documents.

Section 5. The distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement by the Underwriter is approved, and the Official Statement in

substantially the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such changes or revisions therein from the form of the Preliminary Official Statement as may be approved by the Mayor of the City executing the same, is approved, and the Mayor of the City is authorized, empowered and directed, in the name and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver the same to the Underwriter and to execute and deliver instruments confirming that the Preliminary Official Statement is “deemed final” in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15(c)2-12.

Section 6. The Trustee (including in its capacity as Seller) is requested to take any and all action necessary in connection with the execution and delivery of the Purchase Agreement, the Trust Agreement, the Purchase Contract and the Undertaking and the sale and execution and delivery of the Obligations and is further authorized and directed to take such action as may be reasonable for the administration of the trusts so held by it. The Escrow Trustee is hereby requested to take any and all action necessary in connection with the execution and delivery of the Escrow Trust Agreement and is further authorized and directed to take such actions as may be reasonable for the administration of the trust so held by it.

Section 7. The covenants and agreements contained the Purchase Agreement as to the pledge of and the lien on Excise Tax Revenues and State Shared Revenues and the restriction on the issuance of further parity obligations secured by Excise Tax Revenues and State Shared Revenues are approved and confirmed.

Section 8. The Mayor, the City Manager, the Assistant City Managers, the Finance and Budget Director and other officers of the City, on behalf of the City, are authorized and directed, without further order of the Council, to do all such acts and things and to execute and deliver all such certificates, proceedings, agreements and other documents as may be necessary or convenient to be executed and delivered on behalf of the City, to evidence compliance with, or further the purposes of, all the terms and conditions of this Ordinance and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement and as may be necessary to carry out the terms and intent of this Ordinance, including, but not limited to, taking all actions necessary to liquidate any investments related to the bonds issued to finance the Refinanced Projects.

Section 9. All actions of the officers and agents of the City which conform to the purposes and intent of this Ordinance and which further the sale and execution and delivery of the Obligations as contemplated by this Ordinance, whether heretofore or hereafter taken, are ratified, confirmed and approved.

Section 10. If any section, paragraph, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or phrase shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. All orders, ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby waived to the extent only of such inconsistency. This waiver shall not be construed as reviving any order, ordinance or resolution or any part thereof.

Section 11. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Ordinance is necessary for the refinancing of the Refinanced Projects on the most attractive terms available to the City and the preservation of the public health and welfare of the City; an emergency is hereby declared to exist; this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the passage and approval by the Council as required by law and this Ordinance is hereby exempt from the referendum provisions of the City’s Charter and the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 8, 2016. Signed copies of the Ordinance are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 17, 2016.

City of Avondale Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 1610-816

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVONDALE AND DAMRI MUAY THAI LLC. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows:

SECTION 1. The Lease Agreement between the City of Avondale and Damri Muay Thai LLC is hereby approved in substantially the form and substance attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and to execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 8, 2016. Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 17, 2016.

City of Avondale

Public Notice

ORDINANCE NO. 1609-816

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, GRANTING THE GARDEN LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION A LICENSE TO USE CITY PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND REPAIR OF A PRIVATE IRRIGATION SYSTEM.

WHEREAS, The Garden Lakes Community Association (“Garden Lakes”) owns property adjacent to City of Avondale (the “City”) property and desires to construct and operate a private irrigation system; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to grant Garden Lakes a license over certain portions of the City’s property for (i) the construction, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of irrigation distribution lines and related appurtenances thereto and (ii) the distribution of non-potable water, subject to the terms and conditions of the License Agreement between Garden Lakes and the City dated August 8, 2016, a true and correct copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk (the “License Agreement”).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. A license is hereby granted to Garden Lakes pursuant to the License Agreement over certain portions of the City Property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference and over the License Area depicted in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 3. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 8, 2016.

Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 17, 2016.

General

Public Notice

ST JOHN’S IRRIGATION

DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTOR will be held on

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 10219 W. Southern Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353. Please call 602-769-7219 Linda Reitz with any questions. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 13, August 17, September 14, and October 12, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME - Hopeville Charitable Alliance Inc.

2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER19756261

4.1 The Amendment was duly adopted by act of the Board of Directors.

4.2 The Amendment was duly adopted by act of the Members. Amendment

Article V The Corporation shall have voting members. The members of the corporation shall consist of those persons holding legal title to residential real property in Hopeville, Arizona and also non-titled person that have shown interesting in the wellbeing of Hopeville, Arizona, the boundaries which are set forth in Exhibit A Hereto. All the fore mentioned individuals having been elected by the legal title members and or residents of Hopeville, Arizona are to vote as he or she deems fit. Each parcel of residential real property shall have only one member and one vote. If a parcel is title in the name of more than one person, or one person owns more than one parcel, such persons shall constitute one member with one vote. If there are three or more such persons and they cannot agree on how to cast their single cote, the vote shall be cast by a majority of them; if a majority cannot agree, no vote may be cast. The Corporation shall have no capital stock.

Article VI

The affairs of this Corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors and such officers as the Board may from time to time elect or appoint.

The number of directors constituting the initial Board of Directors of the corporation is (3). The names, addresses and parcel numbers in Hopeville of the person who shall serve as the initial directors until successors are elected or appointed and shall qualify are: Sergio H. Munoz, Jr., 28926 West Cocopah Street, Buckeye, AZ 85326, Parcel 504-29-055 Arie Gonzales, 28922 West Cocopah Street, Buckeye, aZ 85326, Parcel 504-29-056 Ruby Cooper, 29014 West Cocopah Street, Buckeye, AZ 85326, Parcel 504-29-051 Directors shall be elected to the Board of Directors; which should not exceed seven individuals but is requiring to have an odd number of Directors to ensure a majority vote pursuant to the proceedings set forth in the Corporation’s bylaws. The number and term of the directors, and qualification for, the classification of and rights of the directors shall be as set forth in the Corporation Bylaws.

SIGNATURE: By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona Law.

I ACCEPT /s/ Ruby Cooper 06/30/2016 I am a duly authorized Officer of the corporation filing this document. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 3,

an entity member named: Daniel Silveira

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 3, 10, and 17, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

1. ENTITY NAME - Paul V. Ledesma, DPM, PLC

2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBERP-1598609-9

3. ENTITY NAME CHANGE - Sonoran Medical Consulting Services, PLLC

8. STATUTORY AGENT

ADDRESS CHANGEADDRESS OF CURRENT STATUTORY AGENT

8.1 NEW physical or street address: Dr. Paul Ledesma, 4921 E. Bell Road, Suite 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

8.2 NEW mailing addressDr. Paul Ledesma, 4921 E. Bell Road, Suite 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

10. DURATION CHANGEPerpetual

SIGNATURE - By checking the box marked “I accept” below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that his document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law.

I ACCEPT /s/ Paul V. Ledesma 06/14/2016 This is a member-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a member or I am signing for an entity member named: Paul V. Ledesma. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 3, 10, and 17, 2016

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: YOUR FRIENDLY CAR GUY, LLC

L-2106829-4

II. The address of the known place of business is: 919 N. Dysart Road, Suite D, Avondale, AZ 85323

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Daniel Miranda, 919 N. Dysart Road, Suite D, Avondale, AZ 85323

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Daniel Miranda, Manager, 919 N. Dysart Road, Suite D, Avondale, AZ 85323 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 3, 10, and 17, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: SHOOT, MOVE, COMMUNICATE (SMC), LLC

L-2098935-8

II. The address of the known place of business is: 13640 W. San Miguel Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Incorp Services, Inc., 2338 W. Royal Palm Rd., Ste. J, Phoenix, AZ 85021

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Drake Efrew Montoya, Member, 13640 W. San Miguel Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 3, 10, and 17, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RAYS FEED STORE LLC

L-2106487-2

II. The address of the known place of business is: 643 West Baseline Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041, Rays Feed Store #1

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Angie Trujillo, 8228 S. 27 Ave., Laveen, AZ 85339

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Angie Trujillo, Manager, 8228 S. 27 Ave., Laveen, AZ 85339 Lucia Trujillo, Member, 8228 S. 27 Ave., Laveen, AZ 85339 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 3, 10, and 17, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: INNOVATIVE OIL SOLUTIONS LLC

L-2102837-0

II. The address of the known place of business is: 40809 N. 1st Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85086

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Christina Riley, 5130 E. Duane Ln., Cave Creek, AZ 85331

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Christina Riley, Member, 5130 E. Duane Ln., Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Jaydee Bullard, Member, 40809 N. 1st Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85086

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 3, 10, and 17, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME: Backpacks

4 Kids AZ, Inc. File No. 21080303

2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS: We will provide kids in need with backpacks and school supplies

3. MEMBERS: The Corporation WILL NOT have members.

4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 9384 W. Payson Rd., Tolleson, AZ 85353

5. DIRECTORS: - List the name and business address of each and every Director of the corporation.

Kaitlyn Martinez, 9384 W. Payson Rd., Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States

Michele Tallberg, 9384 W. Payson Rd., Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States

6. STATUTORY AGENT: LegalCorp Solutions, LLC, 2 East Congress St., Suite 900, Tucson, AZ 85701, County: Pima

8. PURPOSE: The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, religion, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

9. DISSOLUTION CLAUSE: Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all of the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all the assets of the corporation exclusively for the purposes of the corporation in such manner or the such organization or organizations organized and the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), As the Board of Directors shall determine.

Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

10. INCORPORATORS - list the name and address, and the signature, of each and every incorporator - minimum of one is required. Sonia Becerra, 1000 N. West St., Suite 1200, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States I Sonia Becerra acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona Law. Date: 07/13/2016

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 10, 17, and 24, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION

1. ENTITY NAME - Lilien Vogl PC 2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: 10451968

3. DATE OF INCORPORATION: 09/12/2002 4. DATE ON WHICH DISSOLUTION WAS AUTHORIZED: 04/15/2016 5. TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

5.1 This Certificate of Compliance is issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 42-1110 and/or Section 43-1151. It certifies that, according to department records, the above named taxpayer has filed and paid all taxes due under Title 42 and Title 43. Received June 29, 2016.

6. FOR-PROFIT

CORPORATIONS THAT CHECKED NUMBER 5.1Approved by incorporators or board of directors without

shareholder action, and shareholder approval was not required or no shares have been issued.

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT

/s/ Lilien Vogl, President

6/27/2016

I am either a duly-authorized Officer or the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the corporation (see number 5.1).

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 10, 17, and 24, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME - Mules for Hope Inc File No. 2101111-8

2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - Charitable events to benefit rescued mules

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. DIRECTORSNathan Medcalf, 7031 N. Citrus Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355, United States

Tara Koester, 7031 N. Citrus Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355, United States

6. STATUTORY AGENTNathan Medcalf, 7031 N. Citrus Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355

8. INCORPORATORSNathan Medcalf, 7031 N. Citrus Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355, United States

SIGNATURE I ACCEPT

/s/ Nathan Medcalf 06/27/2016 Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer of authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: Mules for Hope Inc

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 10, 17, and 24, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME - THE BURNING BUSH BAPTIST TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.

2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER20660625

3. Date the attached amendment was adopted: 2/4/2016

4.1 The Amendment was duly adopted by act of the Board of Directors.

5. A copy of the corporation’s amendment must be attached to these Articles.

Article 2 Character of Affairs: The Character of affairs of the corporation will be:

A non-profit organization specifically will be a church to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ as written in the Holy Bible.

Article 2 Purpose: The purposes for which the corporation is organized are:

a. The Burning Bush Baptist Tabernacle Christian Ministries, Inc. is organized for exclusively religious, charitable, educational and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under said Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

b. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, this organization shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law or by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

c. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

d. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof.

e. Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board of

Directors shall, after paying or making provision for payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of the residual assets of the corporation exclusively for exempt purposes of the corporation in such manner, or to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or corresponding Sections of any future Internal Revenue Code. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Superior Court of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, for such purposes or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT

/s/ Lashun Renne Dozier

REQUIRED - Check only one: I am a duly authorized Officer of the corporation filing this document.

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

NONPROFIT CORPORATION

1. ENTITY NAME - The BURNING BUSH BAPTIST TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.

File No. 20660625

2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS

- Article 2 Character of Affairs: The Character of affairs of the corporation will be:

A non-profit organization specifically will be a church to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ as written in the Holy Bible.

Article 2 Purpose: The purposes for which the corporation is organized are:

a. The Burning Bush Baptist Tabernacle Christian Ministries, Inc. is organized for exclusively religious, charitable, educational and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under said Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

b. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, this organization shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law or by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

c. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

d. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof.

e. Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of the residual assets of the corporation exclusively for exempt purposes of the corporation in such manner, or to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or corresponding Sections of any future Internal Revenue Code. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Superior Court of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, for such purposes or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

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. DIRECTORSLashun Renne Dozier, 3800 N. El Mirage Drive #1524, Avondale, AZ 85392, United States Chavis Mandel Rouser, 3063

Scalise Court, Laz Vegas, NV, 89141, United States Dwan Finney, 5396 S. 240th Drive, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States

6. STATUTORY AGENTKhary Hakim Goodman, 3800 N. El Mirage Drive, Avondale, AZ 85392

8. INCORPORATORSKhary Hakim Goodman, 3800 N. El Mirage Drive, Avondale, AZ 85392, United States

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT /s/ Khary Hakim Goodman

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

1. ENTITY NAME - Splash Rite, LLC

2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: L20628190

3. ENTITY NAME CHANGE - Splash Rite Swim School, LLC

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT /s/ Carlotta Knox 4/27/16

This is a member-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a member or I am signing for an entity member. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 10, 17, and 24, 2016.

Public Notice

ELECTION

CALL FOR

The Board of Directors of Roosevelt Irrigation District hereby calls for an election to be held for the office of Division_ ONE_ 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: 8/2/16

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: GAWDY DAWGS, LLC

L-2102725-3

II. The address of the known place of business is: 16850 West Washington St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Tracy Scott Childress, 16850 West Washington St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Tracy Scott Childress, Manager, 16850 West Washington St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Anne Elizabeth Childress, Manager, 16850 West Washington St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: QUERA RECORDS LLC.

L-2097022-5

II. The address of the known place of business is: 3207 North 109th Drive, Avondale, AZ 85392

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Marcia Gabriela Madrigal, 3207 North 109th Drive, 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: Rodolfo Ruiz, Manager, 3207 North 109th Drive, Avondale, AZ 85392

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: VISUALS AFFECT LLC

L-2099501-1

II. The address of the known place of business is: 9311 W. Coolidge St., Phoenix, AZ 85037

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Alberto Montoya II, 9311 W. Coolidge St., Phoenix, AZ 85037

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:

Alberto P. Montoya, Member, 9311 W. Coolidge St., Phoenix, AZ 85037

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: VALLEY CRAFTSMAN LLC

L-2099514-6

II. The address of the known place of business is: 1138 E. Dublin St., Chandler, AZ 85225 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Tina Souza, 4848 E. Cactus Rd. Ste 505-135, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Bill Lewis, Member/Manager, 1138 E. Dublin St., Chandler, AZ 85225

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MIDELA ENTERPRISES LLC L-2096966-7

II. The address of the known place of business is: 7864 E. Natal Ave., Mesa, AZ 85209 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael K. Lauer, 7864 E. Natal Ave., Mesa, AZ 85209

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:

Michael K. Lauer, Member, 7864 E. Natal Ave., Mesa, AZ 85209

Deborah C. Lauer, Member, 7864 E. Natal Ave., Mesa, AZ 85209 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 10, 17, and 24, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: GENESIS GROUP HOME LLC L-2105525-9

II. The address of the known place of business is: 6112 N. 133rd Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Sherri Massey, 6112 N. 133rd Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Sherri Massey, Manager, 6112 N. 133rd Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 10, 17, and 24, 2016.

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: KANE ORGANIZATION, LLC L-2110177-5

II. The address of the known place of business is: 10610 W. San Miguel Ave., Glendale, AZ 85307

III. The name and street

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes

5. DIRECTORSJulie Vargas, 20935 W. Wycliff Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396, United States Samantha Vargas, 20935 W. Wycliff Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396, United States

Brenda Estrada, 4044 E. Yucca, Phoenix, AZ, 85028,

United States

Lee Dillenbeck, 6721 S. Constellation Way, Gilbert, AZ 85298, United States

Vivian Dillenbeck, 5635 Evergreen, Mesa, AZ 85205, United States

6. STATUTORY AGENTJulie Vargas, 20935 W. Wycliff Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396

8. INCORPORATORSJulie Vargas, 20935 W. Wycliff Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85396, United States

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT /s/ Julie Vargas 7-28-16 Lee Dillenbeck, 6721 S. Constellation Way, Gilbert, AZ 85298, United States

SIGNATURE: I ACCEPT

/s/ Lee Dillenbeck 7-28-16

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Public Notice

NAME: FESTIVAL TREKKERS LLC

L-2103699-0

II. The address of the known place of business is: 7575 E. Indian Bend Rd. #2122, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:

Elizabeth Lessard, Member/ Manager, 7575 E. Indian Bend Rd. #2122, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Zachary Lewis, Member/ Manager, 7575 E. Indian Bend Rd. #2122, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Melissa Lewis, Member, 7575 E. Indian Bend Rd. #2122, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 17, 24, and 31, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: JTALKS SPEECH THERAPY LLC

L-2112360-0

II. The address of the known place of business is: 815 N. Los Robles Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Jennifer Diaz, 815 N. Los Robles Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty

percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Jennifer Diaz, Manager, 815 N. Los Robles Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: SUPERIOR PEST CONTROL, LLC

L-2110253-0

II. The address of the known place of business is: 16224 W.

Pioneer St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Spencer Goodere, 16224 W. Pioneer St., 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: Spencer Goodere, Member, 16224 W. Pioneer St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

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Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE

ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: R.K. DARDEN ENTERPRISES LLC

L-2097890-8

II. The address of the known place of business is: 11879 W. Hadley St., Avondale, AZ 85323

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Ronald Karl Darden, 11879 W. Hadley St., Avondale, AZ 85323

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Ronald Karl Darden, Member, 11879 W. Hadley St., Avondale, AZ 85323

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