Tolleson voters elect new mayor
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Mendoza, Leyva Bandin retain seats; 3rd going to runoff; Home Rule passes
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
It’s been 22 years since Tolleson had a new mayor, but voters in the Aug. 30 election decided it’s time for a change of leadership.
Anna Tovar, a former Tolleson city councilwoman and state legislator, challenged current Mayor Adolfo
Gámez for the top seat and won 452 votes to 368, according to results from the Maricopa County Elections Department.
Tovar, 42, previously served on the Tolleson City Council for almost eight years. She resigned her seat in 2009 after being selected to serve a two-year term in the Arizona House of
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Weise, Karlin go to runoff for mayor
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Avondale voters have elected three new members to the City Council, but who will lead the city as mayor will not be determined until a November runoff election.
The mayor’s race
Mayor Kenneth Weise appeared to fall just short of obtaining the majority necessary to win the office in a threeway race on Aug. 30.
Pending final results, Weise would face Vice Mayor Stephanie Karlin in the runoff on Nov. 8. Eliminated from the contest was Frank Scott, a former councilman and vice mayor.
In a five-way race for three open seats for City Council, Veronica Malone was the top vote-getter, followed by Mike Pineda and Pat Dennis.
They achieved the vote threshold necessary to avoid a runoff and defeated Devin Del Palacio and Manny Murillo.
Their four-year terms begin in January.
Weise, 50, who has been on the council since 2006 and was appointed mayor in 2014, collected 2,932 votes, and was a quarter of a percentage point from the majority necessary to be elected to office, according to results that have yet to be certified.
Karlin, 62, a 12-year veteran of the council, trailed by more than 1,300 votes with a little more than a quarter of the votes cast.
In separate telephone interviews, both Weise and Karlin said a runoff in November — on the same ballot as presidential candidates, the high-profile county sheriff’s contest and a state measure seeking approval of recreational marijuana — will draw a bigger turnout than the August election, with the potential of resetting the race.
But Weise said his August vote total “bodes well” for a victory in November and Karlin acknowledged that he has the advantage.
“My biggest fear is that the mayor’s election is down on the ballot and we’re going to get lost on the bottom,” Weise said.
Weise said he’d been prepared for a runoff and was surprised that he was more than 20 percentage points in front of his opponents.
“It’s almost impossible to win in a three candidate race,” he said.
He speculated that the campaign drew competitors who thought he may have been vulnerable after being appointed to fill the
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Anna Tovar
Kenneth Weise
Stephanie Karlin
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Buckeye’s District 1 race heads to runoff
Meck, Hess re-elected to another term; newcomer Guy wins District 2 seat
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
The race for Buckeye’s District 1 City Council seat will move on to a runoff in the Nov. 8 general election, as none of the three candidates obtained the 391 votes necessary to win.
Tony Youngker, who collected 327 votes, and Kathryn Baillie with 253 votes will face off in the next race. Tedy Burton was eliminated with 201 votes.
Youngker, 37, is the owner and chef at Cafe 25:35 in downtown Buckeye. Baillie, 48, is an attorney at Napier, Coury and Baillie, P.C.
Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck and Vice Mayor Michelle Hess were able to secure their seats for another four years in the Aug. 30 primary election.
Newcomer Jeanine Guy will also join the council after winning District 2. Hess represents District 3 in Buckeye.
In the mayoral race, Meck received 3,762 votes. He was first elected mayor in 2008 and was re-elected in 2012. He also previously served on the council for several years.
The 75-year-old lifelong resident is a former general manager of the Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District. He said the top issues facing the city are water, jobs, economic opportunities and lakes.
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Challenger Brian McAchran, 47, has served on the council in District 1 for eight years and collected 2,174 votes.
Thomas Campanella Jr., 55, got 913 votes.
In the District 2 race, Guy received 206 votes, while challenger Joe Federico had 115.
Guy, 63, served various management roles for the city for more than 15 years in the 1990s and 2000s, including a term as city manager.
“I am just looking forward to being able to contribute back to the town of Buckeye again,” she said. “I think that in this role, I will be able to help focus on how we want the city to grow, and I really believe that District 2 is critical to that. Sometimes we get left behind, because we’re ‘old Buckeye’ and growth is incurring in so many other areas.”
Hess, 39, has served as the District 3 representative on the council since 2011 and was chosen to serve as vice mayor last
as being eligible for the program. The three eligible West Valley cities are Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear. The View regrets the error.
year. She received 665 votes, while her challenger, Jarvis Berry, 42, had 354.
As of Sept. 1, Hess said her campaign signs were down and she was ready to get back to work. Among her goals in the next term is addressing the city’s water.
“It’s definitely an issue that came up [during the campaign], and whether there’s a problem or there’s a breakdown in communication, or whatever the issue is,” she said. “That’ll be an issue we’re going to address, as well as jobs. We’re going to keep hitting jobs as much as we can and figuring out how we’re going to overcome and get some here as fast as possible, in a healthy way, obviously.”
Hess said uniting the council and staff is another area of focus, with a new interim city manager and three new members joining the council, including G. Patrick HagEstad, who was appointed last month to fill the unexpired term of Ray Strauss after he resigned to run for Congress.
“It’s just going to be a time to come together and unite for the sake of the city,” she said. All election results are considered unofficial until the votes are canvassed by Maricopa County election officials.
The following are results from the Maricopa County Elections Department:
Mayor
• Jackie Meck, incumbent — 3,762 votes
• Brian McAchran — 2,174 votes
• Thomas Campanella Jr. — 913 votes
District 1 (1 seat)
• Tony Youngker — 327 votes
• Kathryn Baillie — 253 votes
• Ted ‘Tedy’ Burton — 201 votes
District 2 (1 seat)
• Jeanine Guy — 206 votes
• Joe Federico — 115 votes
District 3 (1 seat)
• Michelle Hess, incumbent — 665 votes
• Jarvis Berry — 354 votes
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Litchfield Park elects 3 council members
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
It was no contest in the election for Litchfield Park City Council, with three candidates on the ballot elected to three seats.
The vote on Aug. 30 made official the election of newcomer Ann Donahue and re-election of Peter Mahoney to his fifth term on the council and John Romack to his third term. Even though there wasn’t competition for the council seats, there was an impressive turnout of more than 1,100 voters who cast ballots for the offices in the city of 5,000 residents, a turnout
perhaps pushed by competitive races for the area’s legislative district. When Donahue joins the council in January, she will replace Councilman Paul Stucky, who is leaving after three terms on the council.
Holdover council members are Mayor Tom Schoaf, Vice Mayor Paul Faith and Councilmen Tim Blake and Jeff Raible.
Donahue, 57, retired from the Litchfield Elementary School District earlier this year. Mahoney, 56, operates restaurants in Litchfield Park.
Romack, 71, is a general contractor.
The Maricopa County Elections Department provided these unofficial vote totals:
• Ann Donahue — 1,130 votes
• Peter Mahoney — 1,064votes
• John Romack — 1,045 votes
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
Beef jerky recall announced by USDA
Santana’s Black Label Gourmet Beef Jerky, a Glendale business, is recalling approximately 295 pounds of beef jerky products produced without United States Department of Agriculture inspection and using a USDA mark of inspection without authorization.
The items subject to recall are as follows:
• 2.8-ounce plastic bag packages of Santana’s Black Label Beef Jerky Heaven with a best by date of May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, or June 26, 2017.
• 2.8-ounce plastic bag packages of Santana’s Black Label Beef Jerky Smokey Robinson with a best by date of May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, or June 26, 2017.
• 2.8-ounce plastic bag packages of Santana’s Black Label Beef Jerky Hatcho .357 with a best by date of May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, or June 26, 2017.
• 2.8-ounce plastic bag packages of Santana’s Black Label Beef Jerky Super Mario with a best by date of May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, or June 26, 2017.
All active food recalls are available at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers with questions can visit askkaren.gov or call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888674-6854.) The FSIS complaint system can be accessed at www.fsis.usda.gov/ reportproblem.
Kathryn Baillie
Jeanine Guy
Michelle Hess
Jackie Meck
Tony Youngker
Ann Donahue
John Romack
Peter Mahoney
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Representatives in District 13. She was then elected in 2012 to serve as a state senator for District 19.
She said the top issues facing Tolleson are improving neighborhoods, transparency and bringing new jobs and better opportunities to the city.
Tovar did not return calls for comment by press time.
Gámez, 60, has been on the City Council for 35 years, 22 of them as mayor, and has run unopposed in most elections.
He’s led Tolleson through numerous challenges, including fighting to keep the South Mountain Freeway from dividing the city.
“That was probably the most important issue we’ve had in terms of our future, and we were successful in fighting that,” Gámez said.
In his last few months on the council, one thing he’d like to get accomplished is naming a baseball diamond at Veterans Park after a Little League team that won the state championship in 1961, Gámez said.
“To acknowledge them and their accomplishments, because our town is a little sports town,” he said. “I think a lot of people don’t realize that we had a state championship team in 1961, and a lot of those people went on to become professional teachers and lawyers, and I think that helped them in life. It’s something we need to celebrate.”
Once his term is up in January, Gámez plans to take a step back from the city and enjoy retirement.
“I think I’m done with public office,” he said. “It’s too early to even speculate what I’m going to do. All I know is I’m going to spend a lot more time with my family and a lot more quality time with my wife and see what happens.”
Council seats
Tolleson also had seven candidates vying for three open City Council seats. Incumbents Albert Mendoza and Lupe Leyva Bandin were able to retain their spots with 420 votes and 404 votes, respectively.
Mendoza, 68, a retired barbershop owner, was first elected to the council in 2007. Leyva Bandin, 57, a part-time accounting clerk for the Tolleson Elementary District, was appointed in 2014 to fill a seat left vacant when Diego Espinoza resigned to run for the Arizona House of Representatives.
“I was overwhelmed by the whole thing, and very, very happy with my constituents,” Mendoza said. “They told me, but you never know.”
He plans to continue pursuing new retail opportunities, including a grocery store and pharmacy, in his next term, he said.
A winner for the third seat remains undecided, b ecause no other candidate obtained the 354 votes
required to win.
Typically, the candidates in third and fourth place would then face off in the general election, which will be Nov. 8, but the candidates in fourth and fifth place are tied.
Incumbent Kathie Farr and newcomer Donnie Gerhart each got 321 votes.
Farr, 65, was elected to the council in 1999 and is a retired office manager for Manheim Auctions. Gerhart, 39, is a manufacturing supervisor for Wasserstrom Manufacturing.
There will be a draw to determine which candidate advances to the runoff, said Crystal Zamora, Tolleson city clerk.
Newcomer John Carnero, 66, who is a neighborhood revitalization coordinator for Glendale and got 340 votes, will face either Farr or Gerhart in the runoff.
Newcomers Ralph Grijalva and Herb Graham were eliminated from the race.
All election results are considered unofficial until the votes are canvassed by Maricopa County election officials.
The following are results from the Maricopa County Elections Department:
Mayor
• Anna Tovar — 452 votes
• Adolfo Gámez, incumbent 368 votes
Council members (3 seats)
• Albert Mendoza, incumbent — 420 votes
• Lupe Leyva Bandin, incumbent — 404 votes
• John Carnero — 340 votes
• Kathie Farr, incumbent — 321 votes
• Donnie Gerhart — 321 votes
• Ralph Grijalva — 224 votes
• Herb Graham — 94 votes
Home Rule measure
Voters also had a Home Rule measure on their ballots to decide whether to allow Tolleson to continue to spend the revenues it collects.
Unlike the previous election in 2013 when the measure narrowly passed by two votes, it was approved by 655 ‘yes’ votes to 106 ‘no’ votes.
Without Home Rule, the Arizona Constitution limits what cities and towns can spend to an amount based on 1978-79 expenditures, with an adjustment based on inflation and population.
Tolleson figures show the 2017-18 budget would have been capped at an estimated $17.4 million if the measure had failed, far less than the $61.9 million the city expects to collect.
Approval of the measure does not increase taxes.
Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Superintendent apologizes over Black Lives Matter T-shirt
by Kourtney Balsan
special to the View
Buckeye Union High School District’s superintendent apologized to sophomore Mariah Havard, 15, and her mother Aug. 31, two days after a group of students walked out of class protesting the right to wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts.
Superintendent Eric Godfrey sent a letter to Mariah and her mother, Roxanne Havard, apologizing for the original incident when Mariah was asked to change her Black Lives Matter T-shirt because of its disruption in the classroom, Mariah said.
“First, I want to apologize for any embarrassment or uncomfortableness regarding the District’s attempted enforcement of the school dress code policy,” Godfrey said.
The school announced on its website directly after the group walked out of class that the incident will be used as a learning experience and Godfrey highlighted that in his letter.
“Sometimes there are important messages, such as ‘Black Lives Matter,’ that represent both emotional and complicated issues that, without proper understanding and context, create misunderstanding, division and disruption,” Godfrey said.
As superintendent, Godfrey said he feels it is his obligation to provide a moral teaching moment for all students by seeking assistance and advice from various organizations to provide dignity and respect for all students.
“Student reaction to your T-shirt and the disruption that resulted brought to light the importance of the Buckeye Union High School District instituting faculty and student programs in order to create opportunities for discussion, education and understanding of the cultural and racial differences within our community and school district and the need for tolerance,” Godfrey said.
The district will review its current dress code policy as a result, and will create a student body dialogue to make revisions, Godfrey said.
“The school district walks a fine line between its responsibility to maintain an environment conducive to learning and to acknowledge student freedom of expression and speech. I am hopeful that engaging the student body in this dialogue may result in a policy, which is more readily understood by all,” Godfrey said.
John Carnero
Kathie Farr
Donnie Gerhart
Lupe Leyva Bandin
Albert Mendoza
unexpired term of Marie Lopez Rogers just two years ago.
Karlin said Weise benefited from being the incumbent, which gave him visibility and made it easier to raise money.
She credited Weise with running a good campaign.
“He did an excellent job of being able to raise funds and get out there and promote himself,” she said. “Money and media are very important.”
She said the election results showed “people are comfortable with the status quo.”
Weise said a low voter turnout could indicate that residents are satisfied with how the city is being run.
With a limited budget, Karlin said her campaign centered on knocking on almost 2,300 doors to meet voters.
“I was out there,” she said.
“I’ve been doing this pretty much grassroots with friends, neighbors and people who believe in me.”
Facing two more months of campaigning for the runoff, Karlin said she will reorganize and work on fundraising.
Weise said his campaign hit about 1,800 homes in Avondale before the election.
Weise said he would like to debate Karlin two or three times before the November election, but Karlin said she wasn’t interested.
“What would be the point?” she said, indicating that voters are already aware of the differences between the candidates.
“We have different leadership styles, we have different visions,” she said. “We’re apples and oranges.”
Weise said a runoff campaign would highlight the differences in the candidates’ political philosophies.
“The biggest issue is the need to bring in more quality employers to turn around the lack of housing getting built,” said Weise, who is corporate sales manager at the Wigwam in Litchfield Park.
Development will bring the city higher paying jobs and greater state-shared revenues, creating funds for street and park projects, he said.
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A man found dead Aug. 31 inside his room at the Wigwam resort in Litchfield Park has been identified as 19-year-old Joshua Alarcon of Tucson, officials said. Detectives with the Maricopa County
Karlin said she is “not all about just business,” pointing to her efforts to establish a local cultural center.
She said she would like to work to make the city known as being creative.
“I see the possibilities,” she said.
Without her on the council, she fears those efforts will go by the wayside.
Karlin said she is involved with many nonprofit organizations, work that will continue if she is no longer on the council.
Weise said he looked forward to the possibility of working with three new council members.
“I think it’s going to be a fun council,” he said, adding the new members are “young and hungry and have new ideas.”
New City Council members
The newly elected City Council members credited their victories to their networks of friends and associates.
Malone, 42, a special project data technician for the Littleton Elementary School District, said after living in Avondale for more than 30 years she’s familiar to a lot of residents.
“They probably recognized my name,” she said.
She has worked with school groups and was involved in the effort to establish Las Ligas Park several years ago.
For the campaign, she said she handed out 1,400 fliers, did Facebook postings and engaged people she met.
Pineda, 41, a small business analyst for Maricopa Community Colleges and member of the Littleton Elementary School Board, said his reputation is built on living in Avondale for 14 years and before that, attending schools in Avondale when he lived in Goodyear.
He said he ran an “organic” campaign.
“I just talked to people,” he said. “It really shows it doesn’t take money to win an election.”
Dennis, 59, is a more recent Avondale resident, living in the city six years, but she’s an old hand at politics and government, serving on the Peoria City Council for 12 years.
Dennis, who is retired, said she built her Avondale network by serving as a member of the city’s Parks and Recreation and Libraries Board, the Arts Commission and her HOA board.
She said she campaigned by knocking on doors and sending a mailer to voters.
Dennis said she decided to run for the council after becoming involved with residents who went to the city with concerns over plans for the construction of a gas station near her neighborhood.
“We weren’t getting a listening ear” from the city, she said. “That was kind of the wake-up moment for me.”
She said she would work for better communications after learning how residents’ concerns are passed from city staff to the council.
“I really believe in being responsive to the community,” she said.
Malone said she has been doing her research by observing council meetings, but she acknowledged that she faces a learning curve.
“I’m going to soak up knowledge,” she said.
She said she will be especially interested in issues that involve education.
“Anything that has to do with children, I’m all for,” she said.
Pineda said he plans to learn how other council
Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death, but said there were no signs of foul play.
The case is pending toxicology reports from the medical examiner, said Officer Courtney Palma, a spokeswoman with MCSO.
members work.
“I know it’s fast paced,” he said. “It’s going to help to lean on the veterans.”
He said he will stick to a formula that’s worked for him as a school board member by seeking opinions from residents.
“I never like to make decisions alone,” he said. “I like feedback. I am here to be a voice for the resident.”
He would like to work to attract more employers to Avondale.
“There is no reason that we should have to travel downtown to find a high-paying employer,” he said.
Pineda said Avondale is at a crossroads in whether the city will be a bedroom community or an employment center.
“As a council, now is the time we kind of figure out what does Avondale want to be?” he said. “We need to make a decision as a council what direction we want to move in.”
New council members will fill seats held by Karlin and Jim McDonald, who are termed out as council members, and David Iwanski, who was appointed to the council in 2014 and did not seek election.
Winners will join council holdovers Bryan Kilgore, Sandi Nielson and Lorenzo Sierra.
The Maricopa County Elections Department provided these unofficial results:
Mayor
• Kenneth Weise, incumbent — 2,932 votes (49.75 percent)
• Stephanie Karlin — 1,566 (26.57 percent)
• Frank Scott — 1,395 votes (23.67 percent)
Council members (3 seats)
Council candidates needed at least 2,246 votes to avoid a runoff and win election.
• Veronica Malone — 2,985 votes
• Daniel “Mike” Pineda — 2,945 votes
• Pat Dennis — 2,860 votes
• Devin Del Palacio — 2,509 votes
• Manny Murillo — 2,173 votes
Home Rule
By a wide margin, Avondale voters approved an extension of Home Rule authority, which needs to be renewed every four years to allow the city to exceed stateimposed spending limits.
Without Home Rule, the Arizona Constitution limits what cities and towns can spend to an amount based on 1978-79 expenditures, with an adjustment based on inflation and population.
Approval of the measure was necessary to fund existing city services and avoid cuts in programs, services and improvement projects.
Approval of the measure does not increase taxes, but allows the cities to make local spending decisions. Avondale voters have approved Home Rule since 1981, the last time by 83 percent.
Here are the unofficial totals for the Home Rule vote.
• Yes — 4,939 votes (85.85 percent)
• No — 814 votes (14.15 percent)
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
report A car was found submerged in a canal at about 7 a.m. Sept. 1 near Perryville and Broadway roads in Buckeye, but the driver wasn’t found, officials said. Firefighters searched the vehicle and canal
were no occupants, according to a post by the Buckeye Valley Fire District. Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office searched the area. It’s not clear how the car ended up in the canal.
Pat Dennis
Veronica Malone
Daniel Pineda
Lewis Prison guard stabbed in neck
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A corrections officer at the Lewis Prison complex in Buckeye was taken to the hospital Aug. 31 after he was violently assaulted by two inmates, officials said.
According to Bill Lamoreaux, a spokesman with the Arizona Department of Corrections, the officer was stabbed in the neck and had a 1-inch laceration.
“The officer is resting at home and reportedly in good spirits,” he said. “He has been with the department for about three years, and is well respected.”
The inmates involved are known gang members and are serving sentences for violent crimes, Lamoreaux said.
“The [Department of Corrections] will pursue prosecution of each inmate to the fullest extent of the law,” he said.
Goodyear man accused of stealing from VFW post
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A Goodyear man was arrested Aug. 31 for allegedly embezzling money from the accounts of a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Avondale, officials said.
Kirk Davis, 56, is suspected of taking more than $100,000 from bank accounts in the past two years during his elected position as president of the Pat Tillman Memorial VFW Post 40, said Sgt. Mathew Hintz, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.
Davis was arrested by the Avondale Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau after an ongoing investigation and booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail. He faces charges of theft by embezzlement, Hintz said.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Buckeye man was sentenced to eight months in prison earlier this year for his role in a steroid trafficking organization based out of Arizona, officials said.
Richard Forsyth, 46, was sentenced May 23 by U.S. District Judge John Tuchi after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute steroids, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona.
The sixth and final defendant in the case, Jose Flores, 38, of Phoenix was sentenced Aug. 23 to 37 months in prison. Flores had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute steroids and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Robert South, 43, of Glendale was sentenced June 23 to more than five years in prison. He previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute steroids and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Justin Clark, John Foley and Jesse Lemley were each sentenced to three years of probation for their part in the organization.
“Robert South and his drug distribution network negatively impacted the lives of many people throughout the United States,” said Doug Coleman, special agent in charge of DEA in Arizona. “These sentencings send a powerful message that drug traffickers who profit
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Two Avondale residents were arrested Aug. 31 at their home near Avondale Boulevard and MC85 in connection to a string of burglaries in the West Valley, officials said.
Alejandro Orozco, 20, and Lesli Taylor, 49, were booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and face charges related to burglary and fraud, said Sgt. Mathew Hintz, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.
from illegal activity will be tracked down and brought to justice by DEA, no matter the venue by which they operate their illicit businesses.”
The organization used underground laboratories in Phoenix to convert raw steroid powder imported from China into pills and injectable liquids, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
At one time, it was the largest of its kind known to be operating in Arizona, selling steroids on the Internet and mailing thousands of packages of steroids throughout the United States, the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated.
“Steroid traffickers are a scourge to our communities. They endanger our youth, flout our laws and undermine the fairness of athletic endeavors,” U.S. Attorney John Leonardo said.
“I am very thankful for the hard work of our law enforcement partners in bringing the leaders of this trafficking organization to justice.”
The investigation was conducted by agencies participating in the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. The lead agencies were the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Internal Revenue ServiceCriminal Investigation and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. It also included the participation of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
The prosecution was handled by Keith Vercauteren and Todd Allison, assistant U.S. Attorneys, District of Arizona.
Avondale’s Tactical Operations Unit, along with members of the Criminal Investigations Bureau and Community Action Team, served a search warrant at the home, Hintz said. The warrant was in reference to multiple burglaries across the West Valley in which Orozco and Taylor were identified as suspects, Hintz said.
The investigation is ongoing. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Alejandro Orozco
Lesli Taylor
Kirk Davis
Gema Fernandez, M.D.
Maria R. DiLeo, M.D.
Kim Roberts, W.H.N.P.
Cari L. Cowling, M.D.
James M. Johnson, M.D.
Briggs J. Geier, D.O.
Raymond D. Suarez, M.D.
Who is this man with a badge?
I first met Joe Arpaio when he ran for sheriff the first time. He came in for an endorsement interview with our editor and me.
We endorsed in local, county, state and congressional elections in the early years.
Not much stood out about Arpaio at the time. He had a background in law enforcement and the county needed a new sheriff after the problems the current one had finding the killers in the Buddhist temple murders.
Arpaio had an air about him and talked like a tough guy, saying he would get da bad guys.
He won election and kept up the tough guy talk. In fact, he got more and more brazen about who he was and what his job was as his county career went along.
When he realized his constituency was concerned about Mexican immigrants, he took that on as his No. 1 enforcement goal. The more he did on that issue, the higher his poll numbers went, and that spurred him to continue to talk tough and escalate his war on Mexicans.
One question that continues to come up in internal questions from the media that cover him as well as the recent trial regarding his ignoring a judge’s orders is how much control does Arpaio have over his department vs. how much do his lead deputies run their own shows?
The sheriff is always out front on any high profile incident stating he looks out for his deputies and doesn’t answer to any other officials.
But his staff seems to freelance quite a bit. The View’s runins with the department would seem to indicate that his public information officers don’t keep the sheriff apprised of their activities. After a successful lawsuit the View filed against the Sheriff’s Office, which was unsuccessfully challenged twice by that office, the sheriff didn’t even seem to know what it was about. Arpaio confronted me at a meeting in Litchfield Park about being a member of the press and how horrible we all were. He actually interrupted his prepared remarks to hassle a resident taking notes thinking he was a reporter and then moved on to a View reporter and me.
He knew all about the headline of Cary Hines’ column, “Arpaio as dangerous as a child molester.” But he admitted he hadn’t read the column.
I explained it to him. Not until the Litchfield School District superintendent came to our office with an artist’s drawing of a person who attempted to abduct children on their way to school did anyone at this newspaper have a clue there was a potential child molester in the community. And it turned out this was the second time the person attempted to kidnap a child in the same neighborhood.
The Sheriff’s Office still was withholding press
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if the American people held fast to principles of morality and the rule of law. Micromanaging gun ownership won’t make American safe; it will only foster tyranny. True homeland security exists in America’s homes.
The secret list
Editor:
A Secret List Gun Ban Amendment would allow Attorney General Loretta Lynch to put various gun owners onto a “secret list: if they “qualify” to be on the selectee list.” She could do this if in her politicized opinion, these targeted gun owners constituted a “threat.” Once on the list, they would be subject to a lifetime gun ban.
Senator Jeff Flake voted for this amendment!
Currently, an American citizen can only have his constitutional right to gun ownership revoked if he is convicted of a felony by a jury of his peers. Granting a government agency from the executive branch the power to revoke this right purely on its suspicions of what that person might do explicitly violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It also violates the Fifth Amendment provision that American citizens cannot be “deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.”
The main reason Americans adopted the Second Amendment was to protect people from government tyranny.
The founders knew that no society could be free simply because the people could bear arms.
91% of law enforcement officers say that banning so-called “assault weapons” would have no effect on crime reduction and 95% say that banning high capacity magazines would NOT reduce crime.
The Liar-in-Chief is using “officer safety” as an excuse to further his agenda which is to ban firearms. Our first responders have rejected Obamas premise. With respect from an antiquated vet.
DJ Hammond Buckeye
Racist or bigot?
Editor: Trump calls Hillary a Bigot and Hillary calls trump a racist. The main stream media goes into orbit defending Hillary on the bigot charge but are strangely muted on Hillary’s racist charge. Who’s right? The dictionary says a bigot is intolerant of others opinions and a racist is prejudice against other races. Bigot’ seems to be the milder term so one must wonder about the media’s approach.
Hillary on the other hand is a total devotee to the Progressive cause and a supporter of Planned Parenthood, a cause created by Margaret Sanger to deal with the Black and immigrant problem. While their rhetoric has softened since the Sanger days their actions have not. They are still the number one killer of black Americans and 80% of their clinics are in minority neighborhoods.
Hillary’s Progressive cause has moved inner city black communities from church and family oriented communities to drug infected, single parent war zones with failed schools. Cities that once were vibrant, historic, culturally beautiful and peaceful are now destroyed.
Hillary’s Progressive cause, while pretending to care about minorities, sees them only as potential controlled voters. They pretend to care about the poor but have put them in poverty prisons with little hope of escape.
So, as the Bible says “Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? “... it appears it is time for Hillary to look in the mirror.
Bob Edwards Buckeye
Republican big spenders
Remember when George Bush squandered about 50 billion dollars, that’s with a big “B”, that L
They specifically stated that freedom could only be preserved
So is trump a racist when he meets with representatives of the Hispanic community or when he reaches out to the black community to better understand their views? Is he a racist when he hires thousands of blacks or Hispanics for his business?
Editor:
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION
Do you think Donald Trump is flip-flopping on his immigration stance? • Yes • No
Do you think donors to the Clinton Foundation were granted special favors by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? 85 total Votes • Yes — 74% • No — 26% Take the
Elliot Freireich
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President Bill Clinton had saved?
Or how about Joe Arpaio, what is it that he has spent of our monies, 50 million or more, I think its more.
Or how about the Republican genius, who are trying to sell Chase Field for 60 million, what did it cost to build about $275 million? Please don’t help us anymore.
We need another Republican like we need a hold in the head.
If we had all this squandered money, we could built a wall from San Diego to Florida one houndred feet tall.
So Republicans in November, get ready to lose your drawers.
Alfred Molina Tonopah
Settling for not being in school
Editor:
In response to Marge Megger’s excellent letter from August 24th, 2016, I’m relieved to know that someone else sees how poor Arizona’s education is! Not only are kids goofing off and failing grades, many times they are not even attending school! Where are kids during 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday?
Shopping with their parents! I’m hardly exaggerating — nearly every time I shop (grocery stores in particular), I see school aged kids, running around, playing in the aisles, crying and screaming. It has become unbearable to buy groceries! I know some kids are home schooled now, but why aren’t they home being taught during the weekdays?
Parents clearly don’t care about their kid’s future anymore, they are willingly taking them out of school. This destructive pattern of uncaring, lazy behavior sends a message to kids that learning and working are un-necessary — just watch the commercials offering everyone free health care, dental, optical, prescriptions, electric …. just hold out your hand. The next time you are in a store, pay attention to who the customers are these days.
Lisa Black Goodyear
Lock her up
Editor: Take the key and Lock her up Lock her up — Lock her up — Take the key and Lock her up, she’s NO LADY!! Convinced yet Americans? The media is pimping for the
Clintons. Wake up America!!!
Lenore Semmler Goodyear
Want to be an informed voter
Editor:
The next time that we vote for Judges, they should have a resume, of why we should vote for them. It should include what school they went to, their experience and what they would like to achieve. I am not the only voter who would like this information. We get these ballots with all of these names and have no idea of who they are. Rather than not voting I would like to know more about the candidate. I would like to make an informed decision.
Lucretia Agostarola Goodyear
Running out the clock?
Editor:
I think Donald Trump has finally gotten his act together. Getting an invitation from Mexican President Pena Nieto was a brilliant stroke of luck. It was a win win. It showed that Trump could look and act presidential in discussions with a foreign leader .By being proactive Trump has enhanced his brand.
I am convinced that many including Democrats themselves, along with independents and moderates, absolutely do not want HIllary to be President. They are looking for a reason to vote for Trump. He is now starting to give people a reason to vote for him. Remember this is the year when the incumbents are in trouble and people all over America are looking for change. Trump not Hillary, is the candidate of change Another thing I like is that Trump is now speaking directly to the Black community and asking for their support. He accurately is pointing out how Democrats have taken them for granted and in return for their vote have kept them in poverty . Seems to me that could be called modern day slavery, in a manner of speaking. Am I wrong? Sure Trump is not going to get much of the Black vote, no matter what he says. However when he asks them what the hell do they have to lose by voting for him, I am sure many will start thinking seriously about that question. If he can be successful in eroding just a small percentage of the Black vote, it could be big trouble for Hillary.
Hillary is ahead and is playing defense in an attempt to win the election. She has not had a press conference in months and is
lying low. Good strategy? Maybe not. In sports many a team has lost a game by sitting on a big lead trying to run out the clock.
Roy Azzarello Goodyear
Socialism or?
Editor:
Mr. Tunstell I know you were joking, but for the sake of those who didn’t get the joke, here goes. The Iraq war was a legal war. Declared by the President approved by congress. Can’ t sue. Benghazi was different, civilian workers under the protection of US government. pitiful as it was,Can sue. And 2 parents have. I hope they collect big, If it were your son wouldn’t you sue?
Now Mr. Flynn, I think he wishes on a star and hopes he’s right. He is so wrong!
Instead of those idiot sites you use,try your memory. President Bush set a timetable to remove troops from Iraq along with the Generals. That new President who knows everything pulled them out early. Iraq went from semi peaceful to total disaster and ISIS was born. Remember who called them the JV team? I will not go into the rest of his nonsense, but I will add a few facts of my own. Who owned the slaves? Democrates, who fought to keep them, Democrates. Who had a KKK member of congress. Remember Robert Byrd?. Who put the Japanese in camps? Oh yeah, FDR. Who opposed desegregation? Southern Dems. Remember the children being sprayed with hoses. Enough of memory lane. I love babies born and unborn. Please do not vote Hillary, I do not want my tax money used to kill babies. Some voters just could’ vote for a Mormon, Look what we got. A man who goes around congress, Makes his own rules, legal or illegal. Has divided races, remember Fergason, Baltimore, allowing criminals back on the streets, I could go on but why would I, I have made my point. If Hillary is elected and appoints liberal judges, This country is lost. I love my grandchildren to much to let this happen!
Jean Levandowski Litchfield Park
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releases from the View because the newspaper published a press release that embarrassed the sheriff’s public information officer. He got the story wrong and sent it to the newspaper, which published it.
So the Sheriff’s Office decided to punish the newspaper by not releasing press releases. That resulted in the school superintendent having to look out for the safety of neighborhood kids by doing the PIO’s job and bringing the press release and artist’s drawing to the newspaper.
How close to losing a child were we? The perpetrator, who has never been caught, actually had his hand on the child’s arm but the child was able to break lose and run away.
I explained all of that to the sheriff. He wanted to know why I hadn’t complained to him. I had tried but was unable to get past multiple levels of staff to actually talk to him.
Besides giving me his business card with his home and cell phone numbers, the sheriff thought it best to sit down and try to resolve the problems his office had with the newspaper.
A meeting was scheduled at our office and attended by the sheriff and his communications director, Lisa Allen. His two armed body guards/chauffeurs sat in our lobby with their car running the entire time, presumably so the sheriff wouldn’t have to return to a hot car.
A reporter, two editors and I sat with Arpaio and Allen discussing the actions that led to the Sheriff’s Office’s refusal to include us in its press release distribution list, and how we could get back on it.
Arpaio was much younger then. Our confrontation took place in late October 2007.
What struck me was the sheriff’s numerous statements that Allen corrected with a patronizing pat on the arm, reminiscent of how one would talk to her grandfather who was having trouble recalling details of an event as senility had taken over his memory.
The sheriff also had trouble staying on point, wandering off into quotes that seemed to be pre-programmed into his automatic response system, allowing him to respond to inquiries from the press without much thought.
The point is that even in 2007, the sheriff was not really in total command of his office or his thoughts. Allen was there to keep him on track and to ensure the accuracy of the information given out at the meeting.
I think the sheriff was being insulated from the work because he was either not clear enough to manage the department or too preoccupied with keeping up the legend of the sheriff that he wasn’t willing or able to do the job.
The PIO who was embarrassed by the erroneous press release was not an upper level manager, but even he was pretty much on his own, making decisions to penalize a newspaper for his mistakes without anyone in the Sheriff’s Office supervising or even aware of his decision early on.
All of that happened more than nine years ago when the sheriff was about 75. The people who think newspapers always have it out for the sheriff won’t believe any of this report. But few people get less senile as life goes on. At 75, memory isn’t as good as it once was, neither is energy level. Nine years ago, it was hard for the sheriff to control his staff who often had other ideas about how their portion of the department should be run.
So as the sheriff faces contempt of court charges, the question for me is how much of what happened at the Sheriff’s Office was actually his doing and how much was done behind his back?
It appears the sheriff was having difficulties controlling the office in 2007. I wonder how much control he has had in the nine years since then.
Business Briefcase
by Shane McOwen staff writer
Hello again, everyone, and welcome to the first September Business Briefcase of 2016.
We’re officially able to say that summer is over. It doesn’t matter that it’s still 100-plus degrees outside. It doesn’t matter that the autumnal equinox doesn’t happen for another 16 days.
Pumpkin-spiced everything is back. That’s how we know.
Just like how Punxsutawney Phil (try spelling that without help) lets us know when winter will really end, the pumpkin-spice unveiling has let us know fall is upon us.
Break out those light coats, everyone! Who needs the autumnal equinox to tell us when the seasons change when you have piping-hot pumpkin coffee to sip down? The length of daylight and darkness isn’t quite equal, anyway.
Let’s start out in Goodyear with an issue I’ve received a couple of emails about.
Sarival Road has been closed for some time from Indian School to Camelback roads for a couple of reasons. The first is a road improvement project initiated by the city. The second is for construction to begin on a 618,000-square-foot industrial building, and it’s for nothing.
Nothing, yet, anyway. Goodyear is currently evaluating the market for potential users, said Michelle Lawrie,
Goodyear’s economic development director.
The new tenant will have a nice access road, to say the least.
Sportsman’s Warehouse is celebrating its grand opening Sept. 15 at 10145 W. McDowell Road, south of McDowell and east of Main Event.
The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the store.
Sportsman’s Warehouse is a hunting, fishing and camping outfitter, carrying supplies, equipment and apparel for men and women alike.
This particular store was announced in conjunction with another in Fairfield, Calif. The company has its openings down to a science. Both locations are opening on the same day. That’s not a joke or a typo. Both stores were announced and will open on the same day.
The California store’s ribbon cutting is 20 minutes later than Avondale’s, so that’s a bonus point or two for the good guys.
Sportsman’s Warehouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
For information, visit sportsmanswarehouse.com or call 623-745-0700.
In the same parking lot as Sportsman’s Warehouse, the city is in the early stages of development for a drivethrough coffee shop
Avondale has not announced a specific tenant yet, other than a coffee shop. The conditional use permit for the drive through was approved Aug. 8 by the Avondale City Council.
Flex AZ, a gym at 13390 W. Van Buren St. in Goodyear, recently expanded to 6,400 square feet.
The gym now has a lounge area and a private room for yoga and other group classes.
Special shout out to a reader for that tip.
For information, visit flexaz.weebly.com.
That’s going to do it for this edition of the Briefcase. Submit tips, questions or comments to smcowen@ westvalleyview.com. I appreciate all the emails I get. Take care, folks. Have a great week.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
Voters select candidates for general election
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Voters selected candidates seeking federal, state and county offices to advance to the November general election in the Aug. 30 Arizona primary for the two major parties. Unofficial election results from the Maricopa County Elections Department and the Arizona Secretary of State follow. Boldface indicates the candidates receiving the highest number of votes, followed by the number of votes received and the percentage of total vote count.
U.S. Senator
Republicans
John McCain — 301.207 votes (51.23 percent)
Kelli Ward — 234,363 votes (39.86 percent)
Alex Meluskey — 30,987 (5.27 percent)
Clair Van Steenwyk — 21,359 (3.63 percent)
Democrats
Ann Kirkpatrick — 330,439 votes (100 percent)
U.S. House of Representatives
District 3
Democrats
Raul Grijalva — 33,255 votes (100 percent)
U.S. House of Representatives
District 4
Republicans
Paul Gosar — 64,699 votes (71.5 percent)
Ray Strauss — 25,851 votes (28.5 percent)
Democrats
Mikel Weisser — 24,031 votes (100 percent)
U.S. House of Representatives
District 7
Republicans Eve Nunez — 10,921 votes (100 percent)
Democrats Ruben Gallego — 29,705 votes (100 percent)
U.S. House of Representatives
District 8
Republicans
Trent Franks — 59,042 votes (71.1 percent)
Clair Van Steenwyk — 24,042 votes (28.9 percent)
Corporation Commissioner (3 seats)
Republicans
Robert Burns — 277,868 votes (23.85 percent)
Andy Tobin — 269,320 votes (23.11 percent)
Boyd Dunn — 220,808 votes (18.95 percent)
Rick Gray — 210,560 votes (18.07 percent)
Democrats
Tom Chabin — 263,384 votes (50.70 percent)
William Mundell — 256,140 votes (49.30 percent)
State Senator
District 4
Democrats
Lisa Orondo — 8,070 votes (100 percent)
State Representative District 4
(2 seats)
Democrats
Charlene R. Fernandez — 6,623 votes (53.86 percent)
Jesus Rubalcava — 5,673 votes (46.14 percent)
State Senator
District 13
Republicans
Steve Montenegro — 12,943 votes (60.4 percent)
Diane Landis — 8,486 votes (39.6 percent)
State Representative District 13
(2 seats)
Republicans
Don Shooter — 14,374 votes (44.93 percent)
Darin Mitchell — 12,684 (39.65 percent)
Ray Kouns — 4,931 votes (15.41 percent)
Democrats Iisha Graves — 6,944 votes (100 percent)
State Senator
District 19
Democrats Lupe Chavira Contreas — 6,692 votes (100 percent)
State Representative District 19 (2 seats)
Democrats Diego Espinoza — 5,302 votes (50.14 percent)
Mark Cardenas — 5,272 votes (49.86 percent)
State Senator District 29
Republicans Crystal Nuttle — 4,059 votes ( 100 percent)
Democrats Martin Quezada — 4,325 votes (65.83 percent)
Lydia Hernandez — 12,245 votes (34.17 percent)
State Representatives District 29 (2 seats)
Republicans John Wilson 3,875 votes (62.63 percent) Carlos Roberto Alfaro 2,312 votes (37.37 percent)
Democrats Richard C. Andrade — 3,847 votes (33.77 percent) Cesar Chavez — 3,235 votes (28.39 percent) Rose Cantu — 2,498 (21.93 percent)
Pimentel — 1,813 (15.91 percent)
Candidates
County Assessor
Republicans
Paul D. Petersen 263,384 votes (100 percent) County Attorney
Republicans
Bill Montgomery 270,781 votes (100 percent)
Democrats
Diego Rodriguez 159,648 votes (100 percent) County Recorder
Republicans
Helen Purcell 154,682 votes (50.03 percent)
Aaron Flannery 154,497 votes (49.97 percent)
Democrats
Adrian Fontes 159,743 votes (100 percent) County Sheriff
Republicans
Joe Arpaio — 226,624 votes (65.40 percent)
Dan Saban — 93,126 votes (26.88 percent)
Marsha Ann Hill — 13,923 votes (4.02 percent)
Wayne Baker — 12,836 votes (3.70 percent)
Democrats
Paul Penzone — 171,947 votes (100 percent) County School Superintendent
Republicans
Steve Watson — 106,052 votes (42.04 percent)
Jana Jackson — 75,656 votes (29.99 percent)
Don Covey — 70,529 votes (27.96 percent)
Democrats Michelle Robertson — 161,666 votes (100 percent) County Treasurer
Republicans
Royce T. Flora — 254.441 votes (100 percent)
Democrats
Joe Downs — 156,132 votes (100 percent)
Board of Supervisors
District 4
Republicans Clint L. Hickman 73,167 votes (100 percent)
Board of Supervisors
District 5
Democrats
Steve Gallardo — 30,174 votes (100 percent)
Litchfield girl to take center stage at U.S. Open
Kialani Mills will sing during tennis tournament
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
She won’t be swinging a tennis racket, but a 10-year-old girl from Litchfield Park is preparing for two minutes in the spotlight at the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
That’s about how long it will take Kialani Mills to sing “America the Beautiful” when center court becomes her stage between the women’s semi-final matches on Thursday at the Billy Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows outside New York City.
Kialani is among about a dozen youths who won the right to sing at the tournament after auditions earlier this year.
“It’s a very big honor,” she said.
Kialani, the daughter of Mike and Kelly Mills, is a fifth-grader at Las Brisas Elementary in Glendale, a school that puts an emphasis on the arts.
“I love music,” she said.
She also plays tennis, and it was her tennis coach who made Kialani aware of the U.S. Open’s Kids Anthem Auditions.
Kialani was among about 200 youths who submitted songs on video in May, then was summoned to New York City in June for an in-person audition.
For the try-out in front of three judges, Kialani said there were “cameras everywhere and dramatic lighting.”
It won’t be the first time Kialani has sung in front of a crowd. In December, she sang the national anthem at a Suns game and she’s also sung at an athletic event at a local high school.
“It’s exciting and nerve-racking at the same time,” Kialani said. “I just love singing in front of crowds. I like getting the applause. It’s really fun.”
Kelly Mills said her daughter’s musical abilities came naturally.
“She’s been singing since she was a year old,” she said. Kialani has been playing the piano since she was 4, and she has weekly lessons with a piano and voice teacher.
Last year, Kialani tried out for America’s Got Talent during an open audition for the TV talent show in Phoenix, singing I Will Always Love You.
She likes what she called “older songs” by artists such as Etta James, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Bruno Mars.
To get ready to sing in front of an audience likely to exceed 20,000, Kialani has daily practices of America a song she said she had to learn before the
“I really feel what the song says,” she said.
For her big moment, she’s planning to wear what she called a “big red sparkly dress,” perhaps with blue and white accessories in keeping with the patriotic theme.
Two weeks before heading to New York, she was still
Making the trip with Kialani will be her parents, brothers, Kaleo, 8, and Kainoa, 2, and other relatives
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league and plans to compete in a national tournament in the fall in Texas, said she’s a fan of tennis great Serena Williams.
She hopes the six-time U.S. Open champ will play in the match where she will sing, but she’s been warned not to approach the players during the event.
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View photo by Jordan Christopher KIALANI MILLS, 10, of Litchfield Park will sing at the U.S. Open Thursday in New York.
At The Buzzer
Following their art West Valley program caters to budding artists
by Kourtney Balsan special to the View
West Valley high school artists received a chance to chase their dreams, or at least learn how to, July 27 at the Goodyear Community Center.
Follow Your Art Jr., an annual program put on by the city of Goodyear and Catitude Gallery and Studio, a nonprofit education-based gallery in Avondale, helps young artists create their professional art portfolios, learn different art techniques and take part in an art show, Catitude Director Bonnie Mostert Lewis said.
The 11-day program is designed to give advanced local high school students who have a passion for art an opportunity for advancement in areas they don’t get taught in school, Mostert Lewis said.
The sessions show how professionals display their work, and they introduce young artists to types of art they’ve never tried before with one-on-one instruction from beginning to end, she said.
“We realized very early on that the average age of artists in a gallery today is probably 62, and that we were going to fall way, way behind in young artists because the schools have less and less tools and money to provide instruction and materials,” Mostert Lewis said.
Follow Your Art Jr. helps build art and creativity skills, said Henry Bosak, an Avondale artist and class instructor.
Art plays a crucial role in education, and is proven to help students succeed, Mostert Lewis said.
“Art just makes every part of learning better,” Mostert Lewis said, referencing a 2014 STEM to STEAM study showing the benefits of adding art to standardized testing. “Science students began to think more creatively and the creative students started to think more scientifically and much better rounded.”
A decline in art education is destructive to youths because art fosters creativity and provides them with the opportunity to express themselves, Bosak said.
“There’s not as much of the arts in the schools anymore,” he said. “I mean there is some, but not as much as there should be. Any little bit you can help out, I think that’s a benefit to everybody, whether it’s the kids or just the communities in general, because without art, there’s no soul.”
Bosak’s art is displayed all over the state and nation. One of his paintings was displayed over the summer in a New York gallery, and he was chosen to paint a mural inside a Fry’s Marketplace that recently opened in Litchfield Park.
He decided to instruct the class to help youths strengthen their art skills, something he said he wishes was available to him growing up.
“As a little kid, I just drew pictures. I copied Norman Rockwell and that sort of thing, and then I just took off from there. I always liked to paint, I always liked to draw. It has always been something that I do,” he said. “If I had something like this, it would have been great because you’re around other kids, young adults, who are very talented. They just kind of motivate you to do better, paint better.”
Follow Your Art Jr. included a review of basic and advanced drawing skills; watercolor and acrylic painting techniques; and the use of colored pencils, pastels and mixed media, Bosak said.
Sessions also included guest speakers; portfolio development and critiques; artwork documenting and presentation skills; and preparing for a future in the field of fine art.
At the end of the program, students displayed their art in a gallery at the Goodyear Library where it was judged, Mostert Lewis said.
Winners received ribbons, and first-place students received products with their art displayed on them.
“The kids are very talented. It’s amazing how much talent there is out there, and all we try to do is help them,” Bosak said.
Their art is on display at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., through Oct. 2. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Isabel Glass, 15, of Goodyear attends Verrado High School in Buckeye and loves art, but plans to be a doctor. She attended Follow Your Art Jr. with her best friend, Kenna Elliott, 15, of Litchfield Park, who attends Millennium High School in Goodyear.
“We are both really into art, so we decided to do it together,” Kenna said.
Isabel said the program gave her the chance to learn about art disciplines that her school can’t quite provide, she said.
“I definitely enjoyed just having a good space where everyone is so focused on their own art and having all these materials available to you. They are really expensive and these just aren’t random things I can come
across at home or buy with my own money,” Isabel said. “It is really awesome having an environment dedicated to art. I have an art class at school and it is just assignments. With this, I have the freedom to do whatever I want, and that’s amazing to me.”
If being a doctor doesn’t work out in the 12 years of college Isabel will need to attend, then she will definitely lean on art and become an artist, she said.
“I learned a lot of different techniques. I learned inking and acrylic, and we did this one thing call planar painting, which is definitely not for me,” she said. “I do not have the patience to sit down and just draw what I see.”
Kenna said her favorite part of the sessions was when they were free to explore their artistic creative abilities after learning something new.
“After we learn a new technique, we can apply it to do whatever composition we wanted,” she said.
Kenna was most excited about the art show, and said she admired the professional aspect of it.
“I’ve never entered in an official art show before, only school art shows,” she said. “It sounds really professional, you have to frame it and take pictures of your artwork and there’s even first-, second-, third-place winners.”
Art is an outlet for Kenna, who wants to be an art teacher or an animator one day, she said, adding she has something to look forward to, rather than a typical desk job.
“When you compare desk jobs under florescent lights and you’re doing paperwork all day, then you look at the life of an artist, sure it’s chaotic and crazy, but you could express yourself and do what you love every single day and get paid for that. Like there’s no contest,” she said.
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NYSSA INIGUEZ, 15, of Avondale works alongside her brother, Guillermo, 13, on artwork at Follow Your Art Jr. July 27 at the Goodyear Community Center. Follow Your Art Jr. is a free art program put on by the city of Goodyear and the Catitude Gallery and Studio in Avondale that helps teens build their portfolios.
Not sitting out
West Valley teenager completes Eagle Scout project
by Jack Hines III special to the view
Christopher Morris, 15, of Goodyear wasn’t one to forget about his old school just because he moved on. When the opportunity to help with a long-awaited project at Estrella Mountain Elementary School came along, Christopher got to work.
“I redid the gravel in the courtyard and built six benches for it,” he said.
Christopher was looking to receive his Eagle badge, the certification that moved him from being a Boy Scout to an Eagle Scout.
Requirements for the badge include a number of merit badges, such as first aid and communications, Christopher said. They also include a project designed to help a group or community the Scout has an attachment of some kind to.
“I decided to do mine on the Estrella Mountain Elementary School, because that’s where I went,”
“While other kids have been sitting at home playing video games, he’s been getting out there and spreading gravel.”
— Lara Morris Christopher Morris’ mother
Christopher said.
His work included constructing six masonry and wooden benches in the courtyard of the school, as well as spreading gravel over the dirt area.
“We’re really proud of him,” said Lara Morris, Christopher’s mother. “It’s been a project the school has been trying to accomplish for a long time.”
Christopher spent the majority of his summer vacation working on the project with help from several of his
fellow Scouts.
“While other kids have been sitting at home playing video games, he’s been getting out there and spreading gravel,” his mother said.
Christopher was helped along the way by Hickman’s Family Farms, which gave him the money to purchase the gravel as well as the materials needed to construct the benches.
“He went to them at the beginning of the project and they funded him,” Lara said.
“The Eagle project is the last requirement I need to get my badge,” Christopher said.
Eagle Scout is the highest achievable rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Only 4 percent of Boy Scouts receive the rank, according to the National Eagle Scout Association. To receive the rank, a Scout has to have earned a minimum of 21 merit badges, along with completing his Eagle project.
“We’re really proud of him,” Lara said.
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CHRISTOPHER MORRIS of Goodyear, center, swings his Boy Scout Eagle project into motion as he and his team build seating
plant a
tree May 21 at Estrella Mountain Elementary School in Goodyear. Morris said he saw a need for upgrading the courtyard space when he was a pupil at the school.
Millennium girls golf picking up where it left off; La Joya athlete shines in classroom; Westview football loses
A tale of 2 halves Wolverines rally past shaky start, defeat Agua Fria
by Rafael Alvarez special to the View
For the first half, Agua Fria was the better team against Tolleson, as the Owls led the Wolverines 19-7 at halftime. However, the second half proved to be a different story, as the Wolverines (1-1) scored 28 unanswered points and defeated the Owls (1-2) 35-19 Sept. 2.
The Owls started off hot, as they marched 70 yards down the field for an opening-drive touchdown, which was capped off by an 11-yard run from running back Darique Williams. The touchdown gave Agua Fria a 7-0 lead with 7:43 left in the opening quarter. Williams also led all players with 126 rushing yards on 22 carries.
While the Owls’ opening drive was the way a team would like to start a game, the Wolverines’ opening drive was the complete opposite. A sloppy opening drive, which included three penalties, ultimately resulted in a
Westview falls to Brophy, looks to Horizon
Bye week hampers Knights in 35-14 loss to Broncos
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Westview opened its season playing a Zero Week game. The drawback was a bye the very next week.
The Knights had 13 days off between their first and second game of the season, and the time off did not treat them favorably against Phoenix Brophy Sept. 2. Westview turned the ball over three times and struggled on defense in a 35-14 loss.
“That week off killed us,” Westview coach Nick Gehrts said. “The kids, at that point, they’re not ready for a break. I think it killed our momentum. Not to take away from Brophy, they’re a really good team, really well coached, too.”
Brophy got four touchdowns from running back Noah Pittenger, and quarterback Ryan Matthews completed 10 of his 16 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown.
“We had three turnovers, and we knew going in Brophy wasn’t going to beat themselves, and we couldn’t afford to turn the ball over,” Gehrts said. “On all three of
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DARIQUE WILLIAMS, left, of Agua Fria tries to free himself from the grasp of Tolleson defender Anthony Robles Sept. 2. The Owls dominated in the first half, but the Wolverines made a second-half comeback to win 35-19.
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TYLER VASKO, 10, of Westview runs with the ball Aug. 19 after Ryan Martinez, 17, hands it off. The Knights lost to Brophy 35-14 Sept. 2, dropping their record to 1-1.
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Lady Tigers golf picks up where it left off
Millennium finishes 3rd in state-wide tournament
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Millennium girls golf may have lost a few key players from last year’s Division I state runners-up team, but the Lady Tigers haven’t missed a beat.
Millennium opened the season winning two of three dual meets and finishing third at the Aguila Invitational hosted by Scottsdale Horizon High School.
The Lady Tigers finished behind 6A powerhouse Phoenix Xavier, winners of 16 of the last 17 state titles, and Chandler Hamilton, another top-division traditional power.
“We were really close,” Millennium coach Vicki Turrell said. “I think we were in striking distance of those teams, which is really cool.”
Turrell said the girls feel like they have room for improvement, even amid the good start.
“They were all talking about it on the ride home on the bus,” Turrell said. “They were all saying how close [they are] to these other teams, [that they] can do this. They know they’re within striking distance. If they’re all on their game one day, we’ll be tough to beat.”
The Lady Tigers are a young, but talented, squad this season, Turrell said.
Ava Smith, Brooke Veres and Maddie Laux are three of the team’s top golfers, and all are underclassmen.
The Lady Tigers will be looking to qualify for the state tournament for the fifth consecutive year in 2016. Turrell is helping the girls prepare for another run by scheduling stiff competition early. Many of the state’s top teams are located in the East Valley.
“I’ll probably drive one way 45 minutes to an hour for
most of our matches [this year] to make sure my girls are getting that competition,” Turrell said. “It’s a good challenge for us.”
Turrell said the girls have set their own goals for the season. One of the goals, along with on-course success, is to strengthen team unity.
“We’re on the right track this year,” Turrell said. “There are a couple of things we’ve implemented, which is awesome. One night we got together and made tie-dye shirts. The thing is to get to know each other and do stuff outside of competing on the course.”
Turrell said the nature of golf brings out competitive tendencies. When those are applied internally, it can cause strife between the girls. The Lady Tigers spent Aug. 30 gathered together at a frozen yogurt shop discussing goals and participating in team-building exercises with Character Matters curriculum.
“We’re going to take a day off from the course, and just come together and have some fun,” Turrell said.
Since so many of the girls work with their personal swing coaches, the Lady Tigers can afford to take time off from the range.
Millennium will get right back to work Friday at the Antigua National High School Golf Invitational. The Lady Tigers’ participation was a last-minute deal, Turrell said.
“This will be our first time there,” Turrell said. “There are supposed to be college coaches at this tournament.”
The tournament entry fee is fairly steep, which kept Millennium from competing initially. One of the competing teams had to drop out, and the Lady Tigers were asked to fill the void, Turrell said. The tournament is being held Friday and Saturday at McCormick Ranch Golf Course in Scottsdale.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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AVA SMITH of Millennium hits an iron shot off the tee during last year’s Division I state tournament. Smith is one of the Lady Tigers’ top returning golfers from a team that finished as the state runners-up.
E.F. golf young in 2016
New coach trying to build experience for program’s future
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Estrella Foothills’ boys golf team has several new faces this year, including its head coach. Allen Larm has stepped in to take over the program, and he has a big crop of freshmen who have come out to play.
“We have a great group of young guys, have seven or eight freshmen,” Larm said. “We have a lot of guys, all except the No. 1 player, most of them are at about the same level. They’ve all played some golf and are all doing really well.”
While most of the team has some golf experience, it’s limited. That’s why Larm’s main focus is to work on consistency, and short game.
Cameron Runyan has been at No. 4.
“He’s a good athlete,” Larm said of Runyan. “He’s figuring a lot of things out. He didn’t play last year or his sophomore year. I’ve seen a lot of improvement in him. He’s getting better. He got better from the first match to the second match, so when we get to our next match, I think he’ll do better because I’ve been working on some things with him. He’s a good athlete, he just doesn’t have a lot of experience.”
Ryan Vanderhei has not played in either of the team’s first two matches, but he will move up to the top five when the Wolves play Sept. 13, Larm said.
“He’s improved more than anybody from the start to now,” Larm said. “I want to see how he does in a match.”
Chase Johnson and Austin Wright are also in the mix for the top five spots. Johnson played in both of the Wolves’ first two matches.
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“They like to hit the ball a lot, but they don’t spend as much time around the greens, so I’m trying to get them to focus and spend some more time around the greens as well,” Larm said.
Estrella’s No. 1 player is Matt Mason, a senior. He’s the team captain and a really good golfer, Larm said.
“He’s a good ball striker,” Larm said. “He’s struggled a little with putting so far, so we’ve been working on that. I think once he gets that down, he’ll be down in the 30s.”
After Mason, the rest of the lineup could fluctuate throughout the year. James Robinson is currently the team’s No. 2. He’s only a freshman.
“He’s kind of been a little up and down for us, but that just has to do with the experience,” Larm said. “He has the game to do it, but being No. 2 and a freshman, I think sometimes when you’re younger, you try to force things a little bit.”
Returning sophomore Ryan Clements has played as the No. 3, while senior
“I have so many guys that are so close, I’m going to try different guys because everybody is putting the work in, so I want to make sure everybody gets a chance,” Larm said.
Estrella is in the middle of a two-week break from playing in a match, as the Wolves last played Aug. 30 and don’t play again until Sept. 13. Overall, just seven matches are on the Wolves’ schedule.
“I kind of wished we had more matches because right now, we’re on kind of a twoweek practice time,” Larm said. “Practice is OK, but everybody wants to play matches.”
Larm’s goal for the team is to continually improve and gain experience for the future, especially with how young the team is.
“I think the future for these guys is really bright because I’ve seen a great commitment from the freshmen,” Larm said. “Next year, we’ll be pretty much a sophomore and junior team, but they’ll all have a year of experience, which will be great.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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CAITLYNN WILLIAMS of Tonopah Valley goes up to spike the ball Sept. 1 against Arizona Lutheran Academy. The Lady Phoenix, last year’s Division V state runners-up, came from behind to beat Arizona Lutheran in five sets.
Juggling ACT
by Shane McOwen sports writer
By the time La Joya senior Hunter Older graduates, he’ll have accumulated seven varsity letters between football and baseball.
He was already the school’s all-time receiving leader before the 2016 season even began, with 690 yards on 44 receptions, and has been a mainstay on the varsity baseball squad since his freshman year.
Those accomplishments are just the tip of the iceberg.
Older is currently ranked first in his graduating class, and recently scored a 32 on the American College Testing exam. A perfect score for the ACT is 36.
It takes a lot of dedication to pull off the balancing act, excelling on the field as well as in the classroom, Older said.
“Right now, it’s just about dedication. I’m dedicated to football and baseball, but then I also have to put in two to three hours of homework a night,” he said. “It’s not always what you want to do, especially when you get out late [after practice]. You don’t always want to go home and study and do homework. I know it will pay off in the long run, when I’m at the college I want or have the job that I want.”
Older is planning on applying to Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., before the Nov. 1 early enrollment deadline. He’s currently deciding between a degree in an engineering discipline or biology.
“I like math, I feel like that’s my strong suit,” he said. “I was going to go into an engineering field. If not, I’m really interested in biology. I took the [advanced placement] biology course [at La Joya]. I really enjoyed it and was looking to go into marine biology, so that’s why I wanted to go to a school on the west coast.”
Older’s backup plan is attending the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University.
“It has a lower student-to-staff ratio, and good housing,” he said.
Josh Mitchell, head football coach at La Joya, said he’s working on helping Older continue his athletic career in college if he so chooses.
“I’m going to do everything I can to help him continue playing as well,” Mitchell said. “He’s going to keep his options open.”
Mitchell said every coach would love to have a player like Older on his team.
“He’s become a really good leader for us,” Mitchell said. “He takes the time to think about what he’s going to say, and can phrase it in a way that everyone knows what he’s talking about, and they know that he knows what he’s talking about.”
Academics
Older said he took a few practice tests before scoring 32 on the ACT. The national average for the test is 20, and a score
higher than 24 is generally considered above average.
“I thought I did pretty decent when I was taking it,” Older said. “There’s reading, math, science and a critical thinking section. I took the multiplechoice version.
“I felt like I was well prepared to take it, but when I saw the score, I was extremely happy.”
Older has never earned a B for any class in his three-plus years in high school, which he attributes to hard work and time management. He currently has a 4.0 unweighted GPA.
“That’s really the most important thing,” he said.
“If you procrastinate even a little bit when you have four AP classes, you’re not going to get A’s.”
Older said he’s hopeful his grades, test scores and extra curricular activities — he’s in Health Occupations Students of America and National Honor Society — will be enough to get him into Stanford.
“Right now, it’s just about dedication. I’m dedicated to football and baseball, but then I also have to put in two to three hours of homework a night. It’s not always what you want to do, especially when you get out late [after practice]. You don’t always want to go home and study and do homework. I know it will pay off in the long run, when I’m at the college I want or have the job that I want.”
— Hunter Older La Joya student
Mitchell said Older is a great representative of La Joya, and is helping fight an unfair stereotype about the campus in the Tolleson Union High School District.
The odds are long for anyone applying to Stanford. The acceptance rate was 4.7 percent in 2015, the lowest in the country. Harvard University, a name synonymous with top academics, has an acceptance rate of 5.2 percent.
“It’s extremely exclusive, so hopefully I stand out a little bit,” Older said.
“I still hear things like it’s a school full of gangbangers, and they don’t do well academically. It’s not what people say it is,” Mitchell said. “I want people to see that their son or daughter can come here, get a good education, be prepared for college and go on wherever.”
Most nights of the week, Older can be found studying, but he’ll be under the bright lights every Friday until November, catching passes for the Lobos.
“I feel lucky to be good in both [academics and athletics]. I feel like I balance it pretty well. It definitely doesn’t come easy. I have to work at both crafts.”
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HUNTER OLDER of La Joya fires a pitch last March during a game against Bradshaw Mountain. Older, who plays both football and baseball, is ranked first academically in his class and scored a 32 on the ACT.
turnover after a fumble recovery by Agua Fria outside linebacker Angel Villalobos. That gave the Owls the ball back at the Tolleson 44-yard line with 4:34 left in the first quarter.
In a drive that featured three fourth-down conversions, one of which came off a fake punt and run by wide receiver/cornerback D.J. Charles, Agua Fria took advantage of the mishap and scored. Running back Darius Johnson would be the beneficiary of a four-yard touchdown run, and after a missed PAT, the Owls led 13-0 with 10:52 remaining in the second quarter.
With 8:21 left in the first half, the Wolverines turned over the ball on downs on their following drive at the Owls’ 22-yard line, a drive that initially began with an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown being called back for an illegal block in the back penalty. However, the Wolverines would have a change of fortune shortly after. It took them three plays to get the ball back after a fumble by Owls quarterback Randy Hassell was recovered by Wolverines cornerback Trey Johnson at the Owls’ 30-yard line.
Tolleson capitalized off the turnover a few plays later, as running back Lionel Suazo pounded it in for a oneyard score, which cut the lead to 13-7 with 4:54 left in the second quarter. Suazo finished the game with 13 carries for 87 yards and a touchdown.
Agua Fria answered right back, as it went 75 yards down the field in a drive highlighted by a 50-yard run from Williams. The drive ended with a one-yard touchdown run from Johnson with 50 seconds remaining in the first half to give the Owls a 19-7 lead. Johnson finished the night with eight carries for 37 yards, in addition to his two scores.
The Wolverines tried to score one last time before the first half ended off a hail mary attempt from quarterback Patrick Ortega, but it was picked off in the end zone by Charles as time expired. In addition to the interception, Charles also had seven tackles.
Wolverines struggle in 1st half
The first half was not kind to Tolleson, as the Wolverines had seven penalties and three turnovers in the first two quarters alone, something that Wolverines left tackle Angel Torres and Tolleson coach Jason Wilke acknowledged.
“We were basically just beating ourselves with the penalties, and false starts,” Torres said.
“The first half, we had a ton of mistakes,” Wilke added. “That was the message, ‘We’re not beating ourselves when we leave this locker room for 24 minutes, and we’ll get good results.’”
The Owls’ running game was also very successful, as they racked up over 160 rushing yards in the first half. Tolleson strong safety Kylon Hawkins, who led all players with 12 tackles, said he noticed Agua Fria’s successful running game in the first half.
“They just opened up holes and were getting through our line,” Hawkins said.
Center/linebacker Martin Valenzuela Parra, who had three tackles, said the preparation was there, but the Wolverines just weren’t executing.
“We practiced everything, we just weren’t getting after the ball,” Valenzuela Parra said. “We just had to stay disciplined and cover our holes, and have the linebackers read their keys.”
Tolleson started off the second half strong, driving 63 yards for a touchdown. The drive was capped off by a one-yard touchdown run from fullback Lamont Reese, which trimmed the deficit to 19-14 with 6:47 left in the third quarter.
The Wolverines then forced a three-and-out on Agua Fria’s opening drive after Tolleson defensive end/running back Davyon Duhart sacked Agua Fria’s Hassell at the Owls’ 30-yard line.
After a short punt, Tolleson was in great field position, as it started at its own 49.
Five plays later, the Wolverines were now on top after a two-yard touchdown run from Reese made the score 21-19 with 3:05 left in the third quarter.
DALLAS DIXON of Tolleson tries to get past the diving tackle of Agua
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Tolleson overcame a 19-7 deficit, scoring the game’s final 28 points to win 35-19. The victory was Tolleson’s first of the season, while Agua Fria dropped to 1-2.
The Owls would turn the ball over again on their next drive off a bad snap, which was recovered at the Agua Fria nine-yard line with 34 seconds left in the third quarter by Tolleson defensive end Dajamen Archer, who also had four tackles.
The momentum had shifted and it showed, as the Wolverines scored two plays later as time expired off a four-yard touchdown from running back Maleek Bush, who finished the night with eight carries for 49 yards. At the end of the third quarter, Tolleson led 28-19.
The final touchdown came with 2:16 left in the fourth quarter, as Duhart ran it in from 12 yards out to make it 35-19. Duhart finished with five carries for 39 yards, five tackles and a sack to go along with his touchdown run.
Wilke attributed the rally to his team’s overall physicality.
“The defense was getting us the ball back and the offensive line basically took over the game and we wore them out,” Wilke said. “Our running backs ran hard, and we played physical football, and we started owning the line of scrimmage.”
The message that Wilke sent to his players at halftime was received, and the result demonstrated it.
“Basically, just get on our saddle and start working,” Hawkins said. “Our line needs to work, they started working in the [second] half and won the game. Hard work pays off.”
“We turned it around in the second-half and it was our game,” Valenzuela Parra said. “We started off slow. We’re a second-half team and we jumped on it and just got it.”
The Owls will look to bounce back this week when traveling to Phoenix North Canyon to face the Rattlers Friday.
Turning it around
The Wolverines flipped the script on Agua Fria, as they shut out the Owls in the second half and forced them to commit three turnovers and six penalties, while Tolleson only committed one turnover and had two penalties in the second half.
That second-half momentum is something Torres said he thinks will continue on to their next game, as Tolleson will head to Mesa High School Friday to take on the Jackrabbits.
In total, the Owls had 10 penalties, while the Wolverines had nine. Despite Tolleson getting the win, Torres and Wilke each said many things still need to be fixed.
“We still need to work on a lot of things, like staying low and hitting our blocks,” Torres said.
“We still had a ton of mental errors, and we still had some turnovers,” Wilke said. “And in the game itself, we have to get better at blocking and tackling continuously.”
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JONAH ALICEA, right, of Verrado hauls in a pass Sept. 2 as Millennium’s Nico Montejo leaps in an attempt to knock it away. Alicea’s reception turned into a 53-yard touchdown in a 14-point second quarter for Verrado. The Vipers went on to beat the Tigers 41-20.
Vipers change gears, dominate Tigers
Afters slow start, Verrado turns it on in 41-20 victory
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Both Verrado and Millennium looked as if they were taking an early start to the holiday weekend Sept. 2.
Neither team had any success moving the ball in a lackluster first quarter, but once the Vipers put together a strong offensive drive, the floodgates opened. The result was 24 consecutive points, which led to a 41-20 victory.
“On offense, we couldn’t get in a rhythm,” Verrado coach Derek Wahlstrom said. “It’s almost like we were pressing a little bit too much trying to make big plays, instead of just making basic plays. Once we got a little momentum, things kind of snowballed from there.”
Verrado got a first-quarter field goal thanks to a nice punt return, then scored two touchdowns in the second quarter. The first was a 12-play drive capped by a six yard Ja’Tai Jenkins run. Before that drive, the Vipers didn’t have a single first down in their first
four possessions.
“We started a little bit slow, but we picked it up, the O-line got better, the receivers got better and as a unit, we got better,” fullback Donte Richardson said.
The long TD drive was a product of the Vipers employing a hurry-up offense.
“Something we’re really good at is going fast, and when we’re going fast, we’re not thinking, we’re just doing what we know,” Verrado quarterback Maverick Gamez said. “That’s how we got back in that rhythm.”
Wahlstrom said running the hurry-up was something he had planned to do against Millennium.
“The line gave me enough time, and Jonah ran a great route,” Gamez said. “He’s a deep guy, a speed guy. It was just the right play at the right time.”
Verrado added to its lead less than a minute into the second half. On the second play of the third quarter, Richardson caught a screen pass from Gamez and scampered 48 yards to the end zone for a 24-0 Verrado lead.
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“Millennium plays a few more guys both ways than we do, and we also believe strongly in our offseason conditioning — coach [Jeff] Jenkins gets our guys in tip-top shape,” Wahlstrom said. “We felt if we could speed things up on offense, it would also help on defense because they have some guys that go both ways.”
On Verrado’s next possession, it needed just one play to add to its lead. Gamez hit Jonah Alicea on a 53-yard deep ball, making it 17-0. That would be the halftime score.
“The offensive line gave me good blocks, so I have to give all the credit to them,” Richardson said.
Up until that point, Millennium’s offense was still without a first down.
The Tigers got a gift from Verrado when the Vipers jumped offside on third-and-three, and the Tigers would made Verrado pay for the mistake. On a fourth-and-six from the Tigers’ own 21-yard line, quarterback Louis Contreras scrambled for 15 yards and another first down, and two plays later Contreras, connected with Cameron Taylor for a 67-yard touchdown pass. It got the Tigers on the board at 24-6.
Verrado scored the next two touchdowns, one on a
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41-20 victory.
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14-yard Richardson run and one on a Jenkins 51-yard run. With the score 38-6, Millennium’s Aiden Diggs returned a kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown, and the two-point conversion was good, making it 38-14.
Verrado would add its final three points on a Jose Gonzales 35-yard field goal, his second field goal of the game.
Millennium capped the scoring on a 14-yard TD pass from Contreras to Raymond Pauwels.
Early struggles
The Tigers finished the first half with negative total yards, but had 205 in the second half.
“We didn’t give up,” Millennium coach James Carter said. “Our defense played great all night, we just have to regroup and fix our offense. We have a lot of sophomores, young guys. We’ve got to pick it up.”
Millennium’s start to the game was a disaster, as after a 50-yard Diggs return, the Tigers snapped the ball over Contreras’ head on two consecutive plays. It put the Tigers in a third-and-54 situation.
“That killed us,” Carter said. “You can’t make mistakes against a good football team.”
Verrado’s defense stayed relentless the rest of the first half. The Vipers wound up backing up Millennium on seven first-half plays.
“Our first-[team] defense, they were lights out tonight,” Wahlstrom said. “It was a fantastic game plan by our defense and implemented really well.”
At the forefront of the defense was Jakob Alicea. He was all over the field and finished with 2.5 sacks.
“It was our D-line,” Alicea said. “We had a blitz that would pick up one guy and I could come free.”
Cooper Stigsell also had a nice game, making three tackles for a loss.
“Cooper played great, I was really proud of him,” Wahlstrom said. “His wrestling background pays dividends there. He’s not the biggest guy in the world, but he battles and uses his skills in there, his dexterity and deftness, to play well.”
Offensively, the Vipers racked up 380 total yards. Gamez was 10 of 21 passing for 203 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. Jenkins led the ground attack, rushing 16 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
The win improves Verrado’s record to 3-0. The Vipers will face undefeated Gilbert Williams Field this Friday on the road.
“This has nothing to do with region titles or anything like that, but it has huge power-point implications and we’d like to take advantage of that opportunity,” Wahlstrom said. “It’s going to be great playing a big game this early.”
Millennium will host undefeated Desert Edge Friday.
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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(TOP) PRESTON WOOTEN, 17, of Verrado turns his head Sept. 2 as the football falls through his hands for an incomplete pass. Millennium’s Cameron Taylor defended the play. (Bottom) Millennium’s Louis Contreras, 2, runs away from Verrado’s P.J. DeCoste. Both teams struggled at the start of the game, but the Vipers got things going in the second quarter and went on to a
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those turnovers, they scored. That doesn’t help.”
Westview had more first downs than Brophy, 14-10, and its time of possession was greater. The halftime deficit was only 14-6, but the Knights couldn’t turn things around after intermission.
“Late in the third quarter, we got in a third and long, there wasn’t much we could do, then they go down and score, went up by two scores,” Gehrts said.
Another problem Westview had was a lack of execution, Gehrts said.
“We didn’t play assignment-correct football in all three
phases of the game,” Gehrts said. “The good news is everything is fixable. That’s our focus this week.”
Westview will play at home Friday for the first time this season, hosting Scottsdale Horizon. After failing to win a game in 2015, the Huskies are 3-0 this year.
“Horizon is a good team,” Gehrts said. “We’ve definitely got our work cut out for us. They’re really explosive offensively.”
Horizon has a lot of speed on both sides of the ball, Gehrts said.
“Offensively, they have some playmakers,” Gehrts said. “On the outside, they have a 6-10 guy, and on the other side, they have a 6-4 guy. Both of them make plays on the ball. We’ve got to get better defensively.”
Although Westview won its season opener against Chandler Basha, the Knights still allowed 36 points to the Bears. That means they’ve given up 71 points in two games.
“A lot of those points are coming off big plays, where we’re not executing, we’re not going where we’re coached to go,” Gehrts said. “One of our coaches made a good point, what you see is what you coach. So, we’ve got to do a better job coaching. We’re really trying to get everything fixed. Hopefully, we can put it all together this week.”
After this week, Westview hosts Gilbert Highland, then travels to powerhouse Peoria Centennial.
“One thing I’m learning really quickly, making the move [to 6A], is every week is a tough game,” Gehrts said. “We’re really trying to look at Horizon, trying to go 1-0 against them.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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BOBBY WHITE, left, of Westview rushes the ball Aug. 19 against Basha. The Knights suffered their first loss Sept. 2, falling to Brophy 35-14.
Thursday
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.
The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.
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Paid Listings for 9 Days
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Reading tutoring
An information session for those wanting to become volunteer reading tutors for children will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at Verrado Coffee Co., 1829 N.Verrado Way, Buckeye. For information and to RSVP, contact Sandra Freyer at 602-812-3946 or sfreyer@ emaz.org.
District 19
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.
Tolleson Elementary School Board meets
The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of
the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tollesonschools.com.
District 29
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 29 Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Maryvale Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Converse and immerse
Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Bu ckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Creative Coloring for Adults
Join the White Tank Branch Library for a relaxing hour of creative coloring. Crayons, colored pencils and coloring sheets will be provided. Registration is required. It will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 20304 W. White Tank Road, Waddell. Register online at mcldaz.org.
Social Security retirement planning
Are you confused about how to plan for retirement using Social Security? A workshop presented by Jack Burns, a public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, will take place from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Avondale water conservation class
Learn how to make over your landscape and get the most out of your renovation with stepby-step guidelines and tips on hiring landscape professionals from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. To register, call 623-333-4422 or email eavila@ avondale.org.
Explore checks and balances in nature
A hands-on presentation with animals such as a ferret will demonstrate the balance in nature from noon to 1 p.m. following a free potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-932-3480 or visit myccumc.com.
Thomas D. Rabjohn Post 143 meeting
Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall on the second floor, 13277 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear.
Duet’s caregiver support group
Duet’s family and general caregivers support group will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.
Union Elementary School Board meets
The Union Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the district office, 3834 S. 91st Ave., Tolleson. For information, visit www.unionesd.org.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. The goal of the group is to address and work toward recovery. For information, call 623-693-6244.
Taking Turns Toybrary
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.
In Stitches in Goodyear meets
In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Share ideas, tips and patterns with other crochet, knitting and sewing enthusiasts. Novice to advance needle crafters are welcome. Some basic instruction in needle crafts will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Boy Scout meeting
Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 Third St., Buckeye. The troop is looking for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills and becoming leaders. For information, call Trina Stark at 623-693-8624.
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Garden Lakes community garage sale
The G a r d e n L a k e s community will have its fall garage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garden Lakes is between Indian School and Thomas roads and 107th Avenue and the Agua Fria River in Avondale.
Batman Day
Batman day will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. Attendees can geek out with games, trivia, cosplay, debates and videos. A prize will be awarded for the best costume!
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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.
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Garden Lakes community garage sale
The G a r d e n L a k e s community will have its fall garage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garden Lakes is between Indian School and Thomas roads and 107th Avenue and the Agua Fria River in Avondale.
Back to School with Essential Oils
A class teaching how to use essential oils to keep children’s immune systems healthy as they return for a new school year will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Register online at mcldaz.org.
Read to the dog
Children are invited to read to Manda, a certified therapy dog, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.
Baby story time
Baby story time will take place at 10:15 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park. The event, for babies 23 months and younger and their caregivers, will also include songs.
Toddler story time
Toddler story time will begin at 11:15 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park. The event, for children ages 2-5, will also include rhymes, songs and dancing.
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Friday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.
Friday Business Connections
The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the Friday Business Connections networking group at 7:30 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at West-MEC, 5487 N. 99th Ave., Glendale.The meetings feature a keynote speaker covering topics affecting the Southwest Valley. Business owners are welcome to attend even if they are not members of the Southwest Valley Chamber. For information, call 623-932-2260 or email info@ southwestvalleychamber.org.
Saturday
Join the White Tank Branch Library for a hands-on S.T.E.M. program where youths ages 7-15 learn sportsmanship, problem solving and robotics from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Register online at mcldaz.org.
Avondale community garden open house
The Garden Patch Community Garden hosts an open house from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. The garden is on the east side of the Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Garden plots are available for rent. For information, visit gardenpatchcommunitygarden. com.
Texas Hold’em games
Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Saturday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.
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Stargazing Event
Buckeye’s Community Services Department is hosting a free Stargazing for Everyone program at Skyline Regional Park. Listen to stories of the night sky told by professional stargazers. Learn all about stars and how to use a sky map. Stargazing will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. Registration is requested but
Divorce
support group
The 13-week DivorceCare support group enables divorced and separated people to find help, discover hope and experience healing. The format includes videos, a $15 workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion. DivorceCare meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. For information, call Carol at 623340-9205.
Kids divorce support group
DivorceCare for Kids meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear. It is for children ages 5-12 who are struggling with the hurt and pain of divorce and separation. The format includes videos, a $15 workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion. For information, call Carol at 623-340-9205.
Pokemon Go Club
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Sept. 11 memorial, pancake breakfast
Goodyear Fire and Police departments will host their annual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony along with a pancake breakfast. The traditional flagraising ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by a short memorial service. After, a pancake breakfast will be served by Goodyear firefighters. Donations will be accepted by the United Goodyear Firefighters Charities with all money going to provide support to locally based charitable organizations. The event will also feature fire apparatus displays, police vehicle displays, public safety demonstrations, T-shirt sales, a children’s play area and raffle. The memorial is taking place at Goodyear Fire Station No. 183, 3075 N Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Remembering Sept. 11
Join the city of Bu ckeye in remembrance of the events that happened Sept. 11, 2001, at 7 a.m. at the Festival Public Safety Facility Firehouse 704, 2760 W. Wagner Complex Drive, Buckeye.
Blood drive
United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. To make an appointment to donate, visit www.BloodHero.com or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877827-4376).
Garden Lakes community garage sale
The G a r d e n L a k e s community will have its fall garage sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garden Lakes is between Indian School and Thomas roads and 107th Avenue and the Agua Fria River in Avondale.
Group meditation class
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit
Are you Team Instinct, Mystic, or Valor? If you are, then you are invited to the Litchfield Park Branch Library every other Monday for Pokémon Go Club. The club meets at 5:15 p.m. at 101, W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Buckeye Union High School Board meets
The Buckeye Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6:15 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 1000 E. Narramore, Buckeye. For information, visit www.buhsd.org.
Breast cancer support group
A breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Marriot in Town Suites, 13971 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear. For information, visit www.BosomBuddiesaz.org.
Arlington Elementary School Board meets
The Arlington Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 9410 S. 355th Ave., Arlington. For information, visit www.arlingtonelem.org.
Liberty Elementary School Board meets
The Liberty Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 19871 W. Fremont Road, Buckeye. For information, visit www. liberty.k12.az.us.
Palo Verde Elem. Board meets
The Palo Verde Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 5:45 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 10700 S. Palo Verde Road, Palo Verde. For information, visit www.paloverdeschools.org.
Saddle Mountain School Board meets
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the district office, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. For information, visit www.smusd90.org.
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
Skyler Madison Goodwin
Skyler Madison Goodwin, age 8, of Avondale, AZ died August 25, 2016. She was born February 27, 2008 in Shreveport, LA to Derek and Stormy Goodwin. Skyler was truly unique and one-ofa-kind with a gentle soul. Her vivacious smile and infectious laughter were full of life and of happiness. Her presence was always known and her spirit was infectious. She had the most beautiful eyes and saw the world from a perspective as unique as she was. Despite her inability to verbalize most things, she always had a way of getting her point across. Though she did not have many words, every word she spoke touched the heart and was deeply treasured. Skyler loved music, especially Maroon 5’s song, “Sugar”, the movie, “Home”, cotton candy, her stuffed “puppy friend” Violet, water play, swinging, and sunshine. Almost any time she was upset, the ABC song was known to bring Skyler comfort and calm. She gave the best hugs and the most intense kisses with a huge “MUAH!” Skyler never objected to anyone rubbing her back and if you did it wrong she would “show you” by guiding your hand to where she wanted it to be. Skyler had a erce independence and never allowed her disabilities to halt her determination of doing exactly what she wanted to do.
Skyler’s life was impacted by those around her that shared a love for helping her grow and learn. In return, Skyler had an in nite impact on everyone she encountered, even if it was just a short interaction. She touched the lives of classmates, countless children, and adults everywhere. Skyler taught all of us love, patience, acceptance, and perseverance. Like the sunshine that she loved so much, Skyler’s memory will shine on and live within each of us for eternity.
Skyler is survived by her parents, Derek and Stormy Goodwin; grandparents, Melvin and Donna Crossland; Steave and Brenda Breeding; and Ken Goodwin; great-grandmother, Joan Goodwin, pop-pop and memaw, Bradford and Becky Woodruff; aunt Fancee Riddle; uncles, Dustin Goodwin, Rory Ainsworth, Wesley Parfait, and Nick Parfait; godfather and godmother, Mark and Jessica Green; teacher, Sarah Williams and the entire Palm Valley Elementary family; and fur family, Zoe and Tucker Goodwin. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Richard Goodwin.
A visitation will be held at 5:00 pm, Friday, September 2, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litch eld Road, Goodyear, AZ. The family suggests that donations be made to www.gofund. me/2mefpd6c. Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Marilyn Pierce
Marilyn Pierce, 75, died Sept. 4, 2016.
Mrs. Pierce was born Oct. 1, 1940, in Grant, Mich., and moved to Buckeye in 1946.
A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 E. Baseline Road, Buckeye. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 N. Third St., Buckeye, followed by interment at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye.
Jack R. Leggett, Sr.
Jack R. Leggett, Sr., 93, a longtime resident of Litchfield Park, Arizona died August 9, 2016.
A member of the “Greatest Generation,” Jack was born March 8, 1923 in the middle bedroom of the house in which he grew up in Buchanan, Michigan. He learned the value of thrift and hard work during the Great Depression and came of age during World War II, serving as a photographer in the Army Air Corps. One of his enduring memories was being in a jammed and chaotic Times Square on New Year’s Eve 1941, in uniform, just weeks after Pearl Harbor. As he told the story, “No one would let you pay for anything...”
Following his discharge from the Army after an injury that left his hearing damaged, he returned home to Buchanan and explored a number of jobs. He managed a supermarket and ran a service station. He also delivered house trailers across America from Texas to New Hampshire—one often told story involving the delivery of a 35 foot house trailer towed through icy mountains in the winter, by a car with bad brakes. Despite that experience, Jack always loved long drives and continued to drive from Arizona to visit Buchanan until he was in his mid-80s.
In his spare time, Jack played drums in swing bands all around southwestern Michigan. And as the war came to an end, a friend’s girlfriend introduced him to her sister, Jane Albright, from Niles, Michigan. Jane and Jack were married June 14, 1946 and were together until Jane died nearly 40 years later in 1985.
After he was married, Jack pursued his love of photography and, with Jane, ran a photo studio in Buchanan. But looking for a more secure occupation to support the family that eventually included sons Jack, Jr (Mary Beth), Stephen (Susan) and Philip (Lori), Jack, Sr. used the GI Bill to earn a degree in accounting. After living in Buchanan for many years, Jack and Jane moved to Litchfield Park in 1972, where Jack continued to work as an accountant, comptroller and purchasing agent until his retirement at age 68. Not one to be idle, he continued to volunteer as Treasurer for the Church at Litchfield Park and also served as a deacon for many more years. He is survived by his sons, daughters in law and four grandchildren: Emily Leggett, Anthony Leggett, Jack Leggett, III, and Grace Leggett.
Jack will be interred in the Garden of Memories at the Church at Litchfield Park, alongside Jane. A memorial and Celebration of Jack’s life is planned at the Church at Litchfield Park at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Following the memorial, there will be a reception at the church. In honor of Jack’s favorite beverage and desert, refreshments will include apple pie and coffee.
The family suggests donations be made to Disabled American Veterans (Jack was a life member.)
Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Morris E. Ingenhuett
Morris E. Ingenhuett, 84, of Goodyear died Aug. 25, 2016, at Hospice of the Valley.
Mr. Ingenhuett was born April 22, 1932, in San Antonio.
He moved to Goodyear three years ago.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannine Mazurek Ingenhuett.
He is survived by three daughters, Christine Poole of Goodyear, Lynn Quinn of Pennsylvania and Eve Albrecht of Florida; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be in San Antonio.
Bernard Joseph Mann
Bernard Joseph Mann, 86, of Glendale and formerly of Litchfield Park died Aug. 21, 2016.
Mr. Mann was born April 20, 1930, in Bozeman, Mont., to Glenn Jonathan Mann and Martha Ellen Mann.
He moved from Oregon to Arizona in 2004.
He worked in the construction industry, building roads, commercial buildings and two churches. He owned two businesses building furniture and custom kitchens.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lea.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Clara Jean Mann; one son, Larry Mann of Goodyear; two daughters, Lynn Morris of Goodyear and Julie Grunigen of Owasso, Okla.; one stepson, Richard of Glide, Ore.; two stepdaughters, Pam Pearce of Pensacola, Fla., and Melissa Tingle of Roseburg, Ore.; 15 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life was held on Aug. 26.
Rosalie Harris
Rosalie Harris, 64, of Goodyear died Aug. 29, 2016, in Avondale.
Mrs. Harris was born Nov. 21, 1951, in Phoenix to Emelio Enriquez and Rose White.
She is survived by her husband, Link Harris; one daughter, Rosemarie Harris; two sons, Link Harris Jr. and Matthew Harris; three sisters, Ola Birmingham, Millie Birmingham and Julie Huey; one brother, Bernard Enriquez; and 21 grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Sept. 2 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.
Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Wendell Oliver Grant
Wendell Oliver Grant, age 76 , of Coolidge, AZ , died September 1, 2016 in Casa Grande, AZ. He was born July 1, 1940 in Marion, IL to Thomas and Joy Grant. Wendell served for twenty years in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. Upon leaving the service he worked for Lockheed Martin for twenty years. He was also very active in real estate. Wendell was a very generous man and helped many people in need. He was well loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Wendell is survived by his wife, Oralia Delgado Grant; sons, Thomas Wayne (Julie) Grant of TN and Wesley Eugene (Shannon) Grant of OR; sister Wanda (Tom) Donkin of IL; grandchildren, Joshua Wayne (Tiffany) Grant, Kristina Elizabeth Grant, and Audrey Marie Grant, all of TN and greatgrandchildren, Bailey and Mason Grant.
A viewing will be held at 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litch eld Road, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Jerome ‘Jerry’ Roth
Jerome “Jerry” Roth, 93, of Litchfield Park and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died Aug. 25, 2016.
He served in the U.S. Navy for 32 years, retiring as a captain in 1974, when he moved to Litchfield Park. He served as a vice mayor of Litchfield Park.
He was president of the New Life Center from 1995 to 1997. He was a member of the Estrella Rotary Club for 37 years and served on the board and committees of the Church at Litchfield Park.
Jerome Roth
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Betty Lou; two daughters, Randy Dallas and Jenny Reynolds; one son, Dan Roth; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.
Memorials may be made to the Church at Litchfield Park or the Disabled American Veterans Fund.
Phillip Michael Nielsen
Phillip Michael Nielsen, 57, formerly of Tolleson died Aug. 27, 2016, in Tolleson.
Mr. Nielson was born in Phoenix on Aug. 2, 1959.
He is survived by his wife, Margarita; one son, Phillip; four daughters, Debbie, Danielle, Andrea and Adriana; his mother, Angelita; one brother, Steve; and six grandchildren.
Service dates and times are yet to be determined.
Condolences for the family may be left at advantagefunerals.com.
Sally Stotts
Sally Stotts, 79, of Goodyear died Aug. 20, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. Stotts was born June 26, 1937, in Detroit to Harold B. and Marcella Diegel and grew up on her parents’ farm in a northern suburb.
She worked as a secretary at the General Motors Technical Center, where she met her husband, Clarence Stotts.
They lived in Utica, Mich., until 1986, when they moved to Arizona and worked together at three companies, including two of their own. She worked as a secretary, administrative assistant and office manager.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence Stotts; four sons, Robert, Michael, James and Thomas; one brother, Harold L. Diegel; one sister, Virginia Folkers; two grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the West, 21410 N. 19th Ave, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
Cancer support group
(From Page 21) 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 third- through fifth-graders who want to learn about math in new ways, including building projects, making music and other techniques.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Avondale
City of Avondale Public Notice
CORRECTION TO PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED
ORDINANCE
The first page of this Ordinance is being re-advertised to correct an error in the caption: “Municipal Facilities Corporation” has been changed to “Municipal Development Corporation.” 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
A cancer support group meets at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call the church office at 623-932-2394.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the PebbleCreek community, 3645 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. To make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Way Out West
Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tuhsd.org.
Litchfield Elementary School Board meets
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit www.lesd. k12.az.us.
WV LD 4 Democratic Club meets
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.
Toastmasters meeting
Thursday
Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.
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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.
Tuesday Help Foster and Adoption Kids
Have a heart for kids? Want to help a child who really needs you? There are many ways to help. Find out how at 6:30 p.m. behind Palm Valley Church, 13765 W Auto Drive, No. 117, Goodyear. For information, call 602-418-4375 or email fosteradoption@palmvalley.org.
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 DEVELOPMENT 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
The Way Out West Coalition meets from noon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Way Out West is dedicated to creating a safe, unified, drug-free community.
Tolleson City Council meets
The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.
Tolleson Union High School board meets
The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth
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 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 7, 2016.
City of Avondale Public Notice
NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 2015-2016 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
The City of Avondale is required to obtain the views and opinions of citizens regarding its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), prior to its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER summarizes the accomplishments and financial expenditures during the Program Year beginning July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 under the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). The CAPER will be available for review and comment for a 15-day comment period beginning on September 7, 2016 and extending through September 22, 2016 at the following locations: Avondale Community/Senior Center, 1007 S. 3rd Street Care 1st Resource and Housing Center, 328 W. Western Avenue
The CAPER can also be found on the City’s web site at: http://www.avondale.org/ index.aspx?nid=2453
The West Valley Democratic Club of Legislative District No. 4 meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call Cathy Hozian at 623-696-5962 or email chozian@cox.net.
Overeaters
Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Verrado Coffee Co., 1829 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Written comments or questions regarding the CAPER should be addressed to: Matthew Hess, CDBG Program Manager Avondale Community Center 1007 S. 3rd Street, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or via email at MHess@ avondale.org
Comments on the CAPER will be received for consideration until 5:00 p.m. on September 22, 2016. PERSONS REQUIRING HEARING, VISUAL, MOBILITY, LANGUAGE OR OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS MAY CONTACT THE CITY AT 623333-2726 OR TDD 623-3330010 TO MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPANOL LLAME 623-333-2715
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 7, 2016.
City of Avondale Public Notice
Request for Proposals EN 17-001
Solar Electric Generating System Installation and Provider Services Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, interested in providing professional services consisting of a long-term contract and secure pricing to provide privately-owned solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems at the Charles M. Wolf Water Reclamation Facility (“Site”) and sell the electricity output to the City. A Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Municipal Operations Service Center 399 E. Lower
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Wednesday Agua Fria Union High School Board meets
The Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board meets at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the district office, 1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr.Way, Suite 110, Avondale. For information, visit www.aguafria.org.
Buckeye Road, Avondale AZ 85323. A Mandatory site tour will be held immediately following the Pre-Submittal Conference. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Monday, September 19, 2016, by 6:00 p.m. Responses must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local Time) on Thursday, September 29, 2016, and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked “EN 17-001” (Solar Electric Generating System Installation and Provider Services) in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Proposal Packets will be available on or after September 7, 2016, for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale.org/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029
The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 7, and 14, 2016.
Entrepreneur round-up
Entrepreneurs are invited to meet other local small business owners at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ Restaurant, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The group supports the growth of small business in the West Valley, allowing participants to inform the group about their business and services. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, email Kevin George at kevin@mrfranchiseadvice.com.
City of Avondale
Public Notice
Request for Statements of Qualifications PW 17-006 Construction Manager Services Gateway Treatment Facility Expansion Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed statements of qualifications from qualified, licensed firms interested in providing construction management services for the City’s Gateway Treatment Facility Expansion Project. A mandatory pre-submittal conference will be held on September 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (local-time, Phoenix, Arizona) at the City of Avondale, 11465 West Civic Center Dr., Avondale Arizona 85323. A site visit will immediately follow the conference. Statements of Qualifications must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local-time, Phoenix, Arizona) on September 29, 2016 and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. Statements of Qualifications must be clearly marked “PW 17-006 Construction Manager Services for Gateway Treatment Facility Expansion,” in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a proposal that is not properly addressed or identified. The Request for Statements of Qualifications solicitation is available for download at www. avondale.org/procurement. The City of Avondale will endeavor to insure every way
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Sally Stotts
Phillip Nielsen
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up every Monday at 7p.m. through September 12, 2016 at the back yard of the Fear Farm house. 2149 N. 99th Avenue. See FAQs on fearfarm.com for audition and training information.
ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 71 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View at 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)
Our advertisers say: “SOLD first day ad ran.” ...Carole
Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
Arizona Behavioral Care
Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHT’s) and Certified Personal Caregivers for our West Valley group homes. Starting pay is $11 /hour for DCP and $12 /hour for CPC.
Requirements: Must be 21 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Card, Physical and TB test. We offer paid time off, health insurance dental insurance, life insurance and 401K. Submit resumes to: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465
Busy Golf Cart facility looking for golf cart tech. Must have own tools, mechanical experience preferred. Apply in person Monday-Friday, 9-4 West Valley Golf Cars, 6205 N. Sarival Avenue
Litchfield Park. 623-882-0222
DRIVER TRAINEES NEED-
ED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO experience needed! New drivers earn $800+ per week! Paid CDL training! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888-528-8863 drive4stevens.com (AzCAN)
DRIVERS: Local dry van and flatbed openings! Excellent hourly pay, great benefits! Class-A or B CDL with hazmat. Apply: www.goelc.com. Estenson Logistics. 1-855-221-4904.
GOLF Course Maintenance employees! Apply in person at the Eagles Nest Clubhouse in PebbleCreek: 3645 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear.
LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.
MAINTENANCE
PERSON NEEDED
Full -time for two properties in Gila Bend, AZ. Duties include, but not limited to: cleaning, painting, light maintenance / grounds work. Email resume to chawkins@landmarkarizona.com or fax to 480-367-2996 Equal Employment Opportunity
Supervisors / Managers
Manufactured housing company in Goodyear, AZ is looking for candidates to fill positions as manufacturing supervisors. In order to qualify, the candidates must:
*Have experience with manufacturing processes.
*Have experience with managing 12 -20 plus employees in a fast paced environment while maintaining smooth production flow.
*Maintain employee training standards giving employees direction to build homes and their components in a safe and efficient manner.
*Provide a safe working environment by assisting in the implementation and enforcement of safety standards.
*Have the ability to communicate efficiently with employees.
*Assist other supervisors / management in maintaining product quality standards. Located in Goodyear, AZ.
Salary positions paid based on experience. Positions are full -time, Monday -Friday, occasional Saturdays. Benefits, 401K, Paid Vacation, BONUS Pay incentives for each position. Bilingual a plus. Email resume to cavcowestresume@cavco.com or fax to 623-882-2845
The City of Litchfield Park is accepting applications for a Recreation Program Assistant Deadline for applications is Friday, September 9th, 2016 at 4p.m. See the City’s website, www.litchfield-park.org for details. EOE M/F Drug-free environment THE Tungland Corporation -Now hiring full /part time caregivers. No experience needed. Driver differential available. Apply online: www.tungland.com.
AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people
AA Housecleaning. Homes, RV’s, offices, remodels. Professional, references, reliable. 623-229-1507. VALENCIA’S Cleaning. Home, move in/ out, or one time service. 9 years experience. Call for free estimates. 623-241-3404.
Telephone Sales
The position includes taking in-bound classified advertising calls, making out-bound calls for
and minor receptionist duties. Base wage, plus commission and benefits. Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’d like to apply for this position, please send your resumé and references to: resumes@westvalleyview.com
IS HIRING!!
SANITATION SUPERVISOR
ADVERTISE your home, property or business for sale in 71 AZ newspapers.
Our advertisers say: “Had over 20 calls.” ...Keith Free to good home. Sheltie puppy mix… Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439) Our advertisers say: “Great Response!” ...Kathy
SOCIAL SECURITY Disability
Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)
Business Opportunities 75
MAKE $5K -$10K per month: Apprentices wanted: Real Estate Investor classes starting soon. Join us for free informational seminar. www.TrueRealEstateMentoring.com or 480-426-0130. (AzCAN)
Services 80
HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057. YARD work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Josefina 623-242-4159, Juan 623-242-4161.
Merchandise 90
DISH TV 190 channels plus highspeed internet only $49.95 /month! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee and get Netflix included for 1 year! Call today 1-800-318-1693. (AxCAN)
DISH TV 190 channels plus Highspeed Internet Only
$54.94 /month! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 1-800-318-1693. (AzCAN)
EMPTY 30 gallon steel drums with cap and ring lids. $20 each. See at West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Email: Rwestfall@westvalleyview.com
NEWSPAPER end rolls for sale, $1.50 and up. One-Half inch of paper or more. West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale. Great for children’s fingerpainting and drawing. Or use it for packing dishes, etc. for that big move.
NFL Sunday Ticket (FREE!) with Choice Package includes 200 channels. $60 /month for 12 months. No upfront costs or equipment to buy. Ask about next day installation! 1-800404-9329, (AzCAN)
ULTIMATE bundle from DirectTV & AT&T. 2-year price guarantee. Just $89.99 /month (TV /fast internet /phone). Free WholeHome Genie HD-DVR upgrade. New customer only. Call today 1-800-404-9329. (AzCAN)
FARM Sale! 2006 John Deer tractor /implements, 2006 F150 pickup /custom shell, irrigation equipment, freezers, refrigerators, fencing, railroad ties, tools, kitchen supplies, ladders, electrical supplies, industrial shelving, landscape equipment, battery chargers, air compressors, linens, chili roasters, antique furniture and Christmas decorations, garden tools, restaurant supplies, folding tables, household items. September 9th /10th, 7a.m. -2p.m. 35838 W. Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
FOR sale. Leather couch / Lazy Boy chair, cherrywood dinette set, king size bed. 303-601-3678. Animals And Farm Equipment 120
AKC Doberman puppies, fawn and reds. Family protection dogs. $900 and up. Discount to veterans, disabled and law enforcement. 951-660-3042.
HORSE boarding -Waddell. Roping /riding lessons. Trailer parking, stalls, pastures available. 623-866-8161. Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards LLC. Licensed and Bonded. 623-386-0281 / 623-810-0136.
$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all autos! Any condition. Good condition more $$$$! Call 602-561-6291.
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RV 5th wheel. $3,000 or best offer. 417-808-0811 /815-922-2684.
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possible that disadvantaged, minority and/or women owned business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this request for bids.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public
Notice ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME - Love and Faith Mission File No. 21013747
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - Provide free food, clothing, shelter and other personal items to families.
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. DIRECTORS - La Wanda Thomas, 10614 W. Pima Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
6. STATUTORY AGENT - La Wanda Thomas, 10614 W. Pima Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353
8. INCORPORATORS - La Wanda Thomas, 10614 W. Pima Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT /s/ La Wanda Thomas 6/12/2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME - Be the Village File No. - 2099534-0
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS
- Providing school supplies & school necessities to low income & dependent children.
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. DIRECTORS: Melissa Phillips, 1802 S. 116th Lane, Avondale, AZ 85323 Tony Phillips, 1802 S. 116th Lane, Avondale, AZ 85323
6. STATUTORY AGENTMelissa Phillips, 1802 S. 116th Lane, Avondale, AZ 85323
8. INCORPORATORSMelissa Phillips, 1802 S. 116th Lane, Avondale, AZ 85323
SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT
/s/ Melissa Phillips 6/13/16
Corporation as Incorporator
- I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and it name is: Be the Village Tony Phillips, 1802 S. 116th Lane, Avondale, AZ 85323
SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT
/s/ Tony Phillips 6/13/16
Corporation as Incorporator
- I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and it name is: Be the Village
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: ALL THINGS HI-FI LLC
L-2106218-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 4442 West Greenway Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Carter Schilling, 4442 West Greenway Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Carter Schilling, Manager, 4442 West Greenway Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MEDISOLUTIONS LLC
L-2112201-7
II. The address of the known place of business is: 7000 N. Cotton Lane #781, Waddell, AZ 85355
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kaylavon Middleton, 18412 W. Palo Verde Ave., Waddell. AZ 85355
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:
Kaylavon Middleton, Manager, 18412 W. Palo Verde Ave., Waddell. AZ 85355
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: TOTAL CENTS, LLC
L-2107809-4
II. The address of the known place of business is: 13208 W. Solano Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Pattie Johns, 13208 W. Solano Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are:
Pattie Johns, Manager, 13208 W. Solano Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: THE PAINTED BRUSH, LLC
L-2102505-4
II. The address of the known place of business is: 102 W. Vista Paseo, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lisa Zempich, 102 W. Vista Paseo, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Lisa Zempich, Manager, 102 W. Vista Paseo, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ROEING IN THE GARDEN, LLC L-2112407-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 11345 N. 151st Court, Surprise, AZ 85379
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Patricia Gail Stringer, 11345 N. 151st Court, Surprise, AZ 85379
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Patricia Gail Stringer, Member, 11345 N. 151st Court, Surprise, AZ 85379
David E. Stringer, Member, 11345 N. 151st Court, Surprise, AZ 85379
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley
Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LEVIOSA ENTERPRISES, LLC L-2111766-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 16589 W. Garfield St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kevin George, 16589 W. Garfield 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: Kevin George, Member, 16589 W. Garfield St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Janelle George, Member, 16589 W. Garfield St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 24, 31, and September 7, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: CUT N CHEER, LLC L-2096235-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 15345 S. 180th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Joan Yocom, 15345 S. 180th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Joan Yocom, Member/ Manager, 15345 S. 180th Ave., 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: ARIZONA GHOSTBUSTERS LLC L-2090661-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2095 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Matt Haynes, 2095 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Matt Haynes, Member, 2095 S. 173rd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Jeff Lewis, Member, 2095 S. 173rd 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: 12TH PLACE APARTMENTS LLC L-2097610-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 6107 North 12th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85014
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Sandra Stamp, 409 E. Sagebrush St., 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:
Robert M. Brown II, Member, 115 E. Eugie, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Heather Brown, Member, 3625 W. Oakland St., Chandler, AZ 85226
Sandra Stamp, Member, 409 E. Sagebrush St., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
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Public Notice
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS OR CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN ARIZONA
1. ENTITY TYPE: NONPROFIT CORPORATION
2. NAME IN STATE OR COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION - Friends of the Frontier F-2006496-8
3. NAME TO BE USED IN ARIZONA
3.1 Name in state or country of incorporation, with no changes.
4. FOREIGN DOMICILE -
Alaska
5. DATE OF INCORPORATION IN FOREIGN DOMICILE: 03/24/13
8. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Maintain clean, trash-free, and accessible public land/structures for the enjoyment of all users.
9. PRINCIPAL OFFICE
ADDRESS - 10901 Totem Rd., Anchorage, AK 99516
10. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS
ADDRESS: 19945 W. Colter St., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
11. STATUTORY AGENT IN ARIZONA - Norand Leren, c/o Leren, 10960 N. 67th Ave., #165, Glendale, AZ 85304
12. DIRECTORS - Taryn Byrd, P.O. Box 210981, Anchorage, AK 99521, United States Robert Brewer, 7310 Augustine Dr., Anchorage, AK 99504, United States Bradley Gilgus, 3971 Olympic Terrace Cir., Anchorage, AK 99507, United States
13. OFFICERS - Taryn Byrd, P.O. Box 210981, Anchorage, AK 99521, United States Robert Brewer, 7310 Augustine Dr., Anchorage, AK 99504, United States Bradley Gilgus, 3971 Olympic Terrace Cir., Anchorage, AK 99507, United States
16. Does the foreign nonprofit corporation have members? NO
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/ Taryn Byrd 01/30/2016
I am a duly-authorized officer of the corporation filing this document.
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
1. ENTITY NAME - DOUBLE OO CONSTRUCTION, LLC 2. A.C.C. FILE NUMBER: L11706962
3. ENTITY NAME CHANGEDouble O Construction, LLC
7. STATUTORY AGENT CHANGEAlejandra Olivas, 11970 W. Holly St., Avondale, AZ 85392
SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT /s/ Alejandra Olivas 7/18/2016
This is a member-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a member or I am signing for an entity member named: Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 31, September 7, and 14, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION
1. ENTITY NAME- Ben Avery Mounted Shooting Development Group 20897646
2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - Partnering with AZ Dept. of Game and Fish to develop facilities at the Ben Avery Range to assure safety and availability of equestrian activities.
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. DIRECTORS Von Brady, 13726 E. Monument Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Kenda Lenseigne, 515 E. Carefree Why., #926, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Paula Bondy, 18605 W. Morning Vista Ln., Surprise, AZ 85384
Gloria Barton, 34041 W. Bomley Rd., Tonopah, AZ 85384 Don Donka, P.O. box 58, Wickenburg, AZ 85358 Dan Caudle, 8615 S. 134th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
6. STATUTORY AGENTDan Caudle, 8615 S. 134th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
8. INCORPORATORS - Dan Caudle, 8615 S. 134th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
SIGNATURE - I ACCEPT /s/ Dan Caudle 7/13/16
Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officers or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: Ben Avery Mounted Shooting Development Group Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 31, September 7, and 14, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: INTEGRATED STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC L-2089483-0
II. The address of the known place of business is: 8615 S. 134th Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF
ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: Dr. Love’s Lawn Care LLC
L-21096711
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1114 E. Hearne Way, Gilbert, AZ 85234
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Marcus Love, 1114 E. Hearne Way, Gilbert, AZ 85234
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: Marcus Love, Manager, 1114
E. Hearne Way, Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF
ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: Ernie Stein & Mae Stein, LLC L-2096341-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 19950 N. Cambridge Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85396
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Ernie Stein, 19950 N. Cambridge Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85396
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Ernie Stein, Member, 19950 N. Cambridge Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85396 Mae Stein, Member, 19950 N. Cambridge Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85396 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 31, September 7, and 14, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: TATIANA S.
HUDDLESTON, CPA, PLLC P-2108714-2
II. The address of the known place of business is: 501 E. Plaza Cir Drive, Ste. 12, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent it: Tatiana Huddleston, 10020 W. Highland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Tatiana Huddleston, Member, Manager, 10020 W. Highland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037 Published in the West Valley View, and the West
Valley Business on August 31, September 7, and 14, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: Risen Perspectives, LLC L-21026884
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2047 E. Monona Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85024
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: David Lance Robinson, 2047 E. Monona Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85024
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each
person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: David Lance Robinson, Manager, 2047 E. Monona Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85024
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 31, September 7, and 14, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PRIME GENERATOR SOLUTIONS LLC
L-2110020-7
II. The address of the known place of business is: 10533 W. Flower St., Avondale, AZ 85392 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Matthew Riordan, 10533 W. Flower St., Avondale, AZ 85392
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Matthew Riordan, Member, 10533 W. Flower St., Avondale, AZ 85392
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 31, September 7, and 14, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF
ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: METAL LACE & LOCS, LLC
L-2104487-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 10536 W. Magnolia St., Tolleson, AZ 85353
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Cherry Cook, 10536 W. Magnolia St., Tolleson, AZ 85353
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: Cherry Cook, Manager, 10536
W. Magnolia St., Tolleson, AZ 85353
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Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: JT’S LOVELY LEO’S, LLC
L-2104513-1
II. The address of the known place of business is: 16600 W. Pierce St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: David Malik, 16600 W. Pierce 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:
David Malik, Member, 16600 W. Pierce St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 7, 14, and 21, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: BRADLEY TRANSPO-TATION LLC
L-2117700-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 9703 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage, AZ 85335
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mary Christine Bradley, 17740 W. Maryland Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Keith Harold Bradley, Member, 17740 W. Maryland Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
Mary Christine Bradley, Member, 17740 W. Maryland Ave., Waddell, AZ 85355
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 7, 14, and 21, 2016.
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