West Valley View - October 19, 2016

Harkins opens in Goodyear

State-of-the-art innovations include Arizona’s widest movie screen

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

MISSED HEARING

Mother of missing Buckeye boy fails to show up for custody hearing — Page 5.

HEALTHY HUMANS, HEALTHY PETS

Tolleson’s annual Community Health and Pet Expo set for Saturday — Page 21.

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Moviegoers have a new destination in the West Valley as Harkins Theatres opens a complex in Goodyear filled with the industry’s latest innovations.

“This is our absolutely most state-of-theart theater,” said Dan Harkins, owner of the company that operates more than 490 screens at 33 locations.

Harkins said the 78,000-square-foot Estrella Falls 16 that opened on Oct. 13 will serve a “booming” West Valley.

“It’s going to handle a lot of people,” he said.

The centerpiece is Cine 1 XL, which Harkins officials said is an evolution of the Cine Capri theaters the company is known for.

Gold curtains in Cine 1 XL evoke a movie palace, opening to reveal an 83-foot-wide curved screen that Harkins said is the widest in the state — wider than the 70-foot Cine Capri screens at Harkins’ Tempe Marketplace and Scottsdale 101 locations.

Sound in Cine 1 XL is delivered by a 62-channel, 150,000-watt Dolby Atmos 3D sound system, with dozens of speakers lining the auditorium.

To prevent sound from bleeding between theaters, the company builds 8-inch concrete walls between the auditoriums, according to Mike Bowers, president of Harkins.

Harkins said the Goodyear location is one of only a few theater complexes in the country outfitted entirely with laser projection, which he said offers a brighter picture with more vibrant color.

The 421-seat Cine 1 XL is the largest of the16 auditoriums, with others varying in size for a total of about 2,000 seats, Harkins said.

Larger auditoriums have 55-foot-wide screens. All auditoriums feature electronically controlled leather reclining loungers that Harkins introduced at the first of its Valley theaters last year at Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Also like Camelview, the Estrella Falls lobby

Concession

Billy Moore Days rides back into town

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

The western flavor of Billy Moore Days should remind Avondale residents of the city’s heritage, but the return of the festival also poses challenges for organizers to create an event that lives up to the nostalgia for earlier festivals.

The first Billy Moore Days since 2008 opens Friday with the city’s annual Resident Appreciation Night and continues Saturday and Sunday along Western Avenue in historic Avondale.

“We’ll never be able to recreate what Billy Moore Days was when it was operating at its peak, but we can bring back some memories and copy as many of those experiences in a more modern state,” said Kirk Haines, who is working to organize the event as part of his job as director of Avondale’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department.

Key to recreating elements from past festivals is the parade and carnival, Haines said.

“Those were the cornerstones,” he said.

The carnival will open Friday night and continue through Sunday. Saturday morning’s parade will kick off a full day of events that include entertainment and fireworks, all staged in time to mark Avondale’s 70th anniversary of incorporation as a city.

“It’s sort of a birthday celebration,” Haines said.

Named for the pioneer credited with establishing the community originally known as Coldwater, Billy Moore Days was an Avondale tradition for decades until city-sponsored events became the victims of budget cuts caused by the economic downturn.

But residents didn’t forget the festival, petitioning for its return.

Haines said his department got the message

Parade grand marshal has roots in region

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Belen Moreno remembers the Billy Moore Days parade as a highlight for her family for years until the event was discontinued. On Saturday, as the festival is being re-established, the former longtime Avondale educator will be grand marshal of the Billy Moore Days parade.

Moreno said her family used to pile into the back of their truck parked on the parade route to watch the floats, horses and high school bands go by.

“The kids enjoyed it,” she said. “It was a lot of fun.”

Sometimes, her children, and later the grandchildren, were in the parade.

In the days before this year’s event, Moreno was practicing her parade wave for the ride down Western Avenue.

“It will be fun seeing all the people I know,” she said.

Moreno, 81, is a familiar figure in the community after working as a teacher and administrator for 37 years at Avondale Elementary School — “the old one before they built the new one,” she said.

She’s also well acquainted with the history of the West Valley as a child of the area’s farm labor camps, a subject that she researches as a historian and co-author of an upcoming book.

The oldest of six children, Moreno was born in 1935 in Marinette, a town that no longer exists in the area of what’s now Sun City and Surprise.

When her father was hired as an irrigation supervisor for Goodyear Farms, the family moved to one of five camps established in 1929 near Litchfield Park that provided housing for hundreds of workers who labored in the cotton and alfalfa fields.

“Camp life was wonderful,” Moreno remembered. “Everybody knew everybody in the camps. Everybody helped each other. Each camp was like a small community.”

Residents grew vegetables and raised chickens and turkeys and danced in the dirt street for celebrations, such as when soldiers came back from World War II, Moreno said.

has a full bar lined with a couple of dozen stools, where Harkins said film fans can enjoy a drink and talk about movies.

offerings have been expanded,

Belen Moreno

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View photo by Jordan Christopher

HARKINS THEATRES OWNER DAN HARKINS smiles as he gives a personalized tour of the newly finished Estrella Falls 16 Oct. 11 in Goodyear. The theater includes an 83-foot Cine 1 XL screen, laser projection, in-lobby bar and luxurious seating. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.

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Harkins

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but service is at the counter. Bowers said the company’s philosophy is to avoid risking disrupting a movie with servers in the auditoriums.

He said the Goodyear theater will employ 125 to 150 people.

The Goodyear location is the third Valley Harkins theater to offer reserved seating, with patrons selecting their seats at screens at the box office.

In a first for a Harkins, those who purchase tickets online can skip the box office and go paperless by having their smartphones swiped by the ticket-taker.

Opening weekend blockbusters are likely to be booked in Cine 1 XL, but Harkins said the advent of digital projection allows films to be moved between larger and smaller auditoriums depending on audience demand.

Harkins acknowledged that he’s heard from local customers who want more independent movies screened, but he said those films seldom do well in the West Valley.

“When customers come to the box office, they’re voting for the best movie,” he said.

Nevertheless, he said he would like to develop an audience for the independent films.

“It’s in our DNA,” he said of the company that was founded by his father in 1933 and has grown into the largest family-owned theater company in the U.S.

The company was well-known for the original Cine Capri theater, which opened in 1964 in central Phoenix and was torn down in 1998.

The company used the Cine Capri name as an homage for other large-screen theaters, but is switching to the Cine 1 moniker for future projects as it expands to areas not familiar with Cine Capri’s history.

The Goodyear theater is the chain’s westernmost location of 19 theaters in the Valley, including Gateway Pavilions in Avondale. Harkins also operates seven other theaters in Arizona, four in southern California and one each in Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.

The Goodyear theater near West McDowell Road and North 150th Avenue is surrounded by acres of vacant land that is expected to be the site for the Southwest Valley’s first regional shopping center, Estrella Falls.

The project has been on the drawing boards for a decade, with 2 million square feet of shopping, dining and entertainment as well as public spaces, residential, office and hotel developments.

The theater is east of the Market at Estrella Falls, a retail “power center” that opened in 2008 as the first phase of the development.

Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

Roots

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“There was a lot of music,” she remembered. Families would go to Avondale for haircuts and to see movies. A bus would carry the children from camp to school.

Her first year of school was a turning point. It was in what she called “Americanization class” — where the children learned English — that she met the boy who would become her husband, Rudy, and when she decided what she wanted to do.

“I wanted to be a teacher. That was the dream,” she said.

But by the time she reached high school, Moreno came to terms with the realities. Young women at the time grew up to help their mothers or get a job. She had taken typing and shorthand classes.

That’s when an influential high school teacher, the late Frances Ybarra Amabisca, confronted Moreno with a question: “What do you really want to do?” she asked.

When her answer was “Be a teacher,” Moreno remembered the reply was, “You are going to school and you are going to be a teacher.”

A scholarship was arranged and Moreno’s parents eventually agreed, so the 1950 Litchfield Park High School graduate was off to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University, where she also worked in the college’s public relations office and edited the yearbook.

Moreno said she was the first Litchfield Park graduate of Mexican heritage who went to college.

“Thank God, there have been a lot more after me,” she said.

Back in the Valley, she married, started substitute teaching, then landed a job at Avondale Elementary — one of just two schools in Avondale at the time — where Amabisca, a former Billy Moore grand marshal herself, eventually became principal.

“I loved teaching third grade,” Moreno said. “I loved the kids.”

She was lured out of the classroom with the offer to work as the school’s migrant director, a job that appealed to her with the opportunity to work with families.

She later became the school’s federal program director, public relations director and assistant principal before retiring 16 years ago.

Along the way, she earned a master’s degree at Arizona State University.

Not far from historic Avondale, Moreno and her husband have lived in the same house since 1964 that’s filled with photos of their three daughters and one son, seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

On the kitchen table, Moreno is working on her latest project co-authoring a book on the farm camps with Cruz Dominguez, to be titled Los Campos De Litchfield Park.

Drawing heavily on photos, it will document the lives of families who lived in the farm labor camps, which closed in 1986.

Moreno hopes to complete work on the book next month.

Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

View photo by Jordan Christopher AN IN-LOBBY BAR offers moviegoers cocktails, wine and beer at the newly finished Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 in Goodyear.

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earlier this year of what he called the City Council’s “keen interest” in re-establishing the festival.

That gave planners less time than normal to create one of the city’s larger events, which is expected to draw 10,000 to 15,000 people this year for what could again become an annual festival, Haines said.

Helping to plan the event was a citizens committee with folks who remembered past festivals, including members of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, the agency that organized Billy Moore Days from 1954 until the city took it over in 2005.

Stacey Lindsay of Goosebump Marketing and Events, a Phoenix-based company that is helping to stage the event, said the western theme will be on display during the weekend.

But instead of the beard-growing contests and beauty pageants popular during former festivals, there will be a western wear contest for youths and a hollering competition.

The following is a guide to this year’s Billy Moore Days:

Resident Appreciation Night/GAIN

Billy Moore Days will start with Avondale’s Resident

Appreciation Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Information booths will give residents an opportunity to become familiar with city services and programs, including public works, fire/medical, police and neighborhood and family services.

In the spirit of the festival, the displays will showcase a western theme.

Those attending can meet city staffers and members of the City Council, participate in raffles and giveaways and enjoy stage entertainment.

The event will also include the Avondale Police Department’s annual Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods, or G.A.I.N., which encourages neighborhood efforts to prevent crime.

Visitors can meet police officers, get a look at police vehicles and tactical gear and view K9 unit demonstrations.

Parade

The parade will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday beginning at Litchfield Road and Western Avenue, and travel east on Western Avenue to Fifth Street, then turn north and end at Agua Fria High School, 530 E. Riley Drive.

Leading the parade will be the Agua Fria High School marching band and color guard and grand marshal Belen Moreno, a former Avondale educator.

Among dozens of parade entries will be floats, equine units, dance groups and cars carrying local celebrities and political figures, as well as the Wells Fargo stagecoach

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and the Arizona Public Service Co. birthday balloon. Former Miss Billy Moore Days pageant winners and past parade grand marshals will also be part of the parade.

Announcers at Fourth Street and Western will be longtime local radio and TV personality Dave Pratt and Cheryl Cook Todd, owner of AZ Firearms and Pot of Gold, who was Miss Billy Moore Days in 1984. John Safin, president and CEO of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be the announcer at Central and Western.

Festival

After the parade, Western Avenue and Sernas Plaza next to the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library will become the site for a street festival, with arts and crafts vendors and entertainment on Saturday.

Dr. Buck’s Wild West Show will feature stuntmen doing shows and shootouts, as well as magic and comedy with a western theme and tales with historian cowboy Lee Anderson. Activities for children will include a “branding station” for face painting, a “craft coral,” gold panning, a rubber band gun shootout, roping and bow and arrow games.

An antique car show will be on display on Western Avenue. A display on Avondale history will be at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library. Volunteers from the Three Rivers Historical Society will staff the display from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Capping Saturday’s events, members of the City Council are expected to take the stage before a fireworks display marking Avondale’s anniversary year.

Entertainment

Three headliner acts will be among performers on the stage at Western Avenue and Sixth Street.

• Halocene, performing Friday night, is a femalefronted, Phoenix-based pop and rock band that has toured nationally and opened for Blink 182 and Fall Out Boy and performed at the Vans Warped Tour.

• Str8Up, performing on Saturday, has been playing around the Valley and elsewhere for 25 years. It covers every genre and specializes in old school, R&B and Latin favorites.

• The Sugar Thieves, performing on Saturday, has been playing blues, country, folk, gospel, rock and jazz since 2006. The Phoenix band has played in the U.S., Mexico and Europe, shared the stage with B.B. King, Willie Nelson, the Flaming Lips and Lucinda Williams and recorded five albums. Other performers will include Studio Dance 21 on Friday evening. All-day stage entertainment on Saturday will include AZ Dynasty Cheer & Dance, Kimberly Pearl and One Summer from Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation and Ballet Folklorico Esperanza. Line dancing instruction will also be offered.

Carnival

The City of Fun Carnival will operate a dozen rides from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Dennis Deconcini Park, 351 E. Western Ave. Rides will include a merry-go-round, zipper, spin out and zero gravity. The carnival is the only festival event on Sunday.

Contests

In the past, Billy Moore Days had contests such as cotton bale rolling and donkey and lawn mower races. This year’s event will carry on the tradition with several competitions:

• Little Buckaroo/Buckarette Contest will feature children ages 10 and younger competing in their best western attire. The contest will be at 5:45 p.m. Friday at the festival stage. Winners will ride on a float in the parade the following day. Register on the event website and check in by 5:30 p.m. to compete.

• Yee Haw Hollerin’ Contest invites participants to belt out their best “Yee Haw!” The contest will be at noon Saturday at Sernas Plaza. Check in by 11:45 a.m. to compete.

• A co-ed softball tournament for adults will start at 11 a.m. Saturday at Festival Fields Park, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale. The tournament will have a western theme, with a prize for best team’s western wear costume and special rules for each inning, such as running bases backward.

• A basketball tournament will start at noon Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club Tri-City Thornwood Branch, 301 E. Western Ave., Avondale. The 12-team double elimination tournament is for ages 9-14.

Food/beverage

Food trucks and beverage vendors will sell barbecue, cheese steaks, fry bread and sarsaparilla.

The carnival area will have corn dogs, hot dogs, sausage, fries, cotton candy, candy apples, ice cream, funnel cakes and popcorn.

Adult beverages will be available at a saloon.

Street closures

Several roads will be closed because of the festival and parade:

• Fourth Street between Western Avenue and Belmont Drive will be closed from noon Thursday to 11 p.m. Sunday.

• Western Avenue between Seventh Street and Third Street will be closed from 2 p.m. Friday to midnight Saturday.

• Litchfield Road between Western Avenue and Goodyear Parkway will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Shuttle/parking

On Saturday, shuttle transportation will be provided from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to and from parking lots at Lattie Coor School, 1406 N. Central Ave., Avondale, and Festival Fields, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale. Additional parking will be available on Saturday within walking distance of the festival at Michael Anderson School, 45 S. Third Ave., Avondale; Dessie Lorenz Park, 202 E. Main St., Avondale; and Pot of Gold/AZ Firearms, 215 E. Western Ave., Avondale.

Events are free, with charges for food and carnival rides. For information, visit billymooredays.com or call 623333-2400.

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A man and his two young daughters were found shot Sunday night at a home near 94th Avenue and Elwood Street in west Phoenix in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide, officials said.

The victims have been identified as Audrey Arismendez, 5, and Ariah Arismendez, 4. Jerad Arismendez, 36, was identified as the alleged shooter, said Sgt. Mercedes Fortune, a spokeswoman with the Phoenix Police Department.

Officers responded at about 10 p.m. for reports of gunshots in the neighborhood, Fortune said.

A woman then called police and said she was

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The mother of a Buckeye boy missing for nearly three months was a no-show in court Oct. 14 for a dependency hearing regarding the missing boy and his two siblings.

Crystal Wilson is the adoptive mother of missing 10-year-old Jesse Wilson, his twin sister and their older brother. State child safety workers removed the two other children from the home when Jesse went missing in July.

Wilson told police she believes the boy slipped out of the second-story window and ran away. It was apparently something he had done in the past. Police said they have not ruled out foul play.

The dependency hearing was initiated by the Arizona Department of Child Safety in a first move to terminate Wilson’s parental rights to Jesse, if found, and his two siblings.

When Wilson did not show up for the closed-door hearing, the judge entered a default on her behalf, which will allow the process to continue.

Cynthia Lauderdale is also a party to the case, and was at the hearing. Lauderdale claims to be the biological grandmother of the three children Wilson adopted after the state took them away from Lauderdale’s daughter.

concerned about her ex-husband and their two daughters, who were at a home in the area, Fortune said.

Officers entered the house and found a man and two girls shot inside a bedroom, she said.

Jerad and Audrey were pronounced dead at the scene, and Ariah died at a local hospital, Fortune said.

Officers believe he shot the girls before taking his own life, she said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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

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Police are investigating after a 1-year-old boy died from a possible drowning Oct. 11 in Buckeye, officials said.

Officers responded to a home at about 9 p.m. near 241st Avenue and Yuma Road in Buckeye for an unresponsive child, said Sgt. Jason Weeks, a spokesman with the Buckeye Police Department.

Firefighters took over lifesaving measures and the boy was transported by helicopter to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Weeks said.

The Buckeye Police Department’s criminal investigation division is investigating the cause of death, which at this time has been listed as a possible drowning, Weeks said.

The investigation is ongoing.

Avondale police seek sexual assault suspect

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

She is attempting to gain visitation to the two children currently in DCS care, and eventually would like to get custody of them.

Meanwhile, Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall said while public and media attention has decreased regarding Jesse, his investigators are vigorously working the case.

“We’re currently awaiting the crime lab results and we believe that will bring forensic value to the investigation,” Hall said.

He would not elaborate on what items were submitted for testing, but during the early stages of the investigation, detectives were seen taking evidence bags from the Wilson home that contained items from inside, as well as Wilson’s car.

Attempts to reach Wilson Oct. 14 were unsuccessful.

Hall said his investigators have not talked with Wilson since her initial interview and a follow-up early in the investigation. He also confirmed that she has not reached out to anyone in the Buckeye Police Department for updates on the case or to offer any additional information.

“I’m very confident in our investigators that are working this investigation and I’m very confident in the direction they’re going with it,” Hall said.

Avondale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault case from last month in the Garden Lakes community in Avondale.

The assault occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Kimberly Park, near Garden Lakes Parkway and Lakeshore Drive, said Sgt. Thomas Alt, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.

The unidentified suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his late 20s to early 30s with dark wavy hair, brown eyes, an athletic build and a tattoo of a star on his right forearm, Alt said.

The suspect was last seen at the park as the victim fled the area for help. He was said to have been wearing a yellow bandana on his head, white tank top and black pants, Alt said.

If anyone has information about the suspect or assault, contact the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7324. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377).

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

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Not to get all scientific, but let’s get all scientific

Avondale’s decision to use a new method for its annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey had us confused until we reached out to the city and asked what was up with that?

For the past few years, Avondale has conducted its own survey, allowing all residents of the city to take part, whereas its sister city, Goodyear, has used a service that mails the city’s survey to a random sampling. Until now, we thought Avondale’s method was more fair, more inclusive than Goodyear’s, since everyone was invited to take part.

But it wasn’t scientific.

Last year, 1,116 Avondale residents took the survey during the month of October. Surveys could be found on the city’s website and at city events. But there was no way to guarantee that all 1,116 residents didn’t come from the Cashion area of Avondale. Or the Garden Lakes community. Or Old Town. Just three examples of the diversity that makes up Avondale. Different areas of the city will undoubtedly have different issues and concerns.

Old Town residents are probably thrilled with their library services since the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library is within walking distance, but Sage Creek residents might not be since they’re actually closer to the Litchfield Park Branch Library than either of their city’s libraries.

Rancho Santa Fe residents are probably more than satisfied with their city’s Parks and Recreation Department since the city’s flagship park, Friendship Park, is only about a mile and a half away. But Rio Crossing residents may not be as they have to travel nearly five miles to get to Friendship Park and seven to Festival Fields.

Historic Avondale residents might not have very nice things to say about the city’s streets since they’ve been living in a construction zone for what seems like forever, and even though the end result will surely be worth it, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees when they’re living in it day in and day out.

Just as there was no way to tell if all 1,116 survey responses came from the same area, there was no way to tell that they didn’t all come from residents who were dissatisfied enough with a certain aspect that they sought out the survey. We all know more people will lodge a complaint than a compliment.

Kudos to Avondale for contracting with the National Citizen Survey to conduct this year’s Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The results will not only be scientific, but because the NCS conducts surveys in 350 jurisdictions across 46 states, including Chandler, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Sedona, Sierra Vista and Surprise, Avondale will be able to compare its results against other communities’.

The NCS has mailed 1,500 surveys to a random sampling of Avondale residents across the entire city. (The random sampling is what makes it scientific.)

We implore each and every one of you 1,500 residents to complete the survey honestly and in its entirety. You represent all of Avondale. Your responses will help guide the city as it maps out next year’s budget.

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my property taxes increased $97.30 from last year.

Of that there is already a $2.12 increase from West-Mec. If the proposed bond passes that would add another $12 to my property taxes.

Editor’s note: The West Valley View will not run any Letters to the Editor criticizing candidates in the Nov. 2 issue because it is the last issue before the general election on Nov. 8 and candidates would not have a chance to defend themselves.

School taxes are too high

Editor:

The school taxes are unbelievable.

$3.5 billion was already approved in May.

The direct quote from the pamphlet follows.

“The proposition, if approved, would give an extra $3.5 billion to the state’s schools over the next 10 years. It would also provide $50 million annually over the next five years and $75 million annually for five years after that. Passage would also settle a five-year-old lawsuit over inflationary funding for schools.”

Just the education portion of

I could get really sarcastic and ignorant at this point but I will try to control myself.

This county cannot support mini campuses on every corner like gas stations. If this program is of such value to employers then let them fund all of these pie in the sky adventures.

Ralph Baer Goodyear

I have had enough already

Editor:

The election is almost here.

This time it is not enough to vote against crooked Hillary Clinton, but also against all Progressive everywhere. Why? Because Progressives are using political correctness to control our speech, which translates into controlling our thinking and behavior. By definition it is totalitarianism.

These left wing lunatics are really very tolerant, as long as you agree with them. If not they

will absolutely try to destroy you . They will call you a bigot, racist, a homophobic and any other slurs so as to intimidate you to toe the line. By so doing they are taking our freedoms away from us Black lives matter is the most hateful and racist group in America. They are a bunch of thugs who will not say a damn thing about Blacks killing Blacks in Chicago because those murders do not fit their political agenda ! They would rather riot, loot and destroy innocent people’s property. They, not the police are the real criminals. American universities use to teach students how to think objectively. Today they have become political correct prisons. Progressive administrators are enforcing political correctness and punishing those students who disagree with them. PC student campus groups are more vindictive and vicious than the administrations. Nobody will make me say Native American rather than Indian. I also prefer negro or black man to person of color. Hooray for the Washington REDSKINS ! I also affirm my God given conviction that homosexuality is an abomination in the eyes of God Almighty. The Word of God trumps the opinion of any celebrity or idiot sports super phony like LeBron James. Truth

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be told, November 8 may well be our last chance to get it right and preserve our eroding freedoms

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Did Penzone get Soros money?

Editor:

I read with great alarm that Paul Penzone has a champion throwing money in support of his race against Sheriff Arpaio. It was reported that George Soros has contributed $300,000 to a political group who promotes Penzone and is critical of Arpaio. A quick check of Mr. Soros and his agendas are very concerning. He supports the legalization of all street drugs and prostitution. He supports the federalization of police, but yet funds groups who promote division and in some cases even violence in a quest to cause civil unrest. This is all documented and easily available information online.

I will be very interested to see if Penzone has accepted campaign donations from this person or any organizations funded by him. If this is the case, he is unfit to be running for a position that entails law and order, and voters should be very wary.

Jodi Klimek Buckeye

U.S. founded by Christians, Jews

Editor:

Dear (Cary Hines) Editor,

In the Sept. 28, Paper It seems that Our Favorite Democrats attack you personally. Also we have the Antichristian writer. Now it is plain to see that an Editor that is a Republican (or at least writes like a Republican) would be a target for these people. What they seem to forget is that this Nation was founded by religious Christians and Jews. True there were some Deists. But even those Deist made use of some parts of the Bible! Trolls could be fairy dwarfs or could it be that it is trolling for other would be Christians? Perhaps you have heard of fishing for men! In the land that I live in no one forces you to be a Christian, but I have been accused of bad mouthing Atheist. Let us look at words: Democrats and Republican. The last four letters of each what do you get? Rats and I can … Now that I have offended half the people, it

is time to close.

Bernard Oviatt Salome

Republicans will eat crow

Editor:

After the November election there won’t be any crows left. The Republicans will have eaten them all, gone finished.

Years from now when my little girl goes to school and asks me what a crow is, I will tell her it was a big black bird that when it was in the sunlight it was a glossy black and shining. And when my little girl asks if we will ever see them again, I will tell her no, the Republicans saw to that. And then she will ask me why the Republicans ate them all. Well they don’t know any better honey, and thats why we don’t have any crows left. They are on the endangered species list, come November.

Alfred Molina Tonopah

Vote for John Carnero

Editor:

The upcoming run-off election for the City of Tolleson Council is very important. A vote for JOHN CARNERO is needed to continue positive support for the citizens of Tolleson. John has been a long time resident of Tolleson, knows the city and resident needs through his experience serving on the High School Board of Education and current position with the City of Glendale. The John A. Carnero Sports Complex, west of city hall, is one example of his vision for the community. John Carnero brought forth the idea of the Wolverine-Knight foundation, now in its thirty fourth (34) year of providing scholarships for graduates of the six (6) high schools of the Tolleson Union High School District #214. A vote for John Carnero is greatly appreciated.

Charles A. Landis

Former Tolleson Union High School District superintendent

Storage facility is a bad idea

Editor:

I urge the Goodyear City Council to say no to the special use permit request for a 2-3 story storage facility in Estrella Mountain Ranch.

There are numerous reasons why a business like this does not belong in this location. What is obvious to residents called to action is the safety of our children and active members of our community who walk and bike to Starpointe and hike on the adjacent trails. The increase in truck traffic poses a danger to people making their way to the pools, basketball courts, and exercise facilities where this commercial building is potentially slated.

A business such as this is better suited for main roads accessed by the interstate where pedestrian traffic doesn’t occur. There are storage facilities within several miles and appropriately placed in Goodyear. A commercial venture of this nature has no business butting up to neighborhoods in our community. Please share with us one master planned community such as ours where a retail storage facility exists.

Increased traffic, necessary lighting for a business of this magnitude, and non-resident users seeking storage for potentially hazardous and possibly illegal materials are also a grave concern. Your job is to make sound decisions when it comes to the safety and security of your community members. We expect you to hear our concerns. Your job isn’t to rubber stamp every project that comes down the pike. Homeowners in Estrella have a financial stake in the appropriate planning of our area. We don’t want to be guinea pigs to see if this might work. We want you to stand up for us.

The only possible location suitable would be along Estrella Parkway. Somewhere walkers and bikers aren’t subjected to risk. Say no to the special use permit for this commercial business in Mountain Ranch.

Judy Adams Goodyear

Vote no on Prop. 205

Editor:

Many ads that exploit the sale of marijuana in CO are untrue. Here are the facts:

Pot is sucking up more of Denver’s ELECTRICITY than bargained for. 45% of the increase is due to the Cannabis industry. Indoor marijuana cultivation is highly energy intensive. It consumes 6 times as much energy as the pharmaceutical industry and 8 times the energy per sq. ft. as an average commercial building. The grow lights run 24/7 and WATER is used throughout the day to fertilize and mist plants. 6 Million $$ in pot revenues is distributed to local governments, But the cost of increased law enforcement, drugged-driving

incidents, fatal crashes, loss of productivity and a huge spike in gangrelated crime negates the benefit.

Teen drug-related school explusions are on the rise. Cannabis is an intoxicant and proven dangerous to adolescents who use regularly. Brain development is affected in young people.

Denver’s homeless population has increased and tourist dollars are going more to pot than natural wonders.

Many tourist towns including Colorado Springs have banned the sale of marijuana for the above reasons.

People need to know the truth.

Ann Carter Goodyear

Editor’s note: The West Valley View received about 25 letters to the editor addressing Hickman’s Family Farms and the Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP) group within the span of about a half an hour on Oct. 7. Due to space constraints, the View has chosen to print the first two letters received — one opposing Hickman’s and one supporting Hickman’s — and publish the rest online only.

Public’s wellbeing comes first

Editor:

The article “Hickman rejects petition” after reading it I would have to agree with the people that Hickman shouldn’t be able to vote on anything in the county if he puts his own business before the people. Even though he may be the chairman of the Maricopa county board of supervisors he should take action on the publics complaints about Hickman’s Ranch because that is what the people are expecting him to do that is his responsibility to the people even if that is his business. If the ranch is causing air pollution, then it may cause community health issues and the communities health should come before the business. This should have been resolved already especially since it has been brought up three years in a row, obviously people are not happy with what is happening so why doesn’t the board take a stand and serve the people like they are supposed to. Business wellbeing is not more important than the publics wellbeing.

Robert Figueroa Tolleson

Workers need Hickman’s

Editor: I want my voice to be heard

today, RIGHT NOW. To begin with, one issue surrounding our community in in the west valley is the minimum wage. For people to complain about things that bring food to many people’s tables isn’t correct. People who make a living out of these egg ranches need these jobs, since they are the only ones willing to take up these dirty jobs. It is in no one’s place who only benefi ts from the products to decide whether other people’s jobs should be taken away or not. Unless people are willing to offer minorities who are taking on these jobs to transfer and move into better jobs then so be it. It should be a cooperation’s right and a member of the company like Mr. Hickman to take in decisions without being held against his company or against the people he represents.

Eliseo Penate Marroquin Tolleson

Shame on crooked Hillary

Editor:

If Hillary has to dig up dirt on Trump that happened over 11 years ago, she should know by now that she should look no further than her own bedroom for scandal material. Lying Bill was impeached for lying under oath about having sexual relations with Monica, but he finished his 2nd term. Now, you voters want to put the most corrupt family in the country back into the white house for 8 more years of sex scandals. You can go into any locker room at any sports stadium in the country and listen to the same kind of language that Trump was caught saying, bragging about what he thinks of beautiful women. The highly paid ball players do the same kind of bragging to their fellow sports buddies. Some even drug and rape women they pick up in bars.

To coin a phrase from Hillary, “what difference does it make now? ” Sex lives don’t have a thing to do with how well you can run a country. As for professional bragging ball players, their sexual prowess has nothing to do with how well they play ball. Vote for the ability of nominees to run the country. The media is responsible for dredging up dirt to try to ruin lives. IF they force Trump out of the race, you will see riots on election day.

James Logan Buckeye

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The words of Donald Trump

Editor:

What bothers you more, horrible words, or babies being torn apart as they pass thru the birth canal. Payed for by you and me?

What is worse filthy words, or watching people die in real time. Telling the Marines “To stand down” because the details of the raid would embarrass Hillary and the President? I’m sure you Remember Benghazi? There was no aid from the U.S.A. Even after 600 requests for aid.

What offends you more? giving Iran 400 million dollars for hostages with more to come. As Iranian officers are seen buying arms with our money to kill our soldiers, or locker room talk?

What is worse A man with a filthy mouth or losing the Supreme Court? We will have a court that votes against freedom of religion (1st amendment) and freedom to bear arms.(2nd amendment) if Clinton is elected. Is this why our forefathers pledged their fortune, their lives, their sacred honor for. God forbid!

This women lost 600 Billion tax dollars while in office, and doesn’t know where it is! She committed treason with her e mail! ( Any other government worker would be in prison). Destroyed 32,000 e mails after the congress requested them. How about open borders? any one can come in ISIS, drug dealers, murders, rapist, as well as family’s. we must provide housing,education, food,and

legal assistance. Jobs will be lost to lower wages. How long before the government starts cutting S.S. Because people we are broke. It’s your call.

I hate locker room talk, but more than that I love my country and the Constitution. I also love babies. I don’t want to pay to kill them! Remember to pray for the states that have been flooded, and the families of those who have died.

Jean Levandowski Litchfield Park

Trump didn’t lie

Editor:

Hillary has at least 4 books written about her corruption Donald has none — Hillary is confermed a liar and careless by the FBI Hillary asked “ what does it matter ” concerning the deaths of 5 Americans in Bengauzy. Donald didn’t lie about his sexual words from a decade ago he said “ I was wrong” also he is sorry then said I will be a better man for it.

I wouldn’t pass judgement too soon I know Jesus said “ the one without sin cast the first stone” are you without sin I don’t think so.

Marlin Gunter Tonopah

Sad state of affairs in U.S.

Editor:

One of the leading candidates for president of America is morally corrupt and a pathological liar and the other candidate is a school yard bully who has an ego with an insatiable appetite. Does not say much for

America if these are the best candidates we can put forth.

Charles Schweda Avondale

Now y’all upset

Editor:

Donald Trump has been a vile, racist, sexist, demagogue since the day he entered the race. He has played to the lowest redneck, KKK loving, neo-Nazi element of the Republican Party. He has denigrated blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and Muslims relentlessly. No problem, the Republicans think “those” people are less than human anyway. They say why are “you people” so sensitive and always trying to be so politically correct. The man has a right to free speech. However, all hell broke lose last Friday when the infamous tape of him and good old boy Billy Bush surfaced showing his love of molesting white women. Oh Lord, say it isn’t so, Donald Trump has threatened the “purity of white womanhood”. All of a sudden everybody has gone all John Wayne on him and strapped on their six guns. They be putting on their white hats and jumping on their white horses to ride to the rescue. They gotta save Miss Pollyanna Pureheart from the evil clutches of Snidely Whiplash. If it was not so pathetic, it would be funny. The hypocrisy is thicker than dog do-do. Chickens Coming Home To Roost. God is Good.

Fredrick Wilburn Buckeye

Vote yes on Prop. 205

Editor: Making marijuana a felony makes it so profitable cartels take over. Criminality and enforcement costs increase, legitimate profits and tax revenues disappear while unregulated street drugs can kill children.

ers in open bay dormitories with a minimally paid corrections officer. This only works when inmates are nonviolent which is how marijuana affects most users.

Public schools also need the tax revenue. Legislators were just told told new Corporate Tax cuts passed last year are going to create a big deficit — which almost certainly means more education cuts.

Prohibition mainly helps cartels and private prison investors.

John Bradley Avondale

Vote yes on TUHSD override

Editor: As the Mayor of Avondale, I am incredibly proud of the support our community gives to our local school districts. I have been a longtime supporter of teachers and education. As the first Kids at Hope city in the nation, Avondale has seen the impact that dedicated teachers have on our kids. It is important to me that we protect these education opportunities now and into the future. That is why I am voting YES for the Tolleson Union High School District’s upcoming budget override.

Quality education is critical to our ability to support our community, attract jobs, and train our future workforce. Quality schools help protect our property values and reduce crime. We need to invest in our school system to protect our quality of life.

Supporting this override is the right thing to do for our community. Our children deserve the best education we can provide. We need to continue to improve funding for our students and ensure that they are college and career ready. The investment we make in their education will pay dividends well into the future.

qualified educators

Increase opportunities for our students through College and Career Readiness

Provide Dual Enrollment for those students who want to earn college credits while in high school

Provide accelerated learning opportunities through Honors and Advanced Placement courses

Join me in supporting the Tolleson Union High School District override.

Kenn Weise Avondale

mayor

Vote yes on BUHSD override

Editor:

As mayor of the City of Buckeye, I understand how important quality education is to the future of our community. That’s why I’m supporting the Buckeye Union High School District’s request on the Nov. 8 ballot for an override of the Maintenance and Operations Funds.

Voter approval of this measure would provide additional funding to preserve class size, hire and retain current staff, maintain existing extracurricular activities, sustain student safety measures and provide for staff development. It’s important to note that this approval would not mean a new tax on our residents; it would only focus the existing tax dollars to be spent on those measures.

I urge voters in the Buckeye Union High School District to vote “yes” on the M&O Override measure on the ballot. It will help provide the educational opportunities our young people deserve and that our community’s future depends on.

Jackie

Private prison investors are the main legal beneficiaries of marijuana being illegal. They’re guaranteed a profitable 90% occupancy and make money housing 125+ nonviolent offend-

On November 8th, we can do our part to support our students and protect our quality of life by supporting the override. Please support education by voting “YES” on the Maintenance & Operation Override on November 8th. The override will: Keep class sizes manageable Retain and attract the highest

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Meet your school board candidates

10 candidates running for 6 seats in Litchfield, Buckeye districts

by Kourtney Balsan special to the View

Two West Valley school districts have contested races for governing board seats in the Nov. 8 election.

Four people are running for three four-year seats in the Buckeye Union High School District and six people are running for three four-year seats in the Litchfield Elementary School District.

Early voting begins today.

Uncontested races for the remaining 12 West Valley districts were canceled Sept. 21 by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

The following is the Buckeye and Litchfield candidates’ unedited answers to a questionnaire sent by the West Valley View

Buckeye Union High District

Three four-year seats available

Craig Jones (incumbent)

Did not respond to the questionnaire by deadline.

Dale Kamarata (incumbent)

Did not respond to the questionnaire by deadline.

Michael Stewart

Age: 43 years old

Last level of school completed: Masters Degree from Indiana University

Degrees, certifications held: Bachelors Degree from Notre Dame

Occupation: Human Resources Director for a high school district

Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district?

Two children who attend elementary school in the Liberty Elementary District, which feeds into Buckeye Union (3 years away from attending)

Years you have lived in the district: Lived in the district for seven years

How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? None at this time

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

I have been an active participant in my children’s educational process and see this opportunity as a continuation as they grow into high school students. Our schools are the center of our communities and instill the passion in our children to be lifelong learners. As a community we are obligated to ensure our schools have the resources needed in order to maintain a focused quality education that delivers excellence while preparing them for opportunities and careers of the future. My 20 plus years of experiences as a public servant gives me a diverse background to draw upon and unique insights to public education. My current position as a Director of Human Resources gives me insight into the needs and

issues that are specific to Arizona public schools. I am focused on effective communication, transparency, and solution oriented problem solving. I currently sit on other Boards and Commissions with the Arizona Department of Education, West Valley Task Force, and City of Goodyear.

2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

The top issues the district faces include employee retention and funding for quality programs and opportunities for students. The actions I would take to address these issues include first listening to administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students to explore their current experiences, insights, data, and practices. Then working with my fellow board members and the BUSD administrative team, I would help to develop a systematic and systemic plan to tackle these issues. It is important to have ongoing communication with stakeholders and benchmarks along the way to determine if the plan is making progress or needs revisions. I would be proud to be a part of the Buckeye Union High School District Governing Board.

Steve Warner (incumbent)

Age: 53

Last level of school completed: BA Business Admin

Degrees, certifications held: No answer given Occupation: Sales

Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district?

3 Graduated from the district.

Years you have lived in the district: 12 Years

How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? 12+

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

Though my 3 children have all graduated the district, I am running for one more term to help the district finish out several initiatives that the district has begun during my tenure. 2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

Aligning our curriculum and 1 to 1 Technology initiative to the new and seemingly ever changing

standards and school labels.

I will continue to support our ground-breaking work using “Beyond Textbooks” and our wonderful staff who are tirelessly working on curriculum realignment to meet the new challenges of AZMERIT using our 1 to 1 initiative to keep our students performing at the highest levels for college and career readiness.

Litchfield Elementary District

Three four-year seats available

Teddy Castro

Age: 43

Last level of school completed: 1yr College

Degrees, certifications held: Real Estate Broker

License

Occupation: Real Estate

Broker

Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district?

Yes

Years you have lived in the district: 13 years

How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? 9

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

I have been in the Litchfield Elementary School District for the 13 years. In that time my oldest daughter attended Corte Sierra the 2nd year it was opened in 2002. I also have two other children that currently attend schools in the district.

As a real estate broker, I am very aware of how important a school district is to the value of a community and for the people who want to live in it. For this reason, I have always been proud of the schools and district my children have attended for the last 13 years.

In 2015, I considering enrolling them in a local charter school due to the appeal of various inner school programs, structure, and quality of learning they provided. After an in depth review of charter school programs, meetings with LESD administration and staff. I decided to keep my children in public school learning

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Michael Stewart

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Teddy Castro

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within the district. In turn it motivated me to get involved at a higher level by running for a governing school board position to help this district expand its ability to not only compete, but be a model school district for Maricopa County and the State of Arizona.

2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

Our biggest issue in the district is the speed of growth we are experiencing with new housing developments being built and more families moving into the district. This type of growth can create growing pains in the current schools we have and in turn affect the quality of learning throughout our district as a whole.

My goal is to assess both higher and lower achieving schools in the district to see what alternate programs are being offered to maintain or increase student and parent involvement within the classroom. I believe the best way to increase involvement in the classroom is to excite students about their opportunities in school at an earlier age.

These opportunities should include but not limited to alternate skill programs such as science, technology, arts, programing, public service, and entrepreneurial leadership.

This balance of learning will help our youth succeed in and out of school as they either move into higher education or enter the workforce after high school. Our children deserve every opportunity available to succeed and shape their destiny as leaders for the future of our community.

Danielle Clymer (incumbent)

Age: 38

Last level of school completed: Graduate school

Degrees, certifications held: Bachelors of Science, Journalism Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Occupation: Marketing Consultant

Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district? Yes

Years you have lived in the district: 12

How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? 10

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

I believe in public education and the role it plays in bringing communities together. I

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would like to serve on the LESD Governing Board to continue the excellence of the Litchfield Elementary School District.

As the top elementary district in the state, we offer parents a wonderful choice when it comes to educating their children. I want to ensure that LESD provides transparency in both communication and finances, as well as engages parents and the community in open forums for feedback.

As an ambassador for the district, I would garner support for our neighborhood schools and encourage parents and community leaders to take an active role in public education here in LESD.

2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

As with many other public schools in our country and state, LESD faces serious challenges in the years ahead. School funding formulas, teacher retention, and properly managing growth in our community are some of those challenges we will continue to face.

The issue though that I feel carries the most weight during this next Governing Board term is the hiring of a new Superintendent. The Superintendent is the heart and soul of the district and their beliefs in how the district should operate will affect thousands of students and staff members.

I believe the Board’s role in this process is to lead the search for candidates strategically, while honestly discussing the future needs and opportunities of the district with its staff to ensure the candidate has the means to achieve success. A thorough and systematic approach will allow the Board members to interview and select the most viable candidate.

Jean Gray (incumbent)

Age: 63

Last level of school completed: Masters Degree Degrees, certifications held: Masters of Business Administration

Occupation: Retired from the Electric Utility Industry

Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district?

Two of my grandchildren previously attended school in the Litchfield Elementary School District

Years you have lived in the District: 14

How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? I have physically attended 17 school board meetings, including the monthly meetings, boundary change public hearings, performance reviews and contract re-negotiations.

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

There are only a few things in life for

which I hold the highest value. The value of education as the cornerstone of our democracy is one of those things. As a child, I remember my mother saying that people can take everything away from you in life, but they can never take your education.

Through out my life, I have pursued education and have relied on the value of education to pull me through some adverse situations and to give me an extra edge compared to the competition. Now it is time for me to give back to my community by becoming a member of the Litchfield Elementary #79 Governing Board where I will work to ensure that our children have the opportunity to experience the value of a top quality education.

2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

The top issue facing the District is to manage the rapid student population growth that is occurring in the west valley. As a Governing Board member, I will work with our State legislators to secure a sustainable source of funding in a timely manner.

In addition, I will work with the District and the fellow members of the Litchfield Governing Board to prioritize spending to ensure we are able to acquire the facilities, equipment and personnel necessary to provide access to a top quality education for all students in the District. I will also work with the District to maintain the quality of our curriculum in order to enhance student achievement scores during this period of rapid growth.

Sean Husmoe (incumbent)

Age: 45

Last level of school completed: Bachelor’s Degree Degrees, certifications held: Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Washington Occupation: CFO for Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district?

I have a third grade daughter at Mabel Padgett Elementary and a seventh grade daughter at Western Sky Middle School.

Years you have lived in the district: 10

How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? 10

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

I have enjoyed being on the school board this past year, and am proud of the work we have accomplished. I want to continue to contribute to the success of our school district.

As CFO for a large non-profit in the valley, I feel I have the financial understanding and budgeting expertise

to help the board from an oversight perspective and also help the district from a strategic perspective.

As our district continues to grow, it becomes more challenging each year to stretch the limited financial resources to meet the demands of maintaining our academic excellence and strong reputation.

As a member of the LESD Governing Board I will work to ensure those funds are spent in the most appropriate ways that yield the greatest impact on all of our students.

2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

Our students are our priority, so I believe the biggest issue our district faces is continuing to provide each individual with the education and support to help them reach their own maximum potential. Many outside factors will increase the difficulty of this for LESD in 2017, including continued growth within our district, limited funding, and a change in leadership with our superintendent retiring.

To address this priority of achieving excellence for each student during these challenging times I will work with the administration and the board to ensure funds are allocated to attract and retain talented employees for our district. Being a top rated district in the state isn’t just about test scores, it’s about challenging the students to exceed the standards, and supporting the teachers that help take them there.

Kenneth “Ken” Kelley

Age: 58

Last level of school completed: College

Degrees, certifications held: Bachelor of Arts

Occupation: Insurance producer at Kelley’s Insurance Services

Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district?

Three children who went through district schools

Years you have lived in the district: eighteen years. How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? None

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

I am a father, husband, business owner, and longtime resident of the West Valley committed to serving others through affiliation with community based nonprofit organizations devoted to securing a bright future for all, particularly children. I believe in values such as service above self and that intelligent, active engagement in public affairs is a true measure of citizenship. I care deeply about West Valley issues, particularly excellence in education and

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believe such is key to building and maintaining a bright and sustainable community. This passion led me to engage as a member of Leadership West, serve on their education committee, and be an option for election to the School Board.

2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

Like others, our District faces many challenges. Chief among them is keeping up with residential growth. Such presents issues in areas of classroom size, funding, staffing, and transportation for example.

Other challenges include retention of teachers, technology, the distraction of politics in education, the need for greater parental engagement, and campus safety.

The action I would take to address these and other issues would be to work with fellow board members and stakeholders, especially our teaching staff and parents. I would be particularly supportive of efforts to benchmark best practices, pursue partnerships, and utilize workgroups.

Tawyna Pfitzer (incumbent)

Age: 44

Last level of school completed: No answer provided.

Degrees, certifications held: Doctor of podiatric medicine

Occupation: Podiatrist

Do you have children who currently attend or previously attended school in the district?

I have a daughter at Verrado elementary and one at Verrado Middle

Years you have lived in the district: I have lived in the district as an adult since 2003 when I returned from my residency.

How many school board meetings have you physically attended in the last year? I have attended all but 3 meetings in the last 2 years.

1. Why are you seeking election to the school board?

2. What is the top issue the district faces, and what action would you take to address it?

Bothe questions really flow together. I am seeking re-election to the school board because I want to be part of the decision regarding the new superintendent . There are many issues to deal with but this coupled with the growth of district is the most urgent.

I have been present as a board member,parent,home owner and local business owner for the last two years . I feel that I have the perspective to help with this upcoming transition and challenge.

Business Briefcase

by Shane McOwen staff writer

It’s Business Briefcase time again, folks.

It’s another beautiful fall day in the Valley! Just kidding, it’s been in the “lovely” 90s for far too long now. If it’s grossly hot again, feel free to use a permanent marker to blot out the first sentence of this paragraph.

I’m sure everyone has a lot on their plates this week, so let’s get to it.

Let’s start with a couple of updates.

I’ve received quite a few emails asking about the status of the new Carolina’s Mexican Food restaurant at the northeast corner of Dysart Road and Western Avenue in Avondale.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2016, giving the restaurant a target opening date in late December or January 2017.

Carolina’s will be approximately 11,000 square feet, with an additional 2,000-squarefoot outdoor patio area. The Briefcase will update you with a more specific opening date once that information comes to light.

Shane McOwen

Item No. 2 on the frequently requested projects is WinCo Foods, which will eventually grace us with its presence in Goodyear at 15535 W. McDowell Road, in the empty lot on the southwest corner of McDowell Road and Pebble Creek Parkway.

WinCo is a bit of a good news/bad news situation. The good news is the grocer is still slated to be going in. The bad news is there’s (still) no official timetable for the project to get under way.

Don’t worry, Briefcase readers, I have your backs. I’ll continue pestering WinCo representatives until they finally reveal their plans. (I’ll probably keep pestering

them a little after that, as well, just to be safe.)

OK, now on to some places you can actually go today. Right now, even! Disclaimer: only if attempting to visit businesses during open hours.

Loving Hut Litchfield Park opened Oct. 13 at 5115 N. Dysart Road, Suite 220.

Oddly enough, the vegan restaurant is not actually in Litchfield Park, but on unincorporated county land. It’s close, though, so we can cut them some slack. Loving Hut County Land doesn’t have the same ring to it.

The restaurant serves 100 percent vegan food items, which means nothing is made from animal products.

Loving Hut is an international vegan fast-food chain, with locations in Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Business hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and closed Sunday.

For information, visit lovinghuts.com/litchfieldpark.

Finally, Gentle Dental has opened its newest office at 1468 N. Litchfield Road, Suite M1, in Goodyear.

The dental provider has nearly 170 locations nationwide, and provides patients with general, specialty, pediatric, orthodontic and emergency dentistry.

“Our new office will provide what the community is looking for in a family dentist — the personalized care of a neighborhood dentist backed by a powerful network of dental providers,” Dr. Mark Sampang said in a release. “We’re all about educating our community on what proper oral health care looks like.”

The office is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday by appointment only.

For information or to book an appointment, call 602346-9966 or visit gentledentalpalmvalley.com.

That’s all for this week, everyone.

Send tips, questions or comments to smcowen@westvalleyview.com. All emails are appreciated.

See you next week!

Packing party held for Christmas gift project

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Wildflower Bread Co. and Goodyear police are inviting the public to a packing party at 10 a.m. Saturday at 1380 N. Litchfield Road in Goodyear as part of Operation Christmas Child.

They aim to pack 250 shoeboxes full of gift items.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, which collects shoeboxes filled with school

supplies, hygiene items, toys and notes of encouragement, and delivers them to children in need around the world. The children who receive the gift-filled shoeboxes suffer from poverty, natural disaster, war, terror, disease and famine. For many, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.

For information, call Natalie Widomski at 623-3376977 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Tawyna Pfitzer

Desert Edge’s defending D-II golf champ focused on repeat; Youngker volleyball outlasts Buckeye; Week 8 football recap

ISAAC OLIVER, 26, of Millennium carries the ball Oct. 14 while Tolleson’s Lamont Reese, left, tries to take him down. The Tigers struggled to score early, but turned it around in the second half to beat the Wolverines 36-26.

Millennium beats Tolleson thanks to strong 3rd quarter

Tigers come from behind to win 36-26

by Shane McOwen sports writer

Millennium (4-4, 3-0) held Tolleson (3-5, 0-3) to 31 yards and two first downs in the first half, but still found itself down 13-7 thanks to exceptional Wolverines special teams play.

The Tigers adjusted well out of halftime and scored 22 straight points on the first three possessions of the third quarter to hold on to win 36-26 Oct. 14.

“Defense did a great job,” Millennium coach James Carter said. “We gave up 13 points in the first half, but the defense held them to two first downs, and we picked it up in the second half.”

Tolleson couldn’t get anything going on offense in the first two quarters, completing only 2 of 11 passes and rushing for 16 yards on nine carries.

“Offensively, we struggled,” Tolleson coach Jason Wilke said. “We have to be able to run the ball, and we haven’t been able to do that the last few weeks. That’s on me. We play good enough defense and special teams to get us in [a position to win]. It should have been a bigger lead in the first half. We have to capitalize on those things. Millennium came out ready to play the second half and unfortunately, we weren’t.”

Tolleson’s offense may not have been firing on all cylinders, but its special teams was on fire right out of the gate.

The Wolverines’ two blocked kicks resulted in the team’s only two scores in the half.

The Tigers were 0 for 3 on field-goal attempts in the first half, and the last one was blocked and returned for a score.

“Since I’m the special teams coordinator, I’m not too happy [about that],” Carter said.

Adjustments

The Tigers outgained Tolleson 189 to 31 in the first half, but were unable to end drives in points and trailed 13-7 after two quarters.

Millennium had no such problem finding the end zone in the second half.

On the third play of the third quarter, quarterback Ernie Pina hit Cameron Taylor for a 57-yard touchdown strike, his second score of 40-plus yards in the game. Taylor worked to get behind his cover corner and caught the ball in stride for the score.

“Our O-line did a great job blocking,” Taylor said. “We drew up the play in the locker room and it worked.”

After forcing a Tolleson turnover-ondowns, the Tigers marched down the field for their first sustained-drive touchdown of the night, capped off by a three-yard run by Melo Johnson. Pina completed all three throws on the drive for 44 yards.

Millennium got the ball back in great field position thanks to a rare specialteams gaffe by Tolleson. The Wolverines’ Dallas Dixon was forced to run to avoid a punt block, and was tackled for a six-yard loss. The Tigers scored from 22 yards out two plays later on another Johnson run, extending the lead to 29-13. Millennium’s

Free steak

Food promotion blows

up after blowout

by Casey Pritchard

sports editor

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is getting killed on social media after a promotion went awry, but the chain of tasty meat restaurants might actually be brilliant. A promotion earlier this month on the Ann Arbor, Mich., location’s Facebook page stated customers would get their bills discounted by a percentage equal to the final winning point differential of Michigan’s Oct. 8 game against Rutgers.

Customers were instructed to visit the restaurant the following Sunday through Thursday and mention the “Score Big” promotion for their discount.

Michigan wound up beating Rutgers 78-0. That’s right, 78 percent off. At least that’s what everyone thought, until Ruth’s Chris amended its post to say, “winning point differential up to 50% off.”

People were up in arms. I can understand why, they thought they were getting an incredible deal, but 50 percent off at a steak house is still a great bargain. Should the restaurant have honored its original promotion? Maybe so, but you can’t blame it for changing the promotion to a still very generous offer, or else people would have been paying pennies for their meals. I can imagine the owner of the restaurant watching the game and crapping his or her pants with each successive touchdown. I’m sure the owner was rooting for Michigan, but to that extent, no chance.

22-point swing happened in 8:05 of game time in the third quarter.

Tolleson doubled its total yardage on the next drive on a singular play — a 43-yard strike from Patrick Ortega to Dixon on third down — and kept the momentum going for a touchdown. Carlos Sanchez scored on an eight-yard end-around to cut Millennium’s lead to 10, 29-19, with less than 30 seconds remaining in the third.

Furious comeback attempt

Another Pina touchdown pass — this one to tight end Raymond Pauwels — extended the Tigers’ lead back to 17, 36-19, with 6:43 left in the game. From there, Tolleson made it very interesting.

The Wolverines forced a punt and had 2:59 remaining to get back into the game. They got off to a good start by running a wide-receiver screen pass. Dixon took the pass from Ortega and willed his way past multiple defenders, eventually turning on the jets all the way to the end zone for the score.

Tolleson then recovered an onside-kick attempt and had the ball on the 50 with 2:41 remaining, down 36-26.

Tolleson went on a 10-play drive, but eventually turned the ball over on downs at the Tigers’ seven. Millennium sent out its victory formation to sew up the win.

“The game’s 48 minutes,” Wilke said. “We can’t turn it on and play for the last five. It has to be for the entire 48.”

The Tigers stifled the Wolverines’ rushing attack all night, holding them to 48 yards on the ground total. Tolleson averaged just a hair over two yards per carry.

“We knew they were going to come out and start running the ball a lot, so coach

However, the mistake, if it was indeed a mistake, might actually be brilliant. The amount of attention Ruth’s Chris is garnering from this faux pas can’t be measured in comparison to how much free advertising the restaurant chain is getting. Besides, it had to know Michigan was going to win big. Rutgers had just been blown out by Ohio State 58-0 the week before, and the Las Vegas betting line on the game had Michigan favored by 30.5 points.

If the restaurant had any sense that a monumental beat down was going to happen, it would have put the 50 percent disclaimer in the original promotion. Unless, that is, it was trying to bring attention to itself if the scenario that happened happened.

Hate what Ruth’s Chris did or not, that’s not going to affect its business. In fact, the Ann Arbor restaurant sold out of reservations from the deal. By 10:25 a.m. Oct. 9, the first day of the promotion, the restaurant posted on Facebook, “As of now, we are fully committed with reservations through this Thursday for the Score Big promotion, with no additional availability.” People responded by posting comments on Ruth’s Chris’ Facebook page about how it used deceptive advertising and should be sued. Those are probably the people who didn’t get a reservation in time, or tried to show up at the restaurant and found out it was booked full for the night. Sounds like jealousy to me. I say bravo, Ruth’s Chris. You’ve generated quite a buzz, accidental or not. I just hope the steaks are as good as Michigan’s football team.

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

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ORANGE MOONEY, top, of Westview lowers his shoulder Oct. 14

had 69 rushing yards and two touchdowns, helping the

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by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Surprise Valley Vista hit Westview like a monsoon in the first quarter, but the Knights were able to fight through it and take over in the fourth quarter, winning 46-34 Oct. 14.

Westview trailed 14-0 less than six minutes into the game, but didn’t let the early deficit affect it.

“We wanted to come out and start fast which, obviously, we didn’t,” Westview coach Nick Gehrts said. “It’s execution. We have to continue to get better executing, it’s been a problem all year, but once we got rolling, we got rolling. We were fine, everyone on the sideline was fine. It wasn’t too big of a worry. We were good.”

Indeed the Knights were, thanks to a couple of key defensive plays and a huge game from running back Tyler Vasko. The 5-foot-7-inch senior rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries.

“He’s just a workhorse,” Gehrts said. “He’s somebody we trust, the line blocked their tails off for him. If they’re going to give us what they gave us, we’re going to give the ball to No. 10.”

Previn Loyd blocked an extra point late in the first half to keep the game tied at intermission, and he had a big sack on Monsoon quarterback Reyes Lara III in the fourth quarter when Westview had just regained the lead. The Knights then extended their advantage, and Delano

“Delano, we’ve been waiting for him to get a pick for the longest time,” Loyd said. “I’m glad he did it right then and there; it saved us.”

Poor start

Westview didn’t have an ideal start, allowing Valley Vista to march 59 yards on the first possession, capped by a six-yard Lara III touchdown run, making it 7-0. The Knights then went three-and-out, and the punt was bobbled and blocked. Valley Vista’s Daniel Villegas jumped on the ball in the end zone, making it 14-0 with 6:38 left in the opening quarter.

Things didn’t get any better for Westview on its next drive, as Efrain Arechiga fumbled in the red zone, turning it over to Valley Vista. Thankfully for the Knights, they were able to stop the Monsoon and force a punt. The Knights answered on the ensuing drive, and Arechiga scored on a 24-yard run, making it 14-6 after the missed extra point.

“That was huge,” Gehrts said of responding after the fumble. “We don’t want to turn the ball over, so it was nice to get a stop there and get the ball back, and we scored right after.”

Valley Vista answered, getting a 37-yard touchdown pass from Lara III to Ben Collier to make it 21-6. However, the Knights bounced back with a 98-yard kick return for a touchdown from Daryl Stagger. The two-point conversion

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against Valley Vista’s Ivan Hinson. Mooney

Knights to a 46-34 victory.

Youngker survives Buckeye, stays atop region

Lady Hawks push Lady Roughriders to 5 sets

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Buckeye is the only team to take a set from Youngker in 4A Southwest Region play, and the Lady Hawks almost stole a match from the Lady Roughriders Oct. 13.

Buckeye pushed Youngker to the limit, finally succumbing in five sets 25-23, 17-25, 25-13, 20-25 and 15-6.

The previous time the teams met, Youngker won 3-1. All the Lady Roughriders’ other region volleyball matches have ended in 3-0 sweeps. Buckeye coach Jessica Gehrts was upbeat afterward, despite the loss.

VOLLEYBALL

“That was awesome, they showed up,” Gehrts said of her team. “Every ball mattered and they gave everything they had. I couldn’t ask for anything more than that.”

Buckeye appeared to have more energy than Youngker, despite it being senior night for the Lady Roughriders. Youngker coach Troy Sherman said maintaining a high energy level has been a work in progress all season.

“There was a struggle for energy, it looked like there was a struggle for desire, and the exact reasons why, I’m not sure,” Sherman said. “But, I am glad with the small changes we made they were able to get some stuff rolling. We did have some struggles early on, but that last set I’m happy we came out on fire and really lit it up.”

The first set went to Youngker, but it came down to the wire and had some controversy at the end. With the score tied 23-23, Youngker hit a ball that landed in the back right corner of the court. The line judge in charge of making the call spun around to get out of the way of the ball, but she appeared to have put her flag up, signaling the ball was out. After conferencing with the official, he determined the ball was in and gave the point to the Lady Roughriders. Youngker’s Skylar Reed got a kill on the next point, ending the first set.

“We get told different things from the refs, but one thing that’s always been said to us, when it’s convenient, is they can’t overrule the line judges,” Gehrts said. “This year, probably five refs have told us they can’t overrule the line judge, even though he’s right there and sees it … He overruled her, so I was trying to get it straight.

“It was a huge call. For some reason, that always happens on those gamechanging points.”

Youngker had a second-set lead, but at 16-13, the tables turned. Following an Olivia Napolitano kill for Buckeye, Sierra Mendoza served nine straight points, including three aces, and the Lady Hawks wound up scoring 12 of the final 13 points to win the set.

“They have been fighters,” Gehrts said. “They’ve been 11-22 before and have come back to win with a good team. They fight. When they’re ready to play and they come out ready to play, they play every point, every ball, no matter what.”

Youngker responded to win the third set, and it came with a change implemented by Sherman.

“We noticed we weren’t using the same mentality on serve receive and defense that has made us successful this entire season,” Sherman said of Game 2. “We talked about the footwork changes that needed to be made, getting to the ball and not reaching for the ball. Even though the touches happen with the hands, this game needs to be played with the feet first. If they get to the ball, we get a lot of control on it and we’re able to run what we need to.”

Youngker’s Monique Tometich played a key role in the third set, coming up

with three blocks in a five-point span. It came during the midst of a 5-0 run that increased Youngker’s lead to 16-8, and the Lady Roughriders never looked back in the set.

Buckeye bounced right back, winning the fourth set. The Lady Hawks got two aces from Yajaira Lerma and a couple of late kills from Napolitano to win the set. Youngker aided Buckeye’s cause with eight serving errors in the set.

“One of our biggest things why we kept falling behind is we were not making our serves; we were missing a lot of serves in clutch situations,” Reed said. “We would work really hard to get out of a run of their points, then we’d miss a serve and it would just kill the momentum. So, I’m sure we’ll be serving a lot at practice next time.”

Deciding set

Youngker fell behind early in the fifth set, 2-0, but Sherman didn’t panic. He knows what his team is capable of, he said.

“I try not to get emotional in the first five points of each set,” Sherman said. “It’s not uncommon for this team to go down 0-2, 0-3, or even 0-5, and come back and pull even in a very short amount of time. It’s something we’ve seen all year, so I try to stay completely unemotional. They are slow starters, but once they get rolling, they can look pretty good.”

Reed had a monster fifth game, ending eight of the 15 points with kills.

“I realized in the fifth set, if I’m not playing my best, how can I expect my teammates to play their best? So I was like, I

need to step up and take control,” Reed said.

“It’s that type of showing, that type of play that has made her a leader on this team,” Sherman added. “I don’t know why it wasn’t consistent through the first four sets, but we’re just glad she brought it when needed.”

Reed finished with a match-high 27 kills, while teammate Taylore Draper had eight. Napolitano had 14 kills to lead Buckeye.

“She was a beast up there, for sure,” Gehrts said of Napolitano. “We moved her to the middle a couple weeks ago, and she’s been playing the net really well. She’s aggressive, going after everything. She’s been killing it up there.”

The victory moved Youngker to 19-11 overall, and 6-0 in the Southwest Region. The Lady Roughriders have two region matches remaining.

“Our main goal is to win region,” Reed said. “We really want to get a banner up on this roof, and we really want to go to state. It’s nice because if we win our region, we’ll host our first state tournament game.”

Meanwhile, Buckeye dropped to 9-13 overall, and is 1-5 in region play. The Lady Hawks will miss the postseason, but Gehrts is hoping her team will build from its performance against Youngker, she said.

“We played five games pretty strong, so I want to finish like this,” Gehrts said. “I want them to hit Casa Grande, Yuma and Estrella, I want them to play just like this.”

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

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SIERRA MENDOZA, left, of Buckeye spikes the ball Oct. 13 while Youngker’s Anise Christian, 12, and Joleese Meadows jump in an attempt to block it. The Lady Roughriders needed five sets to beat the Lady Hawks and remain undefeated in region play.

Desert Edge golfer tearing up courses

Aaron Ramos poised to defend Division II state title

by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Some people get complacent after claiming the top prize in their sport. For Desert Edge golfer Aaron Ramos, he’s used it as motivation to be better.

Ramos, the 2015 Division II state champion in boys golf, is putting up ridiculous numbers on the course this year, and doesn’t want to just win another state title.

“My goal is to finish anywhere between 10- and 15-under [par] for the [state] tournament,” Ramos said. “My motivation is not so much to repeat, but to finish with a lower score. That’s always been my motivation, to improve.”

He won last year’s title by shooting a 4-under par 140 in the two-day event at Randolph Golf Course in Tucson. In the offseason, he continued to get better by playing tons of golf.

Ramos worked at Villa de Paz Golf Club in Phoenix and played 36 holes per day in the summer. He also practices at the Wigwam in Litchfield Park, sometimes playing 54 holes in a single day.

“People usually don’t associate [working hard] with golf, but he does,” Desert Edge coach Jon Williams said. “He works hard, and this summer, he rededicated himself to get to the next level, and he has.”

In addition to playing constantly, Ramos also has a workout regimen he sticks to.

“I have an uncle who is a personal trainer and allnatural body builder,” Ramos said. “He gives me a workout that I do about three times a week with light weight, and I do a lot of cardio.”

Ramos’ dedication to the sport led to a pair of tournament victories at invitational meets last month. The first was a 27-hole tournament at Coldwater Golf Club where Ramos shot 9-under par, tying for the championship. He had to sink a 15-foot putt on the last hole of the event to claim a tie for the title.

“I knew it was kind of an important putt, but I didn’t know it was to tie,” Ramos said. “Going into the last three holes, my coach gave me a hint and said we need to birdie each of the last three holes, and I parred the second of the three. I knew he wasn’t going to tell me to birdie the last three holes to tie. I knew if I would have birdied my last three holes, I would have won it.”

Ramos’ 9-under par was a personal best for 27 holes. He was 3 under after the nine-hole first round, and went 6 under the second day. He said he found a hitch in his putting stroke that he was able to fix, helping him during the second round.

“The second day, I found something that kind of clicked with my putter,” Ramos said. “I found out that I was twisting my hips while I was going back and going through. The more I would keep my lower body stable, I found it came out way more online. I was just making sure the only movement was the rocking of my shoulders.”

The following week, Ramos competed in the Kenny Schall Memorial Tournament at Willow Creek Golf Course. After one day, Ramos was 1-over par, but he shot a 7-under 65 on Day 2, winning the event by seven strokes.

“The first day, it was very windy, and I was kind of excited about it because I’ve always felt I play really good in the wind,” Ramos said. “But I really couldn’t get

anything going, putts weren’t going in, the swing was nowhere near where it usually is.”

Despite not shooting well the first day, Ramos was only one shot off the lead because conditions proved difficult for most golfers. The second day was a different story.

“The conditions were perfect,” he said of the second day. “So, I went out and did my thing. I was 8 under after 15 or 16 and I bogeyed one of my last holes. It was still a 65, one of my best rounds.”

Williams said he can see the vast improvement in Ramos’ game from last year to this year. The biggest difference he sees is how far Ramos is hitting the ball.

“That’s the most striking difference, he’s added 25 yards to his drive, at least,” Williams said. “Now, the courses are getting shorter for him, and that’s improving his entire game.”

Williams sees big things for Ramos on the horizon, especially because of his improved work ethic, he said.

“You can definitely tell this summer was almost kind of a wake-up call for him; he was happy he achieved his goal, but there’s always new goals to be met,” Williams said. “Last year, he wanted to compete at state, obviously go low and try to win it. Now, he’s focusing on a number. He wants to gear himself up to try to be 7-, 8-under par at state. It’s a testament to him and his personality and

mentality with golf. He knows everyone can always get better, including him. It’s a maturity you don’t usually see with a kid his age.”

Rest of team

Desert Edge only has four total members on the team, which is the minimum required to earn a team score at a match. However, the Scorpions have had problems getting all four athletes to compete during events.

“We’ve gotten in our own way with ineligibilities and suspensions this year,” Williams said. “It’s been a tough scoring year for our team. We’re starting to fight back and hoping to have all four at the beginning of October and finish the season strong.”

Of the four players, three are returners. In addition to Ramos, Dillon Trice and Ryan Schotter are also back.

Nathaniel Garza is a senior, but new to the team.

“He’s our most improved player this season,” Williams said. “He’s been steady. He stepped up and performed well, has represented Desert Edge well. One of the highlights of him is not much gets to him, not much fazes him, which is good for golf.”

Desert Edge’s next match is Thursday at Palm Valley Golf Club against Verrado, Prescott Valley Bradshaw Mountain and Agua Fria.

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AARON RAMOS of Desert Edge prepares to tee off during a September 2015 match at Falcon Dunes Golf Course in Waddell. Ramos is eyeing a second consecutive state championship.

Week 8 Football roundup

West Valley teams post 8-2 combined record over the weekend

by Shane McOwen sports writer

It was a good week for local West Valley football teams, as the schools combined to go 8-2 over the weekend, with one of the losses coming against another local school. All games were played Oct. 14, except Tonopah Valley, which played Oct. 15.

Westview

won a shootout against Valley Vista, 46-34, to keep pace as co-region leaders with Millennium in the 6A Southwest Region. The game story can be found on Page 13. Millennium bested Tolleson 36-26 in the lone game featuring two local West Valley teams. The game story can be found on Page 12.

Agua Fria had a bye, but will be back to action at 7 p.m. Friday, hosting Verrado.

Week 8 game highlights:

La Joya 31, Copper Canyon 26

After back-to-back region losses, La Joya got back into the win column, and .500 overall, against Glendale Copper Canyon, winning 31-26.

The Lobos trailed 8-3 at halftime, and 20-17 after the third quarter, but scored twice on the ground in the fourth quarter to take a 31-20 lead, holding on for the victory.

Quarterback Devin Dourisseau completed 7 of 18 passes for 100 yards, and also rushed for two touchdowns.

Senior Aaron Murphy broke the century mark rushing, finishing with 119 yards on 10 carries.

The Lobos rushed for 238 total yards and three touchdowns, averaging 5.0 yards per carry.

Junior Fernando Garcia returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown.

The Lobos have two region games remaining, away Friday at Surprise Valley Vista, and Oct. 28 at home against district rival Tolleson.

Youngker 34, Gila Ridge 27

Youngker picked up its second win of the season, and second in as many weeks, Oct. 14 over Yuma Gila Ridge, 34-27.

The Roughriders held a 14-13 advantage at half, and expanded their lead with a 20-point third quarter to take a 34-20 lead. Youngker’s defense held tough in the fourth to cement the victory, moving the team to 2-7 on the season.

Youngker will travel across town Friday to face Buckeye.

Buckeye 47, Mohave 20

Buckeye took down Bullhead City Mohave 47-20 to move to 6-2 on the season.

The Hawks took control of the game right off the bat, leading 20-0 after the game’s first 12 minutes and 40-14 at halftime.

Buckeye had two rushers reach the 100yard mark. Junior Jaiden Segundo ran for 113 yards and two scores on 12 carries.

Junior Joseph Perez carried the ball six times for 100 yards and a touchdown, including a 70-yard run. Perez also completed 5 of 7 passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.

The Hawks kept pace with Estrella Foothills for the region lead with the victory, and will look to improve to 3-0 in region Friday at home against Youngker.

Estrella Foothills 44, Yuma 13

Estrella Foothills continued its good form at home, taking down Yuma 44-13 Oct. 14.

The Wolves moved to 4-4 on the season, and have now won three straight games, two of which were region contests.

Estrella Foothills is tied atop the 4A Southwest Region standings with Buckeye at 2-0.

The teams will meet for the final game of the year Oct. 28, with a chance to play in a winner-take-all region crown contest.

The Wolves will first travel to Yuma to face Gila Ridge, which is winless in region play this season.

Verrado 48, Barry Goldwater 0 Verrado moved to 5-3 on the season with a 48-0 blowout victory over Phoenix Barry Goldwater.

The Vipers cruised to a 34-0 halftime lead, and added two more scores in the third quarter for good measure.

Ja’tai Jenkins, Donte Richardson and Elijah Johnson each scored rushing touchdowns. Zachary Jernigan returned an interception for a touchdown.

The Vipers will end the season with two district foes: Agua Fria Friday, and Desert Edge Oct. 27. The Desert Edge game will be televised at 7 p.m on Cox7.

Desert Edge 42, Lake Havasu 14

Desert Edge had no issues with Lake Havasu, taking down the Knights 42-14 in its first home game since Sept. 2 against Laveen Betty H. Fairfax.

The victory was Desert Edge’s 19th in a row dating back to September 2015.

Desert Edge is currently the only undefeated team in the 5A Desert West Region, and is ranked No. 1 in the 5A conference power points.

The Scorpions hill host Barry Goldwater Friday before taking on rival Verrado Oct. 27.

Kingman Academy 32, Tonopah Valley 20 Tonopah Valley’s three-game winning streak was snapped by Kingman Academy Oct. 15, 32-20.

The Phoenix intercepted Kingman Academy three times, but also surrendered 311 total rushing yards and four touchdowns.

Tonopah Valley will look to get back to its winning ways Friday at Sedona Red Rock.

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

View photo by Ray Thomas

ROCKY PEREZ, left, of Desert Edge takes a handoff from Tehran Thomas Oct. 7 against Deer Valley. The Scorpions won their 19th straight game and improved to 8-0 this year by beating Lake Havasu 42-14 Oct. 14.

Football, volleyball playoff picture

West Valley teams gear up for stretch run

by Shane McOwen sports writer

We’re mere weeks away from the fall schedule playoffs beginning, and the picture is starting to shape up for West Valley football and volleyball teams.

Currently, only 4 of 11 football teams are ranked inside the top 16 of their respective conferences, but plenty of scenarios can still play out in the season’s final two weeks.

In 6A, Westview is holding down the best shot to earn a playoff berth. The Knights are 6-2 through eight games, losing to Phoenix Brophy, ranked No. 6, and Peoria Centennial, ranked No. 6 in 5A and defending top-conference champions.

Westview currently occupies the ninth seed and would open the playoffs at Mesa Mountain View if the playoffs started today.

Millennium currently sits at No. 21 in 6A, five spots from the last qualifying playoff seed, but has ample opportunity to boost its rating in the final two weeks of the season. Millennium travels to Westview Friday to battle for the pole position in 6A Southwest.

Tolleson has been eliminated from the playoffs via the region champion route, as the Wolverines have three losses and are ranked No. 30.

La Joya, ranked No. 25, also cannot earn a playoff berth by winning the region title. Both Lobos region losses are to the top two teams, Westview and Millennium, and neither of those squads can lose more than two region games going forward, owning the tiebreaker over La Joya.

In 5A, Desert Edge is a lock to make the postseason, and has the driver’s seat for the conference’s overall top spot.

Verrado, currently No. 17, will have to hope for a region title, still in play, or to finish above No. 16, as the winner from 5A Union Region will likely bump the No. 16 team from the playoffs. Region winners are granted automatic spots in the playoffs. Laveen Betty H. Fairfax currently sits at No. 18.

Agua Fria is ranked No. 36 at 2-6, and has been eliminated from the region title discussion with two losses and losing the tiebreaker with Desert Edge.

West Valley 4A teams’ playoff aspirations may very well lay with a Week 10 matchup between Buckeye and Estrella Foothills.

The Hawks, No. 15, are right on the

edge of an at-large berth, but could face the same dilemma as Verrado where they would be at the mercy of a region champion finishing below the playoff threshold.

Estrella Foothills comes in at No. 25, with the region-title path as its most likely path to the playoffs. The Wolves are 4-4, and would automatically take the playoff berth by winning their final two games. Youngker, 2-7 and ranked No. 36, can crash the playoff party with a win over Buckeye, and two losses from Estrella Foothills. The door is still open for the Roughriders to finish 3-8 and make the postseason.

Tonopah Valley is currently the No. 17 seed in 2A, and is one game behind Surprise Paradise Honors in the 2A Central Region standings. The Phoenix can potentially create a three-way tie atop the standings by beating Sedona Red Rock (1-7) and Paradise Honors (4-0 region) to end the season. The log jam would be sorted out via tiebreakers, but a title would guarantee Tonopah Valley a home game in the first round, regardless of seed.

Volleyball

Millennium is the top of the class for 6A West Valley volleyball. The Lady Tigers are ranked sixth, and are 10-3 in power-points games, only losing to teams rated above them.

Westview sits at No. 23, seven spots from a playoff berth, and is in third place in the 6A Southwest Region.

Tolleson, No. 31, and La Joya, No. 37, each have five losses in region play with only a handful of games remaining.

In 5A, Verrado is the fifth-ranked team and has all but officially secured a playoff spot.

The Lady Vipers are one game up on Desert Edge, No. 13, in 5A Desert West play. The Lady Scorpions have one game remaining against Verrado, and still have a shot to take the region crown, as well as improve their stock for the 5A rankings.

Agua Fria, in the middle of a transition year after losing much of its attacking force from last season, is ranked No. 24. The Lady Owls would have to win out, and get major help from their region foes, to have a shot at an automatic playoff berth.

Youngker is ranked No. 15 in 4A, and may have to win its region to secure a playoff spot.

Estrella Foothills, No. 22, is third in region play at 3-2. Buckeye, No. 28, was eliminated from region contention with its loss to Youngker Oct. 13.

Odyssey Institute is ranked No. 14 in 3A, just in the playoff-qualifying zone.

SMITH, right, of Millennium spikes the ball Oct. 4 against Westview’s

Trivium Prep and Tonopah Valley are both within the top 16 for 2A, but the conference differs from the rest in how the playoff picture is decided. Eight region champions are granted an automatic spot, and eight region runners-up will be paired with eight additional teams determined by the 2A conference and will have a play-in tournament to determine the final spots for the playoffs.

Trivium is currently second in the region, owning the tiebreaker with

Tonopah Valley. The teams split the season series, both sides winning 3-1, but Trivium holds the tiebreaker by virtue of a better conference record. As it stands, Trivium would compete in the play-in game, while Tonopah Valley would be at the mercy of the 2A selection process.

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

May. The Lady Tigers, who went to the Division II state championship game last year, are ranked sixth in the 6A power points this season. Millennium is one of a half dozen local West Valley schools that are currently inside the postseason picture. Regular eye exams can detect many problems and treatment can be applied

View photo by Ray Thomas

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Beer, Bacon & BBQ Festival Returns to Wigwam Oct. 29

A signature event featuring 40 craft brews, classic American barbecue and live entertainment

The Wigwam in partnership with Hensley Brewing Company and Crescent Crown Distributing invites guests to taste what’s on tap and a slice of Americana at the 3rd annual Beer, Bacon and BBQ Festival, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The celebration will take place on the historic resort’s front lawn in Litchfield Park.

Join us for an evening filled with a variety of craft beers, mouthwatering barbecue and live entertainment. By attending the event, guests will also be giving back to the community as a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Honey Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging and rewarding people who pay it forward through random acts of kindness.

With more than 40 memorable brews to sip and sample, craft beer lovers can enjoy a variety of styles and discover an assortment of boutique breweries and beers. This year, West Valley favorites—Rudy’s BBQ and Tom’s BBQ—will join the Wigwam’s culinary team and serve up classic American barbecue in addition to modern twists on bacon dishes. On top of eating delicious local barbecue, festival goers can also indulge in live music with high-energy True to Life Band, dancing, fun prizes and more.

Tickets are $30 per person which includes event entry, a commemorative glass and 15 beer tasting samples. To promote responsible drinking, designated driver tickets are also available for purchase at $10 per person which includes entry and three non-alcoholic beverages. All food items sold separately. This is an adult-only event so guests must be 21 to purchase tickets and IDs will be checked when entering the festival.

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had us in a run-heavy defense,” Michael Garverkick, Millennium senior captain, said.

The Tigers didn’t do too shabby against the pass, either. Ortega was only able to complete 15 of 33 throws for 211 yards, with five completions coming on the last drive alone.

On offense, Millennium excelled through the air. Pina finished 23 of 33 for 367 yards and three touchdowns. Taylor had 131 yards on five receptions and two scores. Isaac Oliver had seven receptions for 86 yards out of the backfield. Three other Tiger receivers had at least 42 receiving yards apiece.

“We didn’t come ready, and that’s my fault,” Wilke said. “We have two left here, and we’ll do everything we can to do our best here. We came up short tonight, that’s about it.”

Millennium kept pace for the top spot in the 6A Southwest Region standings with the win. The Tigers were one of three 2-0 teams heading into Week 8 action, along with Westview and Surprise Valley Vista. Westview beat Valley Vista 46-34 to move to 3-0 in region play.

The win didn’t move Millennium from No. 21 in the 6A power-points rankings. The Tigers will either have to win the region or finish at least at No. 15 to make the playoffs. No team from 6A Metro is currently ranked in the top 16, and the region winner would automatically bump the 16th seed and take that playoff spot.

“We’re taking it one game at a time,” Carter said. “We talked about getting better. We’re still making mistakes, and we still have practice on Monday, which is good. We’ll fix those mistakes.”

Millennium travels to Westview Friday with region superiority at stake. Tolleson will host Glendale Copper Canyon at 7 p.m. Friday.

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

was successful, making it a 21-14 Valley Vista lead.

“We put in a new kick return this week, credit coach [George] Burgess for putting that in, and it worked,” Gehrts said. “It was a different blocking scheme. Nothing special, but it was good. We wanted to get to the sideline.”

The Knights would score twice more before the end of the half, getting a three-yard touchdown run from Vasko to tie the score at 21-21, and a 76-yard TD run from Orange Mooney to take their first lead at 27-21. Valley Vista tied the score at halftime when Ray Baquero scored on a seven-yard sweep play, making it 27-27.

Second half

Westview struck first in the second half, but Valley Vista answered right back. The Knights’ touchdown came on a three-yard Mooney run, while the Monsoon’s score was a 16-yard pass from Lara III to Kade Akers. That made it 34-34.

Westview went ahead for good on the second play of the fourth quarter, getting a four-yard Vasko touchdown run. The extra point was wide left, but it didn’t turn out to hurt the Knights. Valley Vista’s next drive ended in a three-and-out, with the big playing coming on second down. Loyd sacked Lara III for an eight-yard loss, and the Monsoon eventually had to punt.

The Knights added the final touchdown on a Ryan Martinez to Scott Fallers 26-yard pass, and Bryan’s late interception sealed the victory.

Loyd said the difference in the second half was the defense’s execution.

“We were giving up too many points [in the first half],” Loyd said. “We had to stop them. They didn’t show us anything we hadn’t seen.”

“We didn’t really make any adjustments, a couple little things, we just had to execute better and tackle better,” Gehrts added. “We had a lot of missed tackles in the first half.

“I thought overall, it was a total team effort. There’s room to grow, so we’ve got to get better.”

The victory moved Westview to 6-2, and the Knights are 3-0 in the Southwest Region, tied with Millennium.

The two will have a showdown at 7 p.m. Friday, with the winner likely to claim the region championship.

“We talked about how this week was a playoff game; it really was, going into it,” Gehrts said of Valley Vista.

“Next week is another playoff game. Hopefully, we can

improve on those things and go 1-0 next week.”

Gehrts believes the Knights can beat anybody if they’re executing well, he said.

“I believe so, and our guys believe so,” Gehrts said.

“It’s really executing and doing what we’re coached to do, and we’re fine.”

Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com.

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, October 19, 2016

View photo by Mike Rincon

DALLAS DIXON, 80, of Tolleson is upended Oct. 14 by Millennium’s Aiden Diggs, 7. The Wolverines’ offense struggled early and gave up a first-half lead in losing to the Tigers 36-26.

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View photo by Ray Thomas

TYLER VASKO, 10, of Westview runs behind the block of Alejandro Palazuelos Oct. 14. Vasko rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns to help the Knights beat Valley Vista.

WomenHeart support group

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

Litchfield Park

City Council meets

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

Monthly book discussion

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

Thursday

Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego

U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative at his mobile office from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Chicanos Por La Causa Maryvale Community Service Center, 6850 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix.

Entrepreneur round-up

Entrepreneurs are invited to meet other local small business owners at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ Restaurant, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The group supports the growth of small business in the West Valley, allowing participants to inform the group about their business and services. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, email Kevin George at kevin@mrfranchiseadvice. com.

at Dennis Deconcini Park, 351 E. Western Ave.; and the festival will be on Western Avenue and Sernas Plaza.

Brother Grimm’s Haunted Haus

Wind your way through the Goodyear Branch Library’s Brother Grimm’s Haunted Haus at 2 p.m. at the library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. The haunted house is recommended for ages 6 and older.

Library book sale

Hardbacks, paperbacks and media will be on sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Murder Mystery Night

Tolleson Community Health and Pet Expo

Learn about health for the entire family, including pets, at Tolleson’s annual Community Health and Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren, Tolleson.

Goodyear Fall Festival

Celebrate fall at Goodyear’s Fall Festival from 5 to 9 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear.The event will include family activities such as a pumpkin patch, costume contest, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts and a book sale. For information, visit goodyearbp.com/events.

Healthy Litchfield Park 360 Challenge

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.

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

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

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

Paid Listings for 9 Days

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

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

OCTOBER

Wednesday

Code Club

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Solar celebration

A Solar Celebration event will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Nest Clubhouse, 3645 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, to discuss the impact solar has on the community. Free food and drinks will be available. To register, visit info@solarstrongamerica.com.

Family Fun Fair

The Care1st Avondale Resource Center is holding a “Family Fun Fair” from 10 a.m. to noon at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. The fair will include youth activities, inflatables and healthy snacks. For information, call 623-3332703.

Shopping in the desert

Ranger Jessica Bland will guide a “Desert General Store Walk” at 9 a.m. along the half-mile Black Rock Short Loop Trail at White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. During the walk, Bland will talk about desert plants that have been used by people for thousands of years as food, medicine and other essentials. The walk is wheelchair and stroller friendly.

Youths ages 8 to 13 can learn how to code computer games and websites at “Code Club” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the White Tank Branch library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Digital photography:

Automatic to artistic

Photographer Sandy Horvath will talk about digital photography from 1 to 4 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Learn how to create photos with your digital camera during the hands-on session, “Basic Digital Photography: from Automatic to Artistic.” The workshop is for adults. To register, visit mcldaz.org.

Outdoor watering from A to Z

Learn how to take control of outdoor water use and landscaping in a series of free classes offered by the city of Goodyear. Participants will receive personal instruction on a variety of topics including setting irrigation timers, optimal watering schedules and pruning tips for healthy landscapes. Goodyear’s seasonal water conservation classes are designed to encourage ways to use water wisely and sustainably. The class will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Goodyear Public Works Administrative Building, 4980 S. 157th Ave., Goodyear. Classes are free, but registration is required at goodyearaz.gov/h2o365 or by calling 623-882-7509.

BINGO for Books

The White Tank Branch Library is hosting an adult event called “BINGO for Books” from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.To register, visit mcldaz. org.

Senior expo

Arizona Senior Living Lifestyles is hosting its third annual Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wedgewood Banquet Center at Palm Valley, 2211 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The free informational event will feature nearly 60 vendors from numerous industries that provide services to the senior population. Raffles will be continuous throughout the event. Flu shots will be available.

Medicare and Medicaid 101

Learn the differences between Medicare and Medicaid at 1 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. The program is geared toward people who are eligible, or soon to be eligible, for the benefits.

Show off your talents

Participate in or watch Estrella Mountain Community College’s free talent show “Expression Session” from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Plaza Gallery at the college, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.

Taking control of diabetes

The Tolleson Senior Center is holding a free six-week workshop about taking control of diabetes. Classes are from 10 a.m. to noon in the Parks & Recreation Room at 9555 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. To register, call 623-936-2760.

Animal encounter

Meet exotic and domestic animals at 2 p.m. during Jungle Jill’s Animal Encounters at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.

Pruning basics

An introductory class covering the basics of pruning will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Registration is required. For information, visit avondale.org/ landscape classes or call 623333-4422.

Empowering parents, readying pupils

The Litchfield Park Elementary School District invites parents and their children in preschool through second grade to take part in a program from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through Nov. 17 at the Dreaming Summit Elementary library, 13335 W. Missouri Ave., Litchfield Park. The program is designed to empower parents with skills, knowledge and strategies while their future kindergarteners attend readiness sessions with certified teachers. Families will receive free books at every session, and pizza and snacks will be provided.

Friday

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Billy Moore Days

Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready to celebrate Billy Moore Days. The event, which is making a comeback after an eight-year hiatus, pays tribute to Avondale’s roots and founder Billy Moore. It will kick off with the city’s annual Resident Appreciation and G.A.I.N. Night from 5 to 10 p.m. at 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale; and a carnival from 5 to 10 p.m. at Dennis Deconcini Park, 351 E. Western Ave.

Pink Party for Women

The Wellspring Church Women’s Ministry is hosting its third annual Pink Party for Women with Cancer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Blvd., Goodyear. Admission is free for women who have experienced cancer, and $5 for other attendees.

Trunk or Treat

The MOMS Club of Goodyear is holding its annual free Trunk or Treat membership drive at 10 a.m. at Aleppo Park behind Millennium High School, 940 W. Village Parkway, Litchfield Park.

Zendoodle Art for adults

Learn about the process of the Zendoodle art form and create a unique masterpiece during Zendoodle Art for adults from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.

Genealogy assistance

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

Texas Hold’em tournaments

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

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique thrift store is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the exception of holidays, at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

Saturday

Join Avondale for its third annual “Murder Mystery Night” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Solve clues to find Disco Dolly’s murderer at this year’s theme “Death by Disco”. The event is for adults 21 and older. The event is free, but drinks are available for purchase. Registration is required at avondalefriends.nationbuilder. com/mysterysignup.

Website 101 for small businesses

Learn 10 principles of web design, six rules to web content and 10 steps to web analytics from a professional from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Building D, in Suites D-101A and D-101B. For information and to register, visit develop. goodyearaz.com/innovationhub or call 623-882-7958.

Record-breaking pot luck party

Help Verrado break a Guinness World Record during the Largest Pot Luck Party at 11 a.m. at Village Green, 4239 N. Village St., Buckeye.Take a dish or beverage for at least six people. Registration is required at verrado.com/ event/potluck-party/. The free public event will have live music and family-friendly activities.

Dispose of unwanted drugs

The Avondale Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are offering people the opportunity to drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CVS Pharmacy, 280 N. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, as part of a national initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and how to properly dispose of drugs.

Duet support group

Duet’s grandparents raising grandchildren support group meets from 9 to 11 a.m. at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.

Intro to painting with watercolors

Learn to paint a watercolor Arizona sunset during the Watercolor Sunsets: Intro to Painting with Watercolors class from 3 to 5 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.

Thunder in the Desert

The sixth annual Thunder in the Desert Jones Ford Car Show will begin at 9 a.m. at Jones Ford, 24600 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. The event is free to attend, and car registration proceeds will benefit Phoenix Children’s Hospital. For information, call 602-980-1158.

Annual Buckeye G.A.I.N. night

For help establishing a healthy exercise program, attend the Healthy Litchfield Park 360 Challenge from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Tennis shoes and appropriate exercise attire are required.

Depression and anxiety workshop

Learn about depression and anxiety, including warning signs and coping methods, during the Community Health Series: Depression and anxiety at 11 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.

Cleaning up family history

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding a class from 9 to 10:30 a.m. called “Cleaning Up Family History” at the Buckeye Stake Building, 25800 W. Southern Ave., Buckeye. The class will be taught by Steven Packer from the Mesa FamilySearch Library. The event is open to the public.

White Tanks seeking volunteers

Learn how to become a steward and volunteer at the White Tank Mountain Conservancy during the New Steward Orientation. To fill out an application and sign up for the class, visit wtmconservancy.org. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. For information, call 623-396-5253 or email j.fricke@wtmconservancy.org.

Buckeye Relay for Life

Buckeye’s Relay for Life event will run from 3 p.m. to midnight at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. For information, visit relayforlife.org/ buckeyeaz.

Kickstart Mentorship Academy workshop

Kickstart Mentorship Academy holds a free workshop from noon to 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the American Sports Center, 755 N. 114th Ave., Avondale. The workshop focuses on topical information for guardians and youths and may cover topics such as bullying, law enforcement, social media and entrepreneurship.

Cody’s Reading Pack Young readers can build confidence by reading to therapy dogs during “Cody’s Reading Pack” at 10 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at Buckeye’s Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Readings are by appointment for 15-minute sessions. To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.

Sunday

Billy Moore Days

Billy Moore Days

The Billy begin at 10 a.m. at Litchfield Road and Western Avenue in Avondale and head east on Western to Fifth Street. A carnival and festival will follow the parade. The carnival will be

The Buckeye Police Department is hosting the annual Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods, or G.A.I.N., event from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Lowe’s parking lot, 700 S. Watson Road, Buckeye.

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

Join the Goodyear Police Department in packing gift boxes for children in need around the world at the Operation Christmas Child Packing Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wildflower Bread Co., 1380 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.

The Billy Moore Days carnival will run from noon to 8 p.m. at Dennis Deconcini Park, 351 E. Western Ave., Avondale.

Farming exhibits opening at museum

The Litchfield Park Museum is opening two new exhibits, “People of the Land: Southwest Valley Farming Families” and “The Apprentice Farmers,” at 1 p.m. The event, which runs until 4 p.m.,

Tolleson expo promotes health for pets, people

Annual event set for Saturday at Veterans Park

by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Tolleson is helping to keep pets and people alike in tiptop shape with its annual Community Health and Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St.

More than 30 vendors will be on site, including the Area Agency on Aging, the American Diabetes Association, Care 1st Health Plan, Healthy Spines, Southwest Lending Closet and the ASU College of Nursing, which will provide blood pressure and blood glucose screenings. Goodwill and Macy’s will also have a job booth.

Purrfurred Pets will be spaying and neutering pets free of charge starting at 7 a.m. on a first-come, firstserved basis. Registration will start at 6:30 a.m. All p ets must be younger than 6 years old and weigh less than 60 pounds. Take-home pain medication is r equired, and costs $12 to $18 depending on the size of the animal.

Micro chipping and vaccines will also be offered at a low cost, the Tolleson Police Explorers will be washing dogs for donations and rescue organizations will have animals available for adoption.

“Pets are part of the family, and they need to be healthy, so we provide low-cost vaccines, a day at the park and they can get them neutered and spayed and get their nails trimmed,” said Ruth Espinoza, Parks and Recreation programmer for Tolleson.

A new event this year is a big dog race, and dogs must weigh at least 100 pounds.

“They never get to race, so we’ll see how well that goes it should be hilarious,” Espinoza said.

Just like the Wiener and Chihuahua races, dogs will be running off leash during the event and two people must be present — one at the starting line and the other at the finish line to catch the dog.

No food will be allowed on the track, but toys are permitted. The number of dogs in each race will be determined based on registration. The winner of each heat will move on to the finals, and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.

Other activities at the expo include:

• 10:15 a.m. — Blessing of the animals

• 11 a.m. — Big dog races and Wiener and Chihuahua dog races (check-in at 10:30 a.m.)

• 11:30 a.m. — Mother and father jump rope contest

• Noon — Shorty Rossi and Hercules from the Animal Planet show Pit Boss on stage

• 12:30 p.m. — Pit bull costume contest (check-in at noon)

• 1 p.m. — Raffle for two adult beach cruiser bikes

• 1:30 p.m. — Ugliest dog contest (check-in at 1 p.m.)

All contests are free this year, and registration is done at the event.

“We have enough sponsors for it, so we decided we’d rather have them come out and enjoy it instead of having to pay for it,” Espinoza said.

All pets must be on leashes during the expo, except during the races if they’re competing.

Entertainment will also include a DJ and inflatable corn maze for children.

For information on the event, go to tollesonaz.org/ events or contact Espinoza at respinoza@tollesonaz.org or 623-936-2754.

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

Avondale Murder Mystery Night will have disco theme

by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Avondale’s Civic Center Library will become a disco inferno when murder mystery fans go back to the 1970s for the third annual Murder Mystery Night.

The event starts at 6 p.m. Saturday with the theme “death by disco.”

Those who love the nightlife will be assigned iconic characters from the era who are sleuths and suspects in the murder of a star disco performer, librarian Denise Thurman said.

library, which will have decorations that include a disco ball.

Potential disco ducks are encouraged to search their closets for costumes reflecting trends from the time, such as bell bottoms, leisure suits and platform shoes.

WHAT: Murder Mystery Night WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale COST: Free

SIGN UP: Registration is required at avondalefriends.nationbuilder.com/ mysterysignup INFO: www.avondalelibrary.org or 623-3332644

Besides solving the crime, stayin’ alive will be the goal of those participating since a character could become the next victim during the search for the culprit.

Thurman promises an event where you can shake your booty, with dancing to the hits offered in the

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Thurman was inspired by disco nights to write the mystery’s script herself, after using kits to stage the event the past two years.

The free event is open to adults 21 and older.

Proceeds from the sale of tickets for wine and beer and raffle prizes will be donated to the nonprofit Friends of Avondale Libraries and Recreation to support community events.

Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

Valley cities making

a

difference on international day of service

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Volunteers from Avondale and Goodyear will unite with millions around the world Saturday during the annual Make a Difference Day.

The international day of service’s mission is simple: to improve lives.

Avondale expects 100 volunteers of all ages to help paint six homes from 7 a.m. to noon. The city’s project partners with Rebuilding Together, Phoenix West Maricopa Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and local businesses to make the project possible.

“Make a Difference Day is an opportunity for the community to come together for the sole purpose of making neighborhoods stronger through service to others,” said Donna Gardner, community engagement coordinator for Avondale. “Our volunteers are inspired to serve the community and feel empowered to create positive change.”

Goodyear plans to have more than 250 volunteers

participate in 15 different community service projects around the city, including painting fences, gates, railings, walls and 171 fire hydrants. Volunteers will also assemble playground equipment and spread mulch.

“Each year, Make a Difference Day becomes bigger and better in Goodyear,” said Missy Jenson, Goodyear’s wellness and volunteer coordinator. “It’s always so rewarding watching volunteers interact with the community and enjoying the time they’re spending enhancing our city.”

The volunteer work in Goodyear will equal nearly 29,000 hours of donated labor and save the city around $662,000 in taxpayer money, city officials said.

It’s Goodyear’s ninth year participating in Make a Difference Day.

To volunteer in Avondale, call Avondale’s Community Engagement office at 623-333-2700.

To volunteer in Goodyear, visit goodyearaz.gov/ volunteer, email gyvolunteers@goodyearaz.gov or call 623-882-7807.

Measure could speed removal of salt cedars

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A measure approved by the U.S. Senate would help speed up projects involving the removal of salt cedars, such as those growing in the Gila River in Buckeye.

The amendment to the Water Resources Development Act gives the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service authority to expedite permits for mechanical salt cedar removal on projects up to 500 acres.

It was filed by Arizona Sen. John McCain and Sen. Jeff Flake as an amendment to a bill that was approved by the Senate 95-3 on Sept. 15 and sent to the House.

“Accelerating the removal of salt cedar is an important step in safeguarding Arizona’s water supply,” McCain said in a press release.

Adult salt cedar trees are estimated to consume about 200 gallons of water a day, McCain said.

An invasive species, salt cedars kill native trees and plants because of the large amount of water they consume.

The trees are also highly flammable, putting surrounding structures and roads at risk.

“I’ve seen salt cedar removal projects work in places like the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, where 400 acres of salt cedar stretching two stories high were restored as wetlands habitat that now supports the recovery of endangered species,” McCain said.

Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck said salt cedars are a statewide threat to life and property.

The city’s restoration efforts address an 18-mile stretch of the Gila River, where salt cedars have congested the flow of water to the point where the river’s basin has become a mile wide, Meck said.

Eradicating salt cedars will protect homes and restore natural habitat for native animal species and save 50,000 acre feet of water annually, he said in a press release.

Meck added the measure will be helpful in resolving issues of fire and flood created by the congestion.

Clint Hickman, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, said the measure will strengthen the ability to address harmful impacts of salt cedar trees in the county and throughout the state.

McCain saw the local salt cedar problem first-hand during a visit to Buckeye in July 2015.

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Aminta (Rosario) Alicea

Aminta (Rosario) Alicea, 75, of Goodyear died Oct. 7, 2016, at her home.

Mrs. Alicea was born March 26, 1941, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Jaime Baez Rosario and Carmen Rosario.

She graduated from high school in 1959.

She married Rafael Alicea in 1965.

She lived in several states, as well as Germany.

For work, she sold jewelry, baked and decorated cakes, created floral arrangements and did interior decorating.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Rafael Alicea; one daughter, Carmen Gant; three sons, Rafael Alicea, Jaime Alicea and Edgard Alicea; four siblings, Ramon Rosario, Myrtelina Ramirez, Humberto Rosario and Virgin Rosario; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

David Patanella

David Patanella, 61, of Buckeye died Oct. 10, 2016.

Mr. Patanella was born Jan. 21, 1955, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Joseph Patanella and Eleanor Netzel.

He worked for Frito Lay for more than 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Patanella; two daughters, Nicole Mayers and Gina Whelehan; three sons, David Patanella, Michael Rinaldo and Thomas Rinaldo; two brothers, Justin Patanella and Joseph Patanella; and 13 grandchildren.

A memorial service was Oct. 14 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y.

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

Eduardo Tristan Pina

Eduardo Tristan Pina, 76, of Tolleson died Oct. 12, 2016, in Phoenix.

Mr. Pina was born Oct. 13, 1939, in Texas to Ignacio and Graciana Pina.

He is survived by three sons, Vicente Pina, Eddie Pina and Felipe Pina; two daughters, Maria Duran and Isabel Hernandez; five siblings, Lucy Herrera, Lupe Pina, Margarita Trinidad, Hortencia Juarez and Carmen Franco; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

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

William Benjamin Austin Jr.

William Benjamin Austin Jr., 68, of west Phoenix died Sept. 8, 2016, at Mary Mediatrix Medical Center in the Philippines.

Mr. Austin was born April 6, 1948, in Fitzgerald, Ga., to William Austin Sr. and Lessie Gibbons Simmons.

He joined the U.S. military at age 18 and served for 22 years before retiring from the Navy with honors. He was then employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier for 15 years in the Sun City area. He was also a member of American Legion Post 61 in Avondale.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rebecca Austin; three children, Milane, Lessie and William III; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Oct. 8 at Living Word Bible Church in Mesa, with interment Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

This obituary is being rerun to include a photograph.

Margarita O. Berrelez

Margarita O. Berrelez, 89, of Buckeye died Oct. 16, 2016, in Avondale.

Mrs. Berrelez was born April 28, 1927, in Poteet, Texas, to Pedro and Maria Ortiz. She moved to Arizona in 1946.

Rosa Emilia Vasquez

Rosa Emilia Vasquez, 88, of Avondale died Oct. 9, 2016.

Ms. Vasquez was born Oct. 26, 1927, in El Salvador.

She is survived by one daughter, Eny Kraushar; two sons, Noel Zuniga and Nestor Zuniga; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were Oct. 11 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.

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

Samuel Elias Garcia

She was preceded in death by her husband, Margarito Berrelez.

She is survived by one daughter, Maria Polanco of Mesa; four sons, Raul Berrelez, Oscar Berrelez, Raphael Berrelez and Manuel Berrelez, all of Buckeye; one brother, Antonio Ortiz; 12 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; and six greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Henry Catholic Church, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye. The Rev. Billy Kosco will officiate.

Sharon Wood

Sharon (Makin) Wood, 77, of Goodyear died Oct. 3, 2016, in Litchfield Park from Alzheimer’s.

Mrs. Wood was born in Buckeye to Mark and Irene Makin.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Wood; one son, Steve Wood; two daughters, Kristen Hinkle and Karen Boney; one sister, Diane Makin; seven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Community Church of Buckeye, 810 Eason Ave., Buckeye.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Samuel Elias Garcia, 1, of Buckeye died Oct. 11, 2016, in Phoenix.

Samuel was born Sept. 24, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Damon and Kellie Garcia; and two siblings, Adrian and Olivia Garcia.

Services will be at a later date in Fort Worth.

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

A word about obituaries

The West Valley View publishes free obituaries for people who were residents or former residents of the West Valley. We also encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, so they must be of fairly high resolution (at least 200 dpi) if submitted electronically.

Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim, without any editing, may purchase a paid obituary; call 623-535-8439.

Funeral homes may submit obituaries using our online form at westvalleyview.com; click on Submit an Obituary. They may also email, fax or mail us obituaries. Our email is news1@westvalleyview.com. Our fax number is 623-935-2103. Our mailing address is West Valley View, Inc., 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

Community Notes are published as space permits. The View runs these items free of charge as a service to the community and puts as many into each newspaper as possible. If you have a notice that must run by a certain date, please contact our advertising department at 623535-8439.

Catitude Gallery opens new season

The Catitude Gallery and Studio, 404 E. Western Ave., Avondale, has opened for the 2016-17 season.

The newly enlarged facility focuses not only on showing and selling art created by local artists, but also provides its artists with business education, support and resources. Catitude also has art classes, workshops and demonstrations for the public.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Avondale wins awards

Avondale won three awards at the 28th annual CityCounty Communications and Marketing Association conference the week of Sept. 5 in San Antonio.

The awards were in the 2016 SAVVY Awards division, which recognizes outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing and citizen-government relationships.

Avondale was awarded the Savvy in the Printed Publications — Annual Report category; a Silver Circle Award in the Printed Publications — External Publications category; and an Award of Excellence in the Most Creative Activity with Least Dollars Spent category. More than 700 entries in 36 categories were received from 160 cities and 26 counties around the country.

Aminta Alicea

William Austin

Margarita Berrelez

Samuel Garcia

David Patanella

Eduardo Pina

Rosa Vasquez

Sharon Wood

City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information on the meetings or rates, call 623-333-2000.

Code Club

Teens and tweens have the opportunity to learn the basics of coding and computer programming at “Code Club” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Learn about Word documents

the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd.

Sewing for Babies meets in Phoenix

The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at JoAnn’s Etc., 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, in the Desert Ridge Marketplace. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for the isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.

Estrella

Republican Club

The Estrella Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in the lecture room at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.

Thursday

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Library classroom, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, to learn about some of the creepy creatures that call the Sonoran Desert home.

Arizona Ghost Towns

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Wednesday

Practice reading with furry friend

Practice reading 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. Take your favorite story or select a book at the library. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Pokemon GO Club

Youths ages 12 to 17 can catch and battle Pokemon during the Pokemon GO Club at 5:15 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Youth code club

West Valley Human Services Alliance

The West Valley Human Services Alliance meets from 9 a.m. to noon the fourth Monday of each month at the Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix.

Learn how to create and edit a Word document with “Beginning Word” at 6 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. To register for the class, people need to be comfortable typing, using a mouse, scrolling and opening and closing windows.To register, visit mcldaz.org.

Duet support group

Youths ages 8 to 13 can learn how to make video games, apps and websites at the “Kids Code Club” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Avondale

City of Avondale Public Notice

Invitation for Bids (IFB) EN17-020 Thomas Road

Improvements- 103rd Avenue to 99th Avenue

Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is accepting sealed bids to secure a qualified Contractor to complete a variety of improvements along Thomas Road, to include new pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlight, landscaping, and other miscellaneous work. The Project is located on Thomas Road from 103rd Avenue to 99th Avenue in the City of Avondale, Arizona.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) in the Sonoran Conference Room at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale AZ 85323. A site visit will immediately follow the conference.

All bids should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323-6806 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All sealed bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on November 2, 2016 and shall be clearly marked “EN17-010 Thomas Road Improvements 103rd Avenue to 99th Avenue” on the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the preopening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a bid proposal not properly addressed or identified.

IFB packets/plans are available for download at www. avondale.org/engineering or for pick-up at the City of Avondale, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ. There is no fee for the first set of bid documents.

There is a non-refundable thirty dollar ($30.00) document fee for each additional set. Information

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Spooky crafts

Grace Fellowship fall festival

Celebrate the fall holidays at the Grace Fellowship Church and Academy Fall Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1300 N. Miller Road, Buckeye. Activities are free, and the event will have live music, a rock wall, bouncers, train rides and face painting.

Learn about Arizona’s mysterious ghost towns at 3:30 p.m. during “Arizona Ghost Towns” at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit mcldaz.org.

Name that tree

Learn names of common trees and find out which best tolerate the Arizona heat. Avondale is offering a series of free classes on water conservation and landscaping this fall. All classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Registration is required. For information visit avondale.org/ landscape classes or call 623333-4422.

The Homeless Youth Connection is hosting a complimentary informative breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at PebbleCreek’s Tuscany Falls Golf Resort, 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear.The breakfast is open to the public and is meant to teach the community ways to help homeless youths. To reserve a seat, call 623-374-3747. (From

Tuesday A BOO-tiful Night at the Chamber

The annual free trick-or-treat event “A BOO-tiful Night at the Chamber” runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The event is open to youths 14 and younger.

Meeting on water and wastewater rates

Avondale’s water customers can learn about proposed changes to their water and sewer rates that could take effect Jan. 1, 2017, during a “Lunch & Learn” event at noon or a public information session at 6 p.m., both at Avondale

regarding this project may be obtained by contacting Chris Hamilton at (623) 333-4218. The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure in 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 October 12, and 19, 2016.

General

Public Notice

ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET

PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-94823-00-001

PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2016, at the Arizona State Land Department, Room 434B, 1616 W. Adams, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B THRU S2S2, SECTION 9. CONTAINING 7.52 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)

For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. Said right of way easement has been valued at $2,400.00 and consists of 7.52 acres, more or less. Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of

Duet’s grandparents raising grandchildren support group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Ave., Buckeye. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.

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 Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tuhsd.org.

Roadrunner Needlers

The Roadrunner Needlers, a chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at

holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 5424098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov

Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.

TERMS OF SALE:

(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $2,400.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $72.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $4,972.00 (less $2,500.00 and less $2,472.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $0.00).

(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.

(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.

(D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A) (3) above.

BIDDING INFORMATION:

(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.

Children ages 11 and younger can make paper plate pumpkins, bats and Frankensteins during the “Cute and Spooky Crafts for Kids” event at 10:15 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Code Club

Youths ages 8 to 13 can learn how to code computer games and websites at Code Club from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the White Tank Branch library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.

Heart disease support group

The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart disease from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park.

successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD.

(D If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the

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Homeless Youth Connection to Host Free Informational Breakfast

Thursday, October 27

7:00-8:30am

Tuscany Falls Golf Resort at Pebble Creek, Goodyear. 16222 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear

Empowering Youth Breakfast, a complimentary event to learn how you can invest in local homeless youth to create a strong future for the community. The event is FREE and breakfast will be served. Find out more at www.hycaz.org.

RSVP’s requested.

623-374-3747

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Creepy creatures of the desert

Join Ranger Jessica Bland at 1 p.m. in the White Tank Branch

accordance with A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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S.M.A.R.T. Referrals Networking

Entrepreneurs are invited to network with other local small business owners at the Southwest Marketing and Referrals Team (S.M.A.R.T.) meeting. The group meets at noon the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Rudy’s BBQ, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Darren Mullins at darren.mullins@libertymutual.com.

Empowering Youth Breakfast

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Plaintiff, vs. WESTERN PROGRESS COMPANY, an Arizona general partnership; CINDY LANDA COX, MOHAVE COUNTY TREASURER; JOHN DOES I-III; JANE DOES I-III; ABC CORPORATION, a corporation; XYZ PARTNERSHIP, a partnership; The unknown heirs of any of the above if they be

(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property.

(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The

West Valley View is seeking to hire individuals as Independent Contractors newspaper delivery routes! SUV, light truck or similar heavier duty vehicle preferable. Papers available for pick-up Tuesday night. Deliver late night (after 10:30 p.m.), overnight or early morning. Deliveries must be completed by 9 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Valid: Drivers License, Auto Insurance, Vehicle Registration all required. Background check and clean MVR (driving record) mandatory. Experience a plus. Please fill out an application, background authorization and submit all required documentation at our offices at: 1050 E. Riley Dr. on the NE corner of Elesio C Felix Jr. Way & Riley, south of Van Buren & east of Dysart. You can also email rsellmeyer@westvalleyview.com

PREGNANT? A childless couple seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on parents. Visit our website: http:// chadandjulioadopt.weebly.com Financial security. Expenses paid. Chad & Julio (ask for Adam) 1-800-790-5260 (AzCan) Lost & Found 15

FOUND: white scruffy female dog, around September 22nd, in Rainbow Valley around 192nd and Arlington. Call to identify unique feature, Veronica 623-386-2634.

Help Wanted 20

CAREGIVER/ companion wanted to drive to and from appointments, outings and errands. Two days a week, approximately 8 hours/ week. Please email resume to judigrr@yahoo.com.

CAREGIVERS & DRIVERS needed immediately. We train for certification to care for special needs. Trainees start $9.00/ hour. Higher pay for experience. 14423 McDowell Road Ste G104, Goodyear. 623-547-4839

CDL Class A drivers needed for local deliveries and the valley. Also need line drivers for Phoenix to L.A. and Phoenix to the Bay area. Good pay and benefits. Call Mark 602-254-9922.

Our advertisers say: “Had over 40 calls!” ...Maribel Truck driver needed. Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)

CHARTWELLS DINING is interviewing responsible, dedicated Cafe Workers for part-time work at Buckeye, Youngkers & Estrella Foothills High Schools. Days, MondayFriday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS! Perfect hours for extra income while your children are in school, or as light hours and supplemental income for the semi-retired. No paper applications. Please apply online at https://hourlyjobs. compassgroupcareers.com (keyword search Buckeye) Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. Male/ Female/ Disabled/ Veteran LIGHT duty tow driver needed for leading towing company. Experienced drivers a plus, but will train. Must be at least 25 years of age, 39 month MVR, pass a drug screening, no felony convictions, no DUI’s in past 5 years, benefits after 60 days, $1000.00 signing bonus. Fax resumes to 623-931-5775. Apply in person 7333 W. Carole Ln., Glendale, AZ or email casey.cousino@roadonewest.com. No phone calls please.

RECRUITING

COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS & CNA’S LIVE IN, Full Time, Part Time Provide in home care services. Competitive Wages Flexible Scheduling Continuing

13851 La Mar Blvd., Ste. E Goodyear, AZ 85338

LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521.

Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)

Order Pickers, Labor & Janitor. ALSO ($10-13 Hr plus) Driving Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Cherry Pickers, Shipping/Receiving, Tig Welders, Machine Operators, Wood Workers, Delivery Drivers & Construction.

Little/No Experience? We have jobs starting at about $8.50 Hr. Most positions are Temp-to Hire ALL POSITIONS ARE IN A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

An Outstanding Retirement Community

In Sun City, Arizona

Line Cook - Full Time with Incentives

Cook a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items in large quantities.

Preferably 2 years of high volume cooking experience.

Dining Server - Full Time & Part Time

Provide high quality, friendly service to residents and guests of Royal Oaks at scheduled meals and special events.

Preferably has 1 year of experience in a restaurant environment.

We offer a competitive wage and great benefits! Medical/Vision/Dental/and Life Insurance. Retirement Plan, Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off, Covered Parking, $3.00/Day Meal Plan. Apply online at www.royaloaks.com

IS HIRING!!

SanMar is a fun customer driven organization that follows their family values in order to provide the utmost service to our internal customers, “Our Employees” and our external customers!!  Where we Ship it Right, Ship it on Time, Ship it Complete!

ORDER PROCESSORS Needed

You will love it, if you:

Work well with others while maintaining self-motivated, give your best to our clients in every order, demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and have STRONG attention to detail, help out during occasional mandatory overtime which may include weekends, constantly walking. Why SanMar?

Great full benefit package, employee discounts, challenging but friendly environment, monthly employee activities, and competitive salaries! APPLY TODAY!!!

In person: 1100 N 127th Ave Ste. 200, Avondale, AZ 85323 Online: www.sanmar.com/career

NEED EXTRA INCOME?

DRIVERS WANTED!

The West Valley View is seeking to hire individuals as Independent Contractors newspaper delivery routes! SUV, light truck or similar heavier duty vehicle preferable. Papers available for pick-up Tuesday night. Deliver late night (after 10:30 p.m.), overnight or early morning. Deliveries must be completed by 9 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Valid: Drivers License, Auto Insurance, Vehicle Registration all required. Background check and clean MVR (driving record) mandatory. Experience a plus. Please fill out an application, background authorization and submit all required documentation at our offices at: 1050 E. Riley Dr. on the NE corner of Elesio C Felix Jr. Way & Riley, south of Van Buren & east of Dysart. You can also email rsellmeyer@westvalleyview.com

WAREHOUSE LABOR In Southwest Phoenix. Available shifts MondayFriday 5:00p.m.3:30a.m.; SaturdayMonday 6:00a.m.6:30p.m., SaturdayMonday 6:00p.m.6:30a.m. $11.25 an hour. Call 623-552-3250

Onin Staffing 10265 W. Camelback Rd., Suite 145, Phoenix, AZ 85037

Housekeeping 32

AA Housecleaning. Homes, RV’s, offices, remodels. Professional, references, reliable. 623-229-1507.

DUST Bunnies Housecleaning. “Let your day off really be your day off”. Lea, 602-908-1519.

HOUSEKEEPING service. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. House /office. All work done sparkles. For free estimate, Urszula 602-677-7692.

Home Sales 50

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, approximately 1600 square feet, just remodeled, 2.5 acres, vents on sides, off Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, $159,900, 623-776-5885.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath. approximately 1,550 square feet on 2.5 acres. Newly painted in and out. New floors and blinds off Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, $159,900, 623-776-5885.

Our advertisers say: “SOLD first day ad ran.”

Land 51

1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900.

38 ACRE Wilderness Ranch $219 month. Quiet & secluded 6, 100’ northern AZ off grid ranch bordering hundreds of acres of State Trust & BLM woodlands. Fragrant evergreen trees & grassy meadows blend with sweeping views across surrounding wilderness mountains and valleys from ridgetop cabin site. No urban noise, pure air & AZ’s best climate. Near historic pioneer town services & fishing lake. Free well access, loam garden soil & maintained road. RV use ok. $25,000, $2,550 down. Free brochure with simular properties, photos/ topo map/ weather/ area info: 1st United Realty 800-966-6690. (AZCAN)

Commercial Properties 52

OFFICE/ Retail/ Barber/ Meeting/ suites available, 722’2000’. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Central, 602-694-3158.

Homes 55

2- 3 BEDROOM mobile homes for sale. Owner financing. All age family gated community. New homes available. 623-935-4296, 623-826-5398, 623-853-5739.

10 ACRES Tonopah, horse property, manufactured home, $900/ month, $900 deposit, 602-695-4483.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, $850/ month, +$850 security deposit, no pets, 623-326-2187.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath,

5

CASITA guest house, horse property, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, nice, $700.00 per month, security, references. 917-375-4977. CORTESSA Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath, $1,160, 183rd Ave/ Olive, 602-579-0804/ 602-527-3674.

HANDYMAN-37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057.

HD Painting, House painting exterior- interior, spray, brush, roll, epoxy, free estimates. David 623-670-3518.

LAWN and landscape maintenance service plus free estimates. Contact Rodney Davis, 623-329-1861.

LITCHFIELD ClockworksQuality antique clock repair. House calls on grandfather clocks. 623-759-3151.

YARD work, clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Josefina 623-242-4159, Juan 623-242-4161.

Merchandise 90

1.22CT DIAMOND Solitaire ring, 14K white gold, $5999, interested? go2obb.com and select product, or contact bldeagl@cox.net

ANYTEMP spa model SL5:18 $3500 or best offer. Lightly used. 406-853-4409.

GE White gas stove, microwave and dishwasher (drains slow) $150.00. 480-374-0585. Good condition.

Garage Sales 91

FULTON ESTATES COMMUNITY YARD SALE Friday, October 21st and Saturday October 22nd

7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community is located between Indian School & Thomas Rd from 135th Avenue to 138th Avenue. WATCH FOR BANNERS

HUGE moving sale! Indoor/ outdoor furniture, never been used fire pit, barely used BBQ grill, outdoor tools, lawn mower & alot more. Friday & Saturday October 21 & 22 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. 13305 West Mulberry Drive, Litchfield Park.

HUGE yard sale, furniture, porcelain doll making supplies, nail tech table, a kiln and much more. 18028 W. Yuma Road. Saturday, October 22nd from 7:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

SATURDAY October 22, 8a.m.- 4p.m., Sunday October 23 8a.m.- 1p.m. 12832 West Claremont St., Litchfield Park.

Bethany Estates (West of Dysart off of Bethany Home Road). Table Lamps, floor lamps, antiques, furniture, grills, mountain bike, treadmill, generator, computer items, household items, rugs, home decor, clothing, Red Devil vacuums, Faux Mantel, Wilson Golf Clubs with bag & travel case, brief cases & much more!!

Sundance Adult Village Community Wide Garage Sale! Saturday November 5 8 a.m.- Noon. Located 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Watson & Yuma, (north of Yuma Road) in Buckeye

GOOD condition contemporary Ekornes upgraded leather chair & ottoman, $250. 623-535-8181.

LEATHER couch, loveseat, chair with ottoman. Very good condition, $550. Text 623-694-6190.

Animals And Farm Equipment 120

FREE cute cuddly fuzzy kittens to good homes. 623-932-0651

Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards LLC. Licensed and Bonded. 623-386-0281 / 623-810-0136.

Motorcycles, Boats & Golf Carts 400

1994 STRATOS 18 foot boat, 150 HP Johnson motor, excellent condition, ready to go, $6500, 602-300-8023.

Automotive 500

$ $100- $500+ ABANDONED all as

TWENTY (20) DAYS, exclusive of the day of service, after service of this Summons upon you, if served within the State of Arizona, or within THIRTY (30) DAYS, exclusive of the day of service, if served without the State of Arizona, and you are hereby notified that if you fail so to do, Judgment by Default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

The name and address of Plaintiffs’ attorney is Lisa S. Bruno, of BRUNO, BROOKS & GOLDBERG, P.C., 730 East Beale Street, Kingman, Arizona 86401.

A copy of the pleading being served and other papers filed in this matter may be obtained from the Clerk of the Mohave County Superior Court, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, Arizona 86402.

Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the Court by parties at least three (3) working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding.

GIVEN UNDER my hand the Seal of the Superior Court of Mohave County, State of Arizona, this 17th day of August, 2016.

VIRLYNN TINNELL, Clerk

By: T.

White, Deputy Clerk

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 28, October 5, 12, and 19, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: STUDIO K10 LLC L-2116411-9

II. The address of the known place of business is: 18032 W. Port Au Prince Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kristen Clay, 18032 W. Port Au Prince Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388

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: Kristen Clay, Manager, 18032 W. Port Au Prince Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 5, 12, and 19, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: DR BIZTECH LLC L-2118994-7

II. The address of the known place of business is: 15679 W. Montecito Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Dr. Leslie D’Anjou, 15679 W. Montecito Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395

4. FOREIGN

5. DATE OF INCORPORATION IN FOREIGN DOMICILE - 06/01/1983

8. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - RETAIL SALES OF BED, BATH, AND TABLE LINENS AND OTHER HOME ACCESS.

9. PRINCIPAL OFFICE

ADDRESS - 1725. Broadway Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

10. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS

ADDRESS - Tanger Outlets Westgate, 6800 N. 95th Avenue, Suite 757, Glendale, AZ 85305

11. STATUTORY AGENT IN ARIZONA - ISL, Inc. (FN), 300 W. Clarendon Ave., Suite 240, Phoenix, AZ 85013

12. DIRECTORS - Dominique Fremaux, 29 Rue De La Tannerie, Haubourdin, France, 59481

Jean Baptiste De Jaham, 29 Rue De La Tannerie, Haubourdin, France, 59481

Jennifer Nobbs, 1725

Broadway Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States

13. OFFICERS - Dominique Fremaux, 29 Rue De La Tannerie, Haubourdin, France, 59481

Jean Baptiste De Jaham, 29 Rue De La Tannerie, Haubourdin, France, 59481

Jennifer Nobbs, 1725

Broadway Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States

Oliver Newmann, 1725

Broadway Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States

14. FOR-PROFITS ONLY -

SHARES AUTHORIZED - Class:

Common, Series: Fixed, Total: 10,000, Par Value, 100.00

15. FOR-PROFIT ONLY - SHARES ISSUED - Class:

Common, Series: Fixed, Total: 10,000, Par Value, 1.00

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/ Jennifer Nobbs, 06/15/2016

I am a duly-authorized officer of the corporation filing this document. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 12, 19, and 26, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: GODDESSMOONSEA, LLC

L-2118969-6

II. The address of the known place of business is: 14844 N. 142nd Ln., Surprise, AZ 85379

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Melinda Ellsworth, 14844 N. 142nd Ln., Surprise, AZ 85379

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Melinda Ellsworth, Manager, 14844 N. 142nd Ln., Surprise, AZ 85379

David Lomeli, Member, 14844 N. 142nd Ln., Surprise, AZ 85379

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 12, 19, and 26, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: SURPRISE OUTDOOR KITCHENS LLC

L-2126300-8

II. The address of the known place of business is: 15729 N. 164th Ln., Surprise, AZ 85388

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:

Dr. Leslie D’Anjou, Manager, 15679 W. Montecito Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 5, 12, and 19, 2016.

Public Notice

APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS OR CONDUCT AFFAIRS IN ARIZONA

1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit Corporation F-21055940 2. NAME 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: Patricia Guzman, Manager, 3906 S. 100th Glen, Tolleson, AZ 85353 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 12, 19, and 26, 2016.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORECLOSE ACTION Certified Mail Receipt

Requested

Name of Party Filing Action:

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Tonatiuh Olguin, 15729 N. 164th Ln., Surprise, AZ 85388

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:

Tonatiuh Olguin, Member, 15729 N. 164th Ln., Surprise, AZ 85388

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 12, 19, and 26, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PATRICIA GUZMAN PLLC P-2128221-7

II. The address of the known place of business is: 3906 S. 100th Glen, Tolleson, AZ 85353

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Patricia Guzman, 3906 S. 100th Glen, Tolleson, AZ 85353

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in

1. ENTITY NAME - SHACK’S VILLAGE, INC. File No. 21066970

2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - Group home providing services for teenage moms and their babies.

3. MEMBERS - The corporation WILL NOT have members.

4. ARIZONA KNWON 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. DIRECTORSTara Shackleford, 16880 W. Hammond St., Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA

Jophina Joe, 4624 N. 103rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037, USA John Tivis, 12505 W. Monroe St., Avondale, AZ 85323, USA Michael Shackleford, 16880 W. Hammond St., Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA

Dominique George, 12721 W. Buckeye Rd. #423, Avondale, AZ 85323, USA

6. STATUTORY AGENTTara C. Shackleford, 16880 W. Hammond St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

8. INCORPORATORSTara Shackleford, 16880 W. Hammond St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

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/ Tara Shackleford 9/10/16 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, 26, and November 2, 2016. Public Notice

DEPARTMENT OF

Proposed

Determinations for

The

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, October 19, 2016

County, Arizona and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Maricopa County, Arizona and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance

Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/ fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877336-2627).

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, and 26, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: TOP HAT MATT, LLC

L-2102418-6

II. The address of the known place of business is: 2641 S. 172nd Dr. Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Matthew Gregory Merritt, 2641 S. 172nd Dr. Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND

each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Matthew Gregory Merritt, Member/Manager, 2641 S. 172nd Dr. Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, 26, and November 2, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: CREDENTIALING BY ALMAGUER, LLC L-2115008-9

II. The address of the known place of business is: 3624 N. 104th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Stephanie Almaguer, 3624 N. 104th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392

A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Stephanie Almaguer, Manager, 3624 N. 104th Dr., Avondale, AZ 85392 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, 26, and November 2, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

Public

L-2107097-7

II. The address of the known place of business is: 10335 W. Mulberry Street, Avondale, AZ

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Laura Tracy, 12712 W. San Miguel Avenue, 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: Michael Brandon & Laura Tracy revocable Living Trust, Member, 12712 W. San Miguel Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, 26, and November 2, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: CRISTUL BEAUTY & DESIGNS LLC L-2121579-6

II. The address of the known place of business is: 25580 W. Globe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Cristina Palazuelos, 25580 W. Globe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Cristina Palazuelos, Member,

25580 W. Globe Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, 26, and November 2, 2016.

Public Notice

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: BONITA WAY TRUCKING LLC L-2120624-1

II. The address of the known place of business is: 15854 W. Fillmore St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Moises Ramirez, 15854 W.

Fillmore 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: Moises Ramirez, Member, 15854 W. Fillmore St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, 26, and November 2, 2016.

Public Notice UNION ELEMENTARY #62 SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Union Elementary School District Governing Board has a vacancy. The vacancy is created due to the term expiring

of Governing Board member Stacie Marchelli. The vacancy will be filled by appointment made by Maricopa County School Superintendent, Don Covey. The successful candidate will be seated for a four (4) year term. Any eligible resident within the Union Elementary School District who is interested in being appointed can obtain the application online at https://www.applitrack. com/uesd/onlineapp/default. aspx?Category=Volunteers. The application must be printed out, signed, notarized and the original mailed or hand delivered by the deadline. The deadline for applying is no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2016.

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on October 19, 2016.