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GOODYEAR POLICE CHIEF JERRY GEIER speaks Dec. 19 at the opening of the newly finished Goodyear Police Operations Building, 11 N. 145th Ave., Goodyear. The 21,000-squarefoot facility will house all police operations under one roof.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Goodyear’s new Police Operations Building, 11 N. 145th Ave., Goodyear, is something the entire force has been anxiously awaiting for more than a decade.
The city dedicated the $7.8 million 21,000-square-foot project Dec. 19 and offered tours to community members throughout the day.
“I can’t believe we’re finally standing here — it seems like it’s been forever,” Goodyear Police Chief Jerry Geier said. “This has been a dream for the last year and a half. Our patrol units have been working out of a building that was built sometime in the late ‘40s, we believe.”
The facility will house the police department’s traffic, patrol and K9 units, along with the records department and booking all under one roof.
“Capital improvement for the department has been my priority since becoming chief in 2012; we are thrilled that the dream of a new police operations building is now a reality,” Geier said.
On top of officer work space, meeting rooms and a briefing room, the building has a community room, indoor and outdoor kennel spaces for the K9s, a detention and booking area that’s four times larger than the old building, a state-of-the-art gym and an area where the traffic unit can drive motorcycles inside for cleaning
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5 people sign up for 3 open council seats; 2 running for mayor position
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Five people have signed up to run for three open council seats in Goodyear, and two will face off for the role of mayor in the city’s spring 2017 election.
The deadline for candidates to submit their nomination petition signatures was Dec. 14. Early voting starts Feb. 15 and election day is March 14.
Incumbent Mayor Georgia Lord will attempt to retain her seat for a second consecutive term against former Mayor Jim Cavanaugh, who served as mayor from 2003 to 2010, when he resigned.
Council member incumbents Wally Campbell and Joe Pizzillo are running for re-election, but Councilwoman Sharolyn Hohman is ending
her time in office after one term. Newcomers Brannon Hampton, Sara Gilligan and Jayson Black will challenge Campbell and Pizzillo.
To be eligible to vote in the election, Goodyear residents need to be registered to vote by Feb. 13. To register, visit recorder.maricopa. gov/elections/registrationform.aspx.
The city participates in an all-mail ballot election, which means every registered voter in Goodyear will receive a ballot in the mail starting Feb. 15.
If no candidate receives enough votes in the election, a runoff will be May 16.
For information about voting in Goodyear, call 623-882-7830 or visit goodyearaz.gov/elections.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A plan to use several area churches as temporary shelter will help get some homeless people off the street as they work toward becoming self-sufficient, according to the coordinator of the program that starts in January.
The project will fill a need in the West Valley, where there is not a shelter for the homeless, said the Rev. Jack Marslender, pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale.
“There’s very limited resources for the homeless in the West Valley,” he said.
The Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program, or iHELP, will house up to 10 men and women in churches that will rotate providing shelter. Each church will take in the homeless for one night at a time.
“It’s a neat collaboration,” Marslender said of the program spearheaded by the Avondale Interfaith Council.
Sign-ups for the program will start on Jan. 4 at Care1st Avondale Resource and Housing Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale, and shelter will be offered for the first time on Jan. 9.
The program will target homeless people who “honestly believe they can get back on their feet,” Marslender said.
They will be offered shelter for 90 days while they also get weekly sessions with a case manager who will “help deal with whatever issues that brought them to homelessness,” he said.
That will include identifying issues and offering job and financial counseling, he said.
Those participating will also work with other agencies for job training and family issues.
“It’s a hard cycle to break, but with 90 days we can help them,” Marslender said.
He said it’s expected that there will be a big demand for the program,
The problem in the West Valley was identified earlier this year when a county census found 35 homeless people around Avondale.
“Most don’t want to go to a downtown shelter,” Marslender said.
A brown bag lunch that’s offered at Marslender’s church attracts 40 to 50 homeless and near homeless people four days a week, he said.
Scores of homeless people also attended Project Connect, a Valley of the Sun United Way project, when it was hosted at the church.
Marslender called Project Connect a “one-stop shop” for the homeless to make connections with social service agencies during a day that also includes free haircuts and showers.
In early 2016, when the homelessness topic came up at the quarterly Interfaith Council meeting of area religious and community leaders, Marslender said he asked the question, “Why can’t something be done here in the
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects in a home invasion earlier this month in Litchfield Park. Deputies are searching for two men who
entered a house at about 12:20 p.m. Dec. 12 near Litchfield and Camelback roads in Litchfield Park, officials said.
A woman inside the house was able to flee, and a neighbor called 911 to report the home invasion, said Detective Doug Matteson, a spokesman with MCSO.
Both suspects wore dark hoodies and black pants, and one was armed with a gun, Matteson said.
The men took several items from the home, including an AK-style rifle, and fled on foot toward Litchfield and Camelback, said Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez, an MCSO spokesman.
If you have information regarding the case, contact MCSO at 602-876-1011 or R_Arboleda@MCSO.maricopa.gov.
A family was able to escape a fire early Tuesday morning thanks to an alert neighbor who saw smoke and flames coming from a house near 91st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road in west Phoenix, officials said. Two adults, two children and two cats were
Wrong location for tree
sleeping inside the home when it caught fire, but the woman pounded on the door. The homeowners later told firefighters the smoke alarms were not activated.
The garage was fully engulfed, but firefighters from Phoenix and Tolleson were able to save 90 percent of the home.
The story “A new holiday tradition” on page 10, and the 9 Days Calendar event on page 19 in the Dec. 21 edition of the West Valley View had
the incorrect location of the Northstar Christmas Tree, which is on the privately owned F.I.N.S.
in the Estrella community. The View regrets the error.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A Goodyear man was arrested Dec. 12 in connection to an armed robbery earlier this month at a Jack in the Box near Yuma Road and Cotton Lane in Goodyear, court records state.
Joseph Sanders, 30, faces charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping, records state.
At about 4:20 a.m. Dec. 3, an employee allegedly let Sanders into the restaurant’s locked lobby area after recognizing him as a former coworker, records state. Sanders allegedly pointed a gun at the man and another employee and told them to go in the back of the restaurant, where he put them in the refrigerator, records state.
After closing the door, Sanders allegedly turned off the power to the fridge and emptied the cash registers and safe, taking about $1,340, records state.
The employees told police they only knew him as “Joker,” but detectives were able to find Sanders’ identity through Facebook, records state.
Sanders turned himself in to police Dec. 12, but told them he was out of town in Las Vegas and had an alibi, but police found Sanders’ bus did not depart Phoenix for Las Vegas until the afternoon on Dec. 3, records state.
A search warrant was issued for the house Sanders was staying at with his girlfriend and her mother, and police allegedly found a baseball hat and black robe seen in the surveillance video, records state.
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and maintenance.
“This has been a long time waiting —as a mayor and as council person, we talked about this back in 2005,” Mayor Georgia Lord said. “We are so thankful for our police force and the sacrifices the men and women in uniform make each and every day to keep our Goodyear family safe. I am so pleased that we’re able to demonstrate our commitment to the police department’s success with our investment in the building.”
Goodyear has 104 police officers and has plans to add another squad next year, City Manager Brian Dalke said.
The new building is geared toward growth, and even has elevators built in for an anticipated second story that will come as part of Phase 2 a few years from now, Deputy Chief Paul Marzocca said.
The building was designed by Architekton, which took into account the needs and wishes of the police officers, said Joe Salvatore, CEO of Architekton.
“You were the true designers for this; we just made it happen from your vision,” he said.
For example, a felt material was installed in the hallways because officers tend to hit their duty belts on the walls as they walk by, Marzocca said.
Along the same lines, very few chairs in the building have arms since the belts can also cause problems with them, he said.
“Forever, they ordered chairs with arms for us, but with our police gear, we break the arms getting in and out of
them all the time,” Marzocca said. “So they listened to us and got chairs without arms.”
The officers also got their biggest wish — a gym. The new workout space, which has a garage door opening to the outside, will allow the officers to exercise on their days off without having to use equipment at one of the city’s fire stations.
“When we designed this building, the No. 1 thing the officers wanted was a place to work out,” Marzocca said. “Now we can get in shape like the fire guys.”
Dan Withers, president of D.L. Withers Construction, which built the facility, praised the design team for its work.
“When I go through these buildings, I look at every nut and bolt, and your attention to detail has just been amazing,” Withers said.
Outside the building stands a public art piece titled “Honor Wall” to pay tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the members of the police force.
“Heaven forbid a tragedy befalls the police department, but the Honor Wall also stands ready to accept the burden of memorializing any future fallen officers,” said Guylene Ozlanski, Arts and Culture coordinator for Goodyear.
The $40,000 project features imagery of police department personnel engaging in service to the community.
Artists Chris Klein and BJ Katz of Meltdown Glass in Tempe designed and fabricated the piece that features three dual-sided four-foot by six-foot glass panels weighing 250 pounds each.
“I hope you guys spend some time and look at it. There’s a lot of depth to it, and a lot of different photos that you don’t notice right away,” Klein said.
The department plans to move into the building in the middle of January once the rest of the furniture arrives, Marzocca said. View report
Goodyear police responded at about 3:45 p.m. Dec. 23 after a man was found dead inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the Integrated Medical Services building at McDowell Road and 135th Avenue in Goodyear, officials said.
The 62-year-old man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear Police Department.
by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A family of Asian small clawed otters escaped injury after an electrical fire broke out in their exhibit at about 7:30 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Waddell, officials said.
The fire, which was started by a heater in the otters’ exhibit in the River Monster building at the aquarium, caused minor damage, said Shawn Gilleland, a spokesman for Rural Metro Corp.
“Employees attempted to put the fire out and then turned to evacuate some of the air breathing animals, including otters and turtles,” Gilleland said.
About five employees at the zoo were evaluated for smoke inhalation, he said.
“Fortunately, we have employees who live on
grounds, and the aquarists were just coming in, so they were able to evacuate the animals,” said Kristy Morcom, director of media relations at the zoo. “The fish that remained in the water are OK and they were able to get all the turtles out, so no animals were injured.”
The building was also the site of an electrical fire in May 2015, which started in a utility room that houses filtration equipment and spread to the filters and plastic piping, zoo officials said last year.
“We’re super thankful that no one was harmed,” Morcom said. “Rural Metro responded really quickly, and a bunch of neighboring fire departments, so the fire was contained and put out extremely fast, so it didn’t get out of hand like it could have and we’re really thankful for that.”
stands outside First Southern Baptist Church in Avondale Dec. 15. The church is one of many in the West Valley that will take part in the new Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program to help provide shelter for homeless men and women.
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Southwest Valley?”
Other than specialized services for homeless youth and abused women, the region “sends people out rather than help them here,” Marslender said.
Stephanie Karlin, who as a member of the Avondale City Council chaired the Avondale Interfaith Council, agreed there is a need for services locally.
“Many of the homeless here are actually sent to Tempe and Mesa, believe it or not,” Karlin said.
The group studied iHELP programs that have operated for up to six years in Tempe, which has 35 participants, as well as Mesa and Chandler.
Since the shelter site rotates nightly, Marslender said the program doesn’t attract opposition from neighbors of the host churches.
“You don’t have the ‘not in my backyard’ attitude,” he said.
Homeless people in the local program will be offered transportation from Historic Avondale to each night’s host church, where the shelter will open at 4 p.m., Marslender said.
Dinner, which will be provided by other churches or restaurants, will be at 6 p.m. Sleeping mats will be laid out in community rooms or fellowship halls, with lights out at 10 p.m., Marslender said.
Churches will provide sheets and blankets and some have shower facilities, he said.
Some churches may give the homeless breakfast and a sack lunch before they leave at 8 a.m. to be transported back to Historic Avondale, where they may take
More than 200 children from 38 Goodyear families were given a brighter holiday thanks to Goodyear’s annual Filla-Need program.
The city collected money and donations starting in October for families in need to help them over the holidays. On Dec. 17, more than 1,000 wrapped gifts of clothing, shoes, household items and toys were delivered by dozens of volunteers. Many of the volunteers were Goodyear employees and their families. For information, visit goodyearaz.gov/fillaneed.
advantage of services at Care1st and the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, he said.
The churches offering shelter will be staffed by volunteers, but Marslender said the East Valley programs have reported few problems with those being helped.
“The people are well behaved and helpful,” offering assistance to set up the shelter and clean up, he said.
Marslender said the program will not accept sex offenders or those who make homelessness a way of life.
Those with major addiction issues will be referred to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, he said.
Families, teens and children also will not be accepted, he said.
Lutheran Social Services will offer administrative support by overseeing the project, just as the agency does for the Mesa program, Marslender said.
The project is still seeking a couple of churches to host the shelter, additional volunteers, meals and financial donations, he said.
The project received its first funding with $8,000 from Avondale’s Community Action Program, as well as a donation from Karlin’s discretionary account. Its major expense will be a part-time professional case manager, Marslender said.
Karlin said she was impressed with how quickly the project came together and praised Marslender’s leadership.
“He’s doing a phenomenal job,” she said. “He did a lot of research and got people involved.”
Churches participating in the program are First Southern Baptist Church, Word of Life Christian Center and River City Church, all in Avondale, Vineyard Church, Christ Evangelical Lutheran and the Refinery Christian Church, all in Goodyear, and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park.
Local small businesses give back to community with surprise handouts
Thompson Funeral Chapel and Thompson’s Flower Shop, both in Goodyear, handed out $5,000 in $20 bills Dec. 17 to community members walking into TJ’s Homestyle Restaurant in Avondale.
The owners said they were looking for a way to give back to the community during the holiday season, and thought helping to pay for people’s breakfast would provide a unique and unexpected experience.
Dec. 16
The highest peak in Estrella Mountain Regional Park will be named for a war hero if the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has its way.
The board has gone on record supporting naming the peak in the Goodyear park for Charles Humphrey Keating IV, who was a Navy seal when he was killed on May 3 during combat operations in northern Iraq in the war against ISIS.
The peak, which is 3,650 feet high, is not currently named.
County Supervisor Andy Kunasek proposed the idea of naming the peak for Keating.
Keating, who was 31 when he was killed, was a track athlete when he attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix and was a member of his college track team at Indiana University before enlisting in 2007. That makes it fitting to name the peak
in a park with trails for Keating, said Supervisor Steve Gallardo, who represents District 5.
“People enjoying the outdoors like Charlie did, perhaps running, can look up and see a peak named in his memory,” Gallardo said in a news release.
The 19,840-acre park, known for its desert and mountain terrain, was the county’s first regional park when it opened in 1954.
Keating was the grandson and namesake of the late Charles Keating, an Arizona savings-and-loan financier whose name was attached to the Keating Five, a group of senators who sought to help him when his financial empire collapsed.
The Parks and Recreation Department will assist with submitting an application to name the mountain peak to the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names and the United States Board on Geographic Names.
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Goodyear was awarded a top national award from General Electric in October for a 129-acre project titled Goodyear Community Health Park, which will be an area with two hospitals and other facilities to help keep residents healthy
and lower health care costs.
The project won the GE HealthyCities Leadership Challenge for its ability to bring together a variety of community stakeholders interested in improving public health through public and private partnership.
PETERSON , right, of Litchfield Park works with other volunteers
Detroit. Peterson, who works for Chase Bank, was in the Motor City for three weeks volunteering for the Detroit Parent Network as part of the JPMorgan Chase Service Corps program.
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
A Litchfield Park man who spent three weeks on a volunteer project in Detroit is encouraging others to devote time to causes they care about.
“The benefit you give to people is unbelievable,” said Rich Peterson, who did volunteer work as a member of Service Corps of JPMorgan Chase, where he is vice president operations manager based in Phoenix.
“It’s about giving your time and attention,” he said.
In October, Peterson was part of a fourmember team that worked with the Detroit Parent Network, a nonprofit agency that educates parents to be advocates for children in the school system and promotes high school graduation and higher education.
Detroit has suffered economic challenges in recent years as its population has been in decline.
Peterson said those forces caused a big contrast between the Motor City and the Valley he’s called home for about 30 years.
“One of the challenges Detroit has is with its schools. That came out loud and clear,” he said. “That was hard for me to grasp. In Arizona, you don’t come across schools that are vacant.”
The team, which included members from Chase offices in New York and Hong Kong, acted as consultants to the agency as it works to reorganize to offer resources to a larger area of Detroit, Peterson said.
“The task at hand was huge,” he said.
Listening was important as the team gathered information from parents and stakeholders before identifying gaps in service to make recommendations, he said.
Other Service Corps team members from Chase offices around the world worked with other Detroit nonprofits.
Established in 2014, the volunteer effort has also provided volunteers to New Orleans, Mumbia, India, and Johannesburg, South Africa.
Since Peterson was born and grew up in Battle Creek, Mich., he was interested in doing the work in Michigan.
“I’m a Michigander at heart,” he said. “It was a privilege to go back to Detroit.” Peterson, 47, moved with his family to Litchfield Park when he was in high school. He graduated from Arizona State University before starting a 24-year career in banking.
Peterson said he’s done other volunteer work through JPMorgan Chase’s Good Works Employee Giving Program. “But nothing of this scope. This was by far the biggest thing,” he said. “I like to give back.”
Here comes 2017. Everyone ready? Everyone make your New Year’s resolution? We’re ready to try some predictions again, but before we get to them, let’s take a look at how we did last year.
Last year, we predicted that the new Harkins Theatres in Goodyear would jumpstart construction of the longawaited Estrella Falls Mall, and while it’s still a bit early for the mall, the theater is booming.
We also predicted that Tonopah residents would continue duking it out with Hickman’s Family Farms, which would only continue growing, eventually to twice its size. Tonopah residents are still battling Hickman’s at every turn, and although the egg farm is holding its ground, its growth has stabilized as the Hickman family is focused on a farm in California at the moment.
We said Goodyear would continue to be the leader in attracting big business. Buckeye may have landed Cardinal IG, which is set to bring 100 new jobs to the West Valley, but Goodyear landed Huhtamaki North America, which is set to triple that.
We predicted that the state would repeal AzMERIT in lieu of a new test but that hasn’t happened. We also flubbed in predicting that the Saddle Mountain Unified School District would return to a five-day week after voters reinstituted the district’s maintenance and operations override. We can’t blame anyone, who would want to go back to a five-day week after being on a four-day week the last year? We made another blunder predicting that the K-12 lawsuit would resume when voters said no to Proposition 123. It passed.
And the two biggest flubs of all, we thought Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio would win re-election and Hillary Clinton would be our next president. In all fairness, nobody saw either of them losing.
We also predicted that Vikings’ Ragnar Lothbrok would die, and he’s still alive … barely.
So let’s move on to this year’s predictions, shall we?
• Avondale will continue trying to figure out how to pull residents into Old Town, Historic, whatever you want to call it, Avondale, and it will look the same. Some really cool, quaint shops surrounded by boarded up businesses. Nothing will change.
• Tolleson will continue its pursuit of a grocery store to no avail.
• Buckeye will continue scrambling with residents’ mysterious water bills, and more city staffers will fall before it’s all settled. The Attorney General or Corporation Commission will be involved before it’s all through. A class action lawsuit will also be lodged.
• The rest of Palm Valley will consider a sex offender ban, following in the footsteps of Palm Valley Phase I, which voted Dec. 2 to ban Level II and III sex offenders from living there. PebbleCreek will probably follow suit as well.
• The Tartesso community in Buckeye will see more rooftops but will have to wait at least another year before it gets any commercial development.
• Litchfield Park residents will continue complaining about the Tierra Verde Lake improvements, accusing the city of absconding with their “lakefront property,” but the improvements will go forward and we believe will actually raise their property values.
• If the economy gets better, Democrats will credit Obama, citing policies that finally “caught up.”
• If the economy gets worse, Republicans will blame Obama, citing policies that finally “caught up.”
(We had to give ourselves a couple of easy ones.)
• Democrats will continue reminding us all that Hillary won the popular vote and that Russia somehow affected the outcome, even going so far as to launch an investigation, which will reveal nothing. Americans have a hard enough time investigating each other, how could they possibly investigate an entire country that’s not exactly the United States’ BFF?
• Tonopah residents will continue fighting Hickman’s Family Farms, protesting each and every permit the company files with the county to enhance operations, which will continue. The farm will not grow in size (this year) as the company focuses on growing a plant in California.
• Kanye West and Kim Kardashian will split up, citing irreconcilable differences, but we will all know it’s because he’s a Trump supporter.
• Facebook will continue bringing friends and family together only to rip them apart.
• The Arizona Interscholastic Association will restructure divisions again.
• Apple will release a new iPhone with yet another essential, such as the power cord, that will not be standard, requiring the buyer to purchase new hardware. It will also rival the size of a tablet.
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Editor:
Donald Trump wants to unite the country. Through no fault of his own, he will try but fail, because , oil and water , so to speak do not mix. A majority of Americans do want us to be great again. However, a significant number of other people do not share that goal. Who are these other people? If you were to guess Progressives, you would be correct. Their core values differ greatly from the core values of those of us who love America.
Progressives like Obama , Clinton, Reid, Pelosi and Jill Stein to name a few, run rampant in all levels of government and academia. Progressives have hijacked the Democratic Party. The great party of JFK is long gone .Progressives are extremely smart, cunning and strong , working almost as a subversive force. They champion a one world government and want to bring America down. John Kerry has frequently described himself as being a citizen of the world.
Here’s proof. Michael Moore a Progressive leader and fi lmmaker is urging people to
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protest in Washington DC on Inauguration Day. He is also urging those in other nations to protest at a U S embassy or border point. Here is the real proof . Moore said “ Our allegiance ( Progressives ) is NOT to make America great again, but to all of humanity and the planet. Disrupt Jan 20 ” His words say a lot. They are alarming and irrational . He does not love America. He embraces anarchy .One could liken Progressives to a “ fifth column” actively at work here. Now the reader can understand why I have been writing my letters criticizing Progressives for years and years. I long ago understood the danger they represent to our freedom and way of life !
Roy Azzarello Goodyear
Editor:
Let’s keep elections clean. By eliminating the electoral vote, we can establish the voters ID system. In order to obtain a voter’s ID the citizen must present his or her birth certificate or U. S. passport, driver’s license to be excluded. Heavens forbid we do not want undocumented democrats to vote.
I also suggest we use only paper ballots in order to prevent the electronic system to be tampered with. By doing so it will
prevent the changes that occurred in states like Texas, Georgia and South Carolina, where votes were change from republican to democrat. One wonders why Hillary Clinton had so many votes. By establishing this system it will eliminate all the crying, counseling and all of the shenanigans that are still being carry on by the Democratic Party, like recounting the votes, blaming the Russians for the elections outcome. Not to mention the BASKET OF DEPLORABLES THAT VOTED FOR TRUMP. My family include.
Jaime Ruiz-Sandoval Litchfield Park
Editor: Roy Azzarello complains in his Dec. 14th letter that Trump picked Nikki Haley for Ambassador to the UN, saying she isn’t qualified, has collaborated with Progressives, and is a disgrace. Trump said in September that he will chose the best people for his administration. So Roy, was Trump lying, or are you?
Maybe Trump selected her because he wants to grab her by the ...
Patrick Orr Avondale
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Editor:
The recent reaction and attempts by the left to de legitimize Mr. Trump’s victory exposes their contempt for the Constitution and fair play. First they tried to delay electoral certification by unnecessary recounts in three key states. Next came uncivil harassment and intimidation of electors which the Justice Department ignored. Now they are pinning their hopes on the Russians leaking embarrassing but true Podesta and Hillary emails. However, they avoid one important fact, the wiki-leaks spokesman, Mr. Julian Assange, stated that the leaks did not come from the Russians.
Indeed, why would the Russians want Mr. Trump to win anyway? Did they advise Hillary to campaign in Arizona one week before the election and avoid Wisconsin? They have had their way with President Obama and Hillary Clinton in Syria, Crimea, and the Ukraine. The last thing they want is a promised, revitalized military to thwart their adventurism. And, it would certainly be easier to blackmail someone who is sloppy with her emails and cares little about protecting our national security.
Yes, the Russians, Chinese, North Koreans, etc are all trying to hack us as we are trying to hack them. But that doesn’t mean they influenced the election. Instead of inserting rumors and innuendoes of Russian hacking by unnamed sources into the
election process by a politicized CIA, we need a consensus of the CIA, NSA, and the FBI before we can reach any conclusions about attempted cyber attacks. Hopefully the recommended hacking investigations will strengthen our cyber security, something our current President and his party did not take too seriously.
Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
Editor:
Now, some people are blaming Russia for cyber-hacking and this (supposedly) caused Hillary Clinton to lose the 2016 Election. The Electoral College will be re-casting their votes on Dec. 19th, to see who really won the Election; While Donald Trump is busy selecting his cabinet members...
All I can say is: “Wow! That magic lamp I have, really works!” I bought it at a secondhand store last year. When I was cleaning it, I found it had an inscription on the bottom of it: it appears to be in Arabic or Farsi.
I looked it up in a foreign language dictionary. Translated, it says: “This lamp has the power to grant one wish, every ten years...”
That means I will have to wait until 2026 to ask for “$650 million Dollars...”
Ten years later, for “a 20 yearold body...”
Another ten years later, for “no more insomnia...”
Oh darn, I forgot to ask for:
“The man of my dreams.” If I wish for him 40 years from now,
Yes
No
Do you think German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policy will cost her the election in September?
he will be over 100 years-old when this wish gets granted.
Ten years from now, I’ll ask the genie if he can bundle my wish (like Cox offers its’ services). That genie will probably tell me: “I’m a genie, not a miracle worker!” I did ask for “one-Hundred bucks” when I was driving through Verrado a few weeks ago: look what happened — all those deer roaming through the neighborhood.
In the meantime, I wish everyone “a very Merry Christmas and an awesome (2017) “New Years!” If you get a magic lamp for Christmas, wish for Love, Peace and Harmony in our world. Get out and drive and sing along with your radio. I like CCRS’ “Looking out my backdoor” and “Green River.”
Laura Rivas Buckeye
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by Shane McOwen staff writer
Welcome to the Business Briefcase, everyone!
We’re going to wrap up the year by counting down the top five businesses listed during 2016.
Just kidding, they’re all No. 1, and I don’t think the powers that be will allow me to use all the space required to list everyone. Something about other stories needing to get in the paper, I guess.
Congrats to everyone who opened in 2016. I wish you all the best for next year!
Speaking of New Year’s, is there anyone who’s actually kept a resolution for an entire year?
I’m sure there are a few people here and there who have, but I’ve yet to meet them. I’m usually not one for making resolutions. Heck, most of the time when I think of one, I forget it by Jan. 1 anyway. That’s what you call getting off to a fantastic start.
My pre-New Year’s resolution is to finish this Briefcase, and I know I can complete that one. I mean, I have to. For my job, and all.
Let’s get to business.
Dairy Queen at 13365 W. McDowell Road in
Goodyear is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The ribbon cutting will take place at 9:15 a.m. today, and the fast-food restaurant will be opening at 10 a.m.
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This one’s my fault everyone. I thought I had included the opening announcement in a previous issue, but after checking my records, I’d only mentioned it was coming to town in May.
This is actually only the second location in the West Valley. The first opened more than a decade ago near 107th Avenue and Indian School Road in Avondale. You’d have to drive all the way to Quartzsite to find the closest DQ to the west.
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The Briefcase is allowed one mulligan, right? In Tolleson, Sunrise Preschools will be moving to a new building within the city, on the west side of 96th Avenue, north of Van Buren Street, right behind the Family Dollar store.
The fast-food chain is famous for its desserts, but also serves burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and chicken tender baskets.
For information, visit dairyqueen.com.
The Goodyear Police Department opened a new building of its own Dec. 19 at 11 N. 145th Ave., Goodyear.
The department celebrated the opening of the new operations building with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by public tours of the facility. The new building houses the traffic, patrol and K9 units, records department and booking area.
A kind reader pointed out to me that The Habit Burger Grill is now open at Gateway Village in Avondale, 10155 W. McDowell Road, Suite 100.
Sunrise has 24 preschools across the Valley, including one in Goodyear near Thomas and Dysart roads, and only has locations in Arizona.
Sunrise offers programs ranging from infant care to school age (5-12 years old), and has been around since 1982.
For information, visit sunrisepreschools.com or call 623-907-2400.
That’s all for this week, folks. I wish everyone a safe and happy New Year’s.
Send questions, tips or comments by email to smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ shanemcowen. Feel free to send an email if you’d just like to congratulate the Briefcase for a fantastic year. I’m sure the Briefcase Committee (of one) won’t mind. Take care, everyone, and see you next year!
By Kourtney Balsan special to the View
Goodyear saved its taxpayers $27.4 million by taking proactive measures to lower interest rates in the bond market, said Doug Sandstrom, the city’s finance director.
“Residents can feel good knowing that the city of Goodyear staff is always looking for ways in which we can best position the city financially,” said Amy Bolton, a spokeswoman for the city.
The bonds date back to 2007 and funded projects such as the Goodyear Ballpark, water, wastewater and street
infrastructure, Sandstrom said, adding that the favorable rates will lower debt payments through 2033.
“Interest rates are lower, so just like a mortgage, the city took advantage of the lower interest rates to refinance debt,” Bolton said. “There are rules around how often this type of debt can be re-financed, so we basically have one shot per decade to select the most advantageous time to refinance. Sort of like locking in your mortgage rate, the city pounced on the favorable interest rate for this debt.”
Originally, the refinancing was projected to save $18.5 million, but the
actual results came in 48 percent higher at $27.4 million, Sandstrom said.
“We are constantly looking at ways to save the city money,” he said in a press release. “We tracked trends in the market and were able to seize this window of opportunity to refinance these loans, just like a savvy homeowner would when rates drop on mortgages.”
The new debt payments will go into effect in fiscal year 2018, which begins July 1, 2017, Sandstrom said, adding that the term of the loan will not be extended.
“We operate with the best interests of the residents and future of the city in mind
in everything we do, from delivering clean drinking water to making sure people feel safe around the city, right down to ensuring that the city’s finances are optimized,” Bolton said.
Since the debt payments have dropped significantly, Goodyear can use the money for other beneficial projects for the city and residents alike, Bolton said.
“The money that would have gone toward those debt payments can be directed toward other city priorities as outlined in our budget process,” she said. “One result of this financial move will be an ability to accelerate a community park, recreations and aquatic facility.”
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As another year comes to a close, the West Valley View is taking a look back at some of the biggest stories from 2016.
Jan. 9 — Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye opened. Construction of the 8,675-acre park at the southern base of the White Tank Mountains began in June 2015. In addition to nearly 16 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians, the park also offers picnic ramadas and camping sites. The park opened with three trails and currently boasts 12. More trails are being added, and once finished will connect to White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell. The park does not charge an entry fee.
Jan. 22 — An Avondale woman was arrested after allegedly trying to hire a hit man to kill her romantic rival. Alice Pleasanton, 38, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder of her boyfriend, who was in jail.
Feb. 11 — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced his deputies will be outfitted with body cameras. The Sheriff’s Office purchased 700 cameras at a total cost of $1,113, and will also pay an annual cost of about $863,570 to maintain the cameras and download videos online.
Feb. 16 — The Avondale City Council voted to increase water rates by 7.5 percent and sewer rates by 6 percent. It was the first time Avondale increased the utility rates since 2009. The council had been on board to raise rates by 15 percent every other year for three years, but drew harsh criticism from residents and backed off that plan. The current plan calls for annual 6 percent increases through 2021, which the council must approve each year. An increase was approved Dec. 19 and will take affect Jan. 19.
Feb. 16 — A North Dakota man died when an ultralight aircraft he was piloting crashed at the Buckeye Municipal Airport in Buckeye. James George III, 55, was
flying a REVO weight shift trick, which is a powered hang glider, when he crashed during takeoff about 200 feet off the runway.
Feb. 22 — The Arizona Department of Transportation gave Pulice Construction the green light to begin Phase II of the Loop 303/Interstate 10 interchange project, which will extend Loop 303 south of I-10 to Van Buren Street. Phase I connected I-10 to Loop 303. ADOT estimates Phase II to be complete in spring 2018.
March 4 — Western Maricopa Education Center opened its Southwest Campus at Verrado Way and Fillmore Street in Buckeye. The one-of-a-kind campus partners with Arizona Public Service Co., Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Estrella Mountain Community College, the city of Buckeye and the Maricopa Community College District to train high school and college students for high-paying jobs in the power plant industry.
March 13 — Retired Buckeye police officer Michael Haddad, 49, died in a two-vehicle accident near Superior while riding his motorcycle to work for the Hayden Police Department. Haddad was a 22-year law enforcement veteran.
March 20 — More than 100 animals were seized by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office after deputies found them in deplorable conditions on a property near 330th and Southern avenues in Tonopah. The property’s owners, identified as Gezabel Perez-Valdez, 41, and Lorenza Baquera Hernandez, 40, have not been located.
March 22 — The state of Arizona made national news when polling places were cut from 200 for the 2012 Presidential Preference Election to just 60 for 2016, causing people to spend hours waiting in line to cast their votes. Avondale, with a population of 85,000, only had one polling place compared to years past when it had 11, and that one polling place was listed on the county’s website as being in Litchfield Park because it had a Litchfield Park ZIP code. Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell took responsibility and ultimately lost the seat she’s held for 28 years, losing to Adrian Fontes during the November general election.
April — Work started on Tierra Verde Lake enhancements in Litchfield Park, much to the chagrin of neighboring residents. Fifteen townhouse units face the (See Review on Page 10)
by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Work will start early next year on a $178 million redevelopment project at Phoenix International Raceway, with the goal of enhancing the facility for spectators at the Avondale track.
The project, which is expected to be completed by late 2018, will include new and upgraded seating areas, new concourses and improved hospitality offerings, according to a news release.
The project will also create more RV parking, greater accessibility to pre-race activities in the infield and move the track’s start and finish line.
International Speedway Corp., PIR’s parent company, announced on Nov. 30 that its board had approved the project.
Bryan Sperber, PIR president, said the improvements will elevate the spectator experience at the raceway, which opened in 1964.
“The racetrack itself will remain unchanged as one of the most exciting circuits in motorsports, but we will modernize much of the venue and provide our fans with a high-quality, leading-edge experience,” Sperber said in a news release.
The company is also exploring improvements for structures in the infield for both competitors and industry personnel, the news release stated.
The project is part of a $500 million capital reinvestment that International Speedway Corp. plans through 2021 at the 13 racetracks it owns or operates.
Last year, the company made improvements at its
Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise said PIR serves one of the largest markets among International Speedway Corp.’s racetracks.
“It’s a good move for them,” Weise said about the project. “It’s something they’ve been working on for a while.”
Weise said PIR was in need of upgrades.
“You look at facilities around the country, those tracks are state of the art … I think that’s what they are trying to do here,” he said.
Weise said PIR committed to making improvements when the city agreed to connect its water and sewer system to the track in south Avondale.
At that time, the city also included in its general plan PIR’s proposal for an entertainment district to be developed near the track, Weise said.
PIR hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekends a year, in March and November, and an IndyCar Series race in April.
Weise said the events can bring 100,000 people from around the state and out of state to Avondale, which has a population of about 85,000.
“If you can double the population and introduce how special Avondale is, that’s a really good thing to do,” he said.
International Speedway Corp. said more details about the project will be announced in January.
Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
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lake, which required repair work after its retaining wall began failing, allowing water to leak in under the lawns, threatening the structures. The city, which owns the lake, told the residents of the 15 units that if they came up with $300,000, the city would repair the wall. When the residents couldn’t agree to the contribution, the city approved a $680,000 project that would not only fix the wall, but also add a public promenade with a sidewalk between the lake and townhouses. The city also budgeted in wrought iron fences to separate the townhomes from the public area. Residents were outraged the following month when the lake was drained and hundreds of fish died. The city posted that the fish would be relocated, but Arizona Game & Fish regulations don’t allow fish to be transferred from one body of water to another. The regulation is to prevent spreading disease.
April 5 — Ground was blessed for the West Valley’s first Catholic high school. The campus, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, is expected to open in fall 2018 and serve about 600 students in grades nine and 10. Plans call to add grades 11 and 12 in 2019 and 2020.
April 20 — After seven months in jail, accused Interstate 10 freeway shooter Leslie Merritt Jr. was released, and charges were dropped by the state a week later. Merritt was arrested Sept. 18, 2015, and charged with four of the 11 shootings reported on I-10 the previous month.
April 30 — A man was struck by lightning while riding a horse near Airport and Arlington roads in Rainbow Valley. Jaime Santana, 32, was riding with two other men when the lightning struck. His injuries were severe, but he was released from the hospital in September.
May 10 — The Agua Fria Union High School District was spared from the state budget’s chopping block in a last-minute decision. The district had been promised $33 million from the state for a new school in February, but the Joint Legislative Budget Committee later recommended changing the formula that determines when a new school is needed. The new formula would have disqualified Agua Fria. The school, to be built northwest of Interstate 10 and Loop 303, is scheduled to open to freshmen in fall 2018.
May 13 — King Allah, 26, of Goodyear was arrested after allegedly shooting at officers who responded to a 911 call and found him lying on the sidewalk with selfinflicted lacerations. He faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and knowingly giving a false impression.
May 14 — A Goodyear man killed his family poodle and burned it on an industrial-sized smoker after stating he needed to sacrifice either himself, his 6-year-old son or the dog. Patrick Thompson, 43, was sentenced in September to six months in jail and three years of supervised probation.
May 17 — Four polling places were added in the West Valley, bringing the total to 11, for a special election on two propositions — Proposition 123, a measure that would add $3.5 billion to K-12 education funding over the next decade, and Proposition 124, which would reform Arizona police and fire pension funds. The additional polling places were a result of the widespread outrage over the lack of polling places for the Presidential Preference Election in March. Both propositions passed.
May 18 — A Phoenix police officer who lived in Goodyear was shot in the line of duty and died the following day. Officer Dave Glasser, who served with the Phoenix Police Department for 12 years, was shot while responding to an emergency call near 51st Avenue and Baseline Road in Phoenix.
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Buckeye and Estrella girls basketball teams both having early-season success; L.P. girl wins NFL Punt, Pass & Kick
Arizona teams submit year worth of subpar performances
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Rejoice, Arizona sports fans, for 2016 is nearly complete!
In case you hadn’t noticed, 2016 was the year of the perennial underdog. The Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Cavaliers erased a combined 155-year title drought within a few months of each other. The Denver Broncos, while only sixpoint underdogs in Super Bowl 50 back in February, manhandled the Carolina Panthers, winning 24-10.
Even the folks across the pond were getting in on the action. Leicester City, who were competing in as low as the third tier of English soccer just six years prior, won the English Premier League by 10 points. The team was listed as 5,000-1 longshots with some bookmakers, and had never won the league in the history of the competition, dating back to the 19th Century.
Overall, it might have been a wild year, but here in the desert it was anything but.
The Suns entered, and will exit, 2016 as one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. The team is 19-57 through Dec. 21 of the 2016 calendar year.
The Cardinals began 2016 with a devastating blowout in Charlotte, ending a great season on a sour note, and were never able to get the magic back. The Cards, once perceived as a Super Bowl favorite, have lost as many games through 15 weeks as they did in the previous two regular seasons combined.
The Diamondbacks also wilted under high expectations. Expensive additions to the pitching staff resulted in 10 fewer victories in 2016 than in 2015. Zack Greinke, costing $206 million, never found consistency, and Shelby Miller was a disaster from the start.
Off the ice, things are looking up for the Coyotes. The team has resolved its ownership issue, and looks to be on the brink of solving its arena issue. On the ice, the Coyotes finished a ho-hum 2015-16 season by placing 10th in the Western Conference, and have the second fewest points in the National Hockey League so far in the current campaign.
It wasn’t only the professional ranks that fared poorly in 2016.
Arizona and Arizona State each submitted poor seasons on the gridiron. The Wildcats finished a disastrous season mired with injuries at 3-9. The Sun Devils started the season 4-0, but lost seven of their last eight to miss out on a bowl for the first time in coach Todd Graham’s tenure.
The good news is 2016 is almost over, and 2017 pegs to be a much better year.
The Suns will continue to struggle on the court, but their young nucleus will get valuable experience, and another high draft pick should be on its way. The franchise is right at the end of the tear down, and can now begin building on its foundation.
The Cardinals should fare better with early round draft picks and a number of key players returning from injury.
The Diamondbacks have cleaned house, introducing a new manager and general manager, and have already made a number of moves that should improve the overall strength of the club for the upcoming season.
Both teams will also benefit from lowered expectations.
The Coyotes are in a similar situation as the Suns. Getting young players experience and adding an additional top draft pick should improve the team’s fortunes in 2017.
For the collegiate teams, it should almost be impossible for the Sun Devils and Wildcats to repeat the failures of 2016. The Wildcats will enter the season healthy for the first time since 2013, and the Sun Devils will look to improve one of the worst defenses in recent memory.
This year may have been tough on Arizona sports fans, but there’s no way it can get worse in 2017. At least I hope not.
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
by Shane McOwen sports writer
Westview began the season with a bang, finishing runners-up in the Welcome to the Jungle Tournament at Gilbert High School.
The Knights haven’t let up since.
Westview is 10-1 through the first half of the season, undefeated in power-points games at 7-0. The Knights sit as the No. 5 ranked team in 6A, the state’s highest conference.
Westview coach Brendan McEvoy said his team has an unwavering belief they can win any game they play, and so far have backed it up on the court.
“What I like about teams throwing everything they have at us [is] things may work for a quarter or a half, but I feel like our guys are confident and don’t panic,” McEvoy said. “They just come and regroup and come after it in the second half. They expect to win every game they play.”
While many teams boast of that type of confidence, Westview has put it to the test. The Knights trailed against Scottsdale Horizon and Phoenix Sierra Linda, two of the biggest tests of the season, and came back to win in each game.
“I’ve been around teams where we thought [we had that confidence], but this is different,” McEvoy said. “I’ve
seen how they approach these situations. They are unique to any team I’ve coached in this way. They really believe no matter what the score is, that they are going to win.”
The confidence, and results, stems from the team’s ability to maintain focus no matter what the game situation dictates, McEvoy said.
“We had a stretch of games here where a couple of them have been blowouts,” McEvoy said. “If you’re playing teams like that, you have to make sure you’re doing things fundamentally sound, and not get into bad habits. I’ll give our kids some credit there. This is the first group that I’ve had, pretty much in my coaching career, that plays hard and aggressive until we tell them to stop. I think that’s something unique to this group. They haven’t played down to the level of the opponent.”
The Knights’ success has come from the defensive side of the court. Westview is holding opponents under 52 points per game, while averaging 67 on the offensive end. McEvoy said defense is a top priority, and is a main catalyst for the offensive end, as well.
“We say as long as you’re defending, getting stops, steals, making aggressive, sound plays defensively, we’re not going to give you a whole lot of grief on what you’re doing offensively,” McEvoy said. “Especially on
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Ava Hamilton’s ability to kick and throw a football has landed her a free trip to Orlando, Fla.
The 11-year-old Litchfield Park resident competed in the NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick competition, where she had the highest score for the Arizona Cardinals team competition, and fourth highest score in the nation in the 10-11 girls age division.
“I think it’s very special for a 10- to 11-year-old in Arizona, especially in the west side of town,” said Trey Hamilton, Ava’s father.
Ava’s total distance was 235 feet. The top score in the nation for her age division was 261 feet, 6 inches, and came from a resident of Fort Wayne, Ind. Ava punted the ball 83-3, place kicked it 83-2 and passed it 68-7.
“Soccer has a lot to do with it for her kick and her punt,” Trey said. “Her arm is kind of different, she can throw the soccer ball fine, but it seems like the overhand motion of the football is difficult for her. But sometimes through that, she doesn’t try to throw as hard because she wants to be more accurate, which is important, too.”
Total distance in each event is determined by how far the ball travels, minus how far off center it is. Participants also get just one punt, pass and kick each, so there is no room for error.
“If you have one bad punt, one bad kick or one bad throw, the chances of you getting beat are pretty high,” Trey said.
In order to qualify for the national event, which is Jan. 27 during the NFL’s Pro Bowl weekend, Ava had to first advance from local and sectional competitions. The team competition was at the Cardinals’ training facility in Glendale against eight to 10 other girls, Trey said. Her winning score in that event was put on the list as the Arizona Cardinals’ representative. After all 31 other NFL teams listed their winners, Ava’s score was fourth overall, and the top four qualify for the national event.
“Ava is the fourth local girl to win at the state level, but the first to finish in the top four nationally,” Trey said. “In fact, three of the past four state winners all go to school at St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School.”
Ava also attends St. Thomas Aquinas.
In addition to competing while in Orlando, Trey and Ava were also given tickets to attend the Pro Bowl, and they’ll spend two days at Disney World.
“USA football pays for everything, including the flight and hotel,” Trey said. “She’ll miss school for two and a half days, but we wouldn’t pass this up for anything else. It’s one of those where it’s maybe once in a lifetime type of deal.”
This year was the third time Ava has competed, but first time making it to the national level.
“Her first year she got beat on a technicality,” Trey said. “The organizer of the event analyzed her in the wrong way. The rule states when you step on the line in your throw you get deducted five feet on your net distance, and they gave her a zero. She ended up getting beat, but would have qualified locally.”
Trey said there is minimal training that goes into the event, but they’ll practice a bit about a month before the local competition.
“We’ll practice for a few weeks, you win local then go
to city of Glendale, practice for a couple weeks before that and then the state one is the first week in December at the Cardinals’ training facility, and we’ll practice once or twice and then go do it,” Trey said. “So, there’s really no training involved, just being involved with sports her whole life has kind of helped her. She’s a goalie in soccer at the club level, so she’s got a pretty strong leg. Her weakness is her arm.”
In addition to soccer, Ava also plays softball, but only February through May. She’s a pitcher, catcher and infielder. While throwing a softball is much different than throwing a football, her ability to improve that in the national tournament could be the difference in winning the title.
“We’ll work on it in the next couple weeks, see if we can get her to throw a little bit harder, get a few more feet out of her,” Trey said. “But you never know. You go there and one bad kick, one bad punt and it’s tough to win.”
Ava didn’t have much to say when asked about the competition, but she said competing the last two years helped her this time around, and she’s looking forward to the national event.
“I’m excited,” Ava said. “I’m going to try my best.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
Lady Hawks win 5 straight after starting 0-2
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
The start to Buckeye’s girls basketball season wasn’t ideal, but since a pair of losses, the Lady Hawks have reeled off five straight victories.
The latest was a 48-45 win Dec. 20 over Glendale Cactus. Coach Regina Early, who was battling illness and missed the game, said the team’s success in the past two weeks has been the product of a team effort.
“It’s been a big team effort from everybody buying into defense, playing together and owning up to their roles,” she said. “We’re not where we need to be, but we’re getting there.”
Early said the girls are starting to understand what the coaching staff wants from them, and translating that on the floor. Buckeye has to be a scrappy team because it lacks size.
“We’re not tall whatsoever, but getting out when we have the chance to run, transition offense,” she said. “We’ve got to do the little things. We’ve got to rebound, box out and get those hustle points. When the ball goes on the floor, we’ve got to go get it.”
Early spends a lot of time on conditioning, but not in the conventional way.
“We try to do a lot of it through our drills, without always having to just get on the line and run,” she said.
Buckeye is averaging 55 points per game so far, and has a pair of girls scoring in double figures. Janaya Berry has averaged 11.3 points per game, while Taylor Gilbert is at 10.0. A key to Berry’s success is that she can get out in the open floor for some easy transition hoops, Early said.
“Another thing I can say with her is she’s kind of developed a mid-range jumper,” she said of Berry. “But, when you stop one person, we always have another person who can step up, too.”
Buckeye has three players averaging between 7.0 and 8.6 points per game, including sophomore Kayala Campbell. She’s been the defensive fire starter for the Lady Hawks, too, and averages 3.7 steals per game.
“She plays defense so well, she’s so quick — her hands,” Early said. “She gets things going for us.”
Buckeye has four seniors on the team: Sierra Mendoza, Jasmine Gonzalez, Jakelle Berry and Makea-Al Kaluau. Still, Early is looking for a true leader to step up, she said.
“I look up to one person, Jakelle Berry, for a leadership type-deal, but really, just to find that leader to step up, I really haven’t found that,” she said. “[A leader] is very important, but what I do like is they’re starting to hold each other accountable. They’ll get on to each other.”
Buckeye only has one tournament this year, the Rams Roundball Classic at Maricopa High School. The event started Tuesday and concludes today. Results of Tuesday’s games were unavailable at press time.
“I think it’s going to be good for us,” Early said of the tournament. “I told them, all I want to do is take one game at a time, and we keep getting better from there. I don’t want to look forward or anything, we’re looking for right now, play that one game and get better as we go.”
After the tournament, Buckeye starts region play Jan. 5, hosting Estrella Foothills.
“Region is very important,” Early said. “We’ve got to take it one game at a time, and you don’t look over anyone. You’ve got to play it like it’s your last game.
That’s what I tell them every game before we go out, play it like it’s your last game, because you never know. Leave no regrets.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
11-2 after first
by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Estrella Foothills girls basketball coach Matt Johnson proclaimed his team to be road warriors. Considering the Lady Wolves’ schedule and success, that definitely rings true so far.
Estrella has played all but two of its first 13 games away from home, but has only lost twice.
Johnson said the competition hasn’t been that great so far, but the Lady Wolves are figuring things out with their young lineup.
“We haven’t had the tough part of our schedule yet — some of the competition hasn’t been the best we’re going to see, but the girls are playing really well,” he said. “We’re starting four sophomores and a junior, and the junior is in her first year with our program. So, there is a lot of learning going on, we’re moving people around and trying to figure this team out and who’s going to do what the best for us to put us in a position to win.”
So far, the early-season jockeying has been done with success.
“It’s been falling into place pretty well,” Johnson said. “We’ve been able to push the ball a little bit and put some pressure on teams, and we’re working on our outside shooting to be a little more consistent there.”
Estrella’s starting junior is Emma Farnham. She moved from California, but has made an immediate impact on the team, averaging 7.5 points per game and 3.0 steals.
“Emma has good composure on the court and she’s a versatile guard,” Johnson said. “She handles fairly well, she passes pretty well, she shoots pretty well. She’s kind of like a jack of all trades in there, and she’s a good utility player to match up with Lily [Mika] on the perimeter. She has a good rapport with the other girls and good leadership skills. She keeps everybody kind of poised out there.”
Mika plays point guard. She started as a freshman, and as a sophomore has upped her game tremendously, averaging 5.5 steals per game, which ranks second in the state, Johnson said. She also averages 4.9 assists.
“She’s done a great job, and she’s had a couple games where she was close to a triple double, and quadruple double with points, rebounds, assists and steals,” Johnson said. “She’s averaging less than one turnover per game, her assist to turnover ratio is really high. She’s a great floor general.”
Mika averages 6.9 points per game and has some work to do on her shot, Johnson said. However, she has the ability to drive to the hoop and score.
“She knows she still has a lot of parts to work on, but she’s much improved from last year, and her statistics have been terrific in her floor game,” Johnson said.
Estrella’s leading scorer is sophomore Zyaire Brown. She’s averaging 14.7 points per game, which is the only Lady Wolves’ player in double figures.
“Zyaire has really stepped up,” Johnson said. “I moved her from kind of a post position to playing more on the wing because she has turned out to be our most consistent perimeter shooter. She’s been shooting close to 50 percent from the 3-point line. She’s done a good job spreading the zone and she still scores inside some, she helps rebound. She has a lot more confidence than she had last year.”
Estrella’s other two starters are sophomores Myia Wilkins and Katherine Johnson. Each of them are impactful on the defensive end.
“Myia is really active up on the ball, and Katherine battles around the basket, fights for loose balls and gets us rebounds,” Johnson said. “They both have their roles.”
Additionally, Wilkins has turned out to be a good scorer in transition, and she finishes well around the basket for a smaller guard, Johnson said.
Role players
Estrella’s first two players off the bench are seniors Maya Huston and Ashley Zimba. Both players are more offensive minded, Johnson said.
“Maya has good passing skills and a really nice pull-up jump shot, and Ashley is probably our best post scorer,” he said. “So, we have some nice offense that comes off the bench for us.”
Freshman Miranda Jordan is a bench player who spells Brown when needed.
“She’s just kind of getting her feet wet in the system, but she’s done a good job as well,” Johnson said of Jordan.
Estrella’s first loss was Dec. 6 to Tucson Canyon del Oro, 53-33. Johnson said
that game should have been a measuring stick for the Lady Wolves, but they were without one starter and one bench player, and another starter was sick and played limited minutes.
“We pretty much played with five girls the whole game, and it wasn’t our typical game,” Johnson said. “Canyon del Oro is a good team and we knew it was going to be a challenge, but we went up there shorthanded and weren’t really able to play our press and do things we typically do. It wasn’t a good showing of what we’re capable of.”
Estrella will have several chances to show what it’s capable of in the second half of the season, where its schedule gets much more difficult, Johnson said. That begins this week, as the Lady Wolves play in the Monterey Bay Sweet 16, a tournament in Salinas, Calif. Its first game was Monday against San Lorenzo Valley from Felton, Calif. The Lady Wolves won 48-32. Estrella played Fresno, Calif., Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time.
and be competitive. It’ll be a little higher competition, so it’ll be a big test for us, but I think it will be good experience for us to get us ready for region play.”
“It’s our first out-of-state trip as a program, and the girls are really excited about it,” Johnson said. “We do camps in San Diego in the summer, but this is the first time in the regular season to do something like this. We won one tournament this year, and we’re hoping to go up
When Estrella returns to school, it opens with a home game Jan. 3 against Youngker, a region opponent. The Lady Wolves also have contests against an undefeated Flagstaff team, and Scottsdale Saguaro, which is 9-4. Despite playing so much of its early-season schedule on the road, the Lady Wolves only have five home games the rest of the way.
“We’re really road warriors this year, we only have
seven home games,” Johnson said. “We’re going to have our work cut out for us the second half of the year. Almost every game the second half of the year will be a really tough contest. We’re just hoping these wins and this experience in the first half will give us enough experience and confidence that we can carry over and peel off some wins in the second half and in region.”
Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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the plays where we get rebounds or steals, we kind of let them loose. I think they kind of like that. That’s the accountability. If you let them score, you’re going to slow down and run it coach’s way. If you get stops and steals, we’re going to let you play a little bit.
“So far, they’ve lived up to their end of the bargain.”
Westview sits at No. 5 through the holiday break, one of three undefeated teams in power-point play.
“Based on our power rankings, it looks like we’ve got the weakest strength of schedule of the teams in the top25,” McEvoy said. “At the same time, we’re not letting those teams score. I think it goes to show you we’re not one of those teams [ranked high] because we haven’t played a tough stretch. We’re still a good team. You look at those defensive numbers, that’s a good sign.”
McEvoy expects a tough slate during region play against Glendale Copper Canyon, La Joya, Millennium, Tolleson and Surprise Valley Vista. The Knights will have to play each region team twice, a new wrinkle to the schedule this season.
“I think our region is very underrated,” McEvoy said. “There are landmines out there waiting for us. Anyone who thinks we have an easy schedule is not really looking at the true situation.”
The nature of the diminished average opponent rating has only increased the pressure for Westview, McEvoy said.
“There is a lot of pressure, because with how the state ranks our schedule, there’s not a lot of room for error for us,” McEvoy said.
This season, region winners earn an automatic bid to the top-24. The Nos. nine through 24 seed will play each other in a one-round conference play-in bracket, then be seeded accordingly in the state tournament against teams in the top eight.
Renewed vigor
The Knights have been getting it done this season with a wide cast of characters.
D’maurian Williams leads the squad in scoring at 17.8 points per game. Brenden Van Dyke is averaging 13.8, Josh Tafoya 9.2 and Robert Hernandez 8.2.
“It’s really easy, we’re sharing the basketball,” McEvoy
said. “We’ve got a guy scoring almost 20 points a game, and he’s dishing out four to six assists a night.
“If you look at the scoring, we have three or four guys who are between six and nine points a game. There’s good balance coming off the bench. I like to think we have seven starters. The two off the bench are very effective when they come into the game.”
McEvoy said Tafoya and John Jamison, both seniors, have shown incredible leadership this season.
“They’re really doing a great job of leading by example,” McEvoy said. “They’re a couple of seniors who’ve played a lot of varsity basketball. They deserve this year. They’ve been here when we were good and they were here when we were bad, they’ve seen it all. They’ve earned the right to be on the team when it’s playing this well. I’m indebted to them for their leadership of this group. I’m very proud of them.”
The Knights’ winter break will feature a few games in the Scorpion Challenge tournament, and ample time in the practice gym. McEvoy said his team is hungry to get after it over break, and it’s a different feeling than past years.
“So many years we’ve been going into break saying, ‘My god, we need a rest,’” McEvoy said. “Our energy level is very high and they’re excited to get after it. Their spirit is fresh. This is my fourth year here, and we’ve never gone into the break feeling [this] fresh with nobody injured.”
The Knights will use the upcoming tournament as a chance to expand its depth and test out expanded roles on the team. Williams will miss the tournament due to family commitments, which will allow McEvoy to play some guys in expanded roles, he said.
“We’ve got some really good seniors filling their roles really well,” McEvoy said. “I”m looking forward to expanding their roles this week. We’re going to play without [Williams] and I think it will be good for the team. We’ve got to learn to play without him, because there may be a game where he’s in foul trouble or something. We’ll try to get some experience playing without him and see which guys step up.”
The Knights will look to continue their strong play and mental toughness into the tournament, and into region play starting in 2016.
“We’re hoping that’s the case,” McEvoy said. “We’ve got to stay focused and engaged.”
Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.
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Once you’re there, you’ll experience some of the best steaks, burgers, salads and sandwiches in our area. The Tin Top Tri Tip sandwich is a tender grilled tri-tip smothered in sauted onions, mushrooms mozzarella cheese and served on a hoagie roll. The rib eye and NY strip steak is also a favorite of many.
The menu also features a variety of appetizers, hot and cold sandwiches, complete dinners or ala carte, pizza, desserts and even a kid’s menu.
Look for the beer of the month, usually at a lower price when featured. There’s a full bar with a variety second to none. There’s always lunch and dinner specials, so check with your server when you are seated.
It’s a fun place to be any day or night of the week. Large wide screen televisions throughout, a pool table, darts and table top video games add to Tin Top’s very friendly and inviting atmosphere. If you like to sing, you’ll love the Karaoke Nights every Friday.
The staff is amazingly friendly and they know the menu. Don’t be afraid to ask for a recommendation.
Lots of fun, live music and great food ahead during our New Year’s Eve celebration. Party favors, champagne toast and more. No cover charge. Festivities start at 8:30 PM and go on to 12:30 AM. Watch our ads for future events at Tin Top. Our famous Chili Cook off and Valentine’s Day celebrations are something special.
Tin Top is a true delight that needs to be experienced. See for yourself why Tin Top is a destination for many travelers and locals alike. Located at 37901 W. Salome Hwy. in Wintersburg (Tonopah), the restaurant is easy to get to from all parts of the West Valley. Tin Top is four miles south of the Interstate 10 on exit 98 at the corner of Wintersburg Road and Salome Highway. You can also get there from Baseline Road in Buckeye. Head west to Salome Highway. Tin Top is open 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
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June — Buckeye landed Cardinal IG, a glassmanufacturing facility expected to bring 100 jobs to the West Valley by early next year when it opens. Cardinal IG, a subsidiary of Cardinal Glass Industries based in Eden Prairie, Minn., purchased the land just north of downtown Buckeye to build a 200,000-square-foot facility. The company will manufacture energy efficient insulating glass for window and door companies for residential use.
June 20 — Friendship Park in Avondale closed for the summer for a $3.5 million renovation project. The project included a splash pad, new picnic areas, additional restrooms and improved landscaping. The 1,800-squarefoot splash pad features a mosaic tile design of a tortoise and was created by Gallery 37 students. Gallery 37 is a project of the West Valley Arts Council. It takes place every summer and pairs student artists with professionals to create a piece of public art. The city opened the splash pad Sept. 5 and held a dedication ceremony Sept. 17.
June 25 — A Buckeye man allegedly killed his wife inside their home near 238th and Southern avenues, and then died in a shoot-out with police. A GoFundMe account set up for the couple’s two young daughters identified the couple as Bill and Breanne Ferguson.
June 27 — Buckeye City Manager Steve Cleveland turned in his resignation. Cleveland joined the city as interim city manager in 2009 to help guide it through tough times and address financial hardships during the economic downturn. The city was dealing with several high-level staff changes and had hired and replaced five city managers in as many years. Cleveland, who had worked for other West Valley cities for more than three decades, was named permanent Buckeye city manager in November 2010. His last day with the city was Aug. 1. Roger Klinger, who had served as Buckeye’s assistant city manager for two years, was appointed July 5 as interim city manager, a position he currently holds.
July — The Pokémon Go craze took over the world and the West Valley was no exception. Even the View serves as a PokéStop. The Pokémon Go app requires players to leave their homes to stock up on Poké Balls, found at PokéStops using their phones’ GPS systems. The Poké Balls are then used to catch Pokémon. Players also travel to gyms, found throughout the Valley, to battle their Pokémon in the hopes of becoming Pokémon Masters.
July — The abandoned Trotting Park, which can be seen just south of Interstate 10 near Loop 303, went on the market in December 2015 and by July was in escrow. The park, which cost nearly $10 million, was built for harness racing and opened in January 1965 only to close two years later. About 12,000 people attended when the park first opened, placing bets while eating and drinking, but the 20-mile hike from Phoenix without I-10 proved to be too much and soon after, crowds dwindled. The park has sat mostly silent since then, save for 1998 when a scene from the stinker No Code of Conduct, starring Martin and Charlie Sheen, was filmed at the location. The movie ends with an explosion at the Trotting Park that blew out what was left of the glass in the grandstand. The deal to sell the park later fell through and it’s back on the market.
July 17 — Jesse Wilson, 10, went missing from his home near Watson and Yuma roads in Buckeye after climbing out his second-floor bedroom window sometime after 9:30 p.m. Police and volunteers scoured the area for months in search of the boy, with no luck.
July 27 — The iconic Hobo Joe statue left his perch in front of a meat packing plant at East Monroe Avenue and North Apache Road in Buckeye. The departure caused quite a stir with Buckeye residents who wanted to know what happened to Joe. Turns out, the Buckeye Main Street Coalition purchased the 23-foot-tall statue from the Gillum family to restore it and move it to a new public location. Hobo Joe was the mascot for a chain of diners called Hobo Joe’s, which opened in the 1960s in the Southwest. Buckeye was never home to one of the restaurants but wound up being home to
one of the mascots when Marvin Ransdell, who fabricated the statue, wound up retaining it when the restaurant chain fell on hard times and closed. Rumor has it that Ransdell installed the statue on the roof of his business, a fiberglass pool operation in Phoenix, and later in his front yard until the city forced him to move it. At that time, he asked his friends, Ramon and Helen Gillum, to store the statue near their slaughterhouse in Buckeye, and when Ransdell died in 1988, the statue was willed to Ramon. The statue is still in hiding in what we’re told is a secure location. The coalition plans on fundraising for the restoration work once the city tells it where Joe can be resurrected.
July 29 — A monsoon storm swept across the West Valley, causing damage resembling the aftermath of a tornado. Wind gusts reaching 80 mph destroyed trailers in the Hopeville community near Yuma and Palo Verde roads in Buckeye, and 26,000 homes lost power during the height of the storm.
Aug. 2 — The F-35A Lightning II was declared combat ready. Luke Air Force Base was chosen in 2012 as a training base for the F-35, which is replacing the aging F-16. The base received the first jet in March 2014 and currently has 45 F-35s with plans to have 144 by 2024.
Aug. 6 — A Buckeye youth pastor was arrested after he allegedly videotaped a 15-year-old girl in a changing room at the Bealls Outlet near Watson Road and Interstate 10 in Buckeye. Christopher Santos, 31, was charged with one felony count each of voyeurism and unlawful recording of a person.
Aug. 6 — The Wat Promkunaram Buddhist Temple in Waddell marked 25 years since the worst mass murder in Arizona history. Six monks, one novice monk, a Buddhist nun and a lay person were murdered Aug. 10, 1991, in what would come to be known as the “Temple Murders.” Agua Fria High School students Jonathan Doody, then 17, and Allessandro Garcia, then 16, were convicted and sentenced to life in prison for killing the victims in an attempt to eliminate witnesses to a robbery at the temple.
Aug. 30 — After leading the city for 22 years, Tolleson Mayor Adolfo Gamez lost to Anna Tovar during the state’s primary election. Tovar, a former Tolleson city councilwoman and state legislator, won with 452 votes to Gamez’s 368. Three council seats were also up for grabs with incumbents Albert Mendoza and Lupe Leyva Bandin retaining theirs. A runoff was required for the third seat because nobody obtained the necessary 354 votes to win outright. Typically, the candidates in third and fourth place would face off, but the candidates in fourth and fifth place were tied, so the city decided who would face the third-place candidate in a game of high card low card. Councilwoman Kathie Farr lost to newcomer Donnie Gerhart, who lost to newcomer John Carnero in the general election.
Avondale elected three new faces to its council — Veronica Malone, Mike Pineda and Pat Dennis, but
neither mayoral candidate obtained the required number of votes to be elected outright. Mayor Kenneth Weise and Vice Mayor Stephanie Karlin faced off in the general election with Weise coming out on top.
Buckeye voters kept Mayor Jackie Meck and Vice Mayor Michelle Hess, who represents District 3. Newcomer Jeanine Guy won the council seat for District 2, but none of the candidates obtained the necessary number of votes to win District 1’s seat outright. Newcomers Tony Youngker and Kathryn Baillie faced of in the general election with Youngker prevailing.
Litchfield Park’s election was no contest with newcomer Ann Donahue, Councilman John Romack and Councilman Peter Mahoney running for the city’s three open seats.
Aug. 31 — A Goodyear man was arrested for allegedly embezzling money from the Pat Tillman Memorial VFW Post 40 in Avondale. Kirk Davis, 56, is suspected of taking more than $100,000 from bank accounts in the past two years during his elected position as president.
Sept. 1 — Tartesso, a master-planned community in Buckeye, was sold for $80 million, making it the largest land purchase in Buckeye since 2008. Plans call for 41,000 more homes in the 11,000-acre community near the White Tank Mountains off Sun Valley Parkway about 3.5 miles north of Interstate 10. Stardust Holdings sold the community in a joint venture to Dolphin Partners of Irvine, Calif., Quantum Capital of Phoenix and Bixby Bridge Capital of Illinois. Tartesso was built during the housing boom in 2005, with about 3,000 lots completed before the Great Recession halted construction. The community includes an elementary school, a sports park with baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and ramadas as well as neighborhood parks, splash pads and greenbelts.
Sept. 21 A group of Tonopah residents unhappy over operations of Hickman’s Family Farms in the West Valley asked that Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman, a partner in the business, withdraw from participating in decisions involving air quality and environmental issues anywhere in the county. Hickman would not agree to the demand, noting that he already recuses himself from matters related to the family business. Earlier in the year, the residents opposed a permit for equipment at the facility, which the County Air Quality Department approved.
Sept. 21 — Elizabeth Whittle, 42, was released from prison after serving a 17-year sentence for abusing her infant quadruplets in 1998 in Avondale. The abuse left the four babies with retinal hemorrhages, fractured skulls and a total of 78 broken bones.
Sept. 28 — Savier Jones, 5, of Avondale died after he accidentally shot himself in the head with a gun he found at his family’s home near Dysart Road and Harrison Street.
Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Converse and immerse
Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
Domestic violence support groups
Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. The goal of the group is to address and work toward recovery. For information, call 623-693-6244.
Baby time
from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the South Buckeye Equestrian Center, 10300 S. Miller Road, Buckeye.
Sunday JANUARY
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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.
The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.
Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered.
9 Days a Week calendar items print on a spaceavailable basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.
The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement” across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00.
Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323.
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Bu ckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Take your babies to an interactive program that introduces board books, music and art to babies and toddlers. There will be educational toys, socialization and self-expression in a comfortable environment. Baby time is designed for children from birth to 2 years old. Baby time runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Alcoholics
Anonymous meets
The Garden Lakes group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Ave., Avondale.
Taking Turns Toybrary
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.
In Stitches in Goodyear meets
In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Share ideas, tips and patterns with other crochet, knitting and sewing enthusiasts. Novice to advance needle crafters are welcome. Some basic instruction in needle crafts will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Boy Scout meeting
Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 Third St., Buckeye. The troop is looking for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills and becoming leaders. For information, call Trina Stark at 623-693-8624.
Seventh annual menorah lighting
Chabad of Goodyear presents its seventh annual Grand Menorah Lighting from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the Southwest Valley Family YMCA, 2919 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The event will feature a master juggler, donuts, latkes and Chanukah Gelt.
Coupon exchange
Obtain new coupons in exchange for unwanted and unexpired coupons during the Coupon Exchange event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. Drop by the Community Room any time during the session to participate.
Bingo for books
Play Bingo to win books from 11 a.m. to noon at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.orrg.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 5:15
p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. To sign up to donate, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Blood drive
United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gateway Chevrolet, 9901 W. Papago Freeway, Avondale, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Banner Estrella Medical Center, 9201 W.Thomas Road, Phoenix. To sign up to donate, call 1-877827-4376 or visit bloodhero.com.
Heart disease support group
The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart disease from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park.
Estrella Republican Club
The Estrella Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in the lecture room at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.
Job Readiness Assistance
Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and
Blood drive
United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart Supercenter, 13055 W. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd., Avondale. To sign up to donate, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit bloodhero.com.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
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.
Al-Anon
Stepping Stones
Al-Anon Stepping Stones meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear.
Fitness in the Park Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
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Barrel Bash
Celebrate the new year at the National Barrel Horse Association’s New Year’s Barrel Bash from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the South Buckeye Equestrian Center, 10300 S. Miller Road, Buckeye.
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Happy New Year!
New Year’s friends and fitness Hike
Work on your New Year’s resolution beginning with a group hike at 8 a.m. at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Wear sturdy shoes and take water and a snack. For information, call 623-935-2505.
Barrel Bash
Celebrate the new year at the National Barrel Horse Association’s New Year’s Barrel Bash from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the South Buckeye Equestrian Center, 10300 S. Miller Road, Buckeye.
4 to 5 p.m. every Monday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, Suite C-101, Goodyear. The club is open to third- through fifth-graders who want to learn about math in new ways, including building projects, making music and other techniques.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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Happy New Year’s Eve!
Barrel Bash
Celebrate the new year at the National Barrel Horse Association’s New Year’s Barrel Bash
Monday Avondale installation ceremony
Welcome newly elected council members Pat Dennis, Veronica Malone and Mike Pineda at Avondale’s installation ceremony at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. The event is open to the public.
Tinker Time at the Library
Children 8 and older can tinker around with Tinkercad, a 3D design and printing software, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.
Code Club for Kids
Youths ages 8 to 13 can learn how to code computer games, applications and websites during Code Club for Kids 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 Council meets
The Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Alzheimer’s support group
An Alzheimer’s support group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Building A, Goodyear. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encouraging each other. For information, call 602-528-0545 or visit alz. org/dsw.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Job Readiness Assistance
Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Citizenship class
People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Crazy 8s club
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Mental Illness peer support group meets The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.
Buckeye City Council meets The Buckeye City Council meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.
Developmental, hearing & vision screenings Free developmental, hearing and vision screenings are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Screenings provide a quick look at how children are doing in areas such as communication, physical ability, social skills, problem solving, hearing and vision. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Pendergast Elem.
School Board meets The Pendergast Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the district office, 3802 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix (the board meets periodically at schools on a rotating basis). For information, visit pesd92.org.
Job Readiness Assistance
Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Verrado Coffee Co., 1829 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye.
Fitness in the Park Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Youth support group A support group for youths 12
Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Fitness in the Park
Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
Citizenship class
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to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Bingo
The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game at a cost of $17. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.
Toastmasters meeting
Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.
Lunch and Bunco
Eat lunch and play a game of Bunco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Room at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Prizes are awarded in five categories. For ages 40 and over. The event costs $15. To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.
District 19
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli Myers at 570-837-9668 or email ld19dems@gmail.com.
Tolleson Elementary School Board meets The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonschools.com.
District 29
Democrats meet
The Legislative District 29 Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Maryvale Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix.
Job Readiness
Assistance
Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st
People wanting to become U.S. citizens are invited to a free class from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.
Converse and immerse
Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.
Domestic violence support groups
New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.
Story time
Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Baby time
Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Computer classes
Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Bu ckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Community Bingo
The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
Buckeye
Entrepreneur Network
Buckeye is hosting a specialized workshop featuring in-depth training on marketing with 101 ways to market your business. The Entrepreneur Outreach Network event is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buckeye Library Coyote Branch in the Sundance Crossing Center, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye.To register, email eon@buckeyeaz.gov.
Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative from his office available from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 602-256-0551.
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.
Quilters Anonymous meets Quilters Anonymous, a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N Sarival Ave., Goodyear. For information, call Stacey at 623-979-1775.
Small business mentoring
Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.
Baby time
Take your babies to an interactive program that introduces board books, music and art to babies and toddlers. There will be educational toys, socialization and self-expression in a comfortable environment. Baby time is designed for children from birth to 2 years old. Baby time runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Alcoholics
Anonymous meets
The Garden Lakes group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Ave., Avondale.
Taking Turns Toybrary
The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.
In Stitches in Goodyear meets
In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Share ideas, tips and patterns with other crochet, knitting and sewing enthusiasts. Novice to advance needle crafters are welcome. Some basic instruction in needle crafts will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Boy Scout meeting
Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Southern Baptist Church, 405
Third St., Buckeye. The troop is looking for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills and becoming leaders. For information, call Trina Stark at 623-693-8624.
Community Bingo
The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.
ESL Cafe
Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.
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.
Al-Anon Stepping Stones
Al-Anon Stepping Stones meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Ave., Goodyear.
Fitness in the Park Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.
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Lois Ford
Lois Ford, 86, of Avondale died Dec. 21, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix.
Mrs. Ford was born April 4, 1930, in Tahlequah, Okla.
She moved to Arizona in the 1940s.
She worked in the cafeteria at Avondale Elementary School District for several years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Ford; one son, Joseph Ford; and one grandchild.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Roderick; one son, Frankie Buchan; one brother, Jerry Albert; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix.
The Rev. Jack Klemstien will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix.
Pedro O. Martinez
Pedro O. Martinez, 84, formerly of Tolleson died Dec. 21, 2016, in Surprise.
Mr. Martinez was born Jan. 31, 1932, in Laredo, Texas, to Porfirio Martinez and Albina Olivares.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria D. Martinez. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Aguero; three sons, Pete Jr., Johnny and Sammy Martinez; one stepdaughter, Linda Aguero; 11 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. A visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. A requiem Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Sun Catholic Church, 12534 W. Peoria Ave., El Mirage, followed by interment at Sunwest Cemetery, 12525 NW Grand Ave., El Mirage.
Condolences for the family may be left at advantagefunderals.com.
H. Romona Wade was born in Rico, CO on January 9, 1931. This earthly angel got her wings and ascended to heaven on June 26, 2016.
While Romona was born In Colorado, she was mostly reared in Flagstaff, AZ. She was a 1948 graduate of Flagstaff High School She studied one year at Northern Arizona University, but then married the love of her life, William Z Wade, and relocated to Goodyear, AZ. For 37 years of the 63 years of marriage she was a farmer’s wife.
When not raising her children and caring for her husband and home, Romona was active in her church teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at First Southern Baptist Church in Avondale for over 35 years. She was a teacher up until Bill said, “Mona, we are spending our summers in Colorado.” For 25 years Romona enjoyed spending her summers in Dolores, Colorado visiting with her family and their church family who resided there.
Romona was loved tremendously by all that were blessed to know her. She was known for her unwavering kindness, abounding generosity and sublime and naturally loving nature.
Romona was predeceased by her husband, William Z. Wade; her mother, Mary Campbell; her father, George Osterfeld; her sister, Alice Wilson; her brother Samuel Osterfeld; and her granddaughter, Lindsey Antunez. Her younger brother, Richard Wheeler has since passed after Romona’s death.
She is survived by her three children: Lanny, Terry (Betty), and Gail (Jerry), all of Goodyear, AZ. In addition she is survived by her six grandchildren, Chris Wade of Chinook, WA; Misty Tynkila (Jason) of Ilwaco, WA; Garrett Antunez (Jaymi) of Avondale, AZ; Grady Antunez of Phoenix, AZ; Jon Bearup (Kendra) of Buckeye, AZ; Michael Bearup (Sarah) of Goodyear, AZ; and Grady Antunez of Phoenix, AZ. She also leaves behind fifteen great-grandchildren. A memorial to celebrate Romona’s life will be held on January 7, 2016 at 10:00 am at the First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale, 1001 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ.
Asa C. Thomas, 85, of Show Low and formerly of Avondale and Tolleson died Dec. 15, 2016, at his home.
Mr. Thomas was born July 7, 1931, in Leachville, Ark., to Asa Crittenden and Hazel Georgia Thomas.
He graduated from Leachville High School in 1949.
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1952 and was stationed at Luke Air Force Base as a crew chief, serving four years and achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
He graduated from Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., with a degree in mechanical engineering. During college, he worked as a janitor on campus, and during the summer months worked for the Corps of Engineers in Alaska.
He worked for Seattle Light and as an engineer for Boeing and Housing and Urban Development. For HUD, he inspected housing projects in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona and was involved with the building of homes for the White Mountain Apache tribe. As a member of the National Disaster Team, he helped with the rebuilding of communities following tornadoes, hurricanes and floods. He retired in 1990 and moved to Show Low five years ago.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Virginia Francis Thomas of Show Low; one daughter, Frances Faulconer of Vernon; one son, Michael Thomas of Tucson; one brother, Harold Thomas of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Judy Thomas of Goodyear; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Condolences for the family may be left at owenslivingstonmortuary.com.
Luisa Maria Perez
Luisa Maria Perez, 81, of Litchfield Park died Dec. 22, 2016, in Litchfield Park.
Mrs. Perez was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Juan Hernandez and Esperanza Vital.
She was the founder of Iglesia Betania in Litchfield Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Perez; three sons, Mario, Reymundo and Elio; and two grandchildren.
She is survived by four daughters, Olga Ramirez, Rebecca Perez-Borquez, Elizabeth Hernandez and Louisa Mara Palomo; four sons, Jose Manuel, Samuel, Pedro Alejandro and Josue Perez; eight sisters, Lindo, Santos, Celia, Raquel, Reyna, Esther, Lupe and Maria de La Luz, two brothers, Concepcion and Santiago Hernandez; 42 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren.
A visitation will be at 6 p.m. today at Life Spring Church, 12336 W. Butler Drive, Suite 200, El Mirage. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Life Spring Church, followed by interment at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye.
Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Matthew Stithem receives Alliance Bank of Arizona scholarship
Matthew Stithem of Tolleson was one of 20 high-need scholars in the state to earn the $4,000 Alliance Bank of Arizona scholarship on behalf of College Success Arizona.
He is attending Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale as an honors student studying nursing.
Katie Janssen named to dean’s list
Katie Janssen of Avondale was named to the summer dean’s list at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a GPA of 3.3 out of a possible 4.0.
Amber Murray makes dean’s list
Amber Murray of Buckeye made the fall 2015 semester academic dean’s list for adult and graduate studies at Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio. To make the dean’s list, students must have a 3.5 or better GPA.
James Cox wins scholarship
James Cox of Goodyear won a $1,000 scholarship from the Southern Arizona Logistics Education Organization. Cox is attending Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, where he is studying logistics.
Millennium FFA competes at national convention
Millennium High School’s FFA team recently went to the national convention in Indianapolis, where its Conduct of Meeting team was part of the first national Conduct Meetings contest. The team set the standard for the newly registered contest, which will be a competitive event next year.
Westview High School students honored by American Legion
Westview High School students Melissa Dennis and Gloria Jozwicki were honored Oct. 6 with a certificate of appreciation for their participation at the 69th annual Arizona Girls State in June, where the girls studied state government and political process.
LESD director earns certification
Melissa McComb, director of Special Education in the Litchfield Elementary District, recently achieved a Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification.
The graduate-level certification is the highest training recognition available to behavior specialists.
McComb started as a special education teacher specializing in supporting pupils with challenging behavior at Litchfield Elementary, and was promoted this year to director of Special Education.
Jamie Wilson of Goodyear and Shalyndria Stewart of Tonopah were both named to the honor roll at Oregon State University during the summer semester.
Wilson is a senior studying biology, and Stewart is a senior studying nuclear engineering.
Preschool donates $600 to the New Life Center
Bel-Esprit Day School in Goodyear held a charity fashion show with its preschoolers as models Nov. 17 to raise money for the New Life Center. More than 100 people attended the event, which raised more than $600 for the domestic violence shelter. The preschool plans to hold the event annually.
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October — Huhtamaki North America purchased a 750,000-square-foot facility in Goodyear to produce containers, tableware and packaging for food items, investing $100 million in building modifications and bringing 300 jobs to the West Valley. The Finland-based company purchased the building in the Cotton Lane Commerce Park off Interstate 10. Development is slated to begin in 2017.
Oct. 13 — Harkins Theatres opened Estrella Falls 16 in Goodyear. Boasting the widest screen in the state, Estrella Falls 16 serves as one of the anchors of the long-awaited Estrella Falls Mall to be developed off McDowell Road between Bullard Avenue and Pebble Creek Parkway. The theater features reclining seats, a full bar and expanded concessions. Less than a month after Estrella Falls 16 opened, the other movie theater in the city, B&B Theatres on Litchfield Road between Interstate 10 and McDowell, closed. Oct. 21 — After an eight-year hiatus, Billy Moore Days returned to Avondale. Budget cuts during the economic downturn forced Avondale to cut the parade and festival, which honored the city’s founder. Avondale was incorporated in 1946 and the first Billy Moore Days was organized by the Chamber of Commerce in 1954. The city took over the event in 2005. Before it was discontinued, the parade was billed as the longest-running parade in the state.
Oct. 30 — Buckeye residents upset with their water bills gathered to share their stories and plot a strategy for an escalating protest. Residents have seen billing spikes in the hundreds of dollars, some in the thousands and one in the hundreds of thousands, with no rhyme or reason. The city had been telling residents they must have leaks or have had their water stolen, but eventually set up a hot line and email for residents to lodge complaints. Buckeye has yet to solve the mystery, but in what the city is calling a coincidence, the council voted unanimously
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE AVONDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 24, WATER, SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, ARTICLE II, MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM AND ARTICLE III, SEWERS AND SEWER DISPOSAL. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article II (Municipal Water System), Division 1 (Generally), Section 24-17 (Management) is hereby amended as follows: The city manager OR AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE shall have immediate control and management of all things pertaining to the town water works system and shall perform all acts that may be necessary for the prudent, efficient, and economical management and
protection of said water works. The council shall have the power to prescribe such other and further rates, rules and regulations as it may deem necessary
SECTION 2. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article II (Municipal Water System), Division 1 (Generally), Section 24-18 (Receipts and Deposits) is hereby amended as follows: The city manager OR AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE shall keep a correct account of all receipts, make out all bills for water service and materials furnished to consumers, collect the same, and deposit the proceeds so collected to the credit of the city.
SECTION 3. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article II (Municipal Water System), Division 1 (Generally), Section 24-19 (Service Applications) is hereby amended
as follows: (a) ApplicationS for the use of water shall be made in person, at the city hall to the CITY manager OR AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE by the owner or agent of the property to be benefited, designating the location of the property and stating the purpose for which the water may be required.
SECTION 4. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article II (Municipal Water System), Division 2 (Rates, Charges, Billing and Collection Procedures), Section 24-46 (Security Deposit), Subsection (c) is hereby deleted in its entirety and reserved for future use.
SECTION 5. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water,
and
Disposal),
Nov. 28 to keep rates the same for lower-tier users and lower them for upper-tier users, a 180 from a water rate hike the council had previously approved. The Attorney General has received a complaint, residents have begun the process to recall Mayor Jackie Meck and on Dec. 8, Dave Nigh, the city’s water resources director, was put on paid administrative leave.
Nov. 8 — In what could very well be the biggest upset in U.S. election history, Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, becoming the 45th president of the United States. Locally, Paul Penzone unseated Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who’s held the position since 1993, and Adrian Fontes unseated Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell, who’s held that position for 28 years.
Nov. 25 — A 24-year-old woman identified as Sarah Castillo-Cornejo of Peoria died after her vehicle crashed head-on into a Greyhound bus that was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near Sarival Avenue in Goodyear. Fifteen passengers on the bus were treated at local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.
Dec. 1 — State Rep. Cecilia Velasquez was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty in October to one misdemeanor count of unlawful use of food stamps. Velasquez, who represents District 29, was indicted in May for fraudulently obtaining $1,726 in food stamp benefits between Nov. 1, 2013, and Jan. 31, 2015.
Dec. 2 — Homeowners in Palm Valley Phase I voted to ban Level II and III sex offenders from living in their community. The decision to put the issue to a vote was spurred by legislation passed last year allowing homeowners associations to regulate sex offenders living in their communities if it’s included in their covenants, conditions and restrictions. One Level II sex offender currently lives in Palm Valley Phase I and will have 60 days from Dec. 2 to move.
Dec. 4 — Retired Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Eddie Zuleger was stabbed to death in his home near 129th Avenue and Camelback Road. His son, Randy Zuleger, 47, was arrested and faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, December 28, 2016
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NATIVE GRILL & WINGS now hiring Servers and Cooks. Pebble Creek/ McDowell location. Must have experience. Nights/ weekends. Applicants must have non-skid shoes and a current food handler’s’ certificate. Starting wage for experienced cooks $10+. Apply online nativegrillandwings.com. Select Pebble Creek location.
Paloma Irrigation and Drainage District located in Gila Bend, AZ is now accepting resumes/ applications for two full-time Zanjeros/Ditch Riders. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Salary Depending on Experience and benefits package available. Equal Opportunity Employer. Send inquiries to paloma2@mindspring.com or phone: 928-683-2236
Schult Homes is currently accepting applications for the following positions due to increased business and growth. All areas of construction Submit application in person Schult Homes Clayton Buckeye 231 N. Apache Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326
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Seasonal Labor needed October, November and December General Labor Rolling stock Candidates apply in person at OLAM COTTON 25500 W Southern Ave., Buckeye, AZ West Valley View has openings in the Warehouse for manual inserters and stackers. Inserters assemble sections and advertising supplements into completed newspapers. Pay is $8.05/ hourly or piece-rate, whichever pays more. Stackers supply and stack finished bundles on pallets for distribution. Must be able to lift heavy bundles. $8.05/ hourly. Hours vary from 3 p.m.-11 p.m. every Tuesday night. Apply in person at 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, 85323
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Article II (Municipal Water System), Division 2 (Rates, Charges, Billing and Collection Procedures), Section 24-50 (Incorrect Bills Generally) is hereby amended as follows:
Any consumer may present a claim to the city if he believes that he may have received an incorrect water bill. Such claim shall MAY be presented in person at city hall, by facsimile or by email before such bill becomes delinquent, provided that the consumer may make a claim following payment of his THE bill and his SUCH payment shall not prejudice THE his claim. Such claim shall not exempt the consumer from delinquency penalties if he THEY fail to pay his THEIR bill on time.
SECTION 6. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article II (Municipal Water System), Division 2 (Rates, Charges, Billing and Collection Procedures), Section 24-53 (Water Meter Failure or Failure to Read Meter) is hereby amended as follows: If a water meter fails to operate and a reading of the meter cannot be taken, a water bill will be made by the city in an amount based on the average monthly billing of the previous 12 three (3) months. In the event any dog kept ANY OBSTRUCTION on the premises interferes with meter reading by an employee of the city and the meter is not read, a billing will be made by the city in an amount based on the average monthly billing of the previous 12 three (3) months.
SECTION 7. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article II (Municipal Water System), Division 2 (Rates, Charges, Billing and Collection Procedures), Section 24-54 (Billing, Due Date, Etc.) is hereby amended as follows: Water meters shall be read on the twentieth day of each month, as nearly as possible, MONTHLY and a separate bill shall be rendered for each meter and mailed on the first day of each succeeding month. All water bills shall be due on the first day of the month following the reading of the meter ON THE DATE PRINTED ON THE BILL. Bills shall become delinquent and service may be discontinued after twenty (20) days following the billing date. The city reserves the right to vary the dates or length of billing period, temporarily or permanently, if necessary or desirable.
SECTION 8. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article III (Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Division 4 (Rates and Charges), Section 24-122 (Inspection and Compliance Monitoring) is hereby added to read as follows: 24-122 – Inspection and
compliance monitoring. (A) UPON PROVIDING THE NOTICE, IDENTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURES AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW TO BE PROVIDED ON OR BEFORE THE INITIATION OF THE INSPECTION (UNLESS A DIFFERENT TIME FRAME IS ESTABLISHED BY ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-833, AS AMENDED), CITY REPRESENTATIVES MAY ENTER THE PREMISIES OF ANY CUSTOMER TO ASCERTAIN THAT THE CUSTOMER IS COMPLYING WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE. CUSTOMERS SHALL ALLOW THE CITY ACCESS TO ALL PARTS OF ITS PREMISES (1) AT ALL REASONABLE TIMES FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSPECTION, RECORDS EXAMINATION AND COPYING, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND (2) IN ALL EMERGENCIES TO DETERMINE SANITARY HAZARDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE. CUSTOMERS MAY ELECT TO HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE ACCOMPANY THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE DURING THE INSPECTION, EXCEPT DURING CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEWS. THE INSPECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.
(B) WHERE A CUSTOMER HAS SECURITY MEASURES IN FORCE WHICH REQUIRE PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE BEFORE ENTRY ONTO ITS PREMISES, THE CUSTOMER SHALL MAKE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS WITH ITS SECURITY PERSONNEL SO THAT, UPON PRESENTATION OF CITY IDENTIFICATION, THE CITY REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER WITHOUT DELAY FOR THE PURPOSES OF PERFORMING SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.
(C) CITY REPRESENTATIVES MAY SET UPON THE CUSTOMER’S PROPERTY, OR REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF, SUCH DEVICES AS ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE CITY.
SECTION 9. The Avondale City Code, Chapter 24 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Article III (Sewers and Sewage Disposal), Division 4 (Rates and Charges), Section 24-119.1 (Security Deposits), Subsection (c) and Subsection (d) are hereby deleted in their entirety.
SECTION 10. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason to be held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
SECTION 11. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, December 19, 2016.
Signed copies of the Ordinance are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT 1. ENTITY NAME
Credentialing
Credential Doc, LLC
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/ Stephanie Almaguer, 11/7/16
This ia a manager-managed LLC and I am signing individually as a manager or I am signing for an entity manager named: Stephanie Almaguer
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, and 28, 2016.
RFQ – SPA-2 Rancho Mercado Water Facility Request for Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
William Lyon Homes is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide design phase assistance and complete construction services for the implementation of Rancho Mercado Water Facility Phase 1 Project, located in the City of Surprise, Arizona. The estimated cost is $8.84 million. The water facility is estimated to be online by Spring 2019. The entire information package may also be downloaded from a Google Drive website: drive.google.com/drive/folders /0B51OZXthY5zbTW1NbHppQV k0alE?usp=sharing If you have trouble with the link above or need information on the submittal requirements, please feel free to contact Tricia Patton, Land Development Manager, at (480) 850-3756 or via e-mail: tricia.patton@lyonhomes.com.
A Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on January 10 at 2:00p.m. located at the City of Surprise Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Person Filing: Zhetannah Parisa Gonzales Address (if not protected): 18339 W. Purdue Ave. City, State, Zip Code: Waddell, AZ 85355 Representing Self, without a Lawyer SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of: Destinee Alexandra Shahjamali Case Number: CV2016004140
NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. An important court proceeding that affects you rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advice.
1. NOTICE: An application for Chance of Name has been filed with the Court by the person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the Court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below.
2. COURT HEARING. A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the Application as follows: DATE: 1-17-17 TIME: 10:00am BEFORE: Commissioner Garbarino, 101 W. Jefferson, Courtroom 813, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21,
CITY OF AVONDALE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING JANUARY 18, 2017
28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: FREEMASONRY SQUARED LLC
L-2107064-9
II. The address of the known place of business is: 10720 W. Indian School Rd. #19-207, Phoenix, AZ 85037, United States
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: George R. Balady Jr., 10830 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: George R. Balady Jr., Manager, 10830 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, and 28, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: EL CAPITAN STUDIOS, LLC L-2136934-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 10818 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Joel Rivas, 10818 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037 A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Joel Rivas, Manager, 10818 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, and 28, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: WINPOTITE LLC L-2140133-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 2012 S. 106th Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Patrick O. Otite, 2012 S. 106th Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Patrick O. Otite, Member, 2012 S. 106th Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, and 28, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: THE BALANCED KEEP, LLC L-2138163-8
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss a request by Ms. Margaret Carl, Dysart Carl Investment, to rezone approximately 3.4 acres of land from MH (Manufactured Home Park) to A-1 (General Industrial). The property subject to the request is located approximately 90 feet south of Washington Street and approximately 300 feet east of Dysart Road. The proposed A-1 zoning accommodates warehousing, wholesaling, assembly and manufacturing uses which may include outdoor storage or use components. Access to the proposed industrial site will be through a currently undeveloped commercially zoned parcel upon which an access easement has already been recorded. The City of Avondale application number for this proposal is PL-16-0244.
At the meeting, the applicant and/or her representative will be available to answer questions and solicit comments on this request. Please note, this is not a public hearing and no official action will be taken.
The meeting is scheduled for:
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Conference Room (1st Floor)
Address: 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323
The applicant contact for this project: Ms. Margaret Carl (623) 363-8648
City of Avondale contact for this project: Ken Galica (623) 333-4019
who is a member are: Michele Greener, Member/ Manager, 9332 W. Salter Dr., Peoria, AZ 85382
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, and 28, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: FALKAN, LLC.
L-2122372-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 8652 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Chayela Miller, 8652 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is
a member are: Noel Aniekan, Member, 4950
E. Van Buren #160, Phoenix, AZ
85008
Idara Akpan, Member, 4950 E. Van Buren #160, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Chayela Miller, Member, 8652 W. Glenrosa Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 14, 21, and 28, 2016.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: TFLETCH PRODUCTS LLC
L-2143588-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 17820 W. Summerhaven Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Thomas Hayes, 17820 W. Summerhaven Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Thomas Hayes, Member, 17820 W. Summerhaven Dr.,
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: NEW CITY MOVING COMPANY LLC
L-2139631-8
II. The address of the known place of business is: 1432 W. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Adrian M. Santa Cruz, 1432 W. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Jonathon Art ‘Molina, Member, 2300 E. Magma Rd. #26, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
Adrian M. Santa Cruz, Member, 1432 W. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85201
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION
COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: CEE RECORDS, LLC
L-2139663-5
II. The address of the known place of business is: 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Grace Quiambao, 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Carlos Quiambao, Member, 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 Grace Quiambao, Member, 14341 W. Weldon Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 21, 28, 2016, and January 4, 2017.
Public Notice
ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO REVISE FLOODPLAINS OF SELECTED
WATERCOURSES WITHIN THE CITY OF AVONDALE, Maricopa County, AZ
The Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District) is conducting a study which will result in revisions to several floodplains within the City of Avondale. The floodplains that will be studied lie within the Dysart Ranch and Sage Creek Subdivisions. The study area is bound on the north and west by Indian School Road, on the south by the Roosevelt Irrigation District Canal, and on the east, approximately, by Dysart Road. The study is within Township 2 North, Range 1 West, Sections 26 and 27. The District conducts floodplain and floodway delineation studies to identify and refine areas that are subject to inundation by a 100-year flood (one percent chance of occurring in any year).
Once the study is complete, impacted property owners will be notified and be able to review the results on line. The results will be used by the City of Avondale to regulate development within the floodplain. The study will be submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for updating FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) which are used to determine federal flood insurance requirements and rates.
This announcement is intended to inform all interested persons and communities
/s/ Phuong T. Le 11/17/16
Alexander J. Young, 1031 N. 73rd Pl., Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
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/ Alexander J. Young 11/17/16
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit
2. ENTITY NAME - Preferred Health Choice Inc File No. 21307748 4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Day Treament and Training for Adult and Children
5. SHARESClass: Common, Total: 1
6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS:
6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? No
6.2 8021 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85051, Maricopa
7. DIRECTORSMichael Orieukwu, 8021 N. 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051, Maricopa
Marilena Orieukwu, 8021 N. 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051, Maricopa
8. STATUTORY AGENTMichael Orieukwu, 4639 N. 111th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037
10. INCORPORATORSMichael Orieukwu, 4639 N. 111th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037, Maricopa
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/ Michael Orieukwu 10/27/16
Marilena Orieukwu, 4639 N. 111th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037, Maricopa
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/ Marilena Orieukwu 10/27/16
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: COUPLEYFIT, LLC
L-2140422-3
II. The address of the known place of business is: 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Deanna Mangum, 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
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:
Kurt Mangum, Manager, 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
Deanna Mangum, Manager, 5811 S. 27th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR
I. NAME: ALTAIR TUTORIAL SERVICES, L. L. C.
L-2124608-6
II. The address of the known place of business is: 18484 W. Sunrise Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Analyn Joens, 18484 W. Sunrise Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are:
Analyn Joens, Member, 18484 W. Sunrise Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338
James Joens, Member, 18484 W. Sunrise Dr., Goodyear, AZ
85338
Maria Isaidachi Regis, Member, 3801 N. 7th Ave. Apt. 4A, Phoenix, Az 85013 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
1. ENTITY TYPE: Limited Liability Company
2. ENTITY NAME: Clean Canvas Aesthetics, LLC
3. FILE NUMBER: L21444363
4. STATUTORY AGENT
NAME AND ADDRESS: Victoria Underwood, 25809 W. Ripple Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326
5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 25809 W. Ripple Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326
6. DURATION: Perpetual
7. MANAGEMENT
STRUCTURE: MemberManaged
The names and addresses of all Members are: Victoria Underwood, 25809 W. Ripple Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326
ORGANIZER: Victoria Underwood 12/13/2016
Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on December 28, 2016, January 4, and 11, 2017.
