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NEWS .............. 6 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Garcia speaks at Buckeye middle school

SPORTS ........ 19 Verrado alumna qualifies for women’s U.S. Open

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LETTERS ........................13 BUSINESS..................... 17 SPORTS ..........................19 FEATURES .....................23 NEIGHBORHOOD......26 YOUTH ...........................28 OBITUARIES .................32 CLASSIFIEDS................34 WEST

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Verrado baseball edged in title game By Griffin Fabits Just one week after the unexpected passing of junior teammate Bryan McKinsey, the Verrado Vipers vowed to keep playing for him as they reached the 5A State Championship game versus the Liberty Lions. In his honor, his jersey hung in the dugout. His No. 6 was stitched to the sleeves of the Vipers’ uniforms. Despite so diligently fighting to win a ring for their friend, the Vipers were edged by the Lions, 6-2. The showing from Verrado during this tragedy was palpable. Players walked off the field for the final time in 2018 with tears and heavy hearts, but their efforts, resiliency and overcoming of so much adversity will stick with them for the rest of their lives, sophomore catcher Tanner Spallina said. “(I learned not to) take anything for granted. Live in the moment and do the best you can because it can be taken away from you at any second.” In the season’s infancy, there was belief inside the Verrado Vipers’ clubhouse that a run to the championship game was imminent, led by a senior class rich with talent and experience. The 10 seniors who suited up for the May 15 title game had their sights set on this game long before they entered the Verrado baseball program four springs ago.

Verrado Vipers No. 10, Cole Bornfleth, embraces coach Mike Ward after the 5A State Championship game. (West Valley View photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

This plan has been in the works because most of them began playing together in middle school. And when they clinched a berth to the title game, the Vipers kept it simple, failing to cave into the pressure that comes in a game of this magnitude and instead reminding themselves of what got them there.

“Having never been there, it was completely unchartered territory and I think that might’ve helped us in the end,” senior Kyle Wellman said. “It was like, ‘Let’s just keep winning. That’s what we’re good at doing.’ We liked

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Women leaders discuss WV growth at luncheon

By Connor Dziawura

The West Valley is poised for growth, according to speakers at the May luncheon of the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network’s local chapter, AZCREW. The focus of the event was “West Valley Women Leaders – The Momentum of the West Valley,” with Goodyear City Manager Julie Arendall, WESTMARC

President and CEO Sintra Hoffman and Surprise Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic featured as a panel of speakers. The lunch opened with speeches from Eagle Commercial Realty Services President and CEO Cindy Winters, R.O.I. Properties President and Designated Broker Beth Jo Zeitzer, and CREW chapter

liasion Sharon Herrin. Later, Arendall and Hoffman said nearby transportation corridors contribute to the West Valley’s strength. “We do have an available workforce, and we are blessed with the opportunity to have accessibility from I-10, the 101, the 303,

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Goodyear payment system back online By West Valley View staff The city of Goodyear’s online payment system is back online after a cyberattack that resulted in it being temporarily shut down earlier this month. The restoration of the system was announced Tuesday, May 15. The city installed a new server and software, tested it vigorously, and found it to be secure and ready for customers to resume making payments. The city became aware of a cybersecurity attack on its online payment system Monday, May 7, and immediately shut it down.

In the days since, city leaders and Goodyear’s own IT experts spent hours working with vendors, investigators and law enforcement to determine how the breach happened, who was impacted and what it would take to secure the system. Despite normal cybersecurity precautions, the investigation showed cyberattackers “skimmed” card information from the online payment system despite the normal cybersecurity precautions. Customers who entered information into the online payment system between

June 13, 2017, and May 5 are potentially impacted. These customers will be contacted directly by the city to notify them of the breach and offer services such as credit monitoring. Those who used a card through the automated phone system or who paid inperson at a city facility were not impacted. All Goodyear customers will receive a letter of information, and only those potentially impacted will be notiﬁed in a second letter that they fall into the group impacted.

Cool off at West Valley aquatic centers By West Valley View staff

The temperatures are heating up and cities are opening their pools, so residents can cool down.

Buckeye Aquatic Center

The Buckeye Aquatic Center opens at noon Saturday, May 26, with a $2 admission. The pool features a zero-depth, beachfront area with water features, a 10-foot high dive, a low dive and a 160foot water slide. Buckeye is hosting a splash party on Memorial Day, May 28, with a live DJ, snow cones, fun family games, an ice cream sundae bar and many other activities. Military personnel are admitted free with a valid ID. The aquatic center also offers swim lessons, swim teams, junior lifeguard classes, water aerobics and other lessons and programs. To sign up for classes, visit buckeyeaz.gov/rec. Season passes for open swim times are $50 or $150 for families of six at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue anytime, or at the Aquatic Center, 207 N. Ninth Street, after opening day. Normal aquatic center operating hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Night swim hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. In June, the pool closes at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate swim meets. The public can rent the pool for private parties by calling 623-349-6350 or visiting the Dr. Saide Recreation Center in person. To learn more about Buckeye’s Aquatic Center, visit buckeyeaz.gov/rec.

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Goodyear Community Pool, 430 E. Loma Linda Boulevard, is home to “cool” free and low-cost events. Free family nights are 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays with a screening of Nut Job 2 on May 26; Super Hero Night on June 16; and the Back-to-School Bash on July 28. Teen Nights are 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays June 9 and July 21. Music and games will be provided for free, while food is available for purchase.

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community and have some other opportunities for our residents,” she said. The city council, she said, has a strong interest in attracting entertainment and retail, though she acknowledged some incoming ventures in the industrial realm. Among the variety of incoming businesses she addressed were a Chewy Inc. fulfillment center and a Ball Corporation packaging facility, as well as a UPS package processing hub. The latter started as an industrial spec building, but UPS is expanding it from 618,000 square feet to 970,000 square feet. It will create 500 full-time and 1,000 part-time jobs by the end of 2019. Additionally, Goodyear has 3 million square feet of industrial speculative buildings already delivered and under construction as well as 3 million square feet in the pipeline, Arendall said. Health care and education are also growing. Arendall said one example is the conversion of the 50,000-squarefoot former Palm Valley Cinemas to a single-story Class A medical building. “They are already working on rehabbing that,” Arendall said. “So that’s a fantastic opportunity for reuse.” A major takeaway, though, is Goodyear has much in the works, with density on the rise through hotels, retail and homes. As far as WESTMARC, Hoffman said it and a consultant developed a five-year workforce development strategy. Additionally, just one week prior, at WESTMARC’s 2018 Economic Development Summit, Hoffman mentioned 43 percent of growth in Maricopa County over the next 25 years will be in the West Valley. CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE & STONE LAMINATE • VINYL

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WESTMARC President and CEO Sintra Hoffman was one of three West Valley guests on a panel.

City of Surprise Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic was the third panelist.

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Hoffman said she had received a call the morning of AZCREW’s event that the number had risen to 49.5 percent, though. Jerkovic ended the event by discussing Surprise. Up from its 7,000 residents in 1990, it has around 132,000 residents, she said, with more than 150,000 anticipated in five years. Additionally, around 8,500 new homes will come to the city. “We’re growing, as Sintra and Julie were saying,” she said. Jerkovic also discussed transportation

corridor changes, as well as her city’s residential campus for Ottawa University, demographics changes, home growth, business incubation and attracting other growth. “From a corporate perspective, over the last decade we’ve seen a lot of traction,” she said. “We have a two square-mile rail-served fully improved industrial park. We’ve attracted four corporate headquarters. So, that market is slowly but surely getting proven. We’re seeing a diversity of retail. We’re seeing a lot of great new facilities.”

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Garcia speaks at Verrado By Connor Dziawura

Buckeye’s Democrats of Verrado Club recently hosted Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Garcia – who will challenge Republican Gov. Doug Ducey in November – at Verrado Middle School. The meeting drew about 115 guest and educators, according to a postevent count. Garcia discussed his background as an educator and Army veteran as well as a variety of important, hotbutton subjects. He concluded with a question-and-answer segment. As a professor at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Garcia focused on the battle for improved education in Arizona. “I am very proud to have the support of the Arizona Education Association, and I have to tell you, I am very proud of the #REDforED movement for a number of reasons,” Garcia said. “They have made this about something other than just teacher working conditions, because had they done that we wouldn’t be here today. They took the big, wholistic picture in place.

They talked about improving schools, making students’ lives better and changing the state, and that’s exactly what they’re doing.” About education, Garcia discussed creating a dedicated revenue source to fund public education, more transparency and accountability for charter schools, more flexibility for traditional public schools, closing corporate loopholes, turning back the voucher bill and rolling back on standardized testing. He also discussed the possibility of universal community college. Ultimately, Garcia is looking to bring a different view to the Capitol – one of an educator. “The Democrats believe the path to economic development is through education at every single level … I am in favor of moving Arizona toward universal community colleges, which would be amazing.” Before giving anyone a chance to challenge the proposal’s likelihood, however, Garcia offered a rebuttal. “The reality is, we have seven states that have already moved this direction,

almost all of them Republican, because the tightest connection between middle class jobs and economic opportunities are through the community colleges,” he continued. “It is about people getting in, getting an associate’s degree, retooling, retraining and then getting into the economy.” Continuing the discussion of higher education, Garcia discussed keeping costs down to reduce the number of young people graduating riddled with debt. “What is our Constitutional obligation for universities?” Garcia asked attendees before answering, “As nearly free as possible. That is in our state constitution. That is in our state constitution. That is really progressive. That is Bernie (Sanders) before Bernie was Bernie.” The night wasn’t just focused on education, though. “I’m going to look every Arizonan in the eye and tell them I’m committed to affordable, accessible health care,” Garcia emphasized. “We’re not going to toggle health care out for our most vulnerable for political purposes anymore, because I think it is unfair to them to have their Your Smile is My Satisfaction Mr Meyer has been traveling from New York for over 2 years to receive dental care from Dr. Guillermo Marquez!

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life circumstances being continually on the chopping block,” he continued. “There are a number of options to do that including expanding our Medicaid program so that we can create a public option that can service all of Arizona.” Garcia also spoke of reforming immigration policy. “Arizona has a special relationship with immigration, too. And that is: once we’re elected, we’re going to change the image of this state outside of Arizona,” he said, citing SB 1070, a possible border wall, former Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ex-Gov. Jan Brewer as detractors to the state’s image. “We all know the common denominator in every single one of those are attacks on our Latino community,” he added. Toward the end, Garcia took a variety of audience questions ranging from continuations on the discussion of education to gun regulations. Leaning on his background as an Army infantryman, he expressed his support of responsible gun owners while still maintaining a desire to limit military-grade weapons, create universal background checks and promote well-trained school district employees as opposed to increasing the number of school resource officers or arming teachers. But how does Garcia intend to get into office to make change happen? He highlighted person-to-person connections and increasing voter turnout, as well as an emphasis on an increasingly younger and more diverse voter base. Garcia previously ran for Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction and lost by a slim margin in 2014 – he earned 49.5 percent of the vote as opposed to Diane Douglas’ 50.5 percent. He is hoping November’s gubernatorial election will be different.

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Buckeye celebrates Public Works Week

By West Valley View staff Buckeye Public Works staff visited Marionneaux Elementary School on May 14 to showcase the important ways their vital work impacts and improves our community every day. Students from kindergarten through fourth grade were able to climb on some heavy equipment, learn to fix water leaks with hands-on demonstrations and ask questions about the variety of services the city provides and careers available in the public works field. Professionals from street maintenance, facilities, engineering, trash, recycling, water, sewer and construction spent the morning giving students an up-close look at the work it

takes to keep their city clean, beautiful and operating smoothly. All the duties these different departments provide to residents are vital to their health, safety, comfort and quality of life. National Public Works Week is designed to connect with local communities to increase awareness of all the contributions public works professionals provide to residents every day. It’s sponsored and created by the American Public Works Association. To learn more about all the services Buckeye’s Public Works Department provides, visit buckeyeaz.gov/publicworks.

Professionals from street maintenance, facilities, engineering, trash, recycling, water, sewer and construction spent the morning giving students an up-close look at the work it takes to keep their city clean, beautiful and operating smoothly. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye)

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Memorial Day around the West Valley By West Valley View staff

Memorial Day means more than picnics and days at the lake. It’s a time to remember fallen heroes and those who are still serving. West Valley cities are doing their part on Monday, May 28.

Avondale

Avondale city offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. The public is invited to attend a special remembrance event that will take place at City Hall that same evening. Transit services for the ZOOM Circulator Bus will not run on this date. Regular route operations will resume on Tuesday, May 29. The Public Works Department will follow the holiday trash and recycling pick up schedule. There will be no trash collection on Monday, May 28. Trash and recycling pickup will be one day later from residents’ routine pick-up day. Residents who normally have Friday pick up will have Saturday service instead. Containers must be

placed at curbside no later than 5 a.m. on the day of collection. Avondale’s Memorial Day event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, in the outdoor amphitheater. The public is invited to honor those who have served. The event will include music, special tributes and a candlelight vigil. For more information call city of Avondale, 623-333-1000 or visit avondaleaz.gov.

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The city of Buckeye will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Road. The ceremony will honor fallen service personnel who have died in action for their country and will feature keynote speaker Col. Richard “Dick” Toliver, USAF, Ret., a West Valley resident. Buckeye public works director, and retired lieutenant commander Scott

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Cities around the West Valley are hosting services in honor of Memorial Day. City offices will be closed. (West Valley View file photo)

Lowe will serve as the master of ceremonies, and representatives from the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue and Police departments will serve as the color guard. At the ceremony, speakers will discuss the cemetery’s history and the Naval Seal Cadets will perform “Taps.” Buckeye residents and employees will be featured. The Memorial Day event is hosted by the Buckeye Patriotic Committee, which includes folks from Buckeye, the American Legion, Buckeye Elks Lodge, Daughters of the American Revolution and Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more information, or to download a flier for the Buckeye Memorial Day Ceremony, visit buckeyeaz.gov. Buckeye City Hall will be closed on Memorial Day. Trash and recycling services are not affected by this closure. Buckeye residents can visit buckeyeaz. gov to see their trash, recycling and bulk trash schedule.

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The city of Litchfield Park will host Col. Richard “Dick” Toliver, USAF, Ret., the keynote speaker at its Memorial Day Ceremony at 7 a.m. Monday, May 28. Toliver is a Tuskegee Airmen protégé and a member of the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame. He is also the author of several books and a Litchfield Park resident. Litchfield Park Mayor Thomas L. Schoaf will lead the ceremony, which includes patriotic music and the placing of a floral tribute at the memorial, followed by a prayer and moment of silence. This will be followed by Toliver’s address. Taps will also be played in honor of the men and women who died while serving the country. The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held in front of the World War II Memorial on the west side of Litchfield Elementary School, 255 E. Wigwam Boulevard. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in the parking lot on the south side of the school. For additional details about the Memorial Day Ceremony, call 623935-5033 or visit litchfield-park.org. Litchfield Park City Hall and all city libraries will be closed for Memorial Day, and trash and recycling service will not be affected. Regular business hours will resume at 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 29.

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Above, Verrado Vipers teammates hold Bryan McKinsey’s No. 6 jersey in his honor during the line up call at the 5A State Championship game. Left, No. 14, Dominick Cassell, throws a pitch. (West Valley View photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

Verrado...continued from page 1 to play and liked to win and we kept competing and it was a real possibility. We just kept trying to do the same stuff that we’ve been doing since sixth grade.” And the Vipers hung on to that “let’s keep winning” mindset until the final pitch of their season. Chasing a 6-2 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning and down to their final out, the Vipers loaded the bases and brought the tying runner to the plate. Though senior Hayden Brown went down on strikes to seal Verrado’s non-championship fate, it was a good indication of the kind of ball these senior-led Vipers played. “I had more fun than I could ever describe, especially in the championship. It was a tough result, but ultimately, who gets to say they get to play a high school baseball game

in front of 4,000-plus people? It was pretty surreal,” Wellman said. Wellman labored through three innings of work versus the Lions. In his final start as a Viper, he left to a warm ovation from the Verrado faithful. Liberty had tagged him for three runs and had taken a 3-2 lead before Wellman was pulled. Verrado was not able to tack on any more runs after a promising two-run first inning. While Verrado was primarily anchored by senior leadership, a run to the title game would have been lost without production from their highly coveted young talent. In head coach Mike Ward’s first year, he was fortunate to pencil in Colten Keith, Rocky King, Jake King, Spallina and Dominick Cassell into his lineup as the season progressed. Keith, a sophomore, was named the 5A Player of the Year on May 17

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after a season where he hit just about everything thrown his way. Junior Rocky King pitched masterfully down the stretch, and his freshman brother, Jake, came through in the clutch when his number was called in the biggest moments of the season. Spallina showcased his ability to call a game, as well as his cannon behind the plate. He gunned down a Liberty baserunner attempting to swipe second on May 15 with a laser-like throw from his knees. Cassell excelled at roaming center field in a big, major-league park like Tempe Diablo Stadium – the spring home of the Los Angeles Angels – in the tournament. “Everyone’s known since their eighth grade and freshmen year they were going to do something special. I’m just glad that we could all get together on and off the baseball field and just win at a high level,” Spallina said.

Although Verrado will graduate 10 players and a major roster shake-up will ensue for next spring, the program will benefit from this year’s postseason run, a feat that hasn’t been achieved since spring 2014. The seniors, who have given everything they’ve had and then some to this team over the last four years of their lives, have paved the way to the kind of baseball the Verrado Vipers strive to play moving forward. It’s just up to the young core to finish the groundwork previously laid by the class of 2018. Not necessarily lofty expectations, considering Verrado’s next wave of talent has already seen what it takes to get to the title game, and more importantly, what it feels like to fall just one win short. And McKinsey’s presence will be right there with them.

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Tolleson native serves aboard one of Navy’s ‘Stealth Ships’

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Gagnier

A 2015 University High School graduate and Tolleson native is serving as part of the pre-commissioning unit for the future Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). Petty Officer 3rd Class Ismene Staton is a cryptologic technician (collection) assigned to DDG 116 in Bath, Maine. As a cryptologic technician (collection) Staton is responsible for handling and collecting signal intelligence data. “I like the schools that I was able to attend while training for my job,” Staton said. “They were both interesting and challenging.” DDG 116 is undergoing tests and trials in preparation for delivery to the U.S. Navy from shipbuilder Bath Iron Works. Arleigh Burke class destroyers measure approximately 500 feet long and are powered by four gas turbines that allow the ship to achieve over 30 mph in open seas. Destroyers are tactical multi-mission surface combatants

capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and ballistic missile defense, as well as humanitarian assistance. Fast, maneuverable, and technically advanced, destroyers provide the required warfighting expertise and operational flexibility to execute a variety of missions. “Thomas J. Hudner Jr., a naval aviator who retired as a captain, received the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman for displaying uncommon valor during an attack on his element leader, the first African American naval aviator to fly in combat, Ensign Jesse L. Brown,” said Cmdr. Nathan W. Scherry, commanding officer, PCU Thomas Hudner. “On 07 May 2012, Secretary Mabus announced that DDG 116 will be named in Capt. Hudner’s honor. Today, as the Navy’s finest 300 Sailors crew the 66th Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, they do so with a tremendous amount of honor, pride and sense of duty. We are

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extremely honored to be able to carry Capt. Hudner’s values and legacy forward so that they are never forgotten. We are proud to be able to carry out our missions in defense of our country’s freedom and values, and humbled to be part of the Hudner family.” Staton has carried lessons learned from her hometown into her military service. “I’ve always been taught to work hard, set goals, and when you attain them, set new ones,” Staton said. With a crew of over 300 sailors, each crew member’s job is important to the smooth operation of the ship. The jobs Officer 3rd Class Ismene Staton is a cryptologic range from weapon handling Petty technician (collection) assigned to DDG 116 in Bath, to navigation. Maine. (Photo courtesy U.S. Navy) Staton is the first in her changing conditions. It is a busy life of family to serve in the U.S. specialized work, watches and drills. military. As a member of one of the U.S. “My grandfather fought with Pancho Navy’s newest ships, Staton and other Villa during the Mexican Revolution,” sailors know they are part of a legacy Staton said. “He fought against the that will last beyond their lifetimes U.S. Army.” providing the Navy the nation needs. Staton said her proudest “The Navy allows me to help others accomplishments are getting through a very challenging advanced “C” school. who can’t defend themselves,” Staton “The school was intimidating,” said. “I am proud to be a part of the Staton added. “A lot of other classmates greatest Navy.” The construction of the ship is over already had some experience. I did not. 98 percent complete. The ship is But I stepped up to the challenge.” scheduled for commissioning in late Close living conditions build 2018 in Boston. For more information strong fellowship among the crew, about the commissioning, visit Navy officials explained. The crew is highly motivated, and quickly adapt to usshudnerddg116.org.

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Tolleson is set to open its first fulltime parks and recreation center this fall. The former site of the Woodrow C. Scoutten Branch of the Boys and Girls Club will be renovated this summer and will reopen August 13. The building is at 9251 Washington Street. The facility will offer new amenities like a fitness center, teen room, arts and crafts center, free public Wi-Fi,

rock climbing room and more. The newly renovated space will also offer traditional fitness and social classes and activities, to go along with youth and adult sports leagues. “This is huge for us. We’re excited to have it as a multi-generational center for the community,” Tolleson Assistant City Manager John Paul

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Count ﬁnds more homeless on streets By West Valley View staff

“For the first time, we asked the The 2018 annual homeless Point-inTime Count tells a troubling story of an question, what single thing would be increase in the overall number of people most helpful to you right now, and the overwhelming response experiencing homelessness from the people we in the Maricopa County interviewed – nearly half – region. Of concern is the said it would be housing,” continuing increase in the MAG Chairman/Buckeye number of people living on Mayor Jackie Meck said. the streets or in unsheltered Another potential reason situations. for the dramatic change is a According to the report difference in methodology submitted to the U.S. this year, with more Department of Housing than 700 volunteers and Urban Development participating, including by the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care, Buckeye Mayor Jackie city and town staff, police, there were 6,298 people Meck. (Photo courtesy city outreach workers, service of Buckeye) providers, and general experiencing homelessness on the night of January 22, 2018. This volunteers. In addition, surveyors in includes those living in emergency Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler shelters or on the streets. This is a used a mobile app to conduct the count, 12-percent increase from the region’s which increased efficiency and may have allowed them to interview more 2017 number of 5,605. While the overall numbers went people. “Even with these differences, we up, the report also showed that the number of homeless individuals, do believe that the number of people youth, and families who were not in experiencing homelessness continues shelter continues to increase. This to rise at an alarming pace,” said year, the number of people living in Chandler Councilman Kevin Hartke, unsheltered situations was 2,618. co-chairman of the Maricopa This is a 27-percent increase from Regional Continuum of Care Board the 2017 number of 2,059, and a at MAG. “State, county, local governments, whopping 149-percent increase from the unsheltered number recorded in nonprofits, service providers and faith-based leaders need to redouble 2014. There are many complex reasons for their efforts to find ways to increase homelessness, and one reason for the affordable housing options and jobs increase may be an insufficient supply and help people get back on their feet.” The annual Point-in-Time Count, of affordable housing available in the coordinated by the Maricopa region.

New...continued from page 10 Lopez said. “One thing we do in Tolleson, is we want to serve the whole family. We think we’ve done a pretty good job with senior activities at the senior center, kids programming in other areas. But now we’re kind of able to bring it all together in one place.” In addition, the city received a $35,600 grant from Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, which city library manager Kim Eckhoff said will be used to buy the initial books for a new Tolleson Public Library branch, set to be part of the

renovated building. “We’ve already started the book collection, and we’ll complement the activities and services of the rest of the building. It should all look really great,” she said. Tolleson will continue with traditional summer programming for children and teens, hosting activities at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School until the opening of the new building. To register for classes, or ask questions about the new facility, call the Tolleson Parks and Recreation Center at 623-474-4992 or email at prc@tollesonaz.org.

Association of Governments with local street count coordinators from 24 municipalities in the region, is part of a national effort to identify the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The purpose of the count is to provide a one-night snapshot of the number of people who are experiencing homelessness in the region.

“Maricopa County continues to be the fastest-growing county in the nation,” noted Amy Schwabenlender, Valley of the Sun United Way and cochairwoman of the Continuum of Care Board. “With the population growth, housing shortage, and stagnation of federal and state resources, homelessness will remain a challenging issue for the region,” she said.

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‘Gun control’=gun confiscation Editor: I believe in the Bill of Rights for all citizens. I believe in the eradication of the dangerous ideology of disarmament called “gun control,” which is really gun confiscation. In a 1996 piece for The Washington Post titled “Disarm the Citizenry. But not yet,” columnist Charles Krauthammer wrote, “Passing a law like the assault weapon ban is a symbolic – purely symbolic move, in that direction. Its only real justification is not to reduce crime but to desensitize the public to the regulation of weapons in preparation for their ultimate confiscation.” "Gun control” is evil. It offers false promises of safety and disarms the innocent, leaving them helpless in the face of petty criminals, tyrannical governments and genocide. History keeps proving this. So-called “gun control” does not control guns nor does it control criminal behavior. Advocates of “gun control” are either ignorant, misguided, hoplophobic, in need of help, or evil. Their efforts and agendas earn and deserve scorn and derision as the foolish and dangerous proposals they are. The Nazis disarmed and then slaughtered 6 million Jews, and so it is ironic that many prominent Jews are the greatest supporters of “gun control.” Rabbi David Bendory, rabbinic director of Jews for the Preservation of Firearm Ownership, said, “When my friend Aaron Zelman started JFPO in 1989 his greatest frustration was that so many politicians and community leaders calling for ‘gun control’ were Jewish. How do they think ‘Never Again!’ should work? Aaron believed that the present, fervent, almost infatuated embrace of ‘gun control’ by liberal Jews in Congress is disgraceful.” Incidentally, 58 percent of Americans think that the Holocaust could happen today. The horrific acts at a Florida school were a total failure of every anti-gun law. The killer violated the law and should have been stopped dozens of times by courts and government officials, but they

abdicated their responsibility and, in some cases, literally ran and hid. Instead of holding the government accountable, the craven politicians, led by Schumer and Feinstein, blame the NRA and law-abiding gun owners. In this country we never punish the innocent for the crimes of the guilty, unless of course the crimes are committed using firearms. After the Florida Parkland school shooting, George Soros and Michael Bloomberg (who themselves enjoy 24/7 armed bodyguard protection) lost no time in shamelessly exploiting the tragedy to further their gun confiscation agenda. Rarely in the modern era have so many good people been so viciously blamed for a crime they didn’t commit. Take a lesson from 9/11, blame those responsible, not the innocents, because blame and moral agency are irrelevant to the modern gun control/confiscation movement. If you have guns they want them, whoever you are. The NRA isn’t a machine, we are people. People who have families. People who grieve and feel the same pain when our kids are killed in cold blood in our schools, malls, movie theatres and streets. We want the shootings to stop, we want to save lives, we just have a different idea how to do it. DJ Hammond Buckeye

The dust settles Editor: Now that the teachers strike is over, they are going to get a 20-percent pay raise by 2020. But, some issues are not resolved: Did they come out ahead? I don’t think so. If they used sick days while on strike, some of them may have used up their sick days, leaving them with a gap of six days without pay. So, they will have to “make up” the work days they lost. I heard teachers make about $30 an hour. Multiplied by 8, equals $240 per day; times 5, equals $1,200 a week; times 4, equals $4,800 a month; times 12, equals $57,600 per year, gross net. But, instead of dividing by 12 (like the rest of us), divide by 6 (or 180+2 days). Try living on $13.85 an hour. That’s $26,592 a year. That’s the average wage of a production worker in a factory. They should be the ones who go on strike. If we tell our bosses we’re

not happy with our wages or the hours, they will tell us to go find another job. Tony Mendivel said in his letter (April 25, 2018) that we should all get a minimum wage of $25 an hour. This would cause factories to go out of business. Hillary Clinton wanted to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. This is one reason I didn’t vote for her. What if by 2020 the cost of living goes up 30 percent? President Trump lowered the corporate tax to 20 percent. I think he could have lowered it to 15 percent. Then, he imposed tariffs on imports (steel and aluminum). Foreign countries are going to impose tariffs on us. So, look for increases on the price of cars and electronics. How are some people going to get by on $1,267 a month; Social Security and food stamps $194 a month? Laura Rivas Buckeye

Enough already with the fawning over John McCain Editor: Enough already with the fawning over John McCain. McCain’s call “to stop vilifying migrants” in his new book is disingenuous, as he again continues to mix legal immigration with illegal immigration. Most people I know believe in and want legal immigration, not illegal immigration.

McCain knows the difference, but he’s strayed so far to the left that he’s blind to now. The true story, which the media refuses to address, is McCain has let down the Republican Party as well as the citizens of Arizona who elected him by not being available to vote for almost six months. Throwing verbal assaults at the president isn’t doing “his job.” By the way, I didn’t vote for Donald Trump and this isn’t a politically biased letter. I know he’s very sick, so he should spend whatever time he has remaining with his family. For the people of the state of Arizona, he needs to resign immediately so a special election can be held to fill his seat. He must resign by May 31 or Gov. Ducey will appoint a new senator for the remainder of McCain’s term. At this point in time, McCain is incapable of performing his elected duties and it’s time for him to go. For the sake of the Arizona that he so dearly loves, please do us this last service, now! Let the people decide. Frank Avilla Buckeye

Copper sulfate crystals Editor: In response to Cole Lozon’s letter about the use of copper sulfate to control algae, I recommend that he do

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Letters...continued from page 13 a web search on the use of barley straw to control algae. During my career days, I managed a wastewater treatment plant that had algae problems. When the internet started I could only find a few sites that dealt with barley straw. Those sites were from England and how they used barley straw for the use of algae control in golf course ponds. The decaying of the straw gives off a chemical that is detrimental to the algae growth. There is now a nonexhausting amount of knowledge on the subject on the net. Keith Taflinger Buckeye

The future of Buckeye Editor: Vicki J., I fully agree with you on this subject of the future of Buckeye; however, Verrado has a storage unit it seems. But they sure need to put a hotel, fast food, grocery store and a Goodwill in Meck’s neighborhood, too. Why should we have all the fun? I have nothing against Goodwill, but if you walk through their parking lot you better beware of the oil puddles there. Also, like you said, I think most buildings are going up before residents are allowed a say. Not that it does any good. But as we all know, “Buckeye is open for business.” Well, this part of Buckeye anyway. Dennis Batterman Buckeye

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Breeded dog no cup of tea for this golfer

By David Leibowitz Today’s “Sign Of Impending Apocalypse” comes to us courtesy of Mr. Fairway Dog Walker of Phoenix, who enjoys strolls along an active golf course where I am a regular player. While I have yet to successfully brain this gent with an iron shot, I have spoken to him frequently about his dog. He’s very proud of the animal, which currently weighs 25 ounces and resembles a ball of dryer lint after you do a load of beige towels. “Her name is Khaleesi, after the queen from Game of Thrones,” he told me while the dog barked at my golf ball, positioned in rough that came up to the dog’s tiny snout. “She’s a Teacup Morkie.” As it so happens, a Morkie is not named after the spaceman character Mork from Robin Williams’ late 1970s sitcom Mork and Mindy. Instead, a Morkie is a tiny designer puppy created by breeding a purebred Yorkshire terrier and a purebred Maltese. According to Khaleesi’s owner, this creates an animal that is “super smart and just incredibly playful. She has so much energy.” This the puppy demonstrated by emitting a high-pitched yipping noise timed perfectly with my backswing. The ball went dead left into a greenside sand trap. Mr. Dog Walker and Khaleesi accompanied me onward, which led to

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me asking what such a Morkie Man seemed genetic canine masterunimpressed. He expiece costs. plained that Morkies Here’s a life hint for have been a tradition in you: Whenever somehis family since the late one says, “Oh, I’d be 1990s. embarrassed to tell you “We had one when what I paid” for somethe kids were growing thing, they will tell you up,” he explained. “My the exact price, to the son and daughter have penny, within 30 secmale Morkies. And onds. now we have KhaleeWhich is how I know si.” that Khaleesi the MorkWho was emitting a ie cost $4,000, “when peanut-sized pellet of you count in plane ticksomething while her David Leibowitz. (Photo courtesy Adets to Wisconsin to pick visor Group) owner spoke. her up her from the “She does seem breeder.” smart,” I observed. “At least she didn’t Is it any wonder that I skulled the go in the line of my putt.” ball out of the bunker and across the “It’s a coveted cross,” Mr. Dog Walkgreen? er explained. “Some folks pay far more “You hit that a little thin,” said Mr. than we did. People even finance them, Dog Walker. or lease-to-own. Though we just buy.” To which I replied, “You know, at Later, I did some online research. its present weight, your dog costs 160 bucks an ounce. That’s probably more expensive than cocaine.” Khaleesi’s owner seemed unamused. Khaleesi seemed to be sizing up my downhill chip shot like a tiny caddie. I ran it four feet past the hole. This drew more yipping – from both of us. Me: “You know the Humane Society will give you a perfectly good dog for like a couple hundred bucks, right?”

People do in fact lease dogs, though not in California or Nevada, which have outlawed dog leasing. Financing a Morkie through a pet loan remains legal, however. I’m unclear on how the repossession laws work, though. Nor was I clear about the speed of my putt, which I tried to time in between Morkie yips. My ball came up approximately two Khaleesis short. “That’s unfortunate,” said the man with the $4,000 dog the size of a cantaloupe. “Double bogey, right?” I nodded. “How long do Morkies live?” I wondered. “Our first one lived 12 years,” he explained. “That’s about average for Morkies, I’d guess.” Not if I see Khaleesi again it won’t be. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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It’s only fair to share cost of judges’ salaries By Clint Hickman “That’s not fair” is a common sentiment in life and in politics. Kids say it to their parents. Friends say it to each other. Sometimes people think it to themselves. Other times, they scream it at someone else. The expectation of fairness and equality is part of who we are as Americans. It’s in our Constitution. It’s at the heart of the Golden Rule. I say all of this because, for years, those of us who work in county government in Arizona have felt like we’re not being treated fairly. I think we’ve been civil about it, but it has been frustrating. Since 2008, Arizona lawmakers have required counties to pay for certain services that are controlled by the state (juvenile corrections, department of revenue) while sweeping money into the state budget that was once allocated to counties (highway and lottery funds). For people like me, who want governments to live with their means, it was maddening – and doubly so as a

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MAY 23, 2018

By Connor Dziawura

Hello, readers! I hope you’re all doing well today. This time, I’m back with another great roundup of happenings in the West Valley business community. I’ll start off with the more important tidbits – a few businesses making their way to the area – before rounding Business Briefcase out with some incoming new jobs, a customer service award and another educational chamber of commerce workshop. First, an Ulta Beauty is coming. It will be in the former Sports Authority, near 99th Avenue and McDowell Road in Avondale. A spokesperson for the company confirmed it has signed a lease, with the store scheduled to open this fall. A more specific timetable has not yet been confirmed. The chain of beauty stores offers shoppers items such as cosmetics, makeup, fragrances, hair care and skincare. The spokesperson said the new Avondale location will also have salon options such as hair, skin and brow services. Moving along, a new business known as MBH Weight Loss & Wellness will hold a grand-opening event at noon Thursday, May 24. The medically supervised clinic deals with weight loss, among plenty of other treatments and services. As such, the event will feature a few deals on weight loss packages, Botox and the business’s Ultrashape Power package. But these deals are only available that day. Employees will also demonstrate their Ultrashape Power machine, which deals with noninvasive lipo, and

provide mini consultations to determine the proper promotional package size. Raffles and hourly door prizes will be worked into the event, and the first 25 guests will receive complimentary swag bags. On top of these, the agenda will have food and refreshments. MBH Weight Loss & Wellness is located at 3301 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 700, Goodyear. Then, engineering consulting firm Criterium-Kessler Engineers in Goodyear will also hold a ribboncutting ceremony at noon Friday, June 8. Formerly located in Mesa, then Phoenix, the business recently moved to Goodyear. Vice President Kelly Kessler and her husband Dan acquired the business in 2016. (See related story.) For more information on the company, visit criterium-kessler.com. Its office is located at 14539 W. Indian School Road, Suite 880. For more information, on the MBH or Criterium-Kessler ribbon cuttings, contact 623-932-2260 or info@ southwestvalleychamber.org, or visit southwestvalleychamber.org. Also, a Service King Collision Repair center is coming to Goodyear, next to Trek Bicycle Store of West Phoenix, east of Litchfield Road and south of I-10. The new location will be 21,256 square feet, according to the city’s economic development department. It's slated for a fourth quarter 2018 opening, according to a company spokesperson. Next, McDonald’s and its independent franchisees are planning to hire around 4,000 employees across

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the state. For more information, visit mcdonalds.com/careers. Tying in with this news, McDonald’s recently announced the allocation of $150 million over five years to its Archways to Opportunity program, which provides education opportunities for employees. The program can help with earning high school diplomas, receiving college tuition assistance, and access to academic advising and English as a second language courses. Eligibility requirements were also lowered. Requirements are now 90 days of employment, Goodyear-based American Family Insurance not nine months. Weekly shift agent Kurt Bojarski was recognized for his minimums were also dropped from customer service. (Photo courtesy American Family Insurance) 20 to 15 hours. Additionally, tuition assistance increased to $2,500 per Finally, to round the column out, year for eligible crew and $3,000 for the Southwest Valley Chamber of eligible managers. Commerce and Dex-YP’s monthly “Building a better McDonald’s means marketing series will return! recognizing we can help employees earn From noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and learn. I’m proud that my employees June 21, stop by the chamber, 289 are participating in the Archways to N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for Opportunity program, which helps a class focused on “Text & Email them achieve their goals at McDonald’s Marketing.” and beyond,” said Dorothy Stingley, Though the marketing series is free, Arizona owner/operator. seating is limited. Be sure to reserve For a different type of news, your spot ahead of time. But, Dex-YP Goodyear-based American Family will host lunch in partnership with the Insurance agent Kurt Bojarski was chamber! recently recognized by the American For more information, Star Excellence in Customer contact 623-932-2260 or info@ Experience Certification Program. southwestvalleychamber.org, or visit Customer satisfaction surveys southwestvalleychamber.org. contribute to the evaluation process, That’s all the briefs for this week! which is conducted under the Thanks for reading! certification program’s guidelines. Have an item for Business Bojarski’s office is at 15655 W. Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at Roosevelt Street, Suite 101, Goodyear. cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MAY 23, 2018

New businesses find success at Goodyear’s InnovationHub

By Connor Dziawura

Entrepreneurs need to prepare when it comes to owning their first business. That was the case for Kelly Kessler and her husband, Dan, who have owned Criterium-Kessler Engineers since 2016. Although they had experience in their field, they were newbie business owners. So Kessler, the engineering consulting firm’s vice president, got involved with The InnovationHub @ GoodyearAZ, a shared space at Goodyear Branch Library for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. “I just thought it would be a really great opportunity to see if we’re going in the right direction, learn some more from other business owners, and it just seemed like a great opportunity that wasn’t going to cost me any money,” she said. The husband-and-wife duo recently moved their office closer to their home in Goodyear. The InnovationHub – a partnership between the city of Goodyear, Entrepreneurship + Innovation at

Arizona State University (ASU), and the Maricopa County Library District – offers free resources like one-on-one business mentoring, the ASU Startup School and a monthly meetup called Business Builders. The InnovationHub has a small office room for one-on-one mentoring, as well as a conference room and a shared space. It is open during regular library hours. Some spaces can be reserved for free. “The InnovationHub is the first one in the West Valley,” InnovationHub Manager Darah Mann said. “There are some that have been built since this one, but we were the first in 2014, when this library was built. They dedicated this 1,000 square feet to the InnovationHub.” With a plethora of available resources, Kessler has found success with all three major offerings: the ASU Startup School, one-on-one mentoring and Business Builders. She also cites a wealth of other available info at the library, like leadership books, HOA

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info and magazines. “I thought the information was excellent,” she said of her experience with the ASU Startup School. “It was spot on with some of the other things that we knew going in to purchasing a business what we were going to have to face.” The ASU Startup School’s next session will kick off Saturday, September 8. It is held biweekly for five weeks from 10 a.m. to noon at the library’s community room, as its popularity has outgrown the InnovationHub’s size. Up to 30 people can RSVP. While the one-on-one mentoring is self explanatory, Business Builders is something different. “I was trying to come up with a way where everybody could get together and, it’s not my favorite term but, building that entrepreneur ecosystem where they get to know each other as customers and suppliers and business resources and just moral support for each other,” Mann said. “So that’s when Business Builders was born, and so it’s all these people that I’ve met one way or another and then they all get together once a month.” Business Builders meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday every month. The next one will be June 12. It is also held in the library community room, and includes a guest speaker at each meeting. Courses aside, Kessler finds the space essential. The diverse array of businesses seeking help from the InnovationHub ranges from homebased to brick-and-mortar and online. Networking is plentiful at events.

“The use of that conference room is spectacular,” Kessler added. “The fact that a small startup can have a professional looking conference space just even to meet a potential hire or a potential client, I don’t have to actually bring them to my office if I’m not ready for that, it’s a public place to meet. It’s invaluable.” Other resources include access to library materials such as free WiFi, public computers, video streams, webinars, a document scanner and knowledgeable staff. Overall, Kessler encourages the library space’s use and participation. “I think if you go to the InnovationHub and you attend some of Darah’s events that she puts on, you will undoubtedly learn the value of networking if you didn’t already understand it,” she said. “And, of course we all know the hardest part of networking is just putting yourself out there. Just literally walking up and saying hello can be terrifying to a lot of people. “This has been a small, intimate group for the most part,” she continued. “I’ve been to networking events. I attend one in Scottsdale. I mean, it is enormous. You don’t even know who to go to first. In this environment, you’re meeting small people that potentially live in the same area as you. They’re pretty much West Valley-centric so you have something in common with them. It makes your first opportunity to network much easier; much, much easier.” For more information or to RSVP for events, visit developgoodyearaz.com/ resources/innovationhub.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MAY 23, 2018

Verrado alumna qualifies for women’s U.S. Open By Griffin Fabits

Kaylee Benton just wants to play golf already. Dissecting and overanalyzing her game makes her nervous, she said. Once she steps between the ropes and enters the first tee box, she’ll settle down. But for now, Benton’s emotions are justified. The junior at the University of Arkansas will be playing in the women’s U.S. Open starting May 31 after qualifying in Irving, Texas, on May 14. “I’m going to be so nervous,” she laughed. “There’s going to be thousands of people there and there’s going to be grandstands. I was just thinking about stepping inside the ropes for the first tee shot and just hope I get it in the fairway.” Benton may be a little hesitant now, but she certainly won’t run from the pressure. “My goal is to make the cut. To make the cut would be pretty cool as an amateur. I’m just going to go out there and play golf and try and learn and get some good experience so I can hopefully do that one day professionally.” Just 10 years ago, shooting for an LPGA appearance at 21 was unimaginable. Benton hated golf. She was just getting into the sport after her father, Jeff, said she needed to make a decision between softball or golf. She had grown up in a competitive household, with two older brothers that would eventually golf at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and bounced from track and basketball to soccer and softball. “It was pretty funny. I used to cry when I had to go to the golf course,” she said with a laugh. “My dad showed me how to hit the ball and it felt like my swing was kind of natural. It was fun to hit it and I loved hitting driver so then the more I practiced, the more I started getting into the competition scene and I was doing decent.” Benton felt like a natural golfer, but she really began to play like one. She won the Division II individual state championship her senior year at Verrado High School. Before playing at Arkansas, the Buckeye native played

her freshman year of college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a member of the Runnin’ Rebels, she earned the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year honors. She was selected to the conference’s first team during a rookie campaign that saw 16 rounds of par or better. “I just hit the ball very consistently. I hit a lot of fairways. I feel like that’s typically my advantage over other players. I wedge it pretty well. I’m not an abnormally long player or a freak putter or anything, I just feel like I knock it around the course pretty consistently.” Courtesy of transferring to Arkansas, Benton’s felt her development as an athlete has skyrocketed. She helped win Arkansas’ first Southeastern Conference Tournament in school history on April 22 after getting the final point. “We play really difficult golf courses here, we play really good tournament fields. My coaches have really developed me on the mental side and with course management. I live with Maria Fassi, the No. 1 player in the country, and every other player on my team is super talented and extremely competitive. “Being around that every single day and practicing that every single day has really challenged me and pushed me and I’ve learned so much from each player on my team. It’s really cool to see how much I’ve developed.” Competition and sports are in Benton’s blood. Her father played baseball at Central Arkansas University. Her grandfather, Bob, played basketball at the University of Mississippi. Her great-grandfather, Jim, was an All-American at the University of Arkansas and was named to the National Football League AllDecade team of the 1930s. Benton and the second-ranked Razorbacks are competing at the 2018 NCAA Championship in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She posted scores of 77 and 76 in her first two rounds. The results were not available at press time. Though athletics have followed her for her entire life, Benton will have a

chance to write her own script at Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club in Shoal Creek, Alabama, at the U.S. Open. She’ll compete alongside the best players in the world with a chance to make a lasting impression on the golf community. Before she gets wrapped up in the hypotheticals, she’ll start by soaking it all in. “My instructor, after I qualified, he told me when I first get there – instead of going straight to the range – I just need to put my bag down and I need to walk around the grounds where the players can go and soak it in and just tell myself that I belong there and I deserve to be there because I qualified.”

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Kickoff this summer’s library reading program with a free pool celebration from noon to 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Aquatic Center, 207 N. Ninth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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The Arizona Science Center invites children ages three to eight to design and launch rockets from 10 to 11 a.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-27703.

Master mouse skills, Microsoft Word, basic internet, email and more at 11 a.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Grades three through five will start at 5 p.m. and kindergarten through second grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to 310 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn to code python, html and scratch. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300. The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Bingo for Books

Have a fun afternoon of Bingo for Books from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

All about Medicare, Social Security and More

Attend a free information session from 5 to 6 p.m. to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Long Term Care at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Come & Play with Me

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.

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The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street, so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

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YMCA Community Day

The Southwest Valley YMCA will offer all Goodyear residents complimentary access to the facility from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2919 Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-935-5193.

Buena Vista Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 2000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye, from 1 to 2 p.m.

West Valley Human Services Alliance offers networking and features various speakers from 9 a.m. to noon every fourth Monday of the month at the Pendergast Learning Center at 3841 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. For information, call 623-935-3781.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop

Area Agency on Agency invites those suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis and COPD to a free workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-391-5781.

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Come see an educational show starring California Sea Lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

Monday

Memorial Day Ceremony

Remember the men and women who died serving the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony at 7 a.m. in front of the WWII Memorial on the Litchfield Elementary school grounds, 255 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 623-935-9040.

Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.

Tai Chi @ the Library

Certified Tai Chi instructor John Leo will give free weekly lessons for adults at the White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Join other families at 7:30 p.m. to see Spider-Man: Homecoming at Festival Foothills Park, 26252 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Arrive as early as 6:30 p.m. to buy movie snacks and meet Spider-Man and Iron Man. For information, call 623-349-6322.

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Verrado Visionaries

Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.

Enjoy classic movies, movie snacks and facts from a visiting film scholar with this free film program from 6 to 8 p.m. at Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. This week’s film is Mary Poppins. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meets weekly with those struggling with weight or looking for some extra support. Come from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

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Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS)

TOPS is a program designed to help people reach their weight-loss goals in a healthy manner with weekly

Quilting for Others

Spend time with friends making quilts for people in need from 9 a.m. to noon at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post #61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

Tech Help

Master eBooks, email, Word and more from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Estrella Toastmasters

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Crafting with Friends

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and work on new or current projects at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Jason Carney, the executive director of the Phoenix Film Foundation, will give a presentation on arts and culture from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Total Wine & More, 1416 N.

Wednesday

Teen Volunteer Tuesdays (Ages 12-18)

Teens looking to serve their community and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library’s Volunteer Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy a free guided night hike from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600

Watch, draw, discuss and read manga with friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, email Kristine at kalbinda@gmail.com.

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746. Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-391-5781.

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Stop by The Drop Zone after school from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Avenue, Buckeye. The teen lounge is complete with a pool table, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, TV, computers and classic board games. For infor-

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Seek support and recovery from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Festival Sage Rec Center Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Goodyear Fire Department Community Open House The Goodyear Fire Department kicked off National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a community open house. At the open house, firefighters and volunteers provided demonstrations of tools of the trade used while delivering state of the art pre-hospital emergency medical care. It also featured a behindthe-scenes look at the fire station, as well as the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trucks and services. 1. Sparky offered great photo opportunities; 2. Goodyear Fire Department staff answered attendeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions; 3. The Hampton family, including Brannon, Owen, 6, and Eli, 8, of Goodyear took in fire trucks and baseball; 4. From Goodyear, the Sotelo family visits with Sparky; 5. Cadets Jasmine Perry of Austin, Texas; Zachary Brockway of Peoria; and Chelsea Rivas-Osborn of Buckeye checked out a firetruck with Madison Rivas-Osborn, 7, of Buckeye; 6. Monique Mesa showed her son, Zekie, around the station; 7. Battalion Chief Ed Pahl spent the day with his 2-year-old grandson, Riley Barkley.

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Franklin Pierce prof earns notable certification By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Franklin Pierce University at Goodyear professor Dave Lorello was studying at the University of Minnesota when his career path took an unexpected turn. He was in physical therapy school and set to do a clinical rotation in New York when his plans were canceled unexpectedly. The director of clinical education suggested Lorello specialize in burn therapy and he set off to Detroit Receiving Hospital. It’s paid off. Lorello recently passed a test to become one of 13 burn physical and occupational therapists worldwide certified by American Burn Association. “As a PT student, I was quite interested in the acute care and wound care side, as opposed to orthopedic,” he said. “My last clinic rotation was at a small burn unit at a trauma hospital, Detroit Receiving Hospital. I realized I really loved burn care. I knew I was going to move out to Arizona after

graduation and I learned Arizona had one of the biggest burn centers in the country.” A physical therapist since 2005, Lorello works at the Maricopa Integrated Health System’s Arizona Burn Center on Fridays and weekends. Lorello has worked for 13 years for the facility, which is the state’s only verified burn center. The rest of the week he teaches at the university. His love of teaching was inspired by showcasing his work at physical therapy conferences. “Around 2012, I made the switch from full-time clinic work to teaching,” Lorello said. He stresses to his students and patients that it’s important to push past pain. “I minimize that as much as possible,” he said. “I can’t eliminate it. The patients hurt and are in pain, but what we’re doing for them is in their best interest.” Lorello is excited he was offered the

Franklin Pierce University at Goodyear professor Dave Lorello recently passed a test to become certified by American Burn Association. (West Valley View photo by Kimberly Carrillo)

specialty certification for physical and occupational therapists. When it was a pilot program, Lorello and two others were asked to test it. “In addition to going through the process of the testing, we were able to give the committee feedback on what the test looked like. It was difficult and challenging.”

Lorello said it wasn’t really appropriate to join the American Physical Therapy Association. “The American Physical Therapy Association has a lot of specialties, but none are appropriate to what we actually do,” he said. “We finally have a specialty certification that we can call our own.”

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AV Homes celebrates opening of Buckeye’s Tenova By West Valley View staff

AV Homes celebrated the grand opening of Tenova on May 19 with tours, food trucks, face painting and a jump house. The community, located at Jackrabbit Trail and Van Buren Street in Buckeye, features single-family homes in a park-like setting. It has one- and two-story floor plans, and is offering move-in ready homes that come with a washer, dryer, refrigerator, window coverings, and front and backyard landscaping. Prices start in the low $200,000s. “Tenova is unique in that no other builder in the area is including 2-inch wood blinds, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and complete front and back landscaping,” said Steve Snoddy, vice president of sales. “Everything you need to move in is included. When people purchase here, they will walk out the door knowing exactly what they are getting – price, monthly payment, everything.” Part of the Vista de Montana master-

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By West Valley View staff Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Goodyear is enrolling patients in a clinical study designed to evaluate a potential new treatment option for patients with HER2positive breast cancer. The randomized pivotal study, called HER2CLIMB, will evaluate the investigational Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s main Arizona medication tucatinib in hospital is in Goodyear. (Photo courtesy CTCA) combination with standard MD, medical oncologist and medical treatments for patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2- director of the Breast Center at CTCA positive (HER2+) breast cancer, with in Phoenix. “Despite treatment advances, there or without brain metastases. is still a significant need for new HER2-positive breast cancer is a therapies that can impact the lives of type of breast cancer that tests positive patients with advanced HER2-positive for a protein called human epidermal breast cancer, including cancer that growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). has spread to the brain, and that can be HER2 promotes the aggressive spread tolerated for long periods of time.” of cancer cells. The American Cancer Tucatinib is a HER2 inhibitor Society estimates that 20 to 25 percent designed specifically to target and of the approximately 246,660 annual inhibit the growth of HER2-positive breast cancer diagnoses in the United cancer cells. Tucatinib is an oral States are HER2-positive. “Patients who have been diagnosed medication that can be taken at home. with HER2-positive breast cancer The safety and effectiveness of and whose cancer has metastasized tucatinib has not yet been established. benefit from treatment with HER2- As with other anti-cancer treatments, targeted therapies,” said Eric P. Winer, this investigational treatment may or MD, chairman of the HER2CLIMB may not provide benefit and may cause side effects. International Steering Committee. CTCA and other clinical sites across “This investigational medication is the United States are participating in designed to inhibit the activity of HER2 HER2CLIMB with a goal to enroll and is being evaluated in combination approximately 480 participants. To be with other approved therapies. The eligible for this study, patients must have HER2CLIMB trial will enroll patients locally advanced or metastatic HER2with HER2-positive breast cancer positive breast cancer. In addition, that has spread to the brain, a patient population that is often excluded from patients must have already been treated with three common therapies for the clinical trials.” HER2-positive disease has been treatment of breast cancer–trastuzumab associated with shorter survival times (Herceptin), pertuzumab (Perjeta) and as well as a higher risk of recurrence T-DM1 (Kadcyla). Patients may be and CNS disease (brain metastases). able to participate in the HER2CLIMB Over the past two decades, the study even if they have brain metastases. approvals of four targeted treatments Eligible participants in HER2CLIMB (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, lapatinib will receive standard, approved and ado-trastuzumab emtansine or treatments. In addition, they may also T-DM1) have led to improved time receive the investigational medication to progression and survival rates of tucatinib. To learn more about the HER2+ patients. Yet there remains a HER2CLIMB study, including need for new therapies. “CTCA is dedicated to advancing eligibility criteria, visit cancercenter. new treatment options for all patients, com/clinical-trials or HER2CLIMB. including advanced HER2-positive com. For more information, you may breast cancer through studies like also visit clinicaltrials.gov, Identifier: HER2CLIMB,” said Cynthia Lynch, NCT02614794.

The Men’s Christian Fellowship of PebbleCreek met for a meal prior to its summer recess. The group will resume meeting monthly at Tuscany Falls in PebbleCreek this September. Each quarter, the fellowship volunteers for a community service project, most recently working at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Pictured are, from left, Keith Easley, Terry Ernst, Tom Chapman, Jim Sykes, Lee Ayers and Bob Charlton. For more information, call Jim Sykes at 614-395-4907. A subset of the group meets from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays as a focused Bible study. They discussed the book of Ephesians this winter. (Photo courtesy Bob Charlton)

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Mother/Daughter Rock ‘n’ Roll Party The Mother/Daughter Rock ‘n’ Roll Party invited girls of all ages and their mothers or maternal figures to Palm Valley Community Center in Goodyear. Sponsored by the cities of Goodyear and Tolleson, the event featured a DJ, dancing, contests, raffles, catered dinner and beverages. 1. This group of sisters and cousins came together for the yearly event. Pictured are, from left, Jamie Greer of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; her sister, Jennifer Holmes of Goodyear; Holmes’ daughter Claire Holmes; Caitlin Lawrence of Goodyear; and Heather Lawrence of Goodyear; 2. This Goodyear family – Janice Brown, Evalyn Harrell and Aurora Vanderhoof – had a great time at the dance; 3. Gabriella Young, 11, tries her hand at the hula-hoop competition; 4. Gabriella and Brianna Young from Goodyear showed up to the party; 5. Attendees enjoy dancing; 6. Josie Tran, 7, of Goodyear, does the limbo; 7. Martha and Angel Pasami from Phoenix donned their best outfits.

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La Joya FBLA students offer food to students in need

By Carrie Snider Walking the halls of the high school, most wouldn’t know that some classmates are struggling with a very real need – hunger. But a teacher and a club at La Joya Community High School not only learned that students were going without food, they did something about it. Over the course of getting to know her students, La Joya teacher Debi Kuehn said some quietly revealed to her that they didn’t eat regular dinner at night or much at all on the weekends. “This is where they eat,” she said. “At school they have breakfast and lunch.” One student even told her that at home they’d have cereal for dinner, and if they were lucky they had milk with it. Kuehn took the information to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club, where she is the adviser, and they immediately took action. It was right before winter break in 2016, so the FBLA students worried that many would be going home for two weeks without much food to eat.

“We had a big food drive and were able to give students a small blessing box,” FBLA vice president Natalie Mandujano said. They gave food to 42 students that holiday break. FBLA students wanted to do more. With continued donations, many times from the FBLA students themselves, they have a weekly food pantry named 3 A Day set up to help students throughout the school year. Everything is anonymous. Students who need food can have their parents sign a form and then the school’s social worker provides just an ID number to the FBLA. On the form they include how many are in their household and their top meal wants, including foods they could cook themselves. For 3 A Day, the FBLA students bag up staples for hungry students to take home Friday after school. A typical bag of food will include beans, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, ramen noodles and whatever else they are able to get. “For a family of five, we look at the list and pack the food in bags. Then we put the student ID on it and give it to our school’s social worker,” FBLA

The students prepare food boxes. Pictured are, from left, freshman Aileen Gama, freshman Isidro Rodriguez, senior Katherine Retana, sophomore Maya Jarrett, and sophomore Natalie Mandujano. (West Valley View photo by Melissa Fossum)

student Katherine Retana said. In the process of doing 3 A Day, the FBLA members – who typically number about 13 active members – are not only learning the nuts and bolts of how to start and run a nonprofit organization, but how to help their fellow students. “I look at it as, what if that was you?” FBLA member Maya Jerrick said. This has also brought their service closer to home. “We do breast cancer awareness and blood drives, but we don’t get to see the people who benefit,” she added.

“We don’t know which students are receiving help, but we know they are here at our school.” Others in the school have also stepped up to help. Last Thanksgiving the basketball team helped the FBLA to offer boxes with turkey and trimmings to hungry students. The food pantry project also caught the attention of the La Joya senior class, who needed to allocate some funds before the end of the year. They

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Tolleson feeding program continues By West Valley View staff

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Westview’s choir checks Carnegie Hall off bucket list By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

When Westview High School choir students traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall, it was more than just an educational experience. “I became so much closer to my classmates,” said the New Jersey-born Michael Murray, a Westview junior. “I learned so much from them. Most importantly, I learned we’re not a classroom. We’re a family.” The 22 choir students traveled to New York City from April 19 to April 23 after auditioning for a spot to perform a year ago. This is the fifth time Dixon has taken her students to New York to perform festival music. “We can’t perform pop or Broadway,” she said. “It’s considered ‘accessible concert music.’ It’s difficult music to learn. They had to have learned it before.” Students spent a year raising money for the trip, which included sightseeing and a visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. “We spent approximately four hours touring the museum and outside at the memorial,” said Lori Dixon, Westview High School’s choral director and performing and visual arts department chairwoman. “Needless to say, the students were extremely touched by all they saw. Most students were babies when 9/11 happened. They now have a much better understanding after their visit to the museum.” The kids also saw the Broadway show Aladdin from orchestra seats. “Many of the students who went to perform in New York had never been anywhere else, except maybe Mexico,” Dixon said. “Quite a few had never flown on a plane.” But it wasn’t all fun and games. The students rehearsed for their own performance for three to four hours. The performance’s director was wellknown American conductor Dr. Jo-Michael Schiebe from the University of Southern California. Murray found the experience joyful. “After we perfect a song and we know it by heart, we harmonize and it’s amazing,” said Murray, who listens to Lorde and Troye Sivan. “You get that

Westview High School’s choir auditioned a year ago to perform on the Carnegie Hall stage. Students said it was a dream come true. (Photo courtesy Westview High School)

feeling in your heart like, ‘This is amazing.’” He has been singing since he was an elementary school student. “I was the teacher’s pet in elementary school in choir,” he said. “I didn’t take it freshman year. At the end of my freshman year, I was told to audition. I guess it went well because since then music has been a part of my life.” Junior DeAnna Veatch called the trip “phenomenal,” saying it was a lifetime dream to perform at Carnegie Hall. “I saw one of the most famous buildings in America,” Veatch said. “Being on stage was a weirdly humbling experience, but I was excited. It’s one of those buildings that, as a performer, is a dream to perform in. “Once you’re on stage, you’re surrounded by like-minded people. I focused on the director and I heard the audience applaud. It’s a weird peace. It’s a chilling feeling, but in a good way.” Veatch is torn about making music a career. Instead she is considering music therapy. The arts are a longtime love for her, though. She was involved in community theater and her church in her hometown of Elkhart, Indiana. “I’m very grateful I had the opportunity to go to New York,” she said. “I would recommend it to anyone.” 307442_4.9_x_5.4.indd 1

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Tolleson valedictorian ready to impress at Georgetown By Eric Newman

After a stellar high school career, Tolleson Union High School senior Martin Moreno was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents for his numerous academic achievements. An offspring of immigrants, Moreno said his parents didn’t graduate high school in the United States. He will be the first to graduate and move on to college. He’ll attend Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in the fall. Confident in himself and his support system, though, Moreno knew he had the tools to succeed. “In the first week, I shook my adviser’s hand, and said, ‘My name is Martin Moreno, and I will be the valedictorian for Tolleson Union High School in 2018,’ and I just stated it as a fact, but to get there I would need her help,” he said. The academic adviser, Andrea Wolochuk, said Moreno was driven by his desire to represent his family, and

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FBLA...continued from page 28 offered $500 to 3 A Day so they could start out strong next fall. “We wanted the money to have an impact,” senior class president Anthony Orlosky said. Joseph Ortiz, director of public relations and marketing with the Tolleson Union High School District, said what the FBLA students are doing embodies the Lobo mentality of taking care of the pack. Lobo in Spanish means “wolf” and is the mascot of La Joya. “They are taking care of their own,” Ortiz said. “They are very conscious of what their peers are going through.” In fact, one student who received a package of food later returned it, saying his dad had gotten a job and wanted to make sure that another student could receive the food. Things are going well with 3 A Day, but Kuehn and the FBLA students want to see this project go bigger. “We’d love to do a summer program or partner with churches or grocery stores,” Kuehn said. “And we want to expand next fall.” Those interested in donating can call Debi Kuehn at 623-580-9293.

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Millennium DECA competes at international event

Millennium High School students spent five days in Atlanta as part of the DECA program. Pictured are, back from left, Luc Guilemette, Jansen Mallari, Shiel Patel, Jeffrey Samaniego, Jason Lee, Connor Yungner and Connor Burnett; and front row, Christian Tena, Vickie Lam, Trinity Manuelito, Denise Son, Clarissa Chavez, Marvellyn Nguyen and Danielle Zanon. (Photo courtesy Millennium High School)

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The Millennium High School DECA club recently traveled to Atlanta to compete in the organization’s International Career Development Conference, for which 20,000 students from around the world came to compete and learn about leadership skills. Millennium took 13 students to Atlanta, where 10 of them competed in various events and three attended a threeday leadership academy. Two seniors, Denise Son and Clarissa Chavez, placed in the top 10 for their 30-page business

plan. In addition, Trinity Manuelito attended as Millennium’s first state officer. The students spent five days in Atlanta touring landmarks like the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Six Flags. They ran a 5K and networked with and met fellow DECA members. DECA is a business and marketing club that prepares emerging leaders for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Next year’s ICDC is in Orlando.

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Student Chronicles Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@timespublications.com. Gabriel Uribe, a sophomore accounting major from Avondale, was among more than 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2018 dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides a regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading. Elena Lopez of Avondale qualified for the Spring 2018 dean’s list at Belmont University in Nashville. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 30 percent of Belmont’s 8,080 students qualified for the Spring 2018 dean’s list. Belmont University consists of more than 8,000 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Alexis Liss of Litchfield Park was awarded the Provost’s Out-ofState Scholarship for high-achieving

freshmen at Austin Peay University in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Provost’s Out-of-State Scholarships are for freshman students who live greater than 250 miles from campus and have a 3.0-plus GPA and 21-plus ACT or 1060-plus SAT. Credit Union West has given $1,000 scholarships to five graduating high school seniors, including Luke Caporrimo of Verrado High School. This was the fifth year Credit Union West has offered the program to Maricopa and Yavapai county students. In 2018, the credit union increased the awarded scholarships to $5,000 from $3,000 in 2017. Two new $1,000 scholarships were reserved for students who participated in their high school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC). The remaining three $1,000 awards were open to all local graduates who met the scholarship requirements. Nick Beaty, a 2017 Verrado High School graduate, accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, ASU chapter.

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Victor Raymond Fullerton

Ramon "Sonny" Russel DeGroat, Jr.

Betty G. Clinton

Victor Raymond Fullerton, 44, of Goodyear passed away May 4, 2018 in Goodyear, of heart failure. He was born on November 18, 1974 in Orange, Ca. Victor leaves behind his wife Kacy Fullerton; mother, Maria Fullerton; sisters, Veronica, Lucrecia, Monica, Marta, and Bunny; brothers Marco, Domingo, & Rick along with all of his “Sweet” nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Avenidas Funeral Chapel located at 522 East Western Avenue Avondale on Saturday May 19, 2018 from 11 AM -12 PM. In lieu of flowers please send all donation to the American Heart Association.

Ramon (Sonny) Russel DeGroat, Jr., went to rest on May 12, 2018. He was with the love of his life and son in Phoenix, Arizona. Sonny is resting peacefully and pain free now. He was battling cancer when his heart spared him the continued battle. While his family has heavy hearts from this tragic loss we are at peace knowing he is in a better place now. Sonny was born on January 16, 1959 to his parents Ramon Sr. and Dorothy DeGroat. He grew up in Berthoud, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his father Ramon Russell DeGroat Sr., and his little brother Roger William DeGroat. He was survived by his wife Laura Jean DeGroat; sons, Jessy Carney (Amanda), and Rusty Ray DeGroat; daughter, Amber Diann Richardson (Jeffrey); and his five grandchildren, Emily and Evan Richardson, Michael, Abigail and William Carney; his mother, Dorothy E. DeGroat; Aunt, Norma Warren; brother, Danny DeGroat; sister Theresa Meining; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 3, 2018 in Wellington, Colorado, where he will be laid to rest. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Mrs. Betty G. Clinton, age 71, of Avondale, died May 10, 2018 in Avondale. She was born December 6, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Reverend Walter J. and Annie L. Garrett. Betty is survived by her daughter, Courtney M. Bradford; son, Christopher Clinton (Patrice); sisters, Stella Francis (Gilbert), Janice Whitfield (Stanley); and four grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Walter J. and Annie L. Garrett; stepmothers, Adaline Harmon Garrett and Lula Beatty Garrett; and mother-in-law, Mary Clinton. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Burial will be at the Highland Park Cemetery in Cleveland, OH. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Gloria Cadena Gloria Cadena, 67 of Avondale, died May 10, 2018 in Goodyear. She was born in Lubbock, TX to Paul Cadena and Carol Hernandez, the oldest of seven children. Gloria is survived by her son, Paul Treviño; daughter, Stephanie Montanez; mother, Carol Cadena; sisters, Priscilla Cravens, Diana Cadena, and Sylvia Cadena; brothers, Andrew, John and Victor Cadena; and six grandchildren, Alixandria Trevino, Nicolas Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Lina Trevino, Jacob Montanez, and Lila Montanez. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Cadena. A visitation and a funeral service were held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Mary Lou Reichert (Beck) Family, friends, and the nursing community lost a cherished member. Mary Lou (Beck) Reichert, age 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 7th, 2018, at her home in Goodyear after a two -year battle with uterine cancer. She was born on December 25th, 1960, in Milwaukee WI, to Oliver H. and Evelyn E. (Rader) Beck. She was a 1979 graduate of Campbellsport High School in Campbellsport WI and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Glendale Community College in 2000. She married Corey Reichert, USAF (retired), on February 5th, 2004, in Tolleson. Mary worked proudly as a registered nurse at the La Loma campus of Sun Health Senior Living in Litchfield Park, among other skilled nursing facilities. She celebrated her 10year anniversary at La Loma in November 2017 and was a passionate advocate for, and superlative caregiver to, her patients. Mary loved crafting, watching crime and other dramas, spending time with her husband and sister, traveling, and doting on her great nephews and niece. Mary had a sharp mind, near-military steadfastness, keen sense of ethics, and unwavering compassion... garnering great respect among her patients, peers, superiors, friends, and family. She was a nurse's nurse. Mary is survived by her husband Corey; mother Evelyn; sisters JoyceWhite, Darlene and Connie Beck; brothers James, Daniel, Harry, and David Beck; nieces Danielle White, Evelyn (White) Griffin, Christina and Erin Beck; nephews Lucas Beck and Harold Beck, Jr. Family, friends, and others whose lives Mary touched are invited to the REGENCY MORTUARY, 9850 W. Thunderbird Rd, Sun City, Arizona, from 2 to 3 pm on Thursday, May 24th, 2018, for a memorial service. To honor Mary and her love of the nursing profession, the family requests attendees who are nurses to wear an appropriate uniform; otherwise, business casual attire is fine. No cards, flowers, or gifts, please.

Alexander (Alex) McIntosh, VIII Chances are, if you were to pass Alexander (Alex) McIntosh, VIII on the street, he would stop and talk to you and, as you stood talking, his warmth would draw you in and you would soon find yourself telling him your life story. That is the level of kindness that left this world when Alex passed away on April 30, 2018 in Black Canyon City. He was born December 27, 1943 in Columbus, OH to Alexander Ross, VII and Margaret Ann McIntosh. He graduated from St. Charles High School and entered the US Navy the very next day. Alex served in the Navy from 1961 to 1966 as a hospital corpsman achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class. After discharge, Alex returned to school and became an electrician. In 1986 he moved to Arizona and received his contractor’s license (Tartan Electric) which afforded him the opportunity to work on many of the homes in Litchfield Park, Goodyear and Avondale. Alex took pleasure in many things in life. He was a collector of gems and minerals, coins and Egyptian relics. He enjoyed playing pool and was featured in an August 2003 West Valley View newspaper article titled, “Life behind the 8 Ball.” He appreciated most forms of music and loved to cook and write poetry. He had a particular fondness for children and frequently got tears in his eyes as he held a newborn baby. He was generous to all and gave to many charities. But Alex’s greatest love was for his family and friends. Alex was interested in everyone, and in return they thought he was the kindest man they had ever met. Even in his last hours, Alex expressed his love and gratitude for his family and friends and thanked them for the care and kindness they had given him in his illness. Alex is survived by his partner, Angela (Angie) James; sons, Alexander Scott (Scott) McIntosh, IX, Sean David McIntosh and daughter-in-law Amy; Deyro de la Cruz who he loved and claimed as his own; sister, Molly Lane and her husband John; three grandchildren, Lindsay, Sydney and Landon and one great-grandchild, Autumn. A memorial service will be held June 23, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the American Legion, 35 North Dysart Road, Avondale. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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OBITUARIES Betty Walker Bartol Betty Walker Bartol, 2nd generation Arizonan and true pioneer woman, died May 9th, 2018 at La Loma Care Center in Litchfield Park. She was born April 20, 1933 in Phoenix to Tommy Walker and Gertrude Champie Walker. Her younger years were spent on the family ranches in Kingman and Bumble Bee. Her horse riding skills started at age 3. She rode her horse "Glasey" to the Bumble Bee school house her first two years of education. In the summer of 1941, the family moved to Glendale so she could enroll in Glendale Elementary for further instruction. She graduated from Glendale High School in 1951. Those horse riding skills were apparent when she was crowned Rodeo Queen for the Glendale Rodeo in 1951. Plans to attend college for teaching or nursing certificates were cancelled when cousin Lawton Champie introduced her to Walter Bartol. That chance meeting led to marriage on September 18th, 1951. After Walter graduated from the University of Arizona, he partnered with Betty's father Tommy in the cattle feeding business in Peoria. In 1968 Walter's career moved to the Agriculture Department at Valley National Bank in Phoenix and Casa Grande. Betty stayed active in the Peoria and Casa Grande communities and raising three children (Tom, Lisa, Lynn), teaching them ranching philosophy and western ways. She was a member of Saddle Bags, a women's horse riding association and an avid golfer at Arrowhead Golf Club. After Walter's retirement in 1988, they traveled the USA in a motorhome, experiencing many entertaining journeys. After Walter's death in 2004, Betty continued to visit family and friends and retired to La Loma Village in 2012. She continued to travel until health issues curtailed those activities. She was preceded in death by husband Walter, and parents Tommy and Gertrude Walker. She is survived by son Tom (Margaret), daughter Lisa (Bruce Baskett), son Lynn and sister Bobbi (Don Keith). She is also survived by three grandchildren Rebecca Baskett, Cassandra Baskett and Walker Bartol. Private services were held at the family cemetery in Castle Hot Springs, AZ. A special thank you to La Loma Care Center and Hospice of the Valley for gracious care and comfort. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Condolences may be shared at www.menkefuneralhome.com

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Barbara (Babs) Barclay Thurber

Barbara Nelson Mulvaine, 88, of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away May 3, 2018. Mrs. Mulvaine was born February 6, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Thomas and Opal Batten. Barbara is survived by her son, Ric and her grandson Sean of Anaheim Hills, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Mulvaine in 2006 and her brother Tom in 2005. Private services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Barbara (Babs) Barclay Thurber passed away May 8, 2018 in Litchfield Park, just weeks after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was born April 14, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of John H Barclay Jr and Athol (Robertson) Barclay, and sister to John Barclay III. Babs grew up in Coral Gables, FL and graduated from the University of Miami. She taught in DOD schools in LaRochelle, France and Stuttgart, Germany; in 1961 she took a teaching position with American Oil Company Schools in Tripoli, Libya, where she met and married Capt R. James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? Thurber, an Air Force pilot stationed in North Africa. She became bonus-Mom to his daughters Pamela and Lucene, and raised and loved them as her own. The AF moved them all over the US for the next 11 years, until they retired to Litchfield Park. This move marked the beginning of great adventures for them. In retirement, they served as Wagonmasters, leading motorhome caravans to Mexico and Alaska, and traveled to Africa, China, South America, Australia and the Holy Land. They explored the world! Babs loved Litchfield Park and her host of friends; she was instrumental in establishing the first military hospice at Luke AFB in 1981, helped form the Litchfield Library Guild, and was for twenty years an enthusiastic member of the Guild's Gourmet Group. Her greatest love was her Church home, St Peter's Episcopal Church. A cradle Episcopalian, she helped St Peter's grow from mission to parish, served on the Vestry, as Jr Warden, Sunday School Superintendent, ECW President, and was a member of DOK. Her proudest moment was being named AZ Episcopal Churchwoman of the Year in 2004. Her last two and one half years were spent at Hacienda Del Rey in Litchfield Park, where she holds the record for most-visited resident. Special thanks to the devoted, loving caregivers there, as well as the angels from Hospice of the West. Babs is survived by her step-daughters Pamela Thurber Stewart (Paul Sr, dec.) and Lucene Thurber Olivera (Fred); grandchildren Paul Stewart Jr (Donna), Robert Stewart (Anisa), Christina Stewart Rudland, Matthew Stewart (Katie), Heather Olivera Adams (Doug), Shaun Olivera (Shelley), and nine great-grandchildren; nieces Chris Barclay Watermulder (Peter) and Tracy Barclay Dougherty (Tom), and their children; cousins Lisa Doubleday King, Michael Doubleday, and Gina Doubleday Dare, their children... and more devoted friends than one could count.

Alice L. Dusek Alice L. Dusek, 76 of Goodyear, died April 27, 2018 in Surprise. She was born September 8, 1941 in Buffalo, NY to Thomas and Alice Campbell Compton. Alice is survived by her husband, Thomas A Dusek; daughter, Susan Lefevre; son, Michael Dusek, and four grandchildren, Tommy, Caitlin, Frencesca, and Noah. She was preceded in death by her beloved youngest daughter, Cari Dusek. Services are pending and will be announced in the future. The family suggests that donations be made to SPCA. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfunralchapel.com.

Paula Christine Dickson On May 14, 2018, Paula Christine Dickson of Avondale, (previously of Taylor, Michigan), passed peacefully home at the age of 95 under the loving care of family. Paula, who was born on December 25, 1922 in Todtnau Germany, and is survived by: her sister, Martha Jackson of Fort Meyers, FL; four children, Patricia (William) Wolf of Southbury, CT, Victoria (David) Brown of Avondale, Robert (Sofia) Rogers Jr. of Orion, MI, Jill (Colin) Chubb of Brighton, MI; and stepson, Gordon (Elizabeth) Dickson of Auburn Hills, MI; 15 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. When meeting her Heavenly Father, Paula will also join family, who has preceded her including: her parents, Emil and Martha (Brezinger) Froehlin of Grosse Pointe, MI; siblings, Gertrude Wunderle of Todtnau, Germany, Theresa Allen of Monroe, MI and Carl Froehlin of St. Claire Shores, MI; first born-daughter, Diane (Rogers) Smith of West Bloomfield, MI; and grandsons, Corey Hallums and Edward Wolf.

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Heaven is surely celebrating! A service in celebration of Barbara's life will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10 AM at St Peter's Episcopal Church, 400 S Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. A reception will be held in the church's Celebration Hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the West, 21410 N 19th Ave Ste. 100, Phoenix AZ 85027, or St Peter's Episcopal Church.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: VACANCY ON GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL The Mayor and Council of the city of Goodyear are now accepting applications for the appointment of a councilmember to ﬁll the anticipated vacancy created by the potential resignation of Councilmember Joanne Osborne. The appointment term will expire in June of 2019. The position will be up for election in the March/May 2019 election. Interested citizens may pick up a Council Vacancy Application at City Hall, located at 190 N. Litchﬁeld Road, Goodyear, Arizona, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or from the city website at www.goodyearaz.gov. All forms and any accompanying documents must be returned to City Hall prior to the deadline of Friday, June 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. To qualify, interested persons must currently be a resident of the city of Goodyear and must have been a resident of the city for the past two years, be at least 21 years of age, and be a registered voter in the State of Arizona.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF TOLLESON PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF TOLLESON Tax Levy and Tax Rate Information Fiscal Year 2019

SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 for the purpose of: 1.

2018

1. Maximum allowable primary property tax levy. A.R.S. §42-17051(A)

Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to a Resolution adopting the City of Tolleson Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. A summary of the estimated revenues and expenditures/expenses for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 is attached hereto. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to a Resolution adopting the City of Tolleson Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The Property Tax Levy and Tax Rate information for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 is attached hereto.

A complete copy of the Tentative Budget and Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 may be viewed in the Finance Department at Tolleson City Hall and at the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Arizona 85353. [Schedules A and B Attached]

2019

3,533,884

3,738,559

3,513,751 4,136,000 7,649,751

3,738,559 4,203,000 7,941,559

2. Amount received from primary property taxation in the current year in excess of the sum of that year's maximum allowable primary property tax levy. $ A.R.S. §42-17102(A)(18) 3. Property tax levy amounts A. Primary property taxes B. Secondary property taxes C. Total property tax levy amounts

$ $

4. Property taxes collected* A. Primary property taxes (1) Current year's levy (2) Prior years’ levies (3) Total primary property taxes B. Secondary property taxes (1) Current year's levy (2) Prior years’ levies (3) Total secondary property taxes C. Total property taxes collected

$ $

3,513,751 (15,550) 3,498,201

4,136,000

$ $

4,136,000 7,634,201

5. Property tax rates A. City/Town tax rate (1) Primary property tax rate 1.8325 1.8039 (2) Secondary property tax rate 2.1570 2.0280 (3) Total city/town tax rate 3.8319 3.9895 B. Special assessment district tax rates Secondary property tax rates - As of the date the proposed budget was prepared, the city/town was operating special assessment districts for which secondary property taxes are levied. For information pertaining to these special assessment districts and their tax rates, please contact the city/town.

CITY OF TOLLESON * Includes actual property taxes collected as of the date the proposed budget was prepared, plus

Summary Schedule of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures/Expenses estimated property tax collections for the remainder of the fiscal year. PUBLISHED; West Valley View May 23, 30, 2018 / 13063 Fiscal Year 2019

4/15

2018 Fiscal Year 2019

SCHEDULE B

CITY OF TOLLESON Revenue Revenues and Expenditures/Expenses Capital Projects Enterprise Internal Service ScheduleSpecial of Estimated General Fund Fund Debt Service Fund Fund Permanent Fund Funds Available Funds Fiscal Year 2019

Fiscal Year 2018

FUNDS

S c h Summary

Adopted/Adjusted Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses*

Actual Expenditures/Expenses**

E c

Fund Balance/Net Position at July 1***

S h

27,124,618

9,246,544

5,484,933

24,539,875

5,481,583

General Fund 20,960,125

7,429,913 Special Revenue Fund 3,242,970

Debt Service Fund 732,590

2,836,086 FUNDS

Total All Funds

18,365,546

63,057,727

500,000 0 17,051,565 Capital Projects Enterprise Fund Available 6,077,483 Permanent Fund Funds 13,455,495

0 Internal Service Funds

Total All44,468,663 Funds

55,002,936

2019 2018

Adopted/Adjusted Budgeted Primary Property Tax Levy Expenditures/Expenses*

E B

3,738,559 27,124,618

9,246,544

5,484,933

2,836,086

18,365,546

3,738,559 63,057,727

2019 2018

Secondary Property Tax Levy Actual Expenditures/Expenses**

B E

24,539,875

7,429,913

4,203,000 5,481,583

500,000

17,051,565

4,203,000 55,002,936

2019

Estimated Revenues Other at than Property Taxes Fund Balance/Net Position July 1***

21,877,884 20,960,125

4,847,267 3,242,970

960,075 732,590

12,335,077 6,077,483

14,896,775 13,455,495

54,917,078 44,468,663

2019

Other Financing Primary PropertySources Tax Levy

D B

0 3,738,559

2019

Other Financing (Uses) Secondary Property Tax Levy

D B

0 4,203,000

2019 2019

Interfund EstimatedTransfers RevenuesInOther than Property Taxes

D C

0 21,877,884

363,583 4,847,267

25,212 960,075

0 12,335,077

0 0

600,000 14,896,775

0 0

988,795 54,917,078

2019 2019

Interfund Transfers (Out) Other Financing Sources

D D

363,583 0

0 0

25,212 0

0 0

600,000 0

0 0

988,795 0

2019 2019

Reduction for Amounts Other Financing (Uses) Not Available:

363,583

25,212

600,000

0 988,795

363,583

25,212

600,000

0 988,795

LESS: Amounts for Future Debt Retirement: 2019 Interfund Transfers In

2019

Interfund Transfers (Out)

2019

Reduction for Amounts Not Available:

0 0 0

LESS: Amounts for Future Debt Retirement: 2019

Total Financial Resources Available

2019

Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses

2019 2019

* ** ***

46,212,985

8,453,820

5,920,877

18,387,348

28,352,270

33,265,662

6,165,560

5,457,668

12,466,558

19,795,499

EXPENDITURE LIMITATION COMPARISON 2018 1. Budgeted expenditures/expenses $ 63,057,727 2. Add/subtract: reconciling items 5,920,877 Total Financial Resources Available 46,212,985estimated net 8,453,820 18,387,348 0 28,352,270 3. Budgeted expenditures/expenses adjusted for reconciling items 63,057,727 estimated exclusions 6,117,131 Budgeted Expenditures/Expenses E 4. Less:33,265,662 6,165,560 5,457,668 12,466,558 0 19,795,499 $ 56,940,596 5. Amount subject to the expenditure limitation EXPENDITURE LIMITATION COMPARISON 2018 6. EEC expenditure limitation $ 61,900,000 1. Budgeted expenditures/expenses $ 63,057,727 2. Add/subtract: estimated net reconciling items 3. Budgeted expenditures/expenses reconciling items 63,057,727 The city/town does not levy property taxes and does not have special assessment districts for whichadjusted propertyfor taxes are levied. Therefore, Schedule B has been omitted. 4. Less: estimated exclusions 6,117,131 Includes Expenditure/Expense Adjustments Approved in the current year from Schedule $ 56,940,596 5. Amount subject to the E. expenditure limitation Includes actual amounts as of the date the proposed budget was adjustedlimitation for estimated activity for the remainder of the fiscal year. 6. prepared, EEC expenditure $ 61,900,000 Amounts on this line represent Fund Balance/Net Position amounts except for amounts not in spendable form (e.g., prepaids and inventories) or legally or contractually required of a permanent fund).

$ $ $

107,327,300 0

77,150,947 0

2019 77,150,947 0 77,150,947 17,659,266 0 59,491,681 2019 65,200,000 77,150,947

0 107,327,300 77,150,947

77,150,947 17,659,266 $ 59,491,681 $ 65,200,000 to be maintained intact (e.g., principal

The city/town does not levy property taxes and does not have special assessment districts for which property taxes are levied. Therefore, Schedule B has been omitted. * ** ***

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Includes Expenditure/Expense Adjustments Approved in the current year from Schedule E. Includes actual amounts as of the date the proposed budget was prepared, adjusted for estimated activity for the remainder of the fiscal year. Amounts on this line represent Fund Balance/Net Position amounts except for amounts not in spendable form (e.g., prepaids and inventories) or legally or contractually required to be maintained intact (e.g., principal of a permanent fund). SCHEDULE A

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