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A rare look inside the Trotting Park

18 August 2, 2017

By Glenn Gullickson

NEWS .............. 4 Avondale man wins Gabe Zimmerman award

SPORTS ........ 13 Millennium coach ready to take the reins

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The Phoenix Trotting Park has been a West Valley mystery for decades, since most people have gotten no closer to the abandoned structure than driving by on the interstate. But just as the iconic structure is being prepared for demolition, one of the few people authorized to go inside is sharing his experience and photos from the expedition. It was three years ago when Kyle Erwin, 22, and two friends spent an afternoon inside the grandstand that’s a Goodyear landmark at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 303. “It was crazy cool,” Erwin said. “Abandoned places are always cool.” Erwin’s visit inside the structure lasted four to five hours and he came away with photos as well as a serious injury. Erwin is capitalizing on recent interest in the Trotting Park by selling photos he took during his visit to the building on a website he recently created. Erwin’s website can be found at kyleerwinphotography.com. Erwin, who lived in Peoria at the time and is a senior at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, said he became interested in the Trotting Park when he drove by it. It’s an interest shared by the community, judging from reaction to news last year when the 194-acre property the structure occupies went on the market for $16.5 million, with two deals for its sale reportedly falling out of escrow. Then in May, public documents indicated that asbestos was to be removed from the building in preparation for its demolition sometime before December 1. Most people who have attempted to visit the site over the years have been chased away by security guards after crossing no

The Phoenix Trotting Park was constructed in 1964 and was open for less than three horse racing seasons before closing in 1966. The structure is scheduled for demolition by the end of this year. (Photos courtesy Kyle Erwin)

trespassing signs, but Erwin said he was friends with a member of the Roles family, owners of the property, which got him an invitation for the visit. On that day in June 2014, he remembered that he and his friends were met by a guard, who unlocked the gate, allowing them to explore a structure that had its origins as a futuristic design by Italian architect Eugenio Grassetto, but has deteriorated over the decades that it has been neglected. “I’ve never seen anything to that extent … the graffiti that was in there and how it was torn up inside,” Erwin said. He said the tour of the building started in the grandstand, where visitors would have watched harness races after the structure was built in 1964 at a cost of $9 million. The horse races were conducted for just

two seasons before the Trotting Park closed, and the glass that encased the grandstand has long since shattered. Erwin said he also went behind the grandstand, where he thinks concession stands would have been located. Staircases allowed the group to access the structure’s four floors, where he saw owls, bats and bird droppings, he said. A highlight of the visit was finding what Erwin said he thought might have been a vault with a metal door that had a hole in it. At the time of the visit, Erwin said he didn’t feel like the structure was haunted, but he’s reconsidered after showing people his photos of the building’s destroyed escalators. “People say they see faces in those escalator shots,” he said.

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Salvation Army works to beat the heat 2

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By Glenn Gullickson

With the Arizona desert heat turned up to full blast, the Salvation Army has been enlisted to help cool things down. The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Survival Squad opened heat relief stations – including one in Avondale – after the National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings. “It’s a place to get out of the weather,” said Maj. Nancy Dihle, Valley of the Sun coordinator for the Salvation Army. “We have a number of residents who can’t take care of themselves in this kind of heat.” When extreme heat warnings are issued, the Avondale station is set up at Estrella Mountain Corps, 11 N. Third Avenue, and people can get up to seven bottles of water, Dihle said. That’s enough water to last a day, but Dihle said most homeless people don’t want to carry that much water and will make repeat visits to the relief station. Other hot weather supplies are also provided, including sunscreen, lip balm, cooling towels, hats and bandanas. Excessive heat warnings are issued within 12 hours of the onset of what the National Weather Service calls “extremely dangerous heat conditions.” Generally, that occurs when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105 degrees or higher for at least two days and night time air temperatures do not drop below 75 degrees, according to the Weather Service. The heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature, according to the

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Weather Service. Dihle said 7,600 people were assisted and 17,000 bottles of water were distributed during two excessive heat events in June — one for three days early in the month and one for 10 days when temperatures got as high as 119 degrees. Besides the homeless population, heat relief stations assist people who don’t have operating air conditioning systems or those who can’t pay for cooling, Dihle said. They include senior citizens on fixed incomes who Dihle said “have to make tough decisions” on what bills to pay. That vulnerable population accounts for the majority of the 130 heat-related deaths reported last year in Maricopa County, she said. The heat relief stations are operated by the Salvation Army at the request of the Maricopa Association of Governments Army Estrella Mountain Corps employee Joel Harmon stands at the Avondale Heat Relief and in coordination with other Salvation Station at 11 N. Third Avenue at the Salvation Army, Avondale. The station provides up to seven free agencies that provide heat- water bottles per day for individuals. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher) related programs, Dihle said. Dihle said people who visit usually said. The 14 stations — up from Medical assistance is not offered at the spend 60 to 90 minutes at the station. three operated last summer — are in Dona tions of unopened wa ter Salvation Army facilities from the East relief stations, but 9-1-1 was called last year to assist someone overcome by the bottles and sunscreen, clean hats and Valley to the West Valley. other supplies as well as f inancial Dihle said stations in central Phoenix heat, Dihle said. contributions are accepted at the stations, When an excessive heat warning is are the busiest. Dihle said. issued, the stations are open from 11 a.m. The project includes a mobile For information about donations, hydration unit that is dispatched to 5 p.m. Most stations, including the to por tions of the city, including one in Avondale, are open daily during contact Edward Salazar at edward. salazar@usw.salvationarmy.org. encampments for the homeless, Dihle the warning.

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Trotting...continued from page 1 The tour’s final stop was on the roof of the grandstand, where Erwin wanted to get photos. “It was a good sunset day,” he remembered. But it was there where Erwin made a misstep. He fell 25 to 30 feet and was impaled by rebar. A cellphone was used to call an ambulance, which Erwin said arrived at the property quickly, but then it took emergency personnel 15 to 20 minutes to locate him.

Erwin said his injuries required 16 surgeries over 25 days he spent in the hospital. He has metal in an arm that was broken in the accident, but is well enough to play hockey at NAU. While preservationists have campaigned to save the Trotting Park, Erwin said his accident has had an impact about how he feels about its demise. “I have mixed emotions because it’s been there so long and it’s like an iconic building,” he said. “But I know that I’m not the only one who’s been hurt there.”

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Weeks graduates from basic training By West Valley View staff

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy J. Weeks graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Weeks is the nephew of Angelo Klockner of Avondale.

Avondale police shoot, kill suicidal man By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

A suicidal man shot and killed by police on July 25 has been identified as 33-year-old Moises Balladares, of Avondale. Balladares was shot after showing a weapon during negotiations to get him to put it down, according to Officer Ray Emmett. Balladares was treated for his injuries and later pronounced dead. The shooting occurred near 111th and Amelia avenues at 8:11 p.m. Nobody else was injured. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the case.

Father pleads guilty to using Taser on son By West Valley View staff

A 49-year-old Goodyear man who works as a medical assistant for the VA will return to court at 8:15 a.m. August 23 after pleading guilty to using a Taser on his son. Darryl Ingram was arrested in April after a school official at his 11-year-old son’s school noticed marks. The boy told police that his father used a Taser on him when he didn’t do his homework. The boy also told police that his father hit him with a metal cane.

Coast Guard set to be honored at ceremony By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

T h e c i t y o f L i tc h f i e l d Pa r k i s celebrating each anniversary of the U.S. Armed Forces services with a number of flag-raising ceremonies at City Hall. The next one is 8:15 a.m. Friday, August 4, feting the U.S. Coast Guard’s 227th year. The Flotilla 10-3 Auxiliary Band will play the National Anthem and the Coast Guard service hymn. Many from the Auxiliary, along with the Coast Guard, will attend in uniform. Litchfield Elementary School fourthand f ifth-grade students, who are participating in the Fly Lower and Gather (FLAG) program, will attend and present the flags to the Color Guard. FLAG is run by Marlene Day, a second-grade teacher at the school. The coordinator is Deanna Gibson, a veteran and third-grade teacher. “The program provides an active way for students to learn the history of our flag, how and why our veterans have fought for our flag, how to fly, lower, gather and fold

the flag properly, and what it means to honor and respect our ﬂag,” said Assistant City Manager Sonny Culbreth. Mayor Kenneth Schoaf will read and present a proclamation. The school children will shake the Color Guard’s hands to thank them for service. The remaining ceremonies are: the U.S. Air Force’s 70th birthday on Monday, September 18; U.S. Navy Day’s 242nd ceremony on Friday, October 13; and the Marine Corps 242nd birthday on Thursday, November 9. “During the school year, each class takes a turn in attending one of the ceremonies,” Culbreth said. “The fourthgrade classes are the ﬂag keepers at their school.” Litchfield Park resident Harold Duessel was instrumental in implementing the flag-raising ceremonies. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, who attends each event.

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Avondale employee honored for dedication to youth By Israel Gonzalez

Avondale’s youth and community engagement supervisor, Christopher Lopez, earned the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Community Builder Award on July 20 at the Arizona City/ County Management A ssociation Summer Conference. The award recognizes community builders, and emerging and civic leaders for out standing commitment and dedication to communities. Lopez was shocked and inspired by the award. “The first emotion I had was just kind of awe and disbelief,” Lopez said. “It’s really in my mind just a very prestigious award. We know the story of Gabe Zimmerman and the impact that he had on this state. I was really overwhelmed with emotion to hear that I won the award.” The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards are named in honor of the director of community outreach for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. He died during the same 2011 shooting rampage that seriously injured the congresswoman. Lopez has worked with Avondale for more than 10 years and helped

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In a July 26, 2017 story about the Goodyear wellness and health park, we should have said John Kuhn, the originator of the idea for the park, runs John D. Kuhn Ventures. Stan Holm is the CEO of Abrazo West Campus and he also has a hand in creating the park. The West Valley View regrets the error.

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Park 10 development rapidly growing in Avondale

By Tim J. Randall

Development surrounding the Loop 101 and Interstate 10 junction is gaining steam with the evolution of a 43-acre mixed-use build, Park 10. A four-phase construction, Park 10 houses phase one’s Main Event Entertainment, an upscale bowling and game destination. Additional restaurants include Rubio’s, Jack in the Box and Starbucks. “This is a high-quality, mixed-use development that provides employment, commercial and retail opportunities that will be attractive for Avondale residents and create destinations that will attract people to our community,” said Daniel Davis, Avondale’s economic development director. The groundbreaking for phase two is set for later this year, according to Su Moran, president of Parkland Development LLC, the Portland, Oregonbased firm responsible for bringing the venture to town. “We hope to have completed sites by the third quarter of 2018, and this next phase will consist primarily of medical office buildings,” she said. “We also will have a four-story hotel and currently have several active prospects.” The Park 10 project began in 2005 with Parkland’s purchase of the parcel. “We had worked on a plan for the development, which we put on hold during the recession,” Moran said. “In 2011, we made changes and started putting efforts in motion.” Working closely with city officials, Moran and Parkland chairman Gun Bo Park crafted a design mix, which provides consumers, businesses, the city and region with a dynamic environment. With Phoenix Children’s, Banner, Abrazo and

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The Avondale Police Department is seeking monetary donations and corporate sponsors for its Shop with a Cop holiday program. The annual event is for local children who have been the victims of or witnesses to significant crimes in the Valley. Throughout the day, the kids are treated to breakfast at the station and a Walmart shopping trip with a police officer. The program provides children the â&#x20AC;&#x153;opportunity for the community to see the other side of law enforcement,â&#x20AC;? said Katrina Anderson, Avondale Police Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community services supervisor. Although the program takes place in December, the police department is asking the public to donate money or craft items for the arts and crafts portion of the day. The department hopes to have 20 to 25 participants this year. Children are given $100 gift cards to spend on Christmas presents for themselves or loved ones.

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What happened? Editor: OK, this will be short and definitely under the 300-word limit for editorials. I remember the West Valley View of long ago when it had two separate sections to the newspaper. Then there was one section and now…? I personally think it would make a great fish wrapper. This new format/printing is not making it from my point of view. It is hard to hold and page through it and the quality of the printing is just not good. I will donate my weekly copy of the West Valley View if there is anybody out there in the fish business. Thank you. Larry Carter Goodyear

Drawing the line Editor: While I am, of course, gratified by the extravagant praise heaped on me in some recent letters, I must draw a line at Ms. Rivas’ July 26 call to have my ugly features carved into the Estrella Mountains. Hasn’t the Earth suffered enough? As for an Azzarello vs. Posner debate, I’m game, if the proceeds go to a worthy charity. I’ve already suggested the perfect venue: the Friday evening seafood buffet at Casino Arizona. I just caution our partisan supporters that the event may not be as entertaining as they imagine. (I also must warn people that if you think I’m long-winded in print, you literally ain’t heard nothing yet! My mom used to complain that I never use two words when 2,000 will do!) I’m not opposed to Ms. Rivas’ plan to increase the number of participants, but do we really have to reenact last year’s debates? Again, haven’t we already suffered enough? Finally, a question for Mr. Kuentzler: What rock have you been living under? You think Democrats (or whomever) “spill lies, untruths and hatred”? What was lying Trump’s entire campaign last year but a series of all three? And remember how his “fans” reacted when the Arizona Republic (for the first time) endorsed a Democratic candidate for president? The paper was inundated with death threats! (I wonder if the West Valley View was, too?) Regarding “murder,” it wasn’t a Democrat, liberal or progressive who shot Congresswoman Giffords!

It’s no surprise that followers of lying Trump (whom I call “Trumpsters”) want to silence their opposition. I’m sure you (and the “Factless Wonder,” Mr. Azzarello) would be overjoyed if we all simply disappeared! That’s been the wish of every tyrant in history! You want an example of someone spewing hatred and lies, sir? Go look in the nearest mirror! Gordon P.R. Posner Tolleson

Upscale restaurants unnecessary Editor: Vickie Chelini (“Buckeye Deserves Better,” July 26), Buckeye was better at one time when it was a nice small town. But then Mayor Jackie Meck declared that Buckeye was open for business. Sure enough, along came more people, some of whom work elsewhere. Along with more people, comes more crime. So, if people came to Buckeye seeking a job, maybe they should of looked at where there were jobs first. Upscale restaurant? Big deal, if you are meaning a dinner for $50-plus, I do not believe the majority of Buckeye residents can afford a upscale restaurant. People should not move someplace and expect things to change for them. Dennis Batterman Buckeye

Health care policy encourages irresponsibility Editor: This is in response to Karla Thompson’s letter of July 19 that health care is a right. My question is when does individual responsibility come into the equation? Have you ever sat on a street corner

or any public area and watched the number of overweight people who walk by? Many still smoke, drink in excess, use drugs (opioid addiction is epidemic in this country) and constantly make unhealthy choices. Why is the result of their bad choices our responsibility? We have something like 46 million

people on public assistance. Don't get me wrong, I am all for helping those who are disabled, down on their luck (but trying to get back on their feet). The present policies encourage people to be victims, we need to encourage responsibility. Jan Kenney Avondale

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A fuzzy-faced look at a failed masculinity experiment By David Leibowitz

enough to host surgical proceLet history show dures, this aside seemed like that my attempt to an easy way to get in her good grow one of humankind’s epic beards endgraces. I mean, if you can ed on Day 17, when make your spouse happy by I couldn’t take the the mere act of growing hair – itching or the fact that which you can do literally in I looked like a cross your sleep – hey, that sounds between hobo Adam like a job for yours truly. Sandler and dishonest Sadly, growing a beard is Abe Lincoln. more work than it appears. Hipsters everyFor starters, there’s the onwhere, this beardless slaught of questions that bewonder salutes you. David Leibowitz. (Photo courtesy gin around Day Five. With my vacation coming up, I deI will forever be the Advisor Group) cided to skip shaving despite few-days-stubble “Miami Vice” extra to your “Duck Dynas- having a bunch of meetings, each which ty” impersonation. Minus the $12 craft began with someone asking, “Leibo, beers, skinny jeans and the “man bun.” are you growing a beard?” Maybe these As many beard experiments do, queries were innocent, but they sounded mine began with a looming vacation to me like either an accusation of sloth and a casual aside from my wife: “You – “Gee, look who can’t be bothered know, you would look really good with to shave for the meeting” or a smirky a beard.” Because most of Mrs. Lei- crack about the onset of a midlife crisis bowitz’s casual asides involve things – “Uh, what’s next, David, a convertlike remodeling the master bedroom or ible red Corvette and a ponytail?” The other problem? My burgeoning sweeping the back patio until it’s clean

beard was mostly gray. While George Clooney can pull off the “silver fox” look, all signs pointed to me instead looking like Gandalf’s less wizardly brother, Cletus of Elder. For a guy already dreading junk mail from the AARP, this was not a positive development, even given the vast trove of scientific research pointing toward beards as enhancing the owner’s masculinity in the eyes of both men and women. Incidentally, who knew beard research was a thing? Personally, I recommend Barnaby Dixson and Robert Brooks’ 2013 classic, “The role of facial hair in women’s perceptions of men’s attractiveness, health, masculinity and parenting abilities” from the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. The verdict? “Women judged faces with heavy stubble as most attractive and heavy beards, light stubble and clean-shaven faces as similarly less attractive. … Men and women rated full beards highest for parenting ability and healthiness.” Of course, as with all research,

there’s a flipside: A May 2016 study in the Archives of Sexual Behavior reports that men with beards are more sexist than the rest of us. “Hostile sexism was a significant predictor of facial hair status … and facial hair was more frequent among ambivalent and hostile sexists than among benevolent and nonsexists. It is suggested that sexist men choose to grow facial hair because it maximizes … perceived masculinity and dominance.” To think I was just trying to make my wife happy, even if that meant looking a little bit like a wookiee. In mid-shave, I briefly considered leaving a goatee or maybe a Tom Selleck mustache, but hair anywhere near my mouth always makes me worry I’m walking around with stray breadcrumbs or chowder droplets on my face. No, better shaven than sorry. That’s my motto from here on out. Leave the bushy beards to coffeehouse baristas and those two dudes from ZZ Top. I’m moving on to my next masculinity enhancement project.

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Miller Dodge Ram named a top workplace By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale has been named a “Best Dealership to Work For” by Automotive News. “It’s incredible to be recognized nationally by Automotive News for this award as it highlights our commitment to our employees and the culture we’ve collectively built at our dealership,” said Mike Messina, general manager, Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale. “We know that our employees do their best when they’re happy and engaged at work, and I am humbled to know that we are providing a positive experience for them on a daily basis.” Areas where Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale were recognized include: Employee appreciation programs including an annual holiday party, a yearly chili cook-off and a pinewood derby car race for employees’ families Community service initiatives including an annual Day of Service and a partnership with local Boy Scouts in which dealership service technicians volunteer their time to assist each

troop in earning its Automotive Maintenance Merit Badges Unique benefits such as a holiday match program, which allows employees to withhold 1 percent of their pay throughout the year to be matched by the organization as a holiday bonus Employee recognition programs including a “Who We Are” award, which Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale was recognized for a variety of reasons, including its employee appreciation acknowledges em- programs. (Photo courtesy Larry H. Miller) ployees who exemplify the company values of integrity, employer to determine policies and work environment, relationship with practices, followed by an employee supervisor, training, development and hard work, stewardship and service. Each year, Automotive News and questionnaire that rates workplace ex- resources, pay and benefits and overBest Companies Group partner to perience and satisfaction. The surveys all engagement. Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avonidentify car dealerships in the United look to identify excellence in nine core focus areas including: leadership dale is located at 10101 W. Papago States and Canada that have excelled and planning, corporate culture and Freeway in Avondale. For more inforin creating quality workplaces for employees. Surveys are sent to the communications, role satisfaction, mation, visit avondaledodge.com.

Jack in the Box ground lease sold By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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Sylia Honne has joined Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices in Goodyear, according to branch manager Susan Kraemer. A Buckeye native, Honne is knowledgeable about the West Valley, having witnessed its growth over the last 20 years. She comes with a strong background in customer service and sales. Honne, a former collegiate athlete, is involved with the community, as a coach for young girls in softball and basketball. “We are honored to have Sylia in our office, our company and as part of the real estate profession,” Kraemer said. “Her commitment to client care and customer service is evident.” Honne can be reached at 623-6061454 or at sylia.honne@bhhsaz.com. The Goodyear branch of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties is located at 1646 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 110, Goodyear. Micah Wei was appointed vice pres-

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ident of wealth management sales at Advisor Group in Phoenix. Wei brings more than 15 years of experience in the investment management and financial services industry. In his role, he will lead the sales and distribution efforts on existing

and new platforms such as an updated client discovery process (including financial planning), a digital onboarding solution for advisors and clients, and new and unique investment solutions. He will also spearhead the creation of training modules to better equip the

firm’s advisers to thrive in an evolving marketplace. “We’re proud to welcome Micah to our growing team of exemplary talent,” said Jamie Price, Advisor Group’s president and chief executive officer. “Micah’s deeply rooted wealth management and leadership experience is incredibly valuable as Advisor Group continues to equip advisors with the tools and insights needed to navigate through this new Fiduciary Era.” Prior to joining Advisor Group, Wei worked for LPL Financial and First Allied Securities Inc. Wei earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business from the Virginia Military Institute. He holds a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, as well as FINRA Series 7 (general securities) and Series 66 (investment adviser) certifications. Have business news you'd like to share? Email your items to christina@ westvalleyview.com.

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Business Briefcase

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By Niki D’Andrea

Hello, readers, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week, our attaché is packed with community news and social events – one of which includes ice cream, which is always a good thing to come together over during summer months (basically eight months out of the year for us). But first, the news. German grocery store chain Aldi recently announced plans to open a regional fulﬁllment center in Goodyear. The company is in the process of purchasing private land along the Loop 303 (at Indian School Road and

Cotton Lane) for construction of the center, which is expected to create 138 direct jobs and could be operational by 2020. The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce will host Chamber 101 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, August 3, in the chamber office at 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The monthly session is designed to help new and longtime chamber members learn about the services provided by the chamber and the benefits of membership. The Haymaker Restaurant Co. will sponsor lunch. RSVP required. Call 623-932-2260 to reserve a seat. On Tuesday, August 8, there will be a

Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. International nonprofit Feed My Starving Children is seeking more than 250 volunteers to help aid the organization in its mission to provide over 50,000 meals to children in need worldwide. Volunteers donate funds and handpack the meals. For more information, visit give.fmsc.org/wigwam. Scottsdale-based 1784 Capital Holdings LLC has purchased 4.8 acres at 14120 and 14150 N. Litchfield Road in Surprise for the construction of the Waddell/Litchﬁeld Self-Storage facility, a multistory building containing

800 units across 110,470 square feet. Construction commences in October, with completion targeted for September 2018. And lastly, ice cream. The Chamber Events Committee will hold a Chamber Ice Cream Social from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 10, at the chamber office, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. This is a great opportunity to come out and meet your neighbors, local business owners and other chamber members, and beat the heat with a chilly treat. For more information, call Jacob Mann at 623-932-2260. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading!

Nominations open for WESTMARC awards By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

WESTMARC is seeking nominations for the 25th anniversary Best of the West Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 2, at University of Phoenix Stadium. WESTMARC is accepting nominations in three categories: Economic Engine, Quality of Life Enhancement and Excellence in Innovation. Nominations are sought for individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs representing interests in the West Valley. The online nomination form opened August 1, with a deadline of 9 p.m. Friday, September 8. Nomina-

tions can be submitted at westmarc. org/bow17. The cost for each nomination is $50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Organizations can submit multiple entries for different projects, companies and programs. “The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle, and economy in the West Valley,” said Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC president and chief executive officer. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.” The Economic Engine Award rec-

ognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have created a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley. The Quality of Life Enhancement Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have enhanced the quality of life for West Valley residents. The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have demonstrated an innovative concept to accomplish one or more of the following: fill a need

for West Valley residents, or preserve the West Valley assets or resources. In addition to the three annual awards, WESTMARC will present awards for West Valley Inspiration in Leadership and West Valley Regional Advancement. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as individual and table rates. Visit westmarc.org/bow17 for additional information. WESTMARC—the Western Maricopa Coalition—is a public-private partnership of the 15 communities, the business community and the educational sector in the West Valley.

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PIR overhaul to feature new infield, start/finish line By Casey Pritchard

The project was announced Racing teams are constantly making adjustments to their cars to make sure in January, but will not be they’re running at optimum performance. completed until November In similar fashion, Phoenix International 2018. All races will go on Raceway in Avondale is doing that to its as scheduled during the construction, which is being racetrack. PIR is in the middle of its Phoenix done in phases. Changes to the track include Raceway Project, a $178 million renovation that’s going to bring a whole a new infield experience, enhanced seating, new and new experience to the fans. “We’ve been looking at upgrading upgraded suites, escalators and Phoenix Raceway for a number of elevators, WiFi throughout the years,” PIR President Bryan Sperber facility and a different start/ said. “This is such a great market for our finish line. “I think so far the feedback sport and our sponsors nationally, the race teams love coming here. But, this is has been overwhelmingly an old facility, it was built in 1964, so it’s positive,” Sperber said. “The PIR officials are excited for the track's changes, which certainly fallen behind the times in our upgrades to the facility will courtesy PIR) ability to deliver a great fan experience, really greatly enhance the fan as well as baseline quality facilities experience.” the racetrack about six years ago, it Sperber said for our competitors and he’s most excited about really even enhanced the dog leg. So national partners.” RACING the new design for the what we’ve seen now is that’s really Ideas for renovation one of the most exciting turns, I think, NASCAR garages. have been contemplated “It will allow fans, for the first time, to in all of NASCAR. We’ve seen the cars for some time, Sperber said. However, International Speedway Corporation, be able to actually go into the NASCAR dive-bombing, drivers going three, four, which is the parent company of PIR, had garage, which is heretofore really been an five wide in that area. It’s really been been assigning capital to its 12 different area that was credentials only,” Sperber tremendous.” The finishes should have added drama tracks in small chunks, not significant said. “So, it was really for the industry, and now we’ll be able to have fans go into that because of the location of the start/finish amounts. That’s since changed. “What we’ve learned through the garage area with that new design. All told, line. “Dale Earnhardt Jr. was out here in vision of our CEO Lesa Kennedy, is it’s going to be an incredible experience, that by putting a lot of the capital on and I think the guests are really going to January and was looking at our plans, and he said, ‘I mean this in a good way, one project, we can really change the love it.” As far as the racing goes, the change but it will be chaos.’ I agree with him,” game,” Sperber said. “We did that with the Daytona property in 2016. to the start/finish line will be significant Sperber said. “Having the fans be able It really changed the conversation because it’s an anomaly in NASCAR. to seated right in that area, and have such and tremendously upgraded the fan The start/finish has been on the front an up close view of all that excitement is experience, and really moved the needle stretch, but it’s moving to the area near going to be tremendous.” With the change in location to the for us in so many ways. Because of the turn two. “If you think about Phoenix Raceway’s start/finish line, new grandstands will be success with that project, it really gave the board confidence to move forward signature turn, it’s really this dog leg,” added to that area. The seats will also be Sperber said. “Since we reconfigured individual seats with cup holders, instead with Phoenix.”

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of the bench seating. Additional suites are being built, and the old ones will be upgraded. A new club called Curve will open in November. It wil house up to 300 guests, and is six stories above the track. With all the new changes, Sperber is excited, he said. “Naturally, we love this racetrack and have a lot of affinity for it, as do, I think, most of the drivers and teams and fans around the country; they’ve always loved Phoenix Raceway,” Sperber said. “With this project, we’re taking something that was good and making it really great. With that comes a lot of responsibility to make sure we do it right, but I’m very confident in the design we’ve come up with and the number of innovations, and the upgrading for the fan experience is going to be really well received by the fans and the industry alike. It’s something we’re tremendously excited about.”

New Millennium coach starting to gain traction WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 2, 2017

By Casey Pritchard

Lamar Early didn’t have an ideal start staff brought 126 athletes to camp, and to his coaching career at Millennium, it was a good experience, he said. “The kids are on board,” Early said. but he’s excited to get going and see what the Tigers can do on the gridiron “After camp, I feel the kids are starting to get the message.” in 2017. Early plans on running a run-pass Early was hired as Millennium’s football coach in May, stepping away option style, or air raid style offense, from Estrella Foothills after 14 years as but said he’s going to use whatever best an assistant and head coach. However, suits the athletes in his program. Early Early wasn’t approved by the Agua Fria implemented the same types of offense Union High School District until its at Estrella Foothills last year. “The only difference is the hand board meeting in mid-June. That meant he couldn’t be with the athletes for signals,” Early said. “The terminology nearly a month after taking the position. is a little different. They’re picking it up pretty well.” “I could talk to the kids, One of Millennium’s but I couldn’t instruct the FOOTBALL offensive standouts is kids,” Early said. “It’s Aiden Diggs. He led the like being there, but not being there. Your voice is heard, but team in receiving last year, catching not heard. It’s just playing the waiting 45 passes for 668 yards and four touchdowns as a junior. game, and it was a long process.” Ernie Pina also returns after a strong Adding to the troubles, Early had back surgery this spring and is still season at quarterback last year. He recovering. His first day with the threw for 1,718 yards, completing 111 athletes was June 17 during summer of 197 passes with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. He’ll have to win the league competition. “We were in passing leagues, things job again this season, as there is a threelike that,” Early said. “We had games man race for the starting quarterback Tuesdays and Thursdays, then on the position, Early said. The other two weekends. We were pretty successful in candidates are Zareq Brown and Jalen Early. 7-on-7 this summer.” Defensively, Millennium’s speed Millennium won Peoria Liberty’s tournament, sweeping the title in the big- is going to be critical, Early said. The man challenge and 7-on-7. Additionally, Tigers allowed nearly 35 points per Millennium’s JV team won the 7-on-7 game last season. “There’s work to be done, but I think tournament at Laveen Cesar Chavez. Despite positive results in summer we’re going in the right way,” Early competition, Early still isn’t where he said. Millennium has a difficult early wants to be with his new team heading season schedule, starting the year at into the start of fall practices. “I feel behind just because of the home against Gilbert’s Perry High message that needs to be given,” Early School, which won 11 games last year. said. “But, you can’t use that as an Verrado, Desert Edge and Mesa Skyline excuse. We’ve got to get ready to play high schools, which won a combined 26 games and all made the playoffs, are the football.” The message Early is trying to pass next three on the schedule. “We’ll get a test immediately,” Early along to the Tigers is they need to said. become a brotherhood. Millennium’s first game isn’t until “All the things that have happened in the last few months, bringing in a new August 25, but Early is already anxious. “I’m ready to get to work,” Early said. coach, the old coach leaving, there has been some division,” Early said. “So, “(Summer camp) helped me get the itch we’re trying to come together as a unit. back. Being out from the surgery, then having to sit for a month before I could I believe that’s starting to turn.” Millennium started fall practices July even do anything, then waiting for camp, 31. Its last football activity before that then after camp you have to wait another was summer camp, which was July 17- week. Now, we get to be consistent with 21 in Winslow. Early and his coaching everything, so I’m excited.”

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The Drop Zone Stop by The Drop Zone after school from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. The teen lounge is complete with a pool table, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, TV, computers and classic board games. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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.

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Thursday

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 2, 2017 p.m. in the Avondale Council Chambers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-1000. The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 930 N. Sundance EON Business Meet-up Parkway, Buckeye, from 10 a.m. to Meet fellow entrepreneurs to share noon. Visitors can get library cards ideas, ask questions and receive and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300. advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

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6 Wildlife Encounters Come down to Wildlife World Zoo at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, at noon, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to learn about the zoo’s wild animals and see the animals foraging and flying. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

Fit & Strong Come to the Community Center at 201 E. Centre Street, Buckeye, from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. to exercise. This is a program for older adults and people with lower extremity osteoarthritis that strengthens and improves flexibility. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Playgroup (Ages 0-5) Connect with other parents and caregivers as children build their social skills during Avondale Civic Center Library’s open-play group at 10 a.m. The library will provide toys and an indoor play space at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Yoga @ the Library Waddell’s White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Fabulous First Fridays for Homeschoolers White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell invites homeschoolers ages 6-10 to come from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for activities and fun. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Senior Pool Party Seniors can swim free from 6 to 9 p.m. at Buckeye Aquatics Center, 207 N. Ninth Street. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be provided. For information, call 623-349-6390.

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2 Teen Volunteer Days (Ages 12-18) Teens can learn all about volunteering at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Days from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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 through age 5 to

have fun and grow their social skills. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Song-Ercise for Toddlers & Preschoolers Parents and their children can join Ms. Maria and Ms. Gabby to exercise from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Toddler Time Children ages 2-3 can learn to read through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Craft It Up Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. to work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 623-333-2601.

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7 Full Moon Hike Enjoy a free guided night hike from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.

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 group provides help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Tuesday

Teen Time: Tie-Dye Bring a plain white T-shirt to tiedye with other teens at 4 p.m. at Litchfield Branch Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Community Center Bookmobile The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 201 E. Centre Avenue, Buckeye, from 11 a.m. to noon. Patrons can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

Teen Leadership Club Teen Leadership Club is a group that creates and carries out new programs for the Goodyear Branch Library. Reservations required for the meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-651-3507.

Regenerative Therapy: Hips, Knees, Shoulders and Backs Dr. Frost will discuss the history and studies about the effectiveness of regenerative therapy to heal and prevent surgery of the joints. Come down to White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn more. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

In Stitches in Goodyear Enjoy tea and coffee, meet fellow crafters and work on crochet,

Tartesso Community Park Bookmobile The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at East Tartesso Parkway, Buckeye, from 1 to 3 p.m. Patrons can get library cards, check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Teen & Tween Gaming Saturday Join other teens and tweens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a morning of video games and board games at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Bingo Babies & Books The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies ages 0-2 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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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 enjoy a night of bingo. Proceeds raised benefit the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623932-4960.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 2, 2017 for adults at 20304 W. White Tank Preschool Art Studio Mountain Road, Waddell, from 1 The White Tank Branch Library to 2 p.m. Registration is required. at 20304 W. White Tank MounFor information, call 602-652-3000. tain Road, Waddell, invites preschool-age children to join them at Code Club 11:30 a.m. for an hour of art. RegisThe Coyote Branch Library invites tration is required. For information, kids age 8-12 to come to 21699 W. call 602-652-3000. Yuma Road, Buckeye, at 5 p.m. to learn how to create video games and Needle & Thread websites. Registration is required. The Avondale Civic Center Library For information, call 623-349-6300. at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and AASK materials to join fellow crafters for (Aid to Adoption of needlework, knitting and crocheting Special Kids) at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602. Information Session Learn about AASK’s programs Storytime mentoring, foster care, adoption and sibling connection at 6:30 p.m. Toddlers ages 2-4 can enjoy an at the Goodyear Branch Library, interactive story with songs and 14455 W. Van Buren Street. This games that grows vocabulary at informational meeting shows how 11:15 a.m. at the Downtown Buckeye to become involved in a child’s life. Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 602-652-3000. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 Meeting Members are encouraged to stop by for a meeting at 7 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear. Hot dogs and chips will be served. For information, call 480-438-7582.

Digital Drop-In Drop in between 1 and 2 p.m. to learn how to use tablets or e-readers and borrow library eBooks at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602652-3000.

What’s Cookin’? Girl Power Hour Come to the Dr. Saide Recreation Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye, at 5 p.m. to be creative and hang out with other girls. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Avondale Elementary School District #44 Board Meeting Avondale Elementary School District will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Dr. Frances Ybarra Amabisca Governing Board Room, 295 W. Western Avenue. For information, call 623-772-5000.

Wednesday

9 Tabletop Gaming for Tweens & Teens Bring a friend for fun games like Dutch Blitz, Set, Bananagrams and more at 3:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602652-3000.

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Practice culinary skills while making food and drinks at 5 p.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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.

A representative from the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Securities Division will help explain the difference between stocks, bonds and mutual funds at 10:30 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Pinterest Part: DeCoupage Shoes Come down to White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to make a creative pair of shoes. Be sure to bring a pair of shoes to decorate. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Read to the Dog! Bring your school-age child to read to Manda the dog from 10 to 11 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road,

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Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites kids in grades K-2 to join a math program from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. The season will run for seven weeks. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Toddler Storytime Children ages 2-3 can stop by at 11:15 a.m. to listen to stories and music at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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West Valley native plans agricultural mission to Africa By Glenn Gullickson

Farming in the United States may rely on technology, but a Litchfield Park man will go back to basics in the field when he goes to Africa to work with farmers. Ryan Tomlin, 23, will start an 11-month agricultural mission in August in Ghana, where he will work with farmers and students. “I’ve always had a desire to work with international agriculture,” Tomlin said. Tomlin, who graduated in December from Texas A&M with a degree in plant and environmental sciences, will be working with AgriCorps, a nonprofit organization that sends Americans to developing countries to promote agricultural education. Tomlin, the son of Joe Tomlin of Litchf ield Park and Patricia Tomlin of Goodyear, got his introduction to agriculture working on his father’s vegetable farm in Waddell since age 7. By the time he was in high school, he was digging irrigation ditches and driving a tractor. He graduated in 2012 from Goodyear’s Millennium High School, where he was active in FFA and 4-H.

Ryan Tomlin, of Litchfield Park, examines vegetable test plots at the Robinson West Coast headquarters in Davis, California. Tomlin will go to Africa in August to work with farmers in Ghana. (Photo courtesy the Tomlin family.)

In Ghana, he will work as an agricultural extension agent with local farmers, teach in a village school and work with the school’s 4-H club. “It’s kind of three jobs in one,” he said. He said he hopes his work will help elevate families out of poverty. “I feel like it’s my obligation to society to give back in knowledge,” he said.

Three months before he was to leave for the West African nation, Tomlin said he didn’t know which village he would be assigned to in the eastern part of the country that’s hilly and semi-tropical and where rice is a staple crop. “A lot of it is small plot farms of an acre or two,” he said. While there could be a tractor for

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An Avondale-based dance troupe is gearing up to compete against the best street dancers and crews, with the opportunity to advance to the USA Finals, at the Hip Hop International Championship in the Valley on August 5. Gruvement features Luis Chavira, 12, of Phoenix, seventh grader at Estella Midde School; Adrianna Mazo, 14, of Avondale, freshman at Tolleson Union High School; Cianna Gomez, 12, of Goodyear, sixth grader at West Valley Christian; Sol Arevalo, 14, of Avondale, freshman at Agua Fria High School; and Randi Martinez, 14, of Surprise, freshman at Paradise Honors High School. Part of Avondale’s The Studance Lab, the dance crew will compete in the preliminaries between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5. If they do well, they will advance to the USA Finals at

6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 6. All of the USA events will take place at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, 8000 Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix. For more information, visit hiphopinternational. com. The kids will perform a variety of dances at the competition, according to studio owner Bonita Saldana, as Hip Hop International requires competitors to do so to step out of their comfort zones. “They’re doing a mix of movement,” she said. “It’s several styles of hip hop; commercial choreography; breaking, which is more popularly known as break dancing. They’ll also have locking, which was a funk style, originally; a street freestyle dance and house movement is in there, although that’s not necessarily considered hip hop, if you will. “They’re all freestyle-based street dances.”

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An Avondale woman considers herself lucky to be alive after falling and spending two days on the kitchen floor of her apartment before being found by a shuttle driver stopping by to take her to the senior center. Marylou Rosalez, 77, returned to her apartment two weeks ago after spending time in the hospital and then recovering at a West Valley rehabilitation center from injuries sustained in the fall. “I think I’m very, very lucky,” said Rosalez. It was early afternoon on June 10 — a Saturday — when Rosalez said Avondale Senior Center driver Amelia Isidoro, left, as she reconnects with Avondale resident she went to the kitchen for some water smiles Marylou Rosalez in her room. Rosalez, 77, was found and lost her balance, falling to the floor, by Isidoro after falling in her home two days prior. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher) unable to get up. “I found I couldn’t move,” she said. “I just couldn’t get up.” paramedics got there.” Rosalez said she spent the next two Isidoro said she found Rosalez days in and out of consciousness, with dehydrated, with dried blood on her face, nothing to eat or drink, and her walker out mumbling and breathing hard. So for about of reach. 10 minutes, she worked to comfort the Rosalez spends weekdays at the injured woman with a monologue about Avondale Senior Center, where she plays events at the senior center. games and eats lunch, and by the next “I wanted to take her mind off the Monday morning, Amelia Isidoro, a driver incident,” Isidoro said. for the center, was on her route to take folks Rosalez said she suffered bruises on her to the center. arms and chest and was still sore several But Isidoro said she became concerned days after the incident. when Rosalez didn’t answer the routine Isidoro said the center’s drivers are phone call she made in advance of stopping certified as CPR first aid providers, but it at the apartment. was the fi rst time she had encountered such When Rosalez didn’t answer a second a problem in the year she has been driving call, then failed to appear at the front of the for the center. first-floor apartment as usual, Isidoro went She said she knew what to do after to knock on the door. observing similar situations at the senior “That’s when I heard her say, ‘Help me, center. help me, I’ve fallen,’” Isidoro said. “The “It was very frightening. I was kind of in No. 1 thing that came to mind was 9-1-1.” shock afterward,” she said. After calling for help and trying to open Sheryl Steele, family service manager at the door and a window without success, Care1st Avondale Resource Center, said it’s Isidoro said she went to the apartment not uncommon for senior center workers to office, which was locked. But she pounded on the office door to get the attention of encounter similar situations as they provide maintenance men inside, who unlocked transportation or deliver meals to seniors. “I love my staff. All we do is serve folks Rosalez’s door. every day,” Steele said. “Sometimes, we’re “Sure enough, she was on the floor face the only eyes on them.” down,” Isidoro said. “I stayed with her until

While most teens are enjoying their summer break playing video games and hanging out by the pool, the JAG Works West Valley youth have been volunteering and looking for opportunities to make a difference. The young JAG members spend their time outside of the classroom giving their time, talents and voice to raise awareness, not only for themselves, but those organizations that provide assistance to the most vulnerable populations. Their latest community initiative involves seeking toy donations for the children staying at The New Life Center, an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. The toy drive came together after the JAG Works officers and their coordinator, Nicole Porter, visited the shelter recently. “We started talking about the kids at the shelter and what they are going through and how we could possibly help,” Porter said. Realizing a child may not receive a birthday present on their birthday during

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Buckeye author preserves sheepherding industry in book By Connor Dziawura

Historical geographer Barbara Jaquay hopes that her new book, Where Have All the Sheep Gone?, will pay tribute to and inform readers of a shrinking industry to which few are paying attention. During her research and travels with local herders, Jaquay discovered very few sheep are left in the state, an issue that she sees across the United States. “There are a lot of housing developments that have taken the farmland; there’s a lot of commercial buildings that have taken the farmland, especially here in the West Valley,” said Jaquay, of Buckeye. “So, I thought, ‘OK, where did the sheep go?’ Some of them did move down to the Casa Grande area but most people got out of the business. And I went to one of the old sheep ranching families here in the state who lives out in the Buckeye area to get some information from her and that’s what led to the book.” Where Have All the Sheep Gone?, which was released earlier this year,

retails for $8.99 to $17.51 on Amazon. Jaquay also works for Arizona Humanities’ AZ Speaks and Speakers in the Schools program. Changing business and land development have played a significant role in the decline of the sheep herding industry across Arizona. However, there is more to the story. Government regulations that specified summer and winter grazing locations, as well as “driveways” to trail sheep on, have caused families extra expense to truck their sheep. While many of today’s workers come from Peru and Mexico, regulations have also made it more difficult to find local workers willing to commit the time and energy for such a demanding job. But this is not only a local issue, as the sheep herding industry, which, at one point, had 55 million sheep in the United States, is now down to 5 million sheep. Despite this drastic decline in a once-large industry, Jaquay found little to be written on the subject. “The more I looked into it, the more

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Blaze Pizza has created a following with its interactive open-kitchen format, which allows guests to customize one of the menu’s signature pizzas or create their own for about $8. Since opening its f irst location in California in 2012, Blaze has succeeded in finding ways to serve tasty food without artificial colors, ﬂavors or preservatives. “Look, real ingredients just taste better—period,” said Blaze executive chef Bradford “Brad” Kent. “We take great pride in that fact that we’ve ‘nixed the nitrates’ in our cured meats, removed preservatives in our garlic and salad dressings, switched to ‘true hue’ black olives and banana peppers without artificial colors and moved to barbecue sauce with no high fructose corn syrup.” Even Blaze’s pizza dough is “clean,” meaning it’s made from scratch daily and uses only a few simple ingredients— unbleached flour, extra-virgin olive oil, filtered water, salt and a dash of sugar— that require 24-hour fermentation to produce his signature crisp crust. Unlike many other brands, Blaze has an actual executive chef, Kent, on board. That’s a testament to its commitment to the team’s real food-first attitude. “I started to cook at age 7, and quickly learned that food was more than just ingredients put together,” said Kent, who quickly evolved his craft from dorm room creations as a marketing major at the University of Southern California to his first business as a tapas and small plate catering company. T h i r s t i n g f o r m o r e k n ow l e d g e surrounding his passion for food, Kent

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went to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York and then Cal State Long Beach, earning a food science degree. After using an opportunity as a chef on a high-end yacht to hone his pizzamaking skills, he opened Olio Pizzeria in Los Angeles and then Blaze. Basketball star LeBron James owns 17 locations. Under Kent’s direction, Blaze Pizza has developed several crowd-pleasers in addition to offering hundreds of custom pizza options. They include: • Meat Eater (top seller) - Pepperoni, crumbled meatballs, red onion, mozzarella, red sauce • Green Stripe - Pesto drizzle over grilled chicken, red peppers, chopped garlic, mozzarella, arugula • Art Lover - Artichokes, mozzarella, ricotta, chopped garlic, red sauce dollops • Red Vine - Sauceless with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, chopped garlic, olive oil drizzle • Link In - Italian sausage, red peppers, red onions, mozzarella, red sauce Over the past 18 months, Blaze has made a significant commitment to Arizona, opening locations in North Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Tempe, Avondale, Glendale and Tucson, with a Scottsdale restaurant coming by the end of the year, as well as a second location in Tucson. “We want to be more than an easy stop for lunch or dinner. We want to be a part of the local community,” local franchisee Joe Sawyer said. The local team is actively looking to host fundraisers for the local schools, community centers, sports teams and nonprofits in their neighborhoods. Those

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Custom pizzas are made with specialty mozzarella, which is available in addition to traditional, Parmesan and other options. (Photo courtesy Blaze Pizza)

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Avondale hires new assistant superintendent By Israel Gonzalez

The Avondale Elementar y School District Board voted unanimously July 25 to hire William Santiago as new assistant superintendent. The board expressed confidence in its decision to hire Santiago, who previously served as director of special education for the Tempe Union High School District. “I can’t wait to see you in action and hit the ground running,” said Mark Gonzales, Avondale Elementary School District board member. Santiago has 20 years of experience in education, and made a positive impression at a welcome back event earlier in the morning. “The energy and enthusiasm was

very high off the charts, which is great,” Santiago said. “It’s not the, ‘OK, welcome back’ kind of thing...After 21 years you can spot that really fast.” Santiago heard about the opportunities from colleagues and is grateful he applied, he said. “It’s a small world as always,” Santiago said. “I had some colleagues who knew there was a search going on for assistant superintendent and they encouraged me to put my name in.” Santiago is coming to the assistant superintendent position with a wealth of experience, having been a paraprofessional, special education teacher, assistant principal and principal.

He resides in the East Valley, but he’s committed to making the trek to Avo n d a l e f o r s c h o o l events. Santiago has also already explored the area, and is ready to start the coming school year strong. “I can’t express how excited I am about it ,” Santiago said. “We have an incredible academic and cultural diversity here and can’t wait to be part of it, and working to make us the most recognized district in the state.”

William Santiago, who has more than 20 years of experience in education, was hired as the new assistant superintendent for Avondale Elementary School District on July 25. (West Valley View photo by Israel Gonzalez)

Valley teens test drive auto tech careers at UTI By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

While some Phoenix-area teens were getting a tan this summer, 16 local high school students got a jumpstart on a career.

The soon-to-be high school seniors participated in the inaugural Summer Ignite program at Universal Technical

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Goodyear teacher wins grant for sustainability garden

By Israel Gonzalez

When Dawn Schummer showed up to work at Copper Trails Elementary School on July 24, she thought it would be like any other day. Instead, she got the surprise of a lifetime. Schummer, who has taught at the school since it opened 10 years ago, was surprised with a $2,500 grant from her local Farmers Insurance agent for her sustainability garden project. “I was just in shock,” Schummer said. “I’m just ecstatic.” The grant will go toward buying supplies, like plants and fences, for the garden that she plans to create with her sixth-grade students. The goal is to show her pupils how they got their food, how much food Arizona grows and the agricultural opportunities in the state. “When I’m teaching, I want to show kids what can you do with this,” Schummer said. “I don’t want to just teach something, but (show them) what kind of career can come from this.” The students will research, design, plant and control the project with the guidance of Schummer and other agricultural experts. Students are more likely to get involved and be excited about a topic when they’re in charge,

Schummer said. “They’re doing it all. It’s all on them,” Schummer said. “They’re going to do the research. They’re going to check the soil. Get some soil testers maybe have to go mend the soil. Even how to propagate.” The garden will be built in a one-half acre reclamation area that Copper Trains Elementary owns just southwest of it. Not only will Schummer’s sixth-grade students enjoy the garden, but the plan is to get other grade levels involved. Schummer is planning to collaborate with Desert Edge High School, which has an agricultural program. The garden may even include animals, like chickens and baby calves, if Schummer can get approval. Ultimately, she wants to give kids a unique experience. “Kids don’t get to do this kind of stuff,” Schummer said. The grant is part of a Thank America’s Teachers national program run by Farmers Insurance that awards 180 grants at $2,500 and f ive $100,000 grants. Schummer’s Farmer’s agent, Louie Fratini, helped promote her project and has known Schummer for more than 25 years.

“Dawn is awesome,” Fratini said. “She is a great teacher and a great person.” Schummer found out about the Farmers Insurance program accidentally when visiting a camp with chief science officers in Arizona. When she got home, she visited the wrong website and stumbled upon Thank America’s Teachers program. She then submitted her proposal and worked hard to Local Farmers Insurance agent Louie Fratini presents Copper Trails Elementary School teacher Dawn Schummer a $2,500 grant for her promote her project sustainable garden project. (West Valley View photo by Israel Gonzalez) against others across the nation to garner had friends of friends who were having enough votes to win the grant . She other people vote.” received help from Fratini and friends. Grants are still available for other “I went on Facebook and said, ‘Look, teachers looking to fund a school everybody please vote for this if I get project. The community can say thanks in the top 60 I get $2,500,’” Schummer and teachers can submit proposals at said. “I harassed people like crazy. I even thankamericasteachers.com.

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Buckeye schools administrator Nate Bowler was elected to the Arizona A ssociation of Business Off icials executive board during its annual conference in Tucson July 19 to July 22. During his four-year term, Bowler will serve as vice president the first year, president-elect the second year, president the third year and immediate past president during the fourth year. “This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for my professional growth,” said Bowler, the Buckeye Elementary School District assistant superintendent for business operations. “There is so much professional learning and regulation in the educational business profession and I am honored to help guide the future of this organization.” Bowler has been a school finance

professional since 2000. He has worked in a wide variety of school finance areas, including large school districts as well as a consultant to small rural districts throughout Arizona, assisting them in efficient school business operations. Bowler earned a bachelor’s degree in business information systems, and a master’s in business administration. The Arizona Association of School Business Officials is a nonprofit 501c (3) professional organization providing support and professional development opportunities for individuals in the field of education who provide management and services in accounting, finance, budget, food and nutrition, technology, maintenance and facilities, pupil transportation, and other support service operations.

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Frank Soto Arvizu Frank Soto Arvizu, 79, of Litchfield, AZ passed away July 18, 2017. He was born July 19, 1938 in Litchfield, to Luis and Agripina Arvizu. Frank leaves behind two brothers Alfred and Tony Arvizu, one sister Esther Redondo and numerous nephews, nieces and dear friends. Frank is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Arvizu, three sisters Mary Carrizoza, Penny Galindo, and Connie Guzman and one brother Luis Arvizu. Frank will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Services were held Tuesday July 25, 2017 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale, AZ. Frank was laid to rest at Resthaven Park Cemetery. For more information or to leave a tribute to Frank please visit www.greenacresglendalemort.com Green Acres Glendale handled arrangements. 623.937.9297

Pedro Burnias Jr, 47 of Avondale died July 17, 2017 in Phoenix. He was a member of New Life Covenant Church and is survived by his wife Melinda M. Burnias; daughters Amanda M. Silva of Avondale, Jacqueline Burnias of Avondale; sons Ryan Burnias of Dutch Harbor, AK, Marcos Burnias and Isaac Burnias both of Avondale; parents Pedro and Guillermina Burnias both of Avondale; sisters Sylvia Levario and Olga Burnias both of Avondale; brothers Guadalupe Burnias, Jesse Burnias, Juan Jose (J.J.) Burnias, and Robert Burnias all of Avondale; two grandchildren and expecting one great grandchild. Services were held July 28th, 2017 at New Life Covenant Church, Avondale.

Dolores T. Misquez, 86, of Avondale, passed away on July 23, 2017. She was born on May 31, 1931, in Litchfield Park to Manuel Burell & Ignacia Sernas. Dolores has lived in Arizona all of her life. Dolores is survived by her 3 daughters Francis Ramos, Gloria Cabrera & Betty Graham, 5 sons; Greg, Mario, Albert, Bennie, & Daniel Misquez, 33 grandchildren, 77 greatgrandchildren & 7 great great-grandchildren. Visitation and funeral mass will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Tuesday Aug 1, 2017 from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Condolences may be left for the family at www.AvenidasFuneralChapel.com

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Eunice Ann Vix, 86, died on Tuesday, July 25, in Goodyear. Eunice was born in McHenry County, North Dakota, to Harry I. and Inga H. (Teigen) Severson on April 28, 1931. Eunice was the fourth of six children. She grew up in Sawyer, N.D. and lived in North Dakota until 2015. Eunice is survived by her husband, Herman Vix; son, Michael (Cathy) Vix; daughter, Jane (Barry) Rupprecht; sisters Joyce (Dallas) Barker, and Darlene (Ward) Bunker; four grandchildren, Kristen (Mark) Chamberlain, Jared (Annie) Rupprecht, Lindsay (Brock) Halvorson, and Courtney (Nick) Kovats, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Carole Booth and Helen Huber, and her brother Quentin (Bert) Severson. A memorial service was held on July 29 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.

Richard Lee Roglin Richard Lee Roglin, 80, of Arlington went to be with Jesus on July 20,2017. He was born August 2, 1936, on the farm at the corner of Watson Road and Southern Avenue in Buckeye, to Ab and Bessie Roglin. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, LauraBelle (Tyree), son, Rodney (Lesa), daughters, Carla Brown and Cheryl (Brad) Francis; seven grandchildren, A.J. Brown, Jim Kieffer, Lachelle Brown, Michelle Carrera, Rob Killian, Bryshaun Brown and Trey Brown and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gerald. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation to Arlington Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Arlington, Arizona, 85322. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held on August 4, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the First Southern Baptist Church in Buckeye. A visitation will be held at Ganley’s Funeral Home in Buckeye on August 3, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

David Richard Murphy David Richard Murphy, age 68 of Goodyear, AZ died July 23, 2017 in Sun City, AZ. He was born May 13, 1949 in Tokyo, Japan to Richard Murphy and Yukie Sugimoto. David was a kind, gentle, happy-go-lucky type of guy. People and children were drawn to his happy, friendly face and wonderful sense of humor. He loved to sing and could whistle beautifully. He loved motorcycles and owned many of them. David is survived by his life partner, Carol Anne Rivera; daughter, Gina Murphy Robles; sisters, Kathy Murphy Workman and Lois Murphy; and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Yukie Murphy and brother, Steven Murphy. A visitation was held at 7:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are through Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

Ada Leona Shoaf Hudgins Ada Leona Shoaf Hudgins, 81, born March 8, 1936, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday the 24th of July, 2017. She is survived by her six children, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She met the love of her life, Vern Hudgins, while waitressing at a truck stop North of Lamar, Colorado. They wed on June 12th, 1955, and continued to live and work in Colorado until they moved to Phoenix with their children in 1966. Celebrating over 53 years of marriage, together they raised their children, ran a small trucking company and kept a small farm. She was a loving mother, wife, friend, bible teacher and mentor. She dedicated her life to her great loves...family, friends and Jesus. She will be greatly missed by all! Visitation was July 28, Chapel of the Chimes in Glendale. A memorial service was held on July 29, at Skyway Church in Goodyear. Ada was laid to rest at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale.

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Socorro Silvas, 94, of Tolleson passed away on Wednesday, July 19th peacefully in her home. Mrs. Silvas was born on December 27, 1922 in Phoenix, AZ. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Ricardo Silvas. She is survived by her 4 children; Eleanor Avilez, Sylvia Maese, Ricardo Silvas Jr., and Fernando Silvas; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, 1 brother. She was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and the Tolleson Senior Center. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and her dog. She also enjoyed ringing the bell for the Salvation Army every holiday season. Services will be held today at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Tolleson, visitation will be held on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at 9:00AM and funeral mass at 11:00AM with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.

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Leona (Lee) Powers of Goodyear, AZ passed away July 21, 2017. She was born in Austin, TX March 30, 1941. She was preceded in death by Luther R. (Russ) Powers, her husband of 44 years, Vera Beatrice Locklear Knight (Mother), Robert Knight (Step Father) Virgil Simons (Father), Virginia Simons Markum (Sister) Richard Simons (Brother), J.R. Simons (Brother), Allen Bingman (Son-in-law), and Grandson Kirt Russell Schulz. Lee is survived by her children Deborah Lee Powers, Dodie Powers, and Robin Rodriguez; son-n-law’s Jesse Rodriguez, Lynne Payne; Grandchildren, Christina Barnes, Rebecca Conley, Brent Conley, Jessica Day, Tanner Wharam, Brayden Rodriguez, Matthew Oliver, Brent Conley, Joey Day and Ashley McCreedy. Great Grandchildren, Tyler Conley, Makayla Conley, Matthew B. Oliver II, Vernon Rhett Day and Izabella McCreedy; Brothers, Leon Simons, and Coleman Simons as well as many nieces and nephews. Lee will be laid to rest at Palm Valley Cemetery in Round Rock, TX with her husband Russ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

New Deadlines! Classified Ads Friday at 1pm Obituaries Thursday at 5pm Legals Thursday at 5pm DONALD JOSEPH POVEJSIL, 1927-2017 Donald Joseph Povejsil died at home in the early morning of July 8, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1927 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to James and Alice Povejsil. Don’s loving and meaningful life centered on his family, work and communities. He was married to the love of his life, Dorsey, for 60 years until her passing in 2009. He celebrated his 90th birthday this year in the company of his children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter and their spouses and partners. Don was fourteen years old when the country went to war following Pearl Harbor and patriotically attempted to enlist as a 15-year old. His second attempt to enlist succeeded when he was 17 and he reported for duty to become a navy pilot. The Navy sent him to Oberlin College and then to the University of Wisconsin at Madison to prepare him to become a deck officer. While he was still in college, the atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Don observed that, as a result, he might actually live to see age twenty. Indeed the war was over before he could be deployed into combat, and at the advanced age of nineteen, Don was a college mathematics instructor to many returning veterans. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1948 with a BS in naval science and went on to earn an MS in electrical engineering. At the University of Wisconsin, Don met Dorsey, the love of his life. According to Don, he and his fraternity brother, Tom Turner, had a double blind date with Dorsey and her sister, Barbara. As they walked

toward the door of the sorority house, they switched dates for a better match of heights. In 1948, Don and Dorsey married in a double wedding ceremony with Tom and Barbara. Don started working for Westinghouse while he was in college, and after graduation Westinghouse sent him to Pittsburgh, PA. When the Korean War broke out, he transferred to Baltimore to work on technologies for autopilot and airborne radar, coauthoring a book Airborne Radar: Principles of Guided Missile Design. Those early technology challenges foretold his eventual career focus on solving complex system problems. Don worked at Westinghouse for almost forty years, mostly in Pittsburgh. He ran the research labs, built the nuclear fuel division from a startup to industry dominance, headed the large turbine division in Lester, PA., negotiated Westinghouse’s labor contracts as vice president for personnel and administration, and spent his last decade as Westinghouse’s top strategic planner. Don retired from Westinghouse in 1987, a status that lasted mere weeks before he launched an international consulting practice in partnership with his son, Jim. When Don retired for real in 1993, he and Dorsey decided to live fulltime in Litchfield Park, Arizona, where they had resided part time since 1986. Don was a leader in community activities throughout his professional life and retirement. In the 1960’s, he was one of the drivers to build a library in the new suburb of Monroeville, PA — a surprisingly controversial advocacy that caused a no-new-taxes opponent to spit on him at Monroeville’s Miracle Mile shopping center. The library did get built and serves that community to this day, affirming Don’s love of books, reading, ideas, and self-edification. He championed opportunities for young people through

Anthony Joseph Warcholak Anthony Joseph Warcholak, age 70, of Goodyear passed away peacefully the morning of July 21, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph Warcholak and Angela Clemente. Tony was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served in the US Army. He retired after 31 years with the Internal Revenue Service in increasingly responsible positions. Tony is survived by his wife, Diane Warcholak; daughters, Lara Warren, Amie Francis, Lisa Monroe, and Vanessa Gould; sons, Jamie Warren and Jimmy Francis; and eight grandchildren, Jay, Lexi, Tyler, Cole and Robyn Francis, and Brady, Cooper, and Peyton Warren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Warcholak; mother, Angela Clemente; and brothers, Joseph and Steven Warcholak. The family suggests that donations be made to Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Phoenix, AZ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear, AZ.

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James Joseph Doody, age 85 of Peoria, AZ formerly of Litchfield Park died July 23, 2017. He was born January 18, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He served in the US Air Force from 1950 to 1954. James is survived by his sons, Vincent (Vinnie) Doody and Theo Morris, and nephew Joe Doody. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Ingeborg Doody. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, July 28, 2017 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel.

involvement in Junior Achievement, and was a generous supporter of culture and the arts especially the Pittsburgh Ballet and Symphony. Later he provided bold and principled leadership for Magee Women’s Hospital and the Pittsburgh Blood Bank as those institutions wrestled with their responsibilities in times of seismic social change. In Arizona, Don and Dorsey worked to enrich community cultural life through their work with the West Valley Fine Arts Council and the Phoenix Ballet. Don and Dorsey developed a deep commitment to their church, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, where they found a welcoming community of faith. Together, they co-lead courses in Financial Peace stemming from their strong conviction that personal control over one’s finances forms the foundation for a happy life. He served on the Finance Committee and participated in numerous Bible study courses. He particularly treasured the friends he made at St Peter’s who gave him loving support and companionship after Dorsey died in 2009. The twice a month Saturday breakfast meetings with his men’s group were a highlight for him. Don had wide-ranging interests, an extremely curious mind, a towering intellect, and a burning desire to learn new things. He read voraciously and deeply on topics of interest and became an expert on golf, football, baseball, the mathematics of card playing, investing, economics, business theory and strategy, world religions, philosophy, history, social commentary, and spirituality. He amassed a legendary library of books including dozens of volumes on Islam. Up until the time of his death, he met weekly with a lifelong learning group that worked their way through meaty courses published on DVD by the Teaching Company such as “Thinking About Capitalism,”

“From Yao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History,” and “36 Books That Changed the World.” Don’s children know how lucky they are to have had a father who required that the family eat dinner together and talk with each other at the dinner table — even if conversation initially had to be nurtured by offering a ten-cent prize for the most interesting contribution. Family dinners still go on into the night. Don’s grandchildren are grateful for the high value that he and Dorsey placed on education, and the generosity that allowed them to finish college without the burden of debt. Don’s entire family is enriched for experiencing his ninety years of contrarian thought, unwavering commitment to personal responsibility, bold generosity, and a resolute moral core. A fascinating conversationalist, he surprised and delighted us with his impish (perhaps even subversive) sense of humor. We will miss him every day. Don was thankful for the love, laughter and caring given to him by Della Lelakowski, Emma Ziah, and Gae Chalker. These amazing Arizona women made Don’s last years happy ones, and his family is so grateful to them. Don was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Dorsey Biddick Povejsil, his son, John C. Povejsil, his sister, Polly Povejsil Schmahl, and his brother, James H. Povejsil. He leaves his daughters Alice, Polly (Tom), and Katie (Bill) and his son Jim (Carmen), nine grandchildren (Ben, Phoebe, Polly, Tyler, Elise, Alex, Bruno, Max and Nora), and his great granddaughter Alice, who carries that family name into a new generation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 11 am, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, AZ. Condolences to the family can be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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OBITUARIES ■ Prestinia Salcido Morales Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, tia and friend, Prestinia Salcido Morales, age 84, went to be with the lord on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born July 19, 1933 in Hondo, New Mexico to Faustino Salcido and Predecanda Warner. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband Lorenzo A. Morales, Sons: Lorenzo, Cristobal, Jesus David, Gilbert Patrick and John Raymond; Daughter Marie Margaret; Sister Mary Morales and Brother Eloy Salcido; 12 Grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Morales will reunite in heaven with her beloved daughter Bernadette Lucy. Visitation for Prestinia was held July 27, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home in Avondale. Mass of Christian Burial was held July 28, 2017. The Rite of Committal and Interment followed at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery where she was laid to rest. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ 85392. 623-936-1710

Dennis D. Chamblee

Dennis D. Chamblee, 66, of Phoenix, formerly of Buckeye, died on June 29, 2017, in Phoenix. Dennis was born on February 6, 1951, in Searcy, Arkansas and moved to Buckeye in 1953.He graduated from Buckeye Union High School and Northern Arizona University. He was retired. Prior to retirement, he worked at the same facility from May 15, 1974, to March 25, 2014. Although the facility remained the same, the ownership changed throughout the years. He worked for AiResearch, Garret Turbine, Allied Signal and Honeywell. Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Brent Chamblee; parents, Dennis W. Chamblee and Juanita 'Nita' V. Micetich; and sister, Phyllis Chamblee. He is survived by his granddaughter, Collene Chamblee; step father, Edward Micetich; two nieces, Stacey (Jurn) Loveless (Buddy) and Shannon Jurn; one nephew, Russell Jurn (Justin); and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 11:00AM, at the Desert Hills Baptist Church, 20909 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326. A potluck reception will follow the service. Officiant, Pastor Zamora.

Harold Gene Lewis

Harold Gene Lewis, of Buckeye, Az., passed away Monday July 17 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 68. Harold is survived by daughters; Wendy Sparkman and Ladawna Langer, brothers; Roy Lewis, Elbert Lewis, Jesse Lewis, and Glen Lewis, sisters; Beverly Jones, Virginia Cline, Frieda Andres, Lola Wright and Rebecca Jabbour, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife Linda Christine Lewis, his still born son, parents Albert Otis Lewis and Virginia Lucille Houston, sister Bertha Bergman and brothers Ivan Lewis and John Lewis. Harold was born in Texas, on August 17, 1948, grew up in Columbus, Kansas and went to the Kansas school for the blind where met his beautiful wife Linda, and they were married in the fall of 1969. Harold and his family have elected whole body donation in hopes to advance medical knowledge in cancer, heart disease and mental illnesses. His cremains will be sent back to his family and placed with his wife’s. The family has opted for a private service. Flowers and condolences may be sent to 5657 S. 236th Ave Buckeye Az 85326.

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U.S. CENSUS BUREAU HAS I YR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS FOR PARTTIME, SURVEY INTERVIEWERS IN MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ 25-40 HRS A MONTH, $14.50/HR & $0.535/MILE MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, & LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ZIP CODES: 85307, 85323, 85338, 85340, 85392, 85395 HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, RELIABLE VEHICLE, & BE AVAILABLE TO WORK DAY, EVENING, AND WEEKEND HRS INTERESTED IN APPLYING? EMAIL: NAME, PHONE, ADDRESS, COUNTY, & HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO DENVER.RECRUIT@CENSUS.GOV BY AUG 7, 2017 TO BE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND A RECRUITING SESSION IN PHOENIX, AZ ON AUG 9, 2017 The U.S. Department of Commerce is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application process, please notify the agency. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Person Filing: Nicole FolkS Address (if not protected): 711 South First Street City, State, Zip Code: Avondale, AZ 85323 Representing Self, without a Lawyer Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County In the Matter of: Stephon Bennett, a minor Case Number: PB 2017070499 Notice of Hearing Regarding Consent of Parent to Conservatorship of a Minor Child and (optional) Waiver of Notice Name of person(s) entitled to notice: Fabian Bennett, Father Read this notice carefully. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or the other court papers contact an attorney for legal advice. 1. Notice: an application for Consent of Parent to Conservatorship of a Minor Child and (optional) Waiver of Notice has been filed with the court by the person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested consent. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below. 2. Court hearing: a NonAppearance court hearing has been scheduled to consider the application as follows: Date: August 11, 2017 Time: 9:00am Before: The Honorable Frank W. Moskowitz, Maricopa County Superior Court, Northwest Regional Court, 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Courtroom 124, Surprise, AZ 85374 No appearances are required for the aforementioned hearing, unless there is an objection to the petition. Any interested party may file a written objection with the Clerk of the Court and provide a copy of the objection to this division 3 days prior to the hearing date in lieu of an appearance.

ST. JOHN'S IRRIGATION DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTOR will be held on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 10219 W. Southern Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353. Please call 602-769-7219 Linda Reitz with any questions.

Public Notice IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA IN THE MATTER OF: Aaron Desidecio David Ramirez, DOB 01/08/2005 Isaac Peter James Ramirez, DOB 06/19/2008 Case# JS 19073 NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTCHILD RELATIONSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PETITIONER Rebecca Flamm has filed a Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship with the Juvenile Court in Maricopa County regarding the above named child(ren). AN INITIAL HEARING HAS BEEN SET TO CONSIDER THE PETITION: DATE: 09/19/17 TIME: 11:30AM BEFORE: Honorable Glenn Allen At the Maricopa County Juvenile Court located at: Durango Juvenile Court, 3131 W. Durango Street; Phoenix, AZ 85009 NOTICE: You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. The failure of a parent to appear at the Initial Hearing, the Pretrial Conference, the Status Conference or the Termination Adjudication Hearing may result in an adjudication terminating the parent-child relationship of that parent. Failure to appear at the Initial Hearing, Pretrial Conference, Status Conference or Termination Adjudication Hearing, without good cause, may result in a finding that the parent, guardian or Indian custodian has waived legal rights and is deemed to have admitted the allegations in the Petition. The hearings may go forward in the absence of the parent, guardian or Indian custodian and may result in the termination of parental rights based upon the record and evidence presented.

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Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley **No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.

ESTATE/GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE- Furniture, appliances, wood working tools, lots of clothes and more! All must go! 19389 W Monroe St, Buckeye. Friday, Saturday and Sunday (the 4th, 5th and 6th.) 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

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ROOMS FOR RENT ***CASITA for rent to mature woman. $500 per month, $200 deposit, non smoker, private entrance. 623-377-0067.*** Furnished B/R & private bath, for one person, non-smoker, no pets please, but must like dogs. Looking for clean, responsible person. $550 plus deposit, utilities included. 623-327-9876. Wanted Roommate Retiree seeks homeowner in PebbleCreek who may be looking for a housemate to share expenses. Joe 623-2779858

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVONDALE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AUGUST 21, 2017 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY AUGUST 14, 2017 IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR A SUMMER BREAK. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, AUGUST 2, 2017 AND AUGUST 9, 2017

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SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF ARIZONA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF YAVAPAI In the Matter of Guardianship of: ASHER C. McGREW, A Minor. Case No. P1300GC201700067 NOTICE SETTING HEARING HONORABLE DAVID L. MACKEY DIVISION 1 BY: Jennifer Jaramillo Judicial Assistant DATE: July 11, 2017 Hearing on Petition for Guardianship of a Minor has been set in the above matter, in the Probate Court, Division 1, before Judge David L. Mackey, Yavapai County Courthouse, Room 301, 3rd Floor, 120 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, Arizona. HEARING DATE: Monday, August 21, 2017 TIME: 2:30 p.m. Petitioner shall give notice as required by law unless notice is waived. The notice shall comply with Rule 9, Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure which provides that the notice shall include the following warning: This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. Éste es un aviso legal. Sus derechos podrían ser afectados. If you object to any part of the petition or motion that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written objection describing the legal basis for your objection at least three days before the hearing date or you must appear in person or through an attorney at the time and place set forth in the notice of hearing. Notice shall be given in the manner prescribed by section 14-1401 by the petitioner to the persons specified in ARS 14-3403 and to any additional person who has filed a demand for notice under section 14-3204. In addition, the petitioner shall give notice by publication one time at least fourteen days before the hearing to all unknown persons and to all known persons whose addresses are unknown who have any interest in the matter. If this matter is to be contested, a written objection, indicating how much time is anticipated to present the case for consideration by the Court, must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and a copy delivered to the Judge at least 3 days prior to the hearing, with copies to all attorneys. cc:Juliette McCaffrey, PO Box 11051, Prescott, AZ 86304 Published in the West Valley View, July 19, 2017

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Adam Mahmoud Salem Dodge City Market Location: 705 E. Main Street Avondale, AZ 85323 Series 10 – Beer and Wine Store License Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 705 E. Main Street, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 10 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by August 10, 2017. Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on August 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published: West Valley View and West Valley Business, August 2, 2017 and August 9, 2017 / NOTICE OF ELECTION Roosevelt Irrigation District (the “District”) hereby notifies the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors that an election for the office of Director of Division III and two Directors at Large of the District will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The polls will be open at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 6:00 p.m. The polling place shall be the District office, located at 103 West Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona 85326. /s/ Donovan L. Neese Date: 6/19/17 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 5, 12, August 2, and 9, 2017.

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Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on August 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published: West Valley View and West Valley Business, August 2, 2017 and August 9, 2017 / 7186

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WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Avondale (the “City Council”) desires to amend the City of Avondale Zoning Atlas (the “Zoning Atlas”), pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-462.04, to change the zoning description for a + 3.37 acre parcel of real property from Manufactured Home Park (MH) to Community Commercial (C-2) (the “Zoning Atlas Amendment”); and

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Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 10250 W. McDowell Road, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 07 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by August 10, 2017.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3.37 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND DYSART ROAD, AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION PL-16-0244, REZONING SUCH PROPERTY FROM MANUFACTURED HOME PARK (MH) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-2).

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PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, July 30, 2017 / 7203 Person Filing: Rosa Linda Benitez Address (if not protected): 7913 W Chickasaw St City, State, Zip Code: Phoenix, AZ 85043 Representing Self, without a Lawyer Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County In the Matter of: Raymond J. Villegas, a minor Case Number: CV 2017007373 Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of name for a minor child Read this notice carefully. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or the other court papers contact an attorney for legal advice. 1. Notice: an application for Change of Name has been filed with the court by the person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below. 2. Court hearing: a court hearing has been scheduled to consider the application as follows: Date: August 24, 2017 Time: 10:00am Before: Commissioner Michael Mandell, 101 W. Jefferson, Courtroom 812, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 2017.

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: UAS PILOT ACADEMY LLC L-2197108-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: UAS PILOT ACADEMY LLC 1725 E Ryan Rd #8, Chandler, AZ 85286. III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: UAS PILOT ACADEMY 1725 E Ryan Rd #8, Chandler, AZ 85286. A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Charlie Morgan, 1725 E Ryan Rd #8, Chandler, AZ 85286; Mike Palmar, 9427 E University #69, Mesa, AZ 85207; Dirk VanVoris, 3134 E McKellips, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ 85213. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 19, 26 and August , 2017.

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WHEREAS, all due and proper notices of the public hearings on the Zoning Atlas Amendment held by the City of Avondale Planning Commission (the “Commission”) and by the City Council were given in the time, form and substance provided by Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-462.04; and WHEREAS, on June 15, 2017, the Commission held a public hearing on the Zoning Atlas Amendment, after which hearing the Commission recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council held an additional public hearing regarding the Zoning Atlas Amendment on July 17, 2017; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2 of the Arizona Constitution, the City Council has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the City before adopting this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The + 3.37 acre parcel of real property generally located south of the southeast corner of Washington Street and Dysart Road, as shown in Application PL16-0244, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby rezoned from Manufactured Home Park (MH) to Community Commercial (C-2), subject to the City of Avondale adopted codes, requirements, standards and regulations. SECTION 3. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, July 17, 2017. Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 2, 2017.

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INVITATION TO BID Bids: August 22, 2017 2:00 pm Project: Verrado Phase 3S Acacia Wash – Landscape

Person Filing: John Kerwin Berry Hawkins Address: 110 E. Greenway Pkwy., Apt 1101, Phoenix, AZ 85022 Telephone: 480-2513996 Email address: enominelunar@yahoo.com Representing Self, without a lawyer SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY Elexis Ann Adcock, Petitioner John Kerwin Berry Hawkins, Respondent Case Number: FC2017-051907 Amended Petition to modify legal decision making (custody), parenting time and child support GENERAL Information: 1. Information about Me John Kerwin Berry Hawkins, 110 E. Greenway Pkwy., Apt. 1101, Phoenix, AZ 85022 How I am related to minor child for whom the LEGAL DECISION MAKING(CUSTODY)/PARENTING TIME order should be changed: Father 2. Information about the Other Party(ies) Elexis Ann Adcock, 20819 N. 14th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027 How I am related to minor child for whom the LEGAL DECISION MAKING(CUSTODY)/PARENTING TIME order should be changed: Mother 3. Information About the Minor Child for whom I want the order changed: Issac Alexander Hawkins Birth Date: 03/23/2012 Age: 4 5. Information about the Order I want to change: The Order was issued on: 01/14/2015 The order was issued by: Circuit Court of Baldwin County Located in this County: Baldwin County Located in this State: Alabama And each of the following is a true statement: • The minor child(ren) have lived in Arizona for at least six (6) months before the date I am filing this Petition or since birth, if younger than six (6) months. • If the Order was not issued by the Superior Court of Arizona in this county, the case has already been transferred to this county and has a Maricopa County case number. WHAT THE ORDER NOW SAYS: Put in WORD FOR WORD the part of the decree/order you want to change. See attachment Adcock Elexis Ann V Hawkins John Kerwin Berry 7. WHY THE DECREE/ORDER SHOULD BE CHANGED: These are my reasons why I believe that a change of legal decision making (custody) and/or parenting time is in the best interest of the child(ren): Since February 2015, Elexis Adcock, has made no attempt to contact or take care of our child. He has been left in my care from that time to current. REQUESTS I MAKE TO THE COURT: A. LEGAL DECISION MAKING (CUSTODY) AND PARENTING TIME Sole Legal Decision Making and Physical Custody. Sole legal decision making (custody) of Issac Alexander Hawkins should be awarded to Father and/or sole legal decision making (custody) of Issac Alexander Hawkins should be awarded to Father, subject to parenting time as follows: 1. Reasonable parenting time to the parent who does not have legal decision making (custody) according to the Maricopa County Parenting time Guidelines. C. MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION CARE Father should be responsible for providing: medical, dental and vision care insurance. Medical, dental, and vision care insurance, payments and expenses are based on the information in Parent’s Worksheet for Child support attached and incorporated by reference. The party ordered to pay must keep the other party informed of the insurance company name, address and telephone number, and must give the other party the documents necessary to submit insurance claims. Non-Covered Expenses, Petitioner is ordered to pay 50%, AND Respondent is ordered to pay 50% of all reasonable uncovered and/or uninsured medical , dental, vision care, prescription and other health care charges for the minor child(ren), including co-payments. D. FEDERAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION Claim by: Father of Issac Alexander Hawkins, Every Year, Starting Tax Year: 2016 F. DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER OATH OR BY AFFIRMATION I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the contents of this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. /s/ John Hawkins Date: 2/22/2017 Feb 22, 2017 Michael K. Jeanes, Clerk?N. Butzbach, Deputy Clerk

DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the Acacia Wash Landscape Installation which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the landscape in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Monday July 31, 2017. Contact Terri Kading tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. Please reference “Acacia Wash Landscape Request for Bid Package” in your Email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB White Tank Development Office located at 4236 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85395 – Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 1:30 pm. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 – 2:00 pm. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com – reference Acacia Wash Landscape. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on July 26 and August 2, 2017 / 7019

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