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A DEBRAZZA’S MONKEY cradles her baby Feb. 22 at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Waddell. The stork has made repeated visits to the West Valley zoo of late, dropping off everything from jackals to a rare pileated gibbon monkey, only the 13th of its species in the United States. Read all about the endangered primate on Page 3.
NEW SCHOOL Marionneaux Elementary under construction in Buckeye — Page 9.
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Roger Klingler named Buckeye city manager by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
After serving as an interim for seven months, Roger Klingler has been named Buckeye’s city manager. The City Council approved the appointment at its March 7 meeting. Klingler had been assistant city manager for two years before Stephen Cleveland resigned in August 2016 after seven years in the job. The city manager is responsible for the city’s Roger Klingler daily administration and implementing council policy. In a news release, Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck said Klingler’s leadership during the past few years made him the logical choice for the position.
The employment agreement approved by the council gives Klingler an annual compensation package of $220,000, including base pay of $195,000 and an $18,000 contribution to a deferred compensation retirement plan. Benefits also include a $6,000 car allowance and $1,800 cell phone allowance. Before coming to Buckeye, Klingler worked with the city of Scottsdale for 30 years, holding the position of assistant city manager for 10 years, and was also general manager of water resources and intergovernmental relations there. As assistant city manager in Buckeye, Klingler managed the leaders of seven city departments: police, fire, informational technology, public works, engineering, development services and community services. He has a master’s degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State University. Klingler was not available for an interview. Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
The Liberty Elementary School Board has given a vote of confidence to its superintendent, who has been the subject of criticism by a group of parents who claim he is mismanaging the district. The 3-1 vote of support for Superintendent Andrew Rogers came during a special board meeting Thursday night after the board spent almost two hours in executive Andrew Rogers session. The district operates six elementary schools in Buckeye and Goodyear serving 3,500 pupils. (See Confidence on Page 5)
Lead found in drinking water at Tolleson school Testing performed as part of statewide effort by ADEQ by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
A program launched earlier this year to test for lead in drinking water at schools across Arizona found that samples from Tolleson Union High School were higher than recommended levels. Screenings were conducted Jan. 28 at the campus by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and school officials were notified March 3 about the issue. “While all of the school’s water sources are safe for hand washing and toilet use, we are (See Lead on Page 4)
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Baby Fisher still clings tightly to his mother at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Waddell, but the pair is spending more time in the public eye as the little monkey grows. The rare pileated gibbon was born on New Year’s Day, and is only the 13th of its species in the United States. He was named in honor of actress Carrie Fisher, who died Dec. 27, 2016. Gibbons are considered the most endangered primates on Earth, and Wildlife World is one of two zoos in the country to house the monkeys, said Kristy Morcom, director of media relations. Fisher is the second pileated gibbon to be born at the zoo, and brings its total to six, Morcom said. Unlike some animals that are hand raised in the zoo’s Baby Animal Nursery, monkeys usually stay with their mothers on exhibit, she said. “They’re very social. If you hand raise them, they lose a lot of that and you can’t just put them back with the monkeys — they won’t accept them,� Morcom said. Another newcomer to the primate family is Gomez, a black-and-white colobus, who was born Jan. 16 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Gomez currently has completely white hair and a pink face, but eventually will start to match the rest of his family with black fur, except for white around their faces and tails. Unlike most monkeys, colobus lack thumbs. Their name stems from the Greek word “kolobus,� which means maimed, a reference to their hands, Morcom said. Over in the nursery, the zoo’s hand-
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FISHER, a young pileated gibbon monkey born New Year’s Day, clings to his mother Feb. 22 inside their enclosure at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Waddell. Fisher is one of six pileated gibbons at the zoo and only the 13th in the entire country. Gibbons are the most endangered primates in the world. He was named after actress Carrie Fisher, who died Dec. 27, 2016. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures. raising team is hard at work caring for multiple species, including a pair of female Patagonian cavies born Feb. 20. The rabbit-like animals are herbivores and can be found in the wild in open habitats in Argentina, including parts of Patagonia. They typically weigh between 18 and 35 pounds and are 27 to 30 inches long, Morcom said. Cavies communicate through a number of sounds, from grunts to screams, and often hop or gallop to get around. A pair will mate for life, and the gestation period for a cavy is 100 days, she said.
Three black-backed jackals, which are about a month old, are also being hand raised. The carnivores can be found in Africa, Asia and Europe, Morcom said. They’ll eat just about anything and weigh about 20 to 30 pounds when full grown. Jackals can be found in packs of 10 to 30 and communicate with a sirenlike howl or screaming yell, she said. A baby wallaby named Rocco has also set up camp — literally — in the nursery. The joey, which is about 7 months old, might be hard to see as he nestles inside a handmade pouch
surrounded by a teepee. The gestation period for a wallaby is only 30 days, because it continues to develop inside the pouch, Morcom said. “Wallabies can have a baby in all three stages of life,� she said. “A wallaby can be pregnant, have another wallaby in its pouch nursing and one outside the pouch still nursing. They can also delay implantation until the pouch is available.� The animals communicate with their group, or mob, by thumping their feet. They can leap 13 feet and go several months without water, Morcom said. An animal that would normally be left on exhibit with its mother, such as a wallaby, could be hand raised for a variety of reasons, including weather conditions, an inattentive mother or if the animal will later be transferred to another zoo as an ambassador for its species, which is the case with the joey, Morcom said. Certain species are always hand raised at the zoo, such as big cats, which helps them be calmer on exhibit and build trust with keepers through positive reinforcement, making their veterinary care easier, Morcom said. Other animals, such as antelope with big horns, are better raised by their herd at a healthy distance from people, Morcom said. “You don’t want them coming up to you and feeling comfortable,� she said. Babies can be found throughout the zoo this month, including llamas, oryx and gazelles, and other primates such as the Debrazza’s monkey. The Wildlife World Zoo is at 16501 W. Northern Ave. in Waddell. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
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taking this extremely seriously,” stated a letter sent home to parents the same day by Tolleson Principal Richard Stinnett. The testing is being done in 7,000 buildings at 1,200 schools statewide, and campuses with lead exceeding the federal screening level of 15 parts per billion will be required to take immediate action, according to ADEQ. At Tolleson, all drinking fountains and water faucets that did not meet the safe standards have been taken offline, and “No drinking” signs have been posted, Stinnett’s letter stated. The school is now awaiting the results of a second round of testing to see if common methods of alleviating lead levels are effective, said Joseph Ortiz, a spokesman for the Tolleson Union High School District. The testing, which started in January and is expected to be completed by June, was developed after a federal state of emergency was declared last year in Flint, Mich., because of lead in the water, according to Trevor Baggiore, director of ADEQ’s Water Quality Division. About 25 other schools and buildings in the West Valley are also on the list to be screened. Those identified to be tested for lead have higher risks, including schools in certain ZIP codes, any campus that offers prekindergarten programs attended by children under age 5 and buildings constructed before 1987, Baggiore said. While drinking water is not considered to be a common source of lead in Arizona, the testing is being done to eliminate children’s overall exposure to it, according to ADEQ’s website. Drinking water may get contaminated as water moves through the plumbing system, where lead from water fountains, faucets and water heaters may leach into the water, the website states. The risk of lead leaching increases with intermittent water use, and schools’ water lines are not being flushed on the weekends and during breaks throughout the year. Participation by the schools is optional, and there’s no cost to the districts for the testing. The project is budgeted at $850,000 in state funds. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@ westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
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A crime spree that started early March 10 and traveled throughout Phoenix and Glendale ended up in the West Valley at 107th Avenue and Camelback Road, officials said. It started at about 1 a.m. at 55th Avenue and Osborn Road in Phoenix when six people in a Chevrolet Tahoe confronted some people at Marivue Park, said Lt. Wayne Dillon, a spokesman with the Phoenix Police Department. “At least two of those suspects had guns. One of them had a shotgun. One of them had a handgun,” Dillon said. Two people in the Tahoe stole an Infiniti sedan from the park, and a short time later shot a passenger in another car near 61st Avenue and Bethany Home Road, said Sgt. Scott Waite, a spokesman with the Glendale Police Department. “This was a random act of violence,” Dillon said.
“These subjects just pulled up to this person in a vehicle, revved the engine of the Infiniti vehicle that they had stolen in the armed robbery and flashed their lights at this subject in a car at an intersection. That person was not interested in racing so they shot that person.” The victim was taken to the hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries, Waite said. Police followed the Tahoe to 63rd Drive and Monterosa Street, where the suspects fled on foot, Dillon said. Three were apprehended with the help of police K9 units, but one is still on the loose and could be armed, he said. Police on the ground and a helicopter also pursued the suspects in the stolen Infiniti, which came to a stop at about 3 a.m. near 107th Avenue and Solano Drive when the driver crashed into an irrigation canal, Dillon said. One of the suspects was apprehended, but police are still looking for the other, who might have a gun, he said. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer. Reporters with KPHO/KTVK contributed to this article.
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Thursday’s meeting was scheduled three days after the board’s regular monthly meeting, where several parents aired complaints about Rogers’ management style. The parents are also critical about the district’s program for gifted pupils and class sizes, and are complaining about difficulties in obtaining public records from the administration. Rogers, who is in his 10th year as superintendent, told the media the meeting was arranged because the level of concern and attention expressed created an interest in “having some sort of response.” He acknowledged that he contributed to writing the statement of confidence the board approved, which centered on his performance related to a strategic plan for the district. The statement of confidence mentioned Rogers’ positive performance reviews toward making progress on the strategic plan, which includes priorities such as pupil achievement and teacher development. Board member Mike Newman said the topics of the parents’ complaints aren’t part of the standards for evaluating Rogers. “That’s the tool we use,” Newman said, claiming that it would be difficult to deviate from that standard. Newman voted for the statement of confidence along with board members Thad McCloud and Regina Simmons. “With everything that’s going on, we have to make a statement as a board,” McCloud said. Board Chairman Paul Jensen voted against the statement after asking the board to delay the vote until after the results of a district survey are reviewed. Jensen said his problem with the statement was its last line, which read, “We have the utmost confidence in Dr. Rogers.” Jensen’s position drew applause from about 50 parents who crowded the meeting room and were told several times by board members to suppress their reactions. But as the meeting adjourned, the room erupted in catcalls from the parents. Board members left the room through a back door that gave them access to their vehicles in a parking lot behind the building. Before the board met in open session, parents waited an hour and 45 minutes while the members met in executive session, an exception to the Arizona Open Meetings Law that gives public boards the right to meet privately to discuss certain topics. According to the board’s agenda, the executive session was necessary to get advice from the district’s attorney about “public records law, board communications and procedures and related issues.” After the meeting, Michael Todd, who has led the parents’ opposition to Rogers, called the statement of confidence “bogus” and said his group will continue its efforts to have the superintendent removed. Todd said his efforts to obtain the superintendent’s contract and emails have been hampered by conditions imposed by the administration. He said he will make another attempt to obtain the information, and has also taken the issue to the Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide Office. Todd, who has one child in the district, said there have been problems with Rogers over his tenure, but things became difficult about two months ago. “We’re concerned this man is overstepping his power,” Todd said. “He has a history of bullying people and making problems. Every year, we lose amazing teachers. He chases them off.” Todd said he and others have been to the district office three times to examine seven boxes of documents that resulted from a request for public records. He claimed the administration limits the time documents can be viewed and the number of people who can view the documents. “What is there to hide?” he said. “This is building up to a lawsuit at the end of the day.” Emily Snyder, who assisted Todd with reviewing the documents, said Rogers retaliated by telling her to leave Westar Elementary while she was performing duties as a parent volunteer and escorted her from the building. Meeting with the media after the meeting, Rogers denied that Snyder had been asked to leave. He said criticism of him has taken the form of personal attacks from a group of parents with children in one school. “There are some people who are very vocal,” he said. Rogers said the statement of confidence is evidence that “the board wants me to continue doing the job they asked me to do.” He said the district has responded to concerns by adding two teachers to help reduce class sizes, commissioning a task force to evaluate the gifted pupil program and hiring a clerk to help meet the demands for public records requests. Board member Kelly Olson-Stewart did not attend the meeting.
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Who are real obstructionists? Editor: Democrats claim they are not obstructionists. They say they must oppose President Trump because his values are not main stream American values. The President wants to build a wall to keep out illegals, as well as drugs. He wants to expand our military to make it the strongest in the world and if necessary fight to WIN ! He wants Israel to know they once again have a friend in the White House. He wants to end job killing regulations and grow the economy. He strongly supports the second amendment, and will appoint originalists to the Supreme Court. So please tell me which one of those values, to name a few, are not mainstream American Democratic values, to name a few, include raising the minimum wage to $15 hourly to carry out garbage at Mc Donald’s. They insist that the unproven theory of man made global warming is settled science, which it is not, therefore allowing them to stifle fossil fuel jobs and throw families
in the unemployment lines. They insist a woman has a right to control her body even if it involves killing a healthy fetus which cannot fight back. They care more for animal rights and illegal aliens then they do for innocent unborn babies They want open borders so the whole world can come and destroy our way of life. It is not that the President’s values are not mainstream American values which annoys Democrats . It is that the President’s values are not progressive values . That is what bites them in the butt! Schumer, Durbin, Pelosi, Obama, Clinton as well as the mayors of most of America’s large cities are definitely obstructionists. Those progressives represent everything which is wrong with America. Roy Azzarello Goodyear
makes a democracy a democracy versus a dictatorship.” Fast forward to Friday February 24th. In just 10 weeks, Spicer contradicted himself by banning several news agencies from his off-camera press briefing while hand-picking other reporters to attend; apparently pouting like a child because he doesn’t like the facts that these “mean”organizations have reported in recent weeks. It’s not POTUS’s job to hold the media accountable. It’s the media’s job to hold POTUS accountable and it’s the citizens job to hold both accountable. A press secretary that lacks credibility is gonna struggle. News Flash Sean! You better grow a pair quick. A woman might mockingly portray you on SNL, but that same women has obviously got bigger balls than you, me, or any other Trump supporter who doesn’t know right from wrong.
Bad gas from the spiciness Editor: White House press secretary and male Melissa McCarthy, Sean Spicer, has got this Republicans’ hemorrhoids flared up. In an interview with Politico back on December 16th, Spicer said, “We have a respect for the press when it comes to the government, that that is something you can’t ban an entity from.” He added: “I think that is what
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(From Page 6) mountable and costly requirements that citizens must meet to place initiatives on the ballot. The bill was sponsored by my Representative Dan Shooter and voted for by my other representative Darin Mitchell. Shooter’s reason for sponsoring HCR2029 was his belief that it is too easy for people with money, such as George Soros, to put an issue up for a vote. But the catalyst was the displeasure of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce over passage of Prop 206 to increase the minimum wage. Garrick Taylor, Chamber Vice President, is on record saying that Prop 206 should have never been on the ballot. What HCR2029 reveals is that well-funded special interest groups exert undue influence on legislators. Shooter listened to the “will” of the Chamber. HCR2006, calling for a constitutional convention, is championed not by voters, but by the American Legislative Exchange Council and the Koch Brothers. Senators listened to the “will” of the Center for Arizona Policy and introduced SB1367 and SB1439. Our representatives need to know that we hold them accountable when special interest group agendas undermine our will, rights, and interests. There is still time to let our Senators that they must oppose HCR2029. Rest assured that my Senator, Steve Montenegro, will be sent my demand for him to oppose HCR2029. Lawrence Peters Buckeye
PebbleCreek helps Goodyear Editor: I enjoy the articles weekly, but this one is way out of line. Talk about age discrimination. The community of Pebblecreek is not just old people. It is an active adult community, that is a vibrant part, of what Goodyear is about. 4500 homes generating taxes for Goodyear, without increas-
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Patriotism redefined Editor: It’s obvious what is going to happen with the “Affordable Health Care,” the more than 20 million Americans who now have policies that cost about $400 a month will be asked by the insurance industry to pay $1000 a month. Do you believe these numbers? Believe them or not, they are the only numbers you will hear, Trump doesn’t use numbers he uses words. Words like we will have a system that you will love etc. etc. Now that Trump is in Washington his need for people to love him has been transferred to the insurance industries (government health care is cutting into their profits), the arms manufacturers (building up the armed forces to fight the type of war we have not fought since WW2), the pharmaceutical industry (notice he has stopped saying they are the cause behind high health care costs) the oil industry (of course you can build a pipeline) and of course the coal industry that has already contaminated the drinking water in Virginia to the point that it is flammable and unfit to even bath in.
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It would be easy to chalk this up to more of the same but there is a difference. There are a lot of people who agree with the patriotic rhetoric that seems to give license to hating immigrants and even Americans who are not fortunate enough to have their health care subsidized by an employer. Many in our country believe themselves to be Patriotic Americans and Christians. Patriotism signifies a love of country; the Christian religion signifies a love of our fellow man. Being a Christian requires us to behave as the “Good Samaritan,” patriotism is being used to allow us to stand by, and cheer, while our fellow Americans are being taken advantage of. Art Boyle Buckeye
Editor: It was a beautiful day, a Friday, already 7 days into the 33 day season, and there might have been 1,000 people in the $100 million dollar GY stadium which costs GY tax payers $8 million dollars per year to operate. (TOTAL primary property taxes in GY are only about $7.5 mil per year.) If you can’t fill it in the year that one of your clubs won the
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Business Briefcase by Shane McOwen staff writer
It’s Business Briefcase time, everyone, welcome aboard. I wish I had some theme music to play for the opening of the column, just to give it a little sprucing up. It seems to work well for films and television shows. Unfortunately, the powers that be haven’t perfected the Harry Potter technology (or magic, I guess) that allows such animations on the printed page. I could look into the greeting cards that play songs when you open them, but shelling out for thousands of them is a little bit out of my price range. Plus, I don’t actually have a tune in mind, so I’d feel a bit silly sitting Shane McOwen on a literal ton of devices to play music without anything to program into them. Let’s just settle for the official soundtrack of the Briefcase being the crinkle of the newspaper. Now that we’ve settled that, let’s get to it. Multiple inquiries came in this week asking about the construction underway at the southeast corner of Camelback Road and 99th Avenue in Phoenix. The area in question will eventually be a Circle K convenience store and gas station at 9875 W. Camelback Road. No word yet on the construction timetable, but the Phoenix City Council will vote on the liquor license April
19. Considering construction is at the dirt moving phase, To get in touch with the Avondale location, call 623it’s safe to say the opening will be sometime after that. 465-6420. G’s BBQ Lounge opened at 5122 N. Dysart Road, just The Goodyear Banner Urgent Care is at 16430 W. Yuma outside Litchfield Park city limits, back in late 2016. Road. For information on that location, call 623-465-6405. The menu is full of items most would expect from a For general information on Banner Urgent Care barbecue joint: ribs, various facilities, visit cuts of meat, sandwiches bannerhealth.com/services/ ADVERTISEMENT urgent-care. — the works. However, the DOING BUSINESS IN THE WEST VALLEY? One last item of note restaurant offers something If you are not a member of the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, you for this week: Corporate you don’t usually see from owe it to yourself and your business to call today and find all of the benefits Job Bank is celebrating a a casual dining eatery. Live of being a Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce member. For information, ribbon cutting and grand entertainment! call 623-386-2727 or visit the web site at www.buckeyevalleychamber.org. opening celebration at G’s hosts live events ADVERTISEMENT 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Thursday through Sunday hosted by the Southwest of each week, such as Valley Chamber of Commerce. poetry readings, comedy shows and jazz performances. I know what you’re thinking, that I forgot to take the If you follow the restaurant on its Facebook page, you’ll placeholder out for “Corporate Job Bank.” The Briefcase never be in the dark for what’s coming up next. is correct on this one, it’s a real place! Sounds like a pretty cool joint to me! Corporate Job Bank is a staffing organization that The hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through places people in open roles for businesses, and vice versa. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and The company was founded in Arizona in 1985. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. G’s BBQ Lounge also takes For information, visit corporatejobbank.com. reservations every day until 5 p.m. Thanks for reading, everyone. As always, send emails For information, call 623-322-1200, or visit full of tips, comments or questions to smcowen@ gsbbqlounge.net. westvalleyview.com, or tweet the Briefcase @ Banner Urgent Care has announced seven new ShaneMcOwen. locations in Arizona, including two in the West Valley, in See you all next week! Avondale and Goodyear. The Avondale Banner Urgent Care took over a vacant building at 11685 W. Van Buren St., at the western end of Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or the commercial complex at the southwest corner of Van on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen. Buren Street and Avondale Boulevard.
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what it wanted most from the school, and the pupils were at the center of the decision-making process, Forgette said. It looks harder to say than it actually is, The school’s mascot will be the Tigers, Marionneaux Elementary — pronounced and its colors are purple, black and silver. Mary-in-no — is the newest addition being However, one pupil request had to be left built in the Buckeye Elementary School out — a recreational pool, Forgette said. District, and will be as unique as its name. “We wanted something that was warm, The 15-acre campus on Roeser Road welcoming, safe and also that’s blending and 238th Lane in Buckeye broke in with the communities surrounding it,” ground Oct. 4, 2016, and is still in the he said. construction phase. It is scheduled to be Marionneaux will have multiple buildings, up and running by the 2017-18 school including an administration building with year beginning in August. kindergarten through fifth grades; a middle “If you’ve ever heard of the saying, school building for ‘Build it and they grades sixth though will come,’ when eighth and also you build a new “I think one science, technology, school, you draw of the most engineering more people into and math; and unique your economy and a multipurpose it’s really good for aspects of building with a gym, the city as well,” the school cafeteria and library, said Kristi Sandvik, is that it Forgette said. superintendent “I think one of the will have a of Buckeye most unique aspects Elementary School science lab of the school is that District. and STEM it will have a science The campus, lab.” lab and STEM lab,” which will cost — Nick Forgette he said. “This will be $20.8 million to construct and Marionneaux Elementary principal the second campus in our school district furnish, will be paid that will have a for by a bond passed separate gymnasium by the Buckeye and cafeteria. None of our schools are actual community in November 2015 along with adjacent ways funds and developer assistance junior highs — this campus will have a separate sixth through eighth building that donations, Sandvik said. will serve as the junior high structure of It’s been in the making for more than Marionneaux.” a decade, since the Marionneaux family As pupils evolve, schools need to donated their land in 2004 for the sole evolve with them, and the need to start purpose of a school, said Nate Bowler, technology young is key, Sandvik said. assistant superintendent of business “It’s a technology-rich environment and a operations for the district. place where socialization and friendships can “The family came to the board in 2006 be made,” she said. “It really gives students to ask to officially name the school after the opportunity to thrive.” the Marionneaux family, so it has been a The school will feature upgraded while in the making,” he said. technology featured in the school’s STEM Approving the name just made sense, lab that is not only unique to the Buckeye said Principal Nick Forgette, who will Elementary School District, but also to the lead the new school. West Valley and even the country, Forgette “We wanted to honor them, so that was said. the easy part, the naming of it,” he said. “[The STEM lab] has a 35 point Marionneaux will be a kindergarten through eighth-grade campus that is unique to interactive wall. You can think of it as a large tablet. With that, it will increase the other schools in the district, because officials access that our students are going to have had more time to plan instead of rushing to to that technology,” he said. “It’s the first keep up with the growing population, said of its type to be used in this capacity in an Lester Dunning, the district’s director of elementary school in the United States.” maintenance and transportation. The infamous crowded school pick-up “In 2003, we built Bales Elementary. and drop-off lines was another problem From that time on, we were building the district listened to the community schools one after the other not having the time to go back with the committees to get about, which led to innovative thinking, Dunning said. the input from the parents, the input from Twice as many parking spaces and one all of the different teachers and staff and of the longest pick-up and drop-off lines maintenance, because we didn’t have that in the state were included in the plans, time,” Dunning said. “We were building along with programs to encourage pupils too fast. We finally got ahead of the game to walk and bike to school, Dunning said. to actually breathe and say, “We feel we’ve gone the extra mile in ‘You know, we want to make this right.’ that area,” he said. Time has changed from 2003, so now we When the school opens in August, it need to look at how this building really needs to be designed and that is why you see will help relieve class sizes at the district’s other campuses by pulling about 500 changes, like from one building to three.” pupils, Sandvik said. During the planning phase, the district “When you look to ask your community reached out to the community to find out special to the View
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AN ARTIST’S RENDERING shows what Marionneaux Elementary will look like once built. The newest school in the Buckeye Elementary School District is under construction at Roeser Road and 238th Lane in Buckeye, and is expected to open for the 2017-18 school year. to support a bond and pay for a school, it’s primarily to focus on population and growth,” she said. “When you have overcrowding, you have safety issues to take into consideration.” As the city grows, the community and education needs to grow with it, Sandvik said. “If you’re up to speed on the city of Buckeye, you know that it’s one of the safest cities in the United States,” Sandvik said. “When you have a choice of where you want to live, where you want to raise your children and where you want to begin your life, we try to say to ourselves, ‘Well, why Buckeye?’ and the answer is, ‘Well, why not?’” Marionneaux will have a unique newness that Sandvik said she hopes parents will embrace. “Given that we live in a world of choice and we know that students and parents have several opportunities and choices
to choose from, that we feel like this is a good choice for them,” she said. “I think parents can expect that when they walk into the school, they’ll be able to see that the learning environment may look a little bit different in terms of adaptability and flexibility in the learning spaces.” Although the school will have many new features, high education standards will stay the same, Sandvik said. “[Teachers, pupils and parents] can expect the same that they get from all of our schools and that’s high expectations for learning and quality teachers,” she said. “Our passion and our dedication to quality instruction, that’s something that we all strive to provide for all of our students, no matter what campus they’re on.” Kourtney Balsan can be reached at Kbalsan@westvalleyview.com.
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West Valley recognized for support of Luke AFB Region named ‘Great American Defense Community’ by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
Luke Air Force Base officials have long touted the support of the West Valley as one of the base’s biggest assets, and now that partnership is being recognized on a national level. The West Valley region was recently named a “Great American Defense Community” by the Association of Defense Communities, a nonprofit that represents areas with a significant military presence. The program was launched last year to acknowledge the unique contributions cities, counties and regions make to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans and their families. Seven other communities throughout the nation were awarded the designation. They were each selected by a panel of defense community advocates and experts from dozens of nominees based on the broad range of efforts they carry out on behalf of military personnel and their families, such as education, job opportunities, housing, family support during deployments and community appreciation. The West Valley is home to about 100,000 activeduty military and civilian personnel who are deployed or working at Luke Air Force Base, their families and veterans dependent on important base resources and services. “Luke enjoys unmatched community support,” said Kiley Dougherty, a base spokeswoman. “We cannot thank
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Michael Zhang named to dean’s list Michael Zhang of Avondale was named to Wartburg College’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
West Valley students named to president’s list Timothy Bland of Goodyear and Manny Martinez of Tolleson were named to Trine University’s president’s list for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
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Luke’s neighbors throughout the Valley enough for letting us be part of the community, not just in the community. Their support for our mission and the men and women of Luke Air Force Base has been second-to-none.” The West Valley Partners coalition, composed of elected officials from Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Gila Bend, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Maricopa County, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, Tolleson, Wickenburg and Youngtown, submitted the nomination on behalf of the West Valley region. It highlighted a diverse collection of efforts, touching on key areas such as community building and integration,
Isaac Coronel named to dean’s list Isaac Coronel of Avondale was named to Westminster College’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.6 or higher.
Volunteers sought to host international students Aspect Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c) (3) educational exchange organization, is seeking volunteers to become host families to international high school students from more than 30 countries. For information, call 480-487-7124 or visit aspectfoundation.org.
Nicole Vitola makes dean’s list Nicole Vitola of Litchfield Park was named to Simpson College’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
West Valley students named to dean’s list Annalecia Caires of Goodyear and Jamilah Relf of Litchfield Park were named to Azusa Pacific University’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the president’s list, a
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support and collaboration, educational and employment opportunities, and family support including efforts from government, nonprofit and education organizations within the community. When Luke was attempting to land the F-35, it was city and state officials, along with the nonprofit group Fighter Country Partnership, who launched a campaign called Luke Forward to garner support for the base. The group worked to position Arizona as a strong advocate for the jet’s mission, and almost 22,000 people registered their commitment on the campaign’s website. “This community, for decades, has embraced that installation, and it’s really been an example of how to support a military installation,” said Ron Sites, executive director of Fighter Country Partnership. “We have a community of fantastic, amazing Americans, and they truly appreciate Luke Air Force Base and its mission.” The F-35 is estimated to bring 3,000 military, civilian and contractor jobs and more than $125 million in associated construction to the West Valley at full build out. In addition, Luke contributes about $2.17 billion to Arizona’s economy each year, according to a study commissioned by the state. “Besides having the great opportunity to have amazing military members of high integrity living amongst us, financially, it’s a massive economic engine,” Sites said about Luke’s contribution to the West Valley. The official designation will be presented in June during a ceremony at the ADC annual summit in Washington, D.C. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.
Liberty files request for water, sewer rate hikes by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Liberty Utilities has filed an application for increases in rates for customers served by Litchfield Park Water and Sewer that could show up on bills in 2018. The increase is necessary to reflect the costs of doing business, according to Matthew Garlick, president of Liberty Utilities-Arizona. The company serves 18,500 water customers and 17,500 wastewater customers in Litchfield Park and some adjacent unincorporated areas, Goodyear north of Interstate 10 and Estrella Mountain Community College and areas near the campus in Avondale. Garlick said last month’s filing with the Arizona Corporation Commission is the first step in a process that could take more than a year. Under the proposed rate structure, a typical residential customer with a threefourths-inch meter using an average of 8,357 gallons a month would see a 12.6 percent increase from $25.96 to $29.24, according to information provided by Liberty. A residential wastewater customer would have a 31.4 percent increase, with the monthly bill going from $40.35 to $53, or an increase of $12.65. A customer with both services would pay $15.93 more a month for a combined 24 percent increase in a bill that would go from $66.31 to $82.24. If approved, it would be the first increase by Liberty since May 2014, Garlick said. He said the request for the increase
is being driven by infrastructure improvements to the Palm Valley Water Reclamation Facility, which cost about $24.2 million. The utility also spent about $2.5 million on rehabilitating water and sewer pipes and $3.7 million toward the Liberty Aquifer Replenishment Facility, which opened earlier this year. Compared to what cities in the region charge, Garlick said Liberty’s fees are in the middle of the pack. While Liberty isn’t yet required to inform customers of the request for a rate increase, Garlick said the company wanted to disclose the information so customers could plan accordingly as they budget for next year. “We wanted to make sure everyone knew in advance,” he said. The request for a rate increase involves a process Garlick compared to a trial, with accountants and engineers reviewing the request. “We’ll answer hundreds of questions,” he said. The process will include public meetings and a hearing, with the company reaching out to HOAs in the service area and offering tours of facilities, he said. While municipalities served by Liberty don’t have a role in approving the request, Garlick said the company has informed the communities. The application for the rate request can be found at libertyutilities.com. Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
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If you still haven’t started chipping away at your New Year’s resolution to get in shape, one West Valley trend can help you get there, and it’s as easy as riding a bike. With clubs, city and school initiatives, bike-friendly trails and almost year-round sunny weather, the West Valley is the perfect place to take up cycling, said Amy Bolton, a Goodyear spokeswoman. “Cycling has become increasingly popular in Goodyear,” Bolton said. “No matter how you like to cycle — indoors, on the trails or without peddling — Goodyear has something for every type of cyclist to enjoy. Not only do we have the highly rated F.I.N.S. mountain biking trails in Estrella, but we also have the Goodyear Pump Track for BMX riders, as well as several health clubs that feature spin classes and stationary cycling.” View photo by Jordan Christopher
Forming friendships West Valley Cycle was created 14 years ago after David Herzog and his friend Joe Lozon teamed up with local riders Shane Tatum and Jim Marshall to create a group where they could become stronger mountain bike competitors, Herzog said. “We fell in love with the great West Valley roadways,” he said. “Soon, our group of four expanded to 10 riders and I decided to set a standard Saturday route and time so we could all ride together.” Fast forward to the present, and West Valley Cycle has more than 1,200 riders, Herzog said, adding that the Saturday ride has evolved into a three-level ride, including the C group for new riders so they can become more confident before joining a larger group. “We routinely get over 100 riders who complete a 62-mile loop throughout Goodyear and Verrado communities,” Herzog said. West Valley Cycle adopted four core values for riders to not only strengthen themselves physically, but also build the group’s bond and friendships, Herzog said. The first value is to help increase their fitness, the second is to support each other and their community, the third is to welcome all new riders and the fourth is to respect their neighborhoods and obey all traffic laws. “Name any sport where you are side by side for a three-hour ride working together as a team and engaging in conversation throughout,” Herzog said. “There are many stories of how our group has created lifelong bonds of friendships and even marriages. “I’m probably proudest of our group’s community outreach — long-time sponsors of adopt-a-street and welcoming new residents who are involved with cycling. These core values make such a difference for someone new to Goodyear. To instantly get plugged in and make over a hundred new friends is a rarity in this world. We thrive on those connections.”
RAY BAUN, left, of Buckeye helps fellow rider Marianna Parks of Buckeye adjust her seat during the AZ Mountain Biking clinic at the fourth annual Outdoor Adventure Family Day Jan. 14 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell. As for a New Year’s resolution, Herzog said he highly encourages West Valley residents to start cycling. “For the last few years, we’ve had multiple riders take up group cycling and lose more than 50 pounds in one year,” he said. “Most started with our C group, and with the addition of proper nutrition and determination, we routinely see lifechanging stories in motion. We have even helped propel young cyclists into the cycling pro ranks or top regional cycling teams.” Cycling is also a sport for all ages, as the group has riders who are older than 75 side by side with teenagers, Herzog said. “Whether you are a doctor, student, educator, engineer, retired or a cycling team looking for a training session, WVC is here for you,” he said. “For all of the non-cyclists that may be considering something new, we highly encourage you to try our sport in 2017. We have great roadways and bike lanes. You will mentally and physically be challenged in new ways. I’m confident you will find positive results, and best of all, those 1,000 new WVC friends will be here to support and share in your new adventure.” For information on West Valley Cycle, visit westvalleycycle.net.
An up-hill battle The West Valley also has many trail systems in its regional parks that are available to bikers. White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road in Waddell, has more than 40 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult, including the moderate seven-mile Sonoran Loop Competitive Track and one-mile warm-up beginners loop, Park Supervisor Raymond Schell said. All of the park’s trails are multi-use
except the Waterfall and Black Loop trails, which are for hikers only, Schell said. “The White Tanks tend to be rocky, so you need to go slow and stay alert,” he said. “Keep it short and do not push yourself, just go and make it fun. Walk your bike through a challenging spot if you need to, so as not to overwhelm yourself.” A bike race on the horizon for the White Tank Mountains is the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona’s White Tank Whirlwind series on March 25. It has a dozen categories for people, including children younger than 6 years old. For information, visit mbaa.net/racing/whitetank-whirlwind. The Estrella Mountains in Goodyear also have many trails available to bikers, hikers and trail-runners, said Kim Doud, chair of the Estrella Trails Committee. The F.I.N.S. (Fantasy Island North Singletrack) Trail System on Estrella’s western border has more than 12 miles of difficulty-rated trails, and the Pirate-Up Trail System east of Estrella Parkway has another 10 miles of singletrack trails. Trail and locator maps showing the exact location are placed on certain trail systems to assure people don’t get lost, Doud said. “Our trails are made to be fun, complete with signage, an enchanted forest where scores of stuffed animals live and decorate the trail, benches at key view spots where
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educate children on the importance of safety through Lids on Kids, a program Goodyear Police adopted to encourage youths to wear helmets while riding a bike, skateboard or scooter, said Lisa Kutis, a police spokeswoman. “Most schools who participate in the Lids on Kids program demonstrate an increase in the number of students who wear helmets while riding their bikes, skateboards and scooters to school,” Kutis said.
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by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
Two young women from the West Valley were among 13 teenagers vying for the Youth of the Year Award presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix. The winner, Leonel Cano Leon from the Ed Robson Family Branch in Phoenix, was named last week at the annual Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars gala, a fundraising event for the organization at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. West Valley candidates for the award were Raquel Munguia of Avondale and Celia Rodriguez of Tolleson. They were selected by the staff at their clubs to compete for the award, and during the gala shared their stories of inspiration and thriving despite adversity. Munguia, 18, a senior at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, said she has been attending the Boys & Girls Club Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch in Avondale for 14 Raquel years. Munguia At the gala, she shared how her experience with the club led her to a father figure when her own father wasn’t involved in her life, she said. “The club helped me find my true calling and purpose in life,” Munguia said. She said she will attend Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where she plans to study nursing with the goal of becoming a
pediatric oncologist. Rodriguez, 18, a senior at La Joya Community High School in Avondale, said she has attended the Woodrow C. Scoutten/Tolleson Branch for two years. She said the program has helped her develop confidence and communication Celia Rodriguez skills. At the gala, she talked about how the club helped after she lost contact with several family members, Rodriguez said. “The club helped me to fill that void and helped me find my voice,” she said. Rodriguez said she plans to attend the University of Arizona in Tucson to study biological sciences, with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix provides after-school and summer programs for more than 27,000 youths in grades K-12. Each of the 13 branches in the Valley nominated a member to compete for the Youth of the Year Award. To prepare for the gala, the teens participated in a 16-week program that included team building, relationship and leadership development, presentation skills and Toastmasters training. For information, visit bgcmp.org. Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.
Reading contest winners announced The results of the fourth annual Goodyear Reading Challenge are in and a total of 2,404 students in 92 classrooms from 11 schools read a total of 497,287 pages. One class in each grade level was chosen as the winner for reading the most pages in peer groups. Winning classrooms were treated to ice cream, pizza, vouchers for Phoenix Suns basketball games and plaques to recognize the achievement. The 2016 Reading Challenge Winners are: • Ms. Spallina’s kindergarten class at The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, which read 18,539 pages. • Ms. Gooszen’s first-grade class at Palm Valley Elementary School, which read 3,536 pages. • Ms. Villegas’ second-grade class at Desert
Thunder School, which read 9,648 pages. • Ms. Weddell’s third-grade class at Desert Thunder School, which read 14,617 pages. • Ms. Salerno’s fourth-grade class at Palm Valley Elementary School, which read 29,020 pages. • Mr. Munoz’s fifth-grade class at Mabel Padgett Elementary School, which read 33,348 pages. • Mrs. Alek’s sixth-grade class at Western Sky Middle School, which read 40,036 pages. • Mr. Beneschan’s seventh-grade class at Centerra Mirage STEM Academy, which read 2,712 pages. • Ms. Shanahan’s eighth-grade class at Desert Star School, which read 4,807 pages.
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carload or $2 if you bike into the park. Entrance at F.I.N.S. is also free, but there is a donation box available since it is privately owned and maintained. Another free option for bike lovers is the Estrella Foothills Bike Park, which is a pump track that opened in April 2015 at Foothills Community Park, 12795 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. The track features hills and loops to give riders the feel of mountain biking, which allows them to practice skills, technique and confidence before actually hitting the trails. “The park is a looping trail system of dirt berms and smooth dirt mounds designed for bicycling without the rider pedaling,” Bolton said. “The name ‘pump track’ comes from the pumping motion used by the rider’s upper and lower body as they ride around the track.” Next year, riders will be able to take advantage of 315 miles of trails when the Maricopa Trail is complete, connecting all county parks, said Dawna Taylor, a spokeswoman for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation. The trail, which will accommodate runners, walkers, hikers, cyclists and equestrians, has been in the works for more than nine years and is 70 percent done, Taylor said.
Practice safe cycling Safety isn’t just for children, and is important for anyone who takes up cycling, Kutis said. “As with any physical activity, there are risks as well as health benefits,” she said. “Proper bicycling gear is important, and Goodyear police encourage all bicyclists to wear a properly fitted bike helmet that meets the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s standards. It is also wise for riders to know and understand bike and traffic safety laws and educate themselves on how to stay safe.” Even the most experienced and confident riders should remain aware of their surroundings while biking, Kutis said. “It is recommended that bicyclists not wear earphones while riding; it is especially important so that a rider can hear a vehicle or potentially dangerous situation approaching,” she said. “It is also recommended that riders always wear eye protection both day and night. Being hit by an object in the eye could cause even the most experienced rider to have a serious accident.” Overall, as long as safety is being practiced, cycling is a great sport for a New Year’s resolution, Kutis said. “Practicing safe bicycling while following traffic laws provides for a healthy mode of transportation and a great way to increase physical activity,” she said.
Biking to school Anyone can ride a bike, which means adding cycling to New Year’s resolutions can help make every member of the family a little healthier. The Litchfield Elementary School District has various initiatives to promote pupils riding their bikes and staying safe while doing so, said Shelly Hornback, a district spokeswoman. Rancho Santa Fe Elementary in Avondale has Rock-n-Roll Wednesdays to motivate pupils to ride their bikes to school, Principal Laura Combs said. “All students who do not drive or bus to school are entered in a monthly drawing,” Combs said. “Local businesses are encouraged to donate helmets and other prizes in support of student health and wellness.” Biking to school promotes a healthy lifestyle, along with shortening the treacherous drop-off and pick-up lines, she said. “Our crossing guards love this time of year when students are invigorated by the crisp weather and excited about returning to school after a relaxing winter break,” said Karen Williams, principal of Verrado Middle School. Practicing safety at home and emphasizing the need for a helmet is a must when it comes to children and bikes, said Bill Hill, physical education teacher at Litchfield Elementary School. “Even though there is no law forcing kids to wear helmets, I always applaud kids who protect themselves and make good choices about their health and safety,” Hill said. “Kids who ride their bikes to school have an opportunity to demonstrate responsibility and gain confidence. I care about all of my students and want them to learn good habits.” The Goodyear Police Department has also teamed up with local schools to
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Bring on the madness by Casey Pritchard sports editor
Brackets, brackets everywhere. The NCAA tournament begins this week, meaning work productivity will decrease dramatically Thursday and Friday around the country. While that might be infuriating to bosses of the world, it’s not the reason the tournament has been appropriately named March Madness. The madness comes from brackets getting busted, which generally occurs when cinderella story teams do the improbable and beat one of the powerhouse schools. One example includes Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), a No. 11 seed, march all the way to the Final Four, knocking off No. 1 Kansas along the way. Five years earlier, another No. 11 seed made the Final Four. Casey Pritchard This time, it was George Mason, who beat Michigan State, North Carolina and No. 1 Connecticut to get there. More recent history includes No. 15’s beating No. 2 seeds. Last year, Middle Tennessee State pulled the upset over Michigan State, busting plenty of brackets – including mine. It happened twice in 2012, as Lehigh beat Duke and Norfolk State beat Missouri. However, the one thing to never happen is a No. 1 seed getting upset by a No. 16. There have been some close instances, including a 2013 matchup between Gonzaga and Southern. The game was tied with less than four minutes to play, but Gonzaga managed to pull out a six-point win. The biggest of upsets has never happened, so the record books remain intact, but records are made to be broken. Ironically, while most people want to see a No. 1 seed go down in the first round for the historical significance, most No. 1 seeds project to make it easily into the Sweet 16, or much further, in their respective brackets. That means people are slightly hesitant to root for a No. 16 seed because of the impact it could have on their own bracket. Where the fun really begins is the No. 5 versus No. 12 matchup, where there always seems to at least one upset per season. Last year, it was Arkansas-Little Rock and Yale taking down Purdue and Baylor, respectively. In 2013 and 2014, three 12 seeds beat 5s. However, in 2015 a 12 didn’t win at all. The 5-seeds sweeping the bracket is a rarity though. Since 2000, it’s only happened three times: 2000, 2007 and 2015. Overall, it happens nearly 36 percent of the time, meaning you should at least select one 12 to beat a 5 every year. Just make sure you choose the correct one. Now, there’s also the issue of the play-in games – the ones that started Tuesday and conclude today involving 11 and 16 seeds vying for the last spots in the 64-team bracket. I understand the significance of allowing more teams into the tournament, but does anybody really want to include these when filling out their brackets, especially when it’s meaningless 16 seeds we have to consider? Get rid of the play-in games please. The real question is, where will you be watching? Will you be watching them at work through the CBS website, utilizing the “boss” button? What a great invention. While watching a game, you can click on a button that says “boss” on it, which flips the game to a spreadsheet that looks like Microsoft Excel. Genius for when your boss might be walking by your desk and you don’t want him/ her to know you’re watching sports instead of working. Or maybe you’ll be “calling in sick.” Make sure today you’re hacking up a lung, just so it doesn’t seem suspicious when you have to email your boss tomorrow. The ultimate though, if you’ve never done it, is going to Las Vegas for the opening weekend of the tournament. With so many games going on simultaneously, many of the Vegas sports books have set up auditoriums where four games can be watched side-by-side. In addition to fandom, the fact people are betting money on the games makes for a great atmosphere. Wherever you may watch, enjoy the tournament. March Madness happens just once a year, and it shouldn’t be taken for granted. The years I’ve done that, I’ve missed some epic games and wished I had paid more attention to. It’s called madness for a reason, so get into the maddening spirit. Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.
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JUSTIN WILLIAMSON of Estrella Foothills fires the ball across the diamond March 9 against Cactus Shadows. Williamson had an RBI double in the third inning and scored in the fifth, helping the Wolves win 6-4.
Estrella beats Cactus Shadows in home opener Wolves’ Corbin Wright comes up clutch on emotional day
Cave Creek Cactus Shadows. “It’s pretty cool,” Estrella coach Pat McCubbins said. “I wanted to see something special, I wanted to give him an opportunity, and you can’t describe how clutch that is, especially being 0-2 there. It was outstanding.” Wright swung at and missed the first two pitches in by Casey Pritchard the at bat, but then deposited a curveball into right-center sports editor field, plating both Tyler Godfrey and Justin Williamson to Estrella Foothills baseball won its home break a 3-3 tie. opener March 9, and its hero was the “I came out aggressive in the beginning, most appropriate person considering the knowing I had to put the ball in play to BASEBALL circumstance. score these guys with two outs,” Wright On the day Corbin Wright’s mother, said. “After swinging through two balls Shelly — an English teacher at the school and fouling one off, I was just scooting up on the plate, — was having cancer surgery, Wright delivered the hoping he would throw something outside that I could go-ahead RBI’s in the bottom of the fifth inning with a pinch-hit single, leading the Wolves to a 6-4 victory over (See Home on Page 19)
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Inside Sports: Tolleson baseball off to hot start; Millennium baseball hangs on to win; Tolleson, Westview softball updates
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CEAIRRA PEREZ of Westview throws to first March 8 in an attempt to complete a double play. Perez leads the team in several offensive categories, including extrabase hits, runs, batting average and on-base percentage.
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hitting .500 or above, while Matthews trails closely behind at .472. Perez and Matthews each have hit four home runs in the early portion of the season. Wonner praised the contributions of Dickson and Matthews, both newcomers to the team. Dickson is new to the school after spending her junior season in Florida. She’s also added her pitching by Shane McOwen services to the team, providing helpful sports writer depth to the circle. Westview softball got off to a hot “Just having [Dickson] as the second start and has navigated a pitcher, that’s really difficult freedom schedule helped,” Wonner said. without a large portion of SOFTBALL “Madi, when she hits the its full team. ball, it just jumps off her The Lady Knights bat. Those two additions are 8-3, including an have really helped us. Without those two, I undefeated showing in the Carl Hayden don’t know where we’d be.” Invitational tournament to open the Perez and McCutcheon, part of the season. old Westview softball guard, have come Westview’s hot start has almost been back with strong seasons of their own. accomplished Perez leads the with one hand tied team in extrabehind its back. The thin Lady “I’m very pleased with base hits, runs, Knights’ roster will what we’re doing right now batting average, on-base percentage remain so until with limited [availability]. and slugging April 1, when five It’s people stepping up for percentage, and transfer students is tied for the us and doing a great job.” will become lead in hits. She eligible, instantly — Larry Wonner also provides boosting the team’s Westview softball coach exceptional defense depth across the at shortstop. board. Westview’s McCutcheon is starting center 5-1 on the mound fielder has also in seven appearances, and sports a 2.26 missed two weeks because of injury. Westview coach Larry Wonner said he’s ERA. She’s struck out 52 batters in 34 innings pitched, while walking only seven. pleased with his team’s performance this season, and expects it to only improve Speed bump once the incoming transfers are cleared to The Lady Knights hit a snag against play and the depth is ramped up. Phoenix Pinnacle, the fifth-rated team in “I’m very pleased with what the country in the Maxpreps.com Xcellent we’re doing right now with limited 25 national rankings. [availability],” Wonner said. “It’s people It wasn’t in the cards for Westview that stepping up for us and doing a great job.” day, as Pinnacle put up double-digit runs The Lady Knights have received key through two innings March 7 on the way contributions all season long from seniors to a 21-0 victory. Ceairra Perez, Devan Dickson, Alexandra McCutcheon and Madison Matthews. Perez, Dickson and McCutcheon are each (See Knights on Page 20)
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JONATHAN March 12 at TUCKER of Avondal e paints the bathrooms the Goodyear Skate View photo trim around by Ray Thomas as part of his Park. a toilet paper Eagle Scout The Troop 90 Boy dispense Scout painted project. the skate parkr
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An Avondale City Councilm Maricopa County an and the area said voters supervisor who represent in the Southwe city deserve st Valley’s s the an explanati a polling place on for why there largest with an Avondale wasn’t week’s President address ial Preferenc County Supervis e Election. in last decision to reduce or Steve Gallardo said the was part of what the number of polling places what he called made the March 22 election conducted in “probably the worst election the voters waiting state of Arizona” that The election in line for hours to cast had some ballots. Lorenzo Sierra that Avondale City Councilm him to request called “the biggest fiasco” an caused to investigate the U.S. Department of Justice whether Avondale “systematically voters were disenfran in selecting delegates to chised” in what’s a step political conventio this summer’ s national “Avondale voters ns. took the brunt County’s historic election malpractiof Maricopa in his letter to ce,” Sierra U.S. Attorney Sierra said General Loretta said Lynch. locations for he doesn’t want to suggest that on demograp polling places were determine but his letter hics until there’s an investigat d based ion, population ofnotes the racial diversity of the city’s about 85,000. “Avondale represent s the demogra economic trajectory of the United phic and Sierra wrote States,” population ofto Lynch, noting that a Hispanic more than 50 Arizona’s second percent makes The city’s blacklargest Hispanic majorityit population is city. percent, nearly more than 9 Sierra noted. double the state’s percentag e, “Avondale being the commun ity that it is, I (See Polling on Page 5)
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CEAIRRA PEREZ of Westview throws to first March 8 in an attempt to complete a double play. Perez leads the team in several offensive categories, including extrabase hits, runs, batting average and on-base percentage.
The Washington Post
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‘‘
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College costs rising faster than financial aid, report says
hitting .500 or above, while Matthews trails closely behind at .472. Perez and Matthews each have hit four home runs in the early portion of the season. Wonner praised the contributions of Dickson and Matthews, both newcomers to the team. Dickson is new to the school after spending her junior season in Florida. She’s also added her pitching by Shane McOwen services to the team, providing helpful sports writer depth to the circle. Westview softball got off to a hot “Just having [Dickson] as the second start and has navigated a pitcher, that’s really difficult freedom schedule helped,” Wonner said. without a large portion of SOFTBALL “Madi, when she hits the its full team. ball, it just jumps off her The Lady Knights bat. Those two additions are 8-3, including an have really helped us. Without those two, I undefeated showing in the Carl Hayden don’t know where we’d be.” Invitational tournament to open the Perez and McCutcheon, part of the season. old Westview softball guard, have come Westview’s hot start has almost been back with strong seasons of their own. accomplished Perez leads the with one hand tied team in extrabehind its back. The thin Lady “I’m very pleased with base hits, runs, Knights’ roster will what we’re doing right now batting average, on-base percentage remain so until with limited [availability]. and slugging April 1, when five It’s people stepping up for percentage, and transfer students is tied for the us and doing a great job.” will become lead in hits. She eligible, instantly — Larry Wonner also provides boosting the team’s Westview softball coach exceptional defense depth across the at shortstop. board. Westview’s McCutcheon is starting center 5-1 on the mound fielder has also in seven appearances, and sports a 2.26 missed two weeks because of injury. Westview coach Larry Wonner said he’s ERA. She’s struck out 52 batters in 34 innings pitched, while walking only seven. pleased with his team’s performance this season, and expects it to only improve Speed bump once the incoming transfers are cleared to The Lady Knights hit a snag against play and the depth is ramped up. Phoenix Pinnacle, the fifth-rated team in “I’m very pleased with what the country in the Maxpreps.com Xcellent we’re doing right now with limited 25 national rankings. [availability],” Wonner said. “It’s people It wasn’t in the cards for Westview that stepping up for us and doing a great job.” day, as Pinnacle put up double-digit runs The Lady Knights have received key through two innings March 7 on the way contributions all season long from seniors to a 21-0 victory. Ceairra Perez, Devan Dickson, Alexandra McCutcheon and Madison Matthews. Perez, Dickson and McCutcheon are each (See Knights on Page 20)
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Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Presented by:
William R. Hawke, CFP® Bill Hawke is a certified financial planner with 35 years of experience. As a part of the comprehensive financial planning service he provides for his clients, he has developed an expertise in helping parents not only save for college but also help them understand the methods to reduce the actual out of pockets costs that parents and students pay.
Each person attending will also receive “The Savvy Parents Guide to Cutting College Costs.”
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View photo by Ray Thomas
CEAIRRA PEREZ of Westview throws to first March 8 in an attempt to complete a double play. Perez leads the team in several offensive categories, including extrabase hits, runs, batting average and on-base percentage.
The Washington Post
‘‘
‘‘
‘‘
College costs rising faster than financial aid, report says
hitting .500 or above, while Matthews trails closely behind at .472. Perez and Matthews each have hit four home runs in the early portion of the season. Wonner praised the contributions of Dickson and Matthews, both newcomers to the team. Dickson is new to the school after spending her junior season in Florida. She’s also added her pitching by Shane McOwen services to the team, providing helpful sports writer depth to the circle. Westview softball got off to a hot “Just having [Dickson] as the second start and has navigated a pitcher, that’s really difficult freedom schedule helped,” Wonner said. without a large portion of SOFTBALL “Madi, when she hits the its full team. ball, it just jumps off her The Lady Knights bat. Those two additions are 8-3, including an have really helped us. Without those two, I undefeated showing in the Carl Hayden don’t know where we’d be.” Invitational tournament to open the Perez and McCutcheon, part of the season. old Westview softball guard, have come Westview’s hot start has almost been back with strong seasons of their own. accomplished Perez leads the with one hand tied team in extrabehind its back. The thin Lady “I’m very pleased with base hits, runs, Knights’ roster will what we’re doing right now batting average, on-base percentage remain so until with limited [availability]. and slugging April 1, when five It’s people stepping up for percentage, and transfer students is tied for the us and doing a great job.” will become lead in hits. She eligible, instantly — Larry Wonner also provides boosting the team’s Westview softball coach exceptional defense depth across the at shortstop. board. Westview’s McCutcheon is starting center 5-1 on the mound fielder has also in seven appearances, and sports a 2.26 missed two weeks because of injury. Westview coach Larry Wonner said he’s ERA. She’s struck out 52 batters in 34 innings pitched, while walking only seven. pleased with his team’s performance this season, and expects it to only improve Speed bump once the incoming transfers are cleared to The Lady Knights hit a snag against play and the depth is ramped up. Phoenix Pinnacle, the fifth-rated team in “I’m very pleased with what the country in the Maxpreps.com Xcellent we’re doing right now with limited 25 national rankings. [availability],” Wonner said. “It’s people It wasn’t in the cards for Westview that stepping up for us and doing a great job.” day, as Pinnacle put up double-digit runs The Lady Knights have received key through two innings March 7 on the way contributions all season long from seniors to a 21-0 victory. Ceairra Perez, Devan Dickson, Alexandra McCutcheon and Madison Matthews. Perez, Dickson and McCutcheon are each (See Knights on Page 20)
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‘‘
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Lady Knights taking care of business
F R E E E D U C AT I O N A L P R O G R A M
SAVING FOR COLLEGE Funding and Investing for Your Child’s Future CHOOSE FROM TWO DATES/TIMES Free child care available.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Presented by:
William R. Hawke, CFP® Bill Hawke is a certified financial planner with 35 years of experience. As a part of the comprehensive financial planning service he provides for his clients, he has developed an expertise in helping parents not only save for college but also help them understand the methods to reduce the actual out of pockets costs that parents and students pay.
Welcome Our New Massage Therapist: Carrie Williams • Deep Tissue • Swedish • Sports Massage
Spring Special 1 Hour Massage $ now only 60 minute Massage Regularly $70 $ Get the lowest massage now only 90 minute Massage rates always with our Regularly $90 Monthly Massage Club. $ now only New Clients & Club Members. With new massage therapist Carrie Williams.
25
35
55
Each offer is per person. New clients/patients. Massage Club Members are eligible for these special rates. Offer expires 3/31/17.
Rates begin at $50 per month!
KUKURIN CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE & NUTRITION NETWORK 623-547-4727 • 12409 W. Indian School Rd. #C304, Avondale AZ www.kcpv.info
Each person attending will also receive “The Savvy Parents Guide to Cutting College Costs.” Location:
The Goddard School 4320 N. School Hill Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85396 RSVP TODAY Phone: (623) 255-3290 Email: BuckeyeAZ@GoddardSchool.com
SAVING FOR COLLEGE NOW MAY RESULT IN LESS COST AND DEBT. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC and advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., William Hawke, Representative. Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, 5885 Landerbrook Drive, Suite. 200, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 and Securities America are unaffiliated.
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CEAIRRA PEREZ of Westview throws to first March 8 in an attempt to complete a double play. Perez leads the team in several offensive categories, including extrabase hits, runs, batting average and on-base percentage.
The Washington Post
‘‘
‘‘
‘‘
College costs rising faster than financial aid, report says
hitting .500 or above, while Matthews trails closely behind at .472. Perez and Matthews each have hit four home runs in the early portion of the season. Wonner praised the contributions of Dickson and Matthews, both newcomers to the team. Dickson is new to the school after spending her junior season in Florida. She’s also added her pitching by Shane McOwen services to the team, providing helpful sports writer depth to the circle. Westview softball got off to a hot “Just having [Dickson] as the second start and has navigated a pitcher, that’s really difficult freedom schedule helped,” Wonner said. without a large portion of SOFTBALL “Madi, when she hits the its full team. ball, it just jumps off her The Lady Knights bat. Those two additions are 8-3, including an have really helped us. Without those two, I undefeated showing in the Carl Hayden don’t know where we’d be.” Invitational tournament to open the Perez and McCutcheon, part of the season. old Westview softball guard, have come Westview’s hot start has almost been back with strong seasons of their own. accomplished Perez leads the with one hand tied team in extrabehind its back. The thin Lady “I’m very pleased with base hits, runs, Knights’ roster will what we’re doing right now batting average, on-base percentage remain so until with limited [availability]. and slugging April 1, when five It’s people stepping up for percentage, and transfer students is tied for the us and doing a great job.” will become lead in hits. She eligible, instantly — Larry Wonner also provides boosting the team’s Westview softball coach exceptional defense depth across the at shortstop. board. Westview’s McCutcheon is starting center 5-1 on the mound fielder has also in seven appearances, and sports a 2.26 missed two weeks because of injury. Westview coach Larry Wonner said he’s ERA. She’s struck out 52 batters in 34 innings pitched, while walking only seven. pleased with his team’s performance this season, and expects it to only improve Speed bump once the incoming transfers are cleared to The Lady Knights hit a snag against play and the depth is ramped up. Phoenix Pinnacle, the fifth-rated team in “I’m very pleased with what the country in the Maxpreps.com Xcellent we’re doing right now with limited 25 national rankings. [availability],” Wonner said. “It’s people It wasn’t in the cards for Westview that stepping up for us and doing a great job.” day, as Pinnacle put up double-digit runs The Lady Knights have received key through two innings March 7 on the way contributions all season long from seniors to a 21-0 victory. Ceairra Perez, Devan Dickson, Alexandra McCutcheon and Madison Matthews. Perez, Dickson and McCutcheon are each (See Knights on Page 20)
College prices hit new record highs in 2016 MONEY
F R E E E D U C AT I O N A L P R O G R A M
SAVING FOR COLLEGE Funding and Investing for Your Child’s Future CHOOSE FROM TWO DATES/TIMES Free child care available.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Presented by:
William R. Hawke, CFP® Bill Hawke is a certified financial planner with 35 years of experience. As a part of the comprehensive financial planning service he provides for his clients, he has developed an expertise in helping parents not only save for college but also help them understand the methods to reduce the actual out of pockets costs that parents and students pay.
West Valley View offers...
Printing
8½ x 11 in. ARGENTO’S PIZZA Dishes Full Color Homecooked Made to Order 2 Sided Promotions Menus “This Is Not Just Another Pizza Restaurant”
Stop in and say “Hello” to Tommy, Deshira and Dijona.
NEW YORK STYLE
Everyday Specials
16” LARGE 1 TOPPING & 20 WINGS 20.99 + tax 2 – 16” LARGE CHEESE 19.99 + tax
WE DELIVER*
HOURS (Open 7 Days A Week)
*Delivery Fees Vary Mon. - Thurs with your choice of Spaghetti, Penne, 10:30 AMServed – 9:00 PM
Fri. 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sat. 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
16” LARGE 1 TOPPING & PITCHER OF BEER 19.99 + tax
SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR A COMPLETE
Sun. 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
14” MEDIUM 1 TOPPING & 10 WINGS 16.99 + tax
MENU
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18” X-LARGE 1 TOPPING & 20 WINGS 22.50 + tax
(SE corner 8th St. & Monroe) 623.386.9191 • 623.386.9559 www.argentosbuckeye.com ARGENTOSPIZZAPASTAANDWINGS
$
30
Gourmet Pizzas
.80
TUESDAY 15% MILITARY DISCOUNT (Does Not Include Specials)
Medium 14” - Large 16”- Extra Large 18” Sicilian Thick 16” x 16”
Made from only the freshest ingredients and store made pizza dough. Choices are Cheese, Argento’s Special (Peperoni, Sausage, Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Extra Cheese), Meat Lover’s, Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Parmigiana, Philly Special, Fontina, Margherita, Caprese, White Pizza, White New York’s Spinach Pizza, Traditional Veggie, Buckeye Veggie, Eggplant Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Chicken of your Choice, Hawaiian and Grandma’s Sicilian Pizza.
Calzones, Stromboli & Rolls Equally appealing to the eye and the palate. Made from the freshest ingredients and family recipes. Choices are Cheese Calzone, Calzone Special, Calzone Meat Lovers, Calzone Veggie, Stromboili (Traditional) and Buffalo Chicken Stromboli.
Parmigiana).
/thousand*
Lunch Special
Draft Beer, Domestic and Imported Bottled Beer and Pitchers available
Pizza, Sandwiches, Pasta with and without soft drinks
$
5.99
Please see our menu for details. Dine-in pasta lunch specials include side salad and bread.
CATERING MENU AVAILABLE AT THE RESTAURANT OR ON OUR WEB SITE 48 hour notice required.
ARGENTO’S ARGENTO’S ARGENTO’S ARGENTO’S NEW YORK STYLE
$
PIZZA
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*Plus 2.5% tax, printing only, 10,000 min. job size, inserting into WVV additional.
with this coupon through 1/1/16. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer. Limit one coupon per order.
with this coupon through 1/1/16. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer. Limit one coupon per order.
NEW YORK STYLE
PIZZA
NEW YORK STYLE
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1 FREE TOPPING
$ $
On any size pizza
$
with this coupon through 1/1/16. Not to be combined with any other coupon or offer. Limit one coupon per order.
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Front Page Post It Notes
Each person attending will also receive “The Savvy Parents Guide to Cutting College Costs.” Location:
ARIZON A GIVES DAY IS APR IL 5, PAG E 23
The Goddard School 4320 N. School Hill Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85396 RSVP TODAY Phone: (623) 255-3290 Email: BuckeyeAZ@GoddardSchool.com
SAVING FOR COLLEGE NOW MAY RESULT IN LESS COST AND DEBT. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC and advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., William Hawke, Representative. Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, 5885 Landerbrook Drive, Suite. 200, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 and Securities America are unaffiliated.
$
3x3 in. Full Color Great Exposure!
22
.00
/thousand*
westvalleyview .com — the newspaper of Avondale, Buckeye,
INS ID E Have a news tip? Send it to news1@westvalleyv iew.com
Best seafood
in the West
Valley V ey!!
Goodyear, Litchfie ld Park & Tolleso (623) 535-843 n, AZ 50¢ 9 Wednesday, March
THE LAST
DETAIL
DAILY SPECIA LS! Not valid with other
HAPPY
I-10
Van Buren
30, 2016
HOUR Monday-Thursday 4pm-7pm
offers
Avondale5 OFF at center of polling place chaos 350 N. Dysart Rd., Ste. 201 Goodyear, 85338 $ 623-925-8200
With this ad.
DRAMA QUEE
N
49th annual Melodrama set for Saturd Buckeye — ay in Page 10.
EYE ON THE BALL
Sports covera starts on Page ge 11.
DAILY UPDA TES! News Updates
and fresh Classified ads posted Monday - Friday 4:30 p.m. online at www.westvalleyv at iew.com Volume 30,
No. 87 28 Pages 1 Section
Circulation:
72,853
INDEX Classifieds ................ Editorials & Letters .... 24 Obituaries .......................... 6 Sports ................ ...... 21 ........... 11 Briefcase ................ ......... 9 Pet of the Week ............. 20 9 Days a Week....... ........ 19 Recycle this paper
*Plus 2.5% tax, 25,000 minimum job size, inserting into WVV additional.
DOWN TO
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An Avondale City Councilm Maricopa County an and the area said voters supervisor who represent in the Southwe city deserve st Valley’s s the an explanati a polling place on for why there largest with an Avondale wasn’t week’s President address ial Preferenc County Supervis e Election. in last decision to reduce or Steve Gallardo said the was part of what the number of polling places what he called made the March 22 election conducted in “probably the worst election the voters waiting state of Arizona” that The election in line for hours to cast had some ballots. Lorenzo Sierra that Avondale City Councilm him to request called “the biggest fiasco” an caused to investigate the U.S. Department of Justice whether Avondale “systematically voters were disenfran in selecting delegates to chised” in what’s a step political conventio this summer’ s national “Avondale voters ns. took the brunt County’s historic election malpractiof Maricopa in his letter to ce,” Sierra U.S. Attorney Sierra said General Loretta said Lynch. locations for he doesn’t want to suggest that on demograp polling places were determine but his letter hics until there’s an investigat d based ion, population ofnotes the racial diversity of the city’s about 85,000. “Avondale represent s the demogra economic trajectory of the United phic and Sierra wrote States,” population ofto Lynch, noting that a Hispanic more than 50 Arizona’s second percent makes The city’s blacklargest Hispanic majorityit population is city. percent, nearly more than 9 Sierra noted. double the state’s percentag e, “Avondale being the commun ity that it is, I (See Polling on Page 5)
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ANISSA JARAMILLO of Tolleson hits one into the ground March 9 during the Apollo Cool Nites Tournament. The Lady Wolverines went 2-2 in the event and are 5-6 so far this season.
know we struggled at the beginning of the season, but we finally pulled it together and realized we need to play as a team. We finally got those bats to work and got the defense behind us, which is a good by Shane McOwen confidence booster.” sports writer Tolleson is in the midst of 11 consecutive days off from game action, Tolleson’s softball team inched closer which will give the team some practice to .500 with a strong performance at time to build on its current the Apollo Cool Nights run of form, Schiele said. Tournament March 7-10 “I think we’re in a great at Apollo High School in SOFTBALL spot,” she said. “I’m new Glendale. this year, but people have The Lady Wolverines told us that this is probably went 2-2 in the tournament, one of the best teams of the last few years moving to 5-6 on the season. Tolleson for Tolleson. We’ve got some great hitting opened the tournament against Scottsdale and some great defense, [and] we’ve got Notre Dame Prep, losing 5-4. The Lady some depth.” Saints scored two in the bottom of the Schiele said the team continues to work fifth to snatch the victory before the time toward its goal of making the playoffs, limit was up. Each tournament game was something the program hasn’t participated capped at 75 minutes. Tolleson rebounded in an early morning in since any of the current classes stepped on campus. double header the next day, beating “I know we were one game short for Laveen Betty H. Fairfax 6-5 and Phoenix playoffs last year,” she said. “I want to Barry Goldwater 3-2. Tolleson scored make it to at least the second round this a run in the bottom of the final inning year. We’re going to keep going all the before time ran out in each game. way until they tell us to go home.” Senior Norma Navarrette’s solo home If Tolleson wants to taste postseason run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference against Goldwater. She also had glory, it’ll have to do it on the backs of its young squad. The Lady Wolverines an RBI triple in the contest. roster has more underclassmen (four Tolleson’s tournament run came to an sophomores and four freshmen) than end with a loss at the hands of Prescott upperclassmen (three seniors and three Valley Bradshaw Mountain, 8-7. Offense juniors). came in steady streams for both teams Schiele said the older girls, while fewer in the game. The Lady Bears and Lady in numbers, have already exhibited strong Wolverines combined to score in seven of leadership. eight half-inning frames. “All of our seniors in general, Josette The close games were a departure [Valdez], Sirena [Rosalez] and Norma, from the norm for Tolleson. The Lady they’re all great,” she said. “They get that Wolverines have been involved in some defense started and are getting those hits in. wild affairs in the early portion of the I’ve got a lot of confidence in our seniors.” season. Tolleson’s average margin of Tolleson’s extended break will continue victory before the Cool Nights tournament into next week. The Lady Wolverines was 9.33 runs in three games, while its margin of defeat was 10.75 in four games. will take the diamond March 21 against Tolleson first-year coach Ashley Schiele Phoenix Trevor Browne on the road. said the team showed good evidence of Shane McOwen can be reached growth in the tournament. at smcowen@westvalleyview.com “It was a lot of teamwork,” Schiele or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen. said. “We finally pulled it together. I
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An Avondale City Councilm Maricopa County an and the area said voters supervisor who represent in the Southwe city deserve st Valley’s s the an explanati a polling place on for why there largest with an Avondale wasn’t week’s President address ial Preferenc County Supervis e Election. in last decision to reduce or Steve Gallardo said the was part of what the number of polling places what he called made the March 22 election conducted in “probably the worst election the voters waiting state of Arizona” that The election in line for hours to cast had some ballots. Lorenzo Sierra that Avondale City Councilm him to request called “the biggest fiasco” an caused to investigate the U.S. Department of Justice whether Avondale “systematically voters were disenfran in selecting delegates to chised” in what’s a step political conventio this summer’ s national “Avondale voters ns. took the brunt County’s historic election malpractiof Maricopa in his letter to ce,” Sierra U.S. Attorney Sierra said General Loretta said Lynch. locations for he doesn’t want to suggest that on demograp polling places were determine but his letter hics until there’s an investigat d based ion, population ofnotes the racial diversity of the city’s about 85,000. “Avondale represent s the demogra economic trajectory of the United phic and Sierra wrote States,” population ofto Lynch, noting that a Hispanic more than 50 Arizona’s second percent makes The city’s blacklargest Hispanic majorityit population is city. percent, nearly more than 9 Sierra noted. double the state’s percentag e, “Avondale being the commun ity that it is, I (See Polling on Page 5)
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ANISSA JARAMILLO of Tolleson hits one into the ground March 9 during the Apollo Cool Nites Tournament. The Lady Wolverines went 2-2 in the event and are 5-6 so far this season.
know we struggled at the beginning of the season, but we finally pulled it together and realized we need to play as a team. We finally got those bats to work and got the defense behind us, which is a good by Shane McOwen confidence booster.” sports writer Tolleson is in the midst of 11 consecutive days off from game action, Tolleson’s softball team inched closer which will give the team some practice to .500 with a strong performance at time to build on its current the Apollo Cool Nights run of form, Schiele said. Tournament March 7-10 “I think we’re in a great at Apollo High School in SOFTBALL spot,” she said. “I’m new Glendale. this year, but people have The Lady Wolverines told us that this is probably went 2-2 in the tournament, one of the best teams of the last few years moving to 5-6 on the season. Tolleson for Tolleson. We’ve got some great hitting opened the tournament against Scottsdale and some great defense, [and] we’ve got Notre Dame Prep, losing 5-4. The Lady some depth.” Saints scored two in the bottom of the Schiele said the team continues to work fifth to snatch the victory before the time toward its goal of making the playoffs, limit was up. Each tournament game was something the program hasn’t participated capped at 75 minutes. Tolleson rebounded in an early morning in since any of the current classes stepped on campus. double header the next day, beating “I know we were one game short for Laveen Betty H. Fairfax 6-5 and Phoenix playoffs last year,” she said. “I want to Barry Goldwater 3-2. Tolleson scored make it to at least the second round this a run in the bottom of the final inning year. We’re going to keep going all the before time ran out in each game. way until they tell us to go home.” Senior Norma Navarrette’s solo home If Tolleson wants to taste postseason run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference against Goldwater. She also had glory, it’ll have to do it on the backs of its young squad. The Lady Wolverines an RBI triple in the contest. roster has more underclassmen (four Tolleson’s tournament run came to an sophomores and four freshmen) than end with a loss at the hands of Prescott upperclassmen (three seniors and three Valley Bradshaw Mountain, 8-7. Offense juniors). came in steady streams for both teams Schiele said the older girls, while fewer in the game. The Lady Bears and Lady in numbers, have already exhibited strong Wolverines combined to score in seven of leadership. eight half-inning frames. “All of our seniors in general, Josette The close games were a departure [Valdez], Sirena [Rosalez] and Norma, from the norm for Tolleson. The Lady they’re all great,” she said. “They get that Wolverines have been involved in some defense started and are getting those hits in. wild affairs in the early portion of the I’ve got a lot of confidence in our seniors.” season. Tolleson’s average margin of Tolleson’s extended break will continue victory before the Cool Nights tournament into next week. The Lady Wolverines was 9.33 runs in three games, while its margin of defeat was 10.75 in four games. will take the diamond March 21 against Tolleson first-year coach Ashley Schiele Phoenix Trevor Browne on the road. said the team showed good evidence of Shane McOwen can be reached growth in the tournament. at smcowen@westvalleyview.com “It was a lot of teamwork,” Schiele or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen. said. “We finally pulled it together. I
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ANISSA JARAMILLO of Tolleson hits one into the ground March 9 during the Apollo Cool Nites Tournament. The Lady Wolverines went 2-2 in the event and are 5-6 so far this season.
know we struggled at the beginning of the season, but we finally pulled it together and realized we need to play as a team. We finally got those bats to work and got the defense behind us, which is a good by Shane McOwen confidence booster.” sports writer Tolleson is in the midst of 11 consecutive days off from game action, Tolleson’s softball team inched closer which will give the team some practice to .500 with a strong performance at time to build on its current the Apollo Cool Nights run of form, Schiele said. Tournament March 7-10 “I think we’re in a great at Apollo High School in SOFTBALL spot,” she said. “I’m new Glendale. this year, but people have The Lady Wolverines told us that this is probably went 2-2 in the tournament, one of the best teams of the last few years moving to 5-6 on the season. Tolleson for Tolleson. We’ve got some great hitting opened the tournament against Scottsdale and some great defense, [and] we’ve got Notre Dame Prep, losing 5-4. The Lady some depth.” Saints scored two in the bottom of the Schiele said the team continues to work fifth to snatch the victory before the time toward its goal of making the playoffs, limit was up. Each tournament game was something the program hasn’t participated capped at 75 minutes. Tolleson rebounded in an early morning in since any of the current classes stepped on campus. double header the next day, beating “I know we were one game short for Laveen Betty H. Fairfax 6-5 and Phoenix playoffs last year,” she said. “I want to Barry Goldwater 3-2. Tolleson scored make it to at least the second round this a run in the bottom of the final inning year. We’re going to keep going all the before time ran out in each game. way until they tell us to go home.” Senior Norma Navarrette’s solo home If Tolleson wants to taste postseason run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference against Goldwater. She also had glory, it’ll have to do it on the backs of its young squad. The Lady Wolverines an RBI triple in the contest. roster has more underclassmen (four Tolleson’s tournament run came to an sophomores and four freshmen) than end with a loss at the hands of Prescott upperclassmen (three seniors and three Valley Bradshaw Mountain, 8-7. Offense juniors). came in steady streams for both teams Schiele said the older girls, while fewer in the game. The Lady Bears and Lady in numbers, have already exhibited strong Wolverines combined to score in seven of leadership. eight half-inning frames. “All of our seniors in general, Josette The close games were a departure [Valdez], Sirena [Rosalez] and Norma, from the norm for Tolleson. The Lady they’re all great,” she said. “They get that Wolverines have been involved in some defense started and are getting those hits in. wild affairs in the early portion of the I’ve got a lot of confidence in our seniors.” season. Tolleson’s average margin of Tolleson’s extended break will continue victory before the Cool Nights tournament into next week. The Lady Wolverines was 9.33 runs in three games, while its margin of defeat was 10.75 in four games. will take the diamond March 21 against Tolleson first-year coach Ashley Schiele Phoenix Trevor Browne on the road. said the team showed good evidence of Shane McOwen can be reached growth in the tournament. at smcowen@westvalleyview.com “It was a lot of teamwork,” Schiele or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen. said. “We finally pulled it together. I
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LOGAN MCDONALD, left, of Millennium applies the tag at second base March 10 to Brophy’s Mason Kokodynski. The Tigers had an eight-run inning and held on to beat the Broncos 9-6.
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sophomore Robbie Schmidt, who squashed the remaining threat and pitched a scoreless seventh to earn the save. “With the pitch count system, [Reese] is just a sophomore Millennium baseball produced an eight-run inning, and only gets 95 pitches total, where as a junior or senior gets and survived a late rally March 10 to push past visiting 105,” Bethel said. “He was at 87 or 88, so we went with the Phoenix Brophy, 9-6. switch, and it turned out all right.” Millennium’s victory moved the team’s The Tigers’ offensive output was strung record to 6-3, and 3-1 in power-points games. together with multiple timely hits. Only one BASEBALL “The players had great approaches of the team’s 14 hits went for extra bases. throughout the game,” Millennium coach “We scored eight runs in one inning, but Ryan Bethel said. “Brophy is obviously no then we kind of pumped the brakes a little bit,” Bethel slouch. Coach [Tom] Succow over there, I’ve been a fan said. “You’d like to see it keep going.” of his since I was 10 years old. It’s a good win for us.” Senior Michael Garverick, junior Logan McDonald and After Brophy tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the third, sophomores Alex Figueroa, David Enriquez and Reese the Tigers exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the each had multi-hit games against Brophy. Figueroa went frame to take a commanding 9-1 lead. Millennium wasn’t 3 for 4 with two runs scored and two RBIs. able to add the additional two-runs to end the game by run rule, and nearly paid for it in the sixth inning. Playoff return Millennium sophomore pitcher Deon Reese had been Millennium is in the middle of a 10-day layoff of game effective for 5.2 innings before hitting two Brophy batters action before diving into 10 contests in 10 days to close and surrendering a two-run double to Drew Dyer, cutting out March, a stretch that includes the Coach Bob National the lead to 9-3. Ethan Garland replaced Reese, giving Invitational. Bethel said he feels his team is in a good up two hits without retiring a batter, and was subbed by sports writer
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LOGAN MCDONALD, left, of Millennium applies the tag at second base March 10 to Brophy’s Mason Kokodynski. The Tigers had an eight-run inning and held on to beat the Broncos 9-6.
Millennium baseball aiming for playoff return by Shane McOwen
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Tolleson baseball tasted defeat for the first time this season March 10 at the hands of Phoenix Alhambra, 7-5. The Wolverine bats couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t solve Alhambra starter Jesus Aldazâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitching puzzle, tagging him for only one run in six-plus innings pitched. Tolleson was able to chase Aldaz from the game in BASEBALL the seventh because of pitch count, and put up a four-run rally in his absence in the final inning, but it fell just short. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That will be one of the best arms in the state,â&#x20AC;? Tolleson coach Scott Richardson said of Aldaz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason for that. He throws a breaking ball for a strike, and runs it up there with the fastball. We tried to take some pitches early, but he was pounding the zone. We finally got him to his pitch limit in the seventh, and as you can see, it was a different ballgame.â&#x20AC;? Tollesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting seventh inning began with an RBI single by Luis Castillo off Alhambra reliever David Avitia to make it 7-2. Castillo then advanced to third and scored on consecutive wild pitches. Jose Quezada later scored on an error by the Alhambra left fielder after a single by Aaron Gutierrez, and Ramon Velasco knocked in the final run with a single of his own. Tolleson had the tying run on first with two outs, but sophomore Omar Baldenegro flied out to left field to end the rally and the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal there in the last inning is to get the tying run to the plate,â&#x20AC;? Richardson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We actually got the tying run to first base. Ball doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t land here and there, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the way it goes.â&#x20AC;? Richardson said the loss was disappointing because of the slow start, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change the narrative of the Wolverinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; play so far this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t define our season at all,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best team in Major League Baseball loses 60 games. We lost one right now. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to grow from it, get better and move on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were definitely some bright spots. We made a change in the outfield, and he comes in and gets two knocks. We battled and clawed there at the end.â&#x20AC;? Kevin Ortega started the game on the mound for Tolleson, but his effort was
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AARON GUTIERREZ of Tolleson throws a second-inning pitch March 9 against Mesa. The Wolverines won 2-1 against Mesa to stay undefeated, but dropped a 7-5 game to Alhambra the next day. undermined by a few mishaps in the field. Two dropped fly balls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one in the infield and one in the outfield â&#x20AC;&#x201D; led to a couple of runs, while technically earned, could have been avoided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was the difference in three runs,â&#x20AC;? Richardson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You might lose focus for one pitch, and the chances of the ball being hit to you are 1,000-to-1. Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened. Our outfielder losing focus, the ball was hit to him, the lights here arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the best and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pick it up, and it cost us runs.â&#x20AC;? Richardson said he was pleased with his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fight at the end of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are definitely some positives,â&#x20AC;?
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JACOB MCLEOD, right, of Estrella Foothills dives into second base March 9 while stealing a base. McLeod eventually scored the game-tying run in the fourth inning, and the Wolves went on to post a 6-4 victory.
Home (From Page 13) muscle to right, and it ended up being that way.” Wright said he had spoken with his father before the start of the game and was informed that Shelly had come out of surgery 30 minutes earlier than normal for the procedure, so he wasn’t too concerned, he said. Still, it was an unusual circumstance. “It’s always different not having them up in the stands cheering me on, but it was nice to know she was watching and cheering us on from the hospital,” Wright said. The victory was much needed for Estrella (6-4), which lost its first two power-points games and was shell shocked in the Florence tournament championship. The Wolves had a 5-2 advantage against Florence March 4, but gave up four runs in the last inning and lost 6-5. “We lost the championship game in the bottom of the seventh, and [March 7] we’re up 1-0 in the fifth [against Apache Junction] and gave up that lead as well, and end up losing,” McCubbins said. “We talked last night about not making it bigger than it is, figuring out how to finish games, and probably the best part of tonight is our entire practice last night was offensive situations. We spent 30 minutes on nothing but bunting, and the inning we needed it, we had two guys that got bunts down, got guys in scoring position, and we get the huge pinch hit by Corbin, which was awesome.” The fifth inning opened with a walk to Godfrey, who was bunted to second by Sam Cunningham. Williamson was then intentionally walked, and Christian McCubbins bunted the runners to second and third, setting up Wright’s pinch hit. Jake Kazanecki and Jacob McLeod followed with singles of their own, which scored Wright to give the Wolves an insurance run. Cactus Shadows (3-6) got one back in the seventh, making it 6-4, but the Falcons left a pair of runners on base when Wolves reliever Ryan Vanderhei struck out Peyton McGregor, ending the game. McCubbins said he was pleased with the win,
especially considering the amount of emotion and excitement that comes along with the first home game of the season. “These guys have been talking all week long about being at home, and being at home also means there’s a lot of nerves, they’re playing in front of their classmates and parents,” he said. “So, we were a little bit anxious, and it showed a little bit, but the best thing was these guys were able to settle down, play the game.” Estrella plays in the newly realigned 4A conference as one of the smallest schools attendance wise. That presents the Wolves, a team that has had plenty of success over the years, with a tougher challenge. “It’s not like it used to be where scores are going to be very lopsided, especially moving up to 4A,” McCubbins said. “The analogy we made is every game is going to be like a major league game. It’s going to be a 5-3 game, a 4-2 game, a 2-1 game. For them to finish tonight like they did, especially because we put ourselves with a little bit of adversity — we had two opportunities to end the game [in the seventh] — but they stayed with it and got it done.”
Early momentum Estrella faced a dire situation in the top of the first, but minimized the damage. Cactus Shadows loaded the bases with nobody out thanks to a pair of hits and a walk, but Estrella pitcher Cunningham induced a 5-2-3 double play out of cleanup hitter Joe Palanzo. The Wolves had a chance to get out of the inning unscathed, but McGregor followed with a single to left, scoring two runs to give the Falcons an early 2-0 lead. Estrella responded immediately in the bottom of the first. Godfrey, the Wolves’ leadoff hitter, swung at the first pitch he saw from Cactus Shadows’ Hayden Parker, blasting it over the right-field fence to cut the Falcons’ lead in half. “One of the goals we set today was to come out and have energy,” Godfrey said. “We talked about it yesterday at practice how we were just flat [March 9 against Apache Junction], and we came out and had a lot of energy the entire night, didn’t fold. [The home run] was
nice. I’ve been kind of struggling at the plate and that boosted my confidence right there.” Cactus Shadows made it 3-1 in the top of the third on a Palanzo homer to left, but the Wolves answered again in the bottom of the third. Godfrey reached on an error, and with two outs, Williamson doubled to left, scoring Godfrey to make it 3-2. The Wolves tied the game with two outs in the fourth when McLeod was hit by a pitch, stole second and came home on a Rob Jesionowski bloop single to left. That set up the fifth-inning heroics from Wright. Cunningham got the pitching win for Estrella, scattering eight hits over six innings. He walked one and struck out three. “I was just trying to go straight to the plate, let them put the ball in play, let the people behind me make plays, because they’re hitting the ball off me, why not have it go to someone behind me, right?” Cunningham said. “Sam did really good,” added Godfrey, who caught the game for the Wolves. “He had lots of control over the ball, and the batters couldn’t handle him. It’s really nice catching Sam. It’s fun because he hits his spots every time.” McCubbins has been pleased with Cunningham this season, he said. The biggest thing is he’s healthy. “It’s nice to have him on the mound, because he had an arm injury as a freshman, so he didn’t get to pitch at all last year,” McCubbins said. “He did a great job.” Estrella played again March 10, but managed only two hits in a 5-0 loss against Flagstaff Coconino. Still, the win over Cactus Shadows was a nice turnaround after a tough couple of games preceding it. “The biggest thing, and we dealt with it all year as we jumped to 4A, what are the moments with each team, each program, that lets us know that we’re OK, that we can play at that level?” McCubbins said. “I think tonight, definitely, as we look back later in the season, is going to be that turning point that we’re going to be fine.” Estrella played Tuesday at Chandler Seton Catholic. The result was unavailable at press time. The Wolves are home at 3:45 p.m. today against Prescott, and host Combs at 6 p.m. Thursday.
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ALEXANDRA MCCUTCHEON of Westview gets ready to unleash a pitch March 8 against Desert Mountain. The Lady Knights won 7-2 and are 8-3 so far this season, which includes a 6-0 record during the Falcon Softball Invitational hosted by Carl Hayden, a tournament Westview won.
Scorpion Skills Camp starting March 20 Desert Edge High School is hosting a basketball skills camp starting March 20. The camp is for boys and girls from third through eighth grades, and lasts eight weeks. The camp will focus on fundamentals, including ball handling, passing, layups, shooting, rebounding and defensive positioning. It will also have an emphasis on small-squad games. The camp is once a week, with sixththrough eighth-graders going Mondays, and third- through fifth-graders going
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Local products having successful springs Kole Calhoun, a 2006 graduate of Buckeye Union High School, and Aaron Altherr, a 2009 graduate of Agua Fria High School, are having good starts to
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“I think it was in our heads,” Wonner said. “We knew who we were playing. We made a couple of mistakes in the first inning, and a team like that, they just jump on them. After that, it was all downhill.” The Lady Knights showed resolve in their next game against Scottsdale Desert Mountain — not even a full 24 hours following the big loss. Westview controlled the game the entire way, winning 7-2. “We recovered nicely,” Wonner said. “[We talked about] putting that one away [because] we had two more games in the week. We did a really good job coming back from that. This one was a big win for us for all that’s going on.” Westview lost a heartbreaker at home March 10 against Chandler Basha. After coming from behind to tie the game and eventually forcing extra innings, Westview surrendered four runs in the top of the eighth to lose 8-4. Only two of Basha’s eight runs were earned. Of Westview’s three losses, two have come in the seventh inning or later. Against Phoenix Mountain Pointe March 1, Westview scored four runs in the top of the seventh to take a 9-7 lead. Mountain Pointe answered in the bottom of the frame with three of its own for a walk-off win. “We scored four runs in the top of the seventh to take a two-run lead, and then we basically kind of just gave it to them,” Wonner said. “That’s the only game I’ve been disappointed with how we played.” After a week off of game action, Westview will take the field again March 17 in the inaugural Youngker Roughrider Classic. Following the tournament, Westview will have three power-points contests — at Phoenix Central, at Gilbert Highland and home against Mesa Desert Ridge — before opening region play with a two-game series against Tolleson. “Our preseason schedule is tough. We’re looking at getting power points,” Wonner said. “We just have to get to region play and take care of business there.”
season in the majors. Last year, he was projected to be an everyday outfielder for the Phillies, but a preseason injury forced him to spend a lengthy stint on the disabled list. Upon his return, Altherr batted .197 with four homers and 22 RBI in 57 games.
Goodyear youth team looking for hoops players The AZ Sharks, a youth basketball club team in Goodyear, is looking for boys in fourth through seventh grades to play. For information, contact Ryan Nelson at 623-210-5451.
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Wildman Phil and his Amazing Animals Wildman Phil will highlight some of the world’s most notable creatures at Wildman Phil and His Amazing Animals at 2 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Flag-raising ceremony The city of Litchfield Park will celebrate the 79th anniversary of the U.S. Merchant Marine founding with a flag-raising ceremony at 8:15 a.m. on the front lawn of City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-5033.
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Macular Degeneration Support Group A Macular Degeneration nonprofit support group will meet at 3 p.m. at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-386-7432.
Cards and Games Adults 40 and older are invited to play games such as Sequence, Rummikub and Mexican Train from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Goodyear Recreation Conference Room, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The free event will include light refreshments. Advance registration is required by calling 623-882-7525.
WomenHeart support group WomenHeart, a support group for women with or at risk for heart disease, meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at 3657 Clubhouse Drive, Room 100, Goodyear. For information, call 623-215-3629.
Litchfield Park City Council meets The Litchfield Park City Council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at the Florence Brinton Litchfield Memorial Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas can be viewed online at litchfield-park.org.
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Entrepreneur round-up Entrepreneurs are invited to meet other local small business owners at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The group supports the growth of small business in the West Valley, allowing participants to inform the group about their business and services. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, email Kevin George at kevin@mrfranchiseadvice.com. ADVERTISEMENT
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Crazy 8s club The Crazy 8s Math Club meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday through April 27 at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. The club is open to thirdthrough fifth-graders who want to learn about math. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
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17 Design Challenge Youths ages 9-14 can learn the fundamentals of 3-D design using Tinkercad to create an action figure from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required at mcldaz.org.
Blood drive United Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.at Contracted Driver Services, 13817 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. To donate, call 1-877-UBS-HERO or visit Bloodhero.com.
Corpsmen are welcome. The detachment is involved with various programs that assist veterans. For information, contact Detachment Commandant Herb Cato at 623-853-5685 or email hcato@cox.net.
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Litchfield Park artist Michele Schuck will be in the Sun Lounge at the Wigwam from 4 to 8 p.m. as part of the resort’s Artists in Residence program. Schuck specializes in Southwest landscapes. The Wigwam is at 300 E.Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Genealogy assistance People can visit the Buckeye Valley Museum at 116 E. Hwy 85 in Buckeye to get assistance with their family tree searches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month.Registration is required by calling 623-349-6300.
Saturday
18 Dog adoption meet and greet Deser t Labrador Retriever Rescue is holding a meet and greet to screen potential dog adopters from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cabela’s, 9380 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. For information, visit www.dlrrphoenix.org.
Yoga in the Park Litchfield Park’s Yoga in the Park will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Staggs Park, 300 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. All ages are welcomed and no experience is necessary.
Planting for the Low Desert Master Gardner Jack Wigal will share his gardening knowledge at Planting for the Low Desert at 2 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Osiris-Rex Spacecraft Everyone’s invited to learn about the Osiris-Rex Spacecraft at 11 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Spring Carnival Homeless Youth Connection’s Spring Carnival will take place from noon to 11 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. Proceeds will benefit homeless youths.
Citrus Road Nazarene Church hosts M.A.S.H, or Miracles Are Still Happening, food distribution from 7 to 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the church, 418 S. Citrus Road, Goodyear. $50 to $60 worth of food will be available for a $10 donation. The event runs on a first-come, first-served basis; food supplies vary each month. For information, visit .facebook. com/CitrusRoadNazarene
Cody’s Reading Pack Young readers can build confidence by reading to therapy dogs during “Cody’s Reading Pack” at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. Readings are by appointment for 15-minute sessions. To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.
Catholic Daughters of America The Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to discuss “feminine genius” in today’s world in the Teen Room at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. New members are encouraged to join. For information, call Mary Ann at 623-680-1845.
Desert Mariners of Arizona meeting The Desert Mariners of Arizona hosts its monthly chapter meeting at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at the American Legion Hall, 7145 E. Second St., Scottsdale. The chapter is part of The American Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II. For information, email Norman at npalmer8@cox.net.
Sunday
19 Spring Carnival Homeless Youth Connection’s spring carnival will take place from noon to 9 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. Proceeds will benefit homeless youths.
Monday
Stories of Transformation Celebrate International World Storytelling Day with Stories of Transformation: An evening of Adult Storytelling at 6 p.m. at BOONgarden, 214 W. Western Ave., Avondale. The suggested donation is $8 at the door and $5 with a student I.D. card. For information, visit storyrise.com.
Shakespeare in the Park Watch the Renaissance come to life as actors and musicians from the Anderson Institute of Performing Arts perform an interactive play from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Wigwam artist in residence Litchfield Park artist Michele Schuck will be in the Sun Lounge at the Wigwam from 4 to 8 p.m. as part of the resort’s Artists in Residence program. Schuck specializes in Southwest landscapes. The Wigwam is at 300 E.Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
AAUW meets The West Valley branch of the American Association of University Women meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month in the PebbleCreek community in Goodyear. All interested women are welcome. For information, call at 623-249-5388.
USMC Southwest Detachment meets The Marine Corps League, Southwest Valley Detachment No. 1245 meets from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All present and former Marines and FMF
20 Avondale City Council meets The Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of the month at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
Alzheimer’s support group An Alzheimer’s support group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Building A, Goodyear. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encouraging each other. For information, call 602-528-0545 or visit alz.org/dsw.
Entrepreneur meet up Meet with fellow entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions, talk current business trends and receive feedback and advice during the Monday Night Meetup event at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. No registration is required.
Tuesday
holding a free seminar titled The Mind-Body Connection to teach residents about health and resilience at 6 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.
Buckeye City Council meets The Buckeye City Council meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye.
Developmental, hearing & vision screenings Free developmental, hearing and vision screenings are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Screenings provide a quick look at how children are doing in areas such as communication, physical ability, social skills, problem solving, hearing and vision. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Pendergast Elem. School Board meets The Pendergast Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the district office, 3802 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix (the board meets periodically at schools on a rotating basis). For information, visit pesd92.org.
Wednesday
22 State of City address Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise will highlight the city’s current state from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale.
Jungle Jill’s Animal Encounters Join Jungle Jill and her animals at Jungle Jill’s Animal Encounters at 2 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.
Estrella Republican Club The Estrella Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in the lecture room at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.
Heart disease support group The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart disease from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park.
Thursday
23 Ford Trimotor Tour The public is invited to observe and tour the historic Ford Trimotor plane from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport, 1658 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
S.M.A.R.T. Referrals Networking Entrepreneurs are invited to network with other local small business owners at the Southwest Marketing and Referrals Team (S.M.A.R.T.) meeting. The group meets at noon the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 845 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Owners or managers of all types of businesses are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Darren Mullins at darren.mullins@ libertymutual.com.
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The Crazy 8s Math Club meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday through April 27 at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. The club is open to thirdthrough fifth-graders who want to learn about math. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.
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The Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye, invites adults to a book discussion from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.
Homeless Youth Connection’s Spring Carnival will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. Proceeds will benefit homeless youths.
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Jeffrey James Thimgan, 21, of Goodyear died March 7, 2017, in Tucson. Mr. Thimgan was born Dec. 7, 1995, to Russ and Nelly Thimgan in La Junta, Colo. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 99. He graduated from Millennium High School in Goodyear in 2014. He was vice president of the FFA chapter and a member of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national parliamentary procedures team. He was a member of the debate, swimming and cross-country teams, the band and Health Jeffrey Occupation Students of America. Thimgan He attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he studied agricultural economics, theater and creative writing and appeared in theater productions and served as student body parliamentarian. He is survived by his parents, Russ and Nelly Thimgan; two brothers, Paul and Andres Thimgan; one sister, Leah Thimgan; and two grandparents, Garth and Barbara Thimgan. Services were March 11 at the Church at Litchfield Park in Litchfield Park, with graveside services and interment Monday at Rocky Ford Cemetery in Rocky Ford, Colo. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal Mann, 66, of Buckeye died March 6, 2017. Mr. Mann was born July 10, 1950, in Carlsbad, N.M., to Gardner and Melvean Howe-Mann. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1975, achieving the rank of corporal E-4. He was awarded the Rifle Expert Badge, National Defense Medal, Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Mast and Good Conduct Medal. He graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in computer information systems from New Mexico State University. He was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for Superior and Quality Work in support of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. He was a member of the Masons of Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lee Mann; one daughter, Jodie Dawn Miller; five sons, Britt Liles, Michael S. Bostwick, Howard Mann, Mickey Mann and James O. Mann; one brother, Rick Mann; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darryl Constance Mann; and one son, Stephen Mann. A visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at White Tanks Southern Baptist Church, 1420 N. 192nd Ave., Buckeye. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. March 20 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Maria Fernandez, 91, of Avondale died March 4, 2017. Ms. Fernandez was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to Ignacio Amaro and Victoria Gamez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustine C. Fernandez. She is survived by three children, Gloria Sanchez, Augustine Fernandez and Ruben Fernandez; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Williams Catholic Church, 11001 W. Third St., Avondale, with interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Maria Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Fernandez Road, Avondale. Condolences for the family may be left at www.advantagefunerals.com.
Harriett Faith Odom
Born Harriett Faith Brawner on November 4, 1926 to Frances Odel McKee Brawner and William Goebel Brawner, Harriett grew up in what was then considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;ruralâ&#x20AC;? Phoenix at 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Rd. She attended Murphy School and Phoenix Union High School with her sisters Frances Catherine and Elizabeth â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bettyâ&#x20AC;?. After high school Harriett moved to California with her sister Frances and brother-inlaw George, and worked at North Island Naval Air Station, followed by Alameda Naval Station. She returned to Phoenix to work at Luke Air Force Base and met the love of her life, Jesse â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jessâ&#x20AC;? Odom. Harriett and Jess married December 23, 1949 and moved to Silver Bell, AZ until the birth of their son Gary in 1957. They then moved to the Buckeye Valley where they entered into the drilling business which became a very large part of their lives. Harriett and Jess retired from the drilling business in 1989 and purchased a second home in Pinetop where they would spend their summers when not traveling in their motor home with friends. Harriett was very active in the P.E.O. Sisterhood early on and was honored to have served in P.E.O. Chapter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?, which was founded by her grandmother in the home where Harriett was born and would later live with Jess. Harriett passed peacefully at home on March 9, 2017, comforted in the love of her nieces and nephews, along with the team of caregivers that loved her like family. She was preceded by her husband Jess, son Gary and her two sisters Frances and Betty. Harriett loved her family, her friends, and especially Jess to whom she was so devoted for 67 years. Services will be held on Friday, March 17 with the viewing at 9:00am and memorial service at 10:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 25800 W Southern Ave, followed by internment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Hospice of the Valley.
John S. Martin John S. Martin of Goodyear, AZ died Tuesday March 7, 2017 at Serenity House in Phoenix, AZ. He was 85 years old. Born on July 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Patricia and Edward Martin. John served in the United States Army from January 8, 1952 to December 17, 1953. As a veteran in the Korean War, John was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, a United Nations Service Medal, and a National Defense Service Medal. John was an electrician by trade. He worked with his father building Wonder Buildings in his younger years, then owned his own trucking company, J.C. Trucking. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmella (Delfino) Martin, his son, John Edward Martin, and his grandson, Steven Mitchell He is survived by four children, Kathleen (Dennis) Kinley of Goodyear, AZ, Pamela (Fiancè, Sam Rinchiuso) Martin-Mitchell of Elkhorn, WI, Edward John (Kelly) Martin of Valparaiso, IN, Anthony Frank Martin of Elmhurst, IL, and daughter-in-law Mary Kaye Martin of Des Plains, IL; eleven grandchildren, Rebecca (Steven) LaNasa of Singapore, Brittney Kinley of Phoenix, AZ, Jodi (Matthew) Scoville of Mt. Prospect, IL, Nikki Martin of Chicago, IL, Valerie (Brian) Recob of Elkhorn, WI, Amanda (Adam) Farrell of Elkhorn, WI, Lauren (Tom) Holland of Chicago, IL, Brian (Joanna) Martin of Mt. Prospect, IL, Jordan Yurko of Valparaiso, IL, and Mark Urban of Edina, MN; seven great grandchildren, Charles, Joseph, Jett, Asher, Bailey Grace, Liam, and Delilah; and four siblings, Sam (La Rue) Martin of Florence, AL, Oliver (Patricia) Martin of San Diego, CA, Edward (Sue) Martin of Chicago, IL, and Carole (Jim) Anderson of Huntley, IL. The funeral services with military honors will be held on March 17, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 13720 W Thomas Rd, Avondale AZ 85392.
Kevin Arias Kevin Arias, 30, of Goodyear died March 4, 2017, in Buckeye. Mr. Arias was born Nov. 5, 1986, in San Jose, Calif., to Guadalupe and Jesus Arias. He moved to Arizona in 1999. He worked as a machinery operator at Holsum Bakery. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He is survived by his wife, Karla; one daughter, Karla; two sons, Kristian and Kaleb; his parents, Guadalupe and Jesus Arias; one sister, Terry Clark; and one brother, Oscar. Services were Monday at St. Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Buckeye, with interment at the Kevin Arias Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye. Condolences for the family may be left at avenidasfuneralchapel.com.
Hazel Dorothy Barnes
Hazel Dorothy Barnes, 78, of Goodyear died March 7, 2017. Ms. Barnes was born Aug. 28, 1938, to William and Edna Fitzpatrick in Liverpool, England. She was preceded in death by one son, Greg Barnes. She is survived by one daughter, Lois Castro; two sons, Steve and Kevin Barnes; one sister, Linda Cain of Australia; 10 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren. Condolences for the family may Hazel Barnes be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. (See Obituaries on Page 23)
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George Stuart â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Alexander Bain George Stuart â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuâ&#x20AC;? Alexander Bain, 84, of Goodyear died Feb. 28, 2017, in Sun City. Mr. Bain was born March 3, 1932, in Birmingham, England, to George Manson Bain and Margaret Rose Bain. He is survived by four daughters, Sandi Bain of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Karen Barnett of Goodyear, Valerie Gersonde of San Diego and Janice Buonassisi of San Diego; one son, Scot Bain of Vernon, British Columbia; one sister, Jean Scheline of George Bain Fresno, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of life was March 11 at Santisi Brothers Pizzeria and Sports Grill in Phoenix. This obituary is being reprinted to correct information. The View regrets the error.
Ladislado Ramos Martinez
Ladislado Ramos Martinez, 67, of Avondale died Feb. 26, 2017, in Glendale. Mr. Martinez was born Sept. 26, 1949, in McNary Texas. He moved to Arizona in 1972. He is survived by five brothers, Luis Jr., Lorenzo, Albert and Fermin Martinez; and two sisters, Marisela Porras and Terry Dominguez. A viewing was March 6 at New Beginnings Church in Phoenix, with interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale. Condolences for the family may Ladislado be left at Martinez avenidasfuneralchapel.com.
Ila Mae Odom Gosa Blair Ila Mae Odom Gosa Blair, 94, of Litchfield Park died March 2, 2017, at home. Mrs. Blair was born Jan. 17, 1923, in Townley, Ala. She worked at T.I.L. Sportswear in Aberdeen, Miss., where she became active with the union. She later worked as a union organizer for the AFLCIO. She was preceded in death by two husbands, James William Gosa of Aberdeen, Miss., and Edward Anderson Blair of Nashville, Tenn. She is survived by one daughter, Janice Marie Gosa Toland; one grandchild; and two Ila Blair great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. This obituary is being reprinted to correct information provided by the funeral home.
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Sylvia Folks, 45, of Avondale died March 2, 2017, at her home from cancer. Ms. Folks was born May 18, 1971, in Phoenix to L.T. and Mary Folks. She worked for the city of Avondale for 28 years. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lue Folks; two sisters, LaShella Folks and Nicole Folks; and four brothers, Mickey Johnson, L.T. Folks Jr., Cleveland Folks and Terrell Folks. A memorial service was held March 10. Condolences may be left for the family at Sylvia Folks AvenidasFuneralChapel.com.
Brian Dale Askeland Brian Dale Askeland, 60, of Goodyear died March 10, 2017, in Phoenix. Mr. Askeland was born Aug. 10, 1956, to Oscar and Darlene Askeland. He is survived by his wife, Laura Askeland; one daughter, Carrie Gabriel; two sons, Trevor Askeland and Andrew Askeland; his parents, Oscar and Darlene Askeland; one brother, Calvin Askeland; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Brian Askeland Road, Goodyear. Memorials can be made to Hospice of the Valley. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Thomas Edmond Allen
Thomas Edmond Allen, 84, of west Phoenix died March 9, 2017. Mr. Allen was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Ajo to Benjamin E. and Myrtle E. Allen. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He was a member of Gideons International and a life member and golden eagle member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Allen; two daughters, Genell Dawson and Lynn Snow; three sons, Thomas Jr., Harry and Hugh Allen; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be at 5 p.m. Thomas Allen Friday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A viewing will be at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Memorials can be made to Gideons International. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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All Faith Community Services seeks volunteers All Faith Community Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buckeye Food Bank is seeking volunteers as drivers, office staff, clerks for its thrift store and runners. Volunteers are asked to be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at 214 S. Fifth St., Buckeye. For information, call Cassie Wilkins at 623-386-3513.
Buckeye among top 10 safest cities in Arizona According to a report by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, the city of Buckeye placed 10th on the reportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 10 safest cities in Arizona. The report compared a cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number of violent crimes and property crimes to its population. The study eliminated any cities that did not submit a complete crime report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and removed cities with populations under 5,000. Other West Valley cities that ranked in the top 50 included Goodyear at 18th, Avondale at 36th and Tolleson at 49th.
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Mekhi Damari Belford, a newborn, of Avondale died Feb. 21, 2017, at Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix. Mekhi was born Feb. 21, 2017, at Banner Estrella Medical Center to Muszuba Belford and Nariah Davis. He is survived by his parents, Muszuba Belford and Nariah Davis; four brothers, Marquise Davis, Daniel Smith Jr., Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Marion Belford and Demetrius Belford; and three grandparents, Melina Belford, Lakesha Davis and Steven Perkins. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 9925 W. Mekhi Belford Thomas Road, Avondale. The Rev. Eddie Robinson will officiate. Memorials may be made to Melina Belford, 313 E. Madden Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323 or at gofundme.com/mekhi-demari-belfords-funeral.
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Arizona Behavioral Care Homes is hiring Direct Care Professionals (formerly known BHT’s) and Certified Personal Caregivers for our West Valley group homes. Starting pay is $11 /hour for DCP and $12 /hour for CPC. Requirements: Must be 21 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Card, Physical and TB test. We offer paid time off, health insurance dental insurance, life insurance and 401K. Submit resumes to: adavis@abch.us or call 480-840-1601 Busco ayuda para servicio de limpieza. Licensia de manejar y transportacion, Algo de ingles, Blanca 602-680-0421.
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ALL SHIFTS West Valley Locations! Pay rates DOE & range from entry level to experienced ($9-$10 Hr) to start for Production, Stockers, Packers, Warehouse, Order Pickers, Labor & Janitor. ALSO ($10-13 Hr plus) Driving Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Cherry Pickers, Shipping/Receiving, Tig Welders, Machine Operators, Wood Workers, Delivery Drivers & Construction. Little/No Experience? We have jobs starting at about $8.50 Hr. Most positions are Temp-to Hire ALL POSITIONS ARE IN A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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CAREGIVERS & DRIVERS needed immediately. We train for certification to care for special needs. Trainees start $10.00/ hour. Higher pay for experience. 14423 McDowell Road Ste G104, Goodyear. 623-547-4839 CAREGIVERS needed in the Buckeye, Avondale, Phoenix, areas. Call 602-841-7611 for more information and to apply. CDL Class A drivers needed for over the road. Also need line drivers for Phoenix to L.A. and Phoenix to the Bay area. Good pay and benefits and $1000 signing bonus paid over 6 months. Call Mark 602-254-9922. CDL Driver needed. 2 years experience required. Wingfield Livestock Transport. Call Monday-Friday between 10a.m.4p.m., 623-386-4454. Ask for Claude. DEPENDABLE female Christian caregiver/ companion to assist with an elderly female on a part-time basis. Duties include, but not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, meal prep, medicine reminders and light cleaning. Minimum requirements: must have experience with Dementia patients and in-home care. Prefer someone who is CPR and First Aid certified with a current TB test. All applicants must undergo a background check. If interested in position please call 623-521-0309 EXPERIENCED Accounting Helper for AP/AR. Invoicing and asset tracking for small West Phoenix construction firm. Send Resume to: chrisalyn@hotmail.com
HELP for cleaning service needed. Must have own transportation, some English required, Blanca 602-680-0421. HIRING Certified Caregivers. All shifts. Need current TB, Fingerprint Clearance Card, First Aid and CPR, Food Handlers Card and Certification for Certified Caregiver. Our address is 4211 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear, Az 85395. HOUSEKEEPER with experience mostly in home cleaning. Part-time, call 623-792-3176, or apply online delascleaning.com LANDSCAPE Maintenance Worker needed for Goodyear area. Must speak English, have own transportation. Call Steve 623-399-0139, Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Starting $11 hour. LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA’s, Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521. REPUTABLE feed mill in Buckeye looking for a daytime driver for flatbed to deliver bags of feed to local dairies. Class A CDL required and current health card. Benefits, 401K. Please apply in person 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at 29700 Lower River Rd. 602-251-3600. REPUTABLE feed mill in Buckeye looking for a night shift mixer. Mechanical ability required. Class A CDL a + for possible nearby driving. Benefits, 401K. Please apply in person 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at 29700 Lower River Rd. 602-251-3600. Our advertisers say: “Had a great response!” ...Carolyn Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
The City of Litchfield Park is accepting applications for seasonal positions. Cashiers: season runs April through August, 12 to 30 hours/week, $10.00/hr. Lifeguards: season runs April through Labor Day, 15 to 40 hrs/wk, $10/hr to $12.30/hour. Deadlines for applications vary See the City’s website litchfield-park.org for details. Equal Opportunity Employer Monday-Friday Drug-free environment. Trained/Experienced Techs Make Approximately $24.00 an hour + bonuses! Taking resumes for a qualified septic employee. Honest, strong, good attitude, hard working person that is not afraid of a shovel, yet personable & professional. Clean drivers license is a must. CDL is a plus, but not required at first and will be required to get a CDL. Will train to our high standards. Pay starts at $16-$18/hr depending on experience. email resumes to septictech@att.net.
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The West Valley View has an opening for a reporter. A degree in journalism and/or newspaper writing experience is required. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Submit resume and writing samples to: Editor West Valley View 1050 E. Riley Dr. • Avondale, AZ 85323 or e-mail to: editor@westvalleyview.com
An Outstanding Retirement Community at 99th Avenue & Grand In Sun City, Arizona Dining Server – Full Time & Part Time Provide high quality, friendly service to residents and guests of Royal Oaks at scheduled meals and special events. Preferably has 1 year previous experience working in a formal dining environment
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LITCHFIELD ClockworksQuality antique clock repair. House calls on grandfather clocks. 623-759-3151. O.N.B. Landscaping/ Concrete. lawn, cleaning and trimming. Concrete, patio, driveway sidewalk and additions. Call for free estimates. 623-249-0610 Beto.
Merchandise Truck driver local deliveries, based out of Buckeye. Must have CDL License HAZ endorsement a plus Must have tanker endorsement Wages depending on experience, benefits included, home every night. Background check required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Please, no phone calls. Fax resume to 623-386-3432 or drop off at 26675 West Baseline Rd., Buckeye AZ 85326 Helena Chemical
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2 RESIDENTIAL lots for sale in the City of Avondale. Located on the corner of Corral/ 7th St. Utilities inside the property. For pricing information call 623-349-2035. 5-10 ACRES +fix-up ranch home West of Estrella. 2 wells. $319.5K. Buy direct from owner/ broker. Owner may carry w/ $50,000. down. 602-525-6622. WE buy vacant lots, up to 1 acre. 480-365-8058. WENDEN, AZ. Ranchettes. 40 acres each from $49,900. Close to Highway 60 off Alamo Road. 7 sold, 1 left. Owner 888-444-1220
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4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, covered patio, desert landscaping in front. 1313 square feet. Minimum one year lease. Available now (as soon as new carpet installed!) Close to schools, shopping, parks. No Pets. 12906 W. Palm Lane. $1150 per month, $950 deposit and credit check fee. Email: publisher@westvalleyview.com In the sought-after Litchfield Elementary School District.
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PRINTING press. Ryobi 3302M two color press. Prints sheets up to 11x17. In good condition. $2600. Email publisher@westvalleyview.com with questions or to set up an appointment to see it. PROBATE/ Estate Sale New Holland (bobcat style)front scoop loader Model # NHL555 $4700.00 or best offer. Steinway “O” grand rebuilt, refinished piano. $39,000.00. Baldwin grand 5’ 3” mahagany piano $10,000.00. Washer and gas dryer, little used, good condition, $250.00 for both, or best offer. Call 714-749-7054 or 360-632-5440 to leave message for appointment. Estrella Hills, Goodyear. SAFE Step walk-in tub. Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-538-3092 for $750 off.
ACORN Stairlifts. The affordable solution to your stairs! **Limited time-$250 off your Stairlift purchase!** Buy direct and save. Please call 1-800-268-9843 for free DVD and brochure. DIGITAL HEARING AIDS Now offering a 45-Day Risk Free Offer! FREE BATTERIES for Life! Call to start your free trial! 877-635-7868 (AzCAN)
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HOUSECLEANING- 6 days/ week. Apartments/ condo’s. Also move in/ out. Experienced, free estimates, reasonable rates. Bonded/insured. 623-533-2846 HOUSECLEANING. Valley wide. Honest. Detailed. Reliable. 17 years experience. References Available. 602-481-8627.
OFFICE/ Retail/ Premium/ Affordable suites available, 722’-2000’. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Litchfield. 602-694-3158.
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VALENCIA’S Cleaning. Home, move in/ out, or one time service. 9 years experience. Call for free estimates. 623-241-3404.
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ROOMMATE- Garden LakesAvondale. One bedroom. Utilities included. Pool. Laundry. 623-271-2030.
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2-3 BEDROOM mobile homes for sale. New factory to you homes and lots available. Owner financing. All age family gated community. New homes available. 623-935-4296, 623-826-5398, 623-853-5739.
ADVERTISE your home, property or business for sale in 68 AZ newspapers. Reach over half a million readers for ONLY $330! Call the West Valley View 623-535-8439 or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AZCAN) Our advertisers say: “Had over 40 calls!” ...Maribel Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
$25,000 under dealer’s cost! New 2016 Schult mobile homes. 3 bedroom /2 bathroom. Deck, carport awning, shed. 24 X 56 and 28 X 52.
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Saturday, March 18th, 6am-Noon MANY HOMES PARTICIPATING!
ESTATE Sale. 1906 N 127th Dr., Avondale. This Friday 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Saturday 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Sunday 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m., Miniature heaven plus plus plus more. All must go. House must be empty. Come see us.
Community Wide Yard Sales
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Rancho Santa Fe Community Wide Yard Sales
Saturday, March 18th, 6am-Noon MANY HOMES PARTICIPATING! Located between Thomas & Dysart Roads, look for the signs at the entrances.
FULL house moving sale! Beautiful decor and furniture. 12517 W. Sherman St., Avondale. March 16th and 17th. 623-606-1832 8:00a.m. HUGE garage sale! 18 families! Saturday, March 18th 8:00a.m.-12noon. 1320 North Villa Nueva Drive, Litchfield Park. Furniture, clothes, household items, books, collectibles, much more. All must go!
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$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all autos! Any condition. Good condition more $$$$! Call 602-561-6291. DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 866-932-4184 (AzCAN)
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YARD Sale. Yard art, crafts, tools, toys and auto parts. The 17th, 18th and 19th of March. 12401 W Lewis Ave., Avondale.
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1994 STRATOS bass boat. 150hp Johnson, loaded, $6500. Negotiable. Call for information 602-300-8023.
Sundance Adult Village Community Wide Garage Sale! Saturday March 25th 8 a.m.-Noon. Located 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Watson & Yuma, (north of Yuma Road) in Buckeye
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CHURCH Thrift Store, Thursday 8:30-12:30, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, (across from Wigwam Spa). Easter items, Spring/ Summer clothes and shoes, furniture, travel cribs, jewelry, kitchen items, and more!
Let the VIEW work for you. Call 623-535-VIEW (8439)
Sharon’s Petsitting & Australian Shepards LLC. Licensed and Bonded. 623-386-0281 / 623-810-0136.
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DISH TV-BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/ mo Internet (where avail.) FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1-800-916-0680 (AzCAN) DUST Bunnies Housecleaning. “Let your day off really be your day off”. Lea, 602-908-1519.
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ARMANDO’S Painting, residential, commercial, Interior/ exterior, 15 years experience, free estimates, 623-329-6966. Angel Arms, 24 Hour Care to Seniors and Adults who can no longer care for themselves We are well versed in ALL senior care. 24 Hour care means: day or night, your loved one will be safe, secure and cared for. Care provided at our Safe and Secure Assisted Living HOME in the West Valley. Now offering Private Rooms and His/Her Suites.
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Saturday, March 18, 2017, 7 A.M. - 2 P.M. Directions: From I-10, take Exit 126 and turn south onto Estrella Parkway. Continue on Estrella Parkway 8 miles to the traffic signal at Elliot. Turn right onto Elliot and 1st left into the Starpointe Residents club parking lot. For your convenience, our sponsor will distribute maps 6:30am - 10am curbside, in front of Starpointe, so you do not have to get out of your vehicle. Sponsored by Camille Trachsel-Smith, REALTOR ® with Realty One Group
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Request for Proposals FB 17-046 Financial Auditing Services Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, certified public accounting firms (“Vendors”) interested in providing professional audit and attestation services. A Pre-Submittal Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center, Avondale AZ 85323. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Wednesday, March 22, 2017, by 6:00 p.m.
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HANDYMAN-37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057.
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Responses must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local Time) Thursday, March 30, 2017, and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked “ FB 17-046” (Financial Auditing Services ) in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identified. Request for Proposal Packets will be available on or after Wednesday, March 15, 2017, for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323
or download at www.avondale. org/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029. The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing materials/services without being discriminated against on grounds of race, religion, sex, age, or natural origin. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit on this solicitation. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 15, and 22, 2017.
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The mother consents to a permanent guardianship of the child with the petitioners. IT IS ORDERED preserving the mother’s consent and waiving her appearance from future hearings in this matter. For publication on the John Doe father, IT IS ORDERED setting this matter for Guardianship Hearing on 4/6/2017 at 9:30 AM before Honorable Alysson Abe at the Maricopa County Juvenile Court Center, Durango Facility, 3131 W. Durango St., Phoenix, AZ 85009 The Court informs the petitioners that this publication is not completed by the hearing on 4/6/2017, the Court is likely to dismiss the petition. IT IS ORDERED affirming the temporary guardianship of
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY JG 10328 2/2/2017 COMM. ALYSSON H. ABE CLERK OF THE COURT - R. Jordan, Deputy IN THE MATTER OF: HARMONY ROSE LUNA F1102904 DOB: 2/10/2016 SHANNON REBECCA GLAU IRENE LUNA, 2242 S 224TH AVE., BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 LISATTE LUNA, 2242 S 224TH AVE., BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 STATUS CONFERENCE
TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP AFFIRMED 8:33 a.m. This matter is digitally recorded in Courtroom 8. This is the time set for Status Conference. Present: Shannon Glau, guardian ad litem for the child; Irene Luna and Lisatte Luna, the temporary guardians; Marissa Jones, the mother; and Harmony Luna, the child. Discussion is held regarding the need for a permanent guardianship. The temporary guardians inform the Court that they will seek a permanent guardianship. At the request of the guardian ad litem for the child, IT IS ORDERED reinstating the Petition for Permanent Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed 7/5/2016.
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the child with Ms. Irene Luna and Lisatte Luna. The temporary guardianship expires on 6/1/2017. 8:40 a.m. Court adjourns. This Courtroom utilizes an electronic recording system for the Court’s record. If a court reporter is needed, a written request must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and a copy provided to the assigned judicial officer at least 72 hours before the commencement of the proceeding. To order a copy of the audio record on compact disc (CD), please call Juvenile Court Administration (Durango facility - 602-506-4533/Southeast facility - 602-506-2544). There will be a fee of $30 for each copy of the Superior Court proceedings. All copies will be provided using
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The Az. Registrar of Contractors says:
“When having work done – consider a performance and completion bond” A suggestion from the Registrar of Contractors,
(623) 878-1180 *Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
ROC# CR65 090690D
Interior Decorating “Interior Design on any budget”
Serving the West Valley for:
• Color Planning • Window Treatments • Design Consultations • Reupholstery & Furnishings • Special Event Planning
We offer 1 Free Hour of Design Time in your home
Local/Family Owned One Call Can Fix It All!
Plumbing & HVAC
Water Heaters • Faucets Toilets • Filtration & R.O. Drywall • Painting/Texture Electrical • Fans • Lighting Pool Repairs/Svc • Landscape Plus Much More! 20 Years Experience Free Estimates
623-299-7111
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527
602-931-0904
CERTIFIED CRIME-FREE COMPANY
HandymanIam@cox.net
Insured • Bonded • Not A Licensed Contractor
1700 W. Washington St., Ste 105 Phoenix, Az 85007 • 602-542-1525 www.azroc.gov
Call 623-594-6415 Debbie Jolly, Interior Designer
www.ampmhomeservices.com Insured Not a licensed contractor
Irrigation
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
ANTONIO’S
Abracadabra
Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC
ROC278660
LawnCare and Maintenance Services LANDSCAPE, INC.
Irrigation Repair From Quick Fixes to Complete Overhauls
623-444-2700 www.PureLandscape.com Formally Trained by the Experts
The Az. Registrar of Contractors says: “When having work done – make sure you understand the terms of the contract before signing” A suggestion from the Registrar of Contractors, 1700 W. Washington St., Ste 105 Phoenix, Az 85007 • 602-542-1525 www.azroc.gov
• Mowing • Sprinkler/ Drip Repair & Hedging • Tree Trimming • One-Time Cleanup • Weed Removal/ or Regular Maintenance Spray
Antonio 623.206.3403 Laura 602.575.4126
Handymanxtreme.com
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Armando Felix (602)460-7100
&DESIGN
LANDSCAPING
Custom Landscaping & Hardscaping
Free Estimates
Clean-ups • Weed Control Bush/Tree Trimming or removal Maintenance Sprinkler/Drip Repair • Overseed Dethatching • Planting • Mowing
ROC# K21-265063 BONDED, INSURED New Installations / Renovations
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLS AND REPAIRS Pavers, Curbing, Sod, Plants, Low voltage Lighting, Masonry
• Pavers • Synthetic Grass • Putting Greens • Concrete • Fireplaces • BBQ • Retaining Walls • Curbing • Sprinkler Installation & Repair • Tree & Plant Installation Licensed • Bonded • Insured
FREE ESTIMATES
ROC#202397 ROC#219652
www.flatironlandscaping.com
Residential & Commercial Contractor • ROC 200780
623-594-2773
Javier 623-249-9395
Phone 623-252-8396
623-670-0080
Landscaping
Landscaping
Lawn Care
The Az. Registrar of Contractors says:
Landscaping
Los Felix Lawn Service
FLATIRON
VISTA
ROC278660
DEL LANDSCAPE, INC.
Who has time for yard work? WE DO!
Create - Repair - Maintain
623-444-2700 www.PureLandscape.com
Insured & Bonded ROC#230926
SOL
LANDSCAPE Maintenance Irrigation Install & Repairs Synthetic Grass Pavers Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups
vistadelsollandscape@q.com
Uriel 623-297-0114
LAURA’S LawnCare and Maintenance Services • Tree Trimming • Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING ĵ ȖNj ˥˟ˡʳˤ˦ˤʳˣˠˡ˥ ŘǼŸŘÞŸ ˥ˡˢʳˡ˟˥ʳˢˣ˟ˢ
“When having work done – obtain a written contract” A suggestion from the Registrar of Contractors, 1700 W. Washington St., Ste 105 Phoenix, Az 85007 • 602-542-1525 www.azroc.gov
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ATA ENDEAVORS, LLC L-2146654-8 II. The address of the known place of business is: 9106 W. Mackenzie Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LP INVESTMENTS
1212 LLC L-2164762-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 14250 West Wigwam Blvd. #1212, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Adam Beck, 2509 N. 132nd Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85395 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Adam Beck, Member, 42 Marisol Street, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694 Annie Woo, Member, 42 Marisol Street, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 8, 15, and 22,
Painting
Painting
Public Notice
2017.
Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SALDANA DELIVERIES LLC L-2144537-7 II. The address of the known place of business is: 8590 W. Washington St., Tolleson, AZ 85353 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Moises Saldana, 221 N. 153rd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is
a member are: Moises Saldana, Member, 221 N. 153rd Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Daniel Saldana, Member, 221 1st Unit 27, Avondale, AZ 85323 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 8, 15, and 22, 2017.
Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: STACQME, LLC L-2157103-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 2641 S. 172nd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street
address of the Statutory Agent is: Matthew Merritt, 2641 S. 172nd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: AcqMe, LLC, Manager, 2641 S. 172nd Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, LLC, Member, 15655 W. Roosevelt St. Ste 141, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 15, 22, and 29, 2017.
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WHY
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602-433-9799
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Free Estimates Jack Pacheco
602-422-3648
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www.SuperiorMobileHome.com
The Az. Registrar of Contractors says:
“When having work done – put change orders in writing”
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING
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MOBILE:
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
602-722-7696
ROC Lic. #170982
From a drip to a repipe Your West Valley Plumber Residential/Commercial
A+ Rating
Sr & Military Discount
Pool
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
includes labor
Salt Pool Specialist
00
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623-385-9580
Sr. Citizen ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured Discount
Remodeling
Mel White Ent., Inc. • Remodeling • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions • New construction • Residential or commercial
(602)291-1801
LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED • REFERENCES • ROC 121414
623-266-9798 602-826-3969 Mobile
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
Plumbing
www.accentpoolspa.com
623.670.1498 Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC#230834
The Az. Registrar of Contractors says:
“When having work done – ask what inconveniences will arise” A suggestion from the Registrar of Contractors, 1700 W. Washington St., Ste 105 Phoenix, Az 85007 • 602-542-1525 www.azroc.gov
All Plumbing Repairs
45 STOPPAGE RELIEF
$
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623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
Pool
BURTON’S BEAD BLASTING LLC The Authority in Hard Water Line Cleaning of the West Valley for 10 Years! Drains are included in our prices Specializing in weekly service and green pool clean-up
TOO MUCH BUSINESS don’t call us
Not A Licensed Contractor • It’s not necessary because our jobs average $250.00. You don’t end up paying more to cover a large overhead.
Remodeling
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L&M
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Mitch Stevens
623 932 4168 623 810 6035
No Contracts • Payment Plans
AZ MAD Heating & Cooling
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
35.00 CHECK-UP
$
ROC#212627
HAMILTON & HAMILTON
FREE ESTIMATES
$
6500
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee Water Heaters Installed starting at $
695
Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair
& Design Studio
623-322-9100
623-293-7095
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
The Az. Registrar of Contractors says: “When having work done – be cautious about advancing monies for work not yet completed” A suggestion from the Registrar of Contractors,
All types of roofing! 26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured
FREE ESTIMATES!!!!!
623-293-2648
623-444-0056
Upholstery
Window Cleaning
Window Coverings
FREE Estimates
PIGEON REMOVAL
LOWEST COST
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL! U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059 triplerpool@gmail.com
“1 Call & We Do It All”
623-935-9221
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EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
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Pool
Almeida BestAZ’s Roofing All Types of Roofs Roofing Inc. New Roofs
Tree: Trimming, Removal, Fertilization Fully Insured for your protection. We have an 85 ft. bucket truck for big jobs. Get your estimate today. Guaranteed Best Prices
Painting & More
License #ROC209589
All Types of Roofing
602-622-2859 623-936-5775
602-635-0011
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Roofing
Estrella Custom Designs
Additions Garages Patios
Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience
Roofing
Tree Service
New Roofs & Reroofs
For All Your Plumbing Needs
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Built Stronger to Last Longer
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MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
234804 & 234805
(623) 582-4477 Licensed •Bonded • Insured • ROC#223524
Plumbing
1700 W. Washington St., Ste 105 Phoenix, Az 85007 • 602-542-1525 www.azroc.gov
Re-Roofs • New Roofs• Repairs
www.yoursoncontracting.com
Phoenix Metro Area
Family Owned & Operated • Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! Plumbing
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24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
Plumbing
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Remodels • Repairs • Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners • Gas • Sink/Faucets
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
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585 $
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
Painting
ERIC SAUNDERS
A suggestion from the Registrar of Contractors,
$
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
Painting
FREE ESTIMATES
25 Years Experience
See Your Listing Online
Inc.
Mobile Home Service
602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758
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Winter Specials Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured
623-522-9322 ROC#286561
West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Public Notice
is: United States Corporation Agents Inc., 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Arnoldo Terrazas Avilez, Member, 9106 W. Mackenzie Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85037 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 1, 8, and 15, 2017.
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LOWEST TAXES IN THE VALLEY
FREE – Tickets to PBR Ak-Chin Invitational at Gila River Arena* (With the purchase of any advertised vehicle through March 21, 2017)
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Certified Pre-Owned
2016 RAM 1500
#P7092 Big Horn edition, 4 X 4 crewcab, NICE!
$
27,495
2012 JEEP WRANGLER
#P7107 4 X 4, hard top, loaded
$
24,987
2009 FORD F-150
#17093A Platinum edition, 4 X 4, crew cab, a must see!
$
#17252A King Ranch, 4 X 4 , loaded
#T7100A Low miles, clean in and out .
$
2,695
19,975
2007 NISSAN VERSA #P7108A Reliable & Clean ..........
$
2001 SATURN SL
#16533B SLT Edition, Room for all..
#X7173A A must see, only 45K miles..
3,998
#16689A 4 X 4, 1 owner, 17K miles
#T6939B 4 X 4, Laramie edition, 48K miles
$
3,987 4,985
2001 SATURN SC
3,995
$
#16484B Sporty and only 78K miles...
2008 HONDA CIVIC #16667A 2 door coupe, 1 owner..
4,995
$
2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2006 NISSAN MURANO #P7105A Low miles, clean ..........
$
4,997
#X7073 Only 48K miles, Sun City clean..
$
5,785
#T7175 SL edition, AWD, leather interior .
2005 CHEVY COLORADO
2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
2015 CHEVY SPARK
#16608A 1 owner, low miles, crew cab .
#17143B SR5 edition, 3rd row seating .
#P7182 LT edition, only 43K miles ...
$
2015 NISSAN VERSA #T7119 Reliable, Great on gas, Low miles .
$
7,987 9,487
$
8,595
7,595
$
8,995
$
2011 CHEVY MALIBU
22013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
#T7145A LTZ edition, fully loaded ..
#P6994A SXT edition, room for all .
$
9,495
9,495
$
2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
2009 FORD MUSTANG
2009 HYUNDAI GENESIS
#P7093 Factory warranty, 24K miles .
#16706B Only 54K miles, loaded .
#P7060 True luxury, only 82K milies.
$
2015 CHRYSLER 200 #16736A Limited Edition. Priced to sell .
2011 BUICK REGAL #17295A CXL Edition, only 62K miles .
$
9,795 9,998
11,495
$
$
9,995
2006 FORD RANGER
#P7126 Only 37K miles, GLS edition
#P7167 Only 79K miles, auto, supercab.
#17159A Sporty and only 28K miles.
$
$
9,998
12,495
9,995
$
2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2013 SCION TC
10,495
2015 MAZDA 5 SPORT #P7137 Sharp and priced right .
12,998
$
2015 KIA SPORTAGE
2014 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID
#P7123 GT edition, Why pay for new?
#T7095 AWD, 1 owner, won’t last .
#T7152 Great commuter car ..
2013 FORD FLEX #P7084A Limited edition, leather.
12,998 15,495
$
$
28,897
$
13,495
13,997
2016 FORD TAURUS
#P7043 Mid-size SUV, 1 owner..
#P7081 SEL edition, 23K miles ..
15,495
29,574
2010 JEEP WRANGLER
$
#P7168 4 X 4, hard top, only 69K miles
25,987
2016 FORD F-150
42,987
#P7122 Crew cab, Only 25K miles, loaded
$
26,985
THIS WEEK’S SERVICE SPECIALS…. UP TO
$
50 OFF
FRONT OR REAR BRAKE PADS OR SHOES No other discounts apply. Must present coupon at time of service. Through 3/21/17.
FREE ALIGNMENT CHECK Let us perform a FREE • Tires wearing? alignment check and inspect • Damage from accident? your steering & suspension. • Vehicle drifting or pulling? Please mention this ad at time of service.
UP TO
$
130 OFF
$
2015 JEEP RENEGADE $
$
$
#P7106 4 X 4, crewcab, loaded, won’t last
$
2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA $
20,495
2012 RAM 2500
2007 DODGE DURANGO $
$
2015 JEEP WRANGLER
JONES BARGAIN CORRAL 2001 FORD FOCUS
2016 GMC SIERRA
2012 FORD F-150
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17,495
$
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