West Valley View - March 29, 2017

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AVONDALE MAYOR Kenneth Weise highlights the city’s state March 22 during the annual State of the City Address at Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale. The location was chosen to help commemorate the college’s 25th anniversary.

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Avondale needs to remain competitive with neighboring cities for a future that is “bright and promising,” according to Mayor Kenneth Weise. Weise made the comment at the annual State of the City address, during which he said Avondale’s future includes the city’s first “Class A” office building and additional parks. “The city needs to stay ahead of not only our neighbors, but other industries,” Weise said during the speech titled “A Vision Takes Shape” delivered March 22 at the Performing Arts Center at Estrella Mountain Community College. “I want to find a niche for our brand, for our town,” Weise said, noting that Avondale’s location along Interstate 10 and Loop 101 gives it unique opportunities. Weise said he wants Avondale to excel in economic development, job creation and quality of life. “The vision is taking shape with each new groundbreaking and grand opening,” he said. In 2016, the city issued 1,600 permits for (See Competitive on Page 3)

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BUCKEYE MAYOR Jackie Meck speaks Tuesday morning during the 2017 State of the City event at the Palo Verde Energy Education Center in Buckeye.

Buckeye mayor pledges to improve water billing Jackie Meck delivers State of the City address by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

The mayor of Buckeye is acknowledging there is still work to do to improve the city’s water billing system after several months when disputed water bills created a controversy in the city. Mayor Jackie Meck made the comment Tuesday at the beginning of his annual State of the City address. “We know we need to improve. We take this very seriously,” Meck said during the speech at Palo Verde Education Center. “We know there is more work to do in this area.” The mayor, who was elected to a third consecutive term last year, thanked residents for their patience over water billing issues, but did not directly address a failed effort by a group that wanted to recall the mayor. Meck promised that before the end of the year, water department improvements will include state-of-the-art technology that would give users access to the billing system to check daily water usage and monitor spikes. “Our customer service is paramount,” he said. “We are committed to ensuring your concerns are resolved.”

Other cities are dealing with similar problems with water billing, he said. Meck dealt with the water issue before talking about several issues that he said were city successes. • For the first time in more than 20 years, progress is being made to eradicate salt cedars, an invasive species of trees growing along 18 miles of river bottom land, Meck said. With grant funds, the city rented an incinerator to burn trees that had been removed. The river bottom contains hundreds of thousands of salt cedars, which pose fire and flood danger. • The city’s financial stability is reflected in its AA bond rating, which was achieved late last year and represents an improvement of four rating levels in five years, Meck said. He noted that the city’s BBB+ rating in 2001 discouraged people from doing business or living in the city. • Economic development includes Cardinal Industrial Glass a 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, which will have 100 employees when it opens next month. Under construction or planned are a Fry’s Marketplace in Verrado, a regional center for Arizona Public Service Co.; and Vantage West Business Park, a 2.6 million-square-foot distribution center. Meck said the West-MEC vocational center, (See Pledges on Page 3)

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residential, commercial and industrial construction projects, he said. Openings last year included the behavioral health facility Copper Springs Hospital, Sportsman’s Warehouse and new restaurants along McDowell Road and in Historic Avondale. But Weise noted that the question should be “What’s next?” He said a 100,000-square-foot medical office building that is in the permitting stages will be the first in the city to be designated as “Class A” or the highest quality building in the market. He predicted it will set the stage for similar buildings. Meanwhile, an addition being constructed to the SanMar building in Coldwater Depot means the distribution center for the online apparel company will operate out of Avondale’s first 1-million-square-foot building, Weise said. Openings in the near future will include Copper State Rubber, which manufactures industrial hoses, and two health care-related facilities — Welbrook Transitional

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Care, which will provide physical therapy and postsurgical care, and Legacy Assisted Living, a $17 million facility with 162 private rooms, he said. Weise said last year’s investment in improvements at Friendship Park will be followed by upgrades at Festival Fields. “Parks are what really makes a community a community,” he said. Weise said the city is “short by a lot of acres” of parkland. “Where do kids go and just play?” he said. “We need to find a way to fund and finance additional parks.” Other infrastructure projects include street repairs and a $50 million expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. While Avondale is competitive with its neighbors, Weise said West Valley cities also work together on regional projects, such as State Route 30, which is to be built several miles south of Interstate 10 as a reliever for the major highway through the West Valley. He said a recent decision to move up the highway’s construction schedule by three years to 2022 is a “win for West Valley cities” and will present Avondale with opportunities to develop the southern portion of the city. Before his speech, Weise recognized Estrella Mountain Community College’s 25th anniversary with a proclamation presented to EMCC President Ernest Lara.

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Ex-high school bookstore manager gets 18 months for stealing $120,000 by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A former Tolleson Union High School bookstore manager was sentenced March 23 to 18 months in prison and four years of supervised probation for embezzling $120,000, officials said. Brenda Busse, 58, pleaded guilty last month in Maricopa County Superior Court to fraudulent schemes and theft. Busse was arrested in December 2015 for stealing cash payments made to the bookstore by parents and students from July 2007 to June 2011 for various fees and extracurricular activities, according to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Brenda Busse The investigation started in July 2010 when the district noticed irregularities in the bookstore’s revenue records, and notified the Attorney General’s Office in August 2011. An audit revealed Busse manipulated computer dates 374 times to conceal her actions, according to a report by the Auditor General. Nearly $18,000 in cash was deposited into Busse’s bank account from August 2009 through her last day of

employment, July 13, 2011, the report stated. The cash was commingled with other personal money and then used mostly for cash withdrawals, including at casinos, for retail, living and personal expenses, the report stated. In addition, Busse gambled $73,474 in cash at a local casino during the same period, the report stated. According to the report, school and district administrators “failed to exercise an appropriate level of oversight of Ms. Busse’s activities.” The superintendent at the time, Kino Flores, retired in April 2009, a year after the Office of the Auditor General found he had made inappropriate credit card purchases for personal car maintenance, gifts and flowers, meals, medical costs and excessive travel expenses. Flores, who was appointed to the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board in January after running uncontested, reimbursed the district almost $26,000 shortly after the audit’s findings were released. Busse began her employment at the school in 1991 as a paid sponsor for the cheerleading team and continued in the position intermittently until hired as the bookstore manager in July 2002, the report states. The judge also ordered her to pay $120,707 in restitution. According to district officials, internal controls have since been strengthened at all the schools, and bookstore manager responsibilities were reorganized to ensure multiple oversight of student funds.

Man in custody after Buckeye home invasion, stolen vehicle pursuit by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A man was arrested Monday after allegedly invading a home in Buckeye and then leading deputies on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle, officials said. At about 7 a.m., the man entered a house in an unknown area of Buckeye and demanded the homeowners give him the keys to their vehicle, said Sgt. Calbert Gillett, a spokesman with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. They gave him the keys and he left without incident, heading north on U.S. Highway 60 toward Wickenburg, Gillett said. The occupants of the home called 911, and weren’t harmed, he said.

OnStar was engaged and worked with law enforcement officials to track the vehicle, Gillett said. South of Wickenburg, the man was engaged by Wickenburg police officers, troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and MCSO deputies, he said. Shots were exchanged and the vehicle was disabled by OnStar, coming to a stop in an open field, he said. Deputies wounded the man, who was transported to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear with non-lifethreatening injuries, Gillett said. No deputies were injured, he said. MCSO is not releasing the name of the man or location of the house in Buckeye where the vehicle was stolen, Gillett said.

W. Phoenix woman accused of robbing bank in Goodyear by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A west Phoenix woman was arrested March 20 after allegedly robbing a bank in a Safeway near Litchfield and Indian School roads in Goodyear, officials said. Flor Luna, 29, was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and faces charges of robbery and driving with a suspended license, court records state. At about noon March 20, Goodyear police responded to the Wells Fargo Bank inside Safeway at 14175 W. Indian School Road in response to two silent hold-up alarms activated at teller stations, records state. According to bank employees, Luna handed the teller a note written in pink stating that someone had a gun pointed at the teller and would use it if she didn’t comply, records state. After retrieving $244 in cash from the drawer, Luna allegedly left the store and got into the driver’s seat of a gold Nissan Pathfinder, then drove south on Litchfield Road, records state. Five minutes later, police located and stopped the vehicle near Litchfield and McDowell roads, records state. According to police, two bank employees identified Luna as the woman who robbed the bank, records state. Luna told police she left three of her children with her boyfriend and one child with her mother and was going to a doctor’s appointment, records state. A search warrant was issued for the vehicle, and police allegedly found a brown wig, black Saints baseball hat, cloth purse and sunglasses, records state. The FBI Robbery Task Force is also investigating another robbery that was allegedly linked to Luna, records state. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

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A Kohl’s store in Avondale was evacuated March 22 after an alleged shoplifter was found with a “suspicious device,” officials said. Police responded at about 2 p.m. to the store near Dysart and McDowell roads for a reported shoplifting, said Sgt. Thomas Alt, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department. During the investigation, officers located a suspicious device along with the alleged

shoplifter, identified as Tyler Soyka, 19, of Goodyear, Alt said. The store was evacuated and an explosive ordnance disposal team from the Glendale Police Department arrived to investigate, he said. The device was determined to possibly be a type of firework, Alt said. Soyka was arrested and faces charges for shoplifting and drugs, he said. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

Police receive reports of illegal shooting near Verrado golf course in Buckeye by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A group of golfers in Buckeye recently had to take cover — not from flying golf balls, but stray bullets — and police said it’s becoming a common problem. The Buckeye Police Department has received several calls regarding shooting toward the new Victory at Verrado Golf Course, north of Indian School Road between Verrado Way and Tuthill Road, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. During a recent incident, several golfers had to take shelter behind a bathroom to avoid being shot.

Four people found shooting toward the golf course face endangerment and weapon-related charges, and their guns were seized. Police have received several reports of people shooting in the desert area along Tuthill between Missouri and Maryland avenues into a 20-foot berm facing the golf course, the post states. Tuthill Road and the fifth hole at the golf course are less than 400 feet apart, and signs are posted in the area stating no trespassing, no shooting and no hunting is allowed. For information, contact the Buckeye Police Department at 623-349-6400.

schemes in Goodyear by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A Phoenix man was added to the most wanted list for unlicensed contractors after allegedly scamming homeowners out of more than $87,000, including some in Goodyear, officials said. Robert Green, 36, is wanted for alleged fraudulent schemes in Goodyear, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe, according to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. From 2014 to 2016, the agency received and investigated six complaints against Green, who uses the business name Robert Green Desertscape Designs LLC. According to complaints, homeowners assumed Green was licensed based on his professional-looking website and gave him a combined $87,230. In each case, he allegedly collected the money and performed little to no work before disappearing. Anyone with information regarding Green is asked to contact local law enforcement. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

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A van transporting children from Bradley Creemos Academy in Goodyear rolled over at about 9 a.m. March 24 near 159th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Parkway, about a block from the charter school campus, officials said. Eleven patients were treated in the single-vehicle accident, said Deputy Chief Tom Cole with the Goodyear

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Fire Department. The driver was transported to a trauma center with nonlife-threatening injuries, and four children were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, Cole said. Five other children were evaluated at the scene and did not require further medical treatment, he said. The collision is under investigation, said Sgt. Alison Braughton, a spokeswoman with the Goodyear Police Department.

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Fed alarmists find no foreign extremists When the president ordered a travel ban from certain Muslim countries on Jan. 27, he assured the country that it was imperative the ban went into effect immediately since so many potential terrorists were coming into the country each day. And it was especially critical to keep out those terrorists by giving them no warning such a ban was coming because the terrorists would speed up their plans to get in ahead of the ban. So what happened? The U.S. turned back people who were already on their way to this country. Among those turned back were people with green cards, refugees and other people seeking asylum, and former foreign employees of the U.S. government who provided critical translation and other services to the U.S. in their home countries. They were people whose commitment to the U.S. created additional danger to themselves and their families. So what hasn’t happened in the two months since the original ban was overturned by a judge? Reports of terrorists entering the country, that’s what hasn’t happened. And boy if there had been, one could be sure this administration would have made multiple announcements on multiple platforms proclaiming how the judge’s ruling had caused Americans death or at least threats to their safety. But there wasn’t even one report the administration could point to that said Islamic extremists had entered the country. The New York Times reported Islamic extremists have accounted for 16 out of 240,000 murders in the United States since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Maybe the administration should focus on the causes of a higher percentage of those murders.

No need to build 2nd hockey arena The Arizona Coyotes are nearly always at the bottom of the NHL standings. They have trouble winning games, making the playoffs, filling their arena, honoring their commitments and finding a permanent home. The Coyotes used business practices that their host city and landlord, the city of Glendale, thought were inappropriate at best and illegal at worst. That caused the city to refuse to honor agreements reached after the Coyotes hired away two former city employees who had been privy to the city’s side of negotiations. That resulted in the Coyotes losing their overpriced arena management agreement and long-term lease. The arena was specifically built just for them. Since losing the sweetheart deal, the Coyotes have attempted to find a new way to get someone else to build them an arena. Arizona State University pondered and then rejected it. The state Senate pondered a bill to allow them to use the taxes collected from the arena property to pay for the construction but that bill appears dead. Now the NHL has come to its team’s defense saying it wants a team in Arizona but not in Glendale. The NHL agrees with the team that it cannot survive in Glendale. It is too far away from its fan base. Maybe the reason it is too far from its fan base is that the team continues to try to market without spending money in the West Valley. Or that the product isn’t that good, or that most of the players and management don’t live in the West Valley. Maybe hockey doesn’t belong in Arizona. But in 1967, the minor league Phoenix Roadrunners were popular in a much smaller metro area than the one the Coyotes can’t survive in today. Yes, it was much different in that salaries and ticket prices were much lower, but the Coyotes aren’t breaking the bank to put the best product possible on the ice and haven’t been throughout their recent history including the time the club was run by the league itself after filing bankruptcy. It is interesting that the team can’t survive in the West Valley when the most popular professional sports team in the state, the Arizona Cardinals, plays a stone’s throw away in a stadium that seats about three times as many fans and has sold out nearly every game since it moved to Glendale. That team and its fans didn’t want to move to the West Valley either, complaining it was too far for fans to travel to watch pro football. But so far, it hasn’t hurt attendance. Having made multiple playoff runs and even an appearance in the Super Bowl hasn’t hurt attendance, either. It should be noted, however, that pro football has substantially fewer games than pro hockey. What is to become of the arena in Glendale that residents will continue paying for long after the Coyotes have left? Doesn’t the NHL or the Coyotes have any sense of obligation to the city? After seeing how the Coyotes bailed on Glendale, what would make another public entity think it would be safe signing a contract with the team to build a new arena? That the Coyotes don’t have a successful business plan is not the fault of Glendale or ASU or the state. And it is not up to other entities to solve the Coyote’s problems. And it is definitely not the public’s job to support and build an arena for the team, especially when such a large majority not only won’t ever attend a hockey game where ever it is played but don’t even care if the sport is played in the state. There are far too many other needs for limited public funds than to fund another arena for a pro team when public funds were already used to fund a perfectly good arena in Glendale.

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Not a PC snowflake Editor: That old serpent Satan has raised his ugly head again. Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to insult the devil. I meant to say that old serpent “ political correctness ” has raised its ugly head again ! Valley high school of Des Moines was playing Des Moines North. As was their custom, Valley wore patriotic red white and blue attire as a show of support for their teams during big games. Now get this. Because the students and families of Des Moines North were made up of a lot of immigrants and refugees, Des Moines North protested because being a diverse school, their students felt intimidated in that Valley was wearing patriotic red, white and blue . According to the politically correct behavior police, being patriotic may hurt someone’s feelings ? Sadly, the wimps at Valley apologized for being patriotic ! All Americans should be outraged . If the immigrants and refugees at Des Moines North do not want to assimilate and become Americans, but would

rather cling to their old world culture, as far as I am concerned, those immigrants and refugees can go back to where ever the hell it is they came from and rot, living under some oppressive third world dictator .Instead of embracing the opportunities America affords them, they protest our love of country. As I have said so many times before, political correctness be DAMNED ! Political correctness and those who support it are being subversive, and they are too stupid to know it . I am a proud American, not a P C snowflake . Certainly I am not afraid to take a righteous stand against evil, when I know it to be evil, and hurting our nation. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Presidents of our great nation Editor: I was born in 1935, since that time to the present we the people elected 13 presidents. Some I never agree with their policies or voted for them. But they were always my president for they were elected by the majority of the people, and they are the ones that rule. Now days we hear ignorant individuals saying that president Trump is not their president, as it was with President Bush and other republican presidents. It seems that the individuals whom use such flake comments. Are of

the Democratic Party. It seems that they forgot all the damage that President Obama did during the 8 years of his administration. He weakens our military to the point that we can’t fight our way out of a paper bag. Further, Mrs. Obama almost divorces him because he wasn’t doing to her what he was doing to the country. Now we finally have a President who is trying to fix all the ills of our nation and the Democrats won’t even allow him to get his cabinet together. How can you rule when the sour losers impede you from doing so? Perhaps those individuals whom keep saying that Mr. Trump is not their president, should pack their bags and go where ever the hell their President is. There’s always been a great president from either party. But, good or bad they were always our presidents. Jaime Ruiz-Sandoval Litchfield Park

Progressive values explained Editor: In his 3/15 letter, Roy Azzarello again claims mainstream American values are in line with trump, not progressives. Roy you really don’t get it. American values are progressive values. Our military is already bigger (See Letters on Page 7)

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(From Page 6) than the next 7 countries combined. Spending in the Middle East has surpassed 5 trillion dollars. Not to mention the heavy burdens on troops, over 1 million dead civilians, & over 15 years of chaos. Most people don’t want more war. They want that money spent at home. On Israel, the White House has never stopped being a friend. Obama just gave them 38 billion. If you are referring to speaking out against stealing Palestinian land, the whole UN and most Jewish Americans are also opposed. On guns, most Americans want better background checks while Republicans repeal restrictions on mentally ill people purchasing guns. These actions will kill far more Americans than any refugee. On healthcare, trump wants to trade Americans’ health for more tax cuts for the rich. On the Supreme Court, trump will appoint justices that will uphold the disastrous Citizens United decision that allowed unlimited bribery in politics. A $15 minimum wage is widely supported because the average American earns less than they did 40 years ago while 50% of new income goes to the top 1%. On global warming, the science is very settled, carbon levels are higher than they have been in 650,000 years, and we are nearing a point of no return. Fossil fuels are dying and if we don’t lead on renewables, China will. Propping up oil will make Exxon richer but it won’t make America great. Again Schumer, Pelosi, Obama, and the Clintons aren’t progressives. They’re corporatists. If you’re looking for progressives, take a look at Paul Wellstone, Nina Turner and the most popular American politician, Bernie Sanders. Trevor Keeley Goodyear

All disabilities aren’t obvious Editor: Frauds? Concerning the letter to the editor asking ‘Do you ever get irritated seeing…..vehicles parked in “handicapped” parking spots with no obvious disability.’ The answer is NO I don’t. As the spouse of one of those individuals who parks in handicapped spots even though there is no obvious disability, may I say,

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All disabilities aren’t visible Editor: The writer must be medically trained or have x-ray vision to judge who does and does not have a disabling condition. She cannot see someones lungs, heart, or any arthritic condition. Not everyone needs a visible source of assistance, maybe they just cannot walk any distance because of health issues. I use a walker and do need the spaces, I am very angry with people who do not have plates or placards for the handicap spaces at all. Don’t be so judgemental! Charlotte Foster Goodyear

Ballpark is an asset Editor: I am responding to Mr. Brodbeck about “Ballpark was a mistake”. Mr. Brodbeck was referring to the Goodyear Ball Park. I disagree with Mr. Brodbeck. I have been to GY park about 10 times at the time of this writing and about 15 times last year. I went back in the books and found out that the lowest attendance at a game was 4,000 this year. The average ticket price is about $20.00, That is $80,000.00 per game. Plus parking, program and concession. Now this is one game at the lowest attendance. There is a game there just about every day from late Feb. to the end March. Plus the Indians and Reds have several hundred personnel that come in late Jan. and stay into April with some staying year round. Now the only local team in town is the Diamond Backs and they play in Scottsdale. So just about all the people that go to the games at GY are people from outside of the area. They will need to eat,drink, get gas,

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have entertainment and lodging. I also was told that the park is used for different events through the year. I enjoy going to Goodyear Park. Compared to the other parks it is a fan friendly park and well maintained. Goodyear Park is a big asset for the area. Butch Klug Buckeye

Thank you, Goodyear voters Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the voters for re-electing me to my third term as your councilmember. Believe me, I have taken your concerns to heart, I take your trust very seriously and vow to work tirelessly on your behalf. While we face many challenges in the near future for growing our city in the way of amenities and job opportunities, I will be your champion to propel our jewel of a city into secure and lasting amenities that meet the needs of our growing and vibrant community. My goal is to continue to make Goodyear a great City to work, play and raise our families. Again, I thank you for the opportunity to serve. Joe Pizzillo Goodyear

All disabilities aren’t external Editor: Irritated by frauds: Susan Hewit I’ve often wondered (as I’m exiting my vehicle) what people are thinking as they watch me walk into public places. You

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and I can’t walk far”. The woman just scoffed and walked on. Just because someone has a handicap that is not visible does not give one the right to question their dependence on handicap accessible parking. Carrie Pace Goodyear

Reader has no Are you praying? right to question Editor: I am responding to an opinion written by Susan Hewit, where she expressed her irritation with handicap placard or plate users who do not appear handicapped and are fraudulently using these to park in handicap only parking places. 30 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with late stage lung cancer at the age of 47. Her oncologist approved her application for a handicap placard as she could not walk more than 100 feet before being unable to breathe. By looking at her, she appeared healthy, although it was obvious she was wearing a wig to cover her bald head. One day a woman approached her and reprimanded her for “faking an illness” to park in the handicap space she had chosen. My mother stood proudly and told this ignorant woman that “I have lung cancer

Editor: We have troops fighting and are being wounded and killed. North Korea is causing trouble, China is flexing its muscle. Russia is not our friend. Iran will soon be nuclear, Iraq, is a disaster, Syria is a disaster, Turkey is no longer our friend. Afghanistan is hardly a good friend. Our debt is out of control, Washington is disappointing ( they can not work together for we the people.). I could go on but I’m sure you know the problems as well as I do. These problems are in the hands of our President. If he fails in only one, we lose. We have got to get over petty problems. If you have children,or grand children you need to be on your knees for our government. Let us come together for the sake of our children.

Jean Levandowski Litchfield Park

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not all disabilities are obvious. It is very possible those parking are in pain with every step they take to the entrance. Maybe the pain is from walking, maybe it is deep arthritis in the hands or shoulders. Maybe today they feel blessed they don’t have the pain and they got out after being in the house for 3 days in pain. They are hoping for the pain to not return and are parking there in case it does. So know that not everyone that is handicapped has an obvious disability. Might I suggest compassion.

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After acting together in the Buckeye Melodrama for years, Caleb Elms and Debbie Hardesty decided it was time to write an original script for the production that’s marking its 50th year as a tradition in the West Valley city. Their show, Mr. E at the San Linda, will be presented Friday and Saturday at Youngker High School in Buckeye. “We ended up being a really good team,� Elms said of his collaboration with Hardesty. “We had a blast writing it.� It helped that first-time playwrights Elms, 33, and Hardesty, 58, are lifelong Buckeye residents. For a cast of 22, they created a script full of Buckeye references, including the setting, the San Linda, a hotel that’s still standing but no longer operating in the city. Elms plays the villain — a role he said he’s had in the melodrama since 2005 — who’s come to town with his sidekick sister with a scheme to steal the fortune of the widow who owns the hotel by winning the love of her eldest daughter. Complications ensue, including interference by the

sheriff, who’s also sweet on the daughter, and a mystery Lawson, who is Buckeye’s Library and Museum man, a character created for a surprise actor described as superintendent, said the melodrama tradition was started a “melodrama celebrity� as a tribute to the show’s 50th by the Woman’s Club in 1967 as part of Pioneer Days to anniversary. raise money for the library. In the past, the scripts for the shows that are known This year, part of the funds will go to scholarships, she for promoting audience said. participation were often The cast, ranging in purchased by the Buckeye age from 20 into the 50s, WHAT: Buckeye’s 50th annual Melodrama: Community Services mixes melodrama veterans, Mr. E at the San Linda Department, which produces including some city WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday the show, but Elms said he employees, with new actors, WHERE: Youngker High School Performing and Hardesty started work said Lawson, who also has a Arts Center, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye on their script a year ago. small role in the show. COST: $6 for adults and $4 for children “I like to write jokes and Actors provide their INFO: 623-349-6350 or buckeyeaz.gov/events she’s smart,� Elms said. own costumes, including a “She wrote the story line.� tuxedo for Elms, who said To come up with the formal wear helps him the story, Hardesty said she remembered previous portray a “sophisticated villain.� productions of melodramas that she’s attended since she “We have been practicing since January, and I still sit was a child when her father was involved with the show. and laugh,� Lawson said. “I have to say, it’s fantastic.� “There’s always a hero and a bad guy,� she said. “The But it’s an element that can’t be rehearsed — the villain is always trying to steal the fortune.� reaction of the audience — that drives the show, Lawson For the anniversary year, Elms said it was important to said. include a lot of local material, including a Hobo Joe character, While a “sign girl� will cross the stage with a reference to the statue that stood in the city for years. instructions to boo or cheer, Lawson said those attending Also for the anniversary, first-time director Christine usually know when and how to react. Lawson said a new set was built. The results make the show different each night it’s “It’s pretty amazing that the tradition has been going performed, as the actors occasionally deliver improvised on for so many years and it’s something that’s still loved responses to the audience. in our community,� she said. “All the money goes to great “It’s the same script, the same people, but it will not be causes in the city.� the same show both nights,� Lawson said.

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The cast also includes four Millennium teachers. Children of faculty members will supplement the munchkin troupe. For the spring production, Laguardia said she wanted to do a show “that’s fun and family friendly.� by Glenn Gullickson But with good and bad witches, flying monkeys and staff writer even a dog in the show, it’s a big undertaking to meet the Third-graders will join high school students when the expectations for a much-loved story. cast of a stage version of an iconic movie goes over the The task required what Laguardia called “some creative rainbow at a West Valley twists,� including the use high school. of puppetry. The Wizard of Oz will be “I think people will be WHAT: The Wizard of Oz presented today through pleasantly surprised,� she WHEN: 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday Saturday at Millennium said. and 2 p.m. Saturday High School in Goodyear. Even before auditions WHERE: Millennium High School, 14802 W. Director Kim Laguardia were conducted, the Wigwam Blvd., Goodyear said she recruited about 30 1939 movie starring Judy COST: $10 general admission and $7 with a third-grade pupils to join Garland was screened for student ID the cast as munchkins, who potential actors. greet Dorothy after she “I adore that movie,� makes a crash landing in Oz. Laguardia said, but she To prepare for the show, the youngsters took part in weekly was surprised to learn that many of her students hadn’t two-hour rehearsals for seven weeks, Laguardia said. seen the film. They will be part of a cast of about 75, including Wearing the ruby red slippers will be Bethany Novotny, members of the high school drama club, who will a freshman who Laguardia said is up to the challenge of perform the well-known tale about a girl from Kansas the singing and dancing Dorothy is required to do. who learns there’s no place like home. She will be traveling the yellow brick road with Nathan “It’s the traditional story, just like the movie,� Dahlstrom, a senior, as the Tin Man; Jordan Dobson, a Laguardia said. “It’s all of the lines from the movie senior, as the Cowardly Lion; and Domenick Tedesco, a people are familiar with.� sophomore, as the Scarecrow.

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and got a superb pitching performance from Luis Tajia. “We were a totally different team,” Richardson said. “We really played well.” The final game of the tournament was March 24 against Castle View High School, also from Castle Rock, Colo. The Wolverines won on a walk-off double by by Casey Pritchard Joseph Chavira in the bottom of the seventh. sports editor “It was an exciting way to end the tournament and a Tolleson baseball ran into a tough stretch of games great springboard for us to get back into power-point after starting the season 8-0, but the Wolverines bounced games this week,” Richardson said. back nicely by winning their final two games of the Pride The Wolverines have 11 power-points games Classic tournament. remaining, but are done with tournaments. Tolleson went “It was a good week,” Tolleson coach Scott Richardson 5-0 in the Wayne Des Combes Westside Invitational in said. “Starting off our first game back from spring break, February, and was 2-3 in the Pride Classic. we were super sluggish, non competitive, Richardson likes playing tournament trying to get our legs underneath us. We games for various reasons, he said. BASEBALL had just come off a span of giving them “It gives us a chance to see a couple kids four days off, and you could tell there was at different positions, it forces us to use a lot of rust on there, but we got better as every single pitcher,” he said. the week went on.” It also gave Tolleson a chance to face really good Tolleson dropped two of three power-points games pitching, which is something that can help prepare the March 10-15, then lost the first three games of the Pride Wolverines for the playoffs. Classic. The Wolverines dropped a 6-4 game to Highland “For us to play in May, we need to face good High School out of Palmdale, Calif., a 9-4 game to St. guys,” Richardson said. “That’s the only way you’re Laurence High School from Burbank, Ill., and a 9-7 game going to get better is by facing good arms. I love the to Douglas County High School from Castle Rock, Colo. tournaments.” The three games were March 20-22. The tournament was also a chance for the Wolverines “We battled, were super competitive, and playing those to perfect their craft on the diamond. Tolleson likes to teams are definitely going to help us down the road,” play small ball, but any coach who knows Richardson Richardson said. Tolleson had to play Palmdale again March 23, and the outcome was much different. The Wolverines won 10-1 (See Tolleson on Page 15)

The Arizona Diamondbacks will begin the 2017 Major League Baseball season with a rare gift: low expectations. By the time the first pitch is thrown April 2 against the San Francisco Giants, the Diamondbacks will have used much of their patience and excitement reserves among the fans. Not because they’re expected to win, but because they’ve finally taken a step toward the light at the end of the tunnel. This particular circumstance was born out of an unmitigated disaster of a 2016 season and a seemingly incompetent front office that dates back even further. The Diamondbacks underperformed on the field, in the trade market and in the public relations department. The myriad of moves designed to propel the team to the next Shane McOwen level completely backfired. Zack Grienke, the most expensive free-agent signing in franchise history, was little more than ho-hum in his first year, and missed portions of the season because of injury. Shelby Miller, acquired from the Braves for everyday player Ender Inciarte and No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson, was one of the worst trades in the modern era. Swanson, drafted in 2015, made his MLB debut in August, a month after Miller was demoted to the minor leagues after posting a plus-7.00 ERA in the bigs. When the dust settled, the D-backs finished 69-93, well under the Vegas line projected total of 82.5 wins. This offseason, ownership did something about it. They rid themselves of the maligned general management team of Dave Stewart and Tony La Russa (who’s with the organization in a different capacity), and manager Chip Hale, all champions of the eyeball test and “grit.” Former Red Sox assistant GM Mike Hazen was hired to implement a more analytics-based system to go along with its network of scouts. In other words, the D-backs are finally joining the 21st Century. The front office has already begun to tinker with the roster, selling high on players such as Jean Segura and Wellington Castillo and taking fliers on talented youngsters who won’t break the bank, such as Taijuan Walker. The Diamondbacks will also get a boost from all-star A.J. Pollock returning from a gruesome elbow injury that kept him out for most of last year. That move will solidify the defense, moving players back to their natural positions after last year’s mess where the team finished with the second-worst defensive efficiency in all of baseball. With a good on-field performance, the Diamondbacks have an opportunity to capture the Phoenix sports market’s attention. The Suns and Coyotes are currently struggling with early stages of rebuilds. The Cardinals are coming off a disappointing season and hoping to keep their Super Bowl window cracked open after losing key contributors to free agency. With a good run to start the year, the Diamondbacks can catapult themselves to Phoenix’s top billing. They might just need to do so. The team is also in a public spat with Maricopa County over maintenance issues with Chase Field, and has talked about exploring other options for a home stadium. The trend is heading away from public funds as a way to finance new stadium projects. If the Diamondbacks continue to produce results that draw apathy, they can kiss a stadium deal goodbye, especially with the Suns and Coyotes positioning themselves in the same building conversations. It’s not a popular adage for a sports team to hear, but it applied to the Diamondbacks: it almost certainly can’t get worse than last season. The Diamondbacks will be banking on that, and more, this go round. Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

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JV team and girls pushing each other. It makes them better in practice, also, if they’re getting pushed.� Buckeye softball coach Pete Alva was Alva has experimented with a couple waiting for the Lady Hawks’ bats to heat different lineups, but the biggest move he up, and they did in a big way March 21 made was pushing his leadoff hitter, Sierra and 23 against Yuma. Mendoza, down in the order. The Lady Hawks scored 36 runs in the “She’s been the leadoff the last couple two games, winning 19-0 and 17-2. years, and we moved her down in the lineup “Our bats finally came alive, everybody and she’s really come along,� Alva said. was hitting,� Alva said. “It had been up “I think it’s taken a bit of and down for us before pressure off her and she’s that Yuma game. The two doing good. We move [the tournaments we played SOFTBALL lineup] around a little bit, but in, we were playing good we try not to move it around defense and our pitching too much so they can stay was decent, we just couldn’t hit the ball. consistent in the spots we have them hitting.� We didn’t get the big hits to score runs. Two freshman are in the starting lineup, We didn’t have a lot of strikeouts, we just including Hailey Gibason, who has taken couldn’t find the hole.� over the role as leadoff hitter. That changed dramatically in the opening game against Yuma last week. Defense and pitching The Lady Hawks scored multiple runs in Defensively, Alva likes the way his team each of the first five innings, and the game plays, he said. was halted after the fifth because of the “We have a lot of talent this year,� Alva 10-run mercy rule. Buckeye had 19 hits, said. “A lot of girls played club ball and including four from sophomore Oriah focus on their defense, and their offense Blake. One was a home run. just comes with them. I think with our “Hitting is contagious, and we were veteran girls, they know they don’t have to waiting for somebody to start the rally, get to every single ball, so they don’t have then we would hit – but now, I think all to press as much.� the girls are taking initiative and wanting Alva said his outfielders have a lot of to get it going,� Alva said. “I think it was speed and can cover the entire field, foul confidence, or a mind issue, but I think line to foul line. we’re back on track starting with region Pitching wise, Alva uses two different play. I think we’re pretty much where we starters, but has five girls he can go to. want to be at right now.� The main pitchers are Aaliyah Wilson and The two wins put Buckeye at 2-0 in Maddy Perkins. Southwest Region play. The Lady Hawks “We have three other girls that can go will play eight total games in the region. Alva said he thinks playing in two early out and throw if we need them to, but we don’t want to pull them from their season tournaments has helped with the development of the team, especially going defensive spots,� Alva said. One is shortstop Makea-Al Kaluau, and into region games. “We have a lot more talent than we did in the other is Blake, who also plays third base. the past, so we have girls that are fighting “Our pitchers, they get the job done, for positions every practice,� Alva said. they throw strikes,� Alva said. “They “I think preseason tournaments help you don’t strike a lot of girls out, but I determine who’s ready and who’s not.� also think that’s what’s making our Buckeye carries 17 players on the defense better, because they get a lot varsity roster for tournaments, and travels of repetitions. We don’t have a 10-15 with 14 for regular season games. Four strikeout girl, but we only walk maybe a freshman are on varsity. batter a game.� “In the past, we had, even dating back Alva said he was excited about a few years, we barely had enough to fill Tuesday’s game at Yuma Gila Ridge. The a quality varsity team,� Alva said. “Now, result was not available at press time. we have a good freshman team, a good by Casey Pritchard

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Millennium softball dialing in for playoff push Lady Tigers shake off tourney woes, sit at 4-2 in power-points games by Shane McOwen sports writer

It’s been a tale of two seasons for the Millennium softball team this year. Fortunately for the Lady Tigers, they’re excelling in the one that counts. Millennium is 4-10 on the season overall, but all but one loss has come in SOFTBALL tournament play. The Lady Tigers are a tidy 4-2 in power-points games that count toward the playoff standings. They were listed as the No. 12 team in the initial 6A rankings released Tuesday. “I’m not really concerned with those games,” said Donnie Tizzano, Millennium’s first-year coach. “Now we’re 4-2 in the power-point games. We beat Chandler, [Scottsdale] Desert Mountain at their place, and Westwood. All pretty good teams, and they were pretty good games. “We’re preaching play defense, throw strikes, and good things will happen. We have some athletes.” Millennium did take some lumps early to get where it is near the midpoint of the season. The Lady Tigers got off on a sour note in the Sunrise Mountain Invitational, dropping all four games they played. Tizzano said a lot of the early season issues boiled down to growing pains of players and coaches operating together for the first time in game situations. “We started out a little bit rough,” he said. “It’s a new coach and you’ve got a bunch of seniors and you’re not sure how they’re going to react to you. We had a little bit of an issue early in the season. It was get your feet wet, get to know each other in that first tournament.” Millennium rebounded nicely following the tournament, winning its next two games — its first two power-points games — before losing to title contender Phoenix Xavier. There wasn’t much luck to go around in the next tournament at Desert Mountain High School. Millennium went 1-5 in the tournament against stiff competition. “That second tournament was over spring break, so we had a lot of kids out,” Tizzano said. “Not to make excuses, because we were manhandled there. By no stretch of the imagination were we in games, but we

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MELISSA GUTIERREZ of Millennium reaches out her glove to make a running catch in left field March 21 at Millennium. The Lady Tigers beat Chandler 3-2 and are 4-2 in power-points games.

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Millennium softball dialing in for playoff push Lady Tigers shake off tourney woes, sit at 4-2 in power-points games by Shane McOwen sports writer

It’s been a tale of two seasons for the Millennium softball team this year. Fortunately for the Lady Tigers, they’re excelling in the one that counts. Millennium is 4-10 on the season overall, but all but one loss has come in SOFTBALL tournament play. The Lady Tigers are a tidy 4-2 in power-points games that count toward the playoff standings. They were listed as the No. 12 team in the initial 6A rankings released Tuesday. “I’m not really concerned with those games,” said Donnie Tizzano, Millennium’s first-year coach. “Now we’re 4-2 in the power-point games. We beat Chandler, [Scottsdale] Desert Mountain at their place, and Westwood. All pretty good teams, and they were pretty good games. “We’re preaching play defense, throw strikes, and good things will happen. We have some athletes.” Millennium did take some lumps early to get where it is near the midpoint of the season. The Lady Tigers got off on a sour note in the Sunrise Mountain Invitational, dropping all four games they played. Tizzano said a lot of the early season issues boiled down to growing pains of players and coaches operating together for the first time in game situations. “We started out a little bit rough,” he said. “It’s a new coach and you’ve got a bunch of seniors and you’re not sure how they’re going to react to you. We had a little bit of an issue early in the season. It was get your feet wet, get to know each other in that first tournament.” Millennium rebounded nicely following the tournament, winning its next two games — its first two power-points games — before losing to title contender Phoenix Xavier. There wasn’t much luck to go around in the next tournament at Desert Mountain High School. Millennium went 1-5 in the tournament against stiff competition. “That second tournament was over spring break, so we had a lot of kids out,” Tizzano said. “Not to make excuses, because we were manhandled there. By no stretch of the imagination were we in games, but we

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MELISSA GUTIERREZ of Millennium reaches out her glove to make a running catch in left field March 21 at Millennium. The Lady Tigers beat Chandler 3-2 and are 4-2 in power-points games.

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Millennium softball dialing in for playoff push Lady Tigers shake off tourney woes, sit at 4-2 in power-points games by Shane McOwen sports writer

It’s been a tale of two seasons for the Millennium softball team this year. Fortunately for the Lady Tigers, they’re excelling in the one that counts. Millennium is 4-10 on the season overall, but all but one loss has come in SOFTBALL tournament play. The Lady Tigers are a tidy 4-2 in power-points games that count toward the playoff standings. They were listed as the No. 12 team in the initial 6A rankings released Tuesday. “I’m not really concerned with those games,” said Donnie Tizzano, Millennium’s first-year coach. “Now we’re 4-2 in the power-point games. We beat Chandler, [Scottsdale] Desert Mountain at their place, and Westwood. All pretty good teams, and they were pretty good games. “We’re preaching play defense, throw strikes, and good things will happen. We have some athletes.” Millennium did take some lumps early to get where it is near the midpoint of the season. The Lady Tigers got off on a sour note in the Sunrise Mountain Invitational, dropping all four games they played. Tizzano said a lot of the early season issues boiled down to growing pains of players and coaches operating together for the first time in game situations. “We started out a little bit rough,” he said. “It’s a new coach and you’ve got a bunch of seniors and you’re not sure how they’re going to react to you. We had a little bit of an issue early in the season. It was get your feet wet, get to know each other in that first tournament.” Millennium rebounded nicely following the tournament, winning its next two games — its first two power-points games — before losing to title contender Phoenix Xavier. There wasn’t much luck to go around in the next tournament at Desert Mountain High School. Millennium went 1-5 in the tournament against stiff competition. “That second tournament was over spring break, so we had a lot of kids out,” Tizzano said. “Not to make excuses, because we were manhandled there. By no stretch of the imagination were we in games, but we

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Millennium softball dialing in for playoff push Lady Tigers shake off tourney woes, sit at 4-2 in power-points games by Shane McOwen sports writer

It’s been a tale of two seasons for the Millennium softball team this year. Fortunately for the Lady Tigers, they’re excelling in the one that counts. Millennium is 4-10 on the season overall, but all but one loss has come in SOFTBALL tournament play. The Lady Tigers are a tidy 4-2 in power-points games that count toward the playoff standings. They were listed as the No. 12 team in the initial 6A rankings released Tuesday. “I’m not really concerned with those games,” said Donnie Tizzano, Millennium’s first-year coach. “Now we’re 4-2 in the power-point games. We beat Chandler, [Scottsdale] Desert Mountain at their place, and Westwood. All pretty good teams, and they were pretty good games. “We’re preaching play defense, throw strikes, and good things will happen. We have some athletes.” Millennium did take some lumps early to get where it is near the midpoint of the season. The Lady Tigers got off on a sour note in the Sunrise Mountain Invitational, dropping all four games they played. Tizzano said a lot of the early season issues boiled down to growing pains of players and coaches operating together for the first time in game situations. “We started out a little bit rough,” he said. “It’s a new coach and you’ve got a bunch of seniors and you’re not sure how they’re going to react to you. We had a little bit of an issue early in the season. It was get your feet wet, get to know each other in that first tournament.” Millennium rebounded nicely following the tournament, winning its next two games — its first two power-points games — before losing to title contender Phoenix Xavier. There wasn’t much luck to go around in the next tournament at Desert Mountain High School. Millennium went 1-5 in the tournament against stiff competition. “That second tournament was over spring break, so we had a lot of kids out,” Tizzano said. “Not to make excuses, because we were manhandled there. By no stretch of the imagination were we in games, but we

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MELISSA GUTIERREZ of Millennium reaches out her glove to make a running catch in left field March 21 at Millennium. The Lady Tigers beat Chandler 3-2 and are 4-2 in power-points games.

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Tolleson City of Tolleson Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 570 N.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE CITY OF TOLLESON CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE 2-1, MAYOR AND COUNCIL; SECTION 2-1-60, REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS RELATED TO THE START TIME OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON, ARIZONA, as follows: SECTION 1. The City Code of the City of Tolleson, Arizona (the “City Code), Chapter 2 (Administration), Article 2-1 (Mayor and Council), Section 2-1-60 (Regular and Special Meetings), Subsection (A) (Regular Meetings) is hereby amended to read as follows: § 2-1-60 –Regular and Special Meetings. (A) Regular meetings. The Council shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. When the day ďŹ xed for any regular meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held at the same hour on the next succeeding day not a holiday. All regular meetings of the Council shall be held in the City Hall of Tolleson. SECTION 2. All ordinances, parts of ordinances and resolutions in conict with the provisions of this Ordinance, or any part of the City Code adopted herein by reference, are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason to be held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. SECTION 4. The immediate operation of this Ordinance is necessary to ensure public health and safety; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and

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ARI ARREDONDO of Agua Fria gets a force out at second base and looks to first against Sierra Linda March 20 at Agua Fria. The Lady Owls are 7-5 this season and looking for a playoff berth. Carl Hayden, 18-2. “They’re getting better every game,� Cabrera said. “We’re doing really well. I’m excited.� Agua Fria’s playoff-drought-breaking team last year featured seven seniors. Cabrera said a lot of the younger players have stepped up to carry on the team’s success. The Lady Owls have three seniors, seven juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. “It’s a younger crowd,� he said. “We have a couple of new players out there.� Destiny Cabrera is one of the key returning leaders to the team. The senior committed to Scottsdale Community College during the offseason, and is hitting .577. Ieleen Guardado transferred in from California and has been a key part of the Lady Owls’ attack. She’s tied for third on the team with a .500 batting average. “She’s a great ballplayer, great pitcher,� Cabrera said. Cassie Simmons, Nicole Tyler and Alexis Shaffer have also returned with playoff experience. Cabrera said Avi Fuentes has impressed with her play so far this season. “Avi Fuentes has stepped up and has had her time to shine and has been doing well with it,� he said.

Ari Arredondo made a splash as a freshman last year, and is continuing to improve in her sophomore season, Cabrera said. “She plays a huge part in the team,� he said. The team’s biggest strength has gone beyond any on-field statistic, the second-year coach said. “I think it’s the chemistry,� Cabrera said. “The kids have a lot of heart. They do their thing in the classroom and then step on the field and are ready to play. “They don’t come out here with that ‘I’m better than you’ attitude. It’s ‘run with it’ and ‘let’s get better.’� Despite the favorable start, the team knows it needs to perform in the upcoming region games, where it can control its own destiny. “I’m excited,� Cabrera said. “I think we’re going to be fine. We [are coming up] to the end part of the season when we start seeing some stronger teams [in region]. That’s what’s going to count.� Agua Fria opened region play at home Tuesday against Phoenix Barry Goldwater. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Owls travel for a non-region game against Phoenix Sunnyslope Thursday before heading north to wrap up their series with Goldwater at 3:45 p.m. Friday.

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After reaching the playoffs last season for the first time since 2010, Agua Fria softball’s main goal is not just to return to the postseason. This year, the Lady Owls want to advance. “They did really well last year getting to the playoffs for the first time since 2010, but then we fell short in that home playoff game,� Agua Fria coach Javier Cabrera said. “It’s baby steps. As long as we can go one step further, we’re happy.� The Lady Owls are well on their way to making that a reality. After a slow start in the early season tournament, Agua Fria has picked up its play and is 5-0 in power-points games through the first few weeks, and is sitting at No. 7 in the initial 5A rankings released Tuesday. After winning the Kick Off Classic in 2016, the Lady Owls went 1-4 in attempting to defend their title. Agua Fria lost to Surprise Valley Vista, Trivium Prep Academy and Youngker, while splitting two games with Buckeye. The Lady Owls might not have been at full strength mentally for the tournament, Cabrera said. “The tournament happened to be on the ACT that Saturday,� he said. “A lot of the girls were studying, but nevertheless, I told them school comes before ball. Get that done first. Even though it’s nice to go far in tournaments, school comes first.� Agua Fria then beat Glendale Apollo, 6-3, and Glendale, 19-5, to open power-points play before competing in the Cool Nites Softball Tournament at Apollo High School. The Lady Owls went 2-2 in that tournament, and lost 3-2 in extra innings to Desert Edge in the first knock-out game. “We went up to Apollo and started off good, going 2-0,� Cabrera said. “We ended up 2-1 [in pool play] and ended up losing in extra innings by one run.� Agua Fria showed no signs of rust after a 10-day layoff over spring break. It began with back-to-back run-rule victories over Phoenix Sierra Linda, 14-3, and Phoenix

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Taking the next step Agua Fria softball seeks to return to playoffs and beyond in 2017 by Shane McOwen sports writer

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ARI ARREDONDO of Agua Fria gets a force out at second base and looks to first against Sierra Linda March 20 at Agua Fria. The Lady Owls are 7-5 this season and looking for a playoff berth. Carl Hayden, 18-2. “They’re getting better every game,” Cabrera said. “We’re doing really well. I’m excited.” Agua Fria’s playoff-drought-breaking team last year featured seven seniors. Cabrera said a lot of the younger players have stepped up to carry on the team’s success. The Lady Owls have three seniors, seven juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. “It’s a younger crowd,” he said. “We have a couple of new players out there.” Destiny Cabrera is one of the key returning leaders to the team. The senior committed to Scottsdale Community College during the offseason, and is hitting .577. Ieleen Guardado transferred in from California and has been a key part of the Lady Owls’ attack. She’s tied for third on the team with a .500 batting average. “She’s a great ballplayer, great pitcher,” Cabrera said. Cassie Simmons, Nicole Tyler and Alexis Shaffer have also returned with playoff experience. Cabrera said Avi Fuentes has impressed with her play so far this season. “Avi Fuentes has stepped up and has had her time to shine and has been doing well with it,” he said.

Ari Arredondo made a splash as a freshman last year, and is continuing to improve in her sophomore season, Cabrera said. “She plays a huge part in the team,” he said. The team’s biggest strength has gone beyond any on-field statistic, the second-year coach said. “I think it’s the chemistry,” Cabrera said. “The kids have a lot of heart. They do their thing in the classroom and then step on the field and are ready to play. “They don’t come out here with that ‘I’m better than you’ attitude. It’s ‘run with it’ and ‘let’s get better.’” Despite the favorable start, the team knows it needs to perform in the upcoming region games, where it can control its own destiny. “I’m excited,” Cabrera said. “I think we’re going to be fine. We [are coming up] to the end part of the season when we start seeing some stronger teams [in region]. That’s what’s going to count.” Agua Fria opened region play at home Tuesday against Phoenix Barry Goldwater. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Owls travel for a non-region game against Phoenix Sunnyslope Thursday before heading north to wrap up their series with Goldwater at 3:45 p.m. Friday.

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After reaching the playoffs last season for the first time since 2010, Agua Fria softball’s main goal is not just to return to the postseason. This year, the Lady Owls want to advance. “They did really well last year getting to the playoffs for the first time since 2010, but then we fell short in that home playoff game,” Agua Fria coach Javier Cabrera said. “It’s baby steps. As long as we can go one step further, we’re happy.” The Lady Owls are well on their way to making that a reality. After a slow start in the early season tournament, Agua Fria has picked up its play and is 5-0 in power-points games through the first few weeks, and is sitting at No. 7 in the initial 5A rankings released Tuesday. After winning the Kick Off Classic in 2016, the Lady Owls went 1-4 in attempting to defend their title. Agua Fria lost to Surprise Valley Vista, Trivium Prep Academy and Youngker, while splitting two games with Buckeye. The Lady Owls might not have been at full strength mentally for the tournament, Cabrera said. “The tournament happened to be on the ACT that Saturday,” he said. “A lot of the girls were studying, but nevertheless, I told them school comes before ball. Get that done first. Even though it’s nice to go far in tournaments, school comes first.” Agua Fria then beat Glendale Apollo, 6-3, and Glendale, 19-5, to open power-points play before competing in the Cool Nites Softball Tournament at Apollo High School. The Lady Owls went 2-2 in that tournament, and lost 3-2 in extra innings to Desert Edge in the first knock-out game. “We went up to Apollo and started off good, going 2-0,” Cabrera said. “We ended up 2-1 [in pool play] and ended up losing in extra innings by one run.” Agua Fria showed no signs of rust after a 10-day layoff over spring break. It began with back-to-back run-rule victories over Phoenix Sierra Linda, 14-3, and Phoenix

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Ari Arredondo made a splash as a freshman last year, and is continuing to improve in her sophomore season, Cabrera said. “She plays a huge part in the team,” he said. The team’s biggest strength has gone beyond any on-field statistic, the second-year coach said. “I think it’s the chemistry,” Cabrera said. “The kids have a lot of heart. They do their thing in the classroom and then step on the field and are ready to play. “They don’t come out here with that ‘I’m better than you’ attitude. It’s ‘run with it’ and ‘let’s get better.’” Despite the favorable start, the team knows it needs to perform in the upcoming region games, where it can control its own destiny. “I’m excited,” Cabrera said. “I think we’re going to be fine. We [are coming up] to the end part of the season when we start seeing some stronger teams [in region]. That’s what’s going to count.” Agua Fria opened region play at home Tuesday against Phoenix Barry Goldwater. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Owls travel for a non-region game against Phoenix Sunnyslope Thursday before heading north to wrap up their series with Goldwater at 3:45 p.m. Friday.

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After reaching the playoffs last season for the first time since 2010, Agua Fria softball’s main goal is not just to return to the postseason. This year, the Lady Owls want to advance. “They did really well last year getting to the playoffs for the first time since 2010, but then we fell short in that home playoff game,” Agua Fria coach Javier Cabrera said. “It’s baby steps. As long as we can go one step further, we’re happy.” The Lady Owls are well on their way to making that a reality. After a slow start in the early season tournament, Agua Fria has picked up its play and is 5-0 in power-points games through the first few weeks, and is sitting at No. 7 in the initial 5A rankings released Tuesday. After winning the Kick Off Classic in 2016, the Lady Owls went 1-4 in attempting to defend their title. Agua Fria lost to Surprise Valley Vista, Trivium Prep Academy and Youngker, while splitting two games with Buckeye. The Lady Owls might not have been at full strength mentally for the tournament, Cabrera said. “The tournament happened to be on the ACT that Saturday,” he said. “A lot of the girls were studying, but nevertheless, I told them school comes before ball. Get that done first. Even though it’s nice to go far in tournaments, school comes first.” Agua Fria then beat Glendale Apollo, 6-3, and Glendale, 19-5, to open power-points play before competing in the Cool Nites Softball Tournament at Apollo High School. The Lady Owls went 2-2 in that tournament, and lost 3-2 in extra innings to Desert Edge in the first knock-out game. “We went up to Apollo and started off good, going 2-0,” Cabrera said. “We ended up 2-1 [in pool play] and ended up losing in extra innings by one run.” Agua Fria showed no signs of rust after a 10-day layoff over spring break. It began with back-to-back run-rule victories over Phoenix Sierra Linda, 14-3, and Phoenix

13 West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Taking the next step Agua Fria softball seeks to return to playoffs and beyond in 2017 by Shane McOwen sports writer

View photo by Ray Thomas

ARI ARREDONDO of Agua Fria gets a force out at second base and looks to first against Sierra Linda March 20 at Agua Fria. The Lady Owls are 7-5 this season and looking for a playoff berth. Carl Hayden, 18-2. “They’re getting better every game,” Cabrera said. “We’re doing really well. I’m excited.” Agua Fria’s playoff-drought-breaking team last year featured seven seniors. Cabrera said a lot of the younger players have stepped up to carry on the team’s success. The Lady Owls have three seniors, seven juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. “It’s a younger crowd,” he said. “We have a couple of new players out there.” Destiny Cabrera is one of the key returning leaders to the team. The senior committed to Scottsdale Community College during the offseason, and is hitting .577. Ieleen Guardado transferred in from California and has been a key part of the Lady Owls’ attack. She’s tied for third on the team with a .500 batting average. “She’s a great ballplayer, great pitcher,” Cabrera said. Cassie Simmons, Nicole Tyler and Alexis Shaffer have also returned with playoff experience. Cabrera said Avi Fuentes has impressed with her play so far this season. “Avi Fuentes has stepped up and has had her time to shine and has been doing well with it,” he said.

Ari Arredondo made a splash as a freshman last year, and is continuing to improve in her sophomore season, Cabrera said. “She plays a huge part in the team,” he said. The team’s biggest strength has gone beyond any on-field statistic, the second-year coach said. “I think it’s the chemistry,” Cabrera said. “The kids have a lot of heart. They do their thing in the classroom and then step on the field and are ready to play. “They don’t come out here with that ‘I’m better than you’ attitude. It’s ‘run with it’ and ‘let’s get better.’” Despite the favorable start, the team knows it needs to perform in the upcoming region games, where it can control its own destiny. “I’m excited,” Cabrera said. “I think we’re going to be fine. We [are coming up] to the end part of the season when we start seeing some stronger teams [in region]. That’s what’s going to count.” Agua Fria opened region play at home Tuesday against Phoenix Barry Goldwater. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Owls travel for a non-region game against Phoenix Sunnyslope Thursday before heading north to wrap up their series with Goldwater at 3:45 p.m. Friday.

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After reaching the playoffs last season for the first time since 2010, Agua Fria softball’s main goal is not just to return to the postseason. This year, the Lady Owls want to advance. “They did really well last year getting to the playoffs for the first time since 2010, but then we fell short in that home playoff game,” Agua Fria coach Javier Cabrera said. “It’s baby steps. As long as we can go one step further, we’re happy.” The Lady Owls are well on their way to making that a reality. After a slow start in the early season tournament, Agua Fria has picked up its play and is 5-0 in power-points games through the first few weeks, and is sitting at No. 7 in the initial 5A rankings released Tuesday. After winning the Kick Off Classic in 2016, the Lady Owls went 1-4 in attempting to defend their title. Agua Fria lost to Surprise Valley Vista, Trivium Prep Academy and Youngker, while splitting two games with Buckeye. The Lady Owls might not have been at full strength mentally for the tournament, Cabrera said. “The tournament happened to be on the ACT that Saturday,” he said. “A lot of the girls were studying, but nevertheless, I told them school comes before ball. Get that done first. Even though it’s nice to go far in tournaments, school comes first.” Agua Fria then beat Glendale Apollo, 6-3, and Glendale, 19-5, to open power-points play before competing in the Cool Nites Softball Tournament at Apollo High School. The Lady Owls went 2-2 in that tournament, and lost 3-2 in extra innings to Desert Edge in the first knock-out game. “We went up to Apollo and started off good, going 2-0,” Cabrera said. “We ended up 2-1 [in pool play] and ended up losing in extra innings by one run.” Agua Fria showed no signs of rust after a 10-day layoff over spring break. It began with back-to-back run-rule victories over Phoenix Sierra Linda, 14-3, and Phoenix

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That set up a championship showdown and another sports editor chance for redemption. USA crushed Puerto Rico 8-0 to claim the title. Marcus Stroman was magnificent, Last week I ate a big fat crow sandwich — but it taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning. The no-no was delicious. might have lasted even longer, but the U.S. batted In the March 8 edition of the West Valley View, for nearly 30 minutes in the top of the frame, scoring I wrote a column bashing the fact that the World three runs to cushion its lead. Stroman’s long layoff Baseball Classic takes away players from spring between innings might have affected his pitches, training, and how USA never does well because it but considering the end result, he had to be ecstatic. doesn’t take the biggest stars. Stroman even won the MVP, hurling 14.1 innings with Then, it went out and won the whole thing. I’ll admit, just a 2.35 ERA. I didn’t expect this outcome. The roster Now, I’ll admit, I didn’t watch every appeared less than stellar, especially in USA game. I saw most of three of its eight comparison to some of the other nations that games, but every time, I was thoroughly were participating. But those Yankees, and entertained. More so than I thought I I’m not talking about the team from New would be. Seeing it win definitely gave me York, made us proud. a sense of pride in our national pastime, The ironic part of the tournament for me and I can guarantee I’ll be tuning in with was the fact that we had such a devastating more frequency in four years when the loss in pool play to the Dominican WBC is back. Republic. It was the type of loss I thought But it wasn’t just USA that I enjoyed would cripple USA, but it could go down as watching. The atmosphere for some of the turning point in its march to the title. the other games was unbelievable. The USA was coming off an emotional Dominican Republic had so many fans high in its first pool-play game, beating Casey Pritchard at Marlins Park in Miami for its opening Columbia 3-2 in 10 innings on an Adam pool play games. The noise level was off Jones walk-off single. Then, it took a 5-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth against the Dominican the charts, it had signs and flags. It was almost like watching a soccer match of a foreign team where Republic. However, the U.S. bullpen threw it away. they’re singing and chanting throughout the contest. Tanner Roark and Andrew Miller each got hit hard, And it definitely helped that stadium. I think surrendering seven earned runs and leading to a there were more fans at the USA against Dominican devastating loss. That forced the U.S. into a must-win Republic game than there are at an entire series of situation against Canada to advance out of the pool, Marlins games during the regular season. In fact, the instead of having its ticket to the next round already USA/Dominican game drew 37,446 fans, which is punched. The stars and stripes answered the bell, above the seating capacity of the stadium. Last season, scoring seven runs in the first two innings en route to the Marlins had a four-game series against the Pirates an 8-0 victory. in which two of the games drew less than 11,000 fans In the second round of pool play, USA got an per game. As someone who’s been to the stadium, I emotional lift in the first game when Adam Jones and can tell you it looks like about half of that number of Eric Hosmer hit eighth-inning home runs, lifting it to people are actually at the game. a 4-2 victory over Venezuela. The U.S. lost its next Regardless, this is a win for baseball in America. It’s game, 6-5, to Puerto Rico, but then got a second shot at the Dominican Republic. Needing a win to advance, definitely not the most popular sport among fans, but having success like this definitely can turn the tides, this time it was USA playing comeback kids, erasing a 2-0 first-inning deficit to post a 6-3 win, which put it even if just a little. If that’s the case, I’ll eat as many crow sandwiches as necessary. into the semifinals. In the semifinals, USA took down Japan, which had Casey Pritchard can be reached cruised through each of its two pools, going 6-0. A at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com Jones RBI groundout in the eighth pushed home the winning run for USA, which escaped with a 2-1 victory. or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Dialing (From Page 12) didn’t have our full roster out there.” The Lady Tigers again answered a tough tournament stretch with a power-points win, this time a come-frombehind effort March 21 against Chandler. The teams entered the seventh inning tied at one. Chandler scored in the top of the frame, but Millennium answered with two of its own in the bottom half to walk off to victory. “It was nice to see them respond,” Tizzano said. “We got beat up pretty bad in that Desert Mountain tournament. One day of practice, [and] we come back. They’re resilient. We never got down in that last inning when they scored. It was confidence. We thought we were going to win that game.” Tizzano said the team has worked to make sure the tournament performances don’t define the rest of the season. “I think for our sophomores, it’s a little bit harder of a challenge to get them to understand that as bad as we played in those other games, those don’t really matter,” he said. “We’re always playing to win games, but we had a chance to get some kids at different spots and different situations. I think the seniors know that.” Millennium softball hasn’t made the playoffs since 2015, meaning only a handful of varsity players have postseason experience. Tizzano said the goal is to get the program back. “We want to bookend [the seniors’ careers],” he said. “We’ve said that from day one. They work hard, there’s a lot of talent and they’re good kids. [I told them] you came here with a bang, let’s go out with a bang.” The team expects to compete for the region title, Tizzano said. The Lady Tigers will battle against Glendale Copper Canyon, La Joya, Tolleson, Surprise Valley Vista and Westview for the crown. “I really do [like our chances],” he said. “There are some teams in there that are good, and if you don’t pay attention to them, they’ll get you.” Seniors DeNae Chatman and Sabrina Eleman are the main firing pistons in the Lady Tigers’ offensive engine. Chatman is hitting a robust .600 at the plate, leading the team in average, triples, doubles, hits and runs scored. Eleman smacked a team-leading five home runs and 15 RBIs, and is hitting .372. Senior Nephi Ruiz is the team’s No. 1 pitcher. Ruiz has thrown six complete games in seven starts, and has struck out 24 batters in 41.1 innings pitched this season. Mariah Rodriquez has picked up No. 2 pitching duties for much of the season because of eligibility issues. She’s thrown 25 innings on the season and is 1-3. Millennium went up against Phoenix Maryvale at home Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Tigers open region play with a two-game series Thursday and Friday against La Joya.

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Good job, Team USA by Casey Pritchard

That set up a championship showdown and another sports editor chance for redemption. USA crushed Puerto Rico 8-0 to claim the title. Marcus Stroman was magnificent, Last week I ate a big fat crow sandwich — but it taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning. The no-no was delicious. might have lasted even longer, but the U.S. batted In the March 8 edition of the West Valley View, for nearly 30 minutes in the top of the frame, scoring I wrote a column bashing the fact that the World three runs to cushion its lead. Stroman’s long layoff Baseball Classic takes away players from spring between innings might have affected his pitches, training, and how USA never does well because it but considering the end result, he had to be ecstatic. doesn’t take the biggest stars. Stroman even won the MVP, hurling 14.1 innings with Then, it went out and won the whole thing. I’ll admit, just a 2.35 ERA. I didn’t expect this outcome. The roster Now, I’ll admit, I didn’t watch every appeared less than stellar, especially in USA game. I saw most of three of its eight comparison to some of the other nations that games, but every time, I was thoroughly were participating. But those Yankees, and entertained. More so than I thought I I’m not talking about the team from New would be. Seeing it win definitely gave me York, made us proud. a sense of pride in our national pastime, The ironic part of the tournament for me and I can guarantee I’ll be tuning in with was the fact that we had such a devastating more frequency in four years when the loss in pool play to the Dominican WBC is back. Republic. It was the type of loss I thought But it wasn’t just USA that I enjoyed would cripple USA, but it could go down as watching. The atmosphere for some of the turning point in its march to the title. the other games was unbelievable. The USA was coming off an emotional Dominican Republic had so many fans high in its first pool-play game, beating Casey Pritchard at Marlins Park in Miami for its opening Columbia 3-2 in 10 innings on an Adam pool play games. The noise level was off Jones walk-off single. Then, it took a 5-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth against the Dominican the charts, it had signs and flags. It was almost like watching a soccer match of a foreign team where Republic. However, the U.S. bullpen threw it away. they’re singing and chanting throughout the contest. Tanner Roark and Andrew Miller each got hit hard, And it definitely helped that stadium. I think surrendering seven earned runs and leading to a there were more fans at the USA against Dominican devastating loss. That forced the U.S. into a must-win Republic game than there are at an entire series of situation against Canada to advance out of the pool, Marlins games during the regular season. In fact, the instead of having its ticket to the next round already USA/Dominican game drew 37,446 fans, which is punched. The stars and stripes answered the bell, above the seating capacity of the stadium. Last season, scoring seven runs in the first two innings en route to the Marlins had a four-game series against the Pirates an 8-0 victory. in which two of the games drew less than 11,000 fans In the second round of pool play, USA got an per game. As someone who’s been to the stadium, I emotional lift in the first game when Adam Jones and can tell you it looks like about half of that number of Eric Hosmer hit eighth-inning home runs, lifting it to people are actually at the game. a 4-2 victory over Venezuela. The U.S. lost its next Regardless, this is a win for baseball in America. It’s game, 6-5, to Puerto Rico, but then got a second shot at the Dominican Republic. Needing a win to advance, definitely not the most popular sport among fans, but having success like this definitely can turn the tides, this time it was USA playing comeback kids, erasing a 2-0 first-inning deficit to post a 6-3 win, which put it even if just a little. If that’s the case, I’ll eat as many crow sandwiches as necessary. into the semifinals. In the semifinals, USA took down Japan, which had Casey Pritchard can be reached cruised through each of its two pools, going 6-0. A at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com Jones RBI groundout in the eighth pushed home the winning run for USA, which escaped with a 2-1 victory. or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

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Good job, Team USA by Casey Pritchard

That set up a championship showdown and another sports editor chance for redemption. USA crushed Puerto Rico 8-0 to claim the title. Marcus Stroman was magnificent, Last week I ate a big fat crow sandwich — but it taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning. The no-no was delicious. might have lasted even longer, but the U.S. batted In the March 8 edition of the West Valley View, for nearly 30 minutes in the top of the frame, scoring I wrote a column bashing the fact that the World three runs to cushion its lead. Stroman’s long layoff Baseball Classic takes away players from spring between innings might have affected his pitches, training, and how USA never does well because it but considering the end result, he had to be ecstatic. doesn’t take the biggest stars. Stroman even won the MVP, hurling 14.1 innings with Then, it went out and won the whole thing. I’ll admit, just a 2.35 ERA. I didn’t expect this outcome. The roster Now, I’ll admit, I didn’t watch every appeared less than stellar, especially in USA game. I saw most of three of its eight comparison to some of the other nations that games, but every time, I was thoroughly were participating. But those Yankees, and entertained. More so than I thought I I’m not talking about the team from New would be. Seeing it win definitely gave me York, made us proud. a sense of pride in our national pastime, The ironic part of the tournament for me and I can guarantee I’ll be tuning in with was the fact that we had such a devastating more frequency in four years when the loss in pool play to the Dominican WBC is back. Republic. It was the type of loss I thought But it wasn’t just USA that I enjoyed would cripple USA, but it could go down as watching. The atmosphere for some of the turning point in its march to the title. the other games was unbelievable. The USA was coming off an emotional Dominican Republic had so many fans high in its first pool-play game, beating Casey Pritchard at Marlins Park in Miami for its opening Columbia 3-2 in 10 innings on an Adam pool play games. The noise level was off Jones walk-off single. Then, it took a 5-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth against the Dominican the charts, it had signs and flags. It was almost like watching a soccer match of a foreign team where Republic. However, the U.S. bullpen threw it away. they’re singing and chanting throughout the contest. Tanner Roark and Andrew Miller each got hit hard, And it definitely helped that stadium. I think surrendering seven earned runs and leading to a there were more fans at the USA against Dominican devastating loss. That forced the U.S. into a must-win Republic game than there are at an entire series of situation against Canada to advance out of the pool, Marlins games during the regular season. In fact, the instead of having its ticket to the next round already USA/Dominican game drew 37,446 fans, which is punched. The stars and stripes answered the bell, above the seating capacity of the stadium. Last season, scoring seven runs in the first two innings en route to the Marlins had a four-game series against the Pirates an 8-0 victory. in which two of the games drew less than 11,000 fans In the second round of pool play, USA got an per game. As someone who’s been to the stadium, I emotional lift in the first game when Adam Jones and can tell you it looks like about half of that number of Eric Hosmer hit eighth-inning home runs, lifting it to people are actually at the game. a 4-2 victory over Venezuela. The U.S. lost its next Regardless, this is a win for baseball in America. It’s game, 6-5, to Puerto Rico, but then got a second shot at the Dominican Republic. Needing a win to advance, definitely not the most popular sport among fans, but having success like this definitely can turn the tides, this time it was USA playing comeback kids, erasing a 2-0 first-inning deficit to post a 6-3 win, which put it even if just a little. If that’s the case, I’ll eat as many crow sandwiches as necessary. into the semifinals. In the semifinals, USA took down Japan, which had Casey Pritchard can be reached cruised through each of its two pools, going 6-0. A at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com Jones RBI groundout in the eighth pushed home the winning run for USA, which escaped with a 2-1 victory. or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Dialing (From Page 12) didn’t have our full roster out there.” The Lady Tigers again answered a tough tournament stretch with a power-points win, this time a come-frombehind effort March 21 against Chandler. The teams entered the seventh inning tied at one. Chandler scored in the top of the frame, but Millennium answered with two of its own in the bottom half to walk off to victory. “It was nice to see them respond,” Tizzano said. “We got beat up pretty bad in that Desert Mountain tournament. One day of practice, [and] we come back. They’re resilient. We never got down in that last inning when they scored. It was confidence. We thought we were going to win that game.” Tizzano said the team has worked to make sure the tournament performances don’t define the rest of the season. “I think for our sophomores, it’s a little bit harder of a challenge to get them to understand that as bad as we played in those other games, those don’t really matter,” he said. “We’re always playing to win games, but we had a chance to get some kids at different spots and different situations. I think the seniors know that.” Millennium softball hasn’t made the playoffs since 2015, meaning only a handful of varsity players have postseason experience. Tizzano said the goal is to get the program back. “We want to bookend [the seniors’ careers],” he said. “We’ve said that from day one. They work hard, there’s a lot of talent and they’re good kids. [I told them] you came here with a bang, let’s go out with a bang.” The team expects to compete for the region title, Tizzano said. The Lady Tigers will battle against Glendale Copper Canyon, La Joya, Tolleson, Surprise Valley Vista and Westview for the crown. “I really do [like our chances],” he said. “There are some teams in there that are good, and if you don’t pay attention to them, they’ll get you.” Seniors DeNae Chatman and Sabrina Eleman are the main firing pistons in the Lady Tigers’ offensive engine. Chatman is hitting a robust .600 at the plate, leading the team in average, triples, doubles, hits and runs scored. Eleman smacked a team-leading five home runs and 15 RBIs, and is hitting .372. Senior Nephi Ruiz is the team’s No. 1 pitcher. Ruiz has thrown six complete games in seven starts, and has struck out 24 batters in 41.1 innings pitched this season. Mariah Rodriquez has picked up No. 2 pitching duties for much of the season because of eligibility issues. She’s thrown 25 innings on the season and is 1-3. Millennium went up against Phoenix Maryvale at home Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Tigers open region play with a two-game series Thursday and Friday against La Joya.

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Good job, Team USA by Casey Pritchard

That set up a championship showdown and another sports editor chance for redemption. USA crushed Puerto Rico 8-0 to claim the title. Marcus Stroman was magnificent, Last week I ate a big fat crow sandwich — but it taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning. The no-no was delicious. might have lasted even longer, but the U.S. batted In the March 8 edition of the West Valley View, for nearly 30 minutes in the top of the frame, scoring I wrote a column bashing the fact that the World three runs to cushion its lead. Stroman’s long layoff Baseball Classic takes away players from spring between innings might have affected his pitches, training, and how USA never does well because it but considering the end result, he had to be ecstatic. doesn’t take the biggest stars. Stroman even won the MVP, hurling 14.1 innings with Then, it went out and won the whole thing. I’ll admit, just a 2.35 ERA. I didn’t expect this outcome. The roster Now, I’ll admit, I didn’t watch every appeared less than stellar, especially in USA game. I saw most of three of its eight comparison to some of the other nations that games, but every time, I was thoroughly were participating. But those Yankees, and entertained. More so than I thought I I’m not talking about the team from New would be. Seeing it win definitely gave me York, made us proud. a sense of pride in our national pastime, The ironic part of the tournament for me and I can guarantee I’ll be tuning in with was the fact that we had such a devastating more frequency in four years when the loss in pool play to the Dominican WBC is back. Republic. It was the type of loss I thought But it wasn’t just USA that I enjoyed would cripple USA, but it could go down as watching. The atmosphere for some of the turning point in its march to the title. the other games was unbelievable. The USA was coming off an emotional Dominican Republic had so many fans high in its first pool-play game, beating Casey Pritchard at Marlins Park in Miami for its opening Columbia 3-2 in 10 innings on an Adam pool play games. The noise level was off Jones walk-off single. Then, it took a 5-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth against the Dominican the charts, it had signs and flags. It was almost like watching a soccer match of a foreign team where Republic. However, the U.S. bullpen threw it away. they’re singing and chanting throughout the contest. Tanner Roark and Andrew Miller each got hit hard, And it definitely helped that stadium. I think surrendering seven earned runs and leading to a there were more fans at the USA against Dominican devastating loss. That forced the U.S. into a must-win Republic game than there are at an entire series of situation against Canada to advance out of the pool, Marlins games during the regular season. In fact, the instead of having its ticket to the next round already USA/Dominican game drew 37,446 fans, which is punched. The stars and stripes answered the bell, above the seating capacity of the stadium. Last season, scoring seven runs in the first two innings en route to the Marlins had a four-game series against the Pirates an 8-0 victory. in which two of the games drew less than 11,000 fans In the second round of pool play, USA got an per game. As someone who’s been to the stadium, I emotional lift in the first game when Adam Jones and can tell you it looks like about half of that number of Eric Hosmer hit eighth-inning home runs, lifting it to people are actually at the game. a 4-2 victory over Venezuela. The U.S. lost its next Regardless, this is a win for baseball in America. It’s game, 6-5, to Puerto Rico, but then got a second shot at the Dominican Republic. Needing a win to advance, definitely not the most popular sport among fans, but having success like this definitely can turn the tides, this time it was USA playing comeback kids, erasing a 2-0 first-inning deficit to post a 6-3 win, which put it even if just a little. If that’s the case, I’ll eat as many crow sandwiches as necessary. into the semifinals. In the semifinals, USA took down Japan, which had Casey Pritchard can be reached cruised through each of its two pools, going 6-0. A at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com Jones RBI groundout in the eighth pushed home the winning run for USA, which escaped with a 2-1 victory. or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

Dialing (From Page 12) didn’t have our full roster out there.” The Lady Tigers again answered a tough tournament stretch with a power-points win, this time a come-frombehind effort March 21 against Chandler. The teams entered the seventh inning tied at one. Chandler scored in the top of the frame, but Millennium answered with two of its own in the bottom half to walk off to victory. “It was nice to see them respond,” Tizzano said. “We got beat up pretty bad in that Desert Mountain tournament. One day of practice, [and] we come back. They’re resilient. We never got down in that last inning when they scored. It was confidence. We thought we were going to win that game.” Tizzano said the team has worked to make sure the tournament performances don’t define the rest of the season. “I think for our sophomores, it’s a little bit harder of a challenge to get them to understand that as bad as we played in those other games, those don’t really matter,” he said. “We’re always playing to win games, but we had a chance to get some kids at different spots and different situations. I think the seniors know that.” Millennium softball hasn’t made the playoffs since 2015, meaning only a handful of varsity players have postseason experience. Tizzano said the goal is to get the program back. “We want to bookend [the seniors’ careers],” he said. “We’ve said that from day one. They work hard, there’s a lot of talent and they’re good kids. [I told them] you came here with a bang, let’s go out with a bang.” The team expects to compete for the region title, Tizzano said. The Lady Tigers will battle against Glendale Copper Canyon, La Joya, Tolleson, Surprise Valley Vista and Westview for the crown. “I really do [like our chances],” he said. “There are some teams in there that are good, and if you don’t pay attention to them, they’ll get you.” Seniors DeNae Chatman and Sabrina Eleman are the main firing pistons in the Lady Tigers’ offensive engine. Chatman is hitting a robust .600 at the plate, leading the team in average, triples, doubles, hits and runs scored. Eleman smacked a team-leading five home runs and 15 RBIs, and is hitting .372. Senior Nephi Ruiz is the team’s No. 1 pitcher. Ruiz has thrown six complete games in seven starts, and has struck out 24 batters in 41.1 innings pitched this season. Mariah Rodriquez has picked up No. 2 pitching duties for much of the season because of eligibility issues. She’s thrown 25 innings on the season and is 1-3. Millennium went up against Phoenix Maryvale at home Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. The Lady Tigers open region play with a two-game series Thursday and Friday against La Joya.

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Tolleson (From Page 10) knows that’s his style and can prepare for it. “We get to see teams that don’t see us a lot, so they’re not necessarily prepared for the style that we play, which is small ball, moving runners over, running bases,” Richardson said. “The people we play [in Arizona] know our style and defend against us a little different. We’re able to reinforce what we teach with our kids, this is our style, let’s do what we do.” While local teams may know what approach Tolleson will take into a game, Richardson doesn’t focus on what other teams do. “Our thing with everybody is we’re not concerned with what they do and how they do it, we have to go out and play our game,” he said. “We put our kids in a tough situation a lot of times, because we want to see a lot of pitches, we want to get in the bullpen, especially with the pitch count rules now, we’ve got to get pitch counts up. People get frustrated — ‘Why are they taking so many pitches?’ — but we don’t have bangers. We don’t have guys that are going to bang doubles, we have guys that are going to set the table and move guys across.”

Setting the table Two of Tolleson’s best table setters so far have been shortstop Ramon Rivera and second baseman Omar Baldenegro. Richardson refers to them as “littles,” because they’re 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-5, respectively. “We kind of have two different lineups, we have our littles and our bigs,” Richardson said. “We’re trying to work out how we’re going to be able to produce runs better, and right now, our littles are doing a good job of getting on base, seeing a lot of pitches, running the bases and then being able to bring the bigs off the bench to pinch hit has worked out. So, that might be a trend we continue to follow.” Richardson said Rivera’s and Baldenegro’s offensive numbers won’t jump out at you until you look in the right categories. “You look at walks to strikeouts, how many runs they’re scoring, stolen bases,” Richardson said. “That’s what we want, get on base and score runs.” Tajia, in addition to his strong pitching performance against Palmdale, has done an excellent job catching, Richardson said. The pitching staff as a whole has also performed really well, he said. “That’s the strength of our team,” he said. “I think our average is maybe four, five runs [of offense]. Being 11-5, obviously our pitching has done a good job.”

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SCOTT RICHARDSON, middle, Tolleson’s head baseball coach, speaks with his players following a 2-1 walk-off victory against Mesa March 9 at Tolleson. The Wolverines have won five games by one run this season. Tolleson has held opponents to just one run five times, and has two shutouts. The Wolverines are also 5-0 in onerun games. “The one thing about these guys is they’ve proven they can win a one-run game, and they’ve proven they can come back and compete when they’re down to their last at bat,” Richardson said. Tolleson played Mesa Skyline Tuesday. The result was unavailable at press time. The Wolverines open play in the 6A Southwest Region at 6 p.m. Thursday, hosting Westview. The two teams play at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Westview.

Richardson said he likes the way region is set up this year, playing home and road games in the same week against the same opponent. “It prevents the day of being able to throw Brent Fisher [an ace] against the better teams every time they come up,” he said. “You’re going to have to run out at least two starters, and I think that’s good. I like it that way.” Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

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Thursday The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside of the View’s circulation area will be considered as there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. Fundraisers that are held at restaurants where only a portion of the proceeds benefits the charity or nonprofit will not be considered. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a spaceavailable basis; the only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

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The 9 Days a Week calendar now may contain paid listings which are clearly marked by “Advertisement� across the top and bottom of paid listings and appear in a screened box. Submissions for paid items may be made by calling the classified advertising dept. of the West Valley View at 623-535-8439. Available sizes and prices: 2 inch ad = $80.00, 3 inch ad = $120.00. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Friday to be considered for the Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to news1@westvalleyview.com; faxed to 623-935-2103; or dropped off at the West Valley View, 1050 E. Riley Drive, Avondale AZ 85323.

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All about drones

29 Wednesday wildflower walk A ranger-led wildflower walk will begin at 9 a.m. at White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Park entry costs $6

Experts will present an overview on drones from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Free neuters, spays in Avondale The Arizona Humane Society’s Healthy Tails Mobile Veterinary Clinic will provide free spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs at 6:30 a.m. at Avondale Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. For

30 Free neuters, spays in Avondale The Arizona Humane Society’s Healthy Tails Mobile Veterinary Clinic will provide free spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs at 6:30 a.m. at Avondale Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. For requirements and information, visit azhumane.org.

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sessions. To reserve an appointment, call 623-349-6300.

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Buckeye DAR chapter meets

Alzheimer’s support group

Daughters of the American Revolution, Buckeye Chapter, meets the first Saturday of the month at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Ave., Buckeye. Contact Linda Davis at GDavis1003@aol.com if you are interested in attending, becoming a member or learning more about the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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.

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1 Tres Rios Nature Festival The 14th annual spring Tres Rios Nature Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a concert from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Base and Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale. Admission is free.The event will feature an array of outdoor activities. For information, visit tresriosnaturefestival.com.

Celebration of Young Children Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, is hosting its inaugural Celebration of Young Children event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to encourage learning at home.

Wigwam artist in residence Wigwam artist in residence Nancy Romanovsky will have her artwork displayed from 4 to 8 p.m. at the resort, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit nancyromanovsky.com.

The Button Hooks Button Club is hosting its monthly meeting starting at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Clubhouse Meeting Room at Good Samaritan Care Center, 10323 W. Olive Ave., Peoria. The meeting is for those interested in collecting and/or learning about buttons. For information, call Mary at 623-972-9028.

American Legion Post No. 61 yard sale The American Legion Post No. 61 holds a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Legion members can rent a table for $5 and nonmembers for $10. For information, call Pam at 623-932-6587.

Goodyear farmer’s market A farmer’s market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through May at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The market features crafts, fruits, vegetables and other homemade creations. For information, visit goodyearaz. gov/rec.

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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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Residents of Avondale, Goodyear and Tolleson are invited to drop off household hazardous waste for free from 8 to 11 a.m. at Coldwater Park, 10 N. Eliseo C. Felix Way, Avondale. Residents will be required to provide proof of residency. Electronics, lawn chemicals, tires, batteries, automotive liquids and household chemicals are accepted.

The 14th annual spring Tres Rios Nature Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Base and Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale. Admission is free.The event will feature an array of outdoor activities. For information, visit tresriosnaturefestival.com.

50th annual melodrama Buckeye’s 50th annual melodrama, Mister E at the San Linda, will begin at 7 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. For tickets and information, visit buckeyeaz. gov/events.

Spring reading group The Storied Life of A.J. Filkry, a fiction book for adults, will be discussed from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Wigwam artist in residence Wigwam artist in residence Nancy Romanovsky will have her artwork displayed from 4 to 8 p.m. at the resort, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. For information, visit nancyromanovsky.com.

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Goodyear spring concert series Take in the fresh air and tunes at Goodyear’s free spring concert series at 7 p.m. at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. New Destiny Band will play old school funk music. For information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Youth gaming day Youths 10 to 18 can join in a video game and board game day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Cody’s Reading Pack Young readers can build confidence by reading to therapy dogs during “Cody’s Reading Pack� at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. Readings are by appointment for 15-minute

3 Input sought on Avondale master plan Avondale is seeking input on its master plan at 5 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondaleaz.gov.

Teen Time Youths ages 12 to 17 can get together to hang out during Teen Time at 4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Avondale City Council meets The Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first and third

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4 Chess Club Youths ages 11 to 16 are invited to play chess, or learn how to, during Chess Club at 4 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.

Sewing for Babies meets in Tolleson The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 N. 95th Ave., Tolleson. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. Participants are asked to take a sewing machine and supplies and food to share for a potluck. For information, call 623-936-3412.

Retired school employees group The Saguaro Unit of the All Arizona State Retirement Association hosts its monthly meeting at noon the first Tuesday of the month at Golden Corral Buffet, 420 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. All retired school employees are welcome to attend. For information, call Patsy Cone at 623-386-3664 or 623-210-4880.

Toastmasters meeting Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Toastmasters helps people become more effective speakers and confident leaders. The meetings are open to the public and free to attend.

Community choir A community choir for adults meets from 6 to 8 p.m.Tuesdays at Estrella Mountain Community College’s new Performing Arts Center. The choir is a noncredit community education course. The cost is $40 for the semester. Registration is required by calling 623-9358888 and referencing Course No. COMM35869. The course will conclude with a concert May 9.

Gangplank’s Hack Night Collaborate with the nerd community to code, 3D print, and CAD at Gangplank’s Hack Night from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at 525 N. Central, Avondale.

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Arthur Gomez, 78, of Goodyear died March 17, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr. Gomez was born Aug. 5, 1938, in Flagstaff to Emeterio and Regina Gomez. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army and the Arizona National Guard. His career spanned more than 30-plus years in the transportation field. He was a truck driver and member of the Teamsters Union Local 104. He worked for Milum laundry in Flagstaff, Cactus Beverages in Flagstaff and Phoenix, and United Beverages. He was a member of various Arthur Gomez Catholic parish councils, the legion of Mary and the Cursillo Movement. He was involved with Marriage Encounter and was a Eucharistic minister for the diocese of Phoenix. He was a committee member for the Chavez Reunion for many years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Charlotte Gomez; three sons, Anthony, Alex and Tom; two sisters, Rosie Griego and Olivia Pacheco; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A visitation with a rosary recital will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. April 3 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Condolences may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Paul “Rex” Hammock, 83, of Encinitas, Calif., and formerly Litchfield Park died March 8, 2017. Mr. Hammock was born May 27, 1933, in Long Beach, Calif. He spent the majority of his youth in San Diego. He was a seven-year boarding student at Army-Navy Academy in Carlsbad, where he earned varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball, served as class president as well as cadet major, and was voted outstanding senior upon his graduation in 1951. In 1956, he graduated from San Diego State College, where he played baseball, participated in Air Force ROTC, and was a member of Kappa Paul Hammock Sigma Fraternity. He later earned a master’s degree from Shippensburg State in Pennsylvania. He spent 24 years as a fighter pilot in the Air Force. He flew the F-100 Super Sabre and the F-4. His career highlights include: flying 100 missions over North Vietnam during the Vietnam War in which he earned the Silver Star for “gallantry in action against the enemy”; graduating from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. in 1972; living abroad as U.S. Air Force Attaché to the Republic of Iran; serving as director of operations for the F-4 Wing at Luke Air Force Base; and serving as professor of Aerospace Studies and commander of the Air Force ROTC at Arizona State University from 1977 to 1980. He was a member of The Super Sabre Society, The Order of Daedalians, Command Bar Stool Association and the Military Officers Association of America. He retired as a colonel from the Air Force in 1980 and spent 20-plus years in management and leadership roles, ultimately retiring as director of the Motor Vehicle Division for the Arizona Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; and two sons, Phillip and Kevin. He is survived by one son, Steve of Encinitas, Calif., and eight grandchildren. Services have been held. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Condolences may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Richard “Richie” Landrey Martinez 37, of Goodyear died March 25, 2017, at Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear. Mr. Martinez was born Aug. 20, 1979, in Blacksburg, Va., to Richard E. Martinez and Karen L. Mclean. He walked with his graduating class from Osborne High School in Manassas, Va., in 1997, and then moved to Arizona where he graduated from Agua Fria High School in 2001. He participated in the Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped (ARCH) and the Choices Day Treatment Program. Richard He was a long-time Special Martinez Olympic athlete competing in a variety of sports over the years. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Karen; two brothers, Joseph E. Martinez of Maricopa and Benjamin T. Martinez of Tempe; and his fiancée, Alyssa Witte of Manhattan, NY. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Condolences may be left at www. thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Robert R. ‘Chato‘ Gonzales Jr. Robert R. “Chato” Gonzales Jr., 62, of Goodyear died March 15, 2017, in Phoenix. Mr. Gonzales was born Jan. 20, 1955, in Hondo, Texas, to Roberto and Sarita Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Anastacia C. Gonzales; one son, Robert R. Gonzales III; two daughters, Katrina Saenz and Krystal Timney; two brothers, Fred Gonzales and Armando Gonzales; one sister, Elsa Umbach; and six Robert Gonzales grandchildren.

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Peggy Ruth Wootten Peggy Ruth Wootten, 85, passed away on March 18, 2017 in Avondale, AZ. She was born in Oklahoma on September 29, 1931 and raised in Woodlake, CA. Peggy is survived by her 2 daughters Ruth and Cheryl and son Bardin. She was blessed to have 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Peggy and her late husband Robert Wootten had a successful life racing Greyhounds. They retired in 2004 and Peggy spent the rest of her life serving the Lord. Her faith, strength in Christ and loving heart will live on in all our hearts forever. Graveside services were held at noon on Tuesday, March 28th at Holy Cross Cemetery located at 9925 W. Thomas Road in Avondale, AZ. Condolences can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Maria Teresa “Terri” Oviedo, 74, of Avondale died March 23, 2017, in Phoenix. Mrs. Oviedo was born Dec. 24, 1942, in Laredo, Texas, to Porfirio and Alvina Martinez. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Goodyear. She worked for Community United Methodist Church as a child-care worker. She is survived by her husband, Jesus Oviedo Sr.; four daughters, Anna, Raquel, Liza and Cristina Oviedo; one son, Jesus Oviedo Jr.; two sisters, Juana Herrera and Rebecca Rangel; four brothers, Guadalupe, Jesus, Sotero and Porfirio Martinez; and three Maria Oviedo grandchildren. A visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. with a rosary recital at 10:30 a.m. and a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. April 3 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear. Interment will follow at West Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. Condolences may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Sharon Suzanne Tomas Koontz, 61, of Waipahu, Hawaii died on March 19, 2017 in Avondale, Arizona. She was born on December 16, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Benjamin and Emily Tomas. She graduated from Waipahu High in 1973. Sharon is survived by her husband Robert T. Koontz; daughters Dolores Parks (Shan), Lucia Acidera (Chester); sons Armando Salazar (Cathy), Roberto Salazar (Heidie), Carlos Salazar; mother Emily Tomas; sisters Lina Tomas, Linda Felipe, Shirley Rauguindin (Doug), Beverly Tomas, Roxanne Tomas (Jay); brothers Melvin Torricer (Charmine), Clifford Alan Tomas (Mary); and 13 grandchildren: Austin, Elijah, Kaila, Ashlynn, Averie, Ava, Bryson, Brandon, Christian, Jeremiah, Jeriah, Anthony-Noah, Abrahm. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin Tomas. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a 7:00 pm Rosary on Thursday, March 30th at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday, March 31st at St. John Vianney Parish, 539 La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Mark Douglas Montanus, 88, of Litchfield Park died March 13, 2017, at home. Mr. Montanus was born May 20, 1928, in Chicago. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in Germany as a member of an Army band. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northern Illinois University. He taught Mark Montanus music to K-12 pupils for six years. After moving to Arizona, he had a corporate job until 1965, when he became a founding faculty member in the business department at Glendale Community College. In the 1980s, he taught computer classes and created the Open Entry/ Open Exit educational method, allowing students to start and finish computer classes on their own schedule. He wrote textbooks to support the learning style and was twice named Innovator of the Year. He was named director of a new high-tech center. He retired in 2006. He recently completed writing Captain of the Ship, a self-help book. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Montanus of Litchfield Park; one daughter, Jennifer Montanus; two sons, Mark Montanus Jr. and Andrew Montanus; four stepdaughters, Karen Russo-Anderson, Jill Friedman, Beth Charney and Brenda Nottingham; one stepson, Paul Friedman; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Memorials may be made to Open Arms Home for Children, P.O. Box 2198, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.

Manuel Holguin Reyes, 84, of Avondale died March 22, 2017. Mr. Reyes was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Fort Hancock, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha G. Reyes. He is survived by one son, Agapito Garcia; four Manuel Reyes grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by services at noon Friday at Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix. Condolences may be left at www.advantagefunerals.com.

Leona Irene Sullivan Leona Irene Sullivan, 81, of Buckeye died March 22, 2017, at home. Mrs. Sullivan was born Jan. 29, 1936, in Pittsburgh. She moved to Arizona in 1958. She worked as an accountant for the Buckeye Police Department, Buckeye Elementary School and Arizona Public Service Co. She was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Buckeye for 58 years. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ellen Rose Sullivan; and one grandchild. She is survived by her husband, Emory Sullivan; one daughter, Mary Jo Lugo; one son, Martin Sullivan; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 25 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Buckeye. Memorials may be made to the St. Henry’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326.

A word about obituaries The West Valley View publishes free obituaries for people who were residents or former residents of the West Valley. We also encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, so they must be of fairly high resolution (at least 200 dpi) if submitted electronically. Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim, without any editing, may purchase a paid obituary; call 623-535-8439. Funeral homes may submit obituaries using our online form at westvalleyview. com; click on Submit an Obituary. They may also email, fax or mail us obituaries. Our email is news1@westvalleyview.com. Our fax number is 623-935-2103. Our mailing address is West Valley View, Inc., 1050 E. Riley Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323.

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The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the district office, 9261 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit tollesonschools.com.

District 29 Democrats meet The Legislative District 29 Democrats meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Maryvale Community Center Arts and Crafts Room, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix.

(From Page 17) Job Readiness Assistance Avondale and Goodwill of Central Arizona are offering job readiness assistance from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career adviser is at the center each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. No registration or scheduling is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous meets at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Verrado Coffee Co., 1829 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye.

ing language skills at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Youth support group A support group for youths 12 to 19 years old who are affected by a loved one’s drinking or drug use meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. One adult is present at all meetings to ensure a safe environment.

Domestic violence support groups New Life Center offers free confidential support groups for those who have experienced domestic violence. The meetings are held Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, with varying times and confidential locations. For information, call 623-932-4404, Ext. 123.

Story time Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerg-

Evolution of the Golf Swing Golfers are invited to learn ways to maximize their swings from former PGA Tour Player Peter Longo during the Evolution of the Golf Swing at 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

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Goodyear is offering one-on-one mentoring for business owners and entrepreneurs from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday.To schedule a mentoring appointment, email darah.mann@goodyearaz.gov.

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Baby time Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Fitness in the Park Buckeye hosts Fitness in the Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye.

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Adults 40 and older are invited to eat lunch and play Bunco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Room behind the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-102, Goodyear. Prizes will be awarded in five categories. The event costs $15. Advance registration is required. To register, call Kristen at 623-882-7525.

Hikers can learn about cactus blooms found along trails in White Tank Mountain Regional Park during a walk beginning at 8 a.m. The park is at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road in Waddell. Park entry costs $6 per vehicle. For information and to register, call 623-935-2505.

Love and Information Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, will present Love and Information at 7 p.m. in the main theater. Admission is free.

Avondale water conservation classes

Tolleson fall prevention class The Tolleson Senior Center is hosting a course on preventing falls from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tolleson Community Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information and to register, call 623-936-2760.

District 19 Democrats meet The Legislative District 19 Democrats of Maricopa County meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Tolleson City Library, 9555 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson. The district includes most of Avondale, all of Tolleson and a portion of southwest Phoenix from Interstate 10 up to 35th Avenue. Its purpose is to support the state’s Democratic representatives, senators and all other elected Democrats on city councils and school boards. For information, call Chair Juli

Avondale is offering a series of water conservation classes for landscaping. Classes are held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Tonight’s class, “Plant Survival 101,” will teach people how to maintain healthy plants. Registration is required by contacting Esmie Avila, Avondale water conservation education specialist, at 623-333-4422 or by email at eavila@avondale. org. For information, visit www. avondale.org/landscapeclasses.

Meet with Rep. Ruben Gallego U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-District 7, has a representative from his office available from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, call 602-256-0551.

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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: cguyer@abch.us or call 623-694-3465 Busy Golf Cart facility looking for golf cart tech. Perfect for someone retired. Must have own tools, mechanical experience preferred. Apply in person Monday-Friday, 9-4 West Valley Golf Cars, 6205 N. Sarival Avenue Litchfield Park. 623-882-0222 CALGON CARBON CORPORATION is seeking a skilled Field Production Technician for its site in Gila Bend, AZ. This position will be responsible for coordinating with the Control Room Operator to handle the movement of raw materials from the field, perform process changes, and ivestigate and correct equipment issues. Pay starts at $19.00/ hour depending on experience. To learn more or to apply, visit the careers section at calgoncarbon.com

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

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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 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 MondayFriday 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

Senior Maintenance Technician Marathon Equipment is now accepting applications for a Senior Maintenance Technician for immediate start. Required: 3-5 years of experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields, welding, cutting, fitting and grinding metal, base computer skills. High school diploma/ Equivalent required. Background check and drug screen upon offer. Benefits available 1st day. Apply at www.doveresg.com, careers page or at our employment kiosks in our lobby at

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FAMILY practice, West Side. Part time/ full time. Flexible Medical Assistant. Please fax resume to 623-936-7980. 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. LANDSCAPE Maintenance Worker needed for Goodyear area. Must speak English, have own transportation. Call Steve 623-399-0139, MondayFriday 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.

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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. The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) is seeking highly motivated applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician. Applicants should be committed to teamwork, have a shared commitment to quality of everyday work and demonstrate the willingness to assume ownership in completion of tasks. See More Comprehensive List at www.maricopacounty.org Trained/Experienced Techs Make Approximately $24.00 an hour + bonuses! Taking resumes for a quaified 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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HOUSECLEANING. Valley wide. Honest. Detailed. Reliable. 17 years experience. References Available. 602-481-8627. 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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1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/ agent, 602-510-8900. 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.

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SET of 4 17” Bridgestone GMC tires and wheels. $400.00 602-489-9325. 5-10 ACRES +fix-up ranch home West of Estrella. 2 wells. $282.5K. Buy direct from owner/ broker. Owner may carry w/ $30,000. down. 602-525-6622. ACRE lot in custom home area, Bethany Home/ Dysart, owner will carry, $175,000, 623-907-9262.

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MANUFACTURED home lot for sale. 18166 W. Lynwood, Goodyear. $35,000. Ron Trinka Realty 623-853-2525.

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2004 VICTORY Kingpin. Only 9,200 miles. Regularly serviced. Was $17,900 new. A beautiful bike in excellent condition. $6,700 Call 602-908-4718.

MULTI family yard sale. 2760 S. 155th Lane, Goodyear. April 1st 7:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Household goods, clothing/ shoes (women, men, kid, baby), and much more.

55 ARMANDO’S Painting, residential, commercial, Interior/ exterior, 15 years experience, free estimates, 623-329-6966. HANDYMAN- 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057. 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.

TARTESSO COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, April 1st. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Take I-10 west to Sun Valley Parkway (exit 109), north 3 miles to Tartesso Parkway. WEDDING decor/ burlap country. Women/ kids clothing/ shoes, collectible toys/ dolls, toddler furniture, home decor, bedding, kitchen items. 15633 W Roma Ave., Goodyear. Saturday only April 1st from 7:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

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

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EARN $50-$200 WORKING ONE NIGHT A WEEK The WEST VALLEY VIEW is looking for individuals to deliver newspapers each Tuesday night. Papers are available for pickup after 10:30. Deliver late night, overnight or early morning. Deliveries must be completed by 9a.m. Wednesday mornings. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, vehicle registration all required. Background check and clean MVR (driving record) required. Experience a plus. Small truck or economical car a plus. Drivers are hired as independent contractors, not employees and provide their own insurance. Taxes are the driver’s responsibility. To earn $200, a driver would need to demonstrate he or she is capable of delivering a larger number of papers than new drivers start with. Please email rsellmeyer@westvalleyview.com

LOST dog. Name Bravo. Lost 3/26/2017. Shar Pei mix/ male. Neutered, golden tan, darker ears/ back. Black/ purple spot tip of tongue, notch on right ear. Crossroads-Cactus Rd./ El Mirage Rd. or Litchfield Rd./ Statler Rd. 480-216-1291 with any information.

YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR AD IN THE PAPER! If you miss our regular deadlines, at the buzzer classified ads are available. Call 623-535-8439 by 11 a.m. on Tuesday Normal Deadline: Friday, 4pm

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at the site visit requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to include a safety helmet and appropriate foot protection. This will be the only opportunity to tour the site prior to project commencement. All bids should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, Avondale, AZ 85323-6806 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s office. All sealed bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. (local Phoenix, AZ time) on April 19, 2017 and shall be clearly marked “PW17-011- Gateway Treatment Facility Expansion” on 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 bid proposal not properly addressed or identified.

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General 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:

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Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SAGUARO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC L-2166733-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 15767 W. Taylor St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Virginia Saldivar, 15767 W. Taylor St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Metro Accounting and

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Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SAKALA GROUP, PLLC P-2161227-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 29206 N. 19th Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85085 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Shelley Sakala, 29206 N. 19th Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85085 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: GTFOB LLC L-2169027-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1118 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Law Office of Michael P. West, P.C., Michael P. West, 3108 E. Half Hitch Place, Phoenix, AZ 85050 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: Jacob F. Long, Member/ Manager, 1118 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite A, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on March 29, April 5, and 12, 2017.

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#P7076A “Ton” of room, priced to sell

$

4,908

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

#X7198 Only 31K miles, 1 owner, a must see

$

7,408

#P7105A Auto, cold A/C, clean in and out

#16484B Only 78K miles.............

$

3,488

2007 NISSAN VERSA #P7108A Reliable & Clean ..........

2003 DODGE RAM 1500

2013 KIA RIO

#17261B SLT edition, 4 x 4, super clean .

#P7203 LX edition, great commuter .

$

7,308

$ $

3,988 7,998

#T6755A 4 X 4, 1 owner, won’t last

#P7111B SXT edition ..................

2013 VW CC SPORT

$

#T7134 A real looker, every option .

7,998 9,998

$

#P6994A Room for the next road trip.

2015 TOYOTA YARIS #P7202 Fully equipped, great on gas! .

2010 FORD TAURUS

2014 KIA SOUL

#16751A Limited edition, 1 owner.

#P7125 Only 45K miles, loaded.

10,498

$

2015 DODGE DART

11,798

$

#P7200 Only 36K miles, sporty..

$

2014 FORD FOCUS

$

#P7192 Titanium Edition, 37K miles .

2015 MAZDA 5 SPORT

2011 VW EOS

#P7137 Only 42K miles, 1 owner.

#17236A Hard top convertible, leather.

12,998

$

$

$

8,988 9,998

10,998 11,798 12,998

#T7145A LTZ edition, leather interior, loaded, clean in and out

2011 FORD FOCUS #T7119A SES edition ..................

5,998

$

2007 TOYOTA SEQUOIA #171430 SR5 edition, loaded .....

2013 SCION TC

15,988

$

#17159A Only 28K miles, loaded.

11,498

2015 CHEVY IMPALA #T7147 Limited edition, only 42K miles .

11,998

$

2014 TOYOTA CAMRY #T7152 Hybrid LE edition, only 44K miles.

12,998 15,988

$

#P6923B Only 44K mile ...........

#P7191 Only 25K miles, 1 owner.

18,888

$

2015 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI

#P7142 LT edition, only 25K miles..

#166893 Only 21K miles .........

20,718

$

22,498

9,908

$

130 OFF

UP TO

A SET OF 4 TIRES!!!

Everyday up to 30 days after the completion of the sale! We beat any competitor’s pricing. With this ad through 4/4/17.

UP TO

$

50 OFF

FRONT OR REAR BRAKE PADS OR SHOES No other discounts apply. Must present coupon at time of service. Through 4/4/17.

$

2016 CHEVY EQUINOX $

$

THIS WEEK’S SERVICE SPECIALS….

9,998

2014 DODGE RAM 1500

16,798

#P7206 Only 19K miles, priced to sell

9,798

2011 CHEVY CAMARO $

9,408

8,408

2015 FORD FIESTA

PLUS

$

#P7164 Stylish, only 27K miles .

#17226B Only 61K miles, true luxury.

$

$

$

2016 NISSAN JUKE

2011 LINCOLN MKX

#16486A Lifted, premium wheels, 3rd row seating

7,998

#17310B SLT edition, only 85K miles..

#P7166 LT edition, only35K miles.

14,888

6,408

5,998

2004 DODGE RAM 1500

2014 CHEVY CAPTIVA $

$

$

2003 CHEVY TAHOE

$

#P7176 Super cab, only 74K miles..

#P7128 Only 12K miles..........

14,498

#P7124A 1 Owner, leather interior, loaded

$

2016 HYUNDAI SONATA $

4,498

2011 CHEVY MALIBU

2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2006 FORD RANGER $

$

2003 NISSAN XTERRA

JONES BARGAIN CORRAL 2001 SATURN SC

2007 MAZDA CX-7

2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

23,988

$

#17200M Only 47K miles ........

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.

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM * Must present ad at time of sale. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include taxes, title, license, $349.00 doc fee or any dealer add-ons. All offers valid through April 4, 2017.

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