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Friendship Park project includes splash pad, picnic shelters, restrooms, landscaping by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

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APPEAL DENIED Arizona Supreme Court upholds Baseline Killer’s sentence — Page 2.

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MILES BENSON of Buckeye disposes a U.S. flag during a retirement ceremony June 11 at American Legion Post 53 in Buckeye. Several flags were disposed of in accordance with the United States Flag Code, which states when a flag is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. To see all photos from this shoot, go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.

View food drive ends Total weight comes in at half of last year’s; lighter foods, heavier grocery costs cited as reasons by Jack Hines III special to the view

The View’s 11th annual summer food drive has concluded, with donations weighing in at 2,122 pounds — less than half of last year’s 4,204 pounds collected. “It’s definitely been scary this year,” said Cassie Wilkins, director for All Faith Community Services Food Banks, which has locations in Buckeye and Goodyear. “We have seen a drop across the board.” Some of her theories for the drop in weight include a lack of heavier food items donated and

a focus on more cost-efficient items, such as dry soups. “A lot of the product we’ve seen coming in are things like dried foods and snacks,” Wilkins said. Ramen soup was one of the most donated items this year, with a low price tag for its offered yield. “I have almost half a bay that is full of nothing but crates of ramen soup,” Wilkins said. She cites the increasing prices of groceries as one of the biggest concerns for food donations. “With the cost of groceries being what they are, we aren’t seeing the same food items that (See Food drive on Page 5)

Construction on a $3.5 million renovation project at Friendship Park means that Avondale’s largest and busiest park that attracts walkers, anglers, children and ball players has closed for the summer months. “We know we’re displacing individuals for a short period of time, but when we reopen, it’s going to be so much better,” said Kirk Haines, Avondale’s director of parks, recreation and libraries. The 55-acre park at 12325 W. McDowell Road closed June 20, and while the reopening date hasn’t been set, Haines said it’s expected to occur on Labor Day weekend in early September. When the park reopens, it will have a new splash pad, picnic areas, additional restrooms and improved landscaping, Haines said. “When the community comes back to the park, it should look brand new,” he said. “It’s really exciting. Everything’s coming together.” Haines said safety is the primary reason the park has been closed during construction. “We’re going to be renovating many things that are going to leave trenches and unsafe conditions,” he said. “We don’t want people walking around the park when there’s a hazard.” Completed earlier was the replacement of equipment at two of the park’s three playgrounds. Last month, staging areas were set up for the contractor and work started on underground installations necessary for the splash pad and new restrooms. “The feature of the park will be the splash pad,” Haines said. “Kids will run and play, get wet and cool down.” The 1,800-square-foot splash pad will feature a mosaic tile design of a tortoise created by a youth art project. Haines said the city wanted to complete the work so residents could enjoy the splash pad by the end of the summer. He hopes to keep the water feature open as long as possible into the fall. Near the splash pad, new restrooms will be constructed along with four new picnic shelters. Haines said the picnic shelters, which will be rented, will each accommodate 35 to 50 people. Larger groups could arrange to use multiple shelters, he said. One of the multi-use athletic fields on the south side of the park will be eliminated to make space for the new features and create some open space for play, something Haines said was lacking in the park. Two other picnic shelters will be installed near the playground near the park’s lake and the restroom there will be renovated, Haines said. The park’s entrance will change with a traffic light installed that’s part of a street project on McDowell Road, Haines said. (See Park on Page 5)

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Buckeye man 3 die in wrong-way crash in Tonopah gets 25 years in Troopers suspect DUI as factor murder of teen by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

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Richard Burns Jr., 19, was sentenced June 15 in Maricopa County Superior Court to 25 years in prison for the 2015 death of a Buckeye teenager. Burns pleaded guilty in April to the second-degree murder of 19-year-old Matthew Christensen, and his sentence was part of a plea agreement, according to Maricopa County Superior Court officials. He will not be eligible for parole. Burns and fellow Buckeye Richard Burns resident Zakary Howard, 22, were arrested in April 2015 after Christensen was found dead near 236th Lane and Hilton Avenue in Buckeye. Howard also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced July 1. According to court records, Burns and Howard said they were shooting cans when they decided to call Christensen with plans to rob him and split the profits. They both claimed the other began shooting Christensen once he arrived, records state. The two left Christensen in a small wash area and picked up a friend before returning to the scene to find him still breathing, records state. They then drove to Avondale, where they stopped at a McDonald’s and went to Phoenix so Burns could see his girlfriend, records state. When Howard and Burns returned to Buckeye, they left the vehicle near Dean and Yuma roads and walked back to the scene, where Christensen was dead, records state. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

Three people died June 17, and a fourth was critically injured when a wrong-way driver struck another vehicle on Interstate 10 near Tonopah, officials said. Troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said they suspect impairment was a factor in the head-on collision. Witnesses reported a wrong-way driver at about 9:30 p.m. traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-10 near milepost 94, and a crash was reported a short time later at the same location, DPS officials said.

The wrong-way driver died at the scene, as did a woman driving the other vehicle and another woman in her front passenger seat. A backseat passenger in their vehicle was also critically injured and transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, DPS officials said. The wrong-way driver was also involved in an earlier non-injury crash at about 8:45 p.m. on eastbound I-10 near milepost 92, and fled the scene at speeds estimated over 100 mph, DPS officials said. Westbound I-10 was closed for five hours, and several vehicles were stuck in the traffic since there was no place to turn around safely, DPS officials said. The crash is still under investigation, and notification to the next of kin is pending, DPS officials said.

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A 29-year-old man was found dead in his car June 14 at a Walgreen’s parking lot at 107th Avenue and Indian School Road in Avondale, officials said. Police identified the man as Felix De La Paz of Litchfield Park, said Officer Ray Emmett, a spokesman with the Avondale Police Department.

At about 12:30 p.m., police received a call for a welfare check regarding a man slumped over at the steering wheel of a vehicle in the parking lot, Emmett said. De La Paz was pronounced dead at the scene by Phoenix firefighters, he said. He had no signs of physical trauma or foul play, and the cause of death is still under investigation, Emmett said. A transient noticed De La Paz in the car and alerted someone with a phone to call 911, he said.

Convicted ‘Baseline Killer’ loses appeal by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

Convicted murderer Mark Goudeau lost an appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court, which unanimously ruled June 17 to uphold his convictions and sentences. Goudeau, 51, of Phoenix was convicted of nine counts of firstdegree murder and sentenced to death in November 2011 for the slayings, including three in the West Valley. In addition to nine death sentences, he received two life sentences and more than Mark Goudeau 1,000 years behind bars for

the kidnappings, rapes, robberies and ultimate killings perpetrated on his 33 victims. Known as the “Baseline Killer” during his crime spree, Goudeau terrorized the Valley for almost a year between August 2005 and June 2006. Two of the killings occurred Feb. 20, 2006, claiming the lives of Romelia Vargas, 38, of Avondale, and Mirna Palma-Roman, 24, of west Phoenix, who were working in their food truck near 91st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. Goudeau was also convicted in the murder of Sonia Nunez, 37, a mother of three who was killed inside her Avondale home in April 2006. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

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A Tonopah man was arrested June 16 following a threemonth investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office into animal abuse and neglect, officials said. Karl Giddings, 37, was booked into Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail, where he faces charges of failing to provide shelter for an animal and failing to provide medical treatment to an animal, said Officer Courtney Palma, an MCSO spokeswoman. His mother, Kathy Giddings, 61, was cited for three misdemeanor counts of failing to provide medical treatment and four misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty, Palma said. Deputies received a tip March 23 to investigate the welfare of a few animals in Tonopah. When the Animal Crimes Unit arrived at the property near 379th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, they found a dog that appeared to be dying, Palma said. The animal was removed from the property and rushed to a veterinarian, where it died four hours later, Palma said. Four other dogs, six tortoises and a donkey were also removed from the property, Palma said. Detectives returned to the home last week and discovered two more dogs and four puppies in poor condition, along with two dead puppies, Palma said. The animals were seized and taken in for immediate veterinary care, but two more puppies died, she said. “We will continue to crack down on the abuse of animals” Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said. “We are in the hottest summer months, reaching extreme temperatures fast and will not tolerate any kind of animal abuse.”

A former track coach was sentenced June 17 to 16 years of supervised probation for fondling a student athlete last year in Buckeye. Gabriel Campos, 36, of Surprise was arrested in March 2015 for groping and fondling the 16-year-old girl at a park outside of school hours, records stated. Campos was arrested while going to track practice at Willow Canyon High School near Bell and Citrus roads in Surprise, records stated. He will be required to register Gabriel as a sex offender for the sexual Campos abuse and a misdemeanor count of assault, according to Maricopa County Superior Court.

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Goodyear man sentenced to 30 years on drug, firearm charges by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

A Goodyear man was sentenced June 13 to serve 30 years in prison for arranging to transport methamphetamine from Arizona to North Dakota, according to a press release by the U.S. Department of Justice. Rocky Mayfield, 31, was found guilty by a federal jury Feb. 25 following a three-day trial for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine; two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the release stated. He was ordered by U.S. District Judge Daniel L. Hovland to serve concurrent sentences of 20 years’ imprisonment on the three drug counts and 10 years on the firearm count, the release stated. In early 2015, Mayfield and his associates arranged for the delivery of meth from Arizona to the Williston, N.D., area, the release stated. Law enforcement officials conducted a traffic stop Feb. 11, 2015, near Berthold, N.D., where they found approximately 1 pound of meth in a car that Mayfield had

rented, the release stated. After executing a search warrant at a hotel in a nearby city, law enforcement officials discovered another 10 pounds of meth, which was believed to be the largest methamphetamine seizure in North Dakota at the time, the release stated. If sold by the ounce, it would have had an approximate street value of $200,000 to $350,000, the release stated. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Berthold Police Department, as well as members of the Ward County Narcotics Task Force, which includes law enforcement officials from the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Ward County Sheriff’s Department, and the U.S. Border Patrol, the release stated. Assistant U. S. Attorney David Hagler and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Ensrud prosecuted the case.

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In a ruling June 17, Judge Warren Granville ordered the release of a gun and vehicle owned by former freeway shooting suspect Leslie Merritt Jr., and stated they be returned to him June 30. The former Avondale man was arrested in September 2015 in connection to four of the 11 shootings that had occurred on Interstate 10. The Arizona Department of Public Safety got his 9mm handgun from a pawn shop and allegedly matched it to the shell casings and bullet fragments collected from the vehicles. When an outside forensics expert couldn’t determine if the gun was a match, all charges against Merritt were dropped. He was released from jail April 19 after spending nine months behind bars.

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Two men face burglary charges after allegedly breaking into multiple homes last month in Goodyear by kicking down the doors, court records state. Rafael Luevanos, 21, of Laveen and James Sermeno, 18, of Phoenix were charged June 8 with burglary and attempted burglary, records state. Police responded to a report of Rafael a “door kick burglary” at about Luevanos 10:45 a.m. May 31 near Estrella Parkway and Lower Buckeye Parkway in Goodyear, said Lisa Kutis, a spokeswoman for the Goodyear Police Department. The men kicked in the front door of the home, injuring a man inside, before fleeing the scene in a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Kutis said. A short time later, officers located a matching vehicle driving eastbound on MC85, and a traffic stop was conducted at Litchfield Road. The occupants of the

vehicle matched the description of the men in the attempted burglary, Kutis said. Sermeno was arrested for driving on a suspended license and Luevanos was arrested for warrants, she said. The men are also allegedly connected to another burglary earlier that day near Estrella Parkway and Yuma Road in Goodyear, and two others on James Sermeno May 23 near Sarival Avenue and McDowell Road and Thomas and Dysart roads, Kutis said. They were allegedly linked to the break-ins by their shoes, records state. “It is believed that these two individuals may also be connected to other similar burglaries, which is still being investigated,” she said. Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

Semi rolls on freeway ramp View report

The freeway ramp from southbound Loop 101 to eastbound Interstate 10 was blocked for almost two hours June 16 when a semitrailer rolled over at about 11 a.m., officials said. The driver lost control, and the semi rolled onto its side, blocking traffic, said Quentin Mehr, a spokesman

with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. A heavy-duty tow truck was used to drag the semitrailer off the ramp, because there was no room to turn it upright, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. No other vehicles were involved and the driver was not injured, Mehr said. The ramp reopened at about 12:50 p.m.

Hundreds without power Sunday by Emily Toepfer assistant editor

About 800 customers in Waddell were without power for more than three hours Sunday during an excessive heat watch when temperatures reached almost 120 degrees in the Valley. The outage occurred about 3:45 p.m. and power was restored by 7 p.m., said Steven Gotfried, a spokesman for Arizona Public Service Co. It was caused by equipment failure resulting from overuse in the extreme temperatures, Gotfried said. Affected homes were between Northern Avenue and Montebello Court and Cotton Lane and Perryville Road, according to an APS outage map. Despite several power outages across the Valley Sunday, Gotfried said it was an anomaly and the system is prepared for summer.

“When you have high heat, you put more strain on the system, but the system is set up to take that much strain plus additional strain,” Gotfried said. “With anything, there’s going to be some times things that happen, but that’s typical.” APS is continually doing preventative maintenance throughout the year, and there’s nothing customers need to do to avoid overwhelming equipment, Gotfried said. “You’ve got the system, and getting it all ramped up to that level, sometimes there will be things that don’t work, but that’s typical,” he said. “Maybe there was a little bit more than usual on that day.” Emily Toepfer can be reached at etoepfer@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @EmilyToepfer.

Fire breaks out at Avondale Jack in the Box View report

A small fire broke out at about 12:30 p.m. June 15 at a Jack in the Box near Avondale Boulevard and Van Buren Street in Avondale, officials said. The fire was isolated to one of the fryers in the

kitchen and extinguished fairly quickly, causing minimal damage to the restaurant, said Division Chief Ben Avitia, a spokesman for Avondale Fire & Medical. No injuries were reported, Avitia said.

County OKs permit for egg ranch equipment by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Despite objections by neighbors of an egg processing operation, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department has approved a permit for additional equipment for Hickman’s Family Farms in Tonopah. The department issued the air quality permit for eight emergency engines and two boilers at the Tonopah facility, which houses millions of chickens. The permit was the subject of a public hearing in April, when opponents were led by the citizens group Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant. They said approving the permit would contribute to negative air quality and a stench that would include hazardous levels of ammonia. In its decision, the Air Quality Department said “the new equipment is designed to meet the applicable air

pollution control regulations.” Since it opened in 2014 at Indian School and 415th Avenue, the plant has been the source of conflict for neighbors who complain about the odor and feathers emanating from the plant. The Air Quality Department decision said the “influence of odors on the health and comfort of individuals is difficult to evaluate” and that the department is not responsible for issues such as feathers. Hickman’s also operates an egg ranch in Arlington, which is the subject of a complaint filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

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we were,” Wilkins said. However, not everything was gloomy, Wilkins said, adding that the drive still brought in a large amount of food, and during the same time period, the food bank received a huge number of bottles of water. “We’ve got about 25,000 pounds of water,” Wilkins said. “We’re really anticipating that that should see us through the end of July.” One of the biggest contributors to the water source was Abrazo West Campus in Buckeye, which gave more than 36,000 bottles of water thanks to a The West Valley large donation by the View’s annual summer Buckeye and Buckeye food drive benefits the Valley fire departments. following sites: Donations of non• Agua Fria Food & food items, such as Clothing Bank, 405 E. sunscreen and hats, Harrison St. in Avondale; were unfortunately 623-932-9135. Open 8 lackluster, Wilkins a.m. to noon Monday said. through Friday. “We haven’t really • Agua Fria Food & seen a whole lot of Clothing Bank Tonopah it come in,” she said. site, 36827 W. Indian “We can’t even begin School Road in Tonopah; to keep enough of it. 623-932-9135. Open 9 We use so much of it.” a.m. to noon Monday Sunscreen and hats and Wednesday. are important for • All Faith Community people getting to and Services Buckeye Food from the food banks, Bank, 214 S. Fifth St. in and are especially Buckeye; 623-386-3513. crucial for children Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. having to walk in the Monday through Friday sun. and 8 a.m. to noon Wilkins is looking Saturday. forward, hopeful that • All Faith Community this year has just been a Services Goodyear Food fluke, she said. Bank — In the process “This is the worst of relocating. Donations year ever that we’ve can be dropped off ever seen,” Wilkins from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. said. Monday through Friday One thing she is at the Avondale location, stressing for in the 127 E. Western Ave. in following months and Avondale; 623-925-1100. years is adaptation of • Tolleson Food Bank the organization as a at the Tolleson Assembly whole, she said. of God, 10 S. 93rd Ave. in “We have to get Tolleson; 623-936-5199 or creative, and we need 623-936-1169. Open 7 to to get the community 11 a.m. Monday through more involved,” Wilkins Friday for donations and said. gives away food from 5 to Some of the ideas 9 a.m. Tuesday, until food Wilkins has include is gone. acquiring a grocer’s license to pursue other lower priced sources of food or finding other wholesale methods and services. “Our trucks are on the road six days a week picking up food from grocery stores and restaurants,” Wilkins said. Even with All Faith’s grocery rescue programs, keeping enough food to serve the West Valley is far from easy, she said. All Faith has a number of different sources for food donations. Its mother food bank, St. Mary’s, provides it with the most, followed by its grocery rescue program. “Up next is our food drives, like the West Valley View food drive,” Wilkins said.

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Avondale misses out on All-America City Award by Glenn Gullickson

Both Weise and Small described the presentation as an “emotional roller coaster,” eliciting laughs when youths demonstrated Let’s Move and tears when others talked Sometimes it’s an honor just to be nominated. about overcoming challenges. Despite not winning an All-America City Award for 2016, Avondale officials involved in the effort said the “It was a moving experience. Our team spoke from the experience was worthwhile. heart,” Small said. “We really thought we were going to win, but Noting that there are 19,000 cities in the U.S., Weise you never know,” said Mayor Kenn Weise, who led said it was an honor for the city to be nominated for the Avondale’s delegation at the National Civic League award, which became a project for Avondale. convention June 17-19 in “The whole city pulled Denver. together,” he said. “I would After applying for the do it again.” award for the first time, Small agreed that it Avondale was among 20 would be worth submitting “The whole city cities nominated for the an application in the future pulled together. I honor. Ten were named if Avondale programs lined would do it again.” winners Sunday. up with contest themes. The day before, — Kenn Weise Among the winners this Avondale was the first Avondale mayor year were the smallest and of the cities to make its the largest cities in the 10-minute presentation in competition — Hartsville, front of a panel of judges. S.C, population 7,000, and Stephanie Small, who San Antonio, the seventhcoordinated the application largest city in the U.S. as part of her job as Also winning were Avondale’s neighborhood Hayward, Calif.; and family services director, said the city’s team did a Lakewood, Colo.; New Britain, Conn.; Fall River, Mass.; good job. Columbia Heights, Minn.; Asheboro, N.C.; Norfolk, Va.; “We represented Avondale well,” she said. “It was a and Brown Deer, Wis. wonderful experience.” The only other Arizona city in the running for this Since the theme of this year’s award focused on children and families, about 15 youths from age 7 to year’s award, Marana, also was not among the winners. college students helped tell the city’s story, Weise said. Other finalists that did not win were Indio, Calif.; He said the strategy of highlighting youths in the Whittier, Calif.; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Woodbury, Minn.; presentation was effective. Las Vegas; Salisbury, N.C.; Charleston County, S.C.; and “No other city used kids like we did,” Weise said. “The Missouri City, Texas. judges wanted to hear from the community.” Arizona cities that are past award winners include Avondale’s delegation of about 30 people also included Goodyear, which won in 2008, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa city officials and staffers and representatives of schools and Chandler. and nonprofit agencies. National Civic League, established in 1949, has For its presentation, Avondale highlighted Kids at bestowed more than 500 All-America City Awards. Hope, a philosophy that every child can succeed; the Care1st Avondale Resource Center; and the city’s Glenn Gullickson can be reached participation in first lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com. exercise program for youths. staff writer

Park (From Page 1) One of the park’s two roundabouts will be removed to make space for the addition of 100 parking spaces, which should help relieve parking issues when multiple events are happening in the park, he said. The turf at the park’s dozen softball, Little League and soccer fields and the dog park will get what Haines called “healing time” while the park is closed. “We’re going to take advantage of this time and create a better quality turf,” he said. For their summer seasons, leagues that use Friendship Park have been diverted to other facilities, including Festival Fields, Haines said. The Friendship Park fields will be ready in the fall,

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which is one of the heaviest use periods, Haines said. The project will also add 350 trees to replace those that have been lost in storms, he said. Trees will be clustered around picnic areas, between athletic fields and on parking lot islands, Haines said. The project is the result of years of planning, with preliminary designs starting in 2013, Haines said. The project hit a snag last year when construction bids came in high, requiring planners to go back to the drawing board, all of which delayed the start of construction, he said. Haines said for a future phase of improvements, the city is considering improving the park’s basketball and tennis courts, adding pickleball courts and lighting improvements. Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

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Nor any drop to drink … We’re in a huge drought. There’s a massive water crisis. Or not. Maybe we’re just in the middle of a small water event. But I don’t buy it. I think that our state leaders are afraid that if they come out and say how big a problem this is then nobody will move to the state, not families, not manufacturers, not businesses of any kind. I believe we are in a pretty big water crisis and it’s even worse if you happen to be a farmer because the first place they’re going to cut is farming. Meanwhile, you won’t find a bigger bargain than a gallon of water, unless it’s 10,000 or 100,000 gallons of water. We don’t price water like it’s a rare resource. When gasoline cost less than $1, no one cared much about how big or heavy their car was, or how many miles to the gallon it got. At current prices, that’s THE critical number when buying a new car. If we want to convince people that water is a precious commodity, we need to price it as such. I had a toilet that was leaking. It didn’t Elliott Freireich leak much so the sensible thing to have done would have been nothing. The parts cost more than $20 and it would take an hour of my time to do the repair. But how many months of leaking would it take to offset the $20 in parts? If you live in Avondale, your first 4,000 gallons of water cost you $4.24 or $1.06 per 1,000 gallons of water (after the administration and meter fees). And if that leak caused you to go over 4,000 gallons, the next 1,000 gallons would cost you $1.69. So at the higher rate, it would take nearly 12 months (11.8) to pay enough for the extra water to offset the cost of the repair parts. That’s just crazy. If we want people to know and think about how valuable water is, we can’t price it like it doesn’t matter. Some people just understand being thrifty, being good citizens of the planet, Earth Day and not wasting. But most of us don’t. The way to convince most of us that water is valuable is to make it cost more. Some people will say that raising the price of water will impact poor people more than rich people. But the way to eliminate that problem is to continue to have a low (or even free) base usage and then a substantially higher price for larger, extravagant usage, such as huge homes with huge pools and expansive water-hungry landscapes, and even people who take exceedingly long showers, though outdoor water use is a larger user of water than showers. Until people see that there is a negative personal impact, many will not change their behavior. And it would take a pretty serious change to affect behavior. But there’s not one of us who couldn’t save significant amounts of water if we wanted to. A tax on water use would help change the waste and the revenue could be used to provide water-saving devices and incentives to eliminate grass and non-native water-hungry vegetation. If such a tax were enacted to the extent that it would cost your household $100 more each month or $1,200 annually, would you find a way to cut your water usage? I know this won’t happen until the crisis is so acute that it is too late to solve. So if you would change your lifestyle to save $1,200, won’t you please change it just a little to save our desert community without the financial prodding?

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Islamic brainwashing Editor: The influx of Islamic refugee’s poses a bigger problem than what it seems on the surface. They believe in multiple wives and marriage to eight, nine year old children. Pedophilia with children is looked on as normal, which is against our laws. They don’t want to reach understanding of different cultures or faiths, but to infiltrate our country in a friendship to deceive. It is not a religion of peace. They are in conflict within themselves. Generations back we Christians fought against suppression of religion under Napoleon’s campaign of secularization and other regime’s. Now our own Government having total disregard for our freedom is subjugating our faith to indoors only. Yet they have embraced Islam in our public schools, which is another unlawful move. Brainwashing is done under the “Core” program. Many in Washington D.C. has taken dirty money to sell us out and believe me it started way before the Clinton’s, their just the culmination. Journalist James Rosen reported on a glitch that occurred at the time the Iranian deal was

being consummated. There was a sound and flash of light that created a void of what was being said and done. He questioned, but they denied it happened but the flash was seen on tape. Since then he, James and his family has been kept on surveillance including his parents and phones are tapped. Recently it became known many of Obama’s newscasters were fed lies to report the public on the Iran deal. Secretary of State Kerry who knew the truth, yet, he too muttered lies. Pray for our country and the oppressed. Analie Maccree Goodyear

Proud of future generation Editor: Wow, an eighth grade boy writing a letter to the Editor! Nic, I’m proud of you! To the best of my knowledge there wasn’t a Christian school anywhere near the White Tank subdivision, where I lived in 8th grade and the 4 years at Buckeye Union High School. I could not have gone to a Christian school anyway, my parents didn’t have the money. Nic keep reading all the newspapers you can. It keeps you informed, though realize many people working at newspapers have a liberal point of view. This does not make them bad people, it just means they don’t have a conservative view of things. Most Protestant Christians I

know are political conservatives. You are in 8th grade (or were), so you have 4 years to figure out what you are politically. Keep reading, but view everything from a Biblical perspective. Nic, I did my student teaching at Buckeye Union High School and my first year of real teaching at Liberty Elementary School (same school that I graduated from in 8th grade). Now at 70 years old, I keep looking at the obituary page and seeing the names of teachers that I knew that have died and also students that I went to school with at Buckeye. Keep the Faith, it’s the best thing you have when you get “old”! Bernard Oviatt Salome

Desecration of our nation Editor: It was appalling to see how Mexicans burned the United States flag, while flying the Mexican flag during Donald Trump’s assembly in New Mexico. Why do we allow the desecration of our national symbol? I and millions of Americans defended our country and some made the ultimate sacrifice, not only for the nation, but for what it stands for. In some other countries you will be condemn to death or serve life in prison for such crimes. In our country some call it selfexpression; to me and all those (See Letters on Page 7)

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whom served this nation honorably, it is a disgrace. Yet the same scene repeats itself over and over. We as Patriots should stand up and put an end to the elegit immigration and end the support to all anchor babies and parents. Funds should be cut from states that support sanctuary cities. A better investment would be the improvement of our national defense and the poorly manage and under equip border patrol.

Editor: As both a retired deputy sheriff and a conscientious gun owner, I must take issue with DJ Hammond’s position on background checks. I will concede to his argument that background checks will not stop criminals. He is absolutely correct on that fact. However, that is not the only reason for background checks. First and foremost, what comes to my mind, is protecting our returning veterans. Many of these men and women that have served our country, have returned with issues due to the violence they have seen in combat. The VA has let them down. Suicide has become epidemic for our vets. Do we really want to allow our vets easy access to weapons where they can hurt themselves or others? I think not. We owe them our protection. Background checks will not help 100% or those suffering, but it is a start. And, it is a good start. There are many of us that are gun owners but, support background checks because it is the right thing to do. I stand by our vets.

Jaime Ruiz-Sandoval Litchfield Park

I call it tyranny Editor: President Truman called political correctness an attempt to pick up a piece of dog crap by the clean end.. I would say that political correctness is the vehicle the Progressives are using to limit our Constitutional freedoms and turn the United States into a dictatorship ! The Progressives are working to impose aggressive speech and behavior codes on everyone. This PC cancer started in academia and has spread like a wild fire through government, the sports world, and now has infested the corporate world. Want some concrete examples ? In a California high school recently, students were disciplined for wearing an American flag T shirt on Cinco De Mayo, which is Mexico’s independence day. The last time I checked California was part of the United States The city council of Indianapolis, Indiana has made it a crime to leave your dog outside if the temperature goes above 80 degrees. A crime punishable by a monetary fine and possible jail time. Chris Matthews of MSNBC has suggested that it is racist for Conservatives to talk about black on black murders in Chicago. “ Choose Life ” license plates were ruled unconstitutional in North Carolina. Chaplins in Charlotte, North Carolina are not allowed to speak God’s name, JESUS on government property. The words manhole cover are being replaced by the words utility hole cover. Liberal columnists are suggesting that football is too dangerous of a sport to be played in high schools. These examples would be laughable if not for the fact that they are a small part of an insidious plan led by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and the thousand of other Progressive politicians in our Federal and state government who really believe that govern-

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psychologist in any way, I would think that he was “savant”. Frank had a vivid memory and he even remembered me when I saw him a few years ago after having not seen him for about thirty years. Over the years Frank evolved into a fixture in Buckeye and most any citizen of the “Old Buckeye” could count on having a friendly greeting from him when walking on Monroe Avenue. I will always feel very lucky for having grown up in Buckeye and a big reason is the reassurance I felt when seeing someone like Frank with a friendly greeting that assured me that things were okay. He was truly a part of the fabric of “Old Buckeye” which so many of us have fond recollections for and lament the passing of so many wonderful memories — like Frank’s. I promise my next letter will be political — which will be a review of the book “Dark Money” which everyone should read — especially Republicans. In the meantime — Rest In Peace My Friend! See You Down The Road.

practically anyone they want to in this state without having to obtain a background check first. All they’d have to do is go down to a gun show, find a buyer, and take them out to their truck to make the transaction. It happens all the time. You can YouTube a video of it. Once the State of Arizona closes the gun show loophole, the gun dealers can no longer say that. Gun enthusiests/hobbiests may not be so quick to make that purchase if they can’t turn around and sell it as easily as they used to. We all know a drop in demand is bad for sales. That’s the real reason gun dealers oppose closing the gun show loophole...it’s all about the almighty dollar!

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Gun dealers weigh in Editor: Why would a gun dealer oppose closing the Gun Show Loophole (or private sales exemption, as some call it)? After all, the Gun Show Loophole doesn’t apply to licensed gun dealers. The loophole is only for the sales of guns between private individuals. Gun dealers must still perform a background check on buyers of their guns, whether the loophole is closed or not. You’d think gun dealers would support closing the gun show loophole because the sales of guns between private individuals takes sales away from the dealers...especially when it happens at the gun show! In order to sell guns there, the dealers have to be licensed, pay for a retail spot, and perform background checks. But nondealers selling guns there (or out in the parking lot) don’t. So again, why would gun dealers oppose closing the gun show loophole? Because it is actually GOOD for business, that’s why! Gun dealers can confidently tell a prospective buyer that they can easily sell that “special edition” to

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Our abused pets Editor: Neglect / abuse every day/ week we read about this. Latest was year old dog left on balcony, Neighbor heard and saw the pup hopping around in 113 degree heat. (can you imagine the poor dog yelling someone help me help me...While trying to cool his hot paws. At three floors up no one could reach the howling,yelping dog.Sadly, it died before fire department could help. I became totally up-set .What is wrong with these fools,forgetful,thoughtless, the “oh well” attitude.(its just a

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Letters (From Page 7) “Is Trump the best the GOP can do?” Many of us believed other Republican candidates were more qualified, but the general voting electorate thought otherwise. For fairness, let’s pose the same question to Democrats. “Is Clinton the best the Dems can do?” Based on poll results and media commentary, the answer is also no. Which means, we voters are stuck with two unpopular choices. Just as Clinton has a propensity for distorting facts, so does Politifact, a leftist biased fact checker Flynn frequently quotes. It rarely addresses Clinton’s past public service record which is fraught with marginal results like her proposed national health plan, failed Haitian recovery plan, and no significant Senate legislation. While she’s held various professional positions; lawyer, Senator, Secretary of State, etc, this resume is irrelevant since her performance in most jobs was marginal at best. Now, the FBI is investigating her for improperly securing classified email information and failure to properly document Clinton Foundation expenditures. Remember when she stated her foreign policy would be based on “Smart Power” diplomacy? What we got instead was inconceivable Mid East mismanagement resulting in over 400,000 deaths (many by unimaginable horrible means), 11 million displaced persons, three closed US embassies, widespread terrorism growth, Benghazi, and emboldened aggressiveness by Russia, China and Iran. Unfortunately, her disastrous foreign policy results have largely been ignored by the lapdog media and her protective party apparatus. With this record, she still describes herself as a candidate with credible extensive experience who needs no “on-the-jobtraining.” I guess she thinks we’ve forgotten her pathological dishonesty, congenital deception, scandals involving illegal fundraisers, Whitewater, TravelGate, cover ups of Bill’s amorous affairs, removal of White House furnishings, flunked DC bar exam. Normally this record would disqualify candidates, but in her case,” What difference does it make?” Nyle Neumann Goodyear

The Bernie Editor: It has been a shock all of the states that went for Socialist Bernie Sanders, but not a surprise. Bernie Sanders tax proposal would have bankrupted the country plus the fact that Socialism never built anything great. Sanders succeed Hillary Clinton on honesty, He is also much more likable a candidate and person then Trump or Clinton . Sanders has a much better sense of humor then Clinton or Trump, a great asset. A Global Economy is not a bad think if the rest of the world becomes Capitalist. I am sure Venezuela will be looking into it. I did some investing in a company in China who makes Close Pins, come November Election we are all going to need them. They come in different sizes , colors Red or Blue. I couldn’t find a company in the U.S.A who manufacture them so I thought I’d through China a bone. My next investment will be in popcorn, come November the price is going to go sky high. Vickie Chelini Buckeye

Charges dropped Editor: Response to “I’d do 7 months for $10 million” by Donald Baranowski WVV May 18 Are you aware Leslie Merritt was falsely accused of multiple felonies, including terrorism? I’m sure he didn’t spend 7 leisurely months relaxing and catching up on his reading, as you claim you would, but instead he spent 7 agonizing months fighting for his life. Not only is this lawsuit to reimburse Mr. Merritt for lost wages, loss of his Constitutional rights of due process and freedom but also his legal expenses, which I’ll bet is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, but also to punish the agencies involved, so this type of action doesn’t happen. And yes unfortunately we taxpayers will be footing the bill for this lawsuit. But the bigger problem and question; is this just a case of a couple of rogue DPS officers and expert witnesses that lied and falsified evidence, or are they simply incompetent. Or was there a larger conspiracy within the DPS, County Attorney’s office, other political appointees

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Each year during the spring and fall, the Goodyear Fire Department sees an increase in requests to investigate swarming bees. This seasonal increase in bee activity is a normal cycle of bees colonizing new hives and is essential to their survival. With the added increase of people participating in outdoor activities, there is also a potential of unplanned meetings with swarming bees. Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem. Russ Braden Without them, pollination would cease, resulting in loss of food production. Bees are normally harmless unless disturbed, at which point, they may feel threatened and become very dangerous. The main dangers are the sheer number of stings during an attack or if a person is allergic to their venom. One difference between European honey bees and the Africanized species is the amount of bees committed to defend a colony. Africanized bees are very tenacious and will send hundreds if not thousands to defend the hive and will also pursue to much greater distances of up to half a mile. Swarming bees should only be approached by professional bee keepers or exterminators. The safe handling of an active hive or swarm requires specialized training, clothing and equipment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, here are some ways to prevent a bee attack: • When outside, wear light-colored clothing covering most of your exposed skin. This is and Governor’s office for their own personal or political agenda. It’s obvious instead of having honest and trustworthy people in charge of our laws and our government, we have some very evil or some very incompetent people in power, either way they think they’re better or smarter and know what’s best for all of us, and will do whatever to prove it to us lowly common citizens. Not only is it our right to vote, but it is our DUTY to be knowledgeable and responsible voters. Perhaps the Department of Justice needs to do a full investigation, I’m sure if Mr. Merritt was black they’d already be on the scene. We the People deserve to know the truth about this situation and our officials, and to hold them all accountable. Terry Newman Goodyear

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A detestable pair Editor: Our two-party dictatorship in the guise of a democracy has once again succeeded in selecting two opposing candidates whose fundamental differences matter less than their similarities. Both are mega-wealthy elitists, demonstrably devoid of any compassion for middle-class citizens, and owe their “success” to lobbyists and PAC money. Either one of the two will keep corporate America elated! Big-Pharma will love Trump’s “wall” which, if built, won’t keep Mexicans from coming in as much as it will serve to prevent U.S. citizens crossing into Mexico to buy cheaper pharmaceuticals, as well as seek better, lower-cost healthcare. Trump’s plans to “privatize” many of our institutions, including his charter school program modeled after his failed

“Trump University,” will keep our kids dumbed-down enough to be the next generation of mindless, obedient consumerists. Then there’s (“It’s her turn”) Hillary. Her husband did enough damage to this country (jobs outsourced through NAFTA, repeal of Glass-Steagall, “Welfare Reform” induced poverty, etc.), but his malodorous influence on her administration is certain to arise, just as hers did during his. Those who think she’s the better choice if solely for her foreign relations “expertise,” will be disappointed. As Bernie Sanders reminded us during his campaign, good judgment is often more important than mere experience as a former Secretary of State for exercising competent diplomacy. It’s reviling to hear Clinton insist that she empathizes with the poor. (See Letters on Page 9)

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Editor: As a survivor of Domestic Violence, it’s my passion to do my job as New Life Center’s Outreach Coordinator. I understand the empowerment that comes from receiving the help you need to leave a dangerous and unhealthy relationship. Working at New Life Center has shown me more than I could’ve imagined on the scope of Domestic Abuse and Teen Dating Violence. It’s taught me that I wasn’t to blame, but my abuser is. This is the most important thing I try to impart to any survivor that comes to me for help. Survivors feel they did something wrong, and so do those around them; often being victim blamed by friends, family members and law enforcement. Many don’t realize teen dating violence and domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or income. “1 out of 4 women experience domestic abuse and 1 in 3 teens experience dating violence” (Safehorizon.org). My hope in this field of work is to make this statistic significantly diminished. The #1 Fact in domestic abuse is that most transgressions are never reported. This is what we aim to change. By reaching out and getting help victims can save themselves; as well as, any children involved. Most are fearful to leave because their abuser has power and control over them.

Editor: Germany is suffering a wave of crime and rapes since the infiltration of Jihadist Muslims into the ranks of refugees. Whether homegrown or refugees, this has happened here and is the forerunner of what is to come. Our government has spent the last few years trying to disarm law abiding citizens while amassing for themselves millions of rounds of ammunition. At this point there will be another push to restrict gun ownership — yet again. The Bill of Rights (first ten amendments) are not rights granted by government. Our Constitution grants no rights! The Bill of Rights is a list of things that the government is prohibited from doing — they cannot deny the Second Amendment, free speech, religion, etc. Elected officials are there to uphold the Constitution, not dismantle it. Erase the Second Amendment and all other freedoms follow since the ability to defend yourself from criminals, terrorists and government is gone. As the danger increases so does the call for more gun control. Officials hostile to the right to self defense should be viewed with distrust — especially presidential candidates. So the logical question is — can you trust a government that does not trust you and is afraid of your ability to defend your freedom?

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We are fast approaching what will most likely be the most important point in the history of this nation with, in the final analysis, freedom hanging in the balance. Based upon the mostly unreported unconstitutional and dictatorial actions taken we find ourselves, after analysis, passed the point of no return in the controlled slide into loss of freedom and toward a tyranny which most Americans cannot imagine. Unfortunately, the groundwork has been done. To reverse this trend would require strong leadership able to withstand bitter political attack and unrelenting media innuendo. Karl L. Nelson Goodyear

50 ways to kill people Editor: Ms. Hines editorial sounds (or reads) like Simon & Garfunkel’s“ 50 ways to leave your lover”, but she has a list of 50 ways to kill 50 people. Instead of coming up with a list of the many ways to kill, why doesn’t she come up with a list of how to prevent these atrocities Number one on the list would be to stop the sale of AR 15s- a hunter doesn’t need 50 bullets to kill a deer- but it allows a maniac to kill 50 people. Ed Stone Goodyear

Hey, Bernie: you lost Editor: Bernie Sanders needs to get a grip , he is an independent which means he is not a democrat so he does not get to make policy for the democratic party. He also said that Mr. Obama should have been primaried in 2012 , once again trying make policy for the democratic party.Somebody needs to tell him that he lost the primary so he needs to get with John Mccain who lost to president Obama in 2008 and sthu. Bueford Tunstell Avondale

American exceptionalism Editor: What makes America “exceptional”? Here’s my partial list: The Declaration of Independence. Its ideas weren’t exceptional (many came from Britain and France), but founding a nation on them was, and we set the bar very high. (So high we haven’t always reached it, but we keep trying and get closer all the time.) The Constitution. Again, many of its principles came from other nations (especially Britain), but ours was the first nation founded on them. More importantly, we take it seriously. (In contrast, the Soviet Union had a “wonderful” constitution, full of noble phrases — that were ignored constantly!) We may argue about it, but we still care. That’s exceptional! No Religious Tests. Everyone has an equal say in the government, and can participate in it, regardless of their religious beliefs — this was exceptional at the time! The Civil War. Many nations have had one, but ours may be the only one fought (in part) by the “Haves” of a society on behalf of the “Have-nots”. Whites may have enslaved Blacks, but Whites also died to set Blacks free. World War II. How exceptional that we fought the evils of Nazism and Fascism to free others! We could have stayed out of Europe, and concentrated on Japan (as many Isolationists wanted). Instead, while under no immediate threat (and more than able to “cut a deal”), we helped set Western Europe free. The Marshall Plan. Truly unique in history. Normally, the “conquered lands” became tributaries, to make the “victor” rich. Instead, we poured out our largesse to the nations shattered by war, even rebuilding our former enemies! No other country has been so truly exceptional! The Civil Rights Movement. Recognizing our “sin”, and working to overcome it. Before then, how many other nations voluntarily admitted they’d done wrong? None.

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Editor: With so much attention on the Presidential election, many people will over-look the important state-wide and local elections that will also be held this fall. These can have just as much impact on our lives as federal offices. I was able to attend a District #13 Candidate Forum last night in Litchfield Park, where I heard firsthand what some candidates had to offer. One of our current State Representatives is now running for State Senate. He was questioned about many things and his answers were less than stellar for one who wants to move up on the elected scale. Even though he’d been a big supporter of the anti-illegal immigration law, SB1070, he begged the Governor for a pardon for a friend of his, who not only was illegal, but twice convicted of drug charges, deported and illegally re-entered Arizona. We often hear that some elected person does not believe that the laws apply to them. In this case Rep. Montenegro espoused big support for antiillegal legislation, but is willing to use his position to help a friend who broke many of our laws including coming into our country illegally. Surely, Rep. Montenegro does not merit election to higher office. Barry Adams Avondale

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FREE SWIM DAY draws hundreds of people June 11 at the Buckeye Aquatic Center. The center was holding its annual event with basic swimming lessons, CPR demonstrations and water safety basics.

Event spotlights drowning prevention Litchfield Park Recreation Center pool part of World’s Largest Swimming Lesson by Glenn Gullickson staff writer

Youths attending a swimming lesson on Friday in Litchfield Park will be part of a global effort that focuses on helping to prevent drowning. The Litchfield Park Recreation Center swimming pool will be one of about 500 locations in 20 countries taking part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Jenna Harris, Litchfield Park pool manager, said she expects 50 to 75 children ages 6 to10 to participate locally. “It’s free for anyone who wants to be part of it,” Harris said. To participate, youths should check in at 10 a.m. at the pool at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Parents are welcome to attend and get in the water with their children, Harris said. Ten swimming instructors will divide the youths into beginning and intermediate 30-minute classes, she said. It’s the fifth year the Litchfield Park pool has

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Harris, 24, started as pool manager in March after graduating from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where she was a supervisor at the recreation center. She said she has been involved with aquatics for 10 years, starting as a lifeguard in high school in Colorado. Since the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson started as an annual event in 2010, more than 155,000 people have participated. Last year, the event included 38,170 participants who attended swim lessons over a 24-hour period in 22 countries. Also participating in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson this year are pools in Phoenix, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa. For information about the Litchfield Park event, call 623-935-9040 or visit litchfield-park.org. For information about the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, visit wlsl.org. Glenn Gullickson can be reached at ggullickson@westvalleyview.com.

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Welcome to the Business Briefcase, everyone. I’ll have to be quick getting through this edition, because I have some food warming up outside and I don’t want it to burn. At this point, it’s a more economical option than using the oven. Sports editor Casey Pritchard filled me in that a certain company won’t be making deliveries for online orders because of the chance the intense heat will damage the product. That doesn’t seem good for business. The heat doesn’t seem good for business in general, unless it’s an air conditioning company. Also, please don’t cook your food outside. That’s definitely how you get sick, and a good way to attract ants. Shane McOwen Here’s this week’s business news. Avondale was able to confirm that the old Bradley Academy of Excellence was undergoing tenant improvements for a life-skills center/school, but couldn’t comment on a specific user at the time, as reported in the June 1 edition of the Business Briefcase. I know everyone has been excited to finally hear

what’s going in at the school’s location, 200 N. Dysart Road, and now we finally have an answer: Amadeus Therapy. Amadeus is owned by the same group that owns Phoenix-based Head To Toe Therapy, and will focus on helping children who live with complex medical, developmental and behavioral health issues. Head To Toe’s website says it offers occupational, speech, physical, music and feeding therapy, as well as psychiatry, behavioral health, primary care and autism and intellectual disability services through collaborative partners. Special thanks to the Avondale Economic Development team for helping us figure out who’s going to be playing the giant, flame-wielding acoustic guitar on the facade. Now we just have to get it some strings, maybe as a grand opening gift. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will be the newest tenant at the northwest corner of Pebble Creek Parkway and Coronado Road in Goodyear. That’s near the Taco Bell and Firestone, for those who are more landmark-oriented when it comes to directions. Popeyes (no apostrophe) has been around since 1972, and the first store opened in, you guessed it, Louisiana. New Orleans, to be exact. I honestly always believed the fast-food chain was named Popeyes Chicken. I guess it has a better business plan than I would, not painting itself into a corner with what to serve. Cain Orthodontics, formerly West Valley

Orthodontics, has moved from its previous location to the northwest corner of Indian School and Litchfield roads, 14140 W. Indian School Road in Goodyear. It’s due north of the Burger King, next to Leslie’s Pool Supplies. Appointments can be made from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Cain Orthodontics is also in Surprise on a rotating schedule one day a week, so keep that in mind. The orthodontics office’s phone number is 623-935-7288. Love’s Truck Stop opened June 16 in Tolleson, 8313 W. Roosevelt St. The 12,000-square-foot facility also houses a Subway and Carl’s Jr., seven shower stalls and 89 truck parking spaces. Love’s is holding a ribbon cutting for the new facility at 10 a.m. Friday, and will donate $2,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix as part of the ceremony. That’s all for this week, folks. Please drink your water and stay cool for the next few weeks. It’s definitely not cooling down! Send tips, questions or comments to smcowen@ westvallyview.com, if you’re so inclined, and I’ll do my best to get back to everyone. Have a good week, everyone. Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

Buckeye lands national manufacturer Cardinal IG expected to bring in 100 jobs by 1st quarter 2017 by Shane McOwen staff writer

Buckeye will be the new home of a national glass manufacturing company’s production facility, the first large-scale economic development project in the city in more than 20 years. Cardinal IG, a subsidiary of Cardinal Glass Industries based in Eden Prairie, Minn., has purchased land just north of downtown Buckeye to build a 200,000-square-foot facility to manufacture energy efficient insulating glass for window and door companies for residential use. “This is a wonderful day for the city of Buckeye and its residents, because it delivers new jobs right here into our community,” Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck said in a released statement. Cardinal IG projects the facility will create 100 new jobs once open, and plans to add an additional 50 by January 2019. Len Becker, Buckeye Economic Development director, said the company is already hiring, and by training new hires at facilities across the country, expects to

be fully operational once construction is complete. “They have their management team they’re bringing on, but they’re hiring production folks and training them in facilities outside the state,” Becker said. “By the time they open their doors and start producing, they’ll have a trained workforce there.” The target opening date is the first quarter of 2017, Becker said. The development agreement between Buckeye and Cardinal IG was approved at the June 7 City Council meeting. “The first step was the purchase sale agreement with the city, and the development agreement with the state,” Becker said. “The next step will be closing escrow, and I believe they want to get that done by the end of July, then start construction.” Buckeye has budgeted $1.8 million for the project, including $400,000 to purchase 10 acres of land for a necessary city-owned water campus along Apache Road to the west of where Cardinal will build, Becker said.

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Landing Cardinal IG Cardinal IG began looking for a manufacturing facility with an expedited timetable. Becker said two decisions by the City Council helped put Buckeye in prime position to land the company: the acquisition of Global Water Co. and opting out of the collection of municipal sales tax for manufacturing operations. “If we had not bought Global Water, there would not have been any discussion with this company for this location, because the infrastructure, quite frankly, wasn’t there,” Becker said. Becker said the acquisition tied two water systems together, providing better coverage for the city and helping meet the requirements Cardinal IG needed to place a facility in Buckeye. “This validates what the mayor and council’s vision was,” Becker said. “This

didn’t happen overnight; it was a multiyear process to make that acquisition. It’s the vision that the mayor and council had, the commitment to make this happen so we could start to control our own destiny.” Buckeye bought Global Water Co. for $55 million in 2015. Buckeye’s decision to opt out of the state manufacturing sales tax in 2015 also played a role in attracting Cardinal IG. Buckeye is the first city in the state to exercise the option, Becker said. “It’s going to save them quite a bit of money throughout their operation,” Becker said. “It didn’t make the deal happen, but it certainly was an additional bonus to solidify Buckeye as the location.” Round Consulting Group released a study to the city citing that Cardinal IG will bring nearly $90,000 of direct revenue annually to Buckeye. The study said the project is projected to bring about $5 million in indirect revenue over the next 20 years. Becker expects construction to begin in August, following the closing of the deal. Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

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3 West Valley cities to have contested city council races Avondale, Buckeye, Tolleson have choices for Aug. 30 election View report

The deadline to submit nomination packets to run for city councils was June 1, and three West Valley cities will have contested races in the Aug. 30 election. Voters in Avondale, Buckeye and Tolleson will choose a mayor and three council members for each city, while Litchfield Park only has three candidates running for three open council seats. The deadline to register to vote in the election is Aug. 1, and early voting starts Aug. 3. Registration forms are available at recorder.maricopa.gov/elections. The following is a rundown of the candidates who will be on the ballots:

Avondale mayor • Stephanie Karlin, current vice mayor Age: 62 Years lived in Avondale: 26 Occupation: Retired. Former ergonomics and environmental compliance/maintenance coordinator for the United States Postal Service. • Frank Scott, former councilman Age: 60 Years lived in Avondale: 42 Occupation: Property management. • Kenneth Weise, incumbent Age: 50 Years lived in Avondale: 19 Occupation: Corporate and leisure sales manager at the Wigwam.

Avondale council members (Three seats) • Devin Del Palacio Age: 29 Years lived in Avondale: Three Occupation: Small business owner • Pat Dennis Age: 59 Years lived in Avondale: Six Occupation: Retired. Former chief of staff to former Maricopa County Supervisor Marie Lopez Rogers. • Veronica Malone Age: 42 Years lived in Avondale: 38 Occupation: Manager at Arizona State University. • Manny Murillo Age: 72 Years lived in Avondale: 72 Occupation: Retired. Former teacher in the Littleton Elementary School District and administrator in the Phoenix Union High School District. Current substitute teacher in the Agua Fria Union High School District. • Mike Pineda Age: 40 Years lived in Avondale: 14 Occupation: Small business analyst with Maricopa County Community Colleges.

Buckeye mayor • Thomas Campanella Jr. Age: 55 Years lived in Buckeye: 10 Occupation: Community manager and associated asset manager. • Brian McAchran, current councilman Age: 47 Years lived in Buckeye: 12 Occupation: Retired from the Buckeye Police Department in 2007. Contracted as project manager for the Way Out West Coalition. • Jackie A. Meck, incumbent Age: 75 Years lived in Buckeye: 75 Occupation: Retired. Former general manager of Buckeye Water Conservation and Drainage District.

Buckeye council members District 1: (one seat) • Kathryn Baillie Age: 48 Years lived in Buckeye: Nine Occupation: Attorney at Napier, Coury and Baillie, P.C. • Ted “Tedy” Burton Age: 56 Years lived in Buckeye: 13 Occupation: Chamber of Commerce membership services and pastor. • Tony Youngker Age: 37 Years lived in Buckeye: 37 Occupation: Owner and chef at Cafe 25:35. District 2: (one seat) • Joe Federico Age: 66 Years lived in Buckeye: 66 Occupation: Retired. Former contractor. • Jeanine Guy Age: 63 Years lived in Buckeye: 37 Occupation: Retired. Former town manager of Buckeye. District 3: (one seat) • Jarvis Berry Age: 42 Years lived in Buckeye: 42 Occupation: Arizona behavior care home and president, chief executive officer of Greater Levels Youth Association and football coach at Buckeye Union High School. • Michelle Hess, incumbent Age: 39 Years lived in Buckeye: 10 Occupation: Church music consultant.

Litchfield Park council members (Three seats) • Ann Donahue Age: 57 Years lived in Litchfield Park: 23 Occupation: Retired. Former public information officer and community liaison for the Litchfield Elementary School District.

• Peter Mahoney, incumbent Age: 56 Years lived in Litchfield Park: 22 Occupation: Owner of Old Pueblo Cafe and Park Cafe. • John Romack, incumbent Age: 70 Years lived in Litchfield Park: 40 Occupation: Chief executive officer of Romack Builders.

Tolleson mayor • Adolfo Gamez, incumbent Age: 60 Years lived in Tolleson: 60 Occupation: Retired. Former director of development at Estrella Mountain Community College and social worker for the migrant education program in the Tolleson Elementary School District. • Anna Tovar, former councilwoman Age: 42 Years lived in Tolleson: 42 Occupation: Realtor.

Tolleson council members (Three seats) • Lupe Leyva Bandin, incumbent Age: 57 Years lived in Tolleson: 57 Occupation: Retired. Former director of finance for the Tolleson Union High School District. Current part-time on-call accounting clerk for the Tolleson Elementary School District. • John Carnero Age: 66 Years lived in Tolleson: 30 Occupation: Neighborhood revitalization coordinator for the city of Glendale. • Kathie Farr, incumbent Age: 65 Years lived in Tolleson: 40 Occupation: Retired. Former office manager for Manheim Auctions. • Donnie Gerhart Age: 39 Years lived in Tolleson: Seven Occupation: Manufacturing supervisor for Wasserstrom Manufacturing. • Herb Graham Age: 75 Years lived in Tolleson: Nine Occupation: Retired. Former electrical mechanical distribution specialist for the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles, and senior electrical inspector for the city of Santa Monica. • Ralph Grijalva Age: 65 Years lived in Tolleson: 18 Occupation: Retired from Local 469 Union Plumber and Pipefitters. • Albert Mendoza, incumbent Age: 68 Years lived in Tolleson: 61 Occupation: Retired barbershop owner.

Buckeye councilman resigns to run for Arizona Congress View report

Buckeye City Councilman Ray Strauss resigned May 31 from his seat in District 4 in order to run in Arizona’s fourth congressional district. By law, he had to step down before submitting his candidacy for Congress. Strauss was re-elected to a second fouryear term on the Buckeye City Council in 2014 to represent the northwest portion of the city. His term Ray Strauss would have expired in November 2018. He also served as the City Council’s representative on the Library Advisory Board and the Social Services Advisory Board. His seat will be filled by appointment since the deadline to run for City Council ended June 1. Buckeye has three other council seats and the mayor’s seat up for grabs in the Aug. 30 election. The City Council will decide how to proceed with the appointment at an upcoming meeting, City Clerk Lucinda Aja said.

Buckeye fire and paramedicine awarded Buckeye’s community paramedicine program, Fire Chief Bob Costello and a team of firefighters were honored recently during Abrazo Healthcare’s Emergency Medical Service Heroes recognition event. Costello received the Paul Johnson Award for professionalism in his duties, and he and the city of Buckeye received the Community Action Award for providing emergency medical service care for the community. A Buckeye firefighter crew led by Deputy Fire Chief Dave Dubois received the “Best Save” award for saving the life of a 2-year-old near-drowning victim.

Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram recognized Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale has been recognized as one of the 100 top companies to work for in Arizona by Best Companies Group, an independent workplace research firm. The business was recognized for its employee incentive programs, flexible work schedules and community involvement. The dealership’s holiday bonus program and blood drives received special mention. The company was honored at an awards breakfast reception on June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix.

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JERRY PRITCHETT of Avondale does warmup squat lifts June 8 in preparation of a workout routine at his gym in Phoenix. Pritchett, who owns the United States record for heaviest deadlift at 1,006 pounds, is preparing for his fifth World Strongman Competition.

Avondale man to compete in World Strongman Jerry Pritchett owns U.S. deadlift record by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Jerry Pritchett is a strong man. Very strong. So strong, in fact, that the 35-year-old Avondale man owns the United States record for deadlift. It’s 1,006 pounds. That’s right, quadruple digits. Pritchett accomplished the feat at the Arnold Strongman Classic in Columbus, Ohio, in March, and now he’s training for this year’s World Strongman Competition in South Africa. It will be his fifth consecutive trip, and he’s made the finals each of the last two years. His best finish was ninth in 2014. “They take 30 guys to worlds, put you in five heats and the top two of each heat go to the final,” Pritchett said. “It’s a challenge just to get into the final.” Pritchett said he thought he had a good chance to win last year, but during the atlas stone heat, when he qualified for the final, he tore 75 percent of his left quadriceps tendon. “At the time, we were in Malaysia, I didn’t know how bad, but knew I ripped it pretty good,” Pritchett said. “I took two days off, iced it, got the inflammation down and got through the final, but not nearly as good as I would have if I was 100 percent. A couple events I didn’t do too badly, but some I just couldn’t push off this leg. That was a big setback last year.” Instead of surgery, Pritchett opted for platelet-rich plasma rehabilitation, which has helped him return to form. “Obviously, it probably won’t heal 100 percent like new, but it feels pretty good,” he said. Pritchett, a graduate of Agua Fria High School in Avondale, has been power lifting since he was 15. He was about the same height as he is now, 6-foot-4, but he was a lot skinnier, he said. Pritchett now weighs 375 pounds. “I started at a gym in Avondale, just to get stronger for

football,” Pritchett said. “As soon as I walked in and started, the guy who owned the gym at the time, he was a big power lifter, he was putting on a big teenage national power lifting league two weeks later and he said, ‘Are you interested in doing this?’ I said, ‘Sure, what do I got to do?’ He said, ‘This is how you squat, how you bench, how you deadlift,’ and I just took to it. I took to it more than football.” Pritchett continued to play football throughout the rest of high school, and even one year in junior college, but lifting was where his passion turned. “Once football ended, I always jumped back into power lifting,” Pritchett said. “I was always more interested in strength athletics.” In 1997, Pritchett qualified for the Junior Olympics and wound up winning gold three years in a row in power clean. After several years of power lifting, he became interested in the strongman competition, but never had an opportunity to do it, he said. That was until 2008 when a strongman competition took place in Arizona, and Pritchett entered. “I did that and liked it,” he said. “It was different from power lifting, was more of a challenge, so I started pursuing that and going up the amateur ranks, doing bigger and bigger shows until I made it to the World Strongman qualifier.” Pritchett qualified for the first time in 2012 and has done it every year since. In addition to worlds, Pritchett also competes in the Arnold Strongman Classic, among other competitions. The number of events he enters each year depends, he said. “Right now, I’ve got Giants Live, which is a 12-man circuit for World’s Strongest Man,” Pritchett said. “I was in the final last year, so I qualified for this year and they asked if I would do it because it’s on American soil. That’s the first time since ’09.” Giants Live is June 26 in Martinsville, Ind. After that, Pritchett will go to England for the World Deadlift Championships July 9, where he’ll look to better his mark of 1,006 pounds. Breaking 1,000 had been a goal of Pritchett’s for a while, he said. “I hoped to do it last year at the deadlift challenge in England, but with the leg not being 100 percent, I was having some hip and back issues. I ended up third at

deadlift last year at 960,” Pritchett said. “After that, in the fall I started to get healthier and this year it came around.” Although Pritchett owns the U.S. record in deadlift, he doesn’t own the world record. Eddie Hall of England holds that honor, having lifted 1,025 pounds at the same Arnold Strongman Classic after Pritchett had made his mark. Pritchett said he could have tried to do more weight on his attempt, but it was a gamble. “I wanted to make sure I was the first American to do 1,000, so I took something I knew I could get,” Pritchett said. “Because it would have been a gamble — you get that heavy and 20 pounds can make or break you. The way it went, I might have got it, but you never know. I wanted to make sure when it goes down in history, my name is on it as being the first in the world to do it.”

Personal gym To try to better his mark, Pritchett has been hard at work at his personal gym near Thomas Road and 37th Avenue. It took him about a month to set everything up between the prep work, painting and building the platforms, which he did himself — Pritchett works for Salt River Project as a metal fabricator. “For a lot of years, I tried to do it at a house, for a couple years, I had some stuff with a gym in the back of their place, but it was just bouncing around too much,” Pritchett said. “I finally went and did this place and I can come here and do everything I need to do.” Inside his gym, Pritchett has most standard weightlifting equipment, plus a yoke, a Viking press and a personal made apparatus to simulate lifting automobiles off the ground. He also has atlas stones and gigantic tires. Pritchett spends at least two and a half to three hours every day working out, with his most important sessions happening on the weekend. “During the week, it’s primarily a body-building-, power-lifting-type workout; mainly gym stuff,” Pritchett said. “Every now and then, I throw in an implement if I need to, but usually on the weekends is when I do all (See Strongman on Page 15)

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Everyone knows soccer fans are passionate. Sometimes, that passion goes too far. Red Sox fans hate Yankees fans and vice versa, but you’ll never see them shoot flare guns at one another in the stands during a game. That’s what happened when Russia played England in the first round of the Euro Cup tournament in France. It elicited violence in the stands that carried over into the streets of Marseille. The conflict got so bad that the French government decided to ban alcohol from the stadiums in which those teams are playing, and from bars and stores the day of, and before, matches. Casey Pritchard Additionally, UEFA, European football’s governing body, threatened to throw England and Russia out of the tournament if fan violence continued. I understand the reasoning behind making a threat like that — you are trying to stop the violence — but how can you punish the team when it has no involvement over how fans act? Wayne Rooney, England’s captain, and manager Roy Hodgson released a video statement urging fans to “be sensible” and “stay out of trouble,” but it’s not like the club asked for the fans to be vigilantes in the first place. The team can’t do anything about whether or not its fans behave. The ironic part is that soccer players seem to appreciate their fans way more than American sports athletes do. Yes, we hear athletes thank fans during interviews, but soccer players regularly show their gratitude. After every match, the players on both teams — win, lose or draw — walk to their fan areas and clap their hands while looking into the stands, saluting their supporters for going out to cheer them on. When was the last time you saw a football player applaud the crowd after finishing a game? Instead, they’re too busy coming up with ridiculous dances or moves to celebrate themselves. Look at Cam Newton. The guy had to announce on radio that he will no longer be doing his “dab” move next year, but that he’s working on something new. I can’t wait — barf. Back to my point, though, which is soccer fans can get too carried away. Look what

by Shane McOwen happened June 17 in the Croatia against Czech Republic match. Croatian fans threw nearly a dozen flares onto the field late in the match, and somebody even tossed a firecracker that nearly exploded in the face of one of the stewards. I love sports. I love them passionately. But I’ll never be enticed to start a fight over them or interfere with play, even when my team loses. It’s been reported that approximately 150 Russian fans traveled to Marseille with the intent to attack English fans. Why? What’s the point of supporting a team when you’re really not supporting your team? If you want to start a fight, take up boxing. And these Croatians who are throwing flares on the pitch — they’re not sports fans, they’re sports terrorists. To me, it’s incomprehensible what’s going on. Then again, I don’t live in Europe, where a plethora of countries of vastly different cultures co-exist in an area about the size of the United States. Still, the violence is foolish. Sports are supposed to be fun, and nothing about those malicious acts appears fun. Moving on to baseball, I learned that Jayson Werth doesn’t care what he says in on-field interviews. Werth, in the span of three days, had two walk-off hits to propel the Nationals to victory. After the first one June 13, which came in the bottom of the ninth, he was asked about the players who ran out to mob him in celebration. Werth, in an interview played live on the videoboard in the stadium, said, “I knew I was in trouble when I saw the strangler coming for me … You know, the D.C. Strangler.” Werth, everyone assumes, was referring to teammate Jonathan Papelbon, who famously strangled Bryce Harper in the dugout last year after an altercation during a game. Calling out a teammate in front of all your fans is ballsy, but I give Werth credit for bringing some lightheartedness to what was a dismal situation. The Nationals underperformed a year ago, and the image of Papelbon’s hands around Harper’s neck was resounding. However, the Nationals are playing much better this year, and it appears as though they’ve put that incident well behind them. Werth continued to show he has no filter when on June 15 he once again won a game for the Nationals, this time in extra innings, and turned to cursing. “Yeah, let’s hear it,” Werth said to the fans. “Holy s-!” MASN reporter Dan Kolko kindly asked Werth not to curse, but he wasn’t done. “We’ve got a long-ass flight to the West Coast,” was then shouted by Werth, and seconds later, when asked about people criticizing his age and ability at this point in his career, he said, “Those people can kiss my ass!” Werth then walked off the field like he was dropping the mic. Harper has said he wants to make baseball fun again, and maybe that mantra is rubbing off on Werth just a little too much. Casey Pritchard can be reached at caseypritchard@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @CaseyonSports.

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Professional sports are finally entering the forbidden zone. The National Hockey League has decided — a few contingencies aside — that Las Vegas will be home to a new hockey franchise, awarding the desert city an expansion team set to start play in 2017. A few details still need to be hammered out — the NHL Board of Directors is expected to vote in favor of the Las Vegas franchise today — but it looks like a done deal. Sin City will join the ranks of “major league” towns in the U.S. I think it’s worth a shot for both the city and the league. For years, Las Vegas has had the perception that a professional team from any sport wouldn’t work. The nature of the city’s economics has made certain league officials nervous when realistically discussing the topic, keeping the desert city off any serious list for relocation or expansion opportunities. I guess being close to casinos and sports books means teams, players and outcomes could be easily compromised. That’s a lazy excuse, especially in today’s climate. Sports leagues bring in colossal sums of money, and aren’t going to jeopardize the printing press by getting involved in shady practices. The money comes from television revenue. Many of those eyes would leave the screen for good if a league was caught up in match fixing or point shaving. Sure, players may get in trouble from time to time, but they don’t need Vegas for that to happen. Thirty to 40 years ago? Sure, there might have been an issue, but players make too much money to throw games these days. If you include endorsements champions make, it’s stupid to mess with. Leagues would take huge hits in reputation, leading to hits financially if caught in a scandal. Realistically, the NHL will probably work out an agreement with the various casinos to keep the Las Vegas franchise off the betting board. It might not be necessary, but it’s a measure of good faith. Las Vegas is the second largest metropolitan area in the country without a major sports team, behind Riverside, Calif. Folks in Riverside at least have the option to drive an hour toward Anaheim or Los Angeles to take in any one of eight different teams across five sports. Las Vegas is at least four hours away from the nearest options in Los Angeles or Phoenix, and that would require a minimum one-night stay in a hotel. Vegas makes sense because of the four major sports leagues in the U.S., the NHL is the one that needs to take the most risks to expand its brand. Ice hockey came in sixth place in a 2015 Harris Poll asking people to choose a favorite sport. The NHL was behind pro football, baseball, college football, auto racing and pro basketball. The NHL team in Las Vegas will always get preferential treatment as the first major franchise in the area. If the Coyotes moved to Phoenix as the first team, there’s no question they would be held on a pedestal, no matter who else followed to town. Vegas will never forget the team that

brought it to the “major leagues.” Las Vegas, believe it or not, was also the site of the first outdoor NHL game in the modern era. The New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings played a preseason exhibition in the parking lot of Caesars Palace in front of 13,000 people on Sept. 27, 1991. The Kings won 5-2 in temperatures that reached the mid-80s, but by all accounts, the ice stayed in decent shape. I doubt Las Vegas will be the site of any future Winter Classic matchups, but it’s a pretty cool tidbit for the franchise to roll with. Heck, in five years, this conversation may seem silly. The NFL’s Oakland Raiders have made Las Vegas one of its preferred relocation destinations, provided the team can’t come up with a new stadium in the Bay Area. Hockey, and bowl-cut- extraordinaire Mark Davis, just might turn the desert city into an even bigger cash cow. Moving toward baseball, I’ve again stumbled into some news that’s turning into a regular segment: old folks upset with current professional sports. Ichiro Suzuki’s double in the ninth inning against San Diego June 15 was the 4,357th hit in his professional Shane McOwen career, placing him one ahead of Pete Rose, the MLB’s all-time hits leader. It’s a fantastic accomplishment, and one that everyone understands the true value of, except Pete Rose. “It sounds like in Japan they’re trying to make me the Hit Queen,” Rose said in an interview with USA Today Sports. “I’m not trying to take anything away from Ichiro — he’s had a Hall of Fame career — but the next thing you know, they’ll be counting his high school hits.” You know, Pete, that sounds an awful lot like someone trying to discredit another player’s accomplishments. Ichiro recorded 1,278 hits in Japan’s Pacific League from 1992 to 2000, and has added 2,980 (through Monday’s games) since coming to the U.S. in 2001. Professional hits are tough to come by in any league, and those types of milestones should be celebrated for what they are, something only a very few on earth could ever do. Unless they have disdain for Rose, no one actually thinks Ichiro’s accomplishment means the same as Rose’s, but here we are with another legend sounding bitter in the news. It’s funny how something as innocent as a base hit can cause so many people to lose their sanity. Rose is lucky Ichiro spent so much time in Japan, otherwise it might be a totally different discussion, and not one he’d particularly like — You can bet on it. Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

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(From Page 13) my strongman training. I try to simulate a show. Most shows are about six events, so I’ll do about four events on a Saturday, running sets of them. That way, it kind of breaks you down after a while, but you back off a couple weeks out [from an event] and start easing up.” Pritchett said the idea of training in such a way is so that when you go into a show to do the event one time, you don’t need to use max effort. “It’s brutal day in and day out, but after you back off and heal up, you go on for the show,” Pritchett said.

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In order to keep up with his training and body mass, Pritchett’s diet has to be between 7,000 and 8,000 calories a day, he said. When it’s hot outside and he’s doing even more intense training, such as before a competition, that number goes up. “It’s another job just eating,” Pritchett said. “Six, seven eggs in the morning with some kind of meat, another shake and small meal before lunch, then lunch, something before training, something in between training, then when I get home, it’s another meal, and then another meal like a shake and peanut butter sandwich before bed.” Between work, working out and eating, Pritchett doesn’t get much time off, even between events. “You really have to stay with it, especially if you want to push the top level,” Pritchett said. “You never know when you’re going to get a call and they say, ‘Hey, you want to go to a show in two weeks?’ A promoter might call you and ask if you want to go, so you always have to have your strength level up there. You can’t lay off too much.” How long will Pritchett continue to compete? That depends on how well his body holds up. “Injuries can end you quick if you get a bad one,” Pritchett said. “It’s a matter of taking care of yourself. I was talking to [another athlete] and he said, ‘I’m getting older and training longer, I just figure out better ways to train that are more efficient so you’re not beating yourself down all the time.’ You just try to stay smarter. That, and being proactive. There are therapies you can do for your joints to try to keep anything from breaking down. I’ll do it as long as I can, as long as I’m competitive, really. If I’m not competitive, no.” Pritchett hopes to be really competitive in the upcoming World Strongman Competition, and thinks he can reach the podium this year if he stays healthy, he said. “Between the top 10 of us, it’s tight, it’s tough,” Pritchett said. “I’ve been able to stay healthy and put on some more body weight this year, that’s helped a lot. It’s just staying healthy, really.”

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Estrella grad to play collegiately in Washington Antaveus Brown going to Highline College by Casey Pritchard sports editor

Antaveus Brown was a key contributor to the Estrella Foothills basketball team the past three seasons. His impact for the Wolves has translated into an opportunity to continue playing at the collegiate level, as Brown has committed to play at Highline College in Des Moines, Wash. “I’m really excited, because it’s a good opportunity for me to keep playing, and if I do good enough, I can leave that school and go to a four-year school, so that’s exciting,” Brown said. BOYS Brown averaged 14.9 and 14.5 points over the past BASKETBALL two seasons, respectively, this year helping the Wolves get all the way to the Division III state championship game. “He had a great basketball IQ,” Estrella coach Rich Gutwein said. “He could score in bunches, he could go on some spurts over a few minute span where he could just really fill it up, he turned into a really solid defender. But, he was a kid who could really score the ball, and I think that’s what made him special.” In addition to his scoring, Brown averaged 5.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.2 steals per game this season. Overall in high school, he learned how to be a good teammate and listen to his coaches, he said. “Listening to my coaches really helped me because the things they would tell me were really helpful,” Brown said. “It made the game easier listening to them, breaking down the defense, things like that.” Brown found his way to Highline, a community college in the Northwest Athletic Conference, with help from Randy Bland, Buckeye’s head coach. “Coach Bland has connections and wanted to help get me into a school,” Brown said. “He contacted an assistant coach out there, they looked at my film and liked me, so they had me come out for a tryout. They like how I played and wanted me to come back next year and play for them.” Brown visited the school for three days in late May for his tryout. It went well, he said. “The first day I got off the plane, I rushed straight to the gym and I didn’t really have my legs, I didn’t play too good, but the second day, I came back and had a good showing, was making my shots, playing good defense, and that’s probably what he [Highline coach Che Dawson] really liked,” Brown said. Not only was Brown satisfied with his performance on the court, but he really liked the school, he said. “The school is really nice, it’s very diverse, has a bunch of different ethnic groups there,” Brown said. “It was a nice area, the weather wasn’t too bad — it was just right. “The coach was cool, he knew what he was talking about, seemed like a knowledgeable coach.” Brown had interest from other schools, but they didn’t work out for varying reasons, he said. “They weren’t offering full rides, so it would be too expensive, or it was just too far away from home,” Brown said. Some of those schools included Adams State University in Alamosa, Colo.; Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Ore.; a Division III school in Philadelphia;

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ANTAVEUS BROWN, 30, of Estrella Foothills drives around a Scottsdale Christian defender Feb. 27 during the Division III state championship game. Brown committed to play collegiate basketball at Highline College in Des Moines, Wash. a junior college in California; and Phoenix College. In the end, Highline was a blessing and felt like the right fit, Brown said. “I felt like their weak spot was their shooting guards, and that’s where I would come in and really help the team,” Brown said. He will move to Washington at the beginning of September. His goal is to earn a starting spot on the team. “I plan on coming in and trying to earn a starting spot, but if not, be that backup shooting guard; but I can for sure work my way into that starting position,” Brown said. After two years at Highline, Brown hopes to transfer to a bigger, four-year school where he can continue his playing career. Gutwein said he’s 100 percent confident that will happen for Brown. “Tae is so young that, really, by age, he should be going into this senior year of high school,” Gutwein

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innings in a 9-2 win over Team Canada. “I was a little shaky in the first half, missing a few spots, but [I recovered] and Team Arizona, featuring a few West we ended up winning,” Sears said. Valley ties, secured a third-place finish He also pitched in a relief role later in June 15 by defeating Team Georgia, 7-6, in the McAlester Junior Sunbelt Classic in the tournament. “It was kind of different,” Sears said. McAlester, Okla. “Usually, the tournaments I play in the Arizona went 8-2 over the six-day summer, they’re like showcases and tournament, and averaged nine runs per whatnot. This one was game. Tolleson baseball more just playing baseball coach Scott Richardson with kids from your state. managed Team Arizona, BASEBALL It felt like you were playing and Millennium’s Michael for more than just a scout Sears made the roster or yourself. as a pitcher. The 2016 “It was a lot of fun, I loved it. Probably tournament was Richardson’s 13th year one of the best weeks of my life.” involved with the coaches’ association Both losses Arizona suffered came by tournament. one run. “It’s a pretty prestigious tournament,” “The Tennessee game, there was a Richardson said. “I think after last pinch-hit home run to beat us 8-7,” Sears [year], we have 13 of our former players said. “That just killed us. The other one, on college rosters. There’s a ton of we lost 3-2 to Mississippi. I feel like if we big leaguers who have played in this played the games again, we’re the better tournament.” team.” The roster was selected by the Arizona Sears led Millennium in innings pitched Baseball Coaches Association, and was during the 2016 season. The senior-to-be made up of 20 high school athletes from posted a 2.76 ERA, earned five of the around the state. Sears was the lone West team’s 10 wins and struck out 51 in 45.2 Valley player to make the squad. “Two years ago, our catcher went to the innings. Sears also threw a complete game shutout for the Tigers during his junior Sunbelt and he was telling me how great campaign. it was,” Sears said. “I was talking to my Arizona also finished third in 2015, and high school coach, [Ryan Bethel], about has won the tournament twice, in 2008 it. He pulled me into his office one day and 2013. This year’s squad was only the and said I’d made the team.” fourth team since 2000 to win at least Sears started one game on the mound eight games. for Arizona, striking out three over six sports writer

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Millennium hoops reload during summer Lady Tigers not missing a beat after graduating 8 seniors by Shane McOwen sports writer

Not many girls basketball programs have matched the success of Millennium over the last few seasons. The Lady Tigers have averaged more than 24 wins a season for the last five years, and appeared in the 2015 Division I state championship game. This fall, the Lady Tigers will only have one player who was on that state runner-up team on campus. GIRLS Millennium graduated BASKETBALL eight seniors from last year’s squad, but coach Cory Rojeck said the team is in a position to reload, rather than rebuild. “Even though we graduated eight seniors, we had three freshmen on varsity last year,” Rojeck said. “It’s not like we’re returning bare bones. We have a solid group coming back, [and] we have a great incoming freshman class coming to Millennium this year.” Along with returning contributors, the Lady Tigers have had a wealth of options on the summer squads. Millennium has more than 40 players participating this offseason, enough to field two varsity and two JV teams for summer play. The girls are showing the numbers are both quantity and quality. “We’re 11-2 overall in the summer,” Rojeck said. “We’ve come in third place in both tournaments. We lost to [Phoenix] Sierra Linda by six, and we lost to [Cave Creek] Cactus Shadows by eight. We’ve played pretty well.” Even though the regular season is months away, Rojeck projects great things for the team, he said.

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NOVA SCOTT, 13, of Millennium dribbles through traffic against Desert Vista in a game last season. Scott is one of several players participating in summer competition for the Lady Tigers. “I would say by January of next year, I think they’ll be every bit as good as the last couple of groups we’ve had,” Rojeck said. “The biggest thing we have right now is speeding up the experience of a lot of our younger kids, but it’s coming along. Every week, we’ve looked better.” Departing seniors Raina Perez, Kym Wimbush and Adriana Zelaya made their

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mark on the program in their four years, but two young post players played an integral part in last season’s quarterfinal team. Freshman Dominique Phillips was the second leading scorer for the Lady Tigers, averaging 12.7 points per game. She led the team in rebounds, 6.1 per game, and tied for blocked shots with 1.1. Freshman Alaina Diggs also provided a

strong presence on the block, averaging 3.1 points per game while contributing tough defense. Shyann Heredia, another freshman, saw plenty of court action for Millennium as well. “At the end of the day, I think we’ll be just as good as last year,” Rojeck said. (See Reload on Page 21)

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throwing strikes and making the routine plays. “When we do those three things, we usually have a positive outcome in the scoreline at the end of the night,” Irish said. “That’s been our benchmark as far as gameplay goes.” Irish said the returners have shown great by Shane McOwen leadership qualities and come out each sports writer day ready to work. John Irish’s first goal when taking over “They come out and work every the Westview baseball program before the morning, starting out in the cage at 6 2015 season was to go back to the basics a.m. and go to about 9 [a.m.], Monday, and build a winning foundation. Tuesday, Wednesday,” Irish said. The Knights went 2-24 Westview’s other mantra in Irish’s first season, but is making sure the group rebounded nicely in 2016, plays as a unit on the field. BASEBALL finishing with 10 wins for “They start buying into the first time in six years. the fact that it doesn’t Now, halfway through the really matter who we’re summer offseason schedule, the Knights up against, as long as we play our game, are poised to take the next step on the play to our abilities, and as a team, we’ll diamond. be fine,” Irish said. “We need to put “We’ve got a nice foundation, so now that in place because we’re moving up it’s working on the smaller stuff, like how a division. We have to instill that belief to take the extra base, or how you read the system, that the way we do things is going ball to see if it’ll be an overthrow,” Irish to lead to success. Let’s face it, with the said. new realignment, we have to step up our This is the second full offseason for the game.” Knights under Irish, and that alone has The Knights will be matched up with paid dividends, he said. Tolleson, Millennium and La Joya in “The number of games they were all sports in 6A starting next season. playing was so [much less] than everyone Westview also has a potentially tough else,” Irish said. “In game experience, they non-region slate next spring, playing were behind. The game wasn’t slowing multiple schools from the East Valley. down enough for them. Irish said Xzavier Lindsey and Cameron “For the last couple of years — this Maxwell, two returning seniors, have will be our second full summer having the stepped up to the plate when it comes to offseason weights program going — all implementing team self confidence. those things in place, now you’re seeing “Both have done a real good job of the fruits of those labors. [Now] we’re on working with the younger guys, getting par with everybody else.” Westview is sticking by its program (See Focusing on Page 21) philosophy: putting the ball in play,

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Focusing (From Page 19) the younger middle infielders up to speed on how we do things,” Irish said. “The [entire] senior group [has been good about] taking it upon themselves to instill the philosophy that we have. “They’ve been doing a great job of getting them to understand the expectations of where we’re at and where we’re going. I’ve been very happy along those lines.” While Irish believes it’s hard to judge a team’s performance based on wins and losses in the summer, the Knights have performed swimmingly on that front as well. Westview made it to the final of the Southwest Wood Bat Classic, a clubbaseball tournament, earlier this summer. “That was nice,” Irish said. “We came in there playing our typical style of

baseball, and I think it took a lot of club teams off guard.” Irish said the tournament was a good example of showing the team what they can accomplish as a unit, as they beat a few teams with more talent by using their familiarity with each other as an advantage. “We went and played our game and were very successful,” Irish said. “It was a nice run, our guys were happy with that.” Once the summer session ends this month, the Knights will break until after school starts back up in August. The team will focus more on weight training and skills work in August and September, and play a few scrimmages in October. Irish hopes the growth trajectory can continue into the fall, and into next season. “Our mindset is a 180 from when I came here two years ago,” he said. Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

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Reload (From Page 18) “We’ll be a little different: we’ve got some size. We’ve [usually] been a very guard-heavy team. We’ve got a couple of 6-footers and some long guards.” The team hasn’t had many days at full strength this summer, thanks to family vacations and participation in other sports’ offseason work, neither of which bothers Rojeck, he said. In fact, Rojeck encourages his team members to participate in as many sports as they can. “In my eight years here, one thing I’ve encouraged is for the girls to play other sports,” Rojeck said. “The more they do other sports, [the more] they’re improving

other skill sets you don’t always get in basketball. “[Diggs], she’s a great track-and-field kid. She set the school record in shot put and discus. Just her doing track increased her strength and agility. We have a few doing swim, I think it’s awesome.” Rojeck said the team is still learning how to compete at the faster pace of the varsity level, but the progress is coming along quickly. “The nice thing about our group this year is we have a lot of kids who just love to compete,” Rojeck said. The Lady Tigers are currently participating in the University of New Mexico basketball camp in Albuquerque, N.M. Shane McOwen can be reached at smcowen@westvalleyview.com or on Twitter @ShaneMcOwen.

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Take your babies to an interactive program that introduces board books, music and art to babies and toddlers. There will be educational toys, socialization and self-expression in a comfortable environment. Baby time is designed for children from birth to 2 years old. Baby time runs from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Computer classes Learn the basics of operating a computer from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Job readiness support in Avondale

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.

Paid Listings for 9 Days

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.

JUNE

Wednesday

22 Animal encounters Join Jungle Jill from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. to learn about live, exotic animals at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Stop motion movies Youths 13 to 17 years old are invited to learn about creating stop action movies at 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.

Heart disease support group The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease hosts a support group for women living with heart disease from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park.

Estrella Republican Club The Estrella Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in the lecture room at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.

Converse and immerse Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.

STEAM spot Youths 7 to 18 years old will be able to explore the ideas behind STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math starting at 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

More to Explore Children 6 to 12 years old who are curious about how things work can join an interactive program where they’ll build structures, perform experiments, play games, make crafts and learn starting at 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Avondale, in partnership with Maricopa Workforce Connections, is offering job readiness assistance from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. A career guidance specialist will help job seekers gain confidence in their search for employment. Assistance includes resume development, career counseling and job readiness workshops. Anyone interested in the service is asked to reserve time with the career guidance specialist by calling 623-333-2703. The service is available in English and Spanish.

Community Bingo The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Play time Children up to 5 years old can join a weekly open-play group to grow their social skills by playing and exploring together from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Needle and thread group Adults are invited to a needleworking/knitting/crochet group to work on projects, chat and share tips with fellow crafters from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Take your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books will be available. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Thursday

23 Author visit Author Scott Craven, writer of Dead Jed: Adventures of a Middle School Zombie, will tell his stories of how he became an author and give tips and help from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Play and Learn Groups Children up to 5 years old are invited to participate in Play and Learn Groups to promote social abilities and develop skills needed for success from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

Domestic violence support groups

Small business mentoring

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.

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.

Story time Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and

Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of

Baby time

Sunset stories Join in a fun family hour for a free story time program from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets The Garden Lakes group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Ave., Avondale.

Taking Turns Toybrary The Care1st Avondale Resource Center opens the doors to its Taking Turns Toybrary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale. Families can check out fun, educational toys for up to two weeks with a photo ID. For information, call 623-333-2703.

In Stitches in Goodyear meets In Stitches in Goodyear meets at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear. Share ideas, tips and patterns with other crochet, knitting and sewing enthusiasts. Novice to advance needle crafters are welcome. Some basic instruction in needle crafts will be available. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Drug and Alcohol Program The Drug and Alcohol Program (DAP) meets at 7 p.m.Thursdays at Mount Pleasant Church, 501 E. Mahoney, Buckeye. For information, call Courtney at 623-386-6365.

Boy Scout meeting Boy Scout Troop No. 263 meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 Third St., Buckeye. The troop is looking for boys between the ages of 11 and 18 who are interested in outdoor activities, learning new skills and becoming leaders. For information, call Trina Stark at 623-693-8624.

Community Bingo The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m.Thursdays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Family story time Children 2 to 5 years old can join in an interactive story time filled with songs, rhymes, flannel stories and finger plays to support and develop literacy starting at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Youth activities Youths 12 to 18 years old can participate in different activities starting at 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Friday

at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Litchfield Park will participate as a host location for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, an international event designed to teach people how to swim safely, at 10 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

Friday Business Connections The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the Friday Business Connections networking group at 7:30 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at West-MEC, 5487 N. 99th Ave., Glendale. The meetings feature a keynote speaker covering topics affecting the Southwest Valley. Business owners are welcome to attend even if they are not members of the Southwest Valley Chamber. To see a speaker schedule, visit www. southwestvalleychamber.org. For information, call 623-9322260 or email info@southwestvalleychamber.org.

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.

Texas Hold’em games Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Friday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.

Reformers Unanimous The addiction recovery program “Reformers Unanimous” meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The Christ-centered group is free and open to all adults who struggle with addiction or a “stubborn habit” and their family members. Each class has a nursery and youth programs for family members, as well as free, local transportation. For information, contact Director Mike Hammonds at 602-694-5618 or visit www.gotaddictions.com.

Community Bingo The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors late night Community Bingo at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:45 p.m.; cost is $14 per person for all 14 games (paper). Bingo is at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Movie Fridays Enjoy a free movie from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Saturday

25 Writing a contemporary novel Learn about writing a contemporary novel including character, story structure, conflict, setting and tone from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive Avondale.

A bug’s life in the White Tanks

24 Michael Steele variety show Michael Steele will host a variety show with magic illusions, yo-yo tricks, juggling and more at 2 p.m.

Learn about insect life in the White Tank Mountains at 11 a.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Robots 4 U Learn about problem solving and robotics at 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.

Grandchildren raising support group Duet hosts its monthly Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group from 9 to 11 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear, 918 S. Litchfield Road. For information, call 602-274-5022 or visit www.duetaz.org.

Kickstart Mentorship Academy workshop Kickstart Mentorship Academy holds a free workshop from noon to 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the American Sports Center, 755 N. 114th Ave., Avondale. The workshop focuses on topical information for guardians and youths and may cover topics such as bullying, law enforcement, social media and entrepreneurship.

Texas Hold’em games Texas Hold’em games are held at 6 p.m. every Saturday in the Butler Bistro Room at the American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. For information, call 623-327-0227.

Goodyear Community Farmers Market The Goodyear Community Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The market offers locally grown foods, hand-crafted goods and potted plants for sale. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit www.azcommunitymarkets.com.

Community Bingo The Rotary Club of Buckeye sponsors Community Bingo at 5 p.m. every Saturday at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Sunday

26 Group meditation class St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, hosts a group meditation class from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class is designed for those desiring to learn meditation or deepen their practice. All faiths are welcome. For information, call the Rev. Gae Chalker at 623-935-3279 or visit stpetersaz.com.

Community Bingo The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club sponsors Community Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Suite 108, Goodyear. Doors open at 5 p.m.; cost is $21 per person for all 18 games (paper). Daubers and Power Bingo King electronics are available. Proceeds raised benefit local charities. For information, call 623-512-8878.

Bingo The Knights of Columbus 4737 of American Legion Post 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. every Sunday. There are 16 games at a cost of $16, which include Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game. Proceeds are donated to charity. For information, call 623-877-9732 or 602-316-2886.

Monday

27 First Teeth First Children up to 5 years old are invited to free dental screenings with fluoride varnishes and oral health education from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale.

Library movies Families are invited to watch

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movies at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.

Goodyear tax hearing Goodyear invites residents to a public hearing on an upcoming tax increase at 6 p.m. at the Goodyear Justice Center, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B-101, Goodyear.

Mental Illness peer support group meets The mental illness support group “Hope” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Christ Evangelical Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Classroom C, in Goodyear. The group is free to attend, is for adults 18 and older and is open to the public. For information, call Andy Arnowitz at 480-994-4407.

Zumba class Join in a session of Zumba dancing from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W.Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

West Valley Human Services Alliance The West Valley Human Services Alliance meets from 9 a.m. to noon the fourth Monday of each month at the Pendergast Learning Center, 3841 N. 91st Ave., Phoenix.

Craft it up Work on your needlework, knitting or crochet project and chat and share tips with fellow crafters. Take your own materials and a coffee mug at 11 a.m. every Monday at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Tuesday

Crazy 8s club The Crazy 8s club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, Suite C-101, Goodyear. The club is open to third- through fifth-graders who want to learn about math in new ways, including building projects, making music and other techniques.

Computer classes Learn the basics of operating a computer from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

28 Blood drive United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon at 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-877-UBSHERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www.bloodhero.com.

Young Olympians Youths 7 to 14 years old are invited to join in the Brain Games program, with games and activities designed to exercise one’s brain at 3 p.m. every Tuesday through July at the Buckeye Downtown Branch Library, 310 N. Sixth St, Buckeye, and at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday through July at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye.

Sonoran Desert Readers meet up The Sonoran Desert Readers will meet to discuss The Mar-

The Tolleson City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Park and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson.

Participants can practice their English or Spanish skills from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. Spanish will be spoken for the first half and English for the second.

Tolleson Union High School Board meets

Domestic violence support groups

The Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the district office, 9801 W.Van Buren St., Tolleson. For information, visit www.tuhsd.org.

Support groups for kinship caregivers Duet, a support group for grandparents raising a grandchild or taking care of a relative’s child, meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale; and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Ave., Buckeye. Duet helps keep children out of foster care by providing support to the relatives who are raising them.There is no cost to attend. For information, call 602-274-5022.

Roadrunner Needlers The Roadrunner Needlers, a chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets at 11 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Sun City West Foundation Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd.

Sewing for Babies meets in Phoenix The Tolleson community sewing group Sewing for Babies meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at JoAnn’s Etc., 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, in the Desert Ridge Marketplace. The group makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for the isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.

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

Story time Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Tuesday in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Domestic violence support group Eve’s Place, a domestic violence education and support group, meets from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday in Building B, Classroom C, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Baby time Take your babies from birth to 23 months to enjoy songs, activities, rhymes, books and playtime starting at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays in the Program Room at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W.Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Bingo The American Legion Post No. 61 at 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays. The schedule of 17 games includes Quickies, Early Bird games and a $1,000 progressive game at a cost of $17. Proceeds are donated back to area youths and veterans. Call 623-932-4960 for information.

Toastmasters meeting Estrella Toastmasters meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the

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Wednesday

ESL Cafe

Tolleson City Council meets

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29 Blood drive United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 14200 W. Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877-827-4376) or visit www. bloodhero.com.

Craig Davis magic show Join in a magic show with different activities and tricks at 11 a.m. at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye.

All about acupuncture Learn about acupuncture with certified acupuncturist Julie Rae as she presents the history of acupuncture and how it works from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www. mcldaz.org.

Bingo for Books Join in a game of Bingo for Books with prizes from 11 a.m. to noon at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. To register, visit www.mcldaz.org.

Zentangle for adults Adults are invited to practice Zentangle, the art of drawing and creating shapes. All supplies will be provided from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

Converse and immerse Join in an afternoon of conversation in different languages at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite C-101, Goodyear.

STEAM spot Youths 7 to 18 years old will be able to explore the ideas behind

STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art and math starting at 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, visit avondale.org.

Story time Toddlers ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult can enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills at 11:15 a.m. every Wednesday at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Thursday

30 Nature’s treasures Join Ranger Jessica Bland in a program focusing on different objects from the desert, such as plants, nests and fur, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

Demon foods Chef Larry Canepa will present a program on the good and bad of foods with exploration into the perils of everyday foods at 5:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Downtown Branch, 310 N. Sixth St., Buckeye.

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Chess club Youths 10 to 16 years old are invited to a chess club from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.

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

tian by Andy Weir at 1 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell.

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Samuel Jay Fox

Barbara Alice McCombs

Samuel Jay Fox, 67, of Litchfield Park died June 16, 2016, in Litchfield Park from cancer. Mr. Fox was born Oct. 28, 1948, in Newport News, Va. He graduated from Duke University in Durham, N.C., and George Mason School of Law in Arlington, Va. He moved to Arizona in 1983 and worked at Yates Pontiac/ GMC in Goodyear, where he was named Salesman of the Year. He was a docent at the Litchfield Park Historical Society. He was named Grandfather of the Year by the American Grandparents Association. He is survived by his wife, Samuel Fox Diane June Fox; four daughters, Jennifer Elaine Fox, Rachel Fox Samur, Courtney Fox Taylor and Piper Jacqueline Jones; five sons, Troy, Elijah, Benjamin, Brody and Jaedon; his parents, Phillip and Hannah; four sisters, Delaney, Olivia, Amelia and Camila; one brother, Barry; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. The Rev. Dale Hopely will officiate.

Barbara Alice McCombs, 68, of Buckeye died June 16, 2016, in Goodyear. Mrs. McCombs was born Nov. 7, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho, to Kenneth Albert James and Violet Valentine James. She served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1968. She earned an associate’s degree in accounting. She is survived by her husband, Eldon; two daughters, Lynette Rose and Sandra Bell; two sons, Thomas McCombs and Kenneth McCombs; her mother, Violet Valentine James; one sister, Marlene Luchtenberg; Barbara one brother, Daniel James; eight McCombs grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. A visitation will be at 5 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Ballardo Pina Ignacio “Nacho” Ballardo Pina, 61, of Tolleson died June 15, 2016. Mr. Pina was born June 19, 1954, in Tolleson to Guadalupe and Carmen Pina. He is survived by his wife, Lupe Pina; his parents, Guadalupe and Carmen Pina; four daughters, Vanessa, Veronica, Valerie and Lorraine; two sons, Marcus and Joe Pina; five sisters, Maria, Martha, Maggie, Angelica and Laura; one brother, Felix Pina; 21 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 Ignacio Pina a.m. today, followed by a Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church 512 N. 93rd Ave., Tolleson, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.

C R E M AT I O N S

Marie C. Spillett Marie C. Spillett, 72, of Goodyear died June 7, 2016, from cancer. Mrs. Spillett was born in Auburn, N.Y. She worked as a nurse, teacher and flight attendant for America West Airlines. She was salutatorian in her nursing school class and an honors student at the University of South Florida in Tampa. After retiring from the Litchfield Elementary School District in 2006, she was a pre-K teaching assistant at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Avondale Marie Spillett and a substitute teacher in the Litchfield Elementary District. She also served for many years on her HOA board. She is survived by one son, Dennis; two daughters, Donna and Kristen; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Avondale, with interment on Thursday in upstate New York. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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Grace Malone, 97, of Phoenix died June 11, 2016, in Goodyear. Mrs. Malone was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Paragould, Ark. She moved to Arizona in 1936 and worked as a bookkeeper for the Isaac Elementary School District. She was a member of Cotton Lane Baptist Church in Waddell. An accomplished cook who never turned away a hungry soul; she was a great influence to others with her work ethic, dedication, and determination. Her moral compass served as a guide for all of us. She will be truly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald D. Malone. She is survived by two daughters, Tommie Ruiz of Phoenix and Jackie Evans of Gilbert, AZ; one son, Richard Malone of Rockford, Wash.; one sister, Nellie Mae Canady of Conway, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Litchfield Park Baptist Church, 901 E. Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park. The Rev. Michelle Nairn will officiate.

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Daniel B. Cano, 18, of Goodyear died June 16, 2016, in Goodyear. Mr. Cano was born Oct. 2, 1997, in Glendale. He was a student. He is survived by his parents, Luz Cano and William Cano; and two sisters, Ana and Paula. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at noon today at Sunwest Funeral Home and Cemetery, 12525 NW Grand Ave., El Mirage. The Rev. Jose Arriaga will officiate.

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Minda Lou Joslin Minda Lou Joslin, 77, of Tonopah died June 11, 2016, in Tonopah. Mrs. Joslin was born March 3, 1939, in Carroll County, Ind. She worked as a JCPenney model before moving to Arizona in 1977. She worked for 15 years at Walgreen’s in Payson, where she was named Cashier of the Year twice. She was a member of Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacque Joslin; and one grandchild. She is survived by one daughter, Diane Kelly; two sons, Minda Lou Terry Lauderdale and Michael Joslin Joslin; one sister, Helen; 12 grandchildren; and 23 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1002 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye. Memorials may be sent to 1002 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye, AZ 85326.

Fred Carrillo Fred Carrillo, 69, of Avondale died May 31, 2106. Mr. Carrillo was born March 4, 1947, to Fred and Adela Carrillo. He was a lifelong resident of Arizona and worked as a farmer. He was preceded in death by one son, Freddy Carrillo; and one great-grandchild. He is survived by one daughter, Arlene Barraza; one brother, Ernest Carrillo; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held June 11 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Fred Carrillo Goodyear. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com. (See Obituaries on Page 26)

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(TOP LEFT) ALINESSA TORRES, left, of Goodyear, Mindy Garcia of Buckeye and her 4-monthold German shepherd, Eva, hike June 4 at Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye during the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tails on Trails event for National Trails Day. With recent extreme temperatures in the Valley, officials are warning hikers to take precautions for staying safe on the trails. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours, always carry enough water for you and your pets and make sure the ground isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too hot for their paws. (Top right) Taryn Mutka, 12, of Buckeye and her 3-year-old husky prepare to hit the trails with Kate Thompson, 12, of Litchfield Park. (Right) Jenny Hunter of Buckeye and Oakley, her 1-year-old border collie mix, celebrate after completing a trail at Skyline Regional Park. (Bottom) Taryn, Kate and Mutka hike one of the trails in the 8,675-acre park.

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Andres Rene Luna, 13, of Avondale died June 13, 2016, in Glendale. Andres was born Sept. 22, 2002, in Glendale to Mike Luna and Amanda Cavazos. He is survived by his mother, Amanda Cavazos; his father, Mike Luna; his stepfather, Fanzie Cavazos; four sisters, Julia and Eliana Cavazos and Araceli and Mia Luna; one brother, Anthony Luna; two grandparents, James Ahlgrim and Maria Luna; and one great-grandfather, Harry Ahlgrim. Andres Luna Services will be held privately. Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

William “Bill” Pace, 83, of Goodyear died May 24, 2016, in Surprise. Mr. Pace was born July 3, 1932, in Manhattan, Kan., to Laurel and Letha Pace. He served with the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1956. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He worked in executive management and lived in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Nebraska and California. He moved to Arizona in 2012. William Pace He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Arlene Pace. He is survived by two sons, Michael L. and Patrick L.; one daughter, Catherine Prog; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

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Brinda Kay Morrow, 58, of Buckeye died June 11, 2016, in Phoenix. Mrs. Morrow was born Oct. 16, 1957, in Evanston, Wyo., to Eldon Eugene and Anna Gene Crompton. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Morrow; one daughter, Esther Vineyard; one son, Ernest Lee Vineyard; one sister, Annette Maria Crompton; four brothers, Leslie, Kenny, Sheldon and Theodore Crompton; and two grandchildren. Condolences for the family can Brinda Morrow be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Daria V. Palacio Daria V. Palacio, 77, of Avondale died June 3, 2016, in Goodyear. Mrs. Palacio was born Dec. 19, 1938, in Mesquite, N.M. She is survived by four daughters, Jessie Palacio, Sandy Silva, Angie Palacio and Eloisa Palacio; two sons, Jaime Palacio and Frank Palacio; four sisters, Pauline Gamez, Benita Guerrero, Elvira Levario and Maria Marquez; two brothers, Reymundo Vasquez and Santos Vasquez; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Daria Palacio Services were June 10 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, with interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix.

Michael A. Beaty Michael A. Beaty, 53, of Goodyear died June 2, 2016. Mr. Beaty was born Jan. 17, 1963, to Rosa and Boyce Virgil Beaty. He is survived by his wife, Celia; three daughters, Frances, Jennifer and Nevaeh; one son, Joey; four sisters, Lisa, Chrisie, Susan and Melinda; three brothers, Matthew, Mark and Tim; his stepmother, Rosie; and nine grandchildren. Services were June 11 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Serenity Chapel in Phoenix.

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Avondale City of Avondale Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AVONDALE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

Request for Proposals HR 16-17.2 Pre-Employment Screening and Background Check Services Notice is hereby given that the City of Avondale is seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualiﬁed, licensed, interested in providing pre-employment screening and background investigation services. A Presubmittal Conference will be held for this solicitation Thursday, July 7 at 9:00 a.m. Out of state vendor may attendance via teleconference available. All questions must be in writing and are due no later than Thursday, July 7, 2016, by 6:00 p.m. Responses must be received by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local

Thomas R. Pierce, 70, of Goodyear died June 19, 2016. Mr. Pierce was born Dec. 3, 1945, in Chicago to Donald Pierce and Della Justice. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Pierce; three daughters, Lynette Gomez, Robin Hargiss and Shelby Richardson; one sister, Fran Hallam; two brothers, Donald Pierce and Michael Pierce; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m Saturday at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Goodyear. Thomas Pierce Road, Condolences for the family may be left at thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Annace Gail Stasny Annace Gail Stasny, 92, of Tolleson died June 8, 2016, in El Mirage. Mrs. Stasny was born Feb. 21, 1924, in Laramie, Wyo. She lived in Arizona 12 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Litchfield Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Stasny. She is survived by two daughters, Kathryn Friery and Charisse Walls; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Memorials my be made to Annace Stasny Hospice of the Valley or the American Cancer Society.

Adria Carise Howard Adria Carise Howard, 42, of Tolleson died June 15, 2016. Ms. Howard was born to Tommy Lowell Howard and Willie Breed. She is survived by two children, Kalen and Kiara Mumphrey; her mother, Willie Breed; and six siblings, Karla Thompson, Paula Lamb, Valencia Parks, Nerita Alexander, Leslie Howard and Kimberly Wallace. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today, with a chapel service at 2 p.m. at Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Adria Howard Buren St., Tolleson.

Time) on Thursday, July 14, 2016, and should be directed to: City Clerk, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or hand delivered to the City Clerk’s ofﬁce. All response packets must be sealed and clearly marked “HR 16-17.2” “ Pre-Employment Screening and Background Check Services”, in the lower left hand corner of the mailing envelope. The City is not responsible for the pre-opening of, post opening of, or the failure to open, a response packet that is not properly addressed or identiﬁed. Request for Proposal Packets will be available on or after June 22, 2016, for pick-up at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona 85323 or download at www.avondale. org/procurement. Information regarding this Request for Proposals opportunity may be obtained by contacting Loretta Browning at 623-333-2029 or Anna Hudson at 623-333-2027. The City of Avondale will endeavor to ensure every way possible that disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) shall have every opportunity to participate in providing

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General Public Notice ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-115792 PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B,

Ada Eveline (Liles) Whitham Ada Eveline (Liles) Whitham, 88, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on the morning of June 17, 2016. Mrs. Whitham was born August 7, 1927, in Belgreen, Alabama to Albert Arthur Liles and Hallie Dell (Haskins) Liles, and was the fourth of ten children. Eveline worked very hard her entire life. She once picked 100 pounds of cotton by herself in one day when she was only eight years old. She and Harvey R. Whitham were married on February 20, 1946 in Tavares, Florida, and moved to Canaan, Indiana, where they were tobacco farmers. The Whithams and four of their five children moved to Buckeye, Arizona in 1965. For many years, Eveline, who was a great cook and a superior pie baker, baked pies at Mildred’s Restaurant and Mill Iron Inn in Buckeye and prepared the entire meal for the Buckeye Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheons. Eveline was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey R. Whitham, by two of her brothers, Thomas N. Liles and George A. (“Albert”) Liles, by three of her sisters, Bessie M. Salmon, Mabel M. Locke, and Dorothy R. (“Dot”) Ward, and by one of her sons, Harvey A. (“Allan”) Whitham. She is survived by two of her sisters, Myrtle M. (“Maxine”) Driggers and Margie R. Freeman, by two of her brothers, Charles R. Liles and James E. Liles, by four of her children, Margie E. Brundage, Arthur R. Whitham, Sr., Linda K. Lansdale, and Kenneth L. Whitham, Sr., and by 11 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Ganley’s Funeral Home, 104 Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona. Interment will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery, 719 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona (in the farthest northwest section of the cemetery).

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. Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of a Public Road and Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B THRU N2NENE; S2S2S2, SECTION 12. CONTAINING 2.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. B E N E F I C I A R Y : PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS) For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. Said right of way easement has been valued at $53,282.00 and consists of 2.99 acres, more or less. Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD,

1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 5424098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov. Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount speciﬁed under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below. TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $53,282.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $1,598.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is

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FOR RENT-127th Ave./ Indian School. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. 2 car garage. Includes washer, dryer, refrigerator. Available now. $1250. 602-525-7975.

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FOR Sale: 1998 CAVCO, fully furnished, large deck. #181 Munds Park RV Resort. 602-952-0611.

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4 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 2 car garage.10339 W. Southern Avenue, Tolleson. $1,250 /month (pets extra). $750 deposit with lease. Available July 1st. 928-231-1231. BUCKEYE downtown beautiful home, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, $700, $700 deposit, 623-256-5242.

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of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Ruben Ojeda, (for) Lisa A. Atkins, Commissioner, May 12, 2016 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2016.

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ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION 1. ENTITY TYPE - For-Profit 2. ENTITY NAME - Passionate Paw, Inc. File No. 2088798-1 4. CHARACTER OF BUSINESS - Pet Grooming & Phone Services 5. SHARES - Class: Common, Series: Preferred, Total: 1000, Par Value: $0.01 6. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 6.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes 7. DIRECTORS Danielle A. Cook, 15824 W. Anasazi St., Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States 8. STATUTORY AGENT Danielle A. Cook, 15824 W. Anasazi St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 10. INCORPORATORS Danielle A. Cook, 15824 W. Anasazi St., Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States SIGNATURE I ACCEPT /s/ Danielle A. Cook 5/2/2016 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.

Public Notice Legal text continued from Page 26 $2,700.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $60,080.00 (less $6,798.00 and less $53,282.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $0.00). (B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A) (2) above. (C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust. (D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A) (3) above. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value

ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1. ENTITY NAME - Eyes Like Mine, Inc. File No. 2089879-5 2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - To provide youth mentoring and lifeskills training as a goal to positive youth development. 3. MEMBERS The corporation WILL NOT have members. 4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes 5. DIRECTORS Bathsheba Adams, 7000 N. Cotton Ln. #465, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States Diron Bell, 5729 Crowntree #101, Orlando, FL 32829, United States Marisa Acoff, 19 Antebellum Ct., Cartersville, GA 30120, United States 6. STATUTORY AGENT Bathsheba Adams, 7000 N. Cotton Ln. #465, Waddell, AZ 85355 8. INCORPORATORS Bathsheba Adams, 7000 N. Cotton Ln. #465, Waddell, AZ 85355, United States SIGNATURE I ACCEPT /s/ Bathsheba Adams 5/3/16 Corporation as Incorporator

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: JMCR FITNESS LLC L-2070490-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 15611 W. Meadowbrook Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Rolena L. Romero, 15611 W. Meadowbrook Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 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: Rolena L. Romero, Manager, 15611 W. Meadowbrook Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: TEASE HIM LLC L-2086555-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 16523 W. Desert Bloom St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Melissa Weston, 16523 W. Desert Bloom 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: Melissa Weston, Member, 16523 W. Desert Bloom St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RKZ ENTERPRISE LLC L-2076933-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 260 South Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Robert K. Zaabadick Sr., 260 South Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Jeanette Zaabadick, Member, 260 South Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340 Robert K. Zaabadick Sr., 260 South Trontera Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: ZCM, LLC L-2077160-4 II. The address of the known place of business is: 12656 N. 150th Ct., Surprise, AZ 85379 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Raul Martinez, 12656 N. 150th Ct., Surprise, AZ 85379 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: Raul Martinez, Manager, 12656 N. 150th Ct., Surprise, AZ 85379 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MYTHIK LURES LLC L-2080151-2

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: MANZANILLO PROPERTIES LLC L-2089488-5 II. The address of the known place of business is: 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Belinda Saldana, 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392 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: Belinda Saldana, Manager, 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392 Reynaldo Saldana, Member, 3337 N. Garden Lane, Avondale, AZ 85392 Daniel Saldana, Member, 9641 S. 51st Ave., Laveen, AZ 85339 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: PRECISION RESPONSE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LLC L-2084082-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 783 S. Cotton Ln. C-120 #309, Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Michael Spencer, 783 S. Cotton Ln. C-120 #309, Goodyear, AZ 85338 A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Michael Spencer, Member/ Manager, 783 S. Cotton Ln. C-120 #309, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: V.O.M. ENTERPRISES LLC L-2092072-6 II. The address of the known place of business is: 2915 West Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Randy Mathews, 2915 West Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Randy Mathews, Member, 7901 West Minnezona Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85033 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: THE PAIN LOTION 4 YOU LLC L-2091266-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 4710 S. 102nd Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353

III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Lora N. Bhada, 4710 S. 102nd Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Lora N. Bhada, Member, 4710 S. 102nd Lane, Tolleson, AZ 85353 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SNACK ON THE GO VENDING LLC L-2081528-8 II. The address of the known place of business is: 17370 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Incorp Services, Inc., 2338 W. Royal Palm Road Ste J, Phoenix, AZ 85021 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Kenny Wylie, Member, 17370 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Patricia Wylie, Member, 17370 W. Lincoln St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: SS HANNAH INVESTMENTS LLC L-2095892-2 II. The address of the known place of business is: 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Stephen Hannah, 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Stephen Hannah, Member, 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087 Sheri Fresh-Hannah, Member, 4402 W. Judson Dr., New River, AZ 85087 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: KJ INVSVCS LLC L-2087287-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 13417 W. Keim Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Kenneth Jones, 13417 W. Keim Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Kenneth Jones, Member, P.O. Box 337, Tolleson, AZ 85353 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RED MOUNTAIN ART STUDIO, LLC L-2088168-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 3119 N. 110th Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Linda Powell, Member, 3119 N. 110th Ave., Avondale, AZ 85392 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

I. NAME: ER Creative Solutions LLC L-20966341 II. The address of the known place of business is: 2401 N. 123rd Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Elaine Richard, 2401 N. 123rd Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Elaine Richard, Member, 2401 N. 123rd Ln., Avondale, AZ 85392 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 15, 22, and 29, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: NEXUS ENTERTAINMENT LLC L-2090913-3 II. The address of the known place of business is: 1811 N 67th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85035 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: James Paul Rodriguez III, 1811 N 67th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85035 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: James Paul Rodriguez III, Manager, 1811 N 67th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85035 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: INNOVATIVE PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC L-2095778-1 II. The address of the known place of business is: 3675 N. 146th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Fredrick Courson, 3675 N. 146th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Fredrick Courson, Member, 3675 N. 146th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: VASCULAR IMAGING SOLUTIONS, LLC L-2064080-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 20395 W. Monarch Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85396 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Thomas Hageman, 20395 W. Monarch Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85396 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Thomas Hageman, Member, 20395 W. Monarch Ct., Buckeye, AZ 85396 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: LAND LOCKED SURFING LLC L-2080174-9 II. The address of the known place of business is: 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Sarah Rene Gagliardo, 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Kirk James Gagliardo, Member, 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Sarah Rene Gagliardo, Member, 17713 W. Eagle Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

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TOLLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #17 Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records All special education data and information on students who were in special education will be destroyed five years after the child has withdrawn, transferred, promoted from the district, or phased out of special education. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or adult age student (18 years of age or older) to obtain copies of the information they may need for other purposes before special education data and information is destroyed. (Authority – 20 USC, 1412(a) (8), 1417(c)). Should you have any questions or would like to obtain copies of special education records you can call the Tolleson Elementary School District at (623) 936-9740. Tolleson Elementary District Provides Screening for Children with Special Needs Parent of School age Children If you think your school age child (k-8) may have a delay in academics, speech/language, motor skills, adaptive (self-help), or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher or the Special Programs office at (623)5333923. Parents of Preschoolers Do you have a child in your home who is 3 or 4 years old? Tolleson Elementary School District provides free screening for children who may be delayed in the following areas: “Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) “Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development “Communication/ Language: receiving Information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development “Social/ Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development “Adaptive: self-help development to attain basic needs. “Sensory: vision and hearing If you think your child may have a delay in any of these areas, please contact the Special Programs office at (623)5333923. Parents of Child Birth to Three Years Old A child from birth to 36 months of age will be considered to exhibit developmental delay when that child has not reached 50 percent of the developmental milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains: “Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) “Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development “Language/communication: receiving information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development “Social/Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development “Self-help: adaptive development to attain basic needs. “Sensory: vision and hearing If you have questions regarding developmental delays for your child birth to three years old, call your local Arizona Early Intervention Program, 602-5329960. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: RA TICKETS LLC L-2089571-0 II. The address of the known place of business is: 11313 W. Holly St., Avondale, AZ 85392 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Rene Celaya, 11313 W. Holly St., Avondale, AZ 85392 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: Rene Celaya, Manager, 11313 W. Holly St., Avondale, AZ 85392 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. NAME: IW4M, LLC L-2083554-7 II. The address of the known place of business is: 12817 W. Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Deanna Hancq, 12817 W. Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Deanna Hancq, Member, 12817 W. Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

Public Notice ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION 1. ENTITY NAME - Desert Edge High School Volleyball Boosters File No. 2022899-6 2. CHARACTER OF AFFAIRS - fundraising for girls volleyball teams 3. MEMBERS The corporation WILL have members. 4. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4.1 Is the Arizona known place of business address the same as the street address of the statutory agent? Yes 5. DIRECTORS Jill Briden-Brown, 16678 W. Durango St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 6. STATUTORY AGENT Jill Briden-Brown, 16678 W. Durango St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 7. INCORPORATORS Jill Briden-Brown, 16678 W. Durango St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 SIGNATURE I ACCEPT /s/ Jill Briden-Brown 7-29-15 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 29, and July 6, 2016.

Public Notice District/Charter: Liberty Elementary School District 25 CTDS: 070425000 This is a notification that the above mentioned School District/ Charter School will be having a

Buckeye Valley Fire District The Fire Board of the Buckeye Valley Fire District will meet in regular session on June 23, 2016 at 6:00 PM to approve the proposed FY 2016/2017 Budget. Revenue Property Tax Revenue Fire District Assistance Tax EMS SRP apportionment Contracts for services Miscellaneous income Transfer in from capital projects Total revenue

$ 3,922,297.00 400,000.00 5,230,000.00 15,000.00 92,169.64 1,407,365.00 1,122,000.00 $ 12,188,831.64

Expenses Personnel Administrative operations General operations Fire operations EMS operations Training Capital Outlay Debt Service Contingency Total expenses

$ 8,304,015.24 980,950.00 848,500.00 21,000.00 244,000.00 42,000.00 1,350,165.00 338,201.40 60,000.00 $ 12,188,831.64

Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 2016.

West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Public Notice

II. The address of the known place of business is: 7000 N. Cotton Lane, #0621, Waddell, AZ 85355 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: George A. Fuzfa, 17943 W. Royal Palm Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355 A. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers. The names and addresses of each person who is a manager AND each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: George A. Fuzfa, Manager, 17943 W. Royal Palm Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355 Shawntese S. Fuzfa, Manager, 17943 W. Royal Palm Rd., Waddell, AZ 85355 Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.

- I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 8, 15, and 22, 2016.

30 West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona, Wednesday, June 22, 2016

public hearing and board meeting to adopt its Fiscal Year 2017 Expenditure Budget. Meeting Date: 7/11/2016 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Street Address: 19871 W. Fremont Rd. Bldg: Jerry Rovey District Office, Rm/Ste: Board Room City: Buckeye, State: AZ, Zip: 85326 A copy of the agenda of the matters to be discussed or decided at the meeting may be obtained by contacting: Contact Name: Kelley Baysinger Email Address: kbaysinger@ liberty.k12.az.us Phone: 623-474-6600, Phone Ext: 1013 The information above is posted on ADE’s Web site

pursuant to A.R.S. §15-905(C) and is not intended to satisfy Open Meeting Law requirements under A.R.S. §38-431.02 et seq. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 2016.

Public Notice REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE 2017/2018 AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS BUDGETS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 201 OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016. Pursuant to a resolution

adopted by the Governing Board of Buckeye Union High School District No. 201 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”), on June 6, 2016 (the “Resolution”), a special election in and for the District was ordered and called to be held on November 8, 2016 (the “Election”). Notice of the Election will be given by mailing an informational report. Such report is to include arguments for and against the authorization of an override to continue to exceed the otherwise allowable revenue control limit for the District by 10% for fiscal year 2017/2018 and thereafter for the next six subsequent fiscal years to be funded from ad valorem property taxes. The estimated tax rate to fund the continued and increased override in fiscal year 2017/2018 is $0.2866 per one

hundred dollars of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes. (The text of the question to be considered at the Election, as well as certain limitations on the arguments that can be submitted, are included in the Resolution which is available at the Office of the Superintendent of the District, 1000 East Narramore Avenue, Buckeye, Arizona 85326.) The arguments shall be in a form prescribed by the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, and each such argument shall not exceed two hundred words. The names of those persons and entities submitting written arguments shall be included in the informational report. The County School Superintendent shall review all factual statements

contained in the written arguments and correct any inaccurate statements of fact. The County School Superintendent shall not review and correct any portion of such written arguments which are identified as statements of the author’s opinion. The County School Superintendent shall make the written arguments available to the public as provided by law. Any person interested in providing any such argument is hereby requested to provide the same to the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, at Suite 1100, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, before 5:00 p.m., Arizona time on August 12, 2016. If you have any questions about the foregoing, please contact the Superintendent of the District at

(623) 386-4423. /s/ Mr. Eric Godfrey Superintendent, Buckeye Union High School District No. 201 of Maricopa County, Arizona Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 2016

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Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona, y cada argumento no excederá las doscientas palabras. Los nombres de aquellas personas y entidades que presenten argumentos por escrito se incluirán en el reporte informativo. El Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado revisará todas las declaraciones de hechos que se incluyan en los argumentos por escrito y corregirá cualquier declaración de hechos que sea incorrecta. El Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado no revisará ni corregirá cualquier parte de dichos argumentos por escrito que se identifique como declaraciones de la opinión del autor. El Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado pondrá los argumentos escritos a la disposición del público de

acuerdo a lo establecido por la ley. A cualquier persona interesada en presentar alguno de dichos argumentos se le solicita por la presente suministrar el mismo a County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, at Suite 1100, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, antes de las 5:00 p.m., hora de Arizona del 12 de agosto de 2016. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta sobre la presente, por favor comuníquese con el Superintendente del Distrito al (623) 386-4423. /s/ Sr. Eric Godfrey Superintendente, Distrito Escolar Secundario Núm. 201 de Buckeye Union, Condado de Maricopa, Arizona Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, 2016

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Public Notice NOTICE OF CALL OF ELECTION THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT HEREBY NOTIFIES THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF ALL PRECINCTS WITHIN THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT THAT TWO (2) VACANCIES WILL OCCUR ON THE BUCKEYE VALLEY RURAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT FIRE BOARD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016. THE LAST DATE FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE PETITIONS FOR THESE POSITIONS IS AUGUST 10, 2016 AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE MARICOPA COUNTY

ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, 111 S. THIRD AVE, PHOENIX AZ 85003. THIS ELECTION IS NONPARTISAN. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS OCTOBER 10, 2016. CONTACT THE MARICOPA COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR ANY PARTICULARS CONCERNING THIS ELECTION. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on June 22, and 29, 2016

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fiscal 2017/2018 y a partir de ahí por los subsiguientes seis años fiscales financiado de impuestos ad valorem a la propiedad. Se calcula que el índice de impuestos para financiar la continuación y el incremento del aumento al presupuesto en el año fiscal 2017/2018 es de $0.2866 por cien dólares de valor tasado neto usado para fines de impuestos secundarios a la propiedad. (El texto de la pregunta que se va a considerar en la Elección, así como ciertos límites en los argumentos que se pueden entregar, se incluyen en la Resolución, la cual está disponible en la Oficina del Superintendente del Distrito, 1000 East Narramore Avenue, Buckeye, Arizona 85326.) Los argumentos serán en la forma determinada por el

ARIZONA, EN UNA ELECCIÓN QUE SE LLEVARÁ A CABO EL 8 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2016. Conforme a una resolución adoptada por el Consejo Directivo del Distrito Escolar Secundario Núm. 201 de Buckeye Union del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el “Distrito”), el 6 de junio de 2016 (la “Resolución”), se ordenó y se convocó a una elección especial en y para el Distrito que se llevará a cabo el 8 de noviembre de 2016 (la “Elección”). Se dará aviso de la Elección enviando por correo un reporte informativo. Dicho reporte va a incluir argumentos a favor y en contra de la autorización de un aumento al presupuesto para continuar sobrepasando el límite de control de ingresos, de otra forma permitido para el Distrito, por un 10% para el año

32 West Valley View, Avondale, Avonda Arizona, Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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