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TALE OF TWO CITIES
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Tartesso educator
in the spotlight
— Page 8.
View photos by Michael Clawson
(ABOVE) CHRISTOPHER BACA, Navy equipment 0perator,
holds a corner of a massive American flag Feb. 16 during
Avondale and Goodyear’s Tale of Two Cities parade, which
began at Litchfield and Thomas roads in Goodyear and ended
at Dysart and Thomas roads in Avondale. (Bottom, left to right)
Children wave Italian flags from the top of an open Lamborghini
for the Italian American Club of Phoenix. A young dancer from
the Juicebox Dance Academy performs a handstand. A young
boy representing the Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival holds
a bird-shaped kite. Ryan Welborn, 2, of Goodyear, gets a high
five from Ronald McDonald. The parade featured more than 85
different entries, including many youth groups, car clubs and
elected West Valley officials. To see all photos from this shoot,
go to www.westvalleyview.com/pictures.
PET OF
THE WEEK
Chihuahua featured
— Page 12.
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Congressman opens Luke nixes
open house
new Avondale office
by Brent Whiting
staff writer
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz.,
has opened an office in Avondale,
marking a new presence in the
Southwest Valley for the District 3
congressman.
The office, 13065 W. McDowell
Road, Suite C-123, can be found at
the rear of a one-story professional
complex southeast of McDowell and
Dysart roads.
It has already opened for business,
but Grijalva will be on hand at 5
p.m. March 11 for a celebration
marking the launch of the facility.
Aside from his bureau in
Washington, D.C., Grijalva also
maintains offices in Tucson and
in Somerton, a community near
Yuma, said José Miranda, a district
representative for Grijalva in
Avondale.
Last year’s realignment of
Arizona’s congressional districts
(See Congressman on Page 3)
Officials say budget
reductions led to decision
by Emily McCann
staff writer
Only a month before dozens of aerial acts
and static displays were set to dazzle crowds at
the biennial Luke Days event, officials at the
Glendale base announced its cancelation.
In a press release sent to media Feb. 15,
officials cited potential budget cuts to the
Raúl Grijalva
(See Luke on Page 3)
by Brent Whiting
staff writer
A man arrested Feb. 8 after a 40-mile
pursuit in the Southwest Valley was back in
jail Feb. 14 after being stopped by Goodyear
police, authorities said.
The suspect, Joshua Marcus Bloom, 35,
who lives near Litchfield Park, was caught
driving on a suspended license, said Lisa
Kutis, a police spokeswoman.
Bloom was booked in a Maricopa County
jail on a charge of driving on a suspended or
revoked license, Kutis said.
Joshua
The arrest took place about 8:05 a.m. near
135th Avenue and Indian School Road after
an alert officer saw Bloom driving away from Mabel
Padgett Elementary School, Kutis said.
The officer did a traffic stop after recognizing Bloom
from media reports about the Feb. 8 pursuit,
she added.
In that high-profile case, Bloom was taken
into custody on eastbound Interstate 10 near
Jackrabbit Trail, said Bart Graves, a spokesman
for the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Law enforcement officers had to resort
to special tactics to stop Bloom’s speeding
vehicle, Graves said.
First they used spikes to deflate all four
tires on his vehicle, but Bloom continued
driving on the rims, he said.
So officers engaged in a so-called “PIT”
Bloom
maneuver in which a patrol car lightly struck
Bloom’s vehicle, causing it to spin, Graves said.
The vehicle rolled to a stop and Bloom got out and
surrendered, but not before taking police on a 40-mile
pursuit while driving at speeds exceeding 90 mph, he said.
The incident began on State Route 238, or Maricopa
Road, a few miles east of Gila Bend after DPS officers
received reports about an aggressive driver.
Bloom was booked in a Maricopa County jail on
charges of aggravated assault, making threats, unlawful
flight and driving on a suspended license, according to
jail booking records.
However, Bloom was released Feb. 12 after posting
$10,000 bail that was ordered by the court, records show.
One of the many conditions of release was that he not
drive without a valid license.
Bloom is expected to face bail-revocation proceedings
as a result of the latest arrest by Goodyear police.
It was unclear whether Bloom was driving the same
vehicle that was the target of the Feb. 8 pursuit.
Brent Whiting can be reached by email
at [email protected].
MCDOT closes portion of Northern Ave.
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Dysart Rd
PERMANENT
CLOSURE
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Luke AFB
Goodyear police
set up shop
at 2 more schools
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Litchfield Rd
A portion of Northern Avenue
northeast of Luke Air Force Base has
been permanently closed to traffic,
transportation officials said.
At issue is most of the one-mile
stretch between Dysart and Litchfield
roads, according to the Maricopa County
Department of Transportation.
The closure will begin just west of
Dysart and end east of Litchfield, where
a new cul-de-sac will mark the permanent
closure of eastbound Northern, said
Robert Crowe, a MCDOT spokeswoman.
However, access to existing businesses
on Northern will be maintained, she said.
The closure will accommodate the
ongoing construction of Northern
Parkway, a new east-west roadway that
eventually will connect Loop 303 with
Grand Avenue, Crowe said.
Starting in mid-March, traffic will be
shifted onto a newly constructed one-mile
segment of Northern Parkway between
Litchfield and Dysart, she said.
In the meantime, Glendale and Olive
avenues, as well as Dysart and Litchfield
roads, may be used as alternate routes.
The Northern Parkway segment begins
on Litchfield Road, between Olive and
Reems Rd
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Aggressive driver busted twice in 7 days, cops say
Glendale Ave
Northern avenues, then descends southeast
to Dysart, officials said.
The initial phase of the Northern
Parkway program calls for a new fourlane roadway between Sarival Aveue and
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is slated for this spring.
Eventually, it will be six lanes with a
center concrete barrier and landscaping.
Crowe said.
Goodyear police have expanded
their approach to community policing
and making schools safe by setting up
work stations at two more schools.
New substations have been
established at Westar Elementary
School, 17777 W. Westar Drive,
and Centerra Mirage School, 15151
W. Centerra Drive South, said Lisa
Kutis, a police spokeswoman.
Earlier this year, in response to
the fatal shooting of 20 children and
six adults at a school in Newtown,
Conn., Goodyear police launched
the program.
Officers did so by setting up
a substation at Mabel Padgett
Elementary School, 15430 W.
Turney Road.
The substations are at the north,
central and south parts of Goodyear.
Officers use them to make calls and
write reports during their shifts.
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gave Grijalva an increased presence in the
Southwest Valley, thus justifying the opening of the
new Avondale office, Miranda said.
Typically, constituents will show up at a
congressman’s office for a variety of important
issues, Miranda said.
They include Social Security and Medicare issues,
military and veterans affairs, Internal Revenue Service
matters and disability questions, he said.
Also included are immigration and passport
inquires and labor and education queries, as well as
foreclosures, he said.
People can phone the Avondale office at 623536-3388. Miranda can be reached at Jose.
[email protected].
Brent Whiting can be reached by email at
[email protected].
Department of Defense as the reason for canceling the
open house, which was scheduled for March 16-17.
The military is currently bracing for repercussions if
sequestration goes into effect next month. The process
triggers automatic across-the-board budget cuts, and was
agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011.
It was originally set to happen Jan. 1, but was delayed
until March 1.
“I cannot in good conscience spend some of our limited
resources to host an open house while the Defense
Department considers potential civilian furloughs,” Luke
Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Michael Rothstein said in a
press release.
Luke is also taking other steps to save taxpayer
dollars, including working to gain efficiencies,
deferring non-mission critical repairs and supply buys,
reducing flying not directly related to pilot training
and cutting costs by curtailing non-mission critical
services, Rothstein said.
“I have been overwhelmed by the phenomenal
community support shown to Luke in the short time I’ve
been here,” he said. “That support for our base is second
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Luke
Congressman
to none, and made canceling our open house a very hard
decision for me.
“I believe it’s important for Luke to open our
gates to the public to enhance awareness of Air
Force missions and military capabilities, as well as
the skills and professionalism of its people. I hope
to continue our strong community alliance and
resume special events like the open house as soon as
possible.”
The free event has historically drawn crowds of
100,000 people per day. No dates for a future open house
on the base have been set.
Buckeye resident Whitney Wilson and her fiancé,
Matthew Lard, had out-of-town guests flying in to visit
specifically to see the air show, she said.
“My dad has worked in aviation for 20-plus years
and was very excited about getting to see the show,”
Wilson said. “What is most upsetting to me is how they
came to the decision about a month before the show,
and want to say it was because of budgeting? Seems to
me that they should have had the numbers run already
and could have known about this sooner instead of
disappointing so many in the community that support
them so much.”
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Army Maj. Charles Hall, a 2003 graduate of the U.S.
Military Academy at West Point,
was promoted Feb. 1 to his
current rank.
He is a senior Blackhawk
helicopter pilot currently
assigned to the 160th Special
Operations Aviation Regiment
at Fort Campbell, Ky. His
awards and decorations include
a Bronze Star, two Air Medals,
a Presidential Unit Citation and
Combat Action Badge. He has
done tours of duty in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Charles Hall
He is the son of Robert and
Sherry Hall of Glendale and is a
1999 graduate of Westview High School in Avondale.
Philip Smith completes
overseas deployment
Army Sgt. Philip L. Smith has returned to the United
States after completing an overseas deployment in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
He is a 7 1/2-year veteran and an all-wheeled vehicle
mechanic assigned to the 4th Airborne Brigade Combat
Team, 25th Infantry Division, at Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
He is the son of Mark Smith of Avondale and is a 2003
graduate of Westview High School in Avondale.
Haley Cox
completes
basic training
Trajan Luna
completes
basic training
Air Force Airman Haley M.
Cox has graduated from basic
military training at Lackland Air
Force Base in San Antonio.
She is the daughter of Dennis
and Alicia Cox of Goodyear
and is a 2012 graduate of
Estrella Foothills High School in
Goodyear.
Marine Corps Pfc. Trajan
D. Luna has graduated from
military basic training at the
Marine Corps Recruit Depot in
San Diego.
He is the son of Marci and
Gilbert Luna of Tolleson and is a
2012 graduate of Tolleson Union
High School.
Haley Cox
Valentina Ramirez
completes basic training
Trajan Luna
Justin Isham completes deployment
Navy Seaman Recruit Valentina M. Ramirez has
graduated from basic training at Recruit Training
Command at Great Lakes, Ill., near Chicago.
She is the daughter of Cathy L. and Mike G. Ramirez
of Tolleson and is a 2012 graduate of La Joya Community
High School of Avondale.
Army Spc. Justin T. Isham has returned to the United
States after completing an overseas deployment in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
He is a fuel supply specialist assignment to the 4th
Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, at
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska.
The two-year veteran is the son of Shelly Butler of
Buckeye and is a 2004 graduate of Millennium High
School in Goodyear.
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Hi, readers! Did everyone have a lovely
Valentine’s Day last week?
I don’t normally go too crazy, but did
take the day
off to spend
with Boyfriend
Briefcase. We
planned out a
whole list of
fun, romantic
activities — heartshaped red velvet
pancakes, a trip
to the Japanese
Friendship
Garden, a picnic
lunch, beer tasting
Emily McCann
at a brewery,
dinner and
flourless chocolate cake. Yum!
I probably need to lay off sweets for a
while after all that. Luckily, a healthier
option will be available soon in Goodyear
with the opening of Dream Swirls Frozen
Yogurt, 15570 W. Van Buren St., Suite
D-101, on the northwest corner of Van
Buren Street and Estrella Parkway.
Co-owners Lizzy Sartin, a Goodyear
resident, and Terri Peschka, a snowbird,
expect to open by the end of February.
This is the duos’ first business.
“We liked the product as customers, and
we both wanted to go into business,” Sartin
said. “With the weather in the West Valley,
frozen yogurt just seemed to fit the ticket
down here. I also really like the health
benefits. I can still have a sweet treat and not
totally kill my daily calorie allotment.”
The shop will feature a self-serve, payby-the-ounce model, where patrons can
choose from a variety of frozen yogurt
flavors and toppings.
Each week, 10 flavors of non-fat, low
fat, gluten free, premium and no-sugaradded frozen yogurts will be offered, as
well as dairy-free sorbet and yogurt-based
smoothies. In addition, it will also have
more than 40 toppings, including fruit,
chocolate sauces and candy bars.
Yogurt flavors will be chosen based on
what customers want, Sartin said.
“There are so many options,” she said.
“Basically, for our first run, we picked our
favorites and then as we hear back from
our customers and see what’s selling, that’s
what we’re going to put in the store.”
So what are their favorites?
“I am a chocolate fiend,” Sartin said.
While she tends to go for the Dutch
chocolate and red velvet, Peschka likes the
fruit sorbets, she said.
“We don’t share the same yogurt bowl,
not at all,” Sartin joked.
The shop will also offer free WiFi, a
drink fridge, patio area and children’s
table with crayons and coloring pages.
“I kind of equate it to a coffee shop
environment, and there aren’t a lot of them
in the West Valley,” Sartin said.
Tentative hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to
10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
A grand opening event is scheduled for
March 16, and will include buy-one-getone-free offers, yard games and raffles.
Also in Goodyear, Estrella Women’s
Health Center opened a second location
Monday at 1170 N. Estrella Parkway,
Suite A107.
The office provides general obstetrics
and gynecology care. Office hours are 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday
and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
For information, go to the website
estrellawomenshealthcenter.com.
Out in Buckeye, the restaurant at
Sundance Golf Course, 900 S. Sundance
Parkway, has been revamped and renamed
the Crooked Putter. New owner Jeff
Smith also has another location in Sun City.
Back over to Avondale, Zacatecas
Beauty Salon, 10575 W. Indian School
Road, Suite 113, opened at the end of
November. Owner Josefina Saldana
moved the salon from its previous
Glendale location.
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highlights, perms, fades and wedding
styles. For information, call 623-8738378.
Well, that’s all I have for now. Wishing
you all a lovely week.
at [email protected] or
on Twitter @NewsbyEmily.
Goodyear worker wins
engineer-of-year award
Shaun Morris, a Goodyear worker, won the
Black Engineer of the Year Award, or BEYA.
Morris, a Goodyear resident who
is employed at Lockheed Martin, was
honored for his contributions in shaping
the future of technology, officials said.
Morris was among 54 Lockheed Martin
employees to be recognized during the
27th BEYA and Science Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) Global
Competitive Conference Feb. 7-9 in
Washington, D.C., officials said.
He is a graduate of the University
of Arizona with a degree in computer
science. He joined Lockheed Martin in
2003 as a software engineer.
Banner Estrella nurse
wins award
Korinne Ashlock, a nurse at Banner
Estrella Medical Center in west Phoenix,
won the “Cherokee Inspired Comfort
Award” from Cherokee Uniforms, a clothing
manufacturer in Chatsworth, Calif.
Ashlock was singled out by Cherokee
for her successful efforts in finding a bone
marrow match for a Hispanic leukemia
patient at the hospital.
She organized a bone marrow drive for
which more than 700 people responded,
including many Hispanics, resulting in a
match for the patient, officials said.
In addition, Ashlock has organized
teams that have raised $20,000 for “Light
for the Night,” an annual walk sponsored
by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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OUR VIEWPOINT
McCOY’S OPINION — Caglecartoons.com
EDITORIAL
The logic behind
endorsements
Our endorsements for Goodyear City Council members
will appear in this space on Friday. But today we decided to
explain how we determine our endorsements.
Election time is sometimes an interesting time. However,
it isn’t in Tolleson this year because no one is challenging
the incumbents.
But Goodyear has a contested race for its City Council. Five
candidates are running for three seats including two incumbents.
Councilwoman Jennifer Barber is not running for the seat she
was appointed to fill after the death of Councilman Gary Gelzer.
Our editorial board has an advantage over most other
members of the community in that we are able to invite
each candidate to sit down with us for an hour to discuss the
issues facing the city.
In forums and questionnaires, the public gets only a small
snippet of what each candidate thinks about a certain issue. In our
endorsement interviews, we have the time to dwell on subjects
when the candidate feels the need to delve deeper into the issue
and when we feel we would like further discussion.
It works well. While sometimes the candidates are
nervous walking in, we wouldn’t imagine that many are
unhappy with the process. They may be unhappy with our
endorsement, but that’s a different subject.
Our discussions not only give us insight into the
philosophies of the candidates but also into their personalities
and how they address problems. Sometimes we find candidates
who have philosophies that we vehemently disagree with, but
not often. Mostly, we listen to find out how the candidates
analyze today’s problems. Because tomorrow the issues will be
different and the way they address problems and the logic and
historical perspective they have are often more important than
how they would vote today on last year’s issues.
We favor candidates who we feel can address upcoming
issues clearly and analytically because their specific views on
yesterday’s issues aren’t as important to the future of the city
as how they will work to solve future issues.
Electing a council member is like choosing a doctor. You
want to make sure he studied that specialty, is educated and
trained in his field and that he has experience performing the
operation. We certainly don’t want to be the guinea pig for
the first heart surgery for our doctor.
And we expect a similar background in candidates for
office.
Here are some of our other criteria:
How long have they lived in the city?
Have they been active in city government? Have they
served on any city boards or commissions?
Have they attended commission meetings?
Have they attended council meetings?
Being a successful accountant or businessperson is
important, but we don’t ever want to see a council member
elected who has never been to a council meeting.
These are the criteria we use to endorse candidates. Being
able to spend extended time with candidates gives the View
editorial board insight into the candidates that the average
person doesn’t have the time or the opportunity to develop.
We wish voters would spend more time learning about
the candidates so they can make the best decisions. More
data yields better decisions.
And we believe our process allows us to better
recommend candidates to the community.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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spelling, punctuation or grammar are
those of the author. Two online reader
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View readers prefer that the letters
not be edited.
Pizzillo is good
for Goodyear
Editor:
In the last four years of my 12
year tenure as councilman in the
city of Goodyear I appreciated
being associated with Councilman
Joe Pizzillo. His knowledge
concerning municipal financing
was gained form his many years
associated with key positions
he held in the city’s finance
department. This expertise has
enabled the city to weather the
fiscal storms that have caused
other cities to reduce their work
forces and to seek other monetary
avenues in attempting to balance
their budgets. Not so in Goodyear!
The city council with Joe as an
important member has been able to
minimize the work force reduction
and balance the budget at the
same time. To me it is imperative
that Joe as one of our current
representatives must be retained
for the betterment of all residing in
the city of Goodyear.
Richard Sousa
Avondale
Parked cop cars
could deter, too
Editor:
As a retired “police officer”
from Canada I found that the
article “Police Pilot Program”
on the police presence in schools
is very interesting; especially
in stopping/preventing these
“sick” individuals from further
committing these “horrific”
incidents at our local schools
as well as other public places
where similar past incidents have
occurred.
I would like to also suggest
a situation where a possible
solution may be available
to those schools who do not
have the room to house an
“in-school” officer who is also
quite important in patrolling our
“dangerous streets of today.”
The presence of “just parking”
a marked police cruiser in front
of a school that just hasn’t got
enough room to house an officer/
equipment would be a “positive”
deterrent in hope of stopping
these “very sick” individuals...
just a thought from a “snowbirder” from Canada. Thank
you for reading my suggestion
and possibly my idea could
be carried out in the schools
that are short of room. As a
snow-bird who spends 5 to 6
months in the Buckeye area I
am very concerned about our
helpless “children and associated
adults” involved in the field of
“education,” as there are the
same amount of copy-cat “sick
people” out there.
Paul Karpenko
Buckeye
Choose Pizzillo
for re-election
Editor:
Joe Pizzillo is a keeper!
Despite the recent tough
economic times, the city of
Goodyear is in good shape due
to the dedication and hard work
on the part of the present city
leadership. Joe loves Goodyear
and has worked long and hard
with the mayor, other council
members and city staff to ensure
Goodyear’s financial stability
and prepare for better economic
times.
There are many reasons
for eligible City of Goodyear
citizens to vote for Joe as he is:
A fiscal conservative;
Proven lawmaker as he has
served as both Acting Mayor and
City Councilman;
A great and loving family
man; and
A dedicated fighter for our
neighborhoods.
Let’s keep Joe! He will work
hard to help take our City to the
next level with the changing
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economic times.
Gilberto and A. Grizelle
Apodaca
Goodyear
Retain
Joe Pizzillo
Editor:
In March, the citizens
of Goodyear will have
an opportunity to retain
Councilmember Joe Pizzillo.
Joe’s proven leadership, good
stewardship of our resources,
and keen understanding of
financial matters has helped to
improve the quality of life for
all residents and to promote
policies that foster a business
friendly environment in the
City. Re-electing Joe will
provide continuity in leadership,
dedication to polices based on
sound financial principles, and a
strong commitment to ensuring
that essential government
services are provided in a
dependable manner.
Seth J. Kanter
Former Goodyear
councilmember, 1995-2003
Elect Brannon
Hampton
Editor:
My thoughts when a story
about the City of Goodyear
shows up in the paper or on
a news program generally
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Editor:
In the Feb. 12th WVV, you
published a letter from a reader
who listed seven nations that after
banning guns rounded up and
killed thousands of people. The
obvious point was that unarmed
citizens make for easy pickings.
However, of the seven nations
listed four of them, Turkey,
Germany, Guatemala and Uganda,
had been involved in “ethnic
cleansing” issues for years. One
point the author overlooked is
that many nations in the world
have very strict gun ownership
regulations and aren’t rounding
up its unarmed citizens. Also, the
writer stated that Japan did not
“invade” the U.S. during WWII
because “most Americans” were
armed. Wrong! In 1941 and
Tyler Dixon
Goodyear
1942 neither Japan nor the U.S.
possessed the physical or military
capabilities to mount a direct
attack against each other across
the huge Pacific Ocean. Even
with all its vast resources, the U.S.
had to wage war via the “Island
Hopping” strategy to inch closer
and closer to Japan and Japan’s
initial war policy was essentially
to hit Pearl Harbor and run.
While many people will fervently
cling to the notion that they must
be armed to prevent government
tyranny, it is patently obvious that
our government’s military is the
best in the world and because it is
equipped with tanks, helicopters,
jets, advanced weaponry, and
well-trained forces it would
certainly have no problem
dealing with people armed with
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while many people will remain
so afraid of our government that
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I assume all the
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citizens were wealthy enough
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Letters
go something like this “Oh
what have they done now?”.
Things like — city managers
“resigning”, the mayor quitting, a
police officer accused of making
a prank call, or the city being
sued by a landowner or vice
a versa come to mind. Don’t
get me wrong — there are a
lot of good things going on in
Goodyear — but those negative
stories are the ones people
remember.
With the mail in ballots
arriving in your box soon, it is
a good time to think about who
would do a great job representing
all the city’s residents and
interests. I believe Brannon
Hampton would be an excellent
choice.
I have worked with Brannon
for several years and have seen
him demonstrate his analytical
and technical skills in a variety
of scenarios. His educational
background (MBA) and his
continuous pursuit of additional
training and education make him
an excellent candidate. Brannon
has completed the APS Business
Improvement University earning
him a Masters Certificate in
Business Improvement and
providing him a unique skill
set to apply towards analyzing
and improving processes. He is
young, bright, energetic and fair.
His perspective on issues would
provide a good balance to the
Goodyear City Council.
Just remember — Roy
Azzarello (Letters February 8 —
wants to keep all the incumbents.
I think change is always
good. There are 3 council
members to be elected. I think
Brannon should be one of them!
Vote Hampton, vote for a
positive change!
This series spotlights teachers
nominated by school district officials.
One teacher a week will be
featured from each of the
14 West Valley districts in
alphabetical order.
Name: Mitchelle Taylor
Age: 53
School: Tartesso Elementary
District: Saddle Mountain
Unified
Grade: Fourth
Subject: All
Years teaching: 15
Favorite books: The House on Mango Street by
Sandra Cisneros, Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey and
High Tide in Tucson by Barbara Kingsolver
Nominated by: Superintendent Mark Joraanstad —
“Year after year, she produces outstanding test scores in
science, math and reading. However, she goes far beyond
in offering creative ways for her students to learn, in
organizing science fairs, in presenting her Arizona Museum
project in which her students act as docents combining art,
geology, writing and history to present events and people
from Arizona’s past to parents and the community.
“Something is always happening in Mrs. Taylor’s
classroom. Expectations are high for the students, and
she similarly holds high expectations for herself.”
West Valley View: What is your favorite lesson to
teach, and why?
Mitchelle Taylor: My favorite lesson is really more an
event: our Young Authors’ Celebration. At the end of the
school year, each of my students publishes their writing
from throughout the year.
Their book is complete with a title page, dedication,
table of contents and about the author. They select at
least one of their stories or poems to share with family
and friends. The audience is always in awe of the depth
of voice in their writing and the respectful way in which
they conduct themselves.
View: What is your favorite moment from teaching
so far?
Taylor: My favorite moment is when students show their
enthusiasm for what we are learning. They’ll ask for more
questions or problems, or they don’t want a lesson to end.
Very often, my students are waiting anxiously for me
to pick them up in the morning. They are lined up and
ready to go before the whistle blows. Parents often tell
me that they hear about the day’s learning the minute
their child walks in the door.
View: What is your favorite specific memory from
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West Valley cheer teams
win statewide honors
Cheer teams from six West Valley high schools won various
honors during a statewide competition in Prescott Valley.
The state championships for the spirit, all-girl pom,
coed pom, coed cheer and partner stunt squads were
sponsored by the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
Awards were won by competitors from Westview High
School in Avondale, Verrado High School in Buckeye,
Desert Edge, Estrella Foothills and Millennium high schools
in Goodyear, and Tolleson Union High School in Tolleson.
The cheer competition was held Feb. 2 at Tim’s Toyota
Center, a $36 million multipurpose facility in Yavapai County.
Nominations sought
for crossing guard award
View photo by Michael Clawson
MITCHELLE TAYLOR, Tartesso Elementary School
teacher, sits in her fourth-grade classroom Feb. 13 in
Buckeye. Taylor is this week’s Teacher of the Week.
your days in school?
Taylor: I especially enjoyed biology and chemistry
labs, the amazing world of science.
View: Who was your favorite teacher, and why?
Taylor: Mrs. Townsend, my fifth-grade teacher, is a
favorite. She had a great sense of humor and way of
getting every student to excel.
View: If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be?
Taylor: If I wasn’t an educator, I would pursue a job
working in a lab, maybe forensic science. I love the problemsolving and that there is always something new to learn.
To honor outstanding crossing guards in Maricopa and
Pima counties, AAA Arizona is calling for nominations
for its sixth annual Crossing Guard of the Year award.
The deadline for nominations is March 12.
Students, parents, administrators, faculty, staff and
community members can nominate candidates who they
believe deserve the designation. Self-nominations will
also be accepted.
The auto club’s traffic safety staff will evaluate
nominations to select finalists for the award based on
dedication, friendliness, professionalism and safety.
The award will then be awarded to two honorees, one
from Maricopa County and one from Pima County, who
demonstrate the best example of the procedures and
responsibilities outlined in AAA’s Handbook for Adult
Crossing Guards.
Winners will be announced on April 26, Crossing
Guard Appreciation Day, and they will receive a
recognition plaque and a $100 Target gift card, courtesy
of AAA Arizona.
Nomination forms are available at all Maricopa
County and Pima County school district offices or can be
downloaded at www.az.aaa.com.
Completed forms can be mailed to AAA Arizona, Attn:
Public Affairs, 2375 E. Camelback Road, Suite 500,
Phoenix, AZ 85016, faxed to 602-266-1736 or emailed to
[email protected].
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will be available on the district’s website and at the
district office through the March 15 deadline.
They can be dropped off or mailed to the district office,
or faxed to 623-535-6037. Applications will be timestamped.
The Traditional Academy will continue at Scott L.
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program will expand to Litchfield Elementary with
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There will also be a self-contained sixth-grade
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All current students in the academy will have first priority
enrollment at all sites for the 2013-14 school year. After
the March 15 priority deadline, remaining openings will be
filled in each school with qualified applicants.
For information, call 623-535-6005.
Tolleson teacher
given Rodel Exemplary award
Brenda Thomas, a preschool teacher in the Tolleson
Elementary School District, has been named a Rodel
Exemplary Teacher of Early Childhood.
Thomas is the first teacher in Arizona to receive
exemplary recognition in early childhood. She is also a
national board certified special education teacher for birth
through age 18.
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Avondale resident Sarah Kim has been placed on the
Dean’s List of Cornell University’s College of Arts and
Sciences for excellence in scholarship for the fall 2012
semester.
Tonopah resident Sarah G’Lynn Edwards has been
named to the 2012 fall semester Dean’s List for Iowa
State University.
Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned
a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while
carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.
Edwards is majoring in dairy science.
Avondale resident
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Avondale resident Kristina Erickson has been named
to Beloit College’s Dean’s List for the 2012 fall semester.
Erickson is a senior.
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must carry
a semester grade point average of 3.4 or higher and take a
minimum of three letter-graded units for the term.
Buckeye resident
named to Baylor Dean’s List
Buckeye resident Francesca Elizabeth Acton has been
named to the Baylor University Dean’s Academic Honor
List for the 2012 fall semester.
Acton is in the College of Arts and Sciences.
To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be an
undergraduate with a minimum grade point average of
3.7 while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.
Goodyear resident
named to university’s dean’s List
Goodyear resident Kirby Duncan Craft has been named
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Meet the Tolleson candidates
View report
Early voting started Feb. 14 for the Tolleson City
Council election, but the outcome has already been
decided.
The election originally had four candidates running for
three open seats, but since one dropped out, the race is
now uncontested.
Newcomer Adriana Morado told the West Valley View
in an email Feb. 4 she left the election because she
doesn’t have time to devote to the council since she is a
caregiver for her ill mother.
Three incumbents are now running for three open
seats in the March 12 primary. The candidates are Juan
Rodriguez, Linda Laborin and Clorinda Contreras
Erives.
The following are profiles of the remaining candidates:
Clorinda Contreras Erives
Age: 40
Last level of school completed:
Master’s of education
Degrees, certifications held:
Bachelor’s of science in education from Northern
Arizona University, master’s
of education in bilingual/
multicultural education from
Northern Arizona University,
master’s of education in early
childhood from Northern
Arizona University and Bronze
Leadership Fellow from the
National League of Cities
Leadership Program.
Occupation: I am blessed to
work as a teacher for the last 17
years.
Years you have lived in
Clorinda
Tolleson: I have always lived in
Contreras
Tolleson, except for the years I
Erives
attended school. (Tatong, Vic.
Australia and Flagstaff).
How many council meetings you have attended in
the last year: I attended 24 meeting in 2012, including
three work-study sessions.
Why are you seeking election to the council?
I chose to be a teacher because I wanted to make a
difference in the life of a child.
I am seeking re-election to the Tolleson City Council
because I want to make a difference for my community. I
want to continue to work with city staff, area businesses,
other council members and residents to make a positive
contribution for Tolleson.
What are the top three issues the city faces?
1. Attracting and retaining retail businesses along Van
Buren
2. Safety and good public services with literacy
3. Cultural traditions and reputation
What action will you take on each of the issues
identified above if you are elected?
As a council, we must work together to formulate
one voice. If re-elected, I will continue to work
with fellow council members on the issues affecting
Tolleson.
1. I will continue to work with citizens, local
businesses and staff on the revitalization of downtown
Tolleson. We are on the cusp of creating a destination for
other people to discover the treasures in Tolleson.
2. I would like to create a literacy program
emphasizing the public services (fire, police,
wastewater, recycling, etc.) in Tolleson. I envision
a book of the month club where parents can read
with their children about the importance of each
department. The books would also focus on how to be
proactive such as block watch, recycling and going
green.
3. We currently host several events such as Luces de
Navidad. I would like for us to take on other events such
as Music on Mainstreet or Zumba in the Park. These
events would promote good health and family time while
also promoting community involvement. We currently
have a positive reputation for our city events. I would like
to see those expand.
What do you offer as a candidate that your
opponents do not?
I am proud of the community in which I come from.
I am willing to work hard for its betterment. I am
willing to listen to others as well as speak up for those
who can’t. I am open minded to learn new methods
and enthusiastic to share ideas. I am flexible when it is
permitted and will stand straight for what is right, even
if I stand alone. I enjoy learning about other people’s
differences and finding the common ground in which we
all stand. I am responsible, dependable, straightforward
and respectful.
What is your philosophy of the role of a city
council?
My philosophy of a city council is to: act as a body to
provide overall leadership for the city, advance the well
being of the community, enact policies and procedures,
allocate city resources (to deliver the best and most-cost
effective services) and keep the public informed at all
times.
Linda M. Laborin
Age: 68
Last level of school completed: Total 15 years. Three
years of Arizona State University.
Degrees, certifications held:
Leadership Training Institute
Gold Certificate
Occupation: Retired
Years you have lived in
Tolleson: 68
How many council meetings
you have attended in the last
year: 30 regular and work study,
absent three due to surgery and
illness
Why are you seeking election
to the council?
Linda Laborin
I am seeking re-election to
continue to enhance the quality
of life for all residents by pursuing development and
projects that further enhance our sustainability as a
community.
1. Retail
2. Lighting
3. Retention of industrial businesses
1. Council’s goal is to pursue retail to offer additional
amenities to our residents and our employers.
2. Lighting on our main thoroughfare, which will
be a part of our downtown redevelopment project
for citizens’ safety as well as beautifying our main
corridor.
3. Continue to pursue additional retail and amenities
for our employers to provide convenience to them
during their work day. This would be an enhancement to
our state-of-the-art public safety facilities that provide
emergency service and ensure public safety to residents
and stake holders.
opponents do not?
Life-long resident, grew up working at the family
business, a part of Tolleson Elementary School District
for 22 years, always active in the community and share a
caring and close friendship with many life-long residents,
12 years City Council experience.
council?
The principal role of a council member is to provide
a forum for the discussion of community issues and to
set legislative policy and direction for the progressive
development of the city of Tolleson for all residents and
stakeholders. To ensure our close-knit, family-oriented
community continues to prosper and to sustain our
quality of life.
Juan F. Rodriguez
Age: 38
Last level of school completed: Graduate level
Degrees, certifications held: Master of public
administration: Arizona
State University; bachelor of
arts, history: ASU; bachelor
of arts, political science:
ASU; certified Gold level
elected official: National
League of Cities Leadership
Training Institute; certified
playground safety inspector:
National Parks and Recreation
Association; certified nonprofit
management professional:
ASU Lodestar Center for
Philanthropy and Nonprofit
Juan Rodriguez Innovation; chair of Tolleson
Police and Fire Public Safety
Board; member of National League of Cities; member
of Arizona League of Cities and Towns; member of
National Recreation and Parks Association; member
and former secretary of Arizona Parks and Recreation
Association; and member of Arizona League of Cities
and Towns.
Occupation: Supervisor of the Downtown Division
for the city of Phoenix Parks and Recreation
Department
Years you have lived in Tolleson: Life-long resident
How many council meetings you have attended in
the last year: In 2012, I attended a total of 29 out of 30
meetings. I was absent for one meeting while on official
city business.
Why are you seeking election to the council?
To continue working on delivering strategic and
purposeful service to our residents.
Over the past eight years, I’ve had the tremendous
honor and even greater responsibility of working on
behalf of the residents of our great city, but much work
still remains.
Whether it’s development of a revitalization plan
for abandoned properties, recruiting commercial
development or navigating through regulatory issues
specific to the wastewater treatment plant, I stand ready
and willing to serve my community.
I ask for the opportunity to continue to work on these
and other issues to keep our community moving forward
in a positive direction.
1. Addressing abandoned and blighted properties
2. Recruitment of retail and commercial development
3. Regulatory compliance and recruitment of highcapacity users for the Waste Water Treatment Plant
1. In many cases, these properties have become fire
hazards, created haven for criminal activity, reduced
neighboring property values and are visually offensive to
residents and visitors alike.
By cleaning up these lots, we will both beautify and
create a much safer community. In the coming years, we
will need to explore code enforcement rules and grants
opportunities to develop and implement a comprehensive
revitalization plan designed to strategically target these
areas.
2. Recruiting retail development has many benefits for
our Tolleson residents and organization alike. Immediate
benefits include offering our residents an increase in local
shopping options and reducing product cost by increasing
competition among retailers located within the same
market area.
The city of Tolleson as an organization would
benefit in the short-term through construction
permit fees, and benefit long-term through increased
sales tax revenue. By working to enhance staff
efforts, exploring public and private partnerships
opportunities and supporting intensified retail
recruitment, we will deliver great success for our city
of Tolleson.
3. The wastewater treatment plant has the potential of
being as much a burden as an opportunity for our city.
The burden is with stringent regulations that require our
city to invest a significant amount of funds to keep it in
compliance for permitting operation.
The opportunity of the plant is that we have significant
capacity to take on new users and immediately increase
revenues to cover expenses and potentially create a
surplus of income to reinvest back into our community.
opponents do not?
I consider myself and fellow candidates to be
intelligent, hard working and committed members of our
community. I would be honored to work alongside them.
However, I feel the residents should have the right to
know my qualification and professional experience as it
relates to the job of a council member.
As a 13-year supervisor for Phoenix, I’ve gained
experience in areas of human resources, finance, system
operations, performance evaluations, capital projects,
policy creation, cross agency collaborations and fleet
management and working with elected and appointed
community leaders in solving complex issues specific to
public safety and quality of life.
council?
As a council we are directly responsible for the
development of a strong and vibrant community
through the creation of progressive policies and an
organizational vision founded in the image of our
community residents.
Although this statement is philosophical in nature, it
is very much a statement of action that requires a strong
work ethic and committed passion by all those involved.
It is an on-going improvement process that requires
solid leadership, critical understanding of the issues,
and a purposeful commitment to the many voices of our
community who have entrusted us with the honor of
representing them.
Election Day
is March 12
by Emily McCann
staff writer
Voters in Tolleson’s election will be asked to allow the
small city to continue spending the revenue it collects.
Early voting started Thursday, and voters can go to the
polls March 12.
State law requires Arizona cities to cap annual
expenditures by either adhering to a limit based on a
formula set in 1979 or obtaining voter approval on an
alternative spending limitation.
Home Rule, which is on the ballot as Proposition 458,
is the alternative option and must be voted on in each city
every four years.
The measure was put into place by lawmakers so
voters could allow a city to spend more than the set
limit. Basically, it says a city can use the money it
collects from sales tax and other revenue without
raising taxes.
The amount each city would be able to spend without
the Home Rule Measure grows each year based on
population and inflation, but is not enough to run a city
today, Tolleson Finance Director Steve Baumgardt said.
In 1979, Tolleson’s population was 4,190, and it now
has 6,550 residents. Without approval of the measure,
the city would only be able to spend about $13.4 million,
Baumgardt said.
Out of that, $9 million would have to be used to pay
bond debt and capital outlay, he said.
“Basically, the operation of the city would be $4.4
million, which is not a lot,” he said.
The city’s projected operating budget for 2013-14 is
about $49.6 million, including the $9 million for bond
debt and capital outlay, he said.
This year, about $3.9 million will be spent on police,
$3.4 million on fire and $12 million on water, wastewater
and sewer, Baumgardt said.
If Home Rule doesn’t pass, the city would have
to outsource services such as water, sewer and fire
protection, he said. Other city services would also have to
be “drastically cut.”
“It would be across the board, every department,”
Baumgardt said. “We’d have to get together with the
manager and City Council and decide what to do.”
The measure does not allow a city to overspend, but
just use the money it would normally collect from permit
fees and taxes.
Last year, Tolleson collected more than $13.5 million
just in city sales tax, Baumgardt said. If it could only
spend part of that, the rest would sit untouched until the
next Home Rule election.
“Even if you have enough revenue coming in, you can’t
spend it,” he said. “We could still bring in the revenue,
but we couldn’t spend it.”
If the measure fails, the city would have to wait a
minimum of two years before it could go before the
residents for another vote.
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Agua Fria’s improbable run through
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Saturday
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seed, earned its spot in the quarterfinals
with a 59-57 win over 10th-seeded San
Tan Valley Poston Butte.
Agua Fria (16-12), the No. 18 seed,
trailed by two points at the half, 36-34,
and fell behind by seven points in the third
quarter before rallying.
“The boys decided that was enough,”
O’Meara said with a laugh.
The Owls struggled with their shooting,
especially from long range, hitting only 5
of 21 3-point attempts.
“We started attacking the basket a
little more [to compensate] and got to the
free-throw line for 26 shots [hitting 17 of
them],” O’Meara said. “We saw a little
film of them and saw that we had a speed
advantage, so we pushed the ball. There is
no substitute for being able to outrun your
opponent to the basket. We were able to
turn rebounds into transition baskets.”
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Four Owls scored in double figures, led
by point guard Isaiah Lopez, who scored
23 points. Aaron Hall tallied 21 points,
Solarez added 18 and Kenaz Beane had
12.
Sophomore Gavan Lindstrom turned in
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leading scorer, Austin Nehls, who entered
the game averaging 19.8 points per game.
“He still had 22 points but Gavan made
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“Nehls was only 2 of 10 from 3-point
range. Gavan made Mr. Nehls’ life
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Advancing
Perseverance paid huge dividends for
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Raymond S. Kellis in the opening round
of the Division II state tournament.
The Owls fell behind by 16 points late
in the first half but refused to give up.
They continued to work hard on offense
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that propelled them into the second round
against Catalina Foothills.
Kellis led 39-23 with 1:15 left in the
first half before a 5-0 spurt drew Agua
Fria to within 39-28 at intermission.
“We were lacking on defense in the first
half,” Lopez said. “We were trying too
hard to score and not working enough on
defense.”
“I told them to keep their heads
together,” O’Meara said. “We weren’t
really executing offensively in the first
half. Aaron’s shots weren’t falling in the
first half. I told him to be more aggressive
and keep attacking the basket and good
things will happen.”
“Coach told us at halftime that we
needed to play better defense and be more
aggressive on offense,” said Hall, who led
the Owls with 24 points.
The Owls ratcheted up the defense in
the second half, leading to victory.
Agua Fria trailed 63-62 in the final
minute when Kendall Days stepped in
front of a Kellis pass and deflected the
ball to Lopez, who raced down court for
the basket that put the Owls ahead for
good at 64-63.
The Owls’ defense rose to the fore
on the ensuing Kellis possession with
Lindstrom deflecting a pass to Lopez, who
was fouled. However, Lopez missed the
(See Owls on Page 15)
AGUA FRIA’S ALEX SOLAREZ, left, tries to get off a shot while being
defended by Seth Moise of Raymond S. Kellis during Thursday’s 65-63 win in
the opening round of the Division II state tournament. Solarez scored 18 points
Saturday as Agua Fria upset second-seeded Catalina Foothills, 82-70, to advance
to Wednesday’s quarterfinals against Nogales at Jobing.com Arena.
Desert Edge
upsets No. 5
Shadow Mtn.
by Casey Pritchard
assistant sports editor
View file photo by Ray Thomas
CHAZZ WADE, right, directs a Desert Edge teammate Jan. 8 against Estrella Foothills. Wade scored 21
points Saturday as the Scorpions upset fifth-seeded Shadow Mountain, 71-59, in the second round of the
Division II state tournament.
Desert Edge couldn’t have picked a more opportune
time to put together its
most complete game of the
season.
BOYS
The No. 12 Scorpions
BASKETBALL
played great defense, shot a
high percentage and limited
its turnovers. That equation
led to a 71-59 upset win over fifth-seeded Phoenix
Shadow Mountain Saturday.
“What you just saw, which we haven’t seen, is a game
in which Chazz [Wade], Ricky [Whitehead], Elijah
[Marks] and K.J. Sells all had a good game,” Desert Edge
coach Brendan McEvoy said. “Most of the year it’s been
two of the four or one of the four.”
All four made major contributions to the win.
Whitehead had a monster first half, and both he and Wade
finished with 21 points. Marks had 10 points and seven
rebounds, while Sells had just six points but dished out
nine assists.
“I use my peripheral vision and that’s how I see my
players open,” Sells said. “We spread out the floor and
I could penetrate and pass it off when they crashed in. I
was just doing what I do best, doing my thing.”
The Scorpions advance to face No. 4 Phoenix Paradise
Valley at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jobing.com Arena.
Desert Edge (19-9) never trailed against Shadow
Mountain (24-7), and fought off some furious Matadors’
comeback attempts in the second half. The Scorpions led by
(See Upsets on Page 16)
Inside Sports: Westview girls,
Estrella Foothills and Millennium
boys advance in state tournaments; Millennium and Tolleson girls lose in state tourney.
Results & schedules online.
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Wolves top Thatcher to reach state quarters
by Casey Pritchard
Without a player taller than 6-foot3, Estrella successfully slayed a literal
giant in the
Division
III state
tournament
BOYS
Friday at
BASKETBALL
Northern
Arizona
University,
beating
11th-seeded Thatcher, 45-29.
The No. 6 Wolves (22-7) had a slow
start, but took over in the second half to
top the Eagles (23-6) and move on to the
state quarterfinals. Estrella was scheduled
to face third-seeded Scottsdale Christian
Monday at Tim’s Toyota Center in
Prescott Valley. The result was unavailable
at press time.
Beating Thatcher was no small task, as
the Eagles possess a wealth of size.
“We knew it was going to be a difficult
matchup for us, they’re a big team, they
had 6-9, 6-7, 6-4 across their front line,”
Estrella coach Rich Gutwein said. “We
knew that was going to be a challenge for
us being a little bit undersized, so we were
kind of managing our way through the
first half. It was definitely tight up until
that point.”
Thatcher led 9-7 after one quarter,
and it was tied 20-20 at intermission.
Estrella’s defense put the Eagles on
lock down in the second half, allowing
just nine points over the final 16
minutes.
“I think we just got our feet under us a
little bit, got into the rhythm of playing
in a different environment, and the guys
kind of got a little more comfortable,”
Gutwein said. “This group of guys has
really been defending well the past
four weeks or so. We fronted the post,
we had some guys off the bench doing
a great job, that limited their touches
a little bit, and some of the halftime
adjustments paid off a little bit.”
Estrella took the lead after three
quarters, 30-26, and outscored the Eagles
15-3 in the fourth quarter.
“Offensively, we played with a lot of
poise,” Gutwein said. “Once we got the
lead, through the experience of the past
couple months, we know how to close
games, and they did on Friday.”
Devon Hawkins led the way with 21
points, and he added 10 rebounds. Zach
Ruiz had 11 points.
“We ran a lot of motion, we were able
to get into the paint,” Gutwein said. “The
first half we struggled a little bit, they
were blocking our shots, but once the
second half started we were able to get
more of a rhythm offensively and hit some
open jumpers. We still didn’t shoot the
ball great, but we made enough plays.”
On Monday, Estrella played
Scottsdale Christian for the third time.
After a 50-37 loss back in November,
the Wolves topped Scottsdale Christian,
60-46, in the section tournament
semifinals Feb. 8. Gutwein knows it’s
going to be a tough game.
“It’s always hard playing a team
for the third time, no matter what the
context is,” Gutwein said. “Having
just played them a week ago, they’re a
difficult team, it’s going to be a great
challenge for us. Certainly our guys
know we can beat them, but we’re going
to have to come through with a great
effort.”
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Sluggish start
Agua Fria led by as many as
three points in the first quarter
before Kellis closed the session
with an 18-14 lead on the strength
of Desmond Ross’ seven points.
An 11-4 run to open the second
stanza gave the Cougars their first
double-digit lead of the game at
29-18.
The Owls closed to within
32-23 before Ross sandwiched
a hoop and a 3-pointer around a
D’Von Freeman bucket to give the
Cougars a 39-23 lead. Kellis led
39-28 at intermission.
Kellis kept Agua Fria in the
game with some horrendous freethrow shooting, connecting on
only 5 of 15 attempts in the first
16 minutes.
“We weren’t scoring in the first
half,” Hall said. “I thought I had
to be more aggressive and take it
to the basket in the second half.
Also, my shots were falling in the
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(From Page 13)
front end of a one-and-one and
Kellis had new life.
The Cougars missed a shot
with 8.8 second remaining and
Lindstrom grabbed the rebound
and was fouled. He hit one of two
free throws to seal the victory.
“Gavan is our X-factor,” Lopez
said. “He can get whatever he
wants to on the court, and he is
only a sophomore.”
“Gavan played fantastic
defense,” O’Meara said. “He has
really stepped up and helped us
on defense. That deflection and
rebound were big. He’s only a
sophomore and will get much
better.”
Hall was not concerned by the
large deficit the Owls faced and
was confident the team could
rebound for the win.
“I always think I can pull
it out,” he said. “I have great
confidence in my teammates.
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Owls
second half.”
A Ross basket gave the Cougars
a quick 41-28 at the outset of the
second half. The Owls responded
with a 7-0 run, keyed by Hall’s
four points, trimming the deficit to
41-35 with 5:34 left in the quarter.
Kellis got a three-point play
from Ross and two free throws
from Micah Rentrope to open
a 46-35 lead. Again the Owls
answered with a big run, 12-0,
as Hall poured in six points and
Agua Fria had its first lead, 47-46,
since 13-10.
Kellis closed the quarter with
a rush, scoring the final four
points for a 50-47 lead with eight
minutes to play. The Owls caught
a break when Ross was fouled on
a 3-point attempt just before the
buzzer, but he missed all three
free throws.
A 3-pointer by Days and a
basket by Hall gave the Owls a
52-50 lead with 6:50 to play.
An 11-5 scoring advantage by
Kellis gave it a 61-57 lead with
2:45 remaining, but it scored only
two more points the rest of the
game as the Owls’ defense rose to
the occasion.
In addition to Hall’s 24 points,
Solarez had 16 points and a teamleading 12 rebounds and three
assists.
“Alex is not a great leaper but
he gets good position and he
fights,” O’Meara said.
Days finished with 10 points,
including two key 3-pointers in
the second half comeback.
“He’s a good shooter,” O’Meara
said.
Ross led the Cougars with
a game-high 25 points and 12
rebounds. Tyler Williams added
11 points.
Both teams struggled mightily
from the free-throw line. The
Owls were 7 for 19, 36.8 percent,
and the Cougars were not much
better at 9 of 22, 40.9 percent.
AGUA FRIA’S AARON HALL, left, has a shot blocked by a Raymond S. Kellis player Thursday.
However, Hall had the last laugh as his 24 points paced the Owls in a 65-63 victory in the opening
round of the Division II state tournament. Hall netted 21 points Saturday, helping the Owls upset
second-seeded Catalina Foothills, 82-70.
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13 at intermission, and Shadow Mountain
got it down to nine on several occasions and
once to six, but never closer than that. Desert
Edge had an answer every time.
“We just kept our composure,” Wade
said. “We’ve been in this spot before, like
with Millennium, so we knew what to do
and what we had to do. We knew what
worked in the first half, so we had to do it
in the second half.”
What worked was an offense with
good spacing, and a relentless defense.
The Scorpions outscored their first-round
opponent, Tucson Canyon del Oro, 33-15
over the final 12 minutes on Thursday, and
carried that over to Saturday.
“Everybody took that momentum and
played very interested on the defensive
end,” McEvoy said. “I have not seen this
team bring it on the defensive end like that
yet this year. That was four quarters of the
best defense we’ve played all year.”
Desert Edge held freshman Michael
Bibby, the team’s third-leading scorer and
son of former NBA player Mike Bibby,
scoreless. In fact, he shot three air balls,
two from 3-point range and a floater in the
lane that failed to touch iron.
Meanwhile, the Scorpions were able to
rotate the ball on offense and find good
looks.
“They face guarded Chazz,” McEvoy
said. “That didn’t keep us from getting
the ball to Chazz, but they made it very
hard for Chazz to catch. What that does
is create a lot of space, and you don’t
want to give K.J. space, you don’t want
to give Elijah space, they’ll find a way to
get in there and score. So by trying to take
Chazz out of the game, they just opened
up the lane.”
Good start
Desert Edge opened up the first quarter
with a 16-13 lead, as Whitehead scored 10
points in the quarter.
“We just tried to play relaxed,”
Whitehead said. “Last game we came out
a little nervous, everyone threw up shots
that maybe we shouldn’t have taken. This
game we just tried to play as a team, stay
as a family on the court.”
Shadow Mountain tied the game at
16-16 early in the second quarter, but
Desert Edge finished the first half on a
21-8 run and never looked back. Wade hit
two triples during the run, and four times
the Scorpions made baskets inside and
were fouled. Desert Edge also had nine
second-chance points.
“We took what they gave us,” Wade
said. “They gave us good shots, they gave
us drives to the basket, we took that.”
Desert Edge kept Shadow Mountain
nine points or more behind the entire
second half until a 6-0 run brought the
Matadors within six, 63-57, with 1:41 to
play. However, the Scorpions hit two free
throws, got a put-back basket from Kevin
Mack and then Marks scored following a
Sells steal. That put the Scorpions back up
by a dozen, 69-57, with 35 seconds left,
sealing the win.
Mack contributed 13 points off the
bench and added eight rebounds.
The Scorpions now face a Paradise
Valley (24-7) team that is coming off
a dominant 60-28 victory over Tucson
Cholla Magnet. If the Scorpions continue
to play the way they did Saturday,
McEvoy likes his team’s chances.
“The sky is the limit,” he said. “Every
team that is left is good. If we’re playing
our best basketball, I think we can beat
anybody. We’re probably not anybody’s
favorite, but we’re my favorite. I love
these kids, love everything about them,
love the way they play hard, the way
they’re loose. It’s just been such a pleasure
to coach them. I can’t wait to see what
they’re capable of in the next round.”
and floated it in, giving Desert Edge the
lead with 23 seconds left.
“[Coach] told me I could take it if I had
a mismatch and I had a mismatch on him,”
Marks said. “I like going over defenders, I
like the contact, I had to score it.”
“The way they were playing him they
were trying to get a five count on him,”
McEvoy added. “Elijah is so darn good,
I figured it’s better to get a score there
and then put the pressure back on them to
have to score, because then we have the
momentum and the crowd is going crazy. I
often would rather us hold it, but we don’t
play well when we play passive.”
Canyon Del Oro’s Daniel Hughes got
a good look at a 3-pointer on the next
possession, but missed. He was knocked
to the ground and complained about a
foul, but nothing was called.
“I never know if I can trust that call
because oftentimes those guys when they
shoot 3’s, they’re taught to hit the deck,”
McEvoy said. “Our guys do it, I think
they see it on TV and try to get a call out
of it. So I think a lot of times referees are
reluctant to make that call. With what they
were doing to us from out there, we had to
contest it a lot harder.”
Canyon Del Oro made nine 3’s in the
game, but couldn’t hit the most critical
one at the end.
“They couldn’t miss, and then we had a
couple defensive lapses, but we were able
to fight,” Wade said.
Marks finished with a team-high
21 points while Wade added 17 and
Whitehead had 14. Of the comeback,
Wade said, “We just had more intensity.
We’d never seen them before so we didn’t
know what to expect. We had to take their
first punch, second punch, third, and we
kept getting back up and we just had to
bring more intensity.”
Thursday’s win
On Thursday, Desert Edge beat No. 21
Oro Valley Canyon Del Oro, but it was a
completely opposite game. The Scorpions
trailed the entire way until the fourth
quarter, as they couldn’t find a rhythm
offensively. They were able to pull it out,
58-55.
“It was flat out nerves,” McEvoy said.
“Elijah missed a couple around the rim,
Ricky had a tough one in there, didn’t get
the foul call. We had good looks, they just
weren’t falling down.”
Desert Edge trailed 28-15 at the half
when it had an 8-3 run to start the third
quarter, but Canyon Del Oro responded
with a 9-2 spurt that gave the Dorados
their biggest lead of the game, 40-25.
“I just kept seeing my high school career
over,” Wade said. “I’d be down on myself,
but I had to keep saying, we can do this.
We’re the best team in the state I believe,
we just have to play like it every day.”
From that point on Desert Edge did.
The Scorpions closed the quarter on an
11-3 run and trailed just 43-36 heading to
the fourth. A 10-2 spurt to open the final
quarter, capped by a Raheem Dowdell
basket following a Sells steal, gave Desert
Edge its first lead, 46-45, with 6:06
remaining.
“The pressure defense we were able to
apply in the second half really made the
difference,” McEvoy said. “Before that it
was getting a couple stops, getting some
offense going and knowing we can score
in the half court.”
The lead changed hands three times
until Desert Edge tied it, 55-55, on two
Marks free throws with 1:25 left. The
Scorpions got possession in the final
minute after a Dorados miss, and looked
poised to play for the last shot. That’s until
Marks found a lane through the middle
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Westview’s (21-8) once-promising
season came to a dramatic conclusion
Thursday night with a 60-57 overtime
home loss to
19th-seeded
Vail Cienega
(21-7) in
BOYS
the opening
round of the
BASKETBALL
Division
I state
tournament.
Cienega’s
David Rauer hit a 3-pointer with six
seconds remaining, tying the score at
49-49, and sending the game to overtime.
“We tried to foul him to give him two
free throws, but he was able to get off the
shot and hit it,” coach Frank Villa said. “It
was a tough shot.”
The Knights, the No. 14 seed, had one
final chance to pull out the game but Airen
Randolph’s last-ditch shot missed the
mark.
Westview led 17-13 after a lowscoring first half. The Knights widened
their advantage to 32-22 heading into
the final period and padded the lead by
scoring the first basket of the fourth
quarter, but could not hold off the
Bobcats, who outscored the Knights
27-17 over the final eight minutes of
regulation.
Cienega used the 3-point shot as its
main weapon in the final period.
“They shot six 3’s in the fourth
quarter,” Villa said. “Everything went
in for them. They have several 3-point
shooters. You can’t concentrate on just
one guy. They pass the ball well. We
went man-to-man to try to prevent it [the
3-point shot].”
Westview built its lead by getting the
ball down low to 6-foot-8-inch Andre
Adams and Airen Randolph, 6-6.
just six points, but the final three were
“We did a really good job of getting the
huge.
ball down underneath,” Villa said. “They
“They are one of those teams that if you
didn’t have anyone who could guard
let them stick around, they get confident,”
Andre.”
Villa said. “Credit Cienega, they did a
Adams led the
good job. Their
Knights with 13
coach did a good
points before
“Hopefully we will learn job of coaching
fouling out midway
They came
from this and be better for them.
through the fourth
and took it away.
it. Next year, we will be
quarter.
“Hopefully we
OK.”
“He picked up
will learn from this
a couple of touch
— Frank Villa and be better for it.
fouls,” Villa said.
Westview boys basketball coach Next year, we will
Isaiah Scott
be OK.”
added 12 points,
The Knights
and Randolph and
return Adams,
Isaiah Bellamy each tallied nine points.
Bellamy, Orlando Sabur, John Gray,
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Ornales and Joshua Lauer.
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Lady Tigers bow out of playoffs
13 points as the Lady Tigers bowed out of the Division I state tournament with a
69-49 loss Saturday at Dobson.
MILLENNIUM’S KYLEE REIBEL, center, eyes the basket against Willow
Canyon Dec. 13. Reibel concluded her Millennium career by scoring a team-leading
by Mike Russo
sports editor
After a strong start, things fell apart for
Millennium
in a 69-49
road loss
GIRLS
Friday
BASKETBALL
night in
the second
round of the
Division I state tournament.
Millennium (23-7), the No. 11 seed,
played sixth-seeded Mesa Dobson
(22-6) to a standstill over the opening
eight minutes, but problems set in in the
second period.
“The first quarter went well,” coach
Cory Rojeck said. “Offensively, we
spanning the first and second quarters.
The Lady Mustangs’ smothering
defense kept the Lady Tigers from
registering a field goal over the final 6:06
of the third quarter in opening up a 57-32
lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Millennium enjoyed a 17-12 advantage
in the final quarter, but the outcome had
already been decided by then.
Senior Kylee Reibel paced Millennium
with 13 points. Adrianna Zelaya added
nine and point guard Raina Perez had
eight. The latter two are freshmen.
“We had trouble matching up with
25 [Katherine Hamilton] and 13 [Tori
Lloyd],” Rojeck said. “Defensively, we
didn’t play well. Part of that is Dobson is
a great offensive team.”
were in sync; making shots and handling
the press. The second quarter was our
downfall.”
Dobson started the second stanza on a
16-0 run to take a 31-15 lead and never
trailed thereafter. The Lady Mustangs took
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Millennium’s 68-58 win over visiting
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state champion, at 7:45 tonight at Arizona
State University’s Wells Fargo Arena in
the state quarterfinals.
The Aztecs (25-4) squeaked by Phoenix
Mountain Pointe, the No. 16 seed, 66-65
in overtime, Saturday.
Bryan Siefker buried a 3-pointer with 6
seconds remaining in overtime for Corona.
It was his only basket of the game.
Khari Holloway’s shot went in and out
at the buzzer for Mountain Pointe.
“It’s awesome [to make it to the
quarterfinals],” Hunter Jones said. “It’s
exciting. We’ve been working so hard
since August.”
Sunnyside had advanced to the second
round with a 73-69 overtime win over
ninth-seeded Brophy Prep Feb. 14.
“The defense created offense,” coach
Mike Lopez said. “We were trying to hold
them to 40 points. We might have done it
if we didn’t put in our bench.”
“Our defense was great tonight,” point
guard Hunter Jones said. “We practiced
all week on positioning. We still did some
things wrong but we will work on them.”
Millennium led for almost the entire
game, opening up a lead as large as 20
points on several occasions before the
Blue Devils narrowed the gap against the
Millennium reserves.
Sunnyside’s Jacob Inclan hit a pair of
free throws to give Sunnyside an early
2-0 lead but Millennium responded with a
Second half
A 14-6 run to start the third quarter
gave the Tigers a 41-22 lead with 2:46
remaining in the period. They led 46-28
after three quarters.
Leading 46-30 early in the final period,
Elston Jones took a pass from Courtland
Garry and slammed home an empathic
dunk, drawing a roar from the crowd.
The Tigers eventually extended their
lead to 20 points at 55-35 with 3:55 left
to go. The lead reached 20 points on two
more occasions, the last time at 61-41,
before the Aztecs trimmed the deficit
against the Millennium substitutes.
Elston Jones and Jordan Martin led a
balanced attack for Millennium with 12
points apiece. Ramon Franklin had 11,
and Garry and Hunter Jones both added
10.
“They look for each other really well,”
Lopez said of the way the Tigers shared
the ball.
“Every game we are trying to get
everyone involved in the offense,” said
Hunter Jones, who led the Tigers with four
assists. “It’s harder to defend a team that
spreads it around.”
The Tigers also got valuable
contributions from its reserves. In addition
to Garry’s 10 points, Mike Olexa had nine
points and three rebounds. Chandler Solis
had four points and five rebounds and a
blocked shot.
“Our bench made solid contributions,”
Lopez said. “They did a great job for us.”
Three Aztecs scored in double figures,
led by Inclan, who had 18 points. Raul
Castro added 16 and Steven Spradling had
12.
Millennium enjoyed a 36-26 advantage
on the boards, led by Elston Jones’ 11
rebounds. Hunter Jones had eight.
Castro had a team-leading 11 rebounds
and two steals for the Aztecs.
COURTLAND GARRY, left, of Millennium drives against Westview’s Terrence
Bland Jan. 21 at Grand Canyon University. Garry came off the bench Saturday
night to score 10 points, helping the Tigers to a 68-58 win over Sunnyside in the
second round of the Division I state tournament.
charity toss by Ramon Franklin and putback hoop by Elson Jones for a 3-2 lead,
and never trailed thereafter.
The Blue Devils tied the score at 5-5 but
never got closer than one point, 9-8, for
the remainder of the game.
Elston Jones took an alley-oop pass
from Hunter Jones for a dunk just before
the buzzer, giving the Tigers a 13-8 lead
after eight minutes.
A 13-4 run to open the second period
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led by fewer than double digits for the rest
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Pressure defense and an avalanche of
3-pointers helped fourth-seeded Westview
build a 25-point
halftime lead
on visiting
GIRLS
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BASKETBALL
Prep, the No. 13
seed, and it was
never seriously
threatened in the second half en route to a
67-49 win Friday in the second round of the
The win set up a quarterfinal meeting
Monday afternoon with fifth-seeded Chandler
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Hamilton (26-5) moved into the third round
with a 66-61 win over Marana Mountain
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The victory allowed Westview (34-1) to
put last year’s second-round loss to Chandler,
69-38, behind it.
“It’s very satisfying [to advance to the third
round],” Julia Cordova said. “We came back
and worked harder than last year.”
If the Lady Knights defeated Hamilton, it
would likely set up a rematch with top-seeded
Phoenix St. Mary’s in Thursday’s semifinal,
also at Wells Fargo Arena. Game time is set
for 6 p.m.
The Lady Knights would like another
opportunity to meet St. Mary’s, Cordova said.
St. Mary’s defeated Westview, 71-43, to win
the section title Feb. 9.
“A lot of people underestimate us,” coach
Lisa Contreras said. “They see our [relatively
small] size. The girls are excited to move into
the third round. They feel they can compete
with any of the better teams. They did not
feel discouraged by the loss to St. Mary’s.”
Great start
View file photo by Michael Clawson
JULIA CORDOVA, left, scans the floor for an open Westview teammate
Feb. 7 against Millennium. Cordova poured in 17 points Saturday to lead the
Lady Knights to a 67-49 win over Xavier in the second round of the Division
I state tournament.
Westview came out and raced to an 8-0
lead and Xavier (21-11) never recovered.
Saylor Grandon scored a basket just six
seconds into the contest and the Lady Knights
never looked back.
Airianna Sesma completed the opening
8-0 run with a 3-pointer, the first of seven the
Lady Knights hit in the first half.
Westview eventually stretched its
advantage to 27-12 on Catherine Montes’
first-quarter buzzer-beater.
The Lady Gators made a run at Westview
to open the second stanza, closing to within
29-20 with 5:07 left in the half.
Westview was undeterred and responded
with its own 16-0 run, sparked by Grandon’s
seven points during the stretch. Cordova and
Montes capped the run with three consecutive
treys, two by Cordova, who led the Lady
Knights with 17 points, all in the first half.
Westview closed the half with a 49-24 lead.
“In the first half, they came out hard and with
intensity,” Contreras said. “I don’t even let them
sit down and relax during timeouts. I want them
to keep the intensity.”
Xavier scored the first nine points of the
second half, seven by Katie Werner, as it
closed to within 16 points, 49-33, but it never
could get any closer as Westview led 55-37
heading into the final quarter.
A 6-2 run to start the fourth quarter gave
Westview a 61-39 lead, effectively erasing
any doubt as to the game’s outcome.
Westview struggled with its offense in the
second half and shots that were dropping in
the first half ceased to fall in the second.
“In the first half, the shots were falling,”
Cordova said. “In the second half, they
weren’t.”
In addition to Cordova’s 17 points and
team-high three assists, Grandon added
16 points and she led the team with nine
rebounds and contributed six steals, the same
number as Rene Contreras.
Montes, Contreras and Selina Martinez all
scored seven points.
“Our offense is not centered on one player,”
Contreras said. “I truly believe in the team
concept and that they can find the best shot.”
Xavier was led by Werner, who scored a
game-high 33 points. However, no other Lady
Gator reached double figures.
Westview’s trapping, pressure defense
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Gators into 33 turnovers.
“Defensively they did very well,” Contreras
said. “We knew going in that 10 [Werner]
was their scorer. She is averaging 25 points a
game.”
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“That was nerves, intimidation,” Flick
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Lupoe had 20 points, but Caitlyn
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“The basketball she’s playing the
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Mireles had 12 points in what Flick
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“Tonight, I thought we lost the game
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Tolleson fouled so much that Mountain
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It made 24 of those. That, along with
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John R. Bilinski, 80, of Tonopah died Feb. 10, 2013, in
Tonopah.
Mr. Bilinski was born July 23, 1932, in Natrona, Pa. He
moved to Arizona in 1968.
He was retired.
He served as a navigator in the Air Force and as a
deacon for St. Henry Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan.
He is survived by three daughters, Eileen Hanner, Lisa
Bilinski and Carrie Huston; one son, Mark Bilinski; 11
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross
Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road in Avondale.
Funeral arrangements were made by Ganley’s Buckeye
Funeral Home.
Cheryl Louise Douglass
Cheryl Louise Douglass, 65, of Buckeye died Feb. 13,
2013, in Buckeye from cancer.
Mrs. Douglass was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Ellwood City,
Pa. She moved to Arizona in 1948.
She was a property manager at apartment complexes
throughout the Valley from 1987 to 1999, including
Camelback Greens, Southwest Village and Palm Valley in
Goodyear.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary
Elizabeth.
She is survived by her husband, George Conrad
Douglass Jr.; three daughters, Khera Douglass,
Jennifer Cickavage and Lara Douglass; one sister,
Lorene McCave; nine grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
A service will be from 1 to 5 p.m. March 17 at 21749
W. Cheyenne Drive in Buckeye.
Roger Shepard
Roger Shepard
Roger Shepard, 55, of Laveen
and formerly of Avondale died
Feb. 3, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Shepard was born July 5,
1957, in Phoenix to Edward and
Josephine Shepard.
He is survived by his wife,
Pilar Shepard; two sons, Scott
and Craig Workman; two sisters,
Maureen Lane and Tina Shepard;
and one brother, Scott Shepard.
Services were held Feb. 17 at
Gilbert Family Church in Mesa.
Condolences can be sent to the
family at
www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Elizabeth Ann ‘Betty’ Woodruff
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Woodruff, 86, of Goodyear died
Feb. 15, 2013.
Ms. Woodruff was born July 15, 1926, in Wheeling,
W.V.
She worked as head bookkeeper for the Bank of
Wheeling-WVA, Moody’s Quick Inc. and AZ Police
League.
She is survived by two daughters, Beth Berisford and
Patricia Orr; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at
Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road in
Goodyear.
Memorials can be made to the Arizona Humane
Society at azhumane.org.
Condolences can be sent to the family at
www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
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Goodyear sets up website
for citizen ideas, feedback
Scholarship benefit set at Litchfield
Park church
Goodyear officials have established a website that
they say will allow residents to have a voice in the city’s
future.
The website, Goodyear Connects, permits residents
to post ideas, suggestions and photos with regard to the
Goodyear 2025 General Plan, the Transportation Master
Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, officials
said.
“Those three plans form the foundation for how the
community will grow and develop while maintaining
a high quality of life and continuing to provide quality
services,” according to a press release. “The plan
also will include a wide range of topics, including
economic development, sustainability, parks, housing,
transportation and land use.”
To access the website, go to www.goodyearconnects.com.
A scholarship benefit will be staged in Litchfield
Park on behalf of the Women’s Philanthropic Education
Association, or PEO, a group that raises money for
women’s scholarships and grants.
The “Books ’N Lunch” gathering is set for 11:30 a.m.
March 2 at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old
Litchfield Road.
Two authors, Jeanne Blanchet of Sun City and Mary
Catherine Carwile of Denver, will speak about their
books.
The cost is $25. Ticket sales will end Friday. To order
tickets, call Sandy Garvey at 623-518-9727 or Meredeth
Stucky at 623-935-1117.
Avondale creates website
for feedback from residents
Tolleson officials have announced plans for this year’s
Whoopee Daze Festival, an annual city tradition.
The three-day festival will be April 19 to 21 with a
parade that is scheduled for 10 a.m. April 20 along Van
Buren Street.
This year’s theme is “Green Gold Rush Days,” and
groups from across the Valley are invited to participate,
officials said.
Various parade offerings are being sought, including
equestrian units, marching bands, floats and car clubs. An
award will be offered in each category.
The deadline to submit an entry form at Tolleson City
Hall is 5 p.m. April 12. Forms are available at www.
tollesonaz.org.
For additional information, contact Lisa Gallegos at
623-936-2746 or go to [email protected].
Avondale officials are inviting citizens to log onto
A Voice, a website that will allow for community
discussions and to highlight current issues or projects.
Conversations are organized by major topic areas, such
as amenities for single-family homes. The topics are
selected by members of the city staff.
“A Voice offers citizens a unique arena in which they
can not only submit ideas, but can comment on other
citizen-driven proposals and voice their support for
popular plans, according to a press release.
To access the website, go to www.avondale.org and
click on the “A Voice” button on the home screen.
Avondale official receives
professional designation
David Fitzhugh, an assistant Avondale city manager,
has received a professional designation from the
International City/County Management Association.
Fitzhugh was named a credentialed manager, making
him one of more than 1,200 government professionals
across the United States to be so named.
Under the voluntary program, the person must have,
among other things, significant experience as a senior
management executive in government.
Fitzhugh, who has been with Avondale for 10 years,
also has served as an engineer and engineering manager
for government agencies in Arizona, Oregon and
Washington, officials said.
Avondale recycling effort marks
10-year anniversary
Avondale officials have noted the 10-year milestone for
the start of the city’s recycling program in 2003.
Since then, the city has collected more than 50,000 tons
of materials through its curbside recycling program.
Goodyear police offer
crime-prevention tips
Goodyear police have offered reminders and strategies
to residents to safeguard against becoming the victims of
crimes of opportunity.
The tips include:
• Lock your cars and roll up your windows.
• Park in well-lit areas at night.
• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
• Lock your home doors and windows at night, or when
leaving.
• Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings; walk
Tolleson planning for
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Goodyear joins ‘Read On’ Arizona
literacy program
The city of Goodyear has teamed up with a statewide
literacy program that helps people become better readers.
The Arizona Literacy Advisory Board and Read On
Arizona have approved Goodyear as a “Read On” city,
officials said.
Litchfield Park girl wins
national volunteer award
A Litchfield Park girl has been named one of
Arizona’s top youth volunteers by the Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards, a youth-recognition program.
Alexandra Cockett, 13, an eighth-grader at Trivium
Preparatory Academy, 14130 W. McDowell Road in
Goodyear, was nominated for the award by the school.
Alexandra, an aspiring veterinarian, started a club
at the charter school that teaches young people how to
care responsibly for their pets, officials said. She also
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Avondale has announced plans to participate in the
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The city’s passport acceptance facility will be open at
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Comedy will be the focus as Avondale gets ready for
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the second Friday of each month.
The free offering is set for 6 to 9 p.m. March 8 in the
amphitheater behind the Randall McDaniel Sports Center,
775 N. 114th Ave.
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Home Sales
1 ACRE con luz $4000, Baseline y 331 Avenida, Tonopah.
Mas informes al 623-465-0644.
2.8 ACRES domestic well,
low downpayment Morristown. Owner/ agent $32,000,
602-510-8900.
ARIZONA statewide lender repo land sale. Prescott
area, Ruger Ranch, 36 acres,
$54,900, privacy, end of road
location, great views. Show
Low area, Windsor Valley
Ranch, 6 acres, $19,900, county maintained roads. Cabin on
8.9 acres, $89,500, completely
renovated with 2 bedrooms.
Safford area, Eureka Springs
Ranch, 36 acres, $19,900,
great views, easy access. Williams area, Southrim Ranch,
36 acres, $24,900, near the
south rim of the Grand Canyon,
trees, views. Financing available. Beautiful land. Priced for
quick sale. Buy for pennies on
the dollar. Call AZLR. ADWR
report available. 888-903-0988.
(AzCAN)
SANTA Rita Ranch at 4500’ &
set amid soaring mountains,
lush green valleys and sun
drenched days. The privacy
gated 36 acre estates of Salero
Ranch feature lush oak covered hillsides, spectacular rock
formations, rain fed creeks,
underground power and quality building guidelines. From
$59,900 no qualifying, seller
financing. Call Marty for color
photo brochure and terrain
map. 800-726-0100. Interactive topographic map at saleroranchinfo.com 1st United
(AzCAN)
Commercial
Properties
52
50
NEED immediately, Bilingual
Spanish/ English caretaker
for elderly and 12 month old.
623-221-4323
Non- Smoking Trucking
Company looking for CDL
Drivers to haul aggregates
and asphalt. Super 16/18
trucks. Glendale immediate
openings. JMH Trucking
623-435-9189
NOW HIRING
Staffing
Coordinator
Must have caregiving
experience; bilingual
Servicing
the
West Valley
623-547-0712
12725 W. Indian School Rd., Ste. 101
Avondale, AZ 85392
www.rahwest.com
STUDIO: Karate? Dance? Zumba? Wood Floors $1100. Retail,
Offices Available at Litchfield/
Van Buren. 602-694-3158
DAYCARE in my home.
Snacks, meals, some weekends, some evenings. Esther
623-925-9245.
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pay you $500! Call us at 623217-8411
or visit our web
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more information at
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26
Manufactured
Homes
55
2006 FLEETWOOD
24x60 manufactured home
in gated family community. 3
bedroom, 2 bath, ground set,
drip system, low maintenance
landscaping, 2 storage sheds,
pergola, spa room all appliances. Nicest house in park. A
steal at $49,900, but any offer
will be considered.
2000 S. Apache Rd. #400,
Buckeye, Arizona
Roommates
65
3 ROOMS available, 1- room
and board, other 2- price negotiable with private bathrooms.
Prefer Christians. 623-478-3928
Services
80
AVONDALE AREA
Home Rentals
60
92
BEAUTIFUL 5 piece micro
suede Sofa SET. 100% new.
Asking $349. 623-249-8715
Can Deliver.
BEAUTIFUL Black finish 5
piece Bedroom set. New in
boxes. Can Deliver. Asking
$447. 602-568-2809.
COUCH & loveseat, sage
green, $600. 2 end tables $100.
2 lamps $50. Lounge chair $75,
2 bedroom sets. 623-217-2589.
SAVE ALL YEAR WITH THE
LOWEST RENT AROUND!
Available Immediately!
Manufactured Homes for Rent.
Rent to Own, Purchase!!!
Starting at $550/ month,
many to choose from. Friendly
Family Community with pool!
Great Location! 623-925-0151
for more information visit us at
www.silverkingco.com
Se habla espanol
Furniture
QUEEN Pillowtop Mattress
SET. New in plastic. Can Deliver.
Sacrifice $157. 602-568-2809.
Wanted To Buy
95
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MITCHELL’S TAX SERVICE
Over 25 years experience
Personal & Business Returns
All Returns Include State and
Electronic Filing. Two locations
SAME DAY SERVICE
Call for Appointment
623-907-0715
Online Filing Also Available
mitchellstaxservices.com
DOG grooming services, pick
up/ drop off. References Available, 623-261-0167.
JKB Bookkeeping Service
LLC, Bookkeeping, Accounting services for small business
Quickbooks, assistance, setup.
623-853-9268
159th DRIVE near Estrella
Parkway. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.
March availability. $1000. Nice
home. 602-284-2325.
Merchandise
90
OLD trains, comics, sports
cards, gold coins, silver, old
toys, watches, 623-594-4987.
WANTED: old slot and pinball
machines, gold, silver, and
watches 623-594-4987.
Animals And Farm
Equipment
120
4 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 3
car
garage, on 1 acre fenced. Newly repainted, security doors,
appliances furnished, $900.
623-692-6963
The City of Avondale will
endeavor to ensure every way
possible that disadvantaged
business
enterprises
(DBE)
shall have every opportunity
to participate in providing
materials/services without being
discriminated against on grounds
of race, religion, sex, age, or
natural origin. DBE businesses
are encouraged to submit on this
solicitation.
Published in the West Valley
View, and the West Valley
Business on February 12, and
19, 2013.
Public Notice
Avondale
City of Avondale
Public Notice
Request for Statements of
Qualifications
HR 13-016 Public Safety
Psychological Services
Notice is hereby given
that the City of Avondale (the
“City”) is seeking statements
of
qualifications
(“SOQ”)
from
qualified,
licensed
firms (“Vendors”) to provide
psychological
assessment
services for public safety positions
(i.e., police and fire recruitments)
and non-sworn public safety
positions. A non-mandatory Presubmittal Conference will be held
Wednesday, February 20, 2013,
at Avondale City Hall, at 9:00
a.m.
All questions must be in
writing and are due no later than
Thursday, February 28, 2013,
by 6:00 p.m.
Responses must be received
by 3:00 p.m. (Phoenix Local
Time) on Thursday, March 7,
2013, 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 13-016
Public Safety Psychological
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 Qualifications
Packets will be available on or
after February 12, 2013, for pickup at Avondale City Hall, 11465
W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale,
Arizona 85323 or download at
www.avondale.org/procurement.
Information
regarding
this
Request for Statements of
Qualifications opportunity may
be obtained by contacting Loretta
Browning at 623-333-2029.
General
Public Notice
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA
CORPORATION COMMISSION
FOR
I.
Name:
KIRKER
ENTERPRISES LLC
L-1819910-4
II. The address of the known
place of business is: 3765 N.
Denny Way, Buckeye, AZ 85396
III. The name and address
of the Statutory Agent is: Paul
Kirker, 3765 N. Denny Way,
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:
Paul Kirker Member. 3765 N.
Marcy Kirker Member. 3765 N.
Business on February 15, 19,
and 22, 2013.
Public Notice
Bechtel Communications on
behalf of AT&T Mobility, LLC is
proposing to construct a new
telecommunications tower facility
located at 20050 West Indian
School Road, Buckeye, Maricopa
Co., AZ. The new facility will
consist of a 75-foot monopole
tower, with antennas mounted
at 61 feet and 71 feet, and
associated support equipment
enclosed within 38.22-foot by
15.33-foot lease area. Any
interested party wishing to submit
comments regarding the potential
effects the proposed facility may
have on any historic property
may do so by sending comments
to: Project 61130558-SF c/o
EBI Consulting, 11445 East Via
Linda, Suite 2 #472, Scottsdale,
AZ 85259, or via telephone at
(781) 273-2500
Business on February 19, 2013.
Public Notice
FOR
I.
Name:
SALGUEIRO
ENTERPRISES LLC
L-1810226-0
place of business is: 12157 W.
Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ 85335
III. The name and address of
the Statutory Agent is: Angelica
Larraga. 8330 W. Minnezona
Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037
a member are:
Javier L. Salgueiro, Member.
12157 W. Aster Dr., El Mirage, AZ
85335
and 26, 2013.
Public Notice
This is a notice of sale for a
1998 Saturn 4-door sedan (vin
#1g8zk527wz108712). If we don’t
get a payment by the owner for
the work done to this car it will be
sold. It is already in a mechanics
lien process.
Llantera Llamas
10 W. Main St., Avondale, AZ
85323
623-882-9900
Business on February 19, 2013.
Public Notice
FOR
I. Name: PRIME DESIGN
AND CONTRACTING, LLC
L-1760075-0
place of business is: 13502 W.
San Juan Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ
85340
III. The name and address
of the Statutory Agent is: Jesus
Penuelas. 13502 W. San Juan
Ct., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
a member are:
Jesus Penuelas, Member.
13502 W. San Juan Ct., Litchfield
Park, AZ 85340
and 26, 2013.
BUCKEYE 2 story, 2750
square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5
bath, fully landscaped. Washer/
dryer included, $850 monthly,
$850 deposit. 602-578-2069.
BUCKEYE
Newer large 3 bedroom, 2.5
bath + loft, 2 story home.
Good area. 7492 S. Morning
Dew Lane, $875 + deposit.
760-726-3631,
760-822-6346.
BUCKEYE- Sundance HOA.
Like new 4 bedroom, 2 bath
$900. 480-213-3294.
BUCKEYESundance, 4
bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story, $900 plus deposit, lease.
623-853-0045, 623-444-5232.
SATELLITE/ TV. DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99 per
month (for 12 months) & High
Speed Internet starting at
$14.95/ month (where available). SAVE! Ask about SAME
DAY installation! Call 888-9286798. (AzCAN)
Garage Sales
91
LITCHFIELD Road/ Glendale,
2 bedroom, 1 bath house, 1 car
garage, $650, 602-469-6097,
602-695-5063.
Apartment
Rentals
62
CHURCH Rummage Sale.
February 22nd-23rd. 8a.m.- 1
p.m. Community Church of
Buckeye, fellowship hall. 810 E.
Eason, Buckeye. Clothing, furniture, food, misc.
1 BEDROOM, South of Avondale, fenced shady acre, $650
includes utilities, 623-925-1295.
SUMMER ESTATES
2 BEDROOM 1 bath
FROM $470
1 BEDROOM 1 bath
FROM $390
Rates plus tax. Pets OK. Quiet
safe Avondale area, pretty gardens, ceramic floors, sparkling
pool. Closed Monday & Tuesday, 623-932-1549
Our advertisers say:
“SOLD in 2 days
from West
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Let the view sell your car for
you. 623-535-8439.
CHURCH Thrift Shop- Thursday 8:30- 12:30, 300 N Old
Litchfield Road. All coats 1/2
price, pants .50 cents, kids
clothes .25 cents, lots of stuff at
great prices!
GARAGE
Sale!
Saturday,
February 23rd, 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Everything must go. 12592 W.
Coronado Rd, Avondale 85392
Our advertisers say:
“Great
Response!”
...Kathy
Teacher’s Aide for small single
class.
Let the VIEW work for you.
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VALENTINES baby tortoises
$50 each, 2 for $80. Also older
ones. 602-478-9580.
WILL find loving homes for your
puppies. 623-694-6046.
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623-266-9798
602-826-3969
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623-451-2454
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Mike’s Lawn Service LLC
•
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•
•
•
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Serving the West Valley Since 1990
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Service! No job too
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for as little as
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Plumbing
L&M
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• Residential &
Our goal is not to be the
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Bus
• Roof Rat & Gopher Abatement
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• Scorpions • Fleas & Ticks License #8555 [email protected]
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1 Buckeye
Plumbing
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623-386-0710
• Water Heaters • Slab Leaks
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623 810 6035
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PLUMBING LLC
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includes
labor
Unclog Drains
4400
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Additions
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Upholstery Since 1976
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UPHOLSTERY
(623)
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(623)302-4983
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PHS
PAUL’S
HANDYMAN
SERVICE LLC
Husband & Wife Team
• Painting • Ceiling Fans • Plumbing
• Floor Tile • Remodel/Repair
• Drywall Repair
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SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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A suggestion from the
Registrar of Contractors,
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• Salt Systems Serviced/Installed
• Tile/Pebbletec Cleaning
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work no job to small
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$2.19/sq. ft.
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623-670-0080
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Weekly Service
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
623-293-7095 623-385-9580
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ERVICE
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Licensed, Bonded, Insured. ROC #179866
DUST
DEVIL
623-986-1450
623.670.1498
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Finding the Advantages in Medicare Advantage
Kristi Thomason
Vice President of Medicare Administration
Cigna HealthCare of Arizona
Staying healthy used to be as easy as following a few simple rules – Eat right. Exercise. Get adequate sleep.
While those basic guidelines still apply, there’s so much more to think about as we age. To get the most value from your health care, it’s
essential to have good partners on your side. Good health care is not just about treating illness. It’s about improving health and living life to the
fullest.
Navigating Medicare Choices
All persons aged 65 and older, or those disabled for longer than 24 months, are eligible for Medicare services. Original Medicare, provided
directly through the federal government and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), charges a monthly premium for hospital and medical coverage, which
represents Medicare Parts A and B. However, that does not include prescription drug coverage or other supplemental coverage, such as vision, dental or hearing, or provide a
limit to out-of-pocket spending.
Many seniors choose additional healthcare coverage
outside of Original Medicare to protect their financial
and physical well-being. The most popular options
are Medicare Advantage or supplement plans such
as Medigap policies. In order to qualify for Medicare
Advantage or supplement plans, you must have both
Medicare Parts A and B and continue to pay your Part B
monthly premium, as stipulated by CMS.
When making your Medicare choices, some important
questions to ask include:
 Are my prescription drugs covered?
 What are the copay amounts for primary care,
specialist and hospital visits?
 Do the doctors and hospitals in the provider
network meet my needs?
 Are there coinsurance or deductible amounts
associated with procedures and/or visits?
 Is there a limit on out-of-pocket spending for
both prescription drugs and other care needs?
 What extra benefits are offered (dental, vision,
hearing, fitness club, etc.)?
Hello, I’m
...
g o ing f o r t h e g
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Medicare Advantage and You
Today, about 1 in 4 people eligible for Medicare choose a
Medicare Advantage plani. Many seniors choose Medicare
Advantage, commonly referred to as Medicare Part C,
because it’s an all-around good value: the extra benefits
over and above original Medicare contribute to high quality
coordinated care and outcomes – all at an affordable cost.
As the name implies, the advantages of Medicare
Advantage lie in the extra benefits not covered by
Original Medicare. But not all Medicare Advantage plans
are created equal. While many Medicare Advantage
plans include options with zero or low monthly
premiums, they vary in price and the extra benefits they
offer, so it’s important to compare the plans available in
your area and talk to your doctor and family about what
is right for you, both physically and financially.
Enrollment Guidelines
Knowing when to enroll for Original Medicare and
exploring Medicare Advantage options can be confusing.
In the simplest terms, you can sign up:
- When you turn 65. You can sign up during the
7-month period that begins 3 months before the
month you turn 65, includes the month you turn 65,
and ends 3 months after the month you turn 65.
- If you move to a new address that isn’t in your plan’s
service area.
- If you leave coverage from your employer or union
(including COBRA coverage).
- If you have a chronic condition, and there is a
Medicare Chronic Care Special Needs Plan (SNP)
available that serves people with your condition.
- If you qualify for Extra Help with Medicare
prescription drug costs.
- During the Annual Enrollment Period, from October
15th to December 7th
Looking ahead
Education is an important part of this process and it’s
never too early to start preparing. Start asking questions
now so when you are eligible for Medicare enrollment
you get the care that suits both your lifestyle and your
wallet. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY: 1-877-486-2048)
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) today to learn
more and see if you qualify to enroll. Locally, our Cigna
Medicare experts can be reached at 1-800-532-6460
(TTY 711) to help answer your questions and discuss plan
options available to you. Representatives are available 7
days a week, 8 am – 8 pm.
(Endnotes)
i
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid enrollment data, April 2012.
UNLEASH YOUR
SENIOR MOMENTUM
with a Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO plan
There’s no reason to keep the inner YOU from going all out. That’s why you
should consider a Cigna Medicare Advantage plan. We even have special plans
available for you if you have diabetes or chronic congestive heart failure*. You
can look forward to plans that keep you at your healthiest, our 4.5-star quality
rating from Medicare—Arizona’s highest**, $0 copay to see your primary doctor
plus access to your doctor and multiple services under one roof.
Go ahead. Aim for the podium. Choose Cigna and GO YOU.
Learn more—and get a FREE gift***!
Attend one of our fun valley-wide seminars.
To RSVP and to find one near you:
Call 1-800-214-9027 (TTY 711) 7 days a week, 8 am - 8 pm
or Visit www.seminar.cignamedicareaz.com
* You must be clinically diagnosed with diabetes and/or congestive heart failure (CHF).
** Plan performance Star Ratings are assessed each year and may change from one year to the next.
*** No obligation to enroll.
“Cigna” and the “Tree of Life” logo are service marks of Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc., licensed
for use by Cigna Corporation and its operating subsidiaries. All products and services are provided
by or through such operating subsidiaries, including Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc., and not by
Cigna Corporation. Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc. is a Medicare Advantage organization with
a Medicare contract and a Dual special needs plan contract with the Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS)
program. As of the date of publication, Cigna Medicare Select Plus Rx plans are offered to employers
and individuals in Maricopa County and certain zip codes in Pinal County, Arizona only.
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