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Charleen L. (Wahl) Hawksley was called to her Heavenly Father’s home Feb. 11, 2013 in Tucson. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a longtime resident of Queen Creek. Born Jan. 28, 1948 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to John C. and Lois M. Wahl, she was the second oldest of seven children. Her father was in the military which allowed her to travel the states and Europe. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. After spending many years in the technology industry, she started her

own Assisted Living facility (Creek View Manor) in Queen Creek. This became her love and passion caring for her residents and her own mother as well. She enjoyed music, old movies, traveling in her RV and fi shing and among her many talents she especially loved her leather crafting. She is survived by her two sons, Scott E. Dunn of Phoenix and Johnny A. Dunn and wife Mayra of Queen Creek. She has four grandchildren, Cory, Renee and Andrew of Arizona and Skyler of New York; sisters. Cheryll

Livingston and husband Stony, Linda Eigenbrod-Reed and husband Phil, all of Tucson, Patricia Koch of Shawnee, Kansas, and Lynn Berry and husband Charles of Hobbs, New Mexico; brother, Bruce Wahl of Benson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, and brother, Johnnie M. Wahl. Charleen will be missed not only by her family but her beloved dogs, Coco and Prissy. Funeral services for Charleen were held on Feb. 16, 2013 at 10 a.m. at San Tan Park Ward,18550 E.

Charleen Louise Hawksley

Charleen Louise HawksleyJanuary 28, 1948 - February 11, 2013

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By Christopher A. Combs, Esq., and Jessica A Keiser, Esq.Special to the Ledger As discussed in last week’s Ledger, an operating agreement is an integral part of forming a business and keeping it running smoothly. However, if drafted improperly, or left silent on important issues, the default statutory provisions will be applied in the event of a problem. Below are just two examples of why it is best to have an

operating agreement. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 29-608, “Except as provided in an operating agreement, a member or manager may lend money to and transact other business with the limited liability company, and subject to other applicable law, has the same rights and obligations with respect to those transactions as a person who is not a member or manager.” Although a fairly standard statutory language, this section of the code highlights a

default rule that could work against an LLC. In the situation where one of the members has multiple businesses, it might be good practice to limit the ability of such a member to use the funds of the LLC to keep his other related businesses afl oat. A check and balance approach could be necessary in such situation. Otherwise, the statute could actually work against your LLC. Another default provision that could potentially be detrimental

to an LLC is the broad grant of general powers pursuant to A.R.S § 29-610. Some of these broad powers include executing mortgages, borrowing money and making donations. Subsection C provides that “Unless denied, limited or otherwise reduced, the powers enumerated in this section are to be construed broadly.” Here, again, there are many scenarios where it might be desirable to either limit these broad

Why have an operating agreement in an LLC? Part II

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By Chase KampSoutheast Valley Ledger Just a few years ago, in the midst of the nationwide recession, the Town of Queen Creek was cutting staff positions and tighten-ing belts across its budget, contending not only with a slumping housing market but also massive cuts at the state capitol. “We created a new normal for our budgetary forecasting,” councilmem-ber Jason Ged said of the downturn years. However, as 2012 came to a close, the Town saw a sustained boost in single family home permits, about two-and-a-half times that of the year prior according to the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. “We were very cautious when we saw the uptick in the summer time—we didn’t get too excited,” Ged said. “Now we’ve

seen it sustained month over month.” Town leaders are feel-ing confi dent that the worst years of the reces-sion are over, prompting efforts to accommodate an expanded anticipated population in the com-ing decades. Earlier this month, the town approved a $10 million infrastructure improvement project that includes enhancements to the Ellsworth Road town center and widening of select busy streets. The housing turnaround comes as stark relief after years of disappointing housing numbers and state-wide cuts. In Apr. 2011, Queen Creek was staring down a $4.2 million budget gap. Town manager John Kross said there was a 48 percent decrease in the town general fund since fi scal year 2007-08, even as the population grew by 10,000 in that time.

Development services di-rector Chris Anaradian said the Town is now receiving 90 to 100 single family home permits a month, as opposed to about 10 this time last year. “Our num-bers for 2012 ended back at 2006-07 levels,” he said. “It’s sort of like we’ve turned the page.” The approved multi-year, multi-phase infrastructure package pulls $10 million from a transportation re-serve fund and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2015. Much of the funding will go toward the enhance-ment of the town center area around old Ellsworth Road and Ellsworth Loop. Old Ellsworth will have improved sidewalks and signal lights with the inclu-sion of decorative street lighting and landscaping. Plans also including widening Rittenhouse Road from two lanes to

Queen Creek sees recession in the rear viewfour lanes in each direc-tion with a center turning lane, a similar expansion to Ocotillo Road from Ellsworth Loop to Heritage Loop, and a traffi c signal on Cloud Road and Rit-tenhouse. Anaradian said many of these fi xes are critical to the transportation needs of a city that is poised to welcome a steady stream of residents. “It’s all the pains of a city that’s still growing,” he said. “After a four-year dead zone, it’s nice to actually be able to put people to work and see the community evolve.” Ged sees the project as more than just a critical revitalization. By unifying

the town center, he said, it’s a statement to residents and future business owners that Queen Creek is open

for business. “We’ve worked hard to save money and now is the time,” he said.

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Experience ‘Mexico Magni� co’ at Queen Creek’s Passport to Discovery festival Queen Creek’s award winning Passport to Discovery, a family festival combining art, culture and science, will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 16, at Desert Mountain Park, 22201 S. Hawes Road. The free community event will feature “Mexico Magnifi co” with

performances and cultural displays celebratingthe fascinating history and diversity of this year’s honored country Mexico. The Discovery Zone is sure to excite and entertain with reptiles from the San Tan Mountain Regional Park! Have close encounters with a goat, horse and a

Assessor Delivers 2013 Property Values Abstract to Pinal County FLORENCE, AZ – Last week, Pinal County Assessor Douglas Wolf delivered the 2013 offi cial report of property values to the Pinal County Budget offi ce. The number for 2013 was slightly over $18 billion, a decline of over $900 million from last year’s fi gure of $18.9 billion. The total for 2013 also included $364.7 million in new construction. There were 247,931 parcels and accounts in this year’s report compared to 247,526 in 2012. As required by state law, the values for 2013 were based on real estate sales from 2010 and 2011. Property values were still weak for those years, which accounts in part for the decline of the 2013 abstract.

Town extends 'Visit the QC' contest submission deadline With all the exciting events taking place in Queen Creek this upcoming holiday weekend, the Town is extending the deadline to submit entries into the “Visit the QC” photo contest. The original deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 has been extended to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. The “Visit the QC” campaign encourages residents to rediscover all that their community has to offer. With a variety of

events happening this week in Queen Creek including the Valentine’s Day Love Bug Dance, Passport to Discovery festival, Queen Creek Performing Arts’ "Queen Creek’s Got Talent,” Schnepf Farms’ Peach Blossom Celebration and Cowboy Mounted Shooting competition at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, the Town would like to give residents the opportunity to share their experiences this week through its exciting photo contest.

Explore your community like a tourist and submit your pictures and you could win a 16GB iPad. Through Feb. 18, residents can upload photos of visits to Queen Creek businesses and destinations to QueenCreek.org/VisitTheQC. The public will then be invited to vote for their favorite photos from Feb. 18-28. The resident with the winning photo will receive a brand new iPad. For contest rules, sample itineraries on

“While we are currently seeing some recovery in the housing sector, the 2013 Abstract of Value does not refl ect that because the law requires us to go back in time to determine value. We do anticipate some price recovery to show up in the 2014 Notices of Value, which will be mailed out to property owners this month,” stated Mr. Wolf.Pinal County and local taxing authorities within the county plan their budgets for the year ahead based on the 2013 Abstract of Values that was released last week.

things to do in Queen Creek and a link to the photo contest application, visit QueenCreek.org/VisitTheQC.

few other friends brought to you by the Friends of Horseshoe Park. The San

Tan Historical Museum and Mad Science will also be there to bring you hands-on and minds-on activities! The Art Adventures area will spark your creativity by participating in a Mexico themed mural project activity. Children can also make beautiful handmade paper fl owers, play an African

instrument and more! Enjoy the multi-cultural performances on the Cultural Rhythms Stage by Primavera Folklorico Dance Company, SankofaAfrican Drum and Dance Ensemble, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School Mariachi and the Dine Urban Voices– Navajo singers. And if that’s not enough, other activities include a free rock wall and free infl atable activities!Craft and food vendors will also be on hand.

Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney and Vice Mayor Robin Benning will be in attendance providing residents with information packets on upcoming events and happenings in Queen Creek. The Passport to Discovery Festival is presented by Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and sponsored by Salt River Project. For more information, visitQueenCreek.org or call Recreation Services at 480-358-3700.

FLORENCE, AZ – In cooperation and coordination with the City of Maricopa and the City of Casa Grande, Pinal County is conducting a study to evaluate a new east-west transportation corridor through western Pinal County. Since the December 2011 public scoping meetings,

possible parkway-concept corridor alternatives have been identi� ed between State Route 347 and Interstate 10 to provide additional capacity and connectivity. In addition, the team is also evaluating the consequences of not constructing a new transportation facility, known as the No Build

Alternative. Pinal County and the cities of Casa Grande and Maricopa are encouraging members of the public to attend one of two community information meetings. � e purpose of the meetings is to engage the public for comments and suggestions on the proposals and alternatives.

A brief presentation on the study will be made at each meeting, followed by an open house at which representatives from the cities, county and study team can answer questions. � e presentation will be the same at each meeting. In addition, detailed maps displaying the initial parkway concepts will be available at the meetings.

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Representing their own patchwork cross-section of the Grand Canyon State, quilters from across Arizona will gather March 14-16 for the Arizona Quilters Guild annual show at the Mesa Convention Center. Chandler’s

Lynn Kough chairs the show, and explained this annual event brings something new: the chance to add a few stitches of your own for a charitable cause. “This year’s show features a ‘sew-a-thon’ to

The 2013 ‘Opportunity Quilt’ will be a centerpiece of the Arizona Quilters’ Guild annual show in Mesa. (Submitted photo)

March Quilt Show in Mesa weaves a patchwork of Valley fabric artists

benefi t the Child Crisis Center. Arizona Quilters Guild members and show attendees are invited to participate while at the show, sit with us for a bit and make a difference; children are welcome to stitch along with an adult as well. Mulqueen Sewing Centers in Mesa and Glendale generously sponsored the sew-a-thon, providing sewing machines and quilting machines for use during the event, and ‘thank-you’ prizes for the stitchers, including a brand new sewing machine,” Kough said. Arizona Quilters Guild weaves threads from across the state, with board members from Mesa, Queen Creek, Gilbert, Glendale and Avondale, and chapters across the Valley as well as Kingman, Yuma, Lake Havasu, Show Low and more. National Quilting Day is observed on the third Saturday every March. ‘Trends and Traditions’ is the theme for this year’s convention: a

If-You-Go: What? Arizona Quilters Guild Annual Show March 14-16Where? Mesa Convention Center, 263 North Center Street How Much? Daily Admission: $10-$15 General ($5 AQG Members)For more information: azquiltersguild.org, or call 602.220.9889

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Peeps Pops from the Bubbly Hostess.

By Heather SneedThe Bubbly Hostess Welcome back! For those of you who have been following my column, you know that I am a planner and how much I love it! Now that we are approach-

ing the end of February, my planning has already moved into April. However, we can’t forget the month of March and most importantly, Easter. Plus, I am ready for spring and the warm weather; it has been a little too cold in the

The Bubbly Hostess starts planning for SpringValley for my blood! For several years the hubby and I have hosted a family brunch and egg hunt – this year will be no different. The first year we did it, I was pregnant with my little one and planned to make every-thing for the party. However, when the Evite went out, all of my very gracious friends starting offering to bring food to help. It was great! It ended up raining that year, so we had the egg hunt in our downstairs area. The guest list wasn’t huge and the kids were mostly toddlers – it worked out just fine. Last year it grew to 30 adults and 30 kids! It has become a tradition over the years for the guests to bring some-thing to share. The amount

of delicious food we have each year is amazing: egg and potato dishes, fruits, veggies, pastries, salads, desserts – it’s great! We keep the food inside and the party outside, complete with a bounce house, craft tables, a balloon guy, and of course, a bar. Once everyone eats, I send out some of the dads to hide the eggs. OK, they just spread them around in the grass and bushes, but since we had so many kids last year, we had over 1200 eggs and moved the egg hunt to the common area across the street from our house instead of try-ing to do it in the backyard. Let me tell you, it took those

four men last year forever to get those eggs out! Once they were finally done, we led the kids over in a parade-like fashion to start the hunt. I do make sure the little ones have a head start. Once done, everyone donated their plastic eggs back to us for future egg hunts. Way to recycle! Last year, I was super ex-cited about the “Peeps Pops” I made as a dessert. Sugar, covered with chocolate, topped with sprinkles? Yes. They were a huge, messy hit. If you would like to see more photos about last year’s party and get ideas as you begin to plan your spring, please visit the Easter party

(http://bit.ly/XTK13Y) entry on my blog. I’ll keep you posted as I progress with fun ideas this year – I have had a few friends offer to help this year with some of the behind the scenes work, so expect to see lots of cool stuff. Feel free to visit my blog or Facebook page and leave a comment. You can find me at TheBubblyHostess.blogspot.com. You can also like my page on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheBubbly-Hostess . Lastly - always remember to make the most out of your planning, so you have time to enjoy your champagne.


Recent and tragic events involving children who live in the San Tan Valley should remind everyone that there are basic safety measures that should be taken to protect our little ones. Rural/Metro Fire Department and Southwest Ambulance fi rst responders have noticed a spike in emergency calls that could have been prevented. Please take a moment to address some of the obvious hazards in and around your home. Check all smoke detectors and replace their batteries regularly, develop a fi re exit plan for your home, practice the plan with each member of your family. Remember, the majority of fi res start in the kitchen and garage.

Always use your seat belt and make sure children are securely belted into age appropriate car seats and restraining devices. All of the Rural/Metro Fire Stations in San Tan Valley now have certifi ed car seat technicians available to properly install your child car seats.

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By Chase KampSoutheast Valley Ledger One unique aspect of homeownership for residents of unincorporated San Tan Valley is the option to subscribe to the private services of Rural/Metro Fire, something unusual for Midwestern or east coast transplants to the Valley. Dan Caudle, Rural/Metro fire chief for central Arizona operations, said there is no difference between the operations of Rural/Metro and a municipal fire department. They effectively do the same job. The distinction comes in how the two operations are funded. Municipal fire departments receive tax dollars from federal, state and local coffers, as well as from grant sources. Rural/Metro’s services,

however, are supported by subscribers who dole out monthly payments. Rural/Metro began work in Maricopa County 65 years ago and is the largest private fire company in the country. He said he often hears from residents who are unfamiliar with how the company operates and how the fee system works. Caudle said these subscriptions, which are entirely voluntary, can confuse some residents that have never had to explicitly pay for emergency fire crews. “They’re not used to writing a check for fire service because it usually just comes out of normal taxes,” he said. There are three Rural/Metro stations in the San Tan Valley area, with a fourth planned to be built by September

in the San Tan Heights neighborhood. All of the stations exclusively serve the San Tan Valley area in conjunction with Southwest Ambulance. The subscription fees are based on the square footage of a property, both for residential and commercial clients. Caudle was cautious not to throw out figures for what the average homeowner might pay for a Rural/Metro subscription, citing the varied factors that go into determining fees. Though, he estimated most residents will pay about the same amount or slightly less than a municipal system. Certain fire safety improvements and additions to homes will help ease fees, Caudle explained, like sprinkler

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Combs High School wrestling team competed earlier this month in the Di-vision III State Championship in Prescott, Arizona. Sophomore, Ted Rico defeated his opponent 3 – 1 for the Division III title in his weight class, and brought home the first Arizona State Championship title to Combs High School. He finished the year at 47 – 1. Also qualifying for the state tournament were Kelvin Taylor, Riley Bourgeous, Joey Salas and Nigel Gardner. Gardner and Salas both seniors, finished in the top eight at the State Championship. Combs High School finished 25 out of 43 teams in the state. (Submitted photo)

Combs wrestler brings home first state championship

Mountain Vista Middle School has announced its second quarter honor rolls for the 2012-13 school year. Students who were named to the High Honors list for earning a 4.00-3.50 grade point average are: Tristin Andrews, Sydney Freund, Paola Lopez, Shayla Prince, Cory Smit, Colby Smith, Rachel Holguin, Joseph Wright, Elias Matthews-Peterson,

Dynorah Alvarez, Abigail Bryant-Hollandsworth, Renee Dicken, Dallas Jacobs, Elisa Krueger, Abigail Mo, Dakota Morrison, Deshawn Sachse, Taylor Smith, Laura Adams, Nathaniel Gardner, Jada Lloyd, Garret Penrod, Julene Stiltner, Kody Swencki, Justice Tauscher, Cynthia Aranda Perez, Brandon Dubin, Logan Hanawalt, Alissa Meadows-McGraw, Caprice Russo, Skyler

Schwanbeck, Tristian Takai; Students who were named to the Honors list for earning a 3.49-3.00 grade point average are: Derrick Martinez-Padilla, Gabriel Martinez, Quyhn Nguyen, Alexa Segura, Michael Tucker, Nicholas Umali, Gloria Alvarez, Cara Boatwright, Brisa Carranza, Ivori Chatman, Antuan Coy, Sethe Divine, Cazaia Duran, Hailey Guerrero, Bryant Lopez, Jacog McDonald,

Amy Montemurro, Nerida Orellana-Saravia, Julian Porter, Alexus Robles,Yasmin Robles-Garcia, Hannah Shaver, Aaron Sherman, Leah Sleeper, Mason Wright. Students who are “On a Roll” for earning a 2.00-2.5 grade point average are: Darby Albertson, Jose Raul Aranda, Seth Bowman, Trevor Brothers, Seth Callaway, Casey Hanawalt, John Hundrieser, Sheldon Lopez,

Benicio Ornelas, Biviana Rodriguez, Cierra Smith, Bryan Sowell, Kayla Umali, Jacquelyn Alcaraz, Dylan Barrier, Nghi Hoang, Michael Kays, Alissa Mejia, Hannah Mills, Samuel Boccasini, Justice Craig, Lili Cremo, Celine Del Rio, Michael Mackey, Trent McKinney, Alejandro Romero, Cheyenne Schilling, Xavier Smith, TaTyana Williams, Makale Winfield.

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FLORENCE, AZ, February, 2013 – On Saturday, February 2, 2013, six middle school students (grades 6-8)

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Bringing home the medals are, from left: R. Tate Buckner, Sam Smith, Max Meilke, Carlos Garcia, and Ryan DiFranco. Not pictured is Camille Francis. (Submitted photo)

Arizona College, bringing home one first place and three second place medals. Max Mielke and Carlos Garcia earned top honors in the “Rocks and Minerals” competition (geology) and also took 2nd Place in “Reach for the Stars” (astronomy). Camille Francis and Sam Smith won 2nd place in “Mission Possible,” a mechanical science competition that required them to design and build a working “Rube Goldberg” device, and Ryan DiFranco and R. Tate Buckner won 2nd Place in the “Science Bowl,” a Jeopardy-style game covering a broad spectrum of science disciplines. The Science Olympiad challenges students with events that focus on three broad areas of science education: 1) science processes and thinking skills, 2) science concepts and knowledge and 3) science application and technology skills. Coaches Christina Kells and Tara Walter applauded all the students, “These kids put in a lot of hard work, dedication and long hours studying the various aspects of science. All of them have a bright future in the area of science.” Elementary students from Anthem K-8 will be participating in the CAC Science Olympiad for grades 3-5 on Saturday, March 2.


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benefi ts to the Town of Florence, Pinal County, and the state of Arizona,” said Dan Johnson, vice president and general manager of the project. “Florence Copper will bring dramatic economic and community benefi ts to the residents of Florence and surrounding area.” Property tax payments are estimated at more than $75 million over the life of the project or approximately $3.5 million to $4 million annually. These are payable to Pinal County, the Town of Florence, and associated taxing entities with payments beginning in

2016. Life of project direct operating cost is estimated at $0.79 per pound copper recovered. This is considered to be among the lowest cost copper producers globally. Royalties paid to Arizona State Land Department over the life of the project will be approximately $162 million. Florence Copper is an in-situ copper recovery project. The ISCR process does not use typical open pit/earth moving mineral extraction methods, instead dissolving copper minerals located 400 to 1200 feet underground by introducing water-based low-pH solution. Opponents of the mine have expressed concerns over potential water supply contamination, though Curis

Resources has reiterated the project will have no adverse effect on the quality or availability of drinking water in the Town of Florence or surrounding area. An ISCR production test was undertaken in 1997-98 at the site by then owner BHP Copper Inc. with continuous monitoring and reporting since that time. Results from the test demonstrated to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) that in-situ copper recovery is both safe and effective for the recovery of copper in Florence. Operations are planned to occur on land owned by and leased by Curis from the Arizona State Land Department for a total of 13 years. The fi rst nine years of copper production will occur exclusively on state land and is scheduled to begin in 2016. In year 10, production would expand on to private patented land

owned by Curis. During the construction phase, Florence Copper will require an estimated 202,247 labor hours of employment with associated wages and benefi ts paid being $26,631,574. The fi rst phase of the project will be to construct and operate a Production

Test facility (PTF). Construction and operations of Phase 1 are scheduled to begin in 2013 on state land following conclusion of project permitting. Life of project salaries and benefi ts payable by Florence Copper are estimated at approximately $300 million. Curis has a local

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part of a Revocable Living Trust package, but if you’re making your own Will you’ll need to create these docu-ments as well. These documents will ensure that you have a representative that has the power to carry out your wishes and conduct business on your behalf if you become incapacitated in some way. Even your spouse may have difficulty representing you in some situations if you haven’t completed this part of your plan. There’s some great informa-tion and samples of these documents available at the AZ Attorney General’s webpage, AZAG.gov/seniors/life-care-planning. Even a basic estate plan can stop a tragic event from turn-ing into a long term financial catastrophe for your loved ones. This should be one of your top goals for the New Year and it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money to make sure it gets done.

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By Andrew LuberdaSoutheast Valley Ledger Poston Butte High School hosted a signing day ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 to recognize seven student-athletes who received college scholar-ships. Wyatt Pattyson was awarded a baseball schol-arship to Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Cameron Owens received a football scholarship to Mesa CC and Samantha Castoldi was given a soft-ball scholarship to Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. Dustin French, Jor-dan Davis and Antwane Sonneveldt all received football scholarships to Phoenix CC, while slugger Emily Lodge received a softball scholarship to the college. Before signing their letters of intent, Athletic Director Gordon Ray intro-duced the student-athletes to an audience of parents, coaches and classmates. He said they excelled in other areas in addition to their respective athletic accomplishments. “[We’re] very proud of these young men and young women, for their efforts not only on the athletic field, but their efforts in the classroom and in the community and how they represent us,” he said. The student-athletes credited the Poston Butte coaches, community, and their teammates for not only helping them achieve some of their athletic goals, but also learning life skills and lessons. “The family that we have here,

we’re really close knit and everyone supports each other,” said Dustin French. Antwane Sonneveldt be-lieves the coaches promote more than just athletic goals. “The coaching staff, they definitely pride them-selves a lot on not only building a great football program and football team but great young men,” he said. “They definitely want to prepare us for the real world out there.” For the parents of the student-athletes, Tuesday was a proud and emotional day for them to share with their children. Aside from their children’s athletic achievements, most said they were proud of their determination and dedica-tion. Cindy Pattyson is most proud of her son Wyatt for being “a good role model.” Dennis Castoldi is most proud of his daughter Sa-mantha’s decision making. “She’s got a really square head on her shoulders,” he said. “She’s got a straight-forward vision of where she wants to go and where she wants to be.” For Jennifer Sonnveldt, Tuesday recalled the emotional journey that has brought her son Antwane to this point in his life. “It’s a movie,” she said. “If [people] could see his life and who he is now, it’s just a great story. Who he’s be-come as a man, a brother, a son, and who he’ll be in the future.” Kelly Castoldi may have spoken the thoughts of most parents when she said, “just missing him, obviously, is the hardest thing.”

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Poston Butte Athletes each take a large step into their future. (Andy Luberda photo)

Combs High SchoolLady Coyotes Softball

By Andrew LuberdaSoutheast Valley LedgerThe 2013 Softball season

is quickly approaching and the Lady Coyotes of Combs High School are preparing for a breakout season. The 2013 season will mark the third year for the Lady Coyotes Varsity Program. In 2012, the Lady Coyotes finished the season with a record of 5-12. A few of those losses

could have easily been victories. Head Coach Var Rowley expects the experiences of the first two seasons to pay dividends in year three. “Being a

new program, the stabil-ity and cohesiveness of having girls that have been together for these two-plus years [and] working with me should see things start-ing to come together,” she said.The Lady Coyotes return

seven varsity players, five new varsity members, and have a pitcher return-ing after a one-season hiatus. The 2013 Lady Coyotes are: Karla Alfaro (JR), Hailey Cooper (SR), Naiyana Cotton (SR), Listiana Crawford (SR), Kayla Hodge (SR), Sarah Kendal (JR), Violet

Koster (SR), Alyssa Lag-ana (JR), Kayla McDevitt (JR), Frizney Mendivil (JR), Samantha Soto (SR), Kourtney Taylor (SR) and Makayla Wilson (SO).Rowley expects to

improve on last season’s record. She believes the Lady Coyotes have enough talent to do so. “We have a couple of girls that we are looking to get special recognition this year,” she said.While Rowley is obvi-

ously teaching the sound fundamentals of hitting, fielding and pitching on the field, she is teaching life

skills as well. Her expecta-tions of the Lady Coyotes, both on and off the field, will help them grow and mature into young adults. “The big expectation for my players is, and has been, class above all else. We control the things we can; make it happen. And we make choices that if asked ‘Why?’ we can proudly answer. That’s what we do.”The Lady Coyotes begin

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Combs High SchoolCoyotes Baseball

By Andrew LuberdaSoutheast Valley LedgerThe 2012 edition of the

Coyotes baseball team finished with a more-than-respectable record of 19-9. Head Coach John Scrogham would like nothing more than for the 2013 Coyotes to build on last season’s success. He expects the experience of nine returning starters to be a key to a suc-cessful season. The veteran leadership they can provide

will help as the Coyotes welcome six new varsity players.The 2013 Coyotes are:

Zane Hunt (JR), Gunnar Scrogham (SR), Angel Larranga (JR), Joseph Reyna (SR), Brandon Benavidez (SR), Jorge Garcia (SR), Nelson Pare-des (JR), Austin Gauthier (JR), Mason Cundick (SO), Andre Jones (SR), Gage Davidson (FR), RJ Amenta (SR), Mikael Garcia (SR),

Ryan Johnson (SR) and Richard Garcia (SR).Scrogham understands

the opportunity he has as a coach to make a lasting impression on his players. Besides coaching baseball he also is coaching life. “We focus on making baseball a life learning experience,” he said. “The boys are expected to be team players first and earn the trust of their team-mates. Everything they do on and off the field reflects

on their fellow teammates and the program.” As a result, Scrogham says,

“They strive to uphold a positive image.” After starting the 2013

season at Miami on Feb. 21, 2013, the Coyotes will participate in the Joe S. Padilla Tournament. The tournament begins on Feb. 27, 2013. The Coyotes first home game vs. San Tan Foothills High School is on Mar. 7, 2013 at 3:45 p.m.

Poston Butte High SchoolBroncos Baseball

By Andrew LuberdaSoutheast Valley Ledger Head Coach James Stevens and the 2013 Broncos baseball team have begun preparations for the upcoming season. Led by returning 2012 Player of the Year, Wyatt Pattyson, the Broncos look to improve on last season’s 14-14 record.

Joining Pattyson on the 2013 Broncos baseball team is: Alex Merriman, Daniel Rodriguez, Dustin Blevins, Robert Herrera, Tyler Ervin, Zach Rosten, Alex Jensen, Cody Mefford, Coulter Elliget, Sal Martinez, Dereck Guenther, Tim Aden, Aaron Kern.

Stevens lists “model conduct, academics, work ethic, and integrity” as his expectations for his players on and off the field. The Broncos begin their season on Feb. 23, 2013, against Maricopa in the Tomas Pinon Memorial Tournament at Casa Grande High School. Besides the

Broncos and Maricopa High School, the tournament field includes Casa Grande High School, Marana High School, Marcos de Niza High School, and San Manuel Jr/Sr High School. The Broncos first home game vs. Williams Field High School is on Mar. 1, 2013 at 3:45 p.m.

Poston Butte High SchoolBroncos Softball

By Andrew LuberdaSoutheast Valley LedgerThe Poston Butte Softball

team has had to get into shape in a hurry as their 2013 season begins sooner than some other schools. Last year’s team finished with a 15-15 record. Head Coach Roxanne

Greene has ten returning varsity players to go along with four newcomers. She believes the Broncos have the depth on the field and the talent at the plate to have a successful season. “Keys to this season are to have a solid defense and

(a) strong offense,” Greene said. “If we can bring both out during a game, we will be very successful.”Greene appears to adhere

to a coaching philosophy to play as they practice. She expects the girls to go as hard in practice as they do in games. If they do, they will be rewarded. “I expect my girls to give everything they have through an entire game or practice,” she said. “I believe with hard work and determination a team with a common goal can do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.”

Like many other high school coaches, in any sport, Greene has certain expectations of her players off the field. She knows these experiences help her players prepare for life after high school. She said she expects “each girl to represent themself, their families, our program, and our school in the highest manor.” Greene has other demands

the players must meet too. “They need to achieve in the classroom before they can contribute on the field,” she proclaimed.

And there’s more. “They also need to be good role models throughout the community.” According to Greene, the team will participate in some “community service projects throughout the season.”The Broncos start their

season with a practice game vs. Higley High School on Feb. 15, 2013. The game will be played at Higley in Gilbert at 4 p.m. Their first home and regular season game is Feb. 26, 2013 vs. Saguaro High School at 3:45 p.m.


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