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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 19, 2022
Avondale ESD hosting spelling bee
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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
he Avondale Elementary School District is hosting its spelling bee from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at its office’s governing board room, 295 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. The community is invited to attend this event. Student participants are the first- and second-place winners from nine schools from the district.
The champion and runner-up from this event will represent Avondale Elementary School District at the regional spelling bee on Saturday, Feb. 12, in the Youngker High School Auditorium at 3000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye. The state spelling bee is March 19. The National Spelling Bee will be held in late May/early June in Washington, D.C.
Poppin’ in the Park comes to Festival Fields BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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vondale Parks & Recreation Department will host its first Poppin’ in the Park event of the year on Saturday, Feb. 5, at Festival Fields Park, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale. This event will feature a drive-in-style movie, showcasing the animated film “Secret Life of Pets,” which will play at dusk. Also featured are family trivia on the big screen, creating crafts and other games. Residents are encouraged to snap photos of their pets and post them on Facebook or Instagram @AvondaleParksandRec using the hashtag #Avon-
Imagine...continued from page 23 Boettcher said he looks forward to growing the school’s extracurricular activities and additional academic programs, including robotics, sports and dance. “One of our biggest goals is to start providing after-school programs,” he said. “There are some grant opportunities with the state that we’ve been a part of before. We contract out to people in the community so they get to come into our school and kids can experience some of these things on campus here that they may not have an opportunity to do so later. We’re always looking for ways to provide opportunities for our kids and really enrich their academic experience.” As Buckeye grows, Boettcher said he is excited to see the charter school’s enrollment, programs and
dalePets for a chance to showcase them on the big screen and win a prize. Attendees are invited to sit in their vehicles to enjoy the feature film. Bigger vehicles such as SUVs and trucks will be placed toward the back of the lot for viewing purposes. Trivia will begin at 6:10 p.m. and the film will start at 6:30 p.m.; families are encouraged to arrive as early as 5 p.m. to reserve their parking spot and participate in the activities. Admission is free. Concessionaires will be on-site for food and beverage purchase. For more information, visit avondaleaz.gov/events. community expand with it. “It’s just a very inclusive, supportive community where we encourage parents to join us and kids to have a say in what they’re doing in their classrooms,” he said. “I welcome anyone to come over here and experience the love and support and communication. Our teachers are so good at reaching out to families and including them on what’s going on in the classroom and sharing celebrations in the classroom. They’re just so eager to learn and support kids and continue to grow in their professions so they can provide the best possible education to the students.” Imagine Buckeye is a free public charter school. The pre-K program is tuition based. For more information, visit imaginebuckeye.org.
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OBITUARIES Elizabeth Kenney
Ms. Elizabeth Kenney, 98, of Glendale, Arizona died December 30, 2021. She was born October 5, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to William Geegan and Anna Neary. Services are private at this time. To leave the family condolences, please visit: www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/elizabeth-kenney
Steven James Altman
Mr. Steven James Altman, 58, of Phoenix, Arizona died December 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 10, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to James R. Altman and Donn M. Griner. A Celebration of Life is being planned and details will be given when finalized. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/Steven-Altman
Pedro Bravo
June 2, 1959 - January 2, 2022 Pedro Bravo, age 62 of Sierra Vista Arizona passed away January 2, 2022 from Covid 19 complications. A longtime resident of Arizona, he grew up in Avondale and graduated from Agua Fria High school, his love for the outdoors was enormous, he loved exploring any and everywhere, especially Arizona and his many cross-country travels with his love Vicki. He had a love for camping, hiking, dancing, music, exploring herbs and plants for medicinal purposes, and was studying to be a Certified Herbalist, however his number one loves were his Mom, his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wealth of knowledge, humor, jokes, sense of direction, free spirit and infectious laugh will forever and ever be missed. He was proceeded in death by his Father Antonio Rufino Bravo, his son, Pedro Bravo Jr., his sister Esperanza Garcia and his twin brother Marcelino Bravo. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Bravo, his Mother, Maria Dolores Bravo, two brothers and 9 sisters, his daughter Emilia Josefina Bravo Johnson, Stepdaughter’s: Becky Ramos and Sheri Nelson, Stepson David Moore, his grandsons: Manuel Martinez, Hipolito Rodrigues, Pedro Bravo, DeAnthony Echols, Dylan Moore and Clayton Moore. His Granddaughter’s: Alexia Martinez, Isabel Bravo Hernandez, Catalina Rodriguez, Josie Bravo Hernandez, Emilia Bravo, Taylor Ramsey and Amaya Ramos and 4 Great Grand Children: Memorial service : Jan. 28 2022 10:00AM at Evangelical Babtist Church 2925 W. Polk St. Phx. 85009 Celebration of life / spreading of his ashes: Jan. 29 2:00PM at Estrella Mountain Park
