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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 19, 2022
Avondale ESD hosting spelling bee
BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
The 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
Avondale 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 #AvondalePets 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.
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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 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.
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
Isabel Gutierrez Miranda
Mr. Isabel Gutierrez Miranda, 60, of Glendale, Arizona died December 7, 2021. He was born July 8, 1961 in Villa Matamores, Mexico to Candelario Santillanes and Josefa Lopez. A memorial service was held at 1PM, January 14 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Final interment will be at Panteon Municipal in Villa Matamores, Mexico. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/isabel-gutierrez-miranda
Kathleen(Farren) VanMeter
KathySullivanFarrenVanMetera beloved Mother, Grandmother and GreatGrandmother.Momwasbornin BostonMass.toBobandMarykateSullivanabigsistertoherbrotherBob.She grewupinaloving,strongIrishfamily andpasseddownthattoherchildren andgrandchildren.
SheMarriedJefferyFarrenandtheyhadfourchildren,movingwestandsettlinginPhoenix.AfteradivorceshemarriedtheabsoluteloveofherlifeDennis VanMeter.Theyhadalovethatlastedtherestoftheir lives.Theyraisedmanychildrenandgrandchildren withendlessamountsofloveandpatience.
Shewasafaithfulstewardofthelordbeingavery activememberofSaintPeter'sEpiscopalChurch.She foundmanyfriendsandagreatpurposewithinher flock.Sheenjoyedeveryminuteofthelifeshebuilt thereandthesupportprovidedtoher.
Mom/Nanaissurvivedbyherkids,grandkids,great grandkids,brother,niecesandnephews.Herchildren: Jay(Cassandra)MaryKate(Matt)Dan(Margaret)Brian(Evoni);brother,Bob(Sylvia). Grandchildren:Matthew(Maddie)Christopher(Alex)Alexandra,Madison, Mackenzie,Logan,Kelsey,Nevaeh,Braylen,Aidan, Brianna,LiloandLuna.
Acelebrationoflifewillbeheldfrom4:00PMon 2022-01-28atSaintPeter's EpiscopalChurch,400Old LitchfieldRoad,LitchfieldPark,AZ,USA.
L.C.McFerrin
Mr.L.C.McFerrin,78,ofBuckeye, ArizonadiedDecember27,2021in Buckeye,Arizona.HewasbornJanuary25,1943inBigSprings,Texasto OscarandAnnieMcFerrin. AmemorialservicewasheldatJanuary 10, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Chapel.BurialisatLouisB.HazeltonCemeteryin Buckeye,Arizona.
Toviewthefullobituaryandleavethefamilycondolences,pleasevisitwww.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/lc-mcferrin
Gabriel A. Gonzales Sr.
Gabriel A. Gonzales Sr., 67, passed away on January 2nd, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Gabriel was born on August 8th, 1954, in Flagstaff, AZ. He was a Veteran and served with the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elia Gonzales, sons: Gabriel A. Gonzales Jr, Alejandro Gonzales and Elliott Gonzales; granddaughters: Zeriaha Gonzales, Serena Hernandez, Khloe Gonzales, and great grandson, Raymond Villareal Jr. He will be greatly missed and forever in the hearts of those he loved. Private services with family are planned.
Raeann Maree Madron
RaeAnn Maree Madron, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 1, 2022. RaeAnn was born to Robert, Sr. and Marlene Madron on May 18, 1981. RaeAnn was raised and attended schools in Buckeye, Arizona. RaeAnn is survived by her long time partner, Andre Tetter of Phoenix, AZ, her mother, Marlene Madron of Bonanza, OR, brothers Robert Madron, Jr. of Camp Verde, AZ, and Trebor (Sheena) Madron of Bonanza, OR, Grandparents Ray and Patty Melvin of Rio Verde, AZ and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. RaeAnn was preceeded in death by her dad, Robert Sr., her Grandmother, Clarine Gill, grandparents, Clifford and Mary Madron, sister Christine Madron and brother, Matthew Rowden. A private memorial was held with family.
Rachel Silva Valdez
Rachel was born March 15,1952 passed away peacefully on December 29th 2021. Rachel is survived by her husband, of 37 years, Joe Valdez Jr. Her sons Rodney, Robert and Freddie; daughters Lisa, Annette and Suzie. Along with her 14 grandkids and 12 great grandkids. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by all. Rachel was the vibrant light, life and glue of this family.
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