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of service. said. “Right now, “Basically, the we’re taking a look American Legion has at some of the Legion changed its eligibility activities. We have criteria,” Metz said. not decided what we “Before, members should do.” had to serve during
Metz has been a Le- periods of conflict. gion member “off and Now, that is not the on” since he retired case. It’s open to anyfrom the Air Force. He one who has an honenlisted in 1968 and orable discharge or is “came up through the active duty.” ranks.” He was com- Veterans are remissioned in 1978 and quired to show DD retired in 1989. Form 214 discharge
His first duty as- paperwork, which signment was at Luke shows if they were Air Force Base. honorably discharged.
“There’s another Those who are on acpost in Glendale, Post tive duty, must pres29,” Metz explained. Dick Metz, commander of American Legion Post 115, left, displays the organi- ent their military ID. “It’s a big post and very active. It’s in zation’s charter with Angel Juarez, the American Legion Department of Arizona adjutant. (Photo courtesy of Dick Metz) Besides the ID or paperwork, prospecDowntown Glendale. They have a post “As long as they meet the eligibility tive members must request an applihome. We have folks who are out in criteria and they can pay, they can join cation from Metz or another member. North Glendale who don’t want to go the post,” Metz said. Post members then vote. to the Downtown area. They smoke Like other posts, 115 welcomes vet- To join, call the Post at 480-438over there. We don’t smoke.” erans or active duty from all branches 7582.
Glendale Police arrest stepfather for tying up son
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor
Glendale Police arrested 37-year-old Mto Assa for felony offenses of child abuse, aggravated assault and unlawful imprisonment.
According to Glendale Police, Assa restrained his 14-year-old stepson by binding his hands and feet with ropes and then physically assaulted him causing visible injuries.
The allegations came to light on June 8, just before 10:30 p.m., near 4400 W. Ocotillo Road, when the teenage boy fl ed to a neighbor’s apartment and asked for help.
His hands and feet were still bound with ropes. The victim said his stepfather tied his hands behind his back and bound his ankles, then connected the ropes together.
The boy stated he was struck and physically assaulted. He said his younger sister freed one of his feet so he could run for help. She attempted to release his wrists, but the ropes were too tight. The neighbor said they cut the ropes from the boy’s wrists while waiting for offi cers.
The mother had fi led a police report on the teen as a runaway on June 8. The boy returned home and said, during the assault, his stepfather told him he would keep him tied up for the next year.
Assa admitted to detectives that he bound the boy, but denied the assaults. The forensic nurse recorded injuries consistent with the allegations made by the teen.
Mto Assa was arrested for felony offenses. (Photo courtesy of Glendale Police)
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Midwestern University earns ‘AA Stable’ rating
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
Midwestern University recently received an upgraded fi nancial rating from Fitch Ratings, one of the top independent credit agencies in the United States.
Fitch elevated the university’s rating from “AA- Positive” to “AA Stable” and rated the university’s fi nancial outlook as “stable.”
According to the Fitch report, the boost in the overall fi nancial rating is the result of Midwestern’s ongoing enrollment growth, which has continued throughout the pandemic, as well as its sound fi scal management over the past fi ve years.
“An upgrade in the Fitch rating is very signifi cant and underscores Midwestern University’s careful fi nancial planning and forward-thinking management. Our newest rating is one of the highest among our peer organizations and refl ects a strong, stable organization. I appreciate the team effort of our faculty and staff to carefully manage our budgets, work hard to educate our students and remain dedicated to our mission of excellence,” said Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., president and chief executive offi cer of Midwestern University.
The report also cites the strong demand for the academic programs offered by the university, conscientious capital investments and the university’s robust balance sheet metrics as attributes responsible for the upgraded rating. Fitch is an independent agency that assesses the fi nancial strength of companies and government entities and evaluates the institution’s creditworthiness.
The AA Stable rating earned by Midwestern University is the second-highest possible rating and signals a strong and stable outlook for the university.
Info: 623-572-3215, midwestern.edu
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