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1 Green shade 5 Police officer 8 Achy 12 Last writes? 13 Coach Parseghian 14 Bard’s river 15 Besides 17 Hatchling’s home 18 Bagel choice 19 Aquarium favorites 21 Weir 22 Mediocre 23 Fan’s cry 26 ‘60s war zone 28 Entrap 31 Coup d’ -33 “The Voice” network 35 “My Way” composer 36 Event location 38 “Eureka!” 40 Speck 41 Zwei follower 43 Literary rep 45 Move fast 47 Wiped out 51 Teen fave 52 Oliver Twist’s request 54 Margarita garnish 55 Leading lady? 56 Buffalo’s lake 57 “A Room of -- Own” 58 Sailor 59 Grit

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1 May honorees 2 Bassoon’s kin 3 Round Table titles 4 Lieu 5 Neanderthal 6 Raw mineral 7 Medicare section 8 “Evil Ways” band 9 Type of volleyball serve 10 Activist Parks 11 Tolkien creatures 16 Muscat’s land 20 Overhead trains 23 Speed (up) 24 Devoured 25 Good-looking 27 CEO’s deg. 29 “Top Hat” studio 30 Chow down 32 Swimming reptiles 34 Smooth talker 37 Shoe width 39 Malaria symptom 42 Map within a map 44 London newspaper 45 Hawaiian city 46 Tennis score 48 Asta’s feeder 49 Ireland 50 Monopoly card 53 Eggs

by Linda Thistle

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H

H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY!

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H

H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY!

EVEN EXCHANGE

by Donna Pettman

Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

SCRAMBLERS

Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words. Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag!

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Digital Learning Academy unveils mascot

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

In preparation for its launch as the 17th school in the “A”-rated Litchfield Elementary School District, the Digital Learning Academy launched its school nickname, the Trail Blazers.

The mascot, an adventuresome dune buggy, will symbolize the innovative and creative students who are forging new paths in the online school that will serve kindergarten through eighth graders with live teaching lessons.

Principal Marlene Capristo enlisted support on this important project to create an engaging school identity. Digital Learning Academy students, families and teachers participated in an electronic survey to vote on school nicknames.

DLR Group, an architecture and engineering firm, donated its services to design the energetic dune buggy.

“I’m grateful to DLR Group for creating a fun and unique mascot that will engage students to blaze their own trail as they pursue excellence at school and in life,” Capristo said. “Our Trail Blazers are driven and enthusiastic about their education. The dune buggy is an active and confident symbol of the independence that we value at Litchfield’s Digital Learning Academy.”

Fifth grade teacher Karen Terry added, “We are digital, not distant. We will use this fun mascot to drive school spirit and sense of connection within our school family. Our Trail Blazers will love incorporating the dune buggy into their events and activities.”

Online registration for the Digital Learning Academy and all of Litchfield’s schools is available at lesd79.org. The open enrollment application is available to Arizona students.

Avondale Parks and Rec hosts Blank Canvas showcase

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

West Valley View Executive Editor

The city of Avondale Parks and Recreation Department is seeking young aspiring artists to participate in the Blank Canvas Summer Showcase.

Participants will be provided with an 18-by-24-inch blank canvas to create original artwork inspired by Avondale’s celebration of its 75th anniversary as a city. Artwork should reflect Avondale’s beauty, values or culture.

Register online at avondaleaz. gov/rec before May 31 to secure your free canvas for the art showcase. Canvases will be provided by Avondale’s Neighborhood and Family Services Department. Participants may pick up their canvas between 2 and 6 p.m. June 2, June 3 or June 7 at Avondale City Hall/ Recreation Office (11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale).

Finished artwork can be dropped off at City Hall between June 7 and July 8, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The artwork will be on display at various Avondale locations as part of the Blank Canvas Summer Showcase and on Avondale’s social media pages. Artwork will be juried, and ribbons will be awarded.

Participation is free, and the age categories are 12 and younger, and 13 to 18.

For more information, contact Avondale Parks and Recreation Department at play2@ avondaleaz.gov or call 623333-2400.

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Todd Alan Vermillion

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Todd Vermillion, age 41, our beloved Son, brother, family member and friend was taken far too soon. Todd was born in Tucson and grew up in Buckeye. He was the first of two children to Kent and Candy Vermillion of Litchfield Park. Todd leaves behind his mother, Candy Vermillion, his sister, Kendra Vermillion, and many loving family members and friends.

Although, only 41, Todd affected many people in his lifetime. He was a loving son to his mother and father, a loving brother to Kendra, and best friend to many.

What you saw was always what you got with Todd, and what you saw – if you were fortunate enough to know him – was a hard working, generous, selfless, caring, and funny human being. He loved to make people laugh and his laugh was infectious.

Todd’s passion was using his self taught skills and talents to build and create things for family and friends. He was always working on a project. When he wasn’t building something in his garage, he was helping someone out. Todd was always willing and eager to help people, whether they were friends, family, or strangers in need.

His fun-loving energy for life was apparent to all who knew him. Todd enjoyed throwing pool parties for friends and co-workers, building things, and restoring old cars, especially his Mother’s 1974 Land Cruiser, which he was especially proud of.

Most importantly, Todd had a deep love for his family, and cherished the time they would spend together. From an early age he loved the holidays, and enjoyed making and giving thoughtful gifts to family and friends, having meals together, and simply spending the day taking everyone for a ride in one of his proudly restored vehicles.

Todd enjoyed working at Alpha Graphics. Creative by nature, he was recognized for improving the way business was done. A tribute to his philosophy on success is a large picture proudly displayed on a wall in his home office – an image of Popeye shoveling rock, captioned “Put in the Work – There’s No Shortcut to Success” .

We know Todd is now with his Dad, Kent Vermillion, paternal grandparents Ken and Genevieve Vermillion, Uncle Barry Vermillion, and is loved on earth as well as in heaven. Those who knew Todd, even a little lost a shining light in their lives.

We will love and miss you every day –We’ll miss your warm smile, your infectious laugh, and your love for life…Mom and Kendra

Friends will be received at the Wigwam Sachem Room, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park (623) 935-3811 on Saturday, May 22nd from 1-3pm.

For those who choose to give a gift to honor Todd –The best way to honor his life is to do what Todd would do – Be kind to someone, be the reason someone laughs, help someone in need.