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Agua Fria district unveils new logo
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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
gua Fria Union High School District recently unveiled a new logo. “The community has grown and evolved over the years, so it is time for a refreshed logo to reflect what the district represents today and to symbolize our future,” Superintendent Mark Yslas stated. “We are entering a new era as a region; rebranding goes hand in hand with the change and momentum of the West Valley.” While change is necessary to progress, honoring the foundation of what makes this district special is vital. The new logo’s colors are red, white and blue to represent the community’s patriotism, he said. It also depicts a river, which is a nod to the Spanish words in the district’s name, “agua fría,”
Shines...continued from page 25 showings. Wilson yearned to apply previously but was otherwise occupied. “I had heard about it before, and I had forgotten the deadline every year,” Wilson said. “Something would come up and I wouldn’t do it. This year, I was bound and determined to get it done because we have been through so much.” The photo of Tamia was selected from more than 2,100 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Her photo was shown on two JumboTron screens in the heart of Times Square, thanks to the support of ClearChannel Outdoor. The Times Square video presentation kicked off the flagship Bud-
Agua Fria’s new logo is red, white and blue to represent the community’s patriotism. (Image courtesy of the Agua Fria Union High School District)
which translates to “cold water.” Like water, Agua Fria Union High School District helps create economic prosperity, build communities and connect people. The rebranding began in July, when several logo options were created internally by the newly established Department of Communications and Strategic Initiatives. A focus group was assembled to ensure the logo involved multiple stakeholders. In August, it gathered feedback from community members, teach-
ers, students and staff. It was used to help guide, modify and eliminate options. A survey was conducted to rank logo options, and the top two logo options were presented to the governing board for its consideration. This month, a new logo was selected by the governing board at its meeting. The community will begin to see the new logo rolled out on social media, the web page and on district communications. A style guide has been created to ensure the brand integrity of the new logo.
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OBITUARIES John H. Hammitt
John H. Hammitt, 85, of Litchfield Park, Arizona died September 12, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born October 25, 1935 in Oakland, California to Henry K. Hammitt and Margareta I. Rosendahl. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Shirley J. Hammitt, sons John Hammitt and Richard (Barb) Hammitt and daughter Diana (Gary) Feldman and, four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by grandson Jonah Feldman. John was raised in Oakland, California. He was the first in his family to graduate from college in 1958, where he majored in Forestry. John's life as an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel took him all over the world. He was a Vietnam veteran. After moving more than 15 times, Shirley and John settled in Litchfield Park, Arizona in 1979. John married Shirley after meeting at the University of California Berkely. They enjoyed spending summers at her father's property in Grass Valley, California. When Shirley required surgery in August of 2021, John was by her side every step of the way and cared for her once she came home. John loved football, especially the San Francisco 49ers and his California Golden Bears along with all of the Arizona sport's teams. He enjoyed watching sports, the History Channel, and old Westerns. His hobbies included skeet shooting, hunting, HAM Radios and genealogy. He was a Boy Scout in his youth and later became a leader for Troop 90, and was a member of the local Masonic Lodge. He also loved to take care of his daughter Diana's dog Lady Dog, when she and her husband would travel. John lived life on his terms - retired when he was 49. That left plenty of time for him to be fully engaged in hobbies and his relationships with friends and family. When family would visit, he always wanted to play a "little" football in the backyard. John was always eager to talk with anyone that was on his journey and loved to learn their story and acknowledge them for who they are. Services are being planned for October 2021. Visit ThompsonFuneralChapel.com for future service information. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest donations be made to the following organizations: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) Air Force Association Give to VVMF - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
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