4 JUNE 2025 EDITOR’S NOTE Every day during the month of June, I step out my front door in the morning feeling like it’s summer vacation – even though I’m a grown up and am usually headed to work. In my world, June carries three birthdays and Father’s Day, so I get to celebrate some of my favorite people, four times. Almost as fun as a vacation! This month, we tip our hats to the dads – the fixers, advice givers, the amateur interior designers, grill masters, storybook readers, the coaches, mentors and kings of all dad jokes: Happy Father’s Day! This is also the month we share stories about our 2025 graduates, letting readers know what some of our high school athletes and go-getters are up to now that senior year is officially over. Madison Highland Prep’s Sage Schaffer had big plans to utilize her ROTC scholarship until another opportunity presented itself – now, she’s headed to Kyrgyzstan to immerse herself in the Russian culture. Big news in the sports world as the Titans, Falcons and Gators played hard in the sand before Arcadia and Xavier headed to the beach volleyball State Championships in Divisions I and II. Both teams finished runners-up, but not before declaring that next season is going to be THE season – they’re ready to get back to work and claim that championship win. Our Summer Vacation Photo Spread is happening this year, so send photos to editor@arcadianews.com for a chance to be in the September issue. Your photo might be on the cover! The deadline to send in photos is August 11. Stay cool out there, and thank you, as always, for reading the Arcadia News, – Mallory Gleich UPCOMING THEMES: No one has better coverage in the areas of Arcadia, Biltmore and the Camelback Corridor. Promote your business to 45,000 loyal Arcadia News readers. For more: call/text 602-840-6379 or email ads@arcadianews.com .            1. Little Lee, baby girl, love dog…she is known by many adorations, but mostly, she is our sweet Leela . She’s a six-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix who is fluffy and soft. Leela loves walks, tummy rubs and staring down cats. Watch out – she often gets the zoomies and loves to give kisses. – Holly B. 2. This is Clem (short for Clementine). We rescued him off the street at four weeks old and now, at six months old, he is thriving! He loves blueberries, going on walks, and playing fetch – we think he may be part dog. He is very chatty and always right by our sides. We couldn’t love him more! – Tori H. . 3. Louie is a four-year-old American tabby who has been in our family for four years. He’s a curious cat that loves the outdoors just as much as his food. Teddy is an eight-year-old Main Coon who has been with our family for eight years. He’s a stunning cat that loves bird watching and sleeping. – Howard N. 1 2 3 ARCADIA ARCADIA ''S PETS S PETS Would you like to share your pet? Send a photo and a description (50 words max) of your pet to editor@arcadianews.com or text it to 602.840.6379 . Include your pet’s name and age, along with any fun facts about them you’d like to share. All animals are welcome! WANTED: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS Deadline: Monday, August 11 Send your photos to editor@arcadianews.com Be sure to let us know the names of the family or people in the photo, where you went and what you did! Send to: editor@arcadianews.com or instagram: @arcadianews Your photo may be featured on the cover! YOUR PHOTO MAY BE FEATURED ON THE COVER! O Op pe en n S Su un n- -M Mo on n- -T Tu ue es s 1 11 1a am m- -9 9p pm m W We ed d- -T Th hu ur rs s 1 11 1a am m- -9 9: :3 30 0p pm m F Fr ri i- -S Sa at t 1 11 1a am m- -1 10 0p pm m • Dine in • Patio Service • Sat-Sun Brunch menu with drink specials • Happy Hour Specials • Pickup Orders T Tr ry y o ou ur r f fu ul ll l c ca at te er ri in ng g s se er rv vi ic ce e: : 6 60 02 2- -3 30 00 0- -7 71 13 33 3 Safety guidelines are being followed. Thanks for your support! 4144 E. Indian School Road | teepeemexicanfood.com teepeemexicanfood.com | 602-956-0178 602-956-0178 ENJOY YOUR ENJOY YOUR TEEPEE TEEPEE FAVORITES! FAVORITES!

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