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FLASH!
Help
Police Identify Sexual Assault Suspect
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – On Sunday, September 29th, 2013,
in the evening hours around 10:45pm, a
15
year old Hispanic female was on her way home
from visiting a friend. Shortly after
exiting a bus, while walking home in the
area of 4600 N. 59th Avenue, a male suspect
approached her in a vehicle. He forced her
at gunpoint into the vehicle. The suspect
then drove to a car wash in the area of 5300
N. 59th Avenue and sexually assaulted the
female victim.
The
suspect was seen on surveillance video
purchasing condoms at a local convenience
store in the area shortly before the assault
occurred and is believed to have been
driving a newer model, silver colored Toyota
FJ Cruiser with a white roof and black roof
rack.
The
suspect is described as a Hispanic Male,
approximately 27 years of age. He is
approximately 6’0" tall and has a
thin build, weighing about 160 pounds. He
was last seen wearing a black and blue
striped American Eagle shirt and designer
jeans. He has a mole under his right eye. At
the time of incident, he had a thin beard
and mustache.
Glendale
Police Detectives currently have no leads in
this case and are not aware of any similar
incidents involving this particular suspect.
Detectives are seeking the community’s
help identifying the suspect responsible for
this sexual assault. The Glendale Police
Department encourages anyone that has
information on the identity of the suspect
or the location of the suspect vehicle to
call the Glendale Police Department at (623)
930-3000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
CHILD
PLAYING WITH LIGHTER
RESPONSIBLE FOR APARTMENT FIRE
Glendale,
Ariz. –– Glendale Fire Investigators
say an apartment fire at 6100 North 59
Avenue on the morning of October 8, 2013
was caused by a child playing with a
lighter in the living room.
Between
2005 - 2009, fires started by children
playing accounted for a national average
of 56,300 fires with associated losses of
110 civilian deaths, 880 civilian injuries
and $286 million in direct property damage
per year.
The
Glendale Fire Department’s Youth
Firesetter Intervention Program provides
customized educational interventions in
situations like this past Tuesday’s
apartment fire. The primary goal of the
intervention program is to detect children
at risk for participating in unsupervised
firesetting incidents and then provide
educational intervention to stop the
firesetting behavior. The program is free
and is available to any Valley youth
between the ages of 3 and 17. The
curriculum includes fire safety education,
fire science, and the consequences of
firesetting, burn injuries, choices, and
arson and fireworks laws.
The
program managed by Dr. Janet A. Boberg, is
recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration
as one of the top programs in the nation.
According to the USFA website, Glendale
Fire’s intervention program is one of
only eight successful programs in the
county.
As
always, the Glendale Fire Department urges
parents to teach their children that fire
is a tool, not a toy. Always keep matches
and lighters out of reach and set a good
example by properly using matches,
lighters and fire. The most important
thing a parent or caregiver can do is to
always supervise young children.
LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO END DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE GOES TO PRESIDING GLENDALE JUDGE
Photo:
Judge Elizabeth Finn (middle) with Glendale
Vice Mayor Yvonne Knaack to her left and
Allie Bones, Executive
Director of the Arizona Coalition Against
Domestic Violence, on her right at the
Thrive Gala and Awards Dinner
Glendale, Ariz. –– Glendale’s
presiding judge Elizabeth Finn received the
Saguaro Award: Lifetime Achievement during
the Arizona Coalition Against Domestic
Violence’s annual Thrive Gala and Awards
Dinner.
The award recognizes a person’s lifetime
dedication to ending domestic violence.
Judge Finn received the award based on her
dedication to the anti-domestic violence
movement, her experience in survivor
centered advocacy for victims and their
children, the length and level of
involvement she has participated in domestic
violence advocacy, her help in resolving
both the micro and macro level issues faced
by Arizona’s victims, her leadership in
ending violence against women and her
commitment to social justice.
Judge Finn was nominated for the award by
Glendale Vice Mayor Yvonne Knaack, who
stated, “Judge Finn’s work as a faculty
member in more than 50 training conferences
over the past 20 years, combined with her
involvement in New Judge Orientation since
1986, has made her the best known training
judge in the State of Arizona as well as the
State’s recognized judicial expert on
domestic violence law. She has educated
judges, attorneys, victims, lawyers,
probation officers, court staff and students
on behalf of the Supreme Court, the State
Bar of Arizona and many other organizations.
For her long-standing commitment to
confronting domestic violence on so many
fronts, Judge Finn is deserving of the
Sahuaro Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Judge Finn, has been a judge for 34 years
and is the most senior judge in the State.
Throughout her career on the bench, she has
devoted herself to improving judicial
responses to domestic violence issues and
collaborating with all levels of court
stakeholders to maximize the resources and
efficiencies necessary to reduce the impact
of domestic violence in our communities.
Judge Finn has written many successfully
funded grants for the Arizona Supreme Court,
police, prosecutors and the advocacy
community for domestic violence survivors
over the past three decades. She is known
for identifying the needs of the community,
bringing collaborators into the discussion
and implementing innovative solutions
reaching beyond the boundaries of the court.
Judge Finn is a founding member and past
chair of the Arizona Supreme Court Committee
on the Impact of Domestic Violence and the
primary author of the first Arizona
Protective Order Benchbook. She has also
chaired the Supreme Court Committee
mandating all protective order forms and is
a member of the O’Connor House Avon
Project for Women and Justice.
In addition, Judge Finn implemented a
specialized problem-solving Domestic
Violence Treatment Court in Glendale. Since
2004, all persons convicted of domestic
violence crimes in Glendale City Court have
been required to attend the Domestic
Violence Treatment Court. This specialized
court monitors about 800 domestic violence
offenders per month. This court follows a
problem-solving approach similar to the DUI
and Drug Court models in Maricopa County
Superior Court. Last year, 314 defendants
completed all Treatment Court program
requirements to reach successful graduation.
Another alternative court program conceived
by Judge Finn is Glendale City Court’s
Supervised Probation Review Docket where the
Maricopa County Adult Probation Department
provides felony-level supervision of
Glendale City Court’s misdemeanant
domestic violence offenders with one prior
conviction. A specialized
probation/surveillance officer team has
created a monthly review calendar for these
domestic violence offenders, and
noncompliant defendants are ordered to
perform community service at the Glendale
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Judge Finn has worked extensively with the
Supreme Court at the legislature improving
domestic violence laws. In 1998, she helped
obtain legislative funding to provide the
supervised probation model for limited
jurisdiction courts by the Maricopa County
Adult Probation Department. She helped
implement the legislation by drafting
specialized domestic violence probation
terms. During the last legislative session,
Judge Finn successfully testified in support
of a bill to maintain the confidentiality of
protected information provided by plaintiffs
when seeking protective orders.
As Presiding Judge in Glendale, Judge Finn
founded the Glendale Domestic Violence Task
Force and has served as chair since its
formation in 2003. The task force meets
monthly to address and improve service
delivery to victims, identify meaningful
collaborative projects and to hold offenders
accountable. Under her direction, the task
force has vigorously pursued federal grant
money to identify and develop programs and
services to aid domestic violence victims
and bolster the innovative practices of Task
Force agencies. Since 2005, the task force
has been awarded $1.5 million in grants from
the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on
Violence Against Women to fund activities
such as a full-time high-lethality domestic
violence victim advocate; a full-time
protective order service coordinator; a
bilingual court-based victim advocate for
the Glendale Domestic Violence Task
Force’s nonprofit partner agency, A New
Leaf, and on-call judicial coverage over the
lunch hour to hear contested protective
order matters.
GLENDALE’S
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS PICK-UP SERVICE
Hazardous Waste
Pick-up Service
What you can
include:
• paints and
stains
• antifreeze and
other automotive fluids
• pesticides
• motor oil and
filters
• batteries
• pool chemicals
• household
cleaners
Items that are
unacceptable :
• explosives
• radioactive
materials
• tires
• drums
• ammunition
• medical or
business wastes
Other tips:
• There is a
20-gallon limit on paint, oil, gasoline,
antifreeze and other automotive liquids.
• No single
container may be larger than five gallons.
All items should be in their original
containers and clearly identified.
For more info:
Call the Sanitation
Division at
623-930-2660, or
visit www.glendaleaz.com/sanitation
OFFERED THROUGH
OCTOBER 25
GLENDALE, Ariz.
–
Households can easily fill up with hazardous
waste, but your car doesn’t have to –
not if you act quickly. The first 750
Glendale households that call for an
appointment can schedule a home pick-up of
hazardous waste and avoid having to
transport toxic chemicals in their own
vehicles.
Twice a year,
Glendale’s Sanitation Division offers the
free service. Residents can call now through
Oct. 25 to request the service. Collections
will be done in October and November.
The service not
only helps residents avoid transporting
dangerous products, but helps keep regular
garbage collections safer. The improper
disposal of household hazardous wastes can
cause problems for the entire community.
Simple items that mix together can cause
fires or deadly poisonous vapors that can
harm city workers or others.
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Fall Hazardous
Waste
Add 1.1.1
In fact, Glendale
Fire responds to 300 household hazardous
waste incidents a year. "A number of
common household items are considered
hazardous waste, so we offer this service to
help residents organize and clean up
safely," said Solid Waste
Superintendent Bill Sterling.
Residents can sign
up for a free household hazardous waste
pick-up service by contacting the Sanitation
Division at 623-930-2660. Registration will
be on a first-come, first-served basis up to
750 households. Hazardous materials that
will be accepted include paints and stains,
antifreeze and other automotive fluids,
pesticides, motor oil and filters,
batteries, pool chemicals and household
cleaners. Items that are unacceptable are
explosives, radioactive materials, tires,
drums, ammunition and medical or business
wastes. There is a 20-gallon limit on paint,
oil, gasoline, antifreeze and other
automotive liquids. No single container may
be larger than five gallons. All items
should be in their original containers and
must be clearly marked to identify their
contents.
For more
information, call the Sanitation Division at
623-930-2660, or visit www.glendaleaz.com/sanitation.
City
of Glendale - Police - Shred Event
The thought of
someone stealing something tangible from you
is frightening. The thought of someone
stealing your identity can be even more so.
The fact is, should someone steal your
identity, its after-effects can haunt you
for years to come. It’s truly devastating.
Often times, the victims of identity theft
don’t even know their personal information
has been compromised until it’s too late.
There’s a variety of ways you can protect
yourself:
Do not disclose
personal information to strangers via
the Internet, telephone, applications or
through the mail unless you initiated
the contact.
Order a copy of
your credit report from each of the
three credit bureaus at least once a
year.
Install firewall
and anti-virus software on all your
computers.
Never leave
outgoing mail in your mailbox,
especially with checks enclosed.
Pay attention to
your bank and credit card statements and
examine the activity for unauthorized
charges.
Limit the items
you carry with you, for example don’t
carry your Social Security card or Birth
Certificate on your person.
The Glendale Police
Department Community Action Teams want you
to know that shredding old and unwanted
documents has become a vital part of
protecting yourself from data and identity
theft.
The next
shred event is November 2 at the
Glendale Adult Center, 5900 W. Brown
8 a.m. - noon.
Each household can bring up to five (5)
boxes of documents to be shredded on
site.
This Free service will be offered from 8
a.m. - noon, or until the disposal
trucks are full. INFO: Call Doreen
Anderson at 623-930-4044
Mark
Your Calendar for the 2013
Procurement Fair
This year’s Procurement Fair is
scheduled to take place on Nov. 14,
2013. It will be located at the
campus of the Thunderbird School of
Global Management. The event is
co-sponsored with the Chamber of
Commerce and the Procurement
Technical Assistance Center at
Glendale Community College. This
event will give Glendale firms and
companies Valleywide an opportunity
to spotlight their goods and
services. Area small businesses can
also receive FREE valuable
information on how to do business
with local, state and federal
government and educational agencies,
as well as major Glendale and Valley
employers. Click
here to register and for more
information.
City
Council Meetings Now Start at 6 p.m.
The Glendale City Council voted at
their Aug. 13 meeting to change the
start time for evening city council
meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. This
change began with the Sept. 24
council meeting. Council workshop
times are the same
PSA
ART AWAKENINGS EXHIBITS IN OCTOBER
AT GALLERY GLENDALE AT WESTGATE
Glendale, Ariz. –– PSA Art Awakenings is
the featured exhibitor for October at the
Gallery Glendale at Westgate, with an open
house ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Oct.
12.
PSA Art Awakenings’ vision is to promote
empowerment and recovery through the power of
creative expression for children and adults
who face behavioral health challenges. Those
who have faced these challenges created the
artwork currently exhibited at the gallery.
The art is all focused on empowerment and
recovery through creativity. Some pieces in
the exhibit will be for sale.
The open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 12. At the open house, the
first 50 people through the door will get the
opportunity to contribute to an art
installation by creating a work of art while
blindfolded. The creation will be displayed as
part of a larger exhibit. You can purchase
your work of art for a $5 donation or allow it
to travel with the exhibit, raising awareness
for the power of creativity.
The PSA Art Awakenings normal schedule is from
5 to 10 p.m., every Friday and Saturday in
October and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27.
PSA Art Awakenings provides safe and
supportive environments that foster
exploration and development of artistic
skills. Through the program, participants gain
personal awareness, respect for self and
others, personal accountability and pride in
accomplishments. For more information on PSA
Art Awakenings, visit www.artawakenings.org.
For more information about Gallery Glendale at
Westgate, visit www.glendaleaz.com/galleryglendale.
About Gallery Glendale at Westgate
The Westgate Entertainment District and the
City of Glendale created a yearlong
partnership to bring Glendale residents and
Westgate patrons a free community art gallery
and art, fitness and recreational classes
through Gallery Glendale at Westgate. The
gallery is open every Friday and Saturday from
6 to 9 p.m., along with additional hours
provided by the featured art organizations.
For more information about the gallery, visit www.glendaleaz.com/galleryglendale.
8 YO
Glendale Gymnast heads to Olympic Training
Center
Every
eight-year-old gymnast dreams of an Olympic
future, but Maya Carr is 1 of about 100
other eight-year-olds
in the United States invited to come to the
Olympic Training Center this weekend to test
for a spot on the United States Association
of Gymnastics' Talent
Opportunity Program, or "TOPs"
Team. TOPs is what some would call the first
stop on the road to a young gymnast's
Olympic dream.
Maya
was evaluated at the state level this
summer, and her scores were compared to
gymnasts her age from around the country.
From those scores 103 eight-year-olds were
chosen to come to the the Olympic Training
Center, or what is known in the
gymnastics community as
"the ranch." Olympic coaches, Bela
and Marta Karolyi, designed several gyms on
their ranch property as a place for the US
National and Olympic teams to train together
prior to major competitions. The young TOPs
team members are also brought to the ranch
for their own training camps.
Maya
is coached by Susan Sunseri and Cassy
Carmody at Arizona Prestige Gymnastics and
Cheer in Glendale, AZ owned by Ron and Patty
Bowers. She recently competed in the Route
66 Classic in Flagstaff, AZ, where she took
first place in the All-Around. She attends
3rd grade at Sierra Verde School.
"Maya
is a rising star," says Coach Sunseri.
"Whether or not she makes the actual
TOPs team this weekend, she has a bright
future ahead of her in gymnastics!"
Trucks,
trucks and more trucks!
Glendale's
Empire Cat Touch-a-Truck day
By
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
Saturday,
October 5, 2013 was Glendale's Empire Cat
Touch-a-Truck day in the east parking lot at
the Westgate Entertainment District. There
were lots and lots of kids with their parents
and lots of sirens and of course if you the
one sitting in the driver’s seat, lots of
horn blowing. Why not, you may only get the
chance one time.
Trucks to
touch included buses, big 18-wheelers, rescue
and fire, garbage and police SWAT vehicles and
others to see and explore. Most of the trucks
on display allowed the visitor to sit in the
driver’s seat and to ask questions of the
men and woman who operate the big equipment
daily. The event was free and open the public
for 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. m.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2518.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2481.
The bigger
the truck, the longer the line was to see
inside at Saturday’s Empire Cat
Touch-a-Truck event held in the east-side
parking lot in the Westgate Entertainment
District.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2493.
Josiah
Smith of Phoenix tries on fire protective gear
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2494.
Josiah
Smith of Phoenix tries on fire protective gear
with the help of SrA Shewbirt, Luke Air Force
Base.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2499.
Josiah
Smith of Phoenix tries on fire protective gear
with the help of SrA Shewbirt, Luke Air Force
Base.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2405.
Guys are
not the only ones who might want to sit in the
driver’s seat and have the controls in their
hands. Brownie, Roxanne Gaitan is assisted by
Tod Carrigan, City of Glendale, in the
operation of this John Deere backhoe loader.
Empire Cat
Touch-A-Truck is a Glendale Parks, Recreation
and Library Services event and is presented by
Arizona Trucking Association, Westgate
Entertainment District, Bedrock Sand and
Gravel, the Coyotes and Napa Auto Parts.
It's Vintage Charm Arrives at Catlin Court! By Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Ribbon Cutting at It's Vintage Charm Performed by Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers
Owners artisans, family members and customers along with Coucilperson Gary Sherwood look on.
Every story has a beginning .... and the start of It's Vintage Charm came out of a dream of two local artisans who were looking for a special place for local ladies to learn about and shop for "unique one of a kind handcrafted creations".
After years of selling their products in other valley boutiques Debbie and Vickie felt there was something missing for the woman interested in buying and learning how to create "totally beautiful things". It's Vintage Charm offers the finest in upcycled furniture, hand crafted jewelry, mixed media creations, stationary, hand crafted cards, farm fresh materials and a wide variety of personal products.
But Wait! There is more...
Affordable classes are offered with expert teachers for jewelry, craft projects, stationary, upcycling, art projects, painting and so much more.
Daily Botanicals Keriann Hilbourne
Winifred Street Terry Parvan
Faith Grace Creations Lisa Schroeder
Bella Society Carol Rose
Red Dancer Studios Marrianna Dougherty
Vintage Creations Carmen Whitehead
Polly Hendrickson Jewely Design Polly Hendrickson
Pumpernickel and Wry Carrie Shiverdecker
Unique Boutique Peggie Looper
My Thrifty Sister Cindy Mugford
Shawn Petite Originals Shawn Andrews
Creations By Beth Beth Border
Robin's Nest Creative Designs Robin Fowler
Floating Specks Design Nick and Nicole Michieli
IzzyBella Designs Vickie Overman
Use-2-Bees Creations Debbie Bjorna
Author Kristine Cheney
Tarnished Treasure Seanna Cole
Simply Marilee Marilee Simon
Its A Wheel Thing Pam Weller
Reclaimed Rapture Deanna Zouari
Debi
Willis begins her retirement after 30
remarkable years
with the City of Glendale and the Glendale
Police Department!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.2227.
Glendale
Police Chief Deborah Black congratulates Debi Willis
on her retirement after 30
remarkable years with the City of
Glendale and the Glendale Police Department!
______
Debi
Willis began the life of retirement the first
of October after 30 remarkable years with the
City of Glendale and the Glendale Police
Department!
Ms.
Willis began her career with Glendale Police
Department in September 1983 in the
Communications Unit as a 9-1-1 Call Taker and
Dispatcher. Her career began to soar as she
served in a wide variety of roles across the
department including Communications Training
Coordinator, Technical Services Supervisor
over the Callback Unit and Management
Assistant in the Chief’s Office.
In
2006 Debi briefly joined the City Manager’s
Office as a Senior Management Assistant
participating in the successful citywide
planning efforts for Glendale’s first Fiesta
Bowl and BCS Championship as well as Super
Bowl XLII in 2008.
Debi
returned to the Police Department in late 2007
as the Technical Services Manager in the
Personnel Management Unit and then the Fiscal
Management & Planning Unit. In March 2011
Debi was promoted to Public Safety
Administrator, the highest ranking non-sworn
rank in the Police Department. Debi assumed
responsibility for the Police Technical
Services Division overseeing the Records,
Detention, Property, Fleet, and Personnel
Management Units as well as the Department’s
largest technology project in departmental
history.
October
exhibition
at Gallery Glendale is hosted by PSA Art
Awakenings. PSA
Art Awakening exhibit features artwork created
by those who face behavioral health issues.
The art is focused on empowerment and recovery
through creativity. During the open house, the
first 50 people through the door will get the
opportunity to contribute to an art
installation by creating a work of art while
blindfolded. The creation will be displayed as
part of a larger exhibit. You can purchase
your work of art for a $5 donation or allow it
to travel with the exhibit, raising awareness
for the power of creativity. The Open House
will be held 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Gallery
Glendale at Westgate, 9380 W. Westgate Blvd.,
and they will be exhibiting Fridays and
Saturdays in October.PSA Art
Awakenings provides safe and supportive
environments that foster exploration and
development of artistic skills. Participants
gain personal awareness, respect for self and
others, personal accountability and pride in
accomplishments. Info: www.glendaleaz.com/galleryglendale/.
Glendale’s
Adaptive Recreation program offers Fall
Bowling Bonanza in October and November. This
is a special activity designed for individuals
ages 8 and older with physical, mental,
emotional or social disabilities. Improve your
bowling game, enjoy the support of others and
make new friends! Parents, guardians and care
givers volunteer and assist those with special
needs to make this a rewarding experience.
Bowling ramps are available to registered
bowlers. Instruction is not provided. The
program is $23 for entire session
(non-resident $30) and includes use of a
bowling ball and shoes. The program will be
held on Saturdays, Oct. 12 – Nov. 30, 9 to
11 a.m. at Glenfair Lanes Bowling Alley, 6110
N. 59th Ave.Info:
623-930-4335.
Unique
Halloween display at Historic Sahuaro Ranch
offers trip back to 1930s.
Historic Sahuaro Ranch offers a vintage
Halloween display with décor from the 1930s
during the month of October. Free tours are
offered between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Thursdays–Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. on
Sundays, at9802
N. 59th Ave.
Autumn
Celebration & family fun at Tolmachoff
Farms!
Come out and celebrate Fall and the cooler
temperatures at Tolmachoff Farms in Glendale,
with their Annual Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze
this October & November!
SPOOKTACULAR
ACTIVITIES IN OCTOBER
AT GLENDALE’S LIBRARIES AND RECREATION
CENTERS
Glendale, Ariz. –– Get ready for a month
of spooky, engaging and special activities
with a Halloween theme. Glendale Parks,
Recreation and Library Services will provide
the following programs:
Hallowe’en 1930s Style
Through Oct. 31 at the Sahuaro Ranch Park
Historical Area, 9802 N. 59th Ave.
Experience Hallowe’en 1930s style at the
Main House Museum at Sahuaro Ranch Park
Historic Area. From decorations to costumes
to party activities, learn how people of the
era celebrated the holiday. As you tour the
Main House, discover how the Smith Family,
Sahuaro Ranch owners in the 1930s, might
have decorated for a costume party. This
tour is a great experience for all ages. For
more information, call 623-930-4201.
Mystery Readers Group
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. at the Glendale
Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Join us for the October discussion about
Halloween mysteries and thrillers. This
program is free. For more information, call
623-930-3531.
Crafty Kids
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Join us for a free hands-on arts and crafts
experience. Ages 5-12 can make things that
go bump in the night and choose to make
ghosts, spiders and other spooky items.
Crafty Kids is first come, first served, so
check in at the Youth Desk. Younger children
may attend with a parent. For more
information and to register, call
623-930-3537.
STEM @ Your Library: The Science and
Technology Behind Ghost Hunting
Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Join Lindsay Brown and his paranormal team,
Ghosts of Arizona, to learn about the
science and technology used when conducting
paranormal investigations at this free
program. This panel of experienced
investigators will offer a “show and
tell” of the equipment they use, explain
how it works, as well as share some of their
evidence. Some time will be spent discussing
some of the ways they have debunked
paranormal claims tied to reported hauntings,
as well. STEM is an educational initiative
featuring science, technology, engineering
and mathematics. This program was supported
with funds granted by the Arizona State
Library, Archives and Public Records Agency,
a division of the Arizona Secretary of
State, under the Library Services and
Technology Act. Call 623-930-3537 for more
information.
Halloween Cupcakes
Sunday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at
the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics
Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Learn to make cupcakes and discover the most
exciting and unusual ways to decorate
cupcakes using fondant. Combine art and
pastry recipes and enjoy these delicious
cupcakes. Impress your family and friends
with these beautiful and delightful
desserts. Cupcakes will be taken home. $20
supply fee collected at class. Spanish
instruction is available on request. The
class is $34 (non-resident $41).
Preregistration is required. Call
623-930-4600 to register. Call 623-930-4613
for more information.
Teen Scary Movie Contest
Monday, Oct. 21 to Thursday, Oct. 31 at the
Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th
Ave.
Teens, ages 12-18, can test their knowledge
of modern and classic horror movies through
this free contest. Stop by to pick up a game
sheet, available in the Teen Zone and at the
Youth Desk from Oct. 21 through 31.
Participants who answer all of the questions
on the game sheet correctly will be entered
into a grand prize drawing for a movie prize
pack on Saturday, Nov. 2. For additional
information, call the Youth Department at
623-930-3437.
Fandomonium: Supernatural
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. at the Foothills
Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Teens, 12-18 can meet other teens with like
interests and fans of the featured subject.
Each month, a different Fandom will be
represented with discussion, activities and
fun. This month's Fandom features the
television show, “Supernatural.” The
program is free, and no registration is
required. For more information, call
623-930-3840.
Getting Crafty with Miss Janet
Thursday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m., at the Velma
Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave.
Children ages 11 and younger are invited to
free creative fun with Miss Janet. This
month children can make a spooky spider.
Adult helpers must accompany children under
6 years old. Registration is not required.
Call 623-930-3437 for more information.
Neighborhood Trick-or-Treat Off the Street
Halloween Event
Friday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. at the Foothills
Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W.
Union Hills Dr.
Looking for an alternative to traditional
trick-or-treating? Children 10 and younger
can trick-or-treat at the Foothills
Recreation & Aquatics Center and enjoy
an evening of activities, including carnival
games, photo opportunities, face painting,
costume parade and arts and crafts.
Trick-or-Treat passports can be purchased
the night of the event for $4 ($5
non-residents). Supervision is required, and
parents are free. For more information call
623-930-4610.
Zombie Larp III: Back and Deader Than Even
Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 to 9 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
The Infected. Rotters. Biters. Lurkers. Skin
Puppets. Flesh Eaters. Call them what you
want, they're still zombies. The library has
become ground zero for the Zombie
Apocalypse, and it's up to you and your
friends to stop it at this free live-action,
role-playing (LARP) event. Your team will
face challenges physical and mental in this
all-out NERF war with the walking dead in
this after-hours event. Space is limited,
and registration begins Oct. 12. To register
or for more information, call 623-930-3537,
stop by the youth reference desk or visit
the events calendar at www.glendaleaz.com/library<http://www.glendaleaz.com/library>.
Brelby Theatre Presents: An Evening of Grimm
and Poe at the Teague
Monday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Velma
Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave.
Downtown Glendale’s Brelby Theatre Company
will bring to life some of the favorite
spooky tales during “An Evening of Grimm
and Poe.” Enjoy classic fairy tales with a
dark twist and popular Edgar Allan Poe
stories to help set the mood for the season.
Free copies of “Great Tales and Poems of
Edgar Allan Poe” will be available on a
first-come, first-served basis courtesy of
the West Valley Arts Council’s Read 13
program. The performance will be fun for
both adults and teens and refreshments will
be available. The program is free, and no
registration is required. For more
information, call 623-930-3431.
Not Beary Scary
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Preschoolers can join us to play fun games,
make weird stuff and not be scared! Children
can wear their costumes. This is a free
program. Call 623-930-3537 for more
information.
Halloween Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. at the
Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St.
Calling all ghouls and goblins. Join us for
this annual event featuring a scary show,
costume contest, door prizes and lunch.
Tickets are $6 (non-members $8); purchase in
advance at the center’s front desk. For
more information, call 623-930-4321.
Glendale
Stand Up for Veterans - An all day
event- Sept. 28
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Glendale
Mayor Weiers hosted the event on September
to help military veteran adjust to civilian
life. Veterans could find financial, legal,
medical assistance and referrals during the
day long event onSaturday.
"Many
of our veterans have additional needs beyond
just finding employment," said Weiers.
"So, this event will provide them with
various on-site services as well as inform
veterans and their families on the benefits
and services that are available to them in
the areas of education, legal assistance and
community resources.
"The
goal of Stand up for Veterans is to help
address any challenges veterans may have
before they become insurmountable."
The
idea behind Stand Up for Veterans was to
help veterans in Glendale and the West
Valley better become acclimated to civilian
life after their military careers were over.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2251.
An
army, pun intended, was ready early Saturday
morning to help assist veterans at the
daylong Stand Up for Veterans event on the
Glendale Community College Campus. Not
pictured is Scott Schulz, Dean of Career and
Technical Education, Glendale Community
College. His work in organizing the Stand Up
for Veterans event was acknowledged by Dr.
Irene Kava, during the open ceremony. Dean
Schulz attributes, in part, the large number
of veteran attending Glendale Community
College being to Luke Air Force Base. He
also said, I think this should be an annual
event. If you build it, they will
come."
Glendale
Mayor Weiers said in his opening remarks
that "we have the chance to make
someone’s life better today". Mayor
Weiers and Glendale Community College
President Irene Kovala both said they would
like to see the Stand Up for Veterans event
become an annual event. Mayor Weiers hopes
other cities will host similar events.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2265.
Scott
and Gregory Kozakiewicz with Dr. Irene
Kovala, President of Glendale Community
College at Stand Up of Veterans on Saturday,
September 28, 2013.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2265.
Gregory
Kozakiewicz with Dr. Irene Kovala, President
of Glendale Community College at Stand Up of
Veterans on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2286.
Glendale
Community College President, Dr. Irene
Kovala, Stand Up for Veterans President,
speaking and Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers,
looking on.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2289.
Stand
Up for Veterans Director, Justin Henry,
Glendale Community College President, Dr.
Irene Kovala, Stand Up for Veterans
President and Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers,
and President and founder of American
Academy for Constitutional Education, Shane
Krauser participated in the opening remarks
for the Stand Up for Veterans event
Saturday, September 28, 2013. The daylong
event was held on the campus of Glendale
Community College.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2293.
Stand
Up for Veterans Director, Justin Henry,
Glendale Community College President, Dr.
Irene Kovala, Stand Up for Veterans
President and Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers,
and President and founder of American
Academy for Constitutional Education, Shane
Krauser participated in the opening remarks
for the Stand Up for Veterans event
Saturday, September 28, 2013. The daylong
event was held on the campus of Glendale
Community College.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2295.
Linda
Adkins Perez is registering her husband an
Army veteran at the Stand Up for Veterans
Program on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2311.
Jason
Frentheil, Human Resources Supervisor for
UPS talks to Jerrett Lampley (Air Force)
about employment with UPS. UPS has openings
for loaders and unloaders and other
positions. They are hiring for the holidays.
Lampley would like to work for Staples or
maybe Fed Ex representative at the Jobs
Fair.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2329.
Steve
Borton, owner/operator of Arrowhead Barber
Shop in Peoria. Nickolas Papageorgiou a free
haircut. A good haircut is one of the
necessities needed to make a good
impression. Free haircuts were offered
Saturday as part of the Stand Up for
Veterans event Saturday at Glendale
Community College.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2339.
Dayna
Mathews helps Robin Youngblood (Navy) work
on his résumé.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2351.
Russell
Morris (Navy) <middle> just got
hired by IPSA and starts work on Monday.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2355.
Jennifer
Liddy and Doug Mills, Director of Security
at IPSA Security Services just hired Russell
Morris (Navy). IPSA Security was ready
Saturday to fill 30 positions. Doug Mills, a
veteran, thinks veterans are "shelf
ready". Their military training and
work ethic are two things that IPSA is
looking for in an employee. Veterans he said
know about working as a team and see the
bigger picture.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2320.
Ted
Vogt, Arizona Department of Veterans’
Services Director takes the time to chat
with Carl Davis. Davis just had his hair cut
by Steve Borton owner/operator Arrowhead
Barber Shop in Peoria.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.2326.
Ted
Vogt, Arizona Department of Veterans’
Services Director and Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.2346.
Brooke
Smith is working with Army veteran Matthew
Johnson at the Rojo Hospitality Group table
on Saturday, September 28. While Matthew
Johnson was working on his application, two
other veterans were being interviewed. Rojo Hospitality
was able to run background checks, interview
and hire on Saturday.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2377.
Two
veterans view the Huey which is part of
Light Horse Legacy (LHL). The LHL mission
statement in part reads, "Light Horse
Legacy Inc. is a benevolent educational
Non-Profit Corporation designed to encourage
the treatment and healing of Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorders (PTSD) suffered U.S. combat
Veterans of all conflict. In a manner of
speaking, they are home but were left
behind." David Barton said the hanger
at the Glendale Airport is, "open to
any vet to sit and talk".
The
1962 UH-1B is 3rd production D model and was
built by Bell Helicopter; convert to H model
in the late 1960’s and last served in the
California Army National Guard, Los Alamitos.
CA.
The
Huey is part of the Huey Project, Department
of Defense (DOD) Partners 50 Year Vietnam
Commemorative Celebration 2015-2017. The
Light Horse Legacy group would like to have
the gunship ready to fly to Washington D.C.
in 2015 for the celebration. More
information on Light Horse Legacy Inc.
is available on the web at http://members.lighthorselegacy.org/.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2383.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2383.
"Standing
Guard"
Bette.
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.v001.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2362.
Val
Speltz, Outreach Manager for Heroes to
Hometowns helps returning veterans to adjust
from military life to civilian life. Her
organization assists wounded heroes to life
back home. Some veterans returning home face
different types of battles when they return
home.
Some
of the on-site services available were from
more than 45 organizations include:
*
Glendale and West Valley employers conducted
job interviews and, potentially, hire
veterans on the spot. Trained volunteers and
computers were also be available to help
veterans prepare resumes and submit job
applications.
* GCC
representatives provided information
on educational opportunities, including the
44 degree and 65 certificate programs the
community college offers.
* The
Phoenix Veterans Affairs Office, which is
held its annual "Welcome Home"
program in conjunction with the event, will
provide important information and guidance
on accessing health care and other benefits
through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Staff was available to assist veterans in
applying for these benefits.
* Free
lunch for veterans and their families.
* Free
haircuts.
* The
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division assisted
veterans with obtaining temporary driver’s
licenses and photo identification cards.
* The
Arizona Department of Veterans Services and
numerous other organizations provided
information on benefits and local social
services available to veterans and their
families as well as helped veterans with any
other unique needs they may have.
* The
Glendale City Court and other nearby courts
addressed any outstanding legal issues with
veterans. Also, community service
opportunities will be available to provide
eligible veterans the chance to work on a
community service project in lieu of paying
fines.
A FREE,
one-night-only film festival event that
showcases great family-friendly
programming of independent short films!
It allows film-lovers, their friends and
families to enjoy great independent
films they otherwise wouldn’t see as
well as encourage those in the community
to support local filmmakers through
collaboration, donation and simply
coming out to enjoy their work!
Dinner can
be purchased conveniently on-site at
Fair Trade Cafe! So come early (we
recommend 6pm) to grab some grub and a
choice seat!
Films begin
at 7 pm!
SHORT FILM
LINEUP:
JBAK: The Tallest Mural in Arizona - by
Kitchen Sink Studios, Inc., dir. Brandon
Barnard
Ritz & Spitz - by Kirby Ann Witte
Dan Triumphant - by Bobby Shook
Superfuzz - by David Towles-Moore
Keeper of the Mountains - by Allison
Otto
Eyes Manouche - by Ratko Momcilovic
Vinyl - by Jw Lee
And 6 short
films from IFP Phoenix challenges
brought to you by IFP and the Phoenix
Film Festival!
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The following events are
offered from the city of Glendale Parks,
Recreation and Library Services Department
in October. The programs are free unless
otherwise stated.
Gentle Reads Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. at the Foothills
Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Join us on the first Wednesday of every
month to discuss emotionally uplifting and
inspirational fiction. This month's
selection is “The Ladder of Years” by
Anne Tyler. Please call Sarah at
623-930-3844 for a list of discussion titles
and more information.
Foothills Coffeehouse: Live Acoustic Music
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the
Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Join us the first Wednesday evening of every
month for acoustic music performed by local
musicians. For more information, call
623-930-3844.
Couch Potato To 5K Beginning Running Program
Begins Oct. 5, Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. for
11 weeks at the Foothills Recreation &
Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Ages 8 and older can go from the couch to
the 5K finish line with training that
gradually increases endurance and fitness
levels. Receive guidance every step of the
way in a fun group setting. Most sessions
starts with a 30-minute running related
workshop followed by a group training run.
On Dec. 21, those interested in putting
their skills to the test can meet at the
Reach 11 Sports Complex for the Jingle Bell
Run 5K (separate registration fee). Those
under 16 years old must have parent/guardian
registered for class. Program is $39
(non-resident $49). Preregistration is
required. Call 623-930-4600 to register. For
more information, call 623-930-4610.
Touch A Truck
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 at Westgate
Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise
Blvd., East Parking Lot
This event is fun for the entire family and
educational, too! Come out, look at, sit in
and “Touch A Truck” of all sizes and
shapes. This unique and exciting event is a
wonderful opportunity for families to learn
about big trucks and their functions.
Industrial, commercial, rental, fire and
other city vehicles will be on display.
Enjoy shopping, dining and more before and
after the event at Westgate Entertainment
District. For more information, call
623-930-2820.
Go The Distance! Half Marathon Training
Group
Begins Oct. 6, Sundays, 7 to 8 a.m. for 16
weeks at the Foothills Recreation &
Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Thinking about running a half marathon? This
is a 16-week build-up to the Jan. 19, 2014,
P.F. Chang’s Half Marathon. All running
speeds/abilities welcome. Participants
should be comfortable running a total of
10-15 miles/week at approximately 4 miles an
outing without stopping. The half marathon
training consists of 3 days of training; two
“on your own” runs and one group run
held on Sundays at 7 a.m. beginning Oct. 6.
For more information, call 623-930-4610. The
program is $82 (non-resident $100), and the
fee does not include the half-marathon entry
fee.
Mystery Readers Group
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. at the Glendale
Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Join us for the October discussion about
Halloween mysteries and thrillers. For more
information, call 623-930-3531.
Mystery Shopping
Oct. 8, Tuesday 1-5 p.m. at the Glendale
Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St.
Looking for extra income? Imagine eating at
a restaurant or going to the movies and
getting paid to do it. Learn what mystery
shopping is, how to get started, get
assignments and evaluate places such as
restaurants, movie theaters, etc. Class is
based on instructor’s 15 years of
experience in the field. Ages 18 and older.
The class is $35 (non-resident $42).
Preregistration is required. Call
623-930-4600 to register. Call 623-930-4613
for more information.
Acoustic Jam
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. at the Foothills
Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Bring your acoustic instrument and play
round-robin style. Audience members are
welcome. For more information, call
623-930-3844.
STEM @ Your Library: Funky Food Experiments
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4 to 5 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Ages 7-12 are invited to explore the world
of science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) through experiments with
both edible and non-edible funky foods in a
hands-on science workshop, Funky Food
Experiments. To register, call 623-930-3537,
stop by the youth reference desk or visit
the events calendar at www.glendaleaz.com/library<http://www.glendaleaz.com/library>.
This program was supported with funds
granted by the Arizona State Library,
Archives and Public Records Agency, a
division of the Arizona Secretary of State,
under the Library Services and Technology
Act. Call 623-930-3537 for more information
Art Journaling 101
Oct. 12, Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, at the
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center,
5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Always wanted to know about art journaling?
Join Quinn McDonald, author of “Raw Art
Journaling” (North Light Books 2011), in a
workshop that uses inks, paints and
techniques to get you started journaling.
Instructor will collect $10 supply fee at
class. Class registration is $35
(non-resident $42). Preregistration is
required. Call 623-930-4600 to register.
Call 623-930-4613 for more information.
Fall Bowling Bonanza
Saturdays, Oct. 12 – Nov. 30, 9 to 11 a.m.
at Glenfair Lanes Bowling Alley, 6110 N.
59th Ave.
(Ages 8+) This is a special activity
designed for individuals with physical,
mental, emotional or social disabilities.
Improve your bowling game, enjoy the support
of others and make new friends! Parents,
guardians and care givers volunteer and
assist those with special needs to make this
a rewarding experience. Bowling ramps are
available to registered bowlers. Instruction
is not provided. The program is $23 for
entire session (non-resident $30) and
includes use of a bowling ball and shoes.
For more information, contact Anthony Garcia
at 623-930-4335.
Classics Book Club
Monday, Oct. 7 and 28, 2 to 4 p.m. at the
Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Tweens, ages 7-12, are invited to join the
club's exploration of classic literature.
Meetings are twice a month on the second and
fourth Mondays. Due to the library's closure
on the 14th, we will be meeting on the 7th
this month. Contact Tonie at 602-547-5972
for current book title and registration.
The 58th Avenue Book Group
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10:15 a.m. at the Velma
Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave.
Join us for coffee and donuts. You can
choose to read either “Killing Lincoln”
by Bill O'Reilly or “Mrs. Lincoln's
Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiaverini. Copies
of the two selections will be available at
the August meeting. For more information,
call 623-930-3431.
Paws to Read with Jake
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m. at the Foothills
Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Children can reserve a spot to read with
Jake, one of the cutest therapy dogs this
side of the Rio Grande! Each child may book
one fifteen-minute spot to share a
"tail" one-on-one with Jake. Jake
is an official therapy dog certified through
Delta Society. He loves books and stories of
all kinds and would love to meet you! Ages 5
and up. Register by calling 623-930-3837 up
to one week in advance.
Glass Fusion Pendant
Oct. 15, Tuesday 4:30-6 p.m. at Gallery
Glendale, Westgate Entertainment District,
9380 W. Westgate Blvd.
Create a set of jewels as unique as you are
with the guidance of a glass artist. Colored
glass is layered and kiln fired to create
several beautiful glass pendants to keep or
to give as gifts. Glass cutting and design
aesthetic for glass fusing is taught during
this fun class. $25 supply fee will be
collected at the first class. Ages 12 and
older. The class price is $59 (non-resident
$71). Preregistration is required. Call
623-930-4600 to register. Call 623-930-4613
for more information.
A Novel Approach Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. at the Foothills
Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Join us on the third Wednesday of every
month to discuss engaging and
thought-provoking popular fiction. This
month's selection is “The Chaperone” by
Laura Moriarty. Call Sarah at 623-930-3844
for a list of discussion titles and more
information.
Glendale Coffeehouse
Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Glendale
Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Join us on the third Thursday evening of
every month for acoustic music from area
musicians. The date has been changed this
month to Oct. 10. Call 623-930-3573 for more
information.
Fabulous Fall Book Sale
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 to 4 p.m. at the
Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Tables stacked with the best reading deals
in town will be available during the
Foothills Branch Library’s semi-annual
Fabulous Fall Book Sale. Westerns,
mysteries, romance, general fiction and
non-fiction ranging in subjects from arts
and entertainment to travel and vintage will
be available for all reading tastes. Also
available will be children’s books, DVDs
and audiobooks, which generally sell
quickly, so come early for the best
selections. Additionally, a “Buck-a-Bag”
sale will be held. The library will provide
bags and you can fill a bag with books for
just a $1 a bag. Only cash will be accepted
in the “Buck-a-Bag” room. All the
proceeds from the sale directly benefit the
library. For more information, call
623-930-3854.
STEM @ Your Library: The Science and
Technology Behind Ghost Hunting
Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Join Lindsay Brown and his paranormal team,
Ghosts of Arizona, to learn about the
science and technology used when conducting
paranormal investigations. This panel of
experienced investigators will offer a
“show and tell” of the equipment they
use, explain how it works, as well as share
some of their evidence. Some time will be
spent discussing some of the ways they have
debunked paranormal claims tied to reported
hauntings, as well. STEM is an educational
initiative featuring science, technology,
engineering and mathematics. This program
was supported with funds granted by the
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public
Records Agency, a division of the Arizona
Secretary of State, under the Library
Services and Technology Act. Call
623-930-3573 for more information.
Halloween Cupcakes
Sunday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at
the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics
Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Learn to make cupcakes and discover the most
exciting and unusual ways to decorate
cupcakes using fondant. Combine art and
pastry recipes and enjoy these delicious
cupcakes. Impress your family and friends
with these beautiful and delightful
desserts. Cupcakes will be taken home. $20
supply fee collected at class. Spanish
instruction available on request. The class
is $34 (non-resident $41). Preregistration
is required. Call 623-930-4600 to register.
Call 623-930-4613 for more information.
Career Choices: Dental Assistants and Dental
Hygienists
Monday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Velma
Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave.
Second in a series of panels focused on
future career choices, this one-hour session
will feature dental professionals discussing
their education and employment experiences.
As healthcare employment is projected to
steeply increase over the next decade, this
is an opportunity to learn about the daily
responsibilities of this job. A question and
answer session will follow. Teens and adults
of all ages are welcome. The event is free
and open to the public. No registration is
required. Call 623-930-3431 for more
information.
Fandomonium
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. at the Foothills
Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave.
Teens, 12-18 can meet other teens with like
interests. Each month, a different Fandom
will be represented with discussion,
activities and fun. This month's Fandom:
Supernatural. No registration is required.
For more information, call 623-930-3840.
Toe-Tapping Thursday
Thursday, Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Sing, clap, and dance in this movement and
music program for ages 2-6. A
parent/caregiver must be present. Space is
limited, available on a first-come,
first-served basis. For more information,
call 623-930-3537.
Ebook Reader Lab
Thursday, Oct. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.,
large meeting room
Digital Librarian Marlene Jacobson will lead
attendees in a workshop about eReaders. An
assortment of the most popular readers will
also be available for you to explore. Bring
your own eReader for specific advice. No
registration is necessary. For more info,
call 623-930-3531.
GCC Guitar Ensembles present 'Côté Sud:
The Music of Roland Dyens'
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Directed by guitarist Chuck Hulihan, the
guitar program at Glendale Community College
is considered among the best junior college
training programs in the nation. Côté Sud
will feature the compositions and
arrangements of French interpreter,
composer, arranger and improviser Roland
Dyens. His is ranked highest in the “Top
100” list of most recorded original works
for the guitar by living composers
worldwide. His works provide a new breath of
life for the guitar as this player and
composer never ceases to challenge the
limitations of his instrument. For more
information, call 623-930-3573.
Neighborhood Trick-or-Treat Off the Street
Halloween Event
Friday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. at the Foothills
Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W.
Union Hills Dr.
Looking for an alternative to traditional
trick-or-treating? Children 10 and younger
can trick-or-treat at the Foothills
Recreation & Aquatics Center and enjoy
an evening of activities, including carnival
games, photo opportunities, face painting,
costume parade and arts and crafts.
Trick-or-Treat passports can be purchased
the night of the event for $4 ($5
non-residents). Supervision is required, and
parents are free. For more information call
623-930-4610.
Kids’ Cooking
Saturdays for 4 weeks beginning Oct. 26, 11
a.m. to 12 p.m.,
at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics
Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
(Ages 7-12) Learn to use ingredients to
create yummy dishes from scratch. Learn to
make a breakfast, lunch and dinner item,
along with a dessert. Also learn basic
kitchen safety, safe food handling and
proper use of kitchen tools. Class may be
repeated as the recipes change each session.
$20 supply fee collected at the first class.
No class Oct. 12 and Nov. 30. The class is
$59 (non-resident $71). Preregistration is
required. Call 623-930-4600 to register.
Call 623-930-4613 for more information.
Zombie Larp III: Back and Deader Than Even
Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 to 9 p.m. at the
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
The Infected. Rotters. Biters. Lurkers. Skin
Puppets. Flesh Eaters. Call them what you
want, they're still zombies. The library has
become ground zero for the Zombie
Apocalypse, and it's up to you and your
friends to stop it. Your team will face
challenges physical and mental in an all-out
NERF war with the walking dead in this
after-hours event. Space is limited, and
registration begins Oct. 12. To register,
call 623-930-3537, stop by the youth
reference desk or visit the events calendar
at www.glendaleaz.com/library<http://www.glendaleaz.com/library>.
Call 623-930-3537 for more information
Kearsten's Book Club
Monday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Glendale
Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Join other teens, ages 12-18, on the fourth
Monday of every month to snack, chat and
discuss a variety of titles for teens (or of
teen interest). You do have to read to
attend, so call ahead to register and
reserve a copy of this month’s book! For
more information or to register, email
Kearsten at 59Square@gmail.com<mailto:59Square@gmail.com>.
Brelby Theatre Presents: An Evening of Grimm
and Poe at the Teague
Monday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Velma
Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave.
Downtown Glendale’s Brelby Theatre Company
will bring to life some of the favorite
spooky tales during “An Evening of Grimm
and Poe.” Enjoy classic fairy tales with a
dark twist and popular Edgar Allan Poe
stories to help set the mood for the season.
Free copies of “Great Tales and Poems of
Edgar Allan Poe” will be available on a
first-come, first-served basis courtesy of
the West Valley Arts Council’s Read 13
program. The performance will be fun for
both adults and teens and refreshments will
be available. The program is free, and no
registration is required. For more
information, call 623-930-3431.
Grow Your Own Microgreens
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30-9 p.m. at the
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center,
5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Microgreens are certain vegetables and herbs
harvested young that can be grown in
containers either indoors or out. It is so
convenient and easy to do that anyone can
grow an abundant supply of microgreens in
small spaces all year round. Learn about the
nutrient value of each microgreen and what
you need to know to be harvesting and
enjoying these fast-growing,
highly-nutritious foods in less than two
weeks. A booklet will be provided with a
resource list for seeds and supplies as well
as recipes. The class is $40 (non-resident
$44)Preregistration is required. Call
623-930-4600 to register. Call 623-930-4613
for more information.
Acoustic Jam Session
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. at the Glendale
Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St.
Bring your acoustic instrument and play
round-robin style. Audience members are
welcome. For more information, call
623-930-3573.
Halloween Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. at the
Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St.,
Palo Verde Room
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Join us for
this annual event featuring a scary show,
costume contest, door prizes and lunch.
Tickets are $6 (non-members $8); purchase in
advance at the front desk. For more
information, call 623-930-4321.
Downtown
Glendale to “Go Pink!” in Support of
Breast Cancer Awareness
October
festivities will benefit Susan G. Komen
Central and Northern Arizona®
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
Lorraine
Pino Manager Glendale CVB and Lorraine Porta,
CVB Volunteer, show off the Ribbons you can
buy at the Glendale CVB to suport the Go
Pink!” – Also a special treat are the
Cerreta Candy Company special pink chocolate
candy with proceeds to benefit Susan G.
Komen. The chocolates are available at
Cerreta Candy Company, the Glendale Visitor
Center and select shops located throughout
Downtown Glendale.
(GLENDALE
AZ- Submitted) This
October, downtown Glendale will show its
support for National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month by inviting local shops to “Go
Pink!” In addition to decorating
storefronts in the signature breast cancer
color, select businesses will also offer
special discounts, merchandise and menu
items to benefit Susan G. Komen Central and
Northern Arizona® (Komen CAN AZ) and local
breast cancer programs.
“We’re
excited to work with Glendale on this
inaugural “Go Pink!” event because the
city has such a strong sense of community
spirit and involvement,” says Robin
Hansen, Development Associate for Komen CAN
AZ. “While our main goal is to raise
awareness of breast health and breast
cancer, there will also be opportunities for
community members to help raise funds for
vital breast cancer education, screening and
treatment programs right in our own
backyard.”
Christine
Nobles, the owner of Glendale Flowers and a
10-year breast cancer survivor, is
spearheading efforts among the Downtown
Glendale merchants.
“As
a survivor of Stage 3 breast cancer, I know
firsthand that early detection saves lives.
That is why I am so passionate about raising
awareness of this disease in our
community,” says Christine. “I encourage
our neighbors – not only from Glendale,
but from throughout the Valley – to visit
Downtown Glendale during October to
participate in this amazing cause.”
There
are many ways that Downtown Glendale
merchants can get involved in “Go Pink!”
– from selling Komen CAN AZ ribbons to
offering special pink merchandise, pink menu
items and discounts. Cerreta Candy Company
has produced a special pink chocolate candy
with proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen. The
chocolates are available at Cerreta Candy
Company, the Glendale Visitor Center and
select shops located throughout Downtown
Glendale.
Many
merchants will decorate their storefronts as
part of a fundraising contest in which
community members vote for their favorite
shop by leaving a dollar in a donation
collection jar that will benefit Komen CAN
AZ. The shop that raises the most money will
win a gift basket that includes prizes from
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar,
the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel &
Spa, the Phoenix Coyotes, Total Tissue
Energetics, Delfina Salon and the Wild
Western Festival. The second highest
fundraiser will win a $150 gift card to
Fry’s Food Stores.
Downtown
Glendale merchants will also show their
support for the 21st Annual Susan
G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure®, taking
place in Phoenix on Sunday, Oct. 13, by
displaying event posters and brochures and
by joining the Glendale Goes Pink team.
Community members are invited to register as
members of this team by visiting www.komenCANaz.org
by the Sept. 29 teams deadline.
Glendale’s
“Go Pink!” celebration will take place
from Oct. 1-13. Participating businesses
include:
2
Share Gifts
A
Mad Hatter’s
Astrology
Store
Bears
& More
Bitzee
Mama’s
Cerreta
Candy Co.
Cottage
Garden I and II
Delfina’s
Salon
Drawn
To Comics
GFWC
Glendale Woman’s Club
Glendale
Flowers
Glendale
Visitor Center
It’s
Vintage Charm
Lenny’s
Man
Cave M’Antiques
Nana
G’s Antique Treasures
Open
Door
Papa
Ed’s Ice Cream
Pink
House Boutique
Ropin’
the West
Scents
& Scents-Abilities
Shelley’s
Desserts
Spicery
in Our 1895 Home
The
Country Maiden
Vintage
Green Old Town Treasure
Zola
Bell’s
About
Susan G. Komen Central and Northern Arizona
Susan
G. Komen Central and Northern Arizona, the
2011/2012 Affiliate of the Year, is one of
more than 120 Affiliates around the world
dedicated to combating breast cancer at
every front. Its service area encompasses
all of central and northern Arizona,
including Apache, Coconino, Gila, La Paz,
Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal and Yavapai
counties. Through events like the Susan G.
Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure®, the
Affiliate has invested more than $24.2
million in local breast health and breast
cancer awareness projects in central and
northern Arizona, and breast cancer
research. Join us by calling 602-544-CURE
(2873) or visiting us online at
www.KomenCANaz.org.
Sheri Audette from 2 Share Foundation says:
Looking for Yard sale, Garage sale donations for a benefit cause to help animals and children.
Date October 12th 2013 from 10-4pm Parking lot located at 5830 W Palmaire Glendale
AZ 85301.
Please bring your donation items no later then October 7th 2013
Touch A Truck!
Touch A Truck. This event is fun for the entire family and educational, too!
Come out, look at, sit in and “Touch A Truck” of all sizes and
shapes, on Saturday Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p. m., Westgate Entertainment District,
6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., East Parking lot.
This unique and exciting event is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn
about big trucks and their functions. Industrial, commercial, rental, fire and
other city vehicles will be on display. Enjoy shopping, dining and more before
and after the event at Westgate Entertainment District.
For more information, call 623-930-2820
"Stockings
for Soldiers" program through Nov. 9
By Ed
and Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
Anyone
can fill a holiday gift box for a soldier and
get into the holiday spirit early with the
Glendale CVB, which is coordinating a
"Stockings for Soldiers" program
through Nov. 9, with the conclusion of the
drive at the 17thAnnual Downtown Glendale
Holiday Open House.
The
CVB is asking the public to donate items from
a list (see below) and encouraging all to stop
by the Glendale Visitor Center to sign holiday
greeting cards, which will be included in the
boxes. The Glendale Visitor Center is located
at 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140. Office
hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. The holiday greeting cards, along
with the collection boxes are located in the
lobby of the Visitor Center.
"The
Glendale CVB is honored to partner with
the Military Family Support Group and
assist in gathering necessary items that
can make an impact for our troops all over
the world," said Lorraine Pino,
Glendale CVB manager. "More
importantly, it is also an opportunity for
the community to share holiday wishes
during a time of the year when deployed
soldiers will be missing their
families."
Items
that are needed for the stockings and care
packages include small canned food &
fruit (Pop-Top Lids), individual drink
powder packets (Wyler’s, Crystal Light)
coffee bags (Folgers Singles) candy and
snacks, beef jerky, foot and body powder,
microwave popcorn, tuna packets, crackers,
hand towels and wash cloths, travel pack
facial tissue, twin sheets and pillow cases,
Lysol, air freshener, sunscreen, non-aerosol
insect repellant, wet wipes, razors, hand
and body lotion, hand sanitizer, crossword
puzzles, pocket-sized games, AA batteries,
calling cards, DVD’s and CD’s and
holiday-themed candy/candy canes.
Travel size items are preferred.
The
holiday-themed stockings (boxes) which will
be sent to deployed military men and women
in mid-November just in time for the holiday
season. For more information call
623.930.4500 or visit
Lorraine
Pino, Manager of the Glendale CVB Shows
off some of the goodies coming in for soldiers.
Anyone
can fill a holiday gift box for a soldier and
get into the
holiday spirit early with the
Glendale CVB, which is coordinating a
"Stockings for Soldiers" program
through Nov. 9, with the conclusion
of the
drive at the 17thAnnual Downtown Glendale
Holiday Open House.
Meet
Paul Petersen - the new Maricopa County
Assessor
On
August 19, 2013 I was honored to accept the
appointment as the new Maricopa County
Assessor from the Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors. The five-member board voted
unanimously to appoint me to replace Keith
Russell, who was previously appointed to be
a Justice of the Peace. I promised then, as
I do now, to uphold their trust and continue
to run the Assessor’s Office in the same
professional manner it has been for the
previous seven and a half years under Mr.
Russell.
Prior
to my appointment, I had the opportunity to
work in the Assessor’s office as the PIO.
During that time, we were able to
restructure many of the departments and to
consolidate many of our satellite offices.
This has allowed for more efficiency and
tremendous cost savings to taxpayers. In
addition, we utilized technology to further
our efficiency and service to our citizens.
One example is the new Assessor’s website,
which was recently refreshed. Now the public
has more tools available to them to research
properties and see changes within the
Assessor’s office.
The
backbone of the office is the professional
staff. I am privileged to work with a
dynamic group of individuals who take their
responsibilities seriously. Through their
efforts, the Assessor’s Office received
many national awards, including two NACo
Achievement Awards, multiple IAAO awards and
local awards, one of which recognized the
Offices’ historic preservation efforts by
utilizing the Santa Fe Railroad Depot for
our consolidation efforts. They serve the
hardworking taxpayers of Maricopa County
well and I look forward to working with
them.
I
have always believed in transparency in
government. The Assessor’s duty is to
locate, identify, and value all types of
property found within Maricopa County. While
the work that we do can sometimes be
confusing, as long as we make efforts to
clearly and competently explain to the
public the methodology and reasoning behind
how we calculate the values on the 1.6
million parcels, it goes a long way in
fostering confidence in my office.
While
I am extremely grateful for the excellent
tutelage of Mr. Russell, there are areas in
the Assessor’s office that need
improvement. For example, the Assessor’s
Office is going to launch our new CAMA
Project shortly. This is one of the most
critical projects I will oversee; as it will
completely overhaul the way the Assessor’s
Office does business. Currently, the
computer system we use is based on
20-year-old technology. Imagine for just one
moment, comparing a new smartphone with the
first ever cellphone. That is what it would
be like comparing our current system to the
CAMA Project. Once in place, the Assessor’s
office will be more efficient and
productive, our data will be more precise,
and our work product will be much improved.
While
there are other areas that I will continue
to reform, the most important and valuable
promise I can make as the new Maricopa
County Assessor is to continue to promote
professionalism within the Assessor’s
office, promote transparency, and always
seek to better serve the property owners of
Maricopa County.
CITY
OF GLENDALE HIRES NEW
FINANCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Glendale,
Ariz. –– Tom Duensing has accepted the
position to be the city of Glendale’s new
executive director of financial services and
will begin working for Glendale on Oct. 15.
In his new position, Duensing will be
responsible for the overall direction of the
city’s financial services operations,
directing the preparation of the annual
budget, guiding city management and council
through the annual budget process, overseeing
the coordination and preparation of the
operating and capital improvement budgets,
along with conducting financial forecasting.
An Arizona native, Duensing is a CPA with more
than 20 years of experience in government
finance including strategic financial
planning, budget balancing projects, financial
statement preparation, independent auditing
along with general government management. He
received his bachelor’s degree in accounting
from Arizona State University and his
master’s degree in management from Western
International University.
“I’m really excited and appreciative of
the opportunity to work in Glendale,” stated
Duensing. “I look forward to moving the
organization in a positive direction utilizing
my extensive experience and background in both
public and private sectors.”
He moves to Glendale from the city of Maricopa
where he held the position of assistant city
manager and previously served as Maricopa’s
finance and administrative services director.
Prior to that, he served 16 years with the
city of Tempe as auditor, deputy financial
services manager and accounting supervisor.
Duensing also served as a financial
coordinator in the Arizona Governor’s Office
and as an accountant in the private sector.
“Mr. Duensing has a passion for finance and
the highest integrity and ethics, which, when
combined with his experience, education,
professionalism and warm, approachable
personality, will be an excellent fit in
Glendale,” stated Glendale City Manager
Brenda Fischer.
Duensing is a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants, the Arizona
Society of Certified Public Accountants, the
Government Finance Officers’ Association of
the U.S. and Canada and the Government Finance
Officers’ Association of Arizona.
Healthy
Happy Baby Expo
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
New
parents and soon to-be parents came to the
Renaissance Hotel at Westgate on Saturday,
September 21, 2013 the Healthy Happy Baby
Expo. This is the third year for the event
hosted by Healthy Baby Happy Earth in
Glendale7149 N. 57th Drive.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2038.
The
Music Together area had interactive music,
dance and song.
Sury
and Kaitlyn Beck and next to them are Fiona
and Tatiana Smith at the Music Together
demonstration at the 2013 Healthy Happy Baby
Expo held at the Renaissance Hotel.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2044.
Janet
Peirce-Hollett, IBCLE; Pt. & Family
Educator, Lactation Consultant, Banner
Thunderbird is points to information that
Kaitlyn Beck might find usesulf.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2045.
Beverly
Swayman at the Healthy Baby Happy Earth
booth at the Healthy Happy Baby Expo held at
the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale on
Saturday, September 21, 2013. New products
practical and educational were on display
for parents and soon-to-be parents
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2047.
Beverly
Swayman is telling new moms about a new
product the Kanga Tobe.
This
new product which allows for skin-to-skin
contact for mother and baby and the baby
feels like it is being held. The Kanga Tobe
also allows for more coverage for the new
mom while in the hospital or at home.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2053.
Kim
Swayman (blue ring sling) and Sirrena
Lonnquist with 4 month old Vincent in the
black ring sling. The ring sling is a shawl
with a pair of rings attached to one end and
is a carrier for newborns. Moms with
toddlers might like this type of carrier
also for the many pick me up and put me down
phase.
Sirrena
Lonnquist said, "I love it". Kim
Swayman is a certified instructor for this
type of carrier. The carrier may look to be
straight forward and easy to copy without
the help of an expert so both baby and
mother are safe.
Old
Towne and Cruise Car Show
Returns to Downtown Glendale
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC09930.
Edward
Hermosillo and his blue ’72 Vega Coupe
I
guess it started after high school when my
family had a 1971 Vega Coupe. I didn't get
to drive it very much but it was a good
running car. A couple of years later after
working a summer job, I bought a 1972 panel
Vega and used it while going to school at
Northern Arizona University (NAU). That car
had its end in a car accident while I was
looking for a job after graduating from NAU.
The
next car was a 1976 Monza and then later a
1985 Camaro Z28. I found the blue ‘72 Vega
by accident one day after seeing a big car
chase in Peoria. Being curious about the car
chase, I followed the chase to where it
ended. I saw the Vega in a cul-de-sac. I
thought it was a nice looking car but did
nothing for about a month. I went back to
find that the car had not been moved. It had
leaves and webs under it. I asked and found
that the owner the car purchased the car
from a widower in Sun City.
The
car was purchased for his daughter, but some
time later the engine went bad and sized up.
I purchased the car for $600 and put in a
used engine. I would mostly drive my Camaro
and did not put very many miles on the car.
After I put in the used engine, the car
started having problems. I stopped driving
it. Over time I have collected other Vegas;
some as parts cars and others as projects. I
had many projects that took my time
including a 1973 GT Vega wagon that has a
TPI 350 from a 91 IROC Camaro. After the
blue Vega had been stored for about 10 years
I put in a completely rebuilt engine. The
Vega has been back on the road for the past
4 months. The car in whole has less than
34,000 miles on it and the paint and
interior are all original.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2080.
If
only cars would be powered by a windup
power.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2082.
It is
almost time for Halloween. So maybe this car
really does look like a grinning pumpkin!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
2085 and 2089.
The
owner, Harold Backus, of this ’34 Ford 3
window coupe said he was glad he put the
green eyes where they are and that they gave
his car some personality. Backus saw the
eyes on e-Bay and could not resist them.
Glendale
Service Clubs Celebrate
at a Benefit Lunch and Diner
By Ed and Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
(this
article still in progress)
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -Frame 7
Glendale
mayor Jerry Weiers speaks to the
Glendale Council of Service Clubs
group about the support of veterans
Harry Shapiro is the operations vice
president of Glendale Chamber of Commerce,
chairman of the Glendale Council of Service
Clubs and Kiwanis member. it to the
left.
Glendale
Council of Service Clubs Celebrate to
Benefit three charities; Yarnell 19
Community Charities, Glendale/Peoria YMCA,
Holiday Stockings/Military Family Support
Group .
The
lunch event and blood drive was held from
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a donation of
$5.00 per person. Later in the afternoon,
dinner with dance and prize drawings was
held from 6:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. Cost was
$20.00 per person.
This
was the 4th Annual Glendale Council of
Service Clubs Celebration Benefit. The
Glendale Council of Service Club unites
local civic organizations with this annual
event to bring awareness to service groups
throughout the area and raise funds for
non-profit organizations.
The
event, which consisted really of two
happenings a lunch event and blood
drive was held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
with a donation of $5.00 per person an
then later a dinner with dance and prize
drawings was held from 6:00 p. m. to 10:00
p. m. Cost was $20.00 per person, was held
Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Disabled
American Veterans Hall, Chapter 20, 8447 N.
61st Avenue.
The 2013 event charity recipients included:
Military Family Support Group
The Military Family Support Group sends 350+
care packages each month overseas of much
needed supplies to the troops in every
branch of the military.The Group also
receives reports from the troops when there
are shortages of common personal items such
as shampoo, socks or even sewing kits. In
addition, when a military person is aware of
another comrade who does not have family or
is not receiving mail, the Group is notified
and immediately begins personal
communication through letters, e-mail and
care packages.
Yarnell Rising
The Yarnell Rising recovery group's mission
is to identify the unmet needs of the
residents and businesses in the Yarnell Hill
fire area, and to identify ways to meet
those needs.
Glendale/Peoria YMCA
The YMCA’s programs include initiatives in
education, health, character-building,
cultural understanding, leadership,
vocational training, the arts and
more—inspiring hope, creating new
opportunities for success and meaningfully
changing futures.
Glendale
Council of Service Clubs is a group of
dedicated volunteers from multiple service
organizations throughout Glendale. These
volunteers work year-round to make a
difference. You probably have heard of these
organizations and might know a member.
Members
of local groups including the Disabled
American Veterans Chapter 20; Glendale Civic
Pride Ambassadors; Kiwanis Clubs of
Glendale, Arrowhead and Westgate; Glendale
Knights of Columbus Council 3835; Glendale
Rotary Club, Glendale Kachina Rotary Club,
Rotary Club of Glendale; and the Soroptimist
International of the Kachinas collectively
represent decades of service. Members of
these local service groups volunteer
tirelessly throughout the community every
day.
Examples
of the what the volunteers in these groups
have done include: the Glendale Soroptimist
chapter that recently held an Operation
Woman's Warriors event to send care packages
to deployed female military. In May, the
Glendale Rotary Club sent volunteers to
Mexico to build a home for a family in need.
This same group of Rotarians will be
returning to Mexico in October for another
home building project. And, the Kiwanis of
Glendale joined forces with UNICEF to combat
maternal and neonatal tetanus.
These
organizations want the community to know who
they are and what they are about. Interested
individuals are invited to attend a meeting,
join a networking event or simply give them
a call. A great way to learn about the
Glendale Services Groups is to attend our
annual service event. .
Volunteering
can be good for your mind and body. Your
involvement fosters humanitarian service,
builds goodwill and strengthens our
community, country and world. You will find
new friendships and make a difference
beginning with your first meeting. Together
we can accomplish even more.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2100.
Harry
Shapiro, EMCEE, is the operations vice
president of Glendale Chamber of Commerce,
chairman of the Glendale Council of Service
Clubs and Kiwanis member.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -Frame 6
Harry
Shapiro, chairman of the Glendale Council of
Service Clubs and Kiwanis member and Lorraie
Pino of the Glendale Convention and
Visitors Bureau award
prizes.
Dozens
of local businesses provided gift baskets
and prizes for the evening festivities which
resulted in generous donations for the
charity recipients. The grand prize was a
gift basket filled with items donated from
the Catlin Court Shopping District
businesses.
Here
is a list of some of the businesses who
donated items:
Banner Estrella Hospital
Carrabba’s
Catlin Court Historic District
Cerreta Candy Company
Disabled American Veterans
Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors
Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Glendale Fire Department
Glendale Office of Special Events
Tanger Outlets-Westgate
University of Phoenix Stadium
Wild Western Festival
YMCA Basket
"We are very grateful for the
generous donations from the local businesses
and truly appreciate their partnership with
the Glendale Council of Service Clubs. Their
support provided many more opportunities for
the charity organizations to continue their
good works," said Lorraine Pino,
Glendale CVB Manager.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -Frame 5
Donna Adams, D.A.V. Auxillary Commander and Harry
Shapiro, chairman of the Glendale Council of
Service Clubs.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -Frame 4
Libby
Corral, Glendale Peoria YMCA Director.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2145.
Alice
Wells, Soroptimist International of the
Kachinas of Glendale address the audience at
the Glendale Council of Service Clubs
Celebrate to Benefit on Saturday evening,
September 21, 2013. In her remarks she said
that her organization is continuing to work
to better the lives of women and girls
worldwide.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -Frame 2
Viana
Bruce of Military Family Support
Group (aka MFSG) talked to those
present about gathering items
for Soldiers overseas at the Harry
Shapiro, chairman of the Glendale Council of
Service Clubs event
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2138.
Glendale
Mayor, Jerry Weiers and Viana Bruce
of Military Family Support Group (aka
MFSG) at the Glendale service club Celebrate
to Benefit dinner Saturday, September 21,
2013. Both are strong supporters of our
troops. Viana Bruce is the Military Family
Support Group Present. One of the goals
Saturday was to fill holiday stockings for
soldiers.
Anyone
can fill a holiday gift box for a soldier
and get into the holiday spirit early with
the Glendale CVB, which is coordinating a
"Stockings for Soldiers" program
through Nov. 9, with the conclusion of the
drive at the 17thAnnual Downtown Glendale
Holiday Open House.
The
CVB is asking the public to donate items
from a list (see below) and encouraging all
to stop by the Glendale Visitor Center to
sign holiday greeting cards, which will be
included in the boxes. The Glendale Visitor
Center is located at 5800 W. Glenn Drive,
Suite 140. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Saturday. The holiday
greeting cards, along with the collection
boxes are located in the lobby of the
Visitor Center.
"The
Glendale CVB is honored to partner with
the Military Family Support Group and
assist in gathering necessary items that
can make an impact for our troops all
over the world," said Lorraine Pino,
Glendale CVB manager. "More
importantly, it is also an opportunity
for the community to share holiday
wishes during a time of the year when
deployed soldiers will be missing their
families."
Items
that are needed for the stockings and care
packages include small canned food &
fruit (Pop-Top Lids), individual drink
powder packets (Wyler’s, Crystal Light)
coffee bags (Folgers Singles) candy and
snacks, beef jerky, foot and body powder,
microwave popcorn, tuna packets, crackers,
hand towels and wash cloths, travel pack
facial tissue, twin sheets and pillow
cases, Lysol, air freshener, sunscreen,
non-aerosol insect repellant, wet wipes,
razors, hand and body lotion, hand
sanitizer, crossword puzzles, pocket-sized
games, AA batteries, calling cards, DVD’s
and CD’s and holiday-themed candy/candy
canes. Travel size items are
preferred.
The
holiday-themed stockings (boxes) which
will be sent to deployed military men and
women in mid-November just in time for the
holiday season. For more information call
623.930.4500 or visit www.visitglendale.com.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 2058.
Elizabeth
Baxter signs a holiday card for someone she
does not know. Her card with its message
will be placed in a holiday care box for a
soldier away from home. If you would like to
sign a card for a soldier, or if you have
new or like new cards, you can drop them off
at the Glendale Convention and Visitors
Bureau at 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140; by
November 9th.
Elizabeth
attended the Glendale Council of Service
Clubs Celebrate to Benefit lunch even and
blood drive held Saturday, September 21 from
9:00 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. at the Disabled
American Veterans Hall, Chapter 20, 8447 N.
61st Avenue, Glendale.
Rep.
Gosar’s Wildfire Prevention Act Passes
House Prevents Catastrophic
Wildfires and Stimulates Rural Economies
WASHINGTON,
D.C. - Today, the House
of Representatives voted on the
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy
Communities Act (H.R. 1526), a forest
health package that includes Rep.
Gosar’s bipartisan wildfire
legislation, the Catastrophic Wildfire
Prevention Act (H.R. 1345). The
Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act,
which H.R. 1526 will implement, is aimed
at preventing destructive wildfires and
stimulating rural economies. The bill
passed with bipartisan support by a vote
of 244-173.
“We have a forest health crisis in
this country and this jobs bill goes a
long way towards restoring the
environment, improving public safety and
putting people back to work. I commend
my colleagues for passing this bill.”
Congressman Gosar continued, “If we
don’t thin our forests, Mother Nature
will do it for us by catastrophic
wildfire. The consequences of forest
mismanagement cost Arizonans property,
natural resources, wildlife and economic
growth. Passage of this bill in the
House puts us closer to implementing a
common-sense approach that we know
works.”
Background:
On July 31st, the Catastrophic Wildfire
Prevention Act was incorporated into a
larger forest health package, Restoring
Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities
Act, by the House Natural Resources
Committee.
Due to redistricting, Rep. Gosar has
represented nearly all of rural Arizona
over two and a half years in Congress.
This area contains nearly forty-eight
thousand square miles of U.S. Forest
Service land and many of the areas
devastated by recent wildfires.
These wildfires include the Wallow Fire
– the largest fire in Arizona state
history – the Sunflower, Gladiator,
Poco, and Bull Flat fires of 2012, and
the horrific Yarnell Hill Fire, which
claimed the lives of 19 elite .
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – City of Glendale offices
will close Monday, October 14 for the
Columbus Day holiday.
All
households’ scheduled garbage and
recycling will be shifted one day due to
the holiday. The Glendale Municipal
Landfill will be closed. For more
information about the city’s
sanitation services, please call
623-930-2660.
Only
Gus Bus One will run, operating on a
normal weekday schedule from 7 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. For Dial-a-Ride service that
day, reservations must be made by noon
on Friday, Oct. 11 by calling
623-930-3500. No same-day service on
Monday will be available. Valley Metro
buses will operate on a normal weekday
schedule,
with ADA service provided based upon
normal weekday fixed-route schedules.
While
the Glendale Municipal Airport will
remain open during the holiday, the
airport’s administrative offices will
be closed.
In
addition, Glendale’s three public
libraries will be closed, as well as the
Glendale Convention & Visitors
Bureau.
Glendale’s
Foothills Recreations and Aquatics
Center will remain open on the holiday,
however, with hours from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. For more information on the
recreation center, call 623-930-4600.
For
additional information on the city of
Glendale’s programs and services,
visit www.glendaleaz.com.
FOOTBALL
WIDOWS INTERCEPT SUNDAYS WITH CLUB OF
THEIR OWN
Glendale, Ariz. –– When your
significant other sits in front of the
television all day watching football on
Sundays are you bored? Wouldn't you like
to find some activities, creative
projects and a way to socialize instead
of hanging around the house? Turn your
Sundays into “fundays” and join the
Football Widows Club.
With 14 weeks of activities in the West
Valley, the club is for people just like
you, who aren’t into spending their
Sundays in front of the television
yelling as if the players and referees
can hear. As a club member, you can take
part in a variety of activities designed
just for you. Some of the planned events
are free and some have a nominal charge,
and you can participate in all of them
or pick and choose.
In addition members will receive
additional benefits such as discounts on
the regular prices for most of the
activities, along with coupons and other
surprises. The club isn’t just for
women either.
“We know there are a lot of men that
just aren't into the fall sports,”
stated Marcheta Strunk, public
information office for Glendale. “Tell
your friends and family to join with you
or come alone and meet some other
wonderful, active people.”
This club is for adults ages 18 and
older. Transportation will not be
provided to events, but carpooling is
highly encouraged. Signing up for the
club is free, although some of the
activities have an entry/registration
fee. For details and to sign up for the
Football Widow’s Club, visit
www.glendaleaz.com/footballwidows<http://www.glendaleaz.com/footballwidows>.
For more information, call 623-930-2822.
Below is the lineup of activities, which
is subject to change (check website
periodically for updates):
· Sept. 29 Ultimate Football Party
Workshop
Kick off the club with a creative
activity where you will make and take
home a football-themed table runner and
field-goal centerpiece that doubles as a
beverage container. This is perfect to
take back to your football fan to set up
before you leave for all the other
Sunday events. This event does have a
registration fee.
· Oct. 6 Sahuaro Ranch Historic Main
House Tour
Take a trip back in time and learn about
the house built between 1891 and 1898,
the history and the people who lived
there. Also visit with the Ranch
residents – peacocks and chickens who
roam the property. This is a free
activity
· Oct. 13 Lunch and Shopping at
Westgate Entertainment District and
Tanger Outlets
Savor lunch at one of the many
restaurants at Westgate Entertainment
District then walk over to Tanger
Outlets to shop great deals. This
activity is free, but attendees will
need to pay for their lunch and shopping
purchases.
· Oct. 20 Halloween Cupcake cooking
& design class
Create your own cupcake masterpieces and
take them home to enjoy. This class does
have a registration fee.
· Oct. 27 Wild Western Festival:
History Meets Hollywood
Marvel at the gunfights and stunt shoes,
American Indian dancers, trick horses,
magic shows, live music, artisans and
crafters, chuck wagon food and other
festival food and drinks. The festival
does have an entrance fee.
· Nov. 3 Xeriscape Botanical Garden
Tour and Library Relaxation Day
Tour the award-winning Xeriscape
Botanical Garden of nearly four acres
with more than 400 species of plants.
Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing time at the
library, get a library card (good at any
Maricopa County library) or check out
the music and DVD collection. This
program is free.
· Nov. 10 "Ragtime" at
Theater Works
Tap your toes to the musical
"Ragtime." Jazz, automobiles,
new ideas and new industries – the
Ragtime era was when America came of
age. This event has an admission fee.
· Nov. 17 Thunderbird Conservation Park
Hike
Take a less than a one-mile hike through
the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the
Thunderbird Conservation Park. See some
great views and wildlife and enjoy the
weather. The hike is free.
· Nov. 24 Wildlife World Zoo &
Aquarium
Enjoy the zoo in a new way – kidless.
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
displays Arizona’s largest collection
of exotic animals. The zoo does have an
admission fee.
· Dec. 8 Uptown Alley
Get your game on at Uptown Alley, which
is home to 40 lanes of bowling, laser
tag, over 75 video and prize games,
billiard tables, sports theatre and the
Red Embers Bar & Grill. This program
will have fees.
· Dec. 15 Downtown Glendale Dinner and
Glitters Light Display
Head to downtown Glendale for a dinner
at one of downtown's best restaurants
followed by a stroll through Glendale
Glitters' 1.5 million lights. The light
display is free, but attendees will need
to pay for their dinner.
· Dec. 22 "Amahl and the Night
Visitors" at the West Valley
Symphony
Get in the holiday spirit with the
Christmas opera "Amahl and the
Night Visitors" with Cantilena. A
few days before Christmas Amahl, a
disabled boy, meets the Three Kings
during a dream. This event does have an
admission fee.
· Dec. 29 "The Sound of
Music" at the Arizona Broadway
Theatre
One of the world’s most-beloved
musicals, "The Sound of
Music," with memorable songs like
“Edelweiss,” “My Favorite
Things” and “Climb Ev’ry
Mountain,” will be brought to life on
the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage. This
event does have an admission fee, but
includes lunch.
· Jan. 5 Pickleball Games at the
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics
Center
Ever head of Pickleball? Play some fun
games of this paddle sport, which
combines elements of badminton, tennis
and table tennis. Similar to tennis, but
a pickleball ball typically moves slower
and the court is about one-third the
size. This program will have an
admission fee.
KENNEDY... WHO KILLED KENNEDY?
JFK that is! Read on- a new source of
info...
CORSI'S
KENNEDY OVERTAKES O'REILLY'S KENNEDY
Definitive source of assassination reveals
what ballistics tests showed
WND EXCLUSIVE
Bestselling author Jerome Corsi's explosive
new book "Who Really Killed Kennedy? 50
Years Later: Stunning New Revelations about
the JFK Assassination" has just
overtaken Bill O'Reilly's long-running
bestseller "Killing Kennedy" and
is currently the top-selling book in the
John F. Kennedy category on Amazon.com
Corsi's book is also the top seller in
Amazon's 20th Century American History
category and is among the top 100 sellers
overall.
"Who Really Killed Kennedy?" by
WND Books, went on sale Sept. 17 and has
been one of the top selling books in America
since then.
Fifty years later, the JFK assassination
remains one of the greatest
"who-done-it?" mysteries of the
modern era.
It is Corsi's most intense investigation yet
- bolstered by recently declassified
documents that shed new light on what really
happened, both leading up to and on the
fateful day of Nov. 22, 1963.
Secret details of JFK's assassination are
finally unlocked. Get your autographed copy
of "Who Really Killed Kennedy?" by
Jerome Corsi now!
Meticulously researched and fully
documented, "Who Really Killed
Kennedy?" is the definitive source for
those who, after five decades, wish to truly
understand how and why Kennedy was
assassinated - including information that
has largely been hidden from the American
people since the 1960s. In this ultimate
guide to the JFK assassination, readers will
learn about:
the ballistic evidence that proves there was
more than one shooter
the rarely studied final few frames of the
Zapruder film that prove the wound in the
back of JFK's head was an exit wound
the eyewitnesses who saw Oswald in the
second floor lunchroom when Dallas police
rushed in the building
the two previous attempts to assassinate JFK
in November 1963
how Lee Harvey Oswald had extensive ties to
the CIA and the KGB, and about his sordid
relationship with his murderer, Jack Ruby
how JFK was aware specific plans were being
made to assassinate him
how JFK double-crossed Richard Nixon and the
CIA to win the election of 1960
the tape-recorded confessions Mafia
godfathers made detailing their involvement
in financing and planning the JFK
assassination
how JFK lost control of the CIA when he
decided to pull the US military out of
Vietnam, where top CIA operatives were
engaged in drug trafficking.
how JFK and Life magazine threatened to
derail LBJ's political career
In researching "Who Really Killed
Kennedy?" Corsi sorted through the
mountains of evidence - the hundreds of
books, the tens of thousands of documents
(including all 26 volumes of the Warren
Commission's report), films and countless
photographs.
Dissecting the Warren Commission's
conclusion that Oswald acted alone, Corsi
carefully and convincingly separates the
unlikely from the real, and the speculation
from the facts. Having personally known or
met many of the key players in the JFK
assassination drama, including a former top
Soviet bloc intelligence official, Corsi
reveals shocking information for the first
time ever.
In so doing, Jerome Corsi sets a new
standard for JFK assassination research,
demanding that future researchers understand
the deep, and unfortunately sinister,
political forces that led up to an
unthinkable event that marked a profound
change in America and the world.
Corsi holds a Harvard Ph.D. in political
science and has multiple New York Times
bestsellers to his name.
Teachers
keep on learning, just like they want their
students to do. The Teachers’ Night Out!
event was coordinated by the City of
Glendale, Conservation & Sustainable
Living Office, Water Services Department and
featured ideas for field trips, guest
speakers, and activities for elementary and
high school teaches to use in their
classrooms.
A little
known field trip idea offered Thursday
evening was a visit to the Palo Verde Energy
Education Center. There would be hands-on
learning for the students at the Palo Verde
Energy Education Center.
Interactive
nuclear energy experience
Nuclear
energy, electricity production, transmitting
& distribution and more
Discover
nuclear energy careers
Teachers
who attended the event were treated to chair
massages, refreshments, and lots of free
stuff.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1962.
Homemade seed balls are a clever way to sow seeds without any
digging. The clay and compost work as a team: the compost provides
nutrients and the clay allows the soil to retain nutrients and to hold in moisture.
Together, they form a "candy coating" which protects seeds from
birds, rodents, drying out or blowing away. Seed balls are perfect for
sowing wildflowers or forage.
INGREDIENTS
(makes 50 penny-sized seed balls)
1/2 cups dry red terra cotta or art clay (or you can substitute with clay-filled Arizona earth)
1 cup of compost
1/4 to 1/2 cup of seeds (sunflower seeds, for example)
Mix together and add a spoonful of water, stirring in between until
the mixture sticks together. Form into small balls and allow them to
dry for a few days. Store dry seed balls in a paper bag or cardboard
box until you are ready to scatter them. The seed balls will sit (wait) until
they receive enough moisture to soften their candy coating and allow them to sprout.
(From: Valley Permaculture Alliance)
Animals, even those thought to be scary, are pretty much a sure thing for students of all ages.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1948.
Birds of
Prey Claudia Elliot and American Kesterl
falcon in the Birds of Prey booth at
Thursday evenings’ Teachers Night Out!
held at the Glendale Adult Center. The small
falcon eats mice and bugs and is sometimes
referred to as the Sparrow Hawk.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1955.
Charlotte
Hodel, Communications & Development
Advisor for the Arizona SciTech Festival
speaks to Don Mensendick Elementary School
teacher, Magda Polanco.
"We’re
partnering with several agencies and
businesses to provide this unique
opportunity for teachers, including
Valley Metro, Junior Achievement, APS,
ASU, Az SciTech, Challenger Space
Center, Deer Valley Rock Art Center
Wildlife Word Zoo and more," said
Joanne Toms, water conservation
specialist and coordinator of the event.
GLENDALE
SEEKS FESTIVAL CRAFT VENDORS,
EASY
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Glendale’s Office of Special
Events is seeking new craft vendors for its
lineup of award-winning festivals, which
kicks off with Glendale Glitters Spectacular
on Nov. 29. The city is celebrating the 20th
annual Glendale Glitters event this year,
and it promises to be more spectacular than
ever! Potential vendors can access event
applications online, at www.glendaleaz.com.
The
Web site also provides information on fees,
deadlines as well as additional event
guidelines. Vendors can print out the
application and either mail it or fax it to
the Office of Special Events, Attn: Dawn
Sims. The mailing address is 5800 W. Glenn
Dr. Suite 150, Glendale, AZ 85301. The fax
number is 623-915-2696. Vendors should note
that the deadline for applications has been
extended to Sept. 27.
The
Office of Special Events is seeking craft
vendors and artisans with new and exciting
products that are high quality in nature.
All businesses or individuals are invited to
apply; space is limited and applicants will
be held to very strict guidelines. Vendors
will be asked to submit photographs of their
products and booth presentation in addition
to the application to be included in the
jury process.
Last
season, the city’s lineup of events,
including Glendale Glitters Spectacular;
three December Weekends; Glendale Glitter
and Glow Block Party and the Glendale
Chocolate Affaire drew well over 300,000
visitors. For more information, contact Dawn
Sims in the Office of Special Events at
623-930-2017 or via email at dsims@glendaleaz.com.
To download an application online, please
visit the vendor information center at: www.glendaleaz.com/events.
City of
Tolleson’s Annual Community Health and Pet
Health Expo
The
City of Tolleson is pleased to announce its
annual Community Health and Pet Health Expo
scheduled for October 26, 2013. The Expo
will take place at Veterans Park and feature
booths that are focused on health
information and services for the entire
family. The Pet Health part will have booths
with pet information and services along with
rescue organizations with adoptable pets.
Event
Features:
Pet expo with
Chihuahua and Weiner Dog Races and a
Best Animal Trick contest, pet vendors,
rescue organizations, and more.
Agua Fria
Animal Hospital providing dog and cat
vaccines at low cost
99th Ave and
Lower Buckeye Animal Clinic will be
providing micro chipping and nail trims
Stage
Entertainment – Interactive games and
prizes
Health
related vendors with health preventative
screenings, information, and services
Food and
Beverage – Food will be available for
purchase with a variety of picnic food,
treats and much more.
Annual
Community Health and Pet Health Expo
When:
October 26, 2013
Time:
10:00 – 2:00 pm
Where:
Veterans Park – 8601 W. Van Buren
Cost:
Free admission to the public. Cost for food
and drinks.
Glendale
Police Announced as a Recipient of Grant
Funding for Police Officers
Glendale,
Ariz. – The Glendale Police Department
today was announced as one of 7 recipients
in the State of Arizona of a Department of
Justice (DOJ), Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS) 2013 hiring grant.
The
award is a 3-year grant for $1.2 million
dollars to assist the Glendale Police
Department in hiring 10 new police officers.
The Police Department intends to use these
funds to focus on enhancing the safety of
our community by increasing patrol and
proactive officers in the areas of Glendale
with the highest incidence of crime. We also
intend to add officers to investigative
units to address illegal possession and
trafficking of guns.
The
COPS Hiring Program offers grants to state,
local and tribal law enforcement agencies to
hire or rehire community policing officers.
The program provides salaries and benefits
for officer and deputy hires for three
years. Grantees for the 2013 hiring program
were selected based on their fiscal needs,
local crime rates, and community policing
plans.
"We’re
excited to be chosen as a recipient for a
2013 COPS Hiring Program Grant. We feel that
this reinforces the commitment of the
Department of Justice to support the
Glendale Police Department in its on-going
community partnerships to combat crime and
victimization in Glendale and to shape a
safer, stronger community" ~ Glendale
Police Chief Debora Black
ARIZONA
PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION PRESENTED
CHRIS GALLAGHER WITH THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Glendale, Ariz. –– At the Arizona Parks
and Recreation Association (APRA) annual
conference, Glendale’s Recreation Manager
Chris Gallagher received the President’s
Award during the awards ceremony banquet.
Gallagher has 36 years of parks and
recreation experience and was passionately
“hooked” to the profession at 15 years
old where he started working part time for
Glendale as an umpire for youth baseball and
softball games. He has worked at the city of
Glendale full time the last 15 years. Over
the years he has worked his way up the ranks
and is now the recreation manager of the
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center.
Gallagher was born in and is a long-time
resident of Glendale, where he attended
William C. Jack Elementary School and was in
Independence High School’s first
graduating class. He also graduated from
Arizona State University. He spent a few
years away from Glendale working in
Prescott, but returned to his hometown.
“He’s a great person to work with and
has a variety of experience in many
different areas of parks and recreation,”
stated Recreation Manager Mike Gregory, a
long-time colleague. “Along with being a
baseball fanatic, he is full of fun and
interesting stories including one where he
scored national media attention when his
dog, Buddy, ate his Super Bowl tickets.”
The APRA President’s Award recognizes
individuals who have made significant
contributed in parks, recreation, and/or
cultural services in Arizona. Nominated
individuals must be a member of APRA.
Glendale,
Ariz. – For those interested in making a
difference in their community, the Glendale
Police Department is currently seeking
volunteers to assist in the Victim
Assistance Unit. The current opportunities
available are:
Weekend
Jail Court (minimum 3 hour commitment)
Assist with
Initial Appearance (IA) Court Hearings
on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Attend court on behalf of the victim
and provide input to the Judge.
Provide
education on the criminal justice system
and refer to community follow up
services to assist in the healing
process
Shift
starts at 7:15am to prepare court
paperwork; court starts at 8am.
Weekday
shifts are available by request.
Glendale
Family Advocacy Center (Monday -
Friday 8am – 5pm)
Assist with
care and supervision of child victims
in the playroom while they are pending
a forensic interview.
Coverage
of the front desk answering the incoming
phone lines; assessing caller needs; and
directing callers to the appropriate
department and/or community resource.
Assist
with completion of administrative tasks
and/ or projects which may include
sorting mail, addressing envelopes,
preparing letters, and/or filing
resource materials.
Arrange
and coordinate supplies needed at Center
(kits, toys, snacks, brochures).
Assist
Victim Assistance Caseworker on scene or
during investigations as needed.
Special
Projects
911 cell
phone; clothing, or toy donation
drives
Community
outreach and education via community
events
Those
wishing to volunteer must be at least 18
years old and because they will have direct
interaction with crime victims, must
complete an extensive background process.
Interested
applicants should contact the Victim’s
Assistance Unit of the Glendale Police
Department by phone at 623-930-3030 or via
email at
…
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single-seat, single ..... gas
emissions. Three variants of the F -
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program has logged …
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center ..... marks a significant
milestone in the F - 35 program: the
first composite part manufactured
..... Systems-Cyclone under a
seven-year F - 35 agreement with
Northrop Grumman signed …
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composite parts for the international
F - 35 Lightning II program. The
agreement ..... Vertical Tail across
all types of the F - 35 , as well as
the Low Rate Initial Production .....
collaborating with BAE Systems on the
F - 35 program since 2006 when the two
companies …
…
ferry flight from the Lockheed Martin
F - 35 production facility at Naval
Air Station ..... is the latest step
in delivering the F - 35 's
unprecedented capability to U .....
ensure security around the
globe." The F - 35 Lightning II
5th Generation fighter …
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agreement in principle for the next
two F - 35 Lightning I I aircraft
production contracts ..... aircraft
and continue a reduction in F - 35
aircraft pricing. "These two
contracts ..... government and
Lockheed Martin," says F - 35
Program Executive Officer Lt. Gen …
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Lightning II military aircraft.
Following the flight, Schofield
commented on the F-35B’s handling
capabilities: “The F - 35 has truly
revolutionized STOVL flying. With
legacy types, such as Harrier, the
pilot was always working hard to land
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component parts for the international
F - 35 Lightning II program. The
agreement ..... calls for the
production of 34 unique F - 35
Lightning II composite components
..... strengthens our relationship
with Denmark, an F - 35 partner
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student sortie in a Lockheed Martin F
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reportedly "the world .....
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9/17: PBS debuts
‘Latino Americans’
history series
Students in class, from
the episode 'The New Latinos (1946-1965)' of
the PBS documentary 'Latino Americans.'
‘Latino Americans’ viewing parties
What: Channel 8 (KAET) and Phoenix Latino Institute will host a viewing party
for each episode. Light refreshments will be provided.
When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Sept. 24; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Where: A.E. England Building, 424 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.
Admission: Free, but registration is required.
Details: www.azpbs.org/latino
CITY
COUNCIL ESTABLISHES NEW ADVISORY COMMISSION
TO STUDY WATER, WASTEWATER SERVICES
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – The City Council has established a
new advisory commission to assist them in
making important policy decisions relating to
the city’s water and wastewater services.
The
seven-member Water Services Advisory
Commission will research, study and discuss
specific projects and issues relating to the
city’s water and wastewater infrastructure
and operations, regional collaborations, new
initiatives and water usage, revenue and
expenditure trends.
The
commission’s first meeting will be held on
Wednesday, Sept. 18.
The
new commissioners are Ron Short (chair),
Jonathan Liebman (vice chair), Ruth Faulls,
Robert Gehl, Paul Romanek and Roger
Schwierjohn. The seventh member of the
commission is in the process of being
selected.
Three
of the new commissioners served on the
year-long Glendale Ad-Hoc Citizen Task Force
that was created to obtain feedback on issues
related to the city’s water and sewer
services. Establishment
of a new water services commission was one of
the recommendations made by the task force.
Residents
can request an application to serve on one of
Glendale’s citizen advisory groups or obtain
more information by calling the Council Office
at 623-930-2249. Information also is available
online at www.glendaleaz.com/boardsandcommissions.
FRONT
PORCH SPECIALS MARK 19TH ANNUAL
EVENT IN DOWNTOWN GLENDALE
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Enjoy autumn temperatures and
great discounts at the 19th
Annual Catlin Court Front Porch Festival and
Old Towne Marketplace in historic Downtown
Glendale on Saturday, Oct. 19. The shops
will turn inside out as they showcase
hundreds of items on lawns and front porches
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Attendees
can take advantage of the historic setting
of downtown while the specialty shops offer
demonstrations and performances throughout
the day. Shop for unique holiday gifts, and
perhaps a present for yourself, while
participating in activities and socializing
with family and friends. Some activities
include make and take crafts for a nominal
fee, a fashion show, live music and painting
demonstrations.
Starting
the day at the Glendale Visitors Center is
encouraged to pick up a walking map and
discount card for various stores. It is
located at 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140.
Admission and parking are free. For more
information, contact the Glendale Convention
and Visitors Bureau at 623-930-4500 or visit
www.visitglendale.com.
You can also follow Glendale on www.facebook.com/GlendaleCVB
and www.twitter.com/GlendaleCVB.
Bears & More
7146 N. 58th Drive
Activity: Paint a Pet Rock for $2 (Proceeds To Benefit The Glendale Police Department K-9 “Ronin's Bench” Project. Jewelry By Heather
Blue House
5807 W. Myrtle Ave.
Activity: Debut of Their New Scent Bar. Make Your Own Custom Body Sprays and Bath Salts. Enjoy several demonstrations throughout the day and the Grand Opening of Grungy Gals
Cottage Garden I & II
7142 N. 58th Ave.
7162 N. 58th Ave.
Activity: Come Back Buddy Band and Fashion Show
Country Maiden
7146 N. 58th Ave.
Activity: Hosting World Famous Artist Billy Jacobs for a Signing
Glendale Flowers
7145 N. 58th Drive
Activity: Bow Making - $5
It's Vintage Charm
7142 N. 58th Drive
Activity: Make and Take Bookmarks at 11 A.M., 12:15 and 1 P.M.
The Open Door
5836 W. Palmaire Ave.
Activity: Live Cello Music and Painting Demonstrations By Kristi
Papa Ed's Ice Cream
7146-B N. 58th Ave.
Activity: Make and Take Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder - $2 (Proceeds to Benefit the Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team)
Shelley’s Specialty Desserts
5845 W. Palmaire Ave.
Activity: Pumpkin Treats Galore Including Gluten Free (See Store for Pricing)
Shoppe On The Corner
7163 N. 58th Drive
Activity: Girl Scout Craft Activity (Nominal Fee)
Vintage Green
7146 N. 57th Drive
Activity: Vendors and Demonstrations on the Front Lawn
ENTERTAINMENT
FOYLE'S WAR
KAET - Phx PBS
A
New War, A New Enemy
WWII is over
and Foyle joins the cold war...
I had the
privilege to preview the first episode and I was
spellbound - I will not say more as to spoil
things but I can not wait to see the following
episodes! And... for those that do not spend
Sunday at the Tele or after seeing the first in
the new series can not wait and want to see them
all NOW! - consider purchasing the CD set from
Acorn Media for 34.95. The set contains 3
adventures with plenty of added material as
well.
Airing on KAET
- it is in the Masterpiece Mystery
Series
Fresh
from a stay in America, Foyle encounters MI5
agents Hilda Pierce and Arthur Valentine, who draw
him into the hunt for a suspected Russian spy
ring. As part of his investigation, Foyle
reconnects with Sam, now working for a nuclear
scientist and married to political candidate Adam
Wainwright.
Disc
2
The
Cage
Looking
into the deaths of several high-ranking Russian
defectors, Foyle finds ties to the apparent
suicide of an unidentified Russian man and the
disappearance of a young woman. His search leads
him to a government listening station that may not
be what it appears.
Disc
3
Sunflower
When
an MI5 intelligence asset fears for his life,
Foyle must protect the ex-Nazi from assassination
attempts—and American authorities. Meanwhile,
new MP Adam tries to help a farmer reclaim his
land and uncovers information that could threaten
his career
TEXT
AND DIE!
BY
BETTE SHARPE GLENDALE DAILY PLANET
Max
Sirstins, Director of Advertising, Sanderson
Ford and Glendale Fire Department Public
Information Officer, Michael Young were at the
Glendale dealership to unveil the new 2014
Ford Escape, “Don't Text and Drive” car.The visually graphic car will be both
on the street and at special events.The message of “Don't Text and
Drive” is primarily aimed at teenagers, and
to anyone who texts while driving.
The
chilling graphic on the new Escape is not a
funny or spooky in a fun way.Halloween is a just over a month away.The message this car sends is a serious
reminder not to text while driving.
According
to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute,
texting while driving is six times more likely
to cause an auto crash than driving when
intoxicated. Also,a study from
the University of Utah indicated that the
reaction time of a teen driver using a cell
phone is the same as that of a 70-year old
driver who is not using a cell phone. Due to
these alarming statistics, the Glendale Fire
Department partnered up with Sanderson Ford to
educate and prevent injuries or death from
texting while driving and to reinforce the
safety message of DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE.
HAPPY
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH! (From a past
neat event in Murphy Park.- 2005ES)
Shortly
before dawn on September 16, 1810,
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made a
monumentous decision that
revolutionized the course of Mexican
history.
A CouryGraph Studios Production KKAT-TV
Video Journalist: Ed Sharpe
In the true, hometown festival fashion,
Murphy Park, located at 58th and
Glendale avenues, hosted Fiesta ...Glendale.
The park was abuzz with music, dance and
traditional food. Two stages of
entertainment, including the Valley’s
hottest Latin jazz and rock bands,
traditional music and dance performances
delighted the crowds that attended.
A
special treat was the appearance of the
the Mexican consulate. Cónsul General
Carlos Flores Vizcarra who re-enacted
the cry for independence in the flag
ceremony. Mexican Independence Day holds
the same meaning as the 4th of July
does: both events are the celebration of
the overthrow of occupation by a foreign
power over residents of a remotely ruled
nation... In addition the Consulate was
presented a plaque from Governor Janet
Napolitano's office of Arizona.
The food was wonderful, the music
fantastic, but to truly learn the
meaning of Mexican Independence Day
please read many of the articles
presented in the links below. It is a
rich history.
Glendale Glitters Celebrates 20 Years of Its Award-Winning Holiday Lights Festival.
Glendale’s award-winning holiday lightingevent has become a family tradition across the Valley and state, and this year will mark the city’s 20th year of this joyous
holiday celebration.
The stunning display of 1.5 million lights will illuminate sixteen blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale, making it the
largest free holiday light display in Arizona, and it all kicks off Nov. 29 and 30 from 5-10 p.m. each evening.
Free admission and free shuttles make Glendale Glitters one of the best-loved festivals for Arizona families year after year.
In fact, the event was named azcentral.com’s Critics’ Choice for the Best Kid Event in the state in 2012.
Visitors of all ages will delight in holiday entertainment, delectable food, hand-crafted holiday gifts, a children’s winter
wonderland and petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, shopping and, of course, visits with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. The alwaysentertaining
stage show will feature a tribute to special moments and guests from the past 20 years, as it counts down to the
lighting ceremony on Friday evening, Nov. 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The holiday magic continues with more events in downtown Glendale, each Friday and Saturday through Dec. 21, from
6-10 p.m. each evening.
The glittering magic of Glendale’s holiday display remains lit nightly through Jan. 11, from 4-10 p.m. each evening.
Historic Downtown Glendale is located at 58th and Glendale avenues. For more information, call the Special Event Hotline at
623-930-2299, or visit www.glendaleaz.com/events.
GLENDALE
CITY COUNCIL CHANGES START TIME
FOR
EVENING MEETINGS
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale City Council voted at their Aug. 13 meeting to change the start time for evening city council meetings, from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. This change will begin with the Sept. 24 council meeting.
The City Council currently meets regularly for voting meetings two times each month
on the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month. The adoption of the ordinance last night amended Glendale City Code, Chapter 2, Section 2-16 as follows:
• The City Council shall meet regularly two times each month and such regular meetings
of the City Council shall be held at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday nights of
each month, unless the Council, by a majority vote at a prior meeting, changes the meeting
night.
• If the Council meeting night falls on a legal holiday, Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, the
Council shall meet on the next succeeding legal day at the time aforesaid unless the Council, by a majority of the vote at a prior meeting, changes the meeting night.
Residents are encouraged to attend city council meetings. The voting meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., adjacent to City Hall.
Meetings are also broadcast live on Glendale 11, and rebroadcast at various times throughout the week. For the Glendale 11 TV guide, visit www.glendaleaz.com/glendale11. For additional information on city council meetings, agendas and other procedures, visit
www.glendaleaz.com/clerk.
Glendale
Police: Significant Decreases
in both Violent and Property Crimes
Glendale,
Ariz. – Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)
statistics provided to the Federal Bureau of
Investigations (FBI) by the Glendale Police
Department for the first 6 months of 2013
reveal a decrease in both Part 1 Violent
Crimes as well as Part 1 Property Crimes,
showing a continued trend in declining crime
in Glendale.
Part
1 Violent Crimes (which include homicide,
rape, robbery and aggravated assault) for the
period of January 1 to June 30, 2013 showed an
overall 25% decline from the same time period
in 2012, with dramatic decreases shown in
robbery (down 16%) and aggravated assault
(down 34%). Overall Part 1 violent crimes are
at the lowest level they’ve been in the past
5 years for the same 6-month time period.
Part
1 Property Crimes (which include burglary,
theft, auto theft and arson) for the period of
January 1 to June 30, 2013 showed an overall
8% decline from the same time period in 2012,
with even larger increases shown in burglary
(down 15%) and auto theft (down 28%).
These
dramatic decreases serve to reinforce the
Glendale Police Department’s commitment to
its mission of protecting the lives and
property of the people we serve and
demonstrate that the crime prevention and
crime control tactics that the Department has
employed are having an effect.
"I
am encouraged by the significant decrease in
crime for the first six months of this year; I
attribute this success to the efforts of the
men and women of the department dedicated 24/7
to the safety of all members of our community.
While we acknowledge positive progress, we
also recognize every crime represents a person
who has been victimized and suffered a loss of
some kind. For those individuals we remain
steadfast in our efforts to combat crime in
Glendale", said Glendale Police Chief
Debora Black.
The
FBI’s Uniform Crime Report is the most
comprehensive analysis of violent crime and
property crime in the nation. The annual
publication compiles volume and rate of crime
offenses for the nation, the states, and many
cities and counties. It also includes arrest,
clearance, and law enforcement employee data
(http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/crimestats).
My
Sweet Pickins Opens in Old Towne
A
big Downtown Welcome to My Sweet Pickins store
which recently opened in Old Towne:
7015
N. 58th Avenue - Bldg. Rear
(623)
249-2922
The
owner is Susan Costal and her shop features
vintage collectibles, unique, one of a kind
gifts and specialty photography! Stop by soon
to say hello!
Bitzee
Mama’s Celebrates Mexican Independence Day
Bitzee
Mama’s is celebrating Mexican Independence
Day on September 14 and 15:
Join
us on to celebrate Mexican
Independence Day Celebration all
weekend long!
Olivia Calderon
world renounced Mariachi singer will
be performing from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
on Saturday, Sept 14. She
will be autographing her self
entitled cd "Olivia
Calderon"
Tequila Testing
with 3
Amigos Tequila from 6-8 p.m.
Mariachi de Montes
will be performing from 6-8
p.m on Sunday, September 15
Drinks Specials
from the Cantina , Jalpenoes eating
contest, dinner specials and much
more....
Glendale
City Court Welcomes New Court Administrator
Christopher Phelps
Glendale City Court Welcomes New Court Administrator. Christopher Phelps joins the Glendale City Court
as its new court administrator. His duties as the court administrator include supervising all non-judicial operations
including court services, case flow, fines administration, records management and budget administration;
developing and implementing policies and procedures, and serving as the Clerk of the Court.
Phelps comes to Glendale from Parma, Ohio Municipal Court located near Cleveland where he served as
Chief Deputy Court Administrator since 1997. There he oversaw daily court operations, supervised and trained
25 people, prepared the budget, received and recorded monetary transactions, served as a liaison with the city of
Parma officials and judicial staff and maintained the integrity of all court records.
Local
FASTSIGNS® Team Member Recognized
with National Awards
(GLENDALE,
Ariz.) Sept. 3, 2013 – Trish
Dill, visual communications expert at
FASTSIGNS® of Glendale, was
recognized with two national awards at the
2013 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit for her
outstanding sales performance, including the
Gold Sales Award and the Regional Sales
Achievement Award.
“I’m
so honored to receive these awards,” said
Dill. “I love creating partnerships with my
clients from all industries, and helping them
overcome their business challenges by
providing the best quality of signs, graphics
and marketing solutions to achieve their
goals. Thanks to the repeat business and the
referrals from my customers, I have been able
to reach this exciting milestone.”
The
Gold Sales Award is presented to outside sales
consultants who achieved a sales total between
$600,000 and $899,000 from July 1, 2012 to
June 30, 2013. With more than 500 FASTSIGNS
centers in the U.S. and Canada, only 11
outside sales consultants received this award.
Dill also received the Regional Sales
Achievement Award for having the highest total
sales in the region.
“The
outside sales consultants we have in our
FASTSIGNS centers are extremely talented,
driven and committed to providing
comprehensive visual communications
solutions,” said Mark Jameson, senior vice
president of franchise support and development
at FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “Their
dedication continues to make FASTSIGNS a great
brand and a leader in the industry.”
About
FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS®
of Glendale is a sign, graphics and
visual communications company that provides
comprehensive visual marketing solutions to
customers of all sizes—across all
industries—to help them meet their business
objectives and increase their business
visibility. To learn more, visit
www.fastsigns.com/194
or call 602.439.4242.
September
12, 2013
Founder
and Director Emeritus of Dolby Laboratories
Dies at Age 80
Inventor
and Visionary Revolutionized the Experience of
Sound
SAN FRANCISCO
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dolby Laboratories
(DLB) today announced that
Ray Dolby
, an American inventor recognized around the
world for developing groundbreaking audio
technologies, died today at his home in
San Francisco
, at the age of 80. Dr. Dolby had been living
with Alzheimer's Disease in recent years, and
was diagnosed in July of this year with acute
leukemia.
Dr.
Dolby founded
Dolby Laboratories
in 1965 and created an environment where
scientists and engineers continue to advance
the science of sight and sound to make
entertainment and communications more
engaging. Dr. Dolby's pioneering work in noise
reduction and surround sound led to the
development of many state-of-the-art
technologies, for which he holds more than 50
U.S. patents.
"Today
we lost a friend, mentor and true
visionary," said
Kevin Yeaman
, President and CEO,
Dolby Laboratories
. "Ray Dolby founded the company based on
a commitment to creating value through
innovation and an impassioned belief that if
you invested in people and gave them the tools
for success they would create great things.
Ray's ideals will continue to be a source of
inspiration and motivation for us all."
"My
father was a thoughtful, patient and loving
man, determined to always do the right thing
in business, philanthropy, and as a husband
and father," said
David Dolby
, son and member of Dolby Laboratories' Board
of Directors. "Our family is very proud
of his achievements and leadership. He will be
sorely missed, but his legacy of innovation
will live on."
Dr.
Dolby was known for his insatiable curiosity
and attributed his success to a quest for
education fostered by supportive parents.
Early in Dr. Dolby's career, while attending
high school on the
San Francisco Peninsula
and then
Stanford University
, he worked at
Ampex Corporation
and was the chief designer of all electronic
aspects of the first practical videotape
recording system. Today,
Dolby Laboratories'
technologies are an essential part of the
creative process for recording artists and
filmmakers, who continue to use Dolby tools to
bring their visions to life.
"Though
he was an engineer at heart, my father's
achievements in technology grew out of a love
of music and the arts," said
Tom Dolby
, son, filmmaker, and novelist. "He
brought his appreciation of the artistic
process to all of his work in film and audio
recording."
In
the 48 years since Dr. Dolby founded
Dolby Laboratories
, the company has transformed the
entertainment experience from the cinema to
the living room to mobile entertainment. Tens
of thousands of films and billions of products
and devices with Dolby technologies have made
their way to theaters, homes and consumers'
hands around the world. The industry has
awarded
Dolby Laboratories
with 10 Academy Awards and 13 Emmy Awards for
its groundbreaking achievements throughout the
years.
Among
Dr. Dolby's awards and honors are:
The
National Medal of Technology from
President Clinton
(1997)
The
Order of Officer of the British Empire (O.B.E.)
by
Queen Elizabeth II
(1987)
Honorary
Doctorate — of Science (
Cambridge University
1997)
Honorary
Doctorate (University of
York
1999)
Dr.
Dolby was awarded the following industry
awards:
Oscar
statuette from the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences
(1989)
Oscar Class II
(plaque) from A.M.P.A.S. (1979)
Several
Emmys from the
National Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences
, including for the invention of the Ampex®
video tape recorder and his work for
Dolby Laboratories
. (1989, 2005)
Grammy
from the
National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences
(1995)
Berlin Film Festival
Berlinale Kamera Award (2012)
San Francisco Film Society
George Gund III
Award (2013)
Dr.
Dolby also received medals from the following
professional institutions:
Audio Engineering Society
(AES) Silver (1971) and Gold (1992) Medals
Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers
(IEEE)
Edison Medal
(2010)
As
a former
Marshall Scholar
, Dr. Dolby was also awarded the George C.
Marshall Award in 2003. He was inducted into
the
National Inventors Hall of Fame
in the U.S. and the
Royal Academy of Engineers
in the
UK
in 2004.
In
2012, the iconic Hollywood landmark known to
the world as the home of the Academy Awards
was renamed the Dolby® TheatreSM
and the site of the post-Oscars gala was
renamed the
Ray Dolby Ballroom
in honor of Dr. Dolby.
Together
Dr. Dolby and his wife, Dagmar, were active in
philanthropy and supported numerous causes and
organizations. In recent years, two centers of
science, research and patient care opened with
their support, the
Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine
Building
at the University of San Francisco's Stem Cell
Center and the
Brain Health Center
at
California Pacific Medical Center
.
"Ray
was generous, patient, intellectually honest
and fair-minded. Forever curious, unafraid and
oh so persistent, whether we were driving
overland from
India
, flying his planes across the Atlantic or
driving the big bus around the National Parks,
he not only gave us an exciting life, but was
a fantastic role model for our sons,"
said
Dagmar Dolby
, Dr. Dolby's wife of 47 years.
Background
Ray Dolby
was born in
Portland, Oregon
in
January 1933
and his family eventually moved to the
San Francisco Peninsula
. From 1949 to 1957, he worked on various
audio and instrumentation projects at
Ampex Corporation
where he led the development of the electronic
aspects of the Ampex® videotape recording
system. In 1957, he received a BS degree in
electrical engineering from
Stanford University
. Upon being awarded a Marshall Scholarship
and a
National Science Foundation
graduate fellowship, Dr. Dolby left
Ampex
for further study at
Cambridge University
in
England
. In 1960, Dr. Dolby became the first American
to be named a Fellow at
Pembroke College
. Dr. Dolby received a PhD degree in physics
from
Cambridge
in 1961 and years later was elected an
Honorary Fellow (1983). While at
Cambridge
he met his wife, Dagmar, who was there as a
summer student in 1962. During his last year
at
Cambridge
, Dr. Dolby also served as a consultant to the
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
.
In
1963, Dr. Dolby took up a two-year appointment
as a
United Nations
advisor in
India
, and then returned to
England
in 1965 and founded
Dolby Laboratories
in
London
. In 1976, he moved to
San Francisco
where the company established its
headquarters, laboratories, and manufacturing
facilities.
Dr.
Dolby is survived by his wife, Dagmar, his
sons, Tom and David, their spouses, Andrew and
Natasha, and four grandchildren.
A
celebration of his life will be held at a
later date.
The
family asks that, in lieu of flowers,
donations are made to the Alzheimer's
Association, 1060 La Avenida Street,
Mountain View, CA
94043, or the
Brain Health Center
, c/o
CPMC Foundation
,
45 Castro Street
,
San Francisco, CA
94117.
The
following materials are available for download
at the following link:
Dolby Laboratories
(NYSE: DLB) creates audio, video and voice
technologies that transform entertainment and
communications in mobile devices, at the
cinema, at home, and at work. For nearly 50
years, sight and sound experiences have become
more vibrant, clear and meaningful in Dolby.
For more information please visit dolby.com.
Dolby Laboratories
Sean Durkin
,
Dolby Labs
, 415-645-5176
Source:
Dolby Laboratories
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“Remember and Honor” September 11 Victims 9-11-2013
By Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
This morning we joined with The Glendale Fire Department to honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 at a ceremonial event on Wednesday, September 11 The event will took place at the dramatic Glendale Public Safety Memorial located at Glendale Civic Center Plaza, 5750 W. Glenn Drive.
On September 11, 2001, our lives were forever changed.
we always need to acknowledge all of the innocent victims who lost their lives that day as well as acknowledge those in fire, police, EMS and all first responders who serve the City of Glendale as well as other communities and thank them and their families for their service and dedication.
The event will featured bagpipers, Police and Fire Honor Guard, invocations by Captain Kevin Rash, the 56th FW Chaplain, Luke Air Force Base and Glendale Police Chaplain Tim Heath, a moving speech by Glendale Fire Chaplain Raul Ochoa and public safety tribute video played on 14’x8’ LED screen.
By the end of the proceedings were were few dry eyes in the
audience.
Please listed to the entire audio track of this
HERE since this is
unedited there are some areas where there is video on the screen but you will only hear the words.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
- Glendale Public Safety Memorial
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -
Glendale Fire Chaplin Raul Ochoa tells us what goes though his mind as he pick this
badge up (listien to the audio.) The memorial presentation was held
in front of the Glendale Public Safety Memorial
www.glendaledailyplanet.com/memorial-9-11-2013-64kbps.mp3
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -
Glendale Firefighter/PIO Michael Young,
Memorial EMCEE, looks on as Glendale Fire Chaplin Raul Ochoa tells us what goes though his
mind as he pick this badge up (listen to the audio.) The memorial presentation was held
in front of the Glendale Public Safety Memorial
www.glendaledailyplanet.com/memorial-9-11-2013-64kbps.mp3
TEDDY
BEARS AND DOGS TO THE RESCUE!!
9th
Annual Teddy Bear Day in Historic Downtown
Glendale
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
National
Teddy Bear Day was celebrated in historic
downtown Glendale on Saturday, September7,
2013 with the 9th Annual Teddy Bear Day. New
teddy bears, 12 inches tall or less were
donated to the Glendale Fire Department
Trauma Teddy Program.
The
day featured Arizona Search Dogs
demonstrations, make-and-take arts and
crafts a teddy bear tea, teddy bear cookies
and face painting just to name a few of the
Teddy Bear Day celebrations. Some of the
events or activities helped the Fire
Department Trauma Teddy Program while others
helped raise funds for the Arizona Search
Dogs. Many of the merchants in both the Old
Towne District and in Historic Catlin Court
offered a free activity and an offer, which
involved a small fee or special savings on a
purchase.
The
Open Door offered the activity of making a
teddy bear puppet out of paper bags. Shelley’s
Specialty Desserts, offered teddy bear
cookie decorating for $2.00. This artwork
can be eaten when finished. In all, about
twenty-five down town Glendale merchants
participated with some beary-good
ideas.
Lorraine
Pino, Manger, Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau had the following beary special stats!,
"We checked in 800 event attendees at
the Visitor Center and estimate hundreds more
attended the event. We collected 796
bears!"
Pino continued, “Teddy Bear Day is not
only a fun-filled day for families to
experience and enjoy Historic Downtown
Glendale, it also makes a tremendous impact
for the Glendale Fire Department’s Trauma
Teddy program with the donations of toy bears.
We are thrilled by the overwhelming generosity
of the valley community through their
heartfelt donations of Teddy Bears. The 795
bears collected will make a difference each
and every day for West Valley children
impacted by traumatic situations.”
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1647.
Second
Row: Glendale CVB volunteers Sue Bernsten, Bud
Zolmok Brown Bobbie Garland, Nancy Lenox,
Becky Shady, Neva Johnson, and Jessica
Alexander, Glendale CVB Visitor Information
Specialist.
Front
Row: Jennifer Jeske, Al-the-Bear, and Lorraine
Pino, CVB Manager. All are ready for Teddy
Bear Day.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1652.
Lorraine
Pino, CVB Manager with just a few of the near
800 bears donated!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1667.
Robert
Taffie came all the way to Glendale to drop
off a teddy bear on Teddy Dear Day. The
Glendale Fire Department Trauma Teddy Program
accepts new teddy bears 12 inches tall or
smaller. The bears are given by the Glendale
Fire Department to children who were involved
in a traumatic event. A Teddy Bear is
something to hold on to and provides some much
needed comfort.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1784.
Libra
Johnson is holding the bear puppet she made at
the Open Door activity table. The free craft
was fun.
Face
painting was happening on the lawn at 'Shop on
the Corner'. Preceilla Dent is painted
with a 'Princess Bear' face by. Troop Leader,
Heidi Franklin.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1839.
Face
painting was happening on the lawn at Shop on
the Corner. Preceilla Dent shows her
"bear princess" face. Troop Leader,
Heidi Franklin, did the face painting.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1810.
Mellie,
Manny, and Tatum Moore decorate a teddy bear
cookie at Shelley’s Specially Desserts.
Decorate and eat art!!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1867.
Girl
Scout Troup 2919 from Buckeye demonstrated how
to make beaded necklace (nominal fee) at the
Tole Shop With the make-and-take arts and
crafts projects on Saturday, September 7,
2013.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1879.
Adam
Skiver with Desoto, Kim Norman with Rogue, Tim
Steckler with Moose, Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers holding Connor Hawn, John Dean with
Booter, and Brian Bowers with Free. The Canine
Search Specialist Team is made up of a dog and
a handler. The team functions together in the
locating, rescue (extraction) and providing
initial medical stabilization of victims.
These victims are trapped in a confined space
due to a transportation accident, mines,
collapsed trenches and perhaps even their own
homes.
An
average dog’s nose is reportedly tens of
thousands times more sensitive to odors as a
humans’ nose.
In
addition, their strength and agility allow
them to go where humans cannot go.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1731.
Brian
Bowers with his dog, Free at the Arizona
Search Dogs demonstrations on the lawn at
Bears & More in Historic Catlin Court on
Sunday, September 7. The event was Teddy Bear
Day in honor of National Teddy Bear Day.
However one of the star events of the day has
been and was on Saturday seeing the beautiful
black labs play and be admired for what they
are, great dogs. The Glendale fire truck in
the background also offered an opportunity for
visitors to go inside the truck and ask
firefighter some questions.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1709.
Brian
Bowers and Free play tug and pull on the lawn
next to Bears & More on Saturday. It was
very warm and humid. However, Bowers said of
Free, "he lives to play". The well
trained labs are good at what they do because
they practice being around people in public
areas, like the demonstrations on Saturday.
Search Dog Free kept his eyes and his ears on
Brian at all times alert for commands. All
this practice was just fun and games for Free.
All
the AZ Search Dogs at Saturday’s event were
black labs. There are search dogs with yellow
(PD) and a chocolate coloring (Dually) but
they were not at Saturday’s event. It was
often difficult for to tell the dogs apart
when they were practicing on Saturday. To help
solve that problem the dogs have their own
trading cards. More information is available
on the AZ Search Dogs website; http://www.arizonasearchdogs.com/meetthesearchdogs.htm.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1731.
Glendale
Mayor, Jerry Weiers and Connor Hawn
celebrating National Teddy Bear Day in
Historic Catlin Court on Saturday, September
7, 2013. The back of the fire truck was
decorated with donated teddy bears.
The
Arizona Search Dogs (ASD) played tug and get,
and allowed visitors of all ages to pet then,
but their work is serious. If you would like
to make a monetary donation to ASD, you can do
so by visiting Arizona Search Dogs at
Samples
of fused glass pieces glass by artist
Sheila McGowan.
Glass
artist Sheila McGowan will be offering a
class in making fused glass pendant on
October 12, 2013 at The Open Door, 5836 W.
Palmaire Avenue in Historic Catlin Court.
The cost of the class is $94 which
includes the glasses. Participants will be
able to take home and enjoy their pendant.
Class size is limited. Interested persons
should call The Open Door at 623-451-9107
to register and to verify class time.
Matthew
Kaplan, 16, Selected to Serve as a National
Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador
KAPLAN
to receive funding, training to lead large-scale
service
initiative to create positive change in the lives of ARIZONA
children
Washington,
D.C. (July, 18, 2013) –YSA (Youth Service
America) and Festival of Children Foundation
announce that Matthew Kaplan, 16 of Phoenix,
Arizona will serve as a National Child
Awareness Month Youth Ambassador. As one of 51
Youth Ambassadors selected from a nationwide
pool, Matthew will receive funding and
training to support his soon to be non-profit
organization, The Be O.N.E. Project.
Matthew’s
work begins in September—National Child
Awareness Month— when he travels to
Washington, D.C., for leadership training and
meetings with state officials. He then returns
home to launch his positive peer pressure
campaign, The Be O.N.E. Project.
The
Be O.N.E. Project is an interactive day-long
program for middle schoolers that harnesses
the power of peer pressure to create a
positive and inclusive school environment. The
Be O.N.E. Project emphasizes the unique
concept of Positive Peer Pressure to open up
the lines of communication and build
connections between students. Through team
building activities in large and small groups,
this program empowers students to create for
themselves the school environment that they
want to see.
Matthew
was selected through a competitive application
process, and chosen based on the quality of
his project proposal and its potential to
create substantive, large-scale change on
behalf of young people in Arizona.
Now
in its sixth year, National Child Awareness
Month is a program spearheaded by Festival of
Children Foundation to raise awareness about
issues affecting children and
encourage the nation's youth to take action.
Senate Resolution 173, sponsored by Dianne
Feinstein (D-CA), officially designates
September 2013 as National Child Awareness
Month.
The
51 Youth Ambassadors will work in their
communities, and form a collective network to
raise awareness around issues important to
young people. Youth Ambassadors receive a
national-level platform for their cause; a
$1,000 grant to develop a service project in
his or her home state; ongoing training,
project and technical assistance support; and
networking opportunities with other Youth
Ambassadors across the country.
“These
teens and young adults are the future of
philanthropy. They understand the importance
of making a difference and giving back.
Festival of Children Foundation’s
collaboration with YSA allows us to give these
kids the tools to create a powerful youth
network that will create lasting change across
the country,” said Sandy Segerstrom Daniels,
founder and executive director of Festival of
Children Foundation.
###
Matthew
Kaplan is a high school junior at Tesseract
School with a passion for social activism.
Matthew is the founder of The Be O.N.E.
Project, an interactive day-long program which
harnesses the power of peer pressure to create
an inclusive school environment. Over the past
few years, Matthew has held a variety of
leadership roles both in and out of the
classroom. He was both Secretary and the
Community Service Head of his school’s
Student Government, he participated in Mock
Trial, where his team took fourth place at the
state competition, he was a member of his
school’s strategic planning committee, and
he was selected to travel to France as a youth
ambassador for the City of Phoenix. Although
Matthew maintains a busy schedule, in his free
time he enjoys writing short stories, hanging
out with friends, and practicing yoga.
YSA
(Youth Service America) improves communities
by increasing the number and the diversity of
young people, ages 5 to 25, serving in
substantive roles. Through international
campaigns such as Global Youth Service Day and
Semester of Service; funding and grants
programs; resource development; and training
opportunities, YSA promotes a global culture
of engaged youth committed to a lifetime of
service, learning, leadership and achievement.
For more information, visit www.YSA.org.
Festival
of Children Foundation is a 501(c) (3)
non-profit organization that serves to bring
together and coordinate the efforts of
charities, companies and individuals who
actively work to improve the lives of
children. Festival of Children Foundation
gives a voice, guidance and support. 100% of
the administrative costs are covered by
designated funding, allowing donations to go
further in direct support of programs and
services that improve the lives of children.
For more information, please visit www.festivalofchildren.org.
LOCAL CONTACT
Matthew Kaplan, Founder of The Be O.N.E. Project
thebeoneproject@gmail.com
http://www.thebeoneproject.com/
NATIONAL CONTACT:
Laura Binz, Communications Manager
YSA (Youth Service America)
202-650-5059
LBinz@ysa.org
City of Glendale Announces New City Attorney. The Glendale City Council has appointed Michael Bailey as the
new city attorney. Bailey officially starts his position on Sept. 4.
Bringing with him an extensive background in municipal work and public policy, Bailey is returning to the
city of Glendale following seven years as the lead attorney for the city of Surprise. During his Glendale tenure, he
specialized in land use, real estate, liquor licensing, government contracts and assisted with negotiating multiple
complex development agreements as general counsel for the Glendale Municipal Airport. In Surprise, as the chief
legal officer, he was responsible for overseeing complex legal issues for a $358 million, multifaceted organization
with more than 700 employees.
Glendale City Court Welcomes New Court Administrator. Christopher Phelps joins the Glendale City Court
as its new court administrator. His duties as the court administrator include supervising all non-judicial operations
including court services, case flow, fines administration, records management and budget administration;
developing and implementing policies and procedures, and serving as the Clerk of the Court.
Phelps comes to Glendale from Parma, Ohio Municipal Court located near Cleveland where he served as
Chief Deputy Court Administrator since 1997. There he oversaw daily court operations, supervised and trained
25 people, prepared the budget, received and recorded monetary transactions, served as a liaison with the city of
Parma officials and judicial staff and maintained the integrity of all court records.
Glendale Citizen Corps. Glendale Citizen Corps was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer,
stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation.
It provides opportunities for people to participate in a range of measures to make their families, homes, and communities safer from
the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds. If you would like more information on this click here.
Glendale Offers Free HOA Training Academy for Residents. Struggling with HOA issues? Learn how to manage and lead an HOA in
this free training series, offered by the city of Glendale, in partnership with Mulcahy Law Firm.
Serving on a homeowners’ association board can be intimidating, yet to function well, boards need to have residents who are
knowledgeable and willing to serve. Helping build that knowledge base and the pool of willing residents is the motivation behind this free
HOA training series.
The series will run the following Monday’s Oct. 7, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. All classes will be held at the Glendale Adult
Center, 5970 W. Brown St. Each of the classes in the series focus on a different topic, which include:
• Taking the Guesswork out of Board Meetings and Annual Meetings
• How to Properly Amend CC&Rs and Bylaws and 2013 Legislative updates regarding Community Association Laws
• CC&R Enforcement, Board Member Responsibilities and How to Effectively Deal with Association Management Companies
• The Architectural Review Committee, Reserves and Dealing with Difficult People
Registration is open until Sept. 30, 2013. Early registration is encouraged as only a limited number of seats are available. To register
online, click here, or call 623-930-2868 to receive an application by mail or fax.
To date, more than 500 people have taken the training to gain the tools needed to more effectively manage and lead their HOA. This
training will be taught by HOA attorneys from the Mulcahy Law Firm.
The classes are free to Glendale residents and $20 for non-residents.
Contact Vice Mayor Knaack
Council Office: (623) 930-2249
E-mail: yknaack@glendaleaz.com
Around Town
Small Business Owners - Mark Your Calendar for the 2013 Procurement Fair! This year’s Procurement Fair is scheduled to take
place on October 10, 2013. It will be located at the campus of the Thunderbird School of Global Management. The event is co-sponsored
with the Chamber of Commerce and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Glendale Community College. This event will give
Glendale firms and companies Valleywide an opportunity to spotlight their goods and services. Area small businesses can also receive
FREE valuable information on how to do business with local, state and federal government and educational agencies, as well as major
Glendale and Valley employers.
Click here to register and for more information.
Glendale Council of Service Clubs Join Efforts to Benefit Local Charities. The Glendale Council of Service Clubs is hosting multiple
activities on Saturday, September 21 to benefit the Glendale YMCA, Yarnell Community Fund and the Military Family Support Group with
the “stockings for soldiers” drive.
The event begins at 9 a.m. with a blood drive and luncheon. The activities continue into the evening with a dinner and dance event
from 6 to 10 p.m. All events take place at the Disabled American Veterans Hall located at 8447 N. 61st Ave. in Glendale. The Glendale
Council of Service Clubs brings various local service agencies together for this one-day event including the Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 20, Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors, Kiwanis Club of Arrowhead Glendale, Kiwanis Club of
Glendale, Kiwanis Club of Westgate Glendale, Knights of Columbus Council 3835, Rotary of Glendale, Rotary Glendale Kachina, Rotary
West Glendale and the Soroptimist International of the Kachinas.
Tickets are $5 for lunch featuring hot dogs and hamburgers and $20 for dinner catered by T’s Concessions. In addition to the
fundraiser lunch and dinner events which will feature door prizes and gift drawings, items are being collected to assemble holiday care
packages for service men and women. The most requested items include canned soup, microwave popcorn, single drink mix (Crystal
Light/Wyler’s), foot and body powder, lip balm, sunscreen and travel size lotion, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes and
unscented baby wipes. Items can be donated prior to the event at the Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau located at 5800 W. Glenn
Drive, Suite 140.
For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Glendale Chamber of Commerce at 623-937-4754.
Wee Readers @ Westgate – Storytime. Parents can bring their little ones on Monday, September 16, 10:30-11 a.m., to Gallery Glendale,
Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Suite D109. The suite is located next door to Coldstone Creamery. Stories,
rhymes, finger plays and songs are geared for children from newborn to five years old. Play with your child to promote their early
literacy. Free. No registration. First come, first served.
Lego Mania! As part of our STEM @ the Library Series, children ages 5-12 can build Lego masterpieces at Foothills Branch library,
19055 N. 57th Ave., Monday Sept. 16 from 4 to 5 p.m.
STEM is an educational initiative featuring science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This program is supported with funds
granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records Agency, a division of the Arizona Secretary of State, under the Library
Services and Technology Act.
For more information or to register beginning Sept. 3, call 623-930-3837, or stop by the youth desk.
Courygraph
Productions
Receives
Award
Award
winner
- Bette
Sharpe holds up her Award of
Excellence from the Videographer Awards 2013
competition.
There
were more than 1,500 entries throughout the
United States and several other countries in
the Videographer Awards 2013 competition.
Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV designed by
CouryGraph Productions was judged to be
deserving of industry wide recognition for
excellence in News and Information
The
Award of Excellence was awarded to those
projects the judges deemed were written,
produced, shot and edited in an exceptional
manner. Approximately 12 percent of the entries
won this award
“We’re
very pleased with our accomplishments in this
year’s videographer competition, and extremely
proud all of our staff and contributors – and
the recognition we all received from our peers
within the industry,” said Ed Sharpe, producer
and director of CouryGraph Productions.
This
Videographer Award is another valued addition to
CouryGraph Production’s award shelf with the
array of an Emmy(R) Award, Telly Awards, Hermes
Creative Awards, an Arizona Press Club Award
Glendale City SPARK Award and many others...
Unlike
a traditional television newscast, the KKAT-IPTV
video news productions can be as long or as
short as the event exists.
Bette
Sharpe said, “We do not have to conform to
standard short news segments as in traditional
on-the-air broadcasting. The Internet and IPTV
offers great flexibility.”
The
Glendale Daily Planet is heading into its ninth
year in October. This passage of time has seen
many great triumphs and a share of debacles that
took place in this period of Glendale’s
history.
Ed
Sharpe said, “We always attempt to portray a
balanced grouping of news, but, of course,
derive more joy when it is a ‘Good Glendale
Story.’ It is not just about showing news and
events today. Archived footage of all our shows
will be put on file with the appropriate
historical societies thus forming a ‘time
capsule’ of video footage representing this
time in the city’s period of changing growth
and face.
“Our
success is due in large part to the help and
mentorship we received in the early formative
years of this venture from others in the media.
We remember those that helped us get our start
and today share video footage, photographs and
text with them to be used in their
publications.”
The
Videographer Awards is administered and judged
by the Association of Marketing and
Communication Professionals. The international
organization consists of several thousand
marketing, communication, advertising, public
relations, media production and free-lance
professionals who have entered AMCP programs.
The Advisory Board oversees awards and
recognition programs, provides judges and sets
standards of excellence. Judges are industry
professionals who look for companies and
individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard
of excellence and whose work serves as a
benchmark for the industry.
The
work of CouryGraph Productions and other
participative community journalists and
engineering staff may be viewed, 24-hours a day,
seven days a week at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
Glendale
Fire Department to “Remember and Honor”
September 11 Victims
Glendale,
Ariz. –– The Glendale Fire Department
will honor the brave individuals who made
the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 at a
ceremonial event on Wednesday, September 11
at 8:45 a.m. The event will take place at
the Glendale Public Safety Memorial located
at Glendale Civic Center Plaza, 5750 W.
Glenn Drive.
“On
September 11, 2001, our lives were forever
changed. The lives of our families were
impacted, as a new way of life was ushered
into the future of our nation as well as
each of us individually,” stated Glendale
Fire Department Chaplain Raul Ochoa. “That
tragic event changed how we would view the
words ‘terrorism’ and ‘freedom’. As
we come up on 12 years since that tragic
event, we continue to see and feel the
repercussions of 9-11”.
The
fire department will also honor all of the
innocent victims who lost their lives that
day as well as acknowledge those in fire,
police, EMS and all first responders who
serve the City of Glendale as well as other
communities and thank them and their
families for their service and dedication.
The
event will feature bagpipers, Police and
Fire Honor Guard, invocations by Captain
Kevin Rash, the 56th FW Chaplain, Luke Air
Force Base and Glendale Police Chaplain Tim
Heath, a short speech by Glendale Fire
Chaplain Raul Ochoa and public safety
tribute video played on 14’x8’ LED
screen.
This
event is open to the public and admission is
free.
UPCOMING
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
September
is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Studies show that children learn best when
they have the opportunity to pursue their
own interests. That’s why a library card
is the most important school supply of all.
Glendale Public Libraries provide students
with access to innovative programs, classes
and education resources to support their
curiosity. Best of all, it won’t cost you
a thing – it’s all free with a library
card. Open the door to a world of
possibilities for the student in your life
and sign up for a library card today. Info:
623-930-3530 or www.glendaleaz.com/library.
WATCH A MOVIE!
Kids
can showcase their football skills at NFL
Punt, Pass & Kick Competition Sept. 10. Girls
and boys in four separate age divisions
compete against each other in punting,
passing and placekicking in a fun and
engaging forum in this national skills
competition. Scores are based on distance
and accuracy. This program is FREE for ages
6-15. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m.,
with the competitions beginning at 6 p.m.
Winners from the local competition will
advance on to the sectional competition to
be held on Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Sahuaro
Ranch Park. The first place winners in each
age bracket of sectional competition will
advance to the Team Championships at an
upcoming Cardinals home game. Competition is
Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Foothills Sports
Complex, 19070 N. 57th Ave.Info:
930-2841.
Fall
means sports gears up in Glendale! September
and October in Glendale mean fall sports are
gearing up – hockey, football and fall
league baseball are underway or soon to be.
Get all the info on tickets, parking, where
to go and what to do at www.glendalesgotgame.com
– your one-stop shop for sports and
entertainment in Glendale. Info is also
available by calling our Visitor Center at
623-930-4500.
HALL
OF FAME BROADCASTER
VIN
SCULLY TO RETURN FOR 65th SEASON
LOS
ANGELES – Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin
Scully, an icon in American sports history,
will return to the Dodger broadcast booth
for an unprecedented 65th season
in 2014, it was announced. Scully will again
call all Dodger home games and road games in
California and Arizona.
“I
have thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of
this season and there is no way I could
leave this truly remarkable team and our
great fans,” Scully said. “With my wife
Sandi’s blessing, I’ve decided I’d
like to come back and do it again next
season. I love what the new ownership has
brought to the team, and the energy provided
by the fans, who have packed renovated
Dodger Stadium. It reminds me that other
than being home with my family, there is no
place else I’d rather be.”
Widely
regarded as the finest sportscaster of all
time, Scully’s 64 years of service mark
the longest tenure in his field. He will
call all
nine innings of the team's television
broadcasts on Time Warner SportsNet LA
beginning in 2014, with the first three
innings of each of his games also simulcast
on AM 570 Fox Sports LA.
“The
Dodgers are overjoyed to have Vin back with
the team in 2014,” said Dodger Chairman
and Owner Mark Walter. “Vin IS Dodger
baseball. The Dodgers, the sport of baseball
and the city of Los Angeles are extremely
fortunate to have him in our midst.”
“We’re
so grateful that Vin wants to continue to
call Dodger games,” said Dodger owner
Earvin Johnson, “Being able to listen to
Vin helps make every Dodger game something
special.”
“Vin
brings a unique perspective to Dodger
baseball,” said Dodger President and CEO
Stan Kasten. “Everyone in the Dodger
family and within the sound of his voice
benefits each and every time we are afforded
the opportunity to hear him call a Dodger
game. We are thrilled to know that
experience will continue through at least
the 2014 season.”
Scully
began his professional baseball broadcasting
career in 1950 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He
was inducted into the National Baseball Hall
of Fame in 1982. During his unmatched
career, he has called three perfect games,
25 no-hitters, 25 World Series and 12
All-Star Games. Iconic moments called by
Scully include Kirk Gibson’s miraculous
Game 1 homer in the 1988 World Series, Don
Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World
Series, Hank Aaron’s record-setting 715th
home run, Sandy Koufax’s four no-hitters,
including a perfect game, and the
scoreless-inning streaks of Dodger greats
Don Drysdale and Orel Hershiser.
When
Scully began broadcasting, the Dodgers had
yet to win a World Series. Three years
later, at the age of 25, he became the
youngest person to ever broadcast a World
Series game. In 1955, he had his most
memorable moment behind the microphone, as
he called the Dodgers' first and only
championship in Brooklyn.
In
Los Angeles, Scully has called Dodgers World
Championships in 1959, ’63, ’65, ’81
and ’88 and he was elected the top
sportscaster of the 20th century
by the non-profit American Sportscasters
Association.
Typewriters
Still Find a Few Key Customers - WSJ.com
Swintec, a New Jersey
typewriter company, is one of the last
manufacturers standing in a dying industry.
What has helped keep it alive? Funeral homes.
Funeral directors in
a handful of states must tap out death
certificates on a typewriter, relics of the
days when the machines represented a modern
improvement over an undertaker's handwriting.
MAYOR
JERRY WEIERS LEADING EFFORT TO HELP
MILITARY VETERANS AT NEW EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 28
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Mayor Jerry Weiers is mobilizing
military veteran support agencies as well as
businesses, non-profit groups, individuals and
a local community college to produce a one-day
event for veterans and their families from 8
a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
Stand up
for Veterans will be held at Glendale
Community College’s Student Union at 59th
and Olive avenues.
The idea of
creating an event to help veterans living in
Glendale and the West Valley become better
acclimated to civilian life after their
military career is over came to the mayor
after organizing a job fair for veterans last
year.
"Many
of our veterans have additional needs beyond
just finding employment," said Weiers.
"So, in addition to helping them obtain
jobs, Stand up for Veterans will provide
services on-site during the event as well as
inform veterans and their families on the
benefits and services that are available to
them in the areas of education, legal
assistance and community resources.
"The
goal of this new event is to help address
any challenges they may have before the
challenges
become
insurmountable."
Some of
the services that will be available on site
at the event include:
Glendale and
West Valley employers will be present to
interview veterans and, potentially,
hire them on the spot that day.
Computers will be available to prepare
resumes and submit applications with the
assistance from trained volunteers.
GCC
will provide information on educational
opportunities, including the 44 degree and
65 certificate programs the community
college offers.
The Phoenix
Veterans Affairs Office, which is
holding its annual "Welcome
Home" program in conjunction with
the event, will provide important
information and guidance on accessing
health care and other benefits through
the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Staff will be available to assist
veterans in applying for these benefits.
Free
lunch for veterans and their families.
Free
haircuts.
The
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division will assist
veterans with issues relating to temporary
driver’s licenses and photo
identification cards.
The
Arizona Department of Veterans Services
and numerous other organizations will
provide information on benefits and local
social services available to veterans and
their families as well as help veterans
with any other unique needs they may have.
The
Glendale City Court and other nearby
courts will address any outstanding legal
issues with veterans. Also, community
service opportunities will be available to
provide eligible veterans the chance to
work on a community service project in
lieu of paying fines.
In addition
to the services that will be available on
site, Stand up for Veterans will feature
entertainment, food and military equipment
displays.
If you or
your business would like to participate in
Stand up for Veterans or for more information
on the upcoming event, please email standupforveterans@gmail.com
or visit www.standforvets.com.
GLENDALE
COUNCIL OF SERVICE CLUBS JOIN
EFFORTS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES
Glendale,
Ariz. ––
The Glendale Council of Service Clubs is
hosting multiple activities on Saturday,
September 21 to benefit the Glendale YMCA,
Yarnell Community Fund and the Military Family
Support Group with a stockings for soldiers
drive.
The
event begins at 9 a.m. with a blood drive and
luncheon. The activities continue into the
evening with a dinner and dance event from 6
to 10 p.m. All events take place at the
Disabled American Veterans Hall located at
8447 N. 61st Ave. in Glendale.
The
Glendale Council of Service Clubs brings
various local service agencies together for
this one-day event including the Disabled
American Veterans Chapter 20, Glendale Chamber
of Commerce, Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors,
Kiwanis Club of Arrowhead Glendale, Kiwanis
Club of Glendale, Kiwanis Club of Westgate
Glendale, Knights of Columbus Council 3835,
Rotary of Glendale, Rotary Glendale Kachina,
Rotary West Glendale and the Soroptimist
International of the Kachinas.
Tickets
are $5 for lunch featuring hot dogs and
hamburgers and $20 for dinner catered by T’s
Concessions. In addition to the fundraiser
lunch and dinner events which will feature
door prizes and gift drawings, items are being
collected to assemble holiday care packages
for service men and women. The most requested
items include canned soup, microwave popcorn,
single drink mix (Crystal Light/Wyler’s),
foot and body powder, lip balm, sunscreen and
travel size lotion, shampoo and conditioner,
toothpaste, toothbrushes and unscented baby
wipes. Items can be donated prior to the event
at the Glendale Convention & Visitors
Bureau located at 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite
140, Glendale.
For
more information and ticket purchase, contact
the Glendale Chamber of Commerce at
623-937-4754.
MAYOR
WEIERS PUT IN A SHIFT AT GLENDALE LANDMARK
SCHOOL AS SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD AUG 21 TO
REINFORCE IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL-ZONE SAFETY!
Now
that school has started back up for many
families, Glendale’s mayor wants to
reinforce the importance of school-zone safety
to citizens. In addition to working as a
school crossing guard, Weiers dedicated his
most-recent column in Glendale’s citizen
newsletter to back-to-school safety tips for
those traveling around schools. His tips to
keep school zones safer are:
Be Alert – no phone call, text message or
email is more important than looking out for
our children; Slow Down – slower speeds may
give motorists the needed time and space to
avoid a potentially terrible situation; and
Park in the Right Place – blocking a
crosswalk or other illegal spot may result in
children having to cross streets outside
crosswalks.
August
22, 2013
PIC
-Amazing!
Bryant
Salinas' "Mohawk For Rent" drew
attention
in the City of Glendale City Hall lobby August
22, 2013
By
Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1635.
Bryant
Salinas ‘Mohawk drew attention in the City
of Glendale City Hall lobby on Thursday,
August 22, 2013.The colorful graphic images were
instantly recognized as to belonging to the
Arizona Sun Devils (golden trident) and the
Arizona Cardinals (red bird).Several people in the lobby wanted to
touch Bryant’s hair and to take a picture.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1633.
The
hair takes Bryant about 30 minutes to do the
Mohawk.An
airbrush artist takes about an hour airbrush
in the adverting graphics and text.The amount of time it takes to complete
the work is based in part on the design and
the complexity of that design.The cost to advertise on Bryant’s
Mohawk depends on the design and the length of
time the design is on display.Interested parties can call Mr. Salinas
at 336-259-5596 or send him an email at mohawkrichard92@gmail.com.Mr. Salinas may refuse any
inappropriate requests
Rev.
Jerrett Maupin asks the state Attorney
General's office to investigate Glendale
Story
and stills by Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
Video by Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
Did
city officials misappropriate funds pay for
hockey?
Sleight of hand or straight dealin’
- ?
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1626.
Rev.
Jarrett Maulpin, CM Ian Hugh, CM Norma
Alvarez, John Torres, and Raymond Bierner,
held a press conference in Glendale City Hall
Lobby about 2:00 p. m. on Thursday, August 22,
2013. The three, Civil Rights Advocate Maulpin,
and City of Glendale Councilmembers Norma
Alvarez and Ian Hugh are asking Arizona
Attorney General, Tom Horne to investigate the
transfer of City funds to cover the cost to
manage and operate Jobing.com Arena. Were
these transfers on the up-and-up?
Were
more city funds transferred inappropriately to
cover the operating cost of professional hockey)
in Glendale (Jobing.com Arena)? Councilmembers
Hugh and Alvarez seem to think so. Norma has
said in the past that she has nothing against
hockey, but has been a strong proponent to
following the rules when it comes to the city’s
money. Where is the money coming from? And can
we afford it? Are questions she is still asking
her peers.
Rev.
Jarrett Maulpin, CM Ian Hugh, CM Norma Alvarez,
John Torres, and Raymond Bierner, held a press
conference in Glendale City Hall Lobby about
2:00 p. m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013. The
three, Civil Rights Advocate Maulpin, and City
of Glendale Councilmembers Norma Alvarez and Ian
Hugh are asking Arizona Attorney General, Tom
Horne to investigate the transfer of City funds
to cover the cost to manage and operate
Jobing.com Arena. Were these transfers on the
up-and-up?
The
three think there are similarities between the
mishandling of city funds to cover Jobing.com
Arena management cost and what the forensic
audit discovered in the misappropriation of city
funds to cover the actual cost of the 2009
Early-Retirement Incentive Program. The audit
performed by Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman and
McAnally, PLC of Phoenix, Fidelity Forensics
Group, Dallas, Texas; and Law Offices of A.
Bates Butler of Tucson and Evidence Solutions,
Inc. also of Tucson released the results of the
audit last week. The audit is dated August 20,
2013. The City Council retained the firm in
February 2013 to conduct a special project
looking into the facts and possible legal issues
arising for specific city activities.
"Special
Project: Summary of Findings and Conclusions,
City of Glendale"
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
*There
was not an adequate analysis of the
repercussions of offering an early-retirement
program.
*City
Management became aware of the existence of
the (Arizona State Retirement System) ASRS
penalty and associated retirement costs.
These amounted to millions of dollars that
were not included I the FY 2012 budget.
*City
Management and staff did not inform the City
Council regarding the ASRS penalty and
associated costs.
*City
Management and staff misled the City Council
regarding the Cost of the (Early-Retirement
Program) ERP program by providing it only
savings estimates.
*The
City inappropriately used cash from the internal
service "trust funds" to pay for the
ERP expenses and the ASRS penalty.
*The
City made numerous transfers to deal with the
underfunded trust funds.
*City
Management declined to request proper City
Council approval for such transfers.
*City
Management and staff discussions with City
Council was either inadequate or misleading
as it related to these funds.
*City
Management and staff reduced the EBTF (employee
benefits trust fund) by approximated $1 million
per year from 2008 to 2012 to reduce the City’s
expenses. The EBTF premium holiday effectively
increased the relative percentage contribution
of all non-employer payers (e.g. medical plaid
participants such as City employees, retirees,
and former employee participants under COBRA).
*Art
Lynch’s retirement and post-retirement
contract were not in the best interest of
the city.
A
no-bid contract was given to Lynch and approved
by then City Manager Ed Beasley
right
after Mr. Lynch retired from the city. Mr.
Lynch was paid $930,400 in consulting
Fees
after he retired from the City of Glendale.
*
Ed Beasley allowed Alma Carmicle to collect
benefits associated with a full-time
position from her home in Mississippi were
her duties as Executive Director of Human
Resources were limited to MOU (Memorandum of
Understanding) regulations.
*Some
of these actions may have violated state law.
The
complete audit can be found on the City of
Glendale web site,
http://www.glendaleaz.com/
The
transfer of city funds, and how it was done for
both the Early-Retirement Program and to cover
the costs for the operating of Jobing.com Arena,
may or may not be illegal. However, Rev. Maulpin
and Councilmembers Hugh and Alvarez want
policies and procedures in place to guarantee
the process to avoid any improprieties; which
includes a system of checks and balances for
City Employees, City Management¸ City Council
and for those who live in the City.
Four
top city of Glendale administrators are now on
paid administrative leave. They are, Chief
Budget Officer Don Bolton, Chief Financial
Officer Diane Goke, Assistant City Manager,
Assistant Financial Services Executive Director
Sherry Schurhammer, and Horatio Skeete. Horatio
Skeete was placed on administrative leave on
August 2, and the other three on Wednesday,
August 21.
The
State Attorney General may find similar wrong
doings for the arena management monies as was
found in the audit regarding the ERP. In both
cases, state law may have been violated.
WATCH
THE FULL VIDEO!
Published
on Aug 22, 2013
Rev.
Jerrett Maupin asks the state Attorney
General's office to investigate Glendale
based on information in an audit. He speaks
at a press conference at Glendale City Hall
on Aug. 22, 2013 joined by councilpersons
Norma Alvarez and Ian Hugh. This is the full
video of the event.
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A
Purposed Memorial for fallen Glendale Police
Dog, Ronin
Sadly,
the Glendale Police K9 Unit lost one of its
members this June. Ronin, a two year old
Belgian Malinois, was killed in the line of
duty trying to take down a subject Thursday
evening, June 20, 2013. His partner, Wes
Zygmont, was wounded and is recovering well.
Ronin was the newest K9 in the Glendale K9
Unit. His tour of duty was only 3 month.
To honor
Ronin’s memory a memorial bench has been
purposed. The exact location and nature of
the bench are still in the planning stages.
Although, location might be a little more
sure. A site has been selected the Arrowhead
#1 Homeowners Association in Glendale. The
area is in the general area of 67th and
Behrend Drive. The concept for the memorial
bench is based on a Dog Bone Park Bench. A
bench that is shaped like the recognizable
treat for a dog, Commander Matthew Lively,
said his is working with the mayor and the
#1 Arrowhead HOA as to what the association
allow and to utilize local construction and
materials to keep the cost of the bench
within reach. According to Commander Lively,
a bench such as the one described could cost
$2,500.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1508.
Valerie
Burner, Owner of Bears & More, Officer
Wes Zygmont, Lt. Richard Bradshaw, Officer
Gabe Vasquez, Linda Burner (Valerie’s
mother in law), Officer Jason Chambers, Lt.
Carrie Castrovinci, Officer Matt Griffith,
Officer Bryan Anderson. Officer Wes Zygmont
is holding is holding the check for $286
dollars presented to the K9 Unit in
Ronin’s honor. Ronin was Officer Wes
Zygmont’s partner.
To help
make getting the memorial bench a little
closer to becoming a reality, these downtown
business Bears & More, Hands on Pet
Massage, Papa Ed’s Ice Cream and the
Glendale CVB each made a financial
contribution towards getting a memorial
bench for Ronin. A check for $286.00 was
presented to Glendale Police Department K9
Unit on Thursday, August 15 on the porch of
Bears & More in Catlin Court.
The theme
of this year’s Dog Days of Summer was
recognizing service animals and their
organizations. Visitors, who came to Murphy
Park on Saturday, August 3 and painted a pet
rock, will now know those funds are on the
way to help remember Glendale Police Dog,
Ronin. The funds generated from that
activity, in addition to the other
contributions, made the donation an
impressive one.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1536.
Valerie
Burner (owner of Bears & More) and Lt.
Rich Bradshaw of the Glendale K-9 Unit are
standing on the porch of Bears & More in
the Catlin Court Historic District. Valerie
presented Lt. Bradshaw with a check of
$286.00. The funds will go towards obtaining
a memorial bench for the fallen Glendale K9,
Ronin. Ronin was killed by gunfire on
Thursday, June 20 of this year and should be
remembered for his service.
Help
Police Identify
Suspect
from Convenience Store Theft
Please
note….so there is no confusion:
The
white female in the attached photo is the
primary suspect, and the black male is an
investigative lead. The two Hispanic males
in the photo/video are not considered to be
suspects or investigative leads at this
time.
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – On Wednesday, July 17th, 2013, at
approximately 7:50 pm in the evening, a
white female suspect entered a local
convenience store in the area of 5900 W.
Bethany Home Road. The suspect went to the
rear of the store, entered an employee only
area and removed a credit card from an
employee’s purse. The suspect took the
victim’s credit card, left the store and
used the stolen credit card at multiple
locations in the Glendale area.
The
suspect in this case is a white female,
appearing to be 40 to 50 years of age,
approximately 5’2" inches tall, 180
pounds, with long dark hair. She was last
seen wearing a black shirt and black capri-style
shorts. She also had a blue or green bandage
on her right hand. Furthermore, the suspect
was seen with a black male wearing glasses
and a checkered shirt.
Glendale
Police Detectives currently have no leads in
this case. Detectives are seeking the
community’s help identifying the suspect
involved in this crime. The Glendale Police
Department encourages anyone that has
information on the suspect or the individual
she was seen with to call the Glendale
Police Department at (623) 930-3000 or
Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
See
attached surveillance video and photos of
the white female suspect and black male
investigative lead she was last seen with
the day the crime occurred. Please contact
the Glendale Police PIO Office for any
additional media related questions or
requests.
"Remembering
Our Fallen" Exhibit comes to Glendale’s
Main Library
By
Bette Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet
"Remembering
Our Fallen" was created to honor those
who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq
and Afghanistan wars. Its legacy will be that
these men and women will never be forgotten
and that their names will be remembered and
spoken.
(From the
Honor Walk web site, August 13, 2013)
The
exhibition is at Glendale’s main branch
library from August 12 through the 25.
The images
and the handwritten notes hit home. Kevin B.
Joyce, age 19 died in combat in 2005 while in
Afghanistan, was from Glendale, Arizona.
Individuals
or groups who would like to remember a fallen
veteran can participate in the Third Annual
Honor Walk, Sunday, February 23, 2014. The
location for the walk will be announced later.
Last year the Honor Walk was a 1.4 or 2.8 mile
walk that toured the Grand Canyon University
campus. Walkers participating were individuals
or organized teams in the name of any veteran
(living or deceased) or any active duty
service member.
The cost to
participate in the 2013 Honor Walk was $35 per
registrant. Discounts were available for
families and groups.
For more
information, visit the Honor Walk web site at
http://www.honorwalk.com
Glendale
Mayor, Jerry Weiers, Cheryl Kennedy, Chief
Librarian and Denis Day at the opening of the
"Remembering Our Fallen" at the
Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown, in
Glendale.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1468.
Paul
Rodriguez, Region Vice President, Circle K
Stores, Arizona Division. Circle K is a major
presenter for the 2014 Third Annual Honor Walk
to be held on Sunday, February 23, 2014. The
location is yet to be determined.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1437.
US Army
veteran Borg Siburg,an Honor Walk Foundation
board member.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1441.
Michael
Fellman said this about the exhibit, "The
best".
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1445.
Denis Day,
Honor Walk Foundation Director, Terry Brown,
Advertising and Brand Manager Circle K, and
Paul Rodriguez, Region Vice President, Circle
K Stores, Arizona Division.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1466.
Jerry
Weiers, Mayor of Glendale, Paul Rodriguez,
Region Vice President, Circle K Stores,
Arizona Division. and Denis Day, Honor Walk
Foundation Director.
Mr.
Rodriguez said in his remarks, "What
matters most is remembering" and that
Circle K is "proud to be a sponsor
member".
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1475.
Library and
city staff took time on Monday, August 12th to
view the exhibit among them, Mojgan Vahabzadeh,
Public Art Coordinator for the City of
Glendale.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1476.
This is the
first part of the exhibition the viewer sees
as they walk through the front doors of the
main library on Brown Street.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1480.
Top left:
Ismael G. Solorjo, Jr. – 21
CPL –
USA
San Luis,
AZ
Top right:
Santo "Bear" Armijo – 22
SPC –
USA
Phoenix, AZ
Lower left:
Eric F. Cooke – 43
CSM –
USA
Scottsdale,
AZ
Lower
right: John K. "Kyle" Daggett – 21
SGT-
USA
Cave
Creek, AZ.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1481.
Robbie
Morrissey and Betsy Williams view the pictures
and read the names of fallen Arizona veterans.
The strength of the photographs of the man or
woman in uniform juxtaposed next to a snapshot
of that person as a child which is next to
comments written by family and friends brings
tears to their eyes. Knowing the nature or the
purpose of the artwork, "Remembering Our
Fallen from Arizona" may prepare the
viewer, these men and women gave their lives
while serving in the armed services.
Nevertheless, seeing the adult and then seeing
that person as a kid or maybe with their
family, reminds the viewer of the life that is
no longer.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1488.
Library
patrons are encouraged to add a note to any of
the panels in the exhibit and/or sign the
memory book.
"Remembering
Our Fallen"
"Keeping
Their Memories Alive…"
The
exhibition will be at Glendale’s main branch
from August 12 through the 25.
Glendale
Public Library
5959
West Brown Street
Glendale
AZ
http://www.glendaleaz.com/library/
The
4th Annual Dogs of Summer--It’s for the
Dogs!
By
Bette Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet
The
4th Annual Dog Days of Summer was held this
Saturday, August 3rd in Murphy Park. Way to
go! The teams, Team Papa Ed’s, Team Kris and
Team Lulu of Bitzee Mama’s Restaurant
challenged each in a little friendly
competition to see which team could raise the
most funds for their favorite organization.
Papa Ed’s Ice Cream raised $864 dollars for
the Glendale Fire Department’s Crisis
Response Team. And Teams Lulu and Team Kris of
Bitzee Mama’s Restaurant raised $876 dollars
for the Sun Valley Animal Shelter in Glendale.
The grand total between the teams was a
whopping $1740.00 Way-to-go!
The
event attracted all kinds of dogs, fancy
divas, working, show, short one and tall ones.
Each canine held a proud owner or care giver
on the other end of their leashes.
From
Linda Moran-Whittley, Papa Ed’s the initial
force behind the annual event.
"This
morning was all about our four-legged
friends and starting your day by meeting
service animals and their organizations.
Those attending included Glendale PD,
Glendale Fire Department, Luke Air Force
K9 unit, Soldiers Best Friends, American
Red Cross, along with the U.S. Army
[personnel] who volunteered their time
today to help with this community event.
The event included low cost immunizations,
a food and supply drive for Sun Valley
Animal Shelter, and a Pet Rock activity to
raise donations in memory of the GPD K9,
Ronin who was killed in June; a feline
rescue group, pet massages, information
booths, and so much more."
Lorraine
Pino Glendale CVB manager Tells us,
"The
annual Dog Days of Summer was a well
attended event with 750 attendees and 1600
dogs! - The Humane Society
reports that 40 percent of pet owners have
2 or more dogs. The Dog Days of Summer
event showcased this statistic on Saturday
with the majority of attendees bring 2 or
more dogs to the event."
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1327.
Snowball,
a.k.a. Diva Dog, is a symbol for the
annual Glendale event, The Dog Days of Summer.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1288.
Linda
Moran-Whittley of Papa Ed’s Ice Cream and
Maison Bartman on stage during the
acknowledgements to those who made the 4th
Annual Dog Days of Summer a success. Maison
was the official parade grand marshal for the
first Dog Days of Summer.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1421.
Beau,
a St. Bernard, is the shampoo model for
Beaudacious Bubbles Canine Shampoo. The
shampoo uses all natural ingredients and is
designed for a dog and his or her coat (clean,
conditioned and deodorized). Product
information says it is safe for the
environment, pets and people.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1303.
Linda
Moran-Whittley Papa Ed’s Ice Cream (team
Papa Ed’s) and Lynette Jelinek, City of
Glendale Crisis Response Team. That is Topaz
in the front row. Topaz is the first crisis
response dog to work with a fire department.
Team Papa Ed’s raised $864 for the Glendale
Fire Department’s Crisis Response Team. The
tip jar on the ice cream counter is empty, for a
moment. Patrons of Papa Ed’s can leave their
change in the jar for the 2014 donation.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.1352
Linda
Moran-Whittley Papa Ed’s Ice Cream, Ken
Oleson, Sun Valley Animal Shelter, Lulu
Rodriguez and Ruben Ortega. Faith is sitting
in the front row. Team Kris
& Team Lulu raised $876 for the Sun
Valley Animal Shelter in Glendale. Kurt Oleson,
"Thank you once again to
Team Kris & Team Lulu with Ruben &
Faith!!!".
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
Benny,
a 6 month Chihuahua, is in the arm of Dusty
Berthold. His pink sunglasses make a
statement!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1265.
Mike
Griffith, Glendale Police Department, is
wearing a protective sleeve as he works with
Ado in a demonstration on Saturday, August 3
during the Dog Days of Summer event in Murphy
Park. Ado is on a leash with Jason Chambers.
Ado was having fun, as was indicated by his
body language, notably the wagging of his
tail. The K9 team members work together and
are attentive to each other’s body language.
Ado is a Belgian Malinois.
There
are 9 dogs in the Glendale Police K9 Unit.
Five of the dogs are dual purpose dogs,
meaning they work the street and search for
drugs. The dogs often have to wait in the
officer’s car. The dog’s handler wears an
alarm that lets him know to check on the dog.
The K9 vehicles also have special temperature
monitoring systems that sounds an alarm with
the temperature raises about a set point.
Officers check on their dogs about every
thirty minutes.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1366.
Rex,
a retired military police dog enjoys a Frosty
Paws cold treat with a little help from April
Lange.
Free
Frosty Paws (frozen treats for pooches) were a
free perk to the canines who came to Murphy
Park for the 4th Annual Dog Days of Summer on
Saturday, August 3, 2013. The letters MWD on
the shoulder vest Rex is wearing stands for
Military Working Dog. Enjoy your retirement
Rex!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1394.
Natasha
Holstein presents visitors of the Dog Days of
Summer event with safety information for
people and pets. Emergency actions plans for
your family should include your animals—all
of your animals. More information on disaster
planning and emergency actions to take for
livestock, horses, birds, reptiles or other
small animals, such as gerbils or hamsters,
please visit RedCross.org, the Humane Society
of the United States (
Dutch,
a Great Pyrenees, is 2 years old and really
according to his proud owner, Kathy Shumaker,
not a high maintenance dog, although he is not
for a first time dog owner. It is getting
warmer as the time gets closer to mid-morning,
nevertheless, he doesn’t mind people
stopping to pet him on the head. There are, as
stated earlier, all kinds of dogs and they are
probably more interesting than people for
Dutch.
Cardinals
Train In Glendale This Summer!
Welcome
Cardinal Fans to the Training Camp in
Glendale
Photos
and story by Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1102.
Welcome
Cardinals fans to Training Camp.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1099.
The
practice session on the first day of camp
started at 2:00 p. m. on Friday afternoon.
The event is free with a Kids Zone,
cheerleaders and football.
Carson
Palmer hands the ball to Ryan Williams
during this practice play on Friday.
All 22
spots for starting are open. So practice is
really important.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1112.
A fan
favorite for sure, Larry Fritzgerald (#11)
is on the practice field on the field on the
first day of training camp. The Cardinals
Training Camp is being held this year in
Glendale at the University of Phoenix
Stadium.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1106.
A fan
favorite for sure, Larry Fritzgerald (#11)
is on the practice field on the field on the
first day of training camp. The Cardinals
Training Camp is being held this year in
Glendale at the University of Phoenix
Stadium.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1110.
The
stands were filled up as Cardinals’ fans
get the chance to see the team at Friday’s
practice session. The sessions are free and
seating is on a first come basis.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1145.
Big Red
might be the MVP in the Kids Zone. Big Red
signed a free Cardinals’ towels for each
of the young fans.
DOG
DAYS OF SUMMER PRELUDE:
Team Kris & her
side-kick, Ruben held "Ruben with a
Ruben" on Thursday
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet - Photo 1
Sitting
down for Lunch!
The
Dog Days of Summer is just around the corner
on Saturday, August 3 from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
in Murphy Park to get ready for the event,
"Team Kris" held a fund raiser on
Thursday, July 25th at Bitzee Mama’s Ruben
Florez of "Team Kris" is raising
funds for the Sun Valley Animal Shelter by
hosting Ruben (Sandwich) with Ruben. All
proceeds for the sale of the sandwiches will
go to support his team in a friendly
competition to see who can raise the most
funds for the local shelter.
A Dogs
(or cat) gotta eat!
By the end
of day the "have a Ruben with
Ruben" campaign netted $313 for the
fund to go to the animal shelter making a
total so for for team Kris (which Ruben is a
member) of $750 so far.
The goal is
to hit $1000 by Dog Days Of Summer day
Saturday August 3rd... or better yet...
SURPASS THE GOAL! All goes to help our 4
legged friends
The
Glendale Visitor Center is collecting pet
supplies to benefit the Sun Valley Shelter.
The Visitor Center is located at 5800 W. Glenn
Dr., Suite 140.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet - Photo 2
Paws-a-moment
and read the names of other Sun Valley
Animal Shelter supports. Patrons wishing
to support Sun Valley Animal Shelter can
continue to make a donation at
Bitzee’s and adding their paw to the
wall.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet -Photo 3
Ruben
Florez has his stated his goal to raise
$250.00 for the shelter.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet - Photo 5
Ruben
Florez, Bitzee Mama’s "Team
Kris" and Linda Moran-Whittley of
Papa Ed’s Ice Cream. Papa Ed’s is
also raising funds for the animal
shelter.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet - Photo 4
Ruben
holds out the donation jar. It you make
a donation, you can add a paw to the
wall of paws at the restaurant.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet - Photo 6
Lulu
Rodriquez, Ruben Florez and Kristine
Ortega, of Bitzee Mama’s Restaurant,
7023 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet - Photo 7
Kurt
Oleson, Event and Volunteer Coordinator
Sun Valley Animal Shelter, Marsha Rutt,
Sun Valley Animal Shelter volunteer,
Carrie Hipskind, Manager Sun Valley
Animal Shelter Susan Alexander,
Assistant Manager Sun Valley Animal
Shelter.
Dog Days of Summer
is coming to Historic Downtown Glendale on
Sat., Aug. 3rd, 7am - 10am. This years theme
will feature service dogs and their
organizations, fun activities, service &
product booths, and FREE Frosty Paws for the
first 300 dogs, sponsored by Papa Ed's Ice
Cream. There is a food & supply drive for
Sun Valley Animal Shelter and they will be at
the event to tell you all about their
facility.
In 2012 Bitzee Mama's raised $1000.00 for the
animal shelter at their restaurant. Things are
heating up again this year with fun
competition between Team Kris & Team Lulu
to see who can raise the most money. Team Kris
& her side-kick, Ruben held "Ruben
with a Ruben" on Thursday and all
proceeds from the sale of Ruben Sandwich's
will be donated to the Sun Valley Animal
Shelter in addition to the monies they are
raising with their "Paw" campaign.
Customers enjoyed a delicious Ruben sandwich
and ate at the "King" Ruben table.
Good food and great conversation for a good
cause.
For
more info:
Glendale
Old Towne Cruise and Car Show for the Yarnell
19
By Bette Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet
_______________________________________________________________
All
proceeds from donations and fundraising will
go to the families of the Yarnell
firefighters.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0912.
Saturday,
July 20th was also Christmas in July. Many of
the Downtown and Historic Catlin Court
business gave shoppers discounts. Christmas is
less than six months away.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1043.
This is the
sign that was in front of The Country Maiden.
Shoppers can received 25% off everything in
the store. It probably is not too early to
start thinking about the holidays.
The more
serious part of Saturday’s event was
remembering the nineteen members of the
Granite Mountain Hotshots who died fighting
the Yarnell Hill fire on Sunday, June 30th.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0939.
June 30th
was a tragic Sunday that still shocks Arizona
communities recovering from shock and still
grieving the loss of the nineteen men. Buying
a T-shirt or making a monetary donation
Saturday was a way to help the families of the
Granite Mountain Hotshots.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0936
Sparky
wants everyone to remember the Yarnell 19.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0942.
Who didn't
want to drive, or rather ride in this vehicle,
when they were a kid?
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0947.
Monster
trucks are sure to grab attention, especially
when they drive down 58th Avenue in down town
Glendale.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1023;
Jeremy
Krossman, Glendale Fire Fighter Charties,
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, Nancy Perry, Mike
Conry, District Manager, NAPA; hold a check
for $12,600 made out to the Glendale Fire
Fighter Charities. NAPA is one of the major
sponsors of the Old Towne Glendale Cruise and
Car Show.
Bette
Sharp/Glendale Daily Planet no.1028.
Chuck
Montgomery, Glendale Fire Department and Ernie
Lizarraga at the Glendale Fire Department
booth at Saturday’s cruise and car show.
Glendale Firefighters were selling t-shirts on
Saturday as a fundraiser. Several styles were
already sold out. Ernie Lizarraga is wearing a
t-shirt with the names of the nineteen fallen
Granite Mountain Hotshots. Shirts were selling
fast.
Bette
Sharp/Glendale Daily Planet
t-shirt
with the names of the nineteen fallen Granite
Mountain Hotshots. Shirts were selling fast.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0927.
Remembering
the Yarnell 19 and raising funds for their
families was a major driving force behind
Saturday’s Old Towne Glendale Cruise and Car
Show. The new hours, from 5 to 10 p.m. helped
with avoiding the afternoon heat. However, it
is Monsoon season and clouds were building
threatening a dust and maybe rain.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
Would
you look at the fins on that one? In this
case, this is a compliment.
Christmas
in July - Discounts, Offers and Activities
The
number in parenthesis indicates the location of the
shop on the walking map
Old
Towne Shopping District
A
Mad Hatters (213)
5734 W. Glendale Ave.
Activity:
Visit with Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The
Apple Tree (107)
5811
W. Glendale Ave.
Offer:
20%-30%-40% Sale Event
Activity:
Refreshments, Prizes, Gifts
The
Astrology Store (135)
5735
W. Glendale Ave.
Activity:
Physic Fair. Readings/$15, Massage/$5. Christmas
Face Painting/$5, Free Christmas Cookies w/
purchase.
Bitzee
Mama’s Restaurant (202)
7023
N. 58th Ave.
Offer:
FREE Christmas Sweet Tamale with purchase.
Discount:
A dozen Red Chile or Green Corn Tamales - $18
per dozen
Brelby
Theatre Company (125)
6839
N. 58th Ave.
Activity:
Christmas Cabaret! Enjoy Christmas classics with
performances at Noon and 2 p.m. performing
Admission is $10 per person.
Cerreta
Candy Company
5345
W. Glendale Ave.
Activity:
Make-and-Take Chocolate Christmas Tree - $10
each
Encore!
Décor! (217)
7023
N. 57th Drive
Offer:
10% off when you say: "I want a high end
value for low end price."
Activity:
Everyone will get a ticket for a drawing to win
our "Wild Thing!" Come to see it!
Glass
Creations (205)
7011
N. 58th Ave.
Offer:
15% off regularly priced items through July 31!
Jack’s
Trains (217)
7021
N. 57th Drive
Offer:
10% off on all purchases over $10 – 15% off on
purchase over $20
Lois
Loveables (109)
5807
W. Glendale Ave.
Offer:
Everything in store is 10% off up to 50% off
some items.
Lulu’s
Boutique (127)
5707
W. Glendale Ave.
Activity:
We are having a Christmas Party, refreshments,
drawings, gifts and discounts.
Pink
House Boutique (206)
7009
N. 58th Ave.
Activity:
I’m Dreaming of a PINK Christmas All Day
Holiday Party
Complimentary
mistletoe mojitos while you shop (ages 21+ w/ID)
Ugly
sweater contest (just bring the sweater, you
don't have to wear it)
Holiday
craft classes all day $8 per person, ages 8
& up. Price of class includes a coupon for a
FREE single scoop of ice cream with sprinkles
after class at Papa Ed's Ice Cream (featured
flavor: Peppermint).
Westside
Design Furniture (215)
7029
N. 57th Drive
Offer:
5% off rustic furniture, 10% off all accessories
Catlin
Court Shopping District
Bears
& More (409)
7146
N. 58th Drive
Activity:
Beat the Heat Christmas Treats
The
Cottage Garden I & II
7142
N. 58th Ave. (422)
7162
N. 58th Ave. (427)
Activity:
Customer Appreciation Day! Dip your hand in the
Cookie Jar for a discount. Refreshments.
The
Country Maiden (423A)
7146
N. 58th Ave.
Offer:
Celebrate Christmas in July-Americana Style with
a two-day sale (July 21-22). Customers enjoy 25%
off everything in the entire store IF any part
of the product contains the colors of red, white
or blue! (including our American Folk Artists).
It’s
Vintage Charm (408)
7142
N. 58th Drive
Offer:
5% Discount up to $50 & 10% over $50
Activity:
FREE Holiday Gift Goodie
Papa
Ed’s Ice Cream (206)
7146-B
N. 58th Ave.
Offer:
FREE Holiday Sprinkles. Featured menu items
include Peppermint Ice Cream and Peppermint Iced
Coffee
Shelley’s
Specialty Desserts (447)
5845
W. Palmaire Ave.
Activity:
Make-and-Take Decorate Holiday Cookies - $2 each
Ropin’
the West (447)
5707
W. Myrtle Ave.
Offer:
25% off all Christmas merchandise and $1
Christmas Cash for each $5 spent on
non-Christmas related with an additional $5
bonus for each $25 spent.
Activity:
Leather Bookmarks with a Christmas Flair
The
Shoppe on the Corner (412)
7163
N. 58th Drive
Offer:
Draw Discount from Fish Bowl (up to 50% off)
The
Spicery in Our 1895 Home (404)
7141
N. 59th Ave.
Offers:
FREE Dessert with purchase of entrée.
Activity:
Holiday music, special holiday peppermint tea
and light and frothy egg nog
2Share
Gifts (419)
5830
W. Palmaire
Offer:
10% off Christmas items
Vintage
Green Old Town Treasures/Essential Body
Pleasures (436B)
7146
N. 57th Drive
Offer:
FREE Soap Dish with purchase of two handcrafted
soaps. 25% off purchase.
Offers
subject to change
“I
Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!”
MAYOR
JERRY WEIERS SCOOPS ICE CREAM
IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH
By
Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
People
flocked to Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlor in Historic
Catlin Court located in the heart of downtown
Glendale Thursday, July 18 from 1:30 – 3 p.m.
The
heat outside was high but inside Papa Ed's the ice
cream was cool!
The
entertaining Glendale Mayor Jerry Wiers lead a team
of scoopers and served 93 invoices, with many times
more than one cone per invoice, at Papa Ed's, a
Glendale ice cream parlor, between 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 18.
Having
a special server was a treat but it just got
better... To get something even more special folks
asking for the “Mayor’s
Special” were then treated to two scoops of
ice cream for the price of one!
National
Ice Cream Month was created by President Ronald
Reagan in 1994 to recognize one of the country’s
most popular treats.
The following are some fun facts
about ice cream from the National Ice Cream
Retailers Association:
• The U.S is the top ice cream consuming country
in the world.
• It takes 12 pounds of milk to make a gallon of
ice cream.
• The major ingredient in ice cream is air.
• Vanilla is the #1 selling flavor.
• It takes approximately 50 licks to finish off a
scoop of ice cream.
Papa
Ed’s is located at 7146-B N. 58th Ave., nestled
behind The Country Maiden, in Historic Downtown
Glendale’s Catlin Court District.
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Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet No. 879.
Humans
were not the only ones cooling down!
Cheryle from Ropin' The West, a business located in
Catlin Court specializing in Leather work and all
things Western, and her dog Tejas, get a special
serving of Frosty Paws Ice Cream from doggies
presented by Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers.
The
Mayor and helpers rolled up their sleeves and served
93 invoices at Papa Ed's, a Glendale Ice Cream
Parlor, between 1:30 – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
The way to get a real special was to ask for the “Mayor’s
Special” and you were then treated to two
scoops of ice cream for the price of one
==========================================
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet No. 877.
Humans
were not the only ones cooling down!
Cheryle from Ropin' The West, a business located in
Catlin Court specializing in leather work and all
things Western, and her Dog Tejas, get a special
serving of Frosty Paws Ice Cream for doggies
presented by Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers.
The
Mayor and helpers rolled up their sleeves and served
93 invoices at Papa Ed's, a Glendale Ice Cream
Parlor, between 1:30 – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
The way to get a real special was to ask for the “Mayor’s
Special” and you were then treated to two
scoops of ice cream for the price of one
===================================
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet No. 909.
Linda
Moran-Whittley - Owner of Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlor
and Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers..
The entertaining Mayor lead a team of scoopers and
served 93 invoices, with many times more than one
cone per invoice, at Papa Ed's, a Glendale Ice Cream
Parlor, between 1:30 – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
============================================
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet No. 895.
Devin
Simko enjoys a “Mayor’s Special”, two
scoops for the price of one, Thursday, July 18 at
Papa Ed's Ice Cream.
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Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet No. 9811.
SCOOP
SCOOP SCOOP!
Mayor Jerry Weiers lead a team of scoopers and
served 93 invoices, with many times more than one
cone per invoice, at Papa Ed's, a Glendale Ice Cream
Parlor, between 1:30 – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
ADDED
EXPLORING -
What
famous Aztec adored ice cream? What was Thomas
Jefferson’s favorite ice cream recipe? Which U.S.
President dedicated a whole month to ice cream? Find
all about the history of America’s favorite summer
treat for National Ice Cream Month on GPO’s
Government Book Talk blog: http://go.usa.gov/j2uk
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BONUS
PHOTO!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet No. 873.
Humans
were not the only ones cooling down!
Cheryle from Ropin' The West, a business located in
Catlin Court specializing in leather work and all
things Western, and
her dog Tejas, get a special serving of Frosty Paws
Ice Cream for doggies presented by Glendale Mayor
Jerry Weiers.
At right is CouryGraph Productions/KKAT-IPTV -Video
Journalist Ed Sharpe documenting the event.
Happy
10th Anniversary Glendale Adult Center
By
Bette Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.0852.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.0764.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.0849.
The Glendale Adult
Center, 5970 Wet Brown Street, celebrates its 10th
Anniversary
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.0800.
Glendale
Mayor Jerry Weiers congratulates Glendale
Adult Center on its 10th Anniversary
Ten years ago the
Glendale Adult Center moved from the five small
buildings in downtown Glendale to the new building at
5970 West Brown Street. The new 30,000 square-foot
building offered new features that were not previously
available at the downtown center. These new features
include a computer lab and fitness center.
On Monday, June 15
at 12:15 p. m., right after lunch a piece birthday
cake was served to those having lunch at the center.
Currently, the center serves more than 400 lunches
each week and provides services to 1,340 active
members. The center offers travel trips, tax services,
exercise and entertainment programs.
"We like the
exercise classes; they are held three times a week and
have many wonderful people there. My husband is very
active in the fix-it shop," stated Sue Truog. She
and her husband have been members for over 11 years
and also were involved in the center at its old
location. "We like this building; it is
beautiful. There are still a variety of programs such
as sewing and lapidary and the art classes to do
things with other people." She and her husband
even celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the
center and enjoyed being able to be with all their
friends there.
The center provides
a variety of social, community, nutritional, health
and wellness benefits to those who attend. Adults,
ages 18 and older, are invited to participate at the
Glendale Adult Center. It offers aerobics, cards and
games, a lunch program, computer classes, special
holiday events, a fitness center with trainers, craft
and art programs, music and dance activities, social
services, trips, movies and yoga. It also presents a
variety of volunteer opportunities for those who want
to give back to the community.
Many community
organizations and businesses provide additional
services at the center including blood pressure checks
by the Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, an
"ask a nurse" program by CareMore, legal
counsel by Mead and Associates, benefits and Medicare
counseling by the Area Agency on Aging, public
transportation training by Valley Metro and the lunch
program by the YWCA of Maricopa County.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0811.
George Davison has
been coming to the Glendale Adult Center since is
opened. Davison was one of many avid supporters of the
center who shared some of their experiences at the
center. He made a request for more volunteers as he
thanked staff and existing volunteers for their good
work.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0819.
Margie Mills also
known as the "popcorn lady" is a familiar
face at the Glendale Adult Center.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
0843.
John Fala and
Geneva Cook took at pictures taken over the years at
the center and stroll down memory lane. Most of the
people having lunch on Monday have been coming to
center for years and have made acquaintances and have
established friendships. When going to the Glendale
Adult Center and seeing so many familiar faces, the
popular theme song from Cheers, "Where
everybody knows your name" might come to mind.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
0845.
John Fala and
Geneva Cook took at pictures taken over the years at
the center and stroll down memory lane. Most of the
people having lunch on Monday have been coming to
center for years and have made acquaintances and have
established friendships. When going to the Glendale
Adult Center and seeing so many familiar faces, the
popular theme song from Cheers, "Where
everybody knows your name" might come to mind.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0792.
Lori Bye, Manager
Glendale Adult Center, and Helen DeJesus, volunteer,
at the Glendale Adult Center’s 10th Anniversary on
Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Center. Helen came to
Arizona from Chicago and when she moved to Glendale,
she "needed something to do". She enjoys
what she does "very much".
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0847.
Ray Long enjoys a
piece of the Glendale Adult Center’s 10th
Anniversary cake. Judy Osborn is sitting next to him.
The Adult Center is
closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. Regular
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p. m. Monday-Friday and Closed
on Saturdays and Sundays. Quarterly membership is
available for $40.00 per year for Glendale residents
and $60.00 per year for non-Glendale residents.
Quarterly payments of $10.00 per quarter are
available.
CARE
PACKAGES SUPPORT HOMETOWN HEROES Local
Soroptimist Club Packs 120 Care Packages for Female
Military Personnel (Glendale,
AZ) On June 30, Soroptimist International of the
Kachinas packed 120 care packages specially tailored
to the needs of military women stationed overseas.
For the third year in a
row, Soroptimist from Glendale invited the community
to participate in their Operation Women Warriors
project. According to the project's coordinator,
Melissa Swearingen, community donations allowed them
to pack 120 care packages this year. Each package
contained a variety of fun, girlie items from romance
novels to magazines, girl scout cookies to lip gloss,
plus personal care items, snacks, and other surprises
like phone cards and postage stamps.
"Twenty
of the packages went to a group of Marines who were
just deployed to Bahrain," noted Swearingen,
"One of the women is related to a club member,
so we sent a care package to every woman in her
unit."
The
rest of the packages will be distributed by the
Military Family Support Group in Phoenix who sends
out 350 packages every month to troops in every
branch of the military.
The project was
support by generous donations from a number of
community members including the Military Family
Support Group, 92.3 FM KTAR's Mac and Gaydos show,
the Girl Scouts, Tulip Tree Florist, Glendale
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Bitzee Mama's
Restaurant, Lovely Little Cake Shop, Northwest
Women's Network, Papa Ed's Ice Cream, and Mary Kay
Beauty Consultant Char Sharp.
"Soroptimist is
an international service organization of
professional women who work to improve the lives of
women and girls in our local communities and around
the world," explained Swearingen,
"Operation Women Warriors fits that mission
perfectly by improving the lives of our American
military women who are stationed overseas."
Photo:Members
of Soroptimist International of the Kachinas pose
with 120 care packages; + Photo of packages.
FOOTHILLS
RECREATION & AQUATICS CENTER HOSTS
101.5’S SUB ZERO ICE CREAM & YOGURT POOL PATROL
Glendale, Ariz. –– The 101.5 Pool Patrol, powered
by Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt, will bring their
music and ice cream to the Foothills Recreation &
Aquatics center from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1.
Visitors will receive free Sub Zero ice cream made in
its unique way and can enjoy the 101.5 Entourage with
music, prizes and other summertime stuff.
Sub Zero is the only company that makes ice cream and
yogurt fresh in front of your eyes in seconds, using a
method of freezing ice cream using nothing more than
liquid nitrogen. This allows customers to completely
customize their frozen dessert.
The radio station 101.5 Jamz will have a DJ playing
today’s top music hits.
The Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center,
located at 5600 W. Union Hills Dr., will have
recreational swim available. The aquatics center
features two slides, an aquatic playground, lazy river
and dive pool. The center also will offer tours of the
recreation area, which features a fitness center,
basketball courts, rock wall climbing, racquetball
courts, walking/running track, special interest
classes, rental areas and many programs and
activities.
For more information about the Foothills Recreation
& Aquatics Center, visit www.glendaleaz.com/foothillscenter<http://www.glendaleaz.com/foothillscenter>
or call 623-930-4600.
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VELMA
TEAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY WASCLOSED JULY 15
Glendale,
Ariz. –– An
act of vandalism has left the Velma Teague Branch
Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., closed for the
day.
The
damage was caused over the weekend and shorted out the
electrical system at the library. The library is
normally scheduled to be open from 1 to 8 p.m. on
Mondays. The library will be closed until further
notice, but the repairs are expected to be complete
for reopening on Tuesday, July 16.
APS
and the city’s facilities management staff made the
repairs to the electrical system. Patrons can visit
the Glendale Main Library, which is the closest
Glendale library to Velma Teague, at 5959 W. Brown St.
off 59th Avenue, between Olive and Peoria
avenues.
If
anyone noticed anything unusual at the library over
the weekend or has information about the vandalism,
please call the Glendale Police Department at
623-930-3000.
Fun
after
the4th Spending
the 6thof July at Westgate
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0747.
It
has been hot, even for Arizona in July.A cool way to cool off was to play in the slash
fountain while parents and other adults listened to a
live band perform.The
fountain is near the movie theaters.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0749.
The
6th of July is a good time to cool off in
the fountain.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0733.
Artist
Christy Puetz, Kirstin and Alex Flores at the Drop-In
Arts Event at Gallery Glendale at Westgate on
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Artist
Puetz hosted and answered questions participants had
while making their power necklace.Each necklace is one-of-a-kind and is made of
colorful beads that might symbolize individual
interest, personality, family, or strength to do great
things. Erica Stein (in orange) is working on her
power necklace at the other table. Alex made the
comment that he was, “having fun.”This event was free and open to the public and
is the event is the fourth of five in the Drop-In Arts
Event series.
The
next Drop-In Arts Activity is “Embellished Minis”
which is also with artist Christy Puetz is scheduled
for Saturday, July 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p. m. at
Gallery Glendale.A
variety of embellishments will be used to embellish a
miniature wooden dinosaur, badge, flower or other fun
shape.Contact
Mojgan Vahabzadeh at 623-930-3557 for more
information.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0738.
Ethan
Flores studies art and he said, “I like stars”.There are several star shaped beads in his
work.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0715.
An
unidentified young viewer seems to be amazed with
Melissa Martinez’s work, Shimmy,
Shimmy Shake.The
work is featured at Gallery Glendale.And is one of two IN FLUX works actually at the
gallery.
IN
FLUX is a demonstration of a holistic approach to
temporary public art projects through a showcase of
local Arizona artists creating original size-specific
artworks presented within the contest of viewing the
Valley as one community—not a collection of
disparate cities and scenes—in an effort to offer
new perspective on the connections, between cities,
community organizations, local businesses, artists,
and audiences.
This
is the third go-around for IN FLUX installations.First introduced by Scottsdale Public Art in
2010, it continued to break new ground with an
expanded regional partnership featuring seven Valley
arts organization and city departments.The IN FLUX Cycle 3 runs from October 2012 to
October 2013.The
call to artists for each cycle opens in early October.Art projects are on view from January to
October, with varying schedules in each each city and
each project location.IN FLUX participating cities are Chandler,
Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and
Tempe.
Interested
artists can check the web at http://www.INFLUXAZ.com
for upcoming events and future calls to artists.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet ((( request my visual you
need a larger shot).))
Melissa
Martinez, Shimmy,
Shimmy Shake.
The
other work, is Christopher Jagmin, and is titled, Most
Valuable Player.This
is an appropriate piece for being so near the stadium
and the arena.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0739.
Christopher
Jagmin, Most
Valuable Player.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0739.
Christopher
Jagmin, Most
Valuable Player.
JULY
YOUTH AND TEEN ACTIVITIES
AT THE VELMA TEAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY
Glendale, Ariz. –– Velma Teague Branch Library,
7010 N. 58th Ave., is planning the following free
activities for youth and teens in July:
TEEN ACTIVITIES
Teen Library Council Meeting - Thursday, July 11
Are you looking for something fun to do that can
actually make a difference? By becoming a Teen Library
Council member, you can earn volunteer service hours,
have a good time and meet new people, all while
helping to make the library a better place for teens.
The library is currently recruiting teens, ages 12-18,
to provide input on the selection of books and music
for the branch’s teen collection. Council members
also participate in the planning and presentation of
library teen events. The meeting will be held from
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information or to
register, call Greg at 623-930-3441.
Silk Screen T-Shirt Printing – Thursday, July 18
Ages 12-18 can learn the basics of silk screen
printing with artist Red Rohall from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Participants will design, prepare and print a
one-of-a-kind t-shirt. T-shirts and all supplies will
be provided. This hands-on workshop is free, but
seating is limited. Register online using the
library’s event calendar at www.glendaleaz.com/library<http://www.glendaleaz.com/library>
or call 623-930-3437. Registration begins July 1.
“Get Graphic” Teen Book Club - Thursday, July 25
The monthly meeting of the “Get Graphic” Teen Book
Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. Manga and comic book
fans, ages 12-18, will not want to miss this monthly
opportunity to talk with other teens about their
favorite graphic reads and view anime. Upcoming movies
and video games are also discussed. Bring along a
graphic novel or comic book of your choice. Snacks
will be provided. Register online using the
library’s event calendar at www.glendaleaz.com/library<http://www.glendaleaz.com/library>
or call 623-930-3437.
Teen Game Café – Saturday, July 20
Teens ages 12-18 can participate in a free afternoon
of board and video game tournaments from 2-3:30 p.m.
Challenge your friends and other teens to a variety of
Wii, X-BOX 360 and PlayStation game favorites. Board
games including chess, checkers, Life, Monopoly and
others will also be available. Each time you win a
game, you’ll receive a drawing entry for the chance
to win a grand prize at the end of the event. Feel
free to bring your own games (rated E or T only
please). Soda and snacks will be served. Register
online using the library’s event calendar at
www.glendaleaz.com/library<http://www.glendaleaz.com/library>
or call 623-930-3437. Registration opens July 1.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Story Time @ Velma Teague Branch Library –
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Preschoolers can visit the library at 10:30 a.m. for a
30-minute program that may include stories, songs,
fingerplays and short movies. An adult must accompany
those under three years old. Registration is not
required. For more information, call 623-930-3437.
Baby Time @ Velma Teague Branch Library –
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
Parents/caregivers and infants, newborn to 18 months,
can participate in Baby Time held from 11 to 11:20
a.m. The programs includes an introduction to books,
fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Registration
is not required. For more information, call
623-930-3437.
Wonderful Wednesdays
The following programs are a series of free, summer
presentations for all ages to enjoy. Registration is
not required. Seating is first come, first served.
Call 623-930-3437 for more information.
· Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium – July 10
Experience a wildlife encounter at 2 p.m. with the
Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium. Don’t miss this
opportunity to come face to face with a variety of
critters.
· The Great Arizona Puppet Theater – July 17
Enjoy “Jack Rabbit and the Desert Tortoise,” a
puppet show based on Aesop's tortoise and hare story,
set in old-time Arizona. The puppeteers of the Great
Arizona Puppet Theater will present this program
beginning at 2 p.m.
· Ronald McDonald Live @ the Library – July 24
Enjoy a fun and hilarious visit by Ronald McDonald at
2 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Ronald in
person and celebrate reading fun.
Getting Crafty with Miss Janet – Thursday, July 25
Children ages 11 and younger are invited to some
creative fun with Miss Janet at 2 p.m. This month
children will make a beach collage using real
seashells. Adult helpers must accompany children ages
6 and under. Registration is not required. Call
623-930-3437 for more information.
Tuesday
July 2nd... It
was close.
The city
votes to
accept the agreement.
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
After
four long years of indecision, the Phoenix Coyotes
have a new owner and will stay in Glendale.The Council voted 4 to 3 to accept
IceArizona’s purposal.The cliff hanger went down to the wire.Both side drew lines in the sand, but seem to
have worked out a deal.Not everyone is happy, however.The city budget is stretched, and is carrying
a considerable amount to debt.
One
big announcement made by Mr. Wood, the attorney for
the new buyers, were partnering with Global Spectrum
to operate Jobing.com arena.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0600
Hunter
Matthews from Gilbert, age 4, is a Coyotes hockey
fan.He is a
real Mini Mite goalie.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0662.
After
the Special Council meeting on July 2, the council
voted to accept the professional management service
and arena lease agreement and noncompetition and
non-relocation agreement with IceArizona Manager Co.
LLC and IceArizona Hockey Co., LLC.; National Hockey
League Commissioner Gary Bettman shakes the hand of
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers.Mayor Weiers vote against the deal but said,
“I can’t change the vote that happened tonight.All I can do from this point forward, it to
work as hard as I can to make sure the team does not
fail.”
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 641.
One
of the soon-to-be owners of the Phoenix Coyotes,
Anthony LeBlanc, addressed the City Council on
Tuesday evening.His
partner was not in attendance.Mr. George Gosbee was in Calgary, Canada
where his property was damaged by the recent flood.If all goes well the deal will be done the
first part of August.Other big news is that the name of the team
will be changed to the Arizona Coyotes.
F-35’s
are coming to Luke Air Force Base
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
- June 27,
2013
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0535.
Arizona Governor,
Jan Brewer, Brigadier General Michael D. Rothstein,
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, Mayor Elaine Scruggs,
Mayor of Glendale 1993-2012, and Ron Sites, Executive
Director/President Fighter Country Partnership at the
press conference held on June 27, 2013 to announce
that an additional 72 F-35A fighter jets to Luke Air
Force Base.
Luke Air Force Base
in Glendale was chosen for an additional 72 F-35A
Lighting II aircraft, bringing the eventual total
number the fifth-generation fighters expected at the
West Valley air base to 144. The F-35s are the world’s
only 5th general multirole fighter. One major
difference between the F-16s and the newer F-35As is
that the F-35As can carry weapons internally rather
than externally. The new planes cannot be seen by some
radar devices.
"This is great
news for Luke AFB and the West Valley community,"
said Brig. Gen Mike Rothstein, 56th Fighter Wing
commander. "The decision to base additional F-35A
fighter here ensures the long-term viability of our
mission and continues our legacy of training the world’s
greatest fighter pilots."
The F-35A, which is
manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is intended to the
Air Force’s premier strike aircraft through the
first half of the 21st Century. It is a multirole
fighter that is expected to phase out the F-16s and
A-10s.
The new aircraft
are expected to begin at Luke Air Force Base in the
spring of 2014. The actual date is dependent of
production schedules. Luke will need to make
improvements to accommodate the new plains.
Construction on the base is currently underway, with
the construction to be about $10 million of the $57
million in projects completed.
Rust Mitchell,
director of Luke’s Community Initiatives Team, who
has worked with government officials and community
stakeholders on behalf of the base for more than a
decade, said "We’re surrounded by a very
supportive community that is the envy of the Air
Force," "We can’t thank our West Valley
neighbors enough for how they’ve come together in
support of our mission."
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0547.
Ms. Scruggs has
long been a strong supporter of Luke Air Force Base
and the survival and future of the base. She has
vigorously fought for the base and the F-35As. The
Luke Forward Foundation spent 3 years building
regional and statewide support for the F-35As. Ms.
Scruggs commented about the "un-paralleled
support" the West Valley leaders and community
had for the base and the jet fighters. The
announcement that the base will received 3 additional
squadrons is really exciting news. The first F-35As
should be in the West Valley in the spring of 2014.
Training should start sometime in the spring of 2015.
The jet aircraft will be used for training, probably,
while they are at Luke. They are "a little bit
louder", Brigadier General Rothstein said. Noise
has been an area complaint in the past and some nearby
residents were not supportive of Luke’s getting the
new jets.
Luke and Glendale
have been partners for seventy years. Today’s
announcement makes Luke AFB a world class training
base. Luke is working with several other countries to
train their pilots here at Luke.
Some of the countries who will have pilots training at
Luke are United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, Italy, and
Turkey. The advertised price for one F-35A is around
120 million, that price comes down to about $90
million if several aircraft are purchased.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0551.
Ms. Scruggs who was
Glendale’s Mayor for nearly 20 years presents
Governor Brewer with a special commemorative coin in
recognition of all of the Governor’s efforts to
secure the F-35As at Luke Air Force Base. Both leaders
have long been, and are still, strong supports of Luke
and the men and women who work and live there.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 559.
Glendale Mayor
Jerry Weiers
---
ELAINE SCRUGGS REMARKS AT PRESS CONFERENCE ---
-- JUNE 27, 2013 – LUKE AIR FORCE BASE ---
I
AM TRULY HONORED TO BE AT THIS HISTORIC EVENT
TODAY AND TO HAVE BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK ABOUT
LUKE FORWARD --- THE UNIQUE AND EXTRAORDINARY
COLLABORATION OF INDIVIDUALS
LIVING IN
EVERY CITY AND TOWN IN ARIZONA
UNITED WITH
A SINGLE FOCUS -----
TO ENSURE
OUR NATION’S DECISION MAKERS IN WASHINGTON
DC KNEW THAT WE STRONGLY SUPPORTED THE F-35
MISSION BEING PLACED AT LUKE AIR FORCE BASE.
SO MANY OF
YOU IN THIS ROOM TODAY WERE AMONG THOSE MORE
THAN 21,000 REGISTERED SUPPORTERS ---
UNPARALLELED IN MILITARY HISTORY FOR
ENTHUSIASM, EXCITEMENT, AGGRESSIVE
COMMUNICATION, AND UNABASHED DEVOTION TO THE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.
WE CAN
NEVER THANK YOU ENOUGH.
BUT
REALIZING HOW MILITARY PERSONNEL COME AND GO
--- AND SO DO ELECTED OFFICIALS --- TAKING A
LOOK BACK AT HOW IT TRANSPIRED WOULD BE A GOOD
WAY TO RECOGNIZE THE DIVERSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
OUR ECLECTIC COMMUNITY COMMAND UNIT.
SUPPORT FOR
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY
STRONG FOR DECADES.
WHEN I
BECAME MAYOR OF GLENDALE IN 1993, THE
LUKE-WEST VALLEY COUNCIL WAS ALREADY
ESTABLISHED. AT THAT TIME WE WERE NOT DEALING
WITH MAJOR ISSUES --- OR REALLY EVEN MINOR
ISSUES --- BUT WE MET ANYWAY.
WE MET
BECAUSE THOSE MEETINGS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES
FOR THE MAYORS OF THE WEST VALLEY CITIES TO
SPEND TIME WITH MEN AND WOMEN FROM LUKE ---
LEARNING ABOUT EACH OTHER AND HOW WE COULD
HELP EACH OTHER’S RESIDENTS.
EMERGING
UNSCATHED FROM THE 2005 BRAC ROUND CONVINCED
THOSE OF US WHO WERE MAYORS OF WEST VALLEY
CITIES THAT WE NEEDED TO BE BETTER PREPARED
FOR FUTURE ROUNDS.
SOON AFTER
THAT, WE CREATED THE WEST VALLEY PARTNERS
ORGANIZATION TO FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON WHAT
STEPS COULD BE TAKEN TO BETTER POSITION LUKE
AFB TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION OF
TRAINING THE WORLD’S GREATEST F-16 PILOTS
AND MAINTAINERS.
WHILE MANY
OF OUR CITIES EMPLOYED TALENTED PERSONNEL WHO
WORKED ON MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION, WE DETERMINED
THAT PRESERVING THE ABILITY OF LUKE AND ALL OF
THE MILITARY BASES IN ARIZONA REQUIRED A
DEDICATED PRESENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC AS WELL
AS IN ARIZONA.
IN 2006 WE
CREATED EXPANDED ROLES FOR CONTRACT
REPRESENTATION.
SIGNIFICANT
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS WERE MADE BY THE CITIES
OF AVONDALE, BUCKEYE, EL MIRAGE, GLENDALE,
GILA BEND, GOODYEAR, LITCHFIELD PARK, PEORIA,
PHOENIX, SURPRISE, TOLLESON, WICKENBURG AND
YOUNGTOWN AS WELL AS MARICOPA COUNTY.
THE ELECTED
OFFICIALS OF THOSE 14 COMMUNITIES WOULD VOTE
TO COLLECTIVELY SPEND MORE THAN ONE MILLION
DOLLARS TO ENSURE OUR VOICE WOULD BE HEARD ON
THE MOST CRITICAL MILITARY ISSUES --- AND THAT
OUR EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS IN CREATING MODEL
LEGISLATION WOULD BE RECOGNIZED.
WE EXPANDED
OUR SUPPORT WELL BEYOND THE WEST VALLEY AND IN
SEPTEMBER 2009 MORE THAN 90 MAYORS FROM CITIES
AND TOWNS ACROSS ARIZONA PASSED A RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE’S MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS. WE THANK THE CITIES OF PEORIA
AND YUMA FOR PREPARING AND PRESENTING THIS
RESOLUTION FOR STATEWIDE CONSIDERATION.
THE INTENT
OF THE RESOLUTION WAS TO ENCOURAGE STATE
LAWMAKERS TO STAND BEHIND PROTECTIONS ALREADY
PLACED INTO LAW AND TO IMPROVE UPON THEM
WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
THE MAYORS
EMPHASIZED THAT STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS MUST
NOT TAKE STEPS THAT COULD WEAKEN PROTECTIONS
OR PROGRAMS ALREADY IN PLACE SHOULD THOSE COME
UNDER CHALLENGE DUE TO ALTERNATIVE
INTERPRETATION OF STATE STATUTES OR AS A
RESULT OF PRESSURES FROM INCOMPATIBLE
DEVELOPMENT.
WEST VALLEY
CITIES WERE NOT ALONE IN STEADFAST SUPPORT FOR
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE. FIGHTER COUNTRY
PARTNERSHIP – A LOCAL, NON PROFIT
ORGANIZATION, WAS PLAYING A VITAL PART IN
HELPING TO ENSURE LUKE’S FUTURE IN ARIZONA.
FIGHTER
COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP WAS FOUNDED IN 1997 BY A
GROUP OF CONCERNED CIVIC, BUSINESS AND ELECTED
COMMUNITY MEMBERS. FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP’S
GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR
THE MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF LUKE. AT THE
SAME TIME FCP WORKS TO RAISE COMMUNITY
AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF LUKE TO THE
LOCAL AND STATE ECONOMY AS WELL AS THE BASE’S
CRUCIAL ROLE IN NATIONAL SECURITY.
IT WAS ONLY
NATURAL THAT THE WEST VALLEY PARTNERS AND
FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP WOULD JOIN FORCES
IN WHAT MIGHT BE CALLED THE MOST IMPACTFUL
COMMUNITY EFFORT IN LUKE’S HISTORY.
THE AIR
FORCE WAS BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF SCOUTING
POSSIBLE BASES FOR F-35 PILOT TRAINING. LUKE
NEEDS THE NEXT GENERATION OF FIGHTER JETS TO
ENSURE IT STAYS OPERATIONAL IN THE FUTURE.
BESIDES LUKE IS REALLY THE VERY BEST PLACE IN
THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES FOR THIS MISSION FOR
A LOT OF REASONS.
SO --- LUKE
FORWARD WAS CREATED.
AN
IMPRESSIVE, CREATIVE WEBSITE WAS DEVELOPED.
BEFORE THE SITE WAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED,
FIGHTER COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP SET UP A PAGE ON
ITS WEBSITE FOR PEOPLE TO REGISTER THEIR
SUPPORT. NEARLY 400 PEOPLE REGISTERED IN JUST
THE FIRST FEW DAYS.
IN
SEPTEMBER 2009 AIR FORCE OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED
PLANS TO EXAMINE ALL BASES NATIONWIDE AND ADD
MORE CRITERIA TO THE SELECTION PROCESS. MORE
THAN 200 POTENTIAL SITES WOULD BE EVALUATED.
WE KNEW WE
HAD TO BE EVEN MORE ORGANIZED AND PROACTIVE
THAN WE WERE ALREADY PLANNING TO BE.
IN OCTOBER
2009 GOVERNOR JAN BREWER LED GOVERNMENT AND
BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION
OF THE LUKE FORWARD STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO
BRING THE F-35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER TO LUKE
AIR FORCE BASE.
WE PLEDGED
TO GENERATE AWARENESS OF THE POSITIVE IMPACTS
THE AIR FORCE’S NEXT GENERATION STRIKE
FIGHTER WOULD BRING TO ARIZONA.
LUKE
FORWARD SET A GOAL OF HAVING 5,000 REGISTERED
SUPPORTERS BY THE END OF THE YEAR. WE FELT
THAT NUMBER WOULD GET THE ATTENTION OF ALL IN
WASHINGTON DC.
5,000
SUPPORTERS REGISTERED ON OUR WEBSITE WELL
BEFORE THE END OF 2009 AND EVENTUALLY MORE
THAN 21,000 SIGNED ON.
ALSO
AMAZING WAS THE UNANIMOUS REQUEST BY ARIZONA’S
ENTIRE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR THE F-35
FIGHTER JET TRAINING TO BE LOCATED AT LUKE.
HOW OFTEN
DO WE SEE OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
UNANIMOUS IN ANYTHING?
IN APRIL
2010 GOVERNOR BREWER AND A DELEGATION OF 20
ELECTED OFFICIALS AND PHOENIX-AREA BUSINESS
LEADERS WENT TO WASHINGTON AND LOBBIED TOP AIR
FORCE GENERALS FOR FOUR HOURS IN AN EFFORT TO
CONVINCE THEM THAT LUKE AIR FORCE BASE WOULD
BE THE BEST PLACE TO TRAIN PILOTS ON THE NEW
F-35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER.
I WAS THERE
AND BELIEVE ME, EACH PERSON WHO MET WITH US
MUST HAVE SAID SOMETHING TO THE ONE COMING IN
NEXT ABOUT HOW DETERMINED WE WERE. AS THEY
WOULD TAKE THEIR SEAT, THEIR EYES SHOWED THAT
THEY KNEW WE MEANT BUSINESS.
ALTHOUGH
THEY MADE NO PROMISES, THEY DID NOTE LUKE’S
STRENGTHS, INCLUDING STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT.
IN JULY
2010 THE AIR FORCE ANNOUNCED THAT LUKE AIR
FORCE BASE WAS THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR THE
NEW F-35 PILOT TRAINIKNG CENTER SUBJECT TO
COMPLETION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT PROCESS THAT WAS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY.
THE EIS
PROCESS PRESENTED ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO
CHALLENGE OURSELVES TO SET NEW RECORDS. AND WE
DID.
NEARLY
10,000 RESIDENTS LET THEIR SUPPORT BE HEARD BY
ATTENDING PUBLIC HEARINGS, SENDING EMAILS OR
PHONING AIR FORCE REPRESENTATIVES. IT SEEMED
THE CONTRACTORS WHO WERE WORKING ON THE EIS
WERE MORE THAN HAPPY TO GET OUT OF TOWN. THEY
OPENLY PROCLAIMED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN
SUCH TURNOUTS – EVER – ANYWHERE.
AND FINALLY
– ON AUGUST 1, 2012 – THE AIR FORCE
ANNOUNCED ITS DECISION TO STATION 72 F-35s AT
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE FOR THE TRAINING OF BOTH
UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN PILOTS, WITH THE
POTENTIAL TO ADD MORE F-35 SQUADRONS IN THE
NEAR FUTURE.
TODAY IS
THAT "NEAR FUTURE" AND WE COULD NOT
BE MORE HAPPY.
"
Genuine
leadership comes from the quality of
your vision and your ability to spark
others to extraordinary
performance."
— Jack
Welch: Former
General Electric Chairman and CEO.
EACH OF YOU
WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE LUKE FORWARD EFFORT
PROVIDED GENUINE LEADERSHIP. WE KNOW THAT THE
LUKE FORWARD CAMPAIGN PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT
ROLE IN THE AIR FORCE’S DECISIONMAKING
PROCESS. AND YOU WERE --- AND ARE --- LUKE
FORWARD.
I DEEPLY
WISH CHARLEY FREERICKS, WHO CO-CHAIRED LUKE
FORWARD WITH ME, COULD HAVE BEEN HERE TODAY TO
CELEBRATE WITH US. HE SO DESERVES OUR
APPRECIATION AND OUR RESPECT.
HE LIVED
FOR LUKE AIR FORCE BASE FOR SO MANY YEARS. HE
GAVE FREELY OF TIME HE PROBABLY DID NOT HAVE
AND RESOURCES IN WHATEVER FORM WERE NEEDED.
RON SITES
CAME ALONG IN 2010 AND INFUSED NEW ENERGY AND
CREATIVE IDEAS INTO FIGHTER COUNTRY
PARTNERSHIP BOOSTING ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS
ABILITY TO DO MORE FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN AND
FAMILIES AT LUKE.
EACH OF YOU
WHO SERVE OUR NATION AS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED
STATES AIR FORCE WERE INDISPENSABLE PART TO
THE EFFORT TO BRING THE F-35 TO LUKE. YOUR
EXCELLENT RATINGS ---- YOUR WORK ETHIC ---
YOUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT ---WERE ALL CONSIDERED
IN THE AIR FORCE’S DECISION MAKING PROCESS.
THE
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TEAM LED BY RUSTY
MITCHELL WAS ALSO AN INVALUABLE PART OF THE
EFFORT. WHILE ADHERING TO THE AIR FORCE’S
STRICT RULES OF NON-INVOLVEMENT, RUSTY WAS
ABLE TO GET US MISSION READY BY EDUCATING OUR
COMMUNITIES ON HOW TO PREVENT ENCROACHMENT
THAT WOULD HAMPER LUKE’S ABILITY TO CONDUCT
ITS MISSION.
TO ALL MY
MUNICIPAL FRIENDS ---- MAYORS, COUNCILMEMBERS,
STAFF MEMBERS. YOU WERE, ARE, AND ALWAYS WILL
BE THE WIND BENEATH LUKE’S WINGS.
YOU ARE OUR
HEROES.
YOU HAVE
PUT LUKE’S NEEDS AT THE FOREFRONT OF YOUR
DECISION MAKING – MAYBE EVEN SOMETIMES AHEAD
OF THE DESIRES OF YOUR OWN CITIES.
TO MEMBERS
OF OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY. SO MANY TIMES YOU
PROVIDE WHAT THE REST OF US CANNOT. YOU COME
THROUGH WITH THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT IS
NEEDED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AT LUKE AS WELL AS
SPECIAL NEEDS IN LUKE’S FAMILIES.
TO GOVERNOR
BREWER --- A LIFELONG CHEERLEADER FOR THE
UNITED STATES, THE MILITARY, AND ESPECIALLY
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE. I HEARD THAT SOMEHOW THIS
SPECIAL LUKE FORWARD COIN NEVER MADE IT TO
YOUR OFFICE. I WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT IT TO YOU
TODAY.
GENERAL
ROTHSTEIN --- UNDER YOUR LEADERSHIP AND
COMMAND, LUKE IS REACHING ITS FULL POTENTIAL.
THANK YOU FOR COMING TO LUKE AND IMMEDIATELY
IMMERSING YOURSELF IN OUR COMMUNITY FAMILY.
TODAY IS A
DAY OF CELEBRATION. TOMORROW AND EVERY DAY
FOREVER WILL BE DAYS OF VIGILANCE.
WE WILL
REMAIN COMMITTED TO DEMONSTRATING OUR SUPPORT
AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT ARIZONA MAINTAINS
ITS STATUS AS THE NATIONAL MODEL IN PROTECTION
OF MILITARY FACILITIES FROM ENCROACHMENT ---
AND SO THAT
LUKE WILL REMAIN THE AIR FORCE’S
SCHOOLHOUSE.
SENATORS
McCAIN AND FLAKE APPLAUD AIR FORCE DECISION TO BASE
THREE ADDITIONAL F-35 SQUADRONS AT LUKE AIR FORCE
BASE
Washington,
D.C.
– U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jeff
Flake (R-AZ) today released the following
statements regarding the Air Force’s decision to
locate three additional squadrons of F-35 fighter
aircraft at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale,
Arizona. The three squadrons announced today are
in addition to the three squadrons the Air Force
selected to base at Luke AFB last August.
“Today’s
announcement by the Air Force of its decision to
locate three additional squadrons of F-35 fighter
aircraft at Luke Air Force Base is great news for
the West Valley of Phoenix, the State of Arizona,
and the United States Air Force,” said Senator
John McCain. “This announcement means that six
squadrons of F-35 fighters – totaling 144
aircraft – will make their home at Luke once the
F-35 program delivers fully operational jets. It
also means that Luke Air Force Base will continue
to serve as the premier pilot training facility in
the world – not just because of the weather and
proximity to the Barry M. Goldwater Range, but
because of the remarkable community support
provided by the people of the West Valley and the
State of Arizona. I remain cautiously optimistic
about the health of the F-35 program and am
pleased with the strong leadership and management
that Lieutenant General Bogdan has provided. I
urge him and the Department of Defense to demand
excellence from the Air Force and the contractor
to ensure that this critical program builds on
recent contracting, technical, and manufacturing
progress. Yesterday’s F-16 crash is a reminder
of the important and dangerous work our airmen do
every day at Luke and we are all deeply thankful
that no one was hurt. The swift response to this
accident by our first responders is another
example of the dedication and professionalism of
those stationed at Luke and the community that
supports them.”
“This
is great news for Arizona,” said Senator Jeff
Flake. “I am glad to see the Air Force taking
advantage of the unique attributes our state has
to offer, making good use of the climate and
environment to better enhance the defense of the
nation. I welcome the squadrons’ personnel and
their families to Arizona.”
Franks
congratulates
Luke on F-35s; thankful
for safe F-16 crew
Washington,
DC -
June
27,
2013—Congressman
Trent Franks (AZ-08) today released the following
statement in response to the United States Air
Force's decision to bed down an additional three
F-35 Lightning squadrons at Luke Air Force Base:
"I
am pleased the Department of Defense announced today
it assigned squadrons four, five and six of the F-35
Lightning II to Luke Air Force Base. With this
decision, the Air Force affirmed Luke Air Force Base
is best-positioned to execute the Air Force’s
important F-35
Training mission.
Further,
the Air Force is recognizing Luke’s distinct
advantages including: exemplary
training space at Barry M. Goldwater Range, the
efficient network of facilities which support Luke
training operations, strong community support for
the new mission set, and the professional heritage
which the Base and the Wing have built while
training Air Force fighter pilots for decades.
The
importance of Luke Air Force Base to the greater
Arizona community cannot be overstated and currently
has more than 7,000 employees leveraging a financial
impact of over $2.1 billion annually; a figure
expected to grow with the new squadrons. I look
forward to continuing my work with the Airmen, DoD
Contractors, civilian employees at Luke Air Force
Base and the Department of Defense to support this
vital military training base and the mission it
supports for our greater strategic national
security.
The
F35 Lightning II is the largest acquisition program
in the history of the DoD, and I couldn't be more
grateful that the F-35 training mission will be
coming home to Luke Air Force Base. In addition to
the three training squadrons, Luke was also selected
as the new location for the Foreign Military Sales
(FMS) training program for F-35 pilots from partner
countries such as Israel, Japan and South Korea.
Also
of great importance this morning is the news that
the F-16 crew members who ejected from their F-16
last night are safely recovering this morning. We
keep these great Airmen and their families in our
prayers as the investigation into the crash
commences. I am confident that the leadership at the
56th Fighter Wing will continue to ensure the best
safety measures are taken for both their flight
crews and the surrounding community."
“Preparing
for the future” and start building your dream
Wednesday,
June 26th,AT&T
presented the Maricopa Community
Colleges Foundation ACE Programs a check for
$16,500!
Story
and photos by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
The
grant from AT&T will support the district’s
ACE programs, as well engage students in ACE’s
summer programs bout the importance of completing
high school and pursuing a college degree.The event was held on the campus of
Glendale Community College, which has the largest
ACE program in the district.
The
“Preparing for the Future” event will featured
AT&T present the Maricopa ACE programs with a
$16,500 contribution to support their mission of
helping high school students with college credits.Four ACE students shared their success
stories and offered to words of encouragement to
the nearly 400 ACE students who were in
attendance.
The
ACE Plus Program at GCC is a two-year that allows
high school students to take college courses
during their junior and senior years.The ACE Program mission is to help at-risk
or financially disadvantaged students successfully
complete high schools and make a smooth transition
into higher education.ACE focuses on increasing the number of
student who graduate high school and who will go
on to enroll in college and making a baccalaureate
an obtainable goal. .
Each
ACE student is assigned an advisor to guide them
through their college class experience.Once a student has been accepted into the
program they begin taking six credit hours of
summer classes. During the school year, students
take one Saturday class each semester.At high school graduation, successful ACE
students have accumulated 24 college credits.
Students
participating in ACE have a high school graduation
rate of 89%.And
over 80% of the ACE students go on to college.Many are the first in their family to
graduate from high school and the first to go to
college.
New
York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara is a
Glendale Community College ACE Program graduate.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0458.
High
school students enjoyed their lunch, which was
provided by AT&T.Wednesday, June 26th, AT&T
presented the Maricopa Community College District
with a check for $16,500.The grant will be used to support the ACE
programs in the district.The ACE or Achieving a College Education
Program at GCC helps students who might not
otherwise think getting to college was possible.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.0467.
Gabriela
Soto, Elizabeth Estrada, Jerry Fuentes, President,
AT&T AZ and New Mexico, Deisi Comeli, and Dora
Figueroa at the AT&T presentation on the GCC
campus, Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.0497.
Mark
Reed, GCC ACE Plus Program Director, Jerry Fuentes,
President, AT&T AZ and New Mexico, and Steve
Helfgot, President Maricopa Community College
Foundation.
AT&T
presented check for $16, 500 on Wednesday, June 26,
2013 to Mark Reed and Steve Helfgot.The grant will support the Maricopa Community
College Districts ACE programs.Glendale Community College has the largest
number of students in its ACE Plus Program.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.0508.
Mark
Reed, GCC ACE Plus Program Director, Jerry Fuentes,
President, AT&T AZ and New Mexico, and Steve
Helfgot, President Maricopa Community College
Foundation are holding the check from AT&T from
the generous amount of $16,500.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0512.
From
left to right: Luis Villa, Maria Rico, Mark Reed,
GCC Ace Plus Program Director, Jerry Fuentes,
President, AT&T AZ and New Mexico, Anh Truong,
Edisa Niyirel and Steve Helfgot, President Maricopa
Community College Foundation.The grant from AT&T will help to support
the ACE programs in the Maricopa Community College
District.
Luis
Villa, is done with his freshman year of college.He offered these words to the students in
attendance “stay in college” and “to use all
of your resources”.
Maria
Rico who recently graduated from Trevor Brown High
School said she felt like she lost her identity when
she left high school.Making the transition from high school to
college is difficult, but can be made easier with
the help of an advisor.Maria Rico will be entering Arizona State
University as a sophomore.
“Dreams
are free, so dream big”,
saidAnh
Truong.He
was one of the four ACE students who spoke at the
presentation.
Edisa
Niyirel plans to be a nurse.
Glendale
Old Towne Cruise and Car Show Rides Again in Downtown
Glendale
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
They’re back! The
show cars of all types and models were back Saturday
in down town Glendale. Car aficionados from around the
Valley came to be seen and to see what the other guy
or gal was driving.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0357.
Cars of all kinds
and colors line the streets of downtown Glendale on
Saturday, June 15th.
Saturday was the
second monthly cruising event in Glendale.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0359.
Roy Allison and his
dad, both from Buckeye, admire Marge Sperry’s
"Wild Child". Marge said, "Boys aren’t
the only ones who can have fun toys". Marge
Sperry and her daughter built the "Wild
Child". Building cars is a family thing, sitting
next to the yellow and purple Ford is Bob Sperry’s
car that has over a hundred skulls.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0363.
Bob Sperry’s,
"Bad Boy". One of the car’s attractions is
the variety and the number of skulls the vehicle has.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0369.
That is no just
orange, but Lamborghini Tangerine Orange. Bob Towne,
Mesa, AZ, stands next to his 1937 Slantback Ford. Bob
selected the unique color because, he wanted something
different". And because, "no one had that
color". The 1937 Ford is a labor of love in
progress, the auto needs a engine and new uphostery.
Getting a show car is not quick and easy, Bob has
worked on his tangerine beauty for six years.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0395.
"Freedom is
NOT Free" and "Made in the USA" are
printed on the back of this show car.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0402.
Cruising on Glenn
on a summer’s evening in June.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0408.
The sun is setting
and the chrome begins to shine on this vintage
Chevrolet.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 404.
Mike Reed points to
the dragon like detail on the "rat rod",
"Rollin Seven".
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 390.
June 15th was the
second time the Old Towne Glendale Cruise and Car Show
rolled into Glendale’s down town area.
West
Valley gets an IMAX and more…
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Summer time is
movie time and time for the summer blockbusters. One
of which is the new "Man of Steel", which
everyone probably knows is Superman; the Man of Steel
is back!
A new IMAX opened
in the West Valley on Friday, June 14. The location
for the new west side IMAX is the Digiplex in the
Surprise Pointe 14 Cinemas. The first movie shown was
the much awaited, "Man of Steel".
The new complex is
located at 13649 North Litchfield Road, Surprise,
Arizona or on the corner of North Litchfield Road and
Waddell. Also new at the same complex is a D-Box
theatre, which has a limited number of seats and will
cost about $8.00 more. The patented technology of the
motion chairs allows for an "immersive
experience". For example, the movie viewer can
feel like he or she is actually riding in a speeding
car.
"In IMAX
you’re experiencing a different movie altogether,
everything from the movie itself to the theatre’s
technology and design was developed and customized to
make you believe you’re part of the action."
"IMAX grabs
your senses. You don’t just hear the powerful sound
system; you feel it all around you. Visually, there is
no frame. IMAX custom theatre design creates a picture
that is higher, wider and closer – filling your
peripheral view." The visual and audio systems
are designed to that there are no bad seats. However,
the volume of the sound is set to IMAX standards that
some may fine to be too loud. (From press information)
Another big summer
movie scheduled to be released in the IMAX formula
(digitally re-mastered image and sound) for "The
IMAX Experience", is "Pacific Rim: An IMAX
3D Experience"; which will be coming in July of
this year.
Digiplex Cinema
Surprise will also offer its visitors live sporting
events, concerts, operas, and the ballet. Don
Quixote by Rudolph Nureyev is schedule for June
25th at 6:30 p.m.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0336_039
"The Man of
Steel" opened at the Surprise Pointe 14 IMAX and
in 3D!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0290.
Superman (Mitchell
Garrison) shows Lois Lane (Erica Salazar) how to crush
coal to make Diamonds.
In the new superman movie, Henry Cavill has the role
of Superman and Amy Adams plays Lois, the
other half of the famous couple.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0282.
Alex Galvez,
Managing Director of Digiplex Surprise IMAX stands
next to the new IMAX system.
Mr. Galvez has been
a fan of movies since he was a kid. One of his
favorite movies is "Kelly’s Heroes" with
Clint Eastwood. Going to the movies (and loving them)
got him to where he is today.
Ed Sharpe/Glendale
Daily Planet no. 0 DSC09786.
Charles Goldwater,
Senior Vice President, Digital Cinema Destinations
Corp., attended the grand opening of the IMAX at the
Digiplex Surprise Pointe 14 Theater. The "Man of
Steel" opened the new IMAX and in 3D.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0324-030.
Superman (Mitchell
Garrison), Lois Lane (Erica Salazar) and Sonny Maxks.
Kyle Hoffman said
of the "Man of Steel", "It was as a
super movie", although; he
was a little disappointed that the movie got away from
the original story line.
Kyle saw the 2D edition of the "Man of
Steel"
The
Foundation of IAAP invests $23,000 in future of
administrative professionals
Charlene
Riedl, CAP, an administrative professional who lives
in Peoria, Arizona, will get the career training and
networking she needs this year thanks to The
Foundation of the International Association of
Administrative Professionals.
The
Foundation of IAAP recently awarded scholarships to
Ms. Riedl and 39 other deserving administrative
professionals so that they can attend
EFAM
2013
July 27-31 in Anaheim, Calif. The scholarships cover
the cost of early bird registration and represent an
investment of about $23,000 by The Foundation in the
future of administrative professionals. This is the
second year The Foundation has awarded EFAM
scholarships.
The
complete
list of recipients
can be viewed on The Foundation’s website. They
come from across the U.S., plus one from Nigeria.
Thirty-nine of them are first-time EFAM attendees
and one is temporarily unemployed. They are all
career-minded administrative professionals. Though
all 120 applicants were certainly deserving, the 40
recipients were chosen based on criteria established
to ensure the most effective use of The Foundation’s
limited resources.
Ms.
Riedl works for the Maricopa County Human Services
Department, a department whose mission statement is
"to provide education, employment, shelter,
and basic needs services to individuals, families,
and communities so they may enhance their
opportunities for physical, social, and economic
well-being"
located
in downtown Phoenix, AZ. She has been a member of
IAAP since 2005.
EFAM
2013 will be a unique opportunity for these 40
scholarship recipients to reach the next level of
their careers as administrative professionals. They
will have access to more than 60 hours of education
and one-of-a-kind networking with like-minded
colleagues from around the world. There will also be
representatives from some of the most important
providers of products and services for
administrative professionals. Attendees return to
work with skills and knowledge they can share across
their entire office.
In
order to achieve its goals, which include awarding
future EFAM scholarships, The Foundation is
currently holding a fundraising campaign called the
Amazing Walk. The walk is a virtual journey from The
Foundation’s headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., to
Anaheim, Calif. Every dollar donated by Amazing
Walkers equals one "mile" to the goal.
Visit
The
Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 charitable
organization based in Kansas City, Mo., that
supports career education, research and training for
office professionals, in addition to housing
assistance for those age 55 or older. It established
the EFAM scholarship program in 2012. Visit
iaap-foundation.org/programs
starting this fall to learn more about applying for
a scholarship to EFAM 2014 July 26-30 in Milwaukee,
Wis.
Who
doesn’t love free stuff? LEGO fans: listen up!
Making its first appearance in the Southwest, the
LEGO® KidsFest will arrive at the University of
Phoenix Stadium July 12-14, and the Glendale
Convention & Visitors Bureau is giving away a
four-pack of tickets to one lucky family. To enter
the contest, you can simply log on to www.facebook.com/GlendaleCVB
and click on the ‘contest’ tab. There are
multiple ways to enter through the contest app,
including commenting on “Where’s the LEGO
Minifigure?” posts, liking the page on Facebook,
tweeting about the event, pinning to Pinterest and
more. Prize winners will be selected and notified
on Monday, July 8. Info: http://legokidsfest.com/
and www.facebook.com/GlendaleCVB.
SENATOR
JOHN McCAIN SENDS LETTER TO FCC CHAIR ON “A LA
CARTE” CABLE BILL
Washington,
D.C.
– U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today sent the
following letter to Mignon Clyburn, the Acting
Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission,
regarding his Television Consumer Freedom Act, which
provides consumers with the option to purchase
television channels individually from their cable or
satellite provider, otherwise known as “a la
carte” cable:
The
letter is attached and below.
June
12, 2013
Acting
Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn
Federal
Communications Commission
445
12th Street, SW
Washington,
DC 20554
Dear
Acting Chairwoman Clyburn:
The
time has come for television video consumers to have
the option to either purchase individual channels or
the tiers of channels currently offered by cable and
satellite companies. Today, this option does not exist
and consumers are forced to buy channels they do not
want. This is wrong and action should be taken.
Recently,
I introduced legislation to provide consumers with the
option to purchase television channels individually
from their cable or satellite provider, otherwise
known as multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD).
My legislation, the Television Consumer Freedom Act,
contains no mandates and uses existing law to
incentivize greater choice in the video market for
consumers. The current television video market forces
consumers to pay for channels they do not watch.
If
enacted, my legislation would allow programming tiers
to remain, but also incentivize the offering of
individual channels to consumers. If the MVPDs are
right, and the current tiered programming model is the
best value for consumers, then the programmers who
bundle their television channels and the MVPDs that
offer tiers to consumers should not be afraid of an a
la carte option for consumers. My instinct tells me
they are wrong, and industry references to a “Golden
Age” of television apply to everyone but the
American consumer.
Opponents
of my legislation suggest that the current model of
offering television programming in tiers provide
consumers with the best available value. But with
studies finding cable prices increasing over six
percent a year over the last 16 years, and consumers
on average only watching 18 of the 130 channels they
purchase, what consumers really believe they are
getting a good deal? The truth is the current
socialized television model, where popular channels
are subsidizing less popular channels, is incredibly
anti-consumer.
The
response to my legislation has been astounding.
Consumers want options that the current television
market is not providing. Clearly, this begins with
providing consumers with greater control over what
they pay for. As policymakers, I believe it is our
responsibility to lend voice to the American consumer,
call attention to clear market unfairness, and shift
the current regulatory balance towards consumers. For
too long, the government has entered the market on
behalf of special interest to afford businesses the
opportunity to develop and markets to mature. That
time has passed. As such, I call on the Commission to
review this issue and take steps to shift this balance
toward consumers, by providing consumers with greater
choice when purchasing television video.
Sincerely,
John
McCain
United
States Senator
WATERMELON
FESTIVAL! -- Glendale revives an old tradition
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0096
About 2,000
watermelons were delivered to the downtown area before
dawn on Saturday.
The stars of the event came from 'G Farms' in El
Mirage. The watermelon has long been
recognized as the fruit of summer.
Glendale hosted a
watermelon festival back when agriculture was area’s
and the state’s prime economic driver. The last
watermelon festival in Glendale goes back to about
1949. The festival was revived in the 1990’
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 72
Maya Ferreira
slices watermelons at the Arizona Watermelon Festival.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 077.
Ryan and Nathan
Rios each have a plate of watermelon. The third piece
is for their dad, Cesar.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 086.
Victoria Yao from
Hawaii enjoys frozen watermelon from the Karen’s
Kreamery booth in Murphy Park during the Glendale
Watermelon Festival on Saturday.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0081.
Linda Moran
Whittley, of Papa Ed’s Ice Cream finishes up after
sponsoring an ice cream eating contest.
She had about a 100 contestants. The $2.00 entry fee
was donated to YMCA and Linking Sports Charities.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0089.
The watermelon
event included all kinds of games. For example, a
watermelon stacking contest, watermelon rolling
contest, ice cream eating contest, and of course a
watermelon seed spitting contest.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 124.
Christine Nobles,
Glendale Flower Shop, holds the beautiful bouquets for
the Miss Arizona Festivals Pageant.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 170.
Jennifer Drews
Olson (Mrs. 2013 Arizona Festival), receives her
flowers and her sash form Emillie Lettieri (Mrs. 2013
Arizona United States, and
Tina Ovist, (2013
Ms. Arizona United States).
.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0171.
Mrs. Arizona 2013
Festival Queen, Jennifer Drews Olson waves to the
crowd from the West Valley Resort Main Stage.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no 180.
Seven Festival
Queens on state at the Arizona Watermelon
Festival.
From left to right:
Kathy Lauer (Ms), Yasmine Pena (Miss), Janelle Matura (Teen), Gabrielle Arcilla (Junior Teen), Madison Forsythe (Pre-Teen), Gia Donati (Little Miss), Jennifer Drews Olson (Mrs.)
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no 176.
Seven Festival
Queens on state at the Arizona Watermelon
Festival.
From left to right:
Kathy Lauer (Ms), Yasmine Pena (Miss), Janelle Matura (Teen), Gabrielle Arcilla (Junior Teen), Madison Forsythe (Pre-Teen), Gia Donati (Little Miss), Jennifer Drews Olson (Mrs.)
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 192.
Back row: Janelle Matura (Teen), Jennifer Drews Olson (Mrs.), Yasmine Pena (Miss), Gabrielle Arcilla (Junior Teen); Front row: Gia Donati (Little Miss), Madison Forsythe (Pre-Teen) and Kathy Lauer (Ms). The seven beauties had to complete three stages of competition. The first was a thirty second introduction and a shot description of "why I want to be living in Arizona". The second challenge was modeling fun fashion festival wear inspired by colors of the watermelon. The final competition was evening wear.
The winner of this qualifying pageant will go on to compete in the Miss Arizona United States Pageant in March of 2014.
Organizers for the pageant were, Patti Council, Executive State Director for The Arizona United States Pageants and Cindy Christi, CXI Media, Integrated Marketing Strategies.
The newly crowned queens held photo sessions at the Jivemind Cooperative located on the northeast corner of Glenn and 58th Avenue. Dustin Chaffin of Jivemind said, "It’s a great opportunity for us to support the community and bring something fun for the people around here"
The
New 2013 Miss Arizona Festival Queens
are:
Category
Queen
Little
Miss (ages 7-9)
Gia
Donati
Pre-Teen
(ages 10-12)
Madison
Forsythe
Junior
Teen (ages 13-15)
Gabrielle
Arcilla
Teen
(ages 16-19)
Janelle
Matura
Miss
(ages 20-29 Single,
widowed and can have children)
Yasmine
Pena
Ms.
(30+ Single, widowed and can have children)
Kathy
Lauer
Mrs.
(25+ Married).
Jennifer
Drews Olson
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 244.
Glendale Councilmen
Gary Sherwood was one of the judges for the Miss
Arizona
Festival Pageant.
When asked if it was a difficult task, he replied,
"not really!!".
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 193.
Chef Ray Dewy’s
word blends art and function.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 200.
Chef Ray Dewy is
holding a hand carved potato inside a potato box.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.202.
Above is closer
look of the work, potato-in-a-box. The box is all one
piece, which is very hard to do.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
Connie Goudreau
holds a rose Chef Dewy just carved from a potato. She
said, "This is the coolest thing I’ve ever
gotten. There is a young guy standing next to her that
might be under a little pressure to top a red rose
hand carved from a potato, while you watch, and not
make a boo like cutting yourself with the knife.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 214.
Chef Ray Dewy at
work at the Arizona Watermelon Festival held in
Historic Downtown Glendale, Saturday, June 8.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 223.
Alyassa Martinez
knows how to cool off in the Southwest Ambulance Water
Works event area of the Arizona Watermelon Festival.
In
Glendale and From the Heart
By
Bette and Ed Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet
Thursday,
June 6, 2013 the From the Heart program awarded much
needed funds to organizations that serve the residents
of Glendale. "From the Heart puts your donation
to work every day to make life better for countless
Glendale residents. Whether serving meals to the
elderly, giving emergency help to homeless families or
supporting abused children, From the Heart gives
agencies that provide services to our neighbors a
helping hand. The Gila River Indian Community makes it
possible to help even more Glendale families by
providing an annual match of $75,000 to the
Councilmember
Martinez recognized Mary Ann Lavine, "started the
whole thing" back in 1997 when was on the
Glendale Community Council. She modeled the program on
Tempe’s program. The program in Glendale found a
strong champion in Elaine Scruggs who was mayor at the
time. There is a new mayor and hopefully and maybe
with some arm twisting, Glendale’s new mayor, Jerry
Weiers, will accept the challenge.
Mayor Jerry Weiers
presented variety of organizations a check. Just
before he handed out the checks, Mayor Weiers said,
"We’re here to give you money, but that the
money comes right back to this community to help our
citizens and that means an awful lot to me". The
mayor thanked the organizations for all that they do
in the community. He is working on having three boxes
for donations on city water bills. The proposal would
have a $2.00, a $5.00 and an "other" check
boxes for donations. As the mayor said, "why
limit ourselves". The problem was, you could
check $1, or not check anything at all.. If you check
the $1 and add $20 to your water bill only $1 goes to
the 'From the Heart Program' the other $19 went to you
next bill.
Ed Sharpe/Glendale
Daily Planet no. DSC 9776.
Mary Ann Lavine
founded the From the Heart Program in 1997. She was in
attendance at the Glendale Adult Center on Thursday,
when this year’s recipients were awarded some much
needed funding.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC 0042.
Mary Ann Lavine and
Paula Moloff are two people who have made the program
a success. Funds from the program help residents of
Glendale of all ages with clothes for school or a
neighbor a helping hand in a time of need.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC 0023.
Jerry McCoy,
Deputy Director Marketing/Communications, City of
Glendale, twists the mayor’s arm; in fun and for a
very good cause. Hopefully, Mayor Weiers will accept
the challenge and serve as the champion for the From
the Heart program and actively help to raise funds
for the program. Riding a bull was one suggestion.
Celebrity hosting at a restaurant was another.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
Jamar Jones from Valley
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Glendale has a lot of little
brothers and sisters waiting for Big Brothers and
Big Sisters Jamar Jones from Valley Big Brothers
and Big Sisters stated "the money received
today will help accomplish their goal."
Jamar also stressed that the organization is
looking for corporate partners on the Westside.
Unlike Chandler that abounds with extensive
amounts of large corporations, the Westside lacks
partnerships available. Jamar stated "We
want to get the word out, that if they live in
Glendale Big Bothers Big Sisters will try find
them a mentor."
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
2013 From the Heart
recipients, Glendale Mayor and City Council at the
award presentation on June 6, 2013 at the Glendale
Adult Center.
From
The Heart 2013 award recipients
Alzheimer's
Association Desert Southwest $7,500.00
Back-to-School
Clothing Drive Association $10,000.00
Big Brothers/Big
Sisters $5,000.00
Boys & Girls
Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix $10,000.00
Central Arizona
Shelter Services (CASS) $10,000.00
Duet - Partners in
Health and Aging $5,000.00
First United
Methodist Church of Glendale $8,000.00
Gabriel's Angels
$4,000.00
Hospice of the
Valley $10,000.00
Jewish Family &
Children's Service $5,000.00
A New
Leaf $5,000.00
Phoenix Gospel
Mission $10,000.00
St. Mary's Food
Bank Alliance $10,000.00
Salvation Army -
Territorial Headquarters $10,000.00
Society of St.
Vincent de Paul $10,000.00
Solecito Services,
Inc. $9,990.00
Teen Lifeline, Inc.
$5,000.00
YWCA Maricopa
County $10,000.00
TOTAL
$144,490.00
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
Salvation
Army - Territorial Headquarters $10,000.00
ARTICLE
IN PROGRESS VIDEO AVAILABLE-
It
is official- Glendale has a new Chief of Police!
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
It
is official; Chief Deborah Black is Glendale’s
Chief of Police. The newly appointed chief hosted an
open house from 4: 30 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 5th for the public to meet and chat
with her command staff.The official swearing in took place earlier
on Wednesday.Chief
Black has 33 years of experience in law enforcement.She is Glendale’s first woman Police Chief.The relaxed, informal “meet and greet”
was an opportunity to meet with members of the
community.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9951.
Mayor
Jerry Weiers congratulates newly appointed Glendale
Police Chief Deborah Black on Wednesday, June 5,
2013 at an informal open house hosted by Chief Black
on Wednesday, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Chief
Black is “confident for our future” and thanked
City Manager Dick Bowers and the members of the
Glendale City Council for their support.
Glendale
Police Make Arrest in Late-Night Homicide
Glendale,
Ariz. – Just before
midnight on Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, Glendale Police
received calls of a stabbing in Sahuaro Ranch Park.
Once on scene officers located two victims; Darrick
Michael Hendrix Jr., 23 years old, and Robert Edward
Newman III, also 23 years old. Hendrix had sustained
injuries to include a stab wound and Newman had sustained
non-life threatening injuries. Newman was treated and
released from a valley hospital and then interviewed
by detectives. Hendrix, a Glendale resident, died from
his injuries.
Homicide Detectives
learned that Andrew Patrick Aschenbrenner, a 23 year
old Peoria resident, was the person they believe
stabbed Hendrix during a physical altercation in the
park. Aschenbrenner was later booked into the 4th
Avenue Jail on charges of 2nd degree homicide.
Additionally, two
juveniles and one adult were brought in for
questioning for their alleged involvement in the
physical altercation. All three were released from
custody and charges will be submitted for Aggravated
Assault to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for
review. There is still one outstanding juvenile
suspect that has yet to be interviewed for his alleged
involvement in the physical altercation. The
investigation is still ongoing
GLENDALE
AWARDED LARGE WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS
SYSTEM
OF THE YEAR FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
GLENDALE,
Ariz. --
Glendale’s Water Services Department brought home
another award from the recent AZ Water Association
Annual Awards ceremony, an award that the department
also received in 2012.
“This
award affirms our belief that, with the hard work and
dedication from these 14 employees covering 59 square
miles in the city, we exceed those standards and
provide excellent customer service to our
residents,” said Water Services Executive Director
Craig Johnson. “This division, and
the rest of the nearly 200 employees in Water Services
take pride in delivering a product and service in line
with our core values: reliability, quality and
value.”
Glendale’s
Wastewater Collection Division is responsible for the
conveyance of wastewater from residents’
homes/businesses to the wastewater treatment
facilities in an environmentally safe manner. This
division performs proactive, preventive and corrective
maintenance including hydro-cleaning, root control,
roach control, customer service and emergency
response, which includes minimizing sewer stoppages,
sanitary sewer overflows and backups into
homes/businesses, and reducing odors and corrosion
problems in the collection system. The city’s system
has a network containing 707.1 miles of sewer
lines ranging in size from
6-inch to 54-inch diameter, 13,524 manholes, 1,695
cleanouts and 57,179 taps including seven odor-control
stations located in strategic areas to reduce odor. A
closed circuit television (CCTV) program is in place
to inspect 26 miles of mains annually for surveying
and inventorying the collection system components for
prioritization of future system upgrades and
maintenance.
During
the 2012 calendar year, the division hydro-cleaned 1.3
million feet of pipe reducing sanitary overflows to only
two, while removing 19 backups, completing nine sewer
line repairs, resolving 279 roach complaints and
repairing six manholes.
This crew takes pride in cross-training opportunities
and rotates in various functions throughout the year
with minimal staff. Staff continues to hydro-clean
“trouble areas” more frequently and works closely
with the Pretreatment Division to minimize potential
overflows.
For
more information on Glendale’s Water Services,
including the city’s annual Water Quality Report,
visit www.glendaleaz.com/waterservices,
or call 623-930-4100.
GLENDALE
CVB CONTEST OFFERS FAMILY FOUR-PACK
OF
TICKETS TO LEGO KIDSFEST JULY 12-14
GLENDALE,
Ariz. –
A major attraction for families and children is coming
to Glendale this summer! Making its first appearance
in the Southwest, the LEGO® KidsFest will arrive at
the University of Phoenix Stadium July 12-14, and the
Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau is giving
away a four-pack of tickets to one lucky family.
The
LEGO® KidsFest is filled with interactive, creative
and educational activities for the whole family. These
activities will include: LEGO & DUPLO®
Construction Zones, dozens of large-scale and
miniature LEGO models and displays, LEGO Games, group
builds, LEGO Master Builders, and much more.
To
enter the contest, you can simply log on to www.facebook.com/GlendaleCVB
and click on the ‘contest’ tab. There are multiple
ways to enter through the contest app, including
commenting on “Where’s the LEGO Minifigure?”
posts, liking the page on Facebook, tweeting about the
event, pinning to Pinterest and more.
One
person will be randomly drawn to receive a “VIK”
(Very Important Kid) four pack of tickets for the
grand prize and two runners up will receive four packs
each of tickets good for the Friday, July 12 session.
The LEGO KidsFest VIK Preview Event takes place from 3
- 4 p.m. on Friday, July 12. This invite-only event
offers attendees the opportunity to work one-on-one
with a LEGO Master Model Builder, to be the first to
contribute their LEGO build to Creation Nation, and to
be the first to see the event experiences. This also
includes admission to that day's session from 4 - 8:30
p.m.
Prize
winners will be selected and notified on Monday, July
8. Contest entrants must be 18 and older. Any posts,
comments and images shared through this contest become
the property of the Glendale CVB. Entrants agree to
have their name and image used for promotional
purposes for the Glendale CVB.
For
more information on the LEGO KidsFest, visit http://legokidsfest.com/.
For more information on the contest, visit
www.visitglendale.com or www.facebook.com/GlendaleCVB.
“FIRE
A SHOT, YOU’RE GONNA GET CAUGHT”
SHOT
SPOTTER PROJECT
Have a safe
4th of July by
recognizing the the dangers of shooting
guns in the air and the consequences of being
caught.
Shot Spotter pinpoints the exact address
where a gunshot has been fired 24-hours a day
7-days a week.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDS RESIDENTS
FIREWORKS ILLEGAL IN GLENDALE
Glendale, Ariz. –– With 4th of July and most people’s celebration plans set, the
Glendale Fire Department wants to remind residents that it is illegal to use fireworks within Glendale city
limits.
On April 24, 2012, the Glendale City Council voted in favor of an ordinance prohibiting the use of
consumer fireworks within the city limits. The vote was unanimous among present council members.
State law has allowed the sale of consumer fireworks since 2010, but many cities have chosen to ban
fireworks completely or partially within city limits.
Consumer fireworks present an extreme danger, not only to citizens but also to firefighters and other
first responders who are the first to arrive to emergencies involving fireworks.
The complete ban also aligned Glendale with their neighboring cities’ fireworks ordinances.
The penalty for setting off fireworks within city limits is a class 3 misdemeanor, with a minimum fine
of $275. Additionally, in the event that Police and/or Fire are dispatched, a person may also be held
financially responsible for all costs associated with the emergency response.
Be
safe! Be Sane!
Congratulations to Debora Black
on Her Permanent Appointment
to Chief of Police in
Glendale Arizona.
"The
Glendale Police Department has a long, rich
history of providing excellent public safety
service to our community and I am proud and
honored to serve as the leader for this
department. I look forward to working with the
dedicated men and women of this organization
to provide the highest level of service to our
citizens and visitors, making Glendale a safe
city. My mission is to build on the
exceptional foundation already in place by
Glendale Police to continue meeting the
city’s current and future needs."
Debora
Black, Chief of Police
Don
Maloney is staying - May 28, 2013
By
Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9878.
Phoenix
Coyotes Executive Vice President and General Manager
Don Maloney signed a long-term contract extension, at
a time when
the team is still searching for an owner, other than
the NHL
Phoenix
Coyotes Executive Vice President and General
Manager Don Maloney signed a long-term contract
extension with the Phoenix Coyotes.Contract terms were not disclosed as per
club policy.
In
a press conference at Westgate May 28, 2013 he
stated: “I am grateful to continue working for
this franchise,” said Coyotes General Manager
Don Maloney.“We
have a strong core of talented people, both on and
off the ice, who are committed to building a
championship team and a first class organization.I would like to thank NHL Commissioner Gary
Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly for
their tremendous support.
“I
love it out here,” said Coyotes General Manager
Don Maloney.Maloney
also said regarding the draft that he is
“excited were we [the Phoenix Coyotes] sit”.“More ability to score”, Maloney said
is needed.
NHL
officials are meeting today with Glendale Mayor
Jerry Weiers and the City Council today.The Renaissance Sports & Entertainment
Group wants to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes.The big rock in their road is getting an
acceptable lease agreement with the City of
Glendale.
The
City of Glendale extended the bids for managing
Jobing.com Area until May 31.The head coach for the Coyotes, Dave
Tripett has not announced yet if he will stay with
the team.
This
weekend it is good to
reflect on...
and learn about...
Memorial Day is a United
States federal holiday which occurs every year
on the final Monday of May.[1]
Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and
women who died while serving in the United
States Armed Forces.[2]
Formerly known as Decoration Day, it
originated after the American
Civil War to commemorate the Union
and Confederate
soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th
century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor
all Americans who have died while in the military
service[3].
It typically marks the start of the summer
vacation season, while Labor
Day marks its end.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials,
particularly to honor those who have died in
military service. Many volunteers place an
American flag on each grave in national
cemeteries.
Annual Decoration Days for particular
cemeteries are held on a Sunday in late spring or
early summer in some rural areas of the American
South, notably in the mountains. In cases
involving a family graveyard where remote
ancestors as well as those who were deceased more
recently are buried, this may take on the
character of an extended family reunion to which
some people travel hundreds of miles. People
gather on the designated day and put flowers on
graves and renew contacts with kinfolk and others.
There often is a religious service and a
"dinner on the ground," the traditional
term for a potluck
meal in which people used to spread the dishes out
on sheets or tablecloths on the grass. It is
believed that this practice began before the
American Civil War and thus may reflect the real
origin of the "memorial day" idea.[4]
Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans
Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the
men and women who died while serving, while
Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S.
military veterans, living or dead.[5]
Early
history
Civil War Veterans in Ortonville, Minnesota on
the Fourth of July, 1880 - also called
"Decoration Day" prior to the Uniform
Monday Holiday Act almost a century later.
The practice of decorating soldiers' graves with
flowers is an ancient custom.[6]
Soldiers' graves were decorated in the U.S. before[7]
and during the American
Civil War. A claim was made in 1906 that the first
Civil War soldier's grave ever decorated was in Warrenton,
Virginia on June 3, 1861, implying the first
Memorial Day occurred there.[8]
There is authentic documentation that women in Savannah,
Georgia decorated soldiers' graves in 1862.[9]
In 1863, the cemetery dedication at Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania was a ceremony of commemoration at
the graves of dead soldiers. Local historians in Boalsburg,
PA, claim that ladies there decorated soldiers'
graves on July 4, 1864.[10]
As a result, Boalsburg promotes itself as the
birthplace of Memorial Day.[11]
Following President Abraham
Lincoln's assassination in April 1865, there were
a variety of events of commemoration. The first
well-known observance of a Memorial Day-type
observance after the Civil War was in Charleston,
South Carolina on May 1, 1865. During the war,
Union soldiers who were prisoners
of war had been held at the Charleston Race
Course; at least 257 Union prisoners died there and
were hastily buried in unmarked graves.[12]
Together with teachers and missionaries, black
residents of Charleston organized a May Day ceremony
in 1865, which was covered by the New
York Tribune and other national papers. The
freedmen cleaned up and landscaped the burial ground,
building an enclosure and an arch labeled,
"Martyrs of the Race Course." Nearly ten
thousand people, mostly freedmen, gathered on May 1 to
commemorate the war dead. Involved were about 3,000
school children newly enrolled in freedmen's schools,
mutual aid societies, Union troops, black ministers,
and white northern missionaries. Most brought flowers
to lay on the burial field. Today the site is used as Hampton
Park.[13]
Years later, the celebration would come to be called
the "First Decoration Day" in the North.
"This was the first Memorial Day. African
Americans invented Memorial Day in Charleston, South
Carolina. What you have there is black Americans
recently freed from slavery announcing to the world
with their flowers, their feet, and their songs what
the war had been about. What they basically were
creating was the Independence Day of a Second
American Revolution.”[14]
However, Blight admitted he "has no
evidence" that this event in Charleston inspired
the establishment of Memorial Day across the country.[15]
The sheer number of soldiers of both sides who died
in the Civil War, more than 600,000, meant that burial
and memorialization took on new cultural significance.
Under the leadership of women during the war, an
increasingly formal practice of decorating graves had
taken shape. In 1865, the federal government began
creating national military cemeteries for the Union
war dead.[16]
On May 5, 1868, in his capacity as
commander-in-chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic, the veterans' organization
for Union Civil War veterans, General John
A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for
"Decoration Day" to be observed annually and
nationwide.[17]
It was observed for the first time that year on May
30; the date was chosen because it was not the
anniversary of any particular battle.[18]
According to the White House, the May 30 date was
chosen as the optimal date for flowers to be in bloom.[19]
Memorial events were held in 183 cemeteries in 27
states in 1868, and 336 in 1869. The northern states
quickly adopted the holiday. Michigan made
"Decoration Day" an official state holiday
in 1871 and by 1890, every northern state had followed
suit. The ceremonies were sponsored by the Women's
Relief Corps, the women's auxiliary of the GAR,
which had 100,000 members. By 1870, the remains of
nearly 300,000 Union dead had been reinterred in 73
national cemeteries, located near major battlefields
and thus mainly in the South. The most famous are Gettysburg
National Cemetery in Pennsylvania and Arlington
National Cemetery, near Washington.
Memorial Day speeches became an occasion for
veterans, politicians and ministers to commemorate the
War, and at first to rehash the "atrocities"
of the enemy. They mixed religion and celebratory
nationalism and provided a means for the people to
make sense of their history in terms of sacrifice for
a better nation. People of all religious beliefs
joined together, and the point was often made that the
German and Irish soldiers had become true Americans in
the "baptism of blood" on the battlefield.
By the end of the 1870s, much of the war time rancor
was gone, and the speeches usually praised the brave
soldiers both the Blue and Gray. By the 1950s, the
theme was American exceptionalism and duty to uphold
freedom in the world.
Ironton,
Ohio, lays claim to the nation's oldest
continuously running Memorial Day parade. Its first
parade was held May 5, 1868, and the town has held it
every year since. However, the Memorial Day parade in Doylestown,
Pennsylvania,
predates Ironton's by one year.[20]
Evidence exists that shows General Logan had
adopted for the North an annual Confederate
Memorial Day custom that had been in practice in
the South since 1866.[21][22]
The U.S. National
Park Service attributes the beginning to the
ladies of Columbus,
Georgia.[23]
The separate tradition of Memorial Day observance
which had emerged earlier in the South was linked to
the Lost
Cause and served as the prototype for the national
day of memory.[23][24]
Historians acknowledge the Ladies
Memorial Association played a key role in its
development.[25]
Various dates ranging from April 25 to mid-June were
adopted in different Southern states. By 1916, the
June 3 birthday of Confederate President Jefferson
Davis was observed as a state holiday in 10
southern states.[26]
Across the South, associations were founded, many by
women, to establish and care for permanent cemeteries
for the Confederate dead, organize commemorative
ceremonies, and sponsor appropriate monuments as a
permanent way of remembering the Confederate cause and
sacrifice. The most important was the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, which grew from
17,000 members in 1900 to nearly 100,000 women by World
War I. They were "strikingly successful at
raising money to build Confederate monuments, lobbying
legislatures and Congress for the reburial of
Confederate dead, and working to shape the content of
history textbooks."[27]
On April 25, 1866, women in Columbus,
Mississippi laid flowers on the graves of both the
Union and Confederate dead in the city's cemetery.[28]
The early Confederate Memorial Day celebrations were
simple, somber occasions for veterans and their
families to honor the dead and tend to local
cemeteries. By 1890, there was a shift from the
emphasis on honoring specific soldiers to a public
commemoration of the lost Confederate cause.[29]
Changes in the ceremony's hymns and speeches reflect
an evolution of the ritual into a symbol of cultural
renewal and conservatism in the South. By 1913, Blight
argues, the theme of American nationalism shared equal
time with the Lost
Cause.[30]
The ceremonies and Memorial Day address at Gettysburg
National Park became nationally well known,
starting in 1868. In July 1913, veterans of the United
States and Confederate armies gathered in Gettysburg
to commemorate the fifty-year anniversary of the Civil
War's bloodiest and most famous battle.[31]
The four-day "Blue-Gray Reunion" featured
parades, re-enactments, and speeches from a host of
dignitaries, including President Woodrow
Wilson, the first Southerner elected to the White
House after the War. James
Heflin of Alabama
gave the main address. Heflin was a noted orator; two
of his best-known speeches were an endorsement of the Lincoln
Memorial and his call to make Mother's
Day a holiday. His choice as Memorial Day speaker
was criticized, as he was opposed for his support of
segregation. However, his speech was moderate in tone
and stressed national unity and goodwill, gaining him
praise from newspapers.
Since the cemetery dedication at Gettysburg
occurred on November 19, that day (or the closest
weekend) has been designated as their own local
memorial day that is referred to as Remembrance
Day.[32]
Name
and date
"On Decoration Day" Political cartoon
c 1900. Caption: "You bet I'm goin' to be a
soldier, too, like my Uncle David, when I grow
up."
The preferred name for the holiday gradually
changed from "Decoration Day" to
"Memorial Day", which was first used in
1882.[33]
It did not become more common until after World
War II, and was not declared the official name by
Federal law until 1967.[34]
On June 28, 1968, the Congress passed the Uniform
Monday Holiday Act, which moved four holidays,
including Memorial Day, from their traditional dates
to a specified Monday in order to create a convenient
three-day weekend.[35]
The change moved Memorial Day from its traditional May
30 date to the last Monday in May. The law took effect
at the federal level in 1971.[35]
After some initial confusion and unwillingness to
comply, all 50 states adopted Congress' change of date
within a few years.
Memorial Day endures as a holiday which most
businesses observe because it marks the unofficial
beginning of summer. The Veterans
of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sons
of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)
advocate returning to the original date, although the
significance of the date is tenuous. The VFW stated in
a 2002 Memorial Day Address:
Changing the date merely to create three-day
weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day.
No doubt, this has contributed a lot to the general
public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day.[36]
Since 1987, Hawaii's
Senator Daniel
Inouye, a World War II veteran, has introduced a
measure to return Memorial Day to its traditional
date.[37]
Traditional
observance
On Memorial Day the flag
of the United States is raised briskly to the top
of the staff and then solemnly lowered to the
half-staff position, where it remains only until noon.[38]
It is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of
the day.[39]
The half-staff position remembers the more than one
million men and women who gave their lives in service
of their country. At noon their memory is raised by
the living, who resolve not to let their sacrifice be
in vain, but to rise up in their stead and continue
the fight for liberty and justice for all.
For many Americans, the central event is attending
one of the thousands of parades held on Memorial Day
in large and small cities all over the country. Most
of these feature marching bands and an overall
military theme with the National Guard and other
servicemen participating along with veterans and
military vehicles from various wars.
One of the longest-standing traditions is the
running of the Indianapolis
500, an auto race which has been held in
conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911.[41]
It runs on the Sunday preceding the Memorial Day
holiday. The Coca-Cola
600 stock car race has been held later the same
day since 1961. The Memorial
Tournament golf event has been held on or close to
the Memorial Day weekend since 1976.
Because Memorial Day is generally associated with
the start of the summer season, it is common tradition
to inaugurate the outdoor cooking season on Memorial
Day with a barbecue.[42]
Interpretations
Scholars,[43][44][45][46]
following the lead of sociologist Robert
Bellah, often make the argument that the United
States has a secular "civil
religion" - one with no association with any
religious denomination or viewpoint - that has
incorporated Memorial Day as a sacred event. With the
Civil War, a new theme of death, sacrifice and rebirth
enters the civil religion. Memorial Day gave ritual
expression to these themes, integrating the local
community into a sense of nationalism. The American
civil religion, in contrast to that of France, was
never anticlerical or militantly secular; in contrast
to Britain, it was not tied to a specific
denomination, such as the Church
of England. The Americans borrowed from different
religious traditions so that the average American saw
no conflict between the two, and deep levels of
personal motivation were aligned with attaining
national goals.[47]
In
literature and music
Charles
Ives's symphonic poem Decoration Day
depicted the holiday as he experienced it in his
childhood, with his father's band leading the way to
the town cemetery, the playing of "Taps"
on a trumpet, and a livelier march tune on the way
back to the town. It is frequently played with three
other Ives works based on holidays as the second
movement of A
New England Holidays Symphony. There is also Memorial
Day (2012 film) starring James Cromwell,
Jonathan Bennett and John Cromwell, as well Memorial
Valley Massacre (1989), starring Cameron Mitchell
and William Smit
Glendale Boards and Commissions
Help Shape Your City by serving on a Board or Commission. Citizen involvement and input is
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For information on how you can become involved, please call (623) 930-2249, stop by the Council Office located in City Hall on the fourth
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Important:
Property Tax Public Hearing Notice
The City of Glendale will hold a public
hearing on the property tax levy for Fiscal
Year 2014 on June 11, 2013 and will adopt the
final property tax levy at a public meeting on
June 25, 2013. The final levy amount may be
increased over the approved levy for Fiscal
Year 2013, which may result in an increase in
the property tax rate.
Notice
of intent to Adjust Sanitation Roll-Off
Service Rates in Glendale
The City of Glendale is proposing to adjust
roll-off service rates for commercial and
residential sanitation customers. The proposed
rate adjustment is scheduled to be discussed
by City Council at the June 25, 2013 Voting
meeting, and if approved would become
effective July 1, 2013. The proposed rate
adjustment is for roll-off service only and
would be applied to services rendered
beginning on July 1, 2013 and going forward. Read
notice
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The city of Glendale is in the process of
forming the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. For
more details on this process, including videos
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minutes, and community presentations, click
here.
To submit your comments online - click
here. Click
here to watch
a video of the April 1, 2013 public meeting
presentation
Holiday
Notice - Memorial Day
City of Glendale offices will be closed on
Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial
Day holiday. For a list of closures and
service schedules, click
here.
City
of Glendale - City of Glendale Arts Summer Art
Camp 2013
Classes held at Desert Mirage Elementary
School, 8605 W. Maryland Ave (South of
Glendale Ave.) For a list of workshops, click
here. Download
Flyer | Register
Online Here
May
is Motorcycle Awareness Month
All motorists are reminded to safely “share
the road” with motorcycles and to be
diligent and alert to help keep motorcyclists
safe. Motorcyclists are reminded to make
themselves visible to other motorists. The
city of Glendale joins the Arizona Motorcycle
Safety Advisory Council and Arizona
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in
asking you to ride safe and drive aware. Plus,
pick up brochures, pencils, key chains, and
bumper stickers that support motorcycle
awareness at Glendale’s Visitor Center in
downtown Glendale while supply lasts. Read
more Watch
the 'Look Twice' Motorcycle Safety Campaign
Video
Glendale
Fire Hosts Community Emergency Response Team
Training for Public
Being prepared before a disaster hits is what
greatly increases the chance of
survival and this is why the Glendale Fire
Department will be hosting a 21-hour Basic
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
training program beginning May 31 at 6 p.m.
All classes will be at the Glendale Regional
Public Safety Training Center (GRPSTC), 11550
W. Glendale Ave. Anyone from Glendale or the
surrounding area age 18 and older is eligible
to attend the training program. We accept 25
participants and registration is on a
first-come-first-served basis. Learn
more
Hermes 2013 Creative Awards for the
'Planet, Ed and Bette Sharpe
Glendale,
AZ: CouryGraph Productions,
creator of KKAT-IPTV and Glendale Daily Planet was recently honored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
(AMCP) with a
2013 Platinum Hermes Creative Award For Internet news presentation.
Individual
Gold Hermes Creative Awardswent
to reporters Bette Sharpe and Ed Sharpe for a multimedia newsreport -"Christiane Amanpour - 28th Annual Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in
Journalism and Mass Communication"
which appeared on the Glendale Daily Planet andto BetteSharpeforInternet News
story"Archivist Brings
Back Teletypeto PD"
which appeared at the Glendale Daily Planet, Glendale Star and Hill County
Herald(in Leakey Texas).
In
addition photographs "Johnny Hotshot" by Bette
Sharpe and "Pilot Erin Romaneschi" by Ed Sharpe were
awarded honors.
"Our team is
extremely honored by this recognition,"
said Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph Productions which created KKAT -
IPTV and theGlendale Daily
Planet. "This award reflects the quality of our methodology and
work of our all volunteer staff to implement innovative combinations of
written, still photography and streaming methods for local programming on
the Internet. Sharpe continued, "I think our product is a result of
the entire city's interest, advice and participation... "
Sharpe continued "A special note of
thanks goes out to Lesa Holstine, our Book Topics editor who is now back
east and we miss her articles on the Arizona authors that she
covered."
Finally Sharpe wanted to
extend his thanks to other people in the newspaper, radio, television and
cable industry that have counseled him and provided an example of
technique and values. "I would be nothing without them"
Sharpe stated.
Bette Sharpe stated, "I
am very pleased that our work has been recognized" "I enjoy
photography and it allows me to visually tell stories that might otherwise
go untold."
Glendale Daily Planet, the parent organization of
KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004 as the first community video journalism news
site in Glendale and perhaps all of Arizona... Serving The Metro West Side
of the Valley of the Sun, Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed,
participated in and recorded the further rejuvenation of the downtown
core, the meteoric rise of the 'Glendale Sports Empire', some of the
problems associated with it and the restoration of historic sections of
the town.
The work of CouryGraph Productions and other participative community
journalists and engineering staff may be viewed, 24-hours a day, seven
days a week at www.glendaledailyplanet.com.
Ed Sharpe with Phillips LDK-20
TV Studio Camera Glendale Daily Planet KKAT-IPTV Founder.
Photo by SMECC staff
Photo by Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Bette Sharpe stated, "I am very pleased
that our work has been recognized" "I
enjoy photography and it allows me to visually tell stories
that might otherwise go untold."
Glendale
Chocolate Affaire - Event Information
Chocolate,
Wine and Romance Are the Focus of Glendale’s
Sweetest Festival February 8-10
The weekend before
Valentine’s Day, Feb. 8-10, is a delicious
delight for the senses as the Glendale Chocolate
Affaire takes over downtown Glendale to create a
chocolate-lover’s dream!
Chocolate purveyors from
Arizona and around the nation gather in Glendale
for this award-winning festival, which celebrates
not only chocolate, but romance and the arts as
well. Chocolate confections will include items
such as fried ice cream with chocolate and
strawberries, chocolate-covered bacon,
chocolate-covered churros, chocolate-covered key
lime pie, , chocolate-covered crepes and much
more.
The Chocolate Affaire is
sponsored by Arizona’s famous candy makers,
Cerreta’s. The candy factory will offer tours
all weekend, so visitors can get a
behind-the-scenes look at how the chocolatiers
create everyone’s favorite candy.
In addition, the festival
has become the largest gathering of national
romance novelists in the Southwest. This symposium
of literary romantics offers fans the opportunity
to get up close and personal with authors, as well
as the chance to attend free writing workshops
given by the experts.
Families with children
will enjoy myriad activities, including hands-on
arts and crafts, face-painting and a rock-climbing
wall. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available
throughout the weekend to take couples or families
on a scenic, charming ride through the historic
Catlin Court district.
Event hours are Friday 5
- 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday
noon to 5 p.m. The event is located in the heart
of Historic Downtown Glendale, in Murphy Park,
located at 58th and Glendale avenues.
The Glendale Chocolate
Affaire is sponsored by Cerreta’s Candy Company,
ABC 15, The Arizona Republic, Valley Buick-GMC
Dealers, Monster, KMLE, KOOL and JAMZ.
For more information on
the Glendale Chocolate Affaire, including the
entertainment lineup and a list of authors making
appearances, visit our website at
www.glendaleaz.com/events or call the special
events hotline at 623-930-2299.
Sunday, Feb.
10 Noon - Ruby City Band
2;30 p.m. - Urban Country
Getting
Here
Important
Street Closure Information
Event Hours: Friday 5 – 10 p.m., Saturday 10
a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday noon – 5 p.m.
58th
Drive is closed from Palmaire to Myrtle
Avenue
58th
Avenue is closed from Glendale Avenue to
Myrtle Avenue
Glenn
Drive is closed from 58th Drive to 57th
Drive
Palmaire
is closed from 58th Drive to 58th Avenue
Preferred
parking at the two downtown garages is
accessible
from 59th Ave & Glenn Drive, which is one
street north of Glendale Avenue.
See directions below.
Event
and Parking Garage Directions for Chocolate
Affaire
Directions
to Historic Downtown Glendale From Downtown Phoenix or East Valley
Take I-17 and exit at Glendale Avenue
Proceed west approximately 5 miles
Event site is between 57th Drive and 59th Avenue
and Glendale and Myrtle avenues
We suggest using the preferred parking garages
(directions below), but there is street parking
available in the area around the event site.
Directions
to Historic Downtown Glendale
From Areas West of Glendale
Take I-10 east bound to the 59th Avenue exit
Proceed north approximately 5 miles to Glendale
Avenue
Event site is between 59th Avenue and 57th Drive
and Glendale Avenue and Myrtle Avenue
We suggest using the preferred parking garages
(directions below) but there is street parking
available in the area around the event site.
OR
Take
the 101 westbound to the 59th Avenue exit
Proceed south approximately 9 miles to Glenn
Drive or Glendale Avenue
Event site is between 59th Avenue and 57th Drive
and Glendale Avenue and Myrtle Avenue
We suggest using the preferred parking garages
(directions below) but there is street parking
available in the area around the event site.
OR
Take
the western loop of the 101 eastbound at the
Glendale Avenue exit
Proceed east approximately 3 miles to 59th
Avenue
Event site is between 59th Avenue and 57th Drive
and Glendale Avenue and Myrtle Avenue
We suggest using the preferred parking garages
(directions below) but there is street parking
available in the area around the event site.
Directions
to Preferred Parking Garages in Historic
Downtown Glendale
From Downtown Phoenix or East Valley
Take
I-17 and exit at Glendale Avenue
Proceed west approximately 5 miles to 59th
Avenue
Turn right at 59th Avenue and proceed one block
north to Glenn Drive
Turn right onto Glenn Drive
The City Hall preferred parking garage is 50
yards east immediately on your right
The Bank of America preferred parking garage is
75 yards east and then 100 yards north
Glenn Drive is just north of Glendale Avenue. If
you get to Myrtle, you’ve gone a half-block
too far to the north
Parking in these garages is $10 and you are just
steps away from the event activities.
Directions
to Preferred Parking Garages in Historic
Downtown Glendale
From Areas West of Glendale
Take I-10 east bound to the 59th Avenue exit
Proceed north to Glendale Avenue
One block north of Glendale is Glenn Drive
Turn right onto Glenn Drive
The City Hall preferred parking garage is 50
yards east immediately on your right
The Bank of America preferred parking garage is
75 yards east and then 100 yards north
Glenn Drive is just north of Glendale Avenue If
you get to Myrtle, you’ve gone a half-block
too far to the north
Parking in these garages is $10 and you are just
steps away from the event activities.
OR
Take
the 101 westbound to the 59th Avenue exit
Proceed south to Glenn Drive
Turn left onto Glenn Drive
(Glenn Drive is one block north of Glendale so
if you reach Glendale you’ve gone one block
too far south)
The City Hall preferred parking garage is 50
yards east immediately on your right
The Bank of America preferred parking garage is
75 yards east and then 100 yards north
Parking in these garages is $10 and you are just
steps away from the event activities.
Glenn Drive is just north of Glendale Ave. If
you get to Myrtle, you’ve gone a half-block
too far to the north
Chocolate
Affaire 2013 Author line-up
Friday 5-10PM
Kris Tualla
Cherie Lee
Marie Patrick
Linda Andrews
Tia Dani
Tina LaVon
Rebecca L. Boschee
Patrizia Murray/Mary Maxie
Vijaya Schartz
Tina Gerow
Morgan Kearns
Wendy Ely
A.S. Johnson
Stacy Connelly
Anna Questerly
Carolyn Hughey/K.T. Roberts
Saturday 10-2PM
Erin Quinn
Linda Andrews
Rebecca L. Boschee
Tina Gerow
Caris Roane
Kim Watters
Tia Dani
Kathryne Kennedy
HD Thompson
Pam Tracy
Kris Tualla
Morgan Kearns
Carolyn Hughey/K.T. Roberts
Stacy Connelly
Wendy Ely
Tara Taylor Quinn
Terri Dunham
Linda Style
Saturday 2-6PM
Kris Tualla
Cherie Lee
Cathy McDavid
Patrizia Murray/Mary Maxie
Vijaya Schartz
Morgan Kearns
Wendy Ely
Saturday 2-6PM (cont)
A.S. Johnson
Stacy Connelly
Anna Questerly
Tina LaVon
Taylor Michaels
Carolyn Hughey/K.T. Roberts
Linda Andrews
Pam Tracy
Marie Patrick
Tami Vinson
Tina Gerow
Saturday 6-10PM
Marie Patrick
Kris Tualla
Morgan Kearns
Carolyn Hughey/K.T. Roberts
Vijaya Schartz
Tia Dani
Cathy McDavid
Brenda Whiteside
Donna Hatch
Patrizia Murray/Mary Maxie
Anna Questerly
Taylor Michaels
Elizabeth Parker
Pascal Marco
Sunday 12-5
Kris Tualla
Cherie Lee
Erin Quinn
Linda Andrews
Vijaya Schartz
Tina Gerow
Morgan Kearns
Wendy Ely
Marie Patrick
Tia Dani
Anna Questerly
Tami Vinson
HD Thompson
Carolyn Hughey/K.T. Roberts
Pam Tracy
Tina LaVon
Taylor Michaels
Glendale Police Need Help Finding
Missing Adult With Dementia
FOUND!
FOUND!
READ...
ON...
Glendale Police Ask
Families of Alzheimer’s Patients to Prepare
Glendale,
Ariz. – It seems more often than not these days,
when officers get the call to search for a missing
person, it involves someone suffering from Alzheimer’s
or Dementia related diseases.Glendale’s most recent was less than a week
ago.During
the 5 hour search, over 4700 homes were sent messages
which provided descriptive information on the search for
the 90 yr old female via the reverse 911 system;
fortunately she was located that day and was in good
condition.
The
International Chiefs of Police have recognized this
trend and have launched the “IACP’s Alzheimer’s
Initiatives”.More than anything, this is awareness, not only
for law enforcement officers called to search for
persons with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, but for the
families or care takers of people stricken with the
disease.It’s believed that 1 in 8 people over 65 yrs old have
Alzheimer’s and nearly half the population over 85
years of age suffer from the disease.Experts say that 60 percent of persons with Alzheimer’swill
wander, get lost or go missing on more than one
occasion.
There are a number of locative / GPS technologies
available which are being utilized by families of
persons suffering Dementia type diseases.These types of devices are easily researched via
the internet.In
addition, there are well established associations in
existence like Medic-Alert and Alzheimer’s Association
Safe Return, which catalog patient information and
provide bracelets worn by individuals with the disease.If a person is located with one of these
identifying bracelets, a simple phone call to the number
attached can quickly reunite them with their missing
loved one.
Aside
from this, the Glendale Police Department asks families
who have persons with Dementia type diseases to prepare,
because it’s truly not “if”, it’s “when”
regarding your loved one wandering off.If youhave
a person living with you who suffers from this disease,
here a some things you can do and some information
officers would like you to have available:
·Recent photographs, preferably digital
·Information
on co-existing medical conditions and required
medications
·Always take
note to what your loved one is wearing every day.
·What are
their limitations physically and mentally
·Do they know
their name, phone number and/or address
·Do they have
a locative technology system or Medic-Alert type
bracelet.
·What is the
person’s general daily routine.
·Where do they
like to visit (their favorite places to go or favorite
restaurant)
·Do they have
a fear of crowds, strangers, etc…
·Have they
gone missing before and where were they located.
Glendale
Mayor Weiers hosted the event on September
to help military veteran adjust to civilian
life. Veterans could find financial, legal,
medical assistance and referrals during the
day long event on Saturday.
On
August 19, 2013 I was honored to accept the
appointment as the new Maricopa County
Assessor from the Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors. The five-member board voted
unanimously to appoint me to replace Keith
Russell, who was previously appointed to be
a Justice of the Peace. I promised then, as
I do now, to uphold their trust and continue
to run the Assessor’s Office in the same
professional manner it has been for the
previous seven and a half years under Mr.
Russell.
Glendale,
Ariz. –– Tom Duensing has accepted the
position to be the city of Glendale’s new
executive director of financial services and
will begin working for Glendale on Oct. 15.
Glendale City Court Welcomes New Court Administrator. Christopher Phelps joins the Glendale City Court
as its new court administrator. His duties as the court administrator include supervising all non-judicial operations
including court services, case flow, fines administration, records management and budget administration;
developing and implementing policies and procedures, and serving as the Clerk of the Court.
Phelps comes to Glendale from Parma, Ohio Municipal Court located near Cleveland where he served as
Chief Deputy Court Administrator since 1997. There he oversaw daily court operations, supervised and trained
25 people, prepared the budget, received and recorded monetary transactions, served as a liaison with the city of
Parma officials and judicial staff and maintained the integrity of all court records.
I
AM TRULY HONORED TO BE AT THIS HISTORIC EVENT
TODAY AND TO HAVE BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK ABOUT
LUKE FORWARD --- THE UNIQUE AND EXTRAORDINARY
COLLABORATION OF INDIVIDUALS
Charlene
Riedl, CAP, an administrative professional who lives
in Peoria, Arizona, will get the career training and
networking she needs this year thanks to The
Foundation of the International Association of
Administrative Professionals.
Glendale,
Ariz. – Just before
midnight on Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, Glendale Police
received calls of a stabbing in Sahuaro Ranch Park.
Once on scene officers located two victims; Darrick
Michael Hendrix Jr., 23 years old, and Robert Edward
Newman III, also 23 years old. Hendrix had sustained
injuries to include a stab wound and Newman had sustained
non-life threatening injuries. Newman was treated and
released from a valley hospital and then interviewed
by detectives. Hendrix, a Glendale resident, died from
his injuries.
