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Glendale MidFirst Bank Robbed by Suspect Wearing M/C Helmet

Glendale, Ariz. – On Monday September 17, 2012 at about 10:20am, the MidFirst Bank at 6508 W. Bell Rd was robbed by an armed suspect wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet.  The suspect entered the bank with a handgun, approached the teller, demanding money from cash drawers while threatening to kill him.  The suspect provided the teller with a black bag to place the cash in.  While waiting for the teller to fulfill his demands, he pointed the gun at several other bank employees in a threatening manner.  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of US currency, the suspect ran from the bank to a sport style motorcycle and fled the area.

         The suspect was wearing a black m/c jacket, a full-face blue / black and silver motorcycle helmet,  black jeans, black shoe and black gloves.  He was described as having a light complexion, 6’0 – 6’2, weighing approximately 170 lbs.  The helmet he was wearing is likely to be an “AFX-FX-96 Blue-Multi Helmet.  Although the suspect’s face was hidden by the helmet, investigators think the uniqueness of the helmet may assist in identifying him.  The color scheme on the suspect’s motorcycle may be similar to the helmet he was wearing.  

         The Glendale Police Department needs the community’s assistance is solving this Robbery.  If you have any information, you are asked to call 623 930-3000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.             

DON’T BE WITHOUT A LIBRARY CARD
DURING NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD MONTH

 Digital librarian Marlene Jacobson of the Glendale Main Library can advise on all types of eReaders.
Photo Credit: Valerie Rupp

Glendale, Ariz. –– What’s in your wallet? September is National Library Card Month, and the Glendale Public Libraries want to spread the word about this little card with a big value.

“A library card is the passport to a world of possibilities,” said Glendale’s Chief Librarian Cheryl Kennedy, simply walk into a Glendale library and it’s obvious the main mission is to offer a variety of resources that meet the unique needs of the community. These days, cardholders not only hold the key to traditional resources such as books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs, they also have full access to amenities that provide the latest technologies and services such as personal computers, Wi-Fi, eBooks, eReaders, databases, video games, and Culture Passes.

Using a computer database to rebuild a treasured 1967 Mustang, checking out a Culture Pass to take a favorite aunt to a local museum or even tapping into Brainfuse for homework help are examples of popular services.

Libraries offer the necessary tools to build important skills. “This is absolutely, undeniably, verifiably true,” said Kennedy. “I’ve seen patrons walk into our libraries, having never touched a computer and walk out with polished and professional resumes they created themselves.”

Owning a card isn’t limited to adults; in fact, this month the Glendale libraries are giving a rubber duck to all children who register for a new card. Children under 14 require a parent or guardian present to apply. A library card is free to all Maricopa County residents.
To apply for a card, either get started online at glendaleaz.com/library or visit the circulation desk at one of the three Glendale libraries: Glendale Main Library at 5959 W. Brown St,Velma Teague Library at 7010 N. 58th Ave. or Foothills Branch Library at 19055 N. 57th Ave. Picture identification and proof of current address information is required to complete the registration process.

GLENDALE FIRE CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM RECEIVES 
VALUABLE DONATIONS FROM EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT 
by Michael Young, Glendale Fire PIO

                                   
Jake Winn, Boy Scout         Hygiene kits, first aid kits, cases and cases of bottled water, diapers and clothing items 



On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, the Glendale Fire Department’s Crisis Response Program 
received hygiene kits, first aid kits, cases and cases of bottled water, diapers and clothing items 
to help keep people warm, for example, blankets and knit caps. These items made their way to 
the CR program through a prospective Eagle Scout’s service project. 

Jake Winn, 17, a Boy Scout who has earned over 20 merit badges, needed to plan, organize and 
lead an extensive community service project in order to be awarded the Eagle Scout badge and 
medal, the highest achievable rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Over the past 4 months Jake 
placed donation boxes throughout his neighborhood, local schools and at his church, collecting 
thousands of items and spending countless hours to see his project cross the finish line. 

Every year, Glendale Fire’s Crisis Response Team helps hundreds of people who have been 
displaced from their home, victims of domestic violence, or are homeless and no longer have 
access to basic necessities. Obtaining items such as hygiene kits and blankets can be a 
challenging task, especially for our homeless community. The simple act of donating hygiene 
kits could help someone avoid a dental issue or health problem, and may even retain his or her 
self-esteem during an extremely difficult time. 

The Crisis Response Team, made up of dedicated volunteers trained by the Glendale Fire 
Department, assist firefighters, police officers and the citizens of the West Valley during 911 
calls. The CR’s main job is to provide immediate crisis intervention and referrals to victims, 
families and witnesses after a traumatic event, as well as to guide citizens to the proper resources 
after the event. 

To volunteer with the CR program, please visit 
http://www.glendaleaz.com/crisisresponse/Volunteer.cfm

How Neil Armstrong inspired a POW

By John McCain

The Washington Post
September 14, 2012

Neil Armstrong’s passing reminded me of the moment I learned of his historic accomplishment. I didn’t gather with my family around the television to watch him take his “small step” onto the surface of the moon. When the momentous event occurred, I had no idea it was happening. I and several hundred comrades were otherwise engaged — prisoners of war in the enemy’s capital, where in 1969, news could travel slowly.

Our captors in Hanoi went to considerable lengths to keep us in the dark. They didn’t restrict our access to all news but were selective about the information they allowed to reach us. They routinely apprised us of antiwar protests, race riots, assassinations and the like. Reports were usually piped into our cells during Hanoi Hannah’s “Voice of Vietnam,” an often unintentionally funny, if repetitious, daily broadcast about America’s manifold sins and woes.

“American GIs, don’t fight in this illegal and immoral war,” Hannah would plead, while cheerfully regaling us with victories by the people’s liberation forces and the latest evidence that the United States had become a dystopian society.

Like much of the treatment we received in prison, propaganda was intended to discourage us and weaken our will to resist. By portraying America as so beset by turmoil that it had become a different country than we remembered, a country that had forgotten us, our captors hoped to convince us that whether we remained imprisoned or went home, whether we lived or died, were entirely their decisions.

It rarely succeeded, but our morale, if not our will to resist, suffered under our steady diet of grim news. Every morsel of good news we managed to obtain brought immense pleasure. Although we didn’t wish for more Americans to be captured, neither did we want to waste a moment before learning what they knew. Newly captured prisoners were probably perplexed to be insistently pressed for uncensored information about the war and home as they struggled to come to grips with their new circumstances. Prison is hell on good manners.

Once in a while, the Vietnamese unwittingly let a little good news slip by. One evening, Hannah played a clip of a speech by a prominent American opponent of the war. It was a quick, throwaway line in a long list of diatribes about the war and the president. But we all caught it. The quote was something like: “President Nixon can put a man on the moon, but he can’t end the war in Vietnam.”

Yes, that was news to us, arriving years after the successful Apollo 11 mission.

We had all heard President John F. Kennedy commit our country to putting a man on the moon within a decade. Most of us prisoners were pilots, and we admired and envied the pilots who became Mercury, Gemini and Apollo astronauts. Most of all, we wanted our pride in our country, our love for the place where free people reached for the stars, reaffirmed in the place where it had been tested and mocked.

In that one screw-up, that brief mention of glorious news, our morale soared. We felt almost physically strengthened as we communicated with each other in whispers and tap code: “Did you hear that? Did you? We put a man on the moon. My God, we did it.”

Many years later, I had the honor of meeting the man who planted that flag. I told him how we had learned what he had done and how much it had meant to us. Armstrong was a brave man who made his countrymen proud, but he was also a modest man with a quiet demeanor, and he seemed moved by the recollection.

I could never pay adequate tribute to how much he had once inspired me, in a place that at times seemed almost as distant from America as the moon.

Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong, and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

John McCain is a Republican senator from Arizona. He was captured in Vietnam in 1967 and held until 1973.

Update – Suspect Arrest in Explosive Device Incidents

Glendale, Ariz. – On Wednesday September 5, 2012 just after midnight, an explosive device detonated in the driveway of a residence near 67^th Avenue and Olive, after being placed there by an individual.  The device placed involved (2) two pipe bombs.  This was the third incident involving an explosive device being placed near the home in the past 14 months, and investigators say the other two occasions involved similar IED’s (Improvised Explosive Device).

CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Glendale, Ariz. –– The Glendale City Council has proclaimed September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic culture is a vital part of the state as well as the city of Glendale. The Hispanic community was instrumental in Glendale’s early development and cultural diversity, from the first Hispanics who arrived in the early 1890s to help build the Arizona Canal and whose descendants continue to contribute to the city’s quality of life today.

National Hispanic Heritage Week was established by Congress in 1968, and it was extended to a month-long observance in 1988 to celebrate the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Mexico, Spain and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

The Hispanic population in the United States is 52 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This makes those of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic minority, constituting nearly 17 percent of the country’s total population.

September 15 through October 15 coincides with the anniversary of independence for many Latin American countries, including Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua

Notice:  Glendale Fire Parade Canceled

 

It is with a heavy heart that the Glendale Fire Department announces the cancellation of this year’s Fire Prevention Parade and Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2012. The parade is a 30-year tradition in Glendale held every October during the National Fire Prevention Association’s (NFPA) fire prevention month, which provides a strong focus on educating the community on important fire and life safety topics. The decision to cancel this year’s parade is due to budget challenges and allows the fire department to be fiscally responsible. This year would have been the parade’s 30th anniversary in Glendale and the fire department hopes the long-standing tradition of the parade and festival will return in the future. The fire department believes community education is a critical component of its mission to keep lives and property safe in Glendale. For more community education information, please visit the fire department website at www.glendaleaz.com/fire or www.nfpa.org.

900 FULL AND PART TIME JOBS AVAILABLE IN GLENDALE : 
7,000 TURN OUT TO APPLY!
By Bette Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet  www.glendaledailyplanet.com

The soon-to-be open Tanger Outlets held a job fain at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale on Wednesday, September 12 from noon until 7:00 p. m. Representatives from brand-names retailers were accepting job applications, some in person at the job fair and others just accepted the applications online only. Finding Gate 3 Wednesday was pretty easy, if you followed the line of applicants, those with folders in their hands. 

“It is exciting that the new Tanger Outlet Center in Glendale is providing approximately 900 quality, full and part-time retail management, sales and other positions for residents in the greater Phoenix area, “ said Jessica Reeves, General Manager.

Name-brand retailers with tables at the job fair included, Van Heusen, Izod, White & Black, Dress Barn, Coach Factory, Brooks Brothers, Nine West, Easy Spirit, Haggar, J. Crew, Banana Republic and Guess. This list is not the complete list of brand-name retailers at the new outlet mall that will be opening on November 15, 2012. That is just 2 months from now. For more information, visit the Tanger Outlets at Westgate on the web at http://www.tangeroutlet.com/glendale 

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Finding a flat surface to write on was a challenge, but was answered with creativity and ingenuity.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4785.
Eric Victor, Assistant General Manager and Jessica Reeves, General Manager for Tanger Outlets Westgate. Jessica Reeves said that at 3:20 p. m., “4,000” hopeful job seekers had entered the ground floor of Jobing.com Arena.. Jessica Reeves She that she was, “very pleased with the turnout”. The job fair continued until 7:00 p. m. By the end of the day the number of job seekers rose to 7000.

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High school student Angel Garcia said the event was, “amazing”. She gives her application to Amy Fry at the Calvin Klein table

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Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4768.
Barbara Rust of J. Crew said, that “interviews will be held in October”.
Asia Sims is interested in working at J. Crew and referred to the job fair, as an “awesome event”.


Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4779.
Melanie Cotter and Jennyfer Krob-Whitmer were practicing good customer service skills They met each other at the job fair and were already sharing a flat surface (trash can top) and some whiteout. Melainie Cotter is interested in working in the Tanger Customer service office or either with Nine West or Rack Room Shoes. Jennyfer Krob-Whitmer is interested in working at Lane Bryant or the Dress Barn. Both women were not finished with their applications, so their options were still open.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4778.
The news of any job openings would be news, but that there is 900 full and part-time job openings, is really big news.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4792.
In just two months, the new mall, Tanger Outlets at Westgate will be ready for business and ready for holiday shoppers. 

About Tanger:
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that presently operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 39 upscale outlet shopping centers in 25 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 11.9 million square feet leased to over to 2,500 stores operated by more than 430 different brand-name companies. More than 175 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com

Glendale Remembers 9-11 on September 11, 2012
By Bette Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet  www.glendaledailyplanet.com 

 

Eleven years ago today, our nation was forever changed.  Glendale is honoring and remembering those who lost their lives that day and those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom Tuesday morning at 8:45 a. m.  The “9-11 Memorial Service, Public Safety Tribute” was held at the Glendale Civic Center’s Public Memorial, 5750 W. Glenn Drive.  A presentation of memorial wreaths by Glendale Fire and Police, a bagpipe performance by Captain Todd Mills, and the Police and Fire Honor Guard as well as and address, “In Remembrance and Honor”, by Glendale Fire Chaplain Raul Ochoa.  

To all those first responders—those in Emergency Medical Service, firefighters, military, and policemen and women—Tuesday’s program was to honor all of those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifices.  And to remember all of the innocent victims who lost their lives that awful day.

 

 

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Glendale Fire Chaplain Raul Ochoa addresses those who came to remember September 11, 2001 on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.

 

 

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Glendale Police Chief Black lays a wreath at the Glendale Civic Center’s Public Memorial in downtown Glendale.  The red ribbon on across the wreath reads, “In Remembrance”.

 

 

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One of two wreaths placed in front of the Public Service Memorial as part of the “9-11 Memorial Service Public Safety Tribute on September 11, 2012.  This wreath has a white ribbon with the words “In Honor”.

 

 

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A single rose lays at the base of the Glendale Public Service Memorial.

Galaxy Gift Shop Offering Real Meteorites Found on the TV Show "Meteorite Men"

Peoria AZ – Children participating in the Cosmic Kids Holiday Camp at Challenger Space Center Arizona are in for a real treat – a visit by a U.S. astronaut. 

Astronaut Visit:  On Friday, December 28, Astronaut Joseph Acaba will make a special appearance at Challenger Space Center Arizona from 2-4 p.m.  Acaba will speak to the general public and children enrolled in the Center's Cosmic Kids Holiday Camp.

In addition, campers will meet and have photo opportunities with Smokey Bear, as Mr. Acaba is visiting Arizona with the U.S. Forest Service.  Challenger’s Cosmo the Astronaut will also be on hand for photos.

Joe Acaba is an educator, hydrogeologist, and the first person of Puerto Rican heritage to be named as a NASA astronaut.  He flew on board Space Shuttle STS-119 and later served as a Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS).  He returned to Earth on September 17, 2012, after spending four months in space aboard the ISS. 

The special event on December 28 is free for Challenger Space Center members who RSVP by December 14 and for children enrolled in Cosmic Kids Holiday Camp (regular camp fees apply).  Members of the general public may attend with paid general admission.  Seating for the event is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis.  Visit www.azchallenger.org for online registration and complete details.

Cosmic Kids Holiday Camp:  This out-of-school camp for children ages 5-12 runs December 27-28, 2012, and January 2-4, 2013, from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. each day.  The space-themed camp offers five days of fun with activities such as movies, rocket building, art projects, games and science experiments.  The fee is $35 per child per day or $150 per child for all five days.  Registrations must be received by noon on Friday, December 21.  No registrations will be accepted the day of camp.  Visit www.azchallenger.org for online registration or call 623-322-2001.   

Meteorites for Sale:   New this year, the Center's Galaxy Gift Shop is offering real meteorites to coincide with the new exhibit, "They Came from Outer Space," which opened October 5.  Some of the meteorites and fragments for sale were found by Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold while filming the TV series "Meteorite Men."  All meteorites and fragments include a Certificate of Authenticity and prices start at just $20, making them a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer.  Also for sale are Notkin's two books, "Meteorite Hunting: How to Find Treasure from Space," and "Rock Star: Adventures of a Meteorite Man."  Notkin curated the new exhibit, which features more than 100 meteorite specimens, including a 230-pound pallasite found while filming the pilot episode of "Meteorite Men," as well as costumes, props, and equipment from his personal collection.

Challenger Space Center Gift Certificates:   Gift certificates are available in any denomination and may be redeemed for general admission, gift shop merchandise, or a space adventure in the Center’s million-dollar space mission simulator, the only Challenger flight simulator in Arizona.  Call 623-322-2001 or visit the Galaxy Gift Shop, located on the main floor of the Center in the front lobby.  The gift shop is open daily 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.  

Holiday Matinee Simulated Space Missions:   Holiday missions offer a daring trek of space exploration at a special winter rate of just $19.50 per person, regularly $22.50.  Bring your family, a group of friends or coworkers to Challenger Space Center’s Flight Deck, featuring over $1 million in technology, including a Mission Control, mockup of the International Space Station, and the Earth Space Transit Module, which launches crewmembers into low-earth orbit to dock with the ISS.  Prepaid reservations are required for all missions.  Missions are not recommended for 2nd grade and under;  3rd and 4th grade students must fly with a ticketed adult.  Dates and times for these specially-priced adventures are:  Thursday, December 27 and Thursday, January 3 at 1:30 p.m. for Voyage to Mars;  Friday, December 28 and Friday, January 4 at 1:30 p.m. for Rendezvous with a Comet.  Call 623-322-2001 or purchase boarding passes online at www.azchallenger.org.  

 

 

 

Mayor Elaine Scruggs' exit interview
KJZZ   interview -
Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, who will leave office in
 January, talks about her nearly twenty years of leading 
the west valley city. Scruggs addresses accomplishments 
like transportation advancements and the building of the
University of Phoenix Stadium
http://www.kjzz.org/content/1212/mayor-elaine-scruggs-exit-interview

 

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY News

ASU President Michael Crow, Heather Carter earn Veterans awards

TEMPE( Jan. 14, 2013) - Arizona State University President Michael Crow will receive the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society's highest award for his support of veterans through his leadership, actions and advocacy.

The Copper Sword award will be presented on Feb. 13 during the 2013 Copper Sword and Copper Shield Award Gala at Tempe Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe. This year’s Copper Shield award will be presented to ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Clinical Associate Professor and Arizona State Representative Heather Carter, R- Cave Creek and North Phoenix, who has acted to help the state's veterans, military service members, their families and survivors.

“It’s important to honor veterans’ service to their country with programs and services such as those we’ve instilled at ASU. We work to ensure that our returning servicemen and women have access to services that ease the transition into the civilian and academic environment,” Crow said.

ASU serves veterans through venues such as the Pat Tillman Veterans Center that opened in 2011 to provide a single point of contact for ASU veterans and their dependents, bringing together academic and student support services to promote a smooth transition from the military and provide assistance for veterans’ benefits, deployments, information and referrals. It also serves as a place where veterans can gather to study and socialize.

In addition, ASU was named a “Military Friendly School for 2013” by GI jobs magazine, the fourth consecutive year the university has earned the honor. ASU was named one of the top 30 “Best for Vets: Colleges 2010” by Military Times Edge magazine and the university was chosen as one of the first eight institutions to be part of the Veterans Affairs pilot program, VetSuccess on Campus. Two Veterans Affairs staff, a vocational rehabilitation counselor and a Vet Center outreach coordinator are assigned and located on ASU’s campus to assist veterans with services such as vocational testing, career counseling and readjustment counseling  to promote successful completion of educational and employment goals.

ASU was also chosen as a University Partner for the 2012-2013 academic year in support of the Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides scholarships for active and veteran service members as well as their spouses. The Pat Tillman Foundation established the Tillman Military Scholars program in 2008 that is dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for service members and their families by filling the financial gaps in the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. The Tillman Military Scholars program covers not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs, including housing and child care.

Carter will be recognized for initiatives such as introducing a bill in the Arizona legislature that provides for employment preference for veterans when calculating points for employment with the state, counties, cities and towns, as well as other political subdivisions in the state. She has worked on other veterans issues as well.

For more information on ASU’s programs and support services for veteran students, visit http://students.asu.edu/military. For information about the gala, go to www.avhof.org. 

COYOTES SALE A TOTAL FIASCO

- Jamison Misses Deadline

\Read all the details up to this point  HERE 

 

Glendale Today with Councilmember Alvarez 
Features HealthSouth Valley of the 
Sun Rehabilitation Hospital. G

Glendale Councilmember Norma Alvarez’s new edition of the

TV show “Glendale Today” features HealthSouth Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital.

HealthSouth, located at 13460 N. 67th Ave., serves Glendale and West Valley residents who

are in need of rehabilitation after an accident, stroke or brain injury.

Alvarez and her guests, HealthSouth CEO Beth Bacher and Medical Director and

Chief of Staff Dr. Michael Kravetz, discuss their team approach to rehabilitation with the

goal of getting patients home and back on their feet as soon as possible. Speech and

Language Pathologist Beth Lynch adds her knowledge of the advanced technology used

at HealthSouth for patient care. Councilmember Alvarez, shares her

personal experiences with HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital during the show.

The program can be seen daily on Glendale 11, the city’s television station. In addition,

viewers can watch online via the city’s video library at www.glendaleaz.com/video.

 

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Myrtle Avenue Preservation Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. (l-r) Congressman Ed Pastor, Councilmember Ian Hugh, Mayor Jerry Weiers, Councilmember Sam Chavira, Councilmember Gary Sherwood, Councilmember Yvonne Knaack, Councilmember Manny Martinez and seated, Councilmember Norma Alvarez. Click here for information about the project.

 

 

 

 

 

The Glendale Woman's Club was filled with beautiful music on Sunday Jan 27, at 3 pm. The Sounds of Southwest Singers were magnificent and enjoyed by all. We want to send a special Thank You to all that attended including Mayor Jerry Weiers, Retired Mayor Elaine Scruggs, and Councilmember Ian Hugh. Photo by: Linda Moran-Whittley

Downtown Glendale Celebrates Dog Days
Story  by Bette and Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet

Hot and humid weather helped to identify the dog days of summer in Murphy Park this weekend.  Saturday, August 4th was the 3rd year for the Dog Days of Summer presented by the Historic Downtown Business Community and the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Many of the events and booths were held in Murphy Park, which was good for the dogs.  There were trees, treats and other dogs and lots of smells!  The last two previous years, the event was held in the evening, trying to make the best of a hot summer day.

This year, Dog Days of Summer was held in the morning starting at 7:00 a .m.  Bitz-ee-Mama's offered breakfast burritos, for a donation, the amount was up to the buyer, which could be enjoyed in the park.  The proceeds went to the Sun Valley Animal Shelter.  And for the four-legged attendees, Pratt's Pet Store was offered Woofles Dog Treats.  Afterward, canines could get a free massage from Hands on Dog!

Linda Moran-Whittley of Papa Ed's Ice Cream is the force behind the event. 

Linda tells us: "The 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer was FUNTASTIC.  Woofles Pancakes served by Pratt's Pet Supply & egg burritos served by Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant gave everyone the energy to start the day.  $1000.00 donated to The Sun Valley Animal Shelter, $570.00 donated to Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team, exhibitors, prize wheel, stage program, contest opportunities made it a Dog-Gone Good Time."

  Supplies for the shelter were collected at the Glendale Convention and Visitor's Bureau (GCVB).  The first 100 visitors received a free gift bag from the GCVB.Z

"600 people and 1500 dogs", Loraine Pino, Manager of the Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau stated,  "We are thrilled with the turnout for the 3rd annual event.  Dog Days of Summer is becoming a much anticipated community event for valley residents who are seeking fun outings with their pets.  The event is also a great opportunity to showcase the downtown."  

The event is fun and a chance for canines and their owners to meet one another.  And to raise money and supplies to the Sun Valley Animal Shelter in west Glendale.  Team Lulu and Team Chris form Bitz-ee Mama's Restaurant challenged one another to see who could raise the most money.  They raised collectively, $1000.00!   

Topaz, the first Crisis Response dog to work with a fire department, was unable to attend Saturday's event.

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Linda Moran-Whittley, of Papa Ed's Ice Cream, Megan Hanks, Volunteer Coordinator, Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team, and Jim Nobles.  Jim consistently placed his leftover change, after his ice cream purchase, into the tip jar.  He wanted to help and is in the area a lot as his mother is  Christine Nobles owner of Glendale Flowers in Catlin Court.

This year, as in the previous two years, Linda Moran-Whittney of Papa Ed's Ice Cream donated the contents of ice cream parlor's tip jar to the Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team.  She presented Megan Hanks, Volunteer Coordinator, Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team, with a check for $570.00! 

SUPPORT:

Sun Valley Animal Shelter

7150 N. 110th Avenue

Glendale, Arizona 85304

623-872-7941

http://sunvalleypets.org/

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4 Sister Dog Family owned in common by The Kappes and Moran- Whittley families. Each family has  2!

SUPPORT:   Sun Valley Animal Shelter   -  7150 N. 110th Avenue   -  Glendale, Arizona 85304   -  623-872-7941   -  http://sunvalleypets.org/

Luke AFB selected for F-35A pilot training

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Webb, 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, and Rusty Mitchell, 56th FW Community Initiatives Team director, speak with the press during the F-35A Lighting II basing announcement at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2012. Aircraft will begin to arrive at Luke between late 2013 to mid-2014, although exact timing will depend on production schedules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devante Williams)

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.  –  It’s official, the F-35 is coming to Luke.

Air Force Secretary Michael Donley announced today that Luke AFB has been chosen as the location of the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II pilot training center. The base will receive 72 aircraft for a total of three fighter squadrons.

“This is a great day for Luke,” said Brig. Gen. JD Harris, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “Our selection for F-35 training ensures the long-term viability of our mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots, which we’ve been doing at Luke for seven decades.”

The F-35, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft intended to be the Air Force’s premier strike aircraft through the first half of the 21st Century.  It is a multirole fighter that is expected to eventually phase out the service’s F-16s and A-10s.

Aircraft will begin to arrive at Luke between late 2013 to mid-2014, although exact timing will depend on production schedules. Construction on base to prepare for the aircraft, however, is expected to start almost immediately.

The Record of Decision cited several reasons why Luke was the service’s top choice, including facility and ramp capacity, range access, weather, as well as capacity for future growth.

“We’re the envy of the Air Force when it comes to community support,” said Rusty Mitchell, director of Luke’s Community Initiatives Team. “While there has been development that’s grown out toward Luke, the community has made every effort to ensure that the growth has been compatible with our mission. We cannot thank our West Valley neighbors enough for letting us be part of the community, not just in the community.”

In addition to training U.S. pilots, Luke will also serve as an F-35A International Partner Training site.

“The Air Force is committed to training our U.S. and partner nation pilots on this fifth-generation fighter aircraft,” said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff.   “Collaborative training on aircraft designed with stealth, maneuverability and integrated avionics will better prepare our combined forces to assume multi-role missions for the future of tactical aviation.”  

The decision culminates a nearly three-year process that included an extensive Environmental Impact Statement that examined impacts on air quality, noise, land use and socioeconomic issues. The analysis was required in order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act and to help decision makers understand items of interest to the public and other federal and state agencies.

“The Air Force was very diligent in this process,” Mitchell said. “It was a very open, transparent and repeatable process that was done the same at all the candidate bases.”

Even as Team Luke prepares to open a new chapter, Harris said, the 56th Fighter Wing remains focused on its current mission: Training the world’s greatest F-16 fighter pilots and maintainers while deploying mission-ready warfighters.

LUKE FORWARD CAMPAIGN PLAYED KEY ROLE
IN BRINGING NEW F-35 MISSION TO LUKE AIR FORCE BASE

GLENDALE, Ariz. – After spending nearly three years building regional and statewide community support for the new F-35 mission at Luke Air Force Base, Luke Forward officials are thrilled with today’s announcement from the Department of Defense that the Glendale base will serve as the Air Force’s new F-35 training center.

The Air Force’s decision to station 72 F-35s for the training of both U.S. and foreign pilots, with the potential to add more F-35 squadrons in the near future, reaffirms an ongoing commitment by the Air Force to the long-term viability of Luke AFB.  

“The goal of our statewide initiative was to send a clear message to the decision makers in Washington D.C. that Arizona strongly supports Luke Air Force Base continuing to serve as our nation’s premier fighter pilot training facility,” said Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, co-chair of the Luke Forward campaign.

“Arizona’s military industry is one of the largest industries in our state, and Luke serves as the anchor. This new F-35 training mission will bring with it decades of tremendous military value to our national security and sustainable economic benefits to our region and state. I want to thank and recognize all the elected officials and citizens of the West Valley cities and Maricopa County for standing firm in their unwavering support of Luke Air Force Base all the way through to the end of the F-35 basing process.”

The Luke Forward campaign was developed by the West Valley Partners and Fighter Country Partnership to generate awareness and support of the positive impacts the Air Force’s next generation strike fighter will bring to the state. The partners include the cities of Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage,
Gila Bend, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, Tolleson, Wickenburg and Youngtown, as well as Maricopa County.

Fighter Country Partnership Chairman Charley Freericks, who co-chaired the campaign with Scruggs, believes the widespread community support garnered for the F-35 by Luke Forward elevated Arizona from states in other parts of the country where the Air Force was considering placing the F-35.

“Through Luke Forward, we were able to engage nearly 10,000 residents to attend public hearings, send emails or phone Air Force representatives in support of Luke and to get 21,000 citizens from throughout the state to register their support of the F-35 at LukeForward.com,” said Freericks. “This tremendous support, from state and local officials, business partners, homeowners associations, residents, retirees and others, really made us stand out among the competition.”

The Air Force will initially place three squadrons, totaling 72 F-35s, at Luke AFB starting as early as next year to replace two of Luke’s F-16 squadrons allocated for Air Force training – keeping Luke’s ramps full, along with the 26 F-16s at Luke dedicated for foreign military training. The new F-35s will most likely arrive at Luke AFB in phases over the next couple years. 

Today’s decision ensures Luke’s 56^th Fighter Wing will now be the Air Force’s F-35 pilot training  site, or “school house,” as well as continuing F-16 training for fighter pilots in the foreseeable future. The Air Force may station up to six F-35 squadrons totaling 144 aircraft at the Glendale base as F-16s are retired.

In addition to ensuring the long-term viability of Luke AFB, the F-35 training mission will also serve as an economic stimulus for the Valley’s beleaguered construction industry as the new fighter will require construction projects, facility improvements, infrastructure upgrades and other maintenance and repairs.

As a result, Luke can anticipate receiving an infusion of $100-$125 million within months from the federal government to pay for these construction-related projects. Much of this federal investment will positively impact the regional and state economies with local labor and suppliers of construction material. Nearly 3,000 construction jobs are estimated to be created in preparation of the F-35’s arrival.

In celebrating today’s announcement, the West Valley cities remain committed to continuing their support and advocacy to ensure that Luke AFB maintains its status as the preferred location to receive additional F-35 squadrons in the next Air Force basing decision scheduled for December 2014.

The Air Force specifically noted in its Record of Decision that potential noise impacts at Luke AFB are uniquely well suited to be managed due to proactive land-use regulations and mandatory noise attenuation requirements adopted by the state of Arizona and the West Valley communities around Luke.

The F-35 is part of the Department of Defense’s Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program, which is a multi-national program among the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and nine partner countries. The JSF Program has developed three versions of the cutting-edge, fifth-generation strike fighter, officially named the F-35 Lightning II, to meet the operational needs of the different military branches and international partners.

The Air Force’s version of the strike fighter is the F-35A, which is the conventional take-off-and-landing model. The F-35A, which will eventually replace the military branch’s F-16 and A-10 aircraft, is intended to be the Air Force’s premier fighter through the first half of the 21^st century.

Trent Franks Congratulates Luke AFB on 
Selection as F-35 Pilot Training Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) congratulated Luke Air Force Base on today's announcement by the Air Force that Luke will be the Pilot Training Center for the F-35A Lightning II:

"I am so pleased to be able to congratulate Luke Air Force Base on its selection as the Pilot Training Center for the F-35A Lightning II. The Air Force's decision confirms what those of us who have had the honor of living as neighbors to Luke have long known: the men and women serving at Luke Air Force Base are consistently the best of the best at what they do. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, Luke is the premier base for training the world's greatest airmen and is uniquely qualified to carry out this vital mission.

"Furthermore, the surrounding community must also be applauded for their steadfast support of Luke's mission. I believe the commitment from Arizonans living and working near the base is unmatched by any other in the Nation.

"I would like to thank Luke and the community for their dedication to the kind of vibrant and successful partnership that serves as the bedrock of our Air Force's superiority, and I look forward to welcoming the future of the U.S. Air Force -- the cutting-edge F-35A Lightning II -- to our district."

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Congressman Franks is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives and is a member of the Judiciary Committee, where he serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and a member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law. He is also a member of the Armed Services Committee, where he serves on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

STATEMENT BY SENATORS McCAIN AND KYL ON AIR FORCE DECISION TO 
BASE F-35 LIGHTNING II TRAINING SQUADRONS AT LUKE AIR FORCE BASE

Washington, D.C. ­– U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) today issued the following joint statement on the U.S. Air Force’s release of a Record of Decision to base three Air Force F-35A Lightning II training squadrons, totaling 72 aircraft, at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona:

“This is a proud day for the State of Arizona. We are pleased with the Air Force’s decision to station three F-35 training squadrons at Luke Air Force Base, with the potential to add three more squadrons in future years. This decision demonstrates that Luke AFB will remain the Air Force’s premier pilot training facility and underscores the unparalleled training opportunities offered in Arizona at the Barry M. Goldwater Range.

“We welcome the Secretary of the Air Force’s commitment that, in addition to the three F-35 training squadrons, the Air Force will maintain both U.S. and foreign F-16 pilot training at Luke AFB through 2023. This decision is consistent with the Air Force’s goal to leverage existing capacity at Luke AFB to the maximum extent. We also received assurances that the Air Force will station these 72 F-35As at Luke AFB regardless of the status of purchases by partner nations.

“This decision is the direct result of the decades-long and ongoing commitment by the State of Arizona and the communities and support organizations around Luke to a mutually beneficial relationship between the Air Force and the people of Arizona. In particular, we commend the “Luke Forward” campaign, which was developed by the West Valley Partners and Fighter Country Partnership to generate awareness and support for the positive impacts that the Air Force’s next generation strike fighter will bring to our state. The Air Force specifically noted in the Record of Decision the impact of proactive efforts by the state and local community to manage noise concerns and to ensure compatible growth on land surrounding Luke AFB. We want to say thank you to the people of Arizona for supporting this vital mission.

“The strong support of our communities and the availability of unmatched training resources makes Arizona the favorite to receive additional F-35 squadrons. We will continue to advocate for the vitality of the active military and Guard installations in Arizona as the best choice for this new generation of Air Force aircraft.”

The Air Force decision released today includes a plan to make another basing decision for up to an additional three F-35A training squadrons on or about December 2014. The Air Force has indicated that the next F-35A training base decision will leverage existing capacity and expedite decision-making through reliance on the current FEIS, with no Supplemental EIS required.

New Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Red-Ribbon Cutting on GCC Campus
By - Bette Sharpe  - Glendale Daily Planet

AZPTAC Procurement Specialists work with small business owners to help them realize the opportunities that exist in the realm of government contracting and procurement. Whether you are looking for information on how to get certified, how to find and identify contracting (and sub-contracting) opportunities or how to bid and contract for work,

Having the AZSBDC headquartered on the Glendale Community College campus is really important and creates a presence of positive business partnerships in the West Valley. Small business owners in Arizona who are looking to do business with large governmental agencies can now get some assistance. The large majority of governmental spending goes to non-Arizona businesses. Part of the goal, here, is to get more of those dollars to Arizona businesses.

Left to right:
MCCCD Governing Board Member Dana Saar; President MCCCD Governing Board Doyle Burke; Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, vice chancellor Maricopa Community Colleges;  Janice Washington, director of the Arizona Small Business Development Center; AZPTAC Program Director Danny Ayala; Glendale Community College President Irene Kovala; Robert Blaney, Arizona District Director for the US Small Business Administration; Don Rinehart, president Glendale Chamber of Commerce; and David McAlindin, City of Glendale Economic Development.

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Dr. Irene Kovala, Glendale Community College President and Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of the Maricopa Community Colleges both spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, July 24, 2012 on the Glendale Community College Campus.  The 7:30 a m. ceremony marked the official opening of the new Procurement Technical Assistance Center on the northeast corner of the campus.

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Left to right:
 President MCCCD Governing Board Doyle Burke; Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, vice chancellor Maricopa Community Colleges;  Janice Washington, director of the Arizona Small Business Development Center; AZPTAC Program Director Danny Ayala; Glendale Community College President Irene Kovala; Robert Blaney, Arizona District Director for the US Small Business Administration.

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Don Rinehart, president Glendale Chamber of Commerce and Glendale Community College President Irene Kovala

Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

Government Contracting and Procurement

AZPTAC Procurement Specialists work with small business owners to help them realize the opportunities that exist in the realm of government contracting and procurement. Whether you are looking for information on how to get certified, how to find and identify contracting (and sub-contracting) opportunities or how to bid and contract for work, AZPTAC is here to help.

We’ll help you learn about these topics and more:

• Finding Solicitations and Procurement Opportunities
• How to Prepare a Government Bid or Proposal Response
• Assistance in Pursuing Government Certifications
• Financing for Bids and Cash Flow
• Government Procurement Training
• Marketing to the Government
• Subcontracting and Teaming

Contact Us:

Glendale Network Office: (623) 845-4700
Glendale Community College, Bldg. I-2, Room 105
6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale AZ 85302

Email: info@azptac.com of

Website: http://www.azptac.com

Daniel Ayala, Program Manager
(623) 845-4703
daniel.ayala@domail.maricopa.edu

Lori Haozous, Procurement Specialist
(623) 845-4701
lori.haozous@domail.maricopa.edu

Glendale Main Library Celebrating its 25^th Anniversary

Glendale, Ariz. (COG _ GPL) –– Sixteen-year-old Erik Allen became a Glendale Main Library patron before he could walk. His library experience has ranged from story time as a toddler to becoming a teen volunteer in the youth department. Erik’s story is just one of many that have taken place at the Glendale Library over its 25-year history.

Whether it’s assistance with a job search, hosting a local musician in the auditorium, or helping pick out that perfect picture book for a new reader, the library has helped create chapters in the lives of many of its patrons.

On July 27, 1987, the Main Library opened its doors, and after 25 years it’s still going strong. Like a well-loved family member, its birthday will be celebrated in a traditional way. Join library staff and volunteers on Thursday, July 26, from 11a.m. to 7 p.m., for a slice of cake and a chance to reminisce with us about how the library has impacted your life.

The Glendale Public libraries are continuously striving to meet the needs of every member of the community, and this year is no exception. Achievements include upgrading to Polaris, a state-of-the-art operating system; the addition of RFID, which will make the check in and checkout of materials almost effortless; and, last but not least, becoming a member of the Maricopa County Reciprocal Borrowing Program, allowing all Maricopa County residents the opportunity to have a free library card. With so much progress being made, it’s fitting that the Main library is celebrating a milestone anniversary.

For more information, visit the library website at www.glendaleaz.com/library   or call 623-930-3530. The Glendale Main Library is located at 5959 W. Brown Street

Downtown Glendale Celebrates Its Annual Christmas in July Event
by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Christmas in July had many offerings this year.  Among the usual this year was found at Sanderson Ford, 6400 N. 51st Avenue.  ABC 15 hosted auditions for a new 30-minute game show Saturday, July 21 at the well known Glendale car dealership.  The casting call ran from 10:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. for anyone over 18 years old.  The new interactive game show debuts on Monday, September at 6:30 p. m. with host Kevin Pereira.  If selected, contestants could win cash without leaving home

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Suzanne Stannton and Brooke Sander of ABC 15 are at the information table.

Auditions for the new game show, "Let's Talk America" started at 10:00 a. m. on Saturday and ended at 2:00 p. m.  The interactive game show is launching a nationwide search for contestants.

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The showroom is full of hopeful contestants.  By 11:30 a. m. between 60 and 70 people were participating in the event.

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Two tryouts for the new game show, were (in the white) Tiffany Brandin and Laurie Pope.  Good luck!

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Contestants giving a "SHOUT OUT!"

This Fall's highly-anticipated, interactive game show, "Let's Ask America" is launching a nationwide search for contestants in the Valley.

The open casting call will take place Saturday, July 21 at Sanderson Ford in Glendale.

Casting producers are looking for charismatic and opinionated participants, ages 18 years and older, who want the chance to win cold hard cash from the comfort of their own home.

The game show's host, Kevin Pereira, known for his quick wit will be on site to meet and greet applicants.

Read more: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/New-game-show-Lets-Ask-America-is-looking-for-contestants#ixzz21NzmnxXI

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4332.

'Tis the Season, well the early holiday season anyway.  Saturday was July 21 and summer is one-third finished, yeah right!  But there were only 157 days left to get all the holiday stuff done.  School starts next month for many kids, and once school starts, time seems to move faster.

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2012 Folk and Heritage Festival

March 24 and 25 at Sahuaro Ranch Park and Glendale Main Library

By Bette Sharpe  - Glendale Daily Planet

The two day event included workshops, dance instruction, entertainment, jam sessions, storytelling, and fun.  The free two-day event was held at Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park and the Glendale Main Library, which is adjacent to the park.  The Folk and Heritage Festival It is a celebration of music and history.  The event program read, "over 200 performers" with styles ranging from Folk and Bluegrass to Cowboy Poetry and storytelling.  That number does not include the number of musicians both instrumental and vocalist who just stopped by to join in!  This annual free event is enjoyed by musicians, storytellers and performers of all ages.  The '"over 50 Public Workshops", from the event program, were fun and informative.  The location of the event seems to be a good match.  The additional parking  on the Glendale Community College campus parking lot was greatly appreciated.  The park setting at Sahuaro Ranch added to the relaxed charm of the spring event.  This year, the weather cooperated with high clouds and warm temperatures.

MAYOR SCRUGGS’ 2012 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
WAS HELD MARCH 15 AT GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER

By Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet - www.glendaledailyplanet.com

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Steven B. Tanger and Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs

If you missed seeing Mayor Elaine Scruggs live today with her 2012 State of the City Address at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s 61st Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon, you you may listen to this podcast (mp3) of her speech HERE . In addition, you will also hear the address of special guests John Lenio, managing director at CB Richard Ellis and Steven B. Tanger, of Tanger Outlets who announced his newest outlets mall on March 14.

http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/media/state-city-2012audio64.mp3

Transcript of Mayor Scruggs Speech - HERE 

Glendale Police Asking for Help Solving Homicide

GLENDALE, Ariz. – On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, Glendale Officers were called to the apartment complex at 7102 N. 43^rd Avenue.   Bryan Clark, a 25 year old Native American male, was found shot to death in his apartment after a citizen saw Bryan’s body through a broken window.

The investigation, to date, has led Glendale Police to believe Bryan was killed sometime during the weekend of January 13, 2012.   Investigators also believe that property was stolen from Bryan’s apartment.

Tanger Outlets Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony

Steven B. Tanger Unveils Glendale Designer Lineup

Preliminary Article Version

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Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and  Steven B. Tanger

Audio Track of today's presentation MP3 format 20 megs.

http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/media/tangeraudiopod.mp3

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Councilperson Joyce Clark of the Yucca District where the Mall is located welcomes the new Tanger Outlet Mall.

 

Ground Breaking Ceremony celebrated the beginning of construction on the new 328,000 square foot Tanger Outlet Center Westgate in Glendale, Arizona. Situated on 38-acres, the Tanger Outlet Center Westgate in Glendale, Arizona will be located on Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Western Phoenix. This site is adjacent to Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena, University of Phoenix Stadium, Cabela's and The Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa. The 328,000 square foot first phase of this upscale Tanger Outlet Center is underway, offering the nation's best outlet shopping including some 85 brand name outlet stores at opening. The modern design will feature a pedestrian friendly layout that will function as an open-air mall with both covered and uncovered landscaped courtyards and a park-like setting throughout the complex.

       
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March 14, 2012 11:00 AM -  Construction site off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Western Phoenix.

Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO, hosted the ground breaking ceremonies.

Guest speakers included: Arizona Governor Brewer's Chief of Staff, Eileen Klein, The Honorable Elaine Scruggs, Mayor of Glendale, Glendale City Council Member, Joyce Clark, Sherry Henry, Director, Arizona Office of Tourism and Barry Broome, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council

10:30 a.m. Guests arrive
10:55 a.m. Speakers take stage
11:00 a.m. Ceremony begins
11:05 a.m. Flag Ceremony -- Glendale Fire Honor Guard
11:10 a.m. National Anthem performed by Mountain Ridge High School
11:20 a.m. State, local dignitaries and Tanger officials make presentations
11:50 a.m. Steven B. Tanger presents donations to local honorary charities:
              From the Heart and Banner Health Foundation
12:00 noon Official Ground Breaking "Tossing of the Dirt"

Lunch and beverages were served following the ceremony

Music was provided during lunch by Kellis High School Band

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Captain Christine, daughter is Anya Morales and Morales Major Adam Morales, They are  Officers/Pastors of The Salvation Army in Glendale AZ.  and they operate both the social services side and the church side

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