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Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers scheduled a tour and surprise presentation to
 the Cerreta Family, recognizing Cerreta’s as the “Official Family Chocolatier” 

 

 

 

 

February 1, 2013

Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet. no. DSC_6697.

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers scheduled a tour and surprise presentation to the Cerreta Family, recognizing Cerreta’s as the “Official Family Chocolatier” at 11:30 a. m. today.  Immediately following the presentation, the Mayor answered questions relating to the Coyotes.  Cerreta Candy Company is located by 5345 W. Glendale Avenue.

Joe Cerreta, Anthony Cerreta (not in photograph) Jerry Cerreta, James Cerreta, Senior; Michaela Cerreta and Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers. 

 

 

 

 

It’s Not Over Yet

Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet. no. DSC_6709.

Phoenix Coyotes potential buyer Greg Jamison had until midnight on Thursday, January 31^st.to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes form the NHL and to be eligible for the Jobing.com lease agreement.  Now that the deadline has passed, two other parties have indicated to city officials that they are interested in purchasing the team.  Mr. Jamison is not out of the picture at all.  However, what is clear is that all parties are starting with a clean page and one that could be a better deal for the City of Glendale.  The deal that was on the table will not be the offer on the table this go-around.  For now, at least in the short run, the Phoenix Coyotes will continue to play in Glendale. 

These newest developments may not give the City of Glendale a slight upper hand, but in Mayor Weiers’ words, “This gives us a new life, a new opportunity.”\

 

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Deadly Stakes, by J. A. Jance A Bette Sharpe Review                Deadly Stakes is the newest and eighth title in the Ali Reynolds series and will be available at bookstores on February 5th.  There is some romance, some humor and of course a body, or two, in this new work by J.A. Jance.  Her likeable characters are one of the major draws that keep her readers coming back.  Readers and will be pleased with the addition of at least one new character in the Ali Reynolds series, Stuart Ramey.  Deadly Stakes contains some big news for Ali. Lynn Martinson from Fatal Error returns.  In Fatal Error Lynn was a victim of a cyber-sociopath.  She has not had much luck in finding mister right.  In fact her search almost got her killed and left her emotionally drained.  Until she meet Chip Ralston, and he seems to be too good to be true.  When his ex-wife is found murdered and left for dead in the Arizona desert near Camp Verde, both Lynn and Chip find themselves in jail.  Lynn’s cell phone is found at the crime scene.  There is plea agreement on the table for the one who will take the other person down! A.J. Sanders, a teenager who received a letter from his estranged father with instructions for finding a box of something valuable buried in the desert near Camp Verde.  Right!  Buried treasure in the desert.  A.J. needs the money, so why shouldn’t play along, and see if there ready a fortune waiting for him in the desert.  All he has to do is dig it up.  Even if he has to cut school to do it. Two dead bodies in the same area, they must be a connection.  However, A. J. and Lynn’s cases are more related than anyone could have imagined.  Ali uncovers clues in both cases, but her friends in the police department are irritated by her involvement with the cases.  Ali must depend on sources outside the police to get to the truth.  Two good guesses as to who those two are B. Simpson, and Leland Brooks!  Several subplots provide plenty of twists and turns for the reader.  However, this last work might be considered by some to be a little underdone in that the last portion of the story seems under developed and not as believable. J.A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the Ali Reynolds series, the J.P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, and four interrelated southwestern thrillers featuring the Walker Family.  Born in South Dakota and brought up in Bisbee, Arizona, Jance lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington, and Tucson, Arizona

 

 

 

WESTMARC Luncheon with Governor Brewer

January 17, 2013

Glendale Civic Center

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

PRELIMINARY - 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch the movie of the main event at the link below!

 

 

 

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and Arizona Governor Janet Brewer 
at WESTMARC Luncheon - January 17, 2013 - Glendale Civic Center

WATCH THE ENTIRE MOVIE!

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WATCH THE ENTIRE MOVIE!

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Full Tables! Good  Times! Great Food!

 

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers introduced  the Governor 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18th Annual Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party - Jan 12th 2013   By Bette Sharpe  - Glendale Daily Planet   Much of the fun of having hot-air balloons glowing on a cold winter night is to watch the process the balloon pilots and their crews go through from start to finish.  First the baskets and balloons are unloaded, and then the balloons are rolled out.  While balloons are on their sides, giant fans blow in hot air to inflate them right there on the spot.  As the balloon fills with air, eventually it covers the entire street.   When the balloon is full, you can watch the critical moment (and the most dangerous) as the crew tilts the balloon to a vertical position.  IF the wind is blowing more than 5 miles per hour, the balloon cannot be inflated because it would be too hard to hold it in position.  The balloon must stay tethered to its vehicle and trailer in order to anchor it enough to keep it from lifting off the ground while glowing.   The “burn” makes the balloon light up like a light bulb against the night sky.  The "burn" is when the pilot blow hot air into the balloon to keep it inflated and in position.  It takes about 33 gallons of propane per balloon to keep it up and glowing for about an hour.  Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6321. In addition to the balloons, the Glitter & Glow Block Party offered games and music.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6352. The Trotters Wake Irish Band (Pub/Traditional Irish) was one of the many groups on the event’s entertainment line-up.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6358. It takes teamwork and patience to get the big balloons ready.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6359. It takes teamwork and patience to get the big balloons ready   Alex Black/Glendale Dailey Planet no. 1906. The before.  The hot-air balloons are carefully unfurled before they are filled with hot air and begin to raise and glow.   Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC08829. Pilot Erin Romaneschi blows hot air into the balloon to keep it inflated and in place.  It takes about 33 gallons of propane per balloon to keep it up and glowing for an hour to an hour and a half.   Alex Black/Glendale Dailey Planet 1937. The after; glowing hot-air balloons among the holiday lights in Murphy Park!   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6349. Shaylyn and Kelsy Pike both wearing purple coats, look up at the gas jets.  Balloonists Karen Johnson is the person controlling the jets and Mr. Ken Tocker stands next to her.  Wind and rain are not good for balloons and can cause damage and prevent the balloons from inflating.  There was just enough wind to cause some concern.  The wind did calm down and many of the balloons were inflated.  Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6374. As the big balloons were filled with hot air, the surrounding crowds were also warmed and glowed in delight. Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6378. All the balloons were tethered (yellow rope) to its vehicle and trailer in order to anchor it enough to keep if from lifting off the ground.                         Oregon Wins Game  35-17 and  Keep Their Coach Chip Kelly!                     TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL GAME DAY AFTERNOON  By Bette Sharpe  - Glendale Daily Planet   Before the big 42nd Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl match up between Kansas State University and Oregon (the Wildcats and the Ducks), there were two big parties; Tostitos College Football’s Biggest Party and APS Fiesta Bowl Stadium Club.  Each year thousands of fans enjoy the tailgate experience on the north orange Lot at the Phoenix Stadium for the “Tostitos Brings You College Football’s Biggest Part”.  Fans of all ages can get ready for the game with pep rallies, band performances, games and food and beverages.  For those fans wanting a more exclusive tailgate experience. the “ APS Fiesta Bowl Stadium Club Featuring Avocados from Chile” was the ticket. Before and after the game visitors were exposed to many of Glendale's offerings in cuisine, lodging and shopping thus bringing Glendale some increased economic gain. City officials stated "A survey by Glendale’s tourism officials found Glendale hotels sold out or were near capacity. In addition, out-of-state travelers requested information on the city, Valley and state, and Glendale tourism staff assisted more than 3,100 visitors. This is a seven percent increase from last year’s Fiesta Bowl. " “The Fiesta Bowl once again helped fill hotel room nights, giving us a great start to the New Year,” said Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau Manager Lorraine Pino. “In addition, this BCS bowl game brings national exposure to Glendale and the West Valley, showcasing all the great amenities and attractions we have to offer.”  Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6113. Early afternoon on game day, Thursday, January 3rd in front of the College’s Biggest Party entrance.  The fans are ready to party and have some fun.     Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6147. Fiesta Bowl Queen- Kristell Millan, princesses - Devin Gregory and Savanna Fletcher greet Fiesta Bowl fans as they enter into the APS Stadium Club Party.     Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6189. Kansas State University Band marches onto the great lawn for the Stadium Club Party.                      Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.6124, 6125 John Bukaty, created live paintings at both the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl.  The colors used to paint these two paintings easily identify their subjects; the purple Wildcat of Kansas State the yellow and green of Oregon.  The paintings are for sale.  For more information, visit http://www.kartma.org.     Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6201 Oregon Duck son and father  fans Alex and Kevin Hyland wear their team’s colors during the pregame festivities on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013,

35th Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship Grove City High School Marching Band  Marches Home with the Grand Master’s Trophy            2 Arizona Bands Place in Top 5  Story and Photos by Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet             Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6041, 6049 and 6051. Grove City High School Marching Band takes top honors in this year’s Fiesta Bowl Band Championship—the 35th Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship. Congratulations to Grove City High School Marching Band and Amador Valley High School Marching Band & Color Guard in taking top first and second honors the 35th Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship Sunday, December 30th at the University of Phoenix Stadium.  Congratulations to the two Arizona schools--Basha High School for placing 3rd and to The Casa Grande Union High School for 4th.                                                                                                                  Grove City High School Marching Band Marches Home with the Grand Master’s Trophy In Glendale on Sunday, December 30th, and for the first time in two years a band has walked away as winner the field competition and the Grand Master’s Trophy.  Grove City High School will be marching back to Ohio with five caption awards, the Grand Master’s Trophy and the winner of the Parade competition. The last band to win the Grand Master’s Trophy and field competition was in 2012 when Hendrickson High School from Hendrickson, Texas took home both honors. Nine bands competed in preliminary and final competitions for nine awards.  Eleven bands competed in the parade competition. FIELD FINALS (on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium)                 (From: http://www.marching.com/events/fiestabowl/)   96.50 Grove City High School (HS), OH - GRAND MASTER CHAMPION 92.80 Amador Valley HS, Pleasanton, CA 92.30 Basha HS, Chandler, AZ 90.70 Casa Grande HS, AZ 90.05 Trumbull HS, CT   MUSIC PERFORMANCE 1 Grove City HS 2 Amador Valley HS   GENERAL EFFECT 1 Grove City HS 2 Amador Valley HS   VISUAL PERFORMANCE 1 Grove City HS 2 Bashar HS   AUXILIARY 1 Trumbull HS 2 Bashar HS   PERCUSSION 1 Amador Valley HS 2 Grove City HS   DRUM MAJORS 1 Grove City HS 2 Trumbull HS   AUDIENCE APPEAL Trumbull HS   OUTSTANDING PIT CREW Elko HS   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5649. Casa Grande Union High School on the field at University of Phoenix on a cold Sunday  morning participating in the 35th Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5678. Two Band Championship judges at this year’s competition are George Hattendorf - Director of Bands at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale Arizona and John Clement Band Director Coolidge High School, Coolidge Arizona. Bands participating in the Band Championship are listed below.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5691. Elko High School Band performs during the band championship preliminaries.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5674. Members of the Blue Devil Marching Band of Salem High School, Salem, New Hampshire.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5745. Basha High School performs on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium during the 2012 Fiesta Bowl Band Championship preliminaries on Sunday, December 30th, 2012.     Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5721. Basha High School performs on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium during the 2012 Fiesta Bowl Band Championship preliminaries on Sunday, December 30th, 2012.  Basha High School places 2nd in both the Auxiliary and Visual Performance competitions.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. no.5835. Normal West High School Marching Band performing during the preliminaries. Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5824. Ninjas and dragons, oh my!  Normal West HS on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium.   Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5873. And the dragon walks off the field along with the other band members.     Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6004. Grove City High School Marching Band performing during the band championship preliminaries.   PARTICIPATING BANDS Amador Valley High School Marching Band & Color Guard Amador Valley High School--Pleasanton, California   Bear Regiment Basha High School-- Chandler Arizona   The Pride of Casa Grande Casa Grande Union High School--Casa Grande, Arizona   Band of Indians/The Pride of Nevada Elko High School--Elko, Nevada   Grove City High School Marching Band Grove City High School--Grove City Ohio   Marching Band Normal West High School--Normal Illinois   Pittsburgh High School Marching Show Band Pittsburg High school-- Pittsburg, California   Blue Devil Marching Band Color Guard Salem High School--Salem New Hampshire   Golden Eagle Marching Band Trumbull High School--Trumbull, Connecticut

 

       

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Wild Western Festival at Sahuaro Ranch Park
 and the 18^th Annual Front Porch Festival  10-20-2012

By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

That’s the way it was in the old west, or the way it should ha’ been”, exclaims  Johnny Hotshot!

  The Wild Western Festival was held at Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 North 59^th Avenue in Glendale, October 19-21 from 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. each day.  Back by popular demand was “Hotshot” Johnny, a.k.a. Johnny Tuscadero, whose wise cracking and whip cracking held the audience’s attention.  He is an internationally known gun spinner and one of the fastest guns you’ll ever see!  He “plays” with guns, but he is a professional.  No live ammo was used during his performance, although it seems so real. Nevertheless, safety and particularly gun safety are critical elements of his performance.

Meanwhile, Historic Catlin Court hosted the 18^th Annual Front Porch Festival.  Predicating shops provided a recipe for The Merchant’s Collection, “Our Family Favorites, Everyday Recipes for Fall” cookbook.  Many of the shops also provided demonstrations and make and take crafts. 

                Recipe pages were the compliments of the following area businesses.

            Arizona Residential Realty
            AZ Doll & Gifts
            Bears & More
            Cameo Candles
            Cottage Garden I & II

Delfina’s Salon and Day Spa

Glendale Flowers

Papa Ed’s Ice Cream

Ropin’ the West

Shelley’s Bakery

The Country Maiden

The Occasional Artist

The Open Door

The Shop on the corner

The Spicery in Our 1895 Home

The Tole Shop

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Men & the Movies

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4883.

Mike Moroff Burciaga, actor and producer. 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no 4887.

Jon Locke

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no 4885.

Sandy Gibbons

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Spanky Spangler.

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“Hotshot” Johnny performed over 50 fancy and fast gun tricks.  His is back again this year with his “Armed & Hilarious” show which featured his award winning fancy six gun spinning.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4899.

Saturday’s program at the Wild West Stage included fancy rope tricks.  A cowboy would use the lariat with a running noose to catch a running steer.  The cowboy might have to throw the lariat from twenty yards away, in order to catch the running steer - that is 60 feet!

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4912.

Got ‘em!  Both six guns in the air.“Hotshot”  Johnny one of the fastest guns you are likely to see.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4843.

Cheryle Corn holds up the recipe page Ropin’ the West provided for the fall cookbook.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4850.

Ropin’ the West Custom Leather Work and Repair provided the leather ties for the cookbook, “Our Family Favorites, Everyday Recipes for Fall.”  Aaron and Faith Evans, Surprise, Arizona, along with some instruction from Cheryle Corn who is one of the two owners of Ropin’ the West, get ready to make a leather friendship bracelets. - Ropin’ the West - 5707 W. Myrtle Ave.

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Goldilocks & the Three Bears Puppet Trail...

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4870

The  Goldilocks & the Three Bears Puppet Trail... was a joint  project between three businesses in
Catlin Court in downtown  Glendale AZ. An example of the finished puppet stage  is shown above.

 Papa Ed’s Ice Cream , 7146-B N. 58th Ave. to pick up shoe box and instructions- 

Glendale Flowers at to7145 N. 58th Drive to pick up décor, 

 Bears & More, 7146 N. 58th Drive   Pick up and assemble puppets!

Bears, dogs and kids have a good time for good causes

Teddy Bear Day September 8, 2012 Story and Photos By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet 
(Photos will be resized after media pickup)

For more than one hundred years, America has had a love affair with teddy bears, the enduring toy named for President Theodore Roosevelt. Whether it’s Pooh with his honey pot, or the cloud-hopping Care Bears, everyone has grown up with some type of cherished stuffed bear. Bear lovers gathered to celebrate Teddy Bear Day in historic downtown Glendale on Saturday, Sept. 8 in a fun-filled event for all ages.

Arizona Search Dogs search demonstrations was one of many events held on Saturday.  Free events included creating a chocolate bear at Cerreta’s, bear coloring at Papa Ed’s, make-and-take bear bracelets at Pink House and decorating teddy bear cookies at Shelley’s Specialty Desserts.

Visitors were urged to first visit the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140 where they can pick up a map of participating merchants, coupons and a gift bag.  The Visitor Center collected donated teddy bears and other stuffed animals for the Glendale Fire Department Trauma Teddy Program, the Glendale Crisis Response Team and United Way.  The teddy bears and animals provide comfort to young children who have been affected by a traumatic event.  Those who knew the value of a cuddly animal donated their bears.  Some of these bears had been with their original owners for a very long time.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4716.

Glendale CVB Manager Lorraine Pino is surrounded by donated stuffed bears and other critters during this year’s Teddy Bear Day.  The stuffed toys will be given to Glendale Fire Department Trauma Teddy Program, the Glendale Crisis Response Team and the United Way to comfort young children who have been affected by a traumatic event.  By 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, the Visitor Center had filled 3 truck loads of stuffed toys.  This year’s donation donation total looks as though it will surpass last year’s total of 1,600.  The collection of teddy bears on Teddy Bear Day is an important part of the unique Glendale event.  The majority of the donated are ready for new homes.  The bears and other critters will be welcomed by children across the valley.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4726.                    

Judith Grant of Glendale, AZ donates the bears 
that were in her family for a very long time.                      

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4680.

Quaid Lackey brought 5 bears from home to donate to the
City of Glendale’s Teddy Bear Day teddy bear drive. 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4724.

Amanda Zimmerman and Delaney Wood at the Glendale Visitors Center.  Saturday was the first time the girls attend a Teddy Bear Day.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4709 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.  4710.

Avery and Gracie Richmond each color a bear for a chance of ice cream as part of Papa Ed’s Ice Cream.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4706.

Hand colored art works are on display in the Papa Ed’s court yard.

Participants five and under received a kids cone when they finished their art.  Ages 6 to 9 and 10 – 12 each could receive a 4 pack single scoop ice cream cone certificate if their work was selected by an independent judge.  The use of color and neatness were two areas of consideration for the prizes.  Winners will be notified Monday evening.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4727.

This little baby, Milia Munn who is 10 months, might want a dog of her own someday.  Mom Teri and Brady are proud parents.  John Dean/Lead Trainer, Arizona Search Dogs is hold onto Ben.  Captain John Dean was one of 60 area firefighters who went to New York City after September 11, 2001. 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4700.

PD’s handler Rob Bolvin gives him a command.  PD is practicing his job skills, but really for him it is all just play.  Ladders and tunnels and narrow walkways are not a natural path for a dog.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4701.

PD quickly and confidently walks over the narrow and wobbly wooden “bridge”. 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4663.             

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4662.

Tonka is the newest dog on the team.  He joined the Arizona Search Dog team about two months ago.  He came to Arizona from Montana.  He waits, patiently but focused, for Mike Guffney’s command to take the duck.  Training wise, Tonka is in pre-school.  Saturday’s events provided opportunities for socialization and physical and mental skill building via the obstacle course.  The course included tunnels and wobbly walkways that are inherently worrisome for dogs.  Conquering their fears and moving through the tunnel and across the wobbly surfaces and up the ladders is part of their training. 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet No. 4653.

Desoto and Dana Medline and Samia Elliott play tug.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet No. 4654.

Desoto and Dana Medline and Samia Elliott play tug.

Adam Skiver with Desoto, Mike Guffney with Tonka, Dana Medlin and Jessi with Hoss, Rob Bolvin with PD, Rogue and Guny are with Tim Steckler in front of Bears & More in Glendale. 

Search and Rescue Dog Teams

-Each canine and handler team must be certified through FEMA in search and rescue.

-For the handler, certification includes written and verbal testing regarding search-and rescue strategies, briefing skills, and canine handling skills.

-For the search-and-rescue canine, certification includes proper command control, overcome innate fears of tunnels and wobbly surfaces under the guidance of the handler.

-Certification for each Canine Search Specialist Team (Dog and Handler) requires the canine and handler to pass a FEMA sanctioned evaluation process administered with rostered USAR evaluators.

-Currently there are less than 200 such certified teams throughout the United States

(from: http://www.arizonasearchdogs.com/aboutus.htm,

September 9, 2012, 4:24 p. m.)

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4648.

Hoss, an Arizona Search and Rescue canine, takes on the tunnel challenge with ease.  Traveling through a tunnel is not what a dog would normally do. 

Glencroft focuses on Alzheimer's 
Story and Photos by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Glencroft hosted four events this week that deal with Alzheimer's disease and  of memory loss.  The first was the opening Wednesday of The new Alzheimer's Care Center, Sarah's Place is located at 6670 W. Butler Drive.  This new Assisted Living Program is decided to those who are living with memory loss.  The new facility is on the 43 acre retirement community.  Sarah's Place is one of the many housing offerings available at Glencroft.  Residents are offered Independent Care, Assisted Living Care, Skilled Nursing Care and Memory Care.

Early in the 1960's a local pastor's wife, Sarah Ruth, began taking care of an elderly couple from the church.  The couple did not have family to care for them nor were there care facilities available at that time.  Sarah Ruth eventually moved the elderly couple into her home.  Later is was discovered that the couple Sarah Ruth cared for, left her $500.00.  Sarah Ruth put the money into a savings account and that funding eventually became Glencroft.  Glencroft is under the sponsorship of the Mennonite Health Service Alliance.

Glencroft's second and third events were held Thursday and Friday with the AFA Quilt to Remember display and Teepa Snow's free presentation, "Understanding Dementia Care: Essentials for Your Journey Together."

        4:00 p. m. - 9:00 p. m.  AFA Quilt to Remember display  (Grand Canyon Room)

        6:30 p. m. - 8: 30 p .m "Understanding Dementia Care: Essentials for Your Journey Together."

The Fourth event was held Friday, August 17, 2012.

        7:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m. AFA Quilt to Remember display in the Grand Canyon Room       

        9:00 - 12:00 p. m. interactive session for healthcare professionals

AFA Quilt to Remember

Alzheimer's Foundation of America is building a unique quilt of remembrance and care, called the AFA Quilt to Remember.  This is the first national dementia-related quilt that is of this grand of a scale and that will expand in size with ongoing contributions of squares.

Panels from individuals need to measure four feet square and those submitted by an organization need to be eight feet square.

If you would like to be apart of the Quilt to Remember project, more information and an application can be found at www.alzquilt.org  or by calling 866.AFA.8484.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4530.

Detail of one the quilts in the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) Quilt to Remember display.  Many of the quilts told stories or told of adventures like this one using a variety of materials.  Some of the quilts on display, like this one, uses a collage approach while other were more traditional and made up of fabric and thread.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4536.

Glencroft President F. Jay Shelter stands beside one of the quilts in the AFA Quilt to Remember display during Thursday's exhibit.  From F. Jay Shelter, "we are here this evening for the state of Alzheimer's".

The quilts on display were made with both traditional and non-traditional materials.  Some were like a page from a scrapbook and told stories.  Other quilts on display were more abstract.  Again quoting F. Jay Shelter, "the stitching does not have to be perfect, every stitch is stitched with love".

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4531.

In Loving Memory of My Mother, Aylene Henderson-Bolds.

Quilt squares are made from the actual aprons Aylene Henderson-Bolds used to make her orange bon bon cake.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4550.

AFA Quilt to Remember display Thursday, August 16 in the Grand Canyon Room on the Glencroft community campus.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4540.

Josie Di Chiara, Vice President of Business Development, Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4570.

Sylvia Butler, Hospice of the West; Lisa Takata artist; and Linda Olson, Biological Resource Center are holding the panel artist Lisa Takata is adding to AFA's on-going quilt, A Quilt to  Remember.

Lisa Takata, cyanotype photography artist, created this panel for the Quilt to Remember.  The symbol is the Japanese character for memory.  Lisa created a body of work in collaboration with a poet who was an Alzheimer's disease caregiver and wants to create a quilt based on some of the stories she collected from other caregivers.  The work, "Convergent Memory" is not just for just to look at, but also to help with healing.

Here is the poem from the center of Lisa's quilt.

        I hear you nightly whispers

        Sighing of things fading from memory

        I rustle 'neath the leaves

        Of lovers' promises

        And feel the warmth of

        Your hand tickling my belly

        Scenting the breath

        Of your dreams,

        I love your tiny

        Scratches on my back.

        I love your winter's promises.

        For you have stayed the longest

        Oh Death!

        07.05.0      9 am

to all those in Alzheimer's units

On Thursday, August 16th, Phoenix area families trying to keep their families together had the chance to learn from one of the best in dementia care - to help them cope and survive the effects of this disease.  The nonprofit Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), and local Senior Helpers in-home care center hosted a free nationally renowned dementia care expert, Teepa Snow, in addition to the display of AFA's Quilt to Remember.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4559.

Teepa Snow teaches coping skills for dementia care.  Humor was a strong tool in her presentation, "Understanding Dementia Care: Essentials for Your Journey Together".  Her presentation was free and open to the public.  Two goals of her presentation was to talk about Alzheimer's and memory loss from the view point of the person who has the disease.  Another goal was to help caregivers do a better job of care-giving.  Those who attended received a free cop of "Senior Gems" DVD.

Nearly 58,000 people in the grater Phoenix area suffer with Alzheimer's, a devastating disease that ultimately ends in death, because there is no cure.  A local man, Norb Weninger, is fighting his own battle, war really, with Alzheimer's that has robbed his wife Elsie of her mind and spirit. 

Norb and Elsie's Story

Norb first noticed something wasn't right with Elsie in 2004 when they were remodeling their home.  Elsie went to get lunch for the crew.  The restaurant was just down the street, but Elsie didn't return for several hours.  She got lost.  When she finally got back, she was totally shook up and couldn't explain what happened or where she went.

Norb describes the Alzheimer's progression as slow for the first few years, then very rapid over the last two years, and the last tow months have been "like falling off a cliff".  Elsie is now 100% dependent--she cannot stand, walk, talk, etc.  Her only memories are of bad memories of childhood.  She often screams and thrashes abut when anyone tries to care for her.

Norb loved his wife very much, and his whole life has been consumed with caring for her the past several years.  He co-owned two businesses, but he recently had to sell off his shares because he felt he was not longer any value to the companies.  The cautions others to prepare for something worse that losing a family member.  He says, :I would rather have seen Elsie pass away from a heart attack than watch what she is going through".

LINKS

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

http://www.alzfdn.org

866-AFA-8484

Biological Resource Center

http://www.brcaz.org/

602-494-4272

Glencroft Retirement Community

http://www.glencroft.com/

623-939-9475

Hospice of the West

http://hospicewestaz.com/

602-343-6422

Lisa Takata

http://www.lisatakata.com/cyan.html

Quilt to Remember project information and applications

http:www.alzquilt.org

66-AFA-8484

Teepa Snow

http://www.teepasnow.com/teepa_snow_store.html

Senior Helpers

http://www.seniorhelpers.com

623-842-6018 (N. Phoenix and Glendale)

2012 "New Clothes, New Beginnings" Annual Distribution

Glendale Students Get Ready - It's Back to School Time Again

By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV

Several hundred Glendale Elementary District School students started getting ready for the dreaded and anticipated first day of school.   Each student was paired up with a personal shopper who would assist and guide them though the many stations--books, measuring, shoes, shirts,socks, unmentionables, and more of the Back to School Clothing Drive Distribution Event held this year at the Grand Canyon University Arena. 3300 West Camelback Road in Phoenix.  Schools in the Glendale Elementary School District start August 13, 2012.

Thursday, July 19th was the first day of the Back to School Clothing Distribution Event at a new location, Grand Canyon University Arena.  The distribution of clothing and supplies concludes on July 25.  Last year the clothing distribution event was held at the ASU Prep Academy on 7th and Fillmore streets.  The new location is important because it is a university campus.

Back to School Clothing Drive Distribution Event is the state's largest school clothing and supply event.  The year round effort supported by 2,500 volunteers helps 10,000 school children from 140 school districts.  For many, if not most, of the participating students, this is their first time to a college or university campus.  The new location is new and impressive, and it is a college campus.  The ease and  confidences gained today while "shopping" will hopefully will inspire many of these young students that they too can attend college.  First impressions are very important.  The 2012 event will assists nearly 6,000 students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade.  The first day of 1st grade is a big day and would set the tone for all the many, hopefully, other first days of school.  Can you almost smell the Crayons? 

New clothes can deliver a new, clean confident look for each student.  Dressing like the other kids in your class makes you feel like you fit in.  Sometimes shopping is fun, but as we all know it can be a challenge for budgets and parents who may have several to shop for.  Glendale students who "shopped" on Thursday took home about $300.00 worth of clothing and supplies, each.

Another source for school uniforms is the SAFE Store.  This is a online clothing store with matching grant program supporting Title I public elementary school uniform needs.  The proceeds for the SAFE Store are invest back into the operation to build the organization's operating reserves, expand the matching grant fund, and will hopefully increase the number of member schools.  Karl E. Gentles, APR, MBA is the Executive Director of the Back to School Clothing Drive.

He has more than 20 years of corporate, political, and nonprofit public relations experience.  Under his leadership, he has helped to double the operating revenue since taking the organization's helm in 2008.  Educators, if you think your school might qualify for a grant to help students with their school uniform needs, visit the Back to School (BTS) web site, http://www.backtoschoolstore.org/grant_program.  

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4173.

Micky Lund, Back to School Clothing Drive Boardmember, Sheena Coleman, Logan Huff, Abigail Olsen (white t-shirt), Melisa Olsen, Chelsie Suzuki, Gina Weber, Cynthia Werth, Kate Werth, Sheila Bender, and Bella Bender.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4208.

Karl E. Gentles, Executive Director, Back to School Clothing Drive, reviews the afternoons' procedures with volunteers--first timers and experienced ones.  "Shoppers" are reminded to stay with their charge, no matter what!

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4194.

Each student could select four books.  The book stop was the first stop for the students as they went "shopping" for back to school.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4197.

Alpha Delta Kappa, the International Honorary Organization for Women Educators.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4202.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4209 and 4211.

Students from schools in Glendale hold up their "shopping" backs while they wait to go "shopping". Here is the Landmark Group!

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4230

Marlene Silva, Landmark Middle School sixth grader, and Diana Kendall, KPHO look for books. 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4214.

Welcome students!

Glendale Daily Planet no. 4256

First grader Mareeia Rayford waits for her shoes to be checked.  It wouldn't be good to start school with two left shoes or two right ones.  Glendale Civic Pride Ambassador Neva Johnson, Mareeia's personal shopper, and while Kathy Epp, who is also a Glendale Civic Pride Ambassador, does the checking.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4242.

Chelsie  Suzuki measures Mareeia Rayford for a shirt while Neva Johnson waits patiently.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4277.

Going back to school takes a lot of supplies and a new backpack.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4290.

Diana Kendall and Marlene Silva.  What are the odds of finding accessories that match what you have.  Marlene found this green boa that matches her t-shirt.  Good choice!

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4305.

Young Desert Gardens student, Athraa (NLN) won a bike helmet.

Daniel Cheatham, Phoenix Fire Department is standing to her right.

Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 08039.

Check-in is the very first stop.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4252.

Mareeia Rayford tries on new shoes.  Neva Johnson keeps a handle on the all important "shopping" bag.

Glendale Daily Planet no. 4237.

Neva and Mareeia head downstairs to start their shopping.  The book and measuring stations were on the second floor. 

Julie Zimmerman holds one of the most popular hats for boys, the hand knitted cap in the Phoenix Suns' colors is probably the only one left.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4187.

Julie Zimmerman shows the various backpack zipper pulls.  These are for the guys, the gals get to choose from hair tires and jewelry.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4196.

It is easy to tell sometimes when something(s) are well received.  The outside temperature is in the low 100's.  Nevertheless, the hand knitted cap is cool.

For more information on the BTS various programs and offerings or to find volunteer information, follow these links.  You can make a difference in a child's life and in his or her education.

Back to School Clothing Drive

http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/

S.A.F.E. Grant Application

http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/programs/s-a-f-e/safe-application/

Stitches of Love

http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/programs/stitches-of-love/ 

FIRE DEPARTMENT WANTS RESIDENTS TO BECOME EDUCATED
ON POISONS DURING NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK

Glendale, Ariz. –– In honor of Poison Prevention Week which takes place March 17-23, the Glendale Fire Department is asking everyone to educate themselves about poisons, particularly ones that exist in most households.

Some very common household items are extremely poisonous and they are within children’s reach every single day.

A poison is any substance that when absorbed through the nose, mouth, eyes and skin, can cause injury, illness and even death. In this day and age, poisons come in all shapes, sizes, colors and smells. Cosmetics, cleaning and laundry products, automotive products, gardening supplies, pesticides, gas and other types of fuels, and pool products are just a few examples of poisons. Some companies even market their products to look as inviting as possible so you’ll buy them; including making their products look like grocery items.

Poison centers average 1 call every 14 seconds and over 50% of those calls are for children under the age of 6 that came in contact with some type of poison. The most common poison exposures for children ages 6 and under are cosmetics and hygiene products, cleaning products and analgesics like acetaminophen and Ibuprofen. For a child, determining which items are poisonous and which items are not is extremely difficult. Younger children are known to put everything in their mouth and it doesn’t help when cleaning products smell like oranges and vitamins look like gummy bears.

Please be aware of all the dangerous poisons found in and around your residence. Here are some tips from the Glendale Fire Department to help everyone stay safe:

· Only buy products with child-resistant caps. Remember, child-resistant does not mean child-proof. Children can still open these types of caps.

· Do not take medications in front of children. Children often imitate parents and grandparents and may attempt to take the medication if they get a hold of it.

· Keep all cleaners, poisons and medications in a locked cabinet.

· Do not place any products in cabinets that a child can reach. One example of this is placing products under the kitchen sink. Children can learn to open these cabinets, even if they have child-resistant latches installed on them.

· Once you are done using cleaner or medication, put cap back on properly and tight.

· Never place any type of poison in an old food or drink container. Someone could mistake it to be something edible and consume it.

· Dispose of all expired medications by taking them to your local pharmacy. Expired medication can still be potent harmful if a child consumed them.

· When purchasing products, look for products that have a bittering agent. The goal of a bittering agent is to get a child to stop consuming a product if they place it in their mouth.

· After finishing household chores or projects, properly dispose of all cleaners, rags, fuels and any other products that might have been used.

· If someone comes in contact with or ingests a poison, call 911. After you call 911, if the person that was exposed to the poison is not having a seizure, unconscious or stopped breathing, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Almost 80% of all poison exposures can be treated at home but it is always best to have the paramedics en route!

GLENDALE LIBRARIES USERS CAN GET EXCLUSIVE
WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT DISCOUNTS

Glendale, Ariz. –– They say “membership has its privileges” and members of Glendale’s three libraries can now receive a Library VIP Card to use for a variety of discounts at Westgate Entertainment District’s restaurants and shops.

Just by checking out library materials or participating in a library program, customers will receive the VIP (Very Important Patron) card that offers free items and up to 20 percent off purchases at select Westgate Entertainment District retailers and eateries.

 Participating restaurants include Calico Jack’s Cantina, Margaritaville, Cold Stone Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Mama Gina’s Pizzeria, McFadden’s Glendale, Saddle Ranch Chop House, Shane’s Rib Shack, The Shout! House and Which Wich. Shops participating include Just Sports and la Lady Designs.

All three Glendale libraries are participating in the VIP Card program. The Glendale Main Library is located at 5959 W. Brown St.; the Velma Teague Branch Library is located at 7010 N. 58th Ave. and the Foothills Branch Library is located at 19055 N. 57th Ave.

The Westgate Entertainment District is located at 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., just east of Loop 101 off Glendale Avenue.

For information on the Glendale libraries, visit www.glendaleaz.com/library<http://www.glendaleaz.com/library>. For more information on the Westgate Entertainment District, visit www.westgatecitycenter.com<http://www.westgatecitycenter.com>.
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GLENDALE CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
WITH VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THROUGH APRIL

Glendale, Ariz. ––A Native American proverb states, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” This statement is the sentiment behind Earth Day, April 22, and as the day approaches, Glendale invites residents to take part in city activities during April that will focus on the natural environment.

Earth Day began in 1970 and continues each year to educate and mobilize people to make positive environmental changes and increase awareness. Glendale will showcase a variety of activities, from crafts utilizing recycled items, to bicycle rides to a river clean up. Activities are held throughout the city including the Glendale libraries, Sahuaro Ranch Park and Desert Valley Park.

Glendale also teamed up with Peoria’s Community Services Department to conduct a New River and Trail Clean Up from 7 to 10 a.m., Saturday, April 20. Volunteers are needed help clean up the river banks, bed and trail. Last year hundreds of people cleaned up a different section of the river with outstanding results. Volunteers will meet at 83rd Avenue, just north of Union Hills Drive. To volunteer for this year’s clean up, email awilkie@glendaleaz.com.

The complete list of activities and events are as follows:

· March 18 - April 5: Household Hazardous Waste Collection

· April 5: “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”

· April 13: Hug A Tree: Desert Tree Care

· April 14: Family Bike Ride

· April 17: National Bike to Work Day

· April 17: Earth Day Craft

· April 18: Getting Crafty with Miss Janet - Earth Day Craft!

· April 20: Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Volunteering

· April 20: Simple Savings Energy Class

· April 20: New River and Trail Clean Up

· April 22: Bottle Cap Magnets!

· April 24: Earth Day friendly movie

· April 25: Glendale’s Arbor Day and Tree Plantings

Locations and details on all the activities can be found at www.glendaleaz.com/green<http://www.glendaleaz.com/green>. Just click on the “Earth Day Programs” link.

Glendale’s Volunteer Program; Parks, Recreation & Library Services; Transportation Department and Conservation and Sustainability Living Program coordinated the programs to help residents make their community and the world a better place.

Glendale Youngsters Receive the “Star Treatment.” 

Approximately 60 youth from the Glendale Youth Project at Glendale Community Center and Holiday Park Little League were treated to a special day at the ball park on Tuesday, March 19.

The LA Dodgers provided the kids with free tickets to the spring training game and the staff at Camelback Ranch-Glendale treated the youngsters to a complimentary lunch.

Following the game, Dodgers players and coaches hosted a baseball clinic exclusively for these kids, teaching them the fundamentals of baseball – throwing, hitting and base running. Then, after the clinic, players spoke with the kids about the importance of teamwork and staying in school.

The day was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for these Glendale youngsters!

Serve Day!

Many thanks go out to the volunteers from Breakthrough Life Church who participated in a neighborhood clean-up event on Saturday, February 23. The Clean-up was part of Glendale’s annual “Serve Day” with events held throughout Glendale. The volunteers helped clean up the Orchard Glen neighborhood and paint house numbers on the curbs. Breakthrough Life Church also hosted breakfast and lunch for the volunteers. If your neighborhood is interested in organizing a clean-up project, please call 623-930-2915.

Once Again…Glendale Civic Center Voted No. 1!

Once Again…Glendale Civic Center Voted No. 1! For the second year in a row,
the city of Glendale’s downtown conference center, the Glendale Civic Center, has
been named the number one facility for meeting and convention venues of its size
by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business. The Glendale Civic Center is
the only government-managed venue to make the list and outranked competition
including nationally known corporate resorts. The business opinion poll at
www.aznow.biz/Ranking-Arizona features thousands of Arizona companies voted
on this past year. The top-ranked 2000-plus businesses, such as the Glendale Civic
Center, are featured in Ranking Arizona’s annual publication. For more information
about the facility, rental rates or catering menus, call (623) 930-4300 or visit
www.glendaleciviccenter.com.

Citizens Invited to Attend Public Budget Meetings. Glendale residents are invited to attend upcoming public meetings to hear about
the fiscal year 2014 proposed General Fund budget. City staff will give an overview of the proposed budget and then citizens can give
comments which will be forwarded to the Mayor and Council as they make final decisions for next year’s budget. The public meetings are
from 6 to 7 p.m. on:

• Monday, April 1 at Desert Mirage Elementary School (8605 W. Maryland Ave.)
• Thursday, April 4 at Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center (5600 W. Union Hills Dr.)
Citizens who cannot attend the public meetings but would like to provide comments can fill out a comment card online at
www.glendaleaz.com/budget. Citizens requiring special accommodations or translation assistance are asked to call the City Manager’s
Office at (623) 930-2870.

In addition to the public meetings, the Mayor and Council will conduct their annual budget workshop sessions to review all
departmental operating budgets and city services. As these meetings are work-study sessions, public comments will not be taken but are
encouraged at the public meetings on April 1 and 4. The council workshops are on the following days in the City Council Chambers:

• Wednesday and Thursday, March 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 9 from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (if needed)

For more information, contact the Glendale City Clerk’s Office at (623) 930-2252. Materials for the March 27 and 28 workshops will be
available on www.glendaleaz.com.

A BRIGHT FUTURE - GLENDALE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ENERGY CONSERVATION

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Insulation, shade screens and solar panels sound more like terms you’d hear in a home construction class, not a sixth grade science class. Through the city’s free Watt Watchers program, sixth grade students are learning about real-life ways to reduce energy consumption in their home and community.

The Watt Watchers program was initiated in 2011 by Glendale’s Conservation and Sustainable Living program to provide sixth grade Glendale teachers with free energy education resources and classroom support. The program offers the following resources and services:

· Science, Technology, Education and Math (STEM)-based lesson plans that are aligned to the Arizona Academic Standards.

· Hands-on, energy-related “Discovery Stations” that connect students with environmental professionals.

· Free water and energy-saving devices for students that involve their families in take-home water- and energy- audits.

Funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), more than 35 classrooms and 1,000 students have been involved with Watt Watchers to date. Teachers rate the program highly for being grade-appropriate, educationally sound, and addressing the Arizona Academic Standards. One teacher wrote: “I loved the presentation and the way it was presented. My sixth-graders were fully engaged and talking about this experience two weeks after they left. Great job.”

“We want teachers to know it’s not too late in the school year for your classroom to participate in the Watt Watchers program,” says Anne Stahley, Energy Education Specialist. “Or for those teachers who are planning for the next school year, we would love to get on your calendars now.”

To schedule a Watt Watchers class visit, contact Anne Stahley at 623-930-3553 or via email at astahley@glendaleaz.com. For additional information on programs offered by the Conservation and Sustainable Living office, visit www.glendaleaz.com/green.

MAY YOUTH AND TEEN ACTIVITIES

AT THE VELMA TEAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY

Glendale, Ariz. –– Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58^th Ave., is planning the following free activities for youth and teens inMay:

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Careers in Nursing! - Thursday, May 16

The library will present the first in a series of panels on choosing a future career at 6:30 p.m. This panel will feature professional and student nurses discussing their experiences in the nursing field. Take this opportunity to discover what is involved in the various educational paths, pre-admission program testing, as well as course and fieldwork. Teens and adults of all ages are welcome. The event is free and open to all Maricopa County residents. Registration is required. Register online by visiting the library’s event calendar at www.glendaleaz.com/library or call 623-930-3431.

Teen Library Council Meeting - Thursday, May 23

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.

“Get Graphic” Teen Book Club - Thursday, May 30

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 by visiting the library’s event calendar at www.glendaleaz.com/library or call 623-930-3437.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Puppets @ the Teague! - Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9

The talented librarian puppeteers will be presenting a story-time puppet show for children beginning at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, with an encore performance at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9. Registration is not required. Call 623-930-3437 for more information.

Story Time @ Velma Teague Branch Library – Wednesdays, May 15, 22 and 29

Preschoolers can visit the library from 10:30 to 11 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, May 15, 22 and 29

Parents/caregivers and infants, newborn to 18 months, can participate in Baby Time. The programs include a 20-minute introduction to books, fingerplays, action rhymes and puppets. Registration is not required. For more information, call 623-930-3437.

Getting Crafty with Miss Janet – Thursday, May 23

Children ages 11 and younger are invited to some creative fun with Miss Janet at 3:30 p.m. This month children will learn to make a butterfly picture frame. Adult helpers must accompany children ages 6 and under. Registration is not required. Call 623-930-3437 for more information.

BOTH YOUTH AND TEEN

Mastering Math with Misty! – Thursdays, May 23 and 30

School-aged children and teens can drop by for free math help from 6-7:30 p.m. Misty can help with math homework including general math, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Be sure to bring your textbook with you. Registration is not required. Call 623-930-3437 for more information

 

SUSTAINABILITY

Free Tree Care Workshop April 13. If you’re not exactly a tree-hugger but want to become one, check out Glendale’s free “Hug-a-Tree: Desert Tree Care” workshop on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m., presented by the city’s Conservation & Sustainable Living Program. Just in time for Arbor Day, this interactive workshop will give residents an overview on planting, pruning and watering, which will include an informational session followed by hands-on demonstrations at the Tree Trail. Held at Glendale’s Main Library, at 5959 W. Brown St. Info: 623-930-3535 or email jtoms@glendaleaz.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Learn about ‘Healers, Hucksters, & Heroes: Medicine in Early AZ’ April 10. Part of the Explore Arizona Lecture Series, Dr. Robert E. Kravetz, medical historian, will present this lecture on early Arizona medicine. Territorial medical history is traced from the pre-Civil War period to statehood in 1912 when "bleed, blister and purge" was the physicians' slogan. Military surgeons, charlatans and quacks, adventurous licensed physicians and health seekers were all involved in the saga of Arizona medicine. Learn about treatments for arrow wounds, amputations for lead shot shattered bones and herbs and patent medicines, as well as what the doctor on horseback carried in his saddlebags. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 at the Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57^th Ave. Info: 623-930-3844.

Great day of exercise and fun for the family April 14. The popular Glendale Family Bike Ride rolls through Glendale Sunday, April 14 beginning at Sahuaro Ranch Park, located at 59^th Avenue and Mountain View Road. Both the long (15-mile ride) and short (6-mile ride) routes take cyclists on a leisurely ride through Glendale’s neighborhoods and sections of the Thunderbird Paseo and Skunk Creek pathways. Helmets are required for this ride, and can be purchased at the event for $10. There is no registration fee. All riders must get on the road by 9 a.m. Snacks and water are provided at no cost at two rest stops along the route. In addition, the GUS Bus continuously circuits the route to assist any riders in need. Activities before and after the ride will include music, free bike tune ups, freebies and inflatables at the park until 11 a.m. Info: www.glendaleaz.com/glendalefamilybikeride or 623-930-2940.

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INNOVATIVE UPDATES AT GLENDALE LIBRARY FOCUS ON PATRONS

Glendale, Ariz. –– Visit in person or online to see the Glendale libraries’ new innovations. The fresh and modern changes include a new layout at the Glendale Main Library, a new catalogue system, a reciprocal borrowing agreement with the Maricopa County Library District, a new radio frequency identification system, free music downloads, language learning database and additional funding to purchase library materials for borrowing.

New Look

The Glendale Main Library has been rearranged to better serve those patrons who visit. The reference desk and customer services areas were combined and are centrally located to provide better customer service. In addition, the youth section desk was relocated to allow for staff to be able to greet visitors and have a better visual connection with the rest of the library.

Better Technology

Polaris Library Systems, the libraries’ new catalogue system, provides a variety of enhanced features and updated technology. The system uses a carousel format, where users can scroll through books, featuring an image of the book, CD or DVD. Users may also conduct searches or just browse the catalogue. With the new system, customers can make updates to their accounts, check out materials and put items on hold without asking for assistance. They can also email their title lists to themselves and text message a call number to their cell phones. If they want to do the same search periodically, they can save a search, and the system automatically runs the search and emails the results.

The libraries’ have also switched to a radio frequency identification system or RFID. Most of the changes with this system takes place behind the scenes with the library’s circulation operations, but for the visiting patron, they will find that they can check out much faster with this system. The system reads a tag in the book or other library materials and isn’t as difficult to scan as the previously used barcode and laser system. It also allows for an entire stack of materials to be checked out at once instead of having to scan each individual item, saving the customer time. The system also reduces the number of false alarms as patrons leave the library and pass through the security devices.

Freebies

Glendale library cardholders can now get free music through the Freegal Music Service and Rocket Languages. Freegal Music provides access to millions of free songs through the Glendale libraries’ web site at www.glendaleaz.com/library. There is a weekly download limit, but the songs are yours to keep once they are downloaded. On the Freegal site, users can keep track of their downloads and listen to samples. The music is in the MP3 format and works with any MP3 player, iPods and iTunes on both PCs and Macs.

Rocket Languages can also be accessed through the Glendale libraries’ website. Rocket Languages enables patrons to learn up to 11 different languages, including sign language. While learning a language, users can listen to interactive audios, learn about the language and culture, participate in language learning games and track their progress.

More Books and Media

The Glendale libraries are now part of the reciprocal borrowing program with the Maricopa County Library District (MCLD). This program provides Glendale library patrons with 640,000 additional materials at MCLD’s 17 libraries along with materials from other Valley libraries in the reciprocal borrowing program. With this program any Maricopa County resident, regardless of which municipality they reside in, can get a library card from any municipal or county library in the county. For instance, a resident of Glendale can get a card in Peoria, and vice versa. This program opens up almost all Valley libraries to Glendale residents.

A big change Glendale library patrons will see is the increase in book materials. The library is purchasing new books and reading materials, based on patron interest and for the replacement of printed materials at the end of their useful life. The libraries will continue to offer the community access to best-selling fiction and non-fiction titles, covering all subjects and genres, large print materials, adult and youth foreign language materials, youth picture and board books, beginning readers and chapter books, books with media, graphic novels for adults, youth and teens, pop-up and novelty books, movie and TV tie-ins titles and adult and youth reference materials.

Glendale has three public libraries. Glendale Main is located at 5959 W. Brown St. Foothills Branch is located at 19055 N. 57^th Ave., and Velma Teague Branch is located at 7010 N. 58^th Ave. For more information on the three Glendale libraries or access to the library website, visit www.glendaleaz.com/library.

 

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GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST COMMUNITY
 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING FOR PUBLIC
Beginning on Friday May 31 at 6 p.m

Glendale, Ariz. –– 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 on Friday May 31 at 6 p.m. All classes will be held at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GRPSTC), located at 11550 W. Glendale Ave. in Glendale. Anyone from Glendale or the surrounding area age 18 and above will be eligible to attend the training program.š The class will take up to 25 participants on a first-come-first-served basis.

When a major disaster affects a city, those who provide fire and medical services will not be able to help all of those in need. During CERT training, students will be taught the fundamentals needed to survive during a disaster. These invaluable tools not only give participants the knowledge to help their family but also how to help their community during a disaster situation. The basic CERT curriculum will consist of Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Medical Operations, Search and Rescue, and Terrorism as well as hands on training and simulations.

 

 

            The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept was developed and implemented by the city of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in 1985. They recognized that citizens would very likely be on their own during the early stages of a catastrophic disaster. Accordingly to the LAFD, it was decided that some basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills would improve the ability of citizens to survive until responders or other assistance could arrive. As a result LAFD created the Disaster Preparedness Division with the purpose of training citizens in the CERT Concept (LAFD, CERT, 2002).

You can sign-up for this training program by calling Glendale Fire Department’s Community Services Division Manager Dr. Janet Boberg at 623-930-4483 or e-mailing her at jboberg@glendaleaz.com.

 

 

 

American Cancer Society Rally for Live, April 6, 2013

By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet

The twelve hour event started at 6:00 p. m. on Saturday and ended at 6 a.m. Sunday morning.  The relay took place at Ironwood High School, 6051 W. Sweetwater in Glendale. 

 

Thirty-three teams, 298 participants raised $13,060.75!!!  Congratulations!!  The team that raised the most was Team 007 with a total of $5,737.75.

 

Here is how the top teams did.

Team 007 Licensed to Kill Cancer              $5,737.75

NWP Bank of America                                   $2,730.00

Joy                                                                    $  915.00

 

From the Relay for Life web site http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13GW?fr_id=50584&pg=entry&__utma=54177207.156258315.1365392426.1365392426.1365392426.1&__
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Team 007 raised the most money Saturday and Sunday at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Ironwood High School.

 

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Walkers in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life are hoping to raise money for the fight against cancer Saturday and Sunday at Ironwood High School.

 

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Gary La Forest, Glendale Vice-Mayor Yvonne Knaack and Jodee LaForest on the Ironwood High School football field Saturday night for the American Cancer Society Relay for Live fun and fundraiser.

 

                               

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Relay for Life event at Ironwood High School Saturday night.  The 7:30 p. m. relay was for the title Ms. Relay.  Gary Benson, Glendale Fire, is in custom to add to the fun at the American Cancer Society

 

 

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Relay for Life event at Ironwood High School Saturday night.  The 7:30 p. m. relay was for the title Ms. Relay.  Gary Benson, Glendale Fire, is in custom to add to the fun at the American Cancer Society

 

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The “lady:” wearing the pink stockings,” Winnie”, was named Miss Relay.  The contestants were challenged to go out and ask for donations.  The contestant, who collected the most dollars, was given the title of Miss Relay.  The silliness was all for a good cause and that was to help raise funds for the fight against cancer.

 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 8740.

Bank of America Community Volunteers on the Ironwood High School field.

 

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Shown are eight Miss Relay contestants.  “Cindy”, on the far right was the runner up and collected over $100.00.

   

 

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Kali Knaack ,Entertainment/Activities and Publicity Chair, cheers on the Miss Relay contestants at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Ironwood High School in Glendale. 

 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 8761.

“Cindy” from Team 007 gets the news, first runner-up.!

 

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Gary Benson announces “Winnie” from Team Joy as the winner.  “Winnie” collected over $200.00 to fight cancer!

 

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Dr. Tobin, Apollo Animal Hospital, and his wife Stacey purchase raffle tickets at Team 007’s booth. 

4^th Annual Sidewalk & Porch Sale in Downtown 
Glendale and Catlin  Court Historic District

By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet

 

Saturday in Glendale was a day of second chances, for shoes, organs, pets, crafters and hopefully people fighting cancer.

 

                   

                      Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 8619.   

Lorraine Pino, Manager Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau and Bud Zomok, Volunteer Services Manager Banner Health, are both strong supports of the Souls4Souls charity drive. On Saturday, April 6, slightly used or new shoes were collected for Souls4Souls, a shoe not-for-profit institution that recycles shoes for people in need.  The Phoenix Coyotes and the City of Glendale teamed up to set a goal to raise 20,000 pairs of shoes.  If accomplished, this would set an organizational record for the most shoes collected in a one-day event.

 

Gently used shoes were dropped off at several locations in the downtown and Catlin Court areas, but also at Saturday’s hockey game between the Phoenix Coyotes and the Colorado Avalanche.  Persons who dropped off their new or slightly used shoes received a voucher worth $15 off tickets to eight the April 15^th or 24^th Coyotes home came.  Each of the seven gates had collection bins.

On April 6, the team, Phoenix Coyotes is hoping to set the record for the largest one day shoe drive in history of the organization. 

Donations will be recycled and given a second chance by being redistributed though the organization’s international micro-enterprise partners, men and women will be given the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty by earning a sustainable income.

"The Phoenix Coyotes and the City of Glendale have set an audacious goal to help us eliminate the perpetuation of poverty,” said Buddy Teaster, CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Those that participate are improving the quality of someone’s daily life. Shoes can actually enable someone to step out of poverty.” Did they make their goal?

Did they make their Goal?

UPDATED April 9, 2013

Here is what Lorrain Pino, Glendale CVB Manager said.

"The Glendale CVB was thrilled to partner with the Downtown Business Community, Jobing.com Arena and the Phoenix Coyotes to host a shoe drive to benefit Soles4Souls. The idea originated from two members of the Glendale CVB Advisory Committee at a meeting in January. Jim Foss from Jobing.com Arena and Bud Zomok from Banner Estrella discussed the possibility of hosting a large scale shoe drive after Bud mentioned the success he had gathering shoes for charity at his downtown shop. With that initial discussion, the mega-shoe drive idea came to fruition on April 6th. The shoe drive became a cooperative promotion with the Annual Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Glendale and the Coyotes Home game on April 6. "　

"More than 2,000 pairs of shoes were collected during the day and more are arriving daily at both the Glendale Visitor Center and Jobing.com Arena. The collection and preparation of the shoes were all managed by a group of 20 tireless volunteers including Glendale CVB and Jobing.com Arena Staff, Glendale Police Explorers, Glendale CVB members and the Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors."

"We are so grateful to the community for their generous donations of shoes for Soles4Souls. The thousands of shoes will go a long way in helping the estimated 300 million children worldwide who are without shoes", said Lorraine Pino, Manager, Glendale CVB."

"Plans are already underway to make this an annual event."

 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 8628.

Tania Kemp, Hospital Donor Program Coordinator, Helen Brogan, Director ICU/PCU Banner Estrella and Frieda Wilson want everyone to know about the benefits of organ and tissue donation. Most organ and/or tissue donors registered when they renewed their driver’s license. And how along ago was that. There are over 117,000+ men, women and children in the United States waiting for a live-saving organ transplant and 2,400+ live in Arizona. If you are not sure you are a registered organ and tissue donor, you can register again at http://www.DonateLifeAZ.org.

 

AT THE ARENA…

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Former Glendale City Councilmember Steve Frate and Will Reedy who is a “crazy hockey fan” are in front of the entrance to Jobing.com Arena on Saturday evening.

 

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Sandy and Steve Frate volunteered to collect shoes the Souls4Souls charity shoe drive at Saturday’ Coyotes home game with Colorado at Jobbing.com.

 

 BACK DOWNTOWN!

 

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Tiffany Reynolds with Brisco and Bonnie Reno is holding Teddy.  Both Brisco and Teddy were hoping to find new families through the Lost Our Home Pet Foundation.  The Lost Our Home Pet Foundation (LOH) rescues abandoned animals, many of which are just left to die alone, locked in foreclosed homes without food or water. Since opening, LOH has rescued over 2,000 pets and give them a second chance.  Temporary placement program give pet owners time to get situated and find housing, while a foster LOH foster home takes care of the pet.  More information on becoming a volunteer or a foster home or to donate or adopt a pet can be found at http://www.lostourhome.org/; or by calling 602-4357. 

 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 8677.

Pamela Caldwell, Nichole Clark Devette Ross Mary Kay Consultants.

 

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Victoria Madrid, can put your name on a washer, which will become an attractive pendant.

 

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Amy, Sha Sha, and Ruthie pick out a neck piece that will have Sha Sha’s name on it.

 

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Carol Stirnes, Me and My Saw, also does custom work.  Carol was born in Glendale, but now lives in Surprise, Arizona.

 

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Take a closer look at the toys on display at the “Me and My Saw” booth on Saturday, April 6, 2013.

 

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Cherlynn Berry and Sheri Audette, co-owners of 2 Share Gifts, have 2 full boxes of donated shoes for the Souls4Souls shoe drive. 

 

 

 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 8666.

Christine’s Creations, bears, creature, purses, clutches and more.

 

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This is just one of Christine’s Creations that was looking for a home Saturday during the Sidewalk Sale in Catlin Court.

 

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Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 8674.

Stopping at the Origami Owl booth, customers could select charms for their pendant.  Patti Crawford was at the booth to answer any questions about creating a Living Locket.  Origami Owl was started in 2010 by a 14 year old young lady who wanted to buy a car for her 16^th birthday.

 

       

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Paris Flea Market sign above the entrance to Cottage Garden II.

 

 

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The sidewalk sale at Cottage Garden II in Catlin Court was very well attended.  
The bargains and bargain hunters lined the walkways and many had shopping 
bags.  Finding a good bar gun can make one’s day.

 

MARCH TEEN ACTIVITIES AT VELMA TEAGUE BRANCH LIBRARY

Glendale, Ariz. –– Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., is planning the following free activities for teens in March:





“Get Graphic!” Teen Book Club - Thursday, March 28
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 by visiting the library’s event calendar at www.glendaleaz.com/library or call 623-930-3431.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR
PERFORMING ARTS PROJECTS IN GLENDALE

Glendale, Ariz. –– To motivate, increase and support the performing arts in Glendale, the city of Glendale Public Art Program is offering up to $4,000 in support funding for theater, dance, music and interdisciplinary performing art projects and performances.
The program is designed to offer aid for projects open and free to the Glendale community and may be used to support such things as artist fees, project-related expenses for producing performances and workshops and project-related expenses for cultural exchanges that result in performances. All activities must take place within the city limits of Glendale.

Applicants must be located in or co-sponsor with an organization, school or government agency domiciled within Glendale’s city limits. Applicant must be a 501(c)3 tax exempt, nonprofit organization. Applicants without this status may apply through a 501(c)3 organization, school or government agency.

Examples of co-sponsoring organizations include a Glendale school or college or a city of Glendale department such as Parks, Recreation and Library Services or the Communications Department.

The application deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013. For the complete guidelines and a copy of the application, visit www.glendaleaz.com/arts<http://www.glendaleaz.com/arts>. For more information, call 623-930-3557 or email Mvahabzadeh@glendaleaz.com.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Thunderbird Retirement Resort’s Chinese Cultural Celebration enchanted more than a hundred residents and guests with a crowd-pleasing performance by Dynamic Martial Arts of Glendale.