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CITY COUNCIL SELECTS MANNY MARTINEZ

TO SERVE AS VICE MAYOR

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – Manny Martinez is the new vice mayor for the city of Glendale.

         The City Council voted to select Martinez during its evening meeting Tuesday (January 23).

         As Glendale’s new vice mayor, Martinez will perform the duties of the mayor during the mayor’s absence. He begins his new duties immediately.

         The vice mayor seat recently became vacant when longtime Vice Mayor Tom Eggleston retired from the City Council earlier this year.

         Martinez, who represents the Cholla District in the northern part of the city, has been a council member for the past 10 years.

New Downtown Glendale Parking Structure
Important Notice  -  Soil Assessment 

Initial work on the Downtown Parking Structure is underway! Preliminary fieldwork to assess the soil composition of the Bank of America building parking lot (north side of the building) will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 29th. 

Speedie & Associates will conduct 5 borings; one near each corner of the lot, and one at the center of the site on Monday morning. A number of parking spaces will be blocked off to accommodate each boring and the testing will last most of the day on Monday. As the borings are completed the parking barriers will be removed.

Additional testing activities will take place over the coming month before true construction on the site begins in mid-March.

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State Representative Jerry Weiers (R-12)

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Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-TV  Sunday, November 6^th 2005
State Representative Jerry Weiers (R-12) spearheaded an effort to fight hunger here in the Valley this year.  All types and sizes of two and four wheeled vehicles, with strong support from Hummer and Harley owners,  participated in the First Annual Hummers to Harleys for Hunger "Rally in the Valley".  Sedona Patio hosted the event to provide food to those in need.

Rep. Weiers became concerned when informed that hurricane relief was depleting donations to local organizations.  Other Valley business leaders have joined him to provide groups like St. Vincent de Paul and St. Mary's/Westside the support they need to feed the underprivileged here in the Valley.

"As communities pull together to help hurricane victims in other states, we cannot forget about the less fortunate people right here at home who struggle daily," Weiers said. "With this money, we help ensure that charitable organizations can continue their vital service of feeding those in need of basic living items."

Participants assembled at Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe and the Glendale Arena, 9400 W Maryland Ave., Glendale.   Hummers, Harleys and other two- and four-wheel vehicles  criss-crossed the Valley to raise at least $100,000 for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. Mary's/Westside Food Bank, allowing them to obtain more than one million pounds of food.

More than forty businesses  signed on as sponsors of the Hummers to Harleys for Hunger event by donating cash and raffle prizes.  There were twenty rally stops where participants acquired nearly fifty (50) chances to win prizes, and finished the event with food, fun, prizes and live music at Glendale's Murphy Park at 58th and Glendale avenues.  There was also a silent auction held during the luncheon.

More than 100 items were donated, including a Plasma TV, $5,000 in patio furniture, a computer, $500.00 barbecue, $500.00 gas card, IPOD's, a set of tires, etc.  Corporate sponsors included the host company Sedona Patio, along with Valley Hummer dealers - Lund, Legends and Scottsdale, Coca-Cola Bottling, BNSF Railway, APS, and Republic Beverage.

The cost to register as a participant was only $25.00 per person.  To  group's website is http://www.hummerstoharleysforhunger.com.

Rally IN The valley

Fundraiser

Fundraiser to benefit:

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank

St. Mary's / Westside Food Bank

TV Viewers, the Showdown Is Nearing for HDTV

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Millions of homes in the U.S. still have analog televisions, but the digital age is coming. By March 2007, all TVs sold must come equipped with digital tuners. In 2009, television stations in this country will stop broadcasting in analog.

            Are you ready? 

GLENDALE GLITTERS SPECTACULAR WEEKEND

KICKS OFF ARIZONA’S BIGGEST HOLIDAY

LIGHT DISPLAY NOV. 24-25

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Start shooting Video for the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV Film Contest Based on Glendale Lights. This will end with Glendale Balloon Glow. Details to follow in a few days....

   GLENDALE, Ariz. – When you look forward to Thanksgiving weekend, you look forward to turkey and football, and your favorite holiday tradition - Glendale Glitters!

Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend presented by SRP, will be number one on your holiday to-do list, with all of the favorite features from years past, but also brand new, entertaining elements for all ages! The kick-off to Arizona’s largest holiday light display, with free admission and free parking, will be held Nov. 24 and 25, from 5-10 p.m. each night in Historic Downtown Glendale.

A brand new element to Glendale Glitters this year will be an animated light show choreographed to traditional holiday melodies. The light show, which will last about 15 minutes beginning at the top of each hour, is in front of the Bank of America building on Glenn Drive, on the north side of Murphy Park. This exciting new computerized technology will delight all ages with the lights moving to the beat of holiday music.

The second brand new element is the Winter Wonderland, an area especially designed for children, located in the new Downtown Plaza on Glenn Drive. The Winter Wonderland will include several tons of snow, face-painting, make-and-take crafts, small rides, stuff-your-own-animal, and various food vendors selling cotton candy, popcorn and other treats! But a Winter Wonderland would not be complete without Santa Claus as the star of the show! Bring your camera to snap a photo, or Santa’s helper will take one for a small fee. And, at the center of the magical wonderland stands a beautifully-decorated 30-foot Christmas tree.  

The traditional 30-minute lighting ceremony on Friday evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. and feature musical entertainment and a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, by the 2007 Fiesta Bowl queen and her court. The ceremony, hosted this year by KTVK Channel 3 on-air personality Olivia Fierro, will conclude with a countdown that will turn on the city’s dazzling 1.4 million light display for the very first time. Musical and dance performances will continue on the both Starbucks Stages, one located in the Amphitheater and a second stage on Glenn Drive, throughout the evening.

 City officials encourage those attending the event to use the free shuttle service at the First Southern Baptist Church parking lot, located off of 59^th Avenue, just south of Peoria. Shuttles are constantly running from 5 p.m. until after the event concludes at 10 p.m. Handicapped parking is available at either the downtown City Hall garage, or the shuttle location, which provides a handicap-accessible bus.

 The charming shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques in Historic Downtown will also offer extended hours for the opening weekend. Stop by the Visitor Center, at 5800 W. Glenn Dr., during event hours for shopping and dining information. A new Guest Relations booth in the park will also help direct visitors to event attractions, restaurants, shops and give general information.

Other activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, free holiday karaoke and an extreme trampoline, a fun challenge for all ages. The Fiesta Bowl queen and her court will also be signing autographs and posing for photos throughout the evening on Friday.

Glendale Glitters is presented by SRP, and also sponsored by Qwest Communications, Starbucks, 7 UP, Princeton Resorts Group, The Arizona Republic, KTVK Channel 3, KOOL 94.5, KMLE Country 108 and 101.5 Free FM.

TWO HOTELS TO BREAK GROUND IN GLENDALE’S 
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

“It is nice to know that today those lucky enough to get tickets to the Super Bowl or the upcoming Fiesta Bowl will have a nearby hotel they can stay in also,” Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs said during Wednesday’s ceremony.

“We have so many people visiting our city, and these hotels couldn’t come soon enough,” Mayor Scruggs said.

WHO:             City officials  joined RHW Hotels and Citation Land Company to celebrate the groundbreaking of two new hotels in Glendale’s Sports and Entertainment District.

WHAT:           The Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Spring Hill Suites will be located directly north of Cabela’s and provide much-needed lodging for visitors to the city.

WHERE:        7350 N. Zanjero Blvd

WHEN:           Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.

WHY:              Located in the heart of the city’s sports and entertainment district, this Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Spring Hill Suites will complement the region’s growing tourism industry. It is expected to open in the fall of 2007 and will add an additional 246 rooms to the city.

 A Few Details.....

Residence Inn 

· Evening social hour Monday through Thursday, featuring complimentary soft drinks, premium beer, varietal wines, and hot hors d'oevres.

Springhill Suites 

· King and Double Queen Suites, 25% larger than a standard hotel room

Glendale resident named chaplain
of local Civil Air Patrol squadron

Phoenix, AZ (Oct. 6, 2006) – Glendale resident Capt. Ken Young has been appointed chaplain of Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), announced Lt. Col. Ken Ramage, squadron commander.

CAP, established in late 1941, is the official civilian, all-volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and performs up to 95 percent of the inland search-and-rescue missions in the United States. The 65-year-old non-profit organization provides numerous other support services to communities, states and the nation including homeland security, counter-narcotic flights and humanitarian missions as well as cadet training.

As an ordained clergyman in the Methodist-Episcopal tradition with an Ecclesiastical Endorsement and service as a chaplain’s assistant during his four years in the U.S. Army, Capt. Young brings considerable experience to the chaplaincy post. His responsibilities include providing religious support in a pluralistic environment and services to all members of the squadron regardless of faith persuasion or affiliation.

Active in volunteer ministries since 1980, Capt. Young has served on short-term missionary trips to Mexico and the Philippines and had pastoral and preaching experience in the Phoenix and Glendale areas.

He earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and a postgraduate certificate in professional counseling from Ottawa University and a master’s of education degree in counseling from Northern Arizona University. Capt Young has done postgraduate studies at both Master’s Divinity School in Newburgh, Ind., and Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, Ga. He is pursuing his doctorate in religious studies from Trinity College and Seminary in Newburgh, Ind.

The new chaplain has worked since 1989 in various positions within the behavioral/mental-health field, currently serving with a local non-profit organization that provides treatment programs and community services to children, adults and families experiencing behavioral challenges brought on by abuse, neglect, mental illness and/or substance abuse. His professional experience includes

service in a residential treatment center, a special-education environment, case management for seriously mentally ill adults, and professional counseling involving youth, families and substance-abuse issues.

A member of CAP and Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 since November 2003, Capt. Young lives in the Arrowhead Ranch area of Glendale with his wife, Capt. Casey Young, who is the squadron deputy commander for cadets. Their daughter, Christine, is a CAP cadet. In addition to his squadron involvement, he is a fully trained member of the Peoria Community Emergency Response Team.

Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, one of 23 squadrons in the Arizona Wing, is headquartered at Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix. It will observe its 50^{th anniversary of service in May 2007 and was CAP’s National Squadron of Distinction in 2005.}

CAP is open to adults (CAP officers) 18 and older as well as cadets 12 to 21. Many of the CAP officers are pilots or former members of the military although such experience is not required for membership. A composite squadron has both CAP officers and cadets.

Additional information about CAP, its missions and membership opportunities for CAP officers and cadets is available by visiting the national CAP website at www.cap.gov, the Arizona Wing website at azwg.cap.gov or Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302’s website at ^{http://azwg.cap.gov/units/302. Requests for information also can be made by calling Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 at 623/780-0486 and leaving a message.}

Highly decorated cadet assumes 
leadership role in CAP squadron

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 28, 2006) – A highly decorated cadet has been appointed cadet commander of Deer Valley Squadron 302 of the Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).
The appointment of C/Lt. Col. Elliott Korona was announced jointly by Lt. Col. Ken Ramage, squadron commander, and Capt. Casey Young, deputy commander for the squadron’s 60-member cadet program. Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302, one of 23 squadrons in the Arizona Wing, is headquartered at Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix.

A highly decorated cadet, C/Lt. Col. Korona, a resident of Gold Canyon in the far east Valley of the metropolitan Phoenix area, is a junior majoring in global security and intelligence studies and minoring in defense studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Ariz. He succeeds C/Maj. Kyle DeWitt, who has received a full scholarship to attend Grand Canyon University prior to being commissioned in four years as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
“The appointment of C/Lt. Col. Korona ensures the squadron’s continuity of excellent leadership in the post of cadet commander,” Capt. Young said.

C/Lt. Col. Korona, who will graduate from the cadet ranks when he turns 21 in January, is a cadet first lieutenant in the university’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. An honor-roll and dean’s-list student, he is the inspector-general assistant and Honor Corps vice 
commander in charge of the rifle and sabre drill teams as well as the Honor Guard at Embry-Riddle.

After his scheduled graduation in May 2008, he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and serve as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force. 


C/Lt. Col. Korona joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in October 2001 in the New Jersey Wing and has compiled an extensive list of CAP honors that include a bronze clasp on the Red Service Ribbon in addition to his university-level accomplishments. 

His CAP citations include Exceptional Service Award, Meritorious Service Award, Commanders Commendation with bronze clasp, Unit Citation (New Jersey Wing Unit Citation for Sept. 11), Eaker Award, IACE-Sweden 2005, Red Service, Community Service, NCC Ribbon with silver star, Color Guard, CAC ribbon with Gold Star (NCAC), NCSA with three bronze stars, Encampment ribbon with one silver clasp and two bronze (8 encampments), Recruiter Award with silver clasp, Ground Team Leader Badge, Junior NRA Marksman award, Solo Wings, and Model Rocketry Badge. His ratings include cadet solo pilot, ground-team member and ground-team leader.

C/Lt. Col. Korona is the Southwest Region representative and vice chair of the National Cadet Advisory Council and past chair of the Cadet Advisory Council for the Arizona Wing. He is a member of the Southwest Region Drill Team that won the CAP National Cadet Competition earlier this year. He has numerous other recognitions from the New Jersey Wing.
CAP, the official civilian volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is open to adults (CAP officers) 18 and older as well as cadets 12 to 21. Many of the CAP officers are pilots or former members of the military although such experience is not required for membership. A composite squadron has both CAP officers and cadets. 

Established in late 1941, CAP is a 65-year-old non-profit organization that performs up to 95 percent of the inland search-and-rescue missions in the United States. It provides numerous other support services to communities, states and the nation including homeland security, counter-narcotic flights and humanitarian missions as well as cadet training. 

The cadet program commanded by C/Lt. Col. Korona emphasizes aerospace education, moral leadership and emergency-services training as the cadets promote through the ranks.
Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 will observe its 50th anniversary of service in May 2007 and was CAP’s National Squadron of Distinction in 2005. Those wishing to know more about the squadron, its services and membership programs, are invited to attend an open house at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at Arizona Mission Base, the squadron’s headquarters, at 942 W. Deer Valley Road, on the grounds of Deer Valley Airport. Refreshments will be served.



Additional information about CAP, its missions and membership opportunities for CAP officers and cadets is available by visiting the national CAP website at www.cap.gov, the Arizona Wing website at azwg.cap.gov or Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302’s website at http://azwg.cap.gov/units/302. Requests for information also can be made by calling Deer Valley Composite Squadron 302 at 623/780-0486 and leaving a message. 

Get Ready for the Launch of a New Season of Glendale’s Live at the Library

GLENDALE, Ariz. – As surely as leaves change color and drop off the trees in the fall, Glendale’s Live at the Library will be starting a new season in October. The auditorium of Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., will be the site for 28 performances, running on Thursdays, from October-April, with the free performances beginning at 7 p.m. Look for balladeers, Latin music and dance, bell ringers, Celtic music, jazz, poetry, reggae, western and blue grass music, boogie-woogie, and Native American flute, just to name a few.

            Scheduled to appear in October:

·        Oct. 5 – “Hank Cramer with Malcolm Harris.” With a selection of Celtic and songs of the British Isles, frequent Glendale Coffeehouse performer Malcolm Harris will open the evening performance. His rollicking songs will set the scene for traveling folksinger Hank Cramer, who will be making his first appearance at Live at the Library. Cramer, a Washington state resident, is best known for his booming bass voice, accompanied by a vintage flat-top guitar and wry sense of humor. His repertoire is a mix of original, traditional and contemporary folk songs. Most of his songs tell the stories of cowboys, sailors, soldiers, miners, adventurers, and just plain drifters. That fits with Cramer’s life story—he has been an underground miner, a professional soldier, a shanty-man on a square-rigged sailing ship, a wrangler for a high-country outfitter and a world traveler. Those experiences make his music ring with special authenticity.   (Click photos  for larger view!)

·        Oct. 12 – “Opendance with Nosotrosound.” Immerse yourself in Latin American culture and surround yourself in an atmosphere of natural sounds created by simple but ingenious musical instruments. 

        Opendance dance company and Nosotrosound music ensemble bring folk music and popular dancing from Central and South America. Experience examples of dances and music from Ecuador, Peru, Cuba, Chile, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico. This program is funded by a grant from the Glendale Arts Commission, which is also funding future westside appearances of Opendance and Nosotrosound at the Valley West Senior Center, 8561 N. 61^st St., on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. and at the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St., on Feb. 28, 2007, at 1 p.m.

·        Oct. 19 – “D-Squared.” The folk harp, guitar duo of Don Charles and Deb Gessner create a tonal fabric as rich and varied as the Southwestern landscape. Their original songs and tunes are born of an intimate relationship to the land and their lives in the central Arizona mountains. Rooted in traditional fold forms, D-Squared draws upon a variety of instruments to bring new life contemporary folk music. They regularly tour the U.S. and Canada, performing in concert and festival settings.

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·        Oct. 26 – “An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe & Other Tales, with David and Robert Chorlton.” Get into the Halloween mood with a walk on the dark side with poet/narrator David Chorlton and his violinist wife Roberta. Born in Austria, Robert has a heightened interest in Central European writing. His own poetry has appeared in many literary magazines in print and online. He has published a long list of chapbooks (short collections), including five winners of national competitions. Roberta, an Arizona native, has a Masters of Music, and studied at Arizona State University, the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, as well as the Hochschule fuer Musik in Vienna, where they met.  She formerly played with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra and the New Orleans Philharmonic. She currently freelances and teaches strings for the Gilbert Unified School District. Roberta’s improvisational skills on the violin make her collaborations with Robert a memorable experience.

·        The rest of the Live at the Library schedule includes:

o       Nov. 2 – Danny Santos, Tejano music

o       Nov. 9 – Tales from the Fiddle Tree – Michi Regier, a fiddler with music collected from her travels from Ukraine to Latin America

o       Nov. 16 – Mr. Boogie Woogie and Friends, keyboard magic from The Netherlands

o       Nov. 30 – Laurie Riley, exquisite Celtic harp music

o       Dec. 7 – Campanillas del So Handbell Ensemble, holiday and non-holiday interpretations of familiar tunes

o       Dec. 14 – Close Encounters, old-time music at its best

o       Dec. 21 – Annual Jam Session Holiday Showcase, with the best of the Jam

o       Dec. 28 – Hey Boyz, a western traditional quartet, with a bit of bluegrass for good measure

o       Jan, 4, 2007 – TBA

o       Jan. 11 – Masanga Marimba Ensemble, music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, in their first Arizona performance

o        Jan. 18 – The Alex Maldonado Family, a Native American flute trio

o       Jan. 25 – Walt Richardson, the godfather of the Valley’s reggae scene

o       Feb. 1 – Meadowlark, with an exquisite blend of flute and guitar

o       Feb. 8 – Jim Pipkin, songs of lost mines, ghosts and other legends of the Old West

o       Feb. 15 – Blaise Lantana presents “An Evening of Cole Porter,” KJZZ’s very own jazz maven

o       Feb. 22 – Nancy McCallion Duo, Tex-Mex Irish music, formerly part of “The Mollys”

o       Mar. 1 – Nazim Rashid, jazz quartet

o       Mar. 8 – Leilani and Her Band, a little woman with a Big Band sound

o       Mar. 15 – The Brid Dower Band, with an impressive arrangement of traditional, well-loved fold and contemporary Irish songs

o       Mar. 22 – Preview to the annual Phoenix Folk Traditions Music Festival at Encanto Park

o       Mar. 29 – Freddie Duran, Unplugged, acoustic music that focuses on Mexico and the desert Southwest

o       Apr. 5 – National Poetry Month Special

o       Apr. 12 – National Library Week Special

o       Apr. 19 – Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer

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Reservations are not required. For more information, call Anne Owens at 623-930-3573.

The Glendale Hispanic Network will present a Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 30, in Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale, between Noon and 5 p.m.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the event will highlight traditional music and dance, such as mariachi and ballet folklorico, as well as contemporary popular Latin music featuring local entertainers. The day will also be a time of celebration of Mexican heritage and culture, with speakers expounding on the meaning of the celebration.

    There will also be plenty of activities for children. Traditional Mexican crafts will be fun for all ages, and several other activities will delight kids and adults alike.

The Glendale Hispanic Network is a committee comprised of city of Glendale employees that exists to “empower through professional development and community involvement.” The group holds an annual citywide networking breakfast and also holds periodic events celebrating cultural awareness.

For more information on the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, call 623-930-2299, or visit www.glendaleaz.com/events.

Celebrate Christmas In July

           Bells are ringing, carolers singing; all is merry and bright in Historic Downtown Glendale as The Christmas Cottage celebrates Christmas in July and sponsored an entire weekend of Christmas music on 99.9 KEZ FM.  

Throughout the month of July, The Christmas Cottage will offer incredible savings, sales and specials on Christmas ornaments and collectibles.  The shop also has a room filled with Halloween ornaments and decorations now in stock.

For the collector and Christmas enthusiast The Christmas Cottage has everything the heart desires from Wee Forrest Folk collectibles, Department 56 houses and accessories, Christopher Radko ornaments and much more. 

Marty Manning, from 99.9 KEZ FM did a live remote at The Christmas Cottage Thursday afternoon, July 13th at 4:00.  During this live radio program on July 13^th, The Christmas Cottage gave away free Christmas ornaments. 

            The Christmas Cottage is located in Historic Catlin Court in Downtown Glendale at 5742 W. Palmaire Ave., Glendale, AZ  85301.  For store information call (623) 937-4266 or visit www.ChristmasCottageAZ.com

99.9 KEZ Visits The Christmas Cottage In Catlin Court
Historic Downtown Glendale Arizona

-photo Ed Sharpe

         Marty Manning 99.9 at Christmas Cottage
Click for larger photo! -photo Glendale Tourism

Ed Sharpe  GDP with Katie from KEZ  -photos By Nikole with Ed's camera

The New Policy of the World...

GLENDALE DESIGNATED AS A 
PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY

GLENDALE, Ariz.- The National Advisory Council for Historic Preservation recently designated Glendale as a Preserve America community.

            Glendale submitted the Catlin Court Historic District Heritage Fund grant project, the city’s partnerships with the Catlin Court Neighborhood Association, the Glendale Arizona Historical Society and the Historic Preservation Commission as evidence of Glendale’s commitment to protect and celebrate its heritage.

            Preserve America communities receive White House recognition through Laura Bush’s office for protection and celebration of their heritage, use of their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encouragement for people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.

            “The preservation and enjoyment of your historical and cultural resources celebrate an important part of our nation’s heritage,” states Honorary Chair of Preserve America Laura Bush. “You honor our nation’s past and inspire and educate for the future.”

            There are approximately 400 communities in America that have Preserve America designation. Other Arizona communities that have designation are Prescott, Springerville, Williams, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, and Yuma.

            For more information about Glendale’s historic preservation efforts, visit www.glendaleaz.com/planning.

GLENDALE ANNOUNCES NEW COURT HEARING OFFICER

            GLENDALE, Ariz. – After an extensive search, the city of Glendale has selected Manuel Delgado, Jr. as its new Court Hearing Officer.

Delgado has practiced in Criminal Law and Domestic Relations, was a Public Defender for the city of Glendale as well as the city of Surprise. In 2003, he was appointed to the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners.

            “We have worked with Mr. Delgado for a number of years as a Public Defender and are very pleased with the work he has done,” states Presiding Judge Elizabeth Finn. “Mr. Delgado has the experience we’re looking for and the sense of community that is valued in a court official.”

            Delgado holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Arizona State University and graduated from the Arizona State University College of Law, and has been an Adjunct Professor for Glendale Community College.

            Delgado officially began his duties on August 2, 2006.

GLENDALE PARKS & RECREATION

RECEIVES AWARDS AT STATE CONFERENCE

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department received two awards at the 2006 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA) state conference.  The 2006 Community/Neighborhood Special Event Award went to the department’s Touch A Truck event, and the Rose Lane Aquatics Center received the 2006 Outstanding Facility Award.

         The Touch A Truck event is the only event of its kind in the West Valley.  It offered visitors a rare opportunity to climb aboard, touch, interact with and learn about big trucks.  Over 20 organizations provided large trucks, heavy equipment and specialty vehicles for the nearly 2,000 attendees.  The free event received the award for its ability to educate children about the dangers in playing at construction sites and emphasizing the need for adults to supervise children carefully around those environments through a recreational, social family event.

         The Rose Lane Aquatics Center replaced the Rose Lane Pool, originally built in 1966.  The new family-friendly facility boasts a beach-entry pool with play structures, spray pad, in-pool misting systems, water slide, six-lane competitive pool and diving tank.  The surrounding the pools are spacious decks and shaded grassy terrain allowing residents to relax and take a break from the water features.  In just its first month of operation, the center accommodated nearly 30,000 recreational swimmers. 

See a Movie at the opening of the Rose Lane Aquatic Center By KKAT-TV/ Glendale Daily Planet.   

CLICK TO PLAY!

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The Outstanding Facility Award recognizes the construction of outstanding parks, recreation and/or cultural facilities.

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 TouchATruckAward, has, from the left, Ted Hansen, Ainsley Reeder, Jen Godbehere and Ruben Gutierrez.

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 RoseLaneAward, includes, from the left, Councilmember Phil Lieberman, Becky Benná, Zach Skinner and Ainsley Reeder.

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Ted Hansen is the Chair of the Glendale Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Ainsley Reeder presented the award and is from Oro Valley Parks and Recreation

Jen Godbehere is the Recreation Coordinator in charge of Touch A Truck

Ruben Gutierrez is a member of the Glendale Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Becky Benná is the director of Glendale Parks and Recreation

Zach Skinner is the Recreation Coordinator for the Glendale aquatics programs

The photos were taken by Love Story Photography.

APRA is a not-for-profit organization established in 1950 representing Arizona residents who are joined together with a common bond of interest in recreation and park services. It consists of over 1,000 professional and citizen members from city, town, county, state, federal and private agencies who support quality recreation programs, facilities, parks and conservation areas.

5 Year Anniversary
Celebration at Matilda’s Closet

Glendale Az- Matilda's Closet - Five years!!  Imagine that.  We’ve been here for that long?  Wow, how time flies…we’ve been kept busy through 3 moves and we still don’t have enough room.   We opened September 15, 2001, yes, right after 911.  We are Matilda’s Closet at 7013 N. 58^th Ave in beautiful downtown Glendale.  We love being in the heart of this cute area.

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We have been mentioned many times over the last 5 yrs in magazines like Phoenix Magazine (5 times!!), YES, The Rep, Lucky Magazine and in the Arizona Republic newspaper and on Channel 3 TV. We are the only Vintage clothing store (30’s-70’s) in the valley. We carry all the accessories also. We are known for our huge hat collection.

We had a wonderful turnout at the shop on Friday night 9-15-06. Most of the merchants in the are, many friends and family. We hope to be here at least another 5 yrs. Thanks everyone for the wonderful wishes at the anniversary bash.

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