homemade
foods and works of art from local craftsmen
?
Located at 57th Drive &
Glendale Avenue, in the parking
lot
of “A Mad Hatter’s Antiques & Collectibles”
?
Shop the market, while you’re
here, enjoy the many fine
restaurants
and specialty shops of Historic Downtown
See
you at the Downtown Farmers Market!
Molly's Tamales prepared
with a few other goodies in the Glendale daily planet test
kitchen! notice the fresh apples for desert also from
the farmers market. Salsa from Coffee and
Tea Express in Catlin Court.
Bill Toops of Pueblo
Publishers unveiled a special incentive for people
contributing to the Salvation Army... They get a year of either
the Glendale Star or the Peoria Times as a bonus!
Hospital
food at Banner Thunderbird
brings in national culinary awards
(BH)
– If the hearing the words “hospital food,” conjures
up visions of green Jell-O and mystery meat, then you haven’t
been to Banner Thunderbird Medical Center.
Banner
Thunderbird’s Food and Nutrition Services Director Julie Spelman
and Executive Chef Jamie Palenque brought home the silver medal in
the 2008 Culinary Competition staged by the National Society for
Healthcare Food Service Management. The event was sponsored by
Tyson Foods.
The
pair won the award in September for their original entry
Rainforest Pork Roulade with Mint-Cashew Pesto topped with Acaci
Foam and Sweet Plantains – a dish that pairs succulent, savory
pork with sweet plantains and is served on a banana leaf.
Spelman
and Palenque were awarded a bronze medal during the 2007
competition for the original recipe Almond-crusted Chicken with
Pomegranate Sauce. They say cooking in a hospital is like “being
creative with handcuffs on” due to dietary restriction
requirements for many patients but they manage to prepare tasty
and healthy creations each day.
“Hospital
food isn’t what it used to be,” said Chef Palenque who was
born and raised in Bolivia and has studied at The Culinary
Institute of America, Greystone in St. Helena, California.
During
both years of the competition 28-35 recipes were submitted and
narrowed down by a group of chefs and judges to only five
contestants. The judges do not know who has submitted each recipe
when they narrow down the competition. Julie and Jaime then
had to prepare the recipe for 6 in front of hundreds of
professionals in 75 minutes.
“I
feel very fortunate that Jaime and I were chosen to compete both
years,” Spelman said. “People are surprised but you can
get flavor into hospital food.”
About
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of Banner Health—a
nonprofit health system with 22 hospitals throughout the
West—is a 409-bed acute-care hospital featuring a behavioral
health center, children’s center and dedicated outpatient
center. Banner Thunderbird is fully accredited by the
Joint Commission.
Glendale
Police Name New Assistant Director
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – The Glendale Police Department is pleased to announce
the selection of a new Assistant Police Director. After a
national search, Mark Napier has been selected to fill the post.
He replaces Brent Ackzen, who retired after 33 years of service
with the department. Mark assumed his duties on November 3rd.
Mark Napier has 27 years of experience
in law enforcement. He was a police officer in Marshalltown,
Iowa from 1981 to 1987. In 1987, Mark began a distinguished
career with the Tucson, Arizona Police Department, progressing
through the ranks from Officer to Captain, finishing his career
as the commander of their south Operations Division.
Mark has earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Social Psychology from Park College in Tucson and a
Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. He
received two Medals of Merit and a Medal of Service from the
Tucson Police Department. Mark will command Glendale’s
Administration Bureau which includes Training, Community
Services, Communications, Records, and Detention.
Mark is 46 years old. He is married and
has four grown children. He is an avid golfer and also enjoys snow
skiing.
ASSISTANT GLENDALE FIRE
CHIEF CHOSEN AS SALT LAKE CITY’S NEW FIRE CHIEF
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Assistant Glendale Fire Chief Tom Shannon has accepted
the position of Fire Chief with the Salt Lake City, Utah Fire
Department (SLCFD). Chief Shannon competed with 64 applicants over
the past several months and came out as the choice of the Mayor of
Salt Lake City.
Tom Shannon began his career with the
Glendale Fire Department in 1988, hiring on as a firefighter. He
promoted early on in his career to the rank of Fire Captain. After
serving as Captain for five years, Tom promoted to Battalion Chief
over Special Operations. After two years, he was again promoted to
his current rank in Glendale of Assistant Fire Chief.
As Fire Chief of SLCFD, Chief Shannon
will be commanding a department of 393 employees and 14 fire
stations. He is set to begin his new position with Salt Lake City
on November 17th.
“I have mixed emotions of honor and
sadness to know that Tom Shannon will be leaving the Glendale Fire
Department for his new Fire Chief position with the Salt Lake City
Fire Department,” said Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick. “It’s
been an honor to work with Tom throughout the duration of his 20
year career with the Glendale Fire Department. He has been an
asset to this department, the people who serve in it and our
community,” Chief Burdick continued. “I’m proud of him. He
will be missed in Glendale but we wish Chief Shannon the very best
of luck on his new endeavor. We congratulate Tom Shannon and
also Salt Lake City on their wonderful choice for
Fire Chief,” Chief Burdick added.
Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center is first certified
Level III NICU, Women and
Infant Services in West Valley
GLENDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 11, 2008) –
The West Valley’s most critically ill
mothers and newborns will no longer have to make the long trip
downtown to receive the highest level of medical care. The Arizona
Perinatal Trust this week designated Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Women and
Infant Services as a Level III facility
– the only Level III facility in the West Valley.
The Level
III designation is granted to facilities that demonstrate the most
advanced level of care, the highest degree of collaboration among
practitioners, and that have systems in place to handle highly
complex patients.
Barbara Cabrera, Interim
Director of Pediatrics and the NICU at Banner Thunderbird, said
the achievement of Level III is something Banner Thunderbird
Medical Center has done to keep pace with the tremendous growth in
the West Valley.
“In developing the Level III program,
we looked at the community and the needs of the community,”
Cabrera said. “The higher designation allows our facility to
provide services previously unavailable in the West Valley and
helps families stay closer to home, avoiding the drive downtown
for higher level NICU and Women and Infant Services.”
Last year nearly 5,000
babies were delivered at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and
those numbers, including high risk pregnancies, are only expected
to increase. Women
and Infant Services Director Teresa Buchda said earning the Level
III designation is all about what the hospital staff and
physicians can do for patients. They’ve instituted programs and
protocol that provide care for the woman’s entire journey –
from pre-conception testing to postpartum depression screenings.
“Banner Thunderbird started out as a
community hospital and with the Level III certification we’re
going back to our roots,” Buchda said. “We’ve added
wonderful programs that will save patients a lot of time and
stress by keeping them within their community all while receiving
the very best care.”
Banner Thunderbird CEO Tom
Dickson congratulated staff on attaining the Level III designation
calling the team working on the certification “phenomenal.”
“Earning a level three
designation is the culmination of extensive preparation, program
development, construction and years of hard work,” Dickson said.
About Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of Banner Health—a
nonprofit health system with 22 hospitals throughout the West—is
a 409-bed acute-care hospital featuring a behavioral health
center, children’s center and dedicated outpatient center.
Banner Thunderbird is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.
RAMADA AND PICNIC AREA
CONSTRUCTION
TO BEGIN AT WESTERN AREA
REGIONAL PARK
(COG) GLENDALE, Ariz.
– The City Council approved the award of bid for construction of
a ramada pavilion and picnic area amenities for the Western Area
Regional Park, at last night’s meeting.
Moving into phase three of the park’s
plan, this construction is focused in the southeast portion of the
81-acre regional park, located at 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home
Road. The construction, about 10 acres total, will entail a large
group ramada pavilion and picnic area that will accommodate
approximately 750 people. The ramada pavilion design consists of
10 individual ramadas, complete with adjoining barbeque
facilities. Also included within this project are several active
recreation components, such as three lighted sand volleyball
courts, a shaded themed playground and a tot lot. In addition to
the active recreation components, the landscape plan includes
xeriscape, with low-water-use indigenous plantmaterial, seven
acres of open turf and an information kiosk.
Currently, the park features two lighted
basketball courts, public restrooms, parking lot, open turf area,
splash pad, and a covered tot lot and playground area, which
opened in 2004. In addition, the park includes the X Court, a
dual-purpose skate and BMX court facility, which was completed in
2007.
Not only will this phase of construction
be an added benefit to the residents in the area, but it will
complete part of the regional park’s the construction will
complete the link that connects the Western Area Regional Park to
the adjacent Grand Canal Linear Park. The connection provides
enhanced access from adjacent neighborhoods and community-wide
access via a linked regional trail system.
As part of the 2002 Parks &
Recreation Master Plan, public input identified another regional
park comparable to Sahuaro Ranch Park as a priority. The public
desired to have parks linked through greenways and trails, and
develop more park land in the south and west region of the city.
Construction will begin late November,
and the project is estimated to be complete in the spring of 2009.
For more information on the Western Area
Regional Park and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, visitwww.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation.
City
wins ‘Best of the West' award for Super Bowl XLII
Super Bowl Host Committee Chairman Mike Kennedy and
Mayor Elaine Scruggs hold the “Best of the West”
award received from WESTMARC for hosting of Super
Bowl XLII. Left to right: Ray Jones, WESTMARC
Chairman of the Board; Cathy Gorham, Director of
City Manager Relations; Kennedy; Scruggs; Bob
Sullivan, President, Arizona Super Bowl Host
Committee; and Jack Lunsford, WESTMARC President and
CEO.
By Carolyn Dryer
The City of
Glendale was rewarded for its efforts in hosting Super Bowl
XLII at the 16th Annual Best of the West awards dinner.
Presented by
WESTMARC, a coalition of West Valley advocates, the awards
honor West Valley businesses and community and civic leaders
in categories ranging from individual leadership to
innovative architecture. The event, held at the Glendale
Renaissance Hotel, was attended by nearly 800 business and
community leaders and elected officials.
Walt Kallestad,
senior pastor at Community Church of Joy, gave the
invocation. Kallestad reminded the audience of one of the
West Valley's greatest leaders and innovators, John F. Long,
who died earlier this year. The Best of the West's top award
recognizes the late West Valley developer with its John F.
Long Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kallestad
called Long a “humble, honorable man who gave so much to
this community.”
“Thank you
for his family. Thank you for his friends,” Kallestad
said. “We thank you we have the privilege of living in one
of the greatest communities in the greatest country in the
world.”
The City of
Glendale was recognized for hosting Super Bowl XLII under
the Best of the West Sports category.
Mayor Elaine
Scruggs accepted the award along with Super Bowl Host
Committee Chairman Mike Kennedy.
Scruggs
remarked about the 95 million people who watched what many
have called the greatest Super Bowl ever.
She said, “It
was a remarkable Super Bowl in many ways.”
Scruggs praised
the West Valley Public Safety Coalition, which involved
several West Valley cities working in cooperation with
Glendale public safety officials to create a public safety
command structure. The city also made sure security measures
were taken, and transportation was in place as well as
volunteer opportunities made available to enhance the Super
Bowl experience.
In the
Attractions, Destinations and Tourism category, the city's
new X-court received an honorable mention. The city's 25th
Anniversary Jazz & Blues Festival also received an
honorable mention in the Arts, Culture and Entertainment
category.
Westgate City
Center received the top award for Architectural Innovation
while Arrowhead Towne Center won the top award for
Attractions, Destinations and Tourism.
Banner
Thunderbird Children's Center neonatal expansion received an
honorable mention in the Service to Communities Health and
Wellness category.
The Chairman's
Award is presented to “an individual, organization, or
event which is so extraordinary that it merits special
recognition.”
This year, the
Chairman's Award went to Leland Peterson for his nearly 40
years of leadership at Sun Health demonstrating “exemplary
healthcare leadership and always being focused on doing what
is right for patients.”
The John F.
Long Lifetime Achievement Award “honors a person,
organization, business or entity that has exemplified
outstanding service by contribution to the lifestyle to
Western Maricopa County.”
WESTMARC paid
special tribute to John F. Long, “with special hope of
introducing new Valley residents to the vision and legacy of
Mr. Long.”
Herman Orcutt,
principal of The Orcutt Winslow Partnership, received the
2008 John F. Long Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition
of his career as “a major contributor of time and talent
to the landscape of the West Valley.”
Long's son,
Jake, presented the award named for his father to Orcutt.
WESTMARC
President and CEO Jack Lunsford said, “Herman Orcutt and
Lee Peterson have for decades provided tremendous leadership
for the West Valley. And for WESTMARC in particular, their
fingerprints are all over our success.”
Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center Executive Elected to Arizona Hospital and
Healthcare Association 2009 Chairmanship
Tom
Dickson, FACHE, chief executive officer of Banner Thunderbird
Medical Center in Glendale, has been elected 2009 chairman of the
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Board of
Directors. Dickson, who joined AzHHA’s Board of Directors in 2003,
served previously on the Association’s Healthcare Institute
Advisory Board and was past chairman of the Council on Government
Relations and Finance and Audit Committee. Dickson also serves as
Arizona’s delegate for the American Hospital Association (AHA).
“My top priority as AzHHA’s 2009 chairman will be ensuring
adequate funding for hospital services,” said Dickson. “It’s
important for state and federal decision makers to understand that
without an adequate margin, Arizona’s hospitals cannot meet their
missions of caring in their respective communities.”
Prior to his position at Banner Thunderbird, Dickson was executive
vice president and chief executive officer of Sun Health Boswell
Medical Center and Sun Health Del E. Webb Medical Center, both now
part of the Banner system. He is currently overseeing a $290 million
expansion of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, which will add an
additional 200 inpatient beds to the facility.
Active in community and professional affairs, Dickson serves on the
Board of WestMarc. He was named an honorary commander of Luke Air
Force Base and is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare
Executives (ACHE), the international organization that accredits
healthcare executives.
The 2009 AzHHA Board of Directors includes leaders from throughout
the state. They are:
2009
AzHHA Executive Committee
Chairman—Tom
Dickson, FACHE, CEO, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Glendale
Christine
Wilkinson, PhD, Senior Vice President and Secretary, Arizona
State University, Tempe
The
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) provides
leadership on issues affecting the delivery, quality,
accessibility and cost effectiveness of healthcare in Arizona.
For more than 60 years, AzHHA has advocated for Arizona's
hospitals and their patients, also serving as an information
source and educator on healthcare issues. For more information
about AzHHA, visit http://www.azhha.org. The
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) provides
leadership on issues affecting the delivery, quality,
accessibility and cost effectiveness of healthcare in Arizona.
For more than 60 years, AzHHA has advocated for Arizona's
hospitals and their patients, also serving as an information
source and educator on healthcare issues. For more information
about AzHHA, visit http://www.azhha.org.
Fred Linch Film Discussion
Series Continues Dec.
8.
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– Cinema expert Fred Linch continues his series Looking at Films
Through Other’s Eyes at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown
St. It will be taking place in the auditorium at 7 p.m. on the first
Monday of the month through May 2009.
Linch will present Lights, Camera, Action
and Image – The Cinematographer’s Eyes on Dec. 8. He will be
investigating the visual images of cinema from the shades of
black-and-white to the cacophony of color as it attacks one’s
eyes.
One of America’s top film experts, Linch
will be sharing his extensive knowledge of films and the film
community. He served as former Chairman of the Board of Directors
for the renowned Palm Springs International film Festival. In
addition, he is a film programmer for a variety of film festivals.
He is especially known for his connection with cinematheque film
noir.
Call 623-930-3573 for more info. For
advance lecture notes, e-mail Fred at http://cinematheque@gmail.com. The Glendale Arts Commission is funding this series.
December’s
Live at the Library Offers
Traditional Fun Dec. 4, 11 and 18
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Glendale Main Library’s Live at the Library can
be a welcome break for folks tired of doing holiday
shopping. The award-winning cultural series takes place at 7
p.m. on Thursdays in the library’s auditorium at 5959 W.
Brown St.
Scheduled to appear in December are
the following acts:
Dec. 4 – Santa Cruz River
Band. This professional Tucson touring concert group
tells the unique and powerful story of the American
Southwest. In 2004, the group’s founder, Teodoro “Ted”
Ramirez, teamed up with Michael J. Ronstadt, (Linda
Ronstadt’s younger brother) to form the duo “Ronstadt
Ramirez.” Almost immediate success enabled them to
expand and become the Santa Cruz River Band. They sing
in English, Spanish, Welch and American Indian
languages. Along with Francisco Gonzalez, the group is
currently touring in Wales and Canada before returning
home for the holidays. Ramirez, who is a vocalist,
songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, is an 8th
generation Arizonan, his family arriving in the
Southwest in 1752. He was named Tucson’s Official
Troubadour in 2001. Ronstadt’s family immigrated to
Arizona from Germany in the middle 1800s. Their
backgrounds are clearly reflected in their songs
Dec. 11 – Season’s
Greetings, Tom Whitlock Style. Christmas originals and
fun songs that bring good cheer are the agenda for this
special evening with guitarist/singer Tom Whitlock.
Dec. 18 – Holiday Best of
Jam. It’s a tradition now—if it is December, look
for the fine amateur musicians from the library’s
Acoustic Jam to join favorite Glendale Coffeehouse
performers to the Live at the Library stage.
GLENDALE NAMES NEW
CODE COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – After an
extensive national search, the city of Glendale has selected
Sam McAllen as the new Code Compliance Director.
McAllen comes to Glendale from the
city of Phoenix, where he was the code compliance
administrator, overseeing a total of 63 employees, with the
goal of promoting safety, eliminating blighting conditions,
and preserving the quality of life in neighborhoods. In total,
he was employed 12 years with Phoenix; prior to becoming
administrator, McAllen held the title of lead neighborhood
specialist, in which he supervised neighborhood outreach
staff, coordinated public information programs, implemented
neighborhood revitalization strategies, prepared grant
proposals and coordinated fundraising campaigns for special
events.
“Sam McAllen’s education,
experience, knowledge and focus on preserving neighborhoods
will serve him well as he works to have a positive impact on
our community,” said Deputy City Manager Gloria Santiago-Espino,
overseeing the Community Services group. “The city of
Glendale is excited to welcome him as our new Code Compliance
Department Director.”
McAllen holds a Bachelor Degree from
Arizona State University. He is also a certified public
manager. He began his new position with the city of Glendale
on Nov. 3.
Ken Brown's Drawn
to Comics Declared Best of Phoenix
In the New Times Poll! Congrats! From the 'Planet!
Glendale Arizona Internet
by News Site,
Glendale Daily Planet, Nets W3
Creativity Award
Glendale AZ - The Winners
of The 2008 W3 Awards have been announced by the International Academy of
the Visual Arts. Ed Sharpe and his associates at CouryGraph Productions
were the recipient of a W3 international creativity award for news
websites.
Glendale Daily Planet, the parent organization of
KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004 as the first community journalism news site
in Glendale and perhaps all of Arizona... Serving The Metro West Side of
the Valley of the Sun, Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed, participated
in and recorded the further rejuvenation of the downtown core, the
meteoric rise of the 'Glendale Sports Empire' and the restoration of
historic sections of the town.
Sharpe exclaimed "It is always
wonderful to be recognized by yet another group of peer judges
for the news and entertainment work we produce here at the
Glendale Daily Planet." Sharpe continued I would also
like to take this time to thank all my staff here, Lesa Holstein
- Book Topics Editor, Bette Sharpe - Photographer, Jamise Liddell
- Entertainment Editor and Bill Schreiner - Associate
Engineer... we make a great team!"
Receiving over 3,000 entries, The W3 Awards
honors outstanding Websites, Web Marketing, and Web Video created by some
of the best interactive agencies, designers, and creators worldwide.
Linda Day, the director of the IAVA stated: “We
were amazed at the caliber and quality of work received this year. Our
winners continue to push the envelope of internet creativity and web
design, and it is gratifying to see such great work from the smallest
agencies to the biggest firms” said Linda Day continued: “On
behalf of the The International Academy of the Visual Arts, we are honored
to recognize our winners as they continue to set a high standard of
excellence for Web development.”
W3 Awards Info:
The W³ Awards honors creative excellence on the
Web, and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award
winning Websites, Web Video and Online Marketing programs. Simply put, the
W³ is the first major Web competition to be accessible to the biggest
agencies, the smallest firms, and everyone in between. Small firms are as
likely to win as Fortune 500 companies and international agencies.
The W3 Awards is sanctioned and judged by the
International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body
consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of
acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms.
About CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily
Planet / KKAT-IPTV in Glendale, AZ
Glendale Daily Planet, the parent organization of
KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004 as the first community journalism news site
in Glendale and perhaps all of Arizona... Serving The Metro West Side of
the Valley of the Sun, Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed, participated
in and recorded the further rejuvenation of the downtown core, the
meteoric rise of the 'Glendale Sports Empire' and the restoration of
historic sections of the town.
One aspect Sharpe is most proud of is the ability to have a continuous
24/7 stream of archived footage in the player but yet, when a special
event arises, have the ability to go live interrupting the pre-programmed
content to cover the event. With the advent of higher speed EVDO radio
cards and compact portable satellite terminals the options are limitless.
Residents can now catch stories of interest on their schedule, taking
advantage of the on-demand character of Internet media. No more waiting
for 5 or 10pm and no need to program the TiVo. Important stories remain
available, a mouse click away, for years in the online archives..
Sharpe is a member of the National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE),
Independent Feature Project (IFP) (IFP/PHX), Investigative Reporters and
Editors (IRE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), National Press Photographers
Association (NPPA), Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and
Computation (SMECC), Association for Educational Communications and
Technology (AECT) and other associations.
The work of Ed Sharpe from CouryGraph Productions and other participative
community journalists and engineering staff may be viewed, 24-hours a day,
seven days a week at http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/ .
Interested in having your work seen by the world? Contact the Glendale
Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV to schedule airing! Use the email link on the
site.
Rose Prescott,
Co-owner of Matilda's Vintage Closet, was recently 'arrested' for Doing
Good Oct 29
" Being arrested for
MDA Jailathon by two military police cuties...volunteers from Luke
AFB"
Behind bars with me and Jyl Wilson
Acct Exec at Channel 3 "Hamming it up behind bars"
Rose Prescott, Co-owner of Matilda's Vintage Closet, was recently
'arrested' for Doing Good. MDA's fundraiser 'Jailathon'
was held at Bar Louies at Westgate this year. Her comment
overheard as she was being cuffed and lead away was
"Why don't you come up and support me" done as the
typical Mae West character. She personally raised $602 of the $800
bail that was set.
She was quoted " It was a
tough challenge in these hard times of today...but my friends and
family came through for MDA and me. It was fun and an experience I
will always remember."
Three
Fire Stories! One Great Ice Cream Parlor!
Crisis
Response teams 6th birthday Party!
Presentation
of Money to the Crisis Response Unit
John
Edmonson, Volunteer of the Month
(C) 2008 Ed Sharpe
Glendale Daily Planet
Glendale
Daily Planet - Glendale Fire's Crisis Response (CR) Program
celebrated its sixth anniversary on Saturday, November 1st.
The celebration was held in at Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlor in
historic downtown Glendale. CR volunteers, friends and
families were treated to free ice cream courtesy of a donation
from Papa Ed’s Ice Cream and Har-Bro West, Inc.
Papa
Ed’s Ice Cream has been a strong supporter of the volunteer team
since the parlor's inception September 2007. The ice cream
parlor formally opened on 5/10/08 and has been waiting for an
opportunity to celebrate the efforts of this special group.
Papa
Ed's Ice Cream presented a donation to the CR Program of funds
that were raised during Glendale's Teddy Bear Day event a few
months ago. They will also donate proceeds of their 'flavor
of the month' to the Crisis
Response program.
Har-Bro
West, Inc. General Contractors have been working with the
Glendale Fire Dept. Crisis Response Team for the past six months,
working side by side to provide on-site resources for fire
and disaster victims.
Glendale
Fire's Crisis Response program is primarily staffed by volunteers
and respond to calls that involve victims, trauma, and grief.
CR units are staffed with 2-3 volunteers and are stocked with
blankets, resources, water, snacks, and other times needed in a
time of crisis.
"Glendale
Fire thanks this group of special individuals for the heartfelt
contribution of their time," said Glendale Fire
Chief Mark Burdick. "Before this program existed,
firefighters would respond to fires or other tragic scenes and
will do a good job managing the scene for the benefit of those who
needed our help. Eventually our firefighters would have to get
back on the truck and wait for the next emergency. We felt there
was a gap in the service we provided. The Crisis Response program
fills that gap," Chief Burdick continued.
"The
Crisis Response program allows the Glendale Fire Department to
provide seamless customer service to those individuals and
families that we respond to, to help out," Chief
Burdick added.
Megan Ferguson, CR Recruitment Coordinator C-Shift, shows
off the Crisis Response table display before the guests
arrived for the Crisis Response team's 6th birthday Party!
Lynette
Jennek, Karla Houston, Linda Whittley, Megan Ferguson
and Elio Pompa Glendale West Deputy Fire Chief discuss
the the group's birthday.
Ryan Farley - Har-bro General
Contractors, Karla
Houston and Linda Whittley
Ryan and Linda Present a check to Karla.
Papa
Ed's Ice Cream presented a donation to the CR Program of funds
that were raised during Glendale's Teddy Bear Day event a few
months ago. They will also donate proceeds of their 'flavor
of the month' to CR.
Karla Houston, John
Edmonson, named 'Volunteer of the Quarter' for the Crisis Response
Unit
and Linda Whittley of
Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlour.
Papa Ed's provided the Ice cream and
water for the festivities shown
L to R: Jakie Fritz, Charlotte Dahlen and Heather Fritz
Glendale Main Library Has
New Self-Check Machine
(GPL) GLENDALE, Ariz.
– Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., has a new “helper”
at the check out desk. It’s a 3M Self-Check machine and it was
purchased with funds granted by the Arizona State Library,
Archives and Public Records Agency under the Library Services and
Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services.
The library received a grant for
$49,407 to expand the self-check technology to all Glendale
libraries. Before the installation of the self-check machine at
the Main Library, only Foothills Branch Library had this
technology available. A new self-check machine is on order for
Velma Teague Library, also. Along with the equipment, all three
facilities are adding software that allows library users to pay
fines and frees with their credit or debit cards at the self-check
machines.
For more information, call Diane at
623-930-3554
Winners
of the 2008 Library Card Art Contest
Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet -
Photos provided.
Glendale
Public Library decided to hold an art contest for
student art to decorate the front of its library cards.
The winners of the contest was announced on Oct. 22.
The
winners are:
Senior
Rebecca Ahern, 18, Apollo High School -- Teacher
Barbara Dahlstedt, who won $500 in art supplies for
her classroom.
4th
grader J'Lee Jarvis, 9, Greenbrier Elem. School
3rd
grader Diego Placencia, 8, also Greenbrier
1st
grader, Corina Valdez, 6, also Greenbrier
The
art teacher at Greenbrier is Patty Thomsen. Thomsen
won $1500 in art supplies for her classroom because
she had 3 winning students. Each student who won took
home a prize of $200
each.
Greenbrier is in the
Deer Valley Unified School District
Apollo is in the Glendale Union High School District
City of Glendale
Library
Cards Past & Present 1985
- 2008
Rebecca
Ahern, 18 Scaredy
Cat, acrylic
Senior at
Apollo High School
Teacher: Barbara Dahlstedt
District: Barrel
J’Lee Jarvis,
7 Colors,
watercolor & crayon
First
grade student at Greenbrier Elementary
Teacher: Patty Thomsen District: Sahuaro
Diego
Placencia, 8 Combat
Turtle, oil pastel & watercolor
Third grade student at Greenbrier Elementary
Teacher: Patty Thomsen
District: Sahuaro
Corina Valdez,
6 Cindy,
watercolor & crayon
First
grade student at Greenbrier Elementary
Teacher: Patty ThomsenDistrict: Sahuaro
Banner Thunderbird
presents: “Keeping well in Mind and Body”
GLENDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 6, 2008)
– On Monday, Nov. 24 2008, registered dietician Geri Borsom,
physical therapist Ellen Hofmann and Patti Jensen, ACSW, will
present “Keeping well in Mind and Body” as part of an
educational series for Banner Thunderbird Medical Center’s “I
Can Cope” program.
“I Can Cope” is a program
developed by the American Cancer Society and is presented in
partnership with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center that provides
education about cancer, treatment and coping skills for people
with cancer and those who love and care for them. The knowledge
and support gained from the sessions can help reduce the fear and
anxiety that often occurs with a new cancer diagnosis. “I Can
Cope” fosters understanding and encouragement from health care
professionals, people living with cancer and those who have
survived it.
This free program is offered
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
in Conference Room 5, located in the lower level of the hospital
near the cafeteria. For more information or to RSVP for a session,
contact Patti Jensen at (602) 865-5450.
Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center is located at 5555 W. Thunderbird Road in Glendale.
About Banner Thunderbird
Medical Center
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of Banner Health—a
nonprofit health system with 22 hospitals throughout the West—is
a 409-bed acute-care hospital featuring a behavioral health
center, children’s center and dedicated outpatient center.
Banner Thunderbird is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.
A “Best of
Phoenix” Award Goes to
Glendale’s Foothills Branch Library
(GPL)
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale
Public Library’s Foothills Branch, located at 19055 N. 57th
Ave., is the proud recipient of the Best Public Library Speaker
Series award. The designation comes in the newly published 30th
annual Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix publication.
In bestowing the honor, the
newspaper noted the variety of programs offered at Glendale’s
northern branch. In a single month, the library hosted a live
music quartet, a class on how to speak with children about sex,
a showing of the movie “Atonement,” a psychic medium and
classes titled “Archeology for Everyone” and “Wii for
Adults.”
Foothills Branch was also recognized
for its collaboration with Midwestern University. Since the
library’s opening in 1999, the university has held monthly
seminars at the library on all types of medical concerns. Recent
topics have included a podiatrist discussing proper footwear for
safe hiking, a psychologist discussing safe ways to lose weight,
a bio-medical professor warning about the dangers of “natural
products,” and a pharmacist discussing heart disease risks and
prevention.
The award also takes notice of the
price of all of these wonderful offerings; they are free.
Librarians Sarah Herlache and Ivy
Jarvis work as a team in planning and overseeing the successful
adult program. Kathy Pastores, head of the Youth Services
Department at the branch, oversees the youth and teen
programming.
For more information about what else is
happening for adults, teens and children at all three Glendale
libraries, go to http://www.glendaleaz.com/library, and click on “What’s Happening.”
Photo: Librarians Ivy Jarvis and Sarah
Herlache Glendale Public Library Foothills Branch.
WESTMARC celebrates 16th Best of the West
Awards; pays tribute to John F. Long; Herman Orcutt honored with
Lifetime Achievement Award; Leland Peterson receives Chairman’s
Award
Thursday evening WESTMARC honored more
than 30 individuals, businesses, and projects in 8 categories as
it celebrated its 16th Annual Best of the West Awards.
Nearly 800 business and community leaders
and elected officials from throughout the valley gathered at the
Renaissance Glendale Hotel, Conference & Media Center to share
in this year’s showcasing of the West Valley’s Best of the
West.
“WESTMARC’s Best of the West
Awards is one of the Valley’s premier business events,” said
Ray Jones, Chairman of WESTMARC’s Board of Directors. “But
equally important is that it allows us to tell the story of the
West Valley and showcase all the grand things that are happening
here.”
WESTMARC received more than 80
nominations in 8 categories: Architectural Innovation; Arts,
Culture, & Entertainment; Attractions, Destinations &
Tourism; Building Business; Education; Leadership; Service to
Communities; and Sports categories. Nominees were judged and
recognized for their outstanding contributions to the image,
lifestyle and economic development in western Maricopa County –
the portion of Maricopa County west of Interstate 17. (A complete
list of award winners and honorable mentions is listed below.)
“Our awards annually recognize what the
Best of the West in the West Valley is truly all about,”
said WESTMARC President & CEO Jack Lunsford. “So many
exciting things are happening in the West Valley, and there are
far too many well kept secrets, so WESTMARC is extremely proud to
help illuminate them for everyone. The Awards were again a
resounding success!”
Each year one of the highlights of the Best
of the West Awards is the presentation of the Chairman’s
Award and the John F. Long Lifetime Achievement Award.
The John F. Long Lifetime Achievement
Award “honors a person, organization, business or entity that
has exemplified outstanding service by contribution to the
lifestyle to Western Maricopa County.”
Prior to presenting this year’s award
WESTMARC paid special tribute to John F. Long, “with special
hope of introducing new Valley residents to the vision and legacy
of Mr. Long”.
Herman Orcutt, principal of The Orcutt
Winslow Partnership, received the 2008 John F. Long Lifetime
Achievement Award in recognition of his career as “a major
contributor of time and talent to the landscape of the West
Valley.”
The Chairman’s Award is presented to
“an individual, organization, or event which is so extraordinary
that it merits special recognition”.
The 2008 Chairman’s Award went to
Leland Peterson for his nearly 40 years of leadership at Sun
Health demonstrating “exemplary healthcare leadership and always
being focused on doing what is RIGHT for the patient.”
Jack Lunsford praised both Herman Orcutt
and Lee Peterson on behalf of WESTMARC. “Herman Orcutt and Lee
Peterson have for decades provided tremendous leadership for the
West Valley,” Lunsford commented. “And for WESTMARC in
particular, their fingerprints are all over our success.”
Competition is always high among the Best
of the West Award entries. A diverse panel of noted and
outstanding community leaders chosen from Central Phoenix and the
East Valley judges these entries.
“Our judges are critical to the
integrity and success of Best of the West,” said WESTMARC
Past Chairman Jay Ellingson. “They are themselves valley leaders
and we are most grateful to each of them for their time and
commitment in helping WESTMARC honor the accomplishments of the
West Valley.”
This year’s judges include: Maria
Harper-Marinick, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs,
Maricopa Community Colleges District; Susan Carlson, Executive
Director of Arizona Business & Education Coalition; Kathleen
“Katie” Pushor, President & CEO of Greater Phoenix Chamber
of Commerce; Jess Roman, former President and CEO of BNC National
Bank and current banking consultant; Edmundo Hidalgo, President
& Chief Executive Officer of Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.; Kent
Scribner, Superintendent of Phoenix Union High School District;
and Dana Wolfe Naimark, President & CEO of Children Action
Alliance.
Best of the West
is the largest event of its type in the West Valley and one of the
biggest in the entire state. Presented by Cox Communications, the
Awards event also featured Titanium Sponsors, APS and The Arizona
Republic, as well as Platinum Sponsors SCF Arizona and Algodón
Center.
Event Gold Sponsors were: The Ellman
Companies; TriWest Healthcare Alliance; United Healthcare; and
Southwest Airlines.
Event Silver Sponsors were: Blue
Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona; DMB/Verrado; Helmholdt Real Estate;
McCarthy Building Companies; and Roskamp Sun Health Management and
Development. Sixteen Bronze Sponsors and many individual table
sponsors rounded out the sponsorships.
2008 BEST OF THE WEST
AWARD WINNERS
Architectural
Innovation
Westgate
City Center
Arts,
Culture, and Entertainment
West
Valley Arts Council’s Big Read
Attractions,
Destinations, & Tourism
Arrowhead
Towne Center
Building
Business – 50 Employees or Less
Building
Business – 50+ Employees
West
Valley National Bank
Ashley
Furniture HomeStore
Education
– Higher Ed
ASU Project ASPIRE –
Avondale
Elementary School District
Partnership
Education
– K-12
Westside
Impact Consortium
Leadership
– Individual
Leadership
- Organization
John
Longabaugh
Sun Health’s Nursing
Education Training
Unit/Pat Green, MSN, RN
Service to
Communities – Health
Service to
Communities – Municipal
Service to
Communities – Other
Sun Health
Olive Branch Senior Center
City of Glendale Butler
Drive Water
Reclamation Facility
Dysart Community Center
Laubach
Literacy Program
Sports
Superbowl
XLII
2008 BEST OF
THE WEST
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Architectural
Innovation (Tie)
Architectural
Innovation (Tie)
Verrado
Desert Sky
Mall
Arts,
Culture, and Entertainment
City of
Glendale 25th Anniversary Jazz &
Blues
Festival
Attractions,
Destinations, and Tourism
City of
Glendale X-Court
Building Business–More
than 50 Employees
Roskamp Sun Health
Management &
Development
Education
– Higher Ed
Education
– K-12
Sun Health
Research Institute (SHRI)
Internship
Program
The Next
Step
Leadership
– Individual
Leadership
– Organization (Tie)
Leadership
– Organization (Tie)
James
Miller
Verrado
Leadership
El Mirage
Police Department
Service to
Communities – Health
Service to
Communities – Municipal (Tie)
Service to
Communities – Municipal (Tie)
Service to
Communities - Other
Banner
Thunderbird Children’s Center
Neonatal
Expansion
Barrier-Free
Waterfall Trail at White Tank
Mountain
Regional Park
The
Sanitation Zone
Bootstrap
America
Sports
Goodyear’s
Two-Team Expansion of the
Cactus
League
YOU AND YOUR BEARY BEST FRIEND
IN
DOWNTOWN GLENDALE FOR TEDDY BEAR
DAY!
or: Friendly Bears
Once Again Invade Downtown Glendale AZ
Photo and
stories Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
(GDP) Glendale AZ - The
Glendale Visitor Center along with the Historic Downtown businesses
celebrated National Teddy Bear Day with the 4th Annual Teddy Bear Day
event on Sept 6. Nearly 1,800 visitors attended the celebration and
enjoyed a variety of entertainment, make and take arts and crafts and
activities. Visitors were encouraged to start the day at the visitor
center to pick up the event information and take a spin on the prize
wheel.
The first 500 visitors
received a gift bag. An important component of the event was the Teddy
Bear, toy and diaper drive to benefit the Glendale Fire Dept., Crisis
Response Team Trauma Teddy Program and the West Valley Child Crisis
Center.
Hundreds of plush
animals, toys and diapers were donated by event goers. One family
brought in 3 dozen plush bears which were purchased benefiting St. Judes
and in turn will benefit the Teddy Bear Charities. The
twist is it helped a charity when the donor purchased them and then
again helped another charity when they donated them!
Teddy Bear Day is one of
the signature promotions in the Glendale Office of Tourism 12 Months of
Endless Fun campaign which debuted in June.
"We are thrilled to
bring a variety of fun events and activities to our residents and
visitors, while showcasing our unique downtown experience," said
Lorraine Pino, Tourism Manager.
Visitors enjoyed
the cool and comfortable
Glendale Express Shuttle, which provided rides throughout Old Towne
and Catlin Court.
For more
information about downtown Glendale and upcoming festivals and events
visit www.VisitGlendale.com
or call the Glendale Visitor Center at 623.930.4500.
Activities on this fun-filled day:
Teddy Bear Tea
A beary special tea at Kimberly
Ann’s TeaRoom & Café. The tea included cucumber sandwiches, mini
dessert, scone, fresh fruit and a pot of tea.
Kimberly Ann’s TeaRoom & Café is located at 7153 N. 59th Avenue.
Teddy Bear Picnic:
Folks enjoyed an afternoon picnic with your
best friends and furry friends. They could pack a lunch or pick up lunch from any
of our downtown eateries and enjoy an outdoor picnic in Murphy Park or
on the shaded lawns of Catlin Court. Glendale Visitor Center
handed out a map of picnic locations.
Entertainment line up was:
Caricature Artist 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stiltwalker 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Balloon Twister 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Music by) Grady 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mime Noon
to 3 p.m.
Face Painter
1 to 4 p.m.
Make and Take Activities (*for a
nominal fee)
Make a Chocolate Teddy Bear at Cerreta
Candy Company*
Make a Teddy Bear Art Project at The
Creative Quest*
Beary Special Bead Project at The Bead
Museum*
Decorate Teddy Bear Cookies at A&
G Souvenirs & More (FREE)
And... of course donate a New Teddy Bear or Toy!
The Glendale Visitor's
Center
Lorraine Pino, Tourism
Manager, with just a few of the 'mountain' of bears that were donated!
The Tourism Center official mascot
bears!
The Prize Wheel!
Round and round
the wheel goes! Where it lands...nobody knows!
Cheri
DeGruccio of FaerieStudio www.cheridegruccio.com 1:12 Scale Dollhouse Miniature
Babies,
Children, Faeries, and Nursery Toys
Cheri DeGruccio who
specializes in one-of-a-kind sculptures taught a workshop on "How
to Make a Miniature Teddy Bear". Students were taught how to
sculpt their very own Teddy Bear out of polymer clay, and add
special little details such as glass eyes, stitches, and bows. Axel
even decided to add his own special touch - a little white clay hat!
Axel
Nielson and Cheri DeGruccio working on a Miniature Teddy
Bear
A Special Surprise is found
in the back of Miracle Haven.
There exists a pastry bakery
specializing in all sorts of fine pastries,
cupcakes and goodies sure
to put a smile on your face.
Master Pastry Chief Michelle Zerth
can be seen here fabricating a tasty treat!
Bakery Opening a success! We
all welcome Chef Michelle Zerth, a graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute/ Le Cordon Bleu! She introduced some fabulous
items including:
*Giant Cinnamon Rolls*
cinnamon-a-licious!
*Mini Apple Pies*
a delicious mini-pies stuffed full of
fresh baked apples. (my favorite!!)
*Decadent Chocolate Cake*
containing no gluten, wheat, flour or nuts.
Sold by the slice. WOW!
*Sugar-Free Lemon Moons*
sweetened with real fruit juices.
*Sugar-Free Cranberry Nut Bars*
sweetened with real fruit and fruit juices.
*Munchies for Munchkins*
yummy, low sugar treats with real fruit, specially formulated to help kids
(10 mo+) grow, develop & thrive!
*Peanut Butter Cookies*
no gluten recipe.
*Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies*
no gluten, wheat or nuts in recipe.
*Kitty Nibblers* & *Puppy Kibblers*
Yummy, healthy treats for your favorite
cat or kitten & delicious, nutritious for (wo)man's best friend - dog & puppy approved.
Be sure to see the yummy Cupcakes from Kaitlyn!
These people all liked them and you will too!
They even decorate your
water glass at Miracle Haven!
Making a Teddy Bear
Blanket
L to R Sabrina Kim Boardman of
Mamamia Designs , Sierra and Hanna.
Kim Boardman of Mamamia Designs
who markets though Miracle Haven and www.mamamiadesign.com
Tim Beisel, one of the downtown
ambassadors pauses for a photo of one of
Miracle Haven's wonderful
employees Rebekah Antonucci
Bears & More. 7146 North 58th Drive. Glendale, AZ
United States. 85301. Phone: (623)931-0339
Linda of Bears and More
and Tim Beisel,
one of the downtown ambassadors show off the 'giant bear'
Valerie, owner at Bears and More
sporting her fire helmet she
was presented for her involvement with the
AZ Search Dogs Program
Barbara Taylor - Face
Painter outside Maqbool's Boutique
7163 N. 58th Drive Glendale, Arizona 85301
Miss High shows off her
Kitty Face!
Barbara Taylor, face
painter designing Jonathan High's pirate face
- his sister 'Miss Kitty' High accompanies him.
Jonathan High and his
sister show off their face art!
Linda
Whittley shows off a bear destined for the
Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team
Teddy Bear Day in downtown
Glendale is a special event for Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlor.
Linda Whittley tells us
" We celebrated a one year anniversary on 9/6/08 about
the relationship between Papa Ed's Ice Cream and the Glendale Crisis
Response Team. "
She continued... "
In 2007, we sponsored a fund raiser for this wonderful volunteer group
and our relationship has continued since then. The community
turn out was great today and we are excited to donate all
proceeds from today's event to this group."
Papa Ed's Ice Cream parlor in Catlin
Court
- A crisp, clean parlor is
tucked behind the bright green bungalow of Country Maiden, 7146
N. 58th Ave.
- Just follow the driveway
into the back yard, which overflows with plants and gardening
ideas, such as an antique bed frame filled with flowers that
should bloom to resemble a quilt.
- 16 flavors of Shamrock
Farms ice cream!
- Old-fashioned candy is
available in baskets around the store, from pop rocks to Fun
Dips.
"Come
Visit and Cool Off!"
Teddy Bear Day ~ September 6th!
Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court!
Arizona’s Governor Signs
Pink Fire Truck!
Glendale Daily Planet
July 17, 2008
By Ed
Sharpe, Dave Graybill and others as noted.
If you ask Dave Graybill why he is
driving a pink fire truck he will probably start by saying he had
an epiphany one day, to make a difference for the women of this
country. (Read the sidebar at end to learn
more!)
The Guardians of the Ribbon where out at
the Capitol on Thursday to honor Governor Janet Napolitano for her
fight against breast cancer. The Governor was asked to sign her
name and a note on the truck in a specific place that was
picked out by Dave Graybill.
Why was that spot chosen for her to
sign? Dave replied, “It is right below where I
drive the pink fire truck and it is right between the fire and
police on our logo”.
“This
is to encourage everyone to get early, regular exams!”
Janet
Napolitano
Governor
& breast
Cancer
survivor
Photo by
Lisa Stevens
You see Dave is a Glendale Fire Fighter
and the creator of Guardians of the Ribbon and he is asking all
Fire and Police agencies and the leaders of there communities to “Care
Enough to Wear Pink” on the 25th, 26th and 27th of
October.
The Guardians will drive this pink fire
truck across America visiting 32 cities on a 10,000 mile journey
spreading awareness and hope to all the women who have been
affected by breast cancer. He is asking all these women and a few
men to please sign the pink fire truck and remind all those others
that see the pink fire truck to go and get a mammogram.
Dave's goals and those of his non-profit
organization, Guardians of the Ribbon are, "To have as many
people throughout the Country as possible wear pink on the 25th
26th and 27th of October called the
“Care Enough to Wear Pink Campaign”.”
To drive the pink fire truck down the
streets with its pink lights on, having four firefighters in pink
responding to a breast cancer patients home, once there they will
deliver care packages of Hope and Love in pink
boxes. In one of these pink boxes there will be a pink check book,
we will then help her pay the medical bills associated with
her/his fight with breast cancer.
If you would like to help Dave and the
Guardians of the ribbon you can go towww.pinkribbontour.com
or e-mail him at dgraybill911@yahoo.com.
All the sales of shirts and donations are going to help pay the
expenses for the trip across America in the pink fire truck. Dave
estimates that he will need about $12,000 for fuel and if anyone
wants to donate they can do so online.
Arizona
Governor Janet Napolitano accepts pen to sign her
name to the pink firetruck from Dave Graybill Glendale
Fire Fighter and founder of the program. Photo
by by Jeffrey Maxwell
Arizona
Governor Janet Napolitano and
Dave Graybill
look out into the press and crowd and are captured in a
photo by Bobby Erdmann
Arizona
Governor Janet Napolitano
signing the truck with Dave Graybill to the side of
her
Photo by by Jeffrey Maxwell
Arizona
Governor Janet Napolitano suiting up
Dave Graybill Glendale Fire Fighter in background Photo
by by Jeffrey Maxwell
“Guardians
of the Ribbon with Governor Napolitano”
Left
to right; Steve Bogle (volunteer); Alfonzo Galindo
(officer); Jeffrey Maxwell (volunteer)
Governor Napolitano;
Dave Graybill ( Glendale Fire Fighter); Arick O’Hara (
Glendale fire fighter) Photo
by by Jeffrey Maxwell
How the 'Care
Enough to Wear Pink' Campaign Started
We wanted to know how such a dynamic
program as 'Care
Enough to Wear Pink' Campaign'got started.
Dave told us, "I have a friend
who is a fire fighter in Las Cruces New Mexico and his name is
Wally Monsivaiz. One day he called and said his department was
going to wear pink work shirts for breast cancer awareness, he
thought it would be a great idea for our department. After
sleeping on it for a night, it all started coming to me, how I
could inspire about 3,000,000 fire and police officers and leaders
in the community to get involved and start supporting our
women."
A complex pink colored scenario began to
form in Dave's mind, "I dreamed up the pink fire truck and
the statue on the pink trailer with fire fighters dressed in pink
and wearing pink fire helmets, crossing America and inspiring
others to get involved by our efforts."
Dave emphasizes, "We are a male
dominated profession supporting a female dominated disease and we
are in the job of caring for people, I think at the very least we
can 'Care Enough to Wear Pink'."
He continues, "My greatest thing in life to leave for my
own kids is my legacy and to do that I want to help as many people
as I can, by bringing them together for others that we may never
meet. It is not about my pocket book but about my actions that
will be left for my kids when I die."
To Dave and others , breast cancer is not
just a woman thing. There are countless organizations and
businesses that are male dominated that are doing something about
breast cancer awareness such as professional baseball,
professional football and countless others.
Dave
tells us, "I want our organizations (Police and
fire) along with our Politicians to have their own days as
well and if others like the Military and the celebrities in
Hollywood want to join in great."
Different groups
have different days that they celebrate the fight against breast
cancer so I picked these three 25th, 26th and 27th as the days
to care enough to wear pink. They are three because there is
three shifts on the fire department."
Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center names new
Public
Relations Specialist
(BH)
GLENDALE,
Ariz.
– September 26, 2008 –
Sarah Boggan has joined
Banner
Thunderbird
Medical
Center
’s public relations team as the new public relations specialist.
Boggan brings to Banner Health an award-winning background in
journalism most recently as a reporter for the East Valley Tribune
in
Mesa
and the Arizona Daily Star in
Tucson
. Boggan graduated with degrees in both Public Relations and
Journalism from
Northern
Arizona
University
.
She has been active in the Society of Professional Journalists and
the Arizona Press Club. She currently serves on a committee for
the Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scout Council’s Board of Directors.
Boggan lives in Gilbert with her husband Thomas.
About
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of Banner Health—a
not-for-profit health system with 23 hospitals throughout the
West—is a 374-bed acute-care hospital featuring a behavioral
health center, children’s center and dedicated outpatient center
located in the northwest valley at 5555 West Thunderbird Road.
Banner Thunderbird is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
GLENDALE WELCOMES
GOVERNOR JANET NAPOLITANO
FOR WEST VALLEY STATE OF THE STATE
Glendale
Civic Center,
5750 W. Glenn Drive
- Thursday,
Jan. 17, 2008
The
city of
Glendale
, WESTMARC and
West
Valley
Chambers of Commerce hosted Governor Janet
Napolitano, as she presented the “State of the State – A
West
Valley
Perspective.”
A
luncheon was held with Governor Napolitano,
community leaders, including Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and
members of the
Glendale
City
Council,
West
Valley
business owners and residents. At the lunch, the Governor presented
her vision for this year and provide input on activities taking
place on the
West
Valley
and throughout the state.
Prior
to the luncheon media people had the opportunity to ask the Governor
Napolitano questions.
With
the subject of the Super bowl on everyone's mind Glendale Daily
Planet Publisher Ed Sharpe asked about the 'state of the state of
the Super Bowl!' Here's the short video ...
This
event is something that many of us look forward to each year to hear
the Governor's personalized message for the Metro
West
Side - Valley of the Sun!
14th Annual
Front Porch Festival Saturday,
October 18th
The
Catlin Court Historic Shops District is once again hosted the
Front Porch Festival on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. The Front Porch Festival is a great way to spend the day.
This year shops featured artists and craftsmen, as well as
vendor demonstrations all on the shady lawns and charming front
porches of the shops in the Catlin Court. Special activities
included a face painter. The district’s restaurants will keep
visitors fueled up to enjoy all the day’s activities. Fun
seeking patrons began the day at the Glendale Visitor Center to pick up an event map
and take a spin on the prize wheel. The 1st 300 visitors received a gift bag.
My name is Larissa, I'm a 41
year old female wood turning artist from the Valley of the Sun!
I'm the proud mother of a fantastic 20 year old daughter named
Jessica, and taught her to turn as well.
I have been turning wood into beautiful things for about 5 years
now.
The beauty and unpredictability of wood thrills me, I believe each
piece has a will of it's own. Nature is the real artist, I just
help to turn it into pieces that can be used, admired & kept
for years to come. Among the things I turn are pens, wine bottle
stoppers, oil lamps, perfume atomizers, burl bowls, semi precious
stone inlay dishes & vases.
My work has been on line at www.knotholesdesign.com
for a few years & is now featured at Miracle Haven in the
Historic Downtown Glendale.
Rosalie Morales tales time to get to
know author Jessica Richardson
The
Future of Glendale Avenue Started Here!Saturday,
October 18th
We
all had
Fun and Got Creative at
Glendale
's Interactive Centerline Vision Fair!
Murphy
Park
in Historic Downtown
58th &
Glendale
Avenues
Residents
of all ages were invited to share their thoughts and ideas on
the future of
Glendale Avenue
at this family-friendly community event. Free food on
top of everything else!
Tour
the Centerline Zone
and discover more about the Glendale Centerline project
and how you can get involved
.
Visit
the Ideas & Feedback Station
where you can provide input and submit photos of your
favorite places.
Economic
Development City of Glendale Joanne Barker,
CEcD
- Management
Assistant
Go
to the Artists Area
and create your own Centerline vision through sketching,
clay and legos.
Kid Zone
for interactive activities, face painting, balloon artists
and inflatables
ASU students gather input, feedback and
ideas from Glendale residents At Murphy Park Centerline
get-together
Some
Views From the 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Emmy®
Awards
Ed
Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Article
in progress check back!
Congratulations to Arizona
Broadcasters Association for receiving the 2008 Rocky
Mountain Southwest Chapter Governor's Award!
The
Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy
of Television Arts and Sciences Governor’s Award was
presented to the Arizona
Broadcasters Association. Present to accept this prestigious
award was Art Brooks, Association President and CEO .
The Arizona Broadcasters
Association teamed up with the crime stopping, non-profit
organization Silent Witness, to produce the Arizona
Crystal Darkness Campaign.
This was a unique collaboration
between local media, schools, law enforcement, recovery
specialists, faith organizations and the business
community to work together to help victims, create
awareness and prevent Crystal Meth use. The campaign used
a 30-minute gripping documentary titled Crystal Darkness
to spread its message. The story is told through the
powerful testimonies of young people who have gone through
the dark and lonely depths of Meth addiction.
The program, targeted for youths
and their parents, also extended with conviction to an
entire community and throughout the nation. On April 15th
, 2008 from 6:30pm-7:00pm, nearly every network-affiliated
and independent Arizona television station simultaneously
broadcast the program. In the Phoenix market alone, the
program recorded an astounding market share of 49% !
Several prominent radio stations also broadcast the
audio-tailored program, as well as held open caller forums
after it aired. The donation of time to simultaneously air
the program from these stations is of an unprecedented
scale in the Arizona market. There were also town hall
gatherings at high schools across the state of Arizona
where hundreds of students and parents met to watch the
program and then discuss the hazards of meth use.
The Rocky Mountain Southwest
Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences Governor’s Award is the highest award our chapter
gives to a unique individual, organization or station.
The Board of Governors calls for
nominations in July of each year. A panel convenes and
should it believe that one or several of the nominees meet
the stringent criteria, a selection will be made. The Emmy
statuette is presented annually at the Rocky Mountain Emmy
Awards. Past recipients have ranged from technical
innovations to public service programs.
Glendale
11's Station Manager Walks off with the City Cable
Stations first Emmy® Award!
Category
19 - Politics/Government-Program Feature/Segment or
Program/Special
Glendale's Got Game Compilation
Glendale 11 – Glendale, AZ
Laurie Berg Sapp
Julie Frisoni,
Marketing/Communications Director for the City
of Glendale and and Laurie Berg-Sapp,
Cable Channel 11 Station Manager, Sport the New
Golden Addition addition to the Glendale 11
Trophy Case
Laurie Berg-Sapp,
Cable Channel 11 Station Manager
Troy Bowder, Video
Production Coordinator
Joe Larger, Video
Production Coordinator
Laurie Berg-Sapp,
Cable Channel 11 Station Manager and Husband Greg Sapp
Showing off the Emmy® Award
Laurie Berg-Sapp,
Cable Channel 11 Station Manager
Julie Frisoni, Marketing/Communications Director
Michelle Harvey, Video
Production Coordinator
Troy Bowder, Video
Production Coordinator
Julie Watters,
Executive Producer and Reporter
Joe Larger, Video
Production Coordinator
Way to go folks, we are proud
of you!
More article and photos to
follow....
Out and
around... Bill Nelson gets a
"Hopping Good Surprise"
with his Key Lime Pie!
GLENDALE FIRE TO
LOWER ITS FLAGS IN
OBSERVANCE OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS
GLENDALE, AZ. – The
Glendale Fire Department, in observance of the National
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, will lower its flags
to half-staff on Sunday, October 5, 2008. By lowering the
U.S. flags at each Glendale Fire Station, we recognize the
brave men and women who died protecting their communities
from natural and manmade emergencies and disasters and
those who carry on the proud tradition of the fire
service.
On October 16, 2001,
President George W. Bush approved legislation requiring
the U.S. flag to be lowered to half-staff on all Federal
buildings to memorialize fallen firefighters. Public Law
107-51 required this action to occur annually in
conjunction with observance of the National Fallen
Firefighters Memorial Service. “Everyday firefighters
across the Nation are making a conscious decision when
they put their protective gear on the truck that they may
lose their lives while serving their community,” said
Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick. “Without doubt
firefighters constantly train and in doing so make the
decision to not die during emergencies but unfortunately
it happens from time to time due to the dangers of this
job,” Burdick continued. “We pay tribute to those who
have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Chief Burdick added.
GLENDALE
FIREFIGHTERS HELP KICK OFF
‘FIRE PREVENTION MONTH’
GLENDALE,
Ariz. –
Glendale Fire Department in partnership with the Glendale
Police Department HUNG fire prevention bags filled with
various safety items on the doors of approximately 800
residents in the Glendale Orchard Glenn area Saturday,
09-27 as the City of Glendale kicked-off Fire
Prevention Month a few days early. On September 23rd, at
the city’s most recent council meeting, Glendale Mayor
Elaine Scruggs proclaimed the month of October as National
Fire Prevention Month.
The
Orchard Glenn Home Owners Association received a Weed and
Seed Grant to make an impact in their neighborhood to
prevent home fires.
“Traditionally
firefighters find themselves in a reactive industry,” said
Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick. “The Glendale Fire
Department continues its efforts to be as pro-active as
possible,” Chief Burdick continued. “It’s important to
make efforts to stop emergencies before they can happen by
promoting all aspects of safety. We commend everyone
associated with the Orchard Glenn Home Owners Association
for their dedication toward the safety of their neighbors,”
Chief Burdick added.
Armed
Robbery/Stabbing
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– A man was stabbed last night when he tried to intervene
during a fight between two suspects and three security
guards at a north Glendale mall. Though seriously injured,
it appears the victim will survive.
At 7:45 p.m. Wednesday (10/1) two
suspects attempted to steal five boxes of shoes from the
Mervyn’s store at Arrowhead Mall in Glendale. Three loss
prevention employees from the store confronted the suspects
and a fight ensued. During the fight, one suspect produced a
knife. At that time, a private citizen attempted to disarm
the knife-wielding suspect. The suspect stabbed the victim
in the torso, causing serious injury. The suspects then ran
to a waiting car and fled the area.
Store security video was seized by
detectives and is currently being reviewed.
The suspects are described as
follows:
Suspect 1: White male, 25 to 30
years old, clean shaven head, 5 foot 10 inches, 170 lbs,
wearing a light colored T-shirt, jeans, and white sneakers.
He has a tattoo on the back of his neck.
Suspect 2: White male, 25 to 30
years old, short dark hair, 5 foot 10, 200 to 220 lbs, dark
tank top and jeans.
The suspect vehicle is a blue
4-door Chevrolet HHR, which resembles a PT Cruiser.
The victim is a 27 year-old male
who resides in Glendale.
Anyone with information about this
crime is asked to call the Glendale Police at (623)
930-3000.
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– Glendale police detectives continue to investigate the
armed robbery and aggravated assault case that occurred
Wednesday night (10/1) at the Mervyn’s store at
Arrowhead Towne Center. Anthony Ely, 27, of Glendale, was
stabbed when he attempted to disarm a knife-wielding
suspect who was fighting with loss prevention employees.
Investigators are releasing
surveillance video of the two suspects in the hope that
someone will identify them. The video shows the two men
walking around the store carrying the shoes they intended
to steal, then the confrontation with employees at the
exit. The clean-shaven bald man is the suspect who stabbed
the victim immediately outside the store.
Anyone with information about
this crime is asked to call Silent Witness at 480 WITNESS
or the Glendale Police at (623) 930-3000.
‘Therapy
Paws’ are just what the doctor ordered at
West
Valley Hospital
Jean Reynolds and Nelli
(WVH) Goodyear,
Ariz. (October 2, 2008) – What
significantly dropped stress, pulmonary and artery pressure
and improved heart function in a 2005 UCLA study of 76 heart
patients?
It
wasn’t a pill. It didn’t involve a needle either.
It was pet therapy.
And
early in September of this year, West
Valley Hospital welcomed Therapy Paws to further enhance the
healing environment of the five year old medical facility.
Therapy
Paws, founded by Jean Reynolds and Nelli, Jean’s
Australian Shepherd whose favorite trick is to give hugs, is
a group of friends who willingly gives their time and love
to make a positive difference in the lives of others by
sharing their pets. All Therapy Paws members are
registered pet partner teams and have passed the
skills/aptitude test required by the Delta Society®, an
international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving
human health through service and therapy animals.
Every
Tuesday and Thursday, Therapy Paws pet partner teams can be
found at West
Valley Hospital at specific times during the day, visiting
patients who would like a little TLC from our very special
four-legged friends.
Pet
therapy has been shown to lower blood pressure, heart rate
and cardiovascular risks. It has also been shown to
reduce anxiety, isolation and fear of procedures while
improving social interactions in hospitalized patients.
Of
course, hospital employees and visitors benefit from Therapy
Paws too. In just three short weeks, Nelli and her friends
are asked for, sought out and greeted with smiles and fur
strokes by staff.
“The
emotional and therapeutic effects on patients and staff are
so rewarding.” says Jean Reynolds. “We come to West
Valley so everyone
can benefit from the healing and unconditional love that our
dogs provide.”
To
learn more about Therapy Paws and how you and your dog can
become a registered team, please contact Jean Reynolds at
(623) 455-8883.
Nelli
hugs West Valley Hospital patient, Irene, during a Tuesday
visit.
About
West Valley Hospital—West
Valley Hospital is a 164-bed, acute care community hospital
located in Goodyear, Arizona. From state-of-the-art
obstetrics and a full-service emergency department, to
medical and surgical services, cardiovascular and intensive
care, West Valley Hospital is dedicated to meeting the
greatest needs in our communities by providing the most
comprehensive healthcare available. With exceptional
people providing exceptional patient care, West Valley
Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.
Fashion week in
Arizona started earlier than expected recently at the
Glendale Gaslight Inn with highlighted clothing from
merchants located in downtown historic Glendale.
Ed
Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
The theme for the
show was “Then and Now” as models from 4 to 18 years old
drew oooh’s and ahhh’s as they walked down the runway in
vintage wear supplied by Matilda’s Closet and current
fashions ofKathy’s
Corner Boutique.National
Chain “Stride Rite Shoes” of Arrowhead contributed the
latest styles in children’s footwear and The Bead Museum
opened the Show with pieces from Maasai and Zulu.Even the Glendale Library gave free gifts to the
attendees.
For a full hour
the young divas and devos presented a truly entertaining
event for the standing room only audience. The show produced
by Natalie Barrett-Davis’s “Something’s Goin’ On
Productions, LLC (623-505-1763).
“It all started
with a thought to do something for the children”, says the
talented event producer. “I am so proud of the way these
first time performers handled the limelight, they were
wonderful from beginning to end.”
Parts of the
proceeds from the event were donated to Phoenix’s Valley
of the Sun School and Habilitation Center.A check was presented during the Show.
Football-themed fan
festival, just two days before the city hosts the 2009
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl championship
GLENDALE-COG) The city of
Glendale is partnering with the Fiesta Bowl to host a
football-themed fan festival, just two days before the
city hosts the 2009 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl championship
game. The Fiesta Bowl Gridiron Jam will be held in
downtown Glendale, from 4-10 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 3,
2009.
Valley residents and out-of-town
visitors will enjoy street performances by local artists,
football-related attractions, interactive games and
merchandise, as well as food and beer gardens.
There will also be special
appearances by college football personalities during the
event.
When the sun sets, Glendale
Glitters, Arizona’s largest free holiday light display,
will light up the nighttime sky, with more than 1.5
million lights throughout 12 blocks of the historic
downtown area.
For more information, call
Glendale Special Events Hotline at 623-930-2299. Visit
this page for updates as the event date draws near.
Fatal
Collision
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– A Glendale man was killed last night when the vehicle
he was riding in collided with a sign during a single
vehicle collision. The collision took place in the 4500
block of west Bethany Home Road.
Shortly before 10 p.m.
Sunday night (10/5), four immigrants from Africa were
traveling west bound on Bethany Home Road. At 45th Avenue,
the vehicle drove onto the raised concrete median that
separates the frontage road from the main roadway. The
vehicle struck a sign mounted on a post, causing damage to
the vehicle and fatal injury to the front seat passenger.
Investigators are looking into reports that the victim was
not properly seated, nor wearing a seat belt at the time
of the collision.
The driver is a 22
year-old black male. His driving actions and possible
impairment by drugs or alcohol are being investigated. He
has not been arrested and tests results are not available
at this time. The victim had been identified as Patrick
Ndayiziga (b/m 21 yrs.) of Glendale.
The west bound lanes of
Bethany Home Road are closed between 43rd and 47th Avenues,
but investigators expect to have the roadway re-opened in
time for morning rush hour.
A
pink fire truck?
WHOI - Peoria,IL,USA
A group of fire
fighters from Glendale, Arizona have been
driving this pink fire truck across the country to raise
awareness for breast cancer. ...
Poisoned
Pen Bookstore's 19th Anniversary
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona is one
of the treasures of the Valley. On Friday, Oct. 3, The
Poisoned Pen celebrated its nineteenth anniversary. This
special bookstore is a full service general bookstore with
a specialty in crime fiction. Barbara Peters, the owner,
said she started the store nineteen years ago as a hobby.
Now, the store is in the fourth version, starting on the
twentieth year.
The Poisoned Pen is the place to go to hear and meet
authors. Just in October, the store has already hosted the
National Launch Party of Phoenix Media Star Jana
Bommersback for her new true-crime Bones in the Desert,
and Dennis Lehane, author of The Given Day. Tess
Gerritsen with her new book, The Keepsake, and
Terry Brooks, author of the Shannara books, are scheduled
this month.
Over the years, the bookstore has received numerous
honors. The store won the 2001 Raven Award from the
Mystery Writers of America!; it has been Winner, The
Arizona Republic and the New Times Best of
Phoenix and Best of Scottsdale, Best Bookstore!; and a
Nominee, Publishers Weekly's Bookseller of the
Year.
So, what's the future for this special bookstore in an age
when so many independent bookstores fold when owners move
on? Barbara Peters, who now refers to herself as a
volunteer bookseller, spends a great deal of time
traveling. She's quoted as saying, "When I go
traveling, no paycheck goes with me. And there is no
interruption in service to you thanks to the admirable
Poisoned Pen professionals. My status has been more that
of volunteer for several years in preparation for a new
generation of Poisoned Pen ownership. We want the
transition to be as seamless as possible."
So, those of us who love The Poisoned Pen can look forward
to more years of enjoyment at the bookstore.
Congratulations to The Poisoned Pen Bookstore, and Barbara
Peters, for nineteen years of service to the reading
community.
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore is located at 4014 N Goldwater
Blvd., Suite 101, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251.
Telephone:(888)560-9919 or (480)947-2974.
"Reach librarians, and you reach the world." -
Betty Webb
The
Glendale Hispanic Network sponsored a community breakfast on Oct. 16
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The
Glendale Hispanic Network, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage
Month, sponsored a community
breakfast on Oct. 16 at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn
Drive.
There was a performance by Ballet Folklorico Estrella Azul and a
commemoration of the late Medal of Honor recipient Silvestre
Herrera, a World War II veteran.
Ballet Folklorico Estrella Azul
- Photo By Ed Sharpe
Frank Camacho
was the keynote speaker. Camacho is the weekend news
co-anchor/general assignment reporter for Channel 3. A Phoenix
native, Camacho graduated from South Mountain High School and
majored in mass communications with an emphasis on radio at
Phoenix College.
He has garnered
several Arizona Press Club awards and is currently serving on the
board of directors for the National Association of Television Arts
and Sciences and Catholic Life Productions.
Frank Camacho and emcee
Catherine Anaya -Photo by Ed Sharpe
Glendale 11 at work!
Many of
the events Glendale Daily Planet cover you will also find
the city of Glendale Cable station covering it
also! They always bring all the great equipment too!
SOS Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2008 – 8:00am-12:30pm
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West Valley
Career Center/Maricopa Workforce Connections
1840 N. 95th
Avenue (off of I-10 & Loop 101/McDowell-95th Ave)
S
ustainable
Operating
S
No Cost Workshop - $2000
Value SUSTAINING & GROWING
YOUR BUSINESS
IN TODAY’S ECONOMY -
Attend at NO COST
Andrew Perona/Art Lampe
Establishing healthy
spending and saving habits and maintaining them throughout a
lifetime is also important for one’s well being. Financial
wellness can be defined as the ongoing practice of striking a
balance between living responsibly today and planning wisely for
tomorrow.
Financial Advisors –
Waddell & Reed
Financial Wellness
alampe@wradvisors.com
;
adperona@wradvisors.com
Major Williams
As business owners, we wear
many hats CEO, COO, CFO, book keeper and janitor. In rough
economic times we often try to do more with less, lower cost, and
increase sales. Come learn how doing more with more can help you
lower the cost of operations, increase productivity, and build a
stronger business. We will explore outsourcing options and how to
determine when and what to outsource.
CEO – Major Williams –
Kukura Business Solutions
Increasing your capacity
through outsourcing
salesrep@jr2solutions.com
Nelson Mitchell
These days, the Maricopa
County Library District’s 15 libraries offer more than books to
business owners and professionals. The presenter will provide an
overview of how county libraries can be used to maximum benefit to
support business goals.
Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator – Maricopa County Library District
County Libraries Offer
Wealth of Knowledge & Resources for Business Owners
www.mcldaz.org
Granison Shines
Systematize the copywriting,
marketing, and product development processes through his proven
proprietary system. Use this system to write more compelling copy
and how to better market products & services to create maximum
sales - therefore increasing "Bottom-Line"
profitability.
Professional Copywriter and
Direct-Response Marketing Strategist
How to Develop A Kick-Butt
Marketing Campaign For Your Small Business!
www.Shinesmarketing.com
Angel Orozco
Business Development Officer
– Colonia Bank - Prepping for Bank Financing
Andres Chagolla
MCbiz-Maricopa County Small
Business Enterprise Program
Discover how you can help
the County meet it procurement needs.
Initiating Opportunities,
Promoting Growth
Manager – MCbiz
www.maricopa.gov/mcbiz
Refreshments provided by
Waddell & Reed
RSVP:achagolla@mail.maricopa.gov
Subject
to Change
NEWS
RELEASE
Andres Chagolla
602-506-2249 /
602-50MCbiz
achagolla@mail.maricopa.gov
Sustainable
Operating Strategies (SOS) Ward Off Economic Woes
Entrepreneurs will
learn how to sustain and grow their business in today’s
economy at the MCbizSOS Workshop, which will
be held on November 20th
from 8:00am-12:30pm at Maricopa Workforce Connection’s
West Valley Career Center (95th Avenue and McDowell Road off
Loop 101 & I-10). Small businesses will discover
sustainable operating strategies that can lower the cost of
operations, increase productivity, and build a stronger
business despite today’s challenging economy.
Prizes will be
awarded such as a 3-day trip and 10 books (Breaking the
Wealth Code by John Hrimnak) to be given away to the first
10 attendees that bring a guest to the workshop. Several
presenters will share their expertise including John Hrimnak
(www.richnowrichforlife.com).
Andrew Perona and
Art Lampe, Financial Advisors/Waddell & Reed (alampe@wradvisors.com;
adperona@wradvisors.com)
will analyze the role of small business owners in
establishing healthy spending and saving habits and
maintaining them throughout a lifetime is also important for
one’s well being and Financial Wellness.
Major Williams,
CEO/Kukura Business Solutions (mwilliams@kukurasolutions.com)
will explore outsourcing options and how to determine when
and what to outsource, because in rough economic times,
business owners often try to do more with less.
Nelson Mitchell,
Public Relations Coordinator/Maricopa County Library
District (www.mcldaz.org)
presents an overview of the district’s 15 libraries and
how they can be used to maximum benefit to support business
goals.
Granison Shines,
CEO/Shines Marketing (www.shinesmarketing.com)
will demonstrate how to systematize the copywriting,
marketing, and product development processes through his
proven proprietary system, which can help business owners to
better market products & services to create maximum
sales – therefore increasing their “Bottom-Line”
profitability.
Angel Orozco and
Dennis Bourgeois, Senior VPs/Colonia Bank (www.coloniabankaz.com)
, will assist business owners in determining how best to
prep for bank financing, which is especially key now that
most credit markets are experiencing some tightening.
Andres Chagolla, MCbiz
Manager (www.maricopa.gov/mcbiz),
will provide an overview of the County’s small business
registration and certification process and how to do
business with the County.
MCbiz and
partner presenters offer a variety of workshops to assist
small businesses to grow and become more competitive. For
more information about the Maricopa County Small Business
Enterprise Program visit www.maricopa.gov/mcbiz.
To help ward off
woes connected with the economic storm the country is
experiencing, feel free to RSVP at achagolla@mail.maricopa.gov.
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DOWNTOWN GLENDALE SHOPS
& BOUTIQUES OFFER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 8
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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Can’t wait to
get started on your holiday shopping? Get your credit card ready
and mark your calendar to attend Downtown Glendale’s Annual
Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Participating shops in Old Towne and
Catlin Court will be decorated and filled with gifts,
decorations, furniture, home decor and all your needs for the
holidays! Historic Downtown Glendale is filled with more than
90 one-of-a-kind boutiques and specialty shops where you’re sure
to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list, as well as
great eateries when you need to take a break from shopping! In
addition, many shops will offer refreshments, special promotions,
gifts and prizes.
VISIT DOWNTOWN GLENDALE FOR THE
CATLIN COURT HISTORIC HOME
TOUR NOV. 8
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GLENDALE, Ariz. –
Have you driven through the Catlin Court Historic District and wondered what the
beautiful bungalow homes looked like inside? Now is your chance to find out!
Homeowners will open their doors for the Catlin
Court Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is
only the second time Catlin Court homes have been opened to the public. The
tour will feature eleven historic homes in the beautiful historic neighborhood.
History buffs will delight in hearing stories of the
neighborhood’s rich and fascinating past, which dates back to 1915. Co-founded
by Otto R. Hansen, the neighborhood was named “Catlin Court” for his wife’s
maiden name, and was one of Glendale’s earliest residential developments.
Additional activities planned during the tour hearken
back to Glendale’s earlier days, such as free horse-drawn carriage rides and a
vintage car show.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the event.
Tickets are available for purchase at Glendale’s Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn
Dr., Suite 140, or on the Web at www.catlincourthometour.com.
The Visitor Center will be open that day, welcoming
visitors and residents to discover many shopping and dining options in downtown
Glendale before or after the tour. For more information, visit www.visitglendale.com,
or call 623-930-4500.
For more information on the Holiday Open House, call
623-435-0556. For a list of shops and restaurants in downtown Glendale, visit
www.visitglendale.com.
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Larry
Karp & Michael Bowen for Authors @ The Teague Wed.,
Nov. 12 at 1 p.m
The Velma Teague Library will be hosting two crime novelists,
Larry Karp and Michael Bowen, on Wed., Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. as part
of the Authors @ The Teague series. Both authors have just
released novels that they will discuss, and sign.
Larry Karp's latest book is The King of Ragtime.
Karp takes the reader back toManhattan in 1916, when a dying Scott
Joplin wrote his final masterpiece. Joplin gets tangled up in
murder, after storming out of a meeting with Irving Berlin.
Michael Bowen will discuss his mysteries, including his latest
one, Shoot the Lawyer Twice. It's the latest in his
series featuring Rep Pennyworth, a trademark and copyright lawyer,
and his English professor wife, Melissa. Spend some time with the
characters known as a current incarnation of Nick and Nora
Charles. Best
of all, spend some time at the latest Authors @ The Teague
program, at the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue. The
authors will speak and sign books, beginning at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 12. Call 623-939-3431 for more details
lholstine@yahoo.com
book blog: http://lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com
"Reach librarians, and you reach the world." Betty Webb
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Black MBA Association Leadership Retreat in the Valley -
November 14–16 WESTGATE -
PHOENIX, AZ (October 23, 2008) - The Phoenix Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) will soon play host to
more than 100 influential African American business leaders as
representatives from the 44 Chapters of the National Black MBA
Association (NBMBAA) and its National Board of Directors are
scheduled to visit the Phoenix metropolitan area November
14–16 for a leadership retreat.
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is
dedicated to develop partnerships that result in the creation
of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. In
partnership with more than 400 of the country's top business
organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range
of industries within the public and private sectors.
"The NBMBAA Leadership Retreat in November will provide a
national spotlight on the black community in Phoenix as
leaders of the other 44 chapters come in for a weekend of
training," said Brian Mitchell, president of the Phoenix
Chapter of the NBMBAA. "The Board of Directors of the
Phoenix Chapter has been working hard to re-establish its
prominence and be an active part of the community. We are
undergoing a rebirth - a phoenix in Phoenix."
Leadership retreat workshops are private but Valley residents
are encouraged to participate in the social/fundraising
events.
The NBMBAA Phoenix Chapter Golf Outing will serve as one of
the leadership retreat's feature events. The golf outing will
be held on November 14 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Trilogy Golf
Club at Vistancia, 12575 W. Golf Club Dr. Peoria, AZ. The
public is invited to participate and the cost is $100 per
person and $400 for foursomes. Net proceeds will go to the
Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association.
Featured events for the day will include: a Golf Clinic, $1
Million Dollar Shot, Hole in One Contests, Sponsor Gifts,
Closest to the Pin Contest, Player Gifts, Prizes and Awards,
Longest Drive Contest, Raffle, Auction and much more.
Ultimately, the golf outing aims to provide opportunities for
Valley residents to network with NBMBAA chapter board members
while increasing awareness about the Phoenix Chapter.
On November 14 at 8:30 p.m., Cox Communications is sponsoring
an independent film screening featuring a discussion with the
filmmaker. The movie will be shown in a private screening at
the AMC Westgate 20 Theatre, 9400 W. Hanna Dr., Glendale.
Limited tickets are available to the public and must be
purchased before the event.
On November 15 at 9:00 p.m., the Phoenix Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association will be hosting a party for
leadership retreat attendees and the public at the Renaissance
Resort and Spa in Glendale, 9495 W, Coyotes Blvd., Glendale.
Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
"Through the events that are open to the public, we hope
to show the business community that the African American
demographic is sizable in the Phoenix area too," said
Mitchell.
For more information about the golf outing and other social
events, please visit www.phoenixblackmba.org.
Registration for players, sponsors and volunteers is also
available by e-mail at volunteers@phoenixblackmba.org.
ABOUT THE PHOENIX CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA
ASSOCIATION
Established in the early 1990s, the Phoenix Chapter of the
National Black MBA Association is comprised of business
professionals, and entrepreneurs in various fields of
endeavor. We pride ourselves on establishing relationships
within the local business community and promoting the
intellectual and economic resources throughout the valley.
Visit www.phoenixblackmba.org
for more information.
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For more information, please contact Brian Mitchell, President
of the Phoenix Chapter of the NBMBAA, at (877) 529-4504 (Toll
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Friday
evening, September 26, the Chamber of Commerce held
their 15th Annual Auction at the Glendale Renaissance
Hotel. This event has become the Chamber’s
biggest annual fund raising endeavor.
This
evening was also to serve as the inaugural evening of a
new business awards program at the Glendale Chamber of
Commerce entitled “Keys to
Glendale’s Success”.
This
awards event honored three Glendale businesses for
their innovative and enterprising approaches in
contributing to the success of our business community.
Nominated
by their business peers, the Chamber canvassed our
membership earlier this summer, searching for candidates
that were worthy of recognition in the following
categories :
- Category
1) Response to Adversity – someone who had overcome
significant challenges within their business.
-
Category 2) Going “Green” – an environmentally
conscious businessperson who believes in, promotes,
invests in and practices “green” policies.
and
-
Category 3) Community Involvement – a business who is
constantly getting involved in promoting Glendale
and the area business community.
The
“Keys to Glendale’s Success” 2008 winner for
“response to adversity” is
–
Karen Watts President of Advantage Urgent
Care
June
Nelson, Chamber President, stated:
"This
company has seen a number of serious setbacks in
management over the past several years that might have
put other businesses under. Karen has had to make
life changing decisions to save the company and has done
it successfully, with style and grace. She has
shown courage that inspires other to achieve more than
they thought possible.
Advantage
Urgent Care provides a service to Glendale residents
when they are in the greatest need and the most
vulnerable. Karen and her staff provide care that
relieves the anxiety and treat the afflictions for
people who are so sick or injured that they cannot wait
for treatment. Congratulations to Karen
Watts!!!!!"
The “Keys to Glendale’s Success” 2008 winner
for
“Going
Green” is Julia Wright, owner of Wright Choice
Promotions
June
Nelson, Chamber President, stated
"Julia
has always been concerned about the environment, but
until recently, there were not many manufacturers
producing eco-friendly promotional items that she could
market through her business. In 2007, Wright
Choice launched a comprehensive collection of
eco-friendly promotional products including clothing,
drinkware, bags, alternative power, automotive, key
tags, office products, kids items, household items, and
printed products.
Julia
is a tireless promoter of environmentally sound business
practices and is currently working with area chambers of
commerce and other organizations to develop eco-friendly
business networks in the Valley.
Wright
Choice Promotions knows that everyone would like to save
the earth, but not everyone can afford organic
cotton. And, as much as we would like to run our
home on solar panels and leave no footprints on the
earth, it is not yet practical… but we can reduce,
reuse and recycle. Congratulations to Julia
Wright!"
Ed
Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions and Glendale Daily Planet
/ KKAT- IPTV was selected as the winner in category 3,
Community Involvement, June Nelson, Chamber President, stated
in her speech at the awards event:
"Ed
spends countless hours documenting news and events in
Glendale, and without compensation. The “Daily
Planet” provides an online news website with text, still
photos, archived and live streaming video of Glendale
events.
Ed
shares this information freely with the Glendale
Star // Glendale Chamber of Commerce “Pulse”
newspapers, // the Panorama Hills Monthly, // Banner
Health’s employee newspaper // and other media outlets.
Ed
can be found covering almost every Glendale public event
and helps our community shine in the areas of economic
development, diversity, sports, special events, citizen
and government involvement.
He
and the Daily Planet have won a number of electronic media
awards, but has not really been recognized locally for his
time and efforts in tirelessly promoting Glendale.
Tonight it’s your turn… Ed Sharpe!
Congratulations!"
L to R -
Jessica Kelly, Scott Bohall, Blaze Bohall and
Danielle Bohall Cart Off Their Winnings!
Walker and Linda
Remington With Basket of Treasures!
Ed
Sharpe Category 3) Community Involvement winner shows off
his new 'KEY'
Glendale
Chamber of Commerce Premier Event!
Thousands
of dollars’ worth in vacation packages and merchandise were
auctioned.
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September 24, 2008
IT TAKES A NATION TO BUILD A ROCKET
By Steve Cook, NASA Ares Projects Manager
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.
If you don't follow NASA more closely than noting a space shuttle
launch
or space walk on the International Space Station, you may not be
aware
that America is building a new rocket.
It's called the Ares I, and it is America's rocket that will carry
humans into space for exploration missions to the moon and beyond.
Together with a larger follow-on rocket, the Ares V, and a capsule
called Orion which will house our astronaut crews, the Ares I
makes up
our country's new space transportation system.
America first landed on the moon almost 40 years ago when Neil
Armstrong
took the small step that was a giant leap for mankind. We didn't
stay
very long back then.
Now we plan to build an outpost on the moon, and conduct
scientific
research there that will result in learning more about our own
planet
and the universe we live in. We also will learn the skills
required to
continue space exploration and expand human presence throughout
our
solar system.
Just as happened when we first went to the moon with the Apollo
program,
the technology innovation this activity generates will find many
new
uses in our nation's economy, promoting national prosperity.
And just as in Apollo, it will take the collective skills and hard
work
of our entire nation to make this happen.
Right now, 213 companies in 32 states and Puerto Rico are working
on the
Ares I rocket -- including four firms here in Arizona.
America's space budget is spent right here on Earth.
Building a new rocket provides many benefits. Besides technology
innovation, economic stimulus and acquisition of new knowledge, it
inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers and
promotes
our national security and our national pride.
For all these reasons, many other nations around the globe are
rapidly
expanding their own space programs. China has announced plans to
send
its astronauts to the moon.
They do so because not only does it take a nation to build a
rocket -- a
new rocket also can help build a nation.
GLENDALE
ENVIRONMENTAL CLASSROOM EARNS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
GLENDALE,
Ariz.
– The Glendale
Main Library's unique combination of the environment and education
has been celebrated for its efforts. The library was recognized at
the Valley Forward Association's 28th Annual Environmental
Excellence Award Ceremony for its Art in Public Places.
TheValley Forward Association presented the city of
Glendale Library
with the Crescordia, which was given as the highest honor in the
category of Art in Public Places for its modern and functional
architecture intertwined with impressive landscape. The classroom
was designed by Matthew and Maria Salenger of coLab Studio.
Children and adults can learn
about the beauty and importance of the natural Sonoran desert at
the
Glendale
outdoor environmental classroom. The artwork bends itself to the
forms of the existing landscape.
Seating accommodates 27 with
black steel benches similar to the building’s structure arranged
in a curving form placed along the landscape. Hanging above is a
large vertical shade. A new path connects a nearby concrete
sidewalk with the classroom.
“It is an honor to receive
the Crescordia for a project that truly demonstrates a design
created in harmony with the environment,” said Rex Gulbranson,
arts and cultural administrator.
The outdoor classroom is part
of the
Glendale
Xeriscape
Demonstration
Garden
, which features 400 species of low-water-use plants. For more
information, visit www.glendaleaz.com.
GLENDALE SPECIAL EVENTS
DIVISION MANAGER EARNS INTERNATIONAL
CERTIFICATION
(COG)
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Martin Dickey, Glendale’s division
manager for the Office of Special Events, received professional
designation as a Certified Festival and Event Executive (CFEE) at
the recent convention of the International Festivals & Events
Association (IFEA).
Dickey joins an elite
group of only 244 other festival/event professionals from around
the world who have earned their CFEE certification since the
program’s inception 25 years ago. Currently, there are only nine
CFEE-certified professionals in Arizona, including Dickey.
"This certification is
a testament to Martin's dedication in excelling in his
profession and keeping current in the festival industry."
said Jerry McCoy, Glendale's deputy director
of marketing/communications. “Not only will it
enhance Martin's professional stature among his peers, the
certification also reflects positively on the Office of
Special Events and the city of Glendale."
Initiated by the IFEA in 1983,
and sponsored by K & K Insurance, the certification program
recognizes professionals in the festivals and events industry who
have attained the highest level of competency in their
field.
Requirements for obtaining the
CFEE designation include experiential career achievements;
required course work; published article(s) based on research
pertaining to events; professional speaking requirements; and
meeting the professional standards of the association and its
assessment board. The program typically takes at least 3
years to complete.
The IFEA is a non-profit
membership organization with members spanning 40 countries and 5
continents, and offers the most complete source of ideas,
resources, information, education and networking for festivals and
event professionals world-wide.
For more information on the IFEA,
go to http://www.ifea.com. For more information on Glendale’s
award-winning special events, visit http://www.glendaleaz.com/events.
GLENDALE OFFERS TIPS TO
HELP RESIDENTS RESPOND TO ABANDONED OR FORECLOSED PROPERTY
The city’s new Web page
provides guidance to residents who may be concerned about a vacant
home, code violations or graffiti. City programs and departments
are listed that can address these issues, along with contact phone
numbers. The site also provides links to online forms for
reporting graffiti or code violations.
For those who may be facing
foreclosure, the site lists free local counseling as well as
social services for help during difficult financial times.
For additional questions,
residents should call the Code Compliance Department at
623-930-3610 or the Neighborhood Partnership Office at
623-930-2868.
Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center first in Arizona to get new cancer
treatment technology
GLENDALE, Ariz. - September 22,
2008 - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center will be the first
hospital in Arizona to offer cutting edge cancer treatment with an
Elekta Axesse machine. The Swedish-made machine offers leading
edge stereotactic radiosurgery and therapy as well as Volumetric
Modulated Arc Therapy - treatments for cancer that drastically
decrease treatment time, and increase patient comfort and accuracy
in targeting hard-to-treat tumors. Banner Thunderbird Radiation
Oncology staff will treat their first patient with the new machine
during the first week of February 2009.
"The Elekta Axesse lets us to treat
patients quickly and even more accurately," said Banner
Thunderbird Radiation Oncologist Dr. Paul Mitsuyama. "The
most exciting thing is that treatments that used to take between
10 and 30 minutes will be shortened to two to 10 minutes.
" The shortened time will also allow
the department to increase the volume of patients treated at
Banner Thunderbird's Radiation Oncology Department. The new
technology helps doctors zero in on and treat cancer with minimal
damage to surrounding healthy tissue providing non-invasive
treatment for difficult-to-treat tumors in areas such as the
brain, spinal cord, lungs, liver and prostate.
"We're able to treat tumors in
critical areas and protect healthy tissue," said Dr.
Mitsuyama.
Constant measurements with the use
of a camera target the tumors in real time to accommodate movement
and changes within the patient's body.
Banner Thunderbird is already preparing
the room that will house the new $3 million, state-of-the-art
machine. The Elekta Axesse will be delivered in October and will
go through a commissioning and licensing process prior to treating
the first patients.
"This is something different in the
West Valley and we're the only hospital in the state with this
machine," said Robin Johnson, Banner Thunderbird's director
of Radiation and Oncology. "This is just one way we're market
leaders in providing excellent patient care."
About Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of Banner
Health-a not-for-profit health system with 21 hospitals throughout
the West-is a 374-bed acute-care hospital featuring a behavioral
health center, children's center and dedicated outpatient center.
Banner Thunderbird is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
GLENDALE AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAM
CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
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GLENDALE, Ariz.
– The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is having an
anniversary party to celebrate 15 years of the Glendale
Recreation After School Program (G.R.A.S.P.).
G.R.A.S.P. began 15 years ago at the O’Neil
Recreation Center, 6448 W. Missouri Ave., serving children at
William C. Jack and Don Mensendick elementary schools along with
other children ages 6-13 in the area. The program has since
expanded to four locations in the southern Glendale area.
The program provides children a safe
place to go after school where they can participate in a variety
of activities, clubs, games, arts and crafts and even receive
homework help.
The G.R.A.S.P. 15th
anniversary celebration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday,
Sept. 25 at O’Neil Recreation Center. Cake and refreshments will
be served. The center also recently received a new color palette
inside and out with welcoming paint colors on the outside and fun
characters and themes painted throughout the inside.
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Police
request assistance with possible kidnapping
At
3:25 pm. today, a credible witness saw the following incident:
A
16-17 year old white female with shoulder length blonde hair,
white shirt and pink capri pants was walking southbound on
47th Avenue, south of Bethany Home Road. A gold 2006 to
2008 Jeep Liberty pulled up from the south, crossed traffic and
stopped by the girl.
A
black male, about 18-20 years of age got out, grabbed her, and
forced her into the Jeep. As he returned to the driver's
seat, the girl was seen trying to get out of the car, but was
evidently held by a second subject in the back. The Jeep
made a U turn and left southbound on 47th Avenue. The
black male was wearing a white hat, a long white T shirt and
unknown color jeans.
I
frankly admit that this could be a teen prank, or a
boyfriend/girlfriend incident, or even a family matter.
However, the possibility of a kidnapping is too great to simply
ignore. We are anxious to determine, if possible, if this
is a serious crime, or something far less sinister.
The
Glendale Police are asking for anyone with information to call
the Glendale Police at 623-930-3000.
UPDATE>
9/16/2008 3:17Jim Toomey GPD PIO SAYS..... am pleased to report
the girl who was thought to be abducted has been found
alive and well.
The incident turned out to be a minor squabble between the girl
(17) and her boyfriend (16). They live together about 1/2
mile south of where the incident occurred.
Det. Bill Johnston located the Jeep by searching the area and
was able to speak to the victim directly. The altercation
is being investigated, but we are gratified that our worst fears
for the victim's safety were not realized.
Jim Toomey
LET
THERE BE LIGHT … ALL
THE TIME!
(COG-GDP)GLENDALE,
Ariz.
– Say goodbye to having to call in or fill out an online form
to report a street light outage. Thanks to a new system, called
ROAM, a remote monitoring device on top of all
Glendale street
lights will electronically notify the Glendale Transportation
Department of a specific street light outage as soon as an
outage occurs.
The
city of
Glendale
is the first city in the
United States
to have its entire street lighting system remotely and
automatically monitored. More than 19,000 city street lights
house this state-of-the-art alert system. The ROAM system has
been in place since Dec. 2007, and since its installation, the
reported number of street light outages has declined from 10
percent to 1.1 percent, which is a record in the street lighting
industry.
“With
this street light monitoring system, we know about the outages
before most residents would notice an outage and decide to call
it in,” said Jamsheed Mehta,
Glendale
transportation director. “Keeping all of our street lights in
service not only provides critical customer service, but it also
helps enhance safety and nighttime vision at all times.”
Transportation
staff can monitor the daily performance of each street light
from a computer or laptop. The results indicate whether a light
was working during the previous day’s 24-hour period.
The system is called R.O.A.M., which is
short for Remote Operation Asset Management. It is manufactured
by Acuity Brands Lighting, one of the world's leading providers
of lighting fixtures. In May, ROAM received Lightfair
International's 2007 Innovation Award as "Best of
Category".
ROAM will allow street lights to give remote status reports to
the team in charge of their maintenance. This more efficient
feedback system will eventually replace current weekly night
patrols of the entire city. The change will save both manpower
and money over time.
One of the main pieces of new equipment being used is the type
of photocontrol. Standard street light photocontrols measure the
amount of natural light available. This sensor then tells the
light when to turn on or off. The new generation is greatly
enhanced by the addition of embedded communication chips.
ROAM works by allowing the equipped lights to receive
information on neighboring lamps. If a street light is no longer
working, the failure will register with nearby lights. This
information is then transmitted to a network operations center.
The Public Works Department and its contractor can access at any
time through a secure internet web portal.
Each working light can also send reports on its own status, 4
times daily or, on demand. These reports are possible through a
combination of intelligent photocontrols, machine to machine
communications (M2M), wireless communications, mobility
technologies, and network management services.
New Orleans announced that it was
planning to implementing this system also on Dec 06 1007.
Let's get to some more details on
the system. The photos are not of "our" system but
will serve to give you a general idea of the shape of things to
come. Information from http://www.holophane.com/roam/
Q.
What makes
a ROAM photocontrol different from a standard photocontrol?
A.
The ROAM
photocontrol features all the same components found in a
standard photocontrol.
It
also functions as a standard photocontrol (on at dusk; off at
dawn) However the ROAM
photocontrol
features added diagnostic and wireless technology. The ROAM
photocontrol detects
fixture
malfunction and transmits this information wirelessly to the
network operations center (NOC).
Q.
Is the
ROAM photocontrol the same size as a standard photocontrol?
A.
The ROAM
photocontrol is 3-1⁄8” x 3-3⁄4” high, which is
slightly taller than most standard photocontrols
to
accommodate the added technology.
Q.
What
voltages can ROAM operate?
A.
100-265 VAC @
60Hz
Q.
What lamp
types can the ROAM system support?
A.
High pressure
sodium, metal halide and mercury vapor lamps
Q.
Is the
ROAM photocontrol backward compatible?
A.
Yes. The ROAM
photocontrol is backward compatible with streetlights featuring
a twist lock type
receptacle.
Q.
On what
frequency does the ROAM system operate?
A.
The ROAM
system meets all applicable FCC requirements and operates at
915MHz ISM
Q.
Will the
network go down?
A.
Any network
can lose connectivity. However, the ROAM network is
self-healing, self-configuring and
self-optimizing
meaning that if connectivity is lost, the system will reform
within an hour provided
that
there is not a larger scale power problem prohibiting operation.
Q.
Is
lighting data secure as it travels between photocontrols,
gateways, the
NOC
and customer portal?
A.
The strongest
encryption is used to ensure that lighting data is secure as it
travels through the system.
The
highest security priority is placed on on/off command control.
The customer web portal
requires
a user id and password to access lighting data.
Q.
Do ROAM
photocontrols and gateways feature surge protection?
A.
Yes. ROAM
features 320 J / 10,000amp surge protection
Q.
Can I
retrieve status/health of my system on request?
A.
Yes. The
system will automatically report in 4 times in a 24 hour period,
but you can request status
on
demand.
http://www.holophane.com/roam/Roam_FAQ.pdf
What
Can My Streetlights Tell Me?
ROAM provides owners and
operators unprecedented visibility into their
streetlighting system, from detection of a single
cycling lamp to a large group of streetlights that
have lost power. With ROAM, owners and operators are
made aware of problems prior to a customer
complaint. In addition, ROAM provides more detail
about the nature of the problem than would be
provided by a caller, night patrol or even basic
troubleshooting.
ROAM's robust diagnostics
allow monitoring of street light current and
voltage as well as these malfunction conditions:
Malfunctioning
lamp, ballast or starter
Cycling
lamp
Day-burning
lamp
Non-reporting
fixture due to power loss or communication
failure
LIGHTFAIR
NEWS!
Holophane
takes the "Best of Category" award with R.O.A.M.
at LIGHTFAIR 2007.
TWO FAMILIES
DISPLACED AFTER APARTMENT FIRE IN GLENDALE
(Photos and story GFD)
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale and Phoenix firefighters
responded to an apartment complex near 43rd and Northern
Avenues yesterday, 09-16, at approximately 4:30 PM for an
apartment fire. According to a Glendale Fire Investigator,
the fire may have originated in a storage room located
behind one apartment. It is believed that the fire started
at the base of a gas water heater. The fire spread to a
total of two apartments with a third apartment, which was
vacant, receiving some water damage. The damage estimate is
tallied at $75,000.
The two apartments that
the fire affected most were occupied by residents. According
to an occupant, he noticed the fire just outside of his back
door and it quickly spread to the roof of his home. He and
his wife immediately made their way out and knocked on the
next door neighbor’s door to inform them of the situation.
The neighbor and her two teenage daughters immediately left
their apartment. 9-11 was called and firefighters arrived
just minutes after.
Glendale Fire’s
Crisis Response Team worked with the American Red Cross to
help with any immediate needs of the displaced families. “Both
families did exactly what they should have done by getting
out, calling 9-11 and staying out,” said Glendale
Firefighter Daniel Valenzuela. This serves as another
reminder to check your smoke detectors and home escape
plans. You never know when you’ll have to rely on them.
More safety information can be found on the Glendale Fire
Department website, www.glendaleaz.com/fire
Lullabies
and Level II at West Valley Hospital
Photo
caption:
Ellie Milo, director of women and infant services for West
Valley Hospital, in the new Level II nursery.
Goodyear,
Ariz. (September 17, 2008) – If
you happen to be a patient or a visitor at West Valley
Hospital and you hear a lullaby being played over the intercom
system, you can be sure of one thing. A baby was born.
Of
course, a lullaby is not really an enticement for
parents-to-be when considering a hospital for the birth of a
baby. However, the fact that West
Valley Hospital now has a Level II nursery is definitely an
added incentive.
West
Valley Hospital’s Level II nursery provides care for babies
born at 32 weeks gestation or greater, and for those who need
close supervision or extra help after birth. The nursery
staff dedicated to caring for these babies consists of
registered nurses who are specially trained in Level II Care,
neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatologists, and pediatric
primary care providers.
“We
are really excited about our Level II certification,” says
Ellie Milo, director of women and infant services.
“Being able to provide this additional level of care
demonstrates our commitment to the health care needs of the
communities we serve.”
Sometimes
babies in a Level II nursery may need monitoring for apnea,
IV’s, special medications, an incubator or other assistance
to maintain their body temperatures or nourishment intake.
Level II staff work closely with families, teaching them about
any special procedure or medication their babies may need at
home.
Most
babies born several weeks early will spend some time in a
Level II nursery for observation. Babies with more serious
conditions may need to be transferred to a hospital with a
higher level care unit.
For
more information about Women and Infant Services at West
Valley Hospital, please call 623-882-1920.
To
register for a birthing center tour or to sign up for classes
ranging from childbirth preparation, infant care, breast
feeding and sibling preparation, please call 888-669-3444.
About
West Valley Hospital—West
Valley Hospital is a 164-bed, acute care community hospital
located in Goodyear, Arizona. From state-of-the-art
obstetrics and a full-service emergency department, to medical
and surgical services, cardiovascular and intensive care, West
Valley Hospital is dedicated to meeting the greatest needs in
our communities by providing the most comprehensive healthcare
available. With exceptional people providing exceptional
patient care, West Valley Hospital is fully accredited by the
Joint Commission.
Toy
Drive at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Benefits Hospitalized Children Glendale, Ariz.
-
September 17, 2008 - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and the
Central Arizona Project have teamed up to ask the community to
"Share the Love" by donating a new toy during the
"Share the Love" toy drive.
The toy
drive, which benefits Banner Thunderbird Children's Center's
Andrea's Closet, runs through September 30. Andrea's Closet is
a toy closet established in honor of Andrea Nicole Brunk, a
girl who passed away from Leukemia shortly before her tenth
birthday. After going through treatments and procedures, every
patient of Banner Thunderbird Children's Center can choose a
donated toy from the closet.
"Kids
don't get to choose when they have an IV or surgery or even
what they get to eat sometimes while they're here," said
Joy Daugherty, Child Life Coordinator and Child Life
Specialist. "Being in a hospital takes away their
autonomy and this gives them the opportunity to choose
something fun." Daugherty said she sometimes sees
pediatric patients spend an hour in Banner Thunderbird
Children's Center's Andrea's Closet trying to decide what toy
to take with them. "One patient told me it's the best
thing in the hospital," Daugherty said. Collection bins
are set up throughout Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and
community members can drop off new toys.
For more
information about the toy drive call Daugherty at (602)
865-5074. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is located at 5555
W. Thunderbird Road in Glendale.
"Andrea's
closet provides a light at the end of the tunnel after kids
have procedures - they get to go into a room filled with
toys," Daugherty said. "It makes an unfavorable
situation a little better and it's a little thing we can do to
make the hospital a better place."
On a previous
visit during another toy drive, Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
(MYAC) Students Ashley
Johnson, Senior at Mountain Ridge and Callie Shawcross, Senior
at Mountain Ridge, take
a break and examine some of the many treasures inside
Andrea’s Closet at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in
Glendale. This toy program brings pediatric patients
comfort and distraction from their pain by allowing them to
choose a special gift from the toy-filled closet. Be sure to
contribute to the current toy drive at Banner Thunderbird.
About Banner
Thunderbird Medical Center - Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center, part of Banner Health-a not-for-profit health system
with 21 hospitals throughout the West-is a 374-bed acute-care
hospital featuring a behavioral health center, children's
center and dedicated outpatient center. Banner Thunderbird is
fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations.
About
Andrea's Closet
Andrea's
Closet is named for Andrea Brunk, who was 8 years old when she
was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July 2000.
Like many children dealing with such a disease, Andrea dreaded
her regular visits to the hospital.
Through chemotherapy and radiation treatments, the child-life
specialist at Phoenix's St. Joseph's Hospital tried to keep up
Andrea's spirits. They presented her with a Beanie Baby or
some other prize from their stash every time she had to endure
a painful or scary procedure.
Soon Andrea
discovered the closet where the goodies were kept...
Unfortunately, she passed
away from Leukemia shortly before her tenth birthday.
The toy drive, which
benefits Banner Thunderbird Children's Center's Andrea's
Closet, runs through September 30. After going through
treatments and procedures, every patient of Banner Thunderbird
Children's Center can choose a donated toy from the closet.
STRONG ARMED ROBBERY
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale
Police Department needs your help in locating subjects that were
involved in a strong armed robbery on 8/31/08 at 6:45p.m.. This
occurred at 4329 West Northern in the Fry’s Food Store parking
lot.
The female was putting groceries
away in her car when a small truck drove up to her. The
passenger leaned out and grabbed her purse, which she was
holding.
The victim fell to the ground and
dragged a short distance until her purse broke free from her
arm.
She sustained physical injuries to her
arm and face and was emotionally traumatized over the incident.
If anyone has information regarding
this crime, or recognizes the vehicle involved, please call the
Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000.
CouryGraph
Productions Reels in 2 Grand Festival
Awards at the 2008
Berkeley
Video & Film Festival
!
Screening
September 26, 27 and 28 Continuous
Screenings Start at - 7:30pm
Friday . 1:00pm Saturday . 1:00pm Sunday
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Ed Sharpe Director
at CouryGraph productions, has received 2 Grand Festival
Awards for their entries The Laura Graff Hit and run -
Search for the Driver and The Legend of the Evil
Count Spatula.
The East Bay Media Center proudly presents the 17th Edition of the
Berkeley Video & Film Festival, screening in Downtown Berkeley at
Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas. Bettering even last year's lineup,
we are impressed by the quality and diversity of topic and
entertainment presented to us this year.
These entries will screen at at The Berkeley Video & Film
Festival which will have it's public screening September 26, 27
and 28 at Landmark's California Theatre 2113 Kitteredge at Shattuck in
Downtown Berkeley California.
The exact times of Sharpe's film
screening will be:
Saturday - 1:56pm - “Laura Graff Hit & Run Accident -
Search for The Driver” - Ed Sharpe - Documentary - 0:37
Sunday - 1:27pm - “The Legend of the Evil Count Spatula” -
Ed Sharpe - Comedy - 2:32
These two films are just two very small offerings out if the many
excellent productions that will be screened.
One production that Sharpe is looking forward to viewing
is"Stop The Presses: The
American Newspaper in Peril" - Mark
Birnbaum & Manny Mendoza - 80:00 - This documentary should be
mandatory viewing for any student or persons working in
journalism today. Interviews with the publishers and editors of
the largest U.S. papers indicate the future demise of this
traditional medium. Co-Producer Manny Mendoza will answer
questions following the films screening.
The Global Premiere of “Rebel Roar: The Sound of Michael McClure”,
a short Art Documentary of the Bay Area’s reknowned Poet and
Playright, Michael McClure, produced by Kurt Hemmer and Tom Knoff of
Harper College, advances the cause of all that is Beat and Hip and
gives insight and inspiration. This is a ‘must-see’ cinematic
marvel, with America’s greatest living poet, Michael McClure.
McClure and Hemmer will answer questions following the film.
Sharpe
states : "The mix of documentaries, features, shorts, works by
young producers, experimental films and more rivals any of the
festivals I normally attend." He continued "It is unbelievable
Valpour and his group can offer this entertainment at a $13 dollar a
day pass rate!"
Being able to interact with producers, directors and cinematographers is
what makes attending a live screening like this a great event.
"We're amazed by
increase each year of the quality of the creative work shown at the festival"
said Sharpe. "We're
honored that our productions were chosen to be screened and also
to receive 2 prestigious awards."
CouryGraph Productions competed against
filmmakers from the Bay area and also those that participated
internationally.
Festival Director Mel Vapourstated:
"Over 200 submissions were received and juried this
year and the quality of this year's submissions was extremely
high and competitive for the final screenings. The screening /
jury committee feels it has selected works that reflect the
highest artistic integrity of all the submissions. "
(see the link to the list on BVFF site to see all of the
productions that will screen)
Sharpe regularly participates in Film
Festivals internationally as well as his home base of Arizona.
When he is not out directing creative dramatic works, he is
going though the same process with fact filled news reporting
for the metro Westside - 'Valley of the Sun in
Arizona.
Sharpe stated: "With all the
new growth in the west valley it presents an ever evolving
canvas for my camera to record." He continued: "The
new world-class Stadium and other sports facilities, new shopping
districts, fascinating constructions projects... it is a
newsman's heaven!"
Sharpe's first production showing Saturdayat
1:56pm is “Laura Graff Hit & Run Accident - Search for The
Driver” a 37 second news - Documentary
Mel
Vapour, Director at BVFF sums it up best: "The Emmy
® Award
Winning, Glendale Arizona news gatherer, Ed Sharpe, is once again
on the scene for this short news spot in the heinous hit and
run accident involving local resident Laura Graff, Sharpe's daily
news-webcasts are legendary and award winning in Arizona and beyond."
-
The second production, the West coast premier of
“The
Legend of the Evil Count Spatula” - a Comedy -
2:32 showing at: Sunday - 1:27pm was the team
effort of three people. Ed and Bette Sharpe
directed - produced
- edited and Ed even puts in a brief acting appearance in this film with Jenifer Reeves,
consultant
to CouryGraph Productions, assisting Bette Sharpe in the script
department.
Mel
Vapour, Director, BVFF
states:
"Sharpe
takes the literal challenge of making a common kitchen utensilinto
an epic maelstrom of comedic proportions"
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions dramatic and video news
reporting can be seen at www.glendaledailyplanet.com
In addition there are email links at the site to contact Sharpe and
his group.
Ed Sharpe of
Glendale Daily Planet Announced as the
Arizona Association of Black Journalists 2008 Arizona Media Diversity
Awards Winner
(GDP - Phoenix /
Glendale, AZ 9/10/2008)
-- The Arizona Association of Black Journalists has announced Ed Sharpe of
the Glendale Daily Planet as the winner for
the second annual Arizona Media Diversity Awards program.
A festive dinner
was held to celebrate the occasion in downtown Phoenix September
10, 2008 at Mi Amigos in the Arizona Center. Attending
were Arizona Association of Black Journalists officers and members,
interested visitors and Ed and Bette Sharpe form Glendale Daily
Planet.
The program aims to recognize Arizona journalists and media members
committed to sharing diverse stories reflective of Arizona's minority
communities.
Weldon B. Johnson,
President of the Arizona Association of Black Journalists, explained the
award:
"The
Arizona Association of Black Journalists congratulates Ed Sharpe and
The Glendale Daily Planet for their efforts to highlight the rich diversity of the
community they serve."
Weldon elaborated: "Ed
is being honored for series of work over the past year (2007)
celebrating the variety of cultures in Glendale. He has worked hard to
tell
the stories of all of the people of that city and we look forward to
seeing
him continue those efforts in the coming months and years."
Left to Right -Weldon
Johnson - Arizona Association of Black Journalists (AABJ)
President
and Chandler Neighborhoods Reporter for the Arizona Republic
presents
Ed Sharpe - Publisher Glendale Daily Planet with the 2008 Arizona
Media
Diversity Award for Sharpe's work in Online/New Media. <Photo
by Bette Sharpe>
Sharpe's work that caught
the judge's eye for
the 2008 Arizona Media Diversity Awards consisted of:
Second-Annual
West Valley Black Enterprise Networking Meeting Held at the Glendale
Gaslight Inn
Happy Birthday Cesar
E. Chavez! 2007 Keynote speaker Luis
Valdez
Martin Luther
King Unity Day 2007 - Glendale Arizona - Keynote Speaker
Justice Alan C. Page
GLENDALE WELCOMES
HOME JORDIN SPARKS - Westgate Center -
Friday, May 11, 2008
Barrio Day at Murphy
Park 2007
The Beautiful Plaque!
These entries
consisted of text and stills with many also offering full
video of the keynote address by the dignitary in conjunction to links to
other sites, quizzes, large banks of photos of the event for participants
to be able to download etc.
Sharpe, an Online
Media and IPTV Pioneer,
commented : "All I do is record what exists around me and
package it and distribute it... The main credit for the richness
of the content is due to the interesting people and
activities that are around me!"
Sharpe continued, "As
Glendale grows we get more people from all over moving here with
new businesses, activities and festivals - Pan you camera (or your
eyes) around... it's a fascinating world here!"
Winners of the previous
year's inaugural award in 2007 include Jacque Tobias, a freelance writer,
for her moving story on the Lost Boys of Sudan; and Omadelle Nelson and
Todd Jackson of KPHO-TV5 for their story on an inspirational teacher at
Phoenix Central High School.
Along with the fundamental elements of journalism, entries must reflect
the spirit of diversity in content and subject matter. Entries were judged
by a committee affiliated with the National Association of Black
Journalists.
About AABJ:
The Arizona
Association of Black Journalists,
www.azblackjournalist.org, is an affiliate chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Founded in 1995, AABJ is dedicated to fostering opportunities for professional and aspiring journalists through various programs and scholarships. The
group is comprised of working journalists
in print, broadcast and radio outlets, and communication and public
relations specialists statewide.
The AABJ board of directors is committed to the continued nurturing of
aspiring journalists through its scholarship program. Also, advancing
Arizona as a viable professional market to members of the National
Association of Black Journalists, an initiative AABJ launched when it
hosted the national convention in 2000.
AABJ is committed to:
Strengthening ties among Black Journalists.
Sensitizing all media to the importance of fairness in the workplace for
Black journalists.
Expanding job opportunities and recruiting activities for veteran, young
and aspiring Black journalists, while providing continued professional
development and training.
Increasing the number of Black journalists in management positions and
encouraging Black journalists to become entrepreneurs.
Fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and
outstanding achievement by African-American journalists, and achievement
in the media industry as a whole, particularly when providing balanced
coverage of the Black community and society at large.
Working with high schools and colleges to identify and encourage Black
students to become journalists, and to diversify faculties and related
curriculum.
Providing informational and training services to the general public.
Awarding annual scholarships to college and high school students.
And finally, although the organization's focus is African-American
journalists throughout the state of Arizona, they are dedicated to helping
all journalists of color and minority journalists reach their respective
goals and commitments.
About
CouryGraph Productions / Glendale Daily
Planet / KKAT-IPTV in Glendale, AZ
Glendale
Daily Planet, the parent organization of KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004
as the first community journalism news site in Glendale and perhaps all
of Arizona... Serving The Metro West Side of the Valley of the Sun,
Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed, participated in and recorded the
further rejuvenation of the downtown core, the meteoric rise of the
'Glendale Sports Empire' and the restoration of historic sections of the
town.
One aspect Sharpe is most proud of is the ability to have a continuous
24/7 stream of archived footage in the player but yet, when a special
event arises, have the ability to go live interrupting the
pre-programmed content to cover the event. With the advent of higher
speed EVDO radio cards and compact portable satellite terminals the
options are limitless.
Residents can now catch stories of interest on their schedule, taking
advantage of the on-demand character of Internet media. No more
waiting for 5 or 10pm and no need to program the TiVo. Important
stories remain available, a mouse click away, for years in the online
archives..
Sharpe
is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences (NATAS), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE),
Independent Feature Project (IFP) (IFP/PHX), The Arizona Association
of Black Journalists (AABJ), Investigative Reporters and Editors
(IRE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), National Press
Photographers Association (NPPA), Southwest Museum of Engineering,
Communications and Computation (SMECC), Association
for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and other
associations.
The work of Ed Sharpe from CouryGraph Productions and other
participative community journalists and engineering staff may be
viewed, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/
.
Interested in having your work seen by the world? Contact the Glendale
Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV to schedule airing! Use the email link on the
site.
45
years ago Martin Luther King delivered His "I Have a Dream
Speech" - Fast forward to present...
I
am sure Martin is looking down and happy to see that
color is no longer a barrier to be a candidate
for the President of the United States..
Indeed!!
Now is the time when a man was judged by his
character... not by the color of his skin! Things are
getting better!
--Ed Sharpe,
Publisher Glendale Daily Planet.
September Marks
Emergency Preparedness Month
GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT
REMINDS COMMUNITY TO BE DISASTER PREPARED
GLENDALE,
Ariz.
– With so many potential disasters throughout the country
on the horizon from forest fires to floods and even hurricanes,
Glendale Firefighters are asking the community to create an
emergency preparedness plan. There are three easy steps to follow
to create your emergency preparedness plan; (1) Get a kit, (2)
Make a plan, and (3) Be informed. Here are a few examples for each
topic;
Get a
kit-
Your kit should be a sturdy and easy to carry to container.
Water, one gallon of
water per person per day for at least three days.
Food, at least a
three-day supply of non-perishable food.
Flashlights and extra
batteries.
Battery-powered radio.
First aid kit.
Prescription and
non-prescription medication.
Eye glasses.
Important phone
numbers.
Make
a plan
Plan places where your
family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate
neighborhood.
If possible, have an out
of town contact. It may be easier to make a long distance
call due to local phone lines being overloaded. This will
help with communicating between separated family members.
Be
informed
Learn
about disasters or emergencies in your area.
Learn
CCC (continuous chest compressions) and CPR and first aid.
More
safety information can be found on the Glendale Fire Department’s
website:www.glendaleaz.com
and
the Homeland Security’s Ready America website: www.ready.gov
Vigil to 1) honor the memory of
Esteban Canales and 2) renew interest in his case and seek
information regarding his killer(s).
ARTICLE
ARCHIVED NOT CURRENT
WHERE:
Desert Garden Park – 6900 W. Ocotillo Road – Glendale
WHEN: Friday, September 5th, 2008
– 5:00 p.m.
On August 31, 2004, just
before 6:00 a.m., joggers found the body of Esteban V. Canales
lying behind a small mound in Desert Garden Park in the 6900 block
of west Ocotillo Road. Mr. Canales had been shot to death, and his
death is being investigated as a homicide. The family is holding a
vigil in his honor, and hopes that new information might be
brought forward. Cold case detective Roger Geisler also hopes that
people in the area may remember any information that will help to
solve Mr. Canales’ murder.
Police
- Cold
Case Information
Esteban
Canales - Case number 04-110600
On August 31, 2004, joggers in
the area of 6900 W. Ocotillo discovered the body of
16-year-old Esteban Canales, who was found shot to death in
the park. Initial reports were that Esteban possibly went to
meet some friends the evening before his death but never
returned home. Information on the death of Esteban
is being sought from the community to further assist
in this case.
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– The Big Read returns this September with Dashiell Hammett’s
“The Maltese Falcon.” This detective novel is a brilliant
literary work, as well as a thriller, a love story, and a dark,
dry comedy. The 1930 novel set the standard by which all
subsequent detective fiction would be judged. This book spawned
director John Huston’s classic 1941 film that starred Humphrey
Bogart as the hardboiled private eye Sam Spade. Two other
versions had been filmed prior.
The West Valley Arts Council,
with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the
Glendale Arts Commission, is sponsoring the local Big Read, which
runs during September and October. On Aug. 25, more than 100
copies of the book will be available to check out at the Glendale
libraries – just look for the life-size Humphrey Bogart display
as Sam Spade.
Tanicus Wins
Glendale Public Library’s Battle of the Bands
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– On Aug. 8, Glendale Main Library held a teen Battle of the
Bands. One would expect a competition of this sort to have a
dozen or so bands competing for the title of The Best Band. And
they did vie, only not in the numbers that were originally
imagined.
By the entry deadline, three
bands had gone through the registration process and were set for
the big day. Tanicus, Chaos Theory and Chandler Heights were
ready for the competition.
On the night of the event, the
library’s auditorium was crowded with interested friends,
family, teens and people who just like rock music. Each group
had 30-minutes to set up, tear down and perform. And perform
they did! Only Chandler Heights had dropped out of the line up.
The two bands were a study of
contrasts. Tanicus is “older,” with all four members being
17-year-old seniors at Sandra Day O’Connor High School,
located in northwest Phoenix. They have played together since
their freshman year. They do mostly original music. Chaos Theory
was formed last year for a talent show at Desert Sky Middle
School. The band is composed of four Glendale brothers, ranging
in age from 12-15, along with a dynamite 15-year-old female
drummer. The older students go to Deer Valley High School. Chaos
Theory performs both originals and cover songs.
In the end, Tanicus won the
Battle of the Bands, but both bands are noteworthy.
Tanicus is composed of Nick
Rossi, drummer; Zach Erfort, lead guitar; Kyle Beloin, lead
vocals/bass player; and Jason Holmes, rhythm guitar. The band is
not totally sure what their name means or its origin, but they
think it may mean “new king,” which fits perfectly with
their idea of the music they want to play. One thing they do
like about their name is that when they google it, only their
band pops up.
“We are trying to
revolutionize music,” says Rossi. “It is now going in an
ill-advised direction. It’s too much of the same. We want to
be different from everyone else. We want to step in and bring
something new.”
“I want people to like us
because we’re different rather than to like us because we’re
like someone else,” Beloin chimes in.
“We like to take different
styles,” adds Erfort, “and combine them. Every song we do is
different We want to take what Nirvana did to the ‘90s and do
it to the 2000s.”
The boys, all good students,
have read about their favorite revolutionary bands – Black
Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, as well as Nirvana –
and are determined not to repeat the life mistakes that they
made. They want to take a step out of the comfort zone, take a
risk, sound different and create something new.
They are college-bound, most
going directly to Arizona State University. Erfort will make a
stop at GCC North before heading to Tempe. They all plan
studying for degrees that will help them have a career in the
music industry, even if their band falters along the way.
The group bemoans the fact
that the club scene on the westside is sparse; Tempe is the hot
spot for new rock bands. On July 25 they had an opportunity to
play in L.A.’s world-famous rock club Whisky A Go-Go. Will
they follow the footsteps of the Doors and Led Zeppelin into
fame and fortune? Time will tell.
Words that come to mind for
the young men in the Tanicus band are “intense” and “passionate.”
There is no doubt that they are pursuing their musical dreams.
In a way, Chaos Theory is like
a “little brother” to Tanicus. They were formed more
recently, but also are influenced by a variety of styles,
including rock, heavy metal, jazz and classical music. They have
been playing music since early childhood and have developed
their own style of rock and roll.
Brothers Ole, 14, and Siever
Braatelien, 13, put the group together and added Collis, 12, a
6th grader at Bellair Elementary School; Creighton, 15, and
Courtney Nelson, also 15. Siever plays lead and rhythm guitar,
as well as lead and backup harmony; Collis plays keyboards,
guitar and electric bass. Ole plays lead and rhythm guitar,
Creighton plays electric bass and sings vocals, and the lone
female, Courtney, is the drummer.
In talking to the father of
the clan, Tom Braatelien emphasizes that these youths are “more
than just a bunch of good-looking faces.” His sons are
involved with many different varieties of activities and
organizations including scouting, swimming, football, wrestling,
reading, playing chess, baseball, and playing Xbox.
Courtney, who got her first
drum set at age 12, is in the high school marching band and is
on the high school drum line. She now studies percussion with
A.D. Adams, who is the drummer from the locally renowned rock
and roll band Crash Street Kids.
Look out for Chaos Theory;
they love what they do, too!
The teen librarians say
that there will be another Battle of the Bands next spring. Call
Kearsten at 623-930-568 or Merideth at 623-930-3580 for
information about playing in the 2009 Battle of the Bands. They
also plan to upload videos from the Tanicus/Chaos Theory battle
to the teen librarian’s MySpace website,www.myspace.com/teenlibrariansgpl.
The website also has information on
other teen library events.
Design-a-Sign
Contest Winners Announced - "Recycling is
Fun"
Glendale
Arizona Mayor Scruggs congratulates the children on their
winning entries. at Tuesday evening's council meeting,
Glendale students were recognized for their winning
entries in the city's Design-a-Sign contest.
Each
year, 6-9 year-olds are encouraged to enter the
"Recycling is Fun" contest to win their designs
on Recycling truck signs that will travel all over
Glendale.
From
left to right the winners are:
Priti
Yadav
Age 9
Bianca
Reinalda
Age 8
Nathaniel
Rodriguez Age 7
Lahari
Samak
Age 6
Click
on the paintings to see in large format!
Lahari
Samak -
Age 6
Nathaniel
Rodriguez - Age 7
Bianca
Reinalda - Age 8
Priti
Yadav -
Age 9
GLENDALE
VISITOR
CENTERRECEIVES
NEW INTERNATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED SIGNAGE
(COG)
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– If you’ve driven around in downtown
Glendale lately, you may have noticed a new sign
on the Bank of America building; while the ‘i’
sign may have caught your eye, you may not be sure
what it stands for.
No,
it doesn’t stand for iPod or iPhone or any
trendy electronic gadget – the italic lower-case
‘i’ is the international symbol for
information, more specifically, visitor
information.
The
Glendale
Visitor
Center
, which opened its door in October of 2000, has
since served more than 88,307 visitors from each
of the 50 states and a total of 46 countries! The
Glendale
Visitor
Center
is an official "
Local
Visitor
Information
Center
," a unique designation from the Arizona
Office of Tourism.
With
this new additional signage, the city hopes to be
able to attract visitors who may be in downtown
Glendale
, but perhaps not aware that we offered a visitor
center, with a wealth of information on what to
see and do in the city and the state.
"We
are thrilled to display an official Information
sign to assist our visitors in locating
the
Glendale
Visitor
Center
,”said Tourism Manager Lorraine
Pino (In Photo below). “The signage is an
additional component in our goal to provide the
utmost in customer service to our visitors and
residents.”
(Left)
The new sign was installed today! Pictured:
( Below) Tourism Manager Lorraine Pino
proudly displays the new 'i' sign before it
was installed on the Bank of America building
.
In
addition to countless free local, regional and
statewide maps, the
Visitor
Center
boasts all kinds of brochures and travel
information, and internet access for
visitors, the perfect place to start your
Glendale
journey.
For
more information you can reach the
Visitor
Center
at 623-930-4500 or on the Web at www.visitglendale.com
You
will notice the International Symbolfor Parking on the new Bank of
America Parking garage also behind the
visitor center. (Photo from (COG) Moving
on up newsletter)
Ed Sez....Added
info on symbols-
But wait...
if you have an old map...
International
Recreation Symbols (Some maps use
this for visitor center)
The
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Science
and Technology Center (NSTC) is the point of
contact for standard International Recreation
Symbology used by the BLM. As there is no single
government agency responsible for managing
International Recreation Symbols, many agencies
have developed their own symbols and definitions.
This has led to confusion and misuse throughout
the government and here in the BLM. The NSTC will
continue to work and coordinate with other
agencies in an effort to standardize symbology and
definitions. However, this is an ongoing effort
and until it is completed, the downloadable
symbols and definitions listed below should be
used by all Bureau offices http://www.blm.gov/nstc/mapstandards/intlsym.html
Have
some Symbol Fun! - References to symbols on the
web:
http://www.Symbols.com
Contains more than 1,600 articles about 2,500
Western signs, arranged into 54 groups according
to their graphic characteristics.
http://www.blm.gov/nstc/mapstandards/intlsym.html
The
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Science
and Technology Center (NSTC) is the point of
contact for standard International Recreation
Symbology used by the BLM
The
mother of all international standards
websites.... ISO http://www.iso.org/iso/home.htm ISO has developed over 17000 International
Standards on a variety of subjects and 1100 new
ISO standards are published every year. The full
range of technical fields can be seen from the
listing International Standards. Users can browse
that listing to find bibliographic information on
each standard and, in many cases, a brief
abstract. The online ISO Standards listing
integrates both the ISO Catalogue of published
standards and the ISO Technical programme of
standards under development.
Honeywell
Aerospace Announces Launch with Bendix/King AV8OR™
Series [Source:Honeywell
Aerospace ]
[28-Jul-2008]Honeywell
Aerospace, a leader in aircraft navigation and
safety systems, used the occasion of EAA’s 2008
AirVenture Oshkosh to announce the launch of its
new Bendix/King AV8OR™ Series – portable
avionics for general aviation pilots.
Based in
Arizona, Honeywell’s aerospace business is a
leading global provider of integrated avionics,
engines, systems and service solutions for
aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and
general aviation, military, space and airport
operations. Read more about
HERE
Honeywell
System to Enhance Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety [Source:Honeywell
Aerospace ]
Honeywell announced July 29
it has delivered the Nitrogen Generation
System (NGS) for the Boeing Next-Generation
737 aircraft. The NGS delivers nitrogen
enriched air to the aircraft center fuel
tank, significantly reducing flammability
and increasing commercial aircraft safety.
On July 16, 2008, the Department of
Transportation, National Transportation
Safety Board, and Federal Aviation
Administration jointly announced that within
two years, all new aircraft must include
technology designed to reduce the risk of
center fuel tank fires. Read more about
HERE
THE SPIRIT OF
GIVING ABOUNDS IN GLENDALE,
RESULT OF
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– Glendale’s Christmas in July event truly evoked the spirit
of the holidays with its canned food drive for St. Mary’s Food
Bank this past weekend, as visitors donated enough food for 1400
meals!
On Saturday, more than 1500 people
enjoyed Glendale’s Christmas in July, visiting Historic Downtown
Glendale for free prizes, shopping, dining, entertainment and much
more! But the spirit of giving came along with these generous
visitors, who donated in a big way to help feed needy Valley
residents.
The kick-off to Glendale’s Office of
Tourism’s 12 Months of Endless Fun campaign was a great success,
and continues next month with more fun in downtown Glendale. On
Saturday, Aug. 16, Sweet Summer Saturday will delight visitors
with more fun: sweet treats, great deals, entertainment and, of
course, free prizes! The August event will feature another
community-oriented component, as well, a Back to School Drive to
benefit local K-8 schools in the Glendale Elementary School
District.
For more information, visit www.visitglendale.com
or call 623-930-4500
photo:
Left, Glendale Tourism Manager Lorraine Pino, and Visitor Center
volunteer LaVonne Butterworth, organize donations for St. Mary's
Food Bank on July 19 for Glendale's Christmas in July, which
brought in enough food for 1400 meals.
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ANNOUNCES
FIRST EVER PASSENGER FLIGHTS TO LAUGHLIN
Flight and
Ground Crew Assist Passengers to Disembark. We Got to
Meet Everyone on the Return Leg of the First Flight.
As part of a new single entity charter service from the Glendale Airport, Vision Airlines and Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort and Hotel have partnered to offer travelers a one-of-a-kind deal. The airline and resort are currently offering trips for as low as $129 for a three or four day trip.
Frank Mosher First
Officer Here to Serve You
The service, which began July 13, arrived home with its first group of passengers
today.
Arturo
Puente, Lux Air Line Supervisor, Hooks up
Generator to Supply Power to Plane While it is Parked
Without The Engines Running
Glendale Municipal Airport Main Terminal, 6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd (107th Ave) Thursday, July 17
This is the first ever service of its kind for the Glendale Airport and with gas prices soaring and people looking for an inexpensive getaway, the flights are expected to grow in popularity. Interested individuals can contact the resort at 1-800-227-3849 for reservations
The Ad Announcing
the
Flight
Plane is Disconnected From External Power and Ready to Take
Off Again!
There
should be some video up later this week!
Learn
about the Plane -
Dornier
328
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dornier 328 is
a turboprop-powered commuter airliner. Initially produced by
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH, the firm was acquired in 1996 by
Fairchild Aircraft. The resulting firm, named Fairchild-Dornier,
manufactured the 328 family in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany,
conducted sales from San Antonio, Texas, and supported the
product line from both locations.
More at the
website lots of details, links photos etc...
GLENDALE NAMES NEW
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AFTER NATIONWIDE SEARCH
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Following a nationwide
search, Glendale has named Brian Friedman as its new economic
development director.
Friedman has been serving as interim
economic development director since October of 2007. Prior to
that, he was in the city’s Planning Department as Senior
Planner and then Principal Planner, responsible for developing
much of what is now open and planned in the city’s sports and
entertainment district. Before coming to work for the city of
Glendale, Friedman was the Director of Planning and Zoning for
Santa Cruz County.
In his time as interim director, Friedman
helped to bring 350 new jobs to the city, and worked to open two
new businesses in the core downtown area.
“I am very pleased to announce Brian
Friedman as our new economic development director,” said Deputy
City Manager Art Lynch. “In his new, official capacity, he will
be working to meet the City Manager’s and Council’s goals for
redevelopment of the Glendale Avenue corridor, attracting high
wage jobs in targeted industries, assisting the city’s executive
team with major projects, growing the economic diversity of the
city and continuing to bring tangible investments to the city.”
Friedman’s educational background
includes a master’s degree in Planning and Urban Design from the
University of Arizona, as well as a bachelor’s degree in
Regional Development. In addition, Friedman is fluent in both
Spanish and French, and is conversational in several other
languages, bringing an additional skill to the table in today’s
increasingly global economy.
GLENDALE FIRE AND
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY CONTINUE TO TEAM UP AND OFFER FREE
TRAINING ON A LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUE
GLENDALE, AZ. – Glendale
Firefighters and personnel from Midwestern University gathered
Thursday night, 07/17, at Midwestern University in Glendale to
offer free training to the public on CCC(Continues
Chest Compressions) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator). CCC
(Continues Chest Compressions), also known as “hands only CPR”
is a new form of CPR which has documented increased survival
rates in adults who suffer a cardiac arrest emergency. The
Glendale Fire Department and Midwestern University have been
teaming up for the free monthly two hour course since September
2007.
Firefighter/PIO Daniel Valenzuela
demonstrates technique to student
“Our goal is to teach as many
people CCC as we can. We know as first responders, this
can mean the difference between life and death,” said
Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick.
The attendance for each
class has ranged from approximately 40 to 225 people. The
next free CCC training class in Glendale will be held on
August 21st from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The class will take
place at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training
Center located at 11550 W. Glendale Avenue. Please log on
to www.azshare.gov
for more information and to sign up.
*Photo is included from Thursday night’s
class (07-17-08)
NYSE “Kicked-Off”
Super Bowl XLII
Weekend In Glendale, Arizona
Ed Sharpe Glendale
Daily Planet
Millions watched...
GLENDALE, Ariz. – On Fri., February 1,
the New York Stock Exchange kicked-off Super Bowl XLII weekend with
a live, remote bell-ringing from the Super Bowl Complex/Glendale
Media Center in Arizona to close trading at the Exchange.
NYSE Euronext EVP & Co-Chief Operating
Officer, U.S. Products, Larry Leibowitz; Roy Vallee, Chairman &
CEO, Avnet, Inc; NYSE Euronext; Arizona-listed company Chairmen
& CEOs; Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano; Mayor of Glendale,
Elaine Scruggs; Chairman of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee,
Mike Kennedy and Spike™ the official team captain of the Arizona
Super Bowl Host Committee.
Super Bowl XLII
will be played in Glendale, AZ on Sun., February 3, 2008 with the
kick-off at 4:18 p.m. (6:18 p.m. EST)
Fourteen NYSE Euronext
Arizona-listed companies will participate in the remote NYSE bell
ringing:
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT) Roy Vallee, Chairman & CEO (initiating
company for this event)
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW) John Zillmer, Chairman
& CEO
CSK Auto Corp. (NYSE: CAO) Lawrence Mondry, President & CEO
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE: FCX) Richard Adkerson,
CEO
Hypercom Corp. (NYSE: HYC) Norman Stout, Chairman; Philippe
Tartavull, CEO
Knight Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: KNX) Kevin Knight, Chairman &
CEO
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. (NYSE: MRX) Jonah Shacknai, Chairman
& CEO
Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH) Steven J. Hilton, Chairman
& CEO
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) William J. Post, Chairman
& CEO
RSC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RRR) Erik Olsson, President & CEO
UniSource Energy Corporation (NYSE: UNS) James S. Pignatelli,
Chairman & CEO
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) Kimberly J. McWaters,
President & CEO
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) Douglas Parker, Chairman,
President & CEO
Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) Bob Bohannon, Chairman; Paul Dykstra,
President & CEO
"With
this ceremony viewed by millions today,
not only did we kick
off the Super Bowl,
but we launched Glendale Arizona into the next era..."
Ed
Sharpe, Publisher- Glendale Daily Planet
Glendale
Balloon Glow 01/19/2008
Saturday Night A Great Experience!
Ed
Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Balloons at Murphy
Park Glendale AZ - Photo by: Ed Sharpe
A
Visit With Michael
Glen Balloon Pilot
Photos
and story by: Ed Sharpe (small
photos get larger when clicked)
This Glendale Balloon
Glow event was special with the addition of a handicapped
pilot, Michael Glen, owner and pilot of “Elevation II” out of
Tucson, Arizona.
Glen
tells us, “I guess you could say I was born into
ballooning"
"My
dad, Bill Glen, started in 1973, and I was born in 1975. I had my
first balloon ride at two weeks old – so I am told."
"As a child, my parents let me play with the controls and
instruments, and as a teenager, I got my student pilot license, with
the intention of completing my pilot’s license. But being a
teenager, I tended to sleep instead of get up early to fly."
"In 1996, I had an accident which left my legs paralyzed. I
finally got my pilot’s license – because I wanted to achieve my
goal, not because I would be the only paraplegic hot air balloon
pilot in the world."
"I fly a balloon called a ‘Duo-Chariot'. I call it a
‘love seat in the air.’ It is a two-seater bench with a harness
or lap belt–depending on how much you want to be strapped in.
There is no basket around you. You do have a solid foot rest, unlike
the ‘Cloudhopper’ balloon which is a seat in the air with your
legs dangling. I sure didn’t want to use that."
Glenn lists his "real Job" as a motivational speaker and
is willing to travel anywhere to get the
message out. (Schools and organizations interesting in having
him speak can find details on his
websitewww.rollingpilot.com/
)
He tells
us: "It is important to me to speak to kids and young
adults."
"I
go around to schools and give demonstrations to show them that if I,
a paraplegic, can pilot a hot air balloon, then anything they want
to do is possible." He added.
Glenn
describes the joy of it all:
"The
greatest joy I get from flying is the freedom...
"There
is nothing like waking up in the morning and flying or even
crewing."
"There
are three balloon pilots and three balloons in my family –
my father, my brother, and myself. So there is always the
opportunity to either fly or crew – and both are equally
fun. "
"Flying
for me is like sitting on a platform in the sky and watching
the world below you".
Talking
about
Hot Air Ballooning!
Elevation
II owned and piloted by Michael
Glen. - submitted photo
(Left)
Michael Glen is truly the ambassador of Hot Air Ballooning!
He
enjoys talking to both young and old and sharing his joy of
this spectacular sport.
During
the Glendale Balloon Glow event in Downtown Glendale, Glen
visited with hundreds of people explaining all aspects of ballooning,
his disability and love for the sport.
(Right)
No matter where Glen sets up people cluster around with smiles
and barrages of questions for this talented Balloon Pilot.
______
Michael
Glen's First Balloon.
The
Case of the Stolen Balloon...
Glen
said someone disconnected his trailer from his truck sometime
between midnight and 6 a.m. In it was his balloon.
The balloon Elevation is blue, yellow and green and has a
special metal basket to accommodate Glen.
The
balloon was in a blue-green trailer with Arizona license plate
94896 with balloon stickers on the back.
If
you see it in Albuquerque call: 242-COPS (242-2677). In other
towns contact the local police also.
Elevation Michael's
Balloon 'Elevation'
was stolen on October 6, 2006 in Albuquerque, NM.
WHERE IS
ELEVATION ?
More shots from around the event
Photo by:
Mike Conlin
Photo by: Ed Sharpe
Projected Image on
the Street! - Photo by: Ed Sharpe
Beautiful Balloons at
Murphy Park Glendale Arizona - Photo by:
Mike Conlin
Glendale Fire
Department - Photo by: Ed Sharpe
Ed Sharpe-Glendale
Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV and Officer Tim Readeron Glendale Police
Department. Tim overseas the aspects of security at all of the
special events in downtown Glendale Photo by: Bette Sharpe
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – The Glendale Police Department is pleased to announce
the selection of a new Assistant Police Director. After a
national search, Mark Napier has been selected to fill the post.
He replaces Brent Ackzen, who retired after 33 years of service
with the department. Mark assumed his duties on November 3rd.
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Glendale Main Library’s Live at the Library can
be a welcome break for folks tired of doing holiday
shopping. The award-winning cultural series takes place at 7
p.m. on Thursdays in the library’s auditorium at 5959 W.
Brown St.
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – After an
extensive national search, the city of Glendale has selected
Sam McAllen as the new Code Compliance Director.
(GPL)
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale
Public Library’s Foothills Branch, located at 19055 N. 57th
Ave., is the proud recipient of the Best Public Library Speaker
Series award. The designation comes in the newly published 30th
annual Phoenix New Times Best of Phoenix publication.
So, what's the future for this special bookstore in an age
when so many independent bookstores fold when owners move
on? Barbara Peters, who now refers to herself as a
volunteer bookseller, spends a great deal of time
traveling. She's quoted as saying, "When I go
traveling, no paycheck goes with me. And there is no
interruption in service to you thanks to the admirable
Poisoned Pen professionals. My status has been more that
of volunteer for several years in preparation for a new
generation of Poisoned Pen ownership. We want the
transition to be as seamless as possible."
Ed
Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
The
Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy
of Television Arts and Sciences Governor’s Award was
presented to the Arizona
Broadcasters Association. Present to accept this prestigious
award was Art Brooks, Association President and CEO . 
(COG)
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Martin Dickey, Glendale’s division
manager for the Office of Special Events, received professional
designation as a Certified Festival and Event Executive (CFEE) at
the recent convention of the International Festivals & Events
Association (IFEA).
Andrea's
Closet is named for Andrea Brunk, who was 8 years old when she
was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July 2000.
Like many children dealing with such a disease, Andrea dreaded
her regular visits to the hospital.
The second production, the West coast premier of
“The
Legend of the Evil Count Spatula” - a Comedy -
2:32 showing at: Sunday - 1:27pm was the team
effort of three people. Ed and Bette Sharpe
directed - produced
- edited and Ed even puts in a brief acting appearance in this film with Jenifer Reeves,
consultant
to CouryGraph Productions, assisting Bette Sharpe in the script
department.
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– On Aug. 8, Glendale Main Library held a teen Battle of the
Bands. One would expect a competition of this sort to have a
dozen or so bands competing for the title of The Best Band. And
they did vie, only not in the numbers that were originally
imagined.
(COG)
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– If you’ve driven around in downtown
Glendale lately, you may have noticed a new sign
on the Bank of America building; while the ‘i’
sign may have caught your eye, you may not be sure
what it stands for.
International
Recreation Symbols (Some maps use
this for visitor center)
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– Glendale’s Christmas in July event truly evoked the spirit
of the holidays with its canned food drive for St. Mary’s Food
Bank this past weekend, as visitors donated enough food for 1400
meals!
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Following a nationwide
search, Glendale has named Brian Friedman as its new economic
development director.
