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GET A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE

         GLENDALE, Ariz. -- When the first vehicles pull in to park in the new downtown Glendale parking garage this winter, they will be pulling into a structure boasting 11,000 square feet of retail and office space with five parking levels and beautiful brick façade reminiscent of Glendale's roots. But you can see it now in its infancy thanks to the up-above view offered at a new viewing station.

                     The viewing station, located in the McCarthy offices on the third floor the Bank of America Building (5800 W. Glenn Drive, suite 330), will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. This station will provide great views of the project during all of its critical stages.

                     Construction of the new 600-space downtown parking structure began in March and is scheduled to be completed in January 2008.

                     This new parking structure is replacing a 140-space surface parking lot. It will have one level of underground parking, retail and restaurants at ground level and three parking levels above. The retail area will be on the north side of the structure, adjacent to Catlin Court. Entrance and exits will front 58th Drive and 58th Avenue.

                     It will be the third parking garage in downtown Glendale.

                     For project updates or information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/improvements or call 1.877.203.0042 . 

  Arizona Dads Could Win Super Bowl Tickets

Scottsdale , Ariz. – On Father’s Day your dad could have the chance to go to Super Bowl XLII.  Before February 3, 2008, the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee will give away two free tickets through its Membership Club.  Buying a Membership Club membership for your Dad could mean celebrating Father’s Day again on Super Bowl Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium .

In addition to a chance to win tickets, Membership Club members will be automatically entered into monthly raffle drawings for great prizes.  Past prizes have included a Sedona getaway for two to the Radisson Poco Diablo, a Stay and Play golf and accommodation package from the Radisson Fort McDowell in Fountain Hills, and a year’s supply of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream. 

Upon purchase, Membership Club members will automatically receive exclusive Super Bowl merchandise that cannot be purchased anywhere else, including: a t-shirt, cap, keychain, magnet, sunglass clip, license plate, lapel pin, cell mate and more items, all with the Host Committee’s official logo – and all available exclusively to members. A membership also provides discounts and promotions from Host Committee partners, including a Cold Stone Creamery gift card.

There are two ways to register for the Membership Club – log on to the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee’s website at www.azsuperbowl.com, or call 1-888-644-0217. 

This Father’s Day, give the Dad in your life a gift he will truly love—a chance to go to Super Bowl XLII.

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is a private, non-profit Arizona corporation that serves as a liaison with the National Football League in organizing local efforts and preparations leading up to the Super Bowl. It has the responsibility to implement Arizona ’s action plan for Super Bowl XLII, which culminates with the game on February 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale .

2011 Super Bowl Bid Awarded

Scottsdale, AZ – After bidding on the 2011 Super Bowl this morning in Nashville, Arizona representatives were informed moments ago by National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL owners have awarded Super Bowl XLV (45) to North Texas. 

“While we are disappointed not to be hosting Super Bowl XLV, we are in a great position for future games,” said Arizona Super Bowl XLII Host Committee Chairman Mike Kennedy . “ Arizona is in the Super Bowl business. It’s not a matter of ‘if’ the big game returns, it’s a matter of ‘when’.”

Kennedy and Super Bowl XLII Host Committee President Bob Sullivan made a 15-minute presentation to NFL owners, followed by a five-minute presentation by Arizona Cardinals Vice President and General Counsel Michael Bidwill.

Amelia's Consignment Shop Reopens!

We are pleased to announce that after 4 months of repairs and renovations, Amelia's Consignment Shop located at 7150 N. 57th Drive in Catlin Court is open for business as of May 15th. Stop by to say hello to Amelia and see the new interior of the store. 

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANT

BEAUTIFIES MOHAWK HOA ENTRYWAY

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Beautiful landscaping now welcomes residents of the Mohawk Homeowners Association (HOA) as the result of a beautification project at the east side of 59^th Avenue from Beardsley Road to Monona Drive.

The Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods awarded a neighborhood grant to the Mohawk HOA in the amount of $4,995. In addition to the plant materials, the project also included the installation of irrigation components and removal of an existing entry monument. The neighborhood contributed $11,092 in the form of a cash match toward the project.

Vice Mayor Manny Martinez, Cholla District, will recognize the neighbors for their efforts to complete the project, during a plaque presentation beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4 at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Road in the Raven Room.

The Mohawk HOA is located between Beardsley Road to the north, Monona Drive to the south, 55^th Avenue to the east and 59^th Avenue to the west. It includes 236 homes that were built in 1993.

The Neighborhood Partnership Office administers a grant program that funds revitalization projects twice a year to assist neighborhoods more than 15 years old. Citizen participation and involvement are key components of the program.

For more information on the Neighborhood Grants Program, call 623-930-2868.

Glendale Resident is Kiwanis Science Fair Winner

By:  Sharlee Lunsford March 16, 2007
The fair was held the week of 03/12/07 and the winners were announced on 03/14/07.

The Kiwanis of Carefree Community Science Fair "In Pursuit of Knowledge" was
held this week at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.  More than 1500
students competed from ten local elementary, middle and high schools.
Around 500 students and more than 200 Science Projects qualified at
preliminary school Science Fairs to compete at the Kiwanis event.



Glendale resident, Drew Dinsmore, a 6th grade student at Bella Vista Private
School of Cave Creek, Arizona, took 1st place in the 6th grade division.
His project entitled, "How Color and Insulation Affect Temperature" also won
Best of Show in the middle school division.



Other Bella Vista Private School winners included 8th grader Ryan Nemger,
1st place winner, Sydney Hahn, 5th grade honorable mention, Spencer Eisner,
5th grade honorable mention and Christopher Noel, 8th grade honorable
mention.



Lisa Artenian, Principal at Bella Vista Private School, said "We are very
proud of all of our students - they are awesome!"

Ed Sharpe, Glendale Arizona Museum Director
and Archivist lands IEEE Education Award.

At the IEEE PHOENIX SECTION ANNUAL BANQUET held Saturday, February 10th, 2007 at the Hilton Phoenix Airport Grand Ballroom Phoenix, Arizona Ed Sharpe, the Director and Lead Archivist for the Southwest Museum of Engineering Communications and Computation was presented with the section's Education Award. 

 (Pictured left to right... Rao Thallam, SRP - IEEE SECTION CHAIRMAN, Ed Sharpe Director and Lead Archivist for SMECC and Cesar A Vasquez-Carrera Chairman if PHX IEEE Computer Sociey)

This Outstanding Pre-college Educator Awards  recognize specific contributions, achievements, programs and efforts completed by an individual who promotes technical literacy, or the technical or professional goals of the Section, the IEEE or the IEEE-USA. 

The plaque reads: "For archiving of communications and computing items serving Phoenix community and of historical importance to Arizona and the nation."

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Fountains at Arrowhead mall                                  Glendale skate park near union hills

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Openings and Closings In  Glendale's Core

Aunt PittyPat's Kitchen-  Terry is retiring and selling off the furniture and fixtures.... If there was a favorite thing you used to look at there be sure to stop by and see if it is still available. We wish Terry joy in retirement.

Bags and Beans has reopened as  "A Shot of Java" Here we see Lisa and Kelly at the counter. 

7003 N 58th Ave  Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 847-2423

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Julie Rae and Lisa pose in front of the new window artwork.  Gone are all the handbags and there are  new tables and  couches for your seating enjoyment.

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Glendale Channel 11 is proud to announce its own version of a TV show featuring distinctive homes and gardens and unique people and parks

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Move over HGTV!  Glendale Channel 11 is proud to announce its own version of a TV show featuring distinctive homes and gardens and unique people and parks that make for the most one-of-a-kind neighborhoods in the Valley.  Tune into Glendale 11 for "Glendale's Best: Our Neighborhoods." 

 

Join Glendale Channel 11's Julie Watters as she explores the city's neighborhoods and why people live here by choice not by chance.   From  million dollar neighborhoods to historic homes, classic architecture and ranch style living,  interviews with lifelong residents and profiles on new families, the 30-minute TV show encompasses six individual neighborhoods in Glendale.

 

“In Glendale, we place a high value in being a city with excellent neighborhoods,” states Community Partnership Director Erik Strunk. “From residents, to staff, to city leaders, our community is committed to creating and maintaining vibrant places for people to live and raise a family. This program invites viewers into the homes and lives of these great residents and makes you feel at home.”

 

 “Glendale’s Best: Our Neighborhoods” will air during its regular time slot on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. on Glendale Channel 11. Glendale 11 airs on Cox and Qwest Channel 11, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For complete viewer’s guide, visit http://www.glendaleaz.com/glendale11

CELBRATION OF CHAMPIONS DINNER FEATURES ASU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – Arizona State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Charli Turner Thorne will have an opportunity to speak to state high school athletic champions from nine Glendale high schools when the inaugural “Celebration of Champions Dinner” is held Wednesday, May 16 at the Glendale Civic Center.

         Turner Thorne, who will be the keynote speaker at the dinner, is the most successful coach in program history (203-134 record at ASU). She is coming off a season in which she directed the Sun Devils to its first-ever Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

The dinner is being put on by Glendale First, a new non-profit organization comprised of business and civic leaders just launched in Glendale to build and promote business and community partnerships to strengthen economic vitality and the quality of life in the city.

“As we embark on our first year as a new organization in Glendale, we think the time is right to stage a community event honoring exceptional athletic achievement,” said Arlene Kulzer, Glendale First president.

“This aligns with the city’s new reputation as a national sports and entertainment destination, as well as being named one of Sports Illustrated’s Good Sports Communities of the Year.”

Glendale was one of eight cities in the country to receive this honor and was selected for implementing effective, youth-focused sports programs.

Business and community organizations are invited to join in the Celebration of Champions Dinner presented by Ashley Furniture HomeStore through sponsorship of the event beginning at $750 or by purchasing individual tickets at $75 each. Proceeds will be used to provide awards to the student athletes and to promote future business and quality of life programs and opportunities in the city. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner and program at 7 p.m. Guests will include leaders from business, education and government, as well as the student-athletes.

State champion high school teams that will be honored to date are Apollo High School - 4A Division I Boys Basketball; Cactus High School - 4A Division I Girls Basketball and Girls Volleyball; and Deer Valley High School - 5A Division II Spirit Line.

Individual state high school champions to be honored to date include Jack Hicks for Boys 100 Yard Backstroke and Justin Mauser for Wrestling 145 lbs Division -- Deer Valley High School (5A Division II); Jessica Ruiz for Girls Badminton, Anthony Wagner for Wrestling 112 lbs Division, Diego Bencomo for Wrestling 189 lbs Division and J.J. Sanchez for Wrestling Heavyweight Division --  Independence High School (4A Division I); Skylar Wilson for Girls 50 Yard Free Style and 100 Yard Free Style and Amber Weinberger for Girls 1 Meter Diving -- Ironwood High School (5A Division II); and Nadia Biston for Girls Cross Country -- Mountain Ridge High School  (5A Division I).

To purchase tickets for the upcoming dinner or for more information on Glendale First, call Shawn Pensinger at 623-209-2727.                 

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GLENDALE POLICE ARE SEEKING MISSING 83 YEAR OLD WOMAN

UPDATE   UPDATE   UPDATE

Carmen has been located at 6700 West Union Hills at the Walgreens Store. A citizen found her and called the police. She appears to be OK. Detectives are going to interview her to see if she can tell them where she has been since yesterday.

            GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Glendale Police Department needs your help in locating 83 year old Carmen Santamaria. Carmen was last seen around 6:30 pm in the area of 63^rd Avenue and Greenway. She is described as a Hispanic woman, brown hair and brown eyes, 4’ 11” inches tall and weighs about 112 pounds.

   She was last wearing a white shirt and black shoes with black or khaki pants. Her family indicates she is very talkative but has Alzheimers and dementia and will not know her way home or where she is.

    Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Carmen or happens to see someone matching the description is asked to call the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000.

COUNCILWOMAN YVONNE KNAACK HOLDING FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MARCH 8
...PLAYS TO A FULL HOUSE!

         Glendale Daily Planet – Residents swarmed to Councilwoman Yvonne Knaack’s first Barrel District meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown St. The meeting was held in the large Palo Verde Room.

Photos shot before the formal meeting started.... by the time I left for my next assignment the room was full. 

         Many City of Glendale employees were present to discuss parks and recreation programs and neighborhood services available to residents and registered neighborhoods. 

         The Barrel District is located in the central part of Glendale and is bounded by:

·        43^rd (Arizona Canal) to 67^th avenues, from Cactus Road to Peoria Avenue

·        51^st to 59^th avenues, from Arizona Canal to Cactus Road

·        51^st to 67^th avenues, from Peoria to Olive avenues

·        51^st to 63^rd avenues, from Olive to Northern avenues

For  information about future meetings, call the City Council Office at 623-930-2250.

Nokia Unveils New Nseries Multimedia Computers at Nokia
Open Studio Event in New York  [Source: Nokia]

At the event, Nokia announced new devices and experiences that show how the boundaries are blurring between the Internet world, mobility and the consumer electronics industry. The Nokia N95 is an all-in-one multimedia computer with a pioneering dual slide concept, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 mega-pixel camera and support for high-speed mobile networks, which makes it easier to watch and record videos, listen to songs, browse the internet, or catch up on email while on the move. Nokia also presented the Nokia N75, especially designed for the Americas market.

During the Intel Developers Forum in San Francisco, more than 4,000 attendees were witness to the unveiling of the new Quad Core chip. Intel officials say the new chip with "four brains," which will be released this fall, will benefit consumers by dropping the price of Core 2 Duo computers. The Forum also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the remote control by showing how the clicker that comes with Entertainment PCs can be used to change Web video channels. <26 SEP 2006>

Motorola and Nokia to Cooperate 
on Mobile TV Interoperability

In an effort to encourage greater adoption of broadcast mobile TV services and accelerate service deployment, Motorola and Nokia announced that they will work to achieve interoperability among their DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld) enabled mobile devices and network services. According to research company Informa, the mobile TV market is poised to grow exponentially - by 2010, there are anticipated to be over 50 million DVB-H enabled mobile devices sold globally.

Barricaded Subject

                     GLENDALE, Ariz. 2/27/07– A suspected car thief eluded Glendale Police this afternoon when he ran from detectives, giving a local mother and her children a scare, and disrupting a neighborhood for about two hours.

                     At 3:45 pm on Tuesday (2/27), Detective Sgt. Brandon Blanco was looking for stolen vehicles in south Glendale.  He located one, occupied by a male driver and a female passenger, near 67^th Avenue and Bethany Home Road.  He followed the car as it turned west onto Montebello Avenue from 67^th Ave.  The driver presumably determined that the police were behind him, although Sgt. Blanco was in an unmarked car.  The suspect quickly pulled over in the 6700 block of W. Montebello Avenue and ran from the stolen car.  Sgt. Blanco stayed with the car to deal with the female passenger.  She was taken into custody without incident.

                     The suspect ran to an apartment at 6740 W. Montebello and went inside.  A woman and three children were inside, but ran out when the suspect entered.  Police surrounded the apartment in an effort to contain the suspect.  The SWAT team responded and efforts were made to locate and arrest the suspect.  Three adjoining apartments were evacuated.  Regrettably, the suspect was not located, leading police to believe he was able to flee the area before the perimeter was established.

                     The suspect is Patrick Romero (8/12/1980).  He is an Hispanic male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 220 pounds, with closely shaved hair.  Detectives want to speak with him regarding his use of the stolen car, and for trespassing in the apartment.

                        It is not known if Romero was armed at the time of the incident.  Romero did not threaten or assault the woman and children in the apartment.  The woman indicated she does not know Romero.  The role of the female passenger is still under investigation at this time.

THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THE START OF THE SPRING 2007 NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS GRANTS PROCESS

Glendale’s Community Partnerships Department is pleased to announce the start of the Spring 2007 Neighborhood Grants Process.

The grants program is designed to encourage residents to come together and apply for projects of a public nature that will enhance their neighborhood. 

All residents interested in participating in the Spring 2007 grants process will need to attend one of two orientation sessions, which will explain the guidelines of the grants program, eligible projects and how to complete the grant application.  The actual grant application will also be available at these meetings.

The two orientation sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 13 at 6 p.m., and Saturday, March 17 at 9 a.m. in room B-3.   The meeting room is located on the basement level of Glendale City Hall, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue.

All spring 2007 neighborhood improvement grant applications must be submitted to the Neighborhood Partnership Office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20.

For more information, contact Neighborhood Services Coordinator Patrick Krause, in the Community Partnerships Department at 623-930-2868.

Methamphetamines: Fact or Fiction

GLENDALE, Ariz. – A methamphetamine-addiction crisis seems to be sweeping Arizona. A few statistics reinforce the trend:

·        In 2003, 42 percent of females booked into Maricopa county jail tested positive for meth.

·        Surveys show that 65 percent of state child-abuse and neglect cases involve meth.

·        Over the past five years, there were 1,412 meth-production-related seizures in Arizona, according to the Attorney General’s office.

One way to fight this popular drug of choice is to learn the facts. James Stoehr, Ph.D., Professor, MWU College of Health Sciences, will present “Methamphetamines: Fact and Fiction” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at Foothillls Branch Library, 19055 N. 57^th Ave.

He will lead a discussion of the facts and myths surrounding crystal meth use. He will review historical accounts of methamphetamine use from World War II to its widespread distribution in the 1960s. He will also share signs and symptoms associated with its abuse, the current epidemic that is occurring in Arizona and some successful treatments for recovery from addiction.

Call 623-930-3846 for more information.

MISSING ADULT

         GLENDALE, Ariz. The Glendale Police Department needs your help in locating 43-year-old Luis Ricardo San Miguel. His wife last saw him at 10:00p.m. On March 9^th, 2007. He was watching television and when she woke up the next morning he was gone.

    He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8” tall weighing 240 lbs with brown hair and eyes. He is believed to be driving a 2006 Silver Dodge caravan with Arizona plate 059-CWA.

    His relatives, friends and place of business report they have not seen him since March 9^th. They say this is very uncommon.

    Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to call the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000.

POLICE SEEK VIOLENT ATTACKER

         GLENDALE, Ariz. The Glendale Police Department would like the public’s help in locating a suspect who violently attacked a seventeen-year-old female last month.

    On February 27^th, 2007 the seventeen year old was attacked in the area of 75^th Avenue and Bethany Home Road when the suspect pulled up next to her, got out of his SUV and tried to grab her and force her into the vehicle. She fought him off and ran away .

    The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his early twenties, 5’7” tall with a thin build and weighed about 160 pounds.

    He was driving an older model luxury SUV, tan or gold in color.

    Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Glendale Police Detective Bill Johnston at 623-930-3735

  GLENDALE ARSONIST SENTENCED

IN RESTAURANT BLAZE

GLENDALE, AZ. – A former employee of the 3 Margaritas Restaurant located at 5171 W. Bell Road has been sentenced for setting fire to the structure.

The fire that occurred on January 29, 2006 caused an estimated $71,000.00 in damages to the Mexican restaurant.

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of Public Safety provided resources and were of tremendous assistance to the Glendale Fire Department throughout the investigation.

Fire Investigators were able to recover a security video recorder from the debris, which proved to be a key in the final sentencing. Technicians from the DPS Computer Video Forensics Division were successful in recovering images from the recorder that helped lead to the identification, arrest and conviction of Joshua Burrell.

Burrell, a former employee of the restaurant entered the building prior to closing on the night of fire, hid inside, and later confessed to taking money from the restaurant and then setting it on fire.  

TEENAGE GIRL ABDUCTED FROM HOME

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Police Detectives need your help locating a 16-year-old teenage girl who was taken at gunpoint from her home at 5002 W. Bethany Home Road on Sunday (4/15) evening.

         Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Sunday night, the victim Kimberly Madrid, was at home with her mother and two other siblings (ages 18 and 3) when someone knocked on the door.  When the victim went to the front door to ask who was there, two Hispanic males forced their way into the residence.

         The two males were armed with a rifle and a handgun.  They restrained the older sibling.  The children’s mother ran out of the home to get help.  When she returned, her 16-year-old daughter Kimberly Canastillo Madrid was missing.  No one else was harmed.

         Kimberly is a Hispanic female, 16-years-old, turning 17 next month.  She is about 5’5” tall and weighs from 120 – 140 pounds.  She has brown eyes and brown shoulder length highlighted hair.  She was last seen wearing a light colored top with thin straps and pajama-type shorts.

         There is no further information available regarding the suspects or a vehicle that may have been involved.  Police would like to speak to Kimberly’s ex-boyfriend, Israel Vasquez Florez as a Person of Interest.  He is described as a 26-year-old Hispanic male, about 5’6” tall weighing about 140 pounds.  

         Police are concerned for Kimberly’s welfare and are asking anyone with any information as to her whereabouts to please contact the Glendale Police Department Persons Detectives at 623-930-3000.  Notifications of this kidnapping have been sent to the other Valley police agencies.

         Photographs of Kimberly above and her ex-boyfriend Israel (Person of Interest) bottom Photo on the  right is a more recent photograph.

Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and SRP Offer Super Business Opportunities

Emerging Business Workshop on May 9 at SRP

Scottsdale , Ariz. – It’s a great time for Arizona ’s minority- and women-owned businesses to cash in on Super Bowl XLII. The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee’s Emerging Business Program, presented by SRP, will host its second workshop on May 9.

This latest workshop will go into greater detail than the introductory workshop that attracted more than five hundred people last November at University of Phoenix Stadium . The May 9 workshop will focus on specific procurement opportunities, best business practices and strategic alliances.

While Super Bowl XLII offers numerous business opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses, the most sought after areas include: catering, transportation, security and tenting.

Who Can Participate in the Emerging Business Program?

The Emerging Business Program is designed for all Arizona certified minority- and women-owned businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more minority or female (of any ethnic race) individuals. Minority and women-owned businesses need to be certified by one of the following Arizona certifying agencies:  City of Phoenix , City of Tucson , Arizona Department of Transportation, Women’s Business Enterprise Council-West and Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council (GCMSDC). Applications for the program are available online at www.azsuperbowl.com under the Business Outreach link.  Applications will also be available at the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their certification certificate.

What: Emerging Business Workshop presented by SRP

When: Wednesday, May 9 from 4-6pm

Where: SRP Project Administration Building : 1521 N. Project Drive, Tempe (near Phoenix Zoo)

To RSVP:  Write to business@azsuperbowl.com, and include your company name, contact information, and number of attendees.

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is a private, not-for-profit Arizona corporation that serves as a liaison with the National Football League in organizing local efforts and preparations leading up to the Super Bowl. It has the responsibility to implement Arizona ’s action plan for Super Bowl XLII, which culminates with the game on February 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale .

-- azsuperbowl.com

Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee Had a  Volunteer Draft at
Arizona Cardinals NFL Draft Event on April 28 at University of Phoenix Stadium

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – With the 2007 NFL Draft a month away, the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee today announced its plans to hold a “Volunteer Draft” at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 28, in conjunction with the Arizona Cardinals draft day event.  The event will took place at the Insight Club East on the concourse level of the stadium.

“We are very excited about our Volunteer Draft,” said Host Committee President Bob Sullivan .  “We needed to assemble a team of 10,000 volunteers for Super Bowl XLII, and the people that sign up with us on Draft Day will all be first-round picks.  We plan to engage our volunteers on a monthly basis, and this Draft party is our way of inviting Arizona residents to join our team.”

Draftees will  become official volunteers for Super Bowl XLII; volunteer activities during Super Bowl week will include working at NFL Experience and volunteer headquarters, as well as in the transportation, hospitality, special events and office operations areas.    This event took  place from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and included appearances by Cardinals players, coaches and cheerleaders, Spike the Super Ball and Big Red.  There was entertainment, food, raffle prizes and giveaways, a Kids Zone with face painting and balloon artists, and Spike gave out t-shirts to all those who signed up to join his Super Crew of volunteers.

“The Host Committee volunteers are the heart of Arizona ’s Super Bowl,” said Carolyn Pattison , the Host Committee’s Vice President of Hospitality Services.  “There will be approximately 200,000 people coming to our community during Super Bowl week, and our volunteers are the most recognizable state representatives.  We are looking for proud Arizonans who want to help our guests have the most enjoyable Super Bowl experience possible.” 

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is a private, not-for-profit Arizona corporation that serves as a liaison with the National Football League in organizing local efforts and preparations leading up to the Super Bowl. It has the responsibility to implement Arizona ’s action plan for Super Bowl XLII, which culminates with the game on Feb. 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale .  

Celebrate "Free Comic Book Day" 

 Celebrate "Free Comic Book Day" on Saturday with a free comic book for ages 12 to 18, while supplies last, from Drawn to Comics, 5619 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 

After receiving your comic book, head across the street for a  free, 12:30 p.m. showing of two popular superhero movies in the library's "Teen Zone" and compete for a prize pack in the Superhero Trivia Challenge. Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale. Details: (623) 930-3431.

NEW WONDERFUL FACITITIES!

Spike’s Super Crew Sends Care Packages to Arizona Troops Overseas

Scottsdale , AZ – Spike’s Super Crew will join the Packages from Home team to help brighten the days of Arizona military members serving overseas.

Spike’s Super Crew members are volunteers with the Arizona Super Bowl XLII Host Committee (AZSBHC). Their latest monthly volunteer event involves teaming up with Packages from Home to assemble care packages for hundreds of troops serving overseas.

The Packages from Home event is the second major volunteer event in a ten-month initiative by the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee. More than one hundred Super Crew members will unload, sort, and package items collected during recent Arizona Diamondbacks games.  The packages will then be shipped to troops stationed abroad.

Who: Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee volunteers (Spike’s Super Crew) and Packages from Home

What: Assembling care packages for Arizona troops

When: Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Packages from Home Donation Processing Center

·        1201 South 7^th Avenue , Phoenix , AZ

·        Located on the campus of Phoenix Memorial Hospital , on the southeast corner of Buckeye Road and 7^th Avenue .  Enter from 7^th Ave. into hospital driveway, look for long, low white building to right of hospital.

For more information about Packages from Home, visit www.packagesfromhome.org.

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is a private, not-for-profit Arizona corporation that serves as a liaison with the National Football League in organizing local efforts and preparations leading up to the Super Bowl. It has the responsibility to implement Arizona ’s action plan for Super Bowl XLII, which culminates with the game on February 3, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale .

-- azsuperbowl.com –

Harvey Butchart, an Icon of Grand Canyon Exploration At Library

7 p.m. on May 17 in the Roadrunner Room at Foothills Branch Library

GLENDALE, Ariz. – John Harvey Butchart hiked and researched the Grand Canyon for over 40 years in his 1,000 days of exploring that great chasm carved by the Colorado River. His love affair with the Canyon began in 1945, following the routine stop of a tour bus at the South Rim.

The math professor at Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) found his life’s great purpose: to plunge into the canyon and decipher its mysteries. He wanted to rediscover the spider web of early American Indian routes crisscrossing the gorge, to climb its peaks and buttes and to record his findings. Obsessed and physically gifted, Butchart led the way by walking over more of the Grand Canyon than anyone else has before or since.

Learn more about Butchart when authors Elias Butler and Thomas Myers, M.D., present “Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchart and the Exploration of Grand Canyon’s Backcountry.” They will discuss Butchart’s feats, tragedies and legacy, while tracing his footsteps along the treacherous routes he pioneered in the wilds of the Grand Canyon, at 7 p.m. on May 17 in the Roadrunner Room at Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57^th Ave.

Butler is an Arizona native, writer and photographer who prefers to spend much of the year trekking in the Southwest’s backcountry. Dr.  Myers earned his M.D. from the University of Arizona and worked as a physician at the Grand Canyon for nearly a decade. He has hiked the Canyon hinterland extensively and rowed the Colorado River several times.

This free lecture is part of the library’s Canyon Country series, sponsored by the Grand Canyon Association. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

MISSING 67-YEAR-OLD MAN

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Police are seeking assistance in locating a 67-year-old Alzheimer’s patient who has been missing since 10:00 a.m. this morning.  Daniel Viramontes (5/31/1940), left for his morning walk in the neighborhood near his home in the 5200 block of North 60^th Drive and has not returned.

         Daniel often takes walks alone but has typically stayed in the neighborhood and has always returned a short time afterward.  According to family members, Daniel was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s approximately two years ago but does not take any medication.  He is talkative and will be responsive to questions.

         He is described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds.  He has white hair, brown eyes and a white mustache.  He was last seen wearing a white shirt, brown pants and sandals.  He also had on a blue and black hat. 

            The family is especially concerned for Daniel’s welfare due to the hot temperatures this week.  Anyone with any information regarding Daniel’s whereabouts is asked to call the Glendale Police Department Missing Person’s Detectives at 623-930-3000.  

Glendale Daily Planet  Archives 5 Page     Luke Days 2007: March 24 and 25 Luke Days Air Show was a two-day event at Luke Air Force Base and one of the most diverse air shows in America. The U.S. Air Force's Aerial Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, brought their special brand of high-flying excitement to this year's show as well as numerous other aircraft and ground displays, exhibits, and attractions. This year, Luke Days saluted American Airpower. The theme for this patriotic show of historic and current air power was "A Show of Force '07 - From Heritage to Horizons" as the U.S. Air Force celebrates its 60th Anniversary (1947-2007).  Luke expected about 100,000 spectators to visit each day of the air show. Click here to see a schedule of events. General admission to Luke Days was free the only exception was a $5 parking fee in certain parking areas.   For more info go here to the Luke AFB Website!

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POLICE SEEK VIOLENT ATTACKER

         GLENDALE, Ariz. The Glendale Police Department would like the public’s help in locating a suspect who violently attacked a seventeen-year-old female last month.

    On February 27^th, 2007 the seventeen year old was attacked in the area of 75^th Avenue and Bethany Home Road when the suspect pulled up next to her, got out of his SUV and tried to grab her and force her into the vehicle. She fought him off and ran away .

    The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his early twenties, 5’7” tall with a thin build and weighed about 160 pounds.

    He was driving an older model luxury SUV, tan or gold in color.

    Anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Glendale Police Detective Bill Johnston at 623-930-3735

  GLENDALE ARSONIST SENTENCED

IN RESTAURANT BLAZE

GLENDALE, AZ. – A former employee of the 3 Margaritas Restaurant located at 5171 W. Bell Road has been sentenced for setting fire to the structure.

The fire that occurred on January 29, 2006 caused an estimated $71,000.00 in damages to the Mexican restaurant.

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of Public Safety provided resources and were of tremendous assistance to the Glendale Fire Department throughout the investigation.

Fire Investigators were able to recover a security video recorder from the debris, which proved to be a key in the final sentencing. Technicians from the DPS Computer Video Forensics Division were successful in recovering images from the recorder that helped lead to the identification, arrest and conviction of Joshua Burrell.

Burrell, a former employee of the restaurant entered the building prior to closing on the night of fire, hid inside, and later confessed to taking money from the restaurant and then setting it on fire.  

MISSING ADULT

         GLENDALE, Ariz. The Glendale Police Department needs your help in locating 43-year-old Luis Ricardo San Miguel. His wife last saw him at 10:00p.m. On March 9^th, 2007. He was watching television and when she woke up the next morning he was gone.

    He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8” tall weighing 240 lbs with brown hair and eyes. He is believed to be driving a 2006 Silver Dodge caravan with Arizona plate 059-CWA.

    His relatives, friends and place of business report they have not seen him since March 9^th. They say this is very uncommon.

    Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to call the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000.

MAYOR PROCLAIMS MARCH 19-25

AS AIR FORCE WEEK

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs is proclaiming the week of March 19^th as Air Force Week in recognition of Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.

         Scruggs presented the proclamation to Col. David Orr, vice commander at Luke AFB, during Tuesday’s (March 13) City Council meeting.

         Luke AFB is one of only six bases in the country to be selected by the Pentagon to host Air Force Week activities this year.

The purpose of the week is to help educate people on the important role the Air Force plays in preserving the freedoms that Americans enjoy. Air Force Week will also give citizens the opportunity to meet active duty personnel, reservists and National Guard members.

         “Glendale is so proud to be home of Luke Air Force Base, the world’s largest   F-16 training base, and call its airmen our neighbors, friends and family,” Scruggs said.

         Glendale annexed Luke AFB into its city in 1995 in an effort to protect the base’s mission and better manage the rapid population growth and development of what was once agricultural land near and around the military facility.

         In celebration of Air Force Week, the Glendale mayor will drop the puck with Lt. Gen. Carrol “Howie” Chandler during a ceremonial opening face-off at the Phoenix Coyotes game on March 17. A former commander at Luke AFB, Chandler is currently the deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements at U.S. Air Force Headquarters in Washington, D.C.  

Also returning to Glendale for Air Force Week is another former Luke AFB commander, Gen. Phil Breedlove, vice director of strategic plans and policy for the joint staff at the Pentagon. Both Chandler and Breedlove will be joining Gen. Noel “Tom” Jones, Luke’s current base commander, at various activities throughout the week.

            Air Force Week activities will culminate with the Luke Days Air Show March 24-25 featuring the Thunderbirds, the elite Air Force aerial demonstration team. The theme for this year’s Luke Days event is “A Show of Force ’07 – From Heritage to Horizons” to celebrate the Air Force’s 60^th anniversary.

Glendale Arizona November 30 - Princess by Purpose, A group encouraging good values in teenage young ladies held their buffet silent auction at the Glendale Gaslight Inn in Downtown Glendale Arizona.  More text  to follow.

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MAYOR ELAINE SCRUGGS ELECTED TO REPRESENT STATE ASSOCIATION ON REGIONAL WATER ISSUES              GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs is the new chair of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA).          As chairman of AMWUA, Scruggs will represent Valley cities on regional water issues before the state and federal government.          AMWUA was established by Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe to assist member cities in water resource management policy development that requires a coordinated effort among Valley cities.          Scruggs was elected to a one-year term effective June 22.          In addition to her new responsibilities with AMWUA, Scruggs also serves on the board of directors for Valley Metro and just completed a two-year term as chairman of the Maricopa Association of Governments’ Transportation Policy Committee, which is guiding transportation planning and investments throughout Maricopa County for the next 20 years. She also serves on the executive committee of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.          Scruggs has been the mayor of Glendale since 1993.

Changing Places 2006      4th Annual Arizona Historical Preservation Conference  Play The Teaser! The final movie is in edit June 15-17, 2006   We will have footage of the awards ceremony  showing pictures of what the recipients were involved in. We will also have  footage of Lori Green telling  us about restoring a Historic residential Property!   We will also go out and visit some shops in Historic Downtown And Catlin Court Historic District.   Also featured  is an interview with Greg Merick,  who helped set up Catlin Court from the early  City of Glendale perspective in the beginning! If your browser does not play this movie  'right click save-as' and then open  the file  with windows media player!       Your Host - Ed Sharpe KKAT-TV   Old in the New....Glendale AZ  June 15-17, 2006  “Changing Places,” the fourth annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference, and the 2006 Heritage Fair Presented awards  - educated visitors! Historic preservationists united June 15 and 16 at the Glendale Civic Center for the fourth annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference. Presented by the Arizona Preservation Foundation, Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona Archeological Council and the city of Glendale, this conference informed and educated participants about the preservation of Arizona’s heritage and history. Participants had the opportunity to take part in  sessions  by national, state and local guest speakers. Many outstanding preservation achievements listed here were recognized at the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards luncheon.    Program Details June 15 and 16 This year’s conference offered many themed educational tracks. Here are just a few: Urban Places Small Town and Rural Places Ancient Places Native American Places Protecting Places The event also featured  tours of Manistee Ranch, Sahuaro Ranch and Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court as well as a silent auction and a preservation bookstore. Guest speakers included Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs; Charles Bowden, best-selling author and contributing editor to Esquire; and Brian Fagan, an internationally renowned expert in archaeology and anthropology. About the Awards Since 1982, the Arizona Preservation Foundation and Arizona State Historic Preservation Office/Arizona State Parks have collaborated to present the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards. These awards have recognized people, organizations and projects that represent outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona’s prehistoric and historic resources. The goal of this award is to promote public awareness of historic preservation in Arizona, to publicly recognize varied contributions and to recognize excellence in preservation in Arizona’s communities. This year’s winners were: Lyle Stone  Tubac    GRAND PRIZE WINNER APS (efforts related to the retirement of the Childs & Irving hydroelectric power plants)  Strawberry/Camp Verde area Catlin Court Historic District Association  Glendale Danny Morales (San Xavier del Bac Mission restoration)  Tucson Ed Pastor, Member of Congress  Phoenix Mandell & Meyer Building rehabilitation/adaptive reuse  Casa Grande Nihizazii K'eeda'didleeh Nt'ee: Our Ancestors Knew How to Farm documentary  Ganado  Verde Valley Senior Center rehabilitation/adaptive reuse  Cottonwood Victor Linoff  Mesa Yuma Crossing Cultural Alliance (Yuma Crossing Day)  Yuma Lori Greene Receiving Award For The Catlin Court  Assn.         Douglas Stroh, Mark Rogers and  Elaine Bremmer receiving one of the Heritage Awards for the Verde Valley Senior Center  Stroh Rogers Architects, Inc.     Click here to see the PowerPoint presentation from the awards conference.  The Heritage Fair June 17 The 2006 Heritage Fair was held at the Glendale Civic Center on Saturday, June 17. Geared toward historic property owners throughout the Valley, the fair offered a tour of of four Catlin Court homes that have been restored, training sessions for homeowners of historic properties and booths of vendors that provide services to historic property owners. Two of Saturday's  sessions: 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m.: "Remodeling Your Historic Home: A Case Study" was presented by Lori Green, a homeowner in Glendale's Catlin Court district. She discussed her remodeling experiences. You will find video of her presentation on www.glendaledailyplanet.com .  A presentation filled  with the delight and horror stories of restoring a property is sure to entertain! Watch it!  The historic preservation conference brochure has a complete description of the event and is available on the link below.  Click here to download the historic preservation conference brochure which has a complete description of the event.   Play The Teaser! The final movie is in edit

"Some people with mediocre talent, but with a great inner drive, go much
further than people with vastly superior talent."
—Sophia Loren

George Bernard Shaw  wrote 
"Some men see things as they are and say, 'Why?'. I see dream of things that never were and say, 'Why Not?'

Wondering about City of Glendale  open meetings and executive sessions? this explains...

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Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions ran the AV for “THE PHOENIX LIGHTS…WE ARE NOT ALONE”   program presented by the Velma Teague Branch of the Glendale Public Library Saturday March 3, at 2 pm.  at the City of Glendale Council Chambers with author/ producer  Dr. Lynne D. Kitei, M.D.

"WIRELESS ED"  With weapons of mass wireless connection!      "Some people with mediocre talent, but with a great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent." —Sophia Loren George Bernard Shaw  wrote  "Some men see things as they are and say, 'Why?'. I see dream of things that never were and say, 'Why Not?'       Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions ran the AV for “THE PHOENIX LIGHTS…WE ARE NOT ALONE”   program presented by the Velma Teague Branch of the Glendale Public Library Saturday March 3, at 2 pm.  at the City of Glendale Council Chambers with author/ producer  Dr. Lynne D. Kitei, M.D.   Release - ARIZONA INTERNET NEWS COMPANY WINS TELLY Contact Ed Sharpe CouryGraph Productions Coury House / SMECC 5802 W. Palmaire Ave.  Glendale Az 85301 USA Phone 623-435-1522 couryhouse@aol.com --------------------------------- Photo Below Provided for use in this article. --------------------------------- Ed Sharpe - CouryGraph Productions Walks Off With Bronze Telly Media Award. GLENDALE, Ariz. - June 15, 2006  ARIZONA INTERNET NEWS COMPANY WINS TELLY Ed Sharpe director of CouryGraph Productions, who oversees The Glendale Daily Planet - KKAT Streaming TV, Glendale's own homegrown Internet video news source; is the recipient of the prestigious Bronze Telly Award as recognition of its outstanding programming. The Telly Awards honors outstanding local, regional and national cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. They annually showcase the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments. Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions received the Bronze Award for 14-minute movie documenting The Glendale Fire Department Safety House. Glendale Fire Department Volunteer Dennis Davis who teaches the fire safety class involving this vehicle was the subject of the video. . The Telly Awards receives in excess of 12,000 entries each year from 50 states and foreign countries. "It is honor to receive a highly respected national award for work in publicizing events that take place in the city of Glendale," said Ed Sharpe, Director for CouryGraph Productions and its subsidiaries. "The Telly awards highlight the high standards of excellence we wish to achieve. In addition, it is our wish to provide our viewer-ship with information they can trust and enjoy." The Glendale Fire Department Safety House Trailer was purchased with a FEMA Grant and provides realistic training for youth and adults on escape tactics from burning structures. Dennis Davis volunteer for the Glendale Fire Department and class teacher travels around the city to schools and adult centers introducing and refreshing people on the wisdom of fire safety. This unique training aid is often on display at Glendale city events also.  In addition, earlier this year, The Glendale Daily Planet was the recipient of a bronze Millennium Award and a Movie on Glendale Gaslight Inn by CouryGraph Productions netted a Silver Millennium Award. The work of Ed Sharpe from CouryGraph Productions and other participative community journalists may be viewed, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at www.glendaledailyplanet.com   Click for Huge Hi Def Photo for Release with this article   PRIOR HEADLINES   Mid 2007 ARCHIVES ARCHIVES   ARCHIVES2 ARCHIVES3  ARCHIVES4  ARCHIVES5