By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet

As a Test, Glendale Begins Using Propane to Fuel New Police Vehicles

By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet 

To test the cost efficiency of using propane instead of unleaded fuel, the Glendale Police Department has begun to use propane as a fuel in two new vehicles. The city received at grant from the Gila River Indian Community which enabled the Glendale Police Department to acquire a total of 18 new vehicles. Five of those vehicles are getting readied to use propane as a fuel. Actually two of the five SUVs have been retrofitted for using propane and are in use. Three Chevrolet Tahoes are waiting to be equipped with specific police equipment.

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers has a personal vehicle that uses propane and was enthusiastic in his remarks during the press conference on Monday, February 24, 2014 announcing the retrofitting of five new vehicles to use propane gas instead of unleaded gas.

A gallon of propane is about 50% less than a gallon of unleaded. The vehicles using propane will need fewer oil changes and the engines should last longer, thus adding to the anticipated savings without any downsides to engine performance.

Another positive in switching to propane as a fuel, is that the City of Glendale will reduce its carbon footprint by a little. But it is a start. Glendale could lead the way for other Arizona cities to switch to propane.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4872.

Gila River Indian Community Councilman Norman Wellington and Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers at the February 24, at the City of Glendale Field Operations Division, Equipment Management Facility (6210 W. Myrtle Avenue) to announce that five new vehicles will be using propane gas as a cost saving measure and to shrink the city’s carbon footprint. A grant from the Gila River Indian Community gave the Glendale Police Department a total of 18 Chevrolet TahoeSUVs.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.4889.

City of Glendale Buyer, Doug Howitt demonstrated how easy it is to fuel up the new vehicles. The City of Glendale Field Operations Division, Equipment Management Facility at 6210 W. Myrtle Avenue is the only propane fueling station at present. There are plans for a propane fuel station in north Glendale.

 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4882 and 4887.

Mayor Jerry Weiers placed sticker on the newly retrofitted 2013 SUV. The message reads: Propane Powered, Made Possible by a Grant from, Gila River Indian Community, Protecting our Community, Protecting Our Environment.

 

 

THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES SPACE HEATER SAFETY

Glendale, Ariz. –– Home heating equipment is the leading cause of home fire fatalities, according to the National Fire Protection Association, and with half of all home heating fires occurring during the months of December, January, and February the Glendale Fire Department is reminding residents to be safe when using space heaters. Residents are encouraged to take these life-saving steps to ensure their home is safe:

ž Always turn your space heater off before going to sleep

ž Keep space heater at least 3 feet away from anything combustible like furniture, bedding, clothing, etc.

ž Always place heater on flat, sturdy non-combustible surfaces like ceramic tile

ž Keep heater away from children and pets

ž Never place gasoline in a kerosene heater, even small amounts greatly increase the risk of fire

ž Propane space heaters should never be used indoors or where natural ventilation is not available

ž If you leave the room, turn your space heater off

ž Make sure your space heater is designed for indoor use and has been certified by a recognized

testing laboratory (such as Underwriters Laboratory UL) using the latest safety standards

ž If you are looking to purchase a space heater, consider one with a build in “tip-over-switch”; this

is designed to shut off the heater when knocked over

Glendale Police Seeking Info on Shooting  Homicide

Update – 6565 W. Bethany Home Death Investigation

 

　

GLENDALE, Ariz. – On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, just after 2:00pm, Glendale Police Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of 6500 W. Bethany Home Road. Upon Arrival, Officers were directed by taxpayers to an apartment complex at 6565 W. Bethany Home Road where the several shots were heard. Officers located a 50 year old adult male down in the parking lot of the complex with gunshot wounds to his body. Officers performed first aid on the subject until Fire personnel arrived on scene. The male subject was treated at the scene and transported with life threatening injuries to a local valley hospital.　 The victim, Douglas Elliott, a resident of Peoria, was pronounced deceased at the hospital as a result of his gunshot wounds. Douglas was employed as a maintenance worker at the apartment complex and was on duty working at the complex at the time of the shooting. The motive of the shooting is still unknown at this time.

Witnesses reported observing two black adult male suspects flee the scene in a black, older model Cadillac sedan prior to police arrival. It is believed that one of the black male suspects may have sustained some type of injury during the incident.　 tives continue to actively work this investigation and are following up on all possible leads. The investigation is still ongoing, and the unidentified suspects are still outstanding. Detectives are seeking the community’s help identifying and locating the involved suspects. The Glendale Police Department encourages anyone that has information on this case, to include the identity of the suspects, to call the Glendale Police Department at (623) 930-3399 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, just after 2:00pm, Glendale Police Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of 6500 W. Bethany Home Road. Upon Arrival, Officers were directed by taxpayers to an apartment complex at 6565 W. Bethany Home Road where the shots were heard. Officers located a 50 year old adult male down in the parking lot of the complex with gunshot wounds to his body. Officers performed first aid on the subject until Fire personnel arrived on scene. The male subject was treated at the scene and transported with life threatening injuries to a local valley hospital. Witnesses reported observing two black male suspects flee the scene in an older model sedan prior to police arrival. It is believed that one of the black male suspects may have sustained an injury during the incident. A perimeter was established to locate possible involved suspects. A nearby elementary school, Mensendick Elementary, was placed on lockdown during the search. The initial search ended with negative results.

The male subject was pronounced deceased at the hospital as a result of his gunshot wounds. The identification of the victim is not being released at this time.

Glendale Police Detectives have assumed the investigation. No suspects have been identified at this time. From the preliminary investigation, Detectives do not believe this was a random act. Detectives are currently actively investigating the incident and following up on all possible leads. The investigation is ongoing.

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Travis Bowley is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Empereon Marketing, LLC and its affiliate, Constar Financial Services, LLC (Empereon-Constar). As CEO, Travis provides direction and leadership to the Empereon-Constar enterprise and he is directly responsible for implementing a culture of innovation that aligns with the company mission and growth strategy. All lines of business report up to Travis and he is ultimately responsible for overall operations with an emphasis on strategic planning, corporate development, and marketing. As a seasoned contact center executive, Travis is a widely recognized industry leader acknowledged for his integrity, character, and passion to deliver excellence. Under his leadership, Empereon-Constar has experienced tremendous growth across all segments of the business. His direct management has strengthened the company presence in key markets, developed new service lines for our clients, and expanded the company into a national, multi-contact center operation. A true entrepreneur and visionary, Travis believes in the power of sales complimented by an effective multi-tiered relationship management platform – delivering operational excellence with quality client service, translating into bottom line value for his clients. In addition, Travis Bowley and the Bowley family have deep generational family and business roots in the local Phoenix community and, as a result, Travis is committed to reinvesting in the community. He considers it his privilege to share his success by offering his employees management training, mentorship and career mobility.

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