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| No sale
of the Foothills Library
The Glendale City Council
decided unanimously not to proceed with exploring the real estate
transaction with Midwestern University that would have resulted in the
relocation of the Foothills Library. The council made its decision after
reviewing recommendations from the Library Advisory Board, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission and Arts Commission following each group’s
public meeting on the proposed sale and relocation. All three groups had
unanimous recommendations against the proposal.
"This is an example
of city government at its best," said Erik Strunk, Director of
Community Services. "We were instructed by the Council to find out
what our commissions and boards thought of the proposed sale and
relocation. Through their reach into the community we received great
public feedback that we were able to report back to Council and give
them a true pulse on how our residents felt."
Mr. Strunk, Executive
Director Parks, Recreation and Library Services, thanked the members of
the boards and the public for their work and input. On Tuesday, March
17, 2015 the council chambers was about two-thirds full of mostly
library supporters. Mayor Jerry Weiers asked each chairperson of the
three boards and commissions to make a brief statement; John Christian,
Chairperson, Glendale Parks and Recreation Commission, Carol Ladd,
Chairperson, Glendale Arts Commission, and Karen Aborne, Glendale
Library Advisory Board. They thank the Mayor and City Council for their
decision to let the boards and commissions present their findings. The
council unanimously stopped the issue from proceeding any further.
Mayor Weiers, "This whole issue is gone." These words put to
rest many of the worries some had of the sale of Foothills Library may
come up again at another time.
However, Councilmember
Sherwood hinted at a possibility, "That sometime later we can
partner with Midwestern on the available land and maybe add to something
and not take away. Just a typical thought out of the box." He when
on to say that he "has not discussed this with anybody,"
but has brought this up at one of his district meetings.
Councilmember Tolmachoff,
"I would like to thank Erik and Michael too. I know it was a
difficult just-so-called task to embrace. But I appreciate your
dedication to the city; and for the citizens to understand that it would
be just as irresponsible to not just sell the library as it would be to
sell the library without your input. We were simply looking for public
input."
Each councilmember
acknowledged that they had received a huge number of letters, emails,
public comments and telephone calls on the proposed sale of the
Foothills Library.
Councilmember
Sherwood said, "It was sad that Midwestern was scorned on some of
this, because they have been such a great partner of ours." This
idea came to the council’s attention over a year ago and, "It was
not being hidden from anybody."
Councilmember Turner
suggested using some of the estimated 8 to 10,000 square feet of
underutilized space at the Glendale Media Center as a location for the
new technology center that was purposed for the Foothills Aquatic Center
(FRAC). Turner asked staff to, "Take the basics and of what they
started with looking at FRAC and see how they might adapt that purposed
‘library style’ into the space we have at the Media Center."…"A
magnet library if you will." Cost for the possible future
state-of-the-art library would be less than one million dollars. Grants
and volunteers would help offset costs.
West Glendale has been
looking forward to having a new library branch for about twenty years.
That is a long time to wait. Library patrons need to travel to a library
that is outside of the city or travel to downtown Glendale to Velma
Teague Branch. (Velma Teague Branch Library is undergoing some much
needed renovation. Look for new carpeting, a larger story time room, and
other changes.)
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The
18th Annual Holiday Open House, November 8
Treats
For The Troops drive finale and Community Holiday Tree in Catlin Court.
By
Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
The shopping
extravaganza Saturday November 8 featured shops in
Glendale’s Old Towne and Catlin Court districts offering special deals
to help shoppers find that perfect holiday gift.
Shoppers
were transported into a winter wonderland, as store owners decorated their businesses with festive holiday lights and decorations.
There was great fun with artist demonstrations and complimentary
refreshments. For the second year in a row, participants also got
to make a holiday ornament ranging from $1 to $5 each that will be
displayed on the community holiday tree in Catlin Court. Proceeds will
benefit the Military Family Support Group.
The
lucky first 100 visitors that arrived at the Glendale Visitor
Center received a free West Valley Info Pack
Valerie Burner of Bears and More
explains the charity component of Holiday Open House event: "Inspired
by our service members the business community wanted to do something to
show support for those who are and have served in the military.
Valerie continues: "The charity
component to holiday open house is the treats for troops program - where
the community donates items to be sent to our troops overseas. The
decorated community tree (called this because it in no way shape or form
looks like a Christmas tree!) serves as a reminder during the busy holiday
season to take a moment and pause and perhaps explain to young ones how
lucky we are to all be Americans and the freedoms we have, the
opportunities we are offered, and that our individual differences should
be celebrated. As our troops protect and defend America as a united
force, we should honor their sacrifices and unite as well to honor and
support them and each other."
Catlin Court merchants that
participated in the Community Holiday Tree
project were: 2 Share Gifts, Bears
& More, The Country Maiden, The
Open Door, Papa Ed's Ice Cream
Parlor, The Shoppe on the Corner and The Tole Shop.
Treats for the troops is a program of the
Glendale Convention and Visitors Bureau. CVB manager Lorraine pino
states. "Near and dear to my heart, I designed this program while
my son was serving his 2nd deployment" "I knew how
much the packages we sent to him meant to him."
The Military family support group is a
local non profit all volunteer group started by a military mom in 2003
will handle the actual shipment. The group sends packages every month.
Lorraine CVB Manager says: "We have an office full of
donations! Donations can continued to be made at the visitor
center for future mailing of packages." She
continued, "We are so touched by the outpouring of
donations from our residents and visitors and their heartfelt care and
outreach to our deployed military."
In addition, The Glendale Visitor Center
has collected up hundreds of signed holiday greeting cards from local
residents, visitors, business owners and city employees that will be
included in the boxes..
Remember>
Although November 8th marked the conclusion of the Treats For The Troops
drive you may still drop off items..
Donated items will still be gathered at the visitors
center for future shipment to
service men and women .
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Melody Ball of Glendale makes an
ornament at Papa Ed's Ice Cream located in Catlin Court, Glendale
AZ.
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Melody Ball of Glendale makes an
ornament at Papa Ed's Ice Cream located in Catlin Court, Glendale
AZ.
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Melody Ball of Glendale shows off a
finished ornament she made at Papa Ed's Ice Cream located in Catlin
Court, Glendale AZ.
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Melody Ball of Glendale shares some
ice cream With Linda Moran-Whittley of Papa Ed's Ice
Cream after an ornament making session At the Ice Cream palor
located in Catlin Court.
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
MR
MARTZ HOT DOGS of Glendale
Always
a favorite and seen at 2 Share Gifts events!
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Kids dance at the 2 Sharpe Gifts
sponsored craft fair with the DJ!
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
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Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Melody Ball of Glendale shows
off an ornament she made at Bears and More located in Catlin
Court, Glendale AZ.
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Mrs. Claus greeted shoppers at 2
Share Gifts!
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Sarah Rojo checks out Arizona
author's K.T Roberts and Brenda Whiteside's mystery books at
the author signing area outside 2 Share Gifts in Catlin Court
Glendale Az during the Holiday Open House event.
Ed Sharpe / Glendale Daily Planet
Kayla Johnson at 2 Sharpe Gifts RONIN
benefit booth that is raising money for bullet poof vests for the Glendale
K9 Canines! Ronin lost his life protecting his human partner.
The
2 Share Foundation is working to raise the funds to put vests on the
surviving K9 partners that Ronin worked with.
Glendale
AZ Police Department has 6 dogs and each vest is $2500. We have
raised some funds but would appreciate the help to reach our goal of a
vest for each dog. Funds can be donated online at http://gofundme.com/74xrp8
or at the 2 Sharpe Gifts Store in Catlin Court.
Please
donate to save the life of a working K9! Even just a dollar will
help us reach our goal!.
This
project is in honor of Ronin a K-9 officer that was shot in the line of
duty on June 20, 2013. He took the bullet that then wounded his
handler Officer Wes Zygmont. This was Ronin's first and last call.
He was just two years old.
Please help us Protect these valuable dogs!
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CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, the Glendale Daily Planet and KKAT-TV have
provided award winning
news and entertainment for over 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Ed Sharpe has been the driving force as
the Publisher and Editor of the
Glendale Daily Planet and KKAT-TV; and
WHEREAS, the Glendale Daily Planet and KKAT-TV's
reporting has received
numerous awards including the 2007 Rocky Mountain Region Emmy Award
Winner for
Breaking News / Continuing Coverage; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Association of Black
Journalists has honored Mr. Sharpe's
commitment to sharing diverse stories reflective of Arizona's minority
communities by
twice awarding him the Arizona Media Diversity Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sharpe and his team have served the
residents of Glendale and all
viewers by covering news stories ranging in scale from international
news to local stories
of individuals making a difference in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Glendale Daily Planet and KKAT-TV
provide a way for the public to
learn about the important events that shape the course of Glendale's
future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the
City of Glendale, Arizona, on
behalf of the City Council do hereby recognize
Ed Sharpe
and acknowledge his more than 10 years of service to the community
by creating and
leading the Glendale Daily Planet and KKAT-TV I congratulate him and his
team on
reaching this milestone and offer them my sincerest good wishes for
continued success.
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 28 day of October
2014
MAYOR (Signature of Jerry P. Weiers)
Attest: CITY CLERK (Signature of Pamela Hanna
((SEAL OF GLENDALE IN GOLD ATTACHED))
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and Ed Sharpe ( Photo by Bette Sharpe
Glendale Daily Planet)
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Dens of Cubs Visit
Mayor Weiers' Liar in City Hall!
By Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
With eyes wide in wonder Cub
Scouts and their leaders from den 567
den 434 were treated to an evening of discussion with Glendale
Mayor Jerry Weiers and a tour of wildlife and other
artifacts.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9123.
Backrow l to r
Jessica Lewis, Jared Barnes, Dillon Madsen, Jarom
Lewis, Stephan Gordon, Hayden Greer, Mason Monnier, Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers, Nan Ely
Middle row l to r
Hunter
Selkirk, Justin Ely, Nelson Larkin, Aden Weisenhunt , Marcus Mcleod,
Joshua Tingey
Front row
Xander Granatelli
Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 1728.
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers give an
entertaining lesson on Law and citizenship and a bit
about his history. Each subject a Cub Scout
studies and achieves gives them another Belt Loop to wear.
Belt Loops are similar to Merit Badges the older Boy Scouts wear
. For this evening the talk centered on rights and duties as a
citizen and also how to help law enforcement agencies. Also covered was why we
have laws and government and which laws we obey on a weekly basis.
The meeting culminated with the presentation to each Cub Scout a 'LUKE
FORWARD" Challenge Coin and a talk about the history of
Challenge Coins.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9134.
Stephan Gordon , Marcus Mcleod, Dillon Madsen
Examine Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers Challenge
Coin collection
Cub Scouts had lots of Questions for
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, who give an entertaining lesson
on Law and citizenship.
Leader from Den 567 Jessica Lewis tell us
"We went to fulfill the requirements for
our citizenship requirements and belt loop. For that we must visit with
a local site of government. Talk about our rights and duties as a
citizen and also how we can help law enforcement agencies. Also why we
have laws and government and which laws we obey on a weekly basis.
Also for the requirements we had to know how to respect out
countries flag and how to perform a flag ceremony and raise and lower
and flag and fold it properly. "
When asked about the Belt loop
Jessica told us,
"A belt loop is an award that the Cub
Scout aged boys earn when they do certain requirements in scouting.
They earn belt loops instead of merit badges when they are in cub
scouts. There are all different kinds like basketball, golf,
mathematics, weather, citizenship, arts, music. They can choose any that
they would like to earn or work on. They can work on them at home with
their parents or family and we as a Cub Scout den also work on them
through out the month at our weekly den meetings. The boys meet each
week for an hour."
Jessica stated, "We had so much fun and the boys all loved going home and showing off their coins that the Mayor gave them!!
"
full list of names from the visit with the mayor
below -
from den 567
Xander Granatelli
Hunter Selkirk
Justin Ely
Nelson Larkin
Aden Weisenhunt
Marcus McLeod
Hayden Greer
Jarom Lewis
Stephan Gordon
Mason Monnier
from den 434
Dillon Madsen
Joshua Tingey
Den Chief Jared Barnes
Leaders from 567
Jessica Lewis
Nan Ely
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9113.
Mayor Jerry Weiers gave each Cub
Scout a 'LUKE FORWARD" Challenge Coin when they visited
the Mayor's office as part of fulfilling requirements for the scouting
program.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9118.
NO! Mayor Jerry Weiers is not pulling the
Cub Scouts nose off! This young man is in
wide-eyed awe of the Luke Forward Challenge coins the Mayor handed
out to each of the young men and their leaders.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9117.
Cub Scouts Stephan Gordon, Aden Weisenhunt and
Justin Ely
examine the 'LUKE FORWARD" Challenge Coin Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers gave each Cub Scout
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 9115
Mayor Jerry Weiers gave each Cub
Scout a 'LUKE FORWARD" Challenge Coin when they visited
the Mayor's office as part of fulfilling requirements for the scouting
program.
CHALLENGE
COIN From
WIKIPEDIA
A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members. In practice, challenge coins are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They are also exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization.[1]OriginsThere are several stories detailing the origins of the challenge coin.
The Roman Empire rewarded soldiers by presenting them with coins to recognize their achievements.[2]
According to the most common story, challenge coins originated during World War I.[3][4] American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war.[5][6]In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to his unit. One young pilot placed the medallion in a small leather pouch that he wore about his neck. Shortly after acquiring the medallion, the pilots' aircraft was severely damaged by ground fire. He was forced to land behind enemy lines and was immediately captured by a German patrol. In order to discourage his escape, the Germans took all of his personal identification except for the small leather pouch around his neck. In the meantime, he was taken to a small French town near the front. Taking advantage of a bombardment that night, he escaped. However, he was without personal identification. He succeeded in avoiding German patrols by donning civilian attire and reached the front lines. With great difficulty, he crossed no-man's
land.
Eventually, he stumbled onto a French outpost. Unfortunately, saboteurs had plagued the French in the sector. They sometimes masqueraded as civilians and wore civilian clothes. Not recognizing the young pilot's American accent, the French thought him to be a saboteur and made ready to execute him. He had no identification to prove his allegiance, but he did have his leather pouch containing the medallion. He showed the medallion to his would-be executioners and one of his French captors recognized the squadron insignia on the medallion. They delayed his execution long enough for him to confirm his identity. Instead of shooting him they gave him a bottle of wine.[2][5][6][7]
Back at his squadron, it became tradition to ensure that all members carried their medallion or coin at all times.[2] This was accomplished through challenge in the following manner - a challenger would ask to see the medallion. If the challenged could not produce a medallion, they were required to buy a drink of choice for the member who challenged them. If the challenged member produced a medallion, then the challenging member was required to pay for the drink. This tradition continued on throughout the war and for many years after the war while surviving members of the squadron were still alive.[6][7]
See a lot more information in
the rest of the wiki article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
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CASINO MEETING -
BE THERE TO OFFER INPUT
YOUR LAST CHANCE TO
HOLD
THE POWERFUL ACCOUNTABLE
Next Tuesday, August 12 at 6
p.m. in the
Council Chambers at 5850 W. Glendale.
BRIIINNGG YOUR
CAMERRRRAAA!
The
Glendale City Council officially supports the trust land being
utilized for gaming.
NEW August 6, 2014 To
read the draft agreement click here
The city of Glendale has posted a document of a draft agreement
between the city and the
Tohono O’odham Nation’s proposed West Valley Resort
project. The Glendale City Council
will consider the proposed agreement next Tuesday, August 12
at 6 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at 5850 W. Glendale.
Viewing the
meeting online ?? NA!
Get down there and make your voice heard!
Are you Pro or
Con? Speak your mind....
I do not want to be out
interviewing people next
month on the street and hear you say ...
"NO ONE LISTENS TO
ME"
if you stay at home and ride your couch!
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Please see attached
photo. Tonight at approximately 5:30pm, a 70 year old elderly adult,
Patrick Michael O’Hara, went missing from his home in the 9600 block of
52nd Avenue. The Glendale Police Department is asking for the
community’s assistance in locating Mr. O’Hara.
Patrick O’Hara is a
white male, 5’4” tall, 115 pounds, with medium length black hair and
brown eyes. He was last seen wearing reading glasses, blue jeans, a grey
t-shirt, grey/green windbreaker, and hushpuppy penny loafers. He is also
wearing a grey ball cap with the letter “B” red in color. He suffers
from Dementia and has only been living in Arizona for two weeks.
Please contact the
Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000 with any information that might
help us locate Mr. O’Hara.
Glendale
Rotary Club gives 200 teddy bears for
Glendale
Police and Fire Crisis Unit
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Glendale Rotarians presented Glendale Mayor Weiers and Councilmember Hugh
with 200 new, cuddly teddy bears. The donation is just the beginning and
of a "bear drive" for a total of 2,000 new bears for the
Glendale Police and Fire Crisis Unit.
The teddy bears are used
by police officers and firefighters to comfort young children who have
been affected by a traumatic event like a traffic accident or a fire. The
bears, or stuffed animals, help both the child and his or her family and
the first responder.
This year, Glendale Mayor
Jerry Weiers has made it his persona goal to help collect 2,000 bears for
the police and fire departments. He has solicited help from his community
partners at the Glendale Rotary Club to reach his goal.
There were some
restrictions for the stuffed animals, for safety of course, no glass eyes
for example that could possibly a choking hazard. All of the teddy bears
donated will have a home. The bears that the City of Glendale cannot use
will find a home with the Shriners.
"It’s the Mayor’s cause, and we
pinched in to help him", Councilmember Hugh said during his
introduction. Before he was Mayor of Glendale, Mayor Weiers reserved with
the Department of Public Safety and saw firsthand how a stuffed animal
calmed a child or the child’s family was involved in a traffic accident.
Stuffed animals were typically carried in the DPS vehicles. "There is
nothing more calming than to give them {a child} a stuffed animal."
While at fire in recently,
Mayor asked both police and fire staff about giving a stuffed animal to
calm the children whose house was burning and learned that the program was
no longer available due to budgetary reasons. It was then that Mayor
Weiers made getting stuffed animals, bears, back into the vehicles of
first responders a priority.
Sara Steffen, Crisis
Coordinator for the City of Glendale, said she tries to give a teddy bear
to every child involved in a crisis. Teddy bears are pretty much an
instant comfort, proving a sense of safety and companionship and the
possibility that things will be ok.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7232.
Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers and Councilmember Ian Hugh teamed up to raise 2,000 bears, for the
Glendale Police and Fire Crisis Unit. Due to budgetary reasons, first
responders no longer carry stuffed animals in their vehicles. Mayor Weiers
saw firsthand the instant calming affect a stuffed animal can have on a
child involved in a traumatic event like an automobile accident. He has
made it a priority to raise 2,000 teddy bears. Thanks to the Glendale
Rotary Club’s donation of the first 200 bears on Thursday, the mission
is off to a healthy start.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale
Daily Planet no. 7205.
Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers, "The Duke", and Glendale Rotary Club president, Gene
Dudo at the July 17, 2014 Rotary Club luncheon before the official
presentation of the first 200 teddy bears for the Glendale Police and Fire
Crisis Unit. Due to budgetary cuts, Glendale first responders no long
carry stuffed animal to help kids of all ages cope with a serious
situation. Mayor Weiers has made acquiring 2000 bears, teddy bears,
stuffed animals a priority.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7327.
Joe Furmanski, Group Sales
Manager for the Arizona Cardinals, predicted the team would have an 11-5
season and will end up #2 conference spot. His prediction for last year
was 10-6 and that is exactly how 2013/2014 season ended. "Defense
wins championships", Furmanski said. The Arizona Cardinals have a
strong left line this year. Two Cardinal tacklers bear this out: Cory
Brandon (#26) at 6’7" and 324 pounds and Bradley Sowell (#25) also
at 6’7" and weighs in at 315.
Kevin Minter (ILB or an
Inside Linebacker; #23) who was hurt out last year watched and learned and
will bring that information to the up-and-coming season. "Stephan
Taylor is your battering ram," according to Furmanski, and is one of
the ones to watch to carry the ball this season.
(((((((((OR USE
THIS SHOT AND CAPTION))))))
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7326.
Joe Furmanski, Group Sales
Manager for the Arizona Cardinals, predicted the team would have an 11-5
season and will end up #2 conference spot. His prediction for last year
was 10-6 and that is exactly how 2013/2014 season ended. "Defense
wins championships", Furmanski said. The Arizona Cardinals have a
strong left line this year. Two Cardinal tacklers bear this out: Cory
Brandon (#26) at 6’7" and 324 pounds and Bradley Sowell (#25) also
at 6’7" and weighs in at 315.
Kevin Minter (ILB or an
Inside Linebacker; #23) who was hurt out last year watched and learned and
will bring that information to the up-and-coming season. "Stephan
Taylor is your battering ram," according to Furmanski, and is one of
the ones to watch to carry the ball this season.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0891
Joy Richards of
the Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Van Crew shows off 2 of
200 the adorable critters that were gathered in the
Rotary Club Event..
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0893
Oh oh.....
Someone took a "pooh" in the trunk!
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 0900
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers helps load the bears and other critters
up to go to the Police and fire stations!
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Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
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Rodica
Bartels is
a Glendale Real Estate agent from CENTURY
21
The Century 21 crew was responsible for brining in a lot of
bears!
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Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet 0905
police and fire
PIOs Tracy Breeden and Michael Young
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PERSON!
Please see attached
photo. Tonight at approximately 5:30pm, a 70 year old elderly adult,
Patrick Michael O’Hara, went missing from his home in the 9600 block of
52nd Avenue. The Glendale Police Department is asking for the
community’s assistance in locating Mr. O’Hara.
Patrick O’Hara is a
white male, 5’4” tall, 115 pounds, with medium length black hair and
brown eyes. He was last seen wearing reading glasses, blue jeans, a grey
t-shirt, grey/green windbreaker, and hushpuppy penny loafers. He is also
wearing a grey ball cap with the letter “B” red in color. He suffers
from Dementia and has only been living in Arizona for two weeks.
Please contact the
Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000 with any information that might
help us locate Mr. O’Hara.
Glendale
Rotary Club gives 200 teddy bears for
Glendale
Police and Fire Crisis Unit
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Glendale Rotarians presented Glendale Mayor Weiers and Councilmember Hugh
with 200 new, cuddly teddy bears. The donation is just the beginning and
of a "bear drive" for a total of 2,000 new bears for the
Glendale Police and Fire Crisis Unit.
The teddy bears are used
by police officers and firefighters to comfort young children who have
been affected by a traumatic event like a traffic accident or a fire. The
bears, or stuffed animals, help both the child and his or her family and
the first responder.
This year, Glendale Mayor
Jerry Weiers has made it his persona goal to help collect 2,000 bears for
the police and fire departments. He has solicited help from his community
partners at the Glendale Rotary Club to reach his goal.
There were some
restrictions for the stuffed animals, for safety of course, no glass eyes
for example that could possibly a choking hazard. All of the teddy bears
donated will have a home. The bears that the City of Glendale cannot use
will find a home with the Shriners.
"It’s the Mayor’s cause, and we
pinched in to help him", Councilmember Hugh said during his
introduction. Before he was Mayor of Glendale, Mayor Weiers reserved with
the Department of Public Safety and saw firsthand how a stuffed animal
calmed a child or the child’s family was involved in a traffic accident.
Stuffed animals were typically carried in the DPS vehicles. "There is
nothing more calming than to give them {a child} a stuffed animal."
While at fire in recently,
Mayor asked both police and fire staff about giving a stuffed animal to
calm the children whose house was burning and learned that the program was
no longer available due to budgetary reasons. It was then that Mayor
Weiers made getting stuffed animals, bears, back into the vehicles of
first responders a priority.
Sara Steffen, Crisis
Coordinator for the City of Glendale, said she tries to give a teddy bear
to every child involved in a crisis. Teddy bears are pretty much an
instant comfort, proving a sense of safety and companionship and the
possibility that things will be ok.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7232.
Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers and Councilmember Ian Hugh teamed up to raise 2,000 bears, for the
Glendale Police and Fire Crisis Unit. Due to budgetary reasons, first
responders no longer carry stuffed animals in their vehicles. Mayor Weiers
saw firsthand the instant calming affect a stuffed animal can have on a
child involved in a traumatic event like an automobile accident. He has
made it a priority to raise 2,000 teddy bears. Thanks to the Glendale
Rotary Club’s donation of the first 200 bears on Thursday, the mission
is off to a healthy start.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale
Daily Planet no. 7205.
Glendale Mayor Jerry
Weiers, "The Duke", and Glendale Rotary Club president, Gene
Dudo at the July 17, 2014 Rotary Club luncheon before the official
presentation of the first 200 teddy bears for the Glendale Police and Fire
Crisis Unit. Due to budgetary cuts, Glendale first responders no long
carry stuffed animal to help kids of all ages cope with a serious
situation. Mayor Weiers has made acquiring 2000 bears, teddy bears,
stuffed animals a priority.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7326.
Joe Furmanski, Group Sales
Manager for the Arizona Cardinals, predicted the team would have an 11-5
season and will end up #2 conference spot. His prediction for last year
was 10-6 and that is exactly how 2013/2014 season ended. "Defense
wins championships", Furmanski said. The Arizona Cardinals have a
strong left line this year. Two Cardinal tacklers bear this out: Cory
Brandon (#26) at 6’7" and 324 pounds and Bradley Sowell (#25) also
at 6’7" and weighs in at 315.
Kevin Minter (ILB or an
Inside Linebacker; #23) who was hurt out last year watched and learned and
will bring that information to the up-and-coming season. "Stephan
Taylor is your battering ram," according to Furmanski, and is one of
the ones to watch to carry the ball this season.
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Joy Richards of
the Glendale Fire Department CR-158 Crisis Response Volunteer
shows off 2 of 200 the adorable critters that were
gathered in the Rotary Club Event..
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A trunk full
of "pooh"!
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Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers helps load the bears and other critters
up to go to the Police and fire stations!
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Works Director is leaving Glendale
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
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Stuart Kent, Executive of Public Works
Director is leaving Glendale after 26 years to work for the city of Peoria
starting mid-July. as Deputy Public Works
First Annual iCON Toy
Convention at the Glendale Civic Center
By Bette and Ed Sarpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet no. 0562.
 There
was a line of fans outside the civic center on Saturday morning waiting
for the doors to open. The convention was packed with vendors and fans.
Some of the fans were in costume while others were more focused on finding
a treasure. Certain comic book characters and toys have financial and
popular staying power. Toys from the convention that seemed to be as
popular as ever include Transformers, Ninja Turtles, and Spiderman and (of
no surprise) Star Wars characters as well as many others.
This inaugural iCON convention at the
Glendale Civic Center supports toy collectors, comic-book fans and
pop-culture aficionados as they shop for rare items from local vendors. In
addition, attendees learn about toy design and can take part in a cosplay
contest. It differs from such conventions as Phoenix Comicon because of
its focus on toys.
Vendor spaces were totally sold out and
more than 2000 attendees had a Saturday they would not forget!
After the show festivities
consisted of an after party held at 9 PM at The The Shout House AZ
at Westgate.
Grey Rogers, director of the event
stated, "Thank you to everyone that could attend, and thank you to
our sponsors, vendors, and volunteers! We couldn't have done this without
you. See you all next year!"
There was lots of buzz about summer
block buster movies! This is just one of many industries that keep
the fans coming back and asking for more.
NEW MOVIE: Transformers Age of
Extinction" was released on June 27, 2014.
NEW MOVIE: "Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles" movie opens from Paramount on August 8, 2014.
NEW MOVIE: "Star Wars: Episode
VII, is scheduled to open on December 18, 2015.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
7083.
Mark Ellis was the Design Team lead at
Mattel in the early 1980s and oversaw He-Man and Masters of the Universe
toy lines, comic books, cartoons, and live action films. "Masters of
the Universe" was a 1987 fantasy science fiction film with Dolph
Lundgren as He-Man, Frank Langella as Skeletor and another familiar name
Cortney Cox as Julie. The movie was based on the toy line with the same
name.
In Mr. Ellis’ presentation he
mentioned that several businesses (or industries) are involved in the
development of the toys, which might in turn have a comic book character
drawn, and could develop into a television series and/or have a film made.
The story lines for medium’s character might be a little different,
unless standards were established.
Mark Ellis was one of the panelists at
the First Annual iCON Toy Convention held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at
the Glendale Civic Center. Kids, young and old, could be seen looking for
a hero from yesteryear of last year. Other panelists on the program were
Frank Coroneos and Jeff Myers. Mr. Coroneos worked at Hasbro in the min to
late 80s and was a vehicle designer for GI Joe. Joining Mr. Corneos was
author Dan Klingensmith of "Creating GI Joe." Mr. Myers holds a
patent for transforming remote control vehicles and has worked on
Transformer and Jurassic Park movie tie-in toy lines.
This new film is like the earlier ones
in the series. This new one will try to make a memorial impression on
today’s boys and girls Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been around
since the 80s and so have the Transformers, both have undergone
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o553.
Addison Maclellan of Glendale, whose
family all belongs and participates
in the 501st Vader's Fist Dune Sea Garrison Star Wars Costuming
Group, suits up as a storm trooper!
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o553.
Addison Maclellan of Glendale, whose
family all belongs and participates
in the 501st Vader's Fist Dune Sea Garrison Star Wars Costuming
Group, suits up as a storm trooper!
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
7121.
Storm Trooper Aaron Valencia with a
Kowakian monkey-lizard 'Tango' on his shoulder, from the the 501st Vader's
Fist Dune Sea Garrison Star Wars Costuming Group,
was one on many strange sights at the First Annual iCON Toy Convention in
Glendale on Saturday, June 28, 2014. There was a huge line of fans waiting
to get in to the Glendale Civic Center on Saturday morning.
Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
0592.
It is family fun! Storm
Trooper Aaron Valencia and Jaysen Valencia with a Kowakian monkey-lizard
'Tango'
along for a ride from the the 501st Vader's Fist Dune Sea Garrison
Star Wars Costuming Group, ditch the helmets
for awhile to go shopping on the convention floor.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
7125.
Special effects in movies, even simple
ones, can make a huge and lasting impression on the audience. The Jeep was
one of two vehicles from famous movies parked in front of the Glendale
Civic Center on Saturday, June 28, 2014 as part of the First Annual iCON
toy Convention.
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This recognizable ambulance from
Ghostbusters (1984) brings back memories from the movie.
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Susan Pawlowski of Chandler
scores a 'Adventurer Joe' action figure she had been
looking for tucked away in a crate under a
table...
It pays to search every square inch of a show like this.
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Makayla Brown welcomes attendees, Drawn to Comics was one of
the show sponsors.
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Frank Coroneos, a designer for Hasbro
in the late '80s known for such GI Joe military vehicles as the Cobra
Condor jet fighter and Mean Dog tank sketches for Snake
Eyes, Cobra Commander and Baroness !
Dan Klingensmith, (not seen) an author from Arizona working on a book
about the history and design of GI Joe toys, was also to the side of
the table providing historical commentary.
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Planet no. DSC00612.
Frank Coroneos, a designer for Hasbro
in the late '80s known for such GI Joe military vehicles as the Cobra
Condor jet fighter and Mean Dog tank sketches for Snake
Eyes, Cobra Commander and Baroness !
Dan Klingensmith, (not seen) an author from Arizona working on a book
about the history and design of GI Joe toys, was also to the side of
the table providing historical commentary.
Homeless or
not...
Commit a crime in Glendale you will be arrested!
By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily
Planet
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Glendale Police Commander Andre
Anderson answers questions from downtown merchants and Velma Teague staff
regarding the transients and homeless people in the area, and the problems
that are associated with them; problems like vandalism, urban camping and
trespassing. "If there is a crime, we’ll step in," Commander
Anderson.
Thursday evening, June 19th, 2014 the
Gateway Division of the Glendale Police Department held a meeting for
local merchants regarding the current Downtown Action Plan. Merchants in
both Historic Catlin Court and in downtown Glendale have seen an increase
number of vagrants in their areas. It was just a week ago that vandals
damaged the public restrooms at the Glendale Visitors and Convention
Bureau and Velma Teague Branch Library. Thursday evenings is when the
Glendale Summer Band performs. What a surprise to find out the public
restrooms that were so conveniently located are closed.
The locks on the backflow device cages
were broken and the metal and copper was removed, then the metal covers
were put back over the device to cover up the thrift. The result was no
water for the public restrooms. Police recommend that the backflow
device(s) be painted blue so they cannot be sold and thus should be left
alone.
Among the other problems in the area,
merchants are reporting that homeless people are sleeping and panhandling
in Murphy Park. The First United Methodist on the northwest corner of
Glenn Avenue and 58th Drive has come under fire for its charity work.
Several of those in attendance would like the church to stop giving
assistance because in doing so (in their opinion) it encourages transients
and the homeless to linger in the area. Last night an unidentified member
of the church said "we are not telling them they can stay". He
went on to comment that to some Murphy Park area is the safest place in
the city.
Glendale Police Commander Andre
Anderson reinforced to all in attendance that the Glendale Police will
enforce the law. "Being homeless, being a transient is itself not a
crime. But if the individuals are committing crimes such as urban camping,
disorderly conduct, we have an obligation to address those crimes."
About nine months ago the city lost two
of its Ambassador Officers. Those who have lived or worked in the area
will probably remember them. Their positions were lost due to budget cuts.
However, when new community officers are in place and start patrolling and
monitoring the downtown and Catlin Court areas, some of problems discussed
at the Thursday meeting will be taken care of.
W. Roy Bryan owns the building just on
the south side of the breezeway between Bitz-ee Mama’s and Man Cave M’Antiques.
Mr. Bryan said he has to pay his landscaper to remove the tree litter and
items that were left behind from camping on his building’s flat roof. He
suggested that the trees be removed and a slat like covering installed for
the breezeway.
A follow up meeting with be scheduled.
The time and date will be announced later.
GLENDALE
HOSTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY
CELEBRATION
ON JULY 19
GLENDALE,
Ariz. – Santa will be taking a summer vacation to Historic Downtown
Glendale and Catlin Court on Saturday, July 19 for the city’s 8th annual
Christmas in July celebration.
Visitors
will enjoy a fun-filled day of holiday crafts, sweet treats and exclusive
deals from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Old Towne and Catlin Court, as well as an
opportunity to donate to a summer food drive. Get your shopping for gifts
and decorations completed early and avoid the rush! Christmas cheer begins
at the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Drive, #140, where you’ll
pick up a holiday map, coupons and savings pack.
Santa will greet
visitors and pose for photos, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at The Country
Maiden, 7146 N. 58th Ave. Photos will be available for a
nominal fee and shoppers are welcome to take their own pictures with
Santa.
Christmas music will
play throughout the neighborhood as downtown businesses offer holiday
activities, including creating chocolate Christmas trees and decorating
holiday cookies, along with special treats such as Santa sundaes with
peppermint ice cream and egg nog, all for a nominal fee.
Christmas in July
also kicks off the start of installing 1.5 million lights for the city’s
annual holiday light display. The installation of the holiday lights takes
more than four months and 5,000 labor hours to complete in order to be
ready for Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend on Nov. 28-29.
In the spirit of
holiday giving, the Glendale Visitor Center will be accepting
non-perishable food donations for Glendale’s Hope for Hunger Food Bank.
A
fully-volunteer-operated food bank, Hope for Hunger’s mission is to
provide supplemental and emergency food through a coalition of partners
from the private and public sectors, community groups and individuals. The
facility opened in 2012 and it has served 545,000 tons of food to 17,000
families, feeding more than 61,000 men, women, and children. Food
donations are needed to help during the summer months when donations are
historically at their lowest. For
more information, go to http://hopeforhungerfb.org.
For
more information about Christmas in July, call
the Glendale Visitor Center at 623-930-4500
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Paws for the Cause - First
Annual Sun Valley Animal Shelter Pet Expo
By Ed and Bette
Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Fantastic weather and keen interest
of with approximately 2500 guest
added up for a landmark day of for the 1st annual Sun Valley Animal Shelter Pet Expo
held in West Glendale Sunday, April 27th.
Heavy vendor participation made this a
diverse offering of products and services for the pet and pet owner.
It was not just sales though, there was many
educational offerings such as the
animals and information Jody Kieran and crew presented at the 'Fallen
Feathers' booth, Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium and others.
"There were 5 food truck
vendors with close to 65 vendors who were pet rescues, pet related
business and a few community charities we like to work with" stated
Kurt Oleson, the Events & Volunteer Coordinator for Sun Valley Animal Shelter.
He continued, "We plan on this becoming an annual event and look forward to the 2nd Annual Sun Valley Animal Shelter to be held in March 2015, the 20th Anniversary of the Sun Valley Animal Shelter in Glendale, AZ!"
The Sun Valley Hope Animal Hospital completed
101 vaccinations for non-vaccinated animals and got them up to date. There are now 25 dogs who now have a microchip embedded in case they get lost and eventually scanned to find their way home.
Guests swooped down on the raffle items
tickets! They were only a $1 a piece or 12 for $10
but that raised nearly $900.00 alone for SVAS.
The event ran smoothly
with a staff of 12 and close to 70 volunteers throughout the day who did numerous duties and greeted the public to make them feel welcome and appreciated.
Kurt Oleson, the Events & Volunteer
Coordinator stated - "Thank you to my Events & Fundraising committee with dedicated individuals who assisted to make this a memorable & rewarding day...Kim Stewart, Beth Salzeberg, Amanda Decell, LeighAnn Hendrickson, Kirk Optebeke, Jine Eng, Shirley Parks Deb Ryder and Marsha Rutt
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By the Numbers -
Funds raised - $ 1700.00 approx.
Adoptions from Sun Valley Animal Shelter - 4
Vaccinations: 100 dogs and 1 cat
Microchips: 25
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
6412.
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, Maddy
(sitting), Audre Tucker and Kurt Oleson is holding the prize basket that
Audre just won. There were several raffles on Sunday, April 27, 2014 as
part of the Pet Expo at the Sun Valley Animal Shlter.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
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Missy is one of the Puppy Mill Rescue
dogs. She is a Yorkie and Brussels Griffon mix. More information about the
organization can be found at www.breederadoptions.org.
Other rescue organizations participated
also. Including Arizona Golden Rescue, Arizona Cattle Dog Rescue, Breeder
Rescue and Fallen Feathers. The last organization is for the birds.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
6452a.
A raven and Jody Kieran at the Fallen
Feathers tent at the Sun Valley Animal Shelter’s Outdoor Pet Expo. The
raven does not have a pet name, because she is not a pet and cannot have
one. The raven should be out in the wild doing what ravens do, but someone
made a poor decision regarding Raven and that is why she spends her days
as a teacher educating people about birds. Ravens are also federally
protected birds. It is illegal to own or even hold a raven unless you have
a very difficult-to-obtain permit.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
6455.
WHAT... WHO ME? This burrowing
owl is thankful to the Fallen Feathers organization. The small owl is
cute, but belongs in the wild. If you find an injured bird and have
questions as to what to do, give Fallen Feathers a call before you act.
Telephone 623-533-2348. Or visit http://www.fallenfeathers.org/.
They are a non-profit organization for bird rehabilitation, rescue and
education.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
6445.
Two dogs, Elvis and Twix were adopted
on Sunday, April 27, 2014 during the Pet Expo at the Sun Valley Animal
Shelter in west Glendale. However, Confetti has a new home with Greg
Arabia. Toni Bowers with Sun Valley Animal assists, keeping all four hands
on Confetti, a young tabby, to insure there are no escapes during the
photo session. When asked why he was adopting a pet on Sunday, Greg
replied, "Companionship. It was time." To help Greg with his new
friend, he is taking home some treats for Tango (Confetti) and some
guidelines for reading and to use as a reference.
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Glendale Conventions and Visitors
Bureau’s team Glendale’s Angels, representing special events
held in Glendale by their costume
are: Beck Shady - Glendale Visitor center, Bud Zomok - Christmas in July,
Jayne Gauthier - Paris in the Spring, and
Lorraine Pino - Mothers Day in Historic Glendale. Team members not
pictured are Coit Burner, Valerie Burner,
Jennifer Florez, Ruben Florez, Christine Gauthier, Lulu Rodriquez and
Linda Moran-Whittley.
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017a.
Linda Morgan-Whittley, representing the
Dog Day Of Summer Event and Valerie Burner representing Teddy Bear
Day, walk for a cure at the 2014 American Cancer Society Relay for
Life in Glendale. The relay was held at Ironwood High School. Both walkers
are member of the CBV team Glendale’s Angels. At this writing, late on
Sunday afternoon, the American Cancer Relay for Life website has the team
raising $3,864.96!
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
026.
Susan Faier, doing the survivors walk,
is one of many who participated in Saturday night’s American Cancer
Society Relay for Life at Ironwood High School.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
039.
Rich Smith let his inter beauty show
when he did this brave thing to raise money for a good cause during the
Miss Relay contest Saturday night, April 26, at the American Cancer
Society Relay for Life event at Ironwood High School. Rich was part of
Team Medsurg from Banner Thunderbird.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
062a.
"Beauty is in the eye of the
beholder" and these folks let their inner beauty show through for a
good cause. The sillier the dress or gown was on Saturday night, made
raising funds to fight cancer all that much easier.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
069.
Suvivor Favorite title went to Miss
Claus, (in real life Greg Dominguez of the Glendale Police Department)
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Star Salas, Sarai Najera, Greg
Dominguez, Irma Rivera Anahi Najera, and Patra Jauregui. The young women
are members of the Glendale Police Explorer Post 2469.
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A memorial wall for Ann Brauchi stands
near the scoreboard at the north end of the track.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
073.
From Team 007, Ashakra (meaning an
array of Hope) won the Miss Relay Title.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
072.
From Team 007, Ashakra (meaning an
array of Hope) won the Miss Relay Title.
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Matt and Donavan DiPietro are two of
the twenty volunteers from FedEx who assisted in the installation of the
rainwater harvesting basins. The basins are designed to capture rain water
to water plants and trees. Along with the basins, the volunteers planted
seven trees, 38 plants and helped to layout 18 tons of rock to build a
completely new 3,500 square-foot rainwater garden at the Glendale’s
Xeriscape Demonstration Garden on the north side of the Glendale Mail
Library. The rain water garden demonstrates how "green infrastructure
can help infiltrate storm water run-off and reduce watering needs. The
water garden is located where water accumulates after a rain. Funding for
the project is provided through a grant obtained by Watershed Management
Group form the National Fish and Wildlife Foundations.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
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A new look for Glendale’s Xeriscape
Demonstration Garden on the north side of the Glendale Mail Library.
Twenty volunteers from FedEx and five Master gardeners were at work early
Saturday morning, April 26, 2014 to "turn the mound upside
down", said Jo Miller, Environmental Project Manager with the City of
Glendale Public Library first opened in July of 1987.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
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Jo Miller, Environmental Project
Manager with the City of Glendale and Glendale City Councilmember Gary
Sherwood on site at the new water garden area on the north side of the
Glendale Public Library located at 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale Arizona.
EPILOGUE - Sunday - Here
is what it now looks like finished...
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Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of
Glendale
First Annual Car Show & Fundraiser
To
Benefit the Glendale Police Department K‐9 Unit Agility Course
Saturday April 19, 2014 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Sanderson Ford
Citizens' Police Academy Alumni of
Glendale
P.O. Box 2244
Glendale, AZ 85311-2244
623‐764‐4521
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Citizens Police Academy Alumni
of Glendale
First Annual Car Show and Fundraiser
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale
Dailey Planet
The members of the Citizen’s Police
Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) have a new project, and that is to
benefit the Glendale Police Department K-9
Unity Agility Course. The new course would provide the Glendale Police
Department K-9 unit with a safe location to train their K-9 partners.
Currently
patrol dogs train in HOA greenbelt areas, public dog parks very late at
night, or in remote locations.
The goal is to provide a large training
facility with fencing, grass, water, sanitary facilities, and electricity
for lighting. Police K-9s are worth about $10,000 each.
CPAAG is a 501c3 organization comprised
of resident who have completed the Glendale Police Department’s eleven
week Citizen’s Academy.
These dedicated citizens support the Glendale Police Department through
volunteerism and fundraising efforts for special projects.
The Citizen’s Academy is held twice per year and is open to the public.
Sanderson Ford and Nancy Perry donated
to the event. All entrants received a Goodie Bag, Dash Plaque, and
T-shirt. Trophies were awarded in several categories.
Trophy categories include the Top Five, Participant’s Choice, Sponsor’s
Choice and Club Participation.
Top 5 Awards
Rick
Price - 56 BelAir
Tim
Gilsdorf - 38 Coupe
Dale
Turnage - 1929 Model A Pickup
Joe
Bria - 1933 Ford 3 window
Neil
Bell - 1960 Studebaker
Best
of Show-
Michaele’
Geesey Ford 1917 C-Cab Woodie
Ricki Ray CPAAG
board member and Public Relations Coordinator stated, "Our
K-9 Unit was the true winner though, in the approximate $5,000
earned
though the incredible support of the community, participants, sponsors,
Nancy Perry Productions,
and Sanderson Ford partnering with our dedicated Alumni members – all of
us together made it happen!"
If you are interested in helping raise
funds or if you would like more information about CPAAG contact, K-9
Committee Chair, Randy Miller at 623.764.4521
or Joel Davis, President, at 623.640.3114 or 623-925-7485.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5963.
Julianna Kolodziej and Isabel Martinez
are holding items that can be purchased to raise money for a k-9 agility
course. Glendale
police dogs do not currently have a safe and paw friendly place to train
and to play.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5967.
Ricky Ray holds the new Ronin
commemorative. Ronin was shot while on duty in June 2013.
The proceeds help the Glendale Police Department. The CPAAG project is to
raise funds for
a new K-9 agility training course.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5981 and 5982.
This is an unusual entry at CPAAG’s
First annual Car Show and Fundraiser at Sanderson Ford on Saturday, April
19, 2014.
Mike Keller is the owner of the 1987 Plymouth Reliant. He has both
military and public safety experience. He is a former Army
MP. When he takes the 1987 on the road, the markings and the light bar
have to be covered up.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
no.5980.
Fun stuff.
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Kick stands up at 9:30 a.
m.
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale
Dailey Planet
The Big Dog Ride was a fun fundraiser
to raise funds for The Veterans Sprit of National Service Scholarship fund
at Glendale Community College.
Registration The Big Dog Run, Saturday,
April 19, 2014 started at 7:30 a. m. and over 300 motorcycles roared through
the Glendale Community College
parking lot for the first ever Big Dog Ride. The two-hour motorcycle ride
weaved through 6 West Valley cities and included a ride through Luke Air
Force Base.
The route continued on to University of Phoenix Stadium and ended at Water
Dance Plaza in the Westgate Entertainment District.
An after party followed the ride, with music and BBQ. The winner of the
raffle was Tamera Rogriguez and she gets free rib lunch
at Shane's Rib Shack one a week for an entire year!
A twenty dollar cash only donation was
required at the start of the event. The exact amount of funds raised for
scholarships for veteran’s figures was not available
at the time of this writing, but participants estimated they raised
approximately $6,000.00 all to benefit the Glendale Community
College’s The Veterans Spirit of National Service Scholarship Fund.
At least 60 members of the Maricopa
County Sheriff’s department were involved with the ride. MCSO vehicles
escorted the large line of riders as they rode through
six West Valley cities. They kept the speed of riders within the posted
speed limits or slightly slower. This allowed the group to stay together
as they rode
single file during the two-hour ride. There were no accidents along
the way.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5875.
Glendale Mayor Weiers addressed the
crowd gathered on Saturday morning to participate in the Big Dog Ride to
raise funds for scholarships for veterans
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5855.
The southeastern parking lot at GCC was
taken over with mostly Harley Davidsons. Some were highly decorated while
others were not so customized.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5859.
Standing by his Harley is Bill Gibson
of Bootz and Duke Sign fame of Glendale.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5884.
Howler is a lucky Coyote! Viridiana
Corralez and friends form Hooters hugs the Phoenix Coyotes, Howler.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5878.
Miss Baby and Dr. Pepper get a hug from
Howler on Saturday, April 19, 2014 before the Big Dog motorcycle ride
through
the West Valley, Luke Air Force Base and circled University of Phoenix
Stadium.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5893.
There is just a little time before the
ride begins for one more playful photo.
The gun has just for show, otherwise the military motorcycle would not be
allowed on Luke Air Force Base.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5864.
Military motorcycle without the Coyotes’
Howler.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5898.
Mayor Weiers is set for the Big Dog
Ride, on Saturday, April 19, 2014 to raise funds for
The Veterans Spirit of National Service Scholarship fund at Glendale
Community College.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5903.
Over 300 motorcyclists are
getting ready for the first Big Dog Ride in the West Valley. The
event was to raise funds for Spirit of National Service
Scholarship fund at
Glendale Community College. Among the hundreds of riders is the
Mayor of Litchfield Park, Thomas L. Schoaf!
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
5914.
LEADER OF THE PACK
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers leads the way for 300 motorcycles
leave Glendale Community College on Saturday morning, April 19, 2014. The
Big Dog Ride was a fun fundraiser to raise funds for
The Veterans Spirit of National Service Scholarship fund at Glendale
Community College.
The Westgate
stuff needs to be added here .
The person to left is her
husband, Robert Rodriguez. He was NOT the winner, his wife was
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Economic growth tends to grow along the freeways
By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Westmarc's 2014 Economic Development Summit on April 17, provided its members and community
leaders with updates on current and future plans for economic development in Western
Maricopa County and the West Valley. The event featured two panels of professionals who
addressed both current issues and discussed opportunities for future economic success in
the West Valley and Western Maricopa County.
The Economic Summit was held at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. The half day event started with
a welcome from Michelle Rider, President and CEO of Westmarc and an introduction of the first panel
of speakers and panel moderator.
Panel 1: West Valley Real Estate Overview
Moderator: Bill Honsaker, Managing Director - Jones Lang LaSalle
Panelists:
Mike Schwab, Principal and Northwest Valley Specialist – Land Advisors Organization
Kurt Rosene, Vice President - The Alter Group
Kevin Czerwinski, Principal and President - Merit Partners
Don MacWilliam, Executive Vice President for Industrial Properties - Colliers International
Panel 2: West Valley Economic Development Forecast
Moderator: Jeanine Jerkovic, Economic Development Administrator for Business Attraction – City of Glendale
Panelists:
Jim rounds, Senior Vice President – Elliott D. Pollack and Company
Kevin Sullivan, Senior President for Business Attraction – Arizona Commerce Authority
Anubhav Bagley, Information Services Manager – Maricopa Association of Governments
Brad Smidt, Senior Vice President for Business Development – Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Don Henninger, Publisher of the Business Journal of Phoenix introduced the keynote luncheon
speaker, Brian Mueller, President and CEO – Grand Canyon University.
Mike Schwab spoke about population being a major force behind residential economic growth which
often serves as a catalyst for commercial growth; restaurants and furniture stores, for example will build
in the area to support the residents in the area.
Economic growth, both commercial and residential, in the West Valley will likely grow where there are
freeways. Kurt Rosene told the audience that when an employee’s commute to work reaches 45
minutes, employers will start to loose employees.
Mike Schwab asked and answered “What is the number one driver for new home population growth -
population growth.” After about a four year recession “It is pretty mind boggling what we have been
through.” Those areas for the West Valley that are recovering from that recession are showing an
increase in single family home permits. Those areas have are accessible to freeways. In Glendale there
is a shortage of homes, but the homes that are in the West Valley are either rented or occupied.
“2015 things look a little brighter” for business.
Kurt Rosene in an answer to a question said, “There is nowhere you can go in the county where
commercial corridors don’t follow freeways.” Phoenix has more big-box retail than other metropolitan
area per capital in the U.S.” However, retail reinvents itself and is going toward entertainment as
“the hot thing”. “I really believe that the west side poised for a reinvention.” “Employers follow employees.”
“People will accept less wages, to be closer to home.”
Kevin Czerwinski said, “When people say West Valley, they tend to say ‘out in the West Valley’, well I
don’t like that word ‘out’ anymore; because really the West Valley, is here. It’s not out there, it’s here.”
He went on to say, “The freeway system really has impact.” Interstate 10 and the Loop 303 should be
ready for use in 90 days. The area seems to be poise for significant economic growth much like the 101.
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Sub-Zero has just bought land in Goodyear Arizona for expansion. The land is next to Sub-Zero’s existing
manufacturing and distribution center. Dick’s Sporting Goods has a distribution center in the same
PV303 business park which is located at Interstate 10 and the Loop 303.
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Don MacWilliam, admitted that some aspects of the West Valley are over built, referring mostly to the
big- box structures. “But I think over the next year and a half, you’re going to see some big thing for the West Valley.”
Infrastructure for both the land (electrical) and the roads are an important factor in successfully securing some corporate tenants.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5840.
Panel two moderator Jeannine Jerkovic, Economic Development Administrator for Business Attraction for the City of Glendale, and Jim Rounds,
Senior Vice President Elliott D. Pollack and Company at the 2014 Westmarc Economic Development Summit on Thursday, April 17, 2014.
Rounds said in his presentation that Arizona is ranked number 9 in population growth in the United States and ranks at number 11 in job growth.
“The West Valley can be a little more optimistic,” Rounds said. The best thing for local governments is to plan for the next economic slowdown.
“The key is to plan for it” and to be “physically responsible”.
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Brian Mueller, President and CEO of Grand Canyon University gave the keynote address.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5844.
Brian Mueller, President and CEO of Grand Canyon University gave the keynote address at this year’s
Westmarc Economic Development Summit held at the Wigwam resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Grand Canyon is doing something different. Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private Christian University,
a for-profit institution and is publicly traded on the stock market. There is nothing else like it and for some it has created some waves.
Private universities depend on largely on donations for financial support and if they cannot find donors and a donor base, they will close.
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Mr. Mueller has been the Chief Executive Officer of Grand Canyon, Education, Inc. since July 1, 2008.
He has been its President since September 1, 2012. He served as President of Apollo Education Group, Inc.
(formerly Apollo Group Inc.). The Apollo Education Group is the parent of University of Phoenix from
January 2006 to June 24, 2008 and he has also served as its Principal Executive Officer until June 24.
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Grand Canyon was 20 million dollars in debt in 2008. With this experience, a business plan was created
for Grand Canyon University and the search for an investor began. GCU started offering online courses.
It was the online campus that generated the revenue source and got the university profitable again.
In 2008 Grand Canyon University was listed on the stock market.
Everyone one in the room at the Westmarc Summit knew what the market was like in 2008.
The stock market was not doing well at all. The Grand Canyon listing broke the drought on Wall Street.
Investors know of the financial success of the Apollo Group and wanted to do it again.
Brian Mueller said GCU has invested millions in technology upgrades, new athletic and eating facilities,
dormitories and laboratories. Those years 2009-2010 were tough building years that set up the success the university has today.
In the last four years, 400 million dollars has been invested in the campus and it has paid off.
Graduate students using the online campus number 50,000 and 50% are studying the sciences.
GCU employees number 3,200. Today Grand Canyon is healthy and set for expansion.
Grand Canyon is investing in the kids who live in the surrounding neighborhoods as well. Some of these
kids could be the first in their family to attend university. In the long run these efforts will help to rebuild the
economy on the west side. Grand Canyon University is located between 31st and 35th Avenues on Camelback.
Grand Canyon University is across from Alhambra High School which is a “C” rated school. There are three “A”
rated elementary schools in the area but there are no junior or high school with an “A” rating.
Grand Canyon University hopes to keep the students who have gotten a good start to their education in elementary
school on track all the way to college. One was GCU is helping to accomplish this is through its tutoring programs.
As a company, GCU pays property taxes. In 2013 the university paid 1.2 million dollars in property taxes.
GCU is happy to pay property taxes. “We will continue to invest in the West Valley”, said Mueller.
Should universities have a corporation status? Some cannot get around this new concept. It worked for
Grand Canyon University. “We don’t need money anymore.” “We think what we have done is American
to the core.” There is absolutely a place for what we do. The investment model is best for the long run.
"If the Arizona State University Sun Devils played Grand Canyon University in basketball at the US Airways
Center we could advertise that as the Christians versus the devils. "We would get the valley excited about that."
Maybe it is time for educators to think like businessmen and women.
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FIRE
OPS 101
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7425.
Councilmember
Chavira keeps an eye on Glendale Mayor Weier (orange helment) as he uses
power saw to open a vent in the ceiling of the demonstration four story
building. The training
exercise is one of five in the Fire Ops 101 event on Friday, February 23,
at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center, 11550 W. Glendale
Avenue. This exercise is the
second of five and involves a demonstration of ladder and saw operations
on burn tower and roof top.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7536.
Firefighter
Mike Patten instructs Mayor Weiers in the Hands Only CPR.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7498.
Recognize
this person? You might not
have. He is Acting Glendale
City Manager Horatio Skeete. He
is one of city officials participating in the Fire Ops 101 exercises on
Friday, February 23, 2012.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7357.
Councilmember
Ian Hugh suits up for the Fire Operations 101 training and demonstrations
on Friday, February 23, 2013.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7393.
Glendale
Firefighter Scott Ernster is working with City Councilmembers Sherwood and
Hugh about the training and demonstrations on the third floor of the burn
tower. Included in this
exercise was an introduction to truck operations, a demonstration of
ladder and saw operations on the burn tower and roof tops, a demonstration
of repelling operations ( this was an optional exercise) and an overview
to truck operations. The
firefighters and paramedics took time to answer questions.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7457
Steve
Heenan, Glendale Technical Rescue (red helmet) will assist Mayor Weiers
over the edge of the four story training facility and safely to the
ground.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.7394.
Deputy
Chief Montgomery and in firefighter gear, Mayor Weiers. To insure safety for everyone, the mayor’s mask is labeled
with his name. What you
cannot feel is the closeness of the room.
The room is getting hotter and there is more smoke.
This is a one day training exercise, but the scenario is based on
what real firefighters train to do.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 7539.
Glendale Paramedic D.
Wintrow has his hand on Automated External Defibrillator or AED.
Mayor Weiers is using Hands Only CRP.
Councilmember Sammy Chavira observes.
To his right is Mike Patten, Glendale Fire Department.
L to R Deputy Glendale Fire Chief
Chuck Montgomery, Glendale Battalion Chief Patrick Becker, and
Daisy Mountain Fire Chief Mark Nichols prepare an previously crashed
airplane training prop that is used at the west valley regional
training center to go to Daily for a simulation outside
the federal prison for a training exercise.
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Antique
Tractor and Engine Show
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale no. 6742.
Just
too cute for words! This
young driver seems to know what he is doing.
But just an arm’s length away is a more experienced fellow who
keeps a hand and close eye on the tractor and its young driver.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6740.
Both
the young and the experienced tractor driver had fun on a chilly Saturday
at the Arizona Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association annual event
at Sahuaro Ranch Park. The Event was held Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a. m. to
4:00 p. m.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6800.
Glendale’s
new Mayor, Jerry Weiers gives thumbs up as he maneuvers the crawler
tractor along the tractor parade route.
This might be one of the few times the Mayor of Glendale has a a
chance to smile.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6818.
Mayor
Jerry Weiers on a crawler tractor, followed by Debbie Geiger on a 1957 320
and Sandy Weiers on a 1956 420. All
three are riding John Deere tractors.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6755.
Tom
Robertson sits atop his restored 1947 “B”.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6758.
Tom
Robertson talks with Mayor Weiers. Mr.
Robertson is on a John Deere 1947 “B”.
The tractor is owned by Tom and Ester Roberton.
The couple from Phoenix also did the tractor’s restoration.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6858.
Keith
Peterman of Desert Hills, Arizona said he “did respectable” on the
tractor pull. The tractor is
a Minneapolis-Moline. A
tractor pull is a completion to measure the weight a tractor can pull.
The test begins easy but as the tractor moves forward, so does the
weight. This makes the
challenge more difficult. The
goal is to see who can pull the most weight the farthest.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6728.
Arizona
Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor President Jerry Geiger talks to Matt
Morran. Behind them is the
recently plowed field at Sahuaro Ranch.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6851.
Among
the antique engines at this year’s Antique Tractor and Engine Show at
Sahuaro Ranch Park this weekend is the Allan Oil Engine, beautifully
restored.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6850.
This
6 horsepower kerosene engine was made by International Harvester and is
from the early 1920’s.
Glendale’s
Chocolate Affaire Romance, Chocolate and Art
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no 6900.
Carolyn
Hughey/K T. Roberts, Mayor Jerry Weiers, Wendy Ely, and A. S. Johnson at
the romance authors’ booth. Glendale’s
new mayor delivers chocolate covered strawberries from Cerreta's to the
romance authors Saturday afternoon.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6895.
Authors
Stacy Connelly and Tina LaVon accept chocolate covered strawberries from
Cerreta’s. Delivered by Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6901
/names?
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6967.
Councilmember
Gary Sheerwood stands nearby as Jessica Koory places the ribbon the the
art work. The pastel painting
by Kathy Howard was awarded 3rd place in the 2013 Plein Air
Painting Event The Third Place award carries with is a $250.00 cash prize.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.6965.
Second
Place, with a cash award of $500.00. was awarded to artist Mauriel Morejon.
From
the left, artist Mauriel Morejon, Mayor Weiers and Councilmember Ian Hugh.
His work, “Glendale Morning”, is done in acrylic.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.6966.
Second
Place, with a cash award of $500.00. was awarded to artist Mauriel Morejon.
From
the left, artist Mauriel Morejon, Mayor Weiers and Councilmember Ian Hugh.
His work, “Glendale Morning”, is done in acrylic.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6962.
First
Place or Council Choice was awarded to Alex Pekala.
His watercolor painting of The Spicery was selected by
Councilmembers Sammy Chavira, Ian Hugh, Gary Sherwood (shown) and
Mayor Weiers. (shown) Artist Alex Pekala (shown) is standing to the right
of his work. The painting
will be award a cash prize of $1000.00/
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6962. (cropped to painting)
First
Place or Council Choice was awarded to Alex Pekala.
His watercolor painting of The Spicery was selected by
Councilmembers Sammy Chavira, Ian Hugh, Gary Sherwood and Mayor
Weiers. Artist Alex Pekala. The
painting will be award a cash prize of $1000.00/
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6963.
First
Place or Council Choice was awarded to Alex Pekala.
His watercolor painting of The Spicery was selected by
Councilmembers Sammy Chavira, Ian Hugh, Gary Sherwood and Mayor Weiers.
Artist Alex Pekala is standing to the right of his work.
The painting will be award a cash prize of $1000.00/
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6919.
Judges
Jessica Koory, Janet Wandry and Elizabeth Medina judged the works for
second and third place awards. Jessica
Koory and Elizabeth Medina are members of the Glendale Arts Commission.
Janet Wandry is a member of the Glendale Art Council.
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WESTMARC
Luncheon with Governor Brewer
January
17, 2013
Glendale
Civic Center
11:30
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
PRELIMINARY
-
More
article yet to come but...... watch the movie of the main event at the
link below!
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers
and Arizona Governor Janet Brewer
at WESTMARC Luncheon - January 17, 2013 - Glendale Civic Center
WATCH
THE ENTIRE MOVIE!
http://youtu.be/w66KrYURGUo
WATCH
THE ENTIRE MOVIE!
http://youtu.be/w66KrYURGUo
Full Tables! Good Times! Great Food!
Glendale
Mayor Jerry Weiers introduced the Governor
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WESTMARC
Luncheon with Governor Brewer
January
17, 2013
Glendale
Civic Center
11:30
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
PRELIMINARY
-
More
article yet to come but...... watch the movie of the main event at the
link below!
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers
and Arizona Governor Janet Brewer
at WESTMARC Luncheon - January 17, 2013 - Glendale Civic Center
WATCH
THE ENTIRE MOVIE!
http://youtu.be/w66KrYURGUo
WATCH
THE ENTIRE MOVIE!
http://youtu.be/w66KrYURGUo
Full Tables! Good Times! Great Food!
Glendale
Mayor Jerry Weiers introduced the Governor
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18th
Annual Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party - Jan 12th 2013
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
Much
of the fun of having hot-air balloons glowing on a cold winter night is
to watch the process the balloon pilots and their crews go through from
start to finish.
First
the baskets and balloons are unloaded, and then the balloons are rolled
out. While balloons are on
their sides, giant fans blow in hot air to inflate them right there on
the spot. As the balloon
fills with air, eventually it covers the entire street.
When
the balloon is full, you can watch the critical moment (and the most
dangerous) as the crew tilts the balloon to a vertical position.
IF the wind is blowing more than 5 miles per hour, the balloon
cannot be inflated because it would be too hard to hold it in position. The balloon must stay tethered to its vehicle and trailer in
order to anchor it enough to keep it from lifting off the ground while
glowing.
The
“burn” makes the balloon light up like a light bulb against the
night sky. The burn is when the pilot blow hot air into the balloon to
keep it inflated and in position. It
takes about 33 gallons of propane per balloon to keep it up and glowing
for an hour and a half. PIC
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6321.
In
addition to the balloons, the Glitter & Glow Block Party offered
games and music.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6352.
The
Trotters Wake Irish Band (Pub/Traditional Irish) was one of the many
groups on the event’s entertainment line-up.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6358.
It
takes teamwork and patience to get the big balloons ready.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6359.
It
takes teamwork and patience to get the big balloons ready
Alex
Black/Glendale Dailey Planet no. 1906.
The
before. The hot-air
balloons are carefully unfurled before they are filled with hot air and
begin to raise and glow.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC08829.
The
pilot blows hot air into the balloon to keep it inflated and in place.
It takes about 33 gallons of propane per balloon to keep it up
and glowing for an hour to an hour and a half.
Alex
Black/Glendale Dailey Planet 1937.
The
after; glowing hot-air balloons among the holiday lights in Murphy Park!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6349.
Shaylyn
and Kelsy Pike both wearing purple coats, look up at the gas jets.
Balloonists Karen Johnson is the person controlling the jets and
Mr. Ken Tocker stands next to her.
Wind and rain are not good for balloons and can cause damage and
prevent the balloons from inflating. There
was just enough wind to cause some concern.
The wind did calm down and many of the balloons were inflated.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6374.
As
the big balloons were filled with hot air, the surrounding crowds were
also warmed and glowed in delight.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6378.
All
the balloons were tethered (yellow rope) to its vehicle and trailer in
order to anchor it enough to keep if from lifting off the ground.
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Oregon Wins Game
35-17 and
Keep Their Coach Chip Kelly!
TOSTITOS
FIESTA BOWL GAME DAY AFTERNOON
By Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
Before
the big 42nd Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl match up between
Kansas State University and Oregon (the Wildcats and the Ducks), there
were two big parties; Tostitos College Football’s Biggest Party and
APS Fiesta Bowl Stadium Club.
Each
year thousands of fans enjoy the tailgate experience on the north orange
Lot at the Phoenix Stadium for the “Tostitos Brings You College
Football’s Biggest Part”. Fans
of all ages can get ready for the game with pep rallies, band
performances, games and food and beverages.
For
those fans wanting a more exclusive tailgate experience. the “ APS
Fiesta Bowl Stadium Club Featuring Avocados from Chile” was the
ticket.
Before
and after the game visitors were exposed to may of Glendale's
offerings in cuisine, lodging and shopping thus bringing
Glendale some increased economic gain.
City
officials stated "A
survey by Glendale’s tourism officials found Glendale hotels sold out
or were near capacity. In addition, out-of-state travelers requested
information on the city, Valley and state, and Glendale tourism staff
assisted more than 3,100 visitors. This is a seven percent increase from
last year’s Fiesta Bowl. "
“The
Fiesta Bowl once again helped fill hotel room nights, giving us a great
start to the New Year,” said Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Manager Lorraine Pino. “In addition, this BCS bowl game brings
national exposure to Glendale and the West Valley, showcasing all the
great amenities and attractions we have to offer.”
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6113.
Early
afternoon on game day, Thursday, January 3rd in front of the
College’s Biggest Party entrance.
The
fans are ready to party and have some fun.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6147.
Fiesta
Bowl Queen- Kristell Millan, princesses - Devin Gregory and Savanna
Fletcher greet Fiesta Bowl fans as they enter into the APS Stadium Club
Party.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6189.
Kansas
State University Band marches onto the great lawn for the Stadium Club
Party.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.6124, 6125
John
Bukaty, crated live paintings at both the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl and
the Fiesta Bowl. The colors
used to paint these two paintings easily identify their subjects; the
purple Wildcat of Kansas State the yellow and green of Oregon.
The paintings are for sale.
For more information, visit http://www.kartma.org.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6201
Oregon
Duck son and father fans Alex and Kevin Hyland wear their team’s
colors during the pregame festivities on Thursday, January 3rd,
2013,
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35th
Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship
Grove
City High School Marching Band
Marches Home with the Grand Master’s Trophy
2 Arizona Bands Place
in Top 5
Story
and Photos by Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6041, 6049 and 6051.
Grove
City High School Marching Band takes top honors in this year’s Fiesta
Bowl Band Championship—the 35th Annual Fiesta Bowl Band
Championship.
Congratulations
to Grove City High School Marching Band and Amador Valley High School
Marching Band & Color Guard in taking top first and second honors the
35th Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship Sunday, December 30th
at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Congratulations to the two Arizona schools--Basha High School for
placing 3rd and to The Casa Grande Union High School for 4th.
Grove
City High School Marching Band Marches Home with the Grand Master’s
Trophy
In
Glendale on Sunday, December 30th, and for the first time in
two years a band has walked away as winner the field competition and the
Grand Master’s Trophy. Grove
City High School will be marching back to Ohio with five caption awards,
the Grand Master’s Trophy and the winner of the Parade competition.
The
last band to win the Grand Master’s Trophy and field competition was in
2012 when Hendrickson High School from Hendrickson, Texas took home both
honors.
Nine
bands competed in preliminary and final competitions for nine awards. Eleven bands competed in the parade competition.
FIELD
FINALS (on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium)
(From: http://www.marching.com/events/fiestabowl/)
96.50
Grove City High School (HS), OH - GRAND MASTER CHAMPION
92.80
Amador Valley HS, Pleasanton, CA
92.30
Basha HS, Chandler, AZ
90.70 Casa Grande HS, AZ
90.05 Trumbull HS, CT
MUSIC
PERFORMANCE
1
Grove City HS
2 Amador Valley HS
GENERAL EFFECT
1
Grove City HS
2 Amador Valley HS
VISUAL
PERFORMANCE
1
Grove City HS
2 Bashar HS
AUXILIARY
1
Trumbull HS
2 Bashar HS
PERCUSSION
1
Amador Valley HS
2 Grove City HS
DRUM MAJORS
1
Grove City HS
2 Trumbull HS
AUDIENCE APPEAL
Trumbull
HS
OUTSTANDING PIT
CREW
Elko
HS
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5649.
Casa
Grande Union High School on the field at University of Phoenix on a cold
Sunday morning participating in the 35th Annual Fiesta Bowl
Band Championship.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5678.
Two
Band Championship judges at this year’s competition are
George
Hattendorf - Director of Bands at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale
Arizona and John Clement Band Director Coolidge High School, Coolidge
Arizona.
Bands participating in the Band Championship are listed below.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5691.
Elko
High School Band performs during the band championship preliminaries.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5674.
Members
of the Blue Devil Marching Band of Salem High School, Salem, New
Hampshire.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5745.
Basha
High School performs on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium during
the 2012 Fiesta Bowl Band Championship preliminaries on Sunday, December
30th, 2012.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5721.
Basha
High School performs on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium during
the 2012 Fiesta Bowl Band Championship preliminaries on Sunday, December
30th, 2012. Basha
High School places 2nd in both the Auxiliary and Visual
Performance competitions.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. no.5835.
Normal
West High School Marching Band performing during the preliminaries.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5824.
Ninjas
and dragons, oh my! Normal West HS on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5873.
And
the dragon walks off the field along with the other band members.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 6004.
Grove
City High School Marching Band preforming during the band championship
preliminaries.
PARTICIPATING
BANDS
Amador
Valley High School Marching Band & Color Guard
Amador
Valley High School--Pleasanton, California
Bear
Regiment
Basha
High School-- Chandler Arizona
The
Pride of Casa Grande
Casa
Grande Union High School--Casa Grande, Arizona
Band
of Indians/The Pride of Nevada
Elko
High School--Elko, Nevada
Grove
City High School Marching Band
Grove
City High School--Grove City Ohio
Marching
Band
Normal
West High School--Normal Illinois
Pittsburgh
High School Marching Show Band
Pittsburg
High school-- Pittsburg, California
Blue
Devil Marching Band Color Guard
Salem
High School--Salem New Hampshire
Golden
Eagle Marching Band
Trumbull
High School--Trumbull, Connecticut
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It’s
Holiday time again and time
for Cops and Kids to Shop.
Story
and Photos by Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
This
year 51 kids, along with Officers from Glendale Police Department went
shopping at the Target located at 43rd and Peoria Avenues in
Glendale. This annual event,
sponsored by Lodge 12 of the Fraternal Order of Police is fun for families
and the kids. They get to do
some holiday shopping; have their items wrapped and even receive a holiday
stocking filled with fun things.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5557.
Officers
Johnny Hernandez and Joe Ahern are ready to shop!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5579.
Santa
listens carefully during a private conversation with a young shopper at
the Cops and Kids annual shopping event at the 43rd and Peoria
Avenue.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. no.5568.
City
of Glendale Interim Police Chief Debora Black and Tiānna Davis attend
the Cops and Kids event, Tuesday, December 18th.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5565.
Young
shoppers and their families check-in with Detective Rob Hawkins.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5585.
Kyshawn
Jack and Lt. Rich Bradshaw found a Wii game.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5589.
Officer
Nick Lively and Elisha Vargas hold up the treasures they found.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5566.
Detective
Beth Diaz wears a sparkly Santa’s hat and is waiting outside the Target
doors to be matched up with a “kid” to do some holiday shopping.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5586.
Sgt
Rich Stringer and Maurice Martin are in the toy section, which is great
place to find gifts.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5614.
The
shopping is finished and a stocking.
Maurice Martine accepts a holiday stocking from Dective Rob
Hawkins.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5595.
Officer
Bud Machamer holds a gift Jazzy Giersch selected.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5606.
All
smiles, the shopping is done. Officer
Matt Barnett and Alex Orozco wait in line for their selections to be gift
wrapped.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5601.
David
Liu shops with Officer John D. Krystek.
Kelvin Liu is standing behind David.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5598.
Officer
Trevor Goode and Carlos Garcia are checking to make sure they have what
they need for this shopping trip. They
figure out how much they spent to making sure they do not go over budget.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5603.
Zada
Ward and her shopping partner Officer Julie Reed and President of Lodge
12. Zada wore white reindeer
antlers to the event.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5610
Officer
Bud Machamer, Jazzy Giersch and family investigate the holiday gift
stocking, and Detective Rob Hawkins.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5619
Officer
Jeff Alloway and William Gutierrez are all done and are headed out the
door and home.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5557.
Officers
Johnny Hernandez and Joe Ahern are ready to shop!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5556.
Officer
Chris Massey stands outside the Target store on the corner of 43rd
and Peoria Avenues in Glendale. It
is time for Cops and Kids.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5558.
Glendale
Police Officer Jason MIller and other Glendale Police Officers wait
outside the Target store on the corner of 43rd and Peoria
Avenues. Kids and their
families began to gather at this Target for the annual, Cops and Kids
event.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5560
Ofc.
Paul Campbell arrives on the scene—2012 Cops and Kids.
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Farewell
Reception for Retiring Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Glendale Vice
Mayor Steve Frate
Jingle
Bell Rockin’ Nights in Downtown Glendale
Twilight
Farmers Market - Under the Stars
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
It
was a busy week, here are a few highlights…
Tuesday,
December 11, 2012 Farewell Reception for Retiring Glendale Mayor Elaine
Scruggs and Glendale Vice Mayor Steve Frate.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5398.
Vickie
Loya
A Glendale resident who serves on the
Community Development Advisory Commission and
Vice Mayor Steve Frate from the Sahuaro District at the farewell reception
for Mayor Scruggs and Vice Mayor Steve Frate.
Vice Mayor Frate was first elected to office in 2000.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5415.
Glendale’s
longtime mayor is retiring. Mayor
Elaine Scruggs choose not to seek re-election.
Tuesday’s
farewell reception was a time for the public to say goodbye.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5404.
Carol J. Coffelt St. Clair and Glendale Mayor
Elaine Scruggs at the farewell reception for Mayor Scruggs and Vice Mayor
Steve Frate on Tuesday, December 11th from 5:00 p. m. to 6:45
p. m. in the City Council Chamber lobby.
Mayor Scruggs did not seek re-election this year.
Scruggs has been Glendale’s Mayor since 1993.
Wednesday,
December 13, 2012
Twilight Farmers Market, Glendale’s only
“Farmers’ Market Under the Stars” each Wednesday evening from 4:00
p. m. to 7:00 p. m. at the Citadelle, 59th Avenue and Utopia on
the Northwest corner.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5442.
Holly
Hunter completes her purchase from the Golo Family Organic Farms of
Litchfield Park, Arizona.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5433.
Ray Dettlaff, owner of Dettlaff Farms which lists
one of its specialties is Heirloom vegetables.
Friday,
December 14th and Saturday, December 15th,
Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights in Downtown Glendale
Jingle
Bell Rockin’ Nights, Friday December 14th and Saturday,
December 15th were the last of 2012 special Glitter weekend
events. The weather for the
weekend event was much different, it was cold and wet!
A winter storm brought winter temperatures to Glendale on both
days, Friday and Saturday.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5516.
Amy Vangellow of the band,
Peppermint James. The band
performed from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p. m. Friday night’s Jingle Bell
Rockin’ Nights event. Other members of the band, not pictured are, David
Rodenbach (guitar, keys, and vocals), Ryan Borze (guitar, percussion and
vocals) and Misael Rios (drums).
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Dailey Planet no5534.
David
Rodenbach, Misael Rios and Amy Vangellow of Peppermint James.
Not pictured, is Ryan Borze. He
is actually on stage standing to David Rodenbach’s left.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5542.
The
stage, the stage, where is the stage.
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Winter
Wonderland Weekend at Glendale
Glitters
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily
Planet
This
weekend, Friday December 8th and
Saturday, December 9th, it was the Winder Wonderland
event in downtown Glendale. The
event is the third weekend event in the 2012 Glendale Glitter series of
events. Events, programs,
rides and food were open from 6:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. each evening.
Next Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th,
is the last special event, Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights before Christmas.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5362.
Mr.
and Mrs. Santa Claus were spotted near the Snowfield in the Catlin Court
area, Friday evening.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5360.
A
winter wonderland means snow; Erik Larson and Brian Denuit are building a
snowman, early Friday evening in the Snowfield near the Civic Plaza in
downtown Glendale.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5365.
Their
snowman is growing, with the help of Erik Larson, Bridgett and Brian
Denuit.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5372.
Large
holiday lights outside Haus Murphy’s in Glendale.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5367.
A
large reindeer stands outside of Velma Teague Branch Library this weekend.
This reindeer does not have a red nose, so this must not be
Rudolph.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5369.
A
giant nutcracker stands outside The Gas Light Inn in downtown Glendale.
11th Annual Glendale Firefighter’s
Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive
Saturday,
December 8, Glendale Firefighters collected toys and clothing at the
K-Mart store at 67th and Bell Road from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.
m.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5383.
Volunteers
from Glendale High School: Natalie Aceves, Ruben Villa, Jaime Ledezma,
Frankie Leija, Jesus Munoz, Ray Sabado, Andres Galvez, and Brian Salcido.
Each is holding an information flyer regarding the 11th
Annual Glendale Firefighter’s Holiday Toy & Clothing Drive.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5386.
Honorary
Firefights Santa Claus, Deputy Fire Marshal Tony Gavalyas, and Sal
Fernandez are collecting toys and clothing for kids as part of the 11th
Annual Glendale Fire Department Holiday toy and clothing drive. Next
Saturday is the final day to drop off items at the K-Mart location at 67th
and Bell. On the wish list
for children of all ages is socks, underwear and jackets, blankets and
pillows, toys and $ donations. Items
should be new. Toys will be
distributed needy families within the City of Glendale and surrounding
communities. Donations
of new items can also be taken to any Glendale Fire Station or the Fire
Marshal’s Office until December 18th.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5393.
Brian
Salcido, Glendale High School, shows thumbs up, he just added another bag
of toys and clothes to what has been collected.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5378.
New
toys and clothing are being collected by the Glendale Fire Department.
Saturday, December 15th is the last day to drop off items at
the K-Mart location at 67th and Bell Road from 10:00 a. m. to
4:00 p. m. Donations of new items can be taken to any Glendale Fire
Station until December 18th.
For more information on the Glendale Firefighters Holiday Toy and
Clothing Drive, call 623-930-4400.
Donations
of new clothing and toys will be accepted at these Glendale Fire Station
Locations until December 18th.
FS 151
6851 N. 52nd Ave.
FS 152
6850 W. Bethany
FS 153
14061 N. 59th Ave.
FS 154
4439 W. Peoria
FS 155
6255 W. Union Hills
FS 156
6801 W. Deer Valley
FS 157
9658 N. 59th Ave.
FS 158
6261 N. 83rd Ave.
FS 159
17159 N. 63rd Ave.
Fire Marshal’s Office
5800 W. Glenn Drive Suite 350
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Congratulations!
2013 Fiesta Bowl Teams
Oregon &
Kansas State
Mark the day,
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, January 3, 2013
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2nd
Weekend of Glendale Glitters Brings out
Glendale’s
Spirit of Giving Nov. 30 - Dec 1
By
Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Glendale’s
Spirit of Giving Weekend showcased a variety of Valley community and
non-profit organizations and gave the general public an opportunity to
thank these organizations by supporting them and letting them know their
efforts are appreciated. These notable charities play an important role in
our community, while improving the quality of life in Glendale and the
Valley. The city is again partnering with the St. Mary’s Food bank for a
food drive. The drive began
in November and culminates this weekend with the Spirit of Giving
event.
A
unique feature of this weekend’s event was the chance to win a unique
Glendale Festival Shirt Quilt, made by Jo Nease of Gilbert.
Tickets were available Friday and Saturday nights; 1 ticket for a
dollar and 3 tickets for $5.00. The drawing for the Glitters Festival
Shirt Quilt will be held on Tuesday, December 4th.
The proceeds from the raffle will go to Big Brothers and Big
Sisters of Arizona.
The
holiday lights in Murphy Park can be seen every night from 5:00 p. m. to
10:00 p. m. until January 12, 2013 and the Glendale Glitter & Glow
Block Party;
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5220
Bryce
McGovern, Life Scout, of troop 747 holds sprigs of mistletoe for a $1.00
to raise funds.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5231.
It
looks like handsome Axle. Horse
& Carriage Info:
The
horse & carriage will run nightly from 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting)
from Nov. 23 – Jan 5.
Glendale
Daily Planet no. 5236.
Sophie,
Maggie and Lacie Thompson wait for the sun to go down and the show to
begin a 6:00 p. m. Arizona Dance Artistry dancers were the first on the
program for Saturday night.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5269.
Members
of Miss Daisy’s Classes perform Saturday evening on the Main Stage at
Glendale’s Spirit of Giving event, November 30 and December 1.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5239.
Jackson
and Ellie Burner decorate a chocolate tree at Cerreta’s both.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5240.
Mr.
and Mrs. Claus were out for a walk around Murphy Park, on
Saturday, December 1st.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5244.
Hannah
McDonald and Bailey Rogers of Berrie Kabob’s.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5242.
Chocolate
covered berries, Berrie Kabob’s!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5284
Leia
Medlock and Caleb Kopp stand in between the Glitters Festival Shirt Quilt.
Tickets
are 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00. Drawing
for the winner will be held on Tuesday, December 4 at the Glendale
Visitors Center.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5283.
The
Glitters Festival Shirt Quilt will be raffled on Tuesday, December 4.
The proceeds will go the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona.
This unique quilt was made and donated by Jo Nease of Gilbert.
Arizona.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5225.
It’s
time to tamale’s. Bitzee-Mams’
Restaurant offered handmade tamale’s Friday evening.
For more information on availability, call the restaurant at
623-931-0562.
Next
Week...there is more.
Glendale’s Winter Wonderland
Friday
and Saturday, December 7 & 8 from 6-10 p.m.
Glendale’s Jingle Bell Rockin’
Nights
Friday
and Saturday, December 14 & 15 from 6-10 p.m.
Glendale Glitter & Glow Block
January 12, 2013 from 4 – 10 p.m
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PUBLIC
INVITED TO FAREWELL RECEPTION
FOR MAYOR SCRUGGS, VICE MAYOR FRATE
GLENDALE, Ariz.
– Citizens are invited to attend a farewell reception in honor of
outgoing Mayor Elaine Scruggs and Vice Mayor Steve Frate from 5 – 6:45
p.m. Tuesday, December 11. The reception will be held in the Council
Chambers Gallery at the Glendale City Hall complex, 5850 W. Glendale
Ave.
The
reception will provide residents, members of the business community and
others the opportunity to say goodbye to these two long-time elected
officials. Cake and coffee will be served.
Scruggs
began her tenure with the city as a councilmember representing the
Cholla District in 1990 and has served as mayor since 1993. Her
contributions to Glendale, the Valley and the state since becoming the
city’s first female mayor are unparalleled.
Locally,
among some of her most notable accomplishments, Scruggs led the effort
to save Manistee Ranch, when the historic landmark was scheduled to be
razed for a planned grocery store; helped establish state statutes to
preserve Luke Air Force Base’s training mission from residential
growth; reinvigorated residents’ participation in local government
through creation of the state’s first Citizen Participation Ordinance,
as well as Glendale University; and helped foster the redevelopment of
downtown Glendale, using festivals as one way to accomplish that.
Regionally,
Scruggs has held numerous state and countywide leadership positions on
such important matters as transportation, military affairs, economic
development and local governance. She serves as an executive member and
past president of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, the Maricopa
Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council and the MAG
Transportation Policy Committee.
Earlier
this year, Scruggs was named one of the 48 Most Intriguing Women of
Arizona in honor of the state centennial. And, most recently, she was
the recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from MAG in
recognition of her 22 years of service exemplifying regional
cooperation.
Frate
has represented residents living in the Sahuaro District since 2000 and
has served as vice mayor since 2010.
He
is currently a member of the Glendale Community College President’s
Circle and the Glendale Rotary. Frate is past chairman of the Glendale
Salvation Army Advisory Board and a former member
of the Glendale Government Services Committee.
Regionally,
Frate serves on MAG’s Commuter Rail Stakeholders Group and on the
association’s Continuum of Care Regional Committee on Homelessness. He
is past chairman of the Maricopa County Community Services Commission
and was previously appointed by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns
to represent the state on the Community and Economic Development Policy
Committee for the National League of Cities.
Scruggs’
and Frate’s last day in office will be January 15, 2013.
No
reservations are necessary to attend the farewell reception. For more
information on the upcoming reception, call 623-930-2249.
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Ian
Hugh Appointed to City Council
GLENDALE, Ariz. –
The Glendale City Council voted unanimously to appoint Ian Hugh to fill
the vacant council seat in the Cactus District at its evening meeting on
Tuesday (Nov. 27).
Hugh was sworn into office
on Wednesday (Nov. 28) and will be attending the Council’s next
workshop meeting as Glendale’s newest councilmember on Tuesday,
December 4.
The City Charter requires the Council to fill vacancies for
unexpired terms of the mayor and councilmembers. Phil Lieberman, who
previously held the council seat, resigned in October.
Earlier this month, Hugh was elected as the new councilmember for
the Cactus District. Thus, after he finishes his appointed term created
by the vacancy, he will once again be sworn into office on January 15,
2013 – along with Mayor-elect Jerry Weiers and Councilmembers-Elect
Sam Chavira and Gary Sherwood – to
begin his four-year term.
Hugh, who was born and raised in Glendale, previously served on
the City Council from 1986 to 1991 and served as vice mayor during his
last two years in office. He has been a member of
the Glendale Union High School District School Board for the last eight
years; the last two years as the school board’s president.
Hugh and his wife, Sharon, own Ian Hugh Tire and Auto at 51st
Avenue and Glenn Drive.
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OFFICIAL
ELECTION RESULTS FOR CITY OF GLENDALE
Glendale, Ariz.
––Glendale’s City Council officially accepted the canvas of votes
with Glendale residents electing
Jerry Weiers as the Mayor, Gary Sherwood as the Sahuaro District
Councilmember, Ian Hugh as the Cactus District councilmember and Sam
Chavira as the Yucca District councilmember.
Proposition 457, a measure proposing a change to the
city charter in the way city tax increases are approved, was rejected by
voters with 38,561 or 66 percent of votes against it and 19,799 or 34
percent of votes in favor.
This was highest
turnout in Glendale’s election history with 71.35 percent of qualified
voters casting.
For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/election
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2012 Glendale Glitters
The lights are on!
By
Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Friday,
November 23rd on the Main Stage the Countdown to Glendale
Glitters” started at 5:30 p. m. The
crowd in the amphitheater was growing on the warm evening.
Once the sun went down, the temperature began to leave the 80’s!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5040.
Randy
Kollins, ABC15, hosted the program for the 19th annual lighting
of the lights in Murphy Park.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5041.
Spotlight
Youth Theatre opened the show with song and dance.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5054.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5058.
Dancers
from the Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company brighten the evening with their
colorful customs.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5070
Cactus
High School Dance Team performed during the Countdown to Glendale Glitters
and again at 9:15 p. m.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.5059
Three
dancers from the Cactus High School Dance Team.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5080.
Retiring Sahuaro District Councilmember,Steve Frate, Arizona Cardinal,
ABC15, Randy Kollins, and Glendale Mayor Scruggs.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5086.
Randy
Kollins asked Arizona Cardinal Patrick Peterson a few questions before the
big countdown.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5094.
The
countdown has started…3…
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5097.
The
countdown has started 2…
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5099.
1…the
switch flipped and the Glendale Glitters’ lights are on.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5107.
Ariozna
Cardinal, Patrick Peterson, Barrel District Councilmember Yvonne Knack and
Ocotillo District Norma Alvarez on the Main Stage for the opening of the
19th annual Glendale Glitters.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5124.
A small
sample of the Glendale Glitters lights in Murphy Park.
 
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5147.
It
is never too early to talk to Santa.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5153.
Pony
rides and great fun for all ages!
Glendale Glitters is the recipient of the 2012 award for “Best Kid
Event” Critic’s Choice from azentral.com!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 5132.
Watch
out! Here comes a snowball!
Glendale
Glitters December Holiday Weekends
Fridays
and Saturdays
November
30th –
December 15th from 6 to 10 p. m.
Spirit of Giving Weekend
November 30 - December 1
Winter Wonderland Weekend December
7-8
Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights
December
14-15
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Wild Western
Festival at Sahuaro Ranch Park
and the 18th Annual Front Porch Festival 10-20-2012
By Bette Sharpe
Glendale Daily Planet
That’s
the way it was in the old west, or the way it should ha’ been”,
exclaims Johnny Hotshot!
The Wild Western Festival was held at Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802
North 59th Avenue in Glendale, October 19-21 from 10:00
a. m. to 5:00 p. m. each day. Back
by popular demand was “Hotshot” Johnny, a.k.a. Johnny Tuscadero, whose
wise cracking and whip cracking held the audience’s attention.
He is an internationally known gun spinner and one of the fastest
guns you’ll ever see! He
“plays” with guns, but he is a professional.
No live ammo was used during his performance, although it seems so
real. Nevertheless, safety and
particularly gun safety are critical elements of his performance.
Meanwhile,
Historic Catlin Court hosted the 18th Annual Front Porch
Festival. Predicating shops
provided a recipe for The Merchant’s Collection, “Our Family
Favorites, Everyday Recipes for Fall” cookbook.
Many of the shops also provided demonstrations and make and take
crafts.
Recipe pages were the compliments of the following area businesses.
Arizona Residential Realty
AZ
Doll & Gifts
Bears
& More
Cameo
Candles
Cottage
Garden I & II
Delfina’s Salon
and Day Spa
Glendale Flowers
Papa Ed’s Ice
Cream
Ropin’ the West
Shelley’s Bakery
The Country Maiden
The Occasional
Artist
The Open Door
The Shop on the
corner
The Spicery in Our
1895 Home
The Tole Shop
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Men
& the Movies
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4883.
Mike
Moroff Burciaga, actor and producer.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no 4887.
Jon
Locke
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no 4885.
Sandy
Gibbons
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4884
Spanky
Spangler.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
“Hotshot”
Johnny performed over 50 fancy and fast gun tricks. His is back again this year with his “Armed &
Hilarious” show which featured his award winning fancy six gun spinning.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4899.
Saturday’s
program at the Wild West Stage included fancy rope tricks.
A cowboy would use the lariat with a running noose to catch a
running steer. The cowboy
might have to throw the lariat from twenty yards away, in order to catch
the running steer - that is 60 feet!
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4912.
Got
‘em! Both six guns in the
air.“Hotshot” Johnny one of the
fastest guns you are likely to see.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4843.
Cheryle
Corn holds up the recipe page Ropin’ the West provided for the fall
cookbook.
Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4850.
Ropin’
the West Custom Leather Work and Repair provided the leather ties for the
cookbook, “Our Family Favorites, Everyday Recipes for Fall.” Aaron and Faith Evans, Surprise, Arizona, along with some
instruction from Cheryle Corn who is one of the two owners of Ropin’ the
West, get ready to make a leather friendship bracelets. - Ropin’
the West - 5707 W.
Myrtle Ave.
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Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4875.
Fall
colors and slightly cooler temperatures say fall.
The Country Bumpkin chair was found in front of The Country
Maiden, in Catlin Court. The
Country Maiden was one of 17 area shops participating in the 18th
Annual Front Porch Festival. Each
of the participating shops provided visitors Saturday with a recipe.
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Bette
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4858.
Covers
for the cookbook, The Merchant’s Collection, “Our Family
Favorites” could be found at The Spicery in Out 1895 Home.
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Goldilocks
& the Three Bears Puppet Trail...
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 4870
The
Goldilocks & the Three Bears Puppet Trail...
was a joint project between three businesses in
Catlin Court in downtown Glendale AZ. An example of the finished
puppet stage is shown above.
Papa
Ed’s Ice Cream , 7146-B N.
58th Ave. to pick up shoe box and instructions-
Glendale Flowers at to7145
N. 58th Drive
to pick up décor,
Bears
& More, 7146 N. 58th Drive
Pick up and assemble puppets!
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2012
"New Clothes, New Beginnings" Annual Distribution
Glendale
Students Get Ready - It's Back to School Time Again
By
Bette Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV
Several
hundred Glendale Elementary District School students started getting ready
for the dreaded and anticipated first day of school.
Each student was paired up with a personal shopper who would assist
and guide them though the many stations--books, measuring, shoes,
shirts,socks, unmentionables, and more of the Back to School Clothing
Drive Distribution Event held this year at the Grand Canyon University
Arena. 3300 West Camelback Road in Phoenix.
Schools in the Glendale Elementary School District start August 13,
2012.
Thursday,
July 19th was the first day of the Back to School Clothing Distribution
Event at a new location, Grand Canyon University Arena.
The distribution of clothing and supplies concludes on July 25.
Last year the clothing distribution event was held at the ASU Prep
Academy on 7th and Fillmore streets.
The new location is important because it is a university campus.
Back
to School Clothing Drive Distribution Event is the state's largest school
clothing and supply event. The
year round effort supported by 2,500 volunteers helps 10,000 school
children from 140 school districts. For
many, if not most, of the participating students, this is their first time
to a college or university campus. The
new location is new and impressive, and it is a college campus.
The ease and confidences
gained today while "shopping" will hopefully will inspire many
of these young students that they too can attend college.
First impressions are very important.
The 2012 event will assists nearly 6,000 students in grades
kindergarten through sixth grade. The
first day of 1st grade is a big day and would set the tone for all the
many, hopefully, other first days of school.
Can you almost smell the Crayons?
New
clothes can deliver a new, clean confident look for each student.
Dressing like the other kids in your class makes you feel like you
fit in. Sometimes shopping is
fun, but as we all know it can be a challenge for budgets and parents who
may have several to shop for. Glendale
students who "shopped" on Thursday
took
home about $300.00 worth of clothing and supplies, each.
Another
source for school uniforms is the SAFE Store.
This is a online clothing store with matching grant program
supporting Title I public elementary school uniform needs.
The proceeds for the SAFE Store are invest back into the operation
to build the organization's operating reserves, expand the matching grant
fund, and will hopefully increase the number of member schools. Karl E. Gentles, APR, MBA is the Executive Director of the
Back to School Clothing Drive.
He
has more than 20 years of corporate, political, and nonprofit public
relations experience. Under
his leadership, he has helped to double the operating revenue since taking
the organization's helm in 2008. Educators,
if you think your school might qualify for a grant to help students with
their school uniform needs, visit the Back to School (BTS) web site, http://www.backtoschoolstore.org/grant_program.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4173.
Micky
Lund, Back to School Clothing Drive Boardmember, Sheena Coleman, Logan
Huff, Abigail Olsen (white t-shirt), Melisa Olsen, Chelsie Suzuki, Gina
Weber, Cynthia Werth, Kate Werth, Sheila Bender, and Bella Bender.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4208.
Karl
E. Gentles, Executive Director, Back to School Clothing Drive, reviews the
afternoons' procedures with volunteers--first timers and experienced ones. "Shoppers" are reminded to stay with their charge,
no matter what!
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4194.
Each
student could select four books. The
book stop was the first stop for the students as they went
"shopping" for back to school.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4197.
Alpha
Delta Kappa, the International Honorary Organization for Women Educators.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4202.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4209 and 4211.
Students
from schools in Glendale hold up their
"shopping" backs while they wait to go "shopping".
Here is the Landmark Group!
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4230
Marlene
Silva, Landmark Middle School sixth grader, and Diana Kendall, KPHO look
for books.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4214.
Welcome
students!
Glendale Daily Planet no. 4256
First
grader Mareeia Rayford waits for her shoes to be checked.
It wouldn't be good to start school with two left shoes or two
right ones. Glendale Civic
Pride Ambassador Neva Johnson, Mareeia's personal shopper, and while Kathy
Epp, who is also a Glendale Civic Pride Ambassador, does the checking.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4242.
Chelsie
Suzuki measures Mareeia Rayford for a shirt while Neva Johnson
waits patiently.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4277.
Going
back to school takes a lot of supplies and a new backpack.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4290.
Diana
Kendall and Marlene Silva. What
are the odds of finding accessories that match what you have.
Marlene found this green boa that matches her t-shirt.
Good choice!
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4305.
Young
Desert Gardens student, Athraa (NLN) won a bike helmet.
Daniel
Cheatham, Phoenix Fire Department is standing to her right.
Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily
Planet no. 08039.
Check-in
is the very first stop.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4252.
Mareeia
Rayford tries on new shoes. Neva
Johnson keeps a handle on the all important "shopping" bag.
Glendale
Daily Planet no. 4237.
Neva
and Mareeia head downstairs to start their shopping.
The book and measuring stations were on the second floor.
Julie Zimmerman holds one of
the most popular hats for boys, the hand knitted cap in the Phoenix Suns'
colors is probably the only one left.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4187.
Julie
Zimmerman shows the various backpack zipper pulls.
These are for the guys, the gals get to choose from hair tires and
jewelry.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4196.
It
is easy to tell sometimes when something(s) are well received.
The outside temperature is in the low 100's. Nevertheless, the hand knitted cap is cool.
For
more information on the BTS various programs and offerings or to find
volunteer information, follow these links.
You can make a difference in a child's life and in his or her
education.
Back
to School Clothing Drive
http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/
S.A.F.E.
Grant Application
http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/programs/s-a-f-e/safe-application/
Stitches
of Love
http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/programs/stitches-of-love/
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Downtown
Glendale Celebrates Its Annual Christmas in July Event
by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet
Christmas
in July had many offerings this year.
Among the usual this year was
found
at Sanderson Ford, 6400 N. 51st Avenue.
ABC 15 hosted auditions for a new 30-minute game show Saturday,
July 21 at the well known Glendale car dealership.
The casting call ran from 10:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. for anyone over
18 years old. The new
interactive game show debuts on Monday, September at 6:30 p. m. with host
Kevin Pereira. If selected, contestants could win cash without leaving home
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet
no.4327.
Suzanne
Stannton and Brooke Sander of ABC 15 are at the information table.
Auditions
for the new game show, "Let's Talk America" started at 10:00 a.
m. on Saturday and ended at 2:00 p. m.
The interactive game show is launching a nationwide search for
contestants.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4330.
The
showroom is full of hopeful contestants.
By 11:30 a. m. between 60 and 70 people were participating in the
event.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4331.
Two
tryouts for the new game show, were (in the white) Tiffany Brandin and
Laurie Pope. Good luck!
Ed Sharpe/Glendale
Daily Planet No. 8839
Giving a
"SHOUT OUT!"
This Fall's
highly-anticipated, interactive game show, "Let's Ask America"
is launching a nationwide search for contestants in the Valley.
The open casting call
will take place Saturday, July 21 at Sanderson Ford in Glendale.
Casting producers are looking for charismatic and opinionated
participants, ages 18 years and older, who want the chance to win cold
hard cash from the comfort of their own home.
The game show's host, Kevin Pereira, known for his quick wit will be on
site to meet and greet applicants.
Read more: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/sonoran_living/New-game-show-Lets-Ask-America-is-looking-for-contestants#ixzz21NzmnxXI
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
4332.
'Tis
the Season, well the early holiday season anyway.
Saturday was July 21 and summer is one-third finished, yeah right!
But there were only 157 days left to get all the holiday stuff
done. School starts next
month for many kids, and once school starts, time seems to move faster.
Ed
Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.8230C
Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.
08228
Addison
Ruehle, of Avondale, Arizona decorates a beautiful Christmas cookies at
Shelley's Specialty Desserts, 5845 W. Palmaire, Glendale, Arizona.
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