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Papa Ed's
Ice Cream Donates over $125 to Glendale Fire Department
Crisis Response Team - Mystery Customer
Contributes Another $50 --- Everyone Had a 'DOG-GONE Good
Time!'--
Photo By Ed Sharpe Glendale
Daily Planet
Linda
Moran-Whittley - Papa Ed's Ice Cream, Lynette Jelinek,
"Topaz" the dog and Karla Houston
of the Glendale Fire Dept. Crisis Response Team.
Topaz is seen here guarding the cash!
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<Glendale
Daily Planet April 22, 2009>
Wednesday afternoon, Papa Ed's Ice Cream presented a check
in the amount of $125.95 to the Glendale Fire Dept. Crisis
Response Team. Accepting the contribution was
Karla Houston, Crisis
Response Program Coordinator,
Lynette Jelinek, and "Topaz" the dog from the Glendale
Fire Department Crisis Response Team.
The "Tip Jar" sitting
on the counter in the ice cream parlor has been designated
specifically for this wonderful volunteer group from day
one.
Linda the owner of Papa
Ed's tells us. "Thanks to the generosity of our
customers we were able to show our appreciation in a big
way, for all the valuable things this group does in
our community."
The festive enthusiasm spread quickly to a special
visitor from Michigan who donated another $50.00 right on
the spot!
A
partnership between an Ice Cream Shop and
Fire Department Crisis Response Team is a unique
entity.
Karla Houston, Crisis
Response Program Coordinator explains "Linda
Whitley and I met about 2 years ago, before Papa Ed's was
open for business. She called and said she had money
for the GFD CR Program and how would I like for her to get
it to me. I was thrilled and very appreciative.
She had read about our Volunteer Program in the paper and
decided we were a good cause to donate to."
She
continues, "It was right after Glendale’s Teddy
Bear Day. She had placed a jar out with our name on
it, during that weekend and people just kept putting money
in the jar. When I went to pick up the check, and
met Linda, it seemed like we had known each other forever
(even though we had just met at that moment). "
Linda's building took quite a
while to remodel to be used as an ice cream parlor. While
this was going on Karla tells us, "She
(Linda) was out in her driveway with a Shamrock Ice Cream
freezer giving ice cream away and all the people
had to do was to donate to the CR Program!"
Photo By Ed Sharpe Glendale
Daily Planet
Linda
Moran-Whittley - Papa Ed's Ice Cream and Karla
Houston
of the Glendale Fire Dept. Crisis Response Team.
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OK,
You liked Topaz? Here is a little bit more about
him!
Be
sure to check back files on the Glendale Daily Planet and
back issues of the Glendale Star for other stories in this
remarkable member of the Glendale Fire Department Crisis
Response Team.
Topaz,
Glendale's "FIRST
CRISIS RESPONSE
DOG"
Photo
Courtesy Glendale Fire Department
The year and a half old
yellow lab has been through extensive training and can
actually sense when people are frightened or grieving.
Topaz is used as a tool for communication. “He actually
helps build a therapeutic bridge between the customer and
the crisis interventionist,” said Lynette Jelinek,
Glendale Fire Human Services Division Manager. “He helps
lighten the mood, and bring in a calming effect to a
situation that may seem out of control,” Jelinek
continued.
Glendale Fire adopted the trained
service dog from Paws with a Cause, an organization that
trains various service animals for people with
disabilities.
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Announcing An Arizona
First!
HD News is One
Thing...
3D is Another!
Coming to That One KKAT
Channel Near You!
As Always... First In
Tech!
It's Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV!
Ed Sharpe with the 3D twin eye KKAT-IPTV
NEWSCAM Which Made It's Debut at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce
Membership Blender at Country Inn & Suites at 20221 North 29th
Ave on January 15!
We have worked it out... Lets all do it now! Buy
me lunch and I'll fill ya in!
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The Puzzle Project...
Largest In Arizona!
Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet
Come see the giant puzzle during
Glendale Glitters "SPIRIT OF GIVING' weekend, December 19th and 20th.
The
puzzle pieces are made from wood that are laser engraved with individual
downtown shop information. The puzzle pieces are approximately 18 to 24
inches in width. Our goal is to get 100 puzzle pieces made that will,
once assembled, form the largest jigsaw puzzle in Arizona.
There will be an engraved box to
place your tax deductible donation. Please make checks to St. Mary's Food
Bank. This is your chance to help out those less fortunate during these
troubled economic times. There will be other shops accepting donations for
the food bank as well.
Onlookers are invited to
observe business owners from historic Catlin Court and Old Town, who will
place their giant puzzle piece at the west side of the Velma Teague Library
in Murphy Park between 4 - 5pm on Friday December 19th.
The puzzle will be on display
both Friday and Saturday night during Glendale Glitters "SPIRIT OF
GIVING' event for residents and visitors to enjoy. After the weekend
event, the individual puzzle pieces will be returned to the participating
businesses for permanent display in each shop.
The Glendale Visitor Center will
have a puzzle piece also! "We are very excited to be a part
of the downtown puzzle project. This is a great example of the unique
events and activities taking place in Historic Downtown Glendale"
said Lorraine Pino. Tourism Manager at Glendale Office of Tourism &
Visitor Center.
Peaces of Life Puzzle Project is
the brainchild of Annette & Rebecca at Peaces of Life in Catlin
Court where they have a Boutique & Laser Engraving operation
at 7149 N. 57th Drive Glendale, AZ 85301 623-939-3949.
The Puzzle project...
Annette from Peaces of Life Puzzle Project showing
off their
puzzle piece that will go into the puzzle in Murphy Park
Friday evening! Photo by Ed Sharpe
This Friday Night!
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Glendale
Video Production of Catlin Court Historic Homes Wins Platinum AVA
Award For CouryGraph Productions.
Ed Sharpe
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Glendale AZ: Ed Sharpe director
of CouryGraph Productions, who oversees The Glendale Daily
Planet - KKAT Streaming TV, Glendale Arizona's own homegrown
Internet video news source; is the recipient of a Platinum
AVA Award from the 2008 AVA Awards Competition.
The award was given for
CouryGraph Productions video Catlin Court Historic Home Tour
Sampler 2008, which was narrated by Journalist Ed Sharpe and
homeowners Tim Quinn and Bud Zomok.
Catlin Court, which began in
1914, was one of the earliest, fashionable neighborhoods in
the township of Glendale. Many of the former mayors, wealthy
merchants, doctors, reverends, builders and educators lived in
these homes. Through the work of Tim Quinn and Bud Zomok, and
other proud homeowners, this neighborhood is quickly becoming
a sought after address once again.
Bud and Marci Zomok's home - Photo from Catlin Court
Homeowners website.
Bud
Zomok works as the Arizona Division Manager at Advantage
Nurse Staffing when he is not busy on his and Marci's
Labor of love, their house in Catlin Court.
Historic
building are not a new thing for Bud Zomok as he is
the Chair of the Arizona Historic Preservation Commission and
Secretary Treasurer of Historic Catlin Court Property Owners
Association.
Bud and Marci's House - Frame pull from video
Tim
Quinn, who has an eye for the art and unique, works in the
engineering department for the City of Glendale. Quinn is
involved in the creative and artistic
construction projects such as the alley-scaping that
took place in Catlin Court and re re-work and re-design of
Murphy park in downtown Glendale.
Tim
Quinn has been a significant and driving influence in the
improvement of Catlin Court over the past few years. He
moved to Catlin Court in 2002 and worked to restore his
historic home gaining the admiration of neighbors and even
national recognition through HGTV filming of his home.
In addition, Quinn and others aided in bringing the
entire neighborhood together to accomplish projects ranging from
clean-up drives to obtaining grants for restoration of
properties.
Commenting on CouryGraph Productions award, Tim Quinn said, "Your
video profile on the Home Tour has proved invaluable as a tool
in the Catlin Court District's efforts to bring knowledge of our
neighborhood to a broader segment of the public. I am
appreciative of your skills in capturing the very essence of my
home."
Quinn
Continued, "On behalf of myself and the entire Catlin
Court Community thanks for the coverage of the 2008 Home Tour;
you’ve skillfully captured what makes the area special to us
and presented it in a manner that allows the public at large to
understand what embodies “Catlin Court” …………..
Thanks again for your time and talent"
Bud
Zomok commented "Ed's done it again... Turned a quiet time
into something special!
Ed
Sharpe stated, "Our office is in the
commercial section of Catlin Court Historic District and seeing
the residents taking such active steps to revitalize this area
is heart-warming!" Sharpe continued, "I
have seen many of these houses go from Hovel to restored
Paradises... it makes ones heart happy to see life brought
back to these noble structures."
Ed Sharpe -
Photo by Bette Sharpe
"It
is an honor to receive a the highly respected Platinum AVA Award
for work in publicizing events that take place in the city of
Glendale," said Ed Sharpe, Director for CouryGraph
Productions and its subsidiaries. "This national award
highlights the high standards of excellence we wish to achieve.
In addition, it is our wish to provide our viewers with
information they can trust and enjoy."
Sharpe
elaborated "Quinn's and Zomok's narration brought life
and depth to the production" he continued"
Having just a reporter on camera at a scene does not cut it....
you have to have participation with other people that are
involved in the story and allow them time to sincerely address
the audence."
Sharpe said
"Also to be thanked is Bette Sharpe who assisted in the
videoing and did many of the production stills and some stills
that were inserted into the footage" He
continued" may times it is really handy having another
set of hands or another set of eyes to run a second
camera."
The
international Ava Awards are for creative professionals and
organizations involved in the concept, writing and design of
traditional and emerging .film, analog and digital productions
viewed in a wide variety of mediums- from movie screens to
televisions to computer screens and mobile devices. The Platinum
is the highest level achievable. The Ava awards are
sponsored by the Association of Marketing and Communication
Professionals.
Photo Courtesy AVA Awards
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14th Annual
Front Porch Festival
Saturday,
October 18th
The
Catlin Court Historic Shops District is once again hosted the
Front Porch Festival on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. The Front Porch Festival is a great way to spend the day.
This year shops featured artists and craftsmen, as well as
vendor demonstrations all on the shady lawns and charming front
porches of the shops in the Catlin Court. Special activities
included a face painter. The district’s restaurants will keep
visitors fueled up to enjoy all the day’s activities. Fun
seeking patrons began the day at the Glendale Visitor Center to pick up an event map
and take a spin on the prize wheel. The 1st 300 visitors received a gift bag.
 
My name is Larissa, I'm a 41
year old female wood turning artist from the Valley of the Sun!
I'm the proud mother of a fantastic 20 year old daughter named
Jessica, and taught her to turn as well.
I have been turning wood into beautiful things for about 5 years
now.
The beauty and unpredictability of wood thrills me, I believe each
piece has a will of it's own. Nature is the real artist, I just
help to turn it into pieces that can be used, admired & kept
for years to come. Among the things I turn are pens, wine bottle
stoppers, oil lamps, perfume atomizers, burl bowls, semi precious
stone inlay dishes & vases.
My work has been on line at www.knotholesdesign.com
for a few years & is now featured at Miracle Haven in the
Historic Downtown Glendale.
Rosalie Morales tales time to get to
know author Jessica Richardson
The
Future of Glendale Avenue Started Here!
Saturday,
October 18th
 We
all had
Fun and Got Creative at
Glendale
's Interactive Centerline Vision Fair!
Murphy
Park
in Historic Downtown
58th &
Glendale
Avenues
Residents
of all ages were invited to share their thoughts and ideas on
the future of
Glendale Avenue
at this family-friendly community event. Free food on
top of everything else!
- Tour
the Centerline Zone
and discover more about the Glendale Centerline project
and how you can get involved
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- Visit
the Ideas & Feedback Station
where you can provide input and submit photos of your
favorite places.
Economic
Development City of Glendale
Joanne Barker,
CEcD
- Management
Assistant
Go
to the Artists Area
and create your own Centerline vision through sketching,
clay and legos.
 
Kid Zone
for interactive activities, face painting, balloon artists
and inflatables
ASU students gather input, feedback and
ideas from Glendale residents At Murphy Park Centerline
get-together
Glendale
Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Glendale
Photo by Bette Sharpe
We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month
in downtown Glendale on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 4-10 p.m. as the
city presented Fiesta Glendale!
The place? Murphy Park of course,
where all the best westside events take place!
The entire family had a fun-filled
day! Fiesta Glendale offered free admission and free parking. Two
stages of entertainment will feature some of the Valley’s top
entertainment, see entertainment grid below, representing elements
of Hispanic history and culture.
The event included craft
artisans, jewelry booths and other family activities, including
children’s amusement attractions and make-and-take crafts... of
course, there was a delicious assortment of traditional
Hispanic food vendors and a beer garden.
Fiesta Glendale was sponsored by
APS, Diamond Resorts, Big Red and Squirt.
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For
more info contact Ed Sharpe
623
435 1522 couryhouse@aol.com
or Publisher@GlendaleDailyPlanet.com
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Ed
Sharpe of Glendale Daily Planet
Named One of the Glendale
Chamber of Commerce
"KEYS
TO GLENDALE'S SUCCESS"
In
the Category of:
"COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT"
Friday
evening, September 26, the Chamber of Commerce held
their 15th Annual Auction at the Glendale Renaissance
Hotel. This event has become the Chamber’s
biggest annual fund raising endeavor.
This
evening was also to serve as the inaugural evening of a
new business awards program at the Glendale Chamber of
Commerce entitled “Keys to
Glendale’s Success”.
This
awards event honored three Glendale businesses for
their innovative and enterprising approaches in
contributing to the success of our business community.
Nominated
by their business peers, the Chamber canvassed our
membership earlier this summer, searching for candidates
that were worthy of recognition in the following
categories :
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Category 1) Response to Adversity – someone who had
overcome significant challenges within their business.
The award for this category wet to
Karen Watts President of Advantage Urgent Care. Advantage
Urgent Care provides a service to Glendale residents when
they are in the greatest need and the most
vulnerable.
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Category 2) Going “Green” – an environmentally
conscious businessperson who believes in, promotes,
invests in and practices “green” policies. The award
went to Julia
Wright, owner of Wright Choice Promotions for her tireless
a
tireless promotion of environmentally sound business
practices.
and
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Category 3) Community Involvement – a business who is
constantly getting involved in promoting Glendale
and the area business community.
Ed
Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions and Glendale Daily Planet
/ KKAT- IPTV was selected as the winner in category 3,
Community Involvement, June Nelson, Chamber President, stated
in her speech at the awards event:
"Ed
spends countless hours documenting news and events in
Glendale, and without compensation. The “Daily
Planet” provides an online news website with text, still
photos, archived and live streaming video of Glendale
events.
Ed
shares this information freely with the Glendale
Star // Glendale Chamber of Commerce “Pulse”
newspapers, // the Panorama Hills Monthly, // Banner
Health’s employee newspaper // and other media outlets.
Ed
can be found covering almost every Glendale public event
and helps our community shine in the areas of economic
development, diversity, sports, special events, citizen
and government involvement.
He
and the Daily Planet have won a number of electronic media
awards, but has not really been recognized locally for his
time and efforts in tirelessly promoting Glendale.
Tonight it’s your turn… Ed Sharpe!
Congratulations!"
Sharpe,
an Online Media and IPTV Pioneer, commented:
"I
am proud to accept this award! I record what exists
around me and package and distribute it." He
added "There is credit due though to those around
me for the richness of the content which can be attributed
to the interesting people and activities in our city. As
Glendale grows we get more people from all over moving
here with new businesses, activities and festivals. Pan
you camera (or your eyes) around ... it's a fascinating
section of the world here!"
He
continued" I would also like to take this time to
thank all of those out there in the publishing/media
world and those in the government and private sector that
have offered me words of encouragement and guidance... I
owe much to them and they should not be forgotten. It was
you belief in what I was doing that made this a 'reality'
."
Ed
Sharpe Category 3) Community Involvement winner and
Don Rinehart Chamber President
look on as Chairperson June Nelson tells the audience
about Ed and Glendale Daily Planet
Photo by Bette Sharpe
Ed Sharpe
of Glendale Daily Planet and Mayor Elaine Scruggs of
Glendale Arizona
show off Ed's New Key he was awarded at the Chamber of
Commerce "Keys to Success"
Awards ceremony September 26 at the Renaissance Hotel.
Mayor Scruggs is a big supporter
of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and their many
programs. Photo by Bette Sharpe
Extreme
Key Close-up
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YOU AND YOUR BEARY BEST FRIEND
IN
DOWNTOWN GLENDALE FOR TEDDY BEAR
DAY!
or: Friendly Bears
Once Again Invade Downtown Glendale AZ
(GDP) Glendale AZ - The
Glendale Visitor Center along with the Historic Downtown businesses
celebrated National Teddy Bear Day with the 4th Annual Teddy Bear Day
event on Sept 6. Nearly 1,800 visitors attended the celebration and
enjoyed a variety of entertainment, make and take arts and crafts and
activities. Visitors were encouraged to start the day at the visitor
center to pick up the event information and take a spin on the prize
wheel.
The first 500 visitors
received a gift bag. An important component of the event was the Teddy
Bear, toy and diaper drive to benefit the Glendale Fire Dept., Crisis
Response Team Trauma Teddy Program and the West Valley Child Crisis
Center.
Hundreds of plush
animals, toys and diapers were donated by event goers. One family
brought in 3 dozen plush bears which were purchased benefiting St. Judes
and in turn will benefit the Teddy Bear Charities. The
twist is it helped a charity when the donor purchased them and then
again helped another charity when they donated them!
Teddy Bear Day is one of
the signature promotions in the Glendale Office of Tourism 12 Months of
Endless Fun campaign which debuted in June.
"We are thrilled to
bring a variety of fun events and activities to our residents and
visitors, while showcasing our unique downtown experience," said
Lorraine Pino, Tourism Manager.
Visitors enjoyed
the cool and comfortable
Glendale Express Shuttle, which provided rides throughout Old Towne
and Catlin Court.
For more
information about downtown Glendale and upcoming festivals and events
visit www.VisitGlendale.com
Activities on this fun-filled day:
Teddy Bear Tea
A beary special tea at Kimberly
Ann’s TeaRoom & Café. The tea included cucumber sandwiches, mini
dessert, scone, fresh fruit and a pot of tea.
Kimberly Ann’s TeaRoom & Café is located at 7153 N. 59th Avenue.
Teddy Bear Picnic:
Folks enjoyed an afternoon picnic with your
best friends and furry friends. They could pack a lunch or pick up lunch from any
of our downtown eateries and enjoy an outdoor picnic in Murphy Park or
on the shaded lawns of Catlin Court. Glendale Visitor Center
handed out a map of picnic locations.
Entertainment line up was:
Caricature Artist 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stiltwalker 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Balloon Twister 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Music by) Grady 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mime Noon
to 3 p.m.
Face Painter
1 to 4 p.m.
Make and Take Activities (*for a
nominal fee)
Make a Chocolate Teddy Bear at Cerreta
Candy Company*
Make a Teddy Bear Art Project at The
Creative Quest*
Beary Special Bead Project at The Bead
Museum*
Decorate Teddy Bear Cookies at A&
G Souvenirs & More (FREE)
And... of course donate a New Teddy Bear or Toy!
The Glendale Visitor's
Center
Lorraine Pino, Tourism
Manager, with just a few of the 'mountain' of bears that were donated!
The Tourism Center official mascot
bears!
The Prize Wheel!
Round and round
the wheel goes! Where it lands...nobody knows!
Lucky young man wins a
football!
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Inside Miracle Haven on
this Teddy Bear Day!
http://www.shopsinthegarden.com/
Call: 623.931.2144
E-mail: fun@shopsinthegarden.com
5845 West Palmaire Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301
DID YOU KNOW?
Every item in their Shop
is handmade by a local artist?
Indeed! Handmade!
You will find unique purses, hand-poured candles, lotions, bubbly bath salts,
soft & chic baby gifts, gourmet jams, pottery, art, wood-turned pens,
etched wooden wine corks, handmade greeting cards, original rubber stamps
and more...
A fabulous place to shop and a great way to support local American artists.
Boutique Shopping 100% Handmade by local Artists
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Cheri
DeGruccio of FaerieStudio www.cheridegruccio.com
1:12 Scale Dollhouse Miniature
Babies,
Children, Faeries, and Nursery Toys
Cheri DeGruccio who
specializes in one-of-a-kind sculptures taught a workshop on "How
to Make a Miniature Teddy Bear". Students were taught how to
sculpt their very own Teddy Bear out of polymer clay, and add
special little details such as glass eyes, stitches, and bows. Axel
even decided to add his own special touch - a little white clay hat!
For information on upcoming classes, contact Cheri at
FaerieStudio@aol.com
Axel
Nielson and Cheri DeGruccio working on a Miniature Teddy
Bear
A Special Surprise is found
in the back of Miracle Haven.
There exists a pastry bakery
specializing in all sorts of fine pastries,
cupcakes and goodies sure
to put a smile on your face.
Master Pastry Chief Michelle Zerth
can be seen here fabricating a tasty treat!
Bakery Opening a success! We
all welcome Chef Michelle Zerth, a graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute/ Le Cordon Bleu! She introduced some fabulous
items including:
*Giant Cinnamon Rolls*
cinnamon-a-licious!
*Mini Apple Pies*
a delicious mini-pies stuffed full of
fresh baked apples. (my favorite!!)
*Decadent Chocolate Cake*
containing no gluten, wheat, flour or nuts.
Sold by the slice. WOW!
*Sugar-Free Lemon Moons*
sweetened with real fruit juices.
*Sugar-Free Cranberry Nut Bars*
sweetened with real fruit and fruit juices.
*Munchies for Munchkins*
yummy, low sugar treats with real fruit, specially formulated to help kids
(10 mo+) grow, develop & thrive!
*Peanut Butter Cookies*
no gluten recipe.
*Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies*
no gluten, wheat or nuts in recipe.
*Kitty Nibblers* & *Puppy Kibblers*
Yummy, healthy treats for your favorite
cat or kitten & delicious, nutritious for (wo)man's best friend - dog & puppy approved.
Be sure to see the yummy Cupcakes from Kaitlyn!
These people all liked them and you will too!
They even decorate your
water glass at Miracle Haven!
Making a Teddy Bear
Blanket
L to R Sabrina Kim Boardman of
Mamamia Designs , Sierra and Hanna.
Kim Boardman of Mamamia Designs
who markets though Miracle Haven and www.mamamiadesign.com
Tim Beisel, one of the downtown
ambassadors pauses for a photo of one of
Miracle Haven's wonderful
employees Rebekah Antonucci
Bears & More. 7146 North 58th Drive. Glendale, AZ
United States. 85301. Phone: (623)931-0339
Linda of Bears and More
and Tim Beisel,
one of the downtown ambassadors show off the 'giant bear'
Valerie, owner at Bears and More
sporting her fire helmet she
was presented for her involvement with the
AZ Search Dogs Program
Barbara Taylor - Face
Painter outside Maqbool's Boutique
7163 N. 58th Drive Glendale, Arizona 85301
Miss High shows off her
Kitty Face!
Barbara Taylor, face
painter designing Jonathan High's pirate face
- his sister 'Miss Kitty' High accompanies him.
Jonathan High and his
sister show off their face art!
Papa Ed’s Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlor
7146
N. 58th Ave.
(623)
915-4438
lmwhittley@cox.net
http://www.historic-glendale.net/papa_ed's_ice_cream.htm
Linda
Whittley shows off a bear destined for the
Glendale Fire Department Crisis Response Team
Teddy Bear Day in downtown
Glendale is a special event for Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlor.
Linda Whittley tells us
" We celebrated a one year anniversary on 9/6/08 about
the relationship between Papa Ed's Ice Cream and the Glendale Crisis
Response Team. "
She continued... "
In 2007, we sponsored a fund raiser for this wonderful volunteer group
and our relationship has continued since then. The community
turn out was great today and we are excited to donate all
proceeds from today's event to this group."
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Papa Ed's Ice Cream parlor in Catlin
Court
- A crisp, clean parlor is
tucked behind the bright green bungalow of Country Maiden, 7146
N. 58th Ave.
- Just follow the driveway
into the back yard, which overflows with plants and gardening
ideas, such as an antique bed frame filled with flowers that
should bloom to resemble a quilt.
- 16 flavors of Shamrock
Farms ice cream!
- Old-fashioned candy is
available in baskets around the store, from pop rocks to Fun
Dips.
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"Come
Visit and Cool Off!"
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Teddy Bear Day ~ September 6th!
Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court!
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Residents
making Glendale's neighborhoods sparkle
received
honors at the 2008 annual Spark Awards
© Ed Sharpe -
Glendale Daily Planet 2008
Group Photos Courtesy
Marcheta Strunk, City of Glendale
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Glendale’s Citizens
Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods hosted its annual
Leadership Forum and Spark Awards on Saturday, June 28 from
8 to 11: 30 a.m. at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn
Drive.
The breakfast event was
free and open to all Glendale residents, neighborhood
leaders, community volunteers and business owners. The theme
was “Connecting with your community: It’s our time to
shine,” and those who attend were encouraged to bring
non-perishable food to benefit the St. Mary’s Food Bank
Alliance. A raffle ticket was issued in exchange for the
donated food items.
The Spark awards program
was created in 2000 by the Citizens’ Advisory Commission
on Neighborhoods to recognize neighborhoods, neighborhood
leaders, businesses, faith-based organizations and/or
community groups who have made a significant contribution to
the betterment of Glendale’s neighborhoods.
Mayor Elaine Scruggs
welcomed the audience and provided comments, followed
by the keynote address given by Alison Rapping, executive
director of Valley Leadership, who discussed the importance
of community involvement.
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The Commission announced the six
'Spark Award Trophy' recipients and other nominees in this
category, which received a "Certificate of Recognition".
This award program which
recognizes individuals and organizations for their exemplary
leadership and continued contributions and dedication to Glendale.
The Winners are:
Young Leaders on the Move
Award
Mountain Ridge High School
Interact Club
- Receiving the 'Spark Award
Trophy' for the school were were Jacklyn Harper, Jordan
Deer and Marcus Tan
Each year, the students from Mountain
Ridge High School Interact Club participate in numerous volunteer
service projects in Glendale to help improve our community. This
group of young leaders along with their advisor, Mr. Chris
O'Brien, attend each volunteer event with enthusiasm, team work
and a helpful attitude. The students have volunteered for the Rock
& Roll Paint-a-thon; Serve Day event; fruit picking at Sahuaro
Ranch park; and at the Glendale Library. Twice a month, throughout
the school year, they volunteer at a local Alzheimer's facility.
The group also sponsored a student/teacher basketball game
fundraiser and raised almost $1,000 for Habitat for Humanity. The
Glendale community is always pleased and honored to have young
leaders like the Mountain Ridge High School Interact Club in our
midst who are dedicated to making our community a better place to
live.
Other nominees in this category,
which received a "Certificate of Recognition",
include: Ryan Caracciolo, Andrew Leonard, Megan
Miller
Megan
Miller and Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs
Photo Courtesy Marcheta Strunk, City of Glendale
Business Support and
Involvement
M&I Bank
Receiving the
'Spark Award Trophy' for M&I
Bank was Adrianne Sloat
Each year, M&I Bank and its employees
strive to enhance the lives of individuals in the community by
supporting local organizations through financial donations, board
involvement and volunteering. More than 150 M&I Bank employees
volunteered their time and energy for the first "Brush with
Kindness" event in the Heart of Glendale neighborhood. The
volunteers painted homes, landscaped front yards, and completed
minor exterior home improvements for several disabled and
low-income residents. In addition to their volunteer efforts,
M&I Bank donated $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity to support
"Brush with Kindness." Employees also participated in
the M&I Bank Community Day at Thunderbird Paseo Park by
picking up 75 bags of trash.
The other nominee in this category,
which received a "Certificate of Recognition",
was:
Glendale Pawn & Jewelry Shop
Community Partner
Bridget Schumacher
Greg Miller accepts the 'Spark Award Trophy
for Bridget Schumacher, whom he nominated for the Spark Award.
Bridget Schumacher is a second-grade
teacher at Challenger Charter School in Glendale and has worked
there for 10 years. Within the past two years she developed a
strong desire to give back to her community on a larger level.
Bridget created a local chapter of the world-wide "Kids Care
Clubs" at the school. The group began with 25 second grade
students and within one year grew to 100 students ranging from the
second to sixth grade. The students have painted key-ring holders
as gifts for new homeowners in partnership with Habitat for
Humanity. They painted Earth Day posters for the Glendale Library
and decorated paper grocery bags for Albertsons to raise awareness
to help take care of our Earth. The students made napkin rings for
Meals on Wheels; created Valentine's Day cards for children at
Phoenix Children's Hospital; visited and performed songs for
residents of Arizona State Veteran's Home and much more. Bridget
is a true "Spark" in the community.
Other nominees in this category,
which received a "Certificate of Recognition",
include:
Gary Benson, Felipe Herrera, Sophia
Macias, Christine Mahr, Ed Sharpe- Glendale Daily Planet, Pebble
Kickers Hiking Club, Valley of the Sun Habitat for Humanity,
Vineyard Church (not in order of appearance in photo).
Neighborhood Revitalization
East Catlin Court Neighborhood Group
Leaders
Receiving the 'Spark Award
Trophy' for the group were: Mick and Pete Talbot, Bart
Turner, Gilbert Chavez, Lupe Gonzales, Roberto Granado, John
McNutt-Bessler, David, Jamie and Diana Colby, Marcia Snelling, Tom
Parson, Paul Crippen and Lucy Grijalva.
The East Catlin Court Historic District
Neighborhood Group Leaders are a fairly new neighborhood
association and have done remarkable work in the short time they
have been in existence. In a year's time, this group has come
together to improve the appearance, safety and living conditions
of the neighborhood. They have made substantial changes to their
neighborhood including: working with SRP to have damaged
electrical poles replaced; working along-side Maricopa County
Restitution workers to clean out easements; and donating their
time, muscle and equipment to haul materials to the landfill. They
organized their second annual block watch party where 200
residents attended and applied for several neighborhood grants.
They truly are the "Spark" in the neighborhood.
Other nominees in this category,
which received a "Certificate of Recognition",
include:
(not in order) Saif AI-Alawi, Diana Colby, Sharon
Fiaschetti, Chris Flippen, Darwin
Huber, Danielle Martinez, Rosie, Karleen & Roberta Miller,
Gloria Nielsen, Wendy Reinalda
Traditional Neighborhood
Leadership
Receiving the 'Spark Award Trophy'
was Hans Rosenthal and Wayne Kumm
In May 2007, Hans Rosenthal and Wayne
Kumm volunteered to be the Captain and Co-Captain of the Mercer
Lane Neighborhood Block Watch. They took time to contact all the
neighbors and provide information on the new block watch. Hans
& Wayne worked with their Councilmember to get Block Watch
signs donated for the neighborhood. They also applied for a small
grant and received $500 for their first neighborhood block party,
which was a success. The neighbors also felt that there was a need
for sidewalk repairs in the neighborhood. Hans & Wayne applied
for a large grant and the neighborhood was awarded over $50,000 to
have the sidewalks repaired and eight handicapped ramps installed.
Hans & Wayne are truly the "Spark" that ignited the
Mercer Lane neighborhood.
Other nominees in this category,
which received a "Certificate of Recognition",
include:
Timothy O'Day, Debbie Petrina, Fred &
Georgia Rockey, Bob & Bonnie Steiger, James & Suzy Wilson
HOA Leadership Award
Receiving the 'Spark Award Trophy'
was Ellen Scott
Ellen Scott is a member of the Board of
Directors for Maryland Manor Condominiums. She takes it upon
herself to repair and beautify the neighborhood in many ways.
Single-handedly, Ellen has repaired and painted most of the patio
masonry walls; painted over graffiti on entrance walls to the
neighborhood; and repainted all the fading red "No
Parking" zone curbs. With the help of a few friends and
relatives, she shoveled and wheel-barrowed 4-tons of decorative
rock and spread it throughout the Xeriscape areas of the garden.
She made the revitalization of Maryland Manor her "Labor of
Love." Ellen is the "Spark" in the neighborhood and
envisions not only accomplishment and revitalization of this older
neighborhood, but also involving residents with a sense of pride
and participation with fellow neighbors in their own community.
Other nominees in this category,
which received a "Certificate of Recognition",
include:
(not in order) Jim & Kay Causer, Allan DeFranco,
John "Chief" Fries Jennifer
Martino, Dr. James Sanders, John Sewell, Kathy Webb
Friends
of the Mercer Lane Neighborhood turn out to show support for
winners
Hans Rosenthal and Wayne Kumm shown along with
Mayor Scruggs at right
Group Photos Courtesy
Marcheta Strunk City of Glendale
Photo
by Bette Sharpe
Photos
by Ed Sharpe
Ed Sharpe and Councilperson Steve Frate Photos by Bette
Sharpe
Fred & Georgia Rockey Photo by Ed Sharpe
Photos
by Ed Sharpe
Photos
by Ed Sharpe
Photos by Ed Sharpe
 
Photos
by Ed Sharpe
Photos
by Ed Sharpe
Photo by Ed
Sharpe
Photo of Ed Sharpe Courtesy Marcheta Strunk City
of Glendale
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2008 Neighborhood
Leadership Forum
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8 - 11:30 a.m.
Glendale Civic Center
"Connecting
With Your Community: It's Our Time to Shine"
Registration
& Informational Fair
Welcome
Erik Strunk, Community Partnerships Director
Color Guard/Pledge
of Allegiance/Invocation
Luke Air Force Base
Breakfast
& Year in Review
Program
Overview
Master of Ceremonies: Neighborhood Commissioner
Kimberly Allen
Mayor Elaine M.
Scruggs
Break
Network, Information Fair
Spark A wards
Ceremony
Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods
Special
Presentation
Mayor Elaine M. Scruggs
Matt Cohrs, Neighborhood Partnership Administrator
Keynote Speaker
Alison Rapping, Executive Director of Valley Leadership
Closing Comments
Matt Cohrs, Neighborhood Partnership Administrator
Raffle prizes
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directed that flags at the state Capitol be flown at half-staff
Monday in honor of Phoenix developer and philanthropist John F.
Long, who died Feb. 29 at age 87.
Services for Long will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday at the Community Church of Joy in Glendale.
Long was best known for creating Maryvale,
a master-planned community in west Phoenix that was the first
development of its kind in Arizona when it was begun in 1954.
To see some of the Late 50's Maryvale
Kitchens and a visit between John Long and Ronald Reagan, who at the
time was the 'Voice of General Electric'.
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- Ronald Reagan, Voice of General Electric, Visits John F.
Long in Phoenix Arizona.
(See at Southwest Museum of
Engineering, Communications and Computation) |
All Photos of John F. Long and Ronald Reagan
© John F. Long Properties 2004
They are not to be copied, distributed or
published in any form.
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The
Bank of America Building (5800 W. Glenn Drive)
cooling towers were replaced the weekend of March 8th.
At
the bottom of this article you may download a movie.
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About the Crane!
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Left - Gary Lively from
Southwest Industrial Rigging. When asked about how
massive this crane is he smiles and replies... "The
one I usually work with is twice this size!"
Gary has worked with Southwest for
16 years.
The Grove GMK5275 is the largest
"Rough Terrain Crane" that the company offers.
Truck mounted cranes for larger capacity and greater boom
length are available but are unable to traverse rough terrain
as this unit will do. Although there were no rough terrain
issues to deal with, this crane was just the right size
for this job.
Want something larger? Try out their
Grove GMK7550 550 ton hydraulic with mega lift attachments
that turn it into the largest crane in Arizona. -es
To see more cranes and learn about
Southwest Industrial Rigging go to the site: http://www.swirusa.com/ |
About Grove
Grove was founded in 1947 and is one
of the world’s leading producers of mobile hydraulic cranes with
manufacturing facilities in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, Wilhelmshaven,
Germany, and Niella Tanaro.
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Grove’s newest offering in the
five-axle AT class boasts an impressive 223 foot,
seven section full power MEGAFORM boom with
TWIN-LOCK technology and luffing jib. The 275 ton
capacity crane can lift loads up to 354 feet with
inserts and jib. Standard features include automatic
transmission, MEGATRAK independent suspension, and
tilt cab.
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The Movie
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GLENDALE
CELEBRATED NATIONAL TEDDY BEAR DAY see news story about the fun we
all had at
http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com
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American
Idol Jordin Sparks Read Christmas Story and Sings Two Songs.
Watch
The Movie!
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 American
Idol Jordin Sparks treated us to a reading of the Night Before
Christmas, sang two songs and fliped the switch to light 1.5million
lights at her hometown Glendale Glitters Nov 24, 2007 in downtown
Glendale AZ.
Listen! Even without music
her incredible voice shines!
Olivia Fiero of 3TV emceed
the event and Mayor Elaine Scruggs, councilmen Steve Frate, Manny
Martinez, Yvonne Knacck and David Goulet join Jordin onstage.
This was the largest crowd for Glendale
Glitters opening to date and the multitudes turned out to show
Jordin plenty of love and promised to buy her new CD on sale now.
What a night it was!
 Jordin
was presented with the official U.S. postmark celebrating the
hometown American Idol champ. The inked postmark of Sparks may be
applied to any item bearing first-class postage stamps were available
at the Glendale Post Office but the program has now expired... they
are collectible now!.
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Ed
Sharpe of Glendale Arizona wins Rocky Mountain Emmy(R) Award for
Breaking News/ Continuing Coverage
Photo:
Jennifer Jones KPHO and President of the Rocky Mountain NATAS
Chapter and Ed Sharpe of CouryGraph Productions/ Glendale
Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV with 2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy(R)
Award for the production of "The Laura
Graff Hit and Run Accident - Search For The Driver"
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Ed Sharpe
of CouryGraph Productions / Glendale
Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV in Glendale, AZ was award a
2007 Rocky Mountain Emmy(R) Award for the production of "The
Laura Graff Hit and Run Accident - Search For The Driver"
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