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Vol. 79 No. 20
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SPRING 2023
Glendale teacher wins district honor BY JOE MCHUGH
Glendale Star Staff Writer
T OUAZ .................... 4 School helps prepare for a life of significance
arrah Bernabe started her career in the Glendale Elementary School District 15 years ago as a fuclassroom teacher trying to help the could ture generations be the best they be under her direction. Fast forward to the present, and BernW. abe is now the principal of the Harold done Smith School in Glendale and has her part to put her school on the map. by Her work was recently recognized in GESD by being named its Excellence 2023 Administration award winner for — the highest honor for an administrator in the district. and “It means that my calling is affirmed commy passion for our students and our “This munity are noticed,” Bernabe said. teacher District, Harold W. Smith Elethat accepted award is not why I with the Glendale Elementary School in Administration award for her know After 15 years of teaching Tarrah Bernabe received the Excellence contract 15 years ago; I didn’t even day mentary School Principal School District/Submitted) awards like this existed. But each dedication to the district. (Glendale Elementary know service and when I come to work, it’s because I said. from I’m called here. And the joy that I get the kids that learning again,” Bernabe from a reinvigtheir fully stocked prize room for The momentum gained serving my staff and students and socks and created a ev- ranges from smaller items like scoot- orated motivation for learning families makes it all worth it each and of makeup to larger items like bikes, top on culture for Bernabe to bonus a learning like is positive award e Th ery day. awarders and skateboards. by build off of, as they were recently that joy that I have in my work.” The school built off the generosity a B-rated school Bernabe and Harold W. Smith have implementing a system where students ed a state letter grade of has attained. the been hard at work trying to revamp their growth — the highest the school since can earn tokens for meeting “That was just the most wonderful educational prowess at the school and overall successes to be used to goals to share with they able were Namely, we thing that she became principal. to buy items from the prize store. our staff and our students,” Bernabe partnered with Pure Heart Church “That was really huge for us in creating the to help the students in the school get students for that positive momentum Honor...continued on page 6 enjoy supplies and meals that they need. a begin to want to learn again and The partnership has given the school
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Glendale resident turns 100 years old
BY JOE McHUGH
Glendale Star Staff Writer
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he Glendale Adult Center hosted its second centennial birthday celebration in honor of Glendale resident Murray Black, who recently turned 100 years old. Through his long life, he looks back fondly on the time he and his wife Betsy have spent in Glendale. “We have a lot of friends and make a lot of friends there,” said Black, who turned 100 on May 11. “We have a good time there, we just enjoy the people we’ve met there, and they’re wonderful people.” Black’s life has been nothing short of full, as he has been through his
fair share of world events. Living through the time of World War II, Black spent a sizable amount of time in Europe. He returned back to the United States, where he held “a good job” and got married. He eventually moved to Arizona, a place where he has been able to continue his retired life happily. “We have a nice place to live right now,” Black said. “And it’s quite an accomplishment to live here after 50 years. I have a nice home with a beautiful wife.” Black met Betsy at the Glendale Adult Center 18 years ago. He said they “connected pretty well” and SEE BLACK PAGE 7
Glendale resident Murray Black turns 100 years old, capped by a celebration at the Glendale Adult Center. (City of Glendale/Submitted)
Council honors Glendale historical society BY JOE McHUGH
Glendale Star Staff Writer
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Glendale business honored by ASU for 2nd time OPINION ......................8 BUSINESS ...................12 SPORTS ..................... 14 CALENDAR................. 16 FEATURES.................. 18 RELIGION ....................21 YOUTH ....................... 24 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 26
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o celebrate Glendale’s history and honor the Glendale Arizona Historical Society, Mayor Jerry Weiers proclaimed at a recent city council meeting that May would be recognized as Historic Preservation Month in the city. “Recognizing Glendale’s rich history and the organizations that work to preserve it is vital to ensuring that we have opportunities to learn from our past,” Weiers said in a statement. The Glendale Arizona Historical Society (GAHS), which had members in attendance
at the May 9 meeting, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “We are so pleased with the city’s cooperation and support for the Glendale Arizona Historical Society because we’ve had a long partnership with the city,” said Neda Crowell, volunteer for the Glendale Arizona Historical Society and member of its 50-year anniversary committee. “Our partnership with the city goes back a long way, and so this is just another indication of the importance of that partnership.” Since GAHS’ inception, it has aimed to promote and preserve Glendale’s history. The organization hosts several events at his-
torical sites and venues to keep residents informed and proud of their Glendale’s past. GAHS gives tours of Manistee and Sahuaro ranches, offers a newsletter with professional photos, and hosts weddings at historical locations. Crowell said the city putting the spotlight on the society allows the organization to continue to provide these services. “I think it’s important for the city council to realize the work that the historical society does,” Crowell said. “I think it’s important for the community to know the place of history
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