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Vol. 78 No. 39
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September 29, 2022
Glendale public library celebrates 100 years BY ADEN SCHULZE-MILLER
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Glendale Star Staff Writer
his year, the city of Glendale’s public library department turned 100 years old. To coincide with that, a celebration of the centennial anniversary filled with diverse music and dancing was recently held at the Main Library. Activities included live performances from cowboy Gary Sprague, bluegrass band Cisco and the Racecars, and the Ballet Folklorico Esperanza dance group. A library scavenger hunt and the Bookmans Phoenix Musical Instrument Petting Zoo were also available to guests during the event. The library’s chief librarian, Michael Beck, said that the event was a success,
As the public library has grown throughout ts 100 years due to community support, its location has changed numerous times. (Glendale Public Library/Submitted)
with everything going to plan and a recorded turnout of 468 attendees. “Having almost 500 people attend our event I feel was a testament to us being successful and our programs being indicative
of what our residents were wanting to see,” Beck said. Beck said the library positions itself as a “key community resource” and that it wantSEE LIBRARY PAGE 8
Huggins named development services director BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Glendale Star Staff Writer
FEATURES .... 17 Live! @ Murphy Park kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 1
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arly on in Randy Huggins’ career, he never would have seen himself becoming the development services director for the city of Glendale. After learning more about the city’s ins and outs, the idea eventually grew on him. He was named to the title back in late July. “I would never say that I planned on being the development services director at that time, because really, as a new person in the city, I didn’t know about it,” Huggins said. “But as I learned more about the city, I thought I really wanted to stick with the city and grow in the city.” In his new role, Huggins will over-
see the leadership and management of the development services department. This department includes planning, zoning and building safety. It is the chief regulatory agency for the city, managing investment and growth. It ensures the city’s buildings and homes meet the expectations of residents. “Randy has over 25 years of experience in the development industry’s public and private sectors,” City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “He understands that successful economic development requires a team approach. He is well prepared to continue the accelerated growth and prosperity Glendale has experienced over the last SEE HUGGINS PAGE 4
Randy Huggins is the new development services director for the city of Glendale. (City of Glendale/Submitted)
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